Misty, water colored memories....

Amazon's Gold Box Deal of the Day today, 12/28/12, is on memory and flash drives.  As a technofile, I've got stock-up prices on all sort of computer items (i.e. wireless keyboards, mice, even monitors) the same way I do on items like paper towels and toilet paper.  And one of those items is portable storage:  my current stock-up price for simple flash drives is $0.50 per GB.  So if Amazon is going to put a Lexar 64GB flash drive up for $29.99 ($0.47 per GB) with free shipping, I'm buying two.  That is one fabulous deal on a high-capacity storage drive.

What do I use flash drives for?

• Travel:  this is my main use for portable drives. if I want to take my laptop with me on a plane, but also eed 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 on my key chain.  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 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. 
• 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.

(By the way, here's a little factoid for you:  thumb drives = flash drives =  jump drives = USB keys.  They are all different terms for the exact same item.)

Grab the Lexar 64GB jump drive at this fantastic Gold Box price of $29.99 today, as it's headed back up to yesterday's price of $44.94 as soon as the day is over. (FYI, Office Depot has it today for $59.99.)

$1.00 off Surf laundry detergent

Print your coupon for $1.00 off Surf laundry detergent here.

Surf is a Unilever brand of detergent that often goes on sale in drugstores like CVS and Walgreen's, and is actually very low-priced to begin with, so with a coupon, you should be able to snag some real bargains.  (FYI, Surf detergent does not make an HE version for high efficiency washers.)

100% pashmina shawl/scarf for $8.99

Amazon has got this 100% pashmina shawl/scarf for $8.99 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping.  In case you weren't sure, pashmina is a kind of very fine cashmere wool.

It comes in twenty pretty colors and is  27" wide x 72" long with 3" hand knotted tassels at each end. 

$1.00 off Morton Ice Melter

Talk about a coupon showing up in the nick of time....I just bought a jug of this today (our block is an ice skating rink).

Print your coupon for $1.00 off Morton Ice Melter.

One year of Family Circle for $3.99 (12 issues, $0.33 per issue)

Subscribe to Family Circle magazine, (normally $19.99 per year,) for just $3.99 per year (for up to four years) from Tanga when you enter promo code DAILYCHEAPSKATE at checkout.

Click here to get started. This offer is good for today (12/27/12) only.

Free eBook: Quick & Easy Slow Cooker Recipes (for Chefs on the Edge)

Download the Kindle eBook Quick & Easy Slow Cooker Recipes (for Chefs on the Edge) for free.  I'm trying her stuffed peppers recipe tonight.

No Kindle?  That's ok, you can read e-books very easily on any device, including your computer.  If you're an iPad user, learn how to easily read Kindle books on your iPad here.

PRICE DROP: Oster large-capacity digital toaster oven for $59.99 with free shipping

As part of its Year End Deals Sale, Amazon dropped the price on this Oster digital large-capacity toaster oven (model #TSSTTVMNDG) to $59.99 with free shipping (this was $79.00 on December 2nd).  It's black with stainless steel accents, so it will go with most kitchens, and it's got digital controls.  It got 4.1 out of 5 stars over 284 customer reviews.  Here's what one buyer had to say:

This oven bakes like a dream. It bakes so evenly I never have to turn things around. Pizzas come out perfectly with a nice, crisp brown bottom. For my purposes, and the price, it bakes as well as or better than the expensive fancy countertop ovens.

• Recognized as one of the best products of 2011 in a leading consumer research magazine.
• 6-slice toaster oven with convection technology for faster, more even cooking.
• Digital controls with interior light for easy viewing.
• Extra-large interior holds 13 x 9 pan, whole chicken, casseroles, roast.
• Removable external crumb tray; two rack positions.

Huge sale on cute cold weather accessories for kids at Claire's

Claire's is having a huge sale on their cold weather accessories and there are some very cute items for kids available.  Prices are incredible....$2.00 mittens, $7.00 hats (including the fuzzy froggie hat pictured above), $4.00 scarves, etc.  These items are flying out the door at these prices, so be warned,  many items are already out of stock, but there are still quite a number of bargains still in stock.

Free 2-day shipping with Shoprunner or standard free shipping starts at purchases of $45 or more; below $45, shipping is a flat $6.

Delonghi Single Serve Espresso/Coffeemaker for $44.00

Wow!  Amazon has the DeLonghi Nescafe Dolce Gusto Piccolo Plus Single-Serve Espresso/Coffeemaker for $44.00 with free shipping. According to Amazon price tracker, this is the absolute lowest price ever on this uber-popular coffeemaker.  This identical model number (EDG200T) is $99.95 on Overstock, $107 on Lowe's,  $99.94 at Home Depot, $59 at Walmart, $108 at Sears.

• Customize beverage strength and preparation with the custom control lever 
• 15 bars pump pressure 
• Thermoblock stainless steel boiler. No preheating required with special heating system 
• Easily prepares a variety of hot and cold drinks with the single serve system; produces gourmet coffees, lattes, cappuccinos, iced drinks and more.
• Removable water tank and adjustable drip tray height 
• Produces authentic espresso and the perfect cream with 15 bar pump pressure.
• Energy-saving automatic stand-by mode after 5-minute of inactivity.

Hurry, because Amazon prices flip on a dime, and this $44.00 price won't be around forever. 

$1 off Dunkin Donuts K-cups

Print your coupon for $1 off a box of Dunkin Donuts k-cups here, any size of variety. FYI, DD k-cups can only be bought in-store at a Dunkin Donuts location.

Free sample L'Oreal Advanced Hair Care

Request your free sample of L'Oreal Advanced Hair Care here.

