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Pottery Barn Kids has hundreds of pieces marked down up to 50% off! Shop furniture, storage, decor and more! Plus, get an extra 20% off clearance items.
To get the extra 20% off clearance items, enter code EXTRA at checkout.
Shipping costs vary per item, but you can also choose ship to store where available. There are lots of fun items that qualify for free shipping, including costumes and Christmas decor!
Deal Ideas:
Anywhere Beanbag, Ivory Ribbed Chamois – $123.99 (reg. $179)
-extra 20% off with code EXTRA
makes it $99.19
Anywhere Play Mat – $118.99 (reg. $299)
-extra 20% off with code EXTRA
makes it $95.19
Kids Adirondack Chair, select colors only – $99.99 (reg. $199)
-extra 20% off with code EXTRA
makes it $79.99
This sale is good for a limited time only.
Kohl’s is offering up to 50% off their Crayola X Kohl’s Collection!
For a limited time, you can get all sorts of items that are colorful and bright! Some of these items include clothing, accessories, jewelry, home goods, and arts & crafts supplies.
Deal Ideas:
Crayola® X Kohl’s Adult Striped Cuff Beanie – $5.99 (reg. $11.99)
Crayola® X Kohl’s Adult 2-pack Colorblock Eyelash Yarn Socks – $3.99 (reg. $7.99)
Crayola Doodles Pencil Pouch – $4.99 (reg. $9.99)
Sale lasts for a limited time only. Free shipping on orders $49+.
SEE MORE ONLINE DEALS!
Shop a new TOMS sale this weekend and get up to 50% off shoes! They are offering over 125 different styles all $30 each when you purchase 2 pair.
Use code GET2 at checkout to get the lowest price.
Many of the styles are regularly $55 to $70 each. So you are saving an easy 50-60% off. Plus you’ll get free shipping!
Tip: You don’t have to get the same size or styles. So pick any two pair you want! Get one for you and one for friend (or just keep both).
Some of the styles included:
Alpargata Green Heritage Canvas – $30 (reg. $49.95)
with code GET2
Alpargata Vetiver Suede Leather Wrap – $30 (reg. $69.95)
with code GET2
Women’s Fenix Sneaker – $30 (reg. $59.95)
with code GET2
If you’re an olive fan you’ll love this deal! Use an Ibotta mobile app with the new Publix B1G1 sale to get Pearls Specialties Stuffed Olives for just $1.34 each.
Publix Pearls Olives Deal (ends 1/23 or 1/24):
- Pearls Specialities Stuffed Olives, 7 oz, B1G1 at $3.69 ($1.84)
-.50/1 Pearls Specialties Olives, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
(makes it $1.34)
Check out more great Publix deals.
Head to the End of Season sale at Hurley to get up to 40% off sitewide! Save on t-shirts, winter apparel, swimwear and more!
There is a large variety of items in this sale. If you see something you want, snag it quickly because these deals won’t last!
Deal Ideas:
ESSENTIAL WAYWARD MEN’S SHORT SLEEVE GRAPHIC TEE – $16.80 (reg. $28)
available in 3 colors
EXIST MEN’S LONG SLEEVE HOODED TEE – $25.20 (reg. $42)
size Small
PHANTOM SOLID 2.5″ BOARDSHORT, size L – $27.72 (reg. $55)
ESSENTIAL WOMEN’S ALL TIME FAVORITE JOGGER PANT – $27 (reg. $45)
available in 3 colors
ESSENTIAL SERENA STRIPE SWEATER, size L – $28 (reg. $48)
This offer is good for a limited time only while supplies last. Shipping is free on all orders of $99+.
Head to your store starting Sunday, 1/21 to find these deals from the new Walgreens ad. Get B1G2 FREE Purex laundry care and more.
