This morning, I totally forgot that they were going to replace the filters in the furnaces throughout the condo. We were supposed to leave 3 feet of space around it so they’d have enough room to work. So what was I doing the time I should’ve been heading out? That’s right…scrambling around frantically!

We’re all human (except for maybe the green guy hiding there in the back), so naturally things slip our minds sooner or later. Maybe you forgot to get something important during all those back-to-school shopping excursions. Well, fear not, my studious ones, because Office Depot has you covered with an extended offer.

From now until October 18, redeem the free Office Depot coupons for 10% off your purchase! There’s absolutely no minimum order required, so you’ll see the savings whether you spend $5 or $500.

This academic year, stock up on these supplies:

• Writing Instruments - When you have the dirt-cheap Paper Mate Ball Point Stick Pen (my favorite!) in hand or the more expensive variety, you’ll be sure to jot down every word
• Binders - Keep it together by organizing your lecture notes in an Office Depot Brand Round Ring Hard Poly Binder
• Fluorescent Highlighters - Make the most important points stand out with the Sanford Major Accent Highlighters, which greatly aid in your study sessions
• Calculators - The Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator crunches those numbers & plots all your graphs like no other
• Arts & Crafts Supplies - The Crayola Color Pencils (Set Of 12) make it easy to bring out your inner Picasso

Start September off right. Be smart, and shop for school supplies from Office Depot, where the selection makes the grade!

You’re sitting in your cubicle, minding your business when along comes Jack from marketing. (He’s known to talk the ear off a mule.) You usually enjoy listening to his barrage of bar jokes, but it’s late in the day, there’s a 6-foot-tall stack of papers you have to get through today, and your headache is only mounting.

Think fast! What do you do?

A) Distract him from his half-hour soliloquy by telling Jack about the free Office Depot coupon for 10% off your purchase (no minimum) until May 31

B) Listen to Jack & his stand-up routine until the boss swings by to remind him of his duties

C) Flash a crocodile smile & tell him he’s just in time to help you apply stamps to over 8000 envelopes

Unlike the tests you took in school, the answer is not always C (no matter how tempted you are to teach a valuable lesson). Smart employees know the answer here is A.

With the Office Depot coupons, save on a slew of products that rivals the number of items on your To-Do List:

• Planners & Calendars
• Filing Cabinets & Chairs
• Ink & Toner Cartridges
• Labels & Permanent Markers
• Binders & Paper
• Bookcases & Carts

Even if Jack is bound for Comedy Central, he’ll still appreciate the opportunity to stretch a buck. What does that mean for you? You’ll go back to getting your work done without looking like a grouch, and he’ll walk away like he discovered the meaning of life. Okay, not really, but he will walk away. Very important point.

Start shopping as soon as you can (your next break, if possible) so you get your hands on the best selection at the best prices.

Digital tans, mouse-clicks ahoy, and the 5th symphony in Keyboard Qwerty Minor - ’tis cubicle life Monday through Friday. What’s on the agenda today? It’s time to discuss strategies to improve company morale and productivity.

It’s well documented in psychological studies that the way you furnish a place significantly affects one’s mood and, by extension, behavior. Office Depot knows this, and that’s why they offer a spectrum of office furniture to help you create the ideal work environment.

Office Depot also realizes that you’re in business to make business. So instead of paying a fortune, save it with the free coupon for $45 off orders of $225 or more! Use it by February 16 to avoid disappointment.

Elements of Successful Companies & Suggestions for Implementation:

1) Organization

Filing cabinets keep important documents together for easy retrieval. Try the easy-to-assemble 2-Drawer Vertical File Cabinet in Dark Cherry with drawers that hold up to 20 pounds each.

2) Comfort

If your back hurts, how can you possibly concentrate on your job? Get the Gibson Leather Task Chair with adjustable height and backrest. And the supportive, molded cushioning promotes proper posture all day long.

3) Inspiration

Use colorful artwork to liven up the workspace, and foster creative thinking. If there aren’t any windows nearby, set up your own scenic view with a beautiful print like Green Oak Leaves by Georgia O’Keeffe.

Shop at Office Depot today, and watch your company soar!

It’s not the 31st, but why do you have to wait for All Hallows Eve when you can get your hands on the candies you want at prices so low, it’s scary? Besides, there might not be anything left after you’ve done your good deed and filled the many bags of trick-or-treaters.

Use the Office Depot coupon to get 10% off select candy. This deal is only valid until October 27, so act fast before it vanishes into thin air like a menacing phantom.

While you’re here, take a look around with some other coupons valid until October 20. There are more deals to be had.

Up to $225 off Select Printers

Whether you’re working on a search-engine-marketing proposal or you’re typing up an essay on the unethical science in Frankenstein, you’ll always produce professional-looking results.

