A warning to dads and sugar-daddies alike: you better tighten that grip on your Amex. Kate Spade may have just become your daughter or significant other’s new best friend, and she accepts all major forms of payment twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Girls: get ready to find a new hiding spot for that credit-card bill.

With a twenty-year-old brand that has evolved into a timeless fashion line, the last thing you’d expect Kate Spade to do would be to fundamentally alter your shopping experience by pushing retail into future. And perhaps that’s the reasoning behind why they’ve done just that. Kate Spade have partnered with e-Bay to debut their brand new “shoppable windows”, massive interactive touchscreens you can use to browse and order any one of the thirty pieces offered from their Kate Spade Saturday line.

Measuring in at nearly nine feet across and two feet high, these round-the-clock window-shopping screens are placed in four separate brick and mortar Kate Spade Saturday locations across Manhattan. Couriers are dispatched once customers pay for their their order, via either the mobile payment platform PayPal Here or direct payment to the couriers, and your product is brought to you in about an hour (although you do have the option to have your order delivered to you at a later date).

As the line between retail and online shopping becomes more blurred, we here at BradsDeals have some Kate Spade New York & Kate Spade Saturday coupons to lessen the the guilt that comes with a little retail therapy.

• Save up to 60% on just-reduced in-season sale items at Kate Spade.
• Save up to 50% on Kate Spade sale items.
• Create a Saturday.com account to earn free Kate Spate Saturday stuff for doing things like sharing and liking items.
• Customize your own Weekender bag at Kate Spade Saturday.
• Receive free shipping & returns to all fifty states with Kate Spade Saturday!

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Summer is finally here and we’ve pulled together our top 9 current deals to help you start your summer off right. Act fast, these deals won’t be around for long and sales at these stores change frequently. 

1. SodaStream Jet Soda Maker Kit $59 Shipped

This SodaStream Fountain Jet Home Soda Maker Starter Kit in black, white or red, drops from $79.99 to $63.99 to $58.99 when you stack codes GIFT4DAD and HDDAD5 at HomeDepot.com. The coupon codes are case-sensitive. With free shipping, this is the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this model. Kit includes a CO2 carbonator and water bottle. Sales tax is charged in most states.

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Wedding season has begun! June 1st was the most popular wedding day so far this year, and the weddings are going to keep rolling in. I fortunately don’t have any weddings to worry about this summer but my own, but my Maid of Honor routinely has at least 2 to attend and another 2 that she is in each year for the last 4 years.

Buying wedding gifts can be tricky, do you stick to registry items? Do you go out on a limb and buy something really cool that they maybe don’t want? How much should you spend? How should you send/deliver the gift? Unfortunately some of these questions don’t have standard correct answers, but I’m going to do my best to help you wade through the wedding gift confusion.

1. Pay attention to registries, even if you’re not buying from one

   Most couples  have a wedding website somewhere. It could be attached to their Facebook page or a link to it may be printed on one of the pages included with your invitation. If you can’t find it, ask for it. Even if you’re the type of person that likes to buy unique gifts that the couple didn’t ask for, you should still look through all of their registries. This will help you tell if your great gift idea would be appreciated or not. If the couple is a little older, especially if they’ve been living together for awhile they may not need traditional gifts like dishes, cutlery, and pots and pans and you will know that if you pay attention to the registries.

2. Talk to the couple or their family and friends

   You might be afraid to ask the couple what they really want. You don’t want to ruin the surprise, but trust me, you won’t. They’ve got enough other things on their minds and other people asking them the same question that they won’t remember when the big day arrives. Go ahead and ask them which item on the registry they want the most, or what items they’re worried that they won’t get. They’ll appreciate that you bought them something that they really wanted, especially if it’s something impractical that they would probably not end up buying for themselves. You can also ask the couple’s parents or friends what items they need or want the most.

3. Compare prices between stores 

   This is sort of an obvious one. If you find something on one registry that you really want to buy the couple shop around a little bit first for the best price. If you end up buying a gift not straight from a registry, make sure you get a gift receipt! Once you have a gift item in mind start browsing early. If you know that a big sale weekend is coming up (Independence Day will probably be the next big one), grab your coupons and buy the item during the sale. You can also save yourself some time by signing up for emails from BradsDeals, we regularly have deals on wedding items such as Kitchen Aid mixers, Dyson Vacuums, and discounts at stores people frequently register at like Macy’s, Kohl’s, and Bed Bath and Beyond.

