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Did you know that Ibotta is now the top ranked new shopping app. I love that you can stack manufacturer and store coupons with Ibotta earnings!

Here are the newest Ibotta offers, good at any store affiliated with Ibotta:

• EVOL Foods Entrees Any variety – Single meal size $1.00
• EVOL Foods Burritos Any variety excluding Minis – Any size package $1.00
• Scotch  Magic Tape with Dispenser Any ct. $.50
• Sargento Shredded Cheese – Any variety – 5 to 8 oz. size $.50
• Krusteaz Pancake Mix – Any variety – 16 – 32 oz. box $.50
• Snuggle Exhilarations Fabric Softener – Liquid varieties any size bottle $.75
• Tabasco Pepper Sauce – Any variety – 5 oz. size $.50
• Foster Farms Corn Dogs – Any variety – any ct. $.50
• Playtex Tampons – 16 ct. or larger $.75

And here are a few store specific offers;

Walmart – Tai Pei Asian Garden Asian entrées – Any variety – 1 ct. box $2.50

Target – Van’s Gluten Free Pancakes – Totally Natural variety – 8 ct. box $1.00

Target – Van’s Power Grains Waffles – 6 ct. box $1.00

Stack w/ $1 off Van’s product printable

Target – New Bertolli Al Dente Single Serve Pasta Dishes – Any variety $.75

Target -Red Baron Pizza Any variety except Pizza & Sides, Pan, and Single Serve $.50

Stack w/ $1/1 Red Baron product printable

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For the record, yes, I am aware that school just ended.

And yes, I am indeed blogging about how to save on back to school supplies already…even though summer just started.

Why? Because last year the Back to School deals started in July. JULY.

In fact, I pretty much missed the first two weeks because our family vacation fell right in the middle of it, and because I wasn’t ready to start thinking about back to school shopping.

So this year, we’re going to talk about four ways you can save on Back to School supplies and we’re going to do it NOW.

Shop at home first

If your home is like mine, and especially if you’re a money-saving frugalista, then you probably already have extra crayons, markers, free bic pens, notebook paper and a few extra 25 cent rulers from last year lying around the house. Start here.

News Flash: Your children (my children) do not need to start every. single. school year with brand new rulers, scissors and back packs.

Save money by using what you already have!

Shop with a supply list

Whatever you do, shop with a list!  Otherwise, you will inevitably end up buying items your children will never need or use.

Shop with a list of specific items your student needs. You can obtain a list from many back to school retailers like Walmart and Office Depot. And many schools post supply lists on their websites.

Now I’m not saying you shouldn’t buy your 6th grader that pencil bag they just fell in love with because it’s not on their list. It’s just really easy to get caught up in all the penny deals and “mommy, can I please have”  requests from your kids and end up with 42 things you don’t even need (or want) and a big dent in your budget.

Shop Early

Like now. Seriously.

As I mentioned earlier, Back to School deals are starting earlier every year. So keep an eye out for good prices even before they start advertising. And be ready to jump in when they do.

(BTW…Uptown Grocery Co. in Edmond has Top Flight notebook paper for $0.50 per pack and spiral notebooks for $0.25 each!)

It’s better to be proactive, get it out of the way and enjoy the rest of your summer than to put it off and be rushed, stressed out and paying full price in August.

Savings Promotions

And of course, as July approaches, be sure to check in with Staples, Office Depot, Target and Walgreens every week to see what loss leaders they’re advertising.

You can save a bundle on things like crayons, markers, pencils, glue, notebook paper, folders, rulers, highlighters and more which will free up your budget for those more expensive items like backpacks and lunch totes.

How do you save on back to school supples?

Celebrate National Doughnut Day!

Stop by any Krispy Kreme location today (Friday, June 7) and grab a FREE doughnut of any variety.  No purchase necessary.

Today only, CVS.com is offering 30% off ALL food and snacks. You can also score free shipping on orders of $49 or more .

Here are this week’s top Printable Retail Coupons.  The offers from Barnes & Noble, Old Navy, Kohl’s and Staples could save you a bundle on Father’s Day shopping!

Aeropostale Coupon – 20% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 6/30/2013)

Barnes & Noble Coupon – 15% Off 1 Single Item (exp: 6/10/2013)

Dress Barn Coupon – 20% Off Entire Regularly Priced Purchase (exp: 6/16/2013)

Easy Spirit Coupon – Buy 2 Get 20% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 6/9/2013)

Express Coupon – $25 Off $75, $50 Off $150, and $75 Off $225 Purchase (exp: 6/9/2013)

Hallmark Coupon – $5 Off $10 Purchase at Hallmark Stores (exp: 6/16/2013)

Hancock Fabrics Coupon – 10% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 6/9/2013)

Hobby Lobby Coupon – 40% Off 1 Regularly Priced Item (exp: 6/8/2013)

J. Jill Coupon – 15% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 6/9/2013)

Kohl’s Coupon – $10 Off $30 Men’s Apparel Purchase (exp: 6/16/2013)

Lane Bryant Coupon – $25 Off $75, $50 Off $150, $75 Off $225 Purchase (exp: 6/23/2013)

Macy’s Coupon – 20% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 6/12/2013)

Michaels Coupon – 40% Off 1 Regularly Priced Item (exp: 6/8/2013)

Old Navy Coupon – $10 Off $50 Purchase (exp: 6/19/2013)

Rue 21 Coupon – $10 Off $20, $20 Off $40, $40 Off $80 Purchase (exp: 6/10/2013)

Sherwin Williams Coupon – 30% Off Paints & Stains & 15% Off Painting Supplies (exp: 6/17/2013)

Staples Coupon – 20% Off Supplies Purchase (exp: 6/8/2013)

The Limited Coupon – $15 Off $30 Purchase (exp: 6/11/2013)

Things Remembered Coupon – 20% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 6/9/2013)

Ulta Coupon – 20% Off 1 Single Item (exp: 6/8/2013)

Thanks Surviving the Stores!

Friday is National Donut Day! Celebrate at Dunkin’ Donuts with a FREE donut with any beverage purchase on Friday, June 7th.

Find a Dunkin’ Donuts location.