15 Best Fourth of July Freebies, Discounts and Deals

No Fourth of July celebration would be complete without the following: barbecues, picnics, vacations and fireworks displays.

According to the National Retail Federation, in 2014 more than 153 million Americans were expected to spend an estimated $6.2 billion ($68.16 per household) on burgers, snacks and food to celebrate Independence Day. And the American Pyrotechnics Association found that consumer fireworks revenues have increased steadily over the years: $645 million in 2012, $662 million in 2013 and $695 million in 2014.

While this type of cash flow keeps the U.S. economy stimulated, paying the full price for Fourth of July necessities and other everyday items can leave your wallet empty.

The Best Independence Day Sales and Discounts

To help you save more money this year, GOBankingRates compiled the best promotions, discounts and deals for your holiday weekend with the help of CouponSherpa, BeFrugal, RetailMeNot and other sites. Whether it’s a summer wardrobe, new grill or vacation excursion you’ve got in the works, these discounts can keep you on budget as you celebrate Fourth of July:

• Amy O. Jewelry: Trendy, shiny accessories are 20 percent off until July 4 with promo code FOURTHOFJULY.
• Bath & Body Works: Get your skin summer ready, and save $10 off every $40 purchase or more through July 5 — just use promo code S155922 at checkout.
• Best Buy: Through July 11, save up to 20 percent on one regular-priced small kitchen appliance with code SUMMERSAVE20. Or, you can print out this coupon.
• Boston Market: New grill hasn’t arrived yet? Order in $20 or more, and get $4 off with online promo code 36078. The offer expires July 12.
• CheapOair: For passenger parties of three and more, get up to a $40 discount on fees with promo code FREEDOM40. Hurry though — you must book by June 30.
• Dick’s Sporting Goods: Gear up for the next game by printing out this coupon, which is good for $10 off your purchase of $50 or more. Offer expires July 31.
• JCPenney: Get 30 percent off regular-priced clothes, shoes, accessories and more in-store through July 5. No promo code is necessary.
• Michaels: Get geared up for a seasonal arts and crafts project, and take 20 percent off any order placed through July 4 by using online code JBD20.
• New York & Company: Add to your summer wardrobe, and take $30 off purchases $75 and up with code 9071, now through July 17.
• PacSun: For select men’s tank top tops and tees, buy one get one free. And, get free shipping with promo code PACFREE at checkout.
• Perfume Worldwide: Find that one signature summer scent, and receive 11 percent off your online order through July 4 by typing in ind11off at checkout.
• Sears: With code LAWN25, receive $25 off any lawn and garden purchase of $250 or more, through Aug. 1.
• Ties.com: Forgot Dad on Father’s Day? Make it up to him with some patriotic tie, which you can get 25 percent off with promo code USA.
• Travelation: The joy of travel comes with an additional 30 percent off any booking simply by entering code FREEDOM30 by July 4.
• ULTA: Buy two products from either the Matrix or Nioxin salon lines, and get one free. Offer expires July 4.

Related: 101 Ways to Save Money This Summer

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This article by Paul Sisolak first appeared on GoBankingRates.com and was distributed by the Personal Finance Syndication Network.

25 Memorial Day 2015 Freebies, Discounts and Deals

As one of the most all-American and patriotic federal holidays, Memorial Day is a time to remember, honor and celebrate the lives of soldiers who have died fighting for the U.S. Armed Forces. According to USMemorialDay.org, 1.8 million American men and women have lost their lives in combat since 1775. From the simple act of laying a flag on a soldier’s grave site to attending a reenactment or remembrance service, making a special gesture this day to thank service members will keep their memories alive.

Memorial Day weekend also symbolizes much more, as it marks the beginning of summer with beaches, resorts and tourist destinations ahead. This three-day weekend is also a popular time to shop. Last year, Americans spent more than $50.7 billion during Memorial Day weekend, a $1.9 billion jump from 2013, according to Applied Predictive Technologies.

Let’s hope consumers didn’t do all that shopping at full price — you certainly don’t have to if you plan ahead to take advantage of Memorial Day sales. If you’re going on your first spree of the season this weekend check out these Memorial Day deals, promo codes, coupons and other offers from major retailers that will help you save money.

Read: 10 Things You Need to Know About Saving Money in May

25 of the Best Memorial Day Coupon Codes, Promos and Deals

GOBankingRates enlisted the help of sites like CouponSherpa, BeFrugal, RetailMeNot and Coupons.com to round up the best Memorial Day sales, discounts and deals. You can take advantage of many of these Memorial Day weekend freebies and deals now through the beginning of June.

