Back to School Deals 8/29-9/4 August 31, 2010

Once again, here is the back to school list for several of the major retailers, courtesy of my blogger friends.

Office Max deals courtesy of yours truly.
Office Depot deals from Thrifty NW Mom.
Clothing deals from Centsible in Seattle.
Staples deals from This Beautiful Frugal Life.
Rite Aid deals from Coupon Connections NW.

Free Kidorable Umbrella or T-shirt!

See that insanely cute fairy umbrella? Yeah, I just got it for free! I did have to pay shipping, but my daughter is obsessed with all things fairy, so this will be a cute little gift for her (shhh….don’t tell!). Here’s the deal:

Kidorable is giving away free umbrellas or embroidered t-shirts. Simply go to their site, click on “product line” & then click on either “umbrellas” or “embroidered t-shirts.” If you’d like to get the umbrella, add one to your cart & use code: modfreeumb08. If you want the t-shirt, add one to your cart & use code: FREESHIRT8.

Either deal will require you pay $7.95 in shipping, but that’s still a bargain. The t-shirts cost more, so you’d get more bang for your buck. But here in the NW, we have a lot of rain, so I opted for the umbrella. How could I resist it?!

Thanks, Rockin Deals!

The Body Shop: B2G1 Free

The Body Shop just started their buy 2 get 1 free sale on all skin care products. Stock up now while you can score the freebies! While I didn’t see any certified organic products, I did see many made with organic ingredients, so take a look at those.

This deal is available both in store or online. Shipping is a flat $5.95 or free with orders $50 or more. Click here to get started.

BOGO Orange Julius Today Only

If you’re doing some last minute shopping today at the mall, head over to Orange Julius. Participating locations are offering up buy one get one free on any Julius, any size on Tuesdays!

$2 Fair Admission Today Only

If you want to go to the Evergreen State Fair….you don’t have a lot of time left! Head up to Monroe today & pay just $2 to get in before 2 pm.

I realize the weather isn’t great today, but regular prices for adults are $10, kids ages 6-15 are $7, & kids 6 & under are free. Obviously this would be quite a savings for a family or group of friends. Come on….we live in the NW….we can handle a little rain! Details are here.

Free Dove Damage Therapy Samples

Costco members, click here to get a free sample of Dove Damage Therapy shampoo & conditioner.

Free Smashbox Product 9-2PST

Every Tuesday & Thursday Smashbox has a deal called “Let’s Do Lunch” where they give you a free gift with any order between 9-2 pm PST. Today’s gift is this Waterproof Shadow Liner (shade: Starstruck) that retails for $22! I love this shade & think it would go great with the new fall fashions! Just place an order & after you hit submit & the freebie will show up on your order.

Additionally, you can become a Pretty Points member which has lots of perks (free shipping, points earned for all your purchases, bonus deluxe sample, birthday gift, etc.). If you’re gonna buy something, you may as well get free shipping & other bonus items, right?

Lastly, you get the “Let’s Do Lunch” freebie on any purchase, so make it as cheap as you can (unless you really have a specific item in mind). The Curtain Call section is items that are on sale, so pick one of those.

Office Max Back to School Deals August 30, 2010

Here are the best back to school deals at Office Max for this week. Note that some of these deals require you to be a member of the Max Perks program. You can join in store or here (click on the business link & put “self” or your name where it asks for business name).

Free (with qualifying purchase)

Expo Dry Erase markers & sets (B2G2 free) ($1/1 Expo Washable )
Sharpie Accent highlighters (B2G2 free) ($1/2 Sharpie highlighter Facebook coupon)
Zebra ballpoint pens, 24 pk (B1G1 free)
HP Photo & Business Communications paper (B1G1 free)

Great Deals

Office Max filler paper college or wide ruled, 100 sheets, $.01 (limit 3)
Office Max 12″ ring binder ruler, $.05 (limit 3)
Schoolio 1 subject notebook college or wide ruled, 70 sheets, $.05 (limit 3)
Dixon #2 pencils, 10 pk, $.10 (limit 3)
Schoolio composition books, 100 sheets, $.50 (limit 3)
Office Max 2 or 4 pocket folders, 2 for $1
Select Crayola art supplies, 2 for $3 ($2/1 Crayola Beginnings)
Office Max 3 or 5 subject notebooks, 2 for $4
Mead 8.5×11 college ruled filler paper, 200 sheets, 2 for $5
Composition books, 3 pk, 2 for $5
Sharpie permanent markers, 5 pk, 2 for $6
Paper Mate Clear Point mechanical pencil starter set, 2 for $7
Pilot G2 gel pens or FriXion pens or highlighters, 2 for $8 ($1/1 Pilot pens)
Office Max insertable & write on dividers, 3 pk, 25% off
One Size Fits All book covers, 25% off
All zipper binders & pouches, 25% off
All backpacks & lunch bags, 50% off
All Elmer’s glue & Office Max glue, tape, staplers, & clips, B1G1 50% off
Iris or Really Useful plastic storage boxes, B1G1 50% off
All Learning Horizons workbooks or Trend stickers & classroom decor, B1G1 50% off

1 Yr Magazine Subscriptions Less than $4!

Best Deal Magazines has a ton of 1 year magazine subscriptions for $4.69. Family Fun, Elle, Bridal Guide, Inc., & Men’s Fitness are just a few of the options. Use code: MONTHEND17 through August 31st to save 17% off the price….bring a 1 year subscription down to $3.89!

Today’s daily deal is a 1 year subscription to Yoga for $4.39. With the discount code you would pay just $3.64!

Think ahead & order a few of these for gifts. A magazine subscription makes a great birthday or holiday gift because it lasts all year!

Organic Farming Information

PCC Natural Markets posted this article which is an excellent read regarding the myth that organic farming won’t sustain our population. In fact, organic farms typically produce the same or more crops than farms that use chemicals. Additionally, if government subsidies were removed from our agriculture, organic foods would actually cost less than their conventional counterparts.

It also discusses the toxic chemicals found in produce, the effect on our environment (where do you think those chemicals go? into the water which runs off & we end up drinking!), the disposal of chemicals in other nations, etc. My guess is that if you read it, you will start to see why buying organic products whenever possible is so important. I recommend you take a few minutes & read it; it’s definitely eye opening!