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Yorktown spa offers one-hour Swedish massage for $29

By Nicole Paitsel — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:08:00 GMT

The JonBre' European Spa in Yorktown is offering one-hour Swedish massages for $29, today only.

UPDATE: Call Unilever for coupons (maybe)

By Nicole Paitsel — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:25:00 GMT

UPDATE: The Daily Press received this response from the Unilever press office on Friday morning:

UPDATE: Farm Fresh changes weekly ad, shoppers chatter

By Nicole Paitsel — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:02:00 GMT

People, especially serious shoppers, do not like change.

Farm Fresh offers free half gallon of milk

By Nicole Paitsel — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:46:00 GMT

Shoppers can get a free half-gallon of milk with any $10 purchase at Farm Fresh this weekend.

Strawberries are in late, local farmers say

By Nicole Paitsel , npaitsel@dailypress.com | 757-247-4737 — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:22:00 GMT

Strawberry blooms are turning into berries a bit late this year, local farmers say.

Local businesses move forward with "Buy Local" campaign

By Tara Bozick — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:57:00 GMT

The Retail Alliance is moving forward with the development of a buy-local campaign after most of the businesses it surveyed wanted to move forward on the project.

Guest Post: Don't let social media sharing ruin your wedding

By Holly Yaskowsky — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:21:00 GMT

Editor's note: This is a guest post submitted by Holly Yaskowsky, owner of Blush Bridal Consignment Boutique in Newport News. We are always open to guest posts here at the Savvy Shopper blog. Feel free to submit your ideas to npaitsel@dailypress.com .

DAV offers thrift store discount to military

By Nicole Paitsel — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:39:00 GMT

The seven DAV Thrift Stores in Hampton Roads will celebrate Armed Forces Day by offering all active duty, veterans, and retired members of the military and their family members a 20 percent discount on their purchases throughout the day on Saturday, May 18.

Kroger ends double coupons in Virginia

By Nicole Paitsel — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:38:00 GMT

On Sunday, May 12, Kroger discontinued its double coupon policy in the Mid-Atlantic region, including Virginia stores. The grocery store will no longer double coupons with a face value of 50 cents or less.

Rita's Italian Ice opens new store in Hampton, celebrates with giveaways

By Nicole Paitsel — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:34:00 GMT

Rita’s Italian Ice will open a new location in Hampton on Friday, May 17, and the celebration will include giveaways throughout the day.

Free fitness classes in Newport News, Gloucester

By Nicole Paitsel — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:41:00 GMT

The Tidewater Performance Centers in Gloucester and Newport News are giving unlimited free group training, described as total body conditioning classes, to women 18 and older through May 18.

Furlough tips, week 7: How to save after a cut in income

By Nicole Paitsel , npaitsel@dailypress.com | 757-247-4737 — Sun, 12 May 2013 01:39:00 GMT

About 50,000 federal employees in Hampton Roads face the prospect of furloughs, according to the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission. During the furlough, which could last through September, employees could see a 20 percent drop in pay.

Williamsburg Pottery sales not meeting goals; view is long-term, owners say

By Nicole Paitsel , npaitsel@dailypress.com | 757-247-4737 — Sat, 11 May 2013 23:28:00 GMT

In the year since the Williamsburg Pottery reopened its doors, shoppers haven't exactly flocked to the scene.

Williamsburg Pottery offers half-off meal at Au Bon Pain for Mother's Day

By Nicole Paitsel — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:10:00 GMT

The Williamsburg Pottery announced Friday that it would offer a 50 percent discount on all meals at Au Bon Pain cafe and bakery on Sunday, May 12 for Mother's Day.

Ripley's in Williamsburg offers free admission on Mother's Day

By Nicole Paitsel — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:19:00 GMT

Ripley's Believe it or Not museum in Williamsburg is offering free admission for moms on Mother's Day.

Starbucks offers half-priced frappuccinos

By Nicole Paitsel — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:47:00 GMT

Starbucks is once again offering half-priced frappuccinos between 3 and 5 p.m. every day through Sunday, May 12.

Senate passes Internet sales tax bill; House fate uncertain

By Jim Puzzanghera — Mon, 06 May 2013 23:49:00 GMT

WASHINGTON -- The Senate voted 69-27 Monday to approve legislation that would allow states to force larger online retailers to collect sales taxes.

Furlough tips, week 6: How to sell your stuff for extra income

By Nicole Paitsel , npaitsel@dailypress.com | 757-247-4737 — Sun, 05 May 2013 00:21:00 GMT

Hampton, Richmond bazaars battle over vendors

By Nicole Paitsel , npaitsel@dailypress.com | 757-247-4737 — Sat, 04 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Sandra Gardner set out two years ago to create a craft and vendor bazaar in Hampton Roads that would rival the popular Bizarre Bazaar in Richmond.

Williamsburg Pottery offers half-off Mother's Day gifts

By Nicole Paitsel — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:59:00 GMT

Visit the Williamsburg Pottery to buy a Mother's Day gift, and you will be rewarded this weekend.

Busch Gardens offers two-park summer pass for $99

By Nicole Paitsel — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:11:00 GMT

Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA will offer a Two-Park Summer Fun Pass for $99, representatives announced Thursday.

Guest post: Deep discount on Dyson vacuum cleaner

By Nicole Paitsel — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:57:00 GMT

Editor's note: This is a guest post submitted by the bloggers at crazytowndeals.com .

Peninsula Parents of Multiples host semi-annual yard sale Saturday, May 4

By Nicole Paitsel — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:47:00 GMT

Parents of young children will flock to the Peninsula Parents of Multiples semi-annual yard sale on Saturday, May 4.

Internet sales tax not so fair, say Peninsula e-commerce businesses

By Nicole Paitsel , npaitsel@dailypress.com | 757-247-4737 — Wed, 01 May 2013 03:50:00 GMT

The Marketplace Fairness Act could put the Gloucester-based retailer Peace Frogs out of business, says Catesby Jones, president of the 30-year-old company.

Shopping event: Hampton Roads Academy hosts fundraiser sale

By Nicole Paitsel — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:07:00 GMT

The Hampton Roads Academy is hosting a large vendor shopping event on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5. More than 30 vendors will gather from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, including Discovery Toys, Stella and Dot and Sisters Unique.