Get 20 percent off everything at GBS The Beauty Store's holiday sale on Thursday.
This is a great time to stock up on all your fave beauty brands offered at the South Florida chain and grab a last-minute gift or two. One of the things I love at GBS is the knowledgeable staff, great customer service and the rows and rows of fabulous products! If you need it, they have it. There is a full salon, too. Be sure to sign up for a GBS loyalty card!
In addition to the 20 percent off sale, there are great gifts with purchase being offered, too. Quantities are limited and vary by store.
Free with purchase:
Free mini lip gloss with any GloMinerals or GloTherapeutics purchase of $50 or more
Free gift set with any $50 Nuxe purchase
Free Rescue Sponge with purchase of two Miss Oop Boob Tubes,
Free train case with any $35 Roger & Gallet purchase
Free Alfaparf Semi Di Lino Illuminating Mousse or Illuminating Hairspray with any Barex purchase
Special offers:
FHI Platform 1” Flat Iron for $88.88; regular price is $159.99
HAI Convertible Flat Iron for $88.88; regular price is $119.99
Liter bottles of MOP (Mixed Greens and Glisten) and ABBA (Moisture, Color Protect and Basic) for $8.88
GBS The Beauty Store has six South Florida locations in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Boca, Aventura, Coral Gables and Pinecrest.
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Get 40 percent off more than 200 games on Monday only at EA Game's Origin.com, which is the company's newly rebranded store.
Some of the hot titles on sale for multiple gaming consoles:
"Battlefield 3" for $35.99 (was $59.99)
"Madden NFL 12" for $35.99 (was $59.99)
"NCAA Football 12" for $35.99 (was ($59.99)
"The Sims 3 Deluxe" for $29.99 (was $49.99)
Also, a new cool feature from EA lets you direct download the content with the Origin Client.
You can save serious dollars shopping at wholesale clubs like Sam's, BJ's and Costco. Consumer Reports says you can score serious savings on luxury items, which you are more likely to buy during the holidays.
Click here for the deal. There are clubs located throughout Central and South Florida. The offer expires on Monday, Oct. 10.
Radio Shack is offering $30 in instant savings on 16GB Apple iPhone 4, offering black and white models for $169.99. Also, you may qualify for a $100 credit when you trade in an iPhone 3G or 3GS.
The savings are detailed in the retailer's weekly flyer on the third page.
Click here to find a store and confirm availabily before you go to the store. The sale ends on Aug. 6.
Italians do everything better: food, fashion, fun. But that's just my opinion.
Get Italian designer fashion for 70 percent off at a special Saks Fifth Avenue's online event, "Fashion Fix," -- starting at noon today, Wednesday, July 20, through noon Thursday, July 21.
If you're in need of a new refrigerator, washer/dryer or TV this summer, you're in luck. South Florida retailers are turning up the heat on competition.
Sears has a 15 percent sale on its Kenmore-brand refrigerators, washers and dryers -- plus 10 percent of Whirlpool and KitchenAid appliances, through Saturday, July 16. Sears also is planning a "big price drop" promotion, targeting South Florida stores, through Labor Day weekend, according to an email from Euro RSCG Worldwide PR.
Meanwhile, newcomer hhgregg is holding "grand openings" of its nine South Florida stores at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 14. Hhgregg is opening stores in Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, Pembroke Pines, Boca Raton, Wellington, West Palm Beach, Aventura, Hialeah and Miami.
A visitor to hhgregg's Boca Raton store, at 20841 State Rd. 7, tells me the store is offering special opening prices.
Best Buy has Frigidare refrigerators on sale and offering 15 percent on washer/dryer pairs.
And you always want to check BrandsMart USA, which is currently holding its "Christmas in July" sale on items including appliances.
Remember to shop around, especially before investing hundreds or even thousands of dollars in an appliance. And some competitors will match prices so if you find a model you like at one store, but the price is better at another -- that's worth a try.
Target is having an online "Back in Black Friday" sale at midnight on Friday, July 15, promising big savings on electronics, toys, home goods, beauty and furniture.
Some of the items being offered in limited quantities: 20 percent off Xbox 360 consoles and Kitchenaid mixers and 40 percent off A.J. Henckels knife sets and 50 percent of patio sets.
Click here to preview the sale. Don't forget to set your alarm on Thursday!
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Dillard's in Boynton Beach has everything in the store on sale this July 4th weekend, with most items 20 percent or 30 percent off. This includes aisles and aisles of shoes; jewelry, handbags, women's clothing and many other items.
"Everything must go," one sign says, referring to an "inventory clearance." Here's a Kate Landry clutch for only $22.75.
Check it out, but also watch for deeper discounts in coming weeks. Of course, there will be less of a selection as bargain shoppers discover the entire store is on sale.
Get $10 in Kohl's cash, which is a coupon worth 10 bucks, for every $50 spent by July 2. The Kohl's cash can be spent on a new purchase from July 3 to July 17.
If you have a Kohl's credit card, get 15 percent to 30 percent off all regular, sale and clearance merchandise through July 2.
Here are a couple of sale items I spotted: This floral dress, perfect for a pool party, is on sale for $44.99, down from $60.99. And these Sonoma Sari white thong sandals only $22.99, discounted from $49.99.
