Stock Up on School Supplies -- Copy Paper Ream 1¢ after Rebate, Pencils $1¢, Lots of Items at $1.00; Also Coupon for $5 Off $20 Purchase

Buying things ahead of time when you find great prices is an excellent way of making your money go further. For anyone with kids in school, this is a great week to visit Staples -- same thing if you have a small home office and could use some supplies.

They have a number of deals on items you know will come in handy. And along with the great prices, there's a coupon in their circular for $5.00 off a purchase of $20.00 or more. Just buying all the items on special at 1¢ or $1.00 will get you close to that, so the coupon can be getting you come more of those essential supplies for free.

They also have Staples Copy Paper at $3.69 with a $3.68 easy rebate, making it 1¢ after the rebate (limit of two per household so this is a good way to get toward that $20.00 limit).

A pack of eight pencils is available for a penny, and then there are a bunch of items for a buck: WiteOut®, staplers, Sharpie® highlighters and more.

The prices are good today through Wednesday the 15th. To check out the circular for these and other items, click this link.