4. Compare registry purchase bonuses between stores

   You might know that registries give the couple perks and bonuses for registering with them, but did you know that you get rewards too? Time frames for the rewards vary, but anyone who buys a gift off of my Macy’s registry gets a coupon for $20 off their next $50 purchase. Amazon.com gives free shipping on registry purchases of $25+ (there are some exlcusions).  Don’t forget to double check your invitation before making your purchase. Bon Ton stores print 10% off coupons on the back of their enclosure cards. Kohl’s does the same thing, customers shopping with a ”registry announcement” card get a 15% discount when they make an in-store registry purchase of $50 or more.

5. Consider giving as a group

   Are you on a tight budget and don’t want to give the couple a colander, mixing bowls, or other everyday things? If you know other people that will be attending the wedding, ask them to pool your resources to buy one of the bigger ticket items on the registry. Common big items on registries are Kitchen-Aid mixers, vacuums, and bedding sets. A $450 mixer might be too much to buy on your own, but split the cost among 4 people and it’s much easier to handle. Again, if this is one of the items that the couple has said that they really want, they won’t mind getting 1 item from the 4 of you instead of 4 smaller gifts that they didn’t really want.

6. Give cash in a better way

   One of the most common wedding gifts is cold, hard cash. It’s easy to transport to the wedding, and for most people it’s a way of making sure that the couple gets what they want. If you want to give cash, but hate the idea of just  giving them a check, see if the couple has a Honeyfund. Honeyfund is a registry site where the couple enters information about their honeymoon and you pledge your gift toward certain items. For example, if they’re going to Mexico you can donate $80 and buy them a swim with dolphins. They enter the activities they’re going to be participating in and the prices and you pledge your gift toward it. The couple can set up a credit card payment option, or you can print out a certificate from Honeyfund and put it in an envelope with your check. If they don’t have a Honeyfund you can do something similar on your own. Pick out something you think they might do on their trip and include a photo or card along with the check saying what the money should go towards. This way you feel that you’ve put a little more into the gift and they still can spend it on whatever they really want or need.

7. Send it ahead of time

   Some people love spending time carefully wrapping a gift and then lugging it around until they get to the reception and can leave it on the gift table. You know who doesn’t love this? Whoever gets assigned to pick up the gifts and deliver them to the couples new home. There’s also the possibility that your gift will get lost in the shuffle. The couple isn’t likely to open their gifts in front of you, so why not just have the gift sent straight to them? Most online stores have a gift wrap option, although you can always opt to not gift-wrap and write a note to the couple letting them know that their gift is “green”. The sooner you send the gift, the sooner they can start using it. If the couple is going to be moving right around the same time as the wedding, you might want to ask for a safe address to mail to, such as a family member, to make sure the gift doesn’t get lost in the mail. I’m having all of my mailed gifts  addressed to my mom and she just loves it. She opens up the boxes to make sure nothing broke and so she can start a list of who gave what. She told me “it’s just like when you kids were babies and I got to open all your gifts for you. That was my favorite part”. Gee, thanks Mom.

   Are you still stumped on what to give as a wedding gift? Check out our previous post on Unique Wedding Gifts for the Summer Wedding Season to find some inspiration.

   Are you a bridesmaid looking to save on your dress and gifts for the bride? We can help you out with our tips for Bankrupt Bridesmaids.

   Do you tend to buy wedding gifts straight off the registry? Do you prefer to buy something unique and unusual? Let us know the best wedding gift you ever bought in the comments.

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Father’s Day is June 16 and if you haven’t noticed, that is right around the corner. If you wanted to add a little something to your Father’s Day gift, or if you haven’t gotten one yet (don’t worry, we won’t tell!), we’ve got you covered. One lucky reader will win a $250 gift card to Golfsmith!

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• Callaway
• Titleist
• and more

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It’s only right that these delicious creations have their own holiday! [Photo via Flickr user Qfamily]

Dunkin’ Donuts

With more than 7,000 locations across the United States, Dunkin’ Donuts has become one of the most popular donut destinations. Stop by your local DD on Friday for a free donut with any beverage purchase. If you’re craving something a little more adventurous than the average donut, Dunkin’ Donuts just released the king of all breakfast sandwiches: The Glazed Donut Breakfast Sandwich. It is for real. And we are dying to try it.

Krispy Kreme

Any Krispy Kreme lover will tell you, nothing compares to the ooey, gooey, glazed goodness of a Krispy Kreme doughnut (they spell it doughnut. Tomato, tomahto). Whether you’re a long-time fan or have yet to try one, get a free Krispy Kreme doughnut this Friday and decide for yourself. No purchase necessary.

