Office and school supplies often feel like one of those unending expenses that never seem to diminish. I feel like no sooner have I restocked our family supply of pens, paper, or printer ink than we’re out again and I have to resupply. Because of the apparent unending household demand, office and school supplies are one of my top priorities when I look for coupons and deals. I also choose the retailers where I purchase these things from very carefully. While it might be easy to think that all office supply stores are created equal, I’ve found that definitely is not the case, and the store you buy from can make all the difference to your pocketbook in the long run.

The Staples business is based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Since its foundation in 1986, it’s expanded to a multinational corporation with dealings in over 25 countries. In my experience, I feel it offers consistently low prices, has a high standard for customer service, and universally carries the brands or hardware-specific items I need. Though I’ll never enjoy the frequency with which I have to purchase office and school supplies, it’s less painful when I know I’ve saved money in the process. To save money yourself, use the Staples coupons below.