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! Last night we went out on Lake Coeur d’Alene on a trip to the “North Pole” as part of the Journey to the North Pole cruises. We did this last year and had a great time. . . and this year didn’t disappoint either. It’s a short 30-minute boat cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene that takes you out to Santa’s house and he reads the names of the kids on the good list. Then there are fireworks and everything lights up along the shoreline. It’s magical and fun. The kids drank hot cocoa and ate enormous cookies while an elf entertained them on the boat. 🙂 We also did some holiday shopping at the stores in downtown Coeur d’Alene and ate dinner at a local restaurant. It was a fun-filled night.
Today my 7-year-old woke up with a cough that just won’t quit – especially when she’s out in the cold air. On the way to the bus stop this morning it was apparent she should stay home today – so we’re spending the day snuggled up inside. We have a light dusting of snow at our house with temperatures no more than 34 degrees today! This winter is so different from last year – we got so much snow last year! We are expecting a snow fall on Friday – but really it’s been cold, crisp and SUNNY this winter – and that’s my favorite type of winter.
If you are looking for a delicious crock pot roast recipe, this Mississippi Roast is our favorite! And right now, our favorite place to find deals on bulk meat, Zaycon Fresh. has 22% off USDA Choice Chuck Roasts with code CHUCK1214 at checkout – just $3.51/lb! Valid through December 14.
For a short time Amazon has a code that is good for $5 off $15 print Book purchase (must be sold and shipped by Amazon) – just use code BOOKGIFT17 at checkout. Discount will be allocated proportionally among all promotional items in your order. Valid through December 14. See our big list of book deals here.
LAST CHANCE to shop the Macy’s One Day Sale with FREE Shipping at $25 and earn $10 Macy’s Money for every $50 you spend. Shop Macy’s here.
For a short time The Children’s Place has all Basic Denim on sale for just $6.99! Plus entire site 50-70% off! Shop The Children’s Place here.
Cricut has some great Holiday deals available:
– Special Machine Pricing – Cricut Explore One $134.99, Explore Air $149.99, Explore Air 2 $199.99
– FREE Express shipping with $75 purchase and code HOLIDAYSHIP at checkout. Guaranteed delivery before Christmas. Valid through Dec 14.
We are updating our BIG list of the Best Amazon Toy Deals daily, so don’t miss out! We try hard to make this the MOST comprehensive list of Amazon toy deals online. Updated when we see big price drops on toys, this list features the very best Amazon toy deals!
Online and Retail Sales
For a short time Crazy 8 has FREE Shipping on all orders plus Entire Site is $12.99 and Under! Jeans $8.88, pajamas $6.50, dresses $4.99, puffer vests $8.99, puffer jackets $12.99 and more! Shop Crazy 8 here.
Lids.com – Up to 65% off and FREE Shipping on every order. Plus 30% off select holiday items and TODAY only, 30% off Kids Gear with code DAY10 at checkout. Shop Lids here.
Target has a fantastic deal on games and toys – Spend $50, save $10, spend $100, save $25 and Christmas tree clearance up to 30% off. FREE Shipping on ALL orders through December 23. Save an additional 5% with Target REDcard debit or credit card. Shop Target here.
Living Social – 25% off Sitewide with code GIFT25 at checkout. Shop Living Social here.
Shop REI Garage and save $20 at checkout when you spend $100 or moreG. Shop REI Garage here.
Jane.com is having a Scarf Blowout Sale with all scarves $4.99 plus FREE Shipping (reg. $24.99). Tons of great colors and patterns to choose from. Please note – all scarves are viscose unless otherwise marked and not all scarves are infinity scarves.
Crocs – 30% off sitewide. Free Shipping on orders $24.99 or more. Shop Crocs here.
Cents of Style, Bold and Full Wednesday – Kimonos, Wraps and Ponchos 40% off with code BOLD27 at checkout. Cents of Style always offers FREE Shipping. Shop Cents of Style Bold and Full Wendesday here.
Cents of Style, Two for Tuesday – EXTENDED! Gloves, Mittens and Beanies 2 for $18 (reg. $19.95 each) with code 2FORWARM at checkout. Cents of Style always offers FREE Shipping. Shop Cents of Style Two for Tuesday here.
The Ancestry.com Holiday Sale has AncestryDNA Kits for just $69 (reg. $99)! This is a great price! And if you Buy 3 you’ll get 1 FREE – that’s 4 for $207 (just $51.75 each)!
