I finished the remainder – I think – of my back-to-school shopping this week, and I’m not sure if it’s because my kids are getting older and require less stuff or if it’s simply a matter of experience (my kids are going into grade 9, 5 and 2) but I think I’m getting pretty good at this! Of course, where I shop likely has a lot to do with how successful I am too.
As I do every year, I headed out to Staples here in Regina but picked a Wednesday afternoon knowing that I’d have a less busy time to shop, even though of course I wasn’t the only one with that idea. While looking through the (10 cent!) duotangs, I commented to a helpful Staples employee that back-to-school shopping lists are like a scavenger hunt for parents! 2 purple duotangs, 1 red, 1 orange, and a 24-pack of pencil crayons, not a 12 pack mom, get it together!
What I appreciate about Staples, is that they’re about everything stationery, office, paper, back-to-school, whatever you want to call it. It’s what they do, what they know, and they’re ready every summer for the back-to-school shoppers.
The store is well laid out with products grouped together well and I know that every year when I visit in August I’ll find the glue sticks in a particular spot, and then I know exactly where to go to find the crayons and pencil crayons! I realize not everyone shops there year-to-year, but for those of us that do, it’s quite amazing how well everything is laid out and in the same spot each year so I know where to go.
The prices at Staples are always frugal-friendly, to this mom! I can find loose-leaf paper (why is it called that?), duotang folders and notebooks for 25 cents or less, and binders and spiral notebooks for just $1! The in-house Staples brand has always been consistently good too for products (I buy the Staples brand glue sticks for less than the brand-name ones, for example).
Remember too, when shopping during back-to-school season that you can always pick up some extra paper, notebooks and crayons for using throughout the year at home with the kids, stocking stuffers, or for donation boxes as well! You can always send along extra product to your child’s school in case there are kids who don’t have everything they need.
Another bonus shopping at Staples – the helpful staff! They didn’t know I was there to write a blog post later, and yet I was approached 3 times by the same staff member simply checking to ensure I was finding everything OK and making friendly chit-chat. There’s always someone nearby to direct you on where you need to go, should some item on your list be more elusive in the scavenger hunt for supplies, and they know their stuff! I love this, because we all know how difficult it can be to shop sometimes when there isn’t knowledgable staff nearby!
Thanks Staples, for consistently being a team player with this mom! P.S. They also take Air Miles and there are bonus coupons near the til right now – don’t miss out and ensure you grab the coupon!
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I love the selection, organization of the store, and calibre of products given the low price!
I like that Staples has a wide variety of items, and everything we need for back to school.
I love the variety and choice of supplies, not just office and back-to-school, but art supplies, such as markers.
I love the good prices and all the variety in school supplies!
I love the selection at Staples – and the fact that it’s not as busy as some other stores for back-to-school shopping…
I love the great back to school sales and the variety of supplies.
I love that they have such nice things. Our local Staples moved to a bigger and better location so I’d love to see what’s new for back-to-school there.
I love the variety of items at Staples, the readily available supplies (I don’t think I’ve ever found something to be out of stock, unlike at other stores), and the competitive pricing.
I love that their employees always seem knowledgeable and that they have more selection than most other stores.
I like the competitive prices at Staples. I also like the different brands and products that big box stores don’t carry. And I like Airmiles!
I l ove the GREAT prices and selection Staples has!
I love the variety and that I can do my shopping in one place.
The great prices for Back to School Supplies!
Love their awesome sales – especially the back to school ones. It’s always our first stop for B2S and because of the deals, we have to make, maybe, only one or two more stops for things they don’t have. With nearly everything going up in prices, it helps to have a store that sells a variety of things for a great price.
I’m one of those people that just loves office supplies, so Staples is a bit like a inedible candy store to me!
I love the selection and so many items that I want that I didn’t know that I want!
I love that they have all the supplies we need, from pens to laptops.
I love how they have everything I need for school or office. They always have a great selection and I always find exactly what I’m looking for.
I love that Staples is a one stop shop for all my office needs.
I love that they have everything you need in terms of school supplies.
Sales all year long.
I love shopping for pens, highlighters and markers!
I love that their price are competitive, they have an amazing selection and great services.
I love the paper and the furniture lol New, clean paper always does it for me and I’d love to find a new office chair for my hubby
I like that Staples is a one-stop shop for everything I need, school, and technology-wise.
They often have products that I can’t find anywhere else.
I love shopping at staples because everything is easy to locate. I always spend to much when I shop there because I find all kind of great little gadgets for presents. Fabulous prices too.
I love that they are a one-stop school supplies store and I can even shop online.
I love Staples because they have really great prices and a great selection of everything related to school and office supplies. I also got my laptop from them 5 years ago and it’s still works.
I love the assortment of products they carry. It is our go-to for back to school supplies.
