Daily Cheapskate: 2013

12/31/2013

25 flavors of Gevalia coffee for $5.00 each with free shipping (shop NOW for Pesach)

Gevalia coffee has a fantastic offer through 1/2/14. Purchase any flavor, variety or grind of the 25 select coffees found on this page (in one-half lb. bags, normally priced from $6.99-$10.29) and enter promo code DC5NEWB at checkout and your coffee will drop to $5.00 with free shipping. Purchase as many or as few varieties as you like; there's no minimum for the offer.

Traditional Roast, Reg $6.99, Decaf $7.79
Hazelnut, Reg $6.99, Decaf $7.79
Pecan Torte, Reg $7.99, Decaf $8.79
Breakfast Blend, Reg $6.99, Decaf $7.79
French Vanilla, Reg $6.99, Decaf $7.79
Signature Blend, Reg $6.99, Decaf $7.79
German Chocolate Cake, Reg $7.99, Decaf $8.79
Light Roast, Reg $6.99, Decaf $7.79
Chocolate Raspberry, Reg $7.49, Decaf $8.29
Cinnamon, Reg $6.99, Decaf $7.79
French Roast, Reg $6.99, Decaf $7.79
Raspberry Danish, Reg $7.99, Decaf $8.79
Crème Brulee, $8.29
Stockholm Roast, $7.79
Vanilla Nut, Reg $6.99, Decaf $7.79
Espresso Roast, $7.79
Irish Crème, $8.29
Dark Roast, Reg $6.99, Decaf $7.79
Dark Chocolate Truffle, $7.49
Pumpkin Spice, $8.79
Mocha, $6.99
Royal Vinter Spice, $10.29
Royal Vinter, $9.49
Velvet Noir, $6.99
Amaretto, $6.99

Kosher-keeping Daily Cheapskate readers, be aware that most Gevalia ground and whole bean coffee is certified kosher by OK Kosher. (The k-cups are NOT under hashgacha.) Some varieties are kosher for Passover as well. The most updated list is found on the OK Kosher website, here, so please doublecheck your order against the list and then when the coffee arrives, make sure it comes with a hechsher symbol

I actually think that it's brilliant to buy coffee for Pesach NOW. Keep it unopened and store it in your freezer...I've had coffee stay fresh in my freezer for up to two years. Off-season buying is one of the smartest ways to save money, and this is a great deal for Passover coffee.

$1.00 off any Bic Stationery item = free package of Bic pens

$1.00 off any ONE (1) BIC Stationery Product

Print your coupon for $1.00 off one Bic Stationery item. This will get you a free package of Bic pens at Walmart, usually marked at $0.97.

Savings Star: 20% off on one bananas purchase at participating stores

I love saving money on produce purchases! Saving Star has got a great new offer on bananas at participating stores: save 20% on your banana purchases (look for the PLU sticker marked #4011) from 12/31/12-1/6/14. One time use only.

Not a member of Saving Star yet? Join here and see which of your local stores qualifies as a Saving Star vendor. Almost any store with a loyalty or membership card (like any Kroger affiliates, Albertson's, Pathmark, Rite Aid, Waldbaum, Stop 'N Shop, ShopRite, CVS, etc.) qualifies.

PRICE DROP: Reflections silverware 160 piece set (service for 40) now just $12.78 with free Prime Shipping

Amazon has got the 160 piece set of Reflections plasticware for ~~$15.49~~ $12.78 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping. This is by far the lowest price I've seen posted on Amazon in the last few years. This highly-rated item received 4.7 out of 5 stars over 330 reviews.

If you're not familiar with Reflections, they are the heavy duty, silver-colored plasticware that very much resemble actual silverware, and are a big step up from regular plastic utensils. The 160 pieces include 80 forks, 40 spoons and 40 knives. That's 40 settings, at $0.32 per setting. I love this plasticware. If you've got to use paper and plastic, it really dresses up the table. I use this throughout Pesach and Sukkot, and it's perfect for parties and sheva brachos.

(Sometimes Costco or Amazing Savings has this silverware for slightly less than the Amazon price, though I haven't seen it at Costco for a long time, but it doesn't hurt to call and check if you want to be sure.)

Genuine leather wallets and billfolds for $7.49 with free shipping

Tanga has got a bunch of assorted genuine leather wallets and billfolds for just $7.49 with free shipping.

(And while you're on the Tanga site, also check out their Warehouse Clearance section and use promo code DAILYCHEAPSKATE to snag 25% off anything on clearance.)

