Stuff I didn’t know I needed… until I went to Costco (Oct ’18 edition)

10/23/18

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It’s time for a monthly installment of Stuff I didn’t know… until I went to Costco. This series highlights deals, for sure – but also just those flashy, fun, and beautiful things that may catch your eye while perusing the aisles.

In no particular order, I’d like to share some of the things that I found during this morning’s trip. These were spotted at the Federal Way, Washington store. I’d love to know if you’ve found these items at your store too.

The first item I want to share with you are these Disposaware To Go’s. There are 30 sets for $3.97 and these are perfect for meal prep and toting leftovers to work. Nina actually shared this deal on our Instagram account a couple weeks ago, so I was definitely watching for it during my trip today! Both the Costco employees commented on these as I went through checkout and said they were awesome! Apparently this item is one of those that they said they will not be restocking (hence the low price). Given this, I recommend you snag a package or two if you’re interested. I certainly did.

My store has really ramped up the stock of toys for the holidays. This doll stroller for $29.99 really caught my eye! It has 3 different ways it can open up.

This Little People Playset struck me as a good deal! You get the bus, the plane, and 4 characters for $19.99

Melissa and Doug Deluxe Pet Care Playset (32 pieces) for $26.99. It contains Pet Vet, Grooming & Feeding Supplies.View Post

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Target Beauty Box – October Eye, Just $5 Shipped!

10/23/18

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Target is offering not one, but TWO beauty boxes for the month of October, and for just $5 each! The first one, pictured above, is all about eye cosmetics.

This $5 box includes 5 items:

Acure Radically Rejuvenating Under Eye Hydrogel Mask
Lumify Eye Drop
Covergirl Get In Line Liquid Eyeliner
Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara Mini
Sonia Kashuk Brush Brow & Spoolie

This box has a 5-star average rating after over 300 reviews! Head here to snag the eye cosmetics Target beauty box.

Here’s your second $5 beauty box option. It contains the following 6 items:

Tom’s Luminous White Toothpaste with Fluoride
Love Beauty and Planet Coconut Water & Mimosa Flower Shampoo
Love Beauty and Planet Coconut Water & Mimosa Flower Conditioner
bliss Makeup Melt Dry/Wet Gentle Jelly Cleanser with Rose Flower
Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion
Olay Total Effects Wipes

Like the other box, this one has an average 5-star rating after hundreds of reviews. Make sure to snag the $5 beauty box pictured above.

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Amazon: LEGO City Advent Calendar for 2018 – $21.97

10/23/18

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Just a heads up – this deal is still available!

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Amazon currently has the 2018 Lego City Advent Calendar available for purchase! Right now, it’s only $21.97, which is 27% off the regular retail price of $29.99.

The set contains 24 different presents, one for every day from December 1-24. The presents include vehicles, minifigures, and seasonal items – 313 pieces in all!

The Lego Advent Calendars tend to be popular and can sell out. Given the strong sale price, I wouldn’t wait around at all if you’re interested! Head to Amazon to snag yours now.

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Groupon: Sam’s Club Membership + $25 in Gift Cards + Free Food Just $35 ($90 Value)

10/23/18

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Groupon is running a special offer for Sam’s Club: pay $35 and get a one-year club membership, a $10 gift card, a $15 e-gift card, and a free Fruit Party Tray. This offer is valued at $89.98!

A 1-year club membership is normally $45, so this is already $10 off that price, plus you’ll get the $10 gift card and free food. It’s a no-brainer! Please note: You’ll receive the $15 e-gift card after your first purchase of $15 or more on SamsClub.com, and you must make your purchase within 30 days of activating your membership.

Option #2: Pay $10 more and you’ll get an extra $10 in gift cards, plus a free Gourmet Sampler Cheesecake in addition to the free Fruit Party Tray. Guess which option I would pick?! 😉

For various reasons, I (Laura) have a Sam’s Club membership instead of a Costco membership. I like that I can order online to pick up in-store (free) and I like that I can use their app to scan as I go and pay via the app – no waiting in checkout lines if I don’t want to! It’s a big time-saver and one that I use almost every time I shop.

