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How Buying Your Daughter a New Dress Can Help Others….

“You’re never too little to make a big difference.” – Who’s Little… I love having a little girl. I’ve always loved princesses, and sparkles, and frills and bows and polka dots… Yes, my name is Meagan, and I’m a girly girl. I would spend hours playing dress up with my dolls when I was little, and I always longed for a sister. But no – I was stuck with, er, I mean blessed with 3 brothers instead. When I found out that I was expecting, I hoped for a girl, but honestly – I was sure it would be a boy. I grew up with all brothers, and mostly boy cousins. All of my friends had boys. Even our dog had all boy puppies. I was starting to wonder if babies even still came in girl? The day that I found out that the baby I’d seen waving at me on the ultrasound screen was a GIRL, that was priceless. And even better, I got lucky and have a little girl who loves sparkles and ruffles just as much as I do. And that is even more priceless. So – now knowing that background, you’ll understand why I am so totally in love with this new clothing line that I’ve just discovered, called Who’s Little? Check it out…

Who's Little Girls Fashions

About Who’s Little?

“Picture a little girl twirling in a new dress, and you’ll come to fully understand the phrase, “You’re only young once.” The twirls – which are usually accompanied by giggles and smiles (and possibly a dance step or two) – mark a fleeting moment in every young girls life. While putting on an outfit holds a certain charm no matter your age, nothing quite measures up to the joy found in the full skirts, bright colors, and girly details of our memories.” – That lovely line of thinking is what led the founder to create Who’s Little? – a line that she describes as “unapologetically sweet,” that works to capture that sweet youthful innocence and joy before kids grow up into teens and beyond. The line is separated into three size and style runs – 0-24 months, 2-6, and 7-10 years old, and I love that all of the cute fashions are totally age appropriate. {Unlike some of the stuff I’ve seen marketed towards kids lately.} Since capturing those sweet moments with Abby is the most important thing in the world to me, this company is total perfection for us.

little girls garden fashion

“In every gardener there is a child who believes in The Seed Fairy.” – Robert Brault

Abby and I love to spend the day out in the garden. When she’s out there helping me dig, and plant, and tend to the flowers and the new veggie plants, she needs clothes that are comfy and cool. So – how excited was I when I received this super cute little jumper from Who’s Little?? It’s a lightweight cotton so she stays cool, it’s loose and easy to move in – but the details and fabric make it simply as cute as can be. I wish it came in my size :) It’s just one easy piece that pulls on and ties at the neck, and has two fun little pockets on each side that are trimmed in a contrasting fabric. Abby LOVED picking flowers to put in her pockets. So sweet.

little girls fashion line that gives back

“You can bury a lot of troubles digging in the dirt.” – Author Unknown

While Abby and I absolutely loved this sweet little summer jumper for the style and comfort – there are more reasons to fall in love with Who’s Little? – The One Girl, One Dress Project helps give back to girls in need with every dress purchased from their site. I am such a huge fan of this type of giving – as she mentions, it’s similar to what Tom’s shoes does… Each pair of Tom’s shoes purchased means a donation of a second pair to someone who needs it. This helps people feel more involved and connected to charitable causes, which I love. And… Yes, donating a dress to a child living in poverty isn’t going to solve all of her problems. But as a little girl who grew up extremely poor, I know what it’s like to get the bare minimum to get by, and not often get luxuries. A beautiful dress can make any of us feel transformed, and it’s a pretty special thing for a little girl who seldom gets something new like that. So when you shop for fun fashions for your own little girl, you can smile knowing that you’re bringing happiness to another little girl too.

Who's Little Fashions

Connect with Who’s Little? Today

You can find Who’s Little online – check out the great behind-the-scenes video of their Holiday 2012 photo shoot. Then follow them on their fab social media accounts too, to stay updated on new products and promotions – Facebook, on
Twitter @whoslittle, and on Pinterest too.

For more little girl’s fashion ideas, check out my Little Fashionista board on Pinterest!

{Disclaimer: I received a complimentary jumper from Who’s Little? to evaluate and share with you. Only the best products we check out are shared here with you. All opinions here are my own – I love this brand, and know you will too!}

 

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Target Gift Card Weekend Give away!

