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School Supplies

Several bloggers have noted that school supply sales are in full swing. While this may depress some, for me it means I can get my shop on for cheap. As I mentioned last year, July is the time for school supply shopping. Come August, you'll be paying full price thinking that it's a sale price...

Target is one again offering 10-pack of 70-page notebooks for 1$. Also, 8-ct/mechanical pencils for 1$. 6 pack-glue sticks for 1$. 24ct/pencils or pens, 2 for 1$

Last week Staples had 8 ct. pencils/1 cent (!) and 3-ring folders also for 1 cent (perfect for photo copied "how-to" books for student work). They also had a 12 pack of multicolored felt tip markers (the good ones) for free with rebate. They'll be great for grading, since the red pen has been eliminated. And free is always in my price range.

Although no one wants to think about school as of yet - keep an eye on the flyers. You never know when you'll hit upon a great bargin that will save you a headache in January.

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