Daily Cheapskate: March 2017

3/31/2017

EXPIRED: FREE Shipping with no minimum purchase sitewide at TJ Maxx, today 3/31/17 only

Today, 3/31/17 only, get FREE shipping with no minimum purchase, sitewide at T.J. Maxx.

3/30/2017

LOWEST PRICE: Baby Einstein Activity Jumper Special Edition for $50.99 on Amazon

Amazon has got the Baby Einstein Activity Jumper Special Edition for $50.99 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping, the lowest recorded Amazon price on this item , which received 4.3 out of 5 stars over 426 customer reviews.

Secure support seat has added height and padding to provide additional comfort for baby
Seat rotates 360 degree to give baby full access to toys
4 fun activity stations-includes piano that activates lights, classical melodies, and language learning in English, French and Spanish
5 height settings grow with baby

LOWEST PRICE: Stanley 10-Piece Standard Fluted Screwdriver Set for $7.99 on Amazon

Amazon has got this Stanley 10-Piece Standard Fluted Screwdriver Set for $7.99, the lowest recorded Amazon price on this item. This set got 4.2 out of 5 stars over 86 customer reviews.

Standard fluted screwdriver set features ten popular Phillips, slotted, stubby and pocket screwdrivers to satisfy a wide range of fastening needs.
Hardened tips give non-slip fit for use on even the most stripped screws.
Heat treated, alloy steel blades with rust resistant nickel-plated bar; ergonomic, tri-lobular, slip-resistant handles.
Includes 1-point and 2-point Phillips, 4 slotted, 2 stubby, and 2 pocket screwdrivers.
Backed by lifetime limited warranty.

This is an Amazon Add-On item, which means that it ships for free with a $25 minimum order if you are an Amazon Prime member (and its price of $7.99 counts towards that $25), or it ships for free with a $49 minimum order if you're not a Prime member. You can buy multiples of any of this item to help get you to your $25 or $49 minimum for free shipping. (Other Amazon Add-On item deals can be found here.)

LOWEST PRICE: highly-rated Hape Alphabet Stand Up Kid's Wooden Learning Puzzle for $10.85 on Amazon

Amazon has got this Hape Alphabet Stand Up Kid's Wooden Learning Puzzle for $10.85 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping, the lowest recorded Amazon price on this popular toy, which got 4.7 out of 5 stars over 208 customer reviews.

Learn the alphabet with bright colored letters
Take the letters out of the puzzle to practice spelling new words
Promotes dexterity, hand-eye coordination, matching, and spatial relationships
Recommended for ages 3 years and up
Non-toxic finishes and child-safe materials

Westinghouse Select Series Programmable Stainless Steel Digital 7-quart Slow Cooker for $28.03 on Amazon

Here's a GREAT Amazon Exclusive that's just in time for Passover: Amazon has got this Westinghouse Select Series Programmable Stainless Steel Digital 7-quart Slow Cooker (#WSCD7SSA) for only $28.03 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping. Wow! Not only is this slow cooker programmable, it's a huge 7 quarts! 4.0 out of 5 stars over 42 customer reviews. Perfect for your Pesach quinoa chulent.

3 heat settings allow you to select the best temperature for what you are preparing
Automatic keep-warm function lets you serve high quality food for hours at a time
Brushed stainless steel exterior makes it look like it belongs in a professional kitchen
Easy-to-read LED display with a digital touchpad control panel
Stone crock with 7-quart capacity is easy to remove from the base unit
Oval shape offers great versatility in being able to hold a variety of foods
Wrap around heating technology from the sides and base

FANTASTIC PESACH DEAL: Cook N Home 12-Piece Stainless Steel Set for $50.58 on Amazon. Great reviews!

Amazon has got this Cook N Home 12-Piece Stainless Steel Set for $50.58 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping. It received 4.3 out of 5 stars over 1,860 customer reviews.

Mirror polished stainless steel, inside and outside, capsulated bottom for even heat distribution
Suitable for all cooking source electric and gas stove or glass and ceramic
Capsuled bottom with aluminum disc inside for even heating
Stainless handle rivet to body provide durability
Tempered glass lid to clear view while cooking

Pair of black Zero Gravity chairs for $62.05 on Amazon

Amazon has got this pair of black Zero Gravity chairs in black for $62.05 ($31.03 per chair, wow!) with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping. 4.3 out of 5 stars and an Amazon #1 Best Seller.

Seats are made from UV-resistant mesh materials that have a weight capacity of 250 lbs
They come equipped with removable/adjustable padded headrests for your comfort
Chairs are equipped with replaceable elastic cords, creating a chair that immediately adjusts to your body's size; Chairs fold up easily and are lightweight for easy transportation
Each come with cup holder trays to place drinks, magazines, phones/tablets, or other small items for convenient accessibility
Dimensions (open): 32.5"-61" (L) x 25"(W) x 33.5"-44"(H); Dimensions (folded): 38" x 25" x 6";

Existing and new customers at Jet get 15% off select Passover items (no minimum but free shipping at $35)

If you are a new customer at Jet, make sure you use promo code SAVEFRESH20 to get 20% off your entire grocery purchase, with a minimum order of $75 and free shipping.

