FOUND MONEY: STAPLES

I had a great couple of emails from Staples today.  If you aren't a member of Staples Rewards, sign up.

This morning, I got an email offering $5 in rewards back on any purchase if I ship on-line and pick up in the store.  This pack of 50 pens, reg $11.99, was on sale for $5.99 this week. Theis is a nicer pen than just a stick and love that it comes assorted so I can mix the colors.

Used ebates, so when all said and done, it will be 1.9 cents a pen.

Then this afternoon, I got another email with an anniversary $5 off any purchase.  Did this deal again.

i will end up with a 100 pens for $2. Yipee!

KOLE IMPORTS: Cheap source for Shoebox Items

I have purchased quite a few things from Kole Imports.  The biggest problem is they are in California and I am in Georgia so shipping is expensive.  The way I look at it is, I double the price in my mind to cover freight.

You MUST sign up for their emails to get the very best sales.  Frequently, they have 5 cent and 10 cent items. You can only get access to these specials through email.   For example, they had the nail care items on sale this weekend for 5 cents!  Even if the freight doubles the price, I can put a nail clipper, tweezers, and nail file in a box for 30 cents.  The quality is fine.

If you live near them, you can pick up for FREE.

They ship pretty quick.  As when you place any order on line, you should always count and inspect.  

Here are some examples from my most recent order:

GIANT INK PADS  6 FOR 19 CENTS

Will include an activity sheet for fingerprint art

EXPANDING PEN

10 CENTS

SMALL NOTEPAD AND PEN

25 CENTS

MEGAPHONE NECKLACE

5 CENTS

Another inexpensive craft item

Here is another item that doesn't take a lot of room in a box. I have already posted origami instructions that can be downloaded. Great price from Ollies for 200 sheets 4x4". I ended up splitting a package and included in my folders with 6x6" paper 

Dollar Tree: A Good Shoebox Item

This an item I love:

1. It fits in the box easily. 

2.  It is great as it has construction paper, drawing paper and tracing paper. 

3.  You can order on-line and have if delivered to your store. 

http://m.dollartree.com/mt/www.dollartree.com/office-school/paper-notebooks/Mini-3-in-1-Activity-Pads/610c567c567p88226/index.pro?method=search

4.  Good for all ages and both boys and girls. Great gender neutral item. 

The down side is that when your order, the case has 48 pieces, maybe you could share with a friend.