Rise and Shine is my way of sitting down and having a cup of coffee with you! We talk about the new deals of the day, highlights from yesterday, and anything else that might help us save time, money or energy. Published Monday through Friday – as I’m able.
Good morning! It’s Monday and our first day back into our normal routine after a week of conferences and then a week of Spring Break. THANK YOU for your patience these past two weeks – I know the deals weren’t up to snuff, but I was offline soaking up time with my family. We are back in the swing of things this morning, though, and ready to rock and roll. 😉
The highlight from our Spring Break was a trip to Grayland State Park. What a gorgeous campground and just about 90 miles from our house. We camped two nights and the kids spent hours playing on the beach, flying kites, building forts, roasting marshmallows and playing with other kids in the campground – being spring break, there were lots of them! I actually didn’t have any cell phone reception (read: internet access) unless I was on the beach – so I didn’t actually blog for a couple days (gasp!). I ended up sending my Rise and Shines via text message to Annaliese and she held down the fort for me – it was a long overdue (unexpected) break! We slept well every night after all the fresh air and activity and it was good for our souls.
Yesterday I provided an update on our downsizing efforts. It was a two-week update and during that time I earned $715 by selling items around my house. This downsizing project is not for wimps – I’m clearing out a lot. Closets are starting to look starkly empty, I’m selling storage organizers – that previously stored STUFF, and my house is less cluttered than it’s been in years. This whole process has been eye-opening for me – the amount of stuff a family of four can collect when living in a 2,000 square foot house is actually embarrassing. Nearly everything I’ve sold I’m certain I bought on super sale (or acquired for free), but it’s not the “deal” that matters – it’s whether or not those items provide value and joy to your life. And I think many of us could say that we have items in our house not filling this need.
Being so intentional about downsizing has kept me from hitting up the thrift shops as often. When I’m working so hard to simplify, going shopping for new treasures – no matter what they may be, doesn’t sound as appealing. 🙂 But I know my kids do need summer clothes – so I stopped into Goodwill yesterday. I picked up two pairs of Under Armour shorts and a pair of Hannah Andersson swim trunks for under $10! I love finding such high-quality brands for as low as $1.99 an item!
Eggplant is on sale this week at Fred Meyer (check your local Kroger store) and I love making this healthy version of Eggplant Parmesan – it’s baked and is actually a Weight Watchers recipe. The photo isn’t beautiful, but it’s a delicious recipe!
Coupons
Head over here to print your coupons.
$0.50 off 1 Kellogg’s SPK Protein Cinnamon Cereal
$0.75 off one (1) HERDEZ Cocina Mexicana Bowl
$0.50 off HERDEZ Tortilla Chips or Salsa product
$0.75 off any one (1) HERDEZ Cooking Sauce
$0.50 off ONE Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats Cereal
$4.00 off Non-Drowsy Claritin-D Allergy Product
$5.00 off Adult Zyrtec 24-30ct or Childrens Zyrtec
$2.00 off any ONE (1) OxiClean Laundry Detergent
$2.00 off TWO (2) ARM & HAMMER™ Detergent Paks
$0.25 off ONE Bounty Paper Towel
$2.00 off TWO Pantene Shampoos or Conditioners
$1.00 off ONE Crest Pro-Health Advanced Toothpaste
$1.50 off Irish Spring Signature™ for Men Wash
$1.25 off ONE Olay Fresh Collections Body Wash
$1.25 off ONE Olay Body Wash Twin Pack
$1.00 off ONE Gillette or Venus Disposables
$1.25 off ONE Olay Hand & Body Lotion
$0.25 off ONE Ivory Body Wash OR ONE 3 Bar
$10.00 off two Purina Purpose brand cat litter
Online and Retail Sale
Crocs.com is offering an Extra 25% off Sale Items with code SALE25 at checkout. Prices as low as $9.74! Orders $24.99 or more ship FREE. Valid thru Monday, April 13, 2015.
Joe’s New Balance has FREE shipping sitewide, no minimum. They have some great deals on New Balance shoes and LOTS Of specialty sizes! Every day a new shoe is featured as the Deal of the Day. Even better deal with FREE Shipping. Free Shipping valid through Tuesday, April 14.
