If you are not out partying, and I hope you are....but hey, what's the next best thing to partying with friends and family? (There are a few good answers to that question, but shopping is one of them.)

Head to Steinmart to save 25% on red dot clearance items with this coupon. You never know what you might find if you have the patience to pick through those racks, practically free. Are you a good sale shopper? You have to shop with Bargain Hunter Marcia. She has a talent for this. Click here for coupon.

What do I do when I'm waiting for clothes in the dryer so I can head out on my roadtrip? Blog, of course. Be back Monday. Have a safe weekend.

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Sorry folks! Staples sent out an e-mail today saying its previous e-mail and weekly ad featuring a $300 Acer notebook is "not available in your area."

Does that mean all of South Florida? Hard to say.

The Staples e-mail says to check out its other great deals. Hmmm...do I smell a bait and switch?

Let Shop-o-matic know if you find this $300 Acer notebook anywhere. I don't see it online, either. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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I keep hearing about Swagbucks and how you can earn bucks to spend by using the swagbucks site to do Internet searches through Google and Ask.com.

I should be packing and sleeping for my roadtrip tomorrow, but instead I'm surfing around trying to understand Swagbucks. I'll give you the link, dear readers, and when I get back Sunday, I hope you can explain it to me.

Click on the link below if you are curious and have time to figure it out. Then explain it to us in the comments below. Pleeeassee! I have to get some sleep!!

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It's a holiday weekend, as usual for holidays, no Smart Source or Red Plum inserts, but you'll be happy to hear there's a very generous P & G Saver. Lots of $1 and $2 coupons to keep us happy...life's simple pleasures!

P&G has some of the all time favorites this month. $1 off Tide (think travel size) $1 off Cascade, and $1 off Pampers, $0.50 off Pampers wipes. (If you don't need diapers, clip the whole Pampers page and give it to someone, or leave it in the break room at work. Diapers are expensive.)

There are several good Olay coupons. Have a look at the list, and remember, it's double coupons at Kmart this upcoming week. Let us know what you find. There are other coupons scattered thoughout the ValPak, totalling over $275. Toys R Us, Books A Million and more.

Click here to see my list of the P&GbrandSAVER coupons. Can you tell I had to type mine in a hurry when my new co-workers weren't looking? Just ignore the typos. I'm going to a mini-college reunion and I have to pack.

Have a happy and safe 4th of July weekend!!

--Super Saver Kathy (the midnight blogger)

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Staples is advertising an Acer laptop for $299. It's a good price, but is it a good deal? I'm not sure.

Check its memory, battery power and weight. Give it a test run at a Staples store, trying the keyboard and screen. Compare it to other laptop choices and consider how you want to use it.

There are lots of articles and guides online about buying a laptop. Here's one from WashingtonPost.com: http://bit.ly/Qp3hM

As Mom always says, get three estimates before you buy! -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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Keep those coupons flying, retailers, we love them. Just got a notice about $20 off $75 at Office Depot. Warning, it's huge, an ink guzzler! Click here to print the monster, good until 7/11.

I was going to use it for a wireless keyboard and mouse, but thanks to Pauline's post below, I won't have to go out in the rain. It's not good for technology products. Bummer. I need some more patience to read the fine print.

The coupon won't work with HP printer ink, but I called Office Depot and they tell me it is good for other brands. Might be a good time to stock up on ink so you can print more money saving (ink guzzling) coupons.

--Super Saver Kathy

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I usually like to try on shoes, rather than buy them online. But if you know the designer and style that fits you best, shop DSW online clearance sale beginning today, July 1, through July 9.

These black strappy sandals by Tahari are tempting me.

When buying online, type in the code SUMMER7 to get the discount. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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Oh, I'm craving that Caramel Macchiato...yummy! If you used up all your Starbucks ice cream coupons, you are in luck! Coupons.com is running a new one for $1 off. Click here to print.

You can print two, use the back button. The idea is to print them and hold them for a sale or BOGO to maximize your savings. Remember last week, when it was free at Publix? It'll be on sale again, not to worry.

--Super Saver Kathy

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If you read this blog, you know how much we appreciate coupons on fresh fruit. They don't come around that often.

This week, fresh strawberries are on sale at Target for $1.99/pound, love those summer sales, and you can get $1 off with this printable Target coupon. The nice thing about Target coupons is that you are not limited to two. Print away!

For more Target freebies and deals click here thanks to MoneySavingMom.

--Super Saver Kathy

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I have a paranoia about erasing my favorite pictures from my digital camera cards, so I always have several extras in my camera case. It may be time to get another, I have a college mini-reunion looming in the near future.

Get a SanDisk 2GB card from buy.com for $7.77 with free shipping. Click here to access site. On checkout, make sure you select the free shipping option. It's tricky, if you miss it, then you get charged. Make sure to look for the free shipping option.

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