Posts Tagged ‘back to school’

$10 Backpacks This Week Only At Office Max/Office Depot

Posted by My Dallas Mommy on Monday, July 29th, 2019 at 9:45 AM
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Don’t miss the $10 Backpack sale going on this week at Office Max/Office Depot! There are several options available but don’t wait these will sell out FAST! *There is a limit of 2 per purchase.

I purchased online and choose free in-store pick up to ensure the backpacks I needed would be available. Otherwise shipping is free with your $45 purchase.

Head over HERE to get yours.

Spiral Notebooks $0.10 (Retail $2.99)

Posted by My Dallas Mommy on Wednesday, July 24th, 2019 at 6:00 PM
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This week at Office Max/Office Depot you can cash in on select Just Basics® Spiral Notebooks for just $0.10, limit 4.

You can also save up to 25% on select backpacks, and save an additional 20% with this coupon on selectschool supplies.

Receive FREE next-day shipping on qualifying $45 purchases.

Tax Free Weekend 2019 Schedule

Posted by My Dallas Mommy on Monday, July 22nd, 2019 at 4:30 PM
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Back to School shopping season means that Tax FREE Holiday Weekend is coming in select states! Here are the dates for the states participating this year.

Alabama (July 19-21, 2019): Shop during Alabama’s tax-free weekend and you’ll not have to pay taxes on certain school supplies, computers, books, and clothing. Select the link to see the list of cities and counties that are participating in Alabama’s tax-free weekend and which items are exempt from taxes. Alabama also offers another tax-free holiday February 21-23, 2020, where you won’t have to pay taxes on select weather preparedness items up to $60.

Arkansas (August 3-4, 2019): If you shop in Arkansas these days, you can get tax-free shopping on purchases of certain school supplies, art supplies, instructional materials, and clothing.

Connecticut (August 18-24, 2019)1: Connecticut shoppers get a whole week of tax-free shopping on clothing and footwear purchases that don’t exceed $100 per item.

Florida (August 2-4, 2019)1: Florida’s tax-free weekend is good on certain clothing less than $60 per item, and certain school supplies that cost less than $15 per item. Here’s a list of the exempt items for this year. Florida also offered another tax-free holiday June 1-7, where you would pay no taxes on generators up to $750, radios and plastic sheeting up to $50, batteries and coolers up to $30, and other items.

Iowa (August 2-3, 2019): Iowa also has a tax-free weekend that’s good on clothing or footwear with a value of less than $100 per item. Here’s a complete list of Iowa’s exempt items for their tax holiday.

Maryland (August 11-17, 2019): Maryland has a whole week of tax-free shopping where you can buy apparel and footwear less than $100 and not pay taxes (see the list here). They’ve also added an exception of taxes off the first $40 of a backpack. Maryland also had another tax-free holiday February 16-18 for Energy Star items with no cap.

Massachusetts (August 10-11, 2019)1: The tax-free days in Massachusetts permit tax-exempt purchases on specific items costing less than $2,500 per item. Products excluded (i.e., taxes do apply) include motor vehicles, meals, gas, electricity, tobacco products, telecom services, and others.

Mississippi (July 26-27, 2019): Mississippi’s 2019 tax-free shopping weekend lets you save on taxes when buying certain clothing and footwear items that cost less than $100 per item.

Missouri (August 2-4, 2019)1: You’ll be able to shop tax-free in Missouri on certain items such as clothing (any item having a taxable value of $100 or less), school supplies (not to exceed $50), computers (Less than $1,500), computer software (total of $350 or less), computer peripheral devices (not to exceed $1,500), and graphing calculators (less than $150). Note that certain counties and cities are opting out this year. Missouri also had another tax-free holiday April 19-25 for energy star items with no cap.

New Mexico (August 2-4, 2019)1: New Mexico’s annual tax-free shopping weekend means you won’t need to pay taxes on clothing, shoes, computers, computer equipment or school supplies up to a certain dollar amount. New Mexico also has another tax-free holiday on November 24 for business items up to $500.