Lane Bryant Outlets are having a buy one, get one free sale on EVERYTHING in the store starting today through Monday, April 25. Plus, as a special deal for Shop-O-Matic readers, get $20 off your $100 purchase when you mention the blog!
Visit the stores in Orlando and Sunrise and make your money go twice as far. Mix and match all spring and summer essentials and every second, lesser priced item is free. Plus, get a free professional bra fitting and take $10 off all Cacique bras, too.
Don't forget, mention at the register that you read this on the Shop-O-Matic blog and get $20 off your $100 purchase!
Lane Bryant Outlets are located at Sawgrass Mills in Sunrise and at Orlando Premium Outlets on International Drive.
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Get 15 percent off with this savings pass from Kohl's from Friday, March 4, to Sunday, March 6.
Or use code GET15EXTRA at www.Kohls.com.
Kohls is always a great place to find sales but when there's an across-the-board 15 percent pass, you can pick up those household items you've been eyeing or spruce up your spring wardrobe.
Monday is President's Day and just about every store in America is celebrating with a sale. Here's a roundup of coupons to save even more over the long weekend:
Macy's Wow Pass: Additional 15 percent off sale and clearance; Feb. 21 Old Navy: $5 off a $25 purchase; expires March 3 Harbor Freight: 20 percent off any single item; expires Feb. 22 Bath & Body Works: Free travel size product (valued at $5) with any purchase; expires Feb. 22 Pier 1: $10 off $50 purchase; Expires Feb. 21 Stein Mart: 20 percent off any two items; 50 percent off all Red Dot Cleareance; expires Feb. 21 JCPenney: $10 off $50 purchase; expires March 10 Coach Factory Outlet: Additioanl 30 percent off; expires Feb. 27 Target: Link to coupons for grocerys, beauty, fashion and more The Limited: $10 off $10 purchase; expires Feb. 20 Michael's: 50 percent off any one regular-priced item; expires Feb. 19 Barnes & Noble: 15 percent off one item; expires Feb. 21 Famous Footwear: 10 percent off entire purchase; expires Feb. 21 Lane Bryant: $25 off $75 purchase; expires Feb. 22
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South Florida artist Pat Anderson is moving some of her art and decor to a new loft gallery in Islamorada. Pat spent years sailing with her husband Pete, who passed away in 2008. She's known for her island-themed watercolor paintings.
Before the truck leaves, Anderson is having a big sale on Monday, Feb. 28. There will be art, decor, cruise wear and gifts on clearance at My Own Cruising Journal, 2424 N. Federal Hwy, Lighthouse Point. Call 954-785-7980 for directions or more information.
Anderson's new gallery is Lattitude25.com.
Rain, rain won't go away. Guess we'll have to go shopping at the mall today. Might as well save some money! Here's a roundup of savings passes and coupons at your favorite stores:
Gap Outlet: Buy one item, get one free; expires Feb. 12 Kohl's: Save $10 on $50 purchase; 15 percent off any purchase; expires Feb. 14 Office Depot: $10 off $50; expires Feb. 14 Stein Mart: 20 percent of any on sale item; expires Feb. 12 JCPenney: $50 off $250 jewelry purchase; expires Feb. 14 Sears: $20 off $99 jewelry or watch purchase; expires Feb. 14 Michael's: 40 percent off one regular priced item; expires Feb. 12 New York & Co.: $50 off $100 purchase; exires Feb. 14 Old Navy: 25 percent off a single item; through Facebook; expires Feb. 17 Beall's: $10 off $50 purchase; $5 off coupon; expires Feb. 12 Yankee Candle: Save $10 on $25 purchase; expires March 31 Auntie Anne's: Buy one, get one free pretzel; through Facebook; expires Feb. 14
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The Coldwater Creek store at Galleria mall in Fort Lauderdale is closing and is offering 50 percent off on sale merchandise.
As reported by my colleague Arlene Satchell yesterday, the store will close on Saturday. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Coldwater Creek fans can still shop at locations in Pembroke Pines, Coconut Creek and Boca Raton.
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Buy three books, home or garden items and get a fourth for free on Amazon.com.
Choose from more than 100,000 items from books by John Grisham to Dr. Seuss and home goods like bakeware, flatware, glasses, patio furniture and decor, pet and craft supplies and more.
I can use this Polder Digital Thermometer, right, selling for $20.99. Now I need to find three other items to put in the cart.
Be sure to select four eligible items with the message "This item is eligible for our 4-for-3 promotion" on the product detail page when you click on the "Special Offers Available" link listed under each item.
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Jones New York is taking an additional 30 percent off sale items in an great online sale.
Score great bargains on cute dresses, suits, tops, bottoms, shoes & accessories and more. Now's a great time to stock up on polos, shorts, skirts, cargos carpris and more in petite and women's sizes. Some pieces are selling for as little as $15.
This adorable floral tie-front dress, right, perfect for sunny SoFla, is selling for under $27, originally priced at $129.
Click here to browse. The 30 percent off is automatically deducted in your shopping cart.
"Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook and learn how you can win a Shop-O-Matic VIP Day of Beauty and $350 Sue Devitt Gift Basket!
Macy's is offering up to 80 percent off clearance items for men, women, children, home, shoes and accessories. Plus, you'll also get an extra 10 to 15 percent off your entire purchase at checkout. Can't beat that!
