Rise and Shine is my way of starting the day with you – almost as if we’re chatting over a hot cup of coffee or tea! I share my favorite deals of the day, highlights from yesterday, and anything else that might help you save time, money or energy. Published in the morning on Monday through Friday – as I’m able.
Good morning! Thank you veterans, active duty, military spouses and children, and reservists who serve our country – thank you, thank you! In honor of your service and all that you sacrifice there are many businesses offering free-bees and perks for you for Veterans Day!
In addition to those special offers there are LOTS of Veterans Day Sales happening in online stores. We’ve put together a round up of sales happening so you can find them all in one place. Stores are in alphabetical order to make it easier to find your favorites. We’ll add to the list as we find more!
In case you missed it – the Walmart Black Friday ad has been posted! We will be posting the best deals online when they go live, but here are a few of our favorites:
- Hover-1 Freedom Hoveroard $148, Sharp 55″ Class 4K Smart TV $298
- Google Chromecast $20 (reg. $35) plus $5 Vudu credit, Roku Express+ HED Streaming Media Player $22 (reg. $39) with bonus offers
- HP 2622 Wireless Printer $19, HP Touch Laptop $249
- PS4 1TB Console $199 (reg. $299), Xbox One S 500GB Console $189 (reg. $239), Xbox Live 3-month Subscription card $12.50 (reg. $24.96)
- Yuneec Breeze Drone $199 (reg. $299), Sharper Image Streaming Drone $40 (reg. $68)
- DVD’s and Blu-ray’s as low as $1.96
- RCA 10″ Dual Screen Portable DVD Player $59 (reg. $109), Fitbit Alta or Charge2 $99 (reg. $149)
- NERF N-Strike RotoFury $15, Disney Cars 3 Mega Garage $25 (reg. $44.88), Hot Wheels 50pc diecast set $25
- Barbie and Monster High Dolls $4.94 (reg. $7.94), Baby Alive $10, Ardendelle Wooden Castle $88
- Ride-Ons starting at $29, 12V Electric Scooter $49 (reg. $89)
- 16″ and 20″ Bikes $34 (reg. $49.97), 36pc Sharpie Set $10, 2 or 3 Wheel Character Scooter $15
- Giant Plush Unicorn or Bear $20, Tickle Me Elmo $15 (reg $24.84), games as low as $4.88
- Infared Quartz Electric Heater $39 (reg. $67.82), Stanley 4-gal 4HP Stainless Steel Wet/Dry Vac $20
- Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pro Pet Vacuum $98, Dyson DC59 Stick Vacuum $189, Protege 5pc Luggage Set $48, Brother Electronic Sewing Machine $89.97
- Farberware Griddle $9.88, Crock-Pot 5qt Slow Cooker $9.99, Farberware Digital Air Fryer $39, Ball or Kerr Regular Mouth Canning Jars $5/pack, Copper Chef Electric Skillet $15
- Instant Pot 5qt Pressure Cooker $49, Rubbermaid 36pc Easy Find or TakeAlong Food Storage Set $7.50
- Hatchimals Golden Lynx Egg $49.88, iRobot Roomba 618 $229
- And so much more! See the entire 2017 Walmart Black Friday ad
And for a short time some of these deals are available as Walmart Black Friday Early Access Deals. Free shipping on qualifying orders $35 or more.
Some fantastic stackable deals today at Kohl’s – 30% off with Kohl’s Card and code SPLURGE30 at checkout, 15% off with code THANKYOU15 at checkout and today only $10 off $25 with code VETSDAY at checkout. Earn $10 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend. Plus stackable category codes:
– $10 Off Melissa & Doug Toys with code PLAYTIME10 at checkout. Select Styles. 11/08-11/12.
– 20% Off Fine & Silver Jewelry with code DIAMOND20 at checkout. 11/08-11/16.
Shop Kohl’s here.
For a short time Crazy 8 is offering FREE Shipping on every order – Shop Crazy 8 here.
