LOWEST PRICE: Rachael Ray 4-Piece Cucina Stoneware Dipping Cup Set for $8.99 on Amazon

Amazon has got this Rachael Ray 4-Piece Cucina Stoneware Dipping Cup Set for $8.99 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping, the lowest recorded price on this set. It got 4.3 out of 5 stars over 81 customer reviews and are an Amazon #1 Best Seller. (I just picked one up for Pesach.)  They are oven-safe and microwave-safe. 

• This stoneware dipping cup set is crafted from durable, solid stoneware and glazed with warm, earthy color
• The 3-ounce dipping cups combine relaxed, rustic character with modern functionality and convenience
• Oven safe to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, the stoneware sauce cups are also microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe for convenience
• The stoneware cups match Cucina dinnerware and make the perfect partners for other serving dishes in Rachael Ray Cucina collections
• Quality Assurance Guarantee

Round-Up of Purim and Shalach Manos AKA Mishloach Manot Deals (over 60 of them!)

This year, Purim falls out on the evening of 3/11/17, which means that it's (gulp) 34 days away.  As with any holiday, one of the best ways to save money and hair-tearing-out on Purim is to buy what you need for it in advance and in a relaxed, unfrenzied way. Amazon is just swimming in great deals on supplies for Purim and for Mishloach Manot AKA Shalach Manos AKA Purim Packages.  

(I know some of you can do better at local stores, but we can't all live next to an Amazing Savings, LOL.)

Please make sure you check the dimensions of the product that you are ordering so that there will be no surprises when it arrives. Pictures can be deceiving; look at measurements.  Some of these bags are meant to hold loose candy/food inside of larger shalach manos containers, so those bags will be much smaller.

How much you spend on your Shalach Manos is a very personal matter. 

We divvy our Shalach Manos up into two categories:  fancyshmancy thank-you ones (these go to people who have done us special favors during the year) and en masse ones (these are the smaller one that we give to our friends and the general community).  Passover follows Purim by 4 weeks, and no one wants a ton of junk in their homes on the day after Purim, so we go for quality rather than quantity items in our fancyshmancy ones, and put only 4-5 food items in our en masse ones.  We don't do "themes."  It's not our style, we don't have kids, I'm not a big baker, and I don't have time to be that creative.

That said, I'm not critical of overly-done Shalach Manos (though they do sometimes make me laugh) because if it gets kids more engaged in Purim and the idea of enjoying giving and sharing, well, that is priceless.  But if you can do the same Mishloach Manot for less by snagging deals on Amazon, why wouldn't you?

I know some of you have expressed other priorities in putting together Shalach Manos packages:  using re-usable as opposed to disposable containers, using only healthy or organic food, etc.  I have posted some deals on bags that are re-usable here, but keep in mind that they will be a little pricier than disposable ones.  As far as healthy food goes, well, you're on your own there!

I'd love to hear about your Mishloach Manot strategies, so send them on down or even better, post them on the Daily Cheapskate Facebook page.

The closer we get to Purim, the higher these prices tend to climb, so shop early and shop well.

12-pack of legal pads for $8.79 (73 cents per pad)

Amazon has this 12-pack of 8.5" x 11.75" Tops legal pads for $8.79 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping, only 73 cents per pad.  Stock up time!  4.5 out of 5 stars over 780 customer reviews. (Compare to Staples' price of $13.99, almost 60% more!)

• 8.5" x 11.75"
• Perforated top
• Legal/wide ruling
• Everyday weight paper with Letr-Trim perforated sheets for easy removal
• Standard back cover
• 50 canary yellow sheets per pad
• 12 pads
• Made in the USA

20% off or more on baby gear, clothing, feeding items and more on Amazon; 720-count baby wipes for $9.34 shipped and more

Amazon has got a lot of great baby markdowns this month over here, 20% off or more (prices as marked).  