I like the choices of supplies and that the employees are walking around ready to help. You do not have to go hunting for them because they are right there.
I like the prices and huge selection of items.
I love their wide variety of products and that they deliver to my door I actually bought my memory foam mattress through them
I like that I can find supplies for my kids and for myself.
I love how organized the store is and that I can get all my school items in one place.
I like their selection and air miles
was in our staple store today to buy a new printer. Very friendly and know their stuff
i like that they carry Apple products
I love Staples! The selection is huge and fun to browse and shop, especially for Back to School supplies!
The nice wide selections of stationary.. electronic.. office supplies like chairs.. printers and routers. I like that it’s one stop shop with professional service.
I really like the selection and the fact that you can get everything you need in one place.
They have great prices for most things. I need a ton of glue sticks this year for my 4 elementary kids and they are NOT cheap! The staff is quite helpful in both locations I frequent, and I recently placed an online order…they had a dedicated delivery driver (not a courier) who was very friendly and personable. I was impressed!
I love the selection of practical things that I seem to always need around the house!!!
I love the mast variety of everything office and school supplies, plus they also have a few groceries as well, a great place to shop at!!
I love the variety of items that Staples carries!
I love the selection.
I like the variety for both school and the office. One stop shop!
I love the knowledgeable staff at Staples. They always help me out when I can’t decidewhat product is best.
Because they have everything for the back to school season and at reasonable prices. It is actually our go to place
I like that Staples has a wide variety of items!
Whats not to love? Lol i love selection and the prices are amazing
Great selection and prices
I love the teacher appreciation days! Most teachers spend a good chunk of their own money on classroom supplies – especially the things that make the classroom warm and inviting like posters, bulletin board displays an photo printing. I also love that they offer services like passport photos.
I like they have everything for your home, office & school – from pens to computers-furniture etc.
They have just what we need for Back to School. Love the specials and the selection of scientific calculators.
i love how they have everything in sections and easily marked
right now I love the great back to school deals Staples has
I love how it’s a one stop shop – you can find most of what you need at good prices for back to school!
I love the selection. I love walking the isles looking at all the neat things.
I love how many different things I can get all in one place. I get frustrated having to go to a bunch of places for stuff. This way, it’s just one stop. Also, I’ve always had good experiences with the staff their. Thank you for the chance!
It’s a fun place to shop or browse, and the staff is always helpful and knowledgeable
They have lots of good deals, and great quality!
I love that my Staples is organized and clean, and the air miles I get on purchases.
They have such a great variety of stuff and for great prices too!
The prices are competitive
Staples is a great option for stocking up on whatever your school needs happen to be, from elementary to university. This would be a great win and would take a lot of stress off of back to school shopping for my kiddos! Thanks for putting on such a useful contest!!!
i love that they have everything you need for school supplies and more and the different services they offer as well is an added bonus
I like all the colour assortments, so I can match my supplies.
I love that Staples has lots of great deals and also one stop shopping for back to school supplies!
I love that it has everything I need for school supplies and office supplies!
I love that I can get all my office/school supply needs in 1 place at Staples.
I like that if I cannot find something the staff can
I love everything about Staples! haha. I love shopping for stationary and tech gear! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
I love that I can earn Airmiles at the same time as saving money on school supplies.
I love all the cool things , its so fun to shop at staples , its always well organized and clean , I’ve always had friendly staff when i go in i love that !
I love that you can get all your supplies for everyone for school at one place – so convenient!
I love that I can get everything from tech to school supplies to shipping supplies for my business.
I love shopping for bargains at Staples on art supplies, especially the black Flair pens, Prang watercolor sets, Mr Sketch markers.
I love that when I need something for school or office I can always find it there. Quality is also awesome
I like the prices and selection.
I love the selection and the knowledge of staff!
They have a great selection and really good sales on back to school items.
I love that I can find all my tech needs in one spot and that the workers are great sources of info and suggestions.
I love the affordability aspect of it!They sure make BTS school shopping very easy peasy !
I love how low their prices are. Fits right into my budget! 🙂 thanks
I love that there is stuff for everyone in the family.
I love the value I get from paper supplies, plus Air Miles
Love the selection & great deals at Staples!
Staples a place to find things you didn’t even know you needed.
I love that Staples carries a great variety of all of the school supplies + home office supplies that we need, at good prices, for a one-stop shopping experience!
There is (almost) everything I need really! And good reputation:)
I love how Staples has continued to evolve its selection of products over the years! They have every single thing one could ever want for back to school & it’s the place our office orders all its supplies from, right down to bottled water. The store is immaculate & clean & it’s just always an awesome shopping experience there!
i love shopping at staples because i know we can always get the brands we want at a price we like!
I love that they have such a great variety of office supplies.
it’s a convenient stop for back to school shopping
Love all the great selection of school supplies
It has ALL the school supplies my kiddos need for starting JK and back to school! Plus is great for electronics and printers!
