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! We so close to the weekend. . .I can’t wait. The kids have a 3-day weekend and we have some fun things planned. Last night the kids “homework” was to come up with our Clarke Family Thanksgiving meal. They selected their favorite appetizers, sides, main dishes and desserts.
They put their initial next to the item if they wanted to be “in charge” of that item. Deciding how we should make it, making a grocery list, and then helping make it.
We started this tradition while we were traveling full time in our travel trailer and had a less traditional meal and I love how it involves them in the process.
Appetizers – Caesar salad and cheese/crackers
Sides – Mashed potatoes and asparagus
Mains – Ham, steak and shrimp
Dessert – Apple pie with ice cream and a cherry on top. 🍒
I think for being 10 and 7 they did a pretty good job. They are really excited. I’ll supplement – like a green bean casserole, a turkey, and my grandma’s amazing rolls! But I love how it gets them excited for our special meal.
Here is a post I did last year with my family’s favorite Thanksgiving recipes! What are some of your favorite holiday recipes? I’d love for you to share your favorites.
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.
Right now, Gymboree is offering FREE Shipping with code FREEDAY at checkout plus Entire Store 50% off. Shop Gymboree here.
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.
WOW! Amazon dropped the price on the BOB Revolution Flex 2016, Red down to $319.99 shipped (reg. $449.99). This is the 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!
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.
Online and Retail Sales
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.
Lands’ End – TODAY only! 50% off 1 regular-price style with code AUTUMN and pin 3407 at checkout. Shop Lands’ End here.
Disney Store – Friends & Family Sale – 25% off entire purchase with code DISNEYPAL at checkout. Shop Disney Store 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.
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.
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.
The Nordstrom Fall Sale is happening now with deals up to 40% off. Nordstrom always offers FREE shipping and returns. Shop Nordstrom 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.
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.
Carter’s – Veterans Day Sale – BOGO Shoes & Boots, 60% off holiday & jumpsuits, 50% off outerwear and more. Shop Carter’s here.
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 Fresh Foam Vongo Men’s Running Shoes – $44.99 (reg. $129.99) plus $1 shipping with code DOLLARSHIP at checkout. Shop Joe’s New Balance Deal of the Day here.
REI Garage Deal of the Day – REI Co-op Revelcloud Vest – Men’s – $49.73 (reg. $99.50).FREE Shipping to store or on orders $50 or more. Shop REI Garage Deal of the Day here.
Jane.com has these adorable Children’s Boot Socks/Legwarmers on sale for $7.99 (reg. $21.99). Two styles are available – button down boot socks or lace boot socks. Perfect to wear under boots or as legwarmers with her favorite flats! Lots of colors to choose from. All orders get FREE Shipping.
American Eagle Outfitters – 60% off Clearance. Shop American Eagle Outfitters here.
Crazy 8 – Up to 75% off Entire Store. Shop Crazy 8 here.
Eddie Bauer – Verterans Day Sale up to 60% off. Shop Eddie Bauer here.
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.
The Children’s Place – Entire Site 50% off plus FREE Shipping. Double points and double rewards. Shop The Children’s Place here.
Through Thursday night, you can subscribe to Sports Illustrated Magazine for only $19.99 per year (92% off). You can order up to one (1) year at this price. Just enter coupon code QUEENBEEat checkout to get the discounted price!
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.
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 – up to 30% off select Children’s Cold Weather Gear. Prices start at $9.74 and up.This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Amazon Deal of the Day – Save up to 30% on Gummy Vitamins. This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Amazon Deal of the Day – Jewelry Gifts Under $100. This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Amazon Deal of the Day – Mattress Pad with Fitted Skirt – Double Thick Extra Plush Mattress Topper – 2 Pieces | Hypoallergenic Mattress Pads | Luxury Hotel Mattress Pad + Memory Foam Topper, Queen – $122.99 (reg. $174.99). This deal good today only, while supplies last.
Old Spice High Endurance Deodorant, Pure Sport, 3.0 oz, 5 Piece on sale for $8.48 (reg. $16.49). That works out to $1.70 each, best price
Seattle Sports Aquaknot 1200 Dry Pack on sale for $37.82 (reg. $75), best price
Duck Brand Printed Duct Tape, Unicorn, 1.88 Inches x 10 Yards on sale for $3.15 (reg. $5.69), add-on item, BEST price
Amazon has Pop-Tarts, Frosted Strawberry, 32 Count on sale for $5.19 with Subscribe and Save (when have 5 or more subscriptions in a month). Clip the 25% off coupon and the price drops to as low as $3.66 shipped! Stock up price.
Chicago Metallic Non-Stick 4-Piece Toaster Oven Set on sale for $11.49 (reg. $18.99), BEST price.
First Aid Only All-purpose First Aid Kit, Soft Case with Zipper, 299-Piece Kit, Large on sale for $11.74 (reg. $26.74), pennies more than the best price
Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know (Hardcover) on sale for $8.11 (reg. $19.99), GREAT price
Rubbermaid Egg Keeper on sale for $3.59 (reg. $11.99), add-on item, 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
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
The deals are starting and the ads are starting to be released! Costco Black Friday and Cyber Monday ads have been posted!
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.
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
Check out this new $1 off any two Aquafina Water, 16.9 oz 24 pk bottles coupon. We don’t often see printable coupons for water – making this a great one to grab 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® 16.9oz 24pk bottles
Save $1.00 on any TWO Kellogg’s® Special K® Cereals
Save $2.00 on ONE (1) 4-pack Orgain® Organic Nutrition Shakes
Save $4.00 on any ONE (1) Adult ZYRTEC® product (24-30ct)
Save $1.00 on one (1) 28 oz bottle of PURELL® Multi Surface Disinfectant (Available at Publix)
Save $3.99 on any 18 oz. Purex® Crystals™ In-Wash Fragrance Booster (Available at Walmart)
Other Ways to Save . . .
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 on November 11! Some of the following offers are only for veterans, some are for veterans and active duty personnel. A few are extended to family members of active-duty military. Please read the fine print for each offer and make sure you know what kind of ID they require (i.e., wear uniform, I.D., photo of you in uniform, etc.). Also, watch for which day the offer is good for – most are Saturday, though some are on different days. Finally, it’s a good idea to call the store you plan to visit to make sure they are participating in these offers.
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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