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Frugal Family: Best Deals on School Supplies

Take a look at deals on lunch bags, backpacks, binders, pencils, markers, notebooks, folders, calculators and more school supplies in Marietta.

This week Frugal Family scoured our resources and found great deals on school supplies. Walmart had the best bargains of all, with required supply lists for area schools conveniently located on kiosks at each entrance. Target, CVS, Walgreen and Staples are also offering great bargains this week. 

Walmart Stores: Online and in Store. walmart.com. While supplies last.

Walmart has partnered with local schools to provide required school supply lists. They are located on kiosks as you enter the store and at Walmart School Supply Lists. The best bargains are bundles; there is a customizable bundle for preschool through high school.

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From $23.98: Grades K to 3 Backpack with lunchpack and school supplies value bundle includes choice of:

  • Eastsport Backpack with Lunchpack Combo
  • Pencils
  • Glue
  • Binder 
  • Notebook
  • Crayons 
  • Markers
  • Eraser

From $24.86: Grades 4 to 6: Eastsport Mesh Front Backpack and School Supplies Value Bundle includes choice of:

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  • Eastsport Mesh Front Backpack
  • Pencils
  • Glue
  • Binder
  • Notebook
  • Paper
  • Eraser
  • Colored Pencils
  • Highlighter

From $29.98: Grades 7 and Up: Eastsport Mesh Front Backpack and School Supplies Value Bundle includes choice of:

  • Eastsport Mesh Front Backpack
  • Pencil
  • Pen
  • Avery Binder
  • Notebook
  • Index Cards
  • Folders

From $20.97: High School Supplies Value Bundle includes:

  • Pen
  • Folder
  • Binder
  • Notebook
  • Pencil
  • Highlighter

Standard Bundle includes: Five Star Reinforced Filler Paper–100 Sheets; Pilot G2 Roller Ball Retractable Gel Pen, Assorted Ink, Fine, 8 per pack; Avery Paper Two-Pocket Folders, 25pk; Smead 25pk Slash Pocket Folders Oxford Twin-Pocket Portfolio; Embossed Leather Grain Paper, 25/box.

More Deals:

  • BIC Cristal Ball Pen, Medium, Blue, 10-Pack. $0.97. Was $1.44
  • Crayola Classic Broad Line Markers, 10pk. $0.97
  • Write Dudes USA Gold #2 Pencils, Yellow, Box of 12. $2.88
  • Texas Instruments TI-30X IIS Scientific Calculator. $10.88. Was: $13.24

Items in these bundles may be sold separately in stores. See item details for availability.

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Marietta Location: 210 Cobb Pkwy S, Marietta 30060. 770-429-9029.

Walgreens: Prices Good Through July 28. walgreens.com.

  • Wexford or Oxford 2-Pocket Folder With Prongs, $0.12.
  • Paper Mate Write Bros Pens, 10 Pack, $0.39.
  • Paper Mate Mechanical Pens, 10 Pack, $.049.
  • 24 Pack Penway Crayons, Elmers School Glue, 4 oz. or 2 Pack All Purpose Glue Sticks, $.049.
  • Wexford or Penway Filler Paper, 130 Sheets. Wide or College Ruled, $0.69.
  • Penway or Wexford 3-Subject Notebook, 120 Sheets, College, Wide Ruled or Wireless. $0.79.

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Marietta Locations:

  • 2444 Dallas Highway SW, Marietta 30064. 770-218-2763.
  • 1733 Macland Road SW, Marietta 30064. 770-499-7021.
  • 23 S Marietta Parkway SW, Marietta 30064. 770-420-8932.

CVS Pharmacy: Prices Good Through July 28. cvs.com.

With Card, Buy One Get One (Or 50 Percent Off) on:

  • Backpacks or Lunch Carriers
  • Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Markers, 8 Ct.
  • All Bic Pens, Pencils, Markers or White Out
  • Crayola Markers 10 Ct., Colored Pencils 12 Ct. or Sidewalk Chalk 15 Ct.
  • Caliber 100% Tree Free Multipurpose Paper 400 Ct.

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Marietta Locations:

  • 300 Powder Springs Road, Marietta 30064. 770-422-1413.
  • 684 North Cobb Parkway, Marietta 30060. 770-427-4648.
  • 1295 Powder Springs Road, Marietta 30064. 770-919-1281.

Staples: Prices Good Through July 28. staples.com.

  • Pentel R.S.V.P Black, Fine Ballpoint Pens, FREE with Rebate, in-store only. Limit one rebate per household. Plus tax where applicable.
  • Staples Pink Cap Erasers. 1¢ each, with $5 minimum purchase. Reg. price $1.29. Limit 2 per customer. While supplies last. Minimum spend does not include tax or cost of any extreme deal item.
  • Staples Ruled 3" x 5" White Index Cards, 100 Pack. 1¢ each, with $5 minimum purchase. Reg. price $1. Limit 2 per customer. While supplies last. Minimum spend does not include tax or cost of any extreme deal item.
  • 2" Avery Heavy-Duty View Binder with One Touch EZD Rings, Orange. Now 2 for $16. Reg. $10.99.
  • Staples Accel Durable Poly Cover Notebook, Purple, 8-1/2" x 11" Now $2.00. Reg. $4.40.
  • Staples Reinforced Filler Paper, 8 1/2" x 11". Now $2.00. Reg. $5.99.
  • Z-Line Designs Baylor Desk, Maple. Now $79.99. Reg. $119.99.
  • 25 to 50 percent off Latest Brands of Backpacks.

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Marietta Location: 2535B Dallas Highway, W. Marietta 30064. 678-354-1415.

Target Stores: Prices Good Through July 28. target.com.

  • 99¢ 8-Ct. 0.9mm Bic Shimmery Mechanical Pencils
  • 99¢ 8-Ct. 0.5mm Bic Shimmery Mechanical Pencils  
  • 99¢ 8-Ct. 0.7mm Bic Shimmers Mechanical Pencils  
  • $1 Sale on up & up® 2-ct. kids’ scissors. Back-To-School Shop. Seasonal merchandise; no rain checks.
  • FREE $9.99 Embark lunch kit when you buy an Embark Jartop backpack. Quantities limited; no rain checks. Items packaged separately.
  • $22 each sale. Embark Jartop backpack. High-capacity pack with extra-large opening and comfortable straps. Free $9.99 Embark lunch kit when you buy one of select backpacks. Quantities limited, no rain checks.
  • $9 Sale.  Texas Instruments TI-30X IIS scientific calculator. In five colors. Colors vary by store. Quantities limited; no rain checks.

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Marietta Location: 2535 Dallas Highway SW Marietta, GA, 30064. 770-792-7933.

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