THREE great deals on 100 oz. Tide on Amazon, starting with 100 oz. Original Tide for $8.97

Amazon has got this 100 oz. Tide HE Turbo Clean Original Scent for $11.97 - $3.00 coupon =  $8.97 with free Prime shipping (9 cents per ounce).

Amazon has also got this 100 oz. Tide Free & Gentle Detergent for $11.99 - $3.00 coupon =  $8.99 with free Prime shipping (9 cents per ounce).

Finally, Amazon has got these two 50 oz. Tide Purclean Detergent for as low as $10.57 shipped (10 cents per ounce) when you stack a $2.00 online coupon with Subscribe & Save discounts.

First "clip" the $3.00 off coupon on the product page. Then, the Subscribe & Save discount pricing works out as follows:

• $13.57 - $3.00 coupon = $10.57 (11 cents per ounce) with the 15% Subscribe & Save discount (if you can take delivery of 5 or more active subscriptions in one month).

• $15.17 - $3.00 coupon = $12.17 (12 cents per ounce) 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.

Mrs. Meyers Hand Soap 33 oz. refill for $4.16 shipped on Amazon

Amazon has got this 33 oz. Mrs. Meyers Liquid Hand Soap Refill in basil scent for as low as $4.16 with Subscribe & Save discounts.  (This size refill normally goes for around $10 on Amazon.)

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

• $4.16 with the 15% Subscribe & Save discount, if you can take delivery of 5 or more active subscriptions in one month

• $4.65 with the standard 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.

• Hard-working, non-drying soap refill for busy hands
• Hand soap made with essential oils, aloe vera, olive oil, and other thoughtfully chosen ingredients
• Garden-fresh basil scented hand soap has a cool, crisp scent that is uplifting & grounding
• Hand soap made with no parabens, phthalates, or artificial colors
• Mrs Meyer's produces cruelty free hand soaps None of our products are tested on animals

Latest Model Apple Airpods for $135.99 with free shipping from Rakuten (with promo code)

Rakuten has got these latest model Apple Airpods with charging case priced at  $159.99, but enter promo code HND24 at checkout and that price drops to $135.99 with free shipping. Make sure you are logged in to your Rakuten account (or create a new one) in order to the apply the promo code.

LORD & TAYLOR: 15-count Sparkle All Night Lip Gloss set for $9.99 shipped! 67 cents per lip gloss!!

Lord & Taylor has got this 15-count Simple Pleasures Sparkle All Night Lip Gloss set for only $9.99 with free 2-day Shoprunner shipping (67 cents per lip gloss, WOW!).  High-end department store lip gloss at way below a drug-store price!!


Lord & Taylor has got free Shoprunner 2-day shipping on select items (if you have an American Express card, you can score a free Shoprunner membership here, or if you have a PayPal account, you can score a free Shoprunner account here.  Or you just can get a free 1-year Shoprunner account here.) 

OFF-SEASON STEAL: UGG Australia Classic Shearling Earmuffs for $18.88 shipped from Saks!!!!

This is a fantastic deal from Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth:  get these UGG Australia Classic Shearling Earmuffs in black for $26.97 - 30% = $18.88 with free 2-day Shoprunner shipping and returns, when you enter the promo code FALLSTYLE at checkout.

Saks Fifth Avenue off Fifth has got free Shoprunner 2-day shipping on select items (if you have an American Express card, you can score a free Shoprunner membership here, or if you have a PayPal account, you can score a free Shoprunner account here.  Or you just can get a free 1-year Shoprunner account here.) 

Buy anything at Nordstrom online, pick up in-store, get a free $10.00 Nordstrom credit! Limited time.

Make any online purchase at Nordstrom until 8/3/19 and pick up your order in a Nordstrom store and you'll get an email with a $10.00 reward that you can spend at Nordstrom between 8/26/19 and 9/30/19.  Details and restrictions are here.

The Best Amazon Deals on School Supplies

Here's a list of the best school supply deals that Amazon has to offer, as of today, 7/31/19.

