Teacher Freebies at Staples

This morning I went to my local Staples for their Teacher Appreciation event. The first 100 people got goodies-a notebook with paper, a pencil pouch, and a few other things inside. I have to say the loot was not as good this year as in past years. But, they had donuts and juice, as well as coupons for a free smoothie from Robek's across the street. So after some shopping my friend Juliet and I sipped smoothies and chatted for an hour or so. Lovely.

As far as the shopping, I wasn't too impressed with the sales. I had hoped to find some deals on supplies to put in the English department goodie bags I make (I am fine with bribing the teachers into liking me with candy and pencils), but I think I can hit up Target or the Dollar Tree and find some things there. I did, however, buy a new set of Mr. Sketch markers.

Remember these from elementary school? Or Dane Cook's standup routine about them?

I have a set at work that I've used for charting over the last five years. They need replacing, and this set has more colors than my old one. Clearly I am a teacher, because I am rambling on about my new markers. But I love them. Actual cost=$7.67. Value=Priceless.