23" LCD monitor for $84.99 shipped

Need a spare monitor? Ebay has a listing for this Gateway 23" 5ms Widescreen LED Backlight LCD Monitor (model #FHX2303LAbd) for only $84.99 with free shipping.

(FYI, Amazon has got this 23" monitor for $121.99 plus shipping.)

EXPIRED: 4-piece Anchor Hocking Glass Canister set plus scoop for $13.97 shipped

This is a fantastic price on glass canisters. Amazon has got this Anchor Hocking 4-piece glass canister set with a nylon scoop for only $13.97 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping. That comes to $3.50 per glass canister shipped, not counting the scoop, which is an even better deal than I can get for a similar set at Ikea.

I'm buying one for my counter, one for Pesach and one for my husband's tool shelves out in the garage. These are also great for gift giving (which is what I might use the smallest one in my counter set for...fill it with cookies and voila, perfect Shabbos hostess gift).

It's temporarily out of stock, but you can still order it and lock in the price, and they will ship it as soon as they restock.

HT: Bargain Boutique Deals

Free e-book from Blake Dresden: "Reverse the Spending and Unlock the Power of Free"

Another great e-book from Blake Dresden, free for a limited time (through 1/2/14 only), this one entitled Reverse the Spending and Unlock the Power of Free.

Since Amazon's #1 seller is the Kindle, they call e-books "Kindle books," but if you don't own a Kindle, it's not a problem at all to read this with ease. Here are some supereasy instructions for reading Kindle eBooks on pretty much any device, including smartphones, computers and tablets. I read Kindle books on my laptop and iPad all the time.

Fun, pretty bracelet for only $2.59 with free shipping

This eye-catching, pretty bracelet is only $2.59 with free shipping from Amazon (no Prime account needed!). Sometimes a little fun comes at a small price.

Low-hanging fruit: easy frugal offers that will go away after today. Grab them.

These seven easy, frugal "low-hanging fruit" offers and deals will expire with the end of December 2013. Grab them now.

The coupons at Coupons.com: many of the coupons that are available today will be gone tomorrow, so print the ones you want now.
The free Finish Power & Free Dishwashing sample will no longer be available after today.
These individual Martha Stewart cube drawers that are on sale for $4.50 each with free shipping, as well as all the other unbelievable markdowns at Home Decorator's Collection, including this 100% wool rug deal. The entire sale ends tonight.
The chance to get this $25 American Express credit expires tonight. If you forgot all about this, no worries, as you can purchase an Amazon gift card right now for $75.00 and you won't lose out on that $25.00 credit. Once you get the gift card, you can use it on Amazon at your leisure with no time limit.
Free Zevia soda at Whole Foods. Today is the last day of the sale.
This awesome offer for Secret Clinical Deodorant disappears after today. I know that it's counter-intuitive to "pay" for something that's "free" so I'm not talking about it that way (Daily Cheapskate readers are too smart for that). You're basically paying $5.00 for $20.00 worth of value, and that's a pretty clever and frugal thing to do. (EXPIRED EARLY)
This $20 subscription for Consumer Reports is available today only.

50 oz. bottle of Tide Free & Gentle Unscented HE detergent for $4.49 each

Please note, this is NOT a Subscribe & Save deal, just a plain old Amazon deal on Tide that happens to be at a great price. Get two 50 oz. bottles of Tide Free & Gentle Unscented HE detergent for just $8.97 with free Subscribe & Save shipping.

Click here and "clip" the $3.00 coupon that's located near the top of the page. Your final price at checkout will be $11.97 - $3.00 = $8.97 for the two 50 oz. bottles of Tide, or $4.49 per 50 oz. bottle.

Box of 60 caramel Lindor truffles for as low as $9.59 shipped

Amazon has got Lindor Caramel Truffles on Subscribe & Save for as low as $9.59 for a 60-count box (~$0.16 per truffle) with free shipping.

$9.59 ($0.16 per truffle) with the Subscribe & Save 20% discount (if you're an Amazon Mom member and you take delivery of 5 subscriptions in one month. You don't need to be an actual mother to be an Amazon Mom member.)
$10.19 ($0.17 per truffle) with the Subscribe & Save 15% discount (if you can take delivery of 5 or more active subscriptions in one month) .
$11.39 ($0.19 per truffle) with the standard Subscribe & Save 5% discount.

You can also get the exact same deal on Lindor Milk Chocolate truffles here, and/or the Lindor Dark Chocolate truffles here.