Kohl’s – 30% off when you use your Kohl’s Card with code JOLLY30 at checkout. Any other form of payment 20% off orders $100+ or 15% off orders under $100 with code USAVE20 at checkout. Earn $10 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend. Free shipping at $50. Shop Kohl’s here.
Eddie Bauer – 40% off Everything with code CANDLE at checkout. Free shipping at $49. Shop Eddie Bauer here.
shopDisney – Bonus Event – take up to 40% off select items. Shop shopDisney here.
Old Navy – Entire store on sale up to 60% off plus 40% off orders $75+ or 30% off any amount with code MORE at checkout. Shop Old Navy here.
TOMS – 30% off select Holiday Styles with code HOLIDAY at checkout. Free shipping at $64. Shop TOMS here.
GAP – Up to 50% off everything plus extra 20% off with code GIFTNOW at checkout. Shop GAP here.
Carter’s – FREE Shipping on all orders plus everything up to 70% off. Shop Carter’s here.
Shutterfly – 50% off Hardcover Photo Books and 40% off everything elswe with code JOLLYGOOD at checkout. Shop Shutterfly here.
Lands’ End – 50% off outerwear and 40% off everything else with code JINGLE and pin 2585 at checkout. Shop Lands’ End here.
Mixbook – Up to 50% off everything with code FALALA at checkout. Shop Mixbook here.
REI – 30% off all REI Co-Op Brand Jackets & Vests. Through December 17. Shop REI here.
Cabela’s – Deals up to 60% off plus Free Shipping at $49 with code 7JOLLY at checkout. Shop Cabela’s here.
Jane.com has this lovely Rustic Nativity Scene on sale for $14.99 (reg. $29.99) and it includes FREE Shipping!
We love these personalized Photo Ornaments from PhotoBarn to get them in time for Christmas! They are available in a variety of shapes and you can even put a different photo on each side of the ornament. They make fantastic gits! Note: these codes do not show up on the landing page, so make to use the correct one to get the deal you want!
– 3 Personalized Photo Ornaments for $30 plus FREE Shipping (reg. $26 each) when you use code 3FOR30 at checkout
– 6 Personalized Photo Ornaments for $50 plus FREE Shipping (reg. $26 each) when you use code 6FOR50 at checkout
Joe’s New Balance Deal of the Day – New Balance 680v3 Girls Grade School Shoes – $19.99 (reg. $49.99). Shop Joe’s New Balance Deal of the Day here.
REI Garage Deal of the Day – Granite Gear Lutsen 35 Pack – $89.73 (reg. $179.99). LFREE Shipping to store or on orders $50 or more. Shop REI Garage Deal of the Day here.
For a short time the Entertainment Book Holiday Sale has all 2018 Entertainment Books $19.99 plus FREE Shipping with code GIFT at checkout. Save an extra 15% off when you order 2 or more books – dropping the price to as low as $16.99 each shipped!
Gymboree – 50% off Everything. Shop Gymboree here.
Hanna Andersson – $25 kids & baby organic pajamas, 40% off adult sleepwear. Shop Hanna Andersson here.
EXTENDED! The Cents of Style – Fashion Friday Weekend Deal is Blanket Scarves for $12.95 (reg. $24.95) plus if you Buy 2 you’ll get 1 FREE! After free scarf that’s like paying $8.63 each. Cents of Style always offers FREE Shipping. Shop Fashion Friday here.
Get these fantastic Cents of Style Charm Necklaces for just $11.99 plus FREE Shipping (reg. with code CHARMGIFT at checkout.
Cents of Style – Style Steals – $10 off Slippers with code COZYSTYLE at checkout. Cents of Style always offers FREE Shipping. Shop Style Steals here.
Today only, you can subscribe to Ranger Rick Magazine for only $11.49 per year. You can order up to two (2) years at this price. Just enter coupon code QUEENBEE at checkout. This is a RARE discount!
