JCrew.com - One time use code: 20% off your next purchase MRBXGV7N4. Good through 5/8.
Restaurant.com - ENDS TODAY. 50% off gift certificates with the code FRESH. Also buy 2 $100 gift cards get a $50 gift card free.
NY & CO - BOGO everything through 5/9.
Bath and Body Works - While supplies last, enter SPRINGTOTE11 for a $20 tote bag with goodies inside with a $40 purchase. Use the code CHIC50 to get free shipping on all orders over $50.
Artistic Checks.com - Get a free box of checks with the code AWF1095 through 5/4. (This is a really great website, you can have your own images printed on checks. We did this with wedding pictures and they turned out great.)
Lord and Taylor - ENDS TODAY. 20% off regular and sale priced items with the code MOM. Certain designers are also having extra sales.
Steve Madden - 20% off orders of $75 (SUNNY25A) and 30% off orders of $125 (SUNNY30A)
Macy's - ENDS TODAY. 10-25% off orders plus free shipping when you spend $99 with the code: MACYSFF
Avenue - 20% off everything through the end of the month with the code: AV111094
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Monday, May 2, 2011
Monday, September 20, 2010
Sales for Monday & the best place for sales and coupons
I'm thinking that maybe every Monday I'll post about the sales going on, unless something is extraordinarily amazing and needs to be posted about another time.
First up, though, I wanted to share with you my favorite places for coupons, coupon codes, and sales:
Mommy Saves Big - Now, I'm not a mommy, but I think we all save big with this one. These are printable coupons sectioned off by category. All stores are listed alphabetically and you can see all the coupons that are currently valid, and some that are expired too.
Retail Me Not - This website generally has coupon codes with a helpful status bar that tells you whether the code is reliable or not. Sometimes they have printable coupons as well.
Sale.com - This website compiles all the sales online (and in store) and tells you what's going on. My sales I posted are generally ones that I get newsletters about and will be pretty repetitive after awhile, but this website has EVERYTHING.
JCrew- 20% off all women's pants with free shipping for orders over $100 with the coupon code SHIP100. 3 days only
Bloomingdales - is having an online only sale of 20-40% off select items.
Macy's - Is still having their home sale but with an extra 20% off of Calphalon cookware. Free shipping after $99 if you buy Calphalon with the code CHEFFAVS. And If you buy $150 of bedding or bath stuff you get free shipping with the code DESIGN.
Bath and Body Works - As usual is having sales. Same signature collection sale, plus 2 for $10 4oz candles and $6 Shea hand cream. Same shipping deal as well.
Banana Republic - Not only did Banana's fall sale just start, but this week they're celebrating their online anniversary. So they're having a special online sale 30% off men's suits and $98 women's dresses until 10/3. Free shipping when you spend $100 with the code BRFREE100. They also say to come back tomorrow for another birthday treat.
Crate and Barrel - In addition to their Fall upholstery sale, CB also has Mario Batali's enamel cast iron cookware set on sale for up to 15% off. There is also a cutlery sale, up to 30% off.
Sears - is having a sale (an extra 5-15% off) of Craftsman tools plus free shipping with the code ShipVantage. The great thing about Craftsman is the lifetime warranty on everything you buy (my dad really takes advantage of this and gets replacements and repairs for nothing). There's also a sale on clothes and Halloween costumes and decorations. I've also heard that in some areas, in store, there are huge sales going on for home appliances that have been discontinued.
First up, though, I wanted to share with you my favorite places for coupons, coupon codes, and sales:
Mommy Saves Big - Now, I'm not a mommy, but I think we all save big with this one. These are printable coupons sectioned off by category. All stores are listed alphabetically and you can see all the coupons that are currently valid, and some that are expired too.
Retail Me Not - This website generally has coupon codes with a helpful status bar that tells you whether the code is reliable or not. Sometimes they have printable coupons as well.
Sale.com - This website compiles all the sales online (and in store) and tells you what's going on. My sales I posted are generally ones that I get newsletters about and will be pretty repetitive after awhile, but this website has EVERYTHING.
JCrew- 20% off all women's pants with free shipping for orders over $100 with the coupon code SHIP100. 3 days only
Bloomingdales - is having an online only sale of 20-40% off select items.
Macy's - Is still having their home sale but with an extra 20% off of Calphalon cookware. Free shipping after $99 if you buy Calphalon with the code CHEFFAVS. And If you buy $150 of bedding or bath stuff you get free shipping with the code DESIGN.
Bath and Body Works - As usual is having sales. Same signature collection sale, plus 2 for $10 4oz candles and $6 Shea hand cream. Same shipping deal as well.
