Frankenstein Day - We’re not celebrating the book, movie or monster; rather, we’re celebrating the author Mary Shelley who wrote the book and created the monster in 1818. Except, I’m sort of confused. Why is that we associate images of the monster with the name ”Frankenstein?” The monster’s name is NOT Frankenstein. The mad scientist who created the monster, now his name is Victor Frankenstein. So friends, when we speak about Frankenstein the monster, can we please stop calling him Frankenstein? OH and another thing! Why are we all so frightened by the monster, and why do we call him a monster at all. He was initially described as a sweet, gentle soul in the first publication until popular culture made him out to be an evil demon. Well friends, sorry if I confused you and maybe this will make it up: this Halloween, dress up as Frankenstein’s creature from the classic novel and movie, Frankenstein and there’s only one place to shop…Costume SuperCenter! Save 5% on discounted men’s, women’s and children’s Frankenstein’s creature costumes (and his bride too) when you spend $30 or more and use Costume SuperCenter coupons!

Toasted Marshmallow Day - What are your plans this weekend? I say you take advantage of your last weekend of summer and take the fam to the cottage for one more guaranteed weekend of good weather. Or enjoy a peaceful night with a loved one indoors in front of your fireplace and toast a bag of marshmallows while you listen to the tranquil sounds of evening traffic. A few weeks back it was National S’mores Day, except I don’t suggest you make those again. Change it up! Eat up toasted marshmallows on their own or dip them in chocolate. If you take my advice, I know exactly what you need…a fondue set from Smart Bargains. You really need this handy dandy tool. Whether you’re hosting big or small get-togethers, a fondue set brings EVERYONE together. Melt any kind of cheese or chocolate and you got yourself one fast and easy dessert. Take advantage of Smart Bargains coupons and save 10% on cast iron fondue sets and more portable appliances.

If Timberland was in the Olympics, it would be one of those husky weightlifters who’s so ripped, it’s anybody’s guess how the uniform doesn’t just tear off by itself. And with the free Timberland coupons, race like Michael Phelps to the checkout with savings and reserve a spot on the podium for World’s Best Shopper.

Get hiking boots, waterproof jackets, heavy-duty watches, durable wallets, and so much more. For women, men, and kids - they cover all the bases. Don’t forget to redeem the coupon by September 4 for an extra 20% off your entire purchase!

Here’s some of the hottest stuff you can get your hands on right now, just in time for back-to-school:

For the Ladies

• Peep Toe Wedge Shoe Black w/Metallic Finish - Live life on the ‘wedge’ in flirty feminine heels
• Charles Street Suede Bomber Jacket - You can’t help but be ‘da bomb’ in retro chic
  

For the Dudes

• Outdoor Performance HT2 Watch - Timing is everything, so make sure you have an accurate (& stylish) timepiece like this one
• Hypertrail Low Dark Brown - It’s happy trails to you with footwear that’s designed to handle rough terrain

For the Youngsters

• Timber Okoko Triangle Mono Strap Backpack - The hip way to carry textbooks is to sling this over your shoulder
• Junior Lexington Avenue 5-Eye Oxford - The ideal pair of uniform dress shoes because they’re super comfy & have flexible, non-marking outsoles

Shop Timberland with confidence because they have a strong commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality. And you can always depend on their affordable price points as well as their eye for practical style.

Race Your Mouse Over the Icons Day - How many of you have slow computers at home or work? Well, the statistics don’t surprise me. I know I do, and boy does it ever drive me insane! Every time I’m in the middle of something important, my computer loves to take its sweet time and then sends me a message like “Page cannot be found.” ARGH. I’m assuming that’s where the inspiration for this holiday comes from. You can also say it comes from people’s lack of patience and low attention spans. When something takes too long, we usually find something else to do, right? In this case, we race our mice over the icons. Sometimes if I believe it enough, giving my mouse a little shake and swirl around the screen will make my page load faster. HA! The joke’s on me because it doesn’t work. I’ve had my fair share of annoying slow computers, and it was mostly because of low available memory. Today, check out your computer and if you need to upgrade your memory or PC, head over to Crucial Technology. Save 10% on discount memory upgrades including high performance memory, flash drives and memory card readers when you use Crucial Technology coupons.

