Rise and Shine is my way of starting the day with you – almost as if we’re chatting over a hot cup of coffee or tea! I share my favorite deals of the day, highlights from yesterday, and anything else that might help you save time, money or energy. Published in the morning on Monday through Friday – as I’m able.
Good morning! How is your day? I hope your morning is going well. Yesterday I kept busy with blog posts and chores around the house. Between Black Friday and something I’m working on for December – it’s been busy but exciting around here (more on that later).
I reminded my friends over on the Queen Bee Facebook page that I have TWO Facebook “deal” groups that you can join to get deal updates. Facebook groups are nice because you can set notifications – so you’ll get notified when I post something (versus the Queen Bee Coupons Facebook page doesn’t always show up in your feed).
The two groups are – the Hive – Online Savings and Christmas Deals & Gift Ideas. I started the Hive group to share online deals year round (not just during the holidays) and the Christmas Deals group is mostly just active October, November and December. I hope you’ll join one of them if you’re interested in getting notified when new deals are posted.
I made Mississippi pot roast and mashed potatoes (and gravy) for dinner last night. My kids (and my husband) love that dinner! Let me tell you a little secret about the gravy. When the roast is done, I pour all the juices into a glass container and freeze it. Next time I make the same roast recipe – I take that frozen au jus out of the freezer, set it in a little warm water (for just a few minutes to loosen the edges) and I remove the fat layer (it always separates) and I throw that away. Then I make the gravy with the rest of the frozen au jus from the last roast I made. Doing it this way means the gravy is not very greasy at all and it has an awesome flavor. I whisk some flour with some water and mix it into the au jus to make the gravy (and last night I added sautéed sliced mushrooms because I found them on markdown at Fred Meyer). Using this method means you’ll have to skip the gravy the first time you make the recipe (because it goes in the freezer for the next roast) but I promise it’s worth it, the gravy is so easy to make, without the unnecessary grease. Have you made this recipe before? What’s your favorite way to make gravy?
Yesterday the Target Toy Book was released! This is a snapshot of the toy deals we can expect to see at Target.
Online and Retail Sales
Disney Store – $1 Personalization ($5.95 value) on Sleepwear, Ornaments, Fleece Throws and more with code DOLLARPZ at checkout. Valid through October 26. Shop Disney Store here.
Right now Banana Republic is offering Extra 50% off Sale Styles. No code needed, discount applied at checkout. Discount only applies to merchandise with price ending in .97 or .99. FREE Shipping on orders $50 or more. Valid through October 30.
6pm.com has Columbia Coats, Jackets, Clothing and more up to 70% off. FREE Shipping when you buy 2 or more items (at any price) or on orders $50 or more.
PhotoBarn has brought back their HOT offer of $40 FREE PhotoBarn cash that can be used to get some of the most popular PhotoBarn items for FREE when you use code CASH40 at checkout! Just pay shipping. And if you can’t decide what you want to order, you can use the PhotoBarn Cash towards a $50 PhotoBarn Gift Card – meaning you’ll just pay $10 for a $50 gift card!
Zulily – Featuring National Geographic, Norpro, Neo Tracks, Hanna Andersson, Juicy Couture, Mommy & Me, Sanita, Breville, LAMO, DAKINE, Lifetime, CHI and more. Shipping is around $5.95 per order, but can vary depending on your order size. Shop Zulily here.
Right now you can save an EXTRA 25%% off Reebok Outlet and Sale items including Outlet and Sale items when you use code SALE25 at checkout! Excludes items ending in $0.98. Free shipping on orders $49 or more. Valid through October 31.
Disney Store – Holiday Preview Offer – 25% off Holiday Decor with code HOLIDAY25 at checkout. Plus Ugly Holiday Sweaters and 30% off Costumes and Accessories. Shop Disney Store here.
Macy’s – Birthday Pop-Up Sale. Extra 10% – 20% off select departments with code BDAY at checkout. FREE Shipping at $50. Shop Macy’s here.
Cents of Style, 2 for Tuesday – 2 kid’s t-shirts for the price of 1 when you use code 2FORDEAL at checkout. Shirts as low as $9.95 (add 2 at this price to your cart to pay just $4.98 each)! Cents of Style always offers FREE Shipping. Shop Cents of Style 2 for Tuesday here.
Kohls.com – 20% off with code SAVINGS20 plus YES2YOU Rewards Members earn Triple points! Shop Kohl’s here.
Crocs – Mid-Week Surprise Sale – select styles up to 50% off. Free Shipping on orders $24.99 or more. Shop Crocs here.
