Here are the best places to buy gifts in the Puget Sound region. Our list focuses on local retailers with a variety of products for every occasion and gift recipient on your list. These shopping sources feature unique gifts for every special occasion, from Valentine's Day to Christmas and graduation to retirement. Many … [Read more...] about Pac NW retailers for thoughtful gifts, party supplies & holiday decor
shopping events (discounts & sales)
How to get the most from the Northwest Flower & Garden Show
The Northwest Flower & Garden Show at the Seattle Convention Center every February is one of the largest flower and garden shows in North America. The Seattle Garden Show offers stunning display gardens, ideas for outdoor features, and free garden seminars for gardeners of every experience and gardens of every size … [Read more...] about How to get the most from the Northwest Flower & Garden Show
Seattle Home Show at Lumen Field Event Center
The Seattle Home Show is the largest consumer home show in the Northwest. There are two annual Seattle home shows: Spring and Fall, showcasing everything for the home – indoors and out. Fun Fact: Did you know the founders of the Seattle Home Show started the first Home Show in the Nation? And, that the original family … [Read more...] about Seattle Home Show at Lumen Field Event Center
Big Seattle Boat Show
The Seattle Boat Show is the West Coast's Largest Boat Show featuring every kind of recreational watercraft, from stand-up paddleboards to superyachts and everything in between. The Boat Show also has acres of accessories, all the latest gear, and free boating & fishing seminars, including low-tech and high-tech … [Read more...] about Big Seattle Boat Show
Our big list of camping, sports, and RV Shows
A recreational vehicle (RV), whether it's a family-size trailer, or luxurious motor home for cross-country adventure can be a great way to get away. Hiking, biking, fishing, rock climbing, family vacations, camping, outdoor concerts, and kids sporting events…life is more accessible in an RV. Explore the possibilities … [Read more...] about Our big list of camping, sports, and RV Shows
Outlet malls, bin/liquidation stores in the Seattle-Tacoma Metro area
From north to south, these are the major outlet malls in the Puget Sound region. All stores typically offer special sales on long holiday weekends throughout the year, including Martin Luther King Day (January), Presidents Day (February), Memorial Day (May), Labor Day (September), and Thanksgiving (November). During … [Read more...] about Outlet malls, bin/liquidation stores in the Seattle-Tacoma Metro area
Our big list of boat shows & waterfront festivals
The Seattle-Tacoma metro area is surrounded by fresh and salt water. The Puget Sound region is inextricably linked to fishing and maritime industries, pleasure boating, and waterfront activities. Residents enjoy a wide variety of activities on the water, in motorboats and sailboats, and a wide variety of paddle boats, … [Read more...] about Our big list of boat shows & waterfront festivals
BrickCon convention for Adult Fans Of LEGO
Seattle's BrickCon is a convention for Adult Fans Of LEGO®* (AFOL) and LEGO collectors, builders, and enthusiasts from around the country and around the world. If you are interested in LEGO--casually or intensely--you will enjoy the BrickCon Exhibition. It's the longest running LEGO convention in a single … [Read more...] about BrickCon convention for Adult Fans Of LEGO
Updated for 2024: Annual Teacher Appreciation Week deals
National Teacher Appreciation Week is the first full week of May and Teacher Appreciation Day is the first Tuesday in May. During this time, we thank teachers for their contribution to our nation's children. Listed below are discounts and freebies for educators in the Seattle area. We'll update this list each year … [Read more...] about Updated for 2024: Annual Teacher Appreciation Week deals
Get up to $20 Amazon credit on Proctor & Gamble products
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Amazon is an online retailer that also operates physical stores, as well as provides other digital services such as streaming, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI), to name a few. Headquartered in Seattle, Amazon offices, service centers, and fulfillment warehouses around the world. Consumers can buy … [Read more...] about Get up to $20 Amazon credit on Proctor & Gamble products
Target Stores annual child car seat trade-in event
Target Stores annual child car seat trade-in event allows you to trade in an old car seat and receive a 20% off coupon toward a new car seat, stroller, or select baby gear when you trade in your old car seat. You must be a member of the Target Circle™ loyalty rewards program—it's free and easy to join … [Read more...] about Target Stores annual child car seat trade-in event
Our big list of wedding shows & bridal expos
Wedding Shows and Bridal Expos let you see many wedding planning professionals in one place and provide lots of ideas for your wedding day. You can pick up free literature and talk with wedding service providers who can help you plan a perfect wedding day. Thoughtful wedding planning ensures it will be a memorable day … [Read more...] about Our big list of wedding shows & bridal expos
Best Seattle wedding gift registries and tips
If you are a couple planning your nuptials in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area, our wedding gift registry list features some uniquely Northwest choices, as well as some wedding gift ideas that are a bit outside the box. Of course, we include a list of popular wedding gift registry sites that many couples across the … [Read more...] about Best Seattle wedding gift registries and tips
Our big list of Home & Garden shows
Home shows offer a day of leisurely shopping, where you can compare home and garden improvement needs, compile a dream list of future home building ideas or remodeling projects, and explore home and garden topics (what to plant, how to control pests, organic gardening, growing vegetables and fruits, lawn care, … [Read more...] about Our big list of Home & Garden shows
Real men (and women) clip coupons and save
The Ultimate Guide to Coupons is written by three “cheap” veterans from across the country who know the ins and outs of clipping coupons that save you money. They’ve compiled their considerable knowledge in this easy-to-read book, available in print or for download. The print version is available through Amazon. Or, … [Read more...] about Real men (and women) clip coupons and save
7 design ideas from NW Flower & Garden Show
Celebrating 30 years in 2018, the Northwest Flower & Garden Show featured inspirational, beautiful, educational, and fun garden design ideas. The designers and landscapers were asked to incorporate a garden party theme into their display. The garden designs embrace current trends in urban gardening, sustainability, … [Read more...] about 7 design ideas from NW Flower & Garden Show
Find the best deals with a free aggregator app
If you like to spend money on services and goods, then a deal aggregator can be a great tool. Instead of signing up on individual sites like Groupon, you can sign up with one deal aggregator and get all the discounts and deals delivered regularly to your email inbox. Here's what they do: Working with partners … [Read more...] about Find the best deals with a free aggregator app