Tim Hortons

Tim Hortons has 20 unique varieties of donuts, two of the most popular flavors being the Apple Fritter and the Dutchie. Use this  Tim Hortons printable coupon to try one of these tasty donuts free with any purchase on National Donut Day. Find a location here.

Entenmann’s

The Salvation Army has been a part of National Donut Day since it was created in the 1930′s to honor the women who served donuts to WWI soldiers. Through June 15th, Entenmann’s baked goods company will donate $1 to the Salvation Army for every person who “likes” the Entenmann’s Facebook Page. Also, enter the National Donut Day Sweepstakes by June 30th for your chance to win free Entenmann’s donuts for a year!

You can also check out local bakeries in your neighborhood to see if they are offering any Donut Day specials. For more information, scroll through the National Donut Day website to find fresh donuts in your area and learn more about the history of the holiday.

Don’t forget to answer our poll and let us know which donut you think reigns supreme!

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Today’s guest post comes from David Bakke who is a writer for Money Crashers Finance where he shares tips for smart shopping, getting the best deals, and finding frugal hacks to save more. The opinions contained in this post are the author’s own and are not necessarily those of BradsDeals.

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It’s always been a goal of mine to never pay full price for anything – and unless I’m faced with an absolute emergency, I’ve found that it’s generally quite doable. Even if you manage to get just 10% off on a product or service, it’s well worth it, as long as finding the discount doesn’t take too much of an effort.

While discounts are great, what really gets me jazzed is finding something completely free. Sure, I may have to jump through a few hoops to do it, but in the digital age, hoops are pretty easy to jump through – you just have to know where to find them. Here’s a not-quite-comprehensive list of things you should never pay money for:

1. Batteries

If you sign up for a major office supply retailer’s loyalty rewards program, a few times per year you can get a 100% cash back rebate on your battery purchases. The rewards appear on your account the quarter following your purchase, and the statement should detail the process to redeem them as well as any expiration dates that apply. Use your rewards for other office items you actually need, and make sure you do so before they expire.

2. Most Office Supplies

Along the same lines, those retailers also feature products like printer paper, pens, paper clips, staplers, folders, and other miscellaneous items for free under that same cash-back program. You can literally cut your home office supply costs to zero if you keep your eyes peeled for the deals. Just understand that in some cases your rewards may not be valid for use with future 100% cash-back items.

3. Computer Software

Software is necessary and it’s pricey, but there are several websites that offer a good number of titles for free download. To begin with, try CNET and FreewareFiles. If you’re looking for a low-cost alternative to the Microsoft Office suite, try OpenOffice. It’s essentially an exact replica of the Microsoft product, but it’s 100% free, and, according to many experts, a better program.

4. Tax Preparation Help

Unless your tax situation is particularly complex, there are many ways to file your tax return for free without spending a dime, as long as you meet certain conditions. Start by checking out the IRS website where a wealth of resources detail the various options and any restrictions that may apply – such as your type of income and the amount you earned – for filing a return for free.

5. Credit Report

Don’t think you need to pay for a credit report no matter what all those TV commercials are telling you. Go to the website AnnualCreditReport and get one copy per year of your report from each of the three credit reporting agencies. If you view a different report every four months, you can stay up-to-date on your credit three times per year.

6. Meals on Your Birthday

I had a blast on my last birthday collecting all the free food offers I received. After a little research and some online registrations, I spent the day with good friends driving around town picking up free goodies from Subway, Benihana, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Firehouse Subs, and plenty others. Certain locations may not participate, but you’re never going to know until you try.

7. Staying in Shape

Of course, keeping yourself in shape is essential, just understand that you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to do it. You can literally get all the exercise you need by jogging in the neighborhood or at local parks, doing sit-ups and pushups from home, and swimming in public pools or lakes and oceans if you happen to be near any.

Final Thoughts

Keep in mind that there are several things that are not worth trying to get for free. In hotel rooms, those little soap bars and tiny shampoo bottles are certainly appealing, but just understand that when you load up on them you’re simply driving up the price of lodging for all of us. Getting stuff for free it great – just make sure you do it ethically.

What other things can you think of that you can get for free? Share in the comments below.

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Summer is finally here! Before you break out the grill we’ve brought you some of the best Memorial Day Weekend Sales to get you started on your summer fun.

