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! I’m getting a late start this morning. We were bombarded by a series of thunderstorms last night and I was up a lot of the night from the thunder and lightning. Storms are always so much more fun when you’re in a normal house. 🙂 Handsome husband left early this morning to take clothes to the laundromat – and I’ve been on a bit of a cleaning spree – happens once in a while and I have to go with it, ha! And we had another beautiful sunrise over Lake Erie this morning (see photo above).
I had a great birthday yesterday – thank you so much for all the birthday wishes! We started the day early at the River Raisin National Battlefield Park. We did a Geocache scavenger hunt as part of the Junior Ranger badge program. It was a lot of fun. You go from place to place around the battlefield – using a GPS unit – learning as you go. For dinner last night we went to a local Mexican restaurant (thanks to a Yelp recommendation) and I think I had the best fajitas I’ve ever had.
Today we head to Ohio for a night, then on to Pennsylvania and we have a reservation in Western New York on Sunday night. It’s Labor day so I’m sure traffic will be interesting and campgrounds will be full. Whatever you are doing this weekend – stay safe and have fun!
One of the things I miss about being on the road and having my mail forwarded is getting celebrity gossip magazines – I know it’s horrible, but I do enjoy them. 🙂 This is probably the BEST deal I’ve ever seen on Star magazine – when you purchase TWO years you’ll pay only $17.99 with code QUEENBEE at checkout. This comes out to $8.99 a year – with 52 weekly issues, this comes out to only $0.17 cents an issue – such a great price! This offer expires at Friday 09/04/15 11:59 PM EST.
Coupons
We won’t be getting coupon inserts in the Sunday paper this Sunday, September 6, 2015. This only happens a few times a year – but it’s a great chance to get caught up or take a weekend off.
Head over here to print your coupons.
Online and Retail Sale
Star Wars Force Friday Deals – In anticipation of the latest installment of the Star Wars saga, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, Friday, September 4 has been dubbed Star Wars Force Friday. While the movie won’t be released until December, new toys, collectibles, clothing, novelties and more have been released TODAY. Plus tons of other great Star Wars items on sale. Find the best Force Friday Deals here.
LAST DAY! Zulily is featuring Melissa and Doug toys up to 30% off – items as low as $4.99. Shipping is around $5.95 per order, but can vary depending on your order size. Once you place an order from Zulily, you’ll get FREE Shipping on any other orders you place that same day.
All You Magazine – 1 year subscription for just $5! All You magazine has lots of coupons, recipes and money-saving articles. I’ve subscribed for a couple years and I’ve always found value in the issues – especially at this price for a subscription.
Right now you can Save 50% on select Weight Watcher Plans. Valid through September 5. Available in select markets only.
Gymboree – Labor Day Sale up to 75% off. FREE Shipping on orders $50 or more. Shop Gymboree here.
Old Navy – Labor Day Sale with entire site up to 60% off plus save an extra 15% with code DAYOFF at checkout. FREE shipping on orders $50 or more. Shop Old Navy here.
Crazy 8 – Labor Day Sale – Entire Site $12.99 or Under. Shop Crazy 8 here.
Zulily – Star Wars Force Friday, Garmin activty trackers, Monster Jam, ALEX Jr., Quiksilver and more. Shipping is around $5.95 per order, but can vary depending on your order size. Shop Zulily here.
Kohls.com – Force Friday with 25-40% off Star Wars items. Plus get $10 off $30 order with code SEPT10 at checkout. Earn $10 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent. Shop Kohl’s here.
Disney Store – FREE Shipping on entire order with purchase of any Star Wars item, use code FORCE at checkout. Shop Disney Store here.
Target – Save $10 when you spend $50 or save $25 when you spend $100 on Star Wars items and use code FORCE at checkout. PLUS Labor Day Sale – 25% off almost everything plus extra 10% off with code LABORDAY at checkout. FREE Shipping on orders $25 or more. Save an additional 5% with Target REDcard debit or credit card. Shop Target here.
