Deals, deals, and more deals

I'm always on the hunt for a great deal!
Here's some good deals and freebies I've found going on lately, especially with school quickly approaching....


JC Penny- FREE (yes, free) kids haircuts for the month of August! Just call and make an appointment! Details here

Famous Footwear- all buy 1 get one 50% off (which I like to call 25% off)- plus an extra 15-20% off with THIS COUPON , or use code NEWKICKS20 online.
Rei.com has an extra 20% off one item until tomorrow too... my husband insists on high quality footwear for our kids, and we love Keens, Merrell's, and I might even want to try out those Vibram Five Fingers shoes (thoughts?)- and they do have some great clearance items now that apply to this deal!

Do you miss your kids like I do while they're at school? Download this adorable template from Paper Coterie to leave them little notes in their lunchbox.  Perfect for the new reader, and I know this is the type of thing that will speak to my soon-to-be first graders love language.

And, I just fell in LOVE with these free back to school printables for first day pictures, instructions included in the link!

Toys R Us has buy one get one free (which I like to call 50% off) on all Crayola products, just in time for school supply shopping.   While I avoid Toys R Us generally, I also got the "buy the backpack get the lunchbox free" deal a few weeks ago, which was a pretty good deal!
But, honestly, if you can bear a trip to Wal- Mart they have the BEST deals. Being a city girl, it's usually an experience!

Home Schooling? Here's a link to download a free planning pack

Want to butter up the teacher early? Use code CARD4U at Shutterfly to create a card for your new teacher letting them know you are excited for the year and appreciate all their hard work!  (or get one and save it for a special birthday, etc...)

If you're using the public school system like we are, these free children's scripture verse coloring pages can help provide that missing link and some fun coloring and reading practice for your kids at home.

This Saturday, August 11, all Sam's Club locations will be offering free children's health screenings from 11 am - 3 pm.  No insurance necessary.  The kids will get a free toothbrush kit and other valuable screenings.  If you're out anyway, why not stop?

20% off at Old Navy with code ONBIG20- but it ends today so hurry!! (unfortunately adult styles only, but hey, we need to look good too!)
And, all kids jeans are $10.  Free shipping over $50.
The Children's Place has many jeans at $10 also, and with code  E6H76QDP82  you get an extra 20% off! Free shipping on $75, otherwise $5 flat rate.  They also have $11.99 backpacks if you didn't get yours yet- works out to about $8.50 with the coupon! 
Big kids? Use AEROFF12 at Aeropostale for an extra 30% off your purchase. 
Also, try CWINNER5 at target.com to get $5.00 off your order- but if you're like me a trip to Target is equivalent to a vacation! 
And have you heard that Gymboree has a women's brand called Shade? Use code SHADEGIFT to try something at 25% off (sale too)- they always have free shipping and their motto is "always casual and comfortable".  Sounds good to me. 
And, for me... to celebrate one year as a non-nail biter- I'm getting this.  Essie Penny Talk polish, at Target.  I love this color! It's a fun transition into Fall.  It's not on clearance, or even sale yet- but I like it and I'm celebrating.