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. I share with you what’s happening with me – and I LOVE to hear about what’s happening with you.
Good morning! I got a sweet email from a reader today, “Please continue your Rise and Shine blog (posts). I LOVE it! It’s the first thing I check to get the latest!” I so appreciate her encouragement. The last few weeks I’ve been trying to analyze everything we’re doing here on the blog and trying to make sure I’m focusing my energy on the things that are the most helpful for my readers. I know the last two months I haven’t been the best about doing a regular Rise and Shine post in the morning – but it really is something I want to get back to doing. Thank you for your patience and please know that I’m just trying to see clearly after all the holiday deal dust has settled. 😉 And I’ll be brutally honest with you – a big part of Rise and Shine being published is me waking up before my kiddos – which I’m making an effort to do!
Sweepstakes – If you’re a loyal sweepstakes follower you might have noticed that we haven’t been updating the sweepstakes category lately. We did some analysis on the those posts and found that sweepstakes just aren’t popular with most of you. The traffic on those posts is next to nothing. I know I have a few of you who LOVE them and have won some amazing things, but the majority of you are not entering sweepstakes. So, we are re-evaluating that category and I think we’ll still publish them in some format, but it will likely be in list format (not individual sweepstakes posts). This will also unclutter the Queen Bee email – so those of you looking for deals won’t have to wade through sweepstakes! One day I dream of a sweepstakes only site (QueenSweeps.com) but I just don’t have the energy or funds to get that up and running just yet!
I have so many ideas and post ideas for this year that I think will be helpful – but I need to refine and settle my decisions before I make any big announcements. When I figure it all out – I’ll let you know! And if you have feedback about features your missing or features you want to see in the future, please leave a comment – it helps so much as I make decisions about what content to keep.
Big news this morning with Amazon releasing a Kindle Fire coupon – to save $30 off any Kindle Fire model. This makes the Kindle Fire as low as $109. These coupons are rare and a great time to pick up a Kindle. Get the Kindle Fire Coupon Code here.
COUPONS
Head over here to print your coupons. The coupons has been extra impressive this month, if you haven’t yet, head over and click through the pages of printable coupons here.
$2.50 off any one 15 oz or larger bag of M&M’s.
$1.50 off 30-pk. Quilted Northern bath tissue
$1 off 12-pk. Quilted Northern bath tissue
$1 off 1 L’oreal Paris Adv. Hairstyling Product
This Sunday, January 12, we should get 2 coupon inserts – one Smart Source (SS) and one Red Plum (RP)!
ONLINE and RETAIL SALES
Today only, subscribe to Wired for only $4.99 per year (75% off the cover price!). You can order up to three (3) years at this price. Just enter coupon code QUEENBEE at checkout. Subscription includes digital download.
If you’re considering a Disney vacation this year – request your FREE Disney Vacation planner DVD. We dream of going someday and I’ve requested this before. It’s fun to watch, full of helpful information and you can’t beat the price – FREE! Click the banner above to request your FREE Disney Vacation planner!
Yesterday we posted the best scenarios for the current Target gift card promotions! Save on Lil Critter vitamins, razors, Zone Perfect bars and more.
Yesterday we posted a round-up of Dollar Tree deals here. The first 10 items in the post are FREE!
AMAZON DEALS
I post a lot of Amazon deals throughout the day. See the latest Amazon deals here.
Amazon Deal of the Day – Save up to 45% on Select Office Fitness Equipment. I think one of the best deals of the sale are these Gaiam Balance Ball Chairs for $52.99 (reg. $100). This is the BEST price this product has been on Amazon, so if you’ve been wanting to get one, this would be a fantastic deal!
- Created by leading health and fitness experts to improve your back health
- Employs the same balance ball used in your workout routine
- Helps build a healthier back, align the spine, relieve pain, and improve your overall well-being
- Includes removable 52-centimeter Balance Ball, an adjustable support bar, easy-glide casters, air pump
- Designed for users 5-feet to 5-feet, 11-inches tall; 300-pound weight capacity
- Note: for optimal performance, it may be necessary to re-inflate your new Balance Ball once or twice after the initial inflation
I’ve been seeing a lot more Amazon deals the last couple days. You can see all Amazon deals here.
