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The 10 Best Buys of May Are More Than Memorial Day Sales!

By Donna Doyle, DealNews Content Editor

With Mother's Day, Memorial Day, and (of course) Star Wars Day on the horizon, you can expect competitive prices on pretty much everything in May.

Published April 24, 2018

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7 IKEA Price Drops You Need to Know About

By Elizabeth Zimmerman, DealNews Associate Editor

IKEA is a magical land of affordable home goods and tasty Swedish food. And it's just gotten a little more magical by cutting at least 20% off and as much as 40% off a selection of items. Here are picks for several rooms in your house.

Published August 10, 2017

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4 Reasons Non-Parents Should Shop Back-to-School Sales

By Stephen Slaybaugh, Angela Colley

If you think back-to-school sales are only for parents and students, you're missing out! Look past the brightly colored kid stuff, and you'll find deep discounts on products anyone can use.

Published July 17, 2017

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Get the Little Ones Ready for Spring (and Summer) with Disney

By Elizabeth Zimmerman, DealNews Associate Editor

Travel? Downtime? Athletic pursuits? However your kids will spend their days for the next few months, the Disney Store has you covered with up to 60% off select items during its Swell Sale. Here are 11 buys to ensure your spring and summer go smoothly.

Published April 6, 2017

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Prints Charming: 11 Vera Bradley Picks Under $35!

By Elizabeth Zimmerman, DealNews Associate Editor

Some people in the world feel best in understated looks. And then there are those who prefer to go loud. If you're the latter, you'll probably be pleased to know that Vera Bradley is taking 50% off a selection of bags and accessories as part of its Spring Sale. We've rounded up 11 patterned picks under $35.

Published March 7, 2017

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8 Chic Picks Under $50 From the Anthropologie Sale

By Elizabeth Zimmerman, DealNews Associate Editor

It's your lucky day! Anthropologie is taking an extra 25% off sale items in-cart, and everything also ships for free. We've rounded up eight picks from this sale that'll make your classic-boho dreams come true — without breaking the bank.

Published August 23, 2016

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4 Things People Without Kids Should Buy During Back-to-School Sales

By Angela Colley, DealNews Contributing Writer

If you think back-to-school sales are only for parents, you might be missing out on some good deals. Here are four great back-to-school buys that people without kids should consider.

Published July 6, 2016

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How to Save on Back-to-School Shopping 2016

By Stephen Slaybaugh, DealNews Senior Staff Writer

While it may seem like summer only just started, before too long it'll be time to think about going back to school. To help you keep your spending in check, we've dug into our archives from last July and August to make some educated guesses on how to shop back-to-school sales without breaking the bank.

Published June 29, 2016

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48 Major Retailers That Offer Free Shipping, and How to Get It

By Elizabeth Harper, DealNews Contributing Writer

A lot of online stores will ship your orders for free, but those bargains often come with limitations. To help you navigate, we've put together a list of 48 retailers that offer free shipping, and some tips on how these deals work.

Published April 28, 2016

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Staples Rewards Members Just Lost a Major Perk

By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Staff Writer

Most retailers require a minimum purchase before an order can bag free shipping. Staples was one of the holdouts, offering members of its rewards program unlimited free shipping on every order. Now, the policy has changed, and members are required to spend at least $14.99 before they qualify.

Published March 9, 2016

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Staples Black Friday Ad Analysis: Best-Ever Price on the iPad mini 4

By Lindsay Sakraida, DealNews Director of Content Marketing

Staples is the first retailer to advertise a major discount on an iPad, in addition to a handful of other great offers. But watch out for items that are confusingly listed at full-price.

Published November 9, 2015

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Ways to Bring More Bacon Into Your Life

By Paula Bradley, DealNews Associate Travel Editor Emeritus

They say that money can't buy happiness, but money can buy bacon — and bacon is bliss. But how much bacon is too much? We wanted to see what life would be like if we indulged our every porky whim and incorporated bacon into all aspects of our daily life.

Published July 18, 2013

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Nostalgia in Bulk: The Oriental Trading Company Story

By Jeff Somogyi, dealnews Media Editor

Jam-packed with cheap toys in bulk quantities, The Oriental Trading Company's catalog was sure to inspire avarice in the average child. What kid wouldn't want 144 toys? And they were so cheap! Now that we're adults, let's reexamine the OTC catalog and see if there's anything in there that still has us itching to buy by the gross. (Hint: There is!)

