Our wonderful member MLE on the forum has had the great idea to keep track of all the best back to school deals!  (Of course she would be a member of  Smart Canucks, bringing you the hottest ideas and deals first!)  Each week her list will be updated with the best and cheapest back to school deals, with various members contributing.

Heres the list for this week:

WAL-MART
Crayola coloured pencils (24 count w/ bonus sharpener) – $1.25
Bic 10-pack round stic pens – $1
Hilroy coil notebook (80 pages) – $.0.15
Assorted backpacks – $15
Crayola fine tip washable markers (50 count) – $7.00

STAPLES/BUREAU EN GROS
Crayola crayons (24 count) – $0.86
Woodcase pencils (10 count) – $0.38
Crayola coloured pencils (60 count) – $5.96
Retractable ballpoint pens (large package, exact amount not specified in flyer) – $7.96
Multiuse paper (white; 500 sheets) – $3.99
Impact 3-piece backpack set (includes backpack, pencil case, and lunch bag) – $12.98
Hilroy 6-pack excercise books (6 books; 32 pages each) – $0.33
Hilroy coil notebook (80 pages) – $0.18 (cheaper at Wal-mart but still a good price, some Staples have deals on them for $0.15; also includes a coupon for 5-star refill paper inside)
Staples brand lined refill paper (150 sheets) – $1 ($0.25 at some stores)
Staples brand white erasers – $0.75
6 pack pen style highlighers (assorted colours) – $0.99
Staples brand glue stick – $0.99
Ross school glue – $0.69
1″ Poly binders – $0.98
Poly Report Covers or Portfolios – 3 for $0.99
Sharp Scientific Calculator -$7.48

ZELLERS
Look for yellow stickers for an additional 50% on products
Crayola coloured pencils (24 count w/ bonus sharpener) – $1.69 (cheaper at Wal-Mart but still a good price)
Crayola pointed-tip scissors – $1.69
Hilroy coil notebook (200 pages) – $1.99
Crayola washable markers (8 count) – $2.59
Bic wite-out correction tape – $1.49
Bic 8-pack round stic grip pens – $1.49
Licensed pencil pouches (Tinkerbell, Iron Man etc.) – $2.97
Masterlock or Dudley combination locks – $4.99
Buffalo 14-piece math set w/calculator – $9.99
1.5″ zipper binder – $4.99
Sharpie black permanent markers (5 pack) – $3.99
Ross glue sticks (3 pack; 2 regular + 1 bonus) – $1.99
Bic assorted cristal pens (10 pack) – $1.49
Bic mechanical pencils (5 pack; .5mm or .7mm available) – $1.99
OLA retractable pens (5 count; 4 + 1 bonus) – $2.99
Assorted licensed backpacks (Tinkerbell, Iron Man etc.) – $16.97
Dickies or Brooks backpacks – $19.97
Sportex backpack set (includes backpack, pencil case, and lunch bag) – $9.97
Z-grip retractable pens (7 count in assorted colours) – $ 1.49 (with yellow sticker)

Giant Tiger

Bic liquid white-out (package of 2) – $0.99
Elmer school glue – $0.99
Papermate expressions stick pens – $1.97
Papermate eagle blue pens (12 count) – $0.99
Dixon woodcase pencils (20 count) – $0.69
COSTCO
Bic cristal pens (50 count assorted) – $4.49

LAND’S END
25% off backpacks & lunch bags with free shipping to Canada using the following codes: at checkout‚ on the Billing Information page‚ go to the section labeled “Promotion Code” (above the credit card payment box) and manually enter the Promotion Code CLASSES and PIN 1590 in the space provided.
(Last day for this deal is August 9th, 2010)

 Remember to check the forum every week for hot new back to school deals! Once again thanks so much MLE

CN Tower is offering  a buy one get one total tower ticket free coupon.  This coupon is valid until September 6th 2010. “Total Tower tickets include access to the Look Out, Glass Floor and Sky Pod levels, Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D film and Himalamazon motion theatre ride.  Must be 107cm tall to ride.”  This definitely makes it affordable to actually take the family with you, provdied their tall enough lol!

Click here to print your coupon.

American Apparel is offering free shipping from August 8th until 11th. You also can save 15% off by signing up for the mailing list.  Now I’m not sure if you can combine these offers but its definitely worth a try.  I’ve heard American Apparel has so really nice clothes that last a long time.

Click here to check out American Apparel.

