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! How are you doing today? I can’t believe it’s already the 16th of December – this month has been going so quickly. I appreciate your patience with me as postings are a bit more intermittent or it may take a little longer to respond to emails or Facebook questions/comments. It’s this time of year that I start feeling burned out, if I’m being completely honest, and I’m trying to soak in the holiday spirit with my kiddos. I am committed to delivering the best deals – and will keep posting the best we can find – as we’re able to, of course. 🙂
Away from the blog, we’ve been busy collecting toys to donate to two of our favorite local non-profits this Christmas. I’ll have more details on that later this week. It’s thanks to you and your support of this blog, that helps us support others during the holidays – and we’re so grateful for that. I’ve been on a cleaning streak and plan to drop a big load off at Goodwill later today. it feels good to get things organized and decluttered before the holiday break.
I still haven’t ordered my Christmas cards! Gah! I have the best of intentions and it’s on my list for today. How about you? If you’re doing holiday cards, where did you order your cards from this year?
If you’re hosting Christmas – what’s on your menu this year? I’m trying to figure out what we’re having. I think we’ll do ham this year but I want some inspiration for some side dishes. 🙂 I’d love your ideas and/or favorite holiday recipes.
Coupons
Head over here to print your coupons.
$1.00 off ONE Pampers Swaddlers Diapers
$1.00 off ONE Pampers Baby Dry Diapers
$1.00 off ONE Pampers Cruisers Diapers
$1.00 off any TWO (2) V8 100% vegetable juice
$0.75 off Minute Maid Frozen Lemon Juice 7.5 fl oz
$2.00 off one issue of PEOPLE magazine
$0.75 off any ONE (1) McCormick Skillet Sauce
$3.00 off The Skeleton Twins on DVD or Blu-ray
$5.00 off Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
$0.25 off ONE Bounty Napkins
$0.50 off 25oz or larger Palmolive Liquid Dish
$0.25 off ONE Bounty Paper Towel
$1.50 off ONE Oral-B Pulsar Toothbrush
$1.50 off any two BAND-AID First Aid products
$0.50 off Gillette, Venus or Satin Care Shave Gel
Online and Retail Sale
Gymboree has FREE shipping on all orders (no minimum), plus 50% off everything on the site. PLUS save an extra 15% off. Enter code FESTIVE15 at checkout for the additional savings and FREE shipping.
6pm.com – TODAY only save 15% off your entire order with code 6PMEU1216201415114 at checkout. This is valid December 16, 2014 only. All orders ship FREE.
Children’s Place currently has 50% off sitewide – no coupon needed! They also have FREE shipping on all orders, no minimum.
REI Outlet is running a new deal of the day, through December 22, and today save an EXTRA 30% kids’ gear and clothing! The discount comes off automatically at checkout. PLUS they are offering FREE shipping (no minimum) for a limited time!
Target is offering an additional 30% off regularly priced Clothing, Shoes and Accessories when you use code JOY30 at checkout.
Pottery Barn Kids – FREE shipping on all orders with code FREESHIP at checkout. Excludes furniture. TODAY only, save an extra 40% off dolls and doll furniture. Shop Pottery Barn Kids here
Tiny Prints is offering 25% off sitewide or 30% off orders of $99 or more when you use code SWDEAL30 at checkout. Plus you can get FREE Shipping on orders of $49 or more with codeFREESHIP49 at checkout. Today is the last day to place orders with standard shipping to receive by Christmas.
Check out our favorite current Walmart deals here – but be sure to check both full lists using the link below to see all the great deals you can pick up!
Through today only, you can subscribe to Golf Digest magazine for $4.50 per year (90% off the cover price). You can order up to three (3) years at this price! Just enter coupon code QUEENBEE at checkout.
Text ALAMPE to 727272 for a FREE one-night Redbox movie rental code.
Family Christian – 40% off or 33% off, plus FREE standard shipping. Details here.