We love the great deals available during the Kohl’s Black Friday Sale! We also realize that it isn’t the only place to grab these awesome deals. This list has details of Kohl’s Black Friday Deals (including final price after Kohl’s Cash) and gives you links to those same products on Amazon for you to compare and possibly shop! We’ve found Amazon has many of these items close in price without having to wait for Black Friday or fight crowds or hoping the item doesn’t sell out online.
Tomorrow (November 11) is the Sam’s Club One Day Sale. View the Sam’s Club One Day Sale ad to see all the best deals available. If you don’t currently have a Sam’s Club Membership, we have a couple membership options available below.
There is a brand new Sam’s Club Membership offer that is especially great for parents of young kids! Join Sam’s Club and get a FREE $5 gift card and $45 in instant savings when you buy 3 participating Huggies, Pull-Ups or GoodNites products! Membership cost is $45/year and you’ll receive a $5 Sam’s Club e-gift card and get Instant Savings offers loaded to your card. This offer valid through December 31. This is just in time for the Sam’s Club One Day Sale on November 11! Plus you can get a look at the Sam’s Club Holiday Preview Book 2017 here.
If you don’t have little ones and are still looking for a great Sam’s Club Membership deal – Groupon has a Sam’s Club Membership offer available for NEW members starting as low as $30 plus get a FREE $10 e-Gift Card! This is just in time for the Sam’s Club One Day Sale on November 11! Plus you can get a look at the Sam’s Club Holiday Preview Book 2017 here.
It’s always so fun to get a sneak peek of the Black Friday Ads and many Black Friday ads have already been released and we are adding to this list daily! We’ll be highlighting some of our favorite ads and pulling out the best deals in other posts, but here is our big list of the currently available Black Friday 2017 Ad Scans.
We are updating our BIG list of the Best Amazon Toy Deals daily, so don’t miss out! We try hard to make this the MOST comprehensive list of Amazon toy deals online. Updated when we see big price drops on toys, this list features the very best Amazon toy deals!
Online and Retail Sales
Right now, Gymboree is offering FREE Shipping with code FREEDAY at checkout plus Entire Store 50% off. Shop Gymboree here.
LAST DAY! Jane.com has these Engraved Rustic Christmas Signs on sale for $11.99 (reg. $24.99). There are 14 styles to choose from and all of them qualify for FREE Shipping. Valid through November 10.
Cents of Style – Fashion Friday – 40% off favorite cargigans with code EASYFRIDAY at checkout. Cents of Style always offers FREE Shipping. Shop Fashion Friday here.
Lands’ End – 40% off regular price items with code WALNUT and pin 7199 at checkout. Shop Lands’ End here.
We LOVE Cents of Style graphic tees! Super comfortable, great fit and they even come in plus sizes! Get any of these new Design the Good Graphic Tees for just $16.95 (reg. $29.95) with code BOLD24 at checkout. Sales go to support Girls on the Run Charity. Available until November 12. Cents of Style always offers FREE Shipping. Shop Cents of Style Bold and Full Wednesday here.
Happening now – the TOMS Surprise Sale up to 60% off. Free shipping on orders $60 or more. Valid through November 13. Shop TOMS Surprise Sale here.
Living Social – 25% off Beauty & Spa with code BEAUTY at checkout. Can be used on up to 5 orders. Shop Living Social here.
Groupon – 25% off Local Deal with code WOW25 at checkout. Shop Groupon here.
Vera Bradley – FREE Shipping on all orders plus 25% off select travel styles. Shop Vera Bradley here.
Macy’s – Veterans Day Sale – earn $10 Macy’s Money for every $50 you spend and extra 10-20% off select items with code VETS at checkout. Shop Macy’s here.
Right now, Hanes Brands Online Shops have FREE Shipping on Hanes, Champion, Playtex, Bali, Just My Size and more. Shop Hanes Brands Online Shops here.
The Nordstrom Fall Sale is happening now with deals up to 40% off. Nordstrom always offers FREE shipping and returns. Shop Nordstrom here.
For a short time, you can save $10 off all 2018 Entertainment Books plus FREE Shipping with code TENOFF at checkout. Valid until November 14. 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. These are great if you are planning a vacation or just want to get out and enjoy more while close to home.
