Teacher discounts are not just a perk; they’re a necessity
As parents, we know the importance of teachers and think it’s pretty awesome that tons of companies and organizations offer freebies and discounts as a thank you. We know just trying to organize the school year is a huge task for our favorite educators, so we’ve put together a list of some of the best teacher discounts out there. Whether you’re a teacher yourself or want to share this list with your kiddo’s school, these are some great options for saving money. It’s the least we can do for our teachers, right?
Bed Bath & Beyond/Overstock: Teachers can get a free Club O Membership. Membership includes benefits like free shipping and early sales access. (Note: Overstock and Bed Bath and Beyond have merged!)
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We know you know we love a good sale. What’s better than a good sale? Exclusive discounts.
Keeping you in the loop is our job. We keep you on top of the best sales, new shows, and fun trends. We keep our eye out for only the very best goodies. But wait. There’s more. We also have inside access to discounts you’ll only find here! We’ve partnered with some of our favorite brands to hook you up with can’t-find-anywhere-else exclusive discounts and deals on products we can’t stop talking about.
From cooking tools to home decor to custom artwork, we rounded up some of our go-to products that we adore and made sure we could hook you up with wallet-friendly codes. You’ll definitely want to bookmark this page, since we’re frequently updating it with new brands and savings! So, if you’d rather stick with the sales you can snag all over, then you should probably stop reading. But, if you’re itching for insider info on deals and discounts, read on to find Tinybeans-only exclusives!
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Jessica Alba's sustainable and socially-conscious brand is one of our go-tos for a reason. Between subscriptions, diapers, makeup, skincare, baby products, and home cleaning goodies, The Honest Company is like a one-stop shop! We'll fully admit to keeping a bottle of the Elevated Hydration Mist in the fridge since the summer.
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BARK knows dogs, so you know that their new line of BARK food is the best of the best. Their breed-specific kibble, supplements, and products are all designed to create a meal plan tailored to your pooch, and even evolves as BARK gets to know what works best for them!
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We tell anyone who will listen how much we love 360 Cookware. Our cookies bake evenly. Our sauces are...saucier. You get it. 360 Cookware uses Vapor Technology to create an even, fast heat. They're crafted in Wisconsin, sustainably produced, and come with a lifetime guarantee. These are heirloom-quality pieces, folks. Once you try 360 Cookware, you won't go back to anything else!
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You know those adorable customizable tile mats that have taken over social media? That's Letterfolk. And the ultra-cute quotes on letter boards? Letterfolk, too. And that bright and cheerful cuckoo clock? If you said "Letterfolk", you're absolutely right!
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Welcome to Martie, the online grocery store where you save 40-70% while saving food! Martie works closely with your favorite brands like Kind, Happy Baby, Annie’s, Kellogg’s, and hundreds more, bringing perfectly good overstock inventory right to your doorstep for less. We love to stock our pantry and cabinets at an incredible value, with no subscriptions or commitments! See how much money you can save today. Currently shipping to: CA, OR, WA, AZ, NV, ID, UT, NM, CO, WY, MT - expanding nationwide soon!
Willow offers wearable breast pumps, nursing bras, and more! With multiple options to chose from, Willow makes sure you aren't tied to your breast pump and can multitask (you're a mom; we already know you can!).
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We love Ingrid + Isabel for their incredibly on-trend apparel for the modern mama, but we adore them for their goal of keeping expecting mothers in their regular clothes, longer. Each piece is designed to work with what you already have in your closet, and to adjust to your beautiful changing bod from pregnancy to postpartum. You know you're investing in items that will stay with you from bump and beyond, plus hello, sustainability!
Looking for an almost guaranteed keepsake gift? A custom portrait from Paint Your Life is sure to be a hit! Choose the art style you'd like (oil, watercolor, charcoal, and more!), upload a photo (or photos if you'd like to have them combined into one piece), select the artist from Paint Your Life's team of talent, and watch the magic happen.
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One of our favorite kiddo subscription boxes is hands-down Little Passports! Give your little ones a global experience without ever leaving the house and pick from different journeys like animals, space, and kitchen adventures!
