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Home Office Tips

Home office, it sounded so good when we first thought about it. Working in our bunny slippers, never having to dress up, showering at our whim, and sipping coffee from our own mugs. Now we order our own paper, find our own printers, and try to get supplies at the best prices. Like everything else loyalty matters, pick a club and stay with them except for exceptional bargains.  I am a proud member of the Staples Club. They give me points for purchases and every three months send me a check.  Recycle used ink cartridges for a $2 rebate per…

Loyalty Programs

Use them or lose money, there is no way around the loyalty program concept.   What really matters is maximizing the benefits. Two ways to enhance your savings – when ever possible stick with one program for every category type i.e. food, office supplies, hotels, air travel and give them your email address (set up a seperate account for deals if necessary) so you receive up to the minute offers. Here are the no fee programs the Frugal Diva likes best and why. Staples – They give you $2 for every used printer cartridges and a percentage of purchases in…

Work The Loyalty Program Part 3

Even if you don’t work at home, you still need office supplies, paper, and all the other necessities that Staples carries. Recycle ink cartridges – For each one Staples gives you $2. As anyone with an ink jet printer knows, this will add up very quickly. Last year the Frugal Diva collected $34 to spend at Staples. Coupons – Keep track of your supplies and wait until you get a coupon with a discount for the amount purchased. Organization is the key to saving time and money. Household items – Staples now carries paper towels, toilet paper, cleansers…