Geri's 2 Cents: Back to School

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Y-Cares: Helping Working Parents this School Year

Can you believe that it is time for the kids to "go" back to school! I know that this year looks totally different than ever before, with some schools going to in person, some are hybrid and some are online only! No matter which, it is not the same and not going to be easy.

Back to school is always a little overwhelming especially if you are a working parent. Having to set up child care or after school activities. Now adding the kids being home half the day or all day into the mix, you could just about lose your mind.

The YMCA is here to help with a new program called Y-Cares. This program is a place that you can bring the kids. They will get help setting up their online classes but then they have so much more to offer!

No more hearing that the kids are bored. I am sure I am not alone. My kiddos have been "bored" the last 6 months straight. ha!

In addition to daily academic support, Y Cares will keep kids physically active through games, sports, and pool time. Creativity is sparked and learning is promoted through arts, humanities, and STEM projects. Character is developed through our Y Ties Initiative, conflict resolution skill building, and by instilling the Y’s Core Values (Respect, Responsibility, Caring, and Honesty) throughout the day. That’s just the tip of the iceberg! Each week is jam-packed with fun activities that appeal to a wide range of interests and abilities.

Y Cares Components:

Character Academy

Encourages social & emotional development while building upon the Y’s character values (honesty, caring, respect & responsibility).

Enrichment Centers

Y Cares is a holistic program that includes: Arts, Humanities, STEM, Literacy & PE.

Learning Centers

Caring staff provide academic support, specialized engagement & direction to complete class assignments.

Activity Zones

Brain breaks are important! The Y’s Basketball Gyms, Rockwall, Pools (where applicable), Youth Sports Complex, Parks, Playgrounds & so much more to keep participants active when not engaged in learning.

Zoom Rooms

Quiet space staffed to support participants in their scheduled distance education.

Office Depot Back to School 7/28-8/3

Way to go Office Depot. I am excited for a few of these Back to School Deals.

My favorites are:

Elmers school Glue: $0.33ea
Lexar JumpDrive: $3.99
Office Depot Filler Paper: $0.50ea
Backpacks: $10
Office Depot #2 Pencils 12pk: $0.75
Crayola Markers: $1
Crayola Crayons 24pk: $0.33ea
Paper Mate Ballpoint pens: $0.99ea
Office Depot Ruler: $0.25
Westcott 5" Kids Scissors 2pk: $1

Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue 30 Pack only $6.63

Back to School is my favorite time of year for deals! I don't know if it's the clean notepads or the fantastic deals but I just love them!

Right now you can score the Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue, 30 Pack for only $6.63! I like to have a couple extra boxes around for January when the teachers are asking for more because their stash is gone.

FREE Bic Pens and Pencils

We all need pens and pencils but why pay for them when we can get them for FREE! Be sure to check your Smart Source insert from Aug 6th, you will see a pretty awesome Bic coupon there. It's for $1 off 2, which makes these pens and pencils from Staples FREE! Can't find your coupons don't worry you can get another one in this Sunday's newspaper Smart Source.

Don't forget you can always head over to Walmart with your ad and price match these deals. :)

Buy 1 Bic Pens: $0.50 (Starts Sunday 8/20)
Buy 1 Bic Pencils: $0.50 (Starts Sunday 8/20)
Use $1.00/1 BIC Stationery Product - 8-20-17 SS (exp 09/30/17) or
$1.00/2 BIC Stationery Products - 8-6-17 SS (exp 09/02/17)
Pay: $0.00

Back To School Penny Deals at Office Depot

WHOOP WHOOP!!

I so love Back to School deals!

My kids are already back to school but I can't get enough of these penny deals! Right now you can grab glue, rulers, pencils and spiral notebooks all for a penny with the purchase of $5 of more. Limit 3.

REPEAT THIS TRANSACTION 3 TIMES

Buy 1 Ream of Paper: $6
Buy 3 Scholastic Glue: $0.01ea
Buy 3 OD Pencils 12pk: $0.01ea
Buy 3 OD Spiral Notebooks: $0.01ea
Buy 3 OD Rulers: $0.01ea
Tax: $0.50
Total Paid $6.62
Receive $5.99 in Office Depot Rebates

Making it only $0.63 each transaction!

I might go back and get the colored ream of paper for the same $6 ($5.99 Rebate)!!! WOOHOO

Money Maker on Bic Pens!

Walmart is still price matching here in Vegas so starting Sunday, be sure to take your Walgreens ad to Walmart and score these pens for FREE! Actually you will make about $0.42, not bad and I love those Bic Bold pens.

Bic Pens: $0.29 (Walgreens Price 7/29-8/5)
$1.00 off 2 Bic Stationary Product
FREE + Money Maker

Office Depot Deals 7/30-8/5

I think Office Depot is my favorite place to shop this week so far. You can grab some incredible deals starting at only for pennies.What's on your back to school shopping list?