Like the quality products.
I like that staples staff are always informative and able to help me with the purchases I want to make
I love so many things! I like the smell of the store and the sales they have. Buying a planner should not make me happy, but when i get that big wall calendar and start writing out important dates with new gel pens…life is good. I do love too that you get airmiles there and you can do most of your photocopy orders at the same time.
I love that they carry a good variety of products at great prices!
I work right near a Staples store and I just love how convenient it is and how helpful the staff are
I always shop at Staples! I love that they have electronics as well as great service, selection, and prices. Airmiles too.
It’s one stop shopping and a great selection on all school & office supplies!
I love Staples because of their awesome online shopping!
i love that they stand behind there products my laptop that i purchased from them stopped working not only did they fix it they extended my warranty for free wow. i also love the selection you can find almost anything in there.
I like that Staples is a one-stop shop for anything school- or of
business-related items at decent prices.
I love the wide selection of products from crayons to cameras to chrome books, and customer service is almost always spot on.
I love the selection at Staples.
I love staples for school supplies because they always have cheap prices for back to school!
What I love the most about Staples is their vast array of school and office supplies and their electronic section. They have great quality things at affordable prices. I bought an office chair there that is really comfortable and good quality. We love shopping there for all the kids needs when they return to school.
I love that Staples always has everything I need for office and school supplies.
I like that Staples has a wide variety of items.
i like that i can get all the kids school supplies on one place
The selection of products available to purchase, the sales and the helpful staff!
I love Staples wide selection of home office furniture.
I like that you can find all the extra things. The fun pens and cute notebooks that you can’t find everywhere else.
They have such a large selection.
I love that I can buy electronics, paper products and coffee all in the same place!
I like that although they are a big box store and have all the basic stuff they also have lots of interesting products like the Martha Stewart line and lots of cool craft products
I love the large selection available at Staples!
I like the large variety of items, the constant sales, the attention you get from sales personnel who actively are willing to help you in your search for items.
I like the selection they have and the low prices. And the staff is very helpful.
I love that they try very hard to keep the store organized (which can’t be easy at this busy time of year). There sales are well marked in the aisles and in the special bins set up (no guessing and crossing your fingers)!
Everything!! Cheap prices.. Very fast delivery. They are awesome.
Love their journals & day planners selection.
What I love about Staples is they have the school supply lists for each school in our town, so makes it easy to shop. They have a really good selection of all we need!
I love that they have everything I need!
I love that Staples has everything I need at fantastic prices!
I love how many different items Staples has and they have some great quality brands.
Staples has great customer service and they have a fantastic assortment of office and school supplies.
its office heaven, I love finding new pens, and I love their bts sales
I love the selection.
I love their selection of Crayola products!
Staples is like adult Christmas! Lol
I find the staff at our local Staples to be super friendly and helpful.
I love that there’s a lot of selection at Staples and that the store is clean and organized.
I love that Staples has everything I need for back to school. I don’t have to drive around to 5 different stores to pick up all the supplies. I’ve also used their printing services many times and have always been satisfied with the results!
LOVE Staples! Items are always in stock, staff is actually around to help you find something, prices are great and everything is laid out well. Won’t shop anywhere else!
I love that it is a one stop shop for back to school.
I pick up most of my printing supplies there. I love their card stock.
the staff is so helpful at our Regina East Store!!! (is the only store I think?) in and out in a few minutes with what I needed.
Love the variety and the prices and love the fact that they also price match.
The variety of items they have and how convenient that it’s a one-stop store for everything back to school related.
Best of all is the variety and selection Staples has!
i love how i walk into Staples and find such great deals. i usually end up buying items and then later finding out it’s on sale.
They have a great selection
I love the selection for back to school, great items for my desk at work and at home.
I love the variety of product available, and great sales.
I love the huge selection and competitive prices
I love Staples because their staff really help if needed & are very knowledgeable
Staples has everything I need in one place for back to school.
I like how clean and bright the store is. They’re always very well stocked also.
I love that it’s a one stop shop for BTS stuff!
Selection of products.
Variety is the key to life. This works
I love that my kids always have fun looking at things at Staples.
I love how easy it to find everything for Back To School at Staples
I love the selection of products that they have..
I always find what I need.
I love the supplies at Staples; there is always something unique to find.
i go there all the time because it’s right around the corner, great selection
I love that I can get everything for school and the office in one store. The prices are good too..
Selection, price, staff knowledge/store is easy to navigate.
One stop shop for everything we need for school
Love the selection and that you can get great deals there!
I love that it is a one stop shop for both school supplies for my daughters and office supplies for myself!
I love the online flyers so I can preshop the best deal
I love that is is one stop shopping for all my back to school needs and they have great staff that are tech knowledgeable
I love they have a variety of back to school items. It is our must go place for back to school stuff