Spending and Saving

Downturnaround Deals: Wine.com, Gaiam, HP, Beauty.com, Expedia

Some of us are starting to spend again (a little), but it’s smart to keep it frugal. So every week, we’re going to post a handful of online deals hand-picked for Recessionwire readers by the nice people over at Savings.com. Feel free to pass them along to your friends. And if there’s something you’d like to see, let us know!

Nothing better than a free weekend at a friend’s country house. But of course, you have to pony up a present. Top wine gifts are 10 percent off at Wine.com. (expires 8/31/09)

Homeworking these days? You need a printer now that you can’t use the jumbo one at the office…take $30 off when you spend at least $150 at HP. (expires 10/31/09)

Whether you’re out of a job or stressed out about keeping it, exercise is a good idea. Gaiam has eco-friendly gear and clothes, and orders of $125-plus are 20 percent off. (Expires 9/1/09) And while you’re at it, check out our frugal fitness tips.

Even if you’re lazylancing your way around the world, you don’t want to spend any more than you have to on your travels. Save $10 per night on hotel stays booked at Expedia. (Expires 8/31/09)

All right, if you’re going to try to game the lipstick index you might as well get a discount. Beauty.com is offering $10 off orders of $60 or more PLUS free shipping. (expires: 12/31/09)

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