Birkenstock Women’s Adria Thong Sandals as low as $24.28 (as much as $118 regular). I also did a post of a bunch of styles of Birkenstocks on sale here.
Amazon has a fantastic price on Quilted Northern Ultra Plush Bath Tissue, 48 Double Rolls – on sale for $22.74 with Subscribe and Save. Plus clip the $2 coupon on the product page (under the price) andyou’ll pay $20.74 shipped. This is for double rolls, so the equivalent of 96 regular rolls! Need help walking through the deal? See the full post here with specific steps to get your toilet paper!
RECIPES, MEAL PLANNING, GROCERY STORE
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.
If you shop Fred Meyer, don’t miss this post here of Fred Meyer unadvertised deals. We found FREE Snapware, FREE Bounty, Crockpots for $9 and all sorts of other deals. See the Fred Meyer unadvertised deals here.
QFC is also have some fantastic deals! We posted the weekly QFC deals here. You can get FREE paper towels, cheap ground turkey and other great deals.
And don’t forget Albertsons released a printable coupon for $5 off $25 purchase valid at participating NW stores in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. You’ll have to fill out the form on the bottom of the page to access your printable coupon. See this week’s Albertsons deals here – there are some fantastic stock-up prices.
Posted last year, I loved them so much I thought I’d bring these Marshmallow Valentines back! They are easy and inexpensive.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST DEALS
I got an email from Great Wolf Lodge this morning – they have up to 30% off family suites with coupon code RWINTER at checkout. This makes rooms as low as $139.99. This was for the Grand Mound location, but perhaps this coupon code will work for you local Great Wolf location? Let me know!
Today over on Groupon you can get a Seattle Aquarium Visit for one or two adults up to 32% off. Prices start at $15.95. This place is amazing and worth the ticket! It’s only available for the rest of today.
Twisties Frozen Yogurt – Lacey – Three or Six Groupons, Each Good for $4 Worth of Frozen Yogurt at Twisties Frozen Yogurt (50% Off) Anyone been here? I hear it’s really good, but I haven’t been!
Skamania Lodge – Stevenson, WA – 1- or 2-Night Stay at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, WA – $114 (reg. $189). We LOVE this place. See my post and review about Skamania Lodge here.
Harrison Lake View Resort – Harrison Hot Springs, BC – Stay for Up to Six at Harrison Lake View Resort in Harrison Hot Springs, BC – from $259 C for two nights, up to six people.
Have a great day!
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Margaret says
Have you discontinued the Sunday Sweepstakes round up, also? I hope not! I don’t check out the sweepstakes on a daily basis, but I do go through the list on Sunday. I was disappointed not to see it today. I hope you’ll bring it back!
leslie says
I uber enjoy the sweeps. I don’t get to them often but I know they work. Over the last 25 years I’ve won movie tickets, $500 to the disney store, kitchen supplies, clothes, luggage, etc. I haven’t won anything off your site yet, but I’m hoping for a big cash prize or a trip this year!
LynnB says
Love the Rise and Shine…your website is one of the top 5 I go to every morning and that includes national and local news!
Thanks for the listing of Sunday coupons…is there a 2014 Sunday Coupon Insert Schedule? Thanks!
Sarah says
I also love your sweepstakes! So nice to be able to come here and know it is a valid sweep and not a junk site. I have always appreciated the time you guys put into this and have been able to win a few things since I started a few months ago. Such a fun thing to do!
Emily Adams says
I received the same e-mail from Great Wolf Lodge and this was valid for my location in Sandusky, Ohio.
Serina C says
I really love your sweepstakes! I have been entering almost daily the past 3 yrs using your site as a reference for which sweepstakes to enter! I was hesitate at first but decided to try it and was hooked when I won a Brita car seat for my baby! I have won quite a few prizes since then some small and some large (kindle fire) and keeps me motivated to keep on entering! Thanks for your time and would love to see this continue. I think the hardest thing is getting the time and dedication into entering but it is so convenient to have all the sweeps in one place. Thanks!
Emma says
I also look forward to the Rise and shine every day and have missed them, my faovirte part is the deal on the local hotels and other attarctions. Thank you for posting them. One of these days we will stay at Skamania Loge.