While America is celebrating its Independence, many of the major retailers are celebrating as well by giving shoppers a great opportunity to save this holiday weekend.
Many different stores will be offering numerous special deals and sales on everything from furniture and clothes to electronics and kids toys. Shoppers will be able to take advantage of the savings and discounts both in-store and online this 2011 Fourth of July Weekend. Stores such as JCPenny, Old Navy, The Gap, Staples, and Toys “R” US are all offering some outstanding holiday weekend deals that are not to be missed.
JCPenny has announced many super hot buys in almost every department. The department store is offering 50% off of furniture and mattresses and huge markdowns off of thousands clearance items in store.
The popular clothing store, Old Navy is helping to save shoppers on hundreds of summer styles this 4th of July weekend. Many of these items are starting at an unbelievable $5! Shop for women’s, women’s plus size, maternity, men, girls, boys, and toddler styles to save.
The Gap has also launched a special Fourth of July online only sale. Sparks will fly as this American retailer is advertising up to 70% off clothing and accessories. Check out all of the amazing deals on select styles via the store’s website.
Staples is running a special Independence Day sale this weekend as well and is offering numerous special buys to take advantage of both in store and online. Discounts on items like the 17.3” HP Pavilion g7 Laptop that is on sale online for $617.99, yet with an additional deal that includes Instant Savings and a rebate, you will end up paying only $479.99 for the laptop. This item also qualifies for free shipping!
Staples is also offering a special sale on their 15.6” g6 HP Laptop that after instant savings and rebates goes from $519.98 to a final price of $329.98. The g6 HP Laptop is only available for this special price in-store.
Toys “R” Us is advertising a limited time, July 4th special sale, but shoppers will need to act fast to get over 55 deals at your local Toys “R” US and/or Babies “R” Us store. Go to the store’s website to view their entire listing of on-sale items and print out special in-store coupons to take advantage of this big sale. They are offering coupons to get a $25 gift card with any $200 purchase of certain items such as video game systems, Ipods, MP3 Players, movies, tablets, and more. Customers can also save $10 on the Wii Sports Bundle and it’s Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Lego construction sets.
Looking for ways to keep your kids busy this summer? How about 25% off all water blaster and 30% off the fun Fisher Price Bubble Mower. Even 40% off all pools at the kid’s store. This sale only goes through Monday the 4th, so customers need to act fast to get these great deals.
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