Tall Building Day - I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned how I hate being tall once or twice before, OK maybe tons of times! Unfortunately, this time, my height kind of sort of came in handy. Two summers ago, I visited New York City, and besides the fact that I’m absolutely in love with the city for its culture and shopping, I was blown away by the massiveness of the buildings. My mom warned me that these buildings were going to be big, except I wasn’t worried. Want to know why? Because I’m tall! So while I gawked at the buildings all around me, I didn’t get THAT much neck pain or feel nauseated as compared to an average or petite person. So today on Tall Building Day, sure, it would be great to go up top the highest building and scream your lungs out. Or may I suggest you take a walk downtown? First check out some sassy shoes from Heels.com to help you stand tall and proud just like a tall building. Once again, unfortunately for me, I don’t need heels, so you can take advantage of Heels.com coupons instead for your chance to save 10% on platforms, stilettos, pumps and slingbacks on orders of $75 or more.

August 26th - It was on this day in history in 580 that toilet paper was invented in China. All I can say is…Thank You! I don’t even wanna think about what it must have been like years before that. I’m also so glad that cozy undergarments were eventually invented too. And these days, you never have to compromise comfort with looks either. At Figleaves, you can find the sexiest lingerie that feels like silky heaven on your skin. Use our free Figleaves coupons for a 10% discount on your purchase of men’s & women’s intimate wear.

1843 - Charles Thurber Patents Typewriter - What a genius! Now men courting women wouldn’t suffer from hand cramps from writing so many love letters and poems that profess their love. What? So I’ve read a little too many romance novels in my time. I can still dream, can’t I?  I’m telling you, I know you may feel cheesy doing it, but write a short letter to the woman you love and she’ll be swept right off her feet, I promise. And I don’t mean text messaging, people! Write her a little message on stationery paper from Expressionery.com and watch her eyes sparkle as they skip from one word to the next. Use our free Expressionery.com coupons for 20% off romantic folded note cards, photo note cards and more!

Famous Birthday

Macaulay Culkin, 27 - He starred in the fun family movie Home Alone. He was the cute little blond boy who was accidentally left behind when his family went on a Christmas vacation. Although they felt horrible, he was fiiiiiine…eating whatever he wanted, staying up late.  He even fended off two famous burglars with hilarious traps positioned throughout the house. This movie is filled with moments that’ll get the whole family laughing. ‘Till this day, it’s still a popular choice to pop into the DVD player during the holidays. If you want to keep this movie handy for a great family movie night, then head over to Target. Discover an array of holiday movies like Home Alone, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Santa Clause, It’s a Wonderful Life, and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (my favorite movie in the whole world!). Use our free Target coupons to save $5 on your purchase of $50 or more.

Horseshoe Day - I’m sure you know horseshoes are meant to bring good luck. I have a real horseshoe above my shed door in my backyard. As I was doing my research for this holiday, I found out that a horseshoe is placed pointed upwards above a door so that the luck won’t fall out. After putting two and two together, I came up with the conclusion that my dad placed the horseshoe there to bring his garden good luck. Besides the literal use of horseshoes (to protect horse’s feet), to cultures everywhere, the horseshoe signifies a universal meaning of luck. People go in search of luck and try to stretch out their luck for as long as possible, for example by developing superstitious habits. Today, I’m telling you to drop these habits because for once, the luck has come to YOU! Have you been exhausting yourself looking for affordable concert tickets for your favorite band’s upcoming tour? RazorGator has the hottest, hard-to-find tickets at sweet deals. Plus, when you use RazorGator coupons, you save $20 on discounted concerts, sporting events and theater show tickets! It must be your lucky day, and you didn’t have to look too hard for it!

Toilet Paper Day - I’m going to keep it (the convo) clean for today’s holiday and talk about the many uses and appearances of toilet paper, besides in the bathroom. I’m sure you’d agree that the second greatest use of toilet paper is for what else…tipis! I’m not recommending you do that today or ANY day for that matter! Maybe you could sort of tipi your best friends bed or car…that would be kind of funny actually (hmmm). Most recently I went to a bridal shower where they incorporated toilet paper in a game and all the women at a table had to make a wedding dress out of toilet paper. At my table, we wrapped my cousin up like a mummy and her toilet paper dress fell apart as she was modeling it. It was a RIOT! The sad part is that we’ve all experienced a brand new dress ripping the minute we put it on. If you’re looking for a hot new, quality dress for an upcoming occasion, number 1 - don’t use toilet paper and number 2 - head to eDressMe for the widest selection of dresses. Use eDressMe coupons and get 10% off discount designer party, wedding dresses and red carpet style dresses.

