Archive for Shopping

Save on Clothes, Shoes, School Supplies: Tax-Free Weekend August 20-22

If you’ve somehow missed it in the media, this weekend is Tax-Free Weekend in Texas!  It’s typically scheduled the weekend before school starts to give families a little financial help on back-to-school shoping. As in the past, Texans can enjoy a break from local and state sales tax on most clothing, shoes, and school supplies [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Friday, August 20th, 2010

50% Off Everything at Aeropostale

Retailers are fighting for your back-to-school dollars!  I received an email for 50 percent off everything at Aéropostale.  This is online only for a limited time.  Excludes clearance and fragrance items.

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Get $50 at The Gap for $25 & Other Daily Deals

Here is a highlight of today’s daily deals in Houston: The Gap (Groupon) — Get $50 at The Gap for only $25 — just in time for back-to-school shopping!  Purchase by 8/19. Valid at all U.S. locations but not online. My Mechanic (MyDailyDeals) — Spend $10 for an oil change and tire rotation (valued at [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Thursday, August 19th, 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

Free Fruista Freeze at Taco Bell w/ Coupon

Have you ventured online to the Coupons.com site?  You’ll find hundreds of relevant food coupons you can print right from your printer for products such as General Mills, Pillsbury, Libby’s Fruit, Betty Crocker, and more. Right now you’ll find a Free Frutista Freeze from Taco Bell with any purchase.  (It’s on page 3 of the [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Friday, August 13th, 2010

30% Off Coupon to Aeropostale and P.S.

If you’re heading out for back-to-school shopping, you might want to grab this coupon.  A 30% off Friends & Family promotion kicked off today at Aéropostale.  Print this coupon to receive an additional 30% off your purchase.  Coupon valid through August 15 for online and in-store purchases. For the younger crowd, P.S. from Aéropostale is [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Thursday, August 12th, 2010

Compare School Supply Deals w/ Handy Chart

Here’s an amazing little graphic for those shopping the school supply sales…  Thanks to SaveAtHomeMommy, check out the best school supply deals at a glance on this chart through August 14 comparing sales at Target, Walgreens, CVS, Wal-Mart, Big Lots, Office Max, and ToysRUs.  Rite-Aid is obviously not in the Houston area… as well as [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

$10 Off $50 Purchase at Old Navy

Don’t miss this coupon if you’re heading to Old Navy for some back-to-school basics…  Print this coupon for $10 off $50 purchase.  Valid through August 19.  Add this savings to the current sales, and you can get some good deals!  Check out the sales flyer online. Thanks to Charlotte on the Cheap for this tip!

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Monday, August 9th, 2010

Sam’s Club Open House for Guests August 6-8

If you’re curious what Sam’s Club is all about, this is your weekend to check it out!  The Sam’s Club Open House allows members and guests to shop August 6-8 without a membership card and enjoy true savings.  Non-members also don’t have to pay the customary 10 percent fee when they make a purchase. Did [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Vera Bradley Duffel Bags 50% Off Thru 8/4

IF YOU LOVE Vera Bradley, you’ll appreciate and enjoy this special Summer Sale!  Through August 4, select colors of Vera Bradley duffel and garment bags are marked 50% off and more: Small Duffel – $35 (reg. $69) Large Duffel – $45 (reg. $80) Garment Bag – $55 (reg. $130) Click on a sale color to [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010