Back To School - 5 Phoenix Stores With Special Deals

Many schools are already in session in the Phoenix area. That means that hopefully you'll be driving slower near schools. I saw someone just this morning getting a citation for speeding through a school zone. Ouch, that hurts! But not half as much as how it would hurt a child to get hit by a car. Besides school zones and school buses, and dropoff zones, and switching from "I'm bored" to "I hate homework" I've been noticing some of the ads for school supplies and clothing. I picked out 5 places that have locations all over the Valley of the Sun where you can cash in on some bargains if you haven't done your back-to-school shopping yet. And here they are!

Walgreens

Walgreens is a pharmacy, but they also carry a lot of items your kids can use. Look for Back to School ad specials (you can see them online) like:

• spiral notebooks and notebook filler paper
• highlighters
• bookcovers
• notebooks and pocket portfolios
• pens, pencils, crayons and marker
• art supplies
• tape, glue erasers, sharpeners

Walgreens Online also has a discount code (SCHOOL) for 20% off. You can get free shipping if you buy more than $50 worth of qualified items.

Target

Target might surprise you if you haven't been there in a while. They have quite a large assortment of apparel, electronics, housewares and such for reasonable prices. Look for Back to School ad specials (you can see them online) like:

• spiral notebooks and portfolios
• highlighters, glue pencils, markers
• backpacks
• USB flash drives
• shorts, shirts, underwear
• athletic wear and uniforms

You can qualify for free shipping for online purchases if you buy more than $50 worth of qualified items.

Office Max

You won't find clothing here, but the selection of school supplies will be bigger, including higher quality items than you might find elsewhere. Several items are buy one, get one for a penny. I have also seen a promotion here where you can get 15% off everything you can fit in a brown paper bag (that bag came with my Sunday paper).

Look for Back to School ad specials (you can see them online) like:

• spiral notebooks, binders, portfolios
• highlighters, crayons, markers, pens
• backpacks and bags
• USB flash drives
• erasers, scissors
• blank DVDs, external hard drives
• computer paper
• desks and chairs

Through August 15, 2008 Office Max will give you 20% back on your purchases paid through your PayPal account. Here are the details on this Office Max promotion.

Office Max also has a free shipping promotion if you spend more than $50 on qualified products.

Big 5 Sporting Goods

Big 5 isn't as glitzy as some of the other large sporting goods stores, but if you are looking for some name brand athletic wear it might be cheaper here. Look for Back to School ad specials (you can see them online) like:

• athletic shoes
• sandals, dress shoes, hiking shoes
• athletic apparel
• backpacks and bags
• watches, stopwatches
• athletic gloves, bags, balls, protective gear

If you sign up to receive their emails, you can receive 10% off your next purchase at a store.

Kohl's

Kohl's isn't as expensive as Macy's or those teen clothing stores at the mall. There are almost always great sales on every day clothing, accessories and items for your home.

Look for Back to School ad specials (you can see them online) like:

• little kids and teen apparel
• accessories, underwear
• name brand sandals, dress shoes, hiking shoes, boots
• shorts, jeans, tees
• backpacks and bags

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