Register Rewards – Month Long
- $5 RR WYB (4) select Household Products
Bounce, Downy, Gain or Tide Laundry Care, $5.49
Tide Liquid Detergen, 37 oz, $5.49
Tide Pods Original, 16 oz, $5.49
Bounce Fabric Softener Sheets, 105 ct, $5.49
Gain Liquid Detergent, 46 oz, $5.49
Gain Fabric Softener, 44 oz., $5.49
Gain Flings, 16 ct, $5.49
Downy Unstoppables, 5 oz., $5.49
Downy Liquid Fabric Softener, 44 oz., $5.49
-$1 off Gain Flings! 14-20 ct., liquid laundry detergent 46 oz, liquid fabric softener 41-51 oz, or Fireworks printable
-$1 off Tide laundry detergent 37 oz or 46 oz or Purclean 34 oz printable
-.50/1 Tide Simply liquid laundry detergent 46 oz or smaller, Simply Pods 13 ct., Downy liquid fabric conditioner 34 oz printable
-$1 off Bounce dryer sheets 105-120 ct., incl WrinkleGuard 50-60 ct., Pet Hair & Lint Guard 50-60 ct. or Lasting Fresh 50-60 ct. printable
-$1.50 off Tide pods 12-20 ct. printable
-$1.50 off Tide laundry detergent 24 load or 32 load or Purclean 24 load printable
-$1.50 off Bounce dryer sheets 120 ct. incl WrinkleGuard 60 ct., Pet 60 ct. or Lasting Fresh 60 ct. printable
-$1.50 off Gain liquid laundry detergent 46 oz printable
-$1 off Gain Flings! 14 ct. or fabric conditioner 35 oz or in-scent boosters 5-7.2 oz or dryer sheets printable
-$1 off Downy fabric conditioner 44-51 oz printable
-$1 off Bounce dryer sheets 105 ct. incl WrinkleGuard 50 ct., Pet 50 ct. or Lasting Fresh 50 ct. printable
-$1 off Downy or Tide rinse 48 oz or Downy fabric conditioner 111-164 oz, incl Infusions 81-101 oz printable
-$1 off Downy or Tide rinse 25.5 oz or Downy fabric conditioner 66-103 oz incl Infusions 48-64 oz or WrinkleGuard 48 oz printable
-.50/1 Bounce dryer sheets 34-80 ct. incl WrinkleGuard 20-40 ct., Pet 20-40 ct. printable
-$1 off Bounce Sheets 105 ct, WrinkleGuard Sheets 50 ct, Pet Hair & Lint Guard Sheets 50 ct or Lasting Fresh Sheets 50 ct, excl trial size, Walgreens eCoupon
-$1 off Downy Liquid Fabric Conditioner 44-51 oz, Infusions 32oz, Odor Protect 32oz, WrinkleGuard 25oz, Nature Blends 44oz, Sheets 105 ct, Mega Sheets 50 ct, In-Wash Scent Boosters 5.0-5.7 oz, Light, Unstopables, Fresh Protect, Odor Protect, Infusions, excl Downy/Tide Rinse, Intense 48 oz, 50 & 125 oz, & trial size, Walgreens eCoupon
-$1.50 off Gain Flings Laundry Detergent, 16 ct, excl Ultra Flings, Liquid/Powder Laundry Detergent, Essential Oils, Liquid Fabric Softeners, Fireworks, Sheets, Flings 9 ct-, 7 trial size, Walgreens eCoupon
-$1 off Gain Liquid Fabric Softener 44-51 oz, Fireworks In-Wash Scent Boosters 6.5-7.2 oz, Sheets 120 ct, excl Flings, Ultra Flings, Liquid/Powder Laundry Detergent, Essential OIls, & trial size, Walgreens eCoupon
-$1.50 off Gain Liquid Laundry Detergent, 46 oz, excl Flings, Ultra Flings, Liquid Fabric Softeners, Essential Oils, Fireworks, Gain Sheets, & trial size, Walgreens eCoupon
-$1.50 off Tide Laundry Detergent, 37 or 46 oz, excl Rinse, PODS, purclean, Rescue, Studio & Simply Laundry Detergent, Simply PODS, Detergent 10 oz & trial size, Walgreens eCoupon
-$1.50 off Tide PODS Laundry Detergent, 12-20 ct, excel Rinse, Power PODS, Liquid/Powder Laundry Detergent, Simply Laundry Detergent, Simply PODS, PODS 9 ct-, & trial size, Walgreens eCoupon
-$2 off Downy, Gain, or Dreft Scent Beads, 5-24 oz, limit 5 printable
(buy (4), use (4) $1.50, makes it $2.74 ea.)
Bounty or Charmin Essentials Paper Products, 2 for $10
pictured – Bounty Essentials Soft Bath Tissue (6 mega rolls)
-.50/1 Bounty Paper Towel item, excl trial size, Walgreens eCoupon
-.50/1 Charmin Toilet Paper item, excl trial size, Walgreens eCoupon
(buy (4), use (2) .50/1, makes it $3.50 ea.)
Dawn Ultra EZ-Squeeze Dish Liquid, $3.99
-.75/1 Dawn EZ-Squeeze, 18-22 oz, excl trial size, Walgreens eCoupon
(buy (4), use .75 off, makes it $2.55 ea.)
Dawn Dish Spray or EZ-Squeeze, 16-24.3 oz, $4.99
-.75/1 Dawn EZ-Squeeze, 18-22 oz, excl trial size, Walgreens eCoupon
-$1 off Dawn EZ-Squeeze, 24.3 oz, excl trial size, Walgreens eCoupon
(buy (4), use $1 off, makes it $3.49 ea.)
