AmazonBasics Mfi-certified 3-foot Nylon Braided USB Lightning Cable for $9.99

Amazon has got this AmazonBasics Mfi-certified 3-foot Nylon Braided USB Lightning Cable for iPhones and iPads for $9.99 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping.  It got 4.6 out of 5 stars over 643 customer reviews. 

• Apple MFi certified charging and syncing cable for your Apple devices
• Apple MFi certification ensures complete charge and sync compatibility with iPhone 7 / 7 Plus / 6s Plus / 6s / 6 Plus / 6 / 5s / 5c / 5 / iPad Pro / iPad Air / Air 2 / iPad mini / mini 2 / mini 4 / iPad 4th gen / iPod Touch 5th gen / iPod nano 7th gen and Beats Pill+
• Connects to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with Lightning Connector and charges/syncs by connecting the USB connector into your wall charger or computer; small connector head fits most cases
• High-quality copper wires promote maximum signal quality and strength
• Durable nylon fiber cloth for protection, strength, and flexibility
• An additional layer of protection has been added to the Lightning and USB ends to improve durability and reduce fraying; Cables have been tested to bend 95-degrees 4,000 times
• Backed by an AmazonBasics 1-Year Limited Warranty

My Coke Rewards Loyalty Program closing down

My Coke Rewards recently announced that they were closing their loyalty program, presumably to replace it with a whole different rewards program. You may enter MCR codes through 3/22/17, and you will be able redeem your rewards through 6/30/17. There is still a 75-point limit per week per account on entering codes, so over the next 9 weeks, you can enter up to 675 points per account (225 caps).  The new and improved rewards program will open on 7/1/17. Any unredeemed points after 6/30/17 will be forfeited and donated to charity.

If you've got any outstanding codes or points, I advise you to enter and redeem them asap.  They are already out of one of my favorite rewards (the free 20 oz. soda) and they are sure to be running down the clock on other favorites. Tonight I redeemed 18 free 12-packs and two $10 Amazon gift cards. I'm sure these two popular rewards will be among the first of the rewards to run out.  I have about 200 codes left to enter, so I'm hoping that between my husband's account and mine, I'll be able to get them all in before the program closes. Coke says to hold on to un-entered codes for the next version of the rewards program, but I trust little in the unknown.

I've been a MyCokeRewards member since they launched the program in 2006, and I've scored probably hundreds of free 12-packs and 20 oz. bottles, t-shirts, ball caps, a free electronic Battleship game, $100s in free gift cards, free magazines, and more.  Over the last few years, the program has yielded fewer rewards and raised their point requirements to redeem them. I'm still disappointed that the program is closing; at the very least, I will miss all the free soda. and there's nothing like free.  I'm looking forward to seeing what the replacement program will be like.

Tide Simply Clean 100 oz. detergent for $4.86 shipped when you buy 6

Jet.com has got Tide Simply Clean & Sensitive Liquid Laundry Detergent, Cool Cotton, 100 oz, (48 Loads) priced at $5.99 (which is a terrific price on it's own), but when you create a new customer account at Jet and enter promo code TRIPLE15 at checkout, that price drops by 15%.

Now in order to use this promo code (and to score free shipping) you must have at least $35 worth in your shopping cart, so add 6 of these 100 oz. Tides to your cart and your total will be $29.16, or $4.86 per 100 oz. bottle.  You get additional savings the more you add to your cart.

You can get the same deal with Tide Simply Clean & Fresh Liquid Laundry Detergent.

If you're new to saving money on Jet, you can read the Primer on the best saving strategies for Jet deals over here.

New Magnetic Tile Set Brand: Mag Genius 185-piece set plus 17 Click-ins for $99.95 on Amazon (54 cents per tile)

These Mag Genius magnetic tile sets look to have appeared on Amazon in September, but they are new to me, and what value!  The Mag Genius 185-piece set with 17 Click-ins is only $99.95 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping.  The smaller Mag Genius sets seem to be priced very well too.  According to the reader questions, these are compatible with Magna Tiles and Picasso Tiles and comparable magnetic tiles sets.  These sets got 4.5 out of 5 stars over 31 customer reviews (87% of the reviews were 5 stars).

Assuming they get good reviews and all other things being equal, the best way to judge value in magnetic tile sets is the price per tile.  In this set (ignoring the click-ins), the price per tile is 54 cents.  Compare that to say, this 100-piece Picasso Tiles set for $69.99 or 70 cents per tile, or this 60-piece Magnetic Stick 'N Stack set for $39,99 or 67 cents per tile. The Mag Genius set is a really excellent value over other popular sets.

EARLY BIRD PASSOVER DEAL: Gold-edged "Looks-Like-Real" Elite Selection Disposable tableware on Amazon (less than Amazing Savings prices)

With the volume of guests that we have over Passover and a non-kasherable dishwasher, I use high-quality "looks like real" disposable tableware for almost every Yom Tov meal. I simply refuse to be chained to the sink.

