Cute printable stickers!

I love stickers! I always have. I found some that you can print from your computer onto adhesive paper!

Notebook Labels by Martha Stewart

Thoughtful Stickers by Martha Stewart

Lunch Bag Stickers by Martha Stewart

Bubble Stickers from Living Locurto (print these labels to put on bubble dispensers)

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5 Free Resources for Teachers

1. Free ESL flashcards
2. Free Access to American Sign Language University ($450 value)
3. Free back-to-school math pages
4. Free "Re-telling Stories" lesson
5. Great free resources on managing independent reading

Free Travel Sewing Kit

Get a free travel sewing kit from Hallman's here. Your kit will arrive in 4-6 weeks.

Thanks Miss Thriftiness!

Free Windows 7 in the classroom guide

Download the free Windows 7 in the classroom guide here. Learn how to use Windows 7 to make you lessons more interactive and how to use it on your whiteboard.


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Retailer Coupons

Check out Katrina's Coupons for a list of retailer coupons out right now!

Download Digital Scrapbook Artist for Free!

Amazon.com is offering a free download of Digital Scrapbook Artist through September 30. Usually it retails for $49.99. Get it here.

Thanks, Money Saving Mom!

Scholastic Back-to-School Warehouse Sale

Check out the Scholastic Warehouse Sales around Texas here.  The sale is exclusively for educators (including homeschool) and district personnel. When you register through the website, you get to skip the line and get a coupon (I've heard it's for 30%). This could be a great place to stock up your classroom library or purchase a few of this year's Bluebonnet books.

Here is the information for Houston:

Houston
Scholastic Book Fairs Warehouse 7400 Security Way Suite 200 Houston, TX 77040 (877) 714-8292	Tue., 08/24/2010 - Sat., 08/28/2010 Tuesday - Friday : 9 AM - 6 PMSaturday : 9 AM - 3 PM	View map Download a flyer (PDF)
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20% off Coupon at Dollar General

Print a coupon here for 20% off at Dollar General, which is good through September 5. You must show your teacher ID for the discount. See the link for details on items included in the offer (back-to-school items, etc.).

Tax Free Weekend is almost here!

In Texas, tax free weekend will be held this weekend 8/20/10-8/22/10. This Texas government website lists items available for purchase tax free. Get your shop on! :)

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Free Mini Notebooks from Creature Comforts!

Creature Comforts has been so kind to offer these downloadable mini notebooks! I think they're so cute! You can download them here.

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Discounted Make-Up from AmeriMark

I found some good deals on make-up at AmeriMark. Shipping is only $1.99, which makes these a really good deal! Plus, get 7% back when you shop through Mr. Rebates.

Sally Hansen Smile Brightening Lip Treatment (lip gloss) $1.49 (orig. $6.99)

Sally Hansen Maximum Moisture Lip Gloss $1.19 (orig. $7.99)

Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush  $1.19

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School Supply Chart 8/15-8/22

Compare the prices of different office/school supplies at various retailers using this handy chart.

Thanks, Save at Home Mommy! 

Instructor Magazine $5.95

Instructor Magazine is a great magazine to get tips from for teachers of all ages and grades. They have some very insightful articles. You can get it here from Best Deals Magazine for only $5.95 for 6 issues (regularly $14.99). Get 15% back when you shop through Fat Wallet.

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Get a free piece of Godiva chocolate every month!

I love chocolate! Dark chocolate is my favorite. Godiva chocolate is always amazing, and they are offering you a free piece every month. All you have to do is sign up for Godiva Rewards here. When you sign up you get the free piece of chocolate every month, free gift every month you spend more than $10, free standard shipping for one online order, and a special offer on the 16th of every month. The free piece of chocolate can be picked up at the mall or any other Godiva store location. I was pretty excited to find out about this offer! :) I hope you enjoy it too!

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Free Materials from TIMESAVERS for TEACHERS

Sign up here to get two free eBooks from TIMESAVERS for TEACHERS. You get Classroom Timesavers and Magic Classroom Management when you sign up. He will send you one email to confirm your email address. Then he will send a follow up email with the eBooks. They looks pretty useful. He also has some free forms on his page that you can download and print out.

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30% Off at Scholastic.com

Scholastic is offering 30% off online when you use the code AFFBTS until 8/29/10. Also, get free ground shipping on orders over $25 through September 1. Get 5% back when you shop through Ebates. If you are new to Ebates, you start with $5 in your account!