Cents of Style – Fashion Friday – Transitional Scarves – extra 50% off lowest marked price with code TRANSITIONSCARF at checkout. Add on Geo Print Scarf for just $1.99 at checkout. Cents of Style always offers FREE Shipping. Shop Fashion Friday here.
Janie and Jack – Labor Day Event – extra 20% off sale styles. Shop Janie and Jack here.
REI Outlet Deal of the Day – Black Diamond Reverb Hoodie – Women’s – $69.73 (reg. $179). Additional colors available. Qualifies for extra 20% off with code OUT20 at checkout. FREE in-store pick up , no minimum required. Shop REI Outlet Deal of the Day here.
REI Outlet Deal of the Week – Deals on Sierra Designs Jackets, Coats, Vests, Tops and Bottoms. Qualifies for extra 20% off with code OUT20 at checkout. Shop REI Outlet Deal of the Week here.
Joe’s New Balance Deal of the Day – New Balance 870 Women’s Running Shoe – $44.99 (reg. $109.99). Shipping is a flat $6.95. Shop Joe’s New Balance Deal of the Day here.
Hanes Brands Online Shops – Extra 25% off Clearance. Valid on Hanes, Champion, Playtex, Bali, Just My Size and more. Shop Hanes Brands Online Shops here.
Walmart Value of the Day – Star Wars Rebels 46″ x 60″ Throw – $14.88. FREE Shipping to store or on orders $35 or more. Today only, while supplies last. Shop Walmart here.
Walmart Value of the Day #2 – Star Wars: The Original Trilogy – A New Hope / The Empire Strikes Back / Return Of The Jedi (Blu-ray + DVD) (Widescreen) – $34.96 (reg. $59.99). FREE Shipping to store or on orders $35 or more. Today only, while supplies last. Shop Walmart here.
Home Depot Special Buy of the Day – Up to 43% off select Home Furnishings. 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.
REI Outlet – Labor Day Sale & Clearance plus an extra 20% off any one REI Outlet item when you use code OUT20 at checkout. Discount applied to highest priced item. Valid through September 7. Shop REI Outlet here.
Craftsy – Back to School Sale – up to 50% off all online classes and the supplies you need. Learn something new – sewing, gardening, papercraft, woodworking, photography, baking, cake decorating, more. Shop Craftsy here.
Lane Bryant – Labor Day Weekend Sale – 40% off sitewide with code HAVEFUNLB at checkout. Shop Lane Bryant here.
GAP – Labor Day Event – up to 40% off everything. Shop GAP here.
Vera Bradley – 50% off select styles and FREE Shipping for online orders. Shop Vera Bradley here.
6pm.com – Labor Day Sale. FREE shipping on all orders, no minimum purchase. Shop 6pm.com here.
I adore the Pioneer Woman and she just launched a really adorable Pioneer Women kitchen collection – they aren’t on sale, they’ve just been released – but I LOVE the patterns and since I admire Ree so much, I thought I’d share with you!
JC Penney – $10 off $25 or more. FREE Shipping to store on $25 or to home on $99 or more. Shop JC Penney here.
Stride Rite – Buy One Get One 40% off with code NEWSHOES at checkout. Valid through September 14. Shop Stride Rite 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 – 55% off Mizuno Running Shoes. This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Amazon BONUS Deal of the Day – Up to 60% off Panasonic Arc 5 Electric Razors. This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Conair True Glow Sonic Facial Skincare System – $49.99 (reg. $79.99), BEST price – by a lot!
