FREE Custom Photo Wall Calendar + FREE pickup at Staples! (Facebook required)

Woohoo! Here's a fun freebie!  For a limited time, head on over to the Staples Facebook page and click on the Get Started button to create a completely FREE 8.5"×11" Photo Wall Calendar.

You will need to connect with Facebook to get your friends birthdays and photos (you can then choose which friends appear on your calendar).  After you've made your calendar, select a Staples Copy & Print Center for FREE pick-up and avoid paying any shipping cost!


(thanks Thrifty Wifey!)

Staples: 105 Lysol Disinfecting Wipes (3 tubs) for FREE! (In-store or Online)

Get FREE Lysol Disinfecting Wipes from Staples -- up to 3 tubs!!  Through Saturday, pay $3.99 for a 35-ct. tub of Ocean Fresh scent wipes, and get $3.99 back in Staples Rewards. 

You can buy them in-store or online. If you choose to order online, shipping is free (to home or store), and you could also get cash back by going through Ebates (2%), Mr. Rebates (3%), or Shop At Home (4%).

     {{Deal Scenario ~ Staples through 2/23/13}}
Log into a cashback site like Shop at Home
Open up the Staples website
Buy 3 Lysol Wipes (Ocean Fresh, 35ct) - $3.99 ea.
Pay $11.97
Get $11.97 back in Staples Rewards
Get .48¢ cash back
Final Price = get 3 shipped for FREE + a moneymaker!

*if you're buying them in-store, you can use a coupon if you'd like (like this .50¢/2 printable coupon) to reduce the out-of-pocket cost, but remember that the amount of rewards received will be reduced to the amount actually paid.



**If you're not familiar with Staples Rewards program, here are some details.........
"Staples Rewards" - Rewards are like coupons for store credit that are issued quarterly (as long as you've earned $10 or more).  You sign up for free and are given a Rewards card, which they scan at checkout (or look up by phone number).  That's it!  No mailing or submitting necessary. 
Price eligible for Rewards is the amount paid for the purchased item(s) after application of all promotions, coupons, instant savings and Rewards redemptions.
They do expire, but my store still honors them so it's good to ask!  One membership per mailing address. They have brochures in the store, and you can sign up online.  They always offer 10% back in Rewards when you buy any ink or toner, case paper, ream paper, Copy and Print services, and $3 back in Rewards when you bring in any ink or toner to recycle (up to 10 per month).

Weekly Wrap-Up - Paid $2.77 for $117 worth!

I haven't done a wrap-up in a while, so I thought I'd give a little peek into what I rounded up this past week.....here's how I paid $2.77 for $117.47 in products!

Staples - saved 100%!
$41.95 retail value
$41.95 sale price
- $5.99 back w/ mail-in rebate (pens)
- $35.96 back in Staples Rewards
= FREE!

Menards - saved 100%!
$27.96 retail value
$27.96 sale price
- $27.96 back w/ mail-in rebate
= FREE!

Rite-Aid - saved 89%!
$16.56 retail value
$9.77 sale price
- $1 manufacturer coupon
- $7 back in +UP Rewards
= $1.77

I also got a catalog from Lane Bryant that included TWO $15 off $15 purchase coupons.  I used them to get 2 new pretty pair of undies for myself for only $1.....but I decided not to take a picture.  ;)

Staples Back-to-School Deals - 7/22/12 - 7/28/12!

Here are my favorites of the sweet back-to-school deals at Staples this week!


Zebra #2 Mechanical Pencils (10pk) - FREE!
$4
- $4 Easy Rebate
= FREE!

Pentel RSVP Ballpoint Pens (5pk) - FREE!
$4
- $4 Easy Rebate
- FREE!

Staples pink cap erasers (12pk) - 1¢  (w/ $5 minimum purchase)
(reg. $1.29)
Lim. 2 per customer. While suplies last.

Staples ruled 3"x5" white index cards (100pk) - 1¢  (w/ $5 minimum purchase)
(reg. $1)
Lim. 2 per customer. While supplies last.

Staples Stickies, 1/2" tape flags (125pk) - .25¢
(reg. $3.29)

Sharpie Accent tank highlighters (5/pk, yellow or asst.) - .50¢
(reg. $4)

Post-It die-cut notes (2/pk) - $1
(reg. $2.99)

Avery Glue Sticks (3/pk, permanent  or disappearing) - $1
(reg. $2.49)

Staples Multipurpose Paper (500sheets) - $1
$6.99
- $5.99 Easy Rebate (lim. 2)
= $1

HP Everyday 8.5"x11" Photo Paper - $1
$9.99
- $8.99 Easy Rebate (lim. 4)
= $1

PNY Attache 8GB USB Flash Drive - $5.99
(reg. $24.99)

PNY Attache 16GB USB Flash Drive - $9.99
(reg. $39.99)

Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 (1PC) - FREE!
$59.99
- $48.99 instant savings
- $11 Easy Rebate (lim. 1)
= FREE!

Staples: Back-to-School Sales (already??) Here come the 1¢ and FREE Deals! (7/8/12 - 7/14/12)

I cannot believe that back-to-school sales are showing up already!  Does it seem like they start them earlier each year??  I love the deals, but yikes.....my kiddles just got out of school a month ago!  I'm not ready to think about those early mornings and all that yet!  ;p

Staples usually seems to start the sales off with a bang, and this year is no exception!  Collin at Hip2Save has a great detailed list you should check out, but here are a few of my favorites.....

