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! Happy Thursday! How is your day going so far?
Yesterday I stopped into QFC and picked up a CART FULL of groceries for right at around $40. <Insert happy dance here.> Although my Pantry and Freezer challenge ends in just 6 days, and I could have spent less by only buying food for those 6 days, I couldn’t pass up the bargains! So many manager markdowns – fresh pica de gallo $1.49, fresh mozzarella $1.99, French bread $1.16 (for our clam chowder from the freezer that we had for dinner last night), salad mixes $0.99 – $0.55/store coupons = $0.44 each, organic celery hearts $0.99, butter as low as $1.24 (details here, I stocked up!), plus bread, broth, hot dogs (my kids love!), veggie tray $3.99 . . .and even some fancy Indian sauces marked down to $1.19. Whew! So I think this should carry us through March and even into April. The in-ad deals aren’t too bad for QFC this week either – check those out here. If you have a local Kroger store – check your ad for the same deals.
I sold a few items online yesterday as part of the de-cluttering challenge and I hope to list more items today. I’m always trying to prioritize the BIGGEST items and the ones that will net the biggest return. If you’re feeling overwhelmed – that’s a great way to start. You’ll see the de-cluttering faster if you’re moving the bigger items first.
And speaking of selling bigger items – I sold this big ole play structure in our backyard for $100! It was picked up last night. Now to try and bring the grass back to life that was under it! 🙂
Coupons
Head over here to print your coupons.
$5.00 off one (1) Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy
$3.00 off any one (1) Mederma Scar Product
$1.00 off 3 packages Friskies Party Mix Cat Treats
$2.00 off ANY 2 package of Purina Beggin Dog Snack
Online and Retail Sale
The TOMS Bag Collection is the newest part of this One for One program – for every bag purchased, TOMS will provide training and vital materials to skilled birth attendants to help women safely give birth in locations around the world, regardless of facility. What an awesome way to give back! For a limited time, TOMS is offering FREE Shipping on all orders $25 or more. Shop TOMS Bag Collection here.
New items added! We found some great clearance deals from Nordstrom on Women’s Accessories – jewelry, scarves, hats and more. Starting as low as $6.98 (reg. $14 and up). Nordstrom always offers FREE Shipping and Returns.
Rite Aid – Better than FREE CeraVe cleansers
Through tonight only, subscribe to Sparkle World magazine for only $13.99 per year (30% off). You can order up to four (4) years at this price! Just enter coupon code QUEENBEE at checkout. This offer expires Thursday 03/26/15 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Today only, subscribe to Runner’s World Magazine for only $5.99 per year (69% off)! You can order up to 4 years at this price! Just enter coupon code QUEENBEE at checkout. This offer expires Thursday 03/26/15 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Buy the Farberware New Traditions 14 Piece Aluminum Nonstick Cookware Set from Target for $99.99 and get a FREE $30 gift card with purchase. That’s like getting it for $69.99. All orders $25 or more ship FREE. This is the LOWEST price I’m finding anywhere online and more than half the price of this same set on Amazon. Save an additional 5% with Target REDcard debit or credit card.
Target has a great promotion right now on Board Games – Spend $30, Save $10 at checkout. This would make for some great Easter Basket deals or just a great way to add a new game to your collection. Orders $25 or more ship FREE.
Crocs.com is offering 25% off Ocean Minded Styles with code OM25 at checkout. The Ocean Minded collection features eco-friendly and surf-inspired sandals, beach shoes, flip flops and more! Orders $24.99 or more ship FREE.
Gymboree – Everything $14.99 or less. Shop Gymboree here.
Lane Bryant – Flash Sale – 40% off almost everything with code 40FLASHLB at checkout. Free Shipping to stores. Shop Lane Bryant here.
Zulily – $40 Tiny Prints voucher for only $20 – good for invitations, announcements or any type of personalized home products. Shop Zulily here.
JC Penney – $10 off $25 with code URSUPER or 20% off $100 or more with code SUPER4U at checkout. FREE Shipping over $49 with code FREEHOME or free shipping to stores on orders $25 or more. Shop JC Penney here.
6pm.com – Fitness Shoes and Gear up to 70% off. FREE shipping on all orders, no minimum purchase. Shop 6pm.com here.
