Gone Camping!

Cheap and Cheerful is on vacation until August 4th. I will be back then with more back to school deals and steals.

Until then, feel free to leave a comment or question.

Oh, and we found this place while on our trip. Cookies. Near the ocean. Yes, please. Not totally cheap, but VERY cheerful.

Cheap and Cheerful Chatter: Deal Detective Pam

Thank you Pam, a great Deal Detective, from Pleasant Hill, CA. She informed me of a great deal at Staples. Until July 31, if you buy a backpack, you will get 100% of the price of the backpack refunded to you on a Staples gift card. The card will arrive at your door sometime in October. If you are a regular Staples customer, you've got yourself a FREE backpack!

Favorite Things: More Christmas in July

I've been doing some more Christmas in July sleuthing. Here are five frugal finds ...

If you know any two to four year old girls, this princess with magnetic clothes is under $10 and would provide hours of fun.

What kid (or adult!) doesn't love a backpack filled with goodies? Take advantage of the backpack sales going on now and hide a few for Santa's sleigh. If you're a regular at Office Max and would use the "rebate", check out this deal.

If you know a person who swims all year round, there should be some great beach towel deals, like this one, starting now. Add a monogram for a personal touch.

Does Santa normally bring the men in your life a dress shirt or tie? Grab a few of these (33% off) before August 2.

Pre-order a book coming out this fall and save up to 50% off at Borders. After all, this Santa needs "something to read" for everyone this year.