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.
Heading over the Benjamin Franklin bridge into the city, doing the Jr. Ranger program at the Liberty Bell
Good morning! Welcome to October. I feel like September FLEW by at warp speed – anyone else agree? Yesterday we headed into downtown Philadelphia and spent the day exploring. Thankfully the crazy rain we’ve been having here in the Northeast held off for most of the day – so we stayed dry (wahoo!) and were able to see a lot of the city. We toured Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, Ben Franklin printing press, took the self-guided tour of the US Mint and we completed the National Park Junior Ranger program – all of this was FREE thanks to our amazing National Park system (well the US Mint isn’t a park system, but free, too). We shared a “classic” cheesesteak from Sonny’s and some amazing Indian food from the Reading Terminal Market. I think we did okay! Grateful the rain held off so we enjoy walking from place to place – covered 6 miles and had a lot of fun.
We were supposed to stay in New Jersey through tomorrow but we are leaving early this morning. There are high wind advisories and flooding alerts all over the state – and there is a strong possibility that Hurricane Joaquin will come through here this weekend. We always err on the side of caution – especially since we travel with our kids and our home is not exactly storm worthy – so we are headed inland toward Gettysburg tonight and possibly farther west on Saturday depending on the forecast. Better safe than sorry, right!?!
Sugar pumpkins are so plentiful (and affordable) during the fall and they make the BEST pumpkin puree! I love making this and freezing it for recipes all fall. One of my FAVORITE recipes with homemade pumpkin puree is this Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili!
Coupons
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Online and Retail Sale
Crazy 8 Birthday Deal of the Day – FREE Shipping when you use code BDAY at checkout, plus 30% off entire site and $5 tees. Shop Crazy 8 here.
LAST DAY to get the Flirty Aprons Women’s Chic Pink and Strawberry Shortcake Aprons for just $9.99 (reg. $34.95) plus FREE Shipping! Valid through Thursday, October 1, while supplies last. 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee.
Rite Aid shopping trip – $3.46 after coupons and Plenti Points
Target Clearance Update September September 30 – Oxo Soft Grips 70% off, Threshold Curtains 70% off, Threshold Frames 50% off, and more!
Old Navy – LAST DAY for extra 40% off any one item plus 20% off everything else, no exclusions! This is on top of Fall into Style Sale with everything up to 40% off plus Shop Old Navy here.
I found a great deal on these Vera Bradley – Knot Just a Clutch (Buttercup) Clutch Handbags for sale $16.20 shipped (reg. $54). All orders ship FREE from 6pm.com.
Walmart.com has Rowing Machine Fitness Space Saver Pulley Row Low Impact Cario Workout Gym marked down to $99.99 (reg. $249.95). Good reviews. Ships FREE.
Zulily – Featuring Dyson, Betsey Johnson, Roxy, DC, Quiksilver, BarCharts, Fisher-Price, Sports Fan Finds under $20, Christmas decor and more. Shipping is around $5.95 per order, but can vary depending on your order size. Shop Zulily here.
Disney Store – 25% off Costumes and Accessories. Shop Disney Store here.
Target – Warm Up Week – TODAY only – 30% off Essential Winter Gear – garage storage, snow blowers, shop vacuums and floor mats. FREE Shipping on orders $25 or more. Save an additional 5% with Target REDcard debit or credit card. Shop Target here.
REI Outlet Deal of the Day – Vasque Snow Junkie UltraDry Winter Boots – Men’s – $69.73 (reg. $139.99). FREE in-store pick up , no minimum required. Shop REI Outlet Deal of the Day here.
Joe’s New Balance Deal of the Day – New Balance 575 Men’s Walking Shoe – $32.99 (reg. $67.99). Shipping is a flat $6.95. Shop Joe’s New Balance Deal of the Day here
6pm.com – Crocs up to 60% off. FREE shipping on all orders, no minimum purchase. Shop 6pm.com here.
Home Depot Special Buy of the Day – Up to 85% off select LED Lights and Wall Switches. 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.
Lane Bryant – Shoes and Boots 30-50% off, Shirts and Sweaters $29.99 plus extra 30% off clearance with code DEALS4MELB at checkout. Shop Lane Bryant here.
Vera Bradley – FREE Shipping for all online orders plus sale styles up to 50% off. Shop Vera Bradley here.
*Updated September 30* Halloween is just a few weeks away! We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite Online Halloween Shops and any current promotions happening. Deals on costumes, accessories, party supplies, home decor and more. We’ll update this list as we find new sales available.
