If you're a parent, you've probably realized (or maybe not!) that school starts in less than 2 weeks.  With the economy in the tank and household funds slimmer than usual, searching for deals for back to school items can try your patience.  Hunting around the Internet or perusing the weekly circular will have you running all over town for the best deals.  Save yourself time and money by looking right here - in this article - for substantial printable coupons you can use right now.

I've included all the stores parents frequent for back to school purchases.  JCPenney, Kmart, Gap, Old Navy, Payless Shoe Source and others to name a few.  Shopping for school just got easier and cheaper.

Just click on the link below the item, print out the coupon, take it to the store and save big with yoru back to school purchases.

• School Supplies

RiteAid

$5 off purchase of $25
http://microsite.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?cid=14555172&pid=11952&nid=10&zid=it55

Office Depot
$10 off purchase of $50 or more
http://www.officedepot.com/speciallinks/us/od/docs/promo/wlr_click_10_50_072509_2.pdf
Expires 8/31/09

Staples
Sale on highlighters, paper, pens, pencils - all for $1
Composition books for $0.25
See ad good until 8/22/09
http://staples.shoplocal.com/staples/default.aspx?action=entryflash&adref=weekly%20deals%20center

• Shoes

Payless Shoe Source
$3 coupon off $45 purchase - enter amount and print for savings
http://www.keycode.com/offer_printable_view_kcmethod.asp?offer=4751&mer=372&ref=default.asp

Famous Footwear
20% off entire purchase
http://www.famousfootwear.com/App_Themes/Default/images/2009/brandshops/Seventeen/seventeen-coupon.html
Expires 8/31/09

• Clothing

The Children's Place
15% off next purchase
http://app.childrensplace.com/CouponServer/MOBCWD/BWTUQ/PN4X5/LQOQ50K/FX2JTC/
Expires 8/31/09

Old Navy
Hunt for a coupon on the weekly ad with great deals on clothing. Might need to enter e-mail to generate printable coupon.
http://www.oldnavyweekly.com/

JCPenney
$10 off purchase over $25 when you use a Mastercard
http://f.chtah.com/i/2/95827765/mastercard.html?cm_ven=ACQUISITION&cm_cat=810MCACQ&cm_pla=BDY&cm_ite=bypass
Expires: 8/22/09

JCPenney
Printable 15 % off entire in-store purchase, online or catalog order
http://www.mommysavesbig.com/printable-coupons/jc-penney-07.pdf
Expires: 9/7/09

Kmart
Printable $5 off purchase of $50 or more
http://www.kmart.com/ue/home/diversity%205off50coupon.pdf?mommysavesbig
Expires: 10/31/09

Lord & Taylor
15% off regular and sale items
20% off clearance items
http://lt.lordandtaylor.us/ltdocs/coupons/lt_081209_coupon.pdf
Expires: 8/25/09

Rackroom Shoes
$5 off $40
$10 off 60
$15 off $75
http://www.rackroomshoes.com/coupons/coupon_15851_15844_15868.pdf
Expires: 9/7/09

Gap
$15 off $75 or more when you pay with a Visa
http://usa.visa.com/personal/discounts/detail/GapOutlet_1_S09/vro_details.jsp?offerName=GapOutlet_1_S09&offerId=27326&pageId=197&it=il_/personal/discounts/index.jsp&printable=yes
Expires: 9/30/09

Carter's
http://image.exct.net/lib/fef41d737c6707/m/1/coupon_08_09_2.jpg
Printable $10 off purchase of $50 or more
Expires 8/31/09

Reebok Outlet Stores
20% off entire purchase
http://www.rbkoutlet.com/promo/joincoupon.asp
Expires: 12/31/09

Adidas
20% off $100 or more purchase (on-line includes free shipping)
http://ebm.cheetahmail.com/c/tag/hBKX6MDAUgogWB7ubrmALiXq8.AUllI4bU/doc.html
Expires: 9/2/09

Tommy Hilfiger
30-50% off
http://km.email.tommy.com/tommy/?VBWoYpPQSyUXdJJu86HRmBgKrYc0Ql7JV
Expires: 9/7/09

Limited
30% or 25% off in-store and online purchases
http://f.chtah.com/i/5/1385098083/838_839coupon.html
Expires: 8/23/09

Happy Shopping!