EXTREME DEALS -- all with $5 minimum purchase, limit 2 of each per customer

RoseArt Crayons (24ct) - 1¢

Staples School Glue (4oz) - 1¢

BIC Round Stic pens (8pk, black) - 1¢

Regular Deals

Scotch Super Glue (4pk) - FREE
$4.29
- $1.30 instant savings
- $2.99 easy rebate (lim 1)
= FREE!

Staples 2013 desktop calendar (22"x17") - FREE
$4.99
- $4.99 easy rebate (lim 2)
= FREE!

Staples Multipurpose Paper (500 sheets) - .25¢
$6.99
- $6.74 easy rebate (lim 2)
= .25¢

Really Useful Boxes - .25¢
(reg. $1.....these are just so darn cute!)

HP Everyday photo paper (50pk, 8.5"x11") - .50¢
$9.99
- .50¢ instant savings
- $8.99 easy rebate (lim 4)
= .50¢


Remember your teachers or schools that may be in need of these items too.....if you don't need a particular item, but it's an awesome deal, consider buying it and donating it to help their costs stay low!


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New to Staples?
"Easy Rebates" - They really are easy.  Either follow the directions on your receipt to mail it in, or fill out the online form at StaplesEasyRebates.com with the information from your receipt.  You should get the amount back within 4-6 weeks.  It's usually in the form of a postcard check, unless specified that it will be a Visa Prepaid debit card.

"Staples Rewards" - Rewards are like coupons for store credit that are issued quarterly (as long as you've earned $10 or more).  You sign up for free and are given a Rewards card, which they scan at checkout (or look up by phone number).  That's it!  No mailing or submitting necessary - just wait for the Rewards to be credited to you at StaplesRewards.com w/in the next few months.  They'll notify you via email when your next statement is available.
(They do expire, but my store still honors them so it's good to ask!) 
One membership per mailing address. They have brochures in the store, and you can sign up online. 
They always offer 10% back in Rewards when you buy any ink or toner, case paper, ream paper, Copy and Print services, and $2 back in Rewards when you bring in any ink or toner to recycle (up to 10 per month).

*IMPORTANT: If you use Staples Rewards or a coupon to buy another item that offers Rewards, the amount will be deducted from your next Rewards check (similar to how Walgreens Register Rewards work).  However, you can use Rewards and coupons on Easy Rebate items with and still receive the full amount.

Staples Weekly Deals Highlights ~ 4/22 - 4/28/12

Staples has a few great deals this week worth checking out........here are the top 5.....

There's also a "$5 off $25 purchase" coupon on the front page of the ad (or print one here) that can save you some money - or even make a little!  *Just remember that if you use a coupon on a Staples Rewards item, that will reduce that amount that you get back - but it will not affect an Easy Rebate item! (see more details about the two programs below)

Staples photo paper (60pk, 4"x6", gloss) - $9.99
- $9.99 Easy Rebate (limit 2)
= FREE!

PNY Attache 4GB USB flash drive - $7.99
- $7.99 Staples Rewards (lim 1)
= FREE!

Staples shipping tape (3pk, heavy-duty) - $5
(reg. $15.99)

Zebra Z-Grip retractable ballpoint pens (24pk, med) - $5
(reg. $11.99)

AVG Antivirus 2012 (1 PC) - $9.99
(reg. $29.99)

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New to Staples?"Easy Rebates" - They really are easy.  Either follow the directions on your receipt to mail it in, or fill out the online form at StaplesEasyRebates.com with the information from your receipt.  You should get the amount back within 4-6 weeks.  It's usually in the form of a postcard check, unless specified that's it will be a Visa Prepaid debit card.

"Staples Rewards" - Rewards are like coupons for store credit that are issued quarterly (as long as you've earned $10 or more).  You sign up for free and are given a Rewards card, which they scan at checkout (or look up by phone number).  That's it!  No mailing or submitting necessary - just wait for the Rewards to be credited to you at StaplesRewards.com w/in the next few months.  They'll notify you via email when your next statement is available.
(They do expire, but my store still honors them so it's good to ask!)  One membership per mailing address. They have brochures in the store, and you can sign up online. 
They always offer 10% back in Rewards when you buy any ink or toner, case paper, ream paper, Copy and Print services, and $2 back in Rewards when you bring in any ink or toner to recycle (up to 10 per month).

*IMPORTANT: If you use Staples Rewards to buy another item that offers Rewards, the amount will be deducted from your next Rewards check (similar to how Walgreens Register Rewards work).  However, you can use Rewards on Easy Rebate items with no problem.

Staples Weekly Deals ~ 3/25 - 3/31/12! FREE Duracell Batteries, AntiVirus, Copy Paper....and more!

There are some great deals at Staples this week!  Here are some of the best......*these first couple are only through tomorrow though!


SUNDAY - WEDNESDAY ONLY:
Staples Pastels, 8.5"x11" colored paper (20#, asst colors) - $8.79
- $8.79 easy rebate (limit 2)
= FREE!

HP Everyday photo paper, 8.5x11" (50pk) - $8.99
- $8.99 easy rebate
= FREE!


All Week:
Duracell Batteries - 16pk (AA or AAA) - $12.99- $12.99 Rewards (limit 2 per customer)
= FREE

Titanium Antivirus (1 pc) - $39.99
- $4.99 instant savings
- $35 easy rebate
= FREE!

