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Maria Cristina Lalonde

Maria Lalonde honed her deal-hunting skills while traveling through South America and Southeast Asia and combing colorful local markets for unique finds. Her love of blogging and thirst for deals brought her to Offers.com.

Maria Cristina Lalonde
140+ Teacher Discounts to Save on Clothing, Books, Tech and More 140+ Teacher Discounts to Save on Clothing, Books, Tech and More
Maria Cristina Lalonde
Sonic is offering teachers free giveaways from Jan. 16 to 19!
75+ Government Employee Discounts To Use in 2024 75+ Government Employee Discounts To Use in 2024
Maria Cristina Lalonde
As a federal, state or local government employee, you are eligible for discounts on retail purchases, hotel stays, flights and more.
The Ultimate List of AARP Discounts for 2024 The Ultimate List of AARP Discounts for 2024
Maria Cristina Lalonde
Our list of 100+ AARP discounts will show you where you can get rental car discounts, restaurant discounts, free travel upgrades and more.
Stores Open on Christmas Eve + Extended Holiday Store Hours for 2023 Stores Open on Christmas Eve + Extended Holiday Store Hours for 2023
Maria Cristina Lalonde
Last-minute shoppers, here's where you can shop or get curbside pickup when it's coming down to the wire.
Your Ultimate Guide to 100+ Holiday Return Policies Your Ultimate Guide to 100+ Holiday Return Policies
Maria Cristina Lalonde
Returning gifts is rarely fun, knowing your deadlines makes it easier.
Your Ultimate Guide to Christmas Gift Shipping Deadlines for 2023 is Here Your Ultimate Guide to Christmas Gift Shipping Deadlines for 2023 is Here
Maria Cristina Lalonde
Want to ensure all your gifts arrive in time for Christmas? This guide is here for you.
40+ Stores Offering Free (or Affordable) Gift Wrapping this Holiday Season 40+ Stores Offering Free (or Affordable) Gift Wrapping this Holiday Season
Maria Cristina Lalonde
Whether it’s a matter of time, patience or mad skills you lack when wrapping your holiday gifts, these stores will cheerfully do the work for you.
Discover the Best Cyber Monday Sales of 2023 Discover the Best Cyber Monday Sales of 2023
Maria Cristina Lalonde
From Amazon to Wayfair, here's where you can save when Black Friday sales wrap up.
25+ Black Friday Sales To Have On Your Radar This Year 25+ Black Friday Sales To Have On Your Radar This Year
Maria Cristina Lalonde
Bookmark this guide to the best sales on toys, beauty products, home decor and more.
Here\'s Where You Should Be Shopping for Halloween Costumes This Year Here's Where You Should Be Shopping for Halloween Costumes This Year
Maria Cristina Lalonde
Scoop up the most popular costumes of the year at a discount, before they're all gone.
What to Buy Tax-Free During Arkansas\' 2023 Tax-Free Weekend What to Buy Tax-Free During Arkansas' 2023 Tax-Free Weekend
Maria Cristina Lalonde
On August 5 and 6, shop clothing, electronic devices and school supplies free of sales tax.
What to Buy Tax-Free During Maryland\'s 2023 Tax-Free Weekend What to Buy Tax-Free During Maryland's 2023 Tax-Free Weekend
Maria Cristina Lalonde
Maryland is one of the few states running more than one tax-free shopping event this year. In addition to its usual summertime tax-free week, the state ran an Energy Efficient tax-free weekend in the winter. Here we broke down all you need to know about these events. When is Maryland’s Tax-Free week? Unlike most states that limit tax holidays to a single weekend, Maryland’s sales tax holiday lasts nearly an entire week – Aug. 13 to 19 in 2023 – the second Sunday in August through the following Saturday. During that time span, you’ll save the 6% sales tax on...
Best Amazon Prime Day Deals to Shop This Year Best Amazon Prime Day Deals to Shop This Year
Maria Cristina Lalonde
Amazon Prime Day is back to its original July timing for its ninth anniversary. The members-only, mega sale runs from July 11 to 12, and includes deals on everything from school supplies and clothing to Amazon Echo devices and robot vacuums. The important thing to remember here, however, is that you must be an Amazon Prime member to shop on Prime Day and take advantage of all its promotions. Not a member yet? No problem. You can sign up for a free 30-day trial. Best Prime Day 2023 deals confirmed If you’ve shopped Prime Days in the past, you’ll recognize...
Shop These Early Prime Day Deals and Score Up to 60% Off Top-Rated Luggage Shop These Early Prime Day Deals and Score Up to 60% Off Top-Rated Luggage
Maria Cristina Lalonde
First, the bad news: Travel prices are soaring in 2023, with airfare up 35% and hotels up 5% compared to last year, according to a Kayak report. Now, the good news: Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner, which means you can save big on one aspect of travel: luggage. Prime Day 2023 officially starts July 11 and runs through July 12, but the giant online retailer has already released early deals on premium brand luggage, duffel bags, carry-ons and more. Early Prime Day luggage deals to shop right now Below, we’ve included the best early Amazon Prime Day...
20+ of the Best Fourth of July Sales to Shop in 2023 20+ of the Best Fourth of July Sales to Shop in 2023
Maria Cristina Lalonde
Need a break from the sun and heat by the time the Fourth of July rolls around? There are plenty of sales to shop for all the essentials you need for the remaining summer months, online and in stores. Because Independence Day 2023 falls on a Tuesday, many people will start their celebrations over the weekend. Stores, too, are predicted to launch their Fourth of July sales ahead of the official holiday. In the weeks leading up to July 4, retailers are set to release deals on clothing, electronics, mattresses, appliances and more. Are you a member of the military...
Here\'s Where You Can Create a Dorm Registry to Get You Ready for College Here's Where You Can Create a Dorm Registry to Get You Ready for College
Maria Cristina Lalonde
Now that summer is upon us, many high school graduates are starting to look ahead to college next year. This next chapter in their lives is exciting, challenging and maybe even a little bit scary. College is a big change, and so is dorm life, so it’s important to plan and prepare for their newfound independence. Setting up a new dorm can be really expensive, so you may be wondering how you can get everything you need and save a little bit of money along the way. The answer is simpler than you may have thought: registries. We’ve all heard...
Fourth of July Store Hours: Here’s When You Can Shop on July 4 Fourth of July Store Hours: Here’s When You Can Shop on July 4
Maria Cristina Lalonde
Whether you plan on shopping Fourth of July sales, or just need to run some errands, you might be wondering which stores will be closed on the Fourth of July and which are open to shoppers. In general, most major retailers and restaurants remain open on July 4. However, even though most stores will be open, you’ll want to check for closures or reduced hours before you shop. Some locations and franchises may close early to give their employees time with their families. Note that in 2023, the Fourth of July falls on a Tuesday. The list below addresses store...