Thrifty Thursday: lots of great online and in store deals!

As the 4th of July weekend approaches, there are lots of great deals online and in stores. Here are some highlights:

BABIES ‘R US/TOYS ‘R US – Save big on toys, baby gear, and other items during their July 4th sale. The sale prices are valid 7/2-7/4. You can check out all of the deals and print a coupon for $5 off your purchase of $25 or more here.

BANANA REPUBLIC – Save up to 20% off new arrivals and get free shipping when you spend $100 or more and use the code BRNEW at check-out (offer valid through 7/5/09). Don’t forget to shop through Ebates and get 2% cash back (plus a $5 bonus if you are signing up for the first time and using the link in this post).

CRAZY 8 – Save up to 60% off original prices during their semi-annual sale. Save 25% off uniform items during their back to school stock-up sale. Sign up for their e-mail list here and get $10 off your purchase of $30 or more.

GAP – Take an additional 20% off and get free shipping on a purchase of $100 or more when you enter the code SALE20 at check-out. This offer is valid TODAY (7/2) only. Don’t forget to shop through Ebates and get 2% cash back (plus a $5 bonus if you are signing up for the first time and using the link in this post).

GYMBOREE – Save up to 60% off in stores, online, and at the outlet during their semi-annual sale. Prices start as low as $.99. There is a 20% off coupon in the July Family Fun magazine that can be used during this sale (at the retail stores only, not at the outlets). You can get free shipping with your purchase of $100 or more online. You will also receive a $25 Gymbuck for every $50 that you spend (Gymbucks redemption starts on 7/16/09).

JC PENNEY – Check out their final clearance sale and save up to 75% off original prices in store and online. Get free shipping on your purchase of $49 or more when you enter the code 4THJULY at check-out. Don’t forget to shop through Ebates to get 4% cash back (plus a $5 bonus if you are signing up for the first time and using the link in this post)

KOHLS – Save 15% on any purchase when you use the code GIVEME15 at check-out. Save 20% and get free shipping on your order of $75 or more when you use the code TAKE20JULY at check-out. Don’t forget to shop through Ebates to get 2% cash back (plus a $5 bonus if you are signing up for the first time and using the link in this post)

OLD NAVY – Save up to 50% off summer styles. All women’s and girl’s capris are only $9 July 2nd-4th. Don’t forget to check out the weekly coupon hunt here to find great coupons to use in store. Get free shipping when you spend $100 or more at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, Piperline and Athleta when you enter code FREE100 at check-out. Don’t forget to shop through Ebates to get 2% cash back (plus a $5 bonus if you are signing up for the first time and using the link in this post).

THE CHILDREN’S PLACE – Take an additional 25% off already reduced merchandise (online prices reflect final discount) in stores and online during the MONSTER sale. Save 15% off your order of $50 or more using code C4969 (expires 7/6) at check-out). Get $5 standard shipping on every online order. Don’t forget to shop through Ebates to get 3% cash back (plus a $5 bonus if you are signing up for the first time and using the link in this post).

VICTORIA’S SECRET – Get free shipping (TODAY only) on ANY order when you use the code FRVSSHIP at check-out. Plus, save 25-50% off over 200 styles in swim and clearance during their semi-annual sale. Don’t forget to shop through Ebates to get 2% cash back (plus a $5 bonus if you are signing up for the first time and using the link in this post).