Kohls.com – 15% off with code FALL15 at checkout or 20% off with your Kohl’s Charge and code DEAL4YOU20 at checkout. Earn $10 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent through October 3. Shop Kohl’s here.
Right now REI Members can earn a $20 Bonus Card when you spend $100 or more in a transaction from now until October 5. The bonus card is redeemable October 8 – 25. REI Membership is required in order to qualify for the $20 bonus card. If you are a not a member, you can sign up for a lifetime membership for just $20 (this purchase will even count towards your $100 total)! With a membership you get extra discounts, coupon codes, plus a 10% Annual Member Dividend on your purchases. FREE Shipping on orders $50 or more.
GAP – 35% off regular price styles or 40% if you use your GapCard and code THANKU at checkout. Shop GAP here.
Gymboree – 25% off New Arrivals, Extra 20% off markdowns. Shop Gymboree here.
Stride Rite – select styles $24.99 plus save an extra 15% with code S4S15 at checkout. Valid through October 19. Shop Stride Rite here.
Right now you can sign up for a Weight Watchers plan for FREE (starter fee waived) and if you lose 10 lbs in the first 2 months it’s on us! Valid through October 26. Available in select markets only. Read details on how to submit for your 2-month refund here.
Payless – Fall Style and Comfort Sale up to 40% off. FREE Shipping with $35 purchase. Shop Payless here.
Entertainment Book – 2016 Entertainment Books available – as low as $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.
The Nintendo New 3DS XL – Hyrule Gold Edition is available for pre-order as a Gamestop exclusive for $199.99. Shipping starts at $8.00. This is likely to be a popular item this holiday season. You won’t be charged until item is shipped. Pre-order price guarantee. Scheduled to be released October 30. Also available is the Nintendo New 3DS XL – Hyrule Gold Edition with The Legend of Zelda: Triforce Heroes for $239.98. Release date also October 30.
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 – 50% off Caterpillar Work Boots. This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Amazon Deal of the Day – Save 40% on Under Armour Team Gear. This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Amazon Deal of the Day – Up to 49% Off Select 3M Safety Products. This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Amazon has McGraw-Hill Test Prep (Kindle Editions) for SAT, ACT, LSAT, AP, more on sale for just $1.21. These normally retail for $14 or more.
Earlier Amazon announced seven NEW additions to the Amazon Fire family for 2015, including 4 Kindle Fire Tablets and 3 Fire TV products – as low as $49.99. The first of these items – the new Kindle Fire tablets were released YESTERDAY and are available for order. All Amazon Fire TV items are available for pre-order with release dates later this month. Sign up for Amazon Prime Membership free 30-day trial to get FREE 2-day shipping.
I know we have awhile before Christmas, but these LEGO Advent Calendars are part of our holiday tradition and the LEGO Advent Calendars 2015 are now available to order! These calendars rarely drop in price and always sell out online before the holidays.
My family has been LOVING this 3-month trial to Audible.com promotion! I signed up two months ago thanks to a special offer from Amazon giving all Prime members a 3-month FREE trial for Audible (it’s usually just a 1-month trial offer). At $14.95/month, this is $44.85 value.
Amazon has a NEW Thomas & Friends promotion – when you buy $40 worth of qualifying Thomas toys you’ll automatically save $15 at checkout!
Recipes, meal planning, grocery store
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.
QFC – Save $5 when you spend $15 on fresh produce with digital coupon
Fred Meyer – Barilla Pronto Pasta as low as FREE after coupons!
Pacific Northwest Deals
Northwest Trek is offering $3 off general admission tickets to everyone wearing Seahawks gear on Fridays throughout the season. Qualifying gear includes shirt, hat, jacket, cap, scarf, beanie, shoes, socks or any combination of items. This offer is valid every Friday through January 1, 2016 and into the post-season. Northwest Trek will be closed Friday, December 25. You can find ticket prices and Northwest Trek hours here.
Groupon is a great way to find discounts and deals on getaways and hotels – we’ve found some great Seattle Hotel Deals – as low as $79 per night.
Groupon is currently participating in Feeding America campaign – for every Local Food & Drink deal you buy, Groupon will donate a meal to Feeding America.
Have a great day!
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Brenda says
I just canned chicken breast I had bought from Zaycon. Great for soups and casseroles, and sandwiches. Yummy.
Heather Clarke says
That’s fantastic Brenda! Thanks for sharing. 🙂