BUFFALO, NY - This is most definitely a day where there's nothing better than time with our families. The beauty of shopping online is you can skip the stores, take advantage of the best prices, checkout in a matter of minutes and have time to spend on what really matters the most.
This year it seems many retailers have posted 4th of July sales with little substance, so I'm going to help navigate you to the real savings with my list of the top deals.
Again, this is a nice summer shopping day, but by no means the top shopping day of the year. Consider this a bonus on a day where you're already off work.
All deals expire at midnight unless otherwise noted.
1) Macy's
• Up to 25 percent off clearance; extra 15 percent off with promo codeFOURTH
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• 30 percent to 50 percent off women's swimwear.
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2) Children's Place
• Up to 75 percent off at the July 4th Extravaganza
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3) Lowe's
• Up to 50 percent off at the 4th of July Savings Event
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4) Sears
• Up to 30 percent off patio furniture and up to 20 percent off grills
• Sale expires July 8
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5) Kohl's
• Up to 60 percent off on selected categories or 15 percent to 20 percent of prices via coupon codes on main page
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6) Jos. A. Bank
• Up to 76 percent off at the 4th of July Sale
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7) Pottery Barn Kids
• Up to 75 percent off at the 4th of July Weekend Sale
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8) Gap
• Up to 70 percent off; better discounts on sale items, but nice discounts site-wide
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9) Abercrombie
• Up to 50 percent of clearance/Redlines
• No expiration date posted, but selection will dwindle
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10) Hollsiter
• Up to 40 percent off clearance Redlines
• No expiration date posted, but selection will dwindle
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11) Rock & Republic
• Extra 50 percent off sale items for 4th of July
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12) Aeropostale
• Free $25 gift card with $100 purchase
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13) Pfaltzgraff
• 20 percent off, plus free shipping over $50 for July 4th
• Expires July 4
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14) Timberland
• 20 percent off entire purchase for July 4th
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If you’re planning on some BBQ action this Fourth of July weekend (and let’s face it — it’s basically unpatriotic not to), then we have a host of super-fun accessories to bring some geeky goodness to your gathering.
From prep to grilling, right through to condiments and serving gadgetry, we’ve got some party peripherals that should put a smile on your guests’ faces.
If you enjoy witty product design that doesn’t take itself too seriously, then take a look through our photo gallery and let us know in the comments which items you’d like to see gracing your garden this Independence Day.

Condiments don't get much cuter than this sweet set, complete with retro-style containers.
Cost: $18

Condiments don't get much cuter than this sweet set, complete with retro-style containers.
Cost: $18

With so many amusing ice cube tray options, the only people that serve old-school cubes are squares. The Chillbots are our most recent ice crush.
Cost: $9.99

If you like your crudités chopped just so, there's a chopping board for you. There's also therapy.
Cost: $25

Bring some ironic formality to your day-off dinner with these nifty napkins.
Cost: A pack of 20 is $5.99

Man up your martinis and make your finger food more masculine with these fun food sticks.
Cost: $8.95

Karaoke your guests with these microphone-shaped salad servers. "You are the tamarind beneath my chicken wings...."
Cost: $11.99

Of course, we don't really advocate eating unicorns. They're endangered, you know...
Cost: $19.99

With this set and its 52 swappable characters you can make messages on your meat. Whether you create holiday greetings, use it as a label for those medium-rare special orders, just to brand good-natured abuse on your friend's steak, you know you'll have some fun.
Cost: $19.99

Add some swash and a bit of buckle to your BBQ with this sword set. Mask optional, but may come in handy if you burn the burgers.
Cost: $27.99

Seasoning doesn't get much geekier than this pixellated salt pot. Sadly, it's coming soon, so you won't be able to snatch one up for this weekend, but we're getting in a pre-order.
Cost: TBD