Banana Republic - Not only did Banana's fall sale just start, but this week they're celebrating their online anniversary. So they're having a special online sale 30% off men's suits and $98 women's dresses until 10/3. Free shipping when you spend $100 with the code BRFREE100. They also say to come back tomorrow for another birthday treat.
Crate and Barrel - In addition to their Fall upholstery sale, CB also has Mario Batali's enamel cast iron cookware set on sale for up to 15% off. There is also a cutlery sale, up to 30% off.
Sears - is having a sale (an extra 5-15% off) of Craftsman tools plus free shipping with the code ShipVantage. The great thing about Craftsman is the lifetime warranty on everything you buy (my dad really takes advantage of this and gets replacements and repairs for nothing). There's also a sale on clothes and Halloween costumes and decorations. I've also heard that in some areas, in store, there are huge sales going on for home appliances that have been discontinued.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
First Lesson - My love affair with coupons
(And probably an obvious one)
Know the value of coupons...
My friends know me to be the coupon queen. It's something I get from my penny pinching mother. I carry them with me in my purse everywhere I go and at any given point I have about 10. Let's face it, you never know when you'll be shopping. Whether someone suggests it during lunch hour, you forgot to get someone a gift, or you're hanging out with your friend and the plans change to shopping spree instead of a movie, you need to be prepared. Even if I don't use them, I give them out to people so they can benefit. Why waste it, they're going to go shopping anyway? But when I do use them, there is nothing more satisfying than getting a clearance item for even cheaper.
Case in point:
After my wedding last year I was so starved for new things during my little break after the honeymoon I went crazy and bought myself a whole new wardrobe. NOT SMART! But what was smart was that because it was after Christmas and I had all these coupons I bought 4 pairs of shoes, 2 dresses, 3 skirts, 2 blouses, and 3 pairs of pants for about $500. I kid you not. No, I don't shop at Marshalls, Kmart, Wallmart, or any other discount retailer. Most of that was from Banana Republic (and the outlet), BCBG, H&M, and Lord and Taylor. A good mix of cheap to expensive retailers.
So my first day back I walk into work with my Michael Khor's booties, and when the girls say, "those are so cute! But I could never afford them." I just tell them I used my coupon when they were on sale and got them for $60 (which adds up to being about 70% off). Most expensive purchase of the week, but most worth it.
Supermarket Shopping:
My dad does the food shopping in our family. And while living near my parents, after he clips them he hands them off to us. You'd think we'd get the crappy leftovers of Metamucil, $99 glasses, etc. But there's actually good stuff in there. Plenty of toilet paper, toothpaste, and (for those of you who are into that kind of thing) frozen food gems to go around. I still don't understand how he passes those up, maybe it's just the difference between a man and woman who food shop? He clips coupons just for the same things and brands he buys every week.
You must must must get a store saver's card. Every week I look at our grocery bill and our savings just about double when you add in that card. It is another gimic to get you in the door, but fortunately for us you do save money that way.
I used to work at a supermarket, so I generally know how sales work. If you cut a coupon for the expensive better quality toilet paper one week, chances are that same week or the week after the toilet paper will be on sale. And usually the store will give you store coupons too. It's how the retailers get you hooked to a product. But if you think about it, if you get a more expensive product (like Kleenex tissues) on sale with a coupon you'll probably pay close to, the same, or less than the cheap store brand paper-bag feeling crap.
Clothes Shopping
The same idea goes for shopping. My mother loves Khol's. To her credit, those prices are really cheap. I get lots of picture frames, white socks, and white t-shirts there. But a lot of times I don't like the fabrics (synthetics) or the cuts (either too big and matronly, or the clothes themselves could be for my 14 year old cousin). Let's face it, you're not going to go to Khol's to find truly stylish long lasting pieces for your wardrobe. Sure with a coupon you could buy this:
Full Price: 60.00
On Sale: 41.99
Can't find a coupon right now.
Free Shipping on $100 or more: $6.95 otherwise
Or you could go to Lord and Taylor's and buy this:
Full Price: 238.00
On website coupon 15% off: 202.30
Credit Card coupon 20%: 190.40
Sometimes you can combine them both: 161.84
Free shipping $99 or more: Doesn't matter the shipping here, we're spending more than $99.
Or even this dress:
Full Price: 418.00
Sale Price: 249.99
On website coupon 15% off: 212.49
Ok sure, I see your point that Khol's is still cheaper, but that dress is not as flattering as the other two (the embellishment around the neck and left arm will make that left arm look flabby and if you have a large chest (like myself) it will stick out and only bring more attention to the ladies) and way less stylish. And look at how much money we saved on the other two dresses (between about $40-200, depending on which route you go). And if we opened a credit card you'd get extra off and those wondering credit card coupons that come about every week (and a 20% one with every monthly statement). And that last dress is designer that you're getting for $200, Khol's can't boast that. But you can if you use your coupons wisely. And those $60 Michael Khor's booties are way cuter (and name brand friendly) than anything I've ever seen at Khol's for the same price.
