• LL Bean: Chromaloft Ear Warmers $6.95
• Krispy Kreme: Free Donut For Voting
• Amazon: Columbia Sportswear Shoes As Low As $14.89
• Amazon: Strait-Line 6045704 2-Tool Combo Kit $9.95
• Amazon: Save $100 On Blu-ray Player and Four Blu-ray Discs
• Buy.com: Fujitsu LifeBook V700 FPCM32671 Notebook $599.99
• Buy.com: Kingston 4GB Flash Drive $9.99

For a limited time, LL Bean has Chromaloft Ear Warmers on sale for just $6.95 (regularly $22).  High-lofting Polartec fleece traps more air to keep you warm and designed with a colorful textured exterior and cozy fleeced interior.

On Tuesday, November 4th, Krispy Kreme will celebrate National Election Day by offering all retail customers with an “I Voted” stocker a free STAR shaped donut with patriotic sprinkles.  Participating stores only.

Amazon has a limited selection of Columbia Sportswear Shoes starting as low as $14.89.  Choose from sandals, thongs, sneakers, slip ons, hiking boots, and more.  Shop early for the best selection.

Amazon has the Strait-Line 6045704 2-Tool Combo Kit, which includes a Laser Level and Stud Finder together for just $9.95.  Individually, the tools typically sell for $19.95 each.  Eligible for free super saver shipping.

Save $100 when you buy a Blu-ray disc player together with four Blu-ray discs from Warner Home Video. Choose an eligible Blu-ray disc player and four eligible Blu-ray discs from the below list, and add them all to your Shopping Cart. At checkout, enter the code AMAZONBD to receive your discount. The offer is valid only for players and discs sold by Amazon.com. Rules and restrictions apply.

For a limited time, Buy.com has the Fujitsu LifeBook V700 Notebook for just $599.99.  Features an Intel Pentium Dual-Core 2.0GHz processor, 2GB RAM, 250GB HD, 15.4in screen, dual layer DVD-RW, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, and Vista Home Premium.

For a limited time, Buy.com has the Kingston 4GB DataTraveler Style Black Flash Drive for $9.99 with free shipping.  Express your personality while carrying your data wherever you go with Kingston's DataTraveler Style. With its changeable "Skins," you can personalize the DataTraveler Style USB Flash drive to show your individuality. The DataTraveler Style is available in white or black casing and included are six cool Skin designs to choose from - redhead mosaic, bamboo, sunflower, lace, retro and tangerine dream. Two blank Skins are included to let you create your own design, or visit Kingston's "Skin Designer" to find more Skins.

With the economy heading south and unemployment continuing to rise, consumers have been pulling back on their spending in order to have more money available for day to day necessities.  Certain areas of the economy are more susceptible to the downturn than others; and as spending has dried up, manufacturers and retailers in those segments have started offering big discounts to entice buyers. 

The Bureau of Economic Analysis recently identified a number of different areas where spending has fallen off.  If you’re in the market for goods in one of these areas, you can likely find some pretty good bargains.  They include:

• Autos – Almost all of the automakers are hurting at the moment; and many are offering large incentives in order to move inventory.  A friend of mine recently picked up a $17,000 Ford pickup for just over $10,000.  Not bad.
• Boats – Considered by many to be a leisure expenditure, boat makers are facing not only an economic downturn, but the end of the boating season as well. 
• Furniture – Many people tend to buy new furniture when they move into a new home; and with housing in the dumps, furniture makers are feeling the pain. 
• Appliances – Like furniture, appliance manufacturers aren’t moving as many products due to the slowdown in housing.  In fact, Whirlpool just announced that they plan to layoff 5,000 workers.
• Clothing – Apparel purchases are down close to 12%; and retailers have been running sales like mad to try and make up for the shortfall in revenue.
• Vacations – According to the conference board, the number of families with plans to vacation in the next 6 months has fallen by 10.4%.  As a result, a number of resorts, casinos, and airlines have begun to run promotions.
• Dining – Off by about 4%, dining has not dried up as much as some other sectors of the economy.  However, places like restaurant.com have been offering deeper discounts on a more frequent basis.
• Sporting Equipment – Like boats, sporting equipment is considered by many to be a leisure expenditure.  Spending in this area is off by 6%
• Jewelry – Spending is off by 5.3%.  And with gold prices down and the dollar quickly strengthening against the euro, it may be a great time to buy that fine watch or other jewelry that you’ve had your eye on.

• Amazon: Buy 2 Nintendo DS Games Get 3rd Free
• Newegg: Kingston 4GB Flash Drive just $7.99
• Michaels: 40% Off Coupon
• Banana Republic: Up to 40% Off plus 20% Off $100 Coupon
• CompuUSA: Lenovo IdeaPad S10-1208Uw Netbook $379.99
• Amazon: Sony BDP-S350 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player $253.99
• Amazon: Acer AOA150-1570 Aspire One Netbook $369.99
• Restaurant.com: 80% Off Dining Certificates

Through November 8th or while supplies last, Amazon is offering a deal where you get the 3rd Nintendo DS game free when you buy two at regular price.  Shop early for the best selection.   See website for additional details.

Newegg has the Kingston DataTraveler 100 4GB Flash Drive available for just $7.99 with free shipping.  The DataTraveler's sleek, lightweight housing makes it comfortable to carry and it's rugged enough to withstand random encounters with your key ring or pocket knife. Whether you need to carry a backup or share documents, spreadsheets, music, or photos with another computer, the DataTraveler 100 offers you convenience and security at an affordable price!

Michaels currently has a printable coupon available that is valid for 40% off any one regular price item.  Some exclusions apply; see coupon for complete details.  Offer good through November 1st.

For a limited time, Banana Republic is offering up to 40% off select apparel for men and women.  Choose from chinos, pants, jeans, coats, blazers, jackets, and more.  Shop early for the best selection.  Save an extra 20% on purchases of $100 or more when you use coupon code HOTJOBS.  Expiration unknown.

Through Friday, CompUSA has the Lenovo IdeaPad S10-1208Uw Netbook on sale for just $379.99 after $120 instant savings.  Includes an Intel Atom N270 processor, wireless ethernet, 512mb RAM, 80GB HD, 10.2in display, webcam, and XP Home.  See website for additional details.  Thanks, Chris!

For a limited time, Amazon has the Sony BDP-S350 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player on sale for just $253.99 with free super saver shipping.  Features include: Full HD 1080/60 p & 24p True Cinema Video Output, Dolby TrueHD decoding built-in Dolby TrueHD /DTS-HD bitstream out over HDMI (V1.3), DVD upscale to 1080p, and more.  See website for complete details.

For a limited time, Amazon has the Acer AOA150-1570 Aspire One 8.9-inch Mini Laptop for just $369.99 through Tiger Direct.  This laptop features an Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB RAM, 120GB HD, XP Home, and a Sapphire Blue case.  See website for complete details.

Through October 31st, Restaurant.com is offering 80% off dining certificates ($50 cert for $4; $25 cert for $2) when you using promo code TREATS.  See website for list of participating restaurants in your area, as well as terms and conditions.

• Kiplinger’s magazine talks about 10 things that are going right with today’s economy.
• The NY Times points out that college costs are continuing to rise, in spite of the economy.
• The Clutter Control Freak offers up suggestions on simple ways to improve the resale value of your house.
• The Amateur Economist points out an article by famed economist Arthur Laffer that suggests that the age of prosperity may be over.
• NetworkWorld covers 5 Strategies for Surviving a Recession.

• Sandals Resorts: Fly Free and Save Up To 40%
• Musicians Friend: Massive Clearance - Save