Archive for the ‘Deals’ Category
Deals for 7/28, as suggested by you
It’s seemed like a pretty slow deal day, so I asked our Twitter followers if they’ve seen anything good today. Here are some of their suggestions. Thank you for your help, everyone!
- @cbowers21 says: JCPenney has a big sale going on plus 15% off both in store and online. Also free shipping for orders $49 or more.
- @ElChileCafe says: 1/2 price house pizzas +$1 off drinks at The Red House Pizzeria [in Austin, TX] daily!
- @DailySaving says: This one was great, I used it today… RT: @thisfrugal_life 1-Yr Subscription to Shape Magazine Only $2.99!
- @doofard says: Breakthrupcb has 40% off all clothes.
- @asevans13 says: I heart this dessert company: RT @sweetstdesserts Take 10% off your New & Featured Product purchase w/code 498NWFTR010P
- @luischinea says: Check this one out: [printable coupon for $2.99 lunch at Quiznos]
- @heartsabustin2: 30% off my Christmas in July section until August 1! www.heartsabustin.etsy.com
- @CoupTessa: 65% off X-Treme Rock Climbing [in Miami, FL]!
- @Bestlaminate says: Roberts Harmony Silent pad – just $29 w/FREE s&H (at Lowes $63)
A big list of official stores on CheapTweet
To make it as easy as possible to find the deals you want when you want them, here’s a list of the official pages for some of the most searched-for brands and stores on CheapTweet.
Take advantage of these Twilight-related deals
If you can read this sentence, then it’s possible that you’re familiar with the ‘Twilight’ series of books and movies about vampires and werewolves. Maybe. I know, it really hasn’t been very popular, so it’s possible that you’ve missed it. Oh wait, I mean the exact opposite of that. Of course you’ve heard of Twilight – everyone’s heard of it. Babies know what Twilight is.
So, if you’re a fan of the series – or if you just want to take advantage of a good deal – we’ve got good news. This week’s release of “Eclipse”, the latest movie in the series, means there are a ton of Twilight-related deals on CheapTweet. Here are some of the best. Some of these are expiring soon, so check the details before purchasing.
- Mary Kay $10 off a $30 purchase from @MaryKay_Diane. Just put “Eclipse” in comments when ordering.
- Twilight cast autographs on sale from @canadagraphs
- Scene It? Twilight Deluxe Edition for $18.15 from Amazon. Was $29.99.
- 22% off Eclipse soundtrack from Barnes & Noble
- Free shipping on jewelry inspired by Twilight from @Curly_Rocks
- 10% off vampire fang ice cube trays from WeeCanShop. Use code “tweet”.
- Free drink and Twilight cup from Cineplex Theaters. Valid with purchase of popcorn.
- Twilight DVD on sale for $14.99 from Amazon. Was $25.99.
Also, we made a Twilight-themed happy hour video a few months ago. Here it is again if you missed it. Hayes is totally on Team Jacob.
PS – I considered these (really terrible) alternate titles for this post. Can you do better? Add them in the comments.
- Deals with a Real Bite
- You Just Can’t Eclipse These Deals
- There’s no Twilight to These Savings
- (Were)Wolf Down These Good Deals
- These Deals Will Really Slay You
- Twilight + Twitter = Great Deals
- Forget Team Edward or Team Jacob – How about Team Savings?
Deal wrap up for June 25, 2010
Here’s a really quick video wrap up (only 1 minute!) of this week’s best deals. These deals are only good for a few a more days, so check them out now. Links are posted below.
- 30% off at Old Navy, ends 6/29
- BOGO entrees at Hard Rock Cafe, ends 6/30
- 20% off in-stock games from EA
- 10% off refrigerators, freezers, washers and dryers at Best Buy, limited time
Check out the CheapTweet DealStream – get a personalized, constantly updated feed of deals just for you.
Tax Day = Free Stuff Day
April 15 has a bad reputation. It’s Tax Day in the US and lots of us are feeling the sting of paying our taxes. But, did you know APril 15 is also a really great day for deals? Here are a few of our favorites. Most of these are good today only, so act quickly!
CheapTweet Happy Hour #1: Hotels and space shuttles
Welcome to the first CheapTweet Happy Hour! Every Friday afternoon, Hayes and I will sit down to talk about – on camera – our favorite deals of the week. We’ll post the happy hour videos here on our blog, as well as on our YouTube page. We’ll also post links to the deals we discuss below the video.
So, make yourself a drink and sit down with us for a few minutes as we talk about the week’s best and most interesting deals. It’s Friday, after all. You deserve some time to rest with your feet up. Cheers!
Here are the deals we mentioned in the video. See you next week!
- Hotel deals
- NASA space shuttle, more than 30% off
- Amazon’s Daily MP3 deal
- Gym and fitness deals for your New Year’s resolutions
- Big Lots, 20% off printable coupon, good 1/23-1/31
Holiday gift ideas under $25
Thanks to our Twitter followers, here are some great inexpensive gift ideas, perfect for the holidays or any other gift-giving occasion. If you have other suggestions, please leave a comment.
