Heads up Prime members! Starting 2/18, the Amazon Prime Yearly Membership will be increasing from $119 to $139 per year.
Existing members will see the increase reflected in their renewal price starting 3/25. We tend to see rate increases every four years. Monthly memberships will also be affected and will see an increase from $12.99 to $14.99.
Keep the Same Price A Little Longer:
If you have a membership but don’t want to renew at the higher rate, you can get a gift membership which you can still get for $119 for a year. You can then set your current membership so that it will not auto-renew and use the gift membership for the next year when your current subscription ends.
Don’t Pay Monthly:
If you pay monthly this price increase is even worse. While breaking the payment up feels less painful, in reality you are paying MUCH more for Prime.
At $14.99 a month, you will pay $179.88 a year for Amazon Prime. That’s painful and probably not worth the membership…
One More Savings Option:
For anyone with a Kroger nearby you’ll find they sell Amazon gift cards. Now through 2/15 you can also get 4X the fuel points on gift card purchases. Grab a couple $50 Amazon gift cards and you’ll earn 20¢ off per gallon of gas (up to 35 gallons) for each gift card you buy.
Is Amazon Prime Worth it??
Check out the top 10 Amazon Prime Benefits.
Stock up on jeans over at Levi’s where you can find them up to 75% off! Men’s Jeans start at $15.97, Women’s Jeans at $16.97, and Kids’ Jeans at $10.97!
Levi’s RedTab Members will also score FREE shipping! It’s free to join!
Note: Limited sizes available. These are selling fast.
Shop the Men’s Sale
Shop the Women’s Sale
Shop the Kids Sale
Deal Ideas:
514 Straight Fit Men’s Jeans – 15.97 (reg. $69.50)
Classic Mid Rise Skinny Women’s Jeans – $16.97 (reg. $
510 Skinny Fit Levi’s Flex Men’s Jeans – $19.97 (reg. $69.50)
721 High Rise Skinny Women’s Jeans – $19.97 (reg. $69.50)
This deal is good for a limited time. Shipping is free for RedTab Members (free to join).
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Head over to JCPenney where they are having a sale on food containers. They have the Farberware 10-Piece Food Storage Set on sale for $19.99.
Even better, you can save 30% off with coupon code GOHOME2 at checkout, making it $13.99. These are BPA free, microwave safe, dishwasher safe and freezer safe.
Offer valid through 2/6. Free Curbside Pickup where available.
See more online shopping.
There’s a great sale on Swaddles and Wearable Blankets by Aden & Anais happening at Zulily right now. You’ll also find great deals on products by Halo.
And there’s a bonus! Save an extra 10% when you use my link.
Deal Ideas:
Pink Tie Dye Color Burst Swaddling Blanket Set – $16.99 (reg. $26.99)
-10% off with my link
makes it $15.29!
Halo Micro-Fleece Newborn Swaddle – $16.99 (reg. $21.99)
-10% off with my link
makes it $15.29!
Love Dog Waverly Swaddling Blanket Set – $39.99 (reg. $54.95)
-10% off with my link
makes it $35.99!
This deal is good through 2/6 at 9am ET. Pay shipping once, then get free shipping on all additional orders placed within 24 hours.
See more ONLINE SHOPPING DEALS!
Like So Delicious Greek-Style Coconutmilk Yogurt? Load an eCoupon and use it with a Publix sale to get it for just 25¢.
Publix Silk Yogurt Deal (ends 2/8 or 2/9):
- Silk or So Delicious Dairy Free Yogurt Alternative, 5.3 oz, $1
-$1 off Silk product (sign up) printable
-$1/2 Silk Yogurt Alternative Products printable
-.75/1 Silk Greek Style Coconutmilk Yogurt Alternative, 5.3 oz cup, Publix eCoupon
-$5 Publix Gift Card wyb $20 in Dannon, Horizon, So Delicious, Silk, or International Delight, Online rebate
-.50/1 Silk Almondmilk or Soymilk Yogurt Alternative, 5.3 oz cup, Publix eCoupon
(use .75/1, makes it 25¢)
Check out more great Publix deals.
