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Monday, September 1, 2014

This Week's Latest Shopping News and Tips-9/1/2014 Happy Labor Day, 4 Big Money Saving Tips, Why Labor Day Shopping May Be Better Than Black Friday, Our CashBack Deals, and More


Good Monday to you,
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Yes, it's that time again; time when Americans all across the land, take that time off for fun, good food and remembering the official "last day of summer", before returning to work and school.

But, did you know how we came to celebrate "Labor Day"?

Here's a pictograph of how it all began.



The History of #LaborDay -Do You Remember Why Labor Day Is Called Labor Day?

Now, that we know the history of  Labor Day, let's give thanks for the fruit of our labor, and have some last "summer fun". I'll be posting some Labor Day Deals and Steals, as well as sharing some great recipe finds, for you.

But first, I have some Shopping News for you! Next, I'll share 4 Big Money Saving Tips for you!



This Week's Shopping News

California Bans Usage of Plastic Grocery Shopping Bags

California's legislature passed a ban on plastic grocery bags over opposition from bag manufacturers.Reuters


A bill banning plastic bags in California grocery stores, pharmacies, liquor stores and other businesses is headed to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk after the state legislature passed the measure Friday.
If signed by Mr. Brown, the bill would institute the first statewide ban on plastic bags in the U.S. A spokesman for the governor said Friday he hasn't taken a position on the issue.
Cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle and Portland already have such bans in place, as do most counties in Hawaii. The California ban would prohibit the thin, commonly distributed plastic bags in grocery stores and pharmacies beginning July 1, 2015, and go into effect for convenience and liquor stores on that date a year later. Proponents of the ban say the plastic bags are rarely recycled and commonly littered. The plastic often ends up in the ocean, they say, harming sea life.
Read more here : Source: The Wall Street Journal
Weigh in! Do you think this ban is good idea? Will it really make a difference in cutting down on the litter problems we have in this country? Post your comments below


Next,

Man Steals Credit Card, Goes on Pizza Shopping Spree
ALBANY, GA (WALB) -Police say a man who stole a credit card went on a shopping spree and purchased nothing but pizza.


Read more here:  Source: Toledo News Now


Next,

How Target Aims To Turn Instragram into Shopping Spree




Target, one of the largest world retailers, has taken on yet another social media venture: Instagram. We all are familiar with social media. We use it for various things, including shopping. Here's an except on Target's new venture:


Source: IBD (Investor's Business Daily)

As Googling an elusive button-down shirt becomes too much work for some shoppers — let alone making the trek to a brick-and-mortar mall — retailers are looking to convert "likes" and "favorites" into actual buys.
Target (NYSE:TGT) on Wednesday adopted Curalate's software Like2Buy for its Target and Target Style Instagram feeds, in the hopes that users will turn a casual scroll into a shopping spree.
Target has 319,000 Instagram followers and Target Style has 375,000, which means nearly 700,000 potential online customers.

Read more here

Weigh in! How do you feel about Social Media Shopping? Have you ever made a purchase from a retailer by "liking their Facebook Page, following them on Twitter or Pinterest, etc"?  Would you consider purchasing products on Instagram? Post your comments below





Big News: Labor Day Sales May Be Bigger Than  Black Friday, This Year
Action News reports that this year, retailers are dishing out the big deals, a bit earlier. Usually, they start around the Thanksgiving/Black Friday Weekend. It appears, retailers are trying to get a head start in preparing for the Holiday Season. And shoppers are really loving it. Watch here:





19 Action News|Cleveland, OH|News, Weather, Sports


I, personally, think this is a great move, because, Black Fridays just have gotten a bit too crazy, for both shoppers and retailers. I'm hoping this will create less chaos, when Black Friday comes around. What do you think? Will this move help deter some of the Black Friday drama that has become the norm? Weigh in! I'd love to hear from you. Post your comments below!





And, now for our Shopping Tip of the Week!

4 Big Money Saving Ideas

Each day it seems like prices, taxes and inflation are going up, while paycheck earnings, raises and bonuses are going down. It seems like it's harder to even stretch your earnings, paycheck to paycheck.