(Kosher-keeping Daily Cheapskate readers, kashrut information about Lindor Truffles is here. The following flavors of Lindor truffles are kosher under the Kof-K hashgacha (chalav stam): Milk, White, Dark, Extra Dark, Peanut Butter, Hazelnut, Raspberry, Dark Orange, Mint, Vanilla, Peppermint, Caramel and Sea Salt, as well as the seasonal flavor (milk chocolate surrounding white chocolate center): Snowman, Valentines, Spring and Halloween Lindor truffles. Please note that the Coffee, Almond, Citrus, Coconut and Irish Crème truffles are not Kosher certified. Make sure you look for the hechsher on the package.)

Ships in Amazon Certified Frustration-Free Packaging.
A delicate milk chocolate shell infused with caramel enrobes an irresistibly smooth caramel milk chocolate center;
Each box contains approximately 60 divine truffles.
Perfect for parties, gifts and self indulgence; Enjoy at home or in the office; Ideal for business recognition, office reception, turndown service, restaurants and gift shops.
Smooth, melting, luscious; Lindt is prepared by selecting the world's finest cocoa beans and creating the finest textures, lingering tastes and elegant flavors chocolate can offer.
Kosher certified.
Made in the USA.

If you are struggling to reach that five-delivery goal so that you can increase your discount, don't sweat it, as I continuously post Subscribe & Save deals under $5.00 (usually more like under $3.00) that will help you reach that goal.

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.

Near East Broccoli and Cheese Couscous mix for as low as $0.89 per box

Amazon has got a great Subscribe & Save deal on a 12-count pack of Near East Broccoli and Cheese Couscous mix (OU-dairy) for as low as $10.62 shipped or $0.89 per box. These go for about three times as much or more in the supermarket.

$10.62 ($0.89 per box) with the 20% Subscribe & Save discount (if you're an Amazon Mom member and you take delivery of 5 subscriptions in one month. You don't need to be an actual mother to be a member.)
$11.29 ($0.94 per box) with the 15% Subscribe & Save discount (if you can take delivery of 5 or more active subscriptions in one month).
$12.62 ($1.05 per box) with the standard 5% Subscribe & Save discount.

Entrance-Fee-Free Days for National Parks in 2014

The National Parks Service has come out with their list of entrance-fee-free days for 2014:

January 20, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 15-17, Presidents Day weekend
April 19-20, opening weekend of National Park Week
August 25, National Park Service Birthday
September 27, National Public Lands Day
November 11, Veterans Day

12/30/2013

Highly-rated Rory's Story Cubes for $7.60

Amazon has got this highly rated game, Rory's Story Cubes for only $7.60 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping. This game received 4.7 out of 5 stars over 689 customer reviews.

Rory's Story Cubes is a pocket-sized creative story generator, providing hours of imaginative play for all ages.
1 or more players.
Reinforces artistic expression.
Ages 8 and up.
Play solitaite or with others.
Playing time: 15 minutes.

BACK AGAIN: Set of THREE Pyrex mixing bowls for $10.19 ($3.40 per bowl, shipped!)

Just in case you missed this last time, the Pyrex mixing bowls deal is back on Amazon and the price has even dropped slightly.

Get this set of three Pyrex prep mixing bowls from Amazon for just $10.19, with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping. The bowls are 1 quart, 1-1/2 quarts, and 2-1/2 quarts. They are safe to use in the freezer, dishwasher, oven and microwave. This is one of the most practical, frugal kitchen buys you'll ever make.

HT: Bargain Boutique Deals

Oster stainless steel warming tray for $36.48 shipped

Warming trays seem to have gotten much more expensive in the last few years, and while this is not the rock-bottom lowest price I've posted on this item, it is still one of the best deals out there on a name brand, stainless steel warming tray. This Oster 400-watt stainless steel warming tray is $36.48 with free shipping from Amazon. It's currently out-of-stock, but you can lock in this price and purchase it now, and then when they restock, it will ship.

Large enough to fit two 9 by 12 inch casserole dishes
Powerful 400 watts for fast heating; "on" indicator light
Made of durable stainless steel with skid-resistant, non-marking feet
Keeps food warm while entertaining
Low-profile design for compact storage
13 1/2" x 20 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Cottonelle Clean Care toilet paper, as low as $0.37 per double roll

Amazon has got a great Subscribe & Save and coupon deal on the 32-double roll package of Cottonelle Clean Care toilet paper: as low as $11.83 or $0.37 per double roll.