Welcome to the Target Gift Card Flash Giveaway! …This giveaway is co-hosted by Oh My Gosh Beck!For Him And My FamilyShopaholic Mommy and a bunch of other awesome blogs – Including me! Because come on, who doesn’t looooove Target, right?

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One lucky winner will get one of these bright red bad boys – a $50 Target gift card just in time for some back-to-school or late summer shopping. Could you be the lucky winner? You sure could – but only if you enter on the form below!!

Official Stuff:

Giveaway Starts: 8/17 @ 3:00 PM EST (12:00 PM PST) and Giveaway Ends: 8/20 @ 3:00 PM EST (12:00 PM PST). Use the easy peasy Rafflecopter form below to get your entries in – you can complete as few, or as many, as you want. The more entries you do, the more chances you’ll have to WIN! {And, if you’re feelin’ lucky, enter to win all of the other great prizes I’m giving away this month too – You’ll find them listed together in the sidebar!

Come back every day for a new bonus word for extra entries! Giveaway is open worldwide. Good luck!

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How to Navigate Store Spending Traps During Back to School

Marketing is all around us – especially during back to school shopping time... While some campaigns are shamelessly direct, others are much more subtle, barely noticeable to the naked eye. At the supermarket, these obvious tactics and secret tricks perfectly synchronize to make most shoppers defenseless against excess spending. Here we reveal the popular traps most grocery stores set to catch the green in your wallet.

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Want some extra ammunition for big savings when shopping?

Then watch my blog each week for the best new online coupon codes and printable coupons from CouponCabin.com! I’m one of the Coupon Cabin bloggers, so I get the inside scoop every single morning on the very best new savings – so that I can pass them on to your before they expire! {Did you see me at the Coupon Cabin booth with Kate Gosselin last week? Awesomesauce.} If you’ve missed the recent codes I’ve posted, here are a few good ones I’m lovin’ right now for back to school shopping:

So – enjoy some sweet savings on your back to school shopping today – and earn sweet rewards from Coupon Cabin too! And, if you’re savings lover, check out my other absolute fave finds for BIG back to school savings too:

Scott’s Shared Values: Super simple sign up, right on my blog – no hoops, no spam, no hassle. As soon as you sign up, you can login to get a free family fun pass for your own city. Usually things like this are only available in the big cities here, like Seattle or Portland. But I was able to print off passes to our local Skating Rink – the kids are super excited. Tons of other benefits too once you do the free sign up. Love it.

Amazon Clickable Coupons: I haven’t seen a this HUGE of an amount of coupons on Amazon in a long time. You can save hundreds of dollars right now with these!! There are direct links to over 60 new coupons, for everything from diapers to school supplies to kitchen gadgets and snacks. You just click the coupon to click it, and all of those discounts will come off your total at check out. Easy peasy.

 

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Hundreds of Dollars in Amazon Savings with Huge Fall Coupon List

To help you transition from summer to fall, and into the new back to school routines – Amazon.com is offering a HUGE selection of online coupons to use on the everyday essentials that you want to stock up on, as well as some super cool new gadgets and gear. And, if you combine these coupons with other Amazon savings tools like Amazon Mom, Amazon Prime, or Subscribe and Save – this is a seriously sweet time to do some shopping for fall. Many of these products are already on sale, and you can use the coupon right on top of that sale price – plus get the free shipping! Be sure to read each page to see any expiration dates, exclusions, and all that good stuff. Add items to your cart, and they’ll all get taken off of your total at check out. Love it, right?

Office and School Supply Coupons

  1. Save $2.00 on the Vaultz Locking Pencil Box – Ruby Bling Skull {This is seriously cool.}
  2. Save .25 on Zebra #2 Mechanical Pencil 10 Pack.25 on Zebra #2 Mechanical Pencil.25 on Zebra #2 Mechanical Pencil 0.7mm, Yellow, 10 Pack (51351) {Look retro like a classic pencil – but they’re mechanical. Fun.}
  3. Save $8.00 on Edutige EIM-001 i-Microphone Voice Recorder
  4. Save $2.00 on Zebra’s Sarasa Gel Retractable Pens, 10 Pack
  5. Save $1.00 on Scotch Magic Tape Desk Dispensers {Love the pink high heel dispenser!}
  6. $2.50 Off Select Organizers and File Boxes
  7. 20% off Five Star Notebooks
  8. 1.50 OFF ONE Duracell Rechargeable Batteries or ONE Duracell Charger
  9. Save $2.00 off Post-it Super Sticky Notes
  10. Save $2.00 off Zebra’s Zazzle Brights Liquid Ink