Great websites for coupons:
http://www.retailmenot.com
http://printable-coupons.blogspot.com
Know the value of coupons...
My friends know me to be the coupon queen. It's something I get from my penny pinching mother. I carry them with me in my purse everywhere I go and at any given point I have about 10. Let's face it, you never know when you'll be shopping. Whether someone suggests it during lunch hour, you forgot to get someone a gift, or you're hanging out with your friend and the plans change to shopping spree instead of a movie, you need to be prepared. Even if I don't use them, I give them out to people so they can benefit. Why waste it, they're going to go shopping anyway? But when I do use them, there is nothing more satisfying than getting a clearance item for even cheaper.
Case in point:
After my wedding last year I was so starved for new things during my little break after the honeymoon I went crazy and bought myself a whole new wardrobe. NOT SMART! But what was smart was that because it was after Christmas and I had all these coupons I bought 4 pairs of shoes, 2 dresses, 3 skirts, 2 blouses, and 3 pairs of pants for about $500. I kid you not. No, I don't shop at Marshalls, Kmart, Wallmart, or any other discount retailer. Most of that was from Banana Republic (and the outlet), BCBG, H&M, and Lord and Taylor. A good mix of cheap to expensive retailers.
So my first day back I walk into work with my Michael Khor's booties, and when the girls say, "those are so cute! But I could never afford them." I just tell them I used my coupon when they were on sale and got them for $60 (which adds up to being about 70% off). Most expensive purchase of the week, but most worth it.
Supermarket Shopping:
My dad does the food shopping in our family. And while living near my parents, after he clips them he hands them off to us. You'd think we'd get the crappy leftovers of Metamucil, $99 glasses, etc. But there's actually good stuff in there. Plenty of toilet paper, toothpaste, and (for those of you who are into that kind of thing) frozen food gems to go around. I still don't understand how he passes those up, maybe it's just the difference between a man and woman who food shop? He clips coupons just for the same things and brands he buys every week.
You must must must get a store saver's card. Every week I look at our grocery bill and our savings just about double when you add in that card. It is another gimic to get you in the door, but fortunately for us you do save money that way.
I used to work at a supermarket, so I generally know how sales work. If you cut a coupon for the expensive better quality toilet paper one week, chances are that same week or the week after the toilet paper will be on sale. And usually the store will give you store coupons too. It's how the retailers get you hooked to a product. But if you think about it, if you get a more expensive product (like Kleenex tissues) on sale with a coupon you'll probably pay close to, the same, or less than the cheap store brand paper-bag feeling crap.
Clothes Shopping
The same idea goes for shopping. My mother loves Khol's. To her credit, those prices are really cheap. I get lots of picture frames, white socks, and white t-shirts there. But a lot of times I don't like the fabrics (synthetics) or the cuts (either too big and matronly, or the clothes themselves could be for my 14 year old cousin). Let's face it, you're not going to go to Khol's to find truly stylish long lasting pieces for your wardrobe. Sure with a coupon you could buy this:
Full Price: 60.00
On Sale: 41.99
Can't find a coupon right now.
Free Shipping on $100 or more: $6.95 otherwise
Or you could go to Lord and Taylor's and buy this:
Full Price: 238.00
On website coupon 15% off: 202.30
Credit Card coupon 20%: 190.40
Sometimes you can combine them both: 161.84
Free shipping $99 or more: Doesn't matter the shipping here, we're spending more than $99.
Or even this dress:
Full Price: 418.00
Sale Price: 249.99
On website coupon 15% off: 212.49
Ok sure, I see your point that Khol's is still cheaper, but that dress is not as flattering as the other two (the embellishment around the neck and left arm will make that left arm look flabby and if you have a large chest (like myself) it will stick out and only bring more attention to the ladies) and way less stylish. And look at how much money we saved on the other two dresses (between about $40-200, depending on which route you go). And if we opened a credit card you'd get extra off and those wondering credit card coupons that come about every week (and a 20% one with every monthly statement). And that last dress is designer that you're getting for $200, Khol's can't boast that. But you can if you use your coupons wisely. And those $60 Michael Khor's booties are way cuter (and name brand friendly) than anything I've ever seen at Khol's for the same price.
Great websites for coupons:
http://www.retailmenot.com
http://printable-coupons.blogspot.com
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