Through November 30, Joe’s New Balance Outlet is offering an $1 Shipping on all orders with code DOLLARSHIP at checkout. Every day Joe’s New Balance Outlet offers a new Deal of the Day with a popular New Balance shoe at a discount price. And some of the VERY best deals on the site are found in the FINAL MARKDOWNS. They have New Balance shoes and clothing for the whole family on sale.
Joe’s New Balance Deal of the Day – New Balance Trailbuster Re-Engineered Men’s Lifestyle Shoes – $39.99 (reg. $109.99) plus FREE Shipping on all orders over $40 or $1 shipping with code DOLLARSHIP at checkout. Shop Joe’s New Balance Deal of the Day here.
REI Garage Deal of the Day – Arc’teryx Acrux FL GTX Approach Shoes – Women’s – $114.73 (reg. $230). FREE Shipping to store or on orders $50 or more. Shop REI Garage Deal of the Day here.
Disney Store – Friends & Family Sale – 25% off entire purchase with code DISNEYPAL at checkout. Shop Disney Store here.
Crocs – 25% off Sitewide (discounts applied in cart). Free Shipping on orders $24.99 or more. Shop Crocs here.
GAP – Up to 50% off everything (prices as marked) plus Extra 20% off purchase with code CHEERS at checkout. Shop GAP here.
Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Collection is now available at Target! FREE Shipping on ALL orders through December 24. Save an additional 5% with Target REDcard debit or credit card. Shop Target here.
Target – Save 20% off Botanics, 20% off Christmas trees, wreaths & garlands, 20% off shoes and more. FREE Shipping on ALL orders through December 24. Save an additional 5% with Target REDcard debit or credit card. Shop Target here.
Carter’s – Veterans Day Sale – BOGO Shoes & Boots, 60% off holiday & jumpsuits, 50% off outerwear and more. Shop Carter’s here.
Eddie Bauer – Verterans Day Sale up to 60% off. Shop Eddie Bauer here.
The Children’s Place – Entire Site 50% off plus FREE Shipping. Double points and double rewards. Shop The Children’s Place here.
Through Friday, you can subscribe to two years of Ranger Rick Magazine for only $19.99 ($10/year). That’s a 64% savings off the cover price! You also have the option to select one year for $11.99. Just enter coupon code QUEENBEE at checkout.
Through Friday, you can subscribe to 2 Years of Dwell Magazine for only $4.99 (91% off)!To get the discount, just use coupon code QUEENBEE at checkout.
Through Saturday, you can subscribe to Rolling Stone Magazine for only $3.88 per year (96% off)! You can order up to three (3) years at this price. Just enter coupon code QUEENBEE at checkout for the discounted price.
Through Saturday, you can subscribe to Weight Watchers Magazine for only $3.89 per year(87% off the cover price!). You can order up to 4 years at this price. Just enter coupon code QUEENBEE at checkout.
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 – Bissell 86T3/86T3Q Big Green Deep Cleaning Professional Grade Carpet Cleaner Machine is on sale for $283.99 (reg. $399), BEST price. This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Amazon Deal of the Day – up to 45% off Ariat Boots and Apparel for Men, Women and Children. This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Amazon Deal of the Day – Orbit 57950 B-hyve Smart Indoor/Outdoor 12-Station WiFi Sprinkler System Controller, Works with Amazon Alexa – $82.99 (reg. $129.99). This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Amazon Deal of the Day – Travelambo Front Pocket Wallet Minimalist Wallets Leather Slim Wallet Money Clip RFID Blocking – $13.59 (reg. $21.99). This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Amazon Deal of the Day – TomTom Spark 3 Cardio + Music, GPS Fitness Watch + Heart Rate Monitor + 3GB Music + Bluetooth Headphones – $150.50 (reg. $249.99). This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Amazon has this Jason Maxwell Women’s Cocoon Peacoat, Navy Blue Plaid marked down to $13.09 (reg. $30), size medium only.
Amazon has V8 100% Vegetable Juice, Original, 11.5 Ounce (Pack of 24) on sale for as low as $9.38 (when you have 5 or more active subscriptions in a month). This works out to $0.39 per can!
