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.
From top left (clockwise) – Bald eagle in Oysterville, water views as you drive into Long Beach, deer spotted outside dining room window of house rental, a 1000-piece puzzle of Oregon
Good morning, friends! How was your weekend? We spent the weekend at the beach with our best friends in the world. We have done this type of “group” vacation with our dearest friends from college for the last four years. We all sign up for a meal (or two) and bring the groceries for that particular meal. We eat so good on these weekends – this year we had homemade croissants (from scratch – a 36 hour process – amazing), homemade clam chowder, homemade pot pies, corned beef and hash, homemade cookies and breads, and even a massive nacho bar for football. Everyone brings their favorite foods to the table and we spend the weekend gathered around, catching up, laughing ridiculously, playing Wii and Scrabble, putting together puzzles – whatever sounds good.
We have had great luck with Bloomer Estates rentals along the coast.
We have stayed at the Knole House (pictured above) and the guest house the last two years.
In terms of inexpensive travel – renting a house is one of the best bargains you can get when traveling with a larger group. A lot of Washington beach rentals offer discounts during the slow time of the year (winter) – and we’ve taken advantage of a buy two nights, get two FREE offer the last four years – coming out to around $160/person (doesn’t apply to kids) for four full days at the beach, in a beautiful house (on the beach) with beautiful people. Can’t beat it. Plus because you have a fully stocked kitchen – all meals are made in-house – adding to the experience and saving a ton of money (can you imagine trying to each out with 10 people every breakfast and lunch?). At some point, I hope to share more about how we successfully travel with a large group of people (how we coordinate, etc) – so stay tuned.
So how about that Seahawks game? I am still in complete shock that we won and we’re going to the Super Bowl! If you’ve been following my blog for any length of time – you might know that I am a diehard crazy Seahawks fan. I try not to be too obnoxious about it – really, I try, but it’s hard. Growing up in Alaska we didn’t pay much attention to the NFL – we didn’t have a “home” team. But ever since I met my husband (and his Seahawks-loving family), it’s been fun to root for the “home” team and get all jazzed for football days. My kids drank the Seahawks Kool-aid too, so I suppose we’re all nuts. So anyway, I’m super thrilled for the game in a couple weeks and I hope you are, too (checkout my Seahawks party ideas here).
Coupons
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$1.00 off ANY three (3) Beech-Nut pouches
$1.00 off FIVE (5) Campbell’s Condensed soups
$1.00 off Pearls Olives To Go™ 4-pack or larger
$1.50 off KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
$2.00 off any TWO (2) large DIGIORNO pizzas
$0.75 off ONE (1) KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
$1.00 off any two KRAFT Natural Cheese
$0.50 off ONE Campbell’s Soups for Easy Cooking
$1.00 off any ONE (1) Campbell’s Go™ Soup
$1.00 off any Sara Lee Snacks 6 oz. or larger
$1.00 off (1) El Monterey Taquito Snack Box
$0.55 off COBBLESTONE BREAD CO. Breads
$1.00 off (3) El Monterey Breakfast Burritos
$1.00 off (1) El Monterey Breakfast Burrito Pack
$1.00 off (1) Jose Ole Snacks 16oz or larger
$0.50 off ONE Oral-B Glide Floss or Floss Picks
Online and Retail Sale
If you’ve been waiting for a discount on the Great Wolf Lodge – it’s back on Groupon! See all Great Wolf Lodge offers here – discounts available nationwide. Prices vary by location and the type of package that you select. For those of you in Washington, here is a discount for the Great Wolf Lodge – Grand Mound location. You can choose from four options for the Grand Mound, Washington – as low as $179/night, with a two-night minimum. See all Grand Mound options here.
Justice & Brothers – Save up to 85% off on clearance and FREE shipping with the purchase of 5+ clearance items. Use code 711 at checkout. Shop Justice & Brothers here.
GAP – Take an extra 30% off your purchase. Use code HAPPY at checkout. Today only. Shop GAP here.
Chico’s – 48-hour sale – Save 50% off your entire purchase when you spend $150 or more. Use code 10574 at checkout. Shop Chico’s here.
For a limited time, subscribe to Family Handyman Magazine for $6.99 per year (64% off)! No auto-renew. Order up to four (4) years at this price. Just enter coupon code QUEENBEE at checkout. This is a great magazine – full of practical tips!
Today only, subscribe to Every Day with Rachael Ray Magazine for only $4.99 per year (79% off)! You can order up to 4 years at this price. Just enter coupon code QUEENBEE at checkout.
Children’s Place – Extended through TODAY – up to 75% off clearance, plus FREE shipping. No coupon needed. Shop Children’s Place 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 – Sling Media Slingbox 350 – $69.99 (reg. $179.99). This is the BEST price it’s been on Amazon.
Amazon BONUS Deal of the Day – Withings Pulse O2 Activity, Sleep, and Heart Rate + SPO2 Tracker for iOS and Android, Black – $79.99 (reg. $119.95)
Cuisinart 7-Piece Nonstick Cutlery Knife Set with Acrylic Stand, Black – $53.99 (reg. $100), BEST price it’s been on Amazon.
Columbia Women’s Big Powder Pillow Vest – as low as for $39 (reg. $130). Lots of colors to choose from – all of them are currently priced at $39, except the pink which is a little more. Women’s plus sizes 1X – 3X available. Great reviews.
Saucony Men’s Ride 6 Running Shoe – as low as $29.99 (reg. $110). This would be the Grey/Green/Citron color (pictured above), ONLY. Select sizes.
Amazon has some super deals Blu-ray and DVD TV shows and movies! DVDs as low as $2.99 and Blu-rays as low as $4.99.
Yesterday we updated the Best Amazon Toy Deals list with the latest Amazon toy markdowns. See the full list of Amazon Toy Deals here.
Crock-Pot SCCPNFL600-SS Cook and Carry Slow Cooker, 6-Quart, Seattle Seahawks – $49.99 (reg. $59.99). I ordered the Seahawks Crock-Pot for myself (and one as a gift to my mother-in-law) last August and I LOVE it. I call it my HawkPot.
Recipes, meal planning, grocery store
If you missed it this last weekend – here is a round-up of meal planning ideas, based on this week’s sales. A lot of stores have full roasters on sale – so lots of recipes surrounding that!
Here are the highlights from the Walmart Ad for the week of January 18 – 24. There are lots of great deals this week so be sure to check both deal lists.
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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Angela V. says
Was just introduced to your blog, and wanted to say I love it! I too live in WA and am elated to see the Seahawks going to the Superbowl again! 🙂
Heather Clarke says
HI Angela – Welcome! So glad that you like my blog so far. 🙂 I really appreciate your kind note. Go Seahawks!!!