This 720-count pack of unscented baby wipes is priced at $16.99, but drops to as low as $9.34 shipped when you stack a high-value 30% off coupon with Subscribe & Save discounts. That's about a penny per wipe. (The 30% off coupon is available for Amazon Prime members only.)

There are tons of other savings on baby gear, feeding stuff, clothing and more over here.

Coleman 1-Gallon Jug for $6.92 on Amazon (LIMIT 4)

Amazon has got this Coleman 1-Gallon Jug in red for $6.92 (limit 4 per account). 

This is an Amazon Add-On item, which means that it ships for free with a $25 minimum order if you are an Amazon Prime member (and its price of $6.92 counts towards that $25), or it ships for free with a $49 minimum order if you're not a Prime member.  You can buy multiples of this item to help get you to your $25 or $49 minimum for free shipping.  (Other Amazon Add-On item deals can be found here.)

Description:  Keep enough ice-cold water to stay cool and hydrated on sweltering days with a Coleman 1 Gallon Beverage Cooler. The wide mouth top makes for easy filling, including adding ice by the handful. The flip spout makes grabbing a quick drink easy, and it won't snag open to better prevent spills. The bail handle makes carrying easy, and the screw-top lid stays secure, so no matter where you go you'll always have a refreshing drink ready for you.

Fantastic Amazon deals on Starkist tuna: 66 cents per pouch and can

Amazon has got two terrific deals on Starkist Chunk Light tuna, as follows:

Amazon has got this 24-count of Starkist Low Sodium Chunk Light Tuna in Water 2.6 oz. pouches for as low as $15.44 shipped (64 cents per pouch). This 24-count pack got 4.5 out of 5 stars over 26 customer reviews.

First, "clip" the 20% off online coupon here; that's 20% off the pre-discount price of $23.76 or $4.75.  Then, here's how those Subscribe & Save discounts work out:

• $20.20 - $4.75 coupon = 15.44  (66 cents per pouch) with the 15% Subscribe & Save discount (if you can take delivery of 5 or more active subscriptions in one month) 

• $22.57 - $4.75 coupon = $17.82 (74 cents per pouch) with the 5% Subscribe & Save discount

You can stock up and order multiples of this item, up to 5 of them (and your Subscribe & Save discount will apply to any quantity that you order. 

Amazon has got this 8-count of Starkist Chunk Light Tuna in Water 5 oz. cans for as low as $5.00 shipped (63 cents per can!). This 8-count pack got 4.5 out of 5 stars over 67 customer reviews and is an Amazon #1 Best Seller.

Here's how those Subscribe & Save discounts work out:

• $5.00 (66 cents per can) with the 15% Subscribe & Save discount (if you can take delivery of 5 or more active subscriptions in one month) 
• $5.59 (70 cents per can) with the 5% Subscribe & Save discount

You can stock up and order multiples of this item, up to 10 of them (and your Subscribe & Save discount will apply to any quantity that you order. 

If you're unfamiliar with Subscribe & Save deals, or would just like a few tips on how best to use the Subscribe & Save program, read my shpiel on Subscribe & Save strategies here.

Remember that you don't need to be a member of Amazon Prime to get free shipping on ANY Amazon Subscribe & Save deal...shipping is free for anyone.

AmazonBasics Mfi-certified 3-foot Nylon Braided USB Lightning Cable for $9.99

Amazon has got this AmazonBasics Mfi-certified 3-foot Nylon Braided USB Lightning Cable for iPhones and iPads for $9.99 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping.  It got 4.6 out of 5 stars over 643 customer reviews. 