McAfee Antivirus Plus (1 pc) - $39.99
- $9.99 instant savings
- $30 easy rebate
= FREE!

McAfee Total Protection (3pcs) - $79.99
- $10 instant savings
- $60 mail-in rebate
= $9.99

HammerMill 8.5x11" copy paper - $5.99
- $5.99 Rewards (limit 2)
= FREE!

Staples 8.5x11" Multipurpose paper (10-ream case, 20#, 96 bright) - $48.99
- $39 Rewards (limit 2)
= $9.99


Dollar Days deals (While supplies last. Limit 4/customer):
Westcott Scissors 7" - $1
(reg. $6.29)

Staples binder clips (asst. colors, 30pk) - $1
(reg. $4.29)

Pentel RSVP pens (fine, ballpoint) - $1
(reg. $4.29)

Staples #10 envelopes (Pull & Seal, 25pk) - $1
(reg. $4.29)

Post-It 3"x3" Super Sticky notes (canary, 10pk) - $5
(reg. $14.79)

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New to Staples?"Easy Rebates" - They really are easy.  Either follow the directions on your receipt to mail it in, or fill out the online form at StaplesEasyRebates.com with the information from your receipt.  You should get the amount back within 4-6 weeks.  It's usually in the form of a postcard check, unless specified that's it will be a Visa Prepaid debit card.

"Staples Rewards" - Rewards are like coupons for store credit that are issued quarterly (as long as you've earned $10 or more).  You sign up for free and are given a Rewards card, which they scan at checkout (or look up by phone number).  That's it!  No mailing or submitting necessary - just wait for the Rewards to be credited to you at StaplesRewards.com w/in the next few months.  They'll notify you via email when your next statement is available.
(They do expire, but my store still honors them so it's good to ask!)  One membership per mailing address. They have brochures in the store, and you can sign up online. 
They always offer 10% back in Rewards when you buy any ink or toner, case paper, ream paper, Copy and Print services, and $2 back in Rewards when you bring in any ink or toner to recycle (up to 10 per month).

*IMPORTANT: If you use Staples Rewards to buy another item that offers Rewards, the amount will be deducted from your next Rewards check (similar to how Walgreens Register Rewards work).  However, you can use Rewards on Easy Rebate items with no problem.

Staples Deals ~ 1/22/12 - 1/28/12......7 FREE items! Up to $44 possible in moneymakers!

Staples has some nice little freebies and cheapies this week......and many of the deals are Easy Rebates so we can use Staples Rewards on them!  =)

Through Wednesday you can get an additional 25% back in Staples Rewards with this coupon too!  Which will even make lots of these deals great moneymakers because you get the full amount of an Easy Rebate back even when you use a coupon! 
(coupon does not apply to the purchase of desktop or laptop computers, tablets, netbooks, Amazon Kindle, Nook, HP Ink and Toner and more; see the coupon for the full exclusions).

*Remember: if you use Staples Rewards to buy another item that offers Rewards, the amount will be deducted from your next Rewards check (similar to how Walgreens Register Rewards work)........so if you use the 25% back in Staples Rewards coupon, you probably don't want to pay for your purchases with previously earned Rewards......make sense?


$1 Items: (limit 4 each)

BIC Briteliner Grip (asst, 5pk, reg. $4.49) - $1
- $1/1 Bic Stationary item manufacturer coupon (1/8/12 SS)
= FREE
*also free 'price drop' items available at Meijer using this coupon

Staples binder clips (30pk, reg. $4.29)

Staples mini stapler (asst. colors, reg. $2.99)

Pentel RSVP ballpoint pens (5pk, asst or black, reg. $3.99)

Zebra mechanical pencils (10pk, .7mm, black, reg. $4.29)



Easy Rebate and Staples Rewards items:
Hammermill 8.5"x11" copy paper - $5.99
- $3.99 Easy Rebate (lim. 2)
= $2
*= .50¢ if using 25% back in Rewards coupon!


Scotch Pop-Up Desk Grip tape dispenser - $2.29
- $2.29 Easy Rebate (lim. 1)
= FREE!
*= .57¢ moneymaker with 25% back in Rewards coupon!

Command medium picture hanging strips (black) - $3.99
- $3.99 Easy Rebate (lim. 1)
= FREE!
*= $1 moneymaker with 25% back in Rewards coupon!

Staples photo plus 4"x6" paper (gloss, 60pk) - $9.99
- $9.99 Easy Rebate
= FREE!
*= $2.50 moneymaker with 25% back in Rewards coupon!

Trend Titanium IS 2012, 3 users, PC/MAC - $69.99
- $69.99 Easy Rebate (lim 1)
= FREE!
*= $17.50 moneymaker with 25% back in Rewards coupon!

Trend Titanium Internet Security, 1 PC/MAC - $49.99
- $9.99 instant savings
- $40 Easy Rebate
= FREE!
*= $10 moneymaker with 25% back in Rewards coupon!

Samsung HM3700 Bluetooth Headset - $59.99
- $20 instant savings
- $25 Easy Rebate
= $14.99
*= $4.99 if using the 25% back in Rewards coupon!

Fellowes Saturn2 95 laminator (letter sz., hot and cold) - $159.99
- $60 instant savings
- $40 Easy Rebate
= $59.99
*= $34.99 if using the 25% back in Rewards coupon!