Here are 4 Big Money Saving Ideas I have found that I hope you can use:
Source: About Money on About.com (Excerpts credited to About.com writers, (C) All Rights Reserved)


  1. Groceries-According to a 2013 USA Today article, the average American family of four spends between $149- $289 a week on healthy groceries.   Assuming that there are four weeks in a month, families are likely spending anywhere from $600 to almost $1200 a month.  This includes just grocery shopping, not family pizza nights out or drive-thru meals that may be spontaneously purchased. 
  2. Utilities-According to Pure Energies USA, the average American household spends $163 a month on basic gas and electric utilities, and the number continues to rise. 
  3. Clothes Shopping-Clothing shopping can put a big dent in the wallet, particularly when you are buying for four people.  The good news is that these days there are sales consistently all year long.  The best time to catch a sale is during a holiday weekend or directly following a holiday weekend. 
  4. Holiday Giving-The holidays are a very special time of year, especially for young children.  However, spending during the holiday times has spiraled out of control.  Set some boundaries with your families and friends.  Yes, if you have young children, you will want to buy them presents.  But does your cousin that lives across the country really need a new picture frame?  Or does your great aunt really need a new covered baking dish?  If you decide with your family and friends in advance of the holiday season how you want to handle the gift exchange, there is a good chance that other adults will just want to stick with giving the children gifts as well.

I've added some statistics and intros on these 4 Big Money Saving Ideas. Visit the About.com Money article-4 Big Money Saving Ideas, to find out how you can save on these shopping categories.


Well, that's your shopping tip for this week. Please feel free to share your shopping tips with us. You can share them in the comments section below.


And, now, onto today's Labor Day Deals


Celebrate Labor Day with Cafe Britt Flavor and Savor! SAVE up to $50 Expires Sept 5, 2014

Get $1 off 3 movie tickets Expires Sept 2, 2014

Labor Day 25% Off Coupon - Get 25% Off on Entire Purchase by using coupon code: Laborday at iHomeAudio.com.Expires Sept 8, 2014

Save Upto $100 on Labor Day Sale (select Items) at B2C Jewels! Use Coupon B2CLD14 Expires Sept 7, 2014

Labor Day Week Sale: Free Shipping on Orders of $25 or more with code Parade - only at CookiesKids.com Expires Sept 7, 2014



FareBuzz.com

Save an extra $10 Off your flight booking for Labor Day with Coupon Code LABOR10 Expires Dec 31, 2014

Save an extra $5 Off your car rental for Labor Day with Coupon Code LABOR5 Expires Dec 31, 2014

Save an extra $10 Off your hotel reservation for Labor Day with Coupon Code LABOR10 Expires Dec 31, 2014


OrangeOnions.com

Labor Day Savings: 20% off sitewide + $2.99 shipping at OrangeOnions.com! Use code LABORDAY


More Labor Day Deals


Labor Day Sale! 40% off select watches. Free shipping on all orders, all the time. Visit REEDs.com. While supplies last. Expires Sept 12, 2014

Labor Day Sale: Up to 70% + take an Extra 25% off Sale Shoes with code SALE25 on Shoes.com. Valid thru 9/2. Expires Sept 2, 2014




Our Cashback Deals-These following deals earn you cash back; up to 30%. (Note, you must shop via our Martbuddy Store, Sarah's Super Center Online Deals at http://www.claimmyrebates.us

Simply click on the links, as usual. You will be taken to our cash back store, and the special deal offer. Shop these deals, and receive your offers, plus cash back

Now, here are our Labor Day Cash Back Deals

Dressbarn CashBack Labor Day Weekend Sale - 25% off single regular price item 
Save Labor Day Weekend Sale - 25% off single regular price item at dressbarn.com. Enter promotional coupon code LD914 at checkout to get the discount.
Coupon expires Sep 1, 2014.  Plus-Get 1.52% Cash Back






Discovery Channel Store CashBack  20% off any order 
Save 20% on all orders at shopping.discovery.com. Some exclusions apply - visit store site for details. Enter promotional coupon code LABORDAY20 at checkout to get the discount.Coupon expires Sep 3, 2014. Plus, Get 1.60% Cash Back









Swimsuits For All CashBack Labor Day Savings Sale: 35% off sitewide plus free shipping! 
Save Labor Day Savings Sale: 35% off sitewide plus free shipping! at swimsuitsforall.com.
Coupon expires on Sep 2, 2014. Plus, Get 3.20% Back








Build A Bear CashBack $15 off $50 or more order 
Save $15 on $50 or more online order at buildabear.com. Enter promotional coupon code 15SEPT50 at checkout to get the discount.
Coupon expires on Sep 8, 2014. Plus, Get 2.13% Back








Last, but not least, here are those delicious recipes I promised to share with you. I hope you all are enjoying your Labor Day. Have lots of fun, and, be safe.