Ohio (August 2-4, 2019): During the free tax weekend in Ohio, clothing items priced at $75 or less, school supplies priced at $20 or less, and school instructional materials priced at $20 or less, are all tax exempt.

Oklahoma (August 2-4, 2019)1: There’s tax-free weekend in Oklahoma on clothing and shoes that are under $100.

South Carolina (August 2-4, 2019)1: You’ll be able to go tax-free shopping in South Carolina on clothing, clothing accessories, footwear, school supplies, computers, and linens. Here’s a complete list of exempt items for South Carolina.

Tennessee (July 26-28, 2019): The tax-free weekend in Tennessee lets you purchase clothing items that are $100 or less, school supplies and school art supplies $100 or less, and computers $1,500 or less, without having to pay sales tax.

Texas (August 9-11, 2019): The tax-free weekend in Texas exempts taxes on clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks priced less than $100.

Virginia (August 2-4, 2019): This tax-free weekend in Virginia lets you save on school supplies that cost less than $20 per item and clothing and footwear that cost less than $100 per item. You can also buy tax-exempt hurricane and emergency preparedness products, as well as Energy Star and WaterSense products.

Wisconsin (July 31-August 4, 2019)1: Items that aren’t taxable during Wisconsin’s tax holiday are clothing (single items that are $75 or less), computers ($750 or less), school computer supplies (less than $250 for a single item), and school supplies (single item less than $75).

If you find additional states participating please let us know!

Back To School Deals At Office Depot/Office Max

Posted by My Dallas Mommy on Sunday, June 30th, 2019 at 9:40 AM
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Office Depot/Office Max has begun their Back to School Sales!

Here are a few items that will be on all of our lists.

Crayola Markers 10-count $1.00

Crayola Colored Pencils 12-count $100

Crayola Crayons 24-Pack $0.75

Westcott 2-pack Kids Scissors $1.00

Wide Ruled Spiral Notebooks $0.25

Metal Edge Ruler’s $0.25

Scholastic Glue Sticks as low as $1

Paper Mate Pink Pearl Eraser 3-Pack $1.50

Office Depot 12-Pack #2 Pencils $0.75

Pencil Top Erasers $0.50

Office Depot Highlighters 6-pack Yellow or Assorted Colors $2.99

Ticonderoga 12-Count #2 Pencils $2.00

Expo Markers 4-packs as low as $4.99

Sharpie 24-Count $10

BIC 12-Pack Pens Black, Red, and Blue $1.49

School-Grade 2-Pocket Poly Folder $0.33

and more!

You can also save 20% on select school supplies with this online coupon.

PLUS don’t forget you can choose free in store pick up at checkout.

Amazon Makes Back-to-School Shopping Easy

Posted by My Dallas Mommy on Tuesday, September 4th, 2018 at 8:41 AM
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This blog post is sponsored by Amazon. All of the opinions are my own.

Are you still shopping for back to school deals? Or have the kids gone back to school and you’re still receiving supply lists? I know from experience that the back to school list never seems to end. That’s why my top pick for back to school shopping is Amazon. Why you may ask? Amazon is the one-stop-shop for all things back to school which allows moms, dads and kids to find products that are unique and individualized as they are, which gives kids confidence walking through the halls on the first day of school. PLUS Amazon offers the largest variety of back to school products– from binders and backpacks to the coolest fashion and gear that allows kids to express their personality.

As a mom with three kids ages 8, 11 and 14 I know how much back to school shopping can cost and how hard it is to take all of the kids to the store. I love that Amazon’s Back to School storefront offer customers the best deals and unparalleled convenience, as well as a curated selection of must have items to fit every ones needs no matter what grade they are entering.

Below is my top five favorite deals available right now in the Amazon Back-To-School storefront.

