Rise and Shine is my way of sitting down and having a cup of coffee with you! We talk about the new deals of the day, highlights from yesterday, and anything else that might help us save time, money or energy. Published Monday through Friday – as I’m able.
Good morning! Welcome to Monday (and February), my friends. Did you watch the big game yesterday? The ending wasn’t quite what I was hoping for, but what can you do!? I’m still as much a Seahawks fan as I ever was – and I can’t wait to see what’s in store next year! 🙂 For those of you who hate football, I bet YOUR happy the season is over. 🙂
Yesterday I mentioned my newest series/focus – I’m calling it Project Downsize and the purpose is to get rid of as much stuff in my house as possible, so we can move to a smaller home (read more about Project Downsize here). My goal for February is to earn $2,000 from selling items from around my house. In hindsight it’s going to be a TOUGH goal to reach – I don’t have a bunch of expensive items laying around to sell. But I do have a lot of nice, quality items that I hope to sell – so we’ll see how those add up.
As part of Project Downsize – I listed a large portion of my cookbook collection to sell on Amazon yesterday morning. Oh how I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my cookbooks. They are one of very few things I could say that I collect. For a long time I dreamed about having a big kitchen with a built in bookshelf for my cookbooks. But my focus has shifted and I know I don’t use them near enough to justify the space. I rarely crack them open these days. I’m happy to report that within 24 hours – I’ve already sold 6 books! I plan to do a tutorial on how to sell books on Amazon this week – so stay tuned. It’s insanely easy. Maybe you have some money sitting in those books on your bookshelf?
Are you going to join me for Project Downsize? Leave a comment and let me know if you have a specific goal in mind for this month. I’d be happy to root you on!
On the flip side of downsizing – when we do shop, I love shopping secondhand! On Saturday I shared what we purchased Secondhand in January. Things like school clothes for my son (he needed new jeans!), new jeans for me and even a couple fun things we found. As part of that post I asked you to send in your favorite Secondhand deals.
Sarah send in her favorite secondhand deal this week – she found a North Face jacket and UGG boots for her teenage daughter! Amazing finds!!
Last week we wrapped up the reader survey and I compiled all the results this weekend. I need to go through them today and select the four Amazon $50 gift card winners. I hope to get that posted sometime later today.
Coupons
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$1.50 off ONE Pampers UnderJams
$0.50 off ONE Luvs Diapers
$1.50 off 1 BOOST Nutritional Drink or Drink Mix
$1.50 off (1) EIGHT O’CLOCK COFFEE bag
$0.75 off (1) New York Brand Garlic Knots product
$0.75 off Any One (1) Weight Watchers product
$1.00 off any three Old El Paso Refried Beans
$0.50 off ONE Bisquick Baking Mix or Pancake Mix
$1.00 off any FIVE CUPS Yoplait Greek Yogurt
$1.00 off 2 BOXES any flavor Cheerios™ cereals
$0.50 off ONE Kellogg’s Froot Loops Cereal
$0.75 off three boxes Helper™ Skillet Dishes
$0.50 off ONE BOX any flavor Fiber One™ Soft-Baked
$0.75 off 1 Nature Valley™ Protein Crunchy Granola
$1.50 off any three (3) 12 oz SPAM products
$0.50 off any one Nature Valley™ Nut Crisp Bars
$0.50 off Totino’s™ Bold Blasted Crust Rolls
$0.50 off any flavor Fiber One™ Streusel Bars
$0.50 off ONE Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats Cereal
$0.65 off (1) New York Brand frozen bread product
$0.80 off (1) New York Brand Texas Toast
$0.50 off any two Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes
$1.00 off TWO Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough
$0.75 off any ONE Kellogg’s Raisin Bran
$1.00 off 3 any flavor General Mills Big G cereals
Online and Retail Sale
Here are the highlights of the Target ad for the week of February 1 – 7. This week you can pick up Ragu Pizza Sauce for $0.30 and Old El Paso Green Chiles for $0.61. You can pick up Pantene Shampoo and Conditioner for $1.67 and Ensure Shakes for $3.32.
Today only, subscribe to ESPN for only $4.99 per year (95% off the cover price)! You can order up to two (2) years at this price. Just enter coupon code QUEENBEE at checkout. This is a rare discount!
REI Outlet Deal of the Day – Serfas Trax Bike Shoes – Women’s – 2013 Closeout – $35.73 (reg. $80). Orders $50 or more ship FREE or you can opt for FREE in-store pick-up for any order amount.
Children’s Place – Save 25% plus FREE Shipping when you use code 25ONLINE3 at checkout. Entire site up to 50% off after code. Basic Denim $7.50, Graphic Tees $3.75, Uniforms up to 45% off.
Kohls.com – $15 off $50 Home purchase when you use code HOME at checkout. Plus Gold Star Clearance up to 70% off and Final Clearance up to 80% off. FREE Shipping on orders $50 or more, no code needed. Earn $10 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend through Feb 4.
Nordstrom has some great markdowns right now! For example, this Women’s Make + Model ‘Soft As Snow’ Plush Robe is on sale for $14.97 (reg. $48). It’s available in sizes x-small, small, medium, large and x-large and three prints.
Flirty Aprons Flash Sale going on now through Valentine’s Day – 50% off your order plus FREE shipping when you use code LOVE50 at checkout! This includes aprons for Women, Men and Kids – aprons as low as $9.97 shipped.
