Get Ready for Back to School! Markdowns Galore Await Shoppers

AVENEL: Route 66 clothing for boys, girls and teens is on sale this week at Kmart. Girls graphic sweatpants are priced at $7; boys pullovers are on sale at $10 each, and tops for both boys and girls are specially priced at $10 each. Pick up a pair of Wrangler jeans for boys for $15. Women's dresses and many mix and match pieces are on sale too. Jaclyn Smith tunic or ponte paints are priced at $16.99. Route 66 henley dresses are on sale at $15.99; 1550 St. Georges Avenue; 732-574-3500.

COLONIA: Teachers can save big on Saturday and Sunday. Educators who enroll in a special savings program at Jo-Ann's Fabric and Craft Stores receive 15 percent off purchases plus coupons for future savings. See your local store for details and don't forget to bring your state teaching identification with you! There are plenty of terrific craft projects on sale for busy Moms and Dads who are seeking educational and entertaining ways to keep the kids busy throughout the rest of the summer. Wilton foodcrafting items are on sale at 70 percent off regular prices. Choose from a large selection of ice cream, brownie, cupcake and candy crafting kits. Philadephia Group Mad Science projects are also on sale at prices starting as low as $2.99. Find the perfect insect, frog, hurricane or slime project for every child who loves to be grossed out; 1272 Route 27; 732-381-9344.

WOODBRIDGE: Clearance prices continue around town at many big department stores like Sears. Follow the website link to print a savings pass and receive up to 20 percent off already reduced prices on apparel for the entire family. Bongo tops and pants for girls, size 7 to 16 and Bongo assorted tops for juniors are now on sale. UK Style blouses for women are priced at $22.99 and men's UK Style long sleeve shirts are only $22.99. These prices are further reduced by 20 percent with a savings pass. Lee and Levi brand men's denim pants are on sale at prices starting from $27.99 and for children enrolled in private school, parents can save big on Dockers school uniforms. Boys and girls uniforms are priced from $11.39 to $17.99. Use a savings pass and receive another 20 percent off the price!  Lots of items for the home are on sale too including a buy one, get on free offer with the purchase of any pillow. Prices range from $9.99 to $119.99; 150 Woodbridge Center Drive; 732-602-5000.

Stock up on great snacks, paper products and dinner items when you use your ShopRite Price Plus card. A six-pack of Sparkle paper towels  is on sale for $3.84. Receive two 40 ounce containers of Breyer's ice cream for $5. Barilla pasta, 12 ounce to one pound boxes are only .99 cents each. Buy four Marcal Small Steps bath tissue single rolls, 1,000 count for only $3. Kleenex facial tissue is on sale at three boxes for $5 and ShopRite paper plats, 24 count packages are specially priced at two for $5; 877 St. Georges Avenue; 732-636-3500.