Back-to-school woes
The incomparably beauteous Joshilyn sent me the following and then immediately got onto Instant Messenger and said “Hi! I sent you a question!” just in case I’d perhaps neglected to check my email for the past 2 seconds. Anyway, here’s what she wrote:
Okay, so — last year, my son went through THREE, count em THREE backpacks. Two from Target. One from Lands End. He absolutely DESTROYED them. Given that the Land’s End one lasted him about a month longer than a Target one, I don’t think STURDIER is the way to go…I need cheap backpacks because I think I need to start thinking of them as disposable items.
Also, any hints on making back to school shopping HURT less?
Joss and I discussed this at length, but some of it is worth sharing, I think (not the parts about how, for example, my daughter is still nursing an enormous crush on her son, but the parts about backpack). read more…
It’s educational, you know
Hello! My name is Mir, and I’m… a nerd.
You’re stunned, I can see.
I cannot resist educational DVDs (particularly if they’re about natural disasters, but that’s another discussion altogether). So I’m all excited that now through the end of July all American Experience titles at the PBS Shop are an additional 20% off (discount taken automatically at checkout).
Have you seen any of this series? They’re amazing.
Long live Public Broadcasting! And, um, long live their deals, too!
Free stuff from Dove
Feel like trying some Dove products? Here you go.
I giant pink puffy heart Dove, and not just because I dig their company mission (letting girls and women know they are beautiful no matter what the “ideal” is). Their sensitive skin deodorant is the only thing I can use after shaving my armpits that doesn’t give me a rash. You’re welcome.
If you’ve never tried it, now’s the time
I find it almost impossible, really, that you could be a Want Not reader and still have not tried Restaurant.com, what with my posting coupon codes for them roughly every other day or so. (Hey, food is one of those basic needs. Shut up.) However, if you somehow managed to pass by every single one of those posts without feeling the magic, now is the time to hop on board.
Through July 31st, take 70% off your order with coupon code PRESENT. That means you can get a $25 gift certificate for just $3. That’s not just my kind of bargain, that’s sort of insane. Go! Eat out for pocket change! Rejoice!
Pssst! Scooba!
Frequent (and pretty) reader Zukppr shot me an email to let me know that the Scooba Floor Washing Robot is currently marked waaaaay down at eCost—just $145.
Now, be sure to look over the specs. This one is refurbished and is the smaller of the available models. Still, this price (even with shipping) beats Amazon and Overstock by quite a bit.
And the only thing more fun to say than Roomba is Scooba. Clearly.
Very helpful
One of the sites with whom I’m an affiliate sent me a “this weeks deals” sort of email, and that’s fine because most of the sites I work with send me various sorts of deal alerts.
The problem I’m having is that this particular site (which shall remain nameless) headlined this edition as BACK TO SCHOOL SAVINGS and then the next thing I see is a special deal on on a Sony Playstation.
Because when it’s time to head back to the classroom, you need your pencils, your notebooks, a ruler, some crayons, and a $300 gaming console.
Spend a few bucks at Murad
I love trying expensive cosmetics for just a wee bit of money. Who wants to shell out the big bucks on something you’ve never even tried before? If you hate it you’re out all that money. Yuck.
So, try this: Go to Murad and add this tote bag to your cart. It’s only $2.95. Then you can use coupon code DM6057 to get some free AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser, or coupon code ACQ0307 for free Body Firming Cream. Either coupon will give you free shipping.
Oh, and you get to pick up to three samples at checkout, too. Tell me where else you can get a bag and 4 products for under $3.
Make him spiffy
Need a suit or three? Surf on over to Jos. A. Bank, because right now they’re having a buy one suit, get one free sale. On top of that, if you buy a third suit it’ll be 70% off.
Shipping is free on orders over $175, and let’s face it; unless you’re only buying a couple of shirts, you’re going to end up qualifying for free shipping.
The horror of your husband’s favorite suit from 1985 goes on, but this sale ends August 5th, 2007.
Start the week with shoes
Bah on Monday. Back to work, back to the grind. You know what? You deserve some new shoes!
Over at Skechers they’re having a final days of Summer sale where all sandals and canvas sneakers can be had at 50% off with free shipping. Just use coupon code SUMMER50 at checkout.
But, you’re far too smart and pretty to just take that deal at face value, aren’t you? Of course you are. If you find something you want, check and see if they have it at Zappos or Endless. If they do (remember, it has to be the same color and size), you can save even more by doing a pricematch.
Cuz the only thing better than new pretty shoes is cheap pretty new shoes.
Places to save money this weekend
(Okay, I suppose technically the best way to save money this weekend would be to just not spend any. But what fun is that? If you must shop, shop smart.)
Through July 27th, shop for all your athletic needs at Eastbay and consider yourself part of their friends and family; then take 30% off your purchase with coupon code LKS17A3C.
It’s Christmas in July at Classic Closeouts, and that extends until August 8th so I think that’s going to be a little confusing, but whatever. Use coupon code XMSJULY for an additional 25% off your entire purchase, plus orders over $40 ship for free.
REI is having their Summer Clearance Event right now. Pretty Shari who mailed this one in notes that the prices on “Life is Good” stuff are, well, good. Funny how that works.
Through today only, you can Buy one item and get the second one for $1 at Fashion Bug. There are some exclusions but still, you could clean up with this one when you combine it with a coupon:
776182800 for 15% off
776183006 for $20 off $75+
776182909 for $10 off $50
776183105 for free shipping on $75+
Happy shopping!
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