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Bad Economy, But Great Deals!

7:11 PM Sat, Nov 22, 2008 |
Charlene James
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Has anyone noticed the hyper available discounts happening right now?The days of 70% off sales and end-of-the-season sales lasting 2 days are gone! Stores are stepping out of their price fixed comfort zones a lot sooner than ever before, and pricey well-known specialty retailers like Bed Bath and Beyond are rolling out great money saving deals and tips to get your attention!

Check out Bed Bath and Beyond's $10 and up Gift List and thank me later!


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With the holidays less than a month away, shoppers are once again faced with the challenge of coming up with great gift ideas for everyone on their list. Bed Bath & Beyond has some unique ideas - in any price range - to make your gifts shine bright this holiday season.

A Gift that Makes Scents for Under $10. A Reed Fragrance Diffuser is the perfect gift for the host or hostess. It adds a decorative accent to any room while filling it with a fresh and delicate scent. Fragrance infused aromatic oils are absorbed up through the rattan Indonesian reeds and released naturally.

Teach Kids a Lesson for Under $20. A Teach and Talk Activity LaptopTM has an LCD screen that features a variety of moving animated graphics designed to keep learning fun for kids. The learning laptop offers a wide assortment of games, spelling tests, math puzzles and even features time telling, music and other educational activities. With a standard keyboard layout and two-button mouse, your child will be prepared for real-world computing.

Make it Personal for Under $30. If a picture speaks a thousand words, imagine what eight would do. Choose a gift that you can customize for the recipient like a Sentiments Serving Tray. Eight photo openings allow the gift to be personalized with photos before you present it. This is a great gift for the holiday host or hostess.

Serenity for Under $40. Have someone on your list that's always on the go and has little time for themselves? Pamper them with a spa themed gift they can use right at home. A 5 piece spa robe gift set coupled with bath salts and a soothing CD will make that special someone feel as relaxed as they would in the spa without the high price ticket.

Tension Breaker for Under $50. A Homedics® Shiatsu Neck Pillow with Heat is a great gift for relaxation. The soft plush pillow has a relaxing rotating massager, plus spot shiatsu for a great target massage with soothing heat for deeper relief.

Tune in For Under $70. The Sharper Image® Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker with Audio Transmitter will let the tunes play indoors or out. Simply connect the transmitter to your favorite audio device to wirelessly beam your music to the outdoor speaker- perfect for picnics, camping and other outings.

Spend Under $80 and They'll Save All Year. If your recipient loves their morning cup of joe, consider a Keurig® Personal Brewer that brews a gourmet cup in less than three minutes. Not only will this gift save them time in brewing and clean up, it will also help them save money. Now they can be their own barista right at home and avoid trips to the local coffee shop - which can really add up!

Make Memories Last a Lifetime for Under $150. The gift of a VuPoint Solutiona Digital Photo Converter or slide and negative converter will transform anyone's favorite photos or negatives to a digital format. Once converted to a digital format, the priceless memories can be shared with friends and family, displayed in a digital frame or included in a slide show for a special event. Plus they can be safely stored on a CD or DVD.

Start a Tradition for Under $200. The holidays are rich in tradition, whether your family takes turns reading a holiday tale or gathers to watch your favorite movie on Christmas Eve. This year, start a new tradition with a Lionel® O-gauge Electric Train Set, reminiscent of days gone by. Great for everyday play or an annual Christmas display- the classic design will provide great holiday memories for years to come.

Save time this holiday by shopping at your local Bed Bath & Beyond or online at bedbathandbeyond.com to find unique gifts for everyone on your list. Or choose a Bed Bath & Beyond gift card and let the recipient select their own perfect gift.




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