Get ready for the beach with 50% off + 15% off Beach Towels at Kohl’s

Select beach towels are 50% off at Kohls.com for a limited time. Plus, take an extra 15% off your order with code BLOSSOM. Check out the The Big One Geometric Beach Towel (pictured), which drops from $25.99 to $10.99 to $9.34 with code, and theClay Beach Daisy Beach Towel, which falls from $44.99 to $22.49 to $19.11 with code. Also take a look at the Jumping Beans Flip-Flops Beach Towel, originally $25.99, then $10.99, and now $9.34 with code. Shipping starts at $5.95 or is free over $75. Sales tax is charged in most states. 

Lounge around in this 7pc Patio Dining Set with Cushions $494

The Hampton BayFall River 7-Piece Patio Dining Set with Moss Cushions is again reduced to $499 as part of HomeDepot.com’s Memorial Day Sale. Plus, code MEMHD5 takes another $5 off, lowering it $494. With free shipping, that’s within $5 of the lowest price we’ve seen to date on this well reviewed set, and it’s the current price low for any similar set by more than $105. Sales tax is charged in most states.

Have great summer BBQs with this Backyard Grill 2-Burner Grill for $93 Shipped

This Backyard Grill 2-Burner Gas Grill drops from $98 to $88 atWalmart.com. Shipping adds $4.97, or choose free store pickup. This is the best price we could find on any 2-burner propane grill by at least $12. It features a 300 sq in cooking surface, 27,000 BTUs of heat, and a built-in ignition. Plus, it has over 4 stars on 35 reviews thus far. Sales tax is charged in most states.

 Make your own with this 9′ Crank Umbrella $45 Shipped

This 9′ Two-Tone Crank Patio Umbrella drops from $100 to $44.99 at The Sportsman’s Guide. Plus, use code SH285 for free shipping, saving you another $10 (there’s still a $0.99 package protection fee you can deselect during checkout). This is the best price we found for any similar umbrella, which comes in Khaki with Black trim and has a steel pole. Umbrella base is sold separately. Sales tax is charged in most states.

Run, Jump, and Play while making your feet happy in Crocs: Select Styles 30% off + Ship Free

Crocs.com discounts select styles up to 30% and offers free shipping when you use code MEMSHIP at checkout. As an example, the pictured Meleen Comfortable Women’s Slide Sandals lower from the $35 we found everywhere else to $24.99. The free shipping saves you $4.99. Sales tax is charged in most states.

Find a great deal over Memorial Day Weekend? Let us know in the comments.

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We’re finally rounding the corner into summer. Warm weather, long weekends, flip flops and grilled food. If the only thing you’re missing from that list is a grill to perfectly char dozens of hot dogs, we’ve got you covered! Through June 3, enter once per day for your chance to win a Weber Spirit E-310 Gas Grill.

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Weber Spirit E-310 Gas Grill Features:

• Three stainless steel main burners
• Easy to read fuel gauge
• A total of 32,000 BTUs-per-hour from the main burners
• Stainless steel tables with built-in tool hooks

Contest ends June 2, 2013 at 11:59 CST.

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“In every school there are the cool and popular kids, and then there are the not-so-cool kids. We go after the cool kids. A lot of people don’t belong, and they can’t belong.”
—Mike Jeffries, CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch

Are you not “cool” enough for Abercrombie & Fitch? Don’t worry, neither are we.

These awesome protesters in Chicago believe that beauty comes in all sizes, and that size has nothing to do with coolness.

Fortunately, the rest of the world operates on a completely different definition of “cool”. While Abercrombie & Fitch sees it as the top tier of a teenage caste system as determined by one’s popularity and proximity to size 0 jeans, the team here at BradsDeals thinks that diversity and inclusion are much, much cooler. We’ve built our site on the premise that anyone can live the good life for less – and by “anyone” we mean “everyone”. Frankly, we’re not terribly impressed or inspired by the message that Abercrombie & Fitch is sending. We’ve made a list of ten of our favorite fashion stops that make Abercrombie & Fitch look, well, a little thin and pale in the social consciousness department.

Check out our picks below and add your thoughts in the comments.

Aeropostale

Aeropostale’s corporate giving program, Aero Gives, offers grants to local charities and organizations that are working to make a difference in the lives of teens. From Aeropostale.com: “Through the heart and spirit of the Aéropostale family, we work to spread our belief that all young people should have the opportunity to learn, feel safe, be passionate and have fun.” That message of inclusion is not lost on us, and earns Aeropostale a well-deserved place on our list. Through May 20th, you can get 25% off your entire purchase with Aeropostale coupon code SPRING25.