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From trains and forests to science and art, these Portland museums offer educational experiences at the right price
Your child has already asked you a million questions today, and you’re ready for a break. Why not let a museum take over with answers to everything they’d ever want to know about history, science, and art? We’re happy to report Portland families can celebrate curiosity and encourage a lifetime of learning at the city’s many excellent museums without breaking the bank. How? Simply, mark your calendars for free and discount days at these popular family destinations.
You don't need to wait for special free and discount museum days here because The Oregon Historical Society is free year-round for Multnomah County residents (with proof of residency). The museum also offers free admission to families with EBT cards, active duty military personnel through the Blue Star program, and kids 5 and under.
This spot features three floors of rare documents, artifacts and permanent, and traveling exhibits. You and your family can check out permanent exhibits like History Hub, designed to help families explore the topic of diversity in Oregon through interactive objects and pictures. Current exhibits for 2022 include "The Immigrant Story," a narrative and photographic exploration of Asian American experiences, and "A Century of Wonder," documenting the beauty and diversity of Oregon's 254 state parks in celebration of their 100th birthday.
Every day is a free day at this outdoor museum, accessible year-round, and home to more than 2,000 species of trees and shrubs from six continents spread over 190 ridge-top acres. A one-mile stroller-suitable route and covered picnic areas make it family-friendly, with regular tours geared toward kids and families to further sweeten the deal. Free Pop-up Nature activities created by volunteer naturalists allow kids and families to engage with the arboretum on self-guided tours, and guided Tree Time! Preschool Walks are held at 10 a.m. on Mondays and Saturdays. For the low cost of $3 to $5 per child, preschoolers and their caregivers can learn about their natural surroundings on this tour that ends with a nature-themed craft. Looking for more family and youth programming? You can find it online.
Just about every small child goes through a train phase, and this is the perfect place to take them. Located near the waterfront in the Brooklyn Roundhouse, this working facility houses three vintage steam locomotives, lovingly rebuilt and maintained by expert volunteers. You can take a tour of the Southern Pacific 4449; the Spokane, Portland & Seattle 700; and the Oregon Railway & Navigation 197, and maybe even watch repair work in progress. Plan your visit for a Saturday to take a ride along the Willamette River on the Oregon Pacific Railroad: Tickets are $14 for adults ($10 one selected Saturday a month) and $6 for kids. For young engineers with busy hands, there’s a train table with miniature trains to play with near the entrance.
Good to Know: Although this museum is free every day, donations are appreciated.
This sprawling museum offers delights for the senses, with galleries containing more than 42,000 objects. The permanent exhibit of modern art features many large paintings in bright colors that captivate young eyes, including several installations with neon and colored lights. A special exhibit open through mid-November features more than 60 pieces by local BIPOC photographers made during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. And a rotating selection of visiting exhibits keeps things fresh, so you’ll always find something new to come back to. Pack paper and colored pencils and encourage older children to sketch what they see.
Editor's note: World Forestry Center reopened in June 2022, and isn't currently offering any regular free days yet.
Free day: Always free for kids 2 & under. Plus the Center will be participating in Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day on September 17.
A must-see for locals and tourists alike, the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum teaches visitors of all ages to see trees in a new light. With a focus on environmental sustainability and the essential role of trees and forests in our ecosystem, the museum brings Oregon’s long history of forestry to life with exhibits on how to plant, maintain, and protect forests. But it goes even further than that, teaching visitors how people manage and interact with trees and forests around the world. Spend your free and discount museum days on board a simulated jeep ride to tour the world (with stops in Siberia, China, South Africa, and Brazil) or check out the 10,000-pound petrified tree stump at an incredible 5 million years old.
Discount day at OMSI is a popular choice with local families because this museum is perfect for the insatiably curious kid in all of us. Take preschoolers to the Science Playground, where sensory exhibits allow little ones to explore water and sand. Kids ages 4-8 can try their hand at windpower or make music at the Curium. Or head to one of several Innovation Stations to challenge older kids’ STEM design skills. Check the calendar for upcoming exhibits, such as James Cameron - Challenging the Deep, an immersive experience following the famous filmmaker's explorations and achievements in deep-ocean science. You can also take in a film in the Kendall Planetarium or step aboard a real submarine docked just outside in the Willamette.