Vera Bradley – Buy 1 sale style save 20%, Buy 2 sale styles save 25% , Buy 3+ sale styles save 30%. Valid through October 26. Shop Vera Bradley here.
Lane Bryant – Fall Stock Up Sale and Buy One Get One Free Clearance. Shop Lane Bryant here.
Joe’s New Balance Deal of the Day – New Balance Vazee Rush Women’s Running Shoe – $34.99 (reg. $89.99). Plus save 10% off all orders, no minimum reqruied, discount applied in cart. $1 shipping with code DOLLARSHIP at checkout. Shop Joe’s New Balance Deal of the Day here.
REI Garage Deal of the Day – Osprey Syncro 10 Hydration Backpack – 2.5 Liters – $54.73 (reg. $110). FREE Shipping to store or on orders $50 or more. Shop REI Garage Deal of the Day here.
I was checking out the Cabela’s Bargain Cave and found a bunch of great markdowns. I found especially strong deals in the Rock-Bottom Deals –> Women’s and Kids section! Some items SHIP FREE with no minimum purchase, and have an icon that says “Free Shipping Eligible”. Otherwise you can always opt to pick an item up at your local Cabela’s store to avoid shipping charges and all orders $99 or more will ship FREE to your home. See my favorite Cabela’s Bargain Cave items here.
Groupon has a brand new Sam’s Club Membership offer for new members! There are 2 membership choices to select from:
– $25 One-Year Sam’s Club Savings Membership, $5 e-Gift Card, and Free Rotisserie Chicken ($55 value)
– $45 for One-Year Sam’s Club Plus Membership, $5 e-Gift Card, and Free Rotisserie Chicken ($110 value)
Target – save $5 with $30 Halloween purchase, BOGO 50% off clothes, shoes and more, Free $5 gift card when you spend $25 on healthcare items. FREE Shipping on orders $25 or more. Save an additional 5% with Target REDcard debit or credit card. Shop Target here.
Crazy 8 – Fall Flash Sale 50% off, Extra 40% off markdowns for savings up to 75% off and 30% off all regular price items. Shop Crazy 8 here.
REI Garage has a bunch of Bags and Backpacks 50% off or more, as low as $7.73. Haiku, Granite Gear, Haiku, Overland Equipment, Timbuk2, Kelty, Marmot and more. Free shipping on orders $50 or more.
REI Garage (formerly Outlet) recently dropped the price on a bunch of Columbia Jackets – styles up to 75% off. Sizes are limited on some styles. But these are rare price drops for these warmer weather jackets (we see price drops on fleeces a lot). They also have a lot of big/tall and plus sizes on sale, which is also rare! Free shipping on orders $50 or more.
Gymboree – 40% off regular price items and 50% off clearance. Shop Gymboree here.
Right now at Macy’s, spend $35 on a Philosophy purchase and get a FREE 5-piece gift ($70 value). Spend $55 or more on Clinque purchases and get extra gifts. All beauty orders from Macy’s get FREE Shipping.
Entertainment Book – 25% off plus FREE Shipping on 2017 Books or 25% off annual digital membership when you use code SAVE25 at checkout. Valid through October 26. Entertainment Books are available for locations nationwide and contain thousands of 2-for-1 and up to 50% off discounts and coupons for fine & casual dining, local attractions, shopping, travel & more. Shop Entertainment Books here.
The Children’s Place has all Basic Denim on sale for $7.99 shipped!
Sign up for a FREE Nordstrom Rewards Account by November 13 and you’ll get a FREE $10 certificate to spend during the holidays! A Nordstrom Rewards is FREE to sign up for and does NOT require a debit or credit card. As a Reward Member you’ll earn 1 point for every dollar you spend in stores or online at Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack and HauteLook. The FREE $10 certificate will be sent to you by email around November 26 and may be used from the date received through December 24.
Payless – Buy One Get One 50% off Boots plus Extra 10% off everything with code ZZNOW at checkout. FREE Shipping with $25 purchase. Shop Payless here.
The Children’s Place – FREE Shipping on every order! Basic denim $7.99 plus 50% off tees, outerwear, fleece, uniforms, sleepwear, jeggings & leggings. 40% off everything else. Shop The Children’s Place here.