In the past, I would buy all my "looks like real" tableware at Amazing Savings, a small, famous East Coast store chain. Whenever I'd go into New York to visit my family, I'd come home with a small suitcase full of tableware.  Their prices were the absolute lowest around, and I used them as a benchmark for my "looks like real" tableware pricing.

Then I started to notice that on rare occasions, Amazon would have a deal that was even better than Amazing Savings!  The deals below reflect pricing that is lower than Amazing Savings for comparable tableware. No more shlepping home suitcases of this stuff again!

Amazon has got this 50-count pack of ivory gold swirl 10.25" dinner plates for $24.99 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping (50 cents per plate).  

FYI, Amazing Savings sell the comparable design in a 10-count pack for $5.99, so these are about 17% less expensive. No quantity limits.

Amazon has got this matching 50-count pack of ivory gold swirl 7.5" salad plates for $13.99 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping (28 cents per plate).  

FYI, Amazing Savings sell the comparable design in a 10-count pack for $3.99, so these are about 30% less expensive. No quantity limits.

Finally, Amazon has got these 50-count gold disposable napkin rings for $9.50 with free shipping.  (They also come in silver.)  I thought they looked so pretty with the gold plates.  And at 19 cents each, they are a huge bargain. 

U.S. Polo Association Girls' Whubby Shell Pram, starting at $5.25 on Amazon

I'll be honest.  I didn't know what a "Whubby Shell Pram" was, but looking at the picture, it seems like it's a cute, nice-quality, snuggly baby coat. 

Amazon has got this U.S. Polo Association Girls' Whubby Shell  Pram in two colors, priced from $5.25 to $12.44 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping, with the only unreasonably priced size/color combo in the pink rose 3-6 months, priced at $27.99 (don't buy that one). 

	Light Pink	Pink Rose
3-6 months	$8.93	$27.99 (don't buy)
6-9 months	$8.94	$5.25
12 months	$10.08	$11.96
18 months	$10.18	$12.44
24 months	$10.22	$11.95

• 100% Polyester
• Imported
• Machine wash
• Soft whubby fabric with pongee trim jacket. Zip front with convertible kitties and attached booties.
• Polar fleece lined
• Pongee trim yoke and pockets
• Zip front
• Embroidered logo

TODAY, 1/25/17 ONLY: save on select puzzles on Amazon from Ravensburger, Melissa & Doug, T.S. Shure, White Mountain and Disney

Today, 1/25/17, Amazon's Gold Box Deal of the Day is on select puzzles from Ravensburger, Melissa & Doug, T.S. Shure, Disney, and White Mountain, priced from $4.79 to $35.99, including peg puzzles for toddlers and 3D puzzles for older kids and adults.  

Two of the best deals that jumped out at me:

Melissa & Doug Vehicles Wooden Peg Puzzle (pictured at the top of this post), $4.89 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping.

Ravensburger 3D Eiffel Tower Puzzle Night Edition with LED Lights, $20.79 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping.

TODAY, 1/25/17 ONLY: 1-Year Magazine Subscriptions on Amazons from $3.99 to $5.00

Today, 1/25/17 only, Amazon has dropped the prices on (mostly) one-year subscriptions on these popular magazines:

• Glamour, 12 issues/12 months, $4.75 ($0.40/issue) 


• Allure, 12 issues/12 months, $4.75 ($0.40/issue)   


• W, 10 issues/12 months, $4.00 ($0.40/issue)   


• Vanity Fair, 12 issues/12 months, $5.00 ($0.42/issue)    


• Architectural Digest, 5 issues/5 months, $4.75 ($0.95/issue)   


• Popular Science, 6 issues/12 months, $3.99 ($0.67/issue)  


• Boating, 10 issues/12 months, $3.99 ($0.40/issue)   


• Popular Photography, 12 issues/12 months, $3.99 ($0.33/issue)   


• Cycle World, 12 issues/12 months, $3.99 ($0.33/issue)    


• Field & Stream, 12 issues/12 months, $3.99 ($0.33/issue)   


• Outdoor Life, 12 issues/12 months, $3.99 ($0.33/issue)    

These subscriptions are set to auto-renew, but you can easily shut that down in a click.  Right after you subscribe, under your Amazon account, click on the Manage Magazine Subscriptions link, find the name of the magazine you just subscribed to and de-select the auto-renewal option.  Voila, no more auto-renewal!  Pretty easy to do, and it allows you to take advantage of these great subscription prices.

