Showing posts with label back to school. Show all posts
Showing posts with label back to school. Show all posts

25% off Personalized Back Packs & More Stuff

Personalized Creations Backpack - $24.99

Sometime back in early August, maybe even late July, the whole family took a trip to Toys 'R Us to buy a lunch box, thermos or something like that for Valley Stream Daughter.  If you're like us, you never go to the store to JUST get one item, but several you really don't need.  We found backpacks for both kids, and a few other items.  Yay, right?  Wrong.  The backpack she absolutely loves was purchased by Grandma.  I don't blame her.  It's adorable and it's personalized.

The bag is very sturdy, made of 100% polyester, and has compartments for just about everything.  

Good choice grandma.  Now, what should I do with the bag I bought in the closet collecting dust?

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First Grade Already?

As I sit here updating my blog, it finally hit me.  I have a first grader.  A young lady who did so well in Kindergarten last year and makes me have not one worry about her performance this year.  I had butterflies in my belly last year.  Mostly because of the whole bus ride thing.  I actually drove her to school the first day or so, but the traffic helped me decide really quickly about putting her on the bus that stopped directly in front of our house.  Yes, I was being ridiculous.  I was being a mom.

We met the Principal, Dr. Steele last week as well as her teacher during a visit to the school.  I'm at ease with how good the schools are here in Valley Stream.  It's one of the reasons we moved here. Everywhere I go, people speak highly about her school.  That's just what I need to hear.

With all of this talk about healthy lunches, healthy kids from First Lady Michelle Obama I checked out the menus from last year and was pleasantly surprised.  The children in our community are lucky to have parents and a school administration who care about what our children eat.  I still plan to pack her lunch and will allow her to buy lunch one day of the week.

I am not emotional about the first day of school the way I was last year.  I'm going to save that for my little one next year who will start Kindergarten.  That's when it gets real.  No more babies when they start Kindergarten.  Time flies by doesn't it?.  I've been home with the kids since our oldest was 12 months old.  She's almost 7 years old now.  It wasn't in my career plan, but things happen for a reason.

It's been suggested that when the youngest starts Kindergarten, I should wrap my mind about going back to work.  Really?  Really.  We'll see about that.

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Morris Variety Fills School Supply Orders

I am loving the thrill of finding the best back to school deals at various stores.  However, if you don't you should take your children's school supply list to Morris Variety on Rockaway Avenue in Valley Stream to be filled.  Your order will be available the following day! How about that!



Today's Circular School Supply Deals

I just finished leafing through today's circulars and wanted to share the following finds:

Staples Best Deals:

Staples 1-Subject Notebook for 1¢
Wet Ones - $2
Expo Dry Erase Markers 4pk - $3
Bounty 6pk - $5
Wireless Notebook - $1

Office Max Best Deals:

6" Plastic Protractor or Ball Bearing Compass - 5¢
Schoolio Washable Markers/5pk Pink Erasers - 25¢
Crayola Buy 2 Get 1 Free  Washable Crayons (24pk), Markers, Colored Pencils, Expo Markers

Walmart Deals:

1-Subject Notebook - 17¢
100 Ct. Composition Book - 50¢
1" Avery Clear Binder - $2.47
Elmer's Glue - 50¢
Elmer's School Glue Sticks 6pk - $1.97
Fiskars Scissors - $1.47
Crazy Art Washable Markers, Colored Pencils - 50¢ and Crayons - 25¢
BIC 10 Ct. Pens - 97¢
Master Combination Lock - $3.77

I listed all of the deals but picked the items most likely to be on your child's supply list.

If you find a better deal, leave a comment below.

Happy shopping!




School Supply Bundle Packs from Office Max

Attention moms!  If you don't want to be bothered with the hustle and bustle of the back to school supply shopping, Office Max has what you need. This 3rd - 5th grade pack has pretty much all of the items on your list give or take a few items.   

Office Max - $31.49 (Expires 8/19)

If you have more than one elementary schooler in your home, order $50 more receive free shipping.

1st - Jr. High grade packs are available as well.

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100 Ready to Play Outfits - Fab Kids



This deal came into my email in box and I wanted to share this with you.  We're all searching for back to school clothing deals and with the announcement of this new online store, right?

To celebrate the launch of FabKids, they are offering all new members the chance to buy a complete FabKids outfit for just $25! That means you get a perfectly styled 3-piece outfit -- that normally retails for $49.95 -- for nearly half off! Just enter the code “FIRST25” at check-out. 

FabKids, a Monthly Outfit Club For Stylish Girls Sizes 2-8
FabKids is a new children’s apparel brand and personal e-commerce service that keeps kids in fresh, affordable and stylish outfits every month. Each month, members receive outfit selections personalized just for their girls. Every outfit includes 3 pieces and costs just $49.95. All outfits ship free and are backed by their "Pinky Promise" - 100% satisfaction guarantee. FabKids launched on August 2nd, 2012 and is led by ShopStyle founder and father of two Andy Moss, in partnership with mom and actress Christina Applegate, who serves as Creative Partner. 

FabKids’ inaugural Back-to-School collection offers over 100 ready-to-play outfits that are available for sale exclusively on FabKids.com. 





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