• Apple MFi certified charging and syncing cable for your Apple devices
• Apple MFi certification ensures complete charge and sync compatibility with iPhone 7 / 7 Plus / 6s Plus / 6s / 6 Plus / 6 / 5s / 5c / 5 / iPad Pro / iPad Air / Air 2 / iPad mini / mini 2 / mini 4 / iPad 4th gen / iPod Touch 5th gen / iPod nano 7th gen and Beats Pill+
• Connects to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with Lightning Connector and charges/syncs by connecting the USB connector into your wall charger or computer; small connector head fits most cases
• High-quality copper wires promote maximum signal quality and strength
• Durable nylon fiber cloth for protection, strength, and flexibility
• An additional layer of protection has been added to the Lightning and USB ends to improve durability and reduce fraying; Cables have been tested to bend 95-degrees 4,000 times
• Backed by an AmazonBasics 1-Year Limited Warranty

New Magnetic Tile Set Brand: Mag Genius 185-piece set plus 17 Click-ins for $99.95 on Amazon (54 cents per tile)

These Mag Genius magnetic tile sets look to have appeared on Amazon in September, but they are new to me, and what value!  The Mag Genius 185-piece set with 17 Click-ins is only $99.95 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping.  The smaller Mag Genius sets seem to be priced very well too.  According to the reader questions, these are compatible with Magna Tiles and Picasso Tiles and comparable magnetic tiles sets.  These sets got 4.5 out of 5 stars over 31 customer reviews (87% of the reviews were 5 stars).

Assuming they get good reviews and all other things being equal, the best way to judge value in magnetic tile sets is the price per tile.  In this set (ignoring the click-ins), the price per tile is 54 cents.  Compare that to say, this 100-piece Picasso Tiles set for $69.99 or 70 cents per tile, or this 60-piece Magnetic Stick 'N Stack set for $39,99 or 67 cents per tile. The Mag Genius set is a really excellent value over other popular sets.

EARLY BIRD PASSOVER DEAL: Gold-edged "Looks-Like-Real" Elite Selection Disposable tableware on Amazon (less than Amazing Savings prices)

With the volume of guests that we have over Passover and a non-kasherable dishwasher, I use high-quality "looks like real" disposable tableware for almost every Yom Tov meal. I simply refuse to be chained to the sink.

In the past, I would buy all my "looks like real" tableware at Amazing Savings, a small, famous East Coast store chain. Whenever I'd go into New York to visit my family, I'd come home with a small suitcase full of tableware.  Their prices were the absolute lowest around, and I used them as a benchmark for my "looks like real" tableware pricing.

Then I started to notice that on rare occasions, Amazon would have a deal that was even better than Amazing Savings!  The deals below reflect pricing that is lower than Amazing Savings for comparable tableware. No more shlepping home suitcases of this stuff again!

Amazon has got this 50-count pack of ivory gold swirl 10.25" dinner plates for $24.99 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping (50 cents per plate).  

FYI, Amazing Savings sell the comparable design in a 10-count pack for $5.99, so these are about 17% less expensive. No quantity limits.

Amazon has got this matching 50-count pack of ivory gold swirl 7.5" salad plates for $13.99 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping (28 cents per plate).  

FYI, Amazing Savings sell the comparable design in a 10-count pack for $3.99, so these are about 30% less expensive. No quantity limits.

Finally, Amazon has got these 50-count gold disposable napkin rings for $9.50 with free shipping.  (They also come in silver.)  I thought they looked so pretty with the gold plates.  And at 19 cents each, they are a huge bargain. 

U.S. Polo Association Girls' Whubby Shell Pram, starting at $5.25 on Amazon

I'll be honest.  I didn't know what a "Whubby Shell Pram" was, but looking at the picture, it seems like it's a cute, nice-quality, snuggly baby coat. 

Amazon has got this U.S. Polo Association Girls' Whubby Shell  Pram in two colors, priced from $5.25 to $12.44 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping, with the only unreasonably priced size/color combo in the pink rose 3-6 months, priced at $27.99 (don't buy that one). 

