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Need school supplies on a budget?

Here are five back-to-school deals in the St. Andrews area.

Snap a photo, win $100

 Office Depot is giving away $100 gift cards to customers who take a photo of a "SnapTag" in the store. Customers have to locate the "SnapTag," take a photo with a camera phone and text the photo and the word "photo" to SNAPIT (762748). Customers can also e-mail the photo to od@snaptag.mobi. The contest lasts through Sept. 11. 

Spend $15, get a free bookbag

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Office Depot is also giving a free bookbag and lunch tote to customers who spend at least $15 on school supplies. This offer starts this weekend, July 31, and lasts through Aug. 6. 

For teachers and students

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Join the e-mail list for Educational Wonderland to receive discounts and coupons. To join, go to the store's Facebook page and click "Join My List" on the left. 

Spend $10, save 15 percent

Buy a $10 back-to-school Savings Pass from Staples to receive 15 percent off school supply purchases through Sept. 17. Passes are on sale through Aug. 13. For more information, click here. 

Going to college?

Amazon offers free two-day shipping to students who join Amazon Student. All you need is your college's name, your major and a .edu e-mail address. The membership includes Amazon Prime benefits and special e-mail offers. It's free to join, but don't forget to unsubscribe after a year or you'll be charged the Amazon Prime membership fee. 

 

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