Here are the Walgreens ad deals that will start on Sunday, 2/6. Get FREE Colgate toothpaste, Walgreens brand acetaminophen for $1.99, and more.
Valentines Day
- Russell Stover or Whitman’s Chocolate Boxes, 7-16 oz, B1G1
- Hershey’s Valentine’s Day Candy, 2 for $7
-$1/2 Hershey’s Minis, Share Pack or Pouch Candy, 7.2-15 oz, February Walgreens booklet or eCoupon
(buy (2), use $1/2, makes it $3 ea.) - Select Valentine’s Day Novelty Candy, 2 for $5
pictured – Brach’s
(buy (2), makes it $2.50 ea.) - Hallmark Greeting Cards
-$2/2 Hallmark Valentine’s Day Cards, $2+, Walgreens eCoupon
Walgreens Cash – Month Long Deals
- $2 WC WYB (2) Walgreens Nutritional Shakes, 6-18 ct.
Regular Nutritional Shakes, 6 ct., 2 for $13
(makes it $5.50 ea.) - $10 WC WYB $25 in SheaMoisture or Dove Hair Care
Shea Moisture Hair Care, $11.99
Shea Moisture Extra Moisture Detangler, 8 oz, $13.99
Dove Dry Spray, $6.99
Dove Hair Therapy, $7.99
-$1 off Dove Product, any (sign up) printable
(buy (2) at $13.99, makes it $8.99 ea.) Read More→
Right now, Walmart.com is offering a clearance on Better Homes and Gardens farmhouse-style two-wick candles! Grab one for just $6.96, regularly $10.
I love keeping a stash of good-quality (that I got for a good price!) to use as gifts. These candles have great reviews and the design is very on-trend.
Deal Ideas:
Better Homes & Gardens 14.8oz Scented 2-wick Candle with Farmhouse Lid $6.94 ea. (reg. $10)
This deal is good for a limited time and while supplies last. Shipping is free on orders $35+, so grab a few more things you need to save on shipping.
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Head to your store starting Sunday, 2/6 to find these deals from the new Target ad. Get 20% off select LEGO sets, avocados for 84¢, and more.
Gift Card Deals
- $5 Target Gift Card WYB (2) Tide, Downy, Bounce, Swiffer, Cascade, Hefty Products
Tide Liquid Laundry Detergent 92 oz, 32 ct. or 42 ct. Pods, $11.99
-$3 off Tide Pods 32 ct.+, Power Pods 21 ct.+ printable
-$3 off Tide liquid laundry detergent 92 oz+, Purclean 69 oz+ printable
-$2 off Tide Laundry Detergent 69 oz+, purclean Laundry detergent 46 oz+, or Tide Antibacterial Spray, or To Go Instant Stain Remover Wipes 10-ct or Removal Pen 3-ct, excl Rescue, Studio by Tide, or Simply printable
-$2 off Tide PODS 23-ct+, or Hygienic Clean Power Pods 25-ct+, excl Simply PODS & trial), limit 1, PG 01/30
-$2 off Tide Laundry Detergent 69 oz+, Purclean Laundry detergent 46 oz+, Antibacterial Spray, or TIDE To Go Instant Stain Remover Wipes 10-ct or Pen 3-ct, excl Rescue, Studio by Tide, Simply, Laundry Detergent 10 oz, & trial, limit 1, PG 01/30
(buy (2), use (2) $3 off, makes it $6.49 ea. after gift card)
Gain Liquid Laundry Detergent, 113 oz, $11.99
-$2 off Gain Flings 24-35 ct or Ultra Flings 18-ct, Liquid 65-165 oz or Essential Oils laundry detergent 58 oz, Liquid Fabric Softener 105 ld+, Fireworks In-Wash Scent Boosters 10 oz+, Gain Sheets 200-ct+, or Gain Powder Laundry Detergent 63 ld+, limit 1, Save 01/02 (EXP 2/12)
