Frugal Family: Deals for Packing Lunch

For some parents, going back to school means getting up earlier than usual to pack lunch. And for some kids, lunch is the favorite part of the school day. Here are some places around town that have supplies to make packing lunch easier and more affordable.  

Deal: Save 25 percent on insulated school lunch carriers or backpacks, according to their weekly ad. 

Good Until: Now through Aug. 27, 2011 with a CVS Caremark savings card.

Deal: Get an extra $10 off the already marked-down prices on lunch bags and accessories when you spend $40 online. Plus, you get free shipping on orders of $25 or more for online orders. See the store's website for details.

Good Until: Now through Aug. 27, just use the code “sale10” at the online checkout.

Deal: EnviroCoolant brand, safe, non-toxic cold packs are $0.79 each.

Good Until: Ongoing, while supplies last

Deal: Buy one box of Capri Sun 10-pack drink pouches for $2.99 and get one free. Heinen’s brand 12-ounce packages of individually wrapped string cheese are on sale, two for $6. Stonyfield Farm organic 6-ounce yogurt cups are on sale, 10 for $7.

Good Until: On sale Aug. 24 through Aug. 30, 2011, according to the store's ad circular

Deal: Various sizes of Igloo brand insulated lunch bags are from $3.99 to $9.99.

Good Until: Ongoing, while supplies last