Make-Up & Beauty Product Coupons

  1. $5.00 OFF ONE Olay ProX or Olay Regenerist Facial Moisturizer
  2. $2.00 OFF ONE Clairol Product
  3. $1.00 OFF ONE CoverGirl Product
  4. $1.00 OFF ONE CoverGirl Face Product
  5. $3.00 OFF TWO CoverGirl Products
  6. $3.00 OFF ONE Nice N Easy Color Blend Foam Product
  7. $3.00 OFF TWO Herbal Essence OR Aussie Products
  8. $3.00 OFF ONE Olay Total Effects Facial Moisturizer or Facial Hair Removal
  9. $3.00 OFF TWO Pantene Products
  10. $3.00 OFF ONE Natural Instincts Product OR ONE Nice N’ Easy Non Permanent Product
  11. $5.00 OFF TWO CoverGirl LashBlast Mascaras
  12. $2.00 OFF ONE Clairol Nice N Easy OR Natural Instincts Product

Personal Care and Health Product Digital Coupons

  1. $4.00 OFF ONE Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razor
  2. $0.75 OFF ONE Crest Toothpaste 4.0oz or more or liquid gel
  3. $1.50 OFF TWO Always Pads or Feminine Cleansing Cloths
  4. $2.00 OFF ONE Secret Clinical Strength
  5. $1.00 OFF ONE Prilosec OTC product
  6. $1.00 OFF ONE Gillette Fusion ProSeries Skin Care Item or Gillette Fusion ProGlide Shave Prep
  7. $0.50 OFF ONE Oral-B Stages, Crest Pro-Health Stages or Crest Kids Toothpaste
  8. $0.75 OFF ONE Oral-B Glide Floss 35m or larger or ONE Oral-B Glide Floss Picks
  9. $2.00 OFF ONE ZzzQuill Product
  10. $4.00 OFF ONE Venus Refillable Razor
  11. $1.00 OFF ONE Oral-B Adult Battery Toothbrush or 3D White Action Rechargeable Toothbrush
  12. $1.00 OFF ONE Crest Rinse

Baby & Toddler Essentials – Online Coupons

  1. Save $2.00 on Goodnites Underwear {Spiderman or Tinkerbell designs included too!}
  2. Save $2.00 on Huggies Overnites Diapers
  3. $0.50 OFF ONE Pampers Wipes 60ct or higher
  4. $1.50 OFF ONE Pampers Box of Diampers or Pants
  5. Save $36.00 on the Graco Dynamo Lite Travel System, Adaline

Laundry and Cleaning Supplies Coupons

  1. Save $1.00 Off ONE Gain Detergent, Gain Fabric Softener, or Cheer product
  2. Gain with Freshlock Liquid Detergent
  3. $0.75 OFF ONE Tide Detergent or Downy
  4. Save $0.50 OFF ONE Era
  5. $2.00 OFF ONE Tide boost
  6. $0.50 OFF ONE Dawn Dishwashing Soap {Try the green apple. It rocks.}
  7. $1.00 OFF ONE Swiffer Dusters 6 ct or Dry Cloths
  8. $1.50 OFF ONE Duracell Rechargeable Batteries or ONE Duracell Charger or ONE 6-pack or larger of Duracell Hearing Aid Batteries
  9. $0.50 OFF ONE Febreze Fabric Refresher Product {My fave is Thai Dragon Fruit. So fresh!}
  10. $0.25 OFF THREE Puffs Singles or one 3 pack or larger
  11. $0.50 OFF ONE Mr. Clean Liquid, Spray, or Eraser {Magic Eraser is the most amazing thing I’ve ever found. Cleans crayons off walls easy peasy.}
  12. Save $5.00 off Swiffer WetJet Spray, Mop Floor Cleaner Starter Kit

