Sneak Peek: Staples Ad for 10/19 - 10/25

The Staples ad for this coming week is posted and there's nothing too extraordinary about the week's offers, unless you're in the market for a new Kodak digital camera and have an old one to trade-in (in which case, Staples will give you $50 towards your new camera). They are also continuing their $5 credit in Staples Rewards for your old ink cartridges (as opposed to $3 in cash from OfficeMax.) If anyone sees a good deal that I've missed, let me know.

Calculate your Gas Usage before you Drive

Are you thinking of driving to see a client or accepting an invitation for a book signing, trade fair, or promotional event, but are afraid of the gasoline cost of making the trip? Check out "Cost to Drive," a new Web site that calculates the driving expense and helps you to make an informed decision.

Restaurant.com Sale

I found out about this deal rather late in the game, but it's too good not to mention. Restaurants.com is having an 80% off sale from now until noon Wednesday (CDT). Simply enter code "EIGHTY" at check-out and purchase $25 gift certificates for $2 and $10 certificates for 60 cents.

Restaurants.com works with thousands of restaurants around the United States. Each offer has its own requirements, so be sure to read the instructions carefully. Still a great deal for employee incentives or an office get-together.

Dell Discount Coupons

I have a Dell PC and a Dell laptop and I'm very pleased with both computers. The PC is 2 1/2 years old (time for a replacement?) and the laptop is just under a year old and I haven't had trouble with either machine.

Dell is offering some substantial discounts this month on new laptops and computer equipement. Take a look:

$600 Off Sony Bravia 46'' Slim Design LCD HDTV with coupon code DV3X5W8JCP3640


$225 off Sony Bravia KDL32M4000 with coupon code 1GNV7994MB060C


Both offers expire on October 30.

Frugal Office around the Blogosphere

"The Frugal Office" was featured over the weekend on fellow frugal blog, "Frugal in Virgina." Of course, we talked about our favorite subject, using the principles of frugal living in your home office. Take a look at our guest post.