	Light Pink	Pink Rose
3-6 months	$8.93	$27.99 (don't buy)
6-9 months	$8.94	$5.25
12 months	$10.08	$11.96
18 months	$10.18	$12.44
24 months	$10.22	$11.95

• 100% Polyester
• Imported
• Machine wash
• Soft whubby fabric with pongee trim jacket. Zip front with convertible kitties and attached booties.
• Polar fleece lined
• Pongee trim yoke and pockets
• Zip front
• Embroidered logo

TODAY, 1/25/17 ONLY: save on select puzzles on Amazon from Ravensburger, Melissa & Doug, T.S. Shure, White Mountain and Disney

Today, 1/25/17, Amazon's Gold Box Deal of the Day is on select puzzles from Ravensburger, Melissa & Doug, T.S. Shure, Disney, and White Mountain, priced from $4.79 to $35.99, including peg puzzles for toddlers and 3D puzzles for older kids and adults.  

Two of the best deals that jumped out at me:

Melissa & Doug Vehicles Wooden Peg Puzzle (pictured at the top of this post), $4.89 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping.

Ravensburger 3D Eiffel Tower Puzzle Night Edition with LED Lights, $20.79 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping.

TODAY, 1/25/17 ONLY: 1-Year Magazine Subscriptions on Amazons from $3.99 to $5.00

Today, 1/25/17 only, Amazon has dropped the prices on (mostly) one-year subscriptions on these popular magazines:

• Glamour, 12 issues/12 months, $4.75 ($0.40/issue) 


• Allure, 12 issues/12 months, $4.75 ($0.40/issue)   


• W, 10 issues/12 months, $4.00 ($0.40/issue)   


• Vanity Fair, 12 issues/12 months, $5.00 ($0.42/issue)    


• Architectural Digest, 5 issues/5 months, $4.75 ($0.95/issue)   


• Popular Science, 6 issues/12 months, $3.99 ($0.67/issue)  


• Boating, 10 issues/12 months, $3.99 ($0.40/issue)   


• Popular Photography, 12 issues/12 months, $3.99 ($0.33/issue)   


• Cycle World, 12 issues/12 months, $3.99 ($0.33/issue)    


• Field & Stream, 12 issues/12 months, $3.99 ($0.33/issue)   


• Outdoor Life, 12 issues/12 months, $3.99 ($0.33/issue)    

These subscriptions are set to auto-renew, but you can easily shut that down in a click.  Right after you subscribe, under your Amazon account, click on the Manage Magazine Subscriptions link, find the name of the magazine you just subscribed to and de-select the auto-renewal option.  Voila, no more auto-renewal!  Pretty easy to do, and it allows you to take advantage of these great subscription prices.

TODAY, 1/24/17 ONLY: Up to 25% off on school supplies from Sharpie, Expo, PaperMate, Elmer's and more on Amazon

Today's Amazon Gold Box Deal of the Day isUp to 25% off on school supplies from Sharpie, Expo, PaperMate, Elmer's, Xacto, Prismacolor and more.

There are tons of fantastic deals available, here are three that just jumped off the page:

24-count Sharpie Color Burst Fine Point Permanent Markers in assorted colors for $9.49 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping (pictured at the top of this post).

14-count Paper Mate InkJoy medium point Gel Pens in assorted colors for $12.49 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping.

Elmer's Disappearing Purple Washable School Glue 0.24-ounce sticks for $12.99 with free Prime/SuperSaver shipping (22 cents per glue stick).

There are lots more great deals here, and remember, they are around today, 1/24/17 only.

TODAY 1/23/17 ONLY AT AMAZON: Newell Brand Day! Get deals on Calphalon, Crock Pot, Elmer's, Expo, First Alert, FoodSaver, Gerber, Graco, Mr. Sketch, Mr. Coffee, NUK, PaperMate, Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Sunbeam, X-Acto, & Yankee Candle

Today, 1/23/17 only, at Amazon:  Newell Brand Day!  Newell brands is a huge American worldwide marketer of consumer and commercial products with a portfolio of well-known brands and today only, you can score some nice deals on select Newell Brands items on Amazon.

Get deals on Calphalon, Crock Pot, Elmer's, Expo, First Alert, Oster, FoodSaver, Gerber, Graco, Mr. Sketch, Mr. Coffee, NUK, PaperMate, Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Sunbeam, X-Acto, & Yankee Candle.