Mail-In Rebates: (get separate receipts if doing more than one)

McAfee Total Protection 2012, 1 PC - $59.99
- $9.99 instant savings
- $50 mail-in rebate (lim 1)
= FREE!
*= $12.50 moneymaker with 25% back in Rewards coupon!

Canon P23-DHV printing desktop calculator (2 line, 12-digit) - $24.99
- $10 instant savings
- $10 mail-in rebate
= $4.99
*= $2.50 if using the 25% back in Rewards coupon!

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New to Staples?
"Easy Rebates" - They really are easy.  Either follow the directions on your receipt to mail it in, or fill out the online form at StaplesEasyRebates.com with the information from your receipt.  You should get the amount back within 4-6 weeks.  It's usually in the form of a postcard check, unless specified that's it will be a Visa Prepaid debit card.

"Staples Rewards" - Rewards are like coupons for store credit that are issued quarterly (as long as you've earned $10 or more).  You sign up for free and are given a Rewards card, which they scan at checkout (or look up by phone number).  That's it!  No mailing or submitting necessary - just wait for the Rewards to be credited to you at StaplesRewards.com w/in the next few months.  They'll notify you via email when your next statement is available.
(They do expire, but my store still honors them so it's good to ask!)  One membership per mailing address. They have brochures in the store, and you can sign up online. 
They always offer 10% back in Rewards when you buy any ink or toner, case paper, ream paper, Copy and Print services, and $2 back in Rewards when you bring in any ink or toner to recycle (up to 10 per month).

*IMPORTANT: If you use Staples Rewards to buy another item that offers Rewards, the amount will be deducted from your next Rewards check (similar to how Walgreens Register Rewards work).  However, you can use Rewards on Easy Rebate items with no problem.

FREE 100 Business Cards from Staples! $19.99 value!

Go on over to print off a Staples coupon to get 100 black and white business cards FREE! $19.99 value!  Or you can apply the value to higher priced orders!

If you're not in need of business cards, here are a few ideas I thought of that you could use this freebie for instead:  (feel free to share your own ideas in the comments!)

• “mommy cards” – cards with your contact info to hand out at the park or someplace you meet up with other moms
• kids cards – label their belongings with their name and contact info (backpacks, books, etc.)
• “faux” business card – make up your own for a resource you tend to share a lot, (like Super Savings)
• blank for organizing or labeling – just print up a basic design, but don’t fill in any words so you can write on them by hand and use them for sturdy labels around the house (for baskets, shelves, drawers, filing cabinets, photo boxes….etc)
• new address cards – if you or a friend will be moving, or have recently moved
• gift of business cards – if a friend is starting up a business, make up some cards with their info to help get them started

*Fine print:
Expires 8/6/11. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Free instant business card offer applies only to 100 count 1-sided instant black and white business cards on 10 pt. matte white stock, item no. 717495, a $19.99 value. $19.99 coupon value may be applied to higher priced instant business card orders. Orders must be picked up in store by 8/6/11 to qualify. Coupon value does not include tax.

(thanks Thrifty Wifey!)

Staples Back-to-School Sales!! 1¢ Deals!

Let me first make this clear.....I am NOT happy about store shelves and ads being full of backpacks, pencils, and folders, and images of the kids skipping off to the school bus. I feel like we just got into the groove of Summer and we have SO much left to do before school starts!!  But, no one consulted me, so it is what is is.  ;)

On the upside, back-to-school ads means that there will be some awesome sales and deals!  Getting school supplies for FREE or nearly free makes it almost worth it to get ready for school.  As always, Staples is the school supply rock star!  Check out what they've got going on this week:
{all in-store only, limit 2 per customer, while supplies}

1¢ Deals -- valid Sun. - Wed. only:
(With $5 minimum purchase):

Staples cap erasers, pink, 12pk - 1¢
(reg. $1.29)

BIC Round Stic ball point pens, black, 8pk - 1¢
(reg. $1.99)

Staples School Glue, 4oz - 1¢
(reg. .75¢)


25¢ Deals --

2-pocket poly folder, asst. colors - 25¢
(reg. 99¢)

Stickies 1/2" tape flags, asst. colors - 25¢
(reg. $3)

BIC mechanical pencils, 0.9mm, 5pk - 25¢
(reg. $1.49)

Slider pencil case, asst. colors - 25¢
(reg. $1)

Staples 8.5" x 11" multi-purpose paper, 500 sheets/ream - 25¢
(after $5.74 Easy Rebate)


$1 Deals -- (there are quite a few, but here are some of the best...)

Sharpie permanent markers, fine tip, black, 5pk - $1
(reg. $4.79)

Staples 3-hole punch - $1
(reg. $3)

Post-It Notes, shapes, 2pk - $1
(reg. $2.99)

Westcott Preferred 7" scissors - $1
(reg. $5)

HP Everyday 8.5" x 11" photo paper, 50pk - $1
(after $8.99 Easy Rebate)



"Easy Rebates" - They really are easy.  Either follow the directions on your receipt to mail it in, or fill out the online form at StaplesEasyRebates.com with the information from your receipt.  You should get the amount back within 4-6 weeks.  It's usually in the form of a postcard check, unless specified that's it will be a Visa Prepaid debit card.

Cheap Charmin Toilet Paper at Staples!! As low as .10¢/roll!