Kiss and Make up Day - What was it this time? Forgot to take out the garbage? Left the bathroom light on? Didn’t take the dog for a walk? We’ve all been there! You can’t stay mad at someone forever. Besides, there’s nothing better than making up with someone you just had a huge fight with, whether that be your boyfriend/girlfriend, best friend or parents. The making up part always brings out big laughs and silly behavior as you remember how insignificant the fight was! So who are you going to kiss and make up with today? Dreading to make that first move with a phone call? I have a better idea (don’t I always). Look through all your photo albums and gather a bunch of photographs that truly highlight your fun and exciting relationship. Next, check out Roxio for cool ways to share your photos. Use Roxio coupons and get free shipping on photo project software, video production software and more. After you create your digital scrapbook or photo slide show, all you have to do is send it through email and it’ll put the biggest grin on your recipient’s face!

National Second-Hand Wardrobe Day - Having a second-hand wardrobe is somewhat stylish nowadays. In fact, celebrities go in search of vintage, second-hand clothing from decades gone by. You can find really good designer accessories and clothes in second-hand stores that don’t require you to take out a mortgage. That must mean something to you and your wallet who has taken far too many beatings in the past. Go through your closet and get rid of clothes you haven’t worn in years then get yourself some trendy second-hand pieces and you can start trends just like your favorite celebrities. Not crazy about wearing someone else’s clothes? How about their bags? Check out BagBorrowOrSteal.com and get your hands and arms on designer bags and accessories just like the celebrities wear, without actually buying it. Take advantage of BagBorrowOrSteal.com coupons and save 25% on rental Gucci or Louis Vuitton handbags and you’ll be proud to show off your second-hand bag around in public, without anyone ever knowing it’s not really yours!

It’s more than just an intersection - Times Square is a symbol of the Big Apple. One look around, and you know you’ve arrived at the big time. Bright lights, tall buildings and throngs of people - if you want the Manhattan experience, get it in full at Times Square.

So why not feel connected to the heart of the city every moment of your trip? Book at a Times Square hotel, and NYC’s most famous spot is right outside your window.

Get the guaranteed lowest price through Orbitz, and take an additional 10% off your stay with Orbitz coupons. You don’t have to be a savvy Manhattanite to recognize this is a deal you can’t miss.

• Doubletree Guest Suites Times Square - Huge suites with loads of amenities
• Quality Hotel Times Square - Plenty of value for your cash
• Westin New York Times Square - Luxury & style at one of the hottest addresses in town

With Broadway theaters around the corner and many of the city’s most famous attractions just minutes away, Times Square hotels put you in a prime location. But for some uniquely Times Square experiences, check out:

• Coca-Cola Sign - Electro-kinetic sculpture covered in LEDs
• ABC Studios - See Good Morning America live & in person
• MTV Studios - Bring the kids & let them enjoy TRL firsthand

Tell Me What’s Going On

Labor Day Parade on 5th Avenue (September 1)

What’s the only thing better than a parade? A parade down Fifth Avenue! Watch this New York City spectacle unfold just down the road from your hotel.

But even though it’s Fifth Avenue, you won’t be able to get much shopping in - it’s Labor Day, after all. Go to Yoox and find all the designer fashions you’d normally get along Fifth Avenue. But save with free shipping thanks to your Yoox coupons!

Probably not many people get as giddy about purple purses as I do, but lots of students do look forward to getting new schoolbags. They’re the one fashion accessory that they carry 5 days a week, so they should love it not just looks-wise, but also in terms of comfort.

Come visit Irv’s Luggage Warehouse to scout out the latest in the backpack department. Not only do these styles make the grade, but they go easy on those young shoulders.

And if you use the free Irv’s Luggage Warehouse coupons from August 22 through August 24, you’ll go easy on your pocketbook with 15% off hundreds of backpacks, messenger bags, and more at Irv’s Luggage Warehouse! (Some brands are excluded.)