Here's a few highlights:
Get Charter Club velour jackets and pants in an array of colors for $11.24 each piece. They retailed for $55 each.
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UPDATE: The appraisal fair has been postponed and is being rescheduled for January or February. We'll let you know when the events is scheduled.
The Sugar Chest Antique Mall in Pompano Beach is holding an Appraisal Fair and First Annual Thanksgiving Outdoor Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13. There will be food and refreshments as well.
Bring one item to be appraised for free; each additional item for appraisal is $5. This is a great way to find out the value of your treasured keepsakes. Written appraisals are $25.
The Sugar Chest is South Florida's largest antique mall with a 30,000 square-foot showroom packed with more than 200 dealers of antiques, jewelry and collectibles.
The mall is open seven days a week and is located at 960 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach; 954-942-8601.
Macy's is having one of its famous one-day sales on Saturday, Oct. 23, with a preview day today, Friday, Oct. 22.
I hopped online this morning and spied the perfect gift for a certain sister's birthday. With Christmas just around the corner, there are plenty of gift ideas for yourself or others in jewelry, handbags, clothing, and bed and bath.
How about these diamond and sterling silver hoops (that's not what I got you, sis) for $89?
The one-day sale is good in stores and online at Macy's.
I was in New York City last weekend and the weather was in that in-between stage: My leather jacket wasn't quite warm enough some days while a sweater was plenty on a sunny day.
What I needed was a wool-cashmere blend pea coat like this one on sale for $79.99 at J.C. Penney's. It may be too late for me, but if you're planning a trip north for Thanksgiving, such a coat could come in handy. It comes in a variety of colors: blue, red, boysenberry, green and black.
It is among J.C. Penney's "lowest prices of the fall" sale. Many items are in the stores -- even this coat in South Florida -- but there's free shipping online of $49 or more. Go to www.jcpenney.com to check out the deals.
Macy's is having its "Shop for a Cause" annual charity event in stores and online today.
The chain has raised $34 million for local charitable causes since it stared the event in 2006. This is a great way to support worthy causes in your community (you get to pick which one) and get some great bargains for yourself at the same time.
Here's how it works: Buy a $5 Shop for a Cause ticket and get a 20-percent savings pass good all day on clothes, accessories, jewelry and home items, valid on all regular, sale and clearance items. (I saw plenty of "additional-50-percent off" signs in the store this week.) In addition, the pass gets you 10 percent off all furniture, mattresses, rugs, electrics and electronics.
In stores, $5 goes to a South Florida non-profit of your choice. Online, the $5 goes to the Family Violence Prevention Fund, Wounded Warrior Project and Feeding America.
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I just picked up a pair of jeans at the new Nordstrom Rack in Boca Raton for $39.99. That's more than I usually pay, but they fit just right.
For those who are willing to pay a bit more, 7 for All Mankind denim for men and women is on sale for $99.97 to $119.97 starting 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 7. That compares with "normal" prices of $149-$218. You also can find William Rast women's skinny jeans for $49.97 (usually $155) and MEK denim for men and women for $69.97 (compared with $125-$155.)
Other deals starting Thursday include Kensie women's cozy cardigans for $39.97 and Vicarious by nature men's long-sleeve knit shirts for $39.97. At 73 degrees this morning, it;s starting to feel like fall in South Florida!
Today only, New York & Co. is offering $50 off a $100 purchase in stores and online.
Shop the latest trends or score with the $9.99 sale (coupon and code works for those purchases, too).
Click here to shop online. Enter code 2244 at checkout. Here's the coupon if you want to shop at one of several SoFla stores.
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Stock up for the holidays: Children's books, games and toys are "buy 1, get 1 50% off" at Barnes and Noble online, BN.com.
Books and games are the best gifts you can buy children, in my opinion.
Barnes and Noble's website takes the guessing out of buying the right book by categorizing them according to age. Have a young grandchild? Now you don't have to guess. Want to buy for a teen? They have suggestions.
This sale is only online, so you'll have to browse the books in the store or "look inside" on line, before choosing that right book for your child or grandchild.
L'Occitane en Provence, one of my fav product lines, has up to 50% off today on select products until 5 p.m.
Get the vanilla Ultra Rich Body Cream for $12.50, regularly $21. Have a friend or family member going on a cruise? The Shea Butter Voyage Kit is $18.20. Have guests coming to visit? Try the Lavender Hand Wash and Lotion for $29.40
Visit L'Occitane for more products on sale, online only.
I can smell the lavender in Provence right now. Takes me back to the land of purple.
Chocolate solves all problems. Dark chocolate, especially, which is good for your health.
So don't feel guilty stocking up on Godiva chocolates during its summer sale: up to 50 percent off on select items.
This 27-piece dark chocolate assortment is $23.99, regularly $32. For a something-different Labor Day treat, try Godiva's mint chocolate chip ice cream truffles, only $4.99 on sale.
Get over the "long-weekend-over" blues on Tuesday, by bringing this Tower of Indulgence to the office to share -- regulary $80, now on sale for $39.99. You'll be everyone's friend for at least a week.
The 80% off sign caught my eye at Landau Jewelry, located in the Town Center mall at Boca Raton.
The best deal, though, is the 50% off the "Diamondess" collection: the jewelry is sterling silver and platinum plated. These aren't real diamonds, but you could fool me -- gorgeous sparkle and color.