(buy (2), use $2 off, makes it $8.49 ea. after gift card)
Downy Liquid Fabric Softener or Bounce Dryer Sheets, $9.99
-$1 off Downy liquid fabric conditioner 60 load incl Infusions 48 load, Odor Protect 32 oz, WrinkleGuard 25 oz or Nature Blends 44 oz, Bounce/Downy 70-120 ct., WrinkleGuard 40-60 ct., Pet Hair & Lint Guard 40-60 ct., in-wash scent boosters 5.7 oz, Bounce Rapid Touch-Up Spray 9.7 oz, Downy Wrinkle Release Spray 9.7 oz printable
-Free $15 VISA Card WYB $50 or $5 WYB $20 in Gillette Shave, Olay Skin, Old Spice deodorant and body wash, Bounty, Charmin, Downy, Bounce, Always, Always Discreet, Tampax or Safeguard products, limit 1 online
-$1 off Downy liquid fabric conditioner 60-90 ld, Downy Infusions liquid fabric enhancer 48-72 ld, Downy Odor Protect 32-42 oz, Downy Intense 25-40 oz, Downy WrinkleGuard 25-40 oz, or Downy Nature Blends 44-67 oz, Bounce or Downy sheets 90-160 ct, Bounce or Downy WrinkleGuard 50-80 ct, Bounce pet hair and lint guard sheets 50-80 ct), Downy in wash scent boosters 5.7-8.8 oz, Downy Unstopables or Fresh Protect, Odor Protect or Infusions, Dreft Blissfuls, Bounce Rapid Touch Up 3 in 1 spray 9.7 oz, or Downy Wrinkle Releaser spray 9.7 oz, and trial printable
-$1 off Downy liquid fabric conditioner 60-90 ld (incl Infusions liquid fabric enhancer 48-72 ld, Odor Protect 32-48 oz, Intense 25-40 oz, WrinkleGuard 25-40 oz, Nature Blends 44-67 oz), or Bounce/Downy sheets 90-160 ct (incl WrinkleGuard sheets 50-80 ct or Bounce pet hair and lint guard sheets 50-80 ct), or Downy in-wash scent boosters 5.7-8.6 oz (incl Unstopables, Fresh Protect, Odor Protect, Infusions and Dreft Blissfuls) or Bounce rapid touch up 3 in 1 spray 9.7 oz, or Downy wrinkle releaser spray 9.7 oz, excl trial, limit 1, PG 01/30
(buy (2), use (2) $1 off, makes it $5.49 ea. after gift card)
Cascade Action Pacs, $15.49
-$1 off Cascade ActionPacs dishwasher detergent, 30 ct+ tubs, limit 2, PG 01/30 (EXP 2/12)
-$1 off Cascade ActionPacs dishwasher detergent, 30-ct+ tub, Target Circle eCoupon
(buy (2), use (2) $1 off, makes it $11.99 ea. after gift card)
Swiffer Sweeper Dry Cloth Refills, 52 ct., $13.29
-$1 off Swiffer product, excl 1 or 2-ct duster & trial, limit 2, PG 01/30 (EXP 2/12)
-$1 off Swiffer product, excl 1 & 2-ct duster and trial, Target Circle eCoupon
(buy (2), use (2) $1 off, makes it $9.79 ea. after gift card) - $5 Target Gift Card WYB (2) Select Digestive Health Items
Gas-X Soft Gels, 50 ct., $15.59
(buy (2), makes it $13.09 ea. after gift card)
Prilosec OTC Tablets, 42 ct., $23.49
-$1 off Prilosec OTC product, limit 1, PG 01/30
-$1 off Prilosec product, excl trial, Target Circle eCoupon
(buy (2), makes it $19.99 ea. after gift card)
Garden of Life Probiotic Capsules, 30 ct., $19.99
(buy (2), makes it $17.49 ea. after gift card) Read More→
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