if you are too tired to do all the math

... let me do it for you. :)
catch these cool deals:
(note: I do not know what Walmart might have on sale this week because they only had school supplies in their weekly ad this week.)

The best deal on backpacks this week are at Walgreens.
Buy 1 get 1 FREE starting at $9.99 (other stores start at $12)
Walmart had backpacks for $9.99, but not BOGO

12pk sodas this week are cheapest at CVS.
4/$11 - but that's only for Dr.Pepper
Walgreens has Dr.Pepper AND Coke 3/$11
but if you love Pepsi products, go to Target because they are 4/$11!

2 liter sodas this week are cheapest at CVS.
5/$5 - but again, only Dr.Pepper
Walgreens is 4/$5 on Dr.Pepper AND Coke

Cereal this week is cheapest at Target.
get 17oz Frosted Flakes or 14oz Cheerios 4/$7 (that's $1.75 a box)

Ice Cream this week is cheapest at Walgreens.
2/$4 on Walgreens brand ice cream.

Huggies are this week's big name diaper sale. I guess Pampers and Huggies hate competition.
They are cheapest at CVS at $8.99 for a jumbo pack.
HOWEVER, if you're looking for bulk, Target has both Huggies and Pampers special purchase diapers for $28 a box. (up to 192 count Huggies diapers and up to 192 count Pampers diapers)

Colgate toothpaste was another popular sale this week.
Target wins this one with their 3 packs of Colgate toothpaste for $5 (1.66 a tube)
They are around $1.99 at CVS and Walgreens.
Target also has Crest 3 packs also $5.

Because of so many places running out of supply of back to school items, it's too hard for me to call the best place to go for school supplies right now. Definitely check out Office Depot for the penny sale. Supplies are limited and it's always a good idea to go as quickly as you can when that happens because you can't get rainchecks when it states limited supply. Good luck!!

Office Depot back to school deals

Office Depot is offering a certificate for 2 FREE MOVIE TICKETS with purchase of $40 in school supplies.

Check out this weekly ad for some ONE CENT deals on school supplies.
July 13th - 19th!!!!!!!!

a little something to talk about

I picked up a Sunday paper today and I was thrilled to see how many coupons were included. Although this won't mean anything for you non-locals... the PARADE section in the Corpus Christi paper even has coupons. I don't really know why I never looked there before, but I was happily surprised to see coupons in there too. :) Guess I really should "read" the paper I buy.

Last Sunday I just had the P&G SuperSaver plus whatever coupons were in the sale ads that I post here. This Sunday, I got the RedPlum coupons AND SmartSource coupons. Landry's seafood also had a coupon that caught my attention. They are offering FREE bananas foster with purchase of 2 dinner entrees. It happens to be my favorite dessert. That could make a very lovely date night for my husband and I. ;)

It's getting late where I am and I need my sleep because tomorrow I'm back on 24 hour mom-only duty. With three kids 5 and under, I'm sure you'll understand the energy they create and how much sleep I need to keep up with them. :) I will be posting tomorrow the deals created from these coupons and these weekly ads. I'll also post another coupons and freebies entry.

One last thing, I wanted to mention that I headed out to Walmart tonight considering their back to school sale began today. They were already almost out or completely out of every REALLY good deal. The 5 cent single subject spiral notebooks were COMPLETELY GONE! Lots of empty boxes, but no spiral notebooks ANYWHERE in the store. Lots of other things were slim to none. I did happen to grab a package of the $3 printer paper they had on sale. Those were almost all gone too. I actually had to find some outside of the back to school section and even that stack was almost gone! I guess my best advice for these weekly ads is to get there as soon as you can. Also, see a manager and try to get a raincheck if they'll allow it. That way if they can't stay stocked this week, you can get more at the same price the following week. The sales usually last one week, so unless it says "quantities limited" or "limited supply" or "no rainchecks" or something like that, you should be able to get a raincheck on the last day of sale if there are no supplies left at that price.

walmart weekly ad (july13th - july 19th)

Walmart has a TON of good back to school deals this week:

Pilot 4pk G2 pens $3.50
was 4.47
black or assorted colors

Georgia Pacific Copy and print paper $3
was 3.44
500 sheets

70 sheet spiral notebook 5 cents!
was 97 cents

Crayola 24pk crayons 22 cents!
was 1.08

Bic Cristal 10pk Blue pens 88 cents!
was 1.28

Elmer's 4oz glue or 2pk glue sticks 22cents!
was 94 cents - 1.24

Bic 10pk Mechanical pencils 1.82!
was 2.72
Get a Bic coupon here for 50 cents off making it $1.32
(other Bic coupons on that same link)

Twin-Pocket Portfolio with Prongs 15 cents!
was 44 cents

Desk Lamp $4
available in 7 colors

3-way 72" high floor lamp and reading lamp $10
was 12.84
available in 7 colors

Storage Ottoman $19
15 1/2 x 15 1/2 x 15 1/2
available in 5 colors

Laptop Podium $19
Adjustable height and tilt.
Height range 22 1/2" - 33"
available in 7 colors

Mainstays 200 thread ct sheet set $7.50
available in 6 colors
Full or Queen $15

Mainstays Reversible Microfiber Comforter $19
available in 5 colors
twin/twin XL or Full/Queen

Mainstays 30" x 50" bath towel or 4pk washcloths $3.50 each

Sterilite Wide 3-drawer Cart $15
was 18.97
clear fronts. Casters.
15 1/4" x 21 3/4" x 24"

Eureka 4 in 1 bagless Stick Vacuum $15
while supplies last