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Big Sale on Sonos Speakers, Headphones, Soundbars

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Sonos offers a seamless sound experience, through your WiFi. The advantage of the Sonos WiFi approach is that you use the Sonos controller app (on your computer or phone) and it integrates all your content sources, like Spotify, Pandora, Soundcloud, Bandcamp, and more. You can even make playlists that include songs from various sources. Also, since it's playing from the controller app, if you … [Read more...] about Big Sale on Sonos Speakers, Headphones, Soundbars

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Get organized! 50-60% off at Container Store

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Was your New Year's resolution to organize and de-clutter? Yes, we know it's May. But if your resolve to get organized has fallen to the wayside, now's the time to try again! Many, many items are 50-60% off at the Container Store. There's no time like the present to sort your photos, organize your kitchen, clean up your closet, or spruce up your laundry room. (Also, Container Store and Bed … [Read more...] about Get organized! 50-60% off at Container Store

Buy a Costco membership and receive a $20 or $40 digital Costco shop card

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Costco is offering an incentive to new members. When you join, you receive a Digital Shop Card. Read on for details. Please note that this is NOT a Groupon. Your purchase will be directly through Costco, and there will be no code to redeem. There are two different levels of memberships. It's important that in addition to the grocery and household items that we usually associate with Costco, BOTH … [Read more...] about Buy a Costco membership and receive a $20 or $40 digital Costco shop card

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Lowe’s is giving away free grill spatulas for Father’s Day on June 20

Just in time for Father's Day! On Saturday, June 20, 2026, Lowe’s is giving the first 150 customers at every location a FREE Grill Spatula — starting at 10 a.m. No purchase necessary. Look for the giveaway station at each location — usually near the front of the store. If you can’t find it, ask an employee for assistance in locating it. The giveaway is only available for MyLowe’s Rewards … [Read more...] about Lowe’s is giving away free grill spatulas for Father’s Day on June 20

Best Memorial Day Sales: Kate Spade, Le Creuset, Dell, more…

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Leading up to Memorial Day Weekend, many brands hold some of their biggest sales of the year. We've scoured the internet to find the best deals from dozens of brands and retailers, in a wide range categories. Whether you're looking for outdoor gear for the weekend, a new bed, a grill for those burgers, new toys for the kids, or the perfect pair of shoes, please read on for some great deals on top … [Read more...] about Best Memorial Day Sales: Kate Spade, Le Creuset, Dell, more…

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Goats and Greens Farmers’ Market on May 17: Shop for produce and meet goats!

Hummingbird Market and Haven of Knightdale present Goats and Greens Farmers' Market at Haven Farm, 8521 Buffaloe Road, Knightdale, North Carolina, on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 12 to 3 p.m. It's free to attend. Shop for local produce and support NC based farms and makers! The Goats and Greens Farmer's Market is a monthly market hosted by Haven of Knightdale, featuring 20 local makers … [Read more...] about Goats and Greens Farmers’ Market on May 17: Shop for produce and meet goats!

Hillsborough Really Really Free Market May 17

The Hillsborough Really Really Free Market is just what it sounds like: a market where everything is free. It's scheduled for the 3rd Sunday of every month from March to October in 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m., at Gold Park, 415 Dimmocks Mill Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina: Please check the Eventbrite page for any updates to these dates. You might also find updates and more events of interest at … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Really Really Free Market May 17

Raleigh Twilight Market at Smoky Hollow: vendors, live DJs, more on May 16

The MAKRS Society brings local makers, artists, small businesses and unique sellers to the public, through pop-up markets in Raleigh and Durham, and elsewhere in North Carolina. MAKRs Society is presenting Raleigh Twilight Market on the 3rd Saturday of each month, from March to December, 2026, at Smoky Hollow, 421 N Harrington Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It does not take place in … [Read more...] about Raleigh Twilight Market at Smoky Hollow: vendors, live DJs, more on May 16

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Raleigh Retro Gamers’ Triangle Town May Daze Market May 16

Raleigh Retro Gamers is presenting Triangle Town May Daze Market on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. They're bringing in 65+ vendors — retro and modern video games and consoles, Pokémon and TCG favorites, Funko, retro tech, Gundam kits, pop culture collectibles, and one of a kind geeky art … [Read more...] about Raleigh Retro Gamers’ Triangle Town May Daze Market May 16

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