Free cabinet safety latch starter kit

Home Made Simple (a Procter & Gamble owned site) is offering a great freebie for families with small children.  Request this FREE cabinet safety latch starter kit from Home Made Simple here.

HT:  Hip2Save

Boots under $30 on Totsy

I ran into my friend (and Daily Cheapskate reader) Jessica the other day, and she said to me: "I saw all the great tabletop stuff you posted on Totsy, so I went in to have a look, but I got boots instead. Three pairs, less than $30 each!"

So of course I had to have a look.  And I'm really glad I did. The boots on Totsy are awesome. Sign up (or log in) here and then scroll down to "Blowout Ladies Fashion Boots." Now, keep in mind, these boots are all made of man-made materials, so these aren't going to be the boots that last you twenty years. But they are fashionable, look pretty comfy and warm, and are all are under $30.

The boot pictured above has a treaded rubber insole which will keep you from slipping on snowy sidewalks (BTDT), and are $14.25!  I actually ended up buying this pair; the price was too good not to, and I love the style.

How cute are these faux fur boots with a bow?  $12.00!  

Check out Totsy now, as there are tons of different styles (military, patent leather, high heels, wedges, faux Uggs, etc.) and I didn't see a single pair for over $30.00; about half of them were under $20.00. Sign up with a new Totsy membership (new email address) and you'll get free shipping.  

18" sterling silver chains for $4.99 with free shipping

1SaleADay has got your choice of 18" sterling silver chains for $4.99 with free shipping, today, 12/27/12 only.  A basic sterling silver chain is a jewelry staple, and this is a great price for a nice length chain.  You have your choice of a box chain (left) or a figaro chain (right). The Singapore chain (center) has already sold out.

Hurry, because this deal disappears at midnight EST tonight.

Xbox Live 12-month Gold Membership for $38.99

Get an Xbox Live 12-month Gold Membership for $38.99 with free shipping from Buy.com.  Amazon has got this for $48.93 and you can compare other vendors here (most are over $50, some over $60).  This is an awesome deal for Xbox 360 gamers.

• 12 Month Xbox LIVE Gold Membership.
• The best value for your Gold Membership.
• Unlimited online multi-player gaming.
• Access to thousands of HD movies from Netflix (Netflix sold separately).
• Weekly Gold-Exclusive discounts.
• Early access to content, including Free Game Demos.
• Connect with friends through Facebook.
• Follow and post tweets on Twitter.
• Stream personalized radio from Last.fm.

Great deals on storage totes at Lowe's

Lowe's has got a few great deals on storage totes in post-Christmas sales.  We use these for EVERYTHING:  storing our Pesach stuff, off-season clothing, dog food, camping gear, closet and garage storage, you name it.

Get a free Rubbermaid 31-quart ($9.97) when you buy a 50-quart tote ($12.98) or 66-quart tote ($14.67). The free 31-quart tote will automatically appear in your shopping cart when you add the 50-quart or 66 quart tote.   You will get as many free 31-quart totes as paid 50- or 66-quarts that you buy; buy ten 50-quart totes, get ten free 31 quart totes.  Great deal!  Free store pickup.  Offer ends 12/31/12.

Lowe's also has 18-gallon totes for $4.00 and 12-gallon crates with flip-open interlocking lids for $5.00.  (We use the crate with the flip-open lid as a dog food container.)  These prices are good through the end of the year, 12/31/12, and store pick-up is free (the truck delivery charge is insanely high).

Set of two small Cuisinart stainless steel trash cans for $19.97 with free shipping

Get this set of two Cuisinart stainless steel 3 liter trash cans for $19.97 with free shipping, from BonTon.  Perfect for a composting kitchen container, the bathroom or the office.

BOGO on Purex Crystals

Click over here to print a Buy-One-Get-One free (BOGO) coupon for Purex Crystals.

Ukala Sydney High Boots, $24.30 and Ukala Sydney Taj High boots, $28.35, both with free shipping

These comfy Ukala Sydney High boots are on sale at 6PM for just $27.00 (marked down from $90.00) with free shipping.  Use promo code 6PMSALE122612MAS to drop the $27.00 price down to $24.30.

Features:
• Casual comfort and a fun look make this boot the perfect add-on to your wardrobe.
• High quality suede upper.
• Stitched seams.
• Micro20™ Australian Merino wool lining keeps you cool in the summer, warm in the winter.
• Stitched Ukala™ by EMU Australia logo on the quarter.
• Reinforced heel.
• Rugged EVA sole.

These awesome Ukala Sydney Taj High boots are on sale at 6PM for just $31.50 (marked down from $105.00) with free shipping.  Use promo code 6PMSALE122612MAS to drop the $31.50 price down to $28.35.

Features:
• Suede upper features a cool stretchy strap and toggle detail on the face and sides of the boot. 
• Double stitched seams. 
• Micron20 Merino Australian wool lining. The Merino wool lining adjusts with the climate, remaining comfortable all year long. 
• Ukala by EMU Australia tag on the heel. 
• Reinforced heel cup. 
• Lightweight EVA sole absorbs shocks and doesn't bog down the foot. 
• Imported. 

Burt's Bees Holiday Grab Bag (13 products) for $20 plus shipping.

Get the Burt's Bees Holiday Grab Bag for just $20.00.  It's marked at $25.00, but when you enter promo code BBEES12, your total drops by $5.00 to $20.00.

FedEx Ground shipping is $5.00, but free FedEx Ground shipping starts at a $40.00 purchase, so you might want to head on over to their clearance section to add some more items to your cart, or add a second Grab Bag.  Please note that the $5.00 promo code only applies to your total, not to each Grab Bag.

The Burt's Bees Holiday Grab Bag contains 13 Burt's Bees products, 5 of them full sized, worth over $50.00, so this is quite a steal.