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 – Dyson Ball Animal Complete Upright Vacuum with Bonus Tools, Fuchsia (Certified Refurbished) on sale for $260 (reg. $449). The reviews are awesome! This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Amazon Deal of the Day – Up to 40% off Philips Sonicare and Philips Norelco. This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Amazon Deal of the Day – Up to 60% off Holiday Décor. This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Amazon Deal of the Day – iFetch Interactive Ball Launchers for Dogs – $85.99 (reg. $115). This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Amazon Deal of the Day – up to 40% off Nylabone Dog Toys & Treats. This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Amazon Deal of the Day – Hide a Squirrel Fun Hide and Seek Interactive Puzzle Plush Dog Toy by Outward Hound, 7 Piece, Ginormous – $10.95 (was $19.99). This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Amazon Deal of the Day – Wisdom Panel 3.0 Breed Identification DNA Test Kit – $50.99 (reg. $79.99). This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Amazon Deal of the Day – 30% off or more on select Temptations Cat Treats and Dentastix Dog Treats. This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Amazon Deal of the Day – Jewelry Gifts Starting at $100. This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Radio Flyer Deluxe All-Terrain Family Wagon Ride On, Red on sale for $99 (reg. $189.99), BEST price
KitchenAid KHM512ER 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer, Empire Red to $29.99 (reg. $59.99), BEST price
We recently updated our big list of the BEST Subscribe and Save deals available on Amazon. Amazon Subscribe and Save deals are a fantastic way to buy groceries, health items, diapers, cleaning products, household items and other consumable products – at great discounts, often beating my local stores, even with clipping coupons.
ebay Deals
We post ebay deals throughout the day, see the latest ebay deals here. Shop ebay Deals for items with LOWEST prices currently online and FREE Shipping.
Aeropostale Women’s LLD Fuzzy Socks on sale for $3.20 (reg. $12.50) plus FREE Shipping. Some fun styles and patterns available.
Aeropostale Women’s Quilted Vest on sale for $9.50 plus FREE Shipping (reg. $49.50). Sizes XS – 2XL available in a variety of colors.
Also on sale is Aeropostale Men’s Solid Puffer Vest for $13.50 (reg. $49.50) plus FREE Shipping. Available in sizes XS – 3XL in a variety of colors.
20″ Mongoose BMaX Boys’ BMX Bike, Graphite on sale for $79.99 plus FREE Shipping (reg. $169.99). This is the LOWEST price we are seeing it online and lower than the BEST price it has been on Amazon. Excellent reviews.
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 – Our favorite place to find deals on bulk meat is Zaycon Fresh. The products are delicious, prices fantastic and customer service has always been exceptional. For a short time, save 22% off USDA Choice Chuck Roasts with code CHUCK1214 at checkout – just $3.51/lb! Valid through December 14.
Coupons
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Save $2.00 on ONE (1) Enfagrow® Toddler Ready to Drink Product
Save $1.00 on any ONE (1) package of Truvia® Sweetener
Save $3.00 when you buy any THREE (3) DIGIORNO® Pizzas, any variety (10.6 oz. or larger).
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Save $3.00 TWO Vicks® VapoInhalers (excludes trial/travel size)
Save $2.00 off any ONE (1) KIWI® Protectors Product
Save $0.75 On ONE (1) OxiClean™ Laundry Stain Remover Spray, Gel Stick, or Foam Product
Save $2.00 off any ONE (1) Brita® Stream Filter 1ct or 3ct sizes
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Save $3.00 on any one (1) BIC® Flex™ or BIC® Hybrid 3 Comfort® disposable razor pack (excludes trial and travel sizes).
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Save $1.00 on any ONE (1) Summer’s Eve 15oz. Cleansing Wash (Available at Walmart)
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Save $3.00 on any one (1) BIC® Soleil® disposable razor pack (excludes trial and travel sizes)
Save $1.00 any ONE (1) MegaLast® Lip Color (Redeemable at Walgreens)
Save $2.00 on any six (6) 3 oz cans or 2.1 oz broths of Muse® Wet Cat Food
Save $5.00 on one (1) 4 lb or larger bag of Muse® Dry Cat Food, any variety
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Caro says
Hope your daughter is feeling better. My mom used to wrap a wool scarf over my nose and mouth to keep me from breathing in really cold air. I still do it.
On your recommendation, I bought an Instant Pot. Now I need to know what are the most useful accessories. (If you’ve posted this before, I missed it.)
And, I’ve searched online, but haven’t found an Instant Pot recipe for preparing certain mixed vegetables. I want to cook potatoes, onions, carrots and celery together, if possible. I’m going to use them to make turkey soup.
Many thanks!