First, click here, look for the $2.00 coupon and "clip" it. Amazon has changed their format a little and is now putting their coupons right at the top of the page.

Then click the gold "Subscribe now" button and you'll pay:

$13.83 - $2.00 coupon = $11.83 ($0.37 per double roll) with the 20% Subscribe & Save discount (if you're an Amazon Mom member and you take delivery of 5 subscriptions in one month. You don't need to be an actual mother to be a member.)
$14.70 - $2.00 coupon = $12.70 ($0.40 per double roll) with the 15% Subscribe & Save discount (if you can take delivery of 5 or more active subscriptions in one month)
$16.43 - $2.00 coupon = $14.43 ($0.45 per double roll) with the 5% Subscribe & Save discount

Two Barilla pasta coupons

$1.00 off any package of BARILLA Gluten Free Pasta

$1.10 off any TWO packages of BARILLA PLUS Pasta

Print your coupons for:

Wow! Wentworth 100% Wool Hand-Tufted 5' x 8' Rug PLUS rug pad for $153.24 with free shipping (other sizes available at great prices too)

You read that right and no, it's not a pricing error, just an awesome sale stacked on top of a promotion topped by a promo code.

Home Decorators Collection, (the store where I purchased most of our furniture) is having an unbelievable year-end sale on certain outlet items, including tons of 100% wool hand-tufted rugs.

This Wentworth rug, which is marked down to $230.99 in the 5' x 8' size but will drop by 25% in your shopping cart to $173.24 AND comes with a free under-rug pad AND free shipping. Enter promo code 4316004 ($20 off $100) at checkout to reduce that price even further by $20.00 to $153.24 for the whole kit and kaboodle, shipped. You can't even find a decent polyester rug for that price.

There are other sizes available at various prices, all with free rug pads, all dropping by 25% in your shopping cart. If you order a rug that's less than $100.00 before the promo code, use promo code 7318612 ($10 off $50) instead.

Product Description: The Wentworth Area Rug from our Empire Collection is skillfully hand tufted by expert artisans of 100% wool with a cotton canvas backing. This rug provides the utmost in softness and durability. Intricate floral details and a high-quality traditional design style will add a bold statement to your living or dining room decor. Crafted of 100% wool for long-lasting durability. Hand tufted for a dense, extra-soft pile.

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Two pairs of men's texting gloves for $5.16 with free shipping

Tanga has got two pairs of these men's texting gloves for $6.88 with free shipping, but enter promo code NEWYEAR at checkout, and that price drops by 25% to $5.16 with free shipping. At $2.58 a pair shipped, this is basically the lowest price I have ever seen on a pair of texting gloves.

BOGO coupon for Coffee Mate

Click here to print your BOGO (buy-one-get-one free) Facebook coupon for any 32 oz. Coffee Mate (value up to $3.99).

Buy two Suave shampoos and get a FREE Suave body wash at Family Dollar

Buy 2 Suave Shampoo and get a FREE Suave Body Wash

Buy two Suave shampoos and get a FREE Suave body wash, valid at Family Dollar. (Get this high-value coupon now, before it runs out of prints)

12/29/2013

STILL AVAILABLE: Request your free Finish Power & Free Dishwashing sample (offer expires 12/31/13)

Request your free Finish Power & Free Dishwashing sample here. Their server is running a little slow but it is working, so do give it time to go through. This offer disappears on 12/31/13, so make sure you request it now.

LOWEST PRICE: Munchkin Snail Stacker Bath Toy for just $7.00

Amazon has got this Munchkin Snail Stacker Bath Toy for just $7.00, the lowest price ever posted on Amazon. (This toy was priced at $17.98 on on 12/23/13, so this represents a price drop of almost $11.00.)

Snail floats upright in water.
3 stack and sort rings with interactive toy inside.
Flower doubles as a squirter.
Makes bath time fun.
Child 9 months and above.

OXO Mango splitter for $8.80

Well, this is sort of a weird thing to post, though as soon as I saw it come up on the "Lowest Price" list, I knew I was going to buy it. Amazon has got an OXO Mango splitter for $8.80 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping. I think this is super-useful, but I love mangos (and I hate cutting them up...so messy and not efficient).

Mango splitter makes the fruit no longer a chore to prepare.
Slices fruit cleanly in half, leaving almost nothing behind on the seed.
Single-press convenience; soft, comfortable handles provide a secure grip.
Sharp, sturdy, stainless-steel blades; dishwasher-safe.
Measures 5-1/4" x 6-3/4" x 2"
Limited lifetime warranty.