Can you do better on the cost of school supplies at Staples and Office Depot?  On some items, absolutely, but you need to wait for the sale and get in the car.  For some of you busy Moms & Dads, the trade-off between the time spent loading your kids in the car, going through the store circular, matching it up to your list, cruising up and down the aisles looking for the sale items (and hoping they are still in stock), added to the cost of gas, is just not worth it if you can pick up most of what you need sitting in your sweats in front of your laptop in your air-conditioned living room.  The advantage of time and convenience over money is completely a personal choice.

I can tell you that the majority of the deals that I have researched here are the very best that Amazon has to offer.  There are still quite a few deals that routinely come up every year that haven't reared their heads yet, i.e. the under-$3.00 Crayola items are not out yet.

OFF SEASON DEAL: White cashmere gloves for $14.97 shipped at Saks

Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth has got this beautiful pair of white cashmere gloves for only $14.97 with free 2-day Shoprunner shipping. Pick up an extra pair for gifting at Chanukah-time!

Saks Fifth Avenue off Fifth has got free Shoprunner 2-day shipping on select items (if you have an American Express card, you can score a free Shoprunner membership here, or if you have a PayPal account, you can score a free Shoprunner account here.  Or you just can get a free 1-year Shoprunner account here.) 

LOWEST PRICE: 3 Sprouts Stroller Organizer for $6.30 on Amazon

Amazon has got this 3 Sprouts Stroller Organizer for $6.30 with free Prime shipping, the lowest recorded Amazon price on this item. 4.3 out of 5 stars over 308 customer reviews. Limit 3 per account. Takes about 3 weeks to ship.

• 3 SPROUTS: Keep items packed and grouped together with the 3 Sprouts Stroller Organizer. This product will help you organize all of baby’s nursery items, like diapers, wipes, bottles and other accessories that you would need to carry on a walk.
• CUTE & DEPENDABLE:  Kid-favorite animals such a rabbit or elephant front every storage bag and are begging to be shown off while you are jogging or walking in the city. Thick adhesive straps guarantee you won’t lose the holder while out and about.
• LARGE CAPACITY: On top of a main cargo area, the caddy includes two insulated drink holders and discreet pocket for a phone, car keys or umbrella. Give as an adorable baby shower gift or put on your own registry to help raise your new boy or girl in style.
• TRAVEL FRIENDLY: Attaches to most stroller handlebars for you to get on the move. Don’t get stuck without what you need to care for your kids, or without your iphone. The collapsible design of the organizer will not interfere with the stroller fold.
• EASY CLEAN: Made of polyester that is tough enough to hold whatever you throw in it while also being lightweight. Rest easy knowing the basket is easy to wipe clean with just a cloth and water, even if you have to store that kicked off toddler shoe.

2-count Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks for 55 cents on Amazon

Amazon has got this 2-count pack of Elmer's .21 oz Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks for just 55 cents with free Prime shipping and no quantity limit. Stock up now for your school supply list!

SOLD OUT. HIGH SELLOUT RISK: Timex Men's South Street Sport Watch for $9.00 on Amazon

This deal is going to sell out quickly.

Amazon has got this Timex Men's South Street Sport Watch for $9.00 with free Prime shipping and free returns.  Yup, $9.00!  (Timex bands actually cost more than this!) Because of the pricing, there is a limit of 3 per account.

(FYI, NewEgg has it for $49.00!!)

• Imported
• 36mm Case diameter
• Quartz movement with analog display
• Interchangeable Slip-thru Strap with buckle closure
• Water resistant to 30m (100ft): in general, withstands splashes or brief immersion in water, but not suitable for swimming or bathing

Description: Showcasing a rich face offset by hour markers, the Timex Men's Analog Expansion Band Dress Watch nicely complements sophisticated business wear. Constructed with a brass case, the watch includes a stationary brass bezel and a comfortable wristband. A strong mineral window shields the dial, which features large Arabic numeral hour markers encircling discreet Arabic numeral indexes that display the 24-hour clock cycle. The face also includes slim minute indexes and a day-and-date calendar at three o'clock. Powered by quartz movement, this handsome timepiece is water resistant to 99 feet (30 meters). On Day/Date watches, the Date changes first, then the Day.

Three new-for-2019 LEGO sets just under $8.00 on Amazon

New for 2019, Amazon has got this LEGO Star Wars Naboo Starfighter Microfighter Building Kit ,  (62 pieces, model #75223) for $7.99 with free Prime shipping.