Nanny McPhee 2-Movie Family Fun Pack – $4.98 (reg. $9.99), almost BEST price
Crayola Ultraclean Washable Fineline Bold Markers (10 Count) – $1.97 (reg. $7.99), BEST price
Amazon has Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Lemon and Lime Blossom, 240 Count as low as $9.47 with Subscribe and Save (5% discount). Plus clip the coupon for 15% off your first subscription of these wipes, making your price just $7.97! And it’s even BETTER when you have 5+ Subscribe and Save orders you’ll pay just $6.97 (as low as $2.32 per canister)! This is for 3 the BIG canisters – 80 wipes per canister (just $2.65 per canister).
Skip Hop Duo Signature Diaper Bag, Lime down to $37.45 (reg. $65), BEST price
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.
LEGO City 60099 Advent Calendar Building Kit – $29.99
LEGO Friends 41102 Advent Calendar Building Kit – $29.99
LEGO Star Wars 75097 Advent Calendar Building Kit – $39.99
A new month means Amazon has rolled out a new group of children’s Kindle books for $1 each, these retail for as much as $17 each, so this is a nice savings!
AND. . . calling all Prime members! Amazon is having a BIG Amazon Prime Toy Sale – Amazon Prime Members can use the code TOYS2015 to save 30% on hundreds of eligible toys in select colors and styles, for up to $100 in total savings, from August 24, 2015, through September 6, 2015 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time) and while supplies last. See qualifying toys here!
Amazon has a new code out that will give you an extra 20% off already reduced clothing, shoes, accessories, bags and more. Just use code LABORDAY20 at checkout. Qualifying items must be sold and shipped by Amazon. Code expires September 7.
RARE price drop on Amazon Fire TV Stick – $34 (reg. $39)
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.
Are you expecting or know someone who is? Amazon has a fantastic baby registry program, with lots of perks including:
- You get a 10% completion discount. Sign up for Amazon Mom and get 15%, plus special promotions!
- It’s universal. You can add anything from any website.
- Returns are free for 90 days. Need to make a return? No problem. Just print a label and send it back.
Plus they just added a NEW Amazon Baby Registry Sweepstakes – with an expecting mom receiving $500 Amazon gift card every week, through October 2016! Limit one entry per person and e-mail address.
There is no purchase necessary to enter.
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.
Safeway $5 Friday (4 Day Sale) – V8, Wheat Thins, Pork Half Loins, Best Foods, Prego, Foster Farms Chicken + more!
QFC – Hop over to the QFC coupon site today and download a coupon for a FREE Calypso Lemonade! You can download this coupon TODAY only, but can redeem it through September 19.
QFC unadvertised Buy 5, Save $5 deals – $0.99 Tree Top juice and Goldfish crackers, $0.79 Barilla pasta sauce, $0.44 Kraft barbecue sauce and much more!
QFC – Suave body wash just $0.24, Suave shampoo and conditioner $0.49
Whole Foods – Save $10 on every $30 Spent in the Meat Department, This weekend only!
Fred Meyer Doorbuster Sale September 7 – great deals on apparel, lunch kits, and more!
Costco Deals for September 3 – 27 – Great deals on cereal, diapers, snacks, and more!
Olive Garden has released a new coupon for $5 off a $25+ purchase. You’ll need to enter your information into this form to print your coupon. This offer is valid through September 13 on dine-in orders. It excludes alcohol and take-out order.
Pacific Northwest Deals
Goodwill Fan Friday – download your coupon or pull it up on your smartphone to save 25% on your purchase of $20 or more. Don’t forget to send in your great garage sale or thrift store finds to Secondhand Sunday for a chance to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card!
Living Social – 20% off sitewide with code LABORDAY20 at checkout. Valid through September 7.
Groupon – Labor Day Weekend Sale – select deals up to an extra 30% off. Ends September 7.
Groupon – 25% off Visit to Woodland Park Zoo (Seattle). Child ticket $9.25 (reg. $12.25) or adult ticket $14.95 (reg. $19.95)
Have a great day!
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Jackie says
Oh my goodnes! You are in my hometown! I hope you enjoyed it! We’ve stayed at the State Park many times! Was the Mexican restaurant La Fiesta?