Elmer’s All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 30 Pack

This is a must have deal when you have kids. I split them amongst my children but they are also a fantastic donation for the classroom if you have any extras left over.

Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Graphite Pencils, 2 HB Soft, With Eraser, Yellow, 72 Count

Every list has pencils but these in my opinion are by far the best on the market.

Expo Low Odor Chisel Point Dry Erase Markers, 12 per Box

You won’t find chalk on your back to school lists but you will find Expo markers. For the past 10 years on my sons back to school list this has been the brand that teachers prefer.

Avery Hi-Liter, Smear Safe Ink, Non-Toxic, 12 Desk Style Fluorescent Yellow Highlighters

Don’t forget the highlighters! Highlighters are essential for helping our children learn how to find the text they need to know for tests and worksheets.

Backpacks

Last but not least, the backpack. There are hundreds of styles to choose from.

Another tip worth checking out is Amazon Student. Amazon Student.is a free membership program created especially for college students.

Amazon Student members receive benefits such as 6 months of FREE Two-Day Shipping with Amazon Prime, and e-mail alerts for discounts and promotions.

You also receive:

-Unlimited FREE Two-Day Shipping on textbooks and millions of other items
-No minimum order size, upgrades to One-Day shipping for $3.99/item
-E-mail alerts for exclusive deals and promotions
*Sign up by providing your school and major

Not a student? You can still sign up for a free trial of Amazon Prime.

Be sure to check out the Amazon Back-To-School storefront, the go-to destination, for all of your Back-To-School shopping.

School Supplies Included In FREE Walmart Pick Up + Save $10 On Your $50 Purchase

Posted by My Dallas Mommy on Wednesday, August 1st, 2018 at 10:45 AM
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Don’t want to fight the crowds for your Back to School shopping you’re going to LOVE this! Walmart is offering select back to school items to be ordered through grocery pick up! This way you can order and pick it up for FREE at your local Walmart! Not only can you shop on your own from the comfort of your home but this helps keep additional items that you really may not need from making their way into your cart. To be honest it’s also much easier for me to shop without the kids in tow.

Plus for a limited time only, Walmart Grocery offers $10 off your $50 or more three times in 60 days of your first Grocery Pickup up order when you use WALMART3 at checkout. Just use that coupon at checkout when you view your order.

View the school supplies included in this offer HERE.

Build a Healthier Back To School Lunch

Posted by Jennifer Carles on Saturday, August 26th, 2017 at 10:20 AM
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I keep asking myself this same question lately- how do I build a healthy lunch box for my kiddos now that they are going back to school while limiting the pre-packaged, expensive (yet super convenient) foods that are so tempting to use?  All moms want to pack a lunch that’s going to keep their children full, energized, and focused for the whole day but many of us don’t have the time or at least we don’t think we do.

More importantly, building a healthy lunch applies to all of us, regardless of age, gender, and diet preference. Plus, making your lunch at home can be very budget friendly as along as you plan ahead. So here’s a simple template that everyone can use- for yourself or for your kids just by adding ingredients that fit your needs.

Build a Healthy Lunchbox =

1 protein +

1-2 carbohydrates +

1 healthy fat +

1 vegetable +

water/herbal tea/100% juice

And here are a few examples:

  • Proteins: cheese, beans, grilled chicken, eggs, peanut butter, milk
  • Carbohydrates: whole grain breads, fruits, veggies, pasta rice
  • Healthy fats: avocados, nuts, seeds, homemade salad dressings

So take this new school year to re-think your family’s lunches. And if you also want to be more environmentally friendly, head to Amazon to check out all the reusable lunch packing items that are on the market!

Gymboree~ $14.99 & Under Sale + Free Shipping + No Sales Tax

Posted by Jennifer Carles on Saturday, August 12th, 2017 at 10:00 AM
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Get all your back to school shopping done at Gymboree where they are hosting their very popular $14.99 and Under Sale!

Plus, everything is shipping for free and pay no sales tax this weekend!

See more online and retail deals HERE!

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