Moreover, you get a $100 gift certificate for the store for every 50% purchase you make. If you have a special friend's birthday coming up or starting early for Christmas, this is a great deal.
At 50% off, 2-carat studs are $74.50, for example.
IconShoes.com is having an end of season sale, marking down sandals and leather accessories more than 70 percent in some instances.
Every sandal is on sale for $49 (some were priced $325). Handbags, pouches and coin bags all have been marked down, too.
ICON prints awesome images on supple leather shoes, bags and small goods from up-and-coming artists and Masters like Monet and Van Gogh. It made its bones in the fashion world by putting Andy Warhol's Campbell's soup image on leather sneakers.
Exotic flowers including birds of paradise and ginger are on sale for $9.99 at Whole Foods Market. What a great way to brighten your home, and for so little!
Birds of paradise were always my grandmother's favorite flowers. I loved sending her tropical bouquets with the brightly colored orange flowers, often with pink or red ginger.
My mission was lunch at the Boca Raton store when I spotted the sale, but I may be going back this evening. These gorgeous flowers are hard to resist.
Need to say "I love you" or perhaps "I'm sorry" to your partner in romance? Buy a hand-tied dozen rose bouquet for only $14.80 from Field of Flowers during its summer sale, Saturday, Aug, 7, through Sunday, Aug. 29.
The sale offers free seminars, demonstrations, samples and raffles:
At Field of Flowers store in Davie this Saturday, Aug. 7, Rio Roses newer, most fashionable roses will be featured in a runway event. Singles roses will be handed out to the crowd.
The summer sale also offers 20% off designer rose arrangements.
On Saturday, Aug. 21, Rio Roses will provide Field of Flowers with varieties that are not even for sale commercially yet. Field of Flowers designers will use the roses to show customers to make simple floral arrangements.
Buy one pair of jeans or leggings, and get another for 75% off at New York & Company. Here's a five-pocket jegging -- yes, that's what they call a legging made of stretch jean material -- for $34.95, get a second pair for $8.
New York & Co. has several styles including denim flares for prices up to $69.95 in its "buy one, get one 75%" offer. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds
One of my favorite spots in Sawgrass Mall in Sunrise is the back room of the Ann Taylor Loft store. When the store has a clearance sale, it really has a clearance sale.
"It has been marked down four times," a store associate told me.
And yet, there items worth buying. My friend E and I did a little retail therapy on Saturday and walked away with quite a few items for little money. I bought two pairs of capris, both dressy enough to wear to work, and a ruffled top for less than $80.
You could find a few items online at Ann Taylor Loft, but there's a much better selection at the outlet store at Sawgrass Mall. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds
Students and teachers can save big on Old Navy purchases this weekend. Simply present your school ID at checkout (teachers can show a pay stub), to get 25% off of your purchase.
Visit Old Navy's Facebook page for more details.
Macy's is offering 15% and more off on items in its "Build a Better Wardrobe" sale featuring work dresses, blouses and other pieces to improve your work and social wardrobe.
This sleeveless, wrap Alfani dress for $54.99 is one example. From July 21-25, 2010, save an extra 10-20% on your online purchase. There's an extra 20 percent off regular, sale or clearance clothing, jewelry and accessories for the sale .
See more at Macy's. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds
Summer is a time of travel, so it's important to have clothes you can roll up and throw in a suitcase or carry-on bag.
Travelsmith's "indispensible" dress made of non-wrinkle supplex is on sale for $69.The sleeveless dress comes in plum (my favorite color this summer), red pepper, slate blue, mint or black. You can get the same design with short, half and full sleeves.
If you have a summer trip coming up, this could be the dress for you. Travelsmith, which has a catalog and is online, also has more than 300 items under $50 in its summer clearance sale. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds
Sometime in my life, I want to own a Diane von Furstenberg dress and Stuart Weitzman shoes.
See Diane von Furstenberg's new dress arrivals at Sak Fifth Avenue. This draped jersey dress is priced at $345 -- not exactly a bargain hunter price, but so nice.
Saks has many of its designer labels on sale, however, including this sundress by Caroline Herrera for $197, marked down from $495.
I can dream, can't I? -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds
Is the American thing to do save or spend? That's debatable.
But if you're trying to save, the Salvation Army Family Stores' July 4th sale in Broward County may be for you. Plus, proceeds go to a good cause.
The sale begins today and goes through Monday, July 5.
It includes 25%-50% off selected furniture items and 50% off blue and green ticketed clothing.
There also will be giveaways at all 6 stores for skim boards and re-usable shopping bags
All of the proceeds from sales at the Salvation Army Family Super Store go directly to the operation of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds
Sawgrass Mills in Sunrise is offering summer specials in July and August.
Offers include:
$25 off one item priced at $100 or more at Neiman Marcus Last Call.
20% off a purchase of $100 or more at Guess Factory Store
10% off a purchase of $100 or more at Banana Republic Factory Store
10% off a purchase of $75 or more at Gap Outlet
15% off a purchase of $100 or more or 10% off the entire purchase at Tommy Hilfiger Company Store
$20 off a purchase of $100 or more at Wilsons Leather Outlet
15% off the entire purchase at The Children’s Place Outlet
15% off the purchase of three items or more at Nautica Factory Store and other cost saving offers.