Food and Kitchen Gear Online Coupons

  1. $2.50 off any ONE (1) Lipton® Cup-a-Soup product
  2. Save 25% on all Rice Krispies {Boxes, individual cups, and snack bars.}
  3. Save 25% on Keebler Cookies and Snacks
  4. Save 5.00 off on Jamie Oliver Nonstick Hard Anodized Thermo-Spot Heat Indicator 10-Piece Cookware Set, Black5.00 off on Jamie OliverNonstick Hard Anodized Thermo-Spot Heat Indicator 10-Piece Cookware Set, Black5.00 off on Jamie Oliver by T-fal C942SA64 Nonstick Hard Anodized Thermo-Spot Heat Indicator 10-Piece Cookware Set, Black5.00 off on Jamie Oliver by T-fal C942SA64 Nonstick Hard Anodized Thermo-Spot Heat Indicator 10-Piece Cookware Set, Black5.Jamie Oliver by T-fal C942SA64 Nonstick Hard Anodized Thermo-Spot Heat Indicator 10-Piece Cookware Set, Black
  5. $2.00 off French Roast Coffee 5-Pound Bags
  6. Save a bonus $25.00 off Sale Price on Emeril by T-fal TG8000002 X-Large Griller with Two Independent Temperature Controls Removable Nonstick Die-Cast Aluminum Grill Plates, Silver
  7. Save 25% off on Pop-Tarts
  8. $1.00 off any ONE (1) Skippy® Peanut Butter product

Whew!! That’s a ton of sweet savings! Most of these codes expire at the end of August or September, but you’ll have to check individual items to be sure. Stock up your cart – make sure to sign up for Amazon Mom too if you haven’t done so already! – and if it’s an item you’ll use regularly, set up the Subscribe & Save option for even more dollars off. This is SO much easier than running around to a bunch of stores to find the best deals – save gas, save time, and save your sanity by just ordering online with Amazon.

Want to shop for FREE on Amazon?

I mean, these coupons and deals are pretty darn sweet. But free is always even better, right? I do almost all of our household shopping on Amazon to take advantage of the low prices, shipping that’s fast and free, and the huge amounts of free Amazon credit that I stock up on each month. My fave way to earn FREE Amazon bucks?

Swagbucks – Earn free Amazon credit, PayPal cash, and more! Get rewarded when you surf the web, shop, print coupons, and other online activities you’re doing already. Why not earn free stuff while you’re at it?

Amazon Local Deals
One last way to save big with Amazon – check out the new AmazonLocal! Huge discounts of up to 90% on restaurants, attractions and theme parks, services, and shopping – right in your own hometown!

Enjoy the savings – and Be sure to Tweet and Share this post with your friends too!

 

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Back to School 101: Getting Ready for the Big Day

Plum District, the leading daily offers site for moms, by moms, recently surveyed 2,403 of its members to find out how moms really feel about the back to school season. They learned what real moms were thinking – what traditions they love most, what challenges they face, and what worries they have as the new school year approaches. And to help alleviate the pain of back to  school time for mom, during August, Plum District will feature special offers that will help Mom check items off her back to school list, including deals for lunch boxes, kids clothing and school supplies and books. Keep reading for some surprising finds…

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The Moods of Moms During Back to School Season

Just like kids have a ton of mixed emotions when returning to the routines of their school days, us moms have a lot of emotions going on too! Here are a few more facts pulled from the Back to School survey Plum District did recently:

  • Many Moms are Excited: 39 percent of Moms feel excited, yet another 26 percent feel relieved.
  • Moms are More Sad than Kids: 40 percent of Moms say they are the MOST sad family member, followed by the kids at 33 percent… and the dog at 21 percent.
  • Moms’ Top Worries: The top reason Mom is worried about her kids going back to school is surprisingly not bullying (that’s #2) — it’s whether or not her kids have a good teacher.
  • Moms are Likely to Cry: 54 percent of Moms say they are likely to cry on the first day of school.
  • Moms Plan to Write a Special Note:  57 percent will likely tuck a hidden note into their kids’ bags.

