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Memorial Day is one of the best times of year to shop for the upcoming summer months. We’ve brought together some of the hottest deals of the year to help make your shopping a bit easier. Send May on its way and swoon for June with fantastic deals on all you need for fun in the sun. With free shipping offers and exclusive coupon codes, you can find everything you need this season in one shopping swoop while staying on budget.

Clothing:

Macy’s

Memorial Day Sale: Get 20% off plus an extra 25% off Clearance.
Code: HOORAY
(Exp. 05/26/2015)
Shop Deal with 8.0% Cash Back>

Lord and Taylor

Big Sale Memorial Day weekend + 20% off full-priced and Sale items.
Code: MEMORIAL
(Exp. 05/25/2015)
Shop Deal with 3.0% Cash Back>

Forever 21

30% off Memorial Day Sale.
(Exp. 05/26/2015)
Shop Deal with 2.0% Cash Back>

Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th

Memorial Day Savings: Up to 70% off everything.
Code: SUMMER
(Exp. 05/27/2015)
Shop Deal with 8.0% Cash Back>

Lands End

Memorial Day Sale! Receive 30% off everything.
(Exp. 05/25/2015)
Shop Deal with 3.0% Cash Back>

Nasty Gal

40% off Memorial Day Sale.

(Exp. 05/27/2015)
Shop Deal with 1.0% Cash Back>

QVC

Up to 50% off Memorial Day Weekend Clearance.
(Exp. 05/25/2015)
Shop Deal with 2.0% Cash Back>

Theory

Up to 40% off Memorial Day Weekend Sale.
(Exp. 05/27/2015)
Shop Deal with 4.5% Cash Back>

Travel & Vacations:

CheapOAir

Up to $40 off Memorial Day Weekend Deals.
(Exp. 05/31/2015)
Shop Deal with Up to $13.00 Cash Back>

Hotels.com

Kick off summer with a Memorial Day hotel up to 40% off plus save an additional 10% on select hotels.
Code: AFEBATESMAY15
(Book by 5/24, Travel by 6/28)
Shop Deal with 6.0% Cash Back>

Orbitz

Memorial Day Hotel Deals. (travel by December 31, 2015)
(Exp. 05/26/2015)
Shop Deal with Up to 8.3% Cash Back>

Travelocity

Up to 40% off Memorial Day Sale. (For travel between May 21, 2015 and May 25, 2015.)
(Exp. 05/26/2015)
Shop Deal with Up to 7.0% Cash Back>

Memorial Day Sale- Save up to an extra 20%.
(Exp. 05/25/2015)
Shop Deal with 6.0% Cash Back>

Rooms to Go

Memorial Day Sale.
(Exp. 05/25/2015)
Shop Deal with 1.0% Cash Back>

Health & Beauty:

Perfumania

20% off Memorial Day Sale.
Code: MEM20
(Exp. 05/25/2015)
Shop Deal with 7.0% Cash Back>

Puritan’s Pride

Memorial Day Sale! Save up to 80% Off Top Sellers + Free Shipping!
(Exp. 05/23/2015)
Shop Deal with 5.0% Cash Back>

Shoes & Handbags:

eBags

Up to 65% off Memorial Day Sale.
(Exp. 05/25/2015)
Shop Deal with 10.0% Cash Back>

Amazon

Memorial Day Savings Event – Save 20% on select women’s shoes.
Code: FUN20SUN
(Exp. 05/25/2015)
Shop Deal with Up to 3.0% Cash Back>

BaubleBar

Memorial Day Savings – Save 20% , Buy 3 Items and save 25%, Buy 4 or More and Save 30%.
Code: MEMORIAL20, MEMORIAL25, MEMORIAL30
(Exp. 05/25/2015)
Shop Deal with Up to 4.0% Cash Back>

Foot Locker

Up to 50% off Memorial Day Sale.
(Exp. 05/27/2015)
Shop Deal with Up to 2.5% Cash Back>

Onlineshoes.com

30% off Memorial Day Sale.
(Exp. 05/26/2015)
Shop Deal with Up to 5.0% Cash Back>

Reebok

Memorial Day Sale.
(Exp. 05/26/2015)
Shop Deal with Up to 5.0% Cash Back>

Electronics & Computers:

Abt Electronics

$50 off $499+ Memorial Day Sale order.
(Exp. 05/26/2015)
Shop Deal with 2.0% Cash Back>