WOW! Amazon dropped the price on the BOB Revolution Flex 2016, Red down to $319.99 shipped (reg. $449.99), BEST price
Board Dudes 18″ x 22″ Magnetic Dry Erase Cork Board (13467UA-4) on sale for $8.15 (reg. $24.95), BEST price.
We are updating our BIG list of the Best Amazon Toy Deals daily, so don’t miss out! We try hard to make this the MOST comprehensive list of Amazon toy deals online. Updated when we see big price drops on toys, this list features the very best Amazon toy deals!
Amazon rolled out a new coupon for 15% off Honest Training Pants. This coupon can only be used on one item per account. This coupon stacks with the 20% off Subscribe & Save discounts available for members of Amazon Family. These are awesome prices for this brand (and just pennies more than Pull-ups at Costco). See some of the great deals you can get with this coupon here.
Amazon rolled out a new coupon for $2 off Luvs brand diapers. This coupon can only be used on one item per account and makes for some FANTASTIC deals with the current prices. This coupon stacks with the 20% off Subscribe & Save discounts available for members of Amazon Family. See some of the great deals you can get with this coupon here.
There is a RARE price drop on the LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 75184 Building Kit (309 Piece) – down to $31.99 (reg. $39.99). This is the 2017 LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar and the BEST price it has been on Amazon. This popular set usually sells out long before the holidays. The other LEGO Advent Calendars for 2017 are available as well – these usually out sell out long before the holidays. The LEGO City Advent Calendar 60155 Building Kit (248 Piece) is priced at $23.99. And the LEGO Friends Advent Calendar 41326 Building Kit (217 Piece) is only available through 3rd party sellers.
We recently updated our big list of the BEST Subscribe and Save deals available on Amazon. Amazon Subscribe and Save deals are a fantastic way to buy groceries, health items, diapers, cleaning products, household items and other consumable products – at great discounts, often beating my local stores, even with clipping coupons.
Black Friday Previews
Fred Meyer has come out with their Black Friday ad! We’ve scoured the ad to find the highlights for you. They’ll be opening Black Friday at 5am (November 24) and they’ll have free coffee, juice, and donuts up for grabs! Here’s the BEST deals we found in the Fred Meyer Black Friday ad.
We are super excited that the Target Black Friday 2017 ad is now available! We will definitely post Target Black Friday deals as they go live online, but here are some of the best deals we are currently seeing in the Target Black Friday 2017 ad:
- 55″ 4K Ultra HD Westinghouse Smart UHD TV $249.99, Jetson V12 all-terrain hoverboard$199 (reg. $299.99), Xbox One S 500GB $189.99 plus FREE $25 gift card (reg. $279.99)
- Sony Wi-Fi Blu-ray player $49.99 (reg. $119.99)
- GoPro HERO5 Black $349.99 plus FREE $50 gift card (reg. $399.99), HP 11.6 Convertible Chromebook $219 (reg. $299.99), Canon Rebel T6 DSLR bundle $449.99 (reg. $749.99)
- Deals on iPhone, Apple Watch and iPad
- Amazon Echo Dot $29.99, Amazon Echo $79.99, Fire 7 Tablet $29.99 and Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet $69.99
- PS4 1TB console $199.99 (reg. $299.99)
- Games 50% off
- 30% off select LEGO sets
- Select Electrict Ride-Ons $85 (reg. $129.99+), foldable kick scooters $18
- Skyline 5pc luggage set $49.99 (reg. $99.99) and AeroBed One-Touch Comfort Queen double high air mattress
- VTech digital video baby monitor $89.99 (reg. $179.99), Graco Highback TurboBooster car seat $29.99 (reg. $49.99), Graco Milestone convertible car seat $174.99 (reg. $249.99)