Check out this sweet deal on TP at Staples this week!! 
{I'm so excited because we are down to our last two rolls - which in a family of 7 is a really bad idea!}

Buy: Charmin Basic Bath Tissue (16 double rolls = 32 regular rolls) for only $4.99
Use: 15% off coupon here
FINAL COST = .13¢/roll!
(thanks CouponPro!)

OR you can make this even better if you have the coupon for $1 off any Charmin coupon (I have one from the P&G Everyday Savings and one from a coupon booklet in a Pampers box of diapers)
FINAL COST = $3.24 = (.10¢/roll!)

FREE 100 Business Cards at Staples! $19.99 value!

Go on over HERE to print off a Staples coupon to get 100 black and white business cards FREE! $19.99 value!  Or you can apply the value to higher priced orders!

If you're not in need of business cards, here are a few ideas I just thought of that you could use this freebie for instead:  (feel free to share your own ideas in the comments!)

• “mommy cards” – cards with your contact info to hand out at the park or someplace you meet up with other moms
• kids cards – label their belongings with their name and contact info (backpacks, books, etc.)
• “faux” business card – make up your own for a resource you tend to share a lot, (like Super Savings)
• blank for organizing or labeling – just print up a basic design, but don’t fill in any words so you can write on them by hand and use them for sturdy labels around the house (for baskets, shelves, drawers, filing cabinets, photo boxes….etc)
• new address cards – if you or a friend will be moving, or have recently moved
• gift of business cards – if a friend is starting up a business, make up some cards with their info to help get them started

*Fine print:
Expires 6/18/11. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Free instant business card offer applies only to 100 count 1-sided instant black and white business cards on 10 pt. matte white stock, item no. 717495, a $19.99 value. $19.99 coupon value may be applied to higher priced instant business card orders. Orders must be picked up in store by 6/18/11 to qualify. Coupon value does not include tax.

(thanks Hip2Save!)

FREE Scotch Tape at Staples and other deals ~ 5/15 - 5/21

Starting tomorrow, May 15th, you can get FREE Scotch tape at Staples.  Print off the coupon for $1 off any one Scotch Tape and use on the Scotch Tape with Dispenser on sale for .99¢. See the whole ad here (tape is on page7).   There is no limit in the ad and you could price match this at Walmart as well.
(thanks Mojo Savings!)

Other decent deals at Staples are:
3"x3" Stickies (Staples brand Post-It notes) - $5
(12pk, brights, reg. $10.79-$12.49)

 

EnduraGlide Dry Erase Markers - $3.24
(fine, 4+1pk, reg, $6.49)

Sharpie twin-tip markers - $3.99
(4pk, reg. $7.99)

Sharpie Accent Retractable Markers - $3.74
(5pk, reg. $7.49)

Staples black rotary desk organizer - $4.99
(reg. $9.99)

Sustainable Earth 100% Recycled #10 envelopes - $5
(security tint, 125ct, reg. $13.29)

Sustainable Earth ruled and unruled easel pad - $9.99
(reg. $21.49)

50% off 5 and 6 drawer rolling carts - reg. $29.99

Staples Weekly Deals 2/20 - 2/26/11 ~ Sunday and Monday ONLY deals!

Here are Staples deals for this week - some of these freebies and deals are available SUNDAY and MONDAY (2/20 - 2/21) only, so head over there right away if you want these!
Take this $10 off $50 Office Depot coupon (exp. 2/21/11) with you to make the deals even better!


SUNDAY and MONDAY Freebies:


Staples 96 bright Multipurpose Paper (500 sheets/ream) - $5.99
- $5.99 Easy Rebate (limit 2 per household)
= FREE!

Avery 8160 inkjet mailing labels (750/pk) - $9.99
- $3/1 coupon found here
- $9.99 Easy Rebate (limit 2 per household)
= FREE + $3 PROFIT!
(I've heard that if you use a coupon it may take that off the amount you get back - so you'd only pay $6.99, but also only get $6.99 back.  I haven't verified it myself, but if that's true it unfortunately wouldn't be a moneymaker, but would be less out of pocket!)

Staples Stickies 1½” x 2″ notes (12/pk) - $4
- $4 Easy Rebate (limit 1 per household)
= FREE!

Pentel R.S.V.P. ballpoint pens (fine, black, 5/pk) - $3.79
- $3.79 Easy Rebate (limit 1 per household)
= FREE!

Staples Photo Plus 4″ x 6″ paper (60pk) - $9.99
- $9.99 Easy Rebate (limit 2 per household)
 = FREE!


Other Great SUNDAY and MONDAY ONLY deals:

HP DVD Media, 50pk - $9.99
- $5 Easy Rebate (limit 1 per household)
= $4.99  (Reg. $28.99!)

Samsung WEP460 Bluetooth Headset - $14.99
- $10 Easy Rebate (limit 1 per household)
= $4.99 (Reg. $29.99!)

Sandisk Cruzer 8GB USB Flash Drive - $11.99
(limit 1 per household. Reg. $39.99!)

Omnitech 11" Digital Frame - $49.99
- $30 Easy Rebate (limit 1 per household)
= $19.99 (Reg. $99.99!)

AT&T DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone with Digital Answering System-  $89.99
- $30 Easy Rebate (limit 1 per household)
= $59.99 (Reg. $99.99!)

Kodak Slice Touch-Screen Digital Camera $99.99
(limit 1 per household.  Reg. $299.99!)

Other Great Deals (good ALL week):

**There are more $1 and $2 deals available all week… I just noted what I thought were the best deals.  Check the weekly ad for more details.