LAST DAY! REI members can save an extra 20% off any one REI Outlet item and 20% off any one full-priced REI item. Just use code 20REWARDS at checkout for the discount! Discount available through April 13. If you’re not an REI member – you can join for $20 – which includes a LIFETIME REI membership. With a membership you get extra discounts, coupon codes, plus a 10% Annual Member Dividend on your purchases!
REI Outlet – Women’s REI Classic Fleece Vests on sale for $23.73 (reg. $60). They are available in three colors and lots of sizes. If you’re an REI Member you can use code 20REWARDS and save an extra 20% off – making them $18.98.
Gymboree – 50% off Swim and Shorts. Shop Gymboree here.
Crazy 8 – Summer Warm Up, 30% off new arrivals. Shop Crazy 8 here.
Disney Store – FREE Shipping on entire order with any Disney Parks purchase. Shop Disney Store here.
Joe’s New Balance Deal of the Day – New Balance 590 Women’s Running Shoe – $32.99 (reg. $69.99). FREE Shipping sitewide through April 14. Shop Joe’s New Balance Deal of the Day here.
Home Depot Special Buy of the Day – Up to 44% off select Ceiling Fans. Shipping costs vary depending on product. Avoid shipping charges by opting for in-store pick-up if available at your local store. Shop Home Depot Special Buy of the Day here.
Vera Bradley – FREE Shipping on all online orders. Today only. Shop Vera Bradley here.
Cents of Style – Style Steals – Women’s Retro Geek Chic Glasses – $7.95 (reg. $19.95) with code GEEKCHIC at checkout. Cents of Style always offers FREE Shipping. Shop Style Steals here.
Reebok – 40% off all NHL products, including jerseys, when you use code PLAYOFFS at checkout. Shop Reebok here.
REI Outlet Deal of the Day – MUK LUKS Scotty Sport Flip-Flops – Men’s – $13.73 (reg. $28). FREE in-store pick up , no minimum required. Shop REI Outlet Deal of the Day here.
Flirty Aprons Daily Deal – Women’s SADIE Sugar ‘N Spice Apron– $9.95 (reg. $29.95). Shipping starts at $4.93. Shop Flirty Aprons here.
Shutterfly – Buy More, Save More Event -up to 50% off with code MORE2LOVE at checkout. Valid through April 14. Shop Shutterfly here.
TinyPrints Best Sale of the Season is here with 30% off sitewide when you use code BESTSALE30 at checkout. Perfect time to order personalized announcements, invitations, stationary and more at a great price! Shipping is FREE on orders $49 or more with code FREESHIP49 at checkout, but in order to use the two codes together, your subtotal needs to be $49 after the 30% discount code. This deal is good thru April 14.
Entertainment Book – 2015 Entertainment Books just $14 (reg. $35) plus FREE Shipping! Entertainment Books are available for locations nationwide and contain thousands of 2-for-1 and up to 50% off discounts and coupons for fine & casual dining, local attractions, shopping, travel & more. Shop Entertainment Books here.
Target deals for April 12 – 18 – M&Ms, Band-Aids, Kleenex, and more!
Rite Aid deals April 12 -18 – Halls cough drops $0.50, Ensure 4-packs $0.99, FREE Glade warmers plus more!
Walgreens deals for April 12 – 18 – Colgate, Irish Spring, M&Ms, Chobani, and more
Rite Aid – Easter clearance 75% off!
Target – Horizon Crackers $0.95 after coupons
Amazon Deals
We post Amazon deals throughout the day, see the latest Amazon deals here. See all of Amazon’s Deals of the Days here.
Amazon Deal of the Day – Up to 70% off Crucial and Lexar Memory. This deal is good today only, Monday, April 13, 2015, while supplies last.
Amazon BONUS Deal of the Day – Final Fantasy Type-0 HD for PlayStation 4 or Xbox One – $39.99 (reg. $59.99). This deal is good today only, Monday, April 13, 2015, while supplies last.
Amazon has several colors/patterns of the Evenflo JourneyLite Travel System with Embrace Car Seat on sale as low as $119. This is the BEST price it has been on Amazon. Excellent reviews.