Woot! – Daily Deals up to 70% off on Home, Electronics, Computers, Tools, Sports Items, Accessories, Kids items, Shirts and more. Shop Woot! here
Build-a-Bear – Furry Friends 2 for $35 with code OCTDEAL1 at checkout. Free shipping on orders $40 or more. Shop Build-a-Bear here
Highlights is one of my favorite magazines for my kids – but subscription deals are so rare! Right now you can save $5 off any Highlights for Children! It’s a yearlong subscription with 12 issues delivered annually. They have THREE subscriptions options to choose from – Hello magazine (ages 0-2), High Five magazines (ages 2-6), Highlights magazine (ages 6-12).
Groupon – $10 off first Groupon purchase of $25 or more with code WELCOME at checkout. Shop Groupon here.
*LAST DAY* Through Tomorrow, you can subscribe to Bridal Guide Magazine for only $4.99 per year (84% off the cover price)! You can order up to 3 years at this price when you use coupon code QUEENBEE at checkout.
*LAST DAY* Through Tuesday, you can subscribe to Bicycling Magazine for $4.99 per year 90% off). You can order up to four (4) years at this price! Just enter coupon code QUEENBEE at checkout.
Through tomorrow night, you can subscribe to Family Fun Magazine for just $4.95 per year (85% off the cover price)! You can order up to four (4) years at this price. Just enter coupon code QUEENBEE at checkout. This is a rare discount! This offer expires Wednesday 10/26/16 at 9:59 p.m. PST.
Through Wednesday night, you can subscribe to Bon Appetit Magazine for just $4.95 per year (89% off the cover price). You can order up to three (3) years at this price. Just enter coupon code QUEENBEE at checkout. This offer expires Wednesday 10/26/16 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
For a limited time subscribe to Ranger Rick Magazine for only $9.49 a year – when you select a two year subscription for $18.99. Just enter coupon code QUEENBEE at checkout. This is a RARE discount! If you just want one year it would be $11.99 after the coupon code. This offer expires Saturday 10/29/16 at 2:02 p.m. PST.
Amazon Deals
We post Amazon deals throughout the day, see the latest Amazon deals here. See all of Amazon’s Deals of the Days here.
Amazon Deal of the Day – Rubbermaid 42-Piece Easy Find Lid Food Storage Set – $9.95 (reg. $26.99), BEST price. This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Amazon Deal of the Day – Mountain House Emergency Food Kits – as low as $28.99. This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Amazon Deal of the Day – DEWALT DW0811 Self Leveling 360 Degree Line and Vertical Line Laser – $152.99 (reg. $249), BEST price. This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Amazon Deal of the Day – Up to 50% off Dockers Clothing, Accessories and more. This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Amazon Deal of the Day – Corel WordPerfect Office X8 Home & Student – $34.99 (reg. $99.99), BEST price. This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Amazon Prime Deal of the Day – *Available to Prime Members Only* Levi’s Men’s Jeans – $29.99. This deal good today only, while supplies last.
There are four new Huggies coupon for an extra 20% off Huggies diapers (three varieties) and wipes (select varieties. This is in addition to to the subscribe and save prices!
- 20% off Huggies Snug & Dry diapers
- 20% off Huggies Wipes
- 20% off Huggies Little Movers diapers
- 20% off Huggies Little Snugglers diapers
NFL ’47 Franchise Fitted Seahawks Hat – $3.60 (reg. $30)
Nerf Zombie Strike ZED Squad Clear Shot Blaster – $11.03 (reg. $19.99), BEST price
LEGO Friends 41129 Amusement Park Hot Dog Van Building Kit (243 Piece) – $19.19 (reg. $29.99), BEST price
SINGER 5400 Sew Mate Sewing Machine – $86.91 (reg. $249), just a few cents more than BEST price
Amazon Pantry has several varieties of Oreo Cookies on sale for $1.99. This is a great price and my personal stock up price for Oreos! Prime Pantry is a service offered by Amazon that provides a whole box full of household goods and food to Amazon Prime members for a flat rate shipping fee of $5.99. Coupons, deals and free shipping promotions are often available. Read more about Prime Pantry here.
Amazon dropped the price on my favorite crockpot – the Crock-Pot Seattle Seahawks NFL Cook & Carry Slow Cooker – to $35.98 (reg. $59.99). I call it the “hawk pot” – ha! This is just a few cents more than the BEST price it has been on Amazon.
Great price from Amazon on Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Lemon and Lime Blossom, 240 Count – as low as $9.47 with Subscribe and Save. And it gets even BETTER when you have 5+ Subscribe and Save orders in a month you can get it for just $8.47 shipped (about $2.82 per canister)! This is for 3 the BIG canisters – 80 wipes per canister.