• Build a LEGO Microfighters Series 6 Star Wars Naboo Starfighter for fun space battles!
• This LEGO Star Wars collectible includes a young Anakin Skywalker Star Wars minifigure and R2-D2 droid dome
• Microfighter starship measures over 1” (3cm) high, 4” (11cm) long and 2” (7cm) wide
• 62 pieces – For boys and girls aged 6+ and for fans and kids of all ages
• This Naboo Starfighter Microfighter 75223 LEGO Star Wars set includes lots of original LEGO bricks for endless creative building and play possibilities

Also new for 2019, Amazon has got this LEGO Friends Emma's Mobile Vet Clinic Building Kit , (50 pieces, model #41360) for $7.99 with free Prime shipping.

• Build a LEGO Friends vet clinic with special Starter Brick base to quickly get your young animal lover building and playing out endless care-giving LEGO Friends vet scenarios!
• Pet vet toy for beginners includes an Emma mini-doll, a dog figure, examination bed, feeding bottle and plate, dog bone and a lamp
• The simple guide to build and play with this veterinarian playset will help your youngster understand the purpose of the building steps, and grow their confidence for the perfect start to LEGO brick building
• Vet van measures over 1” (4cm) high, 3” (9cm) long and 1” (5cm) wide; 50 pieces – for boys and girls aged 4+ and for fans and kids of all ages
• LEGO 4+ entry level sets are compatible with all LEGO construction sets for creative building

Finally, new for 2019, Amazon has got this LEGO Disney Rapunzel's Petite Tower Building Kit, (44 pieces, model #41163) for $7.99 with free Prime shipping. 

• Build an opening LEGO l Disney Rapunzel palace tower buildable toy featuring a window for Rapunzel to look out of, plus a hairbrush and a frying pan to play out exciting moments from Disney’s Tangled movie!
• This fun play set includes a Disney Princess Rapunzel mini-doll figure
• Tower measures over 4” (12cm) high, 1” (5cm) wide and 1” (4cm) deep
• 44 pieces – Disney Rapunzel tower for boys and girls aged 5+ and fans and kids of all ages
• This LEGO Disney Rapunzel’s Petite Tower 41163 is easy to build together with all other original LEGO sets and LEGO bricks for creative building

24-count of Puffs Plus Lotion tissues for $20.50 (85 cents per box of 56 Puffs tissues)

Amazon has got this 24-count of Puffs plus lotion for $21.00 - $0.50 coupon = $20.50 with free Prime shipping. That comes to about 85 cents per box of Puffs.

• Pack includes 24 Cubes (56 Tissues per Cube) of Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissues
• America's #1 selling Lotion Tissue
• Puffs softest, most cushiony tissue, with a touch of lotion, to help protect your nose
• Puffs Plus Lotion helps soothe irritated noses by locking in moisture better than regular tissues
• Dermatologist tested to be gentle on sensitive skin

LOWEST PRICE: 128-GB HP Flash Drive (USB 3.0) for $14.99 on Amazon

Amazon has got the HP 128GB x900w USB 3.0 Flash Drive for $14.99 with free Prime shipping, the  lowest recorded Amazon price on this item.  4.4 out of 5 stars over 56 customer reviews.  No quantity limit.

• Store and transfer large files faster than ever with USB 3.0 technology
• Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 host devices at USB 2.0 speeds
• Ultra portable, compact, and light-weight for maximum convenience and life on the go
• Store and transfer videos, photos, music, documents, and more quickly and easily
• The HP 128GB x900w USB 3.0 Flash Drive can hold approximately 5,632 songs, 5,413 20MP photos, or 417 minutes of standard HD Video

What are flash drives good for? Because flash drives are so physically small and portable but at the same time can hold so much information, they are ideal for data storage.