Free day: Family Free Mornings, 10 a.m.-1 p.m, second Saturdays each month (March-November)
Formerly the Washington County Museum, this historical museum showcases stories and objects from the Tualatin Valley. Tours, special programs, and ongoing learning activities geared toward families bring this place's history to life in a range of community voices, with a Guest Curator program that allows local people to design their own exhibits to tell their own stories. Exhibits like This IS Kalapuyan Land help children and adults to connect to the complex layering of local history and its interaction with the natural environment.
Teachers, mark your calendars: Target is bringing back its Teacher Prep Event July 17-Sept.10! The annual sale gives teachers a discount of 15% off select classroom supplies and essentials they so desperately need and purchase out of pocket. The best news? It runs six weeks longer than last year which means more time to save!
The discount applies to all K-12 teachers, homeschool teachers, educators at daycare centers and early childhood learning centers, university and college professors, and teachers at vocational, trade and technical schools. Like the last few years, the discount is offered through the company’s loyalty program, Target Circle, and teachers will need to submit proof of eligibility to take advantage of the savings.
This year is also bringing a new offer: college students can use Target Circle to save on their own back-to-school needs! From Jul. 3-Sept. 3, enrollees can snag 20% off a one-time purchase when they verify their college status.
“We know the back-to-school season signals an important milestone for millions of families across the country – and we’re here to help by introducing even more ways for guests to save and find everything they need all in one convenient location,” says Jill Sando, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, Target.
With thousands of items in Target’s back-to-school collection under $10, and prices starting under $1, there are great deals to be had for teachers—and families. If you have kids heading back to school or college, head to Target for school supplies, backpacks, clothes, art supplies, college décor and more. Target has even expanded its adaptive collection of clothes and backpacks, which makes the bullseye retailer a one-stop shop for everyone this year.
When it comes to your annual family vacation, if the sibling arguments don’t get you, the cost of the trip might. While we can’t help you keep the peace, we can give you tips and tricks for saving money on family travel. Between finding the cheapest gas for a road trip to saving on that pricey amusement park entry fee, we’ve found the best travel apps and discount sites to save you money.
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1. GasBuddy If a road trip is in your plans, the cost of filling the tank with gas will add up (especially right now!). GasBuddy is a free travel app that helps people find the cheapest gas while on the road. Just type in the area where you're traveling, and you'll get a list of local stations with prices. GasBuddy can also keep family members entertained; report gas prices while traveling to earn points and be entered into a daily raffle. More info:gasbuddy.com
2. Hotel Tonight Want to get away but haven't made a single plan? Hotel Tonight is the only resource you need. This travel discount website is ideal for spur-of-the-moment road trips since it offers last-minute deals on hotel rooms in cities across the country. From a basic room in Orland for $37 to a luxe deal in Los Angeles for $180, Hotel Tonight will help you find a great place to crash at an affordable price. More info:hoteltonight.com
5. Cruise Sheet This travel app will help you find the cruise you want at the best possible price. The website is easy to navigate and doesn't charge booking fees, change fees or mark-up prices. Wondering if you can still book a last-minute getaway? Be sure to check out the last-minute cruise deals with amazing deals like a 7-night Mediterranean cruise from Rome for only $506. More info:cruisesheet.com
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6. Undercover Tourist If a trip to a Disney Park or Universal Studios is part of your family vacation itinerary, the first thing to do is click over to Undercover Tourist for the best deals on theme parks. This site can save you up to 30% off tickets to the Happiest Place on Earth (making it even happier), and hotels around your chosen park. The site also has ticket deals for LEGOLAND, Sea World, Six Flags, San Diego Zoo, and Knott's Berry Farm. More info: undercovertourist.com
7. Travelzoo This site is great if you're looking for vacation packages at affordable prices. It provides ideas, flights, and hotel accommodations that range from a weekend in San Francisco at a stay at the Union Square Hotel to a $99/night stay at the Orlando All-Suite Hotel near Disney World. More info: travelzoo.com