Published July 11, 2013

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How to Buy a Video Card: Tips and Deals for a Graphics Card Upgrade

By Brad Chacos, dealnews contributor

To the uninitiated, few things in computing are as daunting as buying a new video card. Fortunately, most of the mind-boggling specifications only matter to hardcore computer geeks. Our video card buying guide keeps things simple, and focuses on what you actually need to look for, and what prices you can expect when shopping for a video card.

Published January 8, 2013

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The Best Time to Spend Your Christmas Gift Card, Depending on What You Want

By Emily Dovi, dealnews Copy Editor

As you bask in the glory that is your stash of gifts from Christmas, you may be pawing over a gift card or two. And today's After Christmas Sales might seem like an extremely tempting place to start redeeming them. But depending on what you're looking for, you might get the most value out of your gift card if you wait to shop.

Published December 26, 2012

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Find Ways to Cut Back on Electricity Bills With This New CEA Energy Calculator

By Lou Carlozo, dealnews contributor

Today's electronics have transformed our lives in countless ways, but their ubiquitousness has driven many consumers' electric bills sky-high. To help keep energy costs manageable, the Consumer Electronics Association developed an energy calculator that aims to inform us just how much energy we're using.

Published December 17, 2012

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Back to School Sales Guide: When to Buy Dorm Room Goods, Clothes, more

Retailers may already be rolling out back to school sales, but that doesn't mean you have to rush out and buy your supplies immediately. We analyzed our archives to see what kind of deals you can expect to find on select campus essentials in the coming weeks, as well as when you should buy them.

Published July 11, 2012

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The Best and Worst Things to Buy in May

By Lindsay Sakraida, dealnews Features Director

It's easy to know that you're getting the best deal around when shopping through dealnews, but sometimes you want to plan for purchases in advance. So to help you out, we've mined our archives of product prices, sales, and coupons to see what consumer goods are the best buys for the month of May.

Published May 1, 2012

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The Best Tax Day Freebies & Deals: From Massages to Free Food

By Lindsay Sakraida, dealnews Features Director

Even if you're expecting a hefty refund for 2011, the tax season can still be a stressful time for consumers. You can soothe your nerves and (if you owe the government) by indulging in our favorite perks for Tax Day: freebies, deals, and discounts! From massages to free food, here are the best deals to make your day a little brighter.

Published April 16, 2012

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The Best and Worst Things to Buy in December

By Lindsay Sakraida, dealnews Features Director, with contributions from Louis Ramirez

December is a month when you almost can't avoid shopping. You may have skipped Black Friday — overwhelmed by the offers, hype, and crowds — but the holiday season is a different beast all together, with gifts from loved ones, friends, and people you barely know, coming at you from all angles. Keep your holiday cheer level high by shopping wisely. We've pored over the extensive dealnews archives of sales, coupons, and individual products from years past to guide you in your quest for the most savvy purchases in December.

Published December 1, 2011

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Keeping the Holidays Green: 8 Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Ideas

By Lou Carlozo, dealnews contributor

We're guessing that you bought yourself a little holiday gift this past Black Friday, but also thought of your loved ones — and now you have to wrap all those presents. To avoid sending all that wrapping paper to the landfill this Christmas, Green Dad has some eco-friendly tips, several of which are also conveniently good for your wallet too.

Published November 30, 2011

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Work on Wheels: Deals to Create a Mobile Office in Your Car

By Dan Leadbetter, dealnews staff writer

Why not make better use of all that time some people spend stuck in traffic, commuting back and forth to work? We've got the gadgets and deals you need to turn your car into a mobile office. Take work on the road with adapters to charge laptops and the like, create an office ambiance with a portable mini water cooler, and more!

Published October 27, 2011

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From Laptop Desks to Computer Chairs, Home Office Savings Are Everywhere

By Lou Carlozo, dealnews contributor

Think about it: Most of us spend more time at our jobs than with our families or friends. But that doesn't mean work should equal drudgery, or that our office spaces should reflect a no-frills utility. dealnews found these five home office furniture bargains that will show your team how deal hunting is done.

Published October 19, 2011

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Save $500 on Heating Costs This Winter with These 8 Green Tips

By Lou Carlozo, Green Dad dealnews columnist

There's no stopping the cold of winter, but there are many things we can do to ready our homes for the brutal weather. Green Dad gives us eight eco-friendly tips and nifty products to save you as much as $500 in heating costs this year — which means they're well worth their weight in energy savings.

Published October 10, 2011

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