- iRobot Roomba 690 $274.99 (reg. $374.99), Shark Genius Steam Pocket mop $79.99 (reg. $129.99), Hoover WindTunnel 2 Whole House Rewinde upright vacuum $69.99 (reg. $129.99)
- Bissell Little Green $49.99 (reg. $99.99), Dyson V6 Animal $249.99 (reg. $499.99), Sharper Image Himalayan salt lamp
- Lodge 10.25″ cast-iron skillet $10, Crock-Pot 4.5qt slow cooker $10, Oster 6-cup rice cooker$10, George Foreman 2-serving grill $10, Black + Decker 8-serving griddle $15
- Ninja Coffee Bar or Professional Kitchen System $99.99 (reg. $199.99), Instant Pot 6-qt 7-in-1 pressure cooker $79.95, Keurig K-Select brewing system $99.99 plus FREE $20 gift card (reg. $129.99)
- Rubbermaid 34-pcs food storage set $7, Corelle Livingware 10pc set $14.99 (reg. $34.99), T-fal 20pc nonstick cookware set $49.99 (reg. $99.99)
- FRIDAY only – spend $50 or more storewide and get 20% off
- SATURDAY & SUNDAY – save $25 off $75 purchase of lights, trees, ornaments, more
- Hatchimals Glittering Garden $54.99 plus FREE $20 gift card (reg. $59.99), KitchenAid Ultra Power Plus 4.5qt stand mixer $249.99 (reg. $349.99)
- And tons more! See the whole Target Black Friday 2017 ad here
One of our favorite stores for Black Friday deals is Kohl’s and just last week, the Kohl’s Black Friday ad for 2017 was released! We will be highlighting all the best deals when they go live online as well, but here’s a sneak peek at a few of the deals we are loving:
- $15 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend
- Echo Dot $29.99 (reg. $49.99), HP Deskjet Printer $29.99 (reg. $69.99) and $30 iTunes gift cards for $25
- Step 2 Modern Cook Kitchen $59.99 (reg. $89.99+).
- American Girl Nabi Tablet $39.99 (reg. $79.99), Meccano Max Smartbot $119.99 (reg. $149.99)
- Small Kitchen Appliances – as low as $4.99 after rebates
- Instant Pot, Keurig or NuWave air Fryer – $79.99 (reg. $119.99+)
- Food Network enamel cast iron dutch oven – $19.99 after rebate
- Shark Steam Mop $49.99 (reg. $99.99), iRobot Roomba 635 $289.99 (reg. $399.99)
- CHI Styling Iron with free curling wand – $79.99
- Converse, Skechers and Adidas shoes 20% off
- and tons more! See the entire Kohl’s 2017 Black Friday ad here.
The JC Penney Black Friday ad has been posted! We will definitely be featuring these deals when they go live online, but here are a few of the great deals to look forward to:
- Cooks 12-pc Stainless Steel or 13-pc Aluminum Cookware Set $24 after mail-in rebate, Cooks Cast Iron $9.99 after mail-in rebate
- Small Kitchen Appliances $4.99 after mail-in rebate
- Cooks 2.5L Convection Air Fryer $19.99 after $20 mail-in rebate (reg. $100)
- KitchenAid Artisan 5qt Stand Mixer $279.99 after rebate (reg. $444), Keurig K55 $59.99 (reg. $140), Instant Pot DUO60 6qt $79.99 (reg. $130)
- On Tour Open Stock Hardside Luggage $39.99 (reg. $180+), JCP Home Queen Deluxe Air Mattress $29.99
- Thursday in-store coupon giveaway up to $500 off
- 5pc Comforter Sets $25
- Fridge, Washer & Dryer Deals
- Arizona Jeans $15
- Men’s Sleep Pants $5, Kids Sleepwear $5,
- PS4 1TB Console
- 30-50% off Kids Toys
- Women’s Boots $19.99
- 25% off Nike and Adidas Shoes
- And so much more! See the entire JC Penney Black Friday 2017 ad here
Black Friday deals will be coming at us soon! Some stores love to start the sales super early and others are opting to close on Thanksgiving. Here’s a list of stores that we expect to be CLOSED on Thanksgiving this year! What’s your opinion on stores open on Thanksgiving?!
REI is once again choosing to close on Black Friday as part of their #OptOutside campaign. Will you be joining them and opting out of Black Friday shopping?