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5 Free Teacher Resources

1. The Knack--Michael's offers lots of ideas and printables on their website.
2. Whole Brain Teaching--WONDERFUL resource for content teaching and classroom management. I started implementing some of the techniques in my room at the end of the year, and I was amazed at how well they worked! Take some time to browse through their site.
3. Beth Newingham's blog--this woman is one of my new teacher heros! She is amazing! She has tons of printables for reader's workshop and reader's notebook. It doesn't matter what grade of reading you teach, you need to check this out!
4. Ms. Meacham's Classroom Snapshot (Vistaprint ideas)--it is amazing to see how she has utilized Vistaprint and their free (plus shipping) materials.
5. PBS STEM Math Resources--lots of websites compiled for math teachers!

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Free Beauty Samples

I love to try different shampoos and conditioners! The samples make great additions to my travel kits too.

Another use for them could be stocking stuffers. Many samples take up to six weeks to get in the mail, which actually makes for a fun surprise in the mail (I always forget about them). 

Free Sample Aveeno Shampoo and Conditioner

 Free sample Miracle Skin Transformer

Free Sample Sun Chlorella Cream (c/o Miss Thriftiness)

Free Mohrdar Samples

Free Sample John Frieda Sheer Blonde Shampoo and Conditioner

Free Sample of Redken Clean Spice for Men

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Free Alphabet Flash Cards

These would be great for a preschool class! They're so cute too! To download your own go here.

Thanks, Money Saving Mom!

Free Smoothie at Boston Market Today!

While you're out hitting all of the teacher discounts, stop by to get a Minute Maid Smoothie for free at Boston Market! No coupon or purchase required. This offer is only valid Saturday, August 14. Limit one per person.

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Teacher Discount Events This Weekend 8/14-8/15

Big Lots (Aug. 14 only): 10% off your total purchase with teacher ID.

Jo-Ann's Fabric (Aug. 14-15): 20% off with teacher ID plus free tote bag.

Office Max (Aug. 15): 20% off items that fill up free tote bag with Max Rewards membership card.

Office Depot (Aug. 14 for most, check your location): 10% off with member card plus 50% back in rewards. 

Staples (Aug. 14 for most, check your location): Free gift for first 100 teachers at that location.


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Free Matryoshka Calendar Printable

Yasmine from A Print A Day is a very kind graphic design artist who posts many of her works for free. I think this calendar is adorable as are many of her works. You can download the calendar here. It does not have dates on it so you can use it multiple years. You can become her fan on Facebook here.

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Free Sample Post It Durable Tabs and Label Pads

Go here to request your free sample of Post It Durable Tabs and Label Pads! I love freebies! :)

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Michael's is good to teachers!

They offer an extra 10% off for teachers on Fridays through September 24. Print a 40% off coupon for Michael's here (expires August 21st).

Free Upcoming Events for Teachers (check your store for participation)

Sentence Block Demo--Learn how to make your own sentence blocks.
Saturday, August 14
10am-1pm

Teacher appreciation Crop Event--Learn how to make bulletin boards, bookmarks, etc.
Friday, August 27
3pm-8:45pm

Also, check out The Knack--Michael's offers lots of ideas and printables on their website.

Here are some cute craft ideas I saw...

 Construction Paper Storage (this is so cool!)

Homework Crate

Kids back to school organizer 

5 Free Resources for Teachers

 My goal is to post "5 Free" on Sundays. I missed it this past Sunday, so it looks like you'll be getting two "5 Free" posts this week, which is good because I've found a lot of good stuff lately! I hope you enjoy these resources! I did!

1. Teacher Created Resources offers monthly free downloads
2. Science Buddies Newsletter--monthly newsletter filled with lots of ideas and experiments for your science class
3. Scholastic Class Set-Up Tool-- set up your classroom virtually. See what your room will look like before physically moving the desks!
4. Scholastic Book Wizard--This is a very cool site. My favorite part is the "BookALike" feature. You can type in the title of a book and find books that are similar to that book. This can help you recommend books for your students based on their current interests. I think Donnalyn Miller (The Book Whisperer) would dig this!
5. Florida Center for Reading Research--this is probably my favorite place to find excellent printables and graphic organizers. Click on your grade level. Then scroll all the way down. You can click on links from "Book One" and "Book Two" and print from there. Of all of these links, I would definitely check this one out!