Staples Brights 8.5"x11" colored paper (24lb, ream) - $10.99
- $8.99 Easy Rebate (limit 2 per household)
= $2

Sharpie Permanent Markers (fine tip, black, 5pk) - $1
(reg. $4.79)

Staples Hype Highlighters (asst. 6/pk) - $1
(reg. $4.49)

Westcott 8" Recycled Scissors - $1
(reg. $7.49)

Staples Binder clips - $1
(reg. $3.29 - $4.99)

#10 Envelopes Pull & Seal - $1
(reg. $4.29)

Canon calculator bonus pack - $19.99 
(includes Canon P23 printing calculator and Bonus Tax and Business calculator)
- $15 mail-in-rebate
= $4.99

P-touch PT-1290 home and office labeler - $9.99
(reg. $39.99)




**If you're not familiar with Staples Rewards program or Easy Rebates, here are some details.........
"Staples Rewards" - Rewards are like coupons for store credit that are mailed quarterly (as long as you've earned $10 or more).  You sign up for free and are given a Rewards card, which they scan at checkout (or look up by phone number).  That's it!  No mailing or submitting necessary - just look for the Rewards in your mailbox w/in the next few months. 
**NOTE: Starting March 1st, all Staples Rewards will be issued online at StaplesRewards.com.  They'll notify you via email when your next statement is available.
(They do expire, but my store still honors them so it's good to ask!)  One membership per mailing address. They have brochures in the store, and you can sign up online.  They always offer 10% back in Rewards when you buy any ink or toner, case paper, ream paper, Copy and Print services, and $2 back in Rewards when you bring in any ink or toner to recycle (up to 10 per month).
*FYI: I've heard that if you use Staples Rewards to buy another item that offers Rewards, the amount will be deducted from your next Rewards check - but it will not affect an Easy Rebate item.

"Easy Rebates" - They really are easy.  Either follow the directions on your receipt to mail it in, or fill out the online form at StaplesEasyRebates.com with the information from your receipt.  You should get the amount back within 4-6 weeks.  It's usually in the form of a postcard check, unless specified that's it will be a Visa Prepaid debit card.

FREE Staples Sticky Notes 12 pk. - 2 days only!

Print out this coupon for a Free 12pk of Staples Stickies 3"x3" yellow sticky notes (reg. $11.79!).  Then head over to Staples today or tomorrow to pick them up (valid 2/4 - 2/5).  Limit of 2 per household.

I love "post-it" notes and use them all the time, but if you don't - maybe your child's teacher or school could use them?  My 11 year old likes drawing a little picture on the corner of each note and making his own flip book - it's funny and keeps him busy for a while!  ;)

(thanks Frugal Coupon Living!)

Staples Weekly Deals ~ 1/23 - 1/29

So I promised a list of Staples goodies for the week and here they are........but before you go, grab this printable coupon for 15% off your in-store visit (excludes all computers - exp. 1/29/11) or this $10 off $50 Office Depot coupon (exp 1/27/11) since they honor competitors coupons (p.s. just the Free after Rewards items are worth $47.97!)

First the totally FREE items (after 100% back in Staples Rewards)! Limit 1 per customer/Rewards account:

BIC Matic Grip mechanical pencils (0.7mm, 5pk) - $3.99
- $3.99 Staples Rewards
= FREE

Zebra Sarasa retractable gel pens (med., black, 5pk) - $5.99
- $5.99 Staples Rewards
= FREE

Staples letter/legal-size economy storage boxes (10pk) - $14.99
- $14.99 Staples Rewards
= FREE

Staples letter/legal tote (black/clear, blue/clear) - $8
- $8 Staples Rewards
= FREE

4"x6" photo envelopes (50pk) - $5
- $5 Staples Rewards
= FREE

Scotch Moving and Storage Tape (3pk) - $10
- $10 Staples Rewards
= FREE

Edited to add:
Staples Photo Supreme 8.5′” X  11″ paper (50 sheets) - $14.99
-15% off coupon listed above (exp. 1/29/11)
Pay $12.74
- $13.99 Easy Rebate
= FREE + $1.25 possible profit (I've heard mixed answers on whether using a discount upfront reduces what you get back.  Either way it will at least be free though.)
(thanks Hip2Save!)

And here are some more good deals I noticed going through the ad..........(the $1 items are all 2/customer)

Sharpie permanent markers (fine tip, black, 5pk - reg. $4.79) - $1

Staples gel pens (med., black, 12pk - reg. $5.99) - $1

Staples Xeno retractable ballpoint pens (med., black, 5pk - reg. $4.49) - $1

Staples Stickies (like post-its, 1.5"x2", 12pk - reg. $5.29) - $1

Staples Photo Supreme 8.5"x11" paper (50pk) - $14.99
- $13.99 Easy Rebate
= $1

SanDisk 4GB Cruzer Blade USB flash drive (reg. $17.99) - $7.99

Logitech M305 wireless optical notebook mouse (reg. $29.99) - $14.99


**If you're not familiar with Staples Rewards program or Easy Rebates, here are some details.........
"Staples Rewards" - Rewards are like coupons for store credit that are mailed quarterly (as long as you've earned $10 or more).  You sign up for free and are given a Rewards card, which they scan at checkout (or look up by phone number).  That's it!  No mailing or submitting necessary - just look for the Rewards in your mailbox w/in the next few months. 
(They do expire, but my store still honors them so it's good to ask!)  One membership per mailing address. They have brochures in the store, and you can sign up online.  They always offer 10% back in Rewards when you buy any ink or toner, case paper, ream paper, Copy and Print services, and $3 back in Rewards when you bring in any ink or toner to recycle (up to 10 per month).