Take this list, put your athletic shoes on, and get ready to walk the gigantic Sawgrass Mills mall to find these specials. At least you'll get your exercise. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds
There are two things I just cannot resist: Designer sunglasses (Versace) and Kate Spade shoes. I'm so weak, I even -- gasp! -- have paid full retail. So it makes it twice as hard to resist when they're on sale.
Kate Spade is having a 75 percent off sale and free shipping sweetens the deal. Check out these red stunners that were originally $295 and are on sale for $147. How about these gorgeous white slingbacks for $137. They were $275.
Check out this cute Yardley Brenda black bag on sale for $149. It was $275.
Click here and get out your credit card! The sale ends on June 13. Let's face it: What's the point in being a good shopper if you don't put those savings toward an occasional luxury purchase?
I wrote about these adorable appetizer plates in May and CB2 just put them on sale for $1.95 each. Scoop 'em up! These tiny glazed white porcelain plates (6.5 by 5 inches) were selling $2.95 each.
This cool Maze Wall Hanging is also on sale for $49.95. It was $129.
You can visit the new CB2 store that opened in South Beach at the Lincoln Road Mall.
If you happen to go to the store, you can enter to win a $250 gift card each week now through July 31. Click here for details. The store is located at 1661 Jefferson Ave.; 305-672-5155.
Since it's the first day of summer vacation for the kids, you might be packing your bags in a suitcase that's seen better days. Do it in style with a MODA 7-piece luggage set in green for $79.99 from Macys.com. It normally retails $220.
The set includes a 29-inch expandable upright; 25-inch wheeled duffel, 20-inch carry-on upright, 14-inch duffel, a cargo duffel, a tote and a toiletry kit. They have steel-frames and have a two-year warranty.
Order a Father's Day gift while you're at it and get the bill up to $99 and you can choose between 20 percent off or free shipping with checkout code SUMMER.
What fun places are you going to visit this summer? We're heading to Maine for a lobsta-fest.
Summer T-shirts wear out fast so when I see quality cotton blend shirts on sale, I like to stock up.
This weekend, I found Caslon T-shirts at Nordstrom's Boca Raton half-yearly sale for women, only $11.90-$15.90. There's a variety of styles and colors: three-quarter length sleeves, cap sleeves and ribbed tanks in aqua blue, hot pink, army green, and deep purple.
Lots of other items at decent prices as well so bargain shoppers should not write off Nordstrom's, especially during its half-yearly sale.
Shopping at Nordstrom's also comes with the perk of helpful and friendly sales people. I bought one of the T-shirts for my friend and fellow shopping blogger Kathy and asked for a box. The saleswoman wrapped the shirt in tissue, placed it in a silver box and finished off with a bow. Such service makes shopping so much more fun. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds
I had some great corn on the cob at a friend's barbecue this Memorial Day. There are several ways to cook corn, but the most flavorful and fun is on the outdoor grill.
Crate & Barrel makes grilling corn easy with its corn griller, on sale for $14.95.
You may also want to pick up some of their waffleweave dishtowels for $3.95 to $6.95 and colorful paper plates, 18 for $1.95 to $2.95, with matching cocktail napkins in lime, orange. red, blue or white, 50 for $1.95 to $2.95.
Hey, a July 4th barbecue may be in your future! -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds
Stock up for summer with JC Penney's Appreciation Sale. Get up to 70 percent off women's clothes, 65 percent off mens (shop now and save for Father's Day) up to 60 percent off home and kids, 55 percent off baby goods and best for last: up to 60 percent off shoes. Get an additional 15 percent off with coupon code or choose free shipping on orders over $49. The sale runs through Saturday, June 5.
This cute floral print dress in the outlet section is only $12.74 after coupon. It originally sold for $70. Boy's swim trunks are $8.50 and St. John's Bay polo shirts for Dad are just $6.79 with the coupon.
Click here to shop JCP.com. Get additional 15 percent off regular, sale and clearance items with no exclusions with coupon code WELIKEU, or opt for free shipping on orders of $49 with the promo code 2VALUEU.
Here's a deal: Buy three and get three free Bath & Body Works Signature and Classic Collections of shower gels, body lotions and body mists in cool summer fragrances like Deep Aqua and Berry Vanilla. Most items are $10.50 each. Plus there's free shipping.
Delicious fragrances are 50 percent off, selling for $13.25. I adore the Coconut Lime Verbena.
I noticed there were FitFlops on sale for $39.75 (web only). They were $49.99
Click here to shop the sale and type in FREESHIP40 at checkout.
6pm.com has Polliwalks, cute little Croc-type kids sandals, on sale for $7.95. They were $26. These are perfect for a day at the beach or pool and will give kids something to smile about: the "fish lips" change color in the sun!
Choose from several colors of Fish Lips. There are Pink Hippos and Purple Frogs too.
Stock up for summer with Lane Bryant's Memorial Day sale. Get 40 percent off shorts and crop pants, as well as 50 percent off activewear, 30 percent off swimwear and $15 camis, tanks and tees. Sister company Calique is offering buy-one-get-one-50 percent off on all bras.