Dawn Dish Liquid, $5.89
-$1 off Dawn Liquid item, 32.7-70 oz, excl Powerwash, Simply Clean & trial size, Walgreens eCoupon (limit reached)
(buy (4), use $1 off, makes it $4.39 ea.)
Febreze Single Pack Air Fresheners or Spray Bottles, $3.99
-.75/1 Febreze Small Space product printable
-$1 off Febreze item, excl trial size, Walgreens eCoupon (limit reached)
(buy (4), use $1 off, makes it $2.49 ea.)
Cascade, Febreze or Swiffer Household Products, $5.49
pictured – Cascade Platinum Plus (11 tabs)
-$2 off Cascade Platinum Plus action pacs 11 ct. printable
-$2 off Swiffer Sweeper refill product printable
-.75/1 Febreze Small Space product printable
(buy (4), use $2 off, makes it $3.74 ea.) Read More→
Visit the ASICS Semi-Annual Sale to get up to 40% off select footwear styles, plus shop for clothing and accessories starting at $19.95!
We found kids sneakers for just $24.95 (reg. $40+) and adults for not much more!
This sale ends 1/31. Act fast because these deals won’t last.
Deal Ideas:
Men’s Gel-Jog MC – $29.95 (reg. $75)
sizes 10 to 12, 13
Women’s Lyte Classic – $34.95 (reg. $80)
sizes 9.5, 10, 10.5
Kids Lyte Classic – $24.95 (reg. $65)
sizes 5 to 7
Shipping is free on orders of $50+ for OneASICS Rewards members (free to join).
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Here is a list of the deals from the new Target weekly ad that will start on Sunday, 1/21. Get Eggo waffles for $2.33 and more.
Gift Card Deals
- $5 Target Gift Card WYB (2) Tide, Seventh Generation, Downy, Swiffer, Glade, or All Items
Tide Pods 57 ct. or Laundry Detergent 115 oz, $15.99
-$3 off Tide Pods 32-81 ct., Power Pods 25-48 ct., excl liquid, powder printable
(buy (2), use (2) $3 off, makes it $10.49 ea. after gift card)
Downy Fabric Softener 88 oz or Unstopables 12.2 oz, $9.99
-$2 off Downy, Gain, or Dreft Scent Beads, 5-24 oz, limit 5 printable
(buy (2), use (2) $2 off, makes it $5.49 ea. after gift card)
Seventh Generation Free Clear Dishwasher Detergent Packs, 45 ct., $14.89
(buy (2), makes it $12.39 ea. after gift card)
Swiffer Duster Heavy Duty Refills, 11 ct., $14.49
-$1.50 off Swiffer Sweeper refill product printable
(buy (2), use (2) $1.50 off, makes it $10.49 ea. after gift card)
Glade Plugins, 5 ct., $13.99
(buy (2), makes it $11.49 ea. after gift card)
All Free Clear Laundry Detergent, 141 oz, $16.99
-$3 off all free clear laundry detergent, Mighty Pacs 32-134 ct or liquid 83-185 oz, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
-$2 off all free clear large size laundry detergent, 88 oz+ or 32-ct+, limit 1, Save 01/07 (EXP 1/21)
-$1.50 off all free clear laundry detergent, excl trial, limit 1, Save 01/07 (EXP 1/21)
-$1.50 off All Free Clear laundry product, excl trial/travel size printable
(buy (2), use (2) $3 off, $2 off and $1.50 off, makes it $11.24 ea. after gift card) - $5 Target Gift Card WYB (3) Select Feminine Care
Always Discreet Underwear, 19 ct., $13.99
-$2 off Always Discreet product printable
-$2 off Always Discreet Incontinence Products, excl liners, very light, 24-48 ct, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
-$2 off Always Discreet product printable
(buy (3), use (3) $2 off Ibotta and (2) $2 off, makes it $8.99 ea. after gift card)
Always Ultra Thin Pads, 42 ct., $7.99
-$1 off Always products, excl Radiant, Infinity, or Pure Cotton Pads, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
-.50/1 Always and Tampax bonus – redeem any marked Always or Tampax offer (2x+), Ibotta mobile app
(buy (3), use (3) $1 off, makes it $5.32 ea. after gift card)
Tampax Pearl Tampons, 34 ct., $7.99
-.50/1 Always and Tampax bonus – redeem any marked Always or Tampax offer (2x+), Ibotta mobile app
(buy (3), makes it $6.32 ea. after gift card) Read More→