"Easy Rebates" - They really are easy.  Either follow the directions on your receipt to mail it in, or fill out the online form at StaplesEasyRebates.com with the information from your receipt.  You should get the amount back within 4-6 weeks.  It's usually in the form of a postcard check, unless specified that's it will be a Visa Prepaid debit card.

Staples Wrap-Up ~ 1-20-11 ~ Saved 105%!

Staples offered 7 items completely free after Staples Rewards this past week.  I meant to get a post up to let you know ahead of time, but the week got away from me.  Starting tomorrow they'll have more, and I will post about it!
Staples takes competitors coupons, and Office Max has a $10/$30 printable coupon available! (But it expires today -1/22/11)  I'm hoping there's another one out next week to make those freebies even better!

I'm trying to be more selective about what I buy and bring into our home (even when it's free!), so I just got a few of the freebies that I knew we would use - the banker's boxes, the tote, and the legal pads.  I also came across some clearance items and found a shower radio (that I've wanted for a loong time!) for $6.50 - down from $24.99 I believe. Score!  =)

Retail Price: $64.96
Sale Price: $41.48
- Coupons: $10
- Rewards: $34.98
Final Price = FREE + $3.50 PROFIT!!

FREE Duracell batteries at Staples (plus possible moneymaker!!) and deals for 12/12 - 12/18

Staples has been running a promotion for a few weeks offering 20 packs of Duracell batteries (AA or AAA) for free after Staples Rewards**.  Just in time for all those batteries you need around Christmas time!!  The cashier told me yesterday that they would be continuing this until December 31st or until supplies run out - and they had oodles of batteries at the store I visited!  You can get 2 packages per week for free.


I got them for free and made 6.90 buying them this past week!  You can get them free + profit this week too!

Buy 2 packages at $12.99 each and get 100% back in Rewards.
Use this Staples 15% off coupon (expires Sun., Dec 12th!) to take off $3.90.
Or use this $10/$25 Office Depot coupon (exp. 12/13) to make it even better!!  I don't believe they'll take the Staples and Office Depot coupon though.
Use two $1/50/1 manufacturer coupons (11/14 RP or 12/12 RP) to take another $3 off.
Then (here's the sweet part!) , not only do you not have as much out of pocket, but they still send you the full amount back in Rewards!   =)
= FREE + Moneymaker!
Plus, they have some cool little bonus items in the packages......Tide-to-Go pens, "gift openers", little flashlights......etc.  =)

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They have a couple more deals this week too (thanks Collin!) - great time to use that 15% off coupon or $10/$25 coupon. Remember the 15% expires 12/12 and the $10/$25 expires 12/13!  I showed the scenarios with the 15% off coupon, but you could do a couple transactions with the $10/$25 for some even better deals.  =)

HP Multi-Purpose Paper 500 sheet ream - $5.99
- 15% off coupon found here
- $1/1 coupon found here
- $4.99 Easy Rebate** (limit 2 rebates per household)
= FREE + .90¢ moneymaker!

Staples Photo Plus 4″x6″ Paper - $9.99
- 15% off coupon found here
- $8.99 Easy Rebate** (limit 2 rebates per household)
= FREE + .50¢ moneymaker!

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A couple good Christmas gift ideas might be............

Samsung WEP460 Bluetooth headset for $9.99

Regularly $29.99

- $10 instant savings

- $10 Easy Rebate

= $9.99

P-Touch Personal Labeler - $9.99 (reg. $29.99)

**If you're not familiar with Staples Rewards program or Easy Rebates, here are some details.........
"Staples Rewards" - Rewards are like coupons for store credit that are mailed quarterly (as long as you've earned $10 or more).  You sign up for free and are given a Rewards card, which they scan at checkout (or look up by phone number).  That's it!  No mailing or submitting necessary - just look for the Rewards in your mailbox w/in the next few months.  (They do expire, but my store still honors them so it's good to ask!)
One membership per mailing address. They have brochures in the store, and you can sign up online.  They always offer 10% back in Rewards when you buy any ink or toner, case paper, ream paper, Copy and Print, and $3 back in Rewards when you bring in any ink or toner to recycle (up to 10 per month).

"Easy Rebates" - they can be submitted online and they really are easy. Just fill out the online form at StaplesEasyRebates.com with the information from your receipt.  You should get the amount back within 4-6 weeks. It's in the form of a postcard check, unless specified that it's in a Visa Prepaid Debit card.

Wrap-Ups for Dec. 5-11 ~ Rite-Aid, Walgreens, Target, and Staples ~ Paid $7 for $244 worth!!

Such a spectacular week!!!  I don't know how the stores knew just what I needed and put them on sale, but I really appreciate it!  ;)   I went to 4 stores yesterday with babies in tow, and everything went SO smoothly - cashiers were friendly, kids (mostly) behaved, no lines to wait in, what I needed was in stock......it was brilliant!

Rite-Aid - Saved 99%  (Paid $.49¢ for $62.31 retail value)

2 Russell Stover assorted chocolates - $3.99
- $1 manQ
- $2 UP Reward
= .99¢ ea.
(they were out of the Hershey's Pot of Gold, so they substituted these)

Garnier hair stuff - awesome deal!!  Details at Hip2Save - thanks Collin!