Of course, be sure to check the fine print:

Promotional value expires Jan 31, 2019. Amount paid never expires. Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as gift. Voucher must be redeemed online using link provided with voucher. Contact Sam’s Club at LIVE CHAT with questions. Purchaser must provide a valid ID at Sam’s Club Membership desk to get physical membership card. Voucher is non-transferable. Not valid for membership renewals. Valid for new Sam’s Club members only; not valid for those with a current membership or those who were Sam’s Club members less than 6 months prior to 10/1/2018. Please allow up to 7 business days for delivery of the $10 or $20 eGift Card after activating your new membership. Your $15 eGift Card will be delivered approximately 3-4 weeks after your first purchase of $15 or more on SamsClub.com. Your first SamsClub.com purchase must be made within 30 days of activating your membership. Both eGift Cards will be delivered to the same email address used to activate your membership. Free offers will be delivered as Instant Savings. Instant Savings, including free fruit tray and free cheesecake will be loaded onto new membership account within 72 hours of membership activation. Purchasers will be opted into Sam’s Club auto renewal program upon first transaction in club. By enrolling in Sam’s auto renewal program, you authorize Sam’s to charge the card selected an annual recurring charge in the amount of the, then standard, membership fee for all active memberships on your account. See full terms Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services. Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.

For details on this offer, or to purchase it, please visit Groupon.

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Wendy’s Large Fries + 4-Piece Chicken Nuggets for $1

10/23/18

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Wendy’s is currently offering two sweet deals, which combined give you a delicious and super cheap meal! Using the Wendy’s app along with a limited time fries deal, you’ll get large fries and 4-piece chicken nuggets for just $1!

To get this deal:

Download or open the Wendy’s app
Click on ‘offers’ and then click on the coupon for free 4-piece chicken nuggets
Order large fries, which are only $1 for a limited time (even without the app!)
Redeem your free chicken nuggets coupon and enjoy

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Amazon Gold Box Deal: Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional Vacuum Just $120

10/23/18

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Today only, Amazon has the Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional Vacuum for just $119.99, which is 52% off the regular price for this high-rated vacuum.

This lightweight 2-in-1 has a detachable canister for portable cleaning power. With the push of a button, you can lift the canister away and easily clean in hard-to-reach areas. This vacuum is also equipped with a completely sealed system and a HEPA filter to trap dust and allergens. Attachments include a pet power brush, a dusting brush, and an 8″ crevice tool.

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Taking Care of Small Things: Cleaning your Front Room Windows

10/22/18

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For the month of October, I’m taking on all the small tasks that never make your to-do list in a series I’m calling Taking Care of Small Things. Things like making spares of your important keys, swapping out your furnace filter, updating your family’s first aid kit, and organizing your linen closet. I have to tell you, all these little things are having an unexpectedly big impact on me and my home! I’m finding myself finding additional tasks to catch up on and just feeling more organized.

For today’s task, we’re going to focus on cleaning the windows in our front room. By “front room,” I mean whatever room is closest to the front door… the windows you’d likely see from the front porch or walkway. But in your home or apartment, you might want to tackle other, prominent windows, such as your kitchen or family room area. Why just this one section? Because the goal of this series has been to find small tasks that you should complete in an hour or less.

The reason I picked this task is because I really dread it. I needed the motivation and accountability to get it done! Here’s what I gathered for my window clean today: glass cleaner, paper towels, a couple cleaning rags, and a bowl of hot water with some cleaner dumped in (dish detergent would work fine!).View Post

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Amazon: 24-Pack Perrier just $13.49 shipped (Prime members)

10/22/18

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Amazon has an awesome, stock-up worthy deal right now on Perrier Carbonated Water! You can nab a 24-pack (original) for just $13.49 + FREE shipping (for Prime members only). That works out to just $0.56 per bottle, which is a fabulous deal! Remember, prices and availability on Amazon can change at any time, without warning. Head to Amazon to snag this great deal now!

Unlike many of these deals I share here from Amazon, this one is NOT a Subscribe and Save deal. However, if you enjoy those – we’ve got them for you! Make sure to check out our top Subscribe & Save deals! There are some excellent ones you’ll want to take advantage of.

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Halloween Freebies & Deals 2018

10/22/18

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Halloween Freebies and Deals – 2018

Halloween is just around the corner! We’ve hunted down the best Halloween freebies and deals available both nationwide and in the Seattle area. Please leave a comment if you know of any others and we’ll add them to the list.

Updated: October 22nd, 2018

Halloween Restaurant Freebies and Deals

Applebee’s – $1 Zombie Rum Cocktails
Order a Dollar Zombie for, well, $1 all October long. {Original post.}

Baskin-Robbins – $1.50 Scoop
Enjoy any scoop for $1.50 at participating Baskin-Robbins shops nationwide on Halloween.