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Spiegel Sale+15% off in honor of teachers

Spiegel has some really cute deals right now. Many of their summer items are 80% off right now. Plus, you can use the code TEACH to get an additional 15% (I think this sale is just in "honor" of teachers because you do not have to give any of your school info. Therefore, anyone could use this promo code.).  Plus, get 6% cash back when you shop through ShopAtHome.

I picked out a few things I thought were cute to share with you (P.S. I love shoes and bags)...

Two-tone buckle-trim flats $15.00 (orig. $39.00)

Textured Frame Bag $21.00 (orig. $39.00)

Straw Tote Bag $24.00 (orig. $29.00)

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Free Samples for your health!

Teachers are especially prone to getting sick (especially new teachers!) and not taking care of their bodies. So, I've put together some free samples that you might want to check out before the year gets into full swing...

Free Sample Nature's Bounty Adult Gummies Vitamins

Free NeilMed Neti Pot I've heard mixed reviews about these things, but my doctor recommend that I try one because of my allergies. I found out you can get one for free when you "like" NeilMed Neti Pot and fill out a quick questionaire. I'll let you know how it goes!

Free Sample Emergen-C-

Free Sample Achooz Saline Wipes

Over-the-counter meds coupons

Zyrtec Coupons

Free Sample of NasalCease--stops nosebleeds. It says you will also get three $1 coupons with the sample.

Excedrin coupon

Free Carmex Sample

Free Sample of Miracle Foot Repair

Free Sample Sun Chlorella Cream (c/o Miss Thriftiness)



There are a lot of free health samples offered online. A lot of them look like junk, so I screened them and came up with the best ones out there!

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School Supply Chart 8/8/10-8/14/10

Check out the school supply chart over at Save At Home Mommy. She has all of the major stores and supplies all mapped out so you can see where to get the best deals. It's awesome!

Thanks, Money Saving Mom!

33% off coupon for Borders

Print 33% off Borders coupon here or use the code BAV8122A for online purchases. This coupon expires August 12, 2010. Shop through Mr. Rebates to get 4% back at Borders.

Thanks, Free Snatcher!

Updated! Free shipping at Graveyard Mall

Okay, when I first saw this, I thought it was a joke. GraveyardMall? Who wants to shop there? Anyway, I took a chance and clicked on it. It's kind of like an online junk store, so if you like looking through junk this is the site for you! To get free shipping on purchases of $24.99 or more use the code THANKYOUSHIP48. This code is only good through today (8/9/10). Plus, you can get 4% back when you shop through Cashbaq. I found a few (more) things you might be interested in...

Several versions of SmartLab for only $5.99 (originally $19.99)

The Night Sky Revealed. A book about the universe and stars. $5.99 (originally $12.99)

           Smart Alec Series Math Computation $2.49 (originally $7.99)\











Blogger is not letting me upload pictures right now for some reason but here are two other deals I found.

MainStay (walmart brand) Hole puncher for $1.99 (originally $4.99)
Battery powered pencil sharpener $3.99 (originally $9.99)
X-acto Easy Touch battery operated touch stapler $3.99 (originally $17.99)

Tips on using Graveyard Mall: Basically, this is a company that sells overstock and clearance items from other stores. It is similar to Big Lots, but online. I've done some research on this company and there are definitely mixed reviews. Some say the products are great, and some disagree, especially when it comes to sunglasses. I've heard their appliances and venthoods are a very good deal though and come in very good condition. The consensus is that their shipping is very slow, but I've heard they give refunds pretty readily, if you are unhappy with your product or you do not receive what you thought you would. So, use the website with caution.

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BOGO half off +20% at Famous Footwear

Famous Footwear is having their buy one, get one half off sale right now online and in stores. On top of that, you can use a 20% off promo code school3. When you shop through Ebates, you can get an additional 9% back! If you would rather shop in the store, you can get the printable coupon here.

As a side note, I got my first check from Ebates yesterday for $9! Ebates is a great way to earn cash back on you internet purchases. New members start with $5 in their account just for signing up! They have over a thousand websites where you can earn cash back.

2 boxes of free coffee or tea + free mug

Order your two free boxes of coffee and you will get a free stainless steel mug from Gevalia. I don't drink coffee, but they have some flavors that sound amazing! The tea flavors sound good too! All you have to pay is shipping ($5.95). Check it out here.