Retail Value: $62.31
Sale Price: $39.99
- $20.50 in coupons
- $19 in UP Rewards
= Final Price .49¢!


Walgreens - Saved 91%  (Paid $11.44 for $116.46 RV)

4 packs Walgreens diapers - B/G (reg. $8.99)
4 rolls wrapping paper - B/G (reg. $1.99 - used .50¢ Walgreens coupon)
12 packs tissue paper - 3/$1 (reg. .99¢ ea.)
Welch's jelly - 2/$3 (not a super price, but I wanted to make sure my total was high enough for the Super Jingle Cash)
Cortaid - $3 (will mail in for the $3 mail-in rebate)
Energizer rechargeable batteries - $7.99 + two free Redbox rentals (I used a free energizer coupon that came in the mail, from "liking" them on Facebook I think)
Snickers Nutcrackers - 3/$1 (used $2/3 Mars coupon)
Ester-C Gummies - B/G (reg. $7.49 - used two $2/1 coupons)
- Received $15 Jingle Cash (RR) for "buying" $75 worth of products.

Retail Value: $116.46
Sale Price: $58.43
- $12.99 in coupons
- $34 Register Rewards/Jingle Cash
= Final Price $11.44 + two free Redbox rentals

Target - Saved 95%   (Paid $2 for $39.96 RV)

4 Crayola Pop-Art Pixies craft kits for $23.96 ($5.99 each)
(took Walgreens paper to Target and price matched the $5.99 price instead of Target's $9.99)
- two $4/1 manQ
- two $5 gift cards (they were running a promotion to get a $5 gift card wyb 2)
- $3.96 mystery discount, lol  (see below)
= $2 for 4 kits

(the cashier said she couldn't use a $4 coupon on each of the kits because of the gift card promo, so she'd have to use two and apply $2 to each.  I think she might have been blowing smoke, but I wasn't going to be paying much anyway, so I let it go.  After getting home however, there's only the two $4 coupons and the $10 in gift cards taken off the total of 4 kits at $5.99 each, but what I paid was still $3.96 less......with all the cashiers messing around I don't know what she did, but I'll take it.  =)



Staples - Saved 103%  ($6.90 Profit for $25.98 RV)

two 20-pks of Duracell batteries for $25.98 ($12.99 each)
- 15% Staples coupon (valid 12/9/10 - 12/12/10)
- two $1.50/1 manQ (from 12/12/10 RP insert)
- $25.98 Staples Rewards (credit that is mailed quarterly)
= FREE + $6.90 Profit!  (plus a free "gift opener" and Tide-to-go pen that were in the packages!)

Staples Weekly Deals ~ 8/8 - 8/14

Ahh, Staples, my favorite for back-to-school deals!  Here are my favorite deals this week..........
*Be sure to use the $5/$50 coupon on the front of the ad, or print one HERE.

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Staples 8"x10.5" Filler Paper (120 sheets, wide or college) - 1¢ (w/ additional $5 purchase)
**SUN. - WED. only**
 limit 5 per household (each item over limit is .50¢)


Scotch Pop-up Tape Dispenser  - $3 (limit 1)
-$3 Easy Rebate
- .75¢/1 PDF coupon
= FREE + .75¢ PROFIT!

Staples Stickies (1.5"x2" notes, 12pk) - $5.29 (limit 1)
- $5.29 Easy Rebate
= FREE!

Pentel Handy Lines retractable asst. highlighters (4pk) - $4.99 (limit1)
- $4.99 Easy Rebate
= FREE!

Staples Multipurpose paper (96 bright, 500-sheet ream) - $4.99 (limit 2)
- $3.99 Easy Rebate
= $1

PNY Attache 2GB USB flash drive - $9.99 (limit 1)
- $8.99 back in Rewards
= $1

Westcott 7" Student Scissors - $1 w/ in-ad coupon
Limit 2 per household.  (Reg. $4.29)

Staples Photo Paper  - $1 w/ in-ad coupon
Limit 2 per household.  (8.5"x11", 50 pk, Reg. $14.99)

Staples Bright Colored Paper  - $4 w/ in-ad coupon
Limit 2 per household.  (8.5"x11", 24#, 500-sheet ream, Reg.$11.49-$13.49)


You can also get a FREE PC Tune-up:
~ Boost speed and performance
~ Check for spyware and viruses
~ Optimize your hard drive
*See associate for details
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If you're new to Staples Rewards or Easy Rebates, here's some info:

"Staples Rewards" - Rewards are like coupons for store credit that are mailed quarterly (as long as you've earned $10 or more).  You sign up for free and are given a Rewards card, which they scan at checkout (or look up by phone number).  That's it!  No mailing or submitting necessary - just look for the Rewards in your mailbox w/in the next few months.  (They do expire, but my store still honors them)
One membership per mailing address. They have brochures in the store, and you can sign up online.  They always offer 10% back in Rewards when you buy any ink or toner, case and ream paper, and Copy an Print, and $3 back in Rewards when you bring in any ink or toner to recycle (up to 10 per month).



"Easy Rebates" - they can be submitted online and they really are easy. Just fill out the online form at StaplesEasyRebates.com. You should get the amount back with 4-6 weeks. Sometimes it's in a postcard check, other times it may be sent in a Visa Prepaid Debit card.