Which one of these do you relate to most? My little girl isn’t old enough to head off to school yet – she’s only 2 years old. But my live-in nephews are 6 and 8, and I remember crying as I sent Cole off with his big brother last year for the first day of school! It can definitely be an emotional thing – I was so excited for him to start his new adventure as a student, but couldn’t believe he had grown up so much already. Crazy, right?

If you’re still finishing up your back to school shopping – Check out Plum District for the more unique selection at awesome prices!

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Tips for Shopping for Kids Fashions – #CookiesKids

Kids fashion should be two things – Classy, and fabulous. Affordable is a big bonus too… I love shopping for Abby. I love that she likes shopping for pretty dresses, sparkly shoes, and pretty accessories just as much as I do. It’s so much fun for me to put together pretty outfits for my little girl. I’ve always been a super girly type of girl, so having a daughter that likes to dress up is a big blessing for me. Love it. And one of our fave places to shop is Cookies Kids online. If you’ve never shopped there, I’m going to show you what you’ve been missing, and share a few tips to finding the sweetest discounts too.

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“I base most of my fashion sense on what doesn’t itch.” – Gilda Radner

Everyone loves popping onto a website and seeing something like this, right? The big ol’ red clearance notice rocks. And unlike a lot of sites that advertise prices up to 90% off, but only have two items at that type of discount that are probably already sold out – Cookies Kids has seriously sweet deals, and a huge selection. Like my fave recent find – check out this absolutely gorgeous summer dress in a beautiful fabric and print – that I got for $3.99. Seriously. {See my whole shopping trip on Google+.}

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“Just around the corner in every woman’s mind – is a lovely dress, a wonderful suit, or entire costume which will make an enchanting new creature of her.” – Wilhela Cushman

Is this super pretty or what? This sweet summer sundress from Penelope Mack was already at an amazing price through Cookies Kids – only $17.99. But now it’s on clearance, bringing it down to $3.99. Wow. And it’s really nice quality – the fabric feels really lush, and the details are awesome – I love the little ruffled neckline, so pretty. And, since Cookies Kids makes it super easy to find what you’re looking for with their great search tools, it’s easy to find all the other super discounted dresses like this too! You can use the tools to narrow down your search to boys or girls, then dresses, then by price, and get a full FIVE pages of gorgeous little girl dresses for less than $5 bucks!

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“Funny that a pair of really nice shoes make us feel good in our heads – at the extreme opposite end of our bodies.” – Levende Waters

Not only does Cookies Kids have pretty awesome deals on kids clothes – they carry all of the accessories you need too. Again, it’s super easy to search for what you need – whether it’s socks, hair bands, purses, sunglasses, backpacks, or adorable sparkly Laura Ashley toddler sandals. So pretty. {Ignore Abby’s badly painted toenails…. Lol.} They also have great rainboots, super fun sneakers, and a great selection of infant shoes too. I always use the search buttons to narrow down the shoes by size and price too, to find the best deals available.

little miss polka dot fashions

“People seldom notice old clothes if you wear a big smile.” – Lee Mildon

To show you how easy it is to put together a whole look with great pieces from Cookies Kids, to dress your kids adorable while still being affordable – I put together this outfit on my Polyvore page, with my fave fashions for little girls this summer. I love, love, love this look. And I’m amazed that you can get such a great bunch of pieces for SO cheap. {We bought all of these pieces except for the jacket that was out of stock in Abby’s size. I’m hoping they get more…} Here’s what we got if you want to check them out too: Another Penelope Mack dress, $6.99. The Laura Ashley sandals I showed you above, $9.99. The super adorable Hello Kitty headband set, $4.99 for a two pack. Adorably trendy toddler sunglasses from Eye Candy for $4.99. That’s $26.96 for a full outfit that’s sure to please any little princess in your life. If you’re in the mood for a little splurge, add this amazing Guess jacket inspired by Rizzo from Grease, for $39.99. SO fun. I would wear this whole outfit. For reals.