Naturalizer is offering another discount code. This time it’s for 15% off and is good for use until December 31 2010.  There are of course some exclusions such as the “shape ups” knock offs.  If you do run into something not valid for the discount it will save “coupon not valid.”  Simply enter “NATCASAVE”  at checkout.

Click here to check out Naturalizer online.

I found some Sears.ca codes. I tested them out and they seem to work, but I’m not sure when they expire so you might want to use them ASAP!

Code: 941612622
Discount: $10 off $100

Code: 941612623
Discount: $20 off $200

Code: 941612624
Discount: $50 off $500

 Click here to go to Sears.ca

Just got this in my spam box. For some reason thats where all my Bath and Body Works emails end up even though I’ve marked them not spam. Anyways until August 8th save 20% off your entire purchase by using this coupon.  I love Bath and Body Works. Everything smells so yummy. I’m headed there tomorrow so I’ll put the coupon to good use.

Payless is offering another text to save offer. Simply text Shoe to  77777 and show the message at checkout to save an additional 20% off. This promo is valid from August 9th to September 6th.  I got in on this promo last time and was really happy they didn’t spam my inbox with messages.

Thanks Mlongboat for the heads up! Great find in your latest edition of Elle!

P&G is offering a fantastic coupon right now through their brandsaver online. Buy any 2 products (I’m assuming from the ones pictured) and save $5!!! HURRY because this is a limited time offer

Click here to order yours

Thanks to catspajamas for this great find!

Todaoy 1-plus.com is offering $2 shipping on all orders! This is a fantastic deal if you combine it with the sales they have right now. They even have jackets on for $15 that were $80!  Theres also tons of $5-$20 deals on all three sections of the store and from what I can tell there is way more sale items this week then last. Dont forget to save yourself another 10% by using 1plus10 at checkout.

Click here to check out the sales

I was just on the Visa Perks website to post the Bluenotes blog and noticed theres some pretty decent offers right now. For example pay with your Visa and receive 15% off flights with Air Canada, and buy one waffle cone at Baskin Robbins get one free! 

I was super excited about the Baskin Robbins one, that would be a nice treat for my boys.

Click here to check out other offers on Visa Perks Canada and remember the check back often as the offers do change.

Right now blnts.com is offering buy one jean get one 50% off and 2 for $30 jeggings! Bluenotes has some really nice fitting jeans right now. The jeggings are a great deal because they are really in style, might as well get them cheap.  Check out their clearance section too, they have items as low as $4!

To sweeten the deal if you spend at least $50 you can save $10 buy paying with your Visa and entering “Visa10off” at checkout! Click here for further insturctions on the Visa Perks offer.

Let me know what you buy!

Today is Sears.ca second day of their 5 daily deals. Today is a fashion sale on select items.  The one I’m interested in is definitely the footwear sale. The other ones theres nothing I really “need.” Click here to be taken directly to today’s deal page.

Chapters Indigo has released a coupon code for their friends on Facebook to celebrate 100,000 friends! Simply use the coupon code “100KFRIENDS” at checkout to save yourself an extra 10% on online orders until August 6th 2010.

It’s not very often Chapters releases these kinds of discount codes so if theres something you had your eye on nows the time to buy it and take advantage of this offer! Remember shipping is free if you spend $39 or more before taxes and after discounts.

Happy Reading!

So Boo got this great coupon in his inbox and he’s so crazy busy working on his thesis he didn’t have a chance to post it, but I know with all the COACH fans on Sc it HAS to be posted ASAP! Simply click here to print your COACH factory store coupon to save an extra 20%!  Coupon is valid until August 8th.

Heres some answers for common questions on this discount. 

• Yes it’s on top of all other discounts offered in-store. So if you find a bag thats on sale then 50% off extra in-store you get those savings PLUS an additional 20% off
• The Coach outlet in Ontario is in Niagara Falls on Lundys Lane
• Yes the COACH factory store carries overstocks bags from the regular COACH store. While there is bags just made for the Factory there is generally a nice selection of regular COACH bags as well
• The coupon is valid in Canada and the USA outlets
• Yes you can buy me a COACH bag

If you have any other questions feel free to ask. I’m pretty much a COACH addict and I’ll do my best to help you.

Sears.ca is offering 5 days of deals until August 4th! Today’s deal is save an extra 25% on all sale window coverings (excludes outlet). Simply enter the bonus code 941612103 at checkout! Remember to check the 5 days of deals everyday for that days exclusive sale.  They are also having a long weekend sale with some decent savings.

I’m pretty happy with todays deal because between my dachshund and kids they have destroyed my living room shade covering!