• Travel:  this is my main use for portable drives. if I want to take my laptop with me on a plane, but also need a ton of files from my main computer, it takes me about 5 minutes to copy them on to a flash drive and put the drive in my purse.  I can work with the files by just plugging them into my computer and then bring home the updated versions the same way.  Flash drives were made for travel.
• Backup:  I have a regular backup drive, but there are certain files (documents, pictures) I'd like to keep multiple safe copies of in different physical locations.  You never know when a disaster like Hurricane Sandy or a fire or a burglary (all God forbid) may hit you.  We actually have some flash drives tucked away in our safe deposit vault.
• Music storage:  music files like mp3s are huge and tend to eat up my computer, laptop, iPad and phone storage very quickly.  While I keep the majority in cloud storage, there are a few I like to keep offline, and those are on flash drives.
• Photos:  ever empty an entire summer's worth of pictures from your iPhone to your PC?  There are a few you'll want to keep on there, but the rest should go into storage.  Also remember that those wedding pictures of your grandparents from the 1940s just aren't going to last forever; scan them into digital form and back them up them on a flash drive.  
• Documents:  birth certificates, passports, marriage licenses, divorce papers, ketubahs, gets, citizenship papers, court records, even tax returns and receipts, financial records, etc. all should be backed up tucked away on a flash drive.  These are all things that are not easily replaceable.

EXPIRED: Ticket to Ride First Journey game for $14.99 on Amazon (LOWEST PRICE)

Amazon has got the Ticket to Ride First Journey game for $14.99 with free Prime shipping, the lowest recorded Amazon price on this popular children's version of this game. 4.7 out of 5 stars over 94 customer reviews and an "Amazon's Choice" item.

• Based on the award winning board game ticket to ride
• Takes two to four adventurers across America by train
• Introduce younger players to ticket to ride with simplified rules
• Players race to finish Six tickets before their fellow Travelers
• Fast paced and less than thirty minutes to play

EXPIRED: LEGO Kids' Classic Plastic Minifigure Link Watch for $12.74 on Amazon

Amazon has got this LEGO Kids' Classic Plastic Minifigure Link Watch (#9005732) for $14.99 - $2.25 coupon = $12.74 with free Prime shipping.

• Buildable children’s LEGO watch. Includes iconic LEGO mini figure built into bracelet.
• Multi-colored, interchangeable watch links. 12 Additional watch links, two minifigure link faces included. Expandable watchband to fit most wrist sizes.
• Easy read watch face. Comfortable and durable. Analogue display. New and improved clasp.
• Japanese Seiko PC21J Quartz movement. Water resistant to 5ATM. Scratch resistant mineral acrylic lens.
• For ages 6+. 2 Year warranty. Perfect gift for kids.

Time for a blast from the past with this iconic LEGO Classic Kids' Minifigure Link Watch. Delivered in the classic LEGO colours, it champions every vital aspect of learning and development. Underneath the stylish dial artwork, the watch features include Japanese quartz movement, swappable links to aid imagination and creative development plus a classic minifigure built into the links. A great gift for any young LEGO fan.

Early Bird Amazon Deals on School Supplies

Although School Supply season doesn't officially begin until the beginning of August, I couldn't resist getting started a little early and posting some pre-season Amazon deals.

Can you do better on the cost of school supplies at Staples and Office Depot?  On some items, absolutely, but you need to wait for the sale and get in the car.  For some of you busy Moms & Dads, the trade-off between the time spent loading your kids in the car, going through the store circular, matching it up to your list, cruising up and down the aisles looking for the sale items (and hoping they are still in stock), added to the cost of gas, is just not worth it if you can pick up most of what you need sitting in your sweats in front of your laptop in your air-conditioned living room.  The advantage of time and convenience over money is completely a personal choice.

I can tell you that the majority of the deals that I have researched here are the very best that Amazon has to offer.  There are still quite a few deals that routinely come up every year that haven't reared their heads yet, i.e. the under-$3.00 Crayola items are not out yet.

Many of items listed here are Amazon Add-On items, which means that the item ships free with a $25 minimum order.  You can order a bunch of Amazon Add-On items together (or multiples of the same one) to get to your $25 minimum and score that free shipping easily.

Softsoap for 84 cents each shipped on Amazon

Amazon has got this 6-count Softsoap 7.5 oz. Fresh Breeze liquid hand soap for as low as $5.05 shipped with Subscribe & Save discounts (84 cents each). Here's how that Subscribe & Save pricing works out:

• $5.05 (84 cents each) with the 15% Subscribe & Save discount (if you can take delivery of 5 or more active subscriptions in one month) 

• $5.64 (94 cents each) with the 5% Subscribe & Save discount

You can get the same deal on this 6-count Softsoap 7.5 oz. Milk and Golden Honey liquid hand soap.

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.