Speaking of bras, the plus-size retailer is showing some serious curvy-girl spunk. Lane Bryant made news last month after Fox and ABC refused to run its hilarious "not for chubbies" lingerie ad spoofing Victoria Secret. The ad shows a blonde skeleton wearing a bra and panties sprawled seductively across a bed. Fox eventually ran the ad during a recent airing of "American Idol." ABC never did.
Meanwhile, the company posted the ad on its blog, Inside Curve, saying, "Millions of supporters have expressed their views in a variety of ways and following is a poignant, albeit humorous work, that speaks to the cause of accepting beauty in all sizes. Share your thoughts and ideas for support!"
OK, back to shopping. Don't forget you can opt to pick up the goods at the store for free, or get $7 flat-rate shipping. No bones about it.
Take 40 percent off any item at Ann Taylor Factory stores on Memorial Day weekend.
In South Florida, the Ann Taylor Factory stores are at Sawgrass Mills in Sunrise and Dolphin Mall in Miami.
Memorial Day weekend no doubt will be a bonanza for deal shoppers. What deals are you seeing out there? Please post them here so everyone can take advantage.
-- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds
Also get $20 off any 50 or 80 minute service at Coldwater Creek Spa at the Shops of Pembroke Gardens through June 20. Use code SPAMAY20 Here's a list of services and pricing.
Ken Kaye over at the Storm Center says it's going to be hot and steamy through Sunday. So now's a good time to talk about sweat, or more accurately, how not to sweat.
Dry out with clinical strength antiperspirants. Costing about $10 at drugstores, these products promise the same wetness protection as prescription-only versions.
Sun Sentinel beauty testers liked Secret Clinical Strength, Dove Clinical Protection, Degree Clinical Protection for Men and Women. (Click here to sign up to get a free Secret Clinical Strength.)
Here's how they work: These antiperspirants have a higher concentration of metallic salts than regular versions. You apply them at night when your body temp is at its lowest, and while you sleep, they plug up those sweaty pores under your arms.
The International Hyperhidrosis Society, at SweatHelp.org, says many find relief with these products. According to the website: "The key is learning to use them correctly. A recent study found that applying over-the-counter antiperspirants in the morning and evening, or just in the evening, was significantly more effective than applying them in the morning alone." It's also recommended that you apply the products to completely dry skin.
If you find that the drugstore offerings don't do the trick, talk try a prescription-strength antiperspirants, such as Drysol. It contains 20 percent aluminum chloride and costs $21.98 a bottle. It really works.
Remember, the true trick is applying at night before you go to bed. No sweat.
First up is "Wario Land: Shake It!" for Nintendo Wii for $19.99 + free shipping. It was $49.99.
Second, get this DreamGear 18-in-1 Starter Kit for Nintendo DSi for $18.99 + free shipping. It was $34.99.
The kit includes charger, wrist strap, headphones, screen protectors, car charger, case, carrying case and two styluses.
Save some dough doing fun things around South Florida this weekend. For more ideas, check out the Bulletin Board that runs daily on Page 2B of the Sun Sentinel.
Saturday, May 15:
Model Steam Train Rides: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. $1. Call 954-978-1134. After the train pulls into the station, take a farm tour between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. $2. Call 954-491-4605 or click on Tradewinds Park.
Check out Buckler’s 15th Annual Craft Fair and Food Drive, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at the South Florida Fairgrounds, Americraft Expo, 9067 Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach; $8, children 12 and under free, click here or call 386-860-0092. Click here for a buy 1-get-1 coupon with a donated canned good.
Get discounts of up to 60 percent off at the Boca Raton Historical Society Gift Shop Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Boca Raton Town Hall, 71 North Federal Highway, click here or call 561-395-6766, ext. 100.
Shop for fresh fruit, vegetables, soaps, specialty items, flowers and more at the Delray Beach Green Market, Southeast Fourth Avenue just south of Atlantic Avenue.
Sunday, May 16:
Save a bundle and chow down at the Elks Lodge's Sunday Pancake Breakfast, 9 a.m. to noon at 700 NE 10th St., Pompano Beach. $5 adults; $2.50 children. Call 954-596-4333
Get free admission at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison St. noon to 4 p.m. Call 954-921-3274.
The Rare Fruit and Vegetable Council is having its Spring Plant Sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 5105 SW 208 Lane, Southwest Ranches. Call 954-252-9216.
Get free admission at International Museum Day at Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real, Mizner Park. Click here or call 561-392-2500.
Calvin Klein Underwear is having a 30 percent off sale. At this site, it's just as much fun to look at the hot models in their skivvies as it is to get the goods at 30 percent off. Click here for the sale and enter promo code UFFMAY through May 17. Get free shipping on orders of $75 or more.
Just for fun, click here to watch the Spring 2010 Calvin Klein X Underwear campaign featuring Kellan Lutz, Mehcad Brooks, Fernando Verdasco,and Hidetoshi Nakata. Then go take a shower to cool off.
Talk about a happy Mother's Day! The website 6pm.com is having an incredible sale on shoes by luxury-brand Cole Haan. More than 750 styles for men and women are on sale for 40 percent to 77 percent off. Snap up sandals for summer like these ivory stunners, right. They listed at $195, now on sale for $60.03 with $6.95 shipping. Click here and get your credit card out. Sale ends today.
