Midway through December, people can start to feel a little bit frantic. In talking with a friend this weekend, she said she still had so much more shopping to do with exasperation. Not fully at the end of the first week of December, I wondered why any of us feel so stressed. Maybe it’s the lights, maybe it’s the carols, but whatever the reason I reminded her that it’s still very early, there’s plenty of time, and maybe a rum and egg nog was more in order than a dash out to the store (that’s my philosophy anyway!)
On a recent Global Regina segment, I shared some tips for frugal shopping this holiday season. I’m a big fan of shopping online too – making your list and checking it twice. I love when stores make it easy with holiday gift guides right on their site (like this one at Staples.ca!)
You can even buy furniture at Staples, did you know? Beyond desks and office chairs, they actually have stylish furniture for your office, business or household. While maybe not something Santa would put under the tree (or would he?) it’s certainly given us a cozy reading nook having this accent chair in our home.
Top picks for me from Staples.ca include this Darth Vader Toaster ($49.98), Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Camera ($78.98), and Pebble 301WH Smartwatch ($119.24).
Or, you could pick something among the Staples Me To We products and have your purchase make a difference for a child in need. It’s true! Every Me to We purchase makes a positive impact in a Free The Children community overseas – to see where in the world you made a difference, enter the code found on your product at TrackYourImpact.com.
I love this idea – your gift goes further and shows people (especially kids) how far the gift really goes which is – of course – what the holiday season is all about, giving!
At $14.98, these Me To We Mittens make a great stocking stuffer this holiday season – stop by Staples to get them before they’re gone (and remember to point out the info on the tag, showing them how they can track the impact of the gift even further!)
Staples has given us 5 sets of Me To We Mittens to share with our readers! Enter below to win!
I saw these in store a few weeks ago when it was still warm out. Now I need new mittens! Perfect timing! I’ll be getting the black ones in store.
I love it, perfect of course I would buy Me To We products
I love the idea that others will benefit from your purchase.
My brother would love the toaster and I think the mittens are so cute!
My daughter went to a We event last month and has been talking about it non stop since. These would be a great stocking stuffer for her.
Of course I would purchase Me To We products. I had not heard of this and I’m glad I know now. I will now be giving more thought as to what I can purchase at Staples. Thanks for posting.
What a great idea.
I would love to purchase me to we products, I also love the chair and ottoman set above, would look perfect in my daughters room, I will hunt it down 🙂
Great ideas! Love the Me to We products!
You can get an amazing variety of stuff from Staples. I’d definitely buy the Me to We products, especially the gloves, as they’re super-cute.
What A terrific idea . Love it
I’m a big fan of shopping online too best way to get it done.
Great post, love the ideas! Gonna use some!
So glad I read this post and found out about the Me To We Mittens! I am definitely going to buy them for the company secret santa gift exchange! Thanks so much
Love that Darth Vader toaster. We try and find many ways to share with others both in the holiday season and throughout the year. This gives some great ideas.
Yes, I would purchase Me to We products!
What a great idea! I would definitely purchase the Me to We products!
Yes I would 🙂
i love the mittens – i always like to support a good cause, even in just a small way.
I would absolutely purchase these – I love the Me to We ethos. Thanks so much for letting me know about these products, they are definitely going on my wishlist!
It is a great idea and I have purchased Me to We products. Would love a pair of the mitts!
I’ve lost my mittens and it’s getting cold, so you know I’d appreciate this prize!
I think the Me to We products are a great idea and the tracking puts it into perspective. Thanks for the chance 🙂
fantastic ideas, I would love the mitts 🙂 and to gift them.
These mittens would make wonderful gifts – and really something to think about as far as giving back goes!
Sure who wouldn t want purchase Me To We products,they look very nice
that is absolutely amazing!! what a great cause. yes i would definitely buy Me To We products!!
I would love to purchase me to we products,I love the idea of it all!
I would definitely buy me to we products
My Christmas shopping is done. I do like the concept of Me to We and would purchase something if it was on my list.
I think this is a great cause and yes I would purchase these gloves knowing it was going to help someone!!
I would purchase Me To We products! Thanks for sharing what Staples has to offer.
What a great idea, I would definitely purchase these products
I sure would , thanks for the idea
I would as I know many kids who have attended Me to We events and it literally has changed their worldviews!
What a great idea!
I had no idea Staples carried such a variety! I would definitely consider checking some of these items out.
I would definitely consider buying Me to We products. They are pretty cute and it’s a great cause.