I know some of you were feeling left out because either you were an existing customer or didn't want to spend a minimum of $75. Don't worry, Jet didn't forget about you!

Get 15% off select kosher for Passover items when you enter promo code PASSOVER15 at checkout with NO minimum order. Jet's prices on Passover foods are already very good, and this 15% off really sweetens the deal. Now, you do want to have a minimum order of $35 to get free shipping, but that can include any items are on Jet to get there, not just Passover stuff.

This promo code is valid from 3/30-4/14 and may be used on up to 2 eligible orders placed no later than 4/14/17. Maximum discount per order is $30.

I just picked up 3 boxes of this Gefen KFP gluten-free Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix for $3.87 - 15% = $3.29 each shipped.

10% off Passover shopping at Crafted Kosher; Blanchard & Blanchard Passover Couscous for $4.31 per box

Crafted Kosher has got some awesome gourmet kosher-for-Passover options here (all with reliable, mainstream hechsherim).

Now you can take 10% off your entire Pesach order when you enter the promo code PASSOVER2017 at checkout. Free shipping with a $75 minimum order or it's a flat $5.99 shipping fee.

I was really pleased to see one of my all-time favorite Pesach super-easy go-to side dishes on their site, Blanchard and Blanchard Passover Couscous, OU-P, made with 18-minute matzoh meal, $4.79 - 10% = $4.31 . The first time I had this was at a friend's house back in 2009 and for a moment, I thought she had goofed and was serving chametz! (It's really that good. And I was really that embarrassed when she showed me the box.) And unlike other Pesach side dishes, it's fuss-free and cooks up very easily.

3/29/2017

Mouthwash + toothpaste + toothbrushes for $9.00 total shipped on Amazon, ALL PASSOVER APPROVED BY STAR-K!

Here's how to knock out your family's Passover mouthwash, toothpaste and new toothbrush needs for Pesach in less than five minutes for $9.00 total and you don't even need to leave the house to do it.

Listerine Freshbuurst Mouthwash and Colgate toothpaste are some of the chometz-free choices approved for Pesach by the Star-K on page 118 of their 2017 Passover Guide.

MOUTHWASH:

Amazon has got a nice Subscribe & Save deal on the 500ML bottle of Listerine Freshburst Antiseptic Mouthwash, priced as low as $3.90 with free shipping.

Here's how that Subscribe & Save pricing works out:

$3.90 with the 15% Subscribe & Save discount (if you can take delivery of 5 or more active subscriptions in one month)
$4.36 with the 5% Subscribe & Save discount

TOOTHPASTE:

Amazon has got this 2-count pack of Colgate 6 oz. Cavity Protection toothpaste priced as low as $2.52 ($1.26 per 6 oz. tube) with free shipping with Subscribe & Save discounts.

Here's how that Subscribe & Save pricing works out:

$2.52 ($1.26 per 6 oz. tube) with the 15% Subscribe & Save discount (if you can take delivery of 5 or more active subscriptions in one month)
$2.81 ($1.41 per 6 oz. tube) with the 5% Subscribe & Save discount

TOOTHBRUSHES:

Amazon has got this six-pack of Colgate Extra-Clean, Full Head, Soft toothbrushes for as low as $2.58 (43 cents per toothbrush) with free shipping when you stack a high-value 20% off coupon with Subscribe & Save discounts.

First "clip" the 20% off online coupon here. That's 20% off the pre-discount price of $3.96, or $0.79 off. Then, here's how that Subscribe & Save pricing works out:

$3.37 - $0.79 coupon = $2.58 with the 15% Subscribe & Save discount (if you can take delivery of 5 or more active subscriptions in one month)
$3.76 - $0.79 coupon = $2.97 with the 5% Subscribe & Save discount

If you're unfamiliar with Subscribe & Save deals, or would just like a few tips on how best to use the Subscribe & Save program, read my shpiel on Subscribe & Save strategies here.

Remember that you don't need to be a member of Amazon Prime to get free shipping on ANY Amazon Subscribe & Save deal...shipping is free for anyone.

If you are buying these items for Pesach, since you are ordering this via Amazon Subscribe & Save, make sure you adjust the date of shipment so that it arrives before April 10 (the first Seder night).

BACK AGAIN and LOWEST PRICE: The Unofficial Hogwarts Haggadah for $16.77 on Amazon (also Artscroll Haggadahs for $2.99 and more)

Friends of mine are raving about the very recently published The (Unauthorized) Hogwarts Haggadah, which just dropped in price from $25.16 to $16.77 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping. I haven't seen it yet, but it got 4.1 out of 5 stars over 21 customer reviews, 76% of which were 5 stars and is now an Amazon #1 Best Seller. My friends who have purchased it tell me it's a serious haggadah and that it will be much enjoyed by Harry Potter fans young and old.

