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Deals on Coffee Makers

colleen — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:51:35 +0000

We are getting to that time of year where morning energy is a must–you need to get the kids to school, plus do all the holiday shopping, plus finish all of your work before the holidays start, plus all of the normal things you do, like cooking and cleaning and keeping your family healthy and happy. For that, you’re going to have to pull some late nights, but also some early mornings–and on those early mornings where all you want to do is slam the alarm clock against the wall and curl over for a good hibernation, you will need some coffee. Some good coffee. Some home-brewed, I’ll-warm-you-up-from-inside-out coffee. Luckily, using Smarter.com will help you find the best prices on quality home-brewing machines.

Check out some of the sales here:

Cuisinart DGB-550BK Grind and Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffee Maker (Black): $85.00

Krups Grind & Brew Coffeemaker: $179.99

Find more deals on coffee makers at Smarter.com.

Discounts on Gift Baskets

colleen — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:46:26 +0000

Why give one gift when you can give a basket full of many? Gift baskets are sometimes the best gifts to give to that relative, or new daughter-in-law, or teenage niece or nephew that you don’t really know that well, but have a general idea of what someone that age or in that position would like. Maybe giving a bar of soap to a teenage girl is a bad idea, but if it’s wrapped in a pretty basket with scented oils and bath soaps, it takes on a different mood, doesn’t it? Gift baskets are perfect too for bosses you want to impress or mothers-in-law you want to impress with your homemaker skills. Smarter.com is here to help you pick out some pre-made gift baskets at the best prices, so you look stylish and thoughtful, and you save a few bucks, too!

Kitchen Essentials Gourmet Gift Basket : $49.99

Wine Country Gift Picnic Basket : $59.99

Find more deals on gourmet gift baskets at Smarter.com.

Cute Clothing Hampers

colleen — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:53:07 +0000

So Thanksgiving happened, it came and went—and we’re all a little sad about it. Our stomachs are the worse for wear, our appetites and taste buds have been numbed, and for what? A few too many drinks and few too many laughs, which make us feel gluttonous the next day (and the next week, if you were an especially dedicated eater). We all know it was worth it–the food, the friends, the family. But what’s the collateral on an event like that? Thanksgiving takes a toll on all of us–our personalities, our vocal cords, our waistlines, and even our clothes. How do you get gravy stains out of your peachy turtleneck? Or cranberry blotches out of your mohair sweater? Never fear, my friends. Once we nurse our headaches and get up off the sofa, look no further than the hampers for your next line of duty. And here are a selection of wonderful, affordable clothing hampers to brighten your day:

Redmon Cow Bongo Buddy : $15.99

Redmon Dog Bongo Buddy: $15.99

Shop for more hampers at Smarter.com.

Organize this Winter with Handy Hangers

colleen — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:29:23 +0000

We all want to take the best care of our families, and the best care of our homes. Sometimes this requires spending a little extra money, to get that organic milk or nice warm space heater to keep your family happy and healthy throughout the winter months. When you make an investment, you want that investment to last. Plastic Tupperware for leftovers, ice packs and a soup thermos to keep the packed lunches at the appropriate temperature. But what about your clothes? You want to protect those from season to season, too, and that requires spending a little extra for storage help, like hangers or closet organizers. Here are some of the top closet organizers and hangers on the market:

Woodlore 84508 Essential Basic Hanger with Lavender – 5 Pack : $17.58

Joy Mangano Huggable Hangers Celebration 36pk w/Bonuses HomeSolutions.com : $41.40

Shop for more cleaning and organizing products at Smarter.com.

Deals on Pet Supplies at Drs. Foster & Smith

colleen — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:41:12 +0000

Today’s special deal of the day is for savings found on Drs. Foster & Smith, the veterinary supply store that covers everything from household pets to farm animals.

A pet can be a wonderful addition to any family, but sometimes the cost seems to overwhelm the value of the pet itself. You may only spend $5 on the fish itself, but for the tank, the filter, the food, the nets, the cleaning supplies and the occasional snail to create a natural water cleaner, the total can be pretty steep to keep Mr. Fishie.

Let’s take a look at some of the bulk savings you can find:

Aqua Ferns from Drs.FosterSmith.com: $2.99/each

Barnhouse III DogHouse from Drs.Foster&Smith.com: $129.99

Find a Drs. Foster & Smith coupon at CouponMountain.com.

Save Money & Energy by Using Drying Racks

colleen — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:20:26 +0000

We all want to save a little money, but not thin down our quality of life. Electronics eat up a lot of power and money, so wherever you see an opportunity to save a little money and do things the “old-fashioned” way, I recommend doing it. Wash the dishes instead of putting them in the dishwasher, hang your clothes on a drying rack and let the water and detergent gently whisk away–it works nicely as a room smell-conditioner, too! Make sure you have the proper tools for whatever venture you go on: rubber gloves and sponges for the hand washing, drying racks for the hand drying. Here are some of the top clothes drying racks for you found on Smarter.com:

Expandable Drying Rack : $97.00

Collapsible Drying Rack : $19.99

Find more affordable drying racks at Smarter.com.

Water Filters for Good Health

colleen — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:12:39 +0000

We all want to provide the healthiest, cleanest foods for our families, and that includes of course the water. The flu season is coming up (or has arrived already, if you’re thinking about swine flu) and drinking good clean water is absolutely essential to keep your family healthy. Invest in a water filter, either connected to your tap or in a separate container to go in your fridge, so that clean water will always be on hand for your family. You can never be too safe.

Brita 42364 Space Saver Water Filter Pitcher: $23.99

With a 2-quart capacity, this water will keep your family hydrated throughout the day before it needs to be refilled!

PUR 2Stage Faucet Filter Replacement Cartridge RF 3375: $14.99

Wall Clocks: Always on Time for Savings

colleen — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:27:35 +0000

Smarter.com always has your best interests at heart: stylish products with thrifty prices! Featured savings this week include decorative wall clocks, and who doesn’t like to be on time for great savings?

Howard Miller Devahn Distinctions Wall Clock : $55.27

14″” Diameter Chronicle Wall Clock, Metallic Gray Plastic Case: $29.52

Howard Miller Brentwood Home and Office Wall Clock: $50.37

Shop for affordable clocks at Smarter.com.

Affordable Shoe Racks

evette — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:45:00 +0000

When we’re in transitional weather, we need to be prepared for whatever footwear is necessary for the day. In those unusually humid and sweaty days of September and October, you might still want to pull out the gladiator sandals left over from the summer. But when it gets too cold, or wet, or rainy, you want to have those knee-high rain boots or fur-lined clogs to keep you feeling your best. Before your closet or mudroom floor becomes a chaos of shoes and laces, check out some of these affordable shoe racks:

Mudroom Shoe Rack : $98.00

Metal Shoe Rack: $29.99

Small Cherry Shoe Rack: $106.99

Find more affordable shoe racks at Smarter.com.

Stairway to Heaven

colleen — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:32:32 +0000

Ladders are an utmost necessity for the do-it-yourself housewife or househusband. Standing on chairs only works until you’ve broken the prized family heirloom or smashed a lightbulb against your palm as you’ve tried to brace yourself from a fall on an uneven stool. Ouch! The best tool besides a hammer is a ladder, because then you can reach everything you want to hit.

Check out some of the top picks:

1. Deep-step aluminum ladder : $39.00-$249.00, depending on height desired

2. Step ladder with slip-resistant grip from GlobalIndustrial.com: $241.95

3. Telesteps Extension Ladder from Toolup.com: $209.00

Shop for more ladders at Smarter.com.

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