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TTT Loves Stila (and their discounts)!!

Check out Stila through tonight because many items are 75% off! I love their make-up! It is very high quality and easy to use. These could be great Christmas presents (I'm thinking ahead!). I'm having trouble uploading pictures from their site, but check it out here. Also, get 5% back when you shop through ShopAtHome.com.


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New games for your class? $1.00 off Hasbro coupon

Sometimes the kiddos deserve to have a fun day. It's a great reward for good behavior, achieving a goal, or to kill time the last week of school :). Right now you can print a $1.00 off coupon for Hasbro here.

Thanks, Coupon Dad.

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August Food Freebies and Discounts!

$1.00 off any sub at Jersey Mike's--good through 8/8

Kids 12 and under eat free at Two Rows with any Adult entree and beverage purchase.

Buy one, get one free value basket at Culver's when you sign up for their eClub.

Free appetizer with the purchase of two adult entrees when you sign up for the Pappasitos email club.

BOGO free smoothie at Smoothie King with this coupon.

Get .50 cents off a mini blizzard when you buy a kid's meal (tear coupon off bag).

Free 20 oz. lemonade mixer at Aunt Annie's pretzel when you purchase a bagel dog or stix.

Free appetizer at Hard Rock Cafe. Check it out here. 

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If you're going shopping this weekend...

Check out Coupon Katrina's blog. She's got all of the coupons you can find online now for pretty much any chain retailer for this weekend's sales! Don't forget to ask about teacher discounts and bring any teacher discount cards with you to get extra savings (I know Ann Taylor Loft will let you use your teacher discount card on top of other sales and discounts)! Find all of the latest teacher discounts on my "Updated! Teacher Discount Pile Up" post. Happy shopping!

$1.00 off BIC coupon!

Print this coupon now before it reaches its print limit. Even though it says "stationary", you can use it on BIC pens and markers.

• Stack with the $1/2 BIC Stationery Products Target printable to get BIC Cristal pens FREE at Target!

• Walgreens will have BIC Grip Pens priced at $0.79 starting Sunday 8/8 with in-ad coupon, making them $0.29 each after both coupons!

• Staples will have the 12-pk. pens for $1 starting Sunday 8/8, making them $0.50 ea. after coupon!

• Walmart always has the 12-pk. pens priced at $1 every day, again making them just $0.50 ea. after coupon!

Thanks Money Saving Mom! 

Clearance at GraveyardMall.com

Okay, when I first saw this, I thought it was a joke. GraveyardMall? Who wants to shop there? Anyway, I took a chance and clicked on it. It's kind of like an online junk store, so if you like looking through junk this is the site for you! lol. I found a few things you might be interested in though...

Several versions of SmartLab for only $5.99 (originally $19.99)

The Night Sky Revealed. A book about the universe and stars. $5.99 (originally $12.99)

           Smart Alec Series Math Computation $2.49 (originally $7.99)\











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15% off+Free Shipping at Newport News

Check out the Newport News clearance section starting at $4.99. Get 15% off using the code 533 then click "additional promo code" to add  the free shipping code L54. Shop through ShopAtHome to get another 6% back. You could get some really good deals on swimsuits and back to school clothes.

Love, love, love these! Bejeweled flats $24 (reduced from $34)











I like this shirt in black. V-neck beaded t $19.

Sandals that can be worn in my district (we're not allowed to wear anything between the toe)!! t-strap sandal $20












Love this blazer in mustard (a color I never thought about wearing until I met my friend Bradie!). Blazer-style jacket $14.99.








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Updated! Teacher Discount Pile Up

There are lots of events and discounts going on this time of year. I'm trying to post new ones that I have not previously posted about. If you know of any others, please let me know and I will add them to the list. Enjoy!

**New! Adobe: Get up to 80% off when you shop through the Adobe Education Store.

Ann Taylor Loft: Get 15% off every time you shop when you sign up for their teacher discount card here.

**New! Apple: Educators can shop through education discount page. Also, educators get a free iPod Touch when they buy a new Mac through September 7, 2010. 

Big Lots: ***Special Event: They are offering 10% off for all teachers who show their teacher ID on August 14. They have some great school supplies right now.

Borders: Borders offers a 25% off educator discount for teachers from pre-K through 12th grade, librarians, and homeschool educators. You must sign-up in the store with your teacher ID. The discount can only be used on in-store purchases. One new benefit they are offering is to use your discount card with you Borders Rewards card to earn Borders Bucks!