8. Airbnb and VRBO Hotels are certainly a fun way to lodge while on vacation. But if you have a big family and planning to be on vacation for more than a few days, a vacation rental home may save you money, and offer more convenience, space, and amenities. Airbnb and VRBO provide you with vacation rentals throughout the country at prices that are comparable to hotels. Whether you're looking at a family vacation to the Colorado Rockies, Palm Springs or Hawaii, these rental sites have options for you. More info: airbnb.com and vrbo.com
9. Family Vacation Critic If you're planning a big summer vacation, why not use a website that specialized in deals for families? Family Vacation Critic helps you find the best airfare, hotels and transportation for your crew, as well as suggests the best attractions and things to do with your kiddos. You'll definitely want to check out the Deals page, which lists discount hotel deals for a limited time. More info:familyvacationcritic.com
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10. The Points Guy If you can get in on the travel points game, you can really maximize your travel options. The Point Guy offers loads of suggestions for credit cards that offer reward points when you sign up. You can also get info on how to move points from one card to another program. It's pretty complicated but they are the experts so follow their lead. More info:thepointsguy.com
11. Thrifty Traveler If you have travel on the brain, sign up for this newsletter ASAP (or better yet, join their premium program). You'll get email alerts of travel deals from your preferred airports and you'll also have access to their expert travel advice. Premium subscribers can join the super-helpful Facebook group where you can post your travel questions to other experts and get loads of advice. More info:thriftytraveler.com
12. Hotwire This website is one of the best places to find a killer deal on travel, especially hotel rooms. It offers more than 173,000 hotels throughout North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia. Here's how the site works: you search the city and area for lodging, indicating the type of accommodations you need. Hotwire gives you several options that meet your criteria, but they won't release the name of the hotel until you've booked. Rest assured, however, that the hotels are highly rated and can often be more than 60 percent cheaper than booking directly with a hotel. More info: hotwire.com
13. Groupon When you explore a new destination, it's hard to not want to do everything on your bucket list. Before you book any tours or buy tickets for museums or amusement parks, be sure to check Groupon for deals and discounts in the area. You can also use the site to find discounts on travel! More info:groupon.com
For the fifth straight year, Target is honoring veterans with its annual Military Appreciation Discount, and this year its better than ever!
From Oct. 31 through Nov. 13, the retailer is offering a 10 percent discount off two purchases (some exclusions apply) for eligible services members. In order to qualify, guests will need to register at Target.com and once they are deemed eligible, they will be issued a two-time use Target Circle offer to use in-store and online. photo: Courtesy of Target
Guests can also add a veteran or military family status to their Target Circle profile, which makes them eligible for bonus offers and vote on where Target’s community giving funds will go through the end of 2021.
The Harry Potter-themed advent comes with 24 pieces and is packed with plenty of Pocket Pop! accessories that are new this year. It’s currently on a huge discount and is selling for $39, down from the $59 OG price.
So what comes in this year’s calendar? You’ll get the perfect assortment of witches, house elves, wizards, beasts, and ghosts. You’ll also expand your collection of your fave characters that include Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley.
You can pre-order the calendar for $39 on Amazon with an expected ship date of Oct. 22, 2020.
From school to home—and everywhere in between!—parents are paying a lot of attention to air quality these days. And while there’s a whole big world out there, you can add a helpful device to breathe cleaner in your living space: an air purifier. Since you’re no stranger to wiping sticky hands, vacuuming endless cracker crumbs and tackling a plethora of household messes, this must-have gives your air a good cleaning too! Keep reading to get everything you need to know about in-home air purifiers:
Air purifiers work their magic by getting rid of odors, allergens, dust and other unwanted airborne substances. (Yep, there’s a whole bunch of stuff living with us we can’t even see!). The fan component sucks in air which is then forced out through a filter, trapping pollutants—some of which can cause adverse health effects or aggravate allergies and asthma. Simply put: dirty air in, clean air out. By minimizing contaminants, the quality of the air circulating around your home improves. How’s that for a breath of fresh air?