This mother is happy indeed. :) -- Doreen Christensen
Amazon.com has KitchenAid 5-quart Artisan Stand Mixers in red, white or black on sale for $200 with free shipping. The mixer retails for $349.00. Plus, if you purchases through May 29, you get a bonus shredder/slicer or grinder attachment as a bonus gift by mail.
This is a real steal. I recently purchased a red mixer at Bed Bath & Beyond with a 20 percent off coupon and got it for $249.99 after an exhaustive Internet search for the best deal.
Click here for the deal.
Click here for bonus gift info.
Get 40 percent off the lowest marked price + 25 percent off with a coupon code and free shipping at Coldwater Creek outlet. The catalog and mall giant sells high-quality clothes, accessories and home goods. This white tee, right, originally sold for $44.95 and ends up costing $11.91. A gorgeous $59.99 turquoise throw now costs $28.61.
Click here to visit the outlet and enter coupon code WHP2633 for the extra 25 percent and free shipping. As always, make sure the extra discount and free shipping are applied BEFORE you pay.
A used book sale is like crack to my husband Dan. Luckily, he can get his fix starting Thursday at the Nova Southeastern University Library's 13th Semi-Annual Used Book Sale.
The three-day sale will offer used hardback and paperback fiction and nonfiction, CDs and DVDs and even textbooks. Hours are 1-6 p.m, Thursday, April 29; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, April 30 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Atrium on the first floor at Nova's Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Davie; 954-262-5477. Also, you can donate stuff to the library (spring cleaning!). Just bring the goods to the Collection Development Department at the library or drop them off at the Circulation Department on the first floor. - Doreen Christensen
Summer is fast approaching, and Florida resorts are offering new specials to lure visitors and locals alike in the warmer months.
Here are some offers just unveiled:
The luxury Breakers resort on Palm Beach offers summer rates starting at $249 a night, plus extras for guests staying weekday nights, including free breakfast, free spa access, free children's camp and free overnight parking. Summer rates also include unlimited fitness classes and free Internet all days.
For details, check www.thebreakers.com.
The luxury Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts of Florida are offering an extra night free when guests stay at least three consecutive nights between May 1 and June 30. Stay three nights and get a fourth free at six of the seven Waldorf of Florida properties, including the Boca Raton Resort in Boca Raton. Stay six nights and get a seventh free at the Edgewater Beach in Naples, the group said.
For details, check www.waldorfastoria.com.
The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa is offering a summer golf membership at its Hallandale Beach course from May 1 through Oct. 31. Members pay $340 a month and get unlimited play, with cart fees of $25 before 2pm and $15 after. They also get free valet service, discounts at the golf shop and food, plus other perks.
For details on golf membership, call 954-883-4404.
Doreen Hemlock can be reached at dhemlock@sunsentinel.com or 305-810-5009.
Today is Earth Day’s 40th anniversary and we offer a few fun and easy ways to go green, from energy- and money-saving tips from Florida Power and Light to local Earth Day celebrations to buying and making eco-friendly cleaning and beauty products. Save the planet (and money) man!
Home: Energy costs take a huge bite out of our budgets and our super-consumption harms the planet. Florida Power & Light offers these ideas and links for rebates and incentives to upgrade to more energy efficient appliances with home insulation; leaky air ducts; air conditioner; and major appliances (*Florida program only available through Sunday, April 25th).
Celebrations: There are family-friendly eco-events in Broward and Palm Beach counties on Saturday and Sunday.
Release ladybugs, see live marine animal shows and take a guided boardwalk tour at Earth Day 2010 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at Daggerwing Nature Center in the South County Regional Park, 11200 Park Access Road, Boca Raton; 561-629-8760. Click here for more info.
Learn how to live more green and meet the recycling robot as the Broward County Waste and Recycling Division throws and Earth Day Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 25 at Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane. 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation
Free trees: Coconut Creek residents can get a free tree and two plants per household on Saturday, April 24 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Government Center, 4800 W. Copans Road, Coconut Creek; 954-973-6756. Choose from seven different tree species. Click here for more info.
Chemical-free cleaning: Eco-Me Kits are a great holistic way to take care of your family, pets, home and body without the nasty chemicals. The kits contain everything you need to make your own cleaning products with common household items like baking soda, vinegar and essential oils. There are five starter kits: Eco –Me Body, Eco-Me Baby, Eco-Me Home, Eco-Me Dog and Eco-Me Cat. The kits range in price from $16.99-$36 at Amazon.com
Beauty: Cargo’s PlantLove line will really grow on you. This brand is serious about its Earth-friendly mission. The organic Natural Origin Collection includes lipsticks, foundations, eye shadows, blushers and bronzers, and they're all free of parabens, phthalates, petro-chemicals, synthetic dyes and fragrances. PlantLove’s colorful, groovy bio-plastic containers made are from corn so it won't take 100 years for these to return to Mother Earth once you toss them in the trash. The awesome Botanical Lipstick comes in 20 shades and the box is infused with wildflower seeds. Just wet it, plant it and watch 'em grow. Now that's truly green. Get 'em at at CVS.com through May 9 and get 20 percent off on all beauty purchases.
Books: “Just Green It: The Ultimate Consumer Shopping Guide” by healthy-home experts Lisa and Ron Beres is the black book on being green. The guide offers tips and advice on making eco-friendly choices and compares brand-name products side-by-side to help you make good environmentally-friendly purchases on everything from mattresses to baby food. Get it here.
