Post-Christmas Fresh Start

There is really no better time of year to find things on the cheap than after Christmas. It's also a great time of year to start fresh and clean and clear your head.

A fresh bath mat? This Trellis bath mat is on sale at West Elm for $19.99 - however - if you have a store near you, all of the bath mats were $6.97 in the actual store. I bought two! Thank you West Elm for opening in Seattle :-).

How about some fresh bedding? Have kids or pets? It's probably time for a fresh duvet cover. Full/queen only $49.99.

Sometimes a few little changes can really give you a fresh start.

Free Shipping PB Kids

Free shipping at PBkids 10/10/11 only. USE code FREESHIP.

Gap Discounts 30%

Enter GAPGEM at checkout (online only) for the following discounts today and tomorrow. Free shipping on orders over $50.

30% offer valid on August 16, 2011
25% offer valid on August 17, 2011

Athleta: Extra 20% off all sale items

Apparently, all the "Gap" companies are having sales. Right now, take 20% off all sale items at Athleta. Discount code SUMMER20 - good through 8/5/11.

Grab this cinch skirt for $39.99 after the 20% discount.

Always free shipping on orders of $50 or more.

Piperlime: 10% off Tuesdays

What a great idea. 10% off Tuesdays at Piperlime when you use your Old Navy, Gap or Banana Republic Card. Just enter TUESDAYS at checkout on any Tuesday. LOVE!

This little number is $54 before your discount. Piperlime is always free shipping and free returns too!

Gap Outlet Discount

20% off $75 or more at Gap Outlet from August 3-11, 2011. Not valid at Gap or online.

Bangles/Bracelets & a Discount at BR, Gap & Old Navy

Bangles, bracelets - whatever you want to call them are hot right now. Key is the more mis-matched the better. Run to Target or similar and buy a cheap set metallic bangles. Ones with a colored bracelet mixed in are great.

Then pair with a leather bracelet - the one shown is $19.50 at BR before the 25% discount below.

Then grab an old watch or a new watch - something to mix it up. You can also add charm bracelets too.

Through July 12, 2011 - online only purchases through the collective BR, Gap & ON sites - 25% off entire order. Use Code BRONGAP25.

Microtrend: Colorful Clutches

I love clutches. And right now, we are seeing them in lots of bright colors - also called a microtrend. Personally, orange is a favorite of mine. Head over to Bags Bonanza and bid on any bag you want. This Lauren Merkin orange clutch is $50 OBO. The same one on eBay is selling for $75.

I will have to do another entire post on buying used. I just bought a gorgeous pair of Hive and Honey shoes on eBay for $15.99.

Deal: Go Green Goodie Bags

I admit it, I use a LOT of ziplock bags. I buy them in mass at Costco too. First step is admitting the problem, right?

One smart momma started this business and makes these "go green goodie" bags lined with food-safe nylon for use over and over again. They are only $7.50 and come in boy or girl themes - appropriate for both adults & kids. She'll also embellish them with buttons for free if you write that in the "notes" section of your order!

Beyond snacks, they can be used for holding just about anything. Get a few for yourself in celebration of earth day or buy for a gift for a new mom or friend's upcoming birthday. And re-use - again and again!

Free Starbucks Coffee or Tea on 4/22

In recognition of Earth Day - Starbucks is offering a free cup of brewed coffee or tea when you bring in your own reusable cup on 4/22. Imagine the impact - millions of paper cups will not be thrown away that day! In addition, if you buy a reusable cup on 4/22, receive a 20% discount.

Target Daily Deals

If you haven't signed up yet, I would encourage you to sign up for Target's Daily Deals. Always free shipping and a reduced price, you can't beat it (if you need the daily deal). Today's Deal is Mossimo Junior Long & Lean tanks. Be sure to order a size up from your normal size - since I can assure you I am no longer a "Junior" size. These are nice and snug, but long and super for layering.

Today's offer is $8 a tank, buy one get one (BOGO) for $1. Mine was $9.86 for two tanks, including tax (free shipping).

Gap - Give & Get 30% Discount

March 17-20 Gap is hosting the Give and Get event with 30% off. Enjoy!

Sales! From the Baby Cheapskate

I read a blog called baby Cheapstake and I'm re-posting her sales here:

The Children’s Place‘s Monster Sale has already begun. Should go to 50% off shortly after January 15.

Crazy8.com‘s Semi Annual Sale is already on.

Gymboree.com‘s clearance sale is already on, with 50% off all regularly priced items.

Hanna Andersson‘s Twice Yearly Sale just started.

BabyLegs.com‘s clearance sale is already on. Save 75% when you spend $75 or more on clearance items.

77Kids.com‘ Snowy Sale is on with up to 60% off.

PS by Aeropostale‘s clearance sale is already going on. Get 50% off everything.

Discount: Gap Deals!

Major deals starting today at the Gap - in-store only! Printable coupon. 40% off today, 30% off tomorrow, and 25% off 12/23.

Enjoy!

Deals: Bobbi Brown

I just ran out of Bobbi Brown foundation and my cream eye shadow - right when the stores are crazy for Christmas and there's no parking to be found. So I decided to order what I needed online at Bobbi's site. I've said it before, but when you are looking for a new look, have someone help you at the makeup counter. They know the latest trends and it's free! But in this case, it's just a reorder.

Much to my delight, I found that if I placed my order by today 12/9/10, Bobbi Brown was giving away 3 samples - of which you could choose from 8 products. In addition, I always check Retailmenot for discount codes. Again, much to my surprise I found four free codes for eyeliners and eye shadows with a $65 purchase. I only needed two things, but I have 7 items arriving for the price of 2, plus free shipping! Much better than the make-up counter.

Deals: Starbucks 12 Days of Sharing

Gotta love the bucks! 12 Days of deals. Sorry to post late on this one - vacation got me behind. But there are still 5 deals left!

Deals: Trader Joe's Spa Collection

I'm always on the hunt for great facial products, without braking the bank. If I had my choice, I'd buy La Mer cream! Lately, all I'm finding is facial lotion that contains SPF. This irritates me for two reasons, 1) Lotion with SPF smells weird and 2) My makeup already has SPF in it so why should I put lotion on my face before bed that has chemicals in it? Enter Trader Joe's Spa collection...who knew? Priced so cheap you won't believe me if I told you! They also have a spa facial cleanser too. Give it a whirl!

Discount: 30% AGAIN at Gap Corp

It's almost silly how many promo codes I get for the Gap Corp. But it does make you realize that you shouldn't ever buy full price there! Through tomorrow 10/5/10, use code SAVEBIG to save 30% at Gap, Old Navy or Banana. Spend $100 and get free shipping too.

Discount: Gap Corp Discounts

Gap:
Today only, 9/30/10, get 25% off at Gap.com. Code GAPSAVE at checkout. Free shipping on orders of $50 or more.

Get 30% off full-priced items and 15% off sale items until 10/3/10, paying with your Gap Corp credit card (BR and Old Navy too). Enter GCSTYLE at checkout.

Old Navy:
Today, 9/30/10, 20% off Old Navy. Code ONSAVE20. Free shipping on orders of $75 or more.

Banana Republic:
Free shipping when you spend $100 or more through 10/3/10. Code BRFREE100.

Sales: Kid's Halloween Costumes

If you're in need of a Halloween costume, there are some deals out there! Children's Place is offering 30% off all costumes right now. I just grabbed this Ballerina outfit for the little miss for $11.99! I googled online coupon for Children's Place and found code WA78 for an additional 10% off. I have no idea how long that is good for, but that brought it down to $10.79. And shipping is a flat $5.

Costumes at Old Navy are seriously marked down as well.