Affordable Luxuries

Great Deal: Score Melissa & Doug pretend play bargains

Mir Kamin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:07:57 +0000

If your kids (and you) love all things Melissa & Doug when it comes to wooden toys and pretend play, today’s the day to hit 1 Sale A Day and check out the sales in the Family section. You’ll find a plethora of M&D bargains, some as much as 65% off!

The wooden kitchen pictured here is one of the few neutral-colored options I’ve seen (no, toy manufacturers, we don’t actually need every play kitchen to be pink, thanks), and today it’s just $85. (The sale price at Amazon is currently $96.)

It all ships for free, too. Now that’s a great deal!

Great Deal: Black Friday is back at Home Depot

Mir Kamin — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:17:59 +0000

Black Friday may feel like a distant memory, but leave it to Home Depot to bring it back in April. As you gear up for spring and summer fun, you’ve got one week to shop Home Depot’s “Spring Black Friday Event” and save big on everything you’ll need for upcoming outdoor fun. From mulch to patio sets, outdoor play structures to ceiling fans, right now is the time to buy and get a bargain.

Why wait until the end of the season when you can get the deals right now? Exactly.

Spring fashion: White jeans

Angella — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:42:35 +0000

I know that colored jeans are all the rage, but I haven’t quite worked up the nerve to try any on. I did set out on a mission to try on some white jeans (I’ve never ever owned white jeans) and … I love them. Love them, love them, love them. It gives me hope that I may just try on some colored jeans for size … some day.

$69.99 @ GAP.com

Great Deal: Big Savings at Naturalizer

Mir Kamin — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:09:46 +0000

It’s time for Friends & Family savings over at Naturalizer, so you have through the end of March to use coupon code FRIEND13AGZQGUJQ for 30% off and free shipping on any order.

The discount even works on sale items, which means that whether you want boots, sandals, running shoes, or a cute new purse, you can score at a deep, deep discount.

Great Deal: Save $5 on Starbucks

Mir Kamin — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:39:50 +0000

You deserve a little pick-me-up at Starbucks now and then—no matter how frugal you are—and that’s why this $10 to Starbucks for $5 Groupon is perfect. It’s just a little something, a way to treat yourself for less.

And isn’t treating yourself (sans guilt) the best kind of deal?

Outdoor Fun: Swimsuits

Angella — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 02:12:31 +0000

Yes, half of North America is under three feet of snow, but before you know it the snow will be but a distant memory and you’ll be heading to the lake/beach/cabin and you’ll have to ditch your parka in favor of a bathing suit. My trusty suit is done after three summers of wear and tear, so I purchased a new one yesterday. I went back to the place I always go to for my swimwear: Lands End. It’s pricier than some places, sure, but their suits are worth every penny. The fit well and they wear well. Plus, there are so many pretty options to choose from.

Various prices @ LandsEnd.com

Beauty: BB Creams

Angella — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:43:38 +0000

I kept hearing people talk about BB creams and went to my trusty MAC counter to ask for help. They hooked me up with their Prep & Prime BB Beauty Balm and I am a convert. It smooths out my skin tone and makes me look younger somehow. Needless to say, I am a fan.

$30.00 @ maccosmetics.com

The Best Running Shorts

Angella — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:10:30 +0000

I am a runner who runs three days a week (and ran outside all winter)(I’ll take any accolades you want to throw my way). The weather is getting warmer and I have been on the hunt for the perfect pair of running shorts. I FOUND THEM. They are the perfect length, the perfect fit, and for once in my life my thighs don’t look like tree trunks.

$54.00 @ Lululemon.com

Great Deal: Half off at The Body Shop

Mir Kamin — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:48:45 +0000

If you love The Body Shop, now’s a perfect time to shop online—they’re offering half off all hand creams, for a limited time.

Even better, everything else online is 40% off, no coupon required. And if you spend $50+, your order ships for free. This is a perfect time to restock your gift closet and pick up a few goodies for yourself.

Fashion: Spring shoes

Angella — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 02:59:15 +0000

The snow has (FINALLY) melted here and when purging our closets of too-small clothes, we discovered that all of our kids’ shoes were too small. I loaded them into the van, made the trek to Payless, and was pleasantly surprised to discover that they’re having a spring essentials sale. I got five pairs of shoes for my three kids and even threw in a new pair for myself, because why not?

Various prices @ Payless.com