LEGO DUPLO 10572 Creative Play All-in-One-Box-of-Fun Educational Preschool Toy Building Blocks For Your Toddler – $14.39, BEST price
Cottonelle Ultra ComfortCare Big Roll Toilet Paper, Bath Tissue, 12 Count – $3.99 (reg. $9.99), add-on item, BEST price
Amazon has a new $10 off Philips Sonicare coupon that’s good on several different toothbrushes including the Sonicare 2 Series, 3 Series, and 5 Series HealthyWhite Toothbrushes. The best deal is on the Philips Sonicare 2 Series Plaque Control Rechargeable Toothbrush – on sale for $39.95 (reg. $69.99). Clip the $10 coupon making your final price $29.95 – BEST price.
And the Philips Sonicare Essence Sonic Electric Toothbrush in White is still on sale for $24.95 (reg. $49.99). Clip the $5 coupon and get it for $19.95, BEST price.
Last weekend I updated my BIG list of the best Amazon Subscribe and Save Deals. I find this is a great way to buy groceries, health items, diapers, cleaning products, household items and other consumable products.
Amazon has a new baby promotion – spend $30 on select Fisher-Price baby gear items and save $10 instantly at checkout! There is no special code needed for the discount, it comes off automatically. Only qualifying Fisher Price items and those sold/shipped by Amazon will generate the $10 discount.
There has been a slight price drop on the recently released the 2016 LEGO Advent Calendars! These rarely drop in price, and usually only by a few cents if they do. These often sell out by October/November.
LEGO Star Wars 75146 Advent Calendar Building Kit (282 Piece) – $39.99 (reg. $39.99)
LEGO City Town 60133 Advent Calendar Building Kit (290 Piece) – $29.99 (reg. $29.99)
LEGO Friends 41131 Advent Calendar Building Kit (218 Piece) – $29.59 (reg. $29.99) *Price drop*
Here’s another Amazon promotion – when you purchase qualifying Star Wars toys you get FREE Star Wars: Rogue One collectible cards. To get this deal, add a qualifying Star Wars item and Top Trumps Rogue One Booster Pack to cart to redeem. At checkout the value of the cards should automatically be deducted ($4.99). Included in this promotion is the popular LEGO Star Wars 75146 Advent Calendar Building Kit (282 Piece) .
We found lots of kids costume price drops on Amazon – shop Kids Costumes 70% off or more from Amazon.
Recipes, meal planning, grocery store
See this week’s grocery ads here – Fred Meyer and Safeway and Albertsons and WinCo deals. Get the latest Costco coupon deals here.
Zaycon Fresh is a a Northwest-based company that that offers premium bulk food products at an incredible price. I LOVE this company and have been a customer for over 5 years! For a short time, Zaycon Fresh is offering their most popular item, Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast for $1.49/lb (reg. $1.69/lb) when you use code NEWCHICK at checkout. Valid through October 27. Zaycon Fresh has pick up locations all over the country! I recommend registering with Zaycon Fresh if you haven’t done so yet. It’s FREE to create an account and you can see all the upcoming events and sales. Lots of great products on sale right now – chicken, beef, pork and seafood. We have a list of all the current sales here.
For all my friends in the Spokane, Spokane Valley and Coeur d’Alene areas – this week there are FOUR Fred Meyer GRAND RE-OPENINGS! I’m super excited for these events. They’ll have a special ad coming out Wednesday, in-store events and lots of fun ways to celebrate! Read my post about the Spokane-area Fred Meyer grand openings here!
Coupons
$5.00 off any 2 Enfagrow
$1.00 off one Ocean Spray Grapefruit Juice
$2.00 off any 2 Evolution Fresh Juices
$1.00 off one Idahoan Mashed Potatoes
$1.00 off one Smithfield
$1.00 off one Smithfield
$1.00 off one The Laughing Cow
$0.75 off one Aquafresh Toothpaste
$1.00 off one Aquafresh Toothpaste
Head over here to print your coupons.
Check out these great coupons for $1 off one V8 Veggie Blends, 46 oz and $1 off any two V8 100% Vegetable Juice, 46 oz or larger. We’ve got the scoop on a great deal on the Veggie Blend juice varieties at Target below.
Other Ways to Save . . .
Target REDcard Debit or Credit Card – Choose a debit card (use with a current bank account) or credit card. You’ll get 5% off all online and in-store purchases plus FREE Shipping on every order online and an extra 30 days for returns. And these savings can be stacked with Target Cartwheel offers, manufacturer coupons, sales and online codes and coupons. Sign up for a Target REDcard here.
Let’s make it a great day!
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