Staples ~ Back To School Sale Begins

Do you remember this time last year at Staples? You may not, but I do. I spent all my extra time shopping there. Each week for several weeks, Staples offered deals for $0.01! I bought things such as Purell hand sanitizer, pencils, etc. There was a very good variety. Only a couple of things each week though. Here's the good news: It starts tomorrow!!!

There will be a $5/$20 coupon on the front of the ad. How easy is it to spend $20 at Staples? I think I can do that sleeping...

Bic Fashion Pens are $1.
Use the $1/1 coupon here to get them free

8-packs of pencils are $0.01--no coupon needed. (Valid July 12-15, 2009 only. Limit 2)

Bic White Out is $1.
Use the $0.50/1 coupon here to get it for $0.50.

Staples Photo Plus 4 x 6 paper is on sale for $9.99
You'll get a rebate printed with your receipt for an $8.99 rebate making this $1 after the rebate (Limit 2)

8 1/2 x 11 Copy Paper is on sale for $3.69
You'll get a rebate printed with your receipt for an $3.68 rebate making this $0.01 after the rebate (Limit 2).

I would advise going and getting the $0.01 packs of pencils. I used loose change from the car last year. You can get 2 packs a trip. Sometimes they let you go out and come back in. You can also go with someone else and each of you can purchase the limit of 2.

Now you may be thinking: I don't need pencils. Think of this. How many people do? Later in the summer grocery stores collect back to school supplies to give to needy families. You can also donate these to shelters and churches. They will always take things like this.

What did I do with all mine? I donated bags and bags of things (Along with Mom's help) last March to a teacher at Charlton Middle School. She was making a trip to Haiti and was bringing supplies down to the children there. She was taking all sorts of things. Sunglasses, flip flops, notebooks, crayons, etc. She was planning on making it an annual event. This summer I'm taking some time out of my day to stock up on things to send with her. I will find out in September is she is going again. I figured that if she isn't going, I will donate the supplies to a church or shelter. No waste here. If you have any time to stop into Staples this week and pick some things up keep her mission in mind. You may not need the items, but there are children out there who do.

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UPDATE: The wording on the pdf coupon says one per person, per transaction, per day! That just killed all my previous plans. You can use 1 Home 360 coupons and 1 Healthy Accent coupon per person, per tranaction. Ewwww. I would do the Jello deal (7 boxes) plus 1 Home 360, and 1 Healthy Accent per transaction. Still a fine deal, just not as good as I thought.

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Because no one should have to pay full price for groceries! Here are some freebies (and a few deals)! I'm waiting to hear back about what the coupon policy actually is. To be safe, don't use more than 5 pdf coupons per transaction. You can also ask customer service (not a cashier!!!!)when you get there.

If you are going to be buying items which will be free, toss in something you need and pay for it. Stores don't like when you walk out not paying for things. I would personally do the Jello deal with the freebies. You would pay $3.50 the first trip and $0.50 each trip after!!!

Happy Couponing,
Aimee

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Jello Gelatin
Dates: 7/3 - 7/16/09
Buy 3 or 4, Get $1
Buy 5 or 6, Get $3 (I think this should be 2. Checking)
Buy 7 or more, Get $3

Jello is on sale through 7/7 for 2/$1

Deal
Buy 7 boxes of Jello for $3.50 and get $3 back in Cats

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Home 360 Deals
Use with this pdf coupon

Rubber bands, Erasers, Pencil sharpeners, .33¢ - free
Kids Scissors .99¢ - free
Baby Bibs .97¢ - free
Transparent Tape 59¢ - free
Single Antibacterial Wipes .89¢ - free

Toothpicks 250 ct $1.12
Aluminum foil 25 sqft $1.35
Drinking Straws 40ct $1.36
Scrubber pads $1.39
Envelopes $1.49
Adult Scissors $1.49
Packaging Tape $1.49
Baby Wipes 40ct $1.50
Facial Tissues 230 ct $1.62
Fabric Softener Sheets 40 ct $1.69

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Healthy Accents Deals
Use with this pdf coupon

Rubbing Alcohol .99¢ - free
Peroxide .69-.99¢ - free
Hand Soap .95¢ - free
Epsom Salts .99¢ - free
Petroleum gel $1 - free
Nail polish Remover .97¢ - free
Toothbrushes $1 - free
Cotton Balls .99¢ - free

Dental Floss is $1.29
Calamine Lotion $1.49
Hand Sanitizer $1.49
Kids and Adult Bandages $1.79
Q-tips $1.99

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My Scenario: (Updated)

Trip 1:
7 boxes of Jello
1 Healthy Accent product ($1 or less)
1 Home 360 ($1 or less)

Use 1 pdf coupon for Healthy Accent ($1)
Use 1 pdf coupon for Home 360 ($1)

Pay $3.50 and get a cat coupon for $3

Trip 2+:
7 boxes of Jello (If the cat deal works)
1 Healthy Accent product ($1 or less)
1 Home 360 ($1 or less)

Use 1 pdf coupon for Healthy Accent ($1)
Use 1 pdf coupon for Home 360 ($1)
Use $3 cat coupon from previous Jello purchase

Pay $0.50 oop and get a $3 cat

Lather. Rinse. Repeat!