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“Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important. So smile.” – Janet Lane

I know you’re so super excited to see what deals Cookies Kids has on fashions in your kid’s sizes – but keep reading just a minute longer for a few more tips to get the best deals when shopping online with them:

  • Use the tools: As I mentioned, it’s super easy to shop by category and size, and then use the price search to find the lowest priced deals in that category. This makes shopping with them SUCH a time saver.
  • Refer a Friend: This is a fun way to share your new fave shopping site with your friends. You get a personalized link that you can share with friends and family, that gives them a bonus on their first shopping trip. Then, you get $10 in store credit when they make their first purchase! {Trust me, after you shop here once, you’ll be super excited to share the sweet deals.}
  • Clearance tab: If you’re not quite sure which category you want to shop, just use the Clearance tab up top to go straight to a big selection of the lowest priced deals available.
  • Social Media: Follow them on Facebook and Twitter, to be the first to be updated on new products and promotions. It’s also smart to sign up for the email newsletter on their site – to get great coupon codes sent directly to you. Love it.

By now, you’re starting to understand why I’m so excited over shopping at Cookies Kids, and why I wanted to share it with you – right? Super cute fashions, great quality pieces, and amazingly low prices. This is one of my go-to sites when we need to update Abby’s wardrobe, every time. And with Back-to-School season coming quick, I wanted to make sure you guys knew about this great resource for stocking up without breaking the budget. And – if you need ’em, they have a whole Uniform Store section too.

About Cookies Kids

In 1972, a young man named Cookie and his brother Marvin went into business together. They rented a 1600 square foot store in Jamaica, Queens, fixed it up, bought inventory and Summer and Fall, and opened a day after Thanksgiving with a full stock of holiday toys. The toys were a success and they put the extra money toward buying children’s clothing for the next season. When that did well, they bought more clothing. The business was on it’s way. As the brothers Cookie, Marvin and Sonny, who had come in as a third partner in the business, began to open new stores in new locations, inventory expanded. Besides the latest fashions, our customers wanted shoes, toys, backpacks and accessories and we were prepared to deliver. By the late 1990’s there were six superstores throughout the NYC area, and though they previously had different names, by that time they were all named Cookie’s Kids. Also in the late ’90s came an important addition to Cookie’s Kids’ inventory: school uniforms. It was the steady success in uniform sales that paved the way for founding CookiesKids.com in 2007, which originally sold uniforms and soon after the entire Cookie’s Kids Inventory.

See more by following the #CookiesKids tag on Twitter!

Collective Bias - Social Fabric{Disclosure: I am a member of the Collective Bias™ Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias™ and CookiesKids.com #CBias #SocialFabric. All photos and graphics used in this post are my own creation, and all opinions expressed here are my own.}

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Daily Deal Site that Brings Deals to Cities the Other Guys Often Miss

Good looking AND smart? Sign up, and you can be both!… Ok, there are a million daily deal type sites out there, I know. But admit it – you might say you’re not interested in signing up for any new ones – but secretly, you’re always still on the look out for the next best thing. {I know I am… } Well, when I heard about this new site, SpottedFox.com, I was a little skeptical. But let me tell ya why I’m totally a fan now, and what made me add them to my must-watch list of awesome deal sites…

75% off furniture daily deal

$49 for $200 of Furniture at Mor Furniture for Less – OVER 75% OFF!

Ok, the first BIG thing that sold me was this deal – this is available at any stores here in Washington or Oregon, and is seriously pretty freakin’ amazing. They have some gorgeous room sets, so this money could go a LONG way towards upgrading your space. Plus, I have a really hard time finding deal sites that actually have things for cities like mine that aren’t the BIGGEST city in the state. So that fact that this is a daily deal site for Yakima & the Tri-Cities is pretty awesome. {Loads of other smaller cities too – check for yours today!}

With Spotted Fox you are in charge of the deals that you receive

Instead of wasting time reviewing deal after deal that is not relevant to you, we allow you to tell us in advance which deals will interest you. During the sign up process, we give you the option to customize your account so that you only receive the offers that match your interests! We also make it easy to sign up for other cities that you visit, so you can take advantage of our offers when you travel.You can change these any time you like in your Account Settings page. If you haven’t already, sign up and give it a try. If you have signed up, make sure that you have customized your Account Settings so that we send you ONLY the deals that you want.

Ready to check it out?

A deal site that caters to smaller cities that the other guys often miss, has HUGE discounts on stuff that you actually want to buy – and sends you ONLY the deals you want to see? Yep, that’s what you get when you sign up at Spotted Fox. Hope you join me today!

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