Container Store: Sign up for 15% savings for teachers here. 


Crystal Children and Teacher Supply (Houston only): Teachers will get 10% with teacher ID.

Half-Price Books: Get 10% off when you bring your ID into any store to sign up for their discount card. More details here.  

J.Crew: Receive 10% off your purchase when you show your teacher ID.

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores: They offer a Teacher Rewards Discount program that gives teachers 15% off most purchases.  You can sign up online or in-stores.

***Special Event: Jo-Ann's will be having their Teacher Appreciation Days August 14-15. Bring you teacher ID to receive 20% off and a FREE tote bag!

Kinko's: Sign up for their educator discount card here. You will receive 15% off most purchases.

LakeShore Learning: Get 15% when you join their Teacher's Club. You must fill out the application in-store.

Michael's: Teacher Friday's-- take an additional 10% off entire purchase including sale items every Friday through September 24th.

Space Center Houston: ***Special Event: Free admission to the Space Center Houston and a discount for family members on September 25, 2010 from 10am to 1pm. To register, fill out the form here.

**New Spiegel: They are offering 15% when you enter TEACH on the checkout screen.

Staples: Teacher Appreciation Day is August 14th from 9am-12pm at most Staples stores around Texas. The first 100 teachers to arrive will receive a free gift!

Do you know of any other discounts for teachers? Let me know in the comments section!

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Try Sam's Club Free this weekend!

Thank you to my coupon saavy mother-in-law, Tina, for this awesome deal! This weekend (August 6, 7, and 8) you can try Sam's Club for free! It is a great place to stock up on supplies and get a huge thing of hand santizer!!


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50% off plus free shipping at allposters.com through tomorrow!

Decorate your office, classroom, or home with posters from allposters.com. Use the code APPLE to get 50% off (on some posters) + free shipping on orders of $9.99 or more until tomorrow (8/6). They have many posters on sale right now for $2.98. To find these posters you have to type in "Daily Deals" into the search box. You can also get 8% back when you shop through Mr. Rebates.

I found a few posters that I would love to have in my room... 

   This one is $19.99, but I love it! 

This one could be a good reminder during the day! ($4.98)

                  Love this one! ($4.98)

Okay, I wouldn't put this one in my classroom. This is for Jessica, my cousin-in-law, over at JessiCakes. Check her out she makes precious cakes in the DFW area. ($4.98)













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Hurry! $10 off of $10+Free Shipping at JCPenney

I heard about this deal from my friend Jacqueline (a friend and awesome librarian), but I thought it ended yesterday. So I apologize for just posting it today. You can get $10 off of $10 when you use the code Ten2You at JCPenney. They are offering free shipping on shoes right now. Therefore, if you order a pair of shoes, you will get $10 off plus free shipping. The shoes are going fast because this deal has been floating around for more than a day. Also, if you shop through Ebates you will get 6% back on your purchase. If you are new to Ebates, you automatically get $5 in your account! It's awesome!

I think you can still get a good deal if you hurry!

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Post-it Sample and $1.00 off coupon

I love Post-it Notes and they are rarely out of reach in my classroom. To request at sample of the Post-It Super Sticky Notes go here. Once you have requested the sample, you will be offered a $1 off coupon! This could mean free or close to free Post-It notes with some of this week's sales. 

Thanks, Deal Seeking Mom!

12 Get Caught Reading Posters for less than $10!

This is a great find by my dear friend Kesha. The "Get Caught Reading" posters depict various celebrities reading. Some examples from the list are Queen Latifa, Jeff Gordon, Gloria Estefan, and VeggieTales (see Alicia Keys to the right). You get to pick 12 celebrities from the huge list to order. All you have to pay is $5 for cost of shipping and handling, but if possible, please donate to them, so they will continue this offer. Check it out here.

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$2 Shipping at E.L.F. through 8/9

***Update 8/4/10: $2 shipping on $10 purchase through 8/9. Use the code 2for2Million. Shop through Ebates to get 4% back!



I just found out about this...When you spend $10 at E.L.F. (eyes, lips, face), you get free shipping! Use the code TA2M. This is a great deal and you can get lots of their products for $10 because they are so cheap. Eye shadow brushes and the duo eyeshadow (see picture to the right) start at $1. Get 4% back when you shop through Ebates! Hurry this deal ends at midnight!


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