Chipotle – $4 Burrito
Come into any Chipotle dressed in costume from 3 pm-close to get a burrito, bowl, salad or tacos for just $4. {Original post.}

IHOP – FREE Scary Face Pancake
All kids 12 and under receive a free Scary Face Pancake on October 31 from 7 am – 10 pm. [Original post.]

Joe’s Crab Shack – FREE Kids Meal
Kids eat free at Joe’s Crab Shack on Halloween with purchase of an adult entree. Please present this coupon.

Krispy Kreme – FREE Doughnut
Dress up in costume to get a free doughnut of your choice on Halloween. {Original post.}

Papa John’s – Jack-O-Lantern Pizza
Papa John’s has a Jack-O-Lantern Pizza (large, thin-crust) for $11 right now.

Papa Murphy’s – Jack-O-Lantern Pizza
Pick up a Jack-O-Lantern Pizza for $9 at Papa Murphy’s through Halloween. {Original post.}

Salty’s (Seattle/Portland) – Kids in Costume Eat FREE
Kids 13 and under in costume eat free on October 27 or 28 when accompanied by a paying adult.

Wendy’s – $1 Coupon Book for Jr. Frosty Treats
Buy a $1 Halloween Coupon Book now through October 31. Proceeds from the sale of these coupon books will be donated to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Each coupon book contains coupons for 5 free Jr. Frosty treats. [Original post.]

Halloween Store Events Freebies and Deals

American Girl – FREE Gift
Girls who wear a costume to the store on October 27 from 12 – 3 pm will receive a sweet treat (while supplies last). Plus, take part in a fun craft and pose for a photo op. This same event is also happening October 31 from 4 – 7 pm. Dates/times may vary by store (these times are for the Seattle location).

Bass Pro Shops – FREE Halloween Events
Stop by your local Bass Pro Shops from October 26 – 31 for a number of events, including a free photo with the Peanuts gang, free crafts, trick or treating, and a costume parade.

Chuck E. Cheese’s – 50 FREE Tickets
Now through October 31, kids who come in costume to Chuck E. Cheese’s will get 50 free tickets per day.

Halloween ComicFest – FREE Comic
Walk into any participating comic shop on October 27 and you’ll get a free Halloween ComicFest comic. Find a participating comic shop before you head out.

Michaels – Monster Bash + Slime
Stop by Michaels on October 27 from 10 am – 12 pm for a Monster Bash or from 1 – 3 pm for a MAKEbreak Monster Slime & Jar activity, all supplies included.

ShopDisney – Haunted Halloween Party
Stop by your local store for a Haunted Halloween Party on October 27 at 1 pm, 2 pm, or 3 pm. Kids ages 3 – 12 will receive a free Mickey Mouse pumpkin light up wristband. Be sure to RSVP in advance as space is limited.

Target – PAW Patrol Trick-or-Treat Event
Head to your nearest Target for spooky treats and deals from 10 am – 1 pm on October 27. Costumes are encouraged. {Original post.}

Halloween “Stuff” Freebies and Deals

Amazon – 99¢ Halloween Movie Rentals
Want to watch something spooky? Browse Amazon Instant Video to rent a selection of Halloween movies for just 99¢ each. {Original post.}

Educents – FREE Pumpkin Carving Stencils
Download several different pumpkin carving stencils for free from Educents.

Sterino Farms (Puyallup) – $1 Pumpkins
Pick up pumpkins for just $1 while supplies last, limit 10 per customer. {Original post.}

And if you’re in the Puget Sound area, don’t forget to take a look at our h-u-g-e list of family friendly Halloween events for the Puget Sound area! Many of these events are free or low-cost.

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Amazon: Instant Pot Ultra 8-Quart 10-in-1 Cooker, $120 (Reg. $180)!

10/22/18

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Today only (Monday, 10/22), Amazon has a great deal on the super popular Instant Pot – get the Instant Pot Ultra 8-Quart 10-in-1 Cooker for $119.95 right now, which is $60 off and the lowest price it’s ever been!

This particular model functions as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice/porridge cooker, yogurt maker, cake maker, egg cooker, sauté/searing, steamer, warmer, and sterilizer. The 6-quart is a good size for large families of 6+ people.