Free DVD with Orders of $100 or More

Who doesn’t love a freebie, especially when it’s something that you’re actually going to use and enjoy?

Satisfy your sweet tooth and indulge your craving for money-saving deals when you shop at Office Depot today!

Bird Day - PETCO carries everything bird owners need to pamper their winged companions. From cages FeatherStone Heights bird mansions to parrot treats, the products at PETCO will keep your bird singing a chirpful song throughout the day. Use exclusive FabulousSavings coupons to get 10% off all bird products. FabulousSavings is the wind beneath your wings!

Drink as Much Beer as Possible Day - The party is on like a game of beer pong at a frat house! Nothing helps you consume alcohol like a good ol’ drinking game. Have you played the Goonies version? The rules are simple: drink whenever Mikey uses his inhaler; Andy flirts with Brandon; Chunk mentions food or stuffs his face; Data uses a new invention; and whenever someone uses slang from the 80s. Wait, you don’t own the Goonies? Quickly join the Columbia House DVD Club and get 5 DVDs for 49 cents each! When you use FabulousSavings coupons, you can also get free shipping on this order.

Love Note Day - This isn’t grade 4, so why are you still sending love notes? It’s time to get online and send IceBreaker questions to hunks or babes using PerfectMatch’s communication tools. Taking the next step has never been so easy. Use FabulousSavings coupons when you sign up for a 2 month subscription, and get 2 more months free.

Ask a Stupid Question Day - There are no stupid questions, only stupid answers. Don’t sit at the back hoping to figure things out later. Raise your hand and get ready to take notes with the school and office supplies you bought at Office Depot. Redeem FabulousSavings coupons and get $30 off orders of $150 or more.

Other Holidays:

• National Strawberry Cream Pie Day

Remember when you were young and school’s about to start? Sure, you didn’t want to go back. But there was a bright side - you get to shop for stationery. There’s something about picking out new pens, pencils, crayons, writing paper, erasers, markers and everything else that’s just so much fun! Right?

…Or maybe that was just me? OK, whether you agree with me or want to leave me hanging, there’s one thing you can’t deny when it comes to having fun when shopping - saving big money. Right? Right!

Maybe you’re no longer shopping for binders and agendas and have upgraded to a computer for all your needs. Or you want a new scientifically designed, ergonomically structured chair for your back. Whatever it is, it’s on sale right now at Office Depot. You’ll receive $30 off orders of $150! Take this time to purchase great school supplies, office supplies, new technology, furniture and more.

National Trail Mix Day - I’ve known some big trail mix fans in my time. I mean, it’s great for snacking on, and if you throw in some M&M’s, BAM, you’ve got dessert. Anyway, I’ve got a coupon for you REAL fans: get $30 off trail mix orders of $150 or more at Office Depot. I know what you’re thinking - buying $150 worth of trail mix is freakin’ extreme. But I bet there’s still one person out there who’s seriously contemplating this deal. Yeah, you know who you are.

Love Litigating Lawyers Day - Lawyers are fierce. They’re smart. They’re observant. And, most of the time, they’re way too focussed to stop and smell the roses - so send them some! If you’ve got a lawyer in your life (and you love them), order them a great rose bouquet for 10% off at ProFlowers. Attach a cute note insisting they sit back, relax and take things in. Even if it -is- only for 2 minutes.

We all know the feeling of being tapped like a maple tree for syrup. We’re out of ideas, out of order, and then we go out of our minds, racking our noodles for something clever. In those situations, sometimes all you need to do is jot down a few ideas to think of it in a new perspective.

Other times, it requires changing your environment (which is what some psychological studies suggest). To be creative requires acceptance and an embracing of change. One easy way to do just that is to rearrange the furniture - or replace it especially if you’re getting tired of it.

(I like the deep Harvest Cherry color of the Office Depot Brand Traditional Bookcase 5-Shelf. It adds warmth and depth to offices that may otherwise appear aesthetically cold.)

And now is the perfect time to test out that theory because Office Depot has a special offer going on until the end of August. You’ll get $30 off orders of $150!

Are you feeling the strain at work? It might not be due to the pressure from your boss, but your uncomfortable chair. The Office Depot Brand Cabot High-Back Leather Chair is almost too comfortable with supportive cushioning that’s ergonomically contoured.

Sometimes what you wear can also influence your mood on the job. Put an artistic touch to your t-shirt with fun Avery Personal Creations Dark T-Shirt Transfers (Pack of 5). (I made some pretty nifty Rainbow Brite shirts with these!)

And when you keep yourself organized and are motivated toward achieving a specific and self-set goal, you’ll try harder to attack a problem with alternate solutions. Get the At-A-Glance DayMinder 4-Person Daily Group Appointment Book to record your progress each day.

Shop at Office Depot for all your home and office supplies!