Kre O Transformer Optimus Prime (set #30689) for $21.97

Amazon has got Kre O Transformer Optimus Prime (set #30689) for just $21.97 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping (which is nearly half of the Toys 'R Us price of $39.97).

Includes Optimus Prime and 5 KREON figures: Optimus Prime, Skywarp, Bluestreak and 2 stunt drivers.
3-in-1 KRE-O construction set lets you build OPTIMUS PRIME as a robot figure, as a semi-hauler truck, or as a battle station.
In vehicle mode, put the included motorcycles and KREON figures into the semi-hauler truck's trailer, or rebuild the truck's removable cab into a mini-command center.
Also in vehicle mode, the trailer can be disassembled and built into a battle station.
Set includes 542 KRE-O pieces, 5 KREON figures, 2 motorcycles, orange traffic cones and decorative decals. Product does not convert.
Ages 8 to 14.

Curious George Matching Game for just $7.88

Amazon has got the Curious George Matching Game for only $7.88 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping. This game got 4.7 out of 5 stars over 77 customer reviews.

Memory skills.
Encourages turn-taking and playing together.
Lightweight and portable for easy on-the go-fun.
Through research, invention and thousands of play-tests, we understand how to make great games for kids and families.
72 picture tiles.

LOWEST PRICE: KidKraft Passover Set for $15.00 shipped!

My Amazon price tracker just went off and this is a deal that will go fast. The KidKraft Passover Set has now dropped to its lowest price ever, $15.00 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping. Go get it, because it won't last long.

Seder plate and Goblet
Bottle of wine
Prayer book
Afikomen and matza covers
Made of wood

STILL AVAILABLE: Martha Stewart cube drawers for $4.50 each shipped; tons of colors available. Also Cube Organizer for $33.75. Entire set for $41.75 shipped!

This deal is still going on! These awesome individual Martha Stewart cube drawers are on sale for $4.50 each with free shipping at Home Decorators Collection. They are marked at $6.00 but will drop by 25% in your cart, down to $4.50 each. These super-practical cubes come in 17 colors. We've use a bunch of these in our basement storage and they are indispensable in helping us stay organized. I'm told by my friends with kids that these also great for children's stuff because they're lightweight and easy to handle.

These cubes can be used on any shelf, really, but if you want to keep them in something that was made to fit them:

Home Decorators Collection has got this Martha Stewart 9-Cube Organizer for just $33.75 with free shipping. It's priced on sale at $45.00, but the price will drop by $33.75 in your shopping cart. This is basically the lowest price I've ever seen on this item. It's available in white (pictured above), but also espresso (my personal favorite) and dark cherry, and it's 36"H x 36"W x 12"D. (It does not include the cubes.)

So, if you bought the organizer and 4 of the cubes (as it shows in the picture above), it would cost you $33.75 + ($4.50*4) = $51.75 shipped, right? Nope, because Home Decorators Collection has a $10 off $50 promo code out; enter 7318612 at checkout and your total price will drop to $41.75 shipped for the entire set of organizer and four cubes, shipped! It's like getting two of those cubes for free (better, actually)!

You can mix and match the cube and organizer colors until you get the combination you like. I personally love the way the "Barn" (i.o.w., Red) color cubes look with the dark cherry organizer.

Don't miss out on this fantastic deal!

Pringles flavors on Amazon: as low as $1.15 shipped per canister

Amazon has got a great Subscribe & Save deal stacked with a coupon on Pringles that comes to as low as $1.15 per cannister, shipped.

First click on any of the links below and "clip" the 25% off coupon. These 14-count packs of Pringles are all priced at $29.29 before any discount, so that 25% coupon is worth $7.32.

After you clip the coupon on any of these Pringle flavors, you can go ahead and click on the gold "Subscribe Now" button and then you'll pay the following:

$23.43 - $7.32 (25% coupon) = $16.11 ($1.15 per Pringles canister) with the 20% Subscribe and Save discount (if you're an Amazon Mom member and you take delivery of 5 subscriptions in one month. You don't need to be an actual mother to be a member.)
$24.90 - $7.32 (25% coupon) = $17.58 ($1.26 per Pringles canister) with the 15% Subscribe & Save discount (if you can take delivery of 5 or more active subscriptions in one month)
$27.83 - $7.32 (25% coupon) = $20.51 ($1.47 per Pringles canister) with the standard 5% Subscribe & Save discount