• 1-800-Baskets.com: Through May 30, save 20 percent on gift baskets for every occasion with CouponSherpa-exclusive code SHERPA20.
• AERO (Aeropostale): A printable coupon gets shoppers $10 off a purchase of $50 or more, or $25 off $100 or more now through May 31.
• Ashley Furniture: Shipping is free on orders greater than $25 up to $250 and many styles are up to 25 percent off during the Memorial Day event ending May 31.
• Bath & Body Works: Through June 7, receive 20 percent of your total order with promo code S155661.
• Best Buy: With promo code SAVE20SPRING, all customers will receive 20 percent off their choice of select home items like a small kitchen appliance, floor care appliance or more through May 31. Or, you can print this coupon to get the same deal in-store.
• Cabela’s: The store’s Memorial Day Salute has a selection of featured outdoor and sports gear marked down up to 50 percent through May 25, and shoppers can use code 25GEAR to get free shipping on orders of $99 or more.
• C.O. Bigelow: Through May 31, take 10 percent off your full order and get free shipping for orders over $49 by using code MEMDAYSHERPA10.
• Eastern Mountain Sports: Get up to 30 percent off regular prices during the Memorial Day sale through May 25, and an extra 40 percent off clearance through May 26. Plus members of the EMS Rewards program can save an extra 20 percent on one item.
• FILA: Save 20 percent on full-price items with coupon code SHERPA20 through May 31. As a bonus get free shipping on orders of $80 and up.
• Hotels.com: A Memorial Day sale gets you up to 40 percent off a hotel stay, plus an extra 5 percent off select hotels on Hotels.com using the code AFCPNSMAY15 through May 24.
• JCPenney: Enter promo code STRIPES for 15 percent off your purchase (20 percent when paying with a JCPenney card), valid through March 25.
• Land’s End: Through June 4 take $15 off your purchase of $75 or more by printing this coupon, or showing it at the register on your mobile phone.
• Lord & Taylor: Shop the Memorial Day sale with prices up to 50 percent off. Plus take an extra 20 percent off sale and clearance with online promo code MEMORIAL or by visiting the Lord & Taylor site to print a coupon; offer expires May 25.
• Macy’s: Shop select departments for 20 percent off Memorial Day sale items, plus an extra 25 percent off clearance. Sale starts May 24 and ends May 25, according to BeFrugal.
• Office Depot: Take $20 off all qualifying purchases of $125 or more through May 31 with coupon code C42YS6S4KY00F.
• Orbitz: Book a room during Memorial Day weekend and get 20 percent off your reservation at select hotels when you use code TRAVELHAPPY to book stays through December 31.
• OshKosh B’Gosh: Through May 31, a Memorial Day sale has the entire store 60 percent off, an extra 25 percent off clearance and free shipping on orders of $50 and up. You can also take 20 percent off orders $40 and up with code MAYOKBG, excluding clearance and doorbuster items.
• Overstock.com: Get up to 70 percent off select indoor and outdoor furniture during the Memorial Day Sale, which ends May 25.
• Perfumania: All Memorial Day weekend purchases through May 25 are 20 percent off with code MEM20.
• QVC: Take up to 50 percent off with the Memorial Day weekend sale.
• Red Lobster: Print out your coupon for a free appetizer or dessert with the purchase of two adult entrees, through May 31.
• Saks Fifth Avenue: A Memorial Day sale has select styled marked down by as much as 55 percent, and any order gets free shipping with code FREESHIP.
• Sam’s Club: Active or retired military who join or renew through May 31 will receive a $15 store gift card, plus a free meal consisting of a rotisserie chicken, five-cheese macaroni and cookies.
• Sears: Get up to 60 percent off all mattresses during Memorial Day weekend through June 2.
• Travelocity: Though May 31 get 10 percent off select hotels is yours for with code TEN2015, according to CouponSherpa. Only valid for stays of three nights or more.

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This article by Paul Sisolak first appeared on GoBankingRates.com and was distributed by the Personal Finance Syndication Network.

21 Best Mother’s Day Freebies, Discounts and Deals

Mother’s Day is a big gift-giving holiday: On average, American shoppers expect to spend just over $170 on Mother’s Day gifts this year, and $21 billion in total on Mother’s Day 2015, according to a survey from the National Retail Federation. The $170 price tag is pretty high, and it’s no wonder since only about one in 10 respondents said they plan to take advantage of coupons for Mother’s Day savings.

