Dude, that’s a nice diary
Want a few non-toy items to toss in the gift closet for your favorite tween boys? I’ve got the answer—go ahead and snag the DUDE Diary for $5.64 and/or DUDE Diary 2 for $5.59 right now at Amazon. Both have tons of positive ratings and look like awesome fun for the guys. They even come with guy-appropriate locks!
So he can be sensitive, but still write about the important stuff, like naming the last thing they threw up. Ewwwww.
You say “used,” I say “bargain”
As much as I love the convenience (and speedy shipping) of shopping at Amazon, sometimes I’m not in a rush and saving money is paramount.
That’s when you’ll find me shopping at places like Second Spin, where buying secondhand means saving big bucks. And isn’t it lucky that I happened to click over there today? It is, because for one day only—today, Tuesday, August 7th—coupon code FSTWENTY7 gives you free shipping and an extra 20% off on any $25+ order of used CDs, videos, and games. It even works on clearance items!
This is a great way to pick up a few Wii games or other items to keep the kids happy on rainy days. Not that it’s currently raining here while I have a houseful of kids, or anything. (Please send earplugs.)
A spare bed in a snap
Unless you live in a mansion (Do you live in a mansion? Will you adopt me?), every now and then you probably run into a situation where you wish you had just one more bed for guests. (Of course, if it’s for a kids’ sleepover, you probably also wish you had more duct tape. But I digress.)
My affiliate portal isn’t letting me give you a direct link, but if you go to JC Penney and search on airbed right now, you’ll see three different discounted options that may fit the bill for that easy spare. I am particularly intrigued by the $68 4-in-1 option, as you can configure it as two low queen mattresses, a raised queen, or a lounger. Nifty.
Use coupon code JCPSHIP for free shipping on your $50+ order, too.
Free shipping on all the little things they love
There’s only one thing I don’t like about Oriental Trading, and that’s that they very rarely have free shipping. Their products are so inexpensive, and then you can end up paying more for shipping than for your order.
But sometimes—like now—they have absolutely free shipping on any size order. Perfect for ordering just what you need, and they have tons of cool school supplies, too. (No, really. There are 192 different options just for pencils. Whoa.) Just use coupon code WCE3503 for free shipping today or tomorrow.
It works whether you need seven zillion pencils or just an inflatable flamingo. Or whatever.
Nighttime tunes, super comfy
Long ago and far away, I had the opportunity to review a cool pillow with a speaker embedded in it for Cool Mom Tech. I didn’t say so at the time, but this pillow has single-handedly saved my sanity. (Why? Because my son’s bedroom is right above mine, and pre-speaker-pillow I used to be able to hear his audiobooks droning above us for hours. Bleah.)
Today’s 1DayDeal at Meijer is that very same pillow! True, their discounted price is $22.49, which isn’t that much less than the regular Amazon price of $29ish, but I don’t generally see this on sale at all, so if you want to save a few dollars, it’s worth checking out.
Particularly if you have a kid (or a spouse) who’s addicted to audiobooks.
Did they grow this weekend?
Everybody sing… 172nd verse, same as the first! You know the drill: your kid got up today two inches taller than yesterday. It happens. That’s okay, because there’s no shortage of sales over at Children’s Place, and today’s a free shipping day! Get free shipping on any size order, automatically.
Combine that with the Stock Up Sale, plus you can use coupon code E6H76QDP82 for an additional 20% off. Knock out the rest of your back-to-school shopping, or just buy the next couple of sizes while you’re thinking of it. They’ll need ’em before you know it, anyway.
If you belong to the cult of Naot
Disclaimer: I, myself, do not own any Naots. This is because I have a small heart attack every time I see the prices. However, everyone I know who owns a pair of Naots swears they are the most comfortable shoes on the planet, unparalleled in fit and support, kind to small animals and actively working on a sustainable solution for world peace. (It’s possible I made those last two attributes up.)
Today 6pm.com has an assortment of Naots featured for up to 65% off. Yes, that still means that most of them are in the $85 range, but if Naots are what you want, this is a cheaper way to get them.
(If the prices still cause you to have a small heart attack, there’s also a boutique of up-to-70%-off “comfort shoes” today, which is a little more our tightwad speed. See? Something for everyone!)
Morning savings at Banana Republic
If you visit the Banana Republic site right now, you’ll see that they’re offering a 30% off coupon on regularly-priced items—just use BRWINNER to get the discount. That’s nice, I guess, but a coupon for the sale items would be better, wouldn’t it?
Your wish is my command: until 1:00 p.m. (though I’m not sure what time zone…?), you can use coupon code 40UNTIL1 to take an additional 40% off any sale item. Sweet! That makes many items downright affordable for us mere mortals.
A perfect day for sneakers
There’s a giant sneaker clearance going on today at 6pm.com, and I was able to find quite a few pairs at 85% off. Perfect for picking up those back-to-school shoes ahead of time, without having to endure the whole “try these on… now try these on…” routine at your local store.
Besides, when the shoes come in the mail, you can just tell the kids they were sent by elves and they’re magic. Of course, if your kids are as old as mine, they’ll give you strange looks, and then wonder aloud if Mom is finally losing it, but that’s just part of the fun.
Finish those dishes
The last time Amazon had a deal on Finish dishwasher detergent I took the plunge, and—dare I say it—I’m now willing to go on record with my opinion that it works better than Cascade. Who would’ve thunk it? (Probably the same person who thinks that “thunk” is actually a word, that’s who.)
So if you’re eligible for Amazon coupons and you’re feeling similar love for Finish, check out this extra 15% off Finish coupon which can be used on top of sale prices and in combination with Subscribe & Save for additional savings and free shipping.
I bought this 32-pack because it looked like the best deal per pack to me; it worked out to about $.15/apiece, delivered.
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