Joe’s New Balance Deal of the Day – New Balance 636 Men’s Cross-Training Shoe – $32.99 (reg. $69.99). Shipping is a flat $6.95. Shop Joe’s New Balance Deal of the Day here.
Home Depot Special Buy of the Day – Honeywell 7-Day Universal Touchscreen Programmable Thermostat – $77.37 (reg. $128.95). Shipping costs vary depending on product. Avoid shipping charges by opting for in-store pick-up if available at your local store. Shop Home Depot Special Buy of the Day here.
Staples Daily Deal – Custom Large Banner – $10 (reg. $54.99). FREE Shipping to store or sign up for Staples Rewards and get 5% back in rewards, $2 back for recycled ink cartridges, plus FREE Shipping on all purchases. Shop Staples Daily Deal here.
Kohls.com – Several promotions happening right now. Shop Kohl’s here.
– $10 off $50 Women’s Apparel with code PETAL10
– $10 off $40 Women’s Accessories and Footwear with FASHION10
– $10 off $30 Junior’s Apparel with code DRESSLOVE
– $10 off $40 Men’s Dress Apparel with code MENDRESS20
REI Outlet Deal of the Day – Lilypond Sundown Sports Bag – Women’s – $59.73 (reg. $120). FREE in-store pick up , no minimum required. Shop REI Outlet Deal of the Day here.
Disney Store – Toys – Buy One Get One 50% off with code BOGO50 at checkout. Shop Disney Store here.
Build-A-Bear – $5 off $25 purchase with code 2001315 at checkout. FREE Shipping on orders $40 or more. Shop Build-A-Bear here.
Stride Rite – Buy One Get One 40% off with code BOGO15 at checkout or save 20% on Sneakers with code SNEAKS20 at checkout. Free Shipping. Shop Stride Rite here.
Entertainment Book – 2015 Entertainment Books just $16 (reg. $35) plus FREE Shipping! 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.
Craftsy – Spring Blowout Sale – All Yarn, Knit and Crochet Kits on sale. Shop Craftsy here.
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 – Up to 60% off select LED Light Bulbs. This deal is good today only, Thursday, March 26, 2015, while supplies last.
Amazon BONUS Deal of the Day – $5 Magazine Sale. This deal is good today only, Thursday, March 26, 2015, while supplies last.
I posted these Patagonia Women’s Rover Trail Running Shoe at the beginning of the month – and ordered them – I LOVE THEM! They are lightweight, but have serious tread, keeping this clutzy gal from slipping and sliding in the wet Northwest. Super comfy, I’m really pleased. Anyway . . .Amazon dropped the price back down on these Patagonia Women’s Rover Trail Running Shoe to $37.50 (reg. $125) – a 70% off discount – what I paid for them.
Recipes, meal planning, grocery store
Best deals on REAL food for week of March 25 – Can you save money and eat healthy items? You sure can! Although we don’t usually have coupons for produce, meat or dairy products – you can save big by shopping the sales. This weekly post, published every Wednesday morning will help you find the BEST Real Food deals at our local grocery stores! It literally is the best, we didn’t want to clutter it with all the produce and meat prices.
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
If you missed the news – I’m giving away a year’s worth of boneless, skinless, chicken breasts. It’s 160 pounds. It’s part of a launch for a new company called GoDirect Foods. I tried out their beef roast and ground beef – both were delicious. I share more about the giveaway and the products I tried here.
Washington residents only – New Day Northwest announced a new sweepstakes – to win a trip to Aulani Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii! I would love it if one of you won this trip. Must be a legal resident of the State of Washington and 18 years or older to enter. Sweepstakes ends March 30, 2015. Enter by visiting the sweepstakes entry form and filling in your information. Winner will be selected on March 31, 2015 via a random drawing.
Groupon – Save up to an extra 30% off Local Deals. See Groupon Local Deals here.
Groupon – Bavarian Lodge in Leavenworth, WA – starting at $99/night ($155 value)
OMSI (The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) is currently offering 20% off year-long memberships. They don’t often put out discounts, so this is a great chance to take advantage of it. Even better, each membership purchase gets you an entry into a drawing to win free registration of a camp or class of the member’s choice (up to $500).
Have a great day!
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