Ebay isn’t messing around with deals on just Black Friday – instead there will be ebay deals for Black November! Starting November 6, find deals including Marshall Bluetooth Speaker, Fisher-Price Imaginext, Dyson Hair Dryer, DeWALT Drill, Samsung Washer & Dryer, Hunter Boots, Acoustic Guitar, ASUS Gaming Laptop, discount gift cards and more.
Wondering what the HOT toys will be this upcoming holiday season? Here are the predictions for the top 10 toys for Black Friday 2017.
Recipes, meal planning, grocery store
See this week’s grocery ads here – Fred Meyer and Safeway and Albertsons and WinCo deals. Get the latest Costco coupon deals here.
Today only, head over to the Fred Meyer website (or your favorite Kroger store) and download the coupon for a FREE Mother’s Cookies, any variety (12 oz. or larger). This is available in most stores. The coupon expires November 26, 2017. Limit one coupon per household.
Safeway $5 Friday – Progresso Soup, Stove Top Stuffing, Avocados, Cranberry Sauce, Kellogg’s Variety Packs + more!
Zaycon Fresh – Our favorite place to find deals on bulk meat is Zaycon Fresh. The products are delicious, prices fantastic and customer service has always been exceptional.
Coupons
Sunday Coupon Preview November 12 – Two Inserts, Smart Source and Red Plum
Check out this new coupon for $1 off any two Pillsbury Refrigerated Baked Goods products (excludes Pizza Dough). We’ve put together a couple of deals here.
Check out this hot new coupon for B1G1 FREE pint Breyer’s Delights (up to $5.49) <– direct link! We don’t often see coupons for ice cream. Safeway and Albertsons have this brand on sale right now.
Head over here to print your coupons.
Save $1.50 on ONE (1) Orgain® Almond Milk
Save $1.00 on any Two (2) Aquafina 20 oz bottles
Save $1.00 On any Two (2) Aquafina 1L bottles
Save $2.00 on any ONE (1) Truvia® Cane Sugar Blend or Truvia® Brown Sugar Blend
Save $0.75 on any ONE (1) Sargento® Balanced Breaks® or Sweet Balanced Breaks® Snack
Save $1.00 on any FOUR (4) UNCLE BEN’S® Brand Rice Products
Save $2.00 on ONE (1) 4-pack Orgain® Organic Nutrition Shakes
Save $3.00 on any ONE (1) Stopain® Product
Save $1.00 on ONE (1) 95 sq. ft. or larger package of Reynolds Wrap® Foil
Save $1.00 on any TWO Clorox® Clean-up® products, Disinfecting Wipes 32ct.+, Liquid Bleach 55oz.+, OR any Manual Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Save $1.00 on TWO (2) packages of Hefty® Slider Bags (10 Ct. or larger)
Save $0.50 on ONE (1) package of Reynolds® Oven Bags
Save $0.50 on any one (1) Pine-Sol® multi-purpose cleaner, 40oz or larger.
Save $3.00 ONE Gillette® System Razor (excludes Disposables)
Save $2.00 on ONE (1) Dove DermaCare product (excludes trial and travel sizes)
Save $1.25 When you purchase one (1) Dove Dry Spray Antiperspirant Deodorant (excludes multi-packs and trial & travel sizes)
Other Ways to Save . . .
The annual Starbucks Buy One, Get One FREE Holiday drink promotion returns November 9 – 13 from 2 to 5 p.m..This offer is valid on hot, iced and blended drinks at participating locations. Participating holiday beverages include: Gingerbread Latte, Peppermint Mocha, Eggnog Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte, Caramel Brulée Latte, Holiday Spice Flat White, and Teavana Joy Brewed Tea.
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is offering half off general admission to each visitor who brings two or more items of non-perishable food through November 19. Northwest Trek is open Fridays through Sundays from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.. All of the food donations collected at the wildlife park’s Main Gate during November will benefit the Emergency Food Network, a Pierce County-based nonprofit. Last year this program raised a whopping 3,691 pounds of food. That’s enough to feed eight families of four three meals a day for a whole month.
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Let’s make it a great day!
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