The Basement of the Bargains

As frequent readers of this space know, I’m a sucker for a really great bracelet. I have a fondness for bold cuffs in particular. Well, for today I’ve found a real knockout by Ben Amun.

The yellow, black, and white enamel forms a striking pattern reminiscent of Art Deco and bordered by gold trim for an assertive yet elegant piece of arm art. Composed of 24k gold and enamel over solid pewter, this should be a long-wearing bracelet, as well.

In the normal course of events, you could expect to pay some $250.00 for this handsome bracelet. Luckily, I’ve found it at Saks Fifth Ave for just $150.00. That’s a savings of $100.00…or a tank of gas. Oh, and the shipping is free with code: FREESHIP. That saves you even more!

Oh frabjous day! It’s the Amazon One Day Kitchen & Home Sale all day today! Now’s the time to head over and save a bundle on all sorts of useful things. Today only, you can save up to 70% on dishes, cookware, bathtowels, pet supplies, furniture…and the list goes ever on and on.

Here are a couple of my personal picks for great deals.

Yes, it’s the KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixer. If you bake at all, this baby will be invaluable to you. It’s powerful, efficient, and incredibly sturdy - not to mention the fact that it looks great standing on your counter. My father’s KitchenAid outlasted him, and he was an avid home baker. The list price on this mixer is $499.99, but for today only at Amazon, it’s just $299.99, plus it’s eligible for super saver free shipping. So, save $200.00 and get free shipping on a very weighty item. You can’t go wrong with a deal like that. Oh, and it you’re not wild about the red shown here, don’t worry. It comes in lots of colors both traditional and fashion. Just pick a color you’ll still love years from now because it will be around.
But even if you don’t bake, you can still take advantage of this great sale. Everybody needs sheets, right? Well now’s your chance to get a set of Pinzon 400 tc Egyptian cotton sheets for just $22.99 in Queen size.

With twelve lucious colors to choose from, you’re sure to find something to coordinate with your bedroom…or you can just shop the sale to find a new comforter to match the sheets you like best. Originally priced at $100.00 a set, you save 77%, plus they also qualify for free super saver shipping. The savings on other sizes of these sheets are just as impressive, too, so take a look whether you sleep on a Twin bed or a California King.
Whatever you need for your home or kitchen, it would be a good idea to look at Amazon first today. It’s a good day to shop.

If my house was burning down and I could save just one thing from my kitchen, I know what it would be: my KitchenAid stand mixer. Not only does it do a great job on everything from cookie dough to bread, it’s sturdy and hardwearing. It’s even quite handsome.

If the worst happened and I couldn’t save my beloved stand mixer, I know right where I would go to get a replacement: Cooking.com.

The KitchenAid Professional 600 stand mixer has a six quart capacity. That means you can mix the dough for up to thirteen dozen cookies at once! Just think how fast and easy your large scale baking projects will go with that sort of power at your fingertips! And its ten-speed slide control means your dough will be mixed, kneaded, or whipped just the right way no matter whether you’re making wheat bread or a delicate meringue. Comes with paddle, balloon, and bread hook beaters and a splash guard. It’s also available in four handsome colors to coordinate with any kitchen decor.

Of course, all this can cost a pretty penny. In fact, suggested retail value for all of this is $499.99. If, however, you decide to get it from Cooking.com, you pay just $399.95. That’s just over a hundred dollars off! And if you buy right now, you can get two more great deals: free shipping with code C93842 (some restrictions apply, so be sure to double check them) and a rebate offer for a free ice-cream maker attachment (retail value $79.99!).

Mmmm…homemade bread and ice cream.

With Mother’s Day coming up quickly, I’m guessing some of my readers are looking for great bargains on items to pamper Mom. And some of us are seething because a sibling has come up with the gift of sending dear Mom on a cruise or giving her tickets to Europe or otherwise sending her off on a fabulous adventure we won’t be able to replicate on our budgets.

Ah, but it’s possible to add to such a gift with something to make her trip even more enjoyable.

For instance, Saks Fifth Ave has an amazing deal on a cashmere travel set. Matching 100% cashmere wrap/lap blanket, eye mask, and suede bottomed slippers are all compactly stowed in a matching pure silk habutai drawstring bag. The set comes in four different colors and the slippers come in small (5-6), medium (7-8) or large (9-10).

Of course, all this doesn’t come cheap. Luckily, it does come a lot less expensively than it used to. Originally priced at $565.00, it can now be Mom’s (or yours) for just $338.90.

Best of all, there’s a free shipping offer on orders of $150.00 0r more in honor of Mother’s Day. Just enter code SPRINGFS at checkout, and save even more!

The tote bag is huge this spring. So are bright colors and bold jewelry. Free shipping is always a welcome deal for a smart shopper. How often do you get the perfect color, the perfect purse, the perfect sparkle and free shipping all at once? Not often, but you can get it all today from Hair Boutique Marketplace with this fabulous Bongo Bags boucle tote and co-ordinating brooch.

<> My eye was particularly caught by this delicious pumpkin orange and chocolate brown tote with its vintage-inspired sunburst pin, but there are several colors and styles of pin to choose from. The pin can be used on the bag as shown, or it may be removed and pinned to a blouse, sweater, or jacket.

Originally priced at $107.00, the set has been marked down to just $80.25 . That’s 25% off, which is a great deal. What makes this an even better deal is that it qualifies for free shipping within the US.

You’d better move fast, though! Quantities of these great bags are limited.

There’s nothing like a pretty new blouse to bring a little excitement to a wardrobe. For instance, I’m excited about this softly feminine one from Ann Taylor.

It has this season’s hot floral print and ruffles, but is still sleek and sassy rather than fussy. And because it’s got a bit of restraint, it will look great under a suit jacket at the office, over a pair of jeans at the dog park (after all, it’s machine washable 100% cotton voile), or with an elegant skirt on a date.

It also happens to be a great deal. Originally priced at $58.00, this beauty has been marked down to just $29.99. Also, if you hurry up and order today, you can take advantage of the free standard shipping offer Ann Taylor is running. There’s no code. Just opt for standard shipping, and it’s free. But remember, the free shipping ends tonight!

It’s Leap…day? I’m not certain there’s an agreed-upon name for it, but it’s February 29th, a day that only appears once every four years. That’s great news if you’re looking for extra way to save money, because retailers like to celebrate this day more than anyone who wasn’t born on it.

Let’s take a quick look at some of the extra-special savings available just for today.

Bluefly.com is having a big one-day blowout on literally hundreds - possibly thousands - of designer clothes and accessories. They’re taking as much as 65% off the regular prices and including free shipping.

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Through November 26, free shipping on any order from Saks Fifth Avenue. Simply select Standard shipping and enter code HOLIDAY7.

Offer good for multiple orders, but only on Standard shipping. Hurry over to their website and order today!