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Frugal Friday: Best Things to Buy in June and Deals for Dad

frugalfridayWith June comes an abundance of occasions to shop for—graduations, weddings and Father’s Day, just to name a few. But, as with every month, there are certain items that are especially ripe for the picking. Here’s a look at some of the best things to purchase in June:

Tools: With Father’s Day approaching, retailers are hoping shoppers fulfill dad’s wish list by picking up a tool or two.  All month long you’ll find everything from screwdrivers to sanders at lower than normal prices.

Dishware: As wedding season heats up, shoppers will be able to find dishware that’s deeply discounted—anywhere from 25% to 50% off regular retail prices. Kitchenware retailer Pfaltzgraff is currently offering a number of discounts, including 20% off one item when you use the code TWENTYOFFONE.

Cruises: Hurricane season is officially underway and while that might deter you from booking a cruise, there are some amazing deals out there right now (in many cases less than $100 per day) if you’re looking to take a chance.  Travelers can take comfort not only in the fact that captains keep a close eye on the weather and modify itineraries accordingly but also, that the group charged with predicting hurricanes is calling for near-or-below-normal tropical storms and hurricanes in 2014.

Movie tickets: It’s rare that movie tickets are discounted, but as the school year wraps up, some theaters are offering admission to select movies for as low as $1. For example, Regal Cinemas will be playing family friendly films twice weekly throughout the summer with tickets only costing $1.

Donuts: OK, so if you bought donuts all month long, your bathroom scale might not think too kindly of you. But, you should treat yourself on June 6th, also known as “National Donut Day.” You can celebrate by visiting shops like Krispy Kreme, Dunkin’ Donuts and Tim Hortons which will be giving away the sweet treats all day long.

Lastly, with just over a week to shop for Father’s Day, our friends at RetailMeNot have shared with us some of their best discounts to help you find the perfect gift for dad:

Sportsman’s Guide: Shop fishing, boating and hunting supplies and save $5.50 off your order of $55 or more when you shop through June 30th. Click here for details.

HP Snapfish: From cards to photo books, Snapfish offers a number of gifts you can personalize.  Take 45% off sitewide on your order of $40 or more through June 30.

Starbucks: Does dad love his coffee? Now through June 10, save $4 on Starbucks French and House Blend 24-count K-Cup packs.

Foot Locker: Take 15% off $70 or more, or get 20% off $200 or more when you shop before June 30.