Forever 21

When a tsunami devastated large swaths of Japan two years ago, Forever 21 pledged 100% of a single day’s worldwide online sales to the Red Cross for disaster relief. The campaign raised more than $2 million. But Forever 21′s sense of social responsibility doesn’t end there. Those awesome cutoff shorts you bought at the mall last weekend helped to support FEED Projects, the Humane Society of the United States, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, The Samburu Project, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Starlight Foundation, and the ASPCA. Aber-who?

TOMS

These distinctive canvas shoes are more than just a fashion trend. For every pair of shoes you buy, TOMS gives a pair to a child in need in Haiti, El Salvador, Peru or Malawi. TOMS Eyewear is less well known, but the formula is the same: every pair of TOMS glasses you purchase results in prescription glasses, sight-saving surgery, or other medical vision treatment in a dozen countries including the United States.  Just think – if you and all of your friends are wearing TOMS, then somewhere out there in the world is another small gang of friends who have shoes because of you. That’s completely awesome. Take $5 off when you spend $25 or more with our exclusive TOMS promo code BRADSDEALSTOMS.

H&M

Abercrombie & Fitch cuts their sizing off at a women’s size 10 because they don’t want their brand associated with people who are overweight. On the other hand, fashion retailer H&M not only offers larger sizes, but featured plus-size model Jennie Runk in a beachwear campaign – helping to promote positive body image for women everywhere and proving that you don’t have to be a toothpick to be trendy. H&M also just signed a factory safety pact with Tommy and Zara in the wake of the tragic factory collapse in Bangladesh, committing themselves to stricter safety standards than most retailers do for their factories overseas.

ModCloth

As an online boutique that generally flies under the radar, ModCloth has quietly built a strong following for it’s quirky vintage styles, often chosen by their fans. And although we couldn’t find any kind of statement about it, we’re happy to note the plus-sizes prominently featured in the main navigation, and gorgeous product photos featuring models whose curvier bodies look a lot like our own.

United Colors of Benetton

The hipster of retail, United Colors of Benetton had a social conscience before corporate social responsibility was cool. This pioneer of retail branding with a social conscience challenged the public to embrace diversity long before corporations were expected to come equipped with community outreach and charitable giving programs. The Benetton Group supports the Unhate Foundation, an organization that strives to “fight against hate and discrimination in all its forms” – including race, religion, sexuality and body type. Recent projects by the Unhate Foundation include art and photography projects by New Delhi street kids and working with street kids and teens in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Armani Exchange

When an earthquake leveled most of Haiti, Armani Exchange partnered with Mercy Corp to create a special edition t-shirt to raise relief money for victims. And for World AIDS Day? There was a special edition tee for that, too. The designer duds here are a little more expensive than at Abercrombie & Fitch, but Armani has shown that they’re not afraid to pitch in when a great cause is on the line.

American Apparel

Sweatshop labor is often the dirty little secret of cheap apparel, but American Apparel puts their commitment to sweatshop-free products front and center. It’s hardly “American” apparel if it’s made in Sri Lanka, after all. Everything they sell is made in downtown Los Angeles. American Apparel has also been a vocal proponent of immigration reform and gay rights through its ongoing Legalize LA and Legalize Gay campaigns. Stepping beyond mere social acceptance of immigrants and GLBT issues and into the civil rights arena earns American Apparel a gold star.

fashionABLE

Scarves are super trendy, and I won’t lie, fashionABLE is my favorite place to ogle them. The thing that makes fashionABLE special is that they work with women in Africa to start their own sustainable small businesses making scarves, helping to lift them out of poverty. Purchasing a scarf here helps to create jobs, which in turn contributes to the development of local economies that otherwise would rely on charity. Each hand-dyed, hand-woven scarf comes with a short handwritten personal statement from a woman whose life has been changed for the better. Oh, and they’re beautiful and completely awesome.

Warby Parker

We thought that that the convenience of trying out different eyeglasses at home was the coolest thing about Warby Parker until we discovered their Do Good initiative. For every pair of glasses that Warby Parker sells, they provide a pair to someone in need. According to WarbyParker.com, “Glasses can increase one’s income by 20%, enable students to see a blackboard and offer dignity to those with poor eyesight.” Knowing the sort of impact that a pair of eyeglasses can have on someone living in poverty shows that Warby Parker truly understands how they can make a difference.

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