Amazon dropped the price on a bunch of kids books and book sets this weekend – prices starting at $2, lots of BEST prices!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box of Books 1-8 + The Do-It-Yourself Book – $44.60 (reg. $126), BEST price!
Granite Ware F5286-2 Heavy Gauge Roaster with Rack – $22.55, BEST price!
LEGO Friends 41092 Stephanie’s Pizzeria – $7.99, BEST price!
Brinkmann 9021 Shish Kabob Set – $6.97, BEST price
Temporarily out of stock, but you can order at this price and it will ship when available.
Coleman Tank Top ATV Saddle Bag – $10.88 (reg. $19.99), BEST price!
Teva Men’s Kimtah Slip-On Sneaker as low as $33 (reg. $110).
Sara’s Prints Little Boys’ pajamas – as low as $6.56, sizes 2 thru 14
Oh, The Places You’ll Go! (Hardcover) by Dr. Seuss – $4.57 (reg. $17.99). BEST price it has been on Amazon. This book makes a wonderful graduation gift!
Larabar Gluten Free Fruit & Nut Food Bar, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, 16 – 1.6 Ounce Bars – $10.34 with 5% Subscribe and Save discount and after the 15% off coupon you’ll pay $8.79 or $0.55 cents a bar.
Patagonia Women’s Rover Trail Running Shoe to $37.50 (reg. $125), select sizes. I have these shoes and love them!
Patagonia Women’s Everlong Trail Running Shoe – $33 (reg. $110)
Patagonia Women’s Drifter A/C Waterproof Hiking Shoe – $46.50 (reg. $155).
Patagonia Women’s Activist Canvas Fashion Sneaker – $27 (reg. $99), also 70% off. Lots of sizes and two colors available (pictured above).
Patagonia Women’s Fore Runner EVO Trail Running Shoe – $36 (reg. $120).
Just Between Us: A No-Stress, No-Rules Journal for Girls and Their Moms – $5.76 (reg. $15.95). BEST price!
Recipes, meal planning, grocery store
Here is your April 12 installment of Deals to Meals – every week we go through the grocery ads, find the very best deals and suggest meals that you can plan with the deals. Meal planning is so important to saving money – you buy what’s on sale and build meals from your deals.
Fred Meyer deals for April 12 – 18 – Great deals on produce, eggs, Nabisco Snak-Saks, and more!
Safeway Unadvertised In Store Deals – Noosa Yogurt, Earthbound Farm Smoothies, CookSimple, CeraVe + more!
QFC Unadvertised in-store finds – Colgate toothpaste $0.50, Tillamook Greek yogurt $0.50, Pirate’s Booty $1.25 plus more!
Winco – Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough $1.88 each after coupon
Safeway – V8 Purple Power, Carrot Mango or Healthy Greens just $0.99 each after coupons
QFC Digital Coupon Deals – Finish detergent $1.99 (reg. $6.99), Lysol wipes 80 ct as low as $0.99 (reg. $7.99)
See this week’s grocery ads here – Fred Meyer, Safeway and Albertsons and QFC deals and WinCo deals. Get the latest Costco coupon deals here.
Pacific Northwest Deals
Get a FREE Bloomin’ Onion TODAY (April 13) at Outback Steakhouse. Kevin “Happy” Harvick finishing in the top 10 this weekend. To get your FREE Bloomin’ Onion, just mention “Bloomin’ Monday” to your server. Get more information on the Outback Steakhouse facebook page.
The company you have known for years as Zaycon Foods has changed their name to Zaycon Fresh – as they work to bring farmhouse fresh products to your home at warehouse prices. If you’re looking for a good deal on boneless, skinless chicken breasts – the signature Zaycon Fresh chicken sale is the way to go! It’s going for $1.69/lb right now and it awesome quality chicken. There are pick up locations nationwide with lots here in the Northwest. Order your Zaycon chicken here.
Groupon – Two Large Pizzas from Olympia Papa John’s – $18.99 (Up to a $41.98 Value)
FREE admission to National Parks, next weekend, April 18 – 19 – Next weekend is opening weekend of National Park Week and more than 100 national parks will be waiving the entrance fees! Go to the National Park Service website for a list of participating parks. The National Park Service also has an easy-to-use directory of parks by name, location, activity and topic.
Have a great day!
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