TODAY, 1/24/17 ONLY: Up to 25% off on school supplies from Sharpie, Expo, PaperMate, Elmer's and more on Amazon

Today's Amazon Gold Box Deal of the Day isUp to 25% off on school supplies from Sharpie, Expo, PaperMate, Elmer's, Xacto, Prismacolor and more.

There are tons of fantastic deals available, here are three that just jumped off the page:

24-count Sharpie Color Burst Fine Point Permanent Markers in assorted colors for $9.49 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping (pictured at the top of this post).

14-count Paper Mate InkJoy medium point Gel Pens in assorted colors for $12.49 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping.

Elmer's Disappearing Purple Washable School Glue 0.24-ounce sticks for $12.99 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping (22 cents per glue stick).

There are lots more great deals here, and remember, they are around today, 1/24/17 only.

Emperia Faux Leather Tote for $19.98 with free shipping at Nordstrom

Nordstrom has got this special-purchase Emperia Faux Leather Tote for $19.98 with free shipping and free returns.  It comes in black, coral, and blue.

• 13”W x 11”H x 6”D. (interior capacity: large.)
• 9” strap drop.
• .9 lbs.

Set of four of Jim Henson's Pajanimals for $15.99 with free shipping (after promo code)

Shnoop has got this set of four of Jim Henson's Pajanimals for $18.99, but enter promo code PLUSH3 at checkout and that price drops to $15.99 with free shipping ($4.00 per Pajanimal!).  (Compare to Amazon's price here.)

Description:  Apollo, Cowbella, Squacky and Sweetpea Sue! Jim Henson's Pajanimals feature the musical adventures of four young and lovable animal characters that help your Sproutlet prepare for bed. Your toddlers and kids alike, will have an easier time sleeping cuddling up with these adorable plush dolls by Jim Henson's at their side.

TODAY 1/23/17 ONLY AT AMAZON: Newell Brand Day! Get deals on Calphalon, Crock Pot, Elmer's, Expo, First Alert, FoodSaver, Gerber, Graco, Mr. Sketch, Mr. Coffee, NUK, PaperMate, Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Sunbeam, X-Acto, & Yankee Candle

Today, 1/23/17 only, at Amazon:  Newell Brand Day!  Newell brands is a huge American worldwide marketer of consumer and commercial products with a portfolio of well-known brands and today only, you can score some nice deals on select Newell Brands items on Amazon.

Get deals on Calphalon, Crock Pot, Elmer's, Expo, First Alert, Oster, FoodSaver, Gerber, Graco, Mr. Sketch, Mr. Coffee, NUK, PaperMate, Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Sunbeam, X-Acto, & Yankee Candle.

PRICE DROP: KidKraft 27-piece Pastel Cookware Playset for $11.39 on Amazon

Amazon has got the KidKraft 27-piece Pastel Cookware Playset for $11.39 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping.  This set got a whopping 4.8 out of 5 stars over 828 customer reviews.

Description:  Your little chef can now prepare and serve delicious imaginary culinary delights with KidKraft's 27 Piece Kitchen Play Set. Molded in durable plastic and set in cheery pastel colors of pink, buttercup, sky blue and white, this extensive kitchen set includes:  1 frying pan, 1 pot with lid, 4 cups, 4 bowls, 4 plates, 4 sets of silverware (fork, knife, spoon).

LUXURY DEAL: Waterford Mont Clare 18/10 Stainless Steel 65-Piece Set Service for 12 for $70.65 ($200 everywhere else!) High sellout risk!

HURRY!  Amazon has dropped the price on this Waterford Mont Clare 18/10 Stainless Steel 65-Piece Set  Service for 12 to $70.65 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping.  This set goes for $200 pretty much everywhere else!  

It got 4.5 out of 5 stars over 50 customer reviews.  It's just plain gorgeous.  If you need a new set, have a friend or daughter/son who is getting married, need a set for Pesach, etc. grab this!  As of this posting, only 14 sets left.  Now in stock!

Compare:  Bed, Bath & Beyond, $198.99, Jet, $199.00, Wayfair, $199.00,

• 12 Each-dinner fork, dinner knife, salad fork, tablespoon, teaspoon, cold meat fork, tablespoon, pierced tablespoon, butterknife and sugar spoon
• 18/10 Stainless steel
• Mont Clare
• Dishwasher safe

FREE family-friendly movie download on Google Play: Bunyan & Babe

For a limited time, download and watch the new family-friendly movie, Bunyan & Babe for FREE on Google Play.  It stars John Goodman, Kelsey Grammer, Mark Hammill, and Jeff Foxworthy.  Download here.

50-count Hanna K. Signature Collection Shot Cups for $1.39 on Amazon

Amazon has got these 50-count Hanna K. Signature Collection Heavyweight Plastic D'Vine 1 oz. Shot Cups for $1.39.  No quantity limits. 4.3 out of 5 stars over 3 customer reviews.

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 $1.39 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 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.)