I would consider it. It’s a good cause.
I had no idea that Staples carried so many things. I think the We to Me is a great idea, I need to go check my list to see if I have anyone left !!
I absolutely would! These mittens are so adorable
I haven’t seen these before but they are adorable. I would wear them definitely! And give them to others
These looks so warm that I’m going to pick up a few pairs for presents when I’m out shopping today!!
I love them I would absolutely!
YES – I never knew these existed! It’s for a great cause too. A win win!
So cute, I would definitely purchase this brand. Love that it’s for a great cause too.
I’d definitely buy Me to We products! And those mittens are super cute.
I would and I have! I bought all my little cousins Rafiki bracelets handmade by a Mama in Kenya!
Really cute mittens
Love this idea and cause – I would definitely purchase the products, but haven’t seen them anywhere!
I would definitely purchase these.
I did most of my shopping online this year – a first for me! I wasn’t familiar with this project and the products available. I would definitely purchase them to support this cause!
great idea, yes I would purchase Me to We products
I try to make a gratitude list every day, but the holiday season inspires me all the more!
I’ve purchased Me to We products for such a good cause. These mittens I’d love to have for myself and my mom. We would proudly display our Me to We hearts! Thanks for the opportunity.
I would purchase Me to We products because it’s for a good cause!
I think it is such a great idea! Next time I’m in town, I’ll definitely be buying a pair for everyone in the family!
Right away I’m thinking this would be perfect for Valentine’s. It still cold here at that time.
I never knew Staples carried such a wide selection of furniture! And I would definitely consider buying a pair of those mittens!
Love the mittens and a great stocking stuffer idea. I have purchased Me to We stuff before and I’d do it again
It’s a great idea to purchase something to help a cause such as this and I will definitely watch for them!
i would definitely buy the products. Will keep in mind when out shopping! love themittens
This post made me realize that I need a Darth Vader toaster!
I would buy me to we products.
Great ideas, i would purchase me to we products
as long as the gloves are warm I would, I have yet to find a good warm pair of gloves
love these! would definitely buy them!
This is a wonderful program. We buy Me to We products often.
Great concept! I would buy them!
Yes, I would definitely purchase Me to We products, it’s a great idea!
I must have that Darth Vader toaster!!! It’s too nice to use, though- I wouldn’t want that beauty getting all crummy. Lovely concept behind these cute mitts!
I didn’t know about this and I am certainly going to look into it for a couple gifts I need to buy.
I love your post! The mittens are so cute and I would consider buying them for myself! 🙂
Thanks for sharing some great ideas!
I would buy these . So cute!
What a great idea
The mittens are adorable. I would buy them! What a great product idea.
I love giving back! I would definitely purchase some items!
It would be great to win a pair of Me To We Mittens.
In response to your questions of
Did we give you any ideas? Would you purchase Me To We products?
Yes i like the idea of buying a Darth Vader Toaster
and i would purchase Me To We products.
Thank you for having this giveaway.
Yes I would buy the products. Love the mittens.
I think this is a great idea! I would buy them as they look like they’re great quality & they do good things.
I love this idea! I would buy them for sure
Love the ideas and the mittens. Great stocking stuffer!!
The ideas are good. I would buy me to We products
I really like the Me to We line of products. Their back to school line was what first introduced me to their products. I have and would purchase more of their products!!
I would by these for sure. It reminded me I need to drop off the toys in my trunk to the food bank.
I would buy them to support this cause but …. our Canadian Athletes (The Bay) started the whole mitten campaign. It is obviously successful because now other people are doing the same thing and I have mixed feeling about it. Will they be taking away people who bought for the Athletes? I hope not. Is Staples just jumping on the success of The Bay? I guess there is nothing wrong with that. I am just not jumping for joy over this whole thing.
Love this idea. I would definitely buy them.
Yes, I think I will the next time I am there.
love the idea. I would consider it. It’s a good cause.
I love the idea of the Me to We mittens, they would make a great gift with a gift card or tickets stuck in them!
I love this idea ?
yes i sure will great ideas
I love anything I can purchase, that helps someone else in the process. I love the black and white mittens. I would definitely have no problem making a purchase!
I would definitely purchase especially since I will be helping someone else in the process
The me to we gifts sound like a definite win win! Of course, I will purchase these items.
Yes, I would buy Me to We products.
Would purchase Me to We products for gifts for others.
Yes, I would, a real fun factor and thought in these ideas.
Great list! I would definitely buy Me to We products.