Archive for Books

Used Book Sale, Jewish Community Center 8/29

Sorry I didn’t get this entire sale posted earlier…  Today, August 29, marks the last day of the Jewish Community Center’s Annual Used Book Sale.  From 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. you can purchase used books by the bag.  The sale is located at the Jewish Community Center of Houston, 5601 S. Braeswood.

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Sunday, August 29th, 2010

Save 50% to 80% Off at Back-to-School Houston Scholastic Warehouse Sale August 24-28, 2010

Did you know the Scholastic Back-to-School Warehouse Sale is returning to Houston next week? With prices at 50 percent to 80 percent off, it’s a great time to stock up on classroom materials or reading for your kids.  The NW Houston warehouse sale near Jersey Village is August 24-28, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday. [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Monday, August 16th, 2010

Barnes & Noble Coupons: Free Smoothie, 30% Off Summer Kids’ Kits, Half-Off Shop Smart

The weekly Barnes & Noble coupons are out — with plenty of options to choose from! Buy one, get one free smoothie in the Cafe. 30% off Summer Kid’s Kits Half-off one issue of Shop Smart 30% off “beach reads” Print these coupons and use before they expire July 19, 2010.  These offers are only [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Last Day of Dave Ramsey $10 Summer Sale

If you’re a fan of Dave Ramsey, you might want to check out his mega-summer sale that ends today, July 6.  All of Dave’s books, CDs, and DVDs are on sale for just $10 — with many retailing from $20-$25.  Check out the Dave Ramsey site for product details.

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

B&N: 30% Off Twilight Books, Eclipse Soundtrack

Some interesting coupons came through in my Barnes & Noble e-mail today — especially for Twilight fans! Save 30 percent off Stephanie Meyer books, author of the Twilight series. Save 30 percent off The Twilight Saga: Eclipse soundtrack.  This makes it $13.29. Save 30 percent off one title in the World Cup collection. Save 50 [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Cheap Summer: Kids’ Author at Katy Budget Books

Katy Budget Books hosts a weekly summer series featuring story time, crafts, and snacks each Tuesday as part of its Summer Reading program. Children’s author Rosemary Smith will be reading from her book Lizard Tales: Lizzie Walks on the Wild Side on Tuesday, June 22, beginning at 10 a.m.  After story time, Smith will be [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Monday, June 21st, 2010

Get $10 Bonus Card with $50 Borders Gift Card

This is a handy deal if you know you’ll be spending $50 at Borders. Maybe for Father’s Day — and something for yourself as well?  Through June 21, buy $50 in gift cards and get a $10 bonus card for free.  This offer is only good in the store.  And your $10 bonus card must [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Friday, June 18th, 2010

20% Off Everything: Half Price Books May 27-31

STOCK UP on your summer reading this weekend with this special sale. Don’t miss the Extra 20% Off Everything Sale at Half Price Books.  Save even more on books, magazines, and records from May 27 through May 31.  There are nine Half Price Books stores in the Houston area, Sugar Land, and Pearland.  Find your nearest [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Friday, May 28th, 2010

Urban Market Houston Antique Shopping 5/16

Three times a year, the Urban Market Houston Antique Show hits an outdoor venue north of the Heights.  I’ve never been, but it sounds like something I’d enjoy!  Shop more than 60 vendors on Sunday, May 16, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Bargain hunters will love browsing through tent after tent of antiques and [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Friday, May 14th, 2010

Up to 80% Off: Scholastic Book Warehouse Sale

JUST in time for summer! The  Scholastic Warehouse Sale is returning to the Houston area this week. What a great time to stock up on reading for the kids — with prices up to 80 percent off.  Thousands of books are marked down 50 percent! The NW Houston warehouse sale near Jersey Village kicks off [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Tuesday, May 11th, 2010