50 Perfect Dishes for your Labor Day Party - Burgers, Grilled Chicken, Sides and More  Check out this website! Everything looks absolutely delicious!

50 Perfect Dishes for your Labor Day Party - Burgers, Grilled Chicken, Sides and More Check out this website! Everything looks absolutely delicious! 






Labor Day Food ideas



Don't these look delicious? Hope you like these Labor Day Food Ideas





Here's some more ideas from AllRecipes.com

Labor Day Salads
Labor Day Salads



Labor Day Desserts
Labor Day Desserts




Labor Day Side Dishes
Labor Day Side Dishes




Labor Day Appetizers
Labor Day Appetizers








Well, that about sums up this Week's Shopping News and Tips. As always, thank you for your continued interest in Sarah's Super Center Coupons and Deals. Be sure to bookmark this page and come back often, as deals are updated frequently. Become a fan on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter .Feel free to post your questions and comments below. We would love to hear from you.

Sunday, May 25, 2014

This Week's Latest Shopping News and Tips-5/25/2014-Military Mom gets Wonderful Surprise While Shopping, Netflix to Increase Prices for New Customers, Car Buying Tips and More


Hey everyone,
How's it been going? Boy, I'd like to tell you; the talk of the town, of the nation, has been the weather; for most of the past few weeks. And rightfully so. It's been a bit crazy out there, lately.
It's been a lot like this

                          



                         

It's officially Spring and, it's already hit Summer temps. Here in Newport News,VA, it hit upper 90s, and feels like 100 degrees. In some parts of the country, though, Winter wants to stick around. In the Midwest, it's actually snowing. Yeah, I know. Say What? Well, let's see what's going on in the world of shopping; take our minds off the Weather for a little bit.


Starting off,




A California mother got the surprise of a lifetime when her soldier son returned home from Afghanistan.
Insider:


 Watch the video on the Fox News' linked page above. This was such a heartwarming moment.



Useful Tips For Buying A Car | Car Shopping
The only way to ensure that you're getting as much value as possible out of a new car purchase is to become knowledgeable about the subject.

Buying a car can be exciting. It can also be stressful. It's important to arm yourself with as much knowledge as possible, so that your car-buying experience will be pleasant, and so, you won't get taken by pushy car salesmen

I've found some useful tips for buying a car. Check them out at the link above.



How about some auto deals?

I've also found some great auto deals and resources to share with you. Just click the links or banners to catch these deals.


Advance Auto - Free Shipping on Orders Over $75!

Advance Auto Brake Headquarters - Learn How To Properly Install & Care For Your Brakes With Helpful How-To Videos And Rich Content!

Save on a Complete Brake Job With the SILVER Bundle With Code SBRAKES!

Take $50 Off Orders Over $125 with code WD21 at AdvanceAutoParts.com! Ends 5/24

$30 Off Orders of $90+ with code HUGE30 at AdvanceAutoParts.com!! Limited Time Only!

Save $20 Off Purchases of $75 or more at AdvanceAutoParts.com with code BIG20!




More News:

Netflix Will Indeed Raise Prices for New Customers
According to this MSN Article, Netflix is planning to $1 to $2 increase on its subscription plans
http://tv.msn.com/tv/article.aspx?news=863394



Bees target car in shopping centre | Top latest breaking world news today - online times news
A beekeeper captures thousands of honey bees that had swarmed around a parked car at a Bournemouthshopping centre.

Bee swarm on car in Bournemouth



Wow! I could only imagine how these shoppers must have been feeling. I love animals and some insects. Bees are such busy and productive creatures. But, this swarm could be kind of scary .

Guess they were after the pollen on the car. Another reason why we need to wipe the pollen off as soon as possible. Hmm! The lesser of the greater evils-wash the pollen off your car everyday, or face a swarm of bees. Decisions! Decisions!