Panasonic

Memorial Day Blowout Sale: Up to 65% off sitewide + free shipping.
(Exp. 05/26/2015)
Shop Deal with 4.0% Cash Back>

Best Buy

Memorial Day 4-Day Sale – Save on HDTVs, laptops, video games and more.
(Exp. 05/25/2015)
Shop Deal with 1.0% Cash Back>

Home, Garden & Tools:

Sears

Memorial Day Spectacular – Up to 60% off mattresses + free delivery on $599+.
(Exp. 06/02/2015)
Shop Deal with 6.0% Cash Back>

Walmart

Memorial Day Online Sale – Up to 40% off select items.
(Exp. 05/31/2015)
Shop Deal with 2.0% Cash Back>

Baby, Kids & Toys:

Carter’s

Memorial Day Sale – 50% off everything + 20% off $40. (Exclusions apply, see site for details.)
Code: MAYCART
(Exp. 05/25/2015)
Shop Deal with 5.0% Cash Back>

Diapers.com

Memorial Day Sale – Get 20% off hundreds of top brands plus free 2 day delivery on orders $49 or more.
(Exp. 05/25/2015)
Shop Deal with 2.0% Cash Back>

Osh Kosh B’Gosh

Memorial Day Sale with Extra 25% off Clearance.
(Exp. 05/25/2015)
Shop Deal with 2.5% Cash Back>

Sports & Outdoors:

Cabela’s

Up to 50% off Memorial Day Sale.
(Exp. 05/25/2015)
Shop Deal with 2.0% Cash Back>

The Sports Authority

Up to 80% off Memorial Day Sale.
(Exp. 05/24/2015)
Shop Deal with 3.0% Cash Back>

Backcountry.com

Memorial Day Sale.
(Exp. 05/25/2015)
Shop Deal with 5.0% Cash Back>

Sierra Trading Post

Extra 40-80% off select items – Memorial Day Clearance Event.
(Exp. 05/27/2015)
Shop Deal with 2.5% Cash Back>

Campmor

Up to 25% off Memorial Day Sale.
(Exp. 05/25/2015)
Shop Deal with 3.5% Cash Back>

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The word vacation brings up images of escape, relaxation, and fun. Most traditional vacations take place away from the home. But when a traditional vacation isn’t an option, plan a staycation instead! You can easily take a break in the comfort of your own home and city. Staycations are a great choice for singles, couples, and families alike!

The Ground Rules
A staycation is meant to feel like a real getaway, so there are a few ground rules that need to be set. Deciding a start and end time to the vacation (whether it be a weekend or a whole week) and guidelines to follow ahead of time keep everyone involved and on the same page. NOTE: Not all of these examples will work for everyone, so pick and choose what works for you and your family!

No working from home
No cooking, cleaning, or laundry
Only check your phone or email when you absolutely have to (preferably not at all!)

Plan Your Staycation
Destination vacations usually include fun plans for dinners, activities, and ways to relax, so make sure you do the same for your staycation! Set a realistic budget with money set aside for eating out or a massage. Try to prep around the house in a way that makes your vacation at home as relaxing as possible. You can make sure all your laundry is done ahead of time, gathering local menus, preparing meals in advance, and using disposable dishware to cut down on doing the dishes.

Get Out and About
Just because it’s called a staycation doesn’t mean you need to stay in! There are most likely dozens of things to do around your hometown that you have never even thought of. Here’s a list of 10 ideas to get you started. Check out our Groupon and LivingSocial for coupons and discounts on local events, plus get 6% Cash Back at Ebates!

Visit your local museums
Check out your local library for activities
Root for your favorite major or minor league team
Have a board game tournament
Camp in the backyard
Catch a show at your local theater
Tour a local brewery
Take a painting or pottery class
Visit a local park
Go for a walk, hike, or bike ride

Relax and Refresh
While you’ll probably be tempted to tackle a few chores during your staycation, remind yourself to kick back and enjoy the moment. Whether you have a list full of activities or one or two picked out, the attitude and commitment you have to making this time about relaxing and having fun is ultimately the most important key to a successful staycation. Take the time to let your hair down and spend time with your partner, kids, or even catch up on some “me time!”

Have you ever taken a staycation? What activities around your town would you do? Let us know in a comment below!

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