Crocs Women’s Mammoth Flat Shoes for $10.99 (reg. $39.99) when you use code MFLAT11 at checkout. Orders $24.99 or more ship FREE. Available in Women’s sizes 4 – 11.
Cents of Style – Style Steals – Charm Bangle Bracelets. These Charm Bracelets come in a set of 2 metal bangles with various 1″ inspirational charms, accents, and tassels with 17 different styles to choose from. On sale for $9.99 & FREE Shipping when you use code CHARMSTEALS at checkout.
Zaycon Foods – Known for fabulous deals on bulk food deals, has currently opened orders for boneless, skinless chicken breast at $1.99/lb on their Southern Routes! Northern Routes will be open for orders February 23. Place your order now and if it isn’t available in your area yet, make sure you get signed up for an account so you’ll know as soon as your area goes live!
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 – Amazon is offering up to 70% off Coats for Men, Women and Kids with prices starting as low as $12.49. This deal is good today only, Monday, February 2, 2015, while supplies last.
Joovy Caboose Stand On Tandem Stroller – $101.99 (reg. $149.99). This is the BEST price it has ever been on Amazon. Currently only the green and purple stroller is on sale at this price.
Big Hero 6 Digital Copy is available from Amazon TOMORROW (February 3rd) – this is 3 weeks before the DVD/Blu-ray versions are available. You can pre-order your copy of Big Hero 6 Digital Copy now for $14.99 SD and $19.99 HD and watch as early as Tuesday!
Amazon has some great deals on select Franco Sarto Totes – prices starting at $20.70 (reg. $69 – $89). Great reviews.
Amazon dropped the price on this Crock-Pot SCCPCCM350-CH Casserole Crock Slow Cooker, 3.5-Quart, Charcoal on sale for $33.84 (reg. $49.99). This is the BEST price it’s been on Amazon.
Amazon has Ruum Sneakers for Kids on sale as low as $5.90 (reg. $29.50 and up). Great reviews.
Ball Color 6-Pack Lids and Bands, Blue – $2.50 (reg. $5.29). Add-on item.
Xbox Live 12 Month Gold Membership [Online Game Code] – $39.99 (reg. $59.99). This is a great deal. You’ll be purchasing an online game code.
Little Tikes Ride and Relax Wagon, Ride-On – $89.99 (reg. $119.99). This is the lowest price it’s been on Amazon since around August 2012! It’s the lowest price I’m seeing online.
Tom’s of Maine Anticavity Fluoride Children’s Toothpaste, Silly Strawberry, 3 Piece – $8.22 (reg. $11.97). If you opt for Subscribe and Save it will be $7.81 (saving 5% off) or if you have 5+ subscriptions this month you’ll pay $6.98 (saving 15% off). That’s as low as $2.33 each, great price.
Amazon has the Kindle Fire HD6 on sale for $84 (reg. $99). Comes in five color choices. Great reviews.
Amazon rolled out a new coupon for an extra 20% off shoes and handbags! This is in addition to sale prices. Shop qualifying products here and enter code 20SPRSHOES at checkout.
Breaking Bad: The Complete Series 2014 Barrel [Blu-ray] – $99.99 ($299.99). Best price it’s been on Amazon.
Amazon has an awesome deal on these Helly Hansen Men’s Skagerak Slip-On – as low as $18 (reg. $60). Lots of sizes available – men’s sizes 8 thru 12.
LEGO Ninjago 70725 Nindroid Mech Dragon Toy – $39.98 (reg. $89.99). BEST price it’s been on Amazon.
The Boxtrolls (Blu-ray + DVD + DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet) – $10 (reg. $34.98). BEST price it’s been on Amazon!
Despicable Me 2 (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD) – $10 (reg. $29.98). BEST price it’s been on Amazon!
How to Train Your Dragon 2 [Blu-ray] – $10 (reg. $38.99). Great price!
Amazon has the DEWALT DWP611PK 1.25 HP Max Torque Variable Speed Compact Router Combo Kit with LED’s for $143.99 (reg. $350.24). This it the BEST price it has been on Amazon. Great reviews.
Recipes, meal planning, grocery store
Here are the highlights of the Fred Meyer ad for the week of February 1 through 7. This week you can pick up oranges for $0.69/lb, eggs for $1.25, organic kale for $0.99, and lots more!
See this week’s grocery ads here – Fred Meyer, Safeway and Albertsons and QFC deals and WinCo deals. Get the latest Costco coupon deals here.
Pacific Northwest Deals
Save the date! Northwest Trek is hosting Kids n Critters next month – with FREE admission for up to 4 kids (ages 12 and under) per paying adult or senior. This event runs February 14 – 16, 2015. We’ve got more details about Northwest Trek’s Kid & Critters Event here!
If you want to come to Washington to warm up, Alaska Airlines is offering 12% off all flights in and out of Washington state with code GORUSSELL for travel between February 12 – March 18, 2015. There are some restrictions, but worth checking if you’ve been waiting for an airfare deal!
Have a great day!
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Melanie Quinn Campbell says
I am looking forward to your Amazon tutorial on selling books. I’ve wanted to try that in the past, but it seemed too daunting. Also, I love your downsizing goal. I have one for my family as well. We aren’t moving, but there is too much stuff, too many things surrounding us in our home, that aren’t brining joy anymore, and take up too much of our energy. Right now, I’m taking pictures of bigger ticket items that I plan to list on Ebay.
rosalind chinneth says
Looking forward to your tutorial on how to sell books on Amazon!
sheral says
ordered my crocs! Thanks for the info, saved a bundle