Putting the shopping cart back could save you money
WEST TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) –  Learn how putting the shopping cart back when you've finished shopping can save you money.



How the Internet Has Transformed Shopping | Watch the video - YahooNews Singapore
Watch the video How the Internet Has Transformed Shopping on Yahoo News -Singapore. May 14 (Bloomberg)









Well, that about wraps it up for this week's news. We'll be back next week. We wish you all a very Happy Memorial Day! May you all be safe!


Thank you for your continued interest in Sarah's Super Center Coupons and Deals. Be sure to bookmark this page and come back often, as deals are updated frequently. Become a fan on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter Feel free to post your questions and comments below. We would love to hear from you.

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Having a Snow Day- Great Time For Coupon and Deal Searching-New Deals Enclosed

Hey there, Sarah's Super Center Deals And Coupons Fans,

It's another snow day today. (Here's some of pics of what a snow day looks like, in Newport News, VA)




These next first 4 pics are from the early morning, around 6am







And here is what it looks like around 2pm. (The snow has stopped, and walkways have been cleared, but not too much melting taking place :). (Maybe my family and I can build a snowman later, if it's dry enough). Will have to weigh in with our local news, on Wavy 10 :)












Now, Usually, I'm out and about, running errands. But, today, I've had to make a major shift change. All of a sudden, my calendar was changed. I'm finding myself indoors, with no idea what to do. 
Then, I got an idea. What a great time to find some coupons and deals.



And here's what I've found: To catch these deals, just click on the links. If you see a coupon code, jot it down to use during checkout

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Advanced AutoParts.com

These deals are just in time. This Winter Weather has really taken most of us on a ride; including our cars. While I'm posting automotive deals, I want to share a neat tip that I picked up from our local Wavy 10 News 

Wavy 10's Great Tip for Stuck Vehicles:  Lots of vehicles are getting stuck in the snow. Here's a way you can get out: (This is for those who get stuck in a pile of snow, not a ditch)

Step 1: First, make sure your car is in the Park position, and remove any snow around the stuck tire
Step 2: Take your car mat: rubbery side, and place it directly in front of the stuck tire
Step 3: Either you or someone else who can drive the vehicle; put car in drive, then press slightly on the accelerator. (Your vehicle should roll out of the stuck position).

Cool huh?


Well, I hope you never have to use this tip; but, just in case, in most cases; it does work. And now, onto the deals


$30 Off Orders of $90+ with code HUGE30 at AdvanceAutoParts.com!! Limited Time Only!

Take $10 off $30, $25 off $70 and $40 off $110 orders with code A124 at AdvanceAutoParts.com! Ends 1/31. Valid online only. -Expires 1/31/2014

Save 15% On Your AdvanceAutoParts.com purchase with code AAP15OFF until 1/31. Valid online only.-Expires 1/31/2014

Take 15% Off $50+ Orders Plus Get $25BB to Use on a Future $50+ Order with code JR26 at AdvanceAutoParts.com! Ends 2/8 Expires 2/8/014

Take 15% Off $50+ Orders Plus Get $25BB to Use on a Future $50+ Order with code JR26 at AdvanceAutoParts.com! Ends 2/8

AnnasLinens.com

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BeddingStyle.com


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Hot Product: Prices Reduced by 25% - 50% on Candice Olson Bedding

Take 20% off Designer Bedding and Bath at BeddingStyle.com! Use code TAKE20 (valid 1/28 - 2/4)


Cafe Britt

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Gourmet Coffee Ships for FREE when you order 6 bags or more! Save with Cafe Britt today!


Chicago Steak Company

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Our most popular combination of delicious Black Angus Steaks. 

A Gift Certificate from Chicago Steak Company makes a great gift for all occasions. Available in $25-$500

Use Promo Code: FREEGIFTS 


DailySteals.com

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Well, that sums it up for today's deals. But, not to worry. There's plenty more deals out there. And, I'll be at work at it again. To get more deals and updates,  don't forget to join us on Facebook.

Thank you for your continued interest in Sarah's Super Center Coupons and Deals. Be sure to bookmark this page and come back often, as deals are updated frequently.
 Become a fan on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter Feel free to post your questions and comments below. We would love to hear from you.