Description: What could a School of Witchcraft and Wizardry possibly have in common with the most published book in Jewish history and the most celebrated holiday of the Jewish calendar? As it turns out, quite a lot. From the concepts of slavery and freedom, to the focus on education, to the number four, Harry Potter and Passover share almost everything. This book is the perfect companion for young and old at the Seder table. Enchant your guests with lessons from the magical realms of Hogwarts and Jewish tradition. Foster conversation with student responses to Seder questions. And learn the ultimate lesson: Holiness can be found everywhere, if you know where to look.

Looking for a more ordinary Haggadah? I hear you. This is one of those things that I thought everyone knew about, but from some of your emails, it appears that it's not quite as out there as I thought. Amazon has got the Artscroll Family Hagaddah (soft cover) for only $2.99 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping. This is not a sale; it's almost always between $2.75 to $3.00 on Amazon. (You can also get the Artscroll Youth Hagaddah for $8.99 and the Artscroll Children's Hagaddah for $10.29.) Shop now; these tend to bump up in price right before Pesach.

Fossil Machine Chronograph Brown Dial Men's Watch (#FS5121) for $59.99 with free shipping (with promo code)

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Shnoop has got this really smart-looking Fossil Machine Chronograph Brown Dial Men's Watch (#FS5121) priced at $62.99, but enter promo code FS5121 at checkout and that price drops to $59.99 with free shipping. I have not seen a lower price anywhere else on this watch.

Case Diameter: 46mm
Crown: Push-pull
Collection: Machine
Strap Color: Brown
Type: Casual, Chronograph, Fashion
Gender: Male
Product Features: Three Hand, Water Resistant, Date Display
Material: Leather, Stainless Steel
Case Thickness: 13mm
Closure Type: Buckle
Water Resistance Depth: 50 Meters
Strap Width: 24mm Strap
Movement: Quartz
Dial Color: Brown
Dial Window Material: Mineral

3/28/2017

Procter-Silex 5-speed hand mixer for $10.49 on Amazon

This Procter-Silex 5-speed hand mixer is priced at $10.49 with free Prime SuperSaver shipping. It got 3.9 out of 5 stars over 570 customer reviews.

Bowl-rest feature
5-speed mixer
Beater eject
100 watts of power
Reliable small appliances for all your baking and cooking needs

Anchor Hocking 2-quart Ovenproof Glass Batter Measuring Bowl for $11.01 on Amazon

Amazon has got this Anchor Hocking 2-quart Ovenproof Glass Batter Bowl for $11.01 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping. This got 4.5 out of 5 stars over 338 customer reviews. Read the reviews; some are absolute RAVES. Awesome for Pesach when half the thing I cook or bake start out as some sort of batter.

2-quart glass batter mixing bowl with convenient handle and embossed measurements
Features an easy pour spout, which means you don’t have to use a spoon to scrape out your batter and gives you less mess to clean
Anchor Glass is a healthier choice over plastic bowls; glass does not discolor, retain smells, or leach chemicals into food
Anchor Glass mixing bowls are tempered for maximum durability; Microwave, pre-heated oven, refrigerator, freezer, and dishwasher safe
Anchor Glass is MADE IN THE USA.

Home Brew Ohio nut milk bag for $6.75 on Amazon (and how to make super-easy almond milk for Passover)

Amazon has this Home Brew Ohio nut milk bag for $6.75 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping. It got 4.4 out of 5 stars over 530 customer reviews.

To say that I'm less than competent in the kitchen, is well, kind. Two Passovers ago, after talking about it for years, I decided to finally make my own almond milk. I was frankly intimidated at the thought, but we use a lot of pareve (non-dairy/non-meat) milk in general, and I had no desire to pay crazy prices for the special KFP certified almond milk, nor to ingest the box of chemicals known as KFP non-dairy creamer, which is beyond gross.

I was shocked at how easy it was and how delicious it turned out. I used these directions. Basically, the principle is very simple: soak the raw almonds, then crush them to release the milk, then filter out the almond pieces with a fine mesh nut milk bag. That's it. It works with a blender, a food processor or a mini food processor. You can leave the milk as is or add honey or sugar or vanilla sugar to sweeten it. And then you are also left with an almond meal byproduct that can go into any Pesach cake or cookie recipe, so nothing goes to waste. I didn't even bother dehydrating the almond meal; I just added it to a cookie recipe instead of cake meal and it was perfect.

This milk does separate in the fridge, so make sure to give it a shake before pouring.

This kosher for Passover almond milk has no cholesterol and is much less expensive to make than to buy. This nut milk bag was, surprisingly, one of my smartest Pesach purchases.