Back-to-School Deals: Week of 7/7

School just got out a couple of weeks ago, but the back-to-school deals are already starting. Here are the deals for the week of 7/7:

Target

Crayola Markers, 10 ct $0.99

Crayola Colored Pencils, 12 ct $0.99

Crayola SuperTips Washable Marker Color Can, 80 ct $7.99

Crayola Twistables Colored Pencils and Crayons Color Can, 80 ct $7.99

Sharpie Markers, 10 ct $5.00

Elmer’s Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, 3 ct $2.49
Buy 1 Elmer’s Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, 3 ct, Get Free Elmer’s Liquid School Glue, 4 oz.

Scotch Magic Tape, 3/4″ $2.00

Blue Sky Wall Calendar, 15″ x 12″ $8.00

Blue Sky Planner, 10″ x 8″ $8.00

CVS

Mead Five Star Notebook, 1, 2, 3 or 5 Subject
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use $1.00/2 Mead Five Star Products, Limit 4 like coupons per household per day from PG 7/7 (exp 7/31)

Buy 2 Mead Five Star, 3 Subject Notebook, College Ruled, 150 sheets $9.29, regular price
Buy One Get One 50% Off
Use one $1.00/2 Mead Five Star Products, Limit 4 like coupons per household per day from PG 7/7 (exp 7/31)
Final Price: $6.47 each, when you buy 2.

Rite Aid

Crayons, 24 ct $0.29

Crayon or Pencil Sharpener $0.29

Erasers $0.29

Index Cards $0.29

Playskool Glue, 4 oz $0.29

Ruler, 12″ $0.29

White Posterboard, 22 x 28″ $0.29

Walgreens

Crayola Art Supplies
Buy One Get One 50% Off

Crayola Colored Pencils, 12 ct $2.99, regular price

Buy One Get One 50% Off

Final Price: $2.24 each, when you buy 2

Mead Five Star Notebooks, Composition Books or Folders
Buy One Get One Free
Use $1.00/2 Mead Five Star Products, Limit 4 like coupons per household per day from PG 7/7 (exp 7/31)

Buy 2 Mead Five Star Pocket and Prong Folder $2.99, regular price
Buy One Get One Free  
Use one $1.00/2 Mead Five Star Products, Limit 4 like coupons per household per day from PG 7/7 (exp 7/31)

Final Price: $1.00 each, when you buy 2

Elmer’s Glue Stick $0.99

Wexford Scissors, 5 inch $0.99

Wexford Construction Paper, 96 sheets $1.99

Wexford Mechanical Pencils, 30 ct $1.99

Wexford Multipurpose Paper, 400 sheets $2.99

Wexford Binder, 1 inch $2.99

Wexford Index Cards, 70 or 100 pk $0.33 each, when you buy 3

Wexford Memo Books, 50 or 60 sheets $0.33 each, when you buy 3

Three Things I Learned on a Field Trip

 A couple of weeks ago I went along as a chaperone on Alex's Make Way for Ducklings field trip. It was a fun trip into Boston to trace the steps Mrs. Mallard and her ducklings take in Robert McCloskey's classic children's book, Make Way for Ducklings.

Here are three things that I personally learned on the field trip:

1. Teachers do not get paid nearly enough. Keeping an eye on 18 first graders is exhausting work. They are full of energy and questions. I was exhausted when I got home from the trip which, by the way, lasted just past lunch time. I gained much admiration for Alex's teacher who does the important work of teaching these kids every day. She probably thought the field trip was an easier day than her normal day where she has a full day of teaching assignments. Plus, she has to go home every day and prepare for the next day's class. Meanwhile, I was completely wiped out. Teachers have my undying respect for the important and challenging work that they do.
2. During lunch, first grade boys talk about their favorite cheese and then sports.
3. Boston is a beautiful city. The picture above was taken from our ride on the Swan Boats in the Public Garden. Riding the Swan Boats really gives you a view of the beauty of the Back Bay. It's a relaxing ride around the pond in the Public Garden. Alex and I take a day off every summer to go into Boston and riding the Swan Boats has become part of our tradition. It's also a bargain at $3/adult ticket and $1.50/child ticket. I highly recommend it!