Free razor (great for travel)
Have you tried the Schick Intuition? I have a Goldilocks problem with it—I’ve not managed to figure out how to use up the… ummm… gooey substance the razor is embedded in… at the same time that the blade starts dulling. Either I still have a sharp blade when the shaving solid is gone, or the blade is useless and half the solid remains. Plus it’s insanely expensive.
But every time there’s an offer to get one for free I go ahead and pick it up, because it’s a very handy thing to have on quick trips. It’s nice to take an Intuition along rather than a razor and shaving cream, I think. (You may be just now figuring this out, but I am nothing if not lazy.)
Use promotion code INTSMP06 to get yours. And let me know if you figure out how to make it come out even. Maybe I have defective armpits.
Land of the free, home of the clearance
(Just a side note: Posting will be light for a few days due to the holiday. It’s awfully hard to type while eating watermelon. The keyboard gets all sticky.)
For my American friends: I hope that you’re enjoying an extended holiday weekend, full of many charred foodstuffs and good company. Please drink responsibly and don’t set anything on fire not designated for being torched, etc.
Don’t forget that 4th of July clearance will be starting today, in many cases, but certainly by Wednesday for all retailers. If there’s anything you think you might need for next year, stock up. If you have some time to kill, go browse around, particularly at places like Target. They will often have items tagged as part of their holiday collection that aren’t very holiday-ish, and you may be able to pick up something you needed (or—say it with me—something for the gift closet) at a great price.
But you’re less likely to take advantage of this whole thing if you’re hungover or fingerless, so pay attention to that whole responsibility thing, mmkay?
Free movies, all summer long
Whatcha doing this Wednesday?
If you’ve got kids, you should be going to the movies for FREE. Clickity click there to find out if there’s a participating AMC Theatre near you, then go enjoy a new, free movie every Wednesday this summer.
Many thanks to the lovely Shash for the tip! (Also, if you want to rob Shash’s house, I hear she’s usually not home on Wednesdays….)
Monster savings
There are very few places where I will buy new clothing for my kids, as I am loathe to spend more than a few dollars per item. That’s fine when I’m buying used, but sort of restricts my choices when buying new.
The Children’s Place is one of those stores where you can score some great deals if you shop at the right time. And right now is the right time!
In addition to the Monster Sale (shop the outlet), standard shipping is just $5 no matter how much you order, and you can use coupon code FPM66 for 20% off or NMS676 for $10 off of $30.
Stock up at these prices, then think fondly of me when you’re pulling stuff out a year from now, saying, “Oh! I remember when Mir told me to buy this! She’s so pretty!”
Get some groceries
Amazon is offering $10 off your grocery purchase of $49+ with coupon code GROCERY2. Grocery items are eligible for free Super Saver Shipping, and many items are already competitively priced (usually because they’re sold in bulk; have a large family or just be really hungry).
You already know that I’m a fool for the Robert’s American Gourmet snacks. Next I think I’ll be stocking up on Bear Naked granola, which has been voted “Best-Tasting Granola in the Country.” Who am I to argue with that? Or the fact that it’s over 40% off?
Coupon expires August 31st. Happy shopping!
Pampered pets
I… don’t get it.
But maybe you want to. If you’re gonna overinvest in your pet as a human stand-in, might as well do it for free, right?
Last-minute flights on the cheap
So you’ve decided to take off for the weekend, and you’re hoping to score some plane tickets without dipping into your retirement fund. It can be done!
You need to know two things:
1) Some sites specialize in procrastinators. Have just a week or two (or less) of lead time? Check out Orbitz or Site59. (I’m particularly jazzed about Site59 because someone mentioned it to me and then I spent an entire day convinced it was a travel site called Area 51, which proves that I have watched far too many episodes of The X-Files and also that I’m a poor listener. But I’ve found the right place, now, and they’re cool. Ahem.)
2) Packages are often cheaper than flights, especially when making last-minute plans. “But I don’t need a hotel room!” Right. Well, suppose booking the hotel room makes your overall cost $200 lower. Need a hotel room now? That’s what I thought. The two aforementioned sites (as well as a slew of other travel sites) allow you to toggle between flight + car and flight + hotel. Check them both. Compare them to flight alone. And then don’t give too much thought to the car you won’t be picking up or the room you won’t be checking into. Who cares? You saved money.
Cheeeeeese, Gromit!
Love cheese? Love Wisconsin cheese? Love free cookbooks?
Did you know that June is Dairy Month? Neither did I. But my friends, it’s always Freebie Month.
And I do like cheese. Sign up for a free “The Perfect Recipe” cookbook, thanks to the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.
It’s Friday, all day
Don’t forget to check out the Friday Sale at Amazon! All sorts of things to choose from this week, if you’re in the mood to spend.
I didn’t even know they made 1000 thread count sheets. I could never buy those; I don’t think I’d ever get out of bed again if I did.
Beds for babies (and beyond)
Today, I am sleepy. Let’s talk about beds! (Was that the smoothest segue you ever did see? Truly, I am a master at this stuff.)
Your extremely comprehensive and helpful entry on bedding brought to mind something I will be in the market for sometime soon: a new bed for my son.
He is three and in a toddler bed. He doesn’t grow for some reason, so we haven’t been in a big hurry to upgrade the bed, but we figure that he’ll need a twin by high school or his friends may tease him. We’d planned on going to Ikea, where they seem to have absolutely everything and don’t charge the totally outrageous prices of our dangerous baby/kids’ furniture “boutique warehouse” down the street. If you have any other ideas please share!
bec
After reading this I am a tad more concerned that perhaps Bec has an infant-sized 3-year-old than I am about where the poor child is going to be sleeping, but I shall forge ahead on the assumption that she’s handling that. read more…
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