Online resources: Visit the EcoMall. According to its website, EcoMall provides educational articles, a comprehensive list of environmental companies, products and services. The site offers listings of hundreds of sites on the Internet with green products. Find everything you could possibly need from A-Z.
When we recycle and reuse, we all win. As the Native American proverb goes: "We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children."
Share you're favorite green tip with us. Best one gets an Eco-Me Body Kit!
Get ready to score some serious bargains on cribs, nursery gear, baby equipment, clothes, books, toys, and more at a massive consignment sale being held Coral Springs on Friday and Saturday.
The sale, put on by the traveling children’s and maternity consignment franchise called Just Between Friends, allows you to sell your stuff or shop for stuff and save. Or both! It’s too late to sell items at this event (darn!), but the organization will be back in the fall if you’re interested in selling your goods. You can learn more about the concept and shop till you drop from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Coral Springs Gymnasium at 2501 Coral Springs Drive.
Here’s how JBF events generally work: If you want to sell your stuff, bring new or gently-used kids and/or maternity wear to the selling venue set up by JBF. You set your own prices, tag your wares, drop them off at the sale site and Just Between Friends does the rest. You earn money (just like at a regular consigment store) on unwanted stuff you had lying around the house and/or you can shop for things you need for your family at super cheap prices. It’s a fantastic idea that helps families make and save bucks in these tough times.
If it’s April 16, or rather 4/16 - It’s FourSquare Day, or rather 4sqday.
Bring your phone to this gig. Actually, it’s essential you bring it – it’s your invitation to participate in Foursquare Day, the next big social media party.
Local businesses, mostly eateries and bars, will cash in on the next personal global positioning trend , 4sqday, or Four Square Day.
initiated by a cell phone application of the same name, it allows people to communicate through texts mapping, on where to meet or dine –at a store, a mall, restaurant or a bar – with an event tie-in or just to hang with friends. And like a moving target – the group can move en-mass or simply co-mingle and move about to other venues. People who visit venues repeatedly and more than others in t heir group get designated as “mayors”
However you write it, it spells a trend in face-to-face gatherings. Last year’s Foursquare drew fewer than a million participants. But with people using Twitter and Facebook to detail their every move and activity, 4sqday is expected to grow in venue and consumer participation.
It’s kind of like good-old-fashioned bar-hopping. Except now, the businesses aren’t just passively standing by. They can actively promote their products and services though the same application consumers are using to gather. They can broadcast their 2-4-1 drink deals, freebies or discounts.
Read this article about how Nathan Bonilla-Warford, a Tampa optometrist who is geeky over numbers, came up with the idea of designating 4/16 as 4sqday.
Today is the last day to get 25% off online on sale items at Gap.com.
This can be a good opportunity to stock up on everyday T-shirts and other casual wear to freshen your wardrobe this spring and summer.
This classic stretchy T is available for only $7.50 in navy with the 25% discount (code is GAPSALE25 at checkout). But add on the $7 in shipping and you've paid double for it. So you either need to order enough to make the shipping worth it or, if you have a Gap, Old Navy, or Banana Republic card, you get shipping free.
Good sale to stock up for the guys in your life as well, especially those teens who insist on wearing the same old sloppy T-shirts.-- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds
Searching for that perfect dress for prom?
Check out Amazon.com’s Prom Shop Sale. Through May 6, the site is offering $10 off when you spend $50 on hot looks by designers like XOXO, Teeze Me, Jessica Simpson, Rampage and others.
Many dresses ship for free, too. You get the 10 bucks off at checkout. Click here for to go to the Amazon Prom Shop.
Also, check out Sun Sentinel fashion guru Rod Hagwood’s prom primer on the top 10 trends inspired by Hollywood’s red carpets. Click here to read Rod's piece.
In the meantime, just for laughs and giggles, click here to see what NOT to wear! A few are risque, so be warned! -- Doreen Christensen
I always liked Swoozie's, the upscale stationary and party store in Boca Raton, but I also wondered how it stayed in business.
Mystery solved: the store's closing, according to sale signs in its windows. So far the biggest savings is on Christmas cards and stationery: 50% off. Other items range from 10% off cards to 30 percent off party-themed items -- gotta a family member's birthday coming up?
It's a good place, too, to pick up anything initialed: "M" cards, for moi, for example.
Swoozie's is in the shopping center on Glades Road across from Florida Atlantic University. There's also a Swoozie's at Downtown at the Gardens in Palm Beach Gardens.
Get the deals while the goin' is good. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds
We've got a hot deal from Payless Shoes for you today. Selected styles are Buy One Get One half price, and we've got a coupon for 20% off your entire order. Just enter code 31491 at checkout.
It's spring and the colors of cardigans available at Old Navy are as varied as Easter eggs in a child's basket.
Many lightweight cardigans regularly $26.50 are on sale for $15. Right now, Old Navy's online only spring sale offers up to 40 percent discounts on a variety of clothes. Check it out.
In stores, this week through Sunday, April 4, get $12 linen shirts for women and men and $5 and $6 graphic tees for toddlers and children. Check out more of this week's sales here.
Attention thrifty-minded moms! 
If it’s April 16, or rather 4/16 - It’s FourSquare Day, or rather 4sqday.
