Office Depot Extends 10 Percent Off Promotion

Office Depot has extended their 10% off any other through October 18. There is no minimum on this offer (although you need $50 for free delivery) and only technology is excluded. Use code 77242882 at check out. Click on the icon on the left side-bar of visit www.officedepoit.com.

This Week at Staples - 9/21 to 9/27

Staples offers a two-day sneak peek at their weekly specials every Friday. Highlights of this coming week's ad include:

• 50% Staples Rewards points on all case and ream paper purchases
• Free assembly on all office chairs (a good thing, believe me!)
• 16-packs of Duracell AAA and AA batteries for $9.75. (there is also a .75 coupon from a recent Sunday insert that will make this even cheaper.)

Free Things from Wal-Mart

If you're not already familiar with this page, I suggest you bookmark it and visit it often. Wal-Mart (of all people) is a great source of freebies--everything from personal care items to cleaning products. Presumably, the hope is that you'll love the new products and continue you to buy them at Wal-Mart, but the promotions come with no obligation. Recent offers have included toilet paper, dishwasher capsules, and laundry detergent. The packages arrive promptly and usually come with coupons for your next purchase.

Save $20 on $100 Purchase at Staples

If it's time to stock up on office supplies, you might consider taking advantage of Staples' $20 coupon when you purchase at least $100 worth of merchandise (excluding laptop or desktop computers). The coupon is good for purchases via the Web site, phone, or in-store and expires 9-20-08. Visit this page to print your coupon.

Free Things for your Birthday

If you're like most small business owners, taking the day off for your birthday is rather laughable. However, if you can spare a few hours, there are dozens of businesses that offer free goodies to help you celebrate. Below are just a few (thanks to A Full Cup):

• APPLEBEES - free dessert
• BAKERS SQUARE - free pie
• BASKIN ROBBINS - free ice cream treat
• FUDDRUCKERS - free burger
• HARD ROCK CAFÉ - free dessert
• HOMETOWN BUFFET - free birthday cake
• IHOP- free meal
• JOE'S CRAB SHACK - free cake
• MAX & ERMA'S - free $5 dessert
• OUTBACK - free dessert
• PERKIN'S - free stack of pancakes
• PF CHANGS - free cake or cheesecake
• RED LOBSTER - free slice of cake
• TACO BELL - free combo meal of your choice
• TGI FRIDAYS - Free Birthday Dessert
• DAVE AND BUSTERS - $5 game card credit
• HOLLYWOOD VIDEO - free video rental

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