- Fun eco-friendly products, plus a holiday promo & $2 shipping from @guffly
- Gifts under $25 from Gifts.com via @NatGold
- Gifts from bustedtees.com, 6dollarshirts.com, thinkgeek.com via @joelkodner
- Reusable water bottles (such as Camelbak and Platypus) are less than $10 via @DuhKeeks
- Pashmina scarves from @AsraiStyle would be perfect gifts for women
- Blue Avocado has bags under $25 for the stylish eco-shopper via @yarnmaven
- @CookiePie0402 has a dessert cookbook for less than $20
- Fireplace DVD, Digital Photo keyring, USB SD card reader, restaurant gift cert., manicure kit, makeup travel case via @NatGold
- Gifts with aloha, under $10 via @KrisBordessa
- @Shopping_List provided a list of inexpensive gift ideas
- @tangerinekitty sells handmade keyfobs, aprons, and pouches that are perfect for women
- iPod/iPhone accessories are available for less than $25, as are iTunes gift cards and DVDs via @saronoff
- Cute shopping bags from @niseema
- @pumpkinpetunias has free printable stationery, so you just need to add envelopes and a pen
- Tasty treats for under $20 via @princesskitten
- RedEnvelope.com via @niseema
- @robynsart says almost everything in her shop is under $25
- @theviolincase has Mini Violin or Cello is $19.50 and beautiful STRAD posters are only $16
- Gift cards to grocery stores, gas stations, salons, or a bottle of wine via @ItsThaTarheeLdy
- Jewelry and accessories from @FidesFashion
New holiday categories on CheapTweet
Black Friday is November 27 and Cyber Monday is November 30 this year, so mark your calendars, ask off work and get your holiday spending money ready! And be sure to check out our Black Friday and Cyber Monday categories on CheapTweet.com. Over the next few weeks, we’re expecting to see thousands of deals in both categories, so check back in as we get closer.
We’ll also be posting a number of other holiday categories in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!
Expect more free shipping this holiday season
Shop.org published a report yesterday about their expectations for the holiday shopping season.
There’s good news for those of us looking for deals – it looks like we’ll see tons of free shipping deals this holiday season (more than 79% of retailers plan to offer free shipping at some point this season).
The report also says they expect shoppers will do more of their shopping online this year. And, shoppers will be using social sites like Twitter and Facebook more, to assist with their shopping. The reasons they cited for the increase in online shopping are interesting (emphasis mine):
Reasons behind why people will spend more online range from the ability to shop at all hours of the day (41.9%) to shoppers feeling it is easier to compare prices (34.0%) to Americans’ insatiable appetite for free shipping (33.1%). Others said they will spend more online because it’s simply more convenient for them (32.4%), they don’t want to fight crowds in stores (24.9%) or because it’s easier to find items (16.7%).
In addition, the reasons people don’t – won’t – shop online are interesting for other reasons:
The small percentage of people (5.7%) who plan to spend less of their holiday budget online said that they’ll pull back due to expensive shipping charges (22.8%), because they like to see or handle items before they buy (12.5%) or because they prefer a store experience (10.8%). A fraction of shoppers said they hesitated to shop online due to concerns about security (1.1%), credit card theft (0.6%), privacy (0.1%) or concerns about retailers tracking online activity (0.1%).
What do you think – will you do most of your shopping online or in stores? Why do you choose one or the other?
The Happy Hatchling: Taking baby out
Today, we’re starting a new regular feature here on the CheapTweet blog: The Happy Hatchling, a monthly post about shopping for and saving on items for children. We’ve enlisted mom and guest blogger Heather Ishak to share her experiences keeping her baby and her budget in line.
For this edition of the Happy Hatchling, Heather made a list of the top five items that help keep her baby happy and healthy when they leave the house.
Happy Hatchling Vol. 1: Taking Baby Out
1) Kiddopotamus Tiny Diner Placemat – comes in several colors (pictured)
YES! This product is the best! It is a must have if you enjoy taking your baby out to eat. You don’t have to clean the table surface or worry about what germs you baby is eating off of. Just plop it down and the suction cups keep it locked in place. It even has a roll that extends beyond the table to nicely collect food that falls off or is dropped. I don’t even worry about cleaning it at the restaurant I just roll it up and wash it at home.
2) JJ Cole Essentials Pacifier Pod – Cocoa Tree
You need one or two of these. I always keep one on the car seat and one on the diaper bag and never leave the house without them filled. I like this one in particular because it has a Velcro opening that allows for easy one-handed access versus zippered holders, which require two hands to open.
3) The First Years BPA Free Suction Blue Bowl with Lid
Suction cups are a good thing. Unfortunately, these bowls do not work with the Kiddopotamus, but we still use them all the time. We use them to pack snacks in the diaper bag and when visiting friends who don’t have high chairs we just suction the bowl to coffee tables, kitchen tables, floors, etc…
4) Floppy Seat Shopping Cart Cover (pictured)
We use this everywhere on shopping carts and over high chairs when eating out. Soft and plush, it has rings for a toy attachment and folds up into an easy carry-on bag. My baby is so comfortable in it that she often takes a nap on the extra-long shopping excursions. The black giraffe cover is $10 more than the blue or pink floppy seat because it folds into a more elegant looking purse.
This is an outdoor water-resistant blanket that folds into a bag that you can just keep stored in the trunk of your car. I don’t have one, but I want one. Great for playtime outdoors or, in my case, Dad’s sporting events and football tailgating.
So, these are Heather’s top five must-haves for taking her baby out of the house. What are yours? We’d love to hear your opinion! Please share your thoughts in the comments. And if you’re shopping for your children – or someone else’s – be sure check out the great deals in the Toys R Us and Babies R Us CheapTweet Store.