Want Not

I would very much like to know who decides what deals go into the Target Daily Deals each day; sometimes there’s a theme (which makes sense to me) and other times it’s just like they threw darts at the product catalog while blindfolded. And possibly drunk.

Which is why today you can snag a great Olay Quench gift collection pack for just $5 (which is, I think, about what you’d pay for the body wash alone, so it’s like getting the razor, lotion, bath puff, and body bar for free), and/or a patio furniture set for $500. You know, either way. Sometimes when I’m showering I realize what I really want most out of life is wicker seating. I’m sure we’ve all been there. (Don’t forget to click through this link for an additional $5 off your $50+ purchase, if you’re spending that much.)

See? I’m telling you, there’s alcohol involved.

I know I never talk about my love of GPS units here…

…. ahahahaaaaaa! I crack myself up!

(But, really, now: I went into Atlanta to meet a friend this weekend. And I don’t know if you’re familiar with Atlanta, but all of the streets are at funny angles to each other, all of the intersections are at least five streets converging, and half of the streets are named “Peachtree.” Without my GPS I’d still be there, driving in circles. And probably sobbing.)

Today’s Amazon Gold Box Deal is the TomTom XL 340S for just $90 shipped. It’s text-to-speech (i.e., it speaks street names) and is just about guaranteed to get you out of Atlanta alive.

In fact, I wonder why they don’t put that on the box. It should totally be their slogan: “Guaranteed to get you out of Atlanta alive!” (I’m awesome at this, no? TomTom, call me!)

I had big gardening plans for today, people, but I woke up to rain. I guess you can garden in the rain, but I am not that dedicated. Particularly when I could stay inside and shop for shoes and be perfectly dry. I’m just sayin’.

I headed straight for 6pm.com, of course. (Yes, I’m predictable.) Weekend deals include Privo, Converse, Tatami and more.

Amazon just restocked their Manager’s Specials, which means it’s a great time to stock up on groceries. I’m seeing plenty of deals that work with Subscribe & Save, too, which always means an additional 15% off and free shipping. (I’m looking at you, Kitchens of India deliciousness.)

Ready to go swimming? Today’s Sale of the Day at The Company Store is swimsuits for women and girls—with some incredible deals to be had. Not only are the girls’ suits adorable, they have skirted bottoms for us grown-ups who maybe like a little more coverage. Ahem.

And if you need shorts for the beach, too, right now all adult shorts are 30% off at Gap for a limited time.

The Great Give Back Sale at Macy’s is on this weekend, with additional savings on just about everything.

It’s clearance time at Graveyard Mall; use coupon code april10clear to take an additional 50% off anything in their Daily Deal section. (Yes, shipping at Graveyard Mall is a lot. Maybe worth it if you’re buying multiples of something.)

Looking for some gently-used games, CDs, or DVDs this weekend? Shop SecondSpin and spend $25+, and you can apply coupon code SSAPFLS to get an additional 20% off and free shipping.

That should keep you busy for a while, right? Right. Come on back later today for a chance to win, too.

I think the Amazon Friday Sale has finally and completely died. RIP, Friday Sale. I shall remember you fondly. Also? I shall try to fill this empty Friday-Sale-shaped hole in my heart with $5 MP3 albums, but I really don’t think it’s going to be the same, Amazon. (Okay, fine. This Cuisinart ice cream maker for $30 is a pretty slammin’ deal—and this is the same maker I currently own and love—and the red is very pretty, but I am still mad at you. Hmph.)

I’m strangely intrigued by the featured bargain in today’s Target Daily Deals; I’ve never heard of a salt bowl lamp, but in addition to looking kind of interesting, the reviewers comments are kind of hilarious. Ahem. There’s also a nice wood dinette in there for half off with another 15% taken at checkout. (Um, it’s not in the lamp. In the deals.) Don’t forget to activate this link to get an additional $5 off if your order exceeds $50.

There’s lots of pretty, pretty brands highlighted in today’s deals at 6pm.com, but I’ve got my eye on a pair of those Terrasoles sandals.

It’s Restaurant.com savings time again! Just use coupon code MEAL to take 80% off your purchase price, netting you $25 of fine dining for just $2 out-of-pocket. If you prefer just throwing away $23 at a clip, please email me and I’ll send you my address. Heh. (Note: I think the economy is working in our favor here—the last few certificates we bought had no day-of-the-week restrictions at all. Do read the fine print before you buy, of course.)

I owe you some book winners, and those will be coming up later today. Stay tuned….

(If you can name the song reference, and know who sang it, you can come sit on the porch swing with me and we’ll wave our canes at the neighborhood whippersnappers together.)

Been thinking about buying some free weights? I have, actually. It turns out that past a certain (ahem) age, the elliptical machine is not enough to have the firming results one might desire. (Subtitle: Gravity is a harsh mistress.) Anyway, I came across this 40-pound dumbbell set at Amazon for under $38 with free shipping.

Forty pounds worth of free shipping. That almost makes the set free when you think about what anyone else would charge you to ship it. Heh.

Anyway, it’s everything you need to get started with free weights, including a storage rack, and at under a buck a pound, you’d be hard pressed to find it for less. (Pressed, get it? Get it?? Just a little lifting humor!)

Whew, this post took a lot out of me. Anyone have some ice cream…?