Stock up on your filler paper only a penny with $5 minimum purchase. Limit 3

Office Depot rulers: $0.25
Office Depot Mechanical Pencils: $0.50
Office Depot Index Cards: $0.50
Uniball Gel 4pk Pens: $1.00
Office Depot Pencil top erasers 12pk: $0.25

Office Depot colored Paper: $6.00

$5.99 Office Depot rebate

Like paying only $0.01

Office Depot Ream Paper: $6.00

$5.99 Office Depot rebate

Like paying only $0.01

Office Depot 3pk reams: $11$10 Office Depot rebate
Like paying $1.00

Back to School Deals 7/23-7/29 including FREE Pens

I love Back to School shopping. It makes me happy! It's a time for me to get organized and get the kids what they need and let's face it, I love the challenge of getting all their supplies at the lowest possible price.

These are all my favorite deals

Walgreens 7/23-7/29

Sharpie 2pk $0.99
Paper-Mate Inkjoy 100 $0.99

Folders $0.29

Mini Highlighters $0.29

Wexford Pencils $0.39

Scissors $0.39

Office Depot

Comp books $0.25 Limit 3

Office Depot 3pk Erasers $0.25 Limit 3

Office Depot Ball point pens $0.50 limit 3

Paper Mate Sharpwriter pencils 5pk $1 Limit 3

Office Depot 2 Pocket Folders $0.15

Staples

Paper Mate 5pk Sharpwriter Mech Pencils $0.97

Filler Paper 120 sheets $0.50

Sharpies 5pk $1

Staples Erasers $0.50
Staples Pencils $0.50

Staples Comp books $0.50

Staples Index Cards $0.50

Glue $0.50

Staples Pencil Sharpeners $0.50

Walmart

Be sure to check your Smart Sources in Sundays paper for FREE Pens. WHOOP WHOOP!

Bic Round Stic Ball Point Pens $0.97
$1.00 BIC Stationery Products - 7-23-17 SS (exp 08/05/17)
Total: FREE

Bic Cristal pens $1.17
$1.00 BIC Stationery Products - 7-23-17 SS (exp 08/05/17)
Total: $0.17

Albertsons

5 subject Notebook $2.00

Back to School Deals for the Week of 7/16-7/22

I hope you are taking advantage of these incredible deals and getting what you need. This week I picked up some great deals at Office Depot and it looks like I will be back there again on Sunday for these deals below.

Have you started Back to School Shopping Yet?

Back to School Deals for the Week of 7/16-7/22

OfficeMax/Office Depot

Bam What!!! Only $0.25 for Scholastic School Glue for only $0.25. I don't know about yours but my kid's school goes through so much glue that I stock up so that when they need more in January I have them for a quarter.

Scholastic Glue $0.25
Limit 3

Office Depot Scissors $0.50
limit 3

Office Depot Pencils: $0.50

Limit 3

SwissGear Backpacks $10
While supplies last. No rainchecks. Limit 3

Staples

25% Off School supplies, when you buy a backpack. Valid through 7/22.

Crayola Classic Markers, Fine Line, 10/Box: $0.97 (Same as Walmart Price)

Limit 30

Crayola Colored Pencils, 12/Box: $0.97 (Same as Walmart Price)

Limit 30

Westcott 13168/Kids Value Scissors with Blunt Tip, 5", 2 pk: $0.97

Staples poly pocket divider: $0.97

Staples Accel 1-subject notebook, 100 sheets: $0.97

Limit 5

BIC Xtra Comfort Mechanical Pencils #2 6/Pack: $0.97

Staples #2 Pre-sharpened Wood Pencils, 24 pk: $0.97

Limit 5

Staples Washable Glue Sticks, .26oz, 4/Pack: $0.97

Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS Scientific Calculator: $9.99

Thanks so much This Mommy Saves Money

HOT Back to School DEALS at Office Depot this week!

Back to School deals are in full swing. My plan is to head over to Office Depot and score some amazing deals. If you need folders this week Office Depot has you covered. They are only a penny with a min. of $5 purchase. That's not going to be hard this week because they have some amazing deals.

Here's an idea:
Buy 3 Office Depot Pencil Erasers: $0.25 ea
Buy 3 Bic Highlighters: $0.50ea

Buy 3 Wooden rulers: $0.25ea
Buy 1 Mini Stapler Set: $1.00
Buy 1 Hole punch for Binders: $1.00
Buy 10 Folders: $0.01 each
Pay only: $5.10

Another idea is:

Buy Boise Printer Paper: $6
Buy 10 Folders: $0.01 each
Pay: $6.10
Submit for Rewards of $5.99
Like paying $0.11 TOTAL!!!

Back to School Deals 7/9-7/15

This is my favorite time of year. Not that I want my kids to hurry up and go to school but I absolutely love Back to School shopping. There is just something about the thought of getting organized (wish it would last more than a week), having all my pens, pencils, notepads etc. I just love it.

I have heard from some of my friends this last week and they are spending like $200 on Back to School, can you believe that? I don't know about you but that is not in my budget, that's why I make a plan and grab the best deals each week and by the end of the summer (5 more weeks for us) I will have everything they need and more for the year.

Check out my price list HERE.