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 – TODAY only, Amazon has select Family and Strategy Games on sale for up to 50% off!
Amazon EXTENDED the coupon for 25% off any book on Amazon just use code BOOKDEAL25 at checkout. It needs to be a print book that is sold and shipped by Amazon.
Today only, Amazon has the Guinness World Records 2015 on sale as the book sale of the day – $12.88 (reg. $28.05) . Plus if you haven’t used it yet, enter code BOOKDEAL25 at checkout for an extra 25% off, making it $9.66.
Maidenform Flexees Women’s Shapewear Legging, Black – $14 (reg. $34), super reviews! BEST price!
Shark Navigator Vacuum (NV22L) – $99.99 (reg. $149.99), BEST price it’s been on Amazon and lowest I’m seeing online.
Bobs from Skechers Women’s Keepsakes Snowflake Slipper – $22.90 (reg. $45)
Big Hero 6 10″ Baymax Plush Figure with Sound Effects – $19.99, in-stock! This isn’t a discount, but it hasn’t been in stock!
Hot Wheels Monster Jam Grave Digger Die-Cast Vehicle, 1:24 Scale – $5.66 (reg. $11.99), BEST price!
Leapfrog Touch Magic Counting Train – $9.99 (reg. $21.99)! Great reviews.
Fisher-Price Little People Disney Princess Klip Klop Stable – $19.99 (reg. $39.99). This is the VERY best price it’s been on Amazon. Awesome reviews.
Minecraft Collectible Figure Mystery Blind Box – $2.97 (reg. $4.97). It is NOT an add-on item (which it has been the last few times it’s dropped!). These would make great stocking stuffers for kiddos who love Minecraft.
Philips Norelco AT810/41SP Shaver 4100 with Bonus Precision Trimmer – $49.95 (reg. $69.99). This is the BEST price it’s been on Amazon, PLUS there is a $10 coupon – making it $39.95 at checkout. This is the BEST price it’s been on Amazon. This comes with a FREE bonus nose and ear trimmer.
We continue to update the Best Amazon Toy Deals list and should have another update for you by the afternoon. Lots of great toy discounts right now.
Recipes, meal planning, grocery store
Here are the highlights of the Albertsons ad for the week of December 17 – 25. It’s a great week to stock up on canned goods, chicken breasts for $1.99/lb, Sara Lee pies for as little as $1.99 each and more! There’s also a new “Buy $100 in gift cards earn a $10 off $25 grocery Catalina coupon” available this week – and it includes Amazon gift cards!
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.
Have a great day!
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joiee says
I too had my cards done at costco..I like mine to be different so I created my own on a photo editing app and used the blank template. I tried your honeyed ham recipe it was soooo good! Also doing layered lettuce salad and trying to keep the menu simple yet special 🙂 Also been in a panic to get the gifts mailed for long distance relatives
Angela says
For side dishes, I love glazed carrots. This one from Alton Brown sounds good.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/glazed-carrots-recipe.html#!
Angela says
I got my cards the past two years at Costco. In their Nov coupon book (super early, I know!) they’ve had a $5 off coupon for an order of their holiday cards. Not a huge variety to pick from, but you can do it online and pick up in store. With the coupon, it was $9.99 for 50 cards! I just used photos I’ve taken over the past year, and BAM! Done before Thanksgiving! 🙂 I thought I remember an email from Snapfish saying they have holiday cards 50% off, but I’m not sure when that ends. Hope you find some soon!
Megan says
Hi Heather! Thank you for all your hard work bringing us the deals!
One of our favorite side dishes is the Trader Joe’s green bean casserole. It uses fresh green beans, their portabella mushroom soup, mushrooms, and their fried onions. It is delicious. The soup is a seasonal item, but I stock up on it so I can use it throughout the year. It’s great on pork chops and we also made a really good beef stroganoff with it.
Have a great day!
Heather Clarke says
Megan – That sounds delicious!!! Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