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….