This is a big mistake, though, as GOBankingRates found an abundance of Mother’s Day deals and sales that can help you save on a gift or get mom more with your budget. With the coupons we found, shoppers can easily find savings of at least 15 percent, which on $170 would mean more than $25 extra in your pocket, and some deals can save you even more for Mother’s Day on May 10.

“Shoppers should make a point to look for ways to save on gifts for mom,” said Trae Bodge, senior editor for RetailMeNot. “Around Mother’s Day, in particular, we see offers in the 15 – 50 [percent] off range across a variety of categories such as beauty, floral, apparel, photo and general gift retailers, so it’s a great time to shop not only for mom but for grads, wedding gifts and yourself! RetailMeNot consumers report an average savings of $20 per transaction so it’s worth the few seconds it takes to check.”

Read: 4 Ways Moms Can Earn More Money

21 Best Mother’s Day Freebies, Sales and Deals

To help shoppers find Mother’s Day freebies, sales and deals, GOBankingRates rounded up some of the best offers out there, with the help of deals sites CouponSherpa, DealsPlus and DealNews, and listed them below. We found plenty of deals on typical Mother’s Day gifts like flowers, sweets, jewelry and mementos. There are also many Mother’s Day sales on women’s apparel and accessories.

• 1-800-Baskets: Mother’s Day fruit gift baskets are 20 percent off with code SAVE20FRUIT, or save 30 percent on select Mother’s Day gifts with code 18MDAY30 through May 10.
• 1-800-Flowers: A selection of Mother’s Day flowers are discounted up to 40 percent, or save 20 percent on certain, regular-price orders of $49.99 or more with code MTHR49 through May 10.
• Amazon: A roundup of Mother’s Day deals offer savings on gifts like jewelry, electronics and apparel.
• Ashford: A selection of Mother’s Day gifts include high-end watches marked down by as much as 78 percent through May 10.
• Bath & Body Works: Get 20 percent off your online purchase with coupon code S155159 through May 10. Shoppers can also get a free spring getaway tote priced at $102 for just $20 when they spend $40 or more and use code HAPPYMOM while supplies last.
• Blue Nile: A Mother’s Day sale has a selection of jewelry marked down by up to 30 percent when shoppers use code MOM2015 through May 8.
• Dressbarn: Through May 15, use coupon code EMOM15 to get 15 percent off your entire purchase online, or code 2552 when in store.
• eBay: The Mother’s Day Event on eBay has items like Apple Watches and other tech, jewelry, handbags and more marked down by up to 80 percent, with deals changing daily.
• Eddie Bauer: Get 30 percent off regular-price women’s items with code SUNSHINE, valid through May 10.
• Framebridge: The coupon code Gawker20 will take 20 percent off custom framing orders, but hurry — you’ll have to order by May 4 to get it to mom by Mother’s Day, reports LifeHacker.com.
• Ghirardelli Chocolate: Coupon code SPRING5 will get shoppers 5 percent off Mother’s Day gifts and other purchases through May 24.
• JCPenney: Get 15 percent off home items (20 percent when paying with a JCP Credit Card) with code CHICHOME, valid through May 10.
• Kay Jewelers: Through May 10, this jeweler is offering a limited selection of items discounted up to 40 percent, with prices starting at just $24.99.
• Macy’s: The department store has a Mother’s Day gift guide, and is granting 25 percent off regular, sale and clearance items with code FRIEND through May 4. Order by May 6 to get free guaranteed shipping by Mother’s Day.
• Mikasa: A Mother’s Day gift selection has glassware marked down by up to 70 percent through May 11.
• Murad: Spend $125 or more and you’ll get a free Mother’s Day Gift Set (a $65 value) with code MURADMOM, valid through May 10.
• Shari’s Berries: Buy two or more gifts and get $15 off a purchase, valid through Mother’s Day.
• SUSU Handbags: Coupon code MOTHER will get shoppers 30 percent off through May 11.
• Teleflora: Code AFLSMOM25 will get shoppers 25 percent off Mother’s Day flowers through May 10.
• Yankee Candle: All large candles are buy one, get one 50 percent off through May 9.
• York Photo: Get 50 percent off books and Mother’s Day gifts with code MOTHERS, valid through May 5.

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This article by Elyssa Kirkham first appeared on GoBankingRates.com and was distributed by the Personal Finance Syndication Network.