Appease even the most finicky kid with one of these:

Even Dennis the Menace Would Give This Sling a Shot

Bag: Ameribag Microfiber Healthy Back Bag Medium

Why: The fuss-free single strap on this sling bag makes it easy to put on and take off. It’s ideal for students who carry only the essentials to school.

Always Wear Your Seatbelt

Bag: Harvey’s Seatbeltbag Mini Messenger Handbag

Why: The environmentally-conscious individual will appreciate this bag made of woven seatbelts. Not only does it look pretty darn cool, but because it’s made of seatbelts, it’s very durable, too.

More Fun than a Barrel of Monkeys

Bag: Little Packrats Monkey Backpack

Why: Kids will be kids. Let ‘em get into some mischief. It’s good for the soul, I say! This backpack features a large monkey face with huge ears & the biggest grin you ever saw!

Don’t wait another minute. Find all those and other great schoolbags for great prices at Irv’s Luggage Warehouse today!

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Be an Angel Day - I am a true believer in giving people a hand whether they need it or not, and this is what today’s holiday is all about. As declared by Jayne Howard Feldman, the creator of this holiday, it is a day which prompts us to help another person in need or do a good deed without ulterior motives. If someone has the same generosity as you, they’ll return the favor without being asked to. I love helping people - it’s in my nature to lend a helping hand. So I guess you can say I live out this holiday in my day-to-day life and I encourage you to as well. Helping others sort of puts a smile on my own face and gives me energy to go on with my tasks. I say don’t go looking to help someone, just pay special attention to your surroundings. Perhaps after you finish helping someone, you can reward yourself. That’s where I come in and help YOU! Since you’ll be running around all day helping people, you need comfortable footwear, right? So head over to FootSmart. Save 10% on Propet, New Balance or Saucony orthopedic support footwear on orders of $50 or more and receive $5.95 flat shipping when you use FootSmart coupons!

National Tooth Fairy Day - Ahh, the tooth fairy! I haven’t been visited by her/him in a long time and I kind of miss waking up to find money under my pillow. Actually, I’ll rephrase that. I wish I could wake up to find money under my pillow! Well, if the tooth fairy is reading (or watching…those fairies are sneaky), I have a bone to pick with you! About six years ago I got all FOUR of my wisdom teeth pulled at once and I didn’t receive a DIME from you. What is that all about? Is there a cut off age that I wasn’t aware of? Well, as you can see that was a pretty traumatic experience, and ever since then my belief in the tooth fairy has diminished. Perhaps you can get the toddler in your life, whether it they be a brother, niece, grandson, or son or daughter, a comfortable plush pillow where they can rest their head after going through the dramatic experience of losing a tooth. Check out Designer Linens Outlet for amazing low prices on pillows and bedding ensembles. Take advantage of 10% off on discounted cartoon pillows in fun shapes and character pillowcases when you use Designer Linens Outlet coupons!

August 22nd - It was on this day in history in 565 that St. Columbus reported seeing a monster in Loch Ness. Hmmmmm, so is this where the term “The Loch Ness Monster” came from? I’ve always been intrigued by those late-night documentaries about huge, hairy animals like Big Foot being spotted in the woods. I’m not saying I’d camp out and wait to see one or anything, but if you’re that gutsy, then I’ve got some coupons for you. Head over to Sierra Trading Post for discount camping gear, binoculars & hunting tools. And for a whopping 30 - 70% discount, simply redeem exclusive Sierra Trading Post coupons.

1911 - Mona Lisa Stolen from the Louvre - Don’t worry, she was recovered some time in 1913.   If you want to decorate your home with Mona Lisa type portraits, landscape paintings or abstract art, you’ll find some great “steals” at Art Select.  For an exclusive 15% discount, simply redeem free Art Select coupons.   

Famous Birthday

Rachel Bilson, 27 - She’s the stunning brunette who played Summer Roberts on the hit TV series The OC. She was a typical valley girl obsessed with celebrity magazines, fashion trends and the beach. Her closet was filled with designer handbags and shoes that she loved. I could only envy and hate her when she’d walk into that big walk-in closet and say “Gosh, I have nothing to wear.”  But who can hate Summer Roberts? Especially when all you have to do to cure your jealousy is fill your own closet with designer goods from YOOX. Forget maxing the plastic - just use free YOOX couponsfor discount designer apparel & accessories with free shipping!