Cool! But Let’s Get Back to Those Pollutants… What Should the Air Filter Remove?
Sources of air pollution include:
Particulate matter: This is a mix of solid particles and liquid droplets of differing sizes suspended in the air (think dust and dirt). Since PMs are so small, people often don’t notice they’re even breathing them in.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs): These can be found in cleaning products, disinfectants, paints and solvents, aerosol sprays and pesticides. Not all VOCs are harmful to our health, but some may cause an allergic reaction for those with sensitivities. Although they evaporate at room temperature, they can quickly become part of the air that you breathe when using them.
Bioaerosols: Emitted or released from living beings, bioaerosols include mold, bacteria, viruses and allergens like pollen, dust mites and pet dander.
Are All Air Purifiers Created Equal When It Comes to Cleaning Indoor Air?
Not all air purifiers can handle the same type of pollutants effectively. Molekule uses Photo Electrochemical Oxidation (PECO) technology to collect and destroy (through a light-activated chemical reaction) the widest range of pollutants in the air we breathe, compared to traditional air purifiers. PECO technology traps large particles and breaks down harmful pollutants to their most basic molecular components, including VOCs, mold, bacteria, viruses and allergens. Thanks to nanotechnology, PECO is able to destroy pollutants 1,000 times smaller than what HEPA standard tests for. Better yet, PECO meets rigorous performance criteria in FDA guidance for use in helping reduce risk of viral exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the COVID-19 virus. It’s important to note that while an air purifier can help reduce exposure, it should be combined with PPE and other countermeasures suggested by government authorities.
What Size Do I Need?
This depends on where you’re using it! A small office requires a different size than a large home. Molekule has several versions:
Molekule Air is for large rooms up to 600 sq. ft. (large bedrooms, living rooms, and family rooms)
Molekule Air Mini is for small rooms up to 250 sq. ft. (studio apartments, kids’ bedrooms, and home offices)
Molekule Air Mini+ has the features of Air Mini with a couple of extras including a sensor to measure airborne particulate matter levels and Auto Protect mode to regulate fan speed for optimal air purification
Molekule Air Pro is for extra-large rooms up to 1000 sq. ft. (open floorplans or office settings)
Ready to say peace out, pollutants? With school on the horizon, now’s the perfect time for peace of mind that you’re improving the air your family breathes at home.
If you grew up binge watching rom-coms then you may remember How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. The movie has many memorable moments but none so much as the “love fern.” Now you can have your very own fern inspired by the flick.
If you haven’t seen the movie, here’s a quick rundown. Advice columnist, Andie Anderson (Kate Hudson), sets out to write a piece about how to get a man to leave you in 10 days while Ben Berry (Matthew McConaughey) bets his friends he can make any woman fall for him in 10 days. When they meet, both plans backfire.
Andie leaves the fern at Ben’s apartment to stake her claim, after only a few days of dating. Benjamin freaks out and subsequently winds up killing the “love fern” which doesn’t go over so well, as you can imagine.
This gift is the perfect gift for your spirit-loving Galentine or Valentine. Each Love Fern comes with a unique 15% discount code for King St. Vodka on ReserveBar.com.
Cue up How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and here’s to hoping your “love fern” fares better than Andie’s!
This year the Target Gift Card Sale is better than ever. Instead of running the promotion for one day like they have in years past, the retailer will extend the offer for two days. Shoppers will receive 10% off Target Gift Cards on Sat., Dec 5 and Sun., Dec 6.
If you are looking for the perfect gift for family and friends near and far, Target gift cards make holiday shopping and gifting easier than ever. In this unique holiday season, the perfect gift is one that is easy to send and receive from the safety and comfort of home. Target Gift Cards make great stocking stuffers and gifts for teachers, coworkers, friends, family and neighbors.
Gift cards can be purchased online and delivered via email, mail or mobile.
This offer is valid for one transaction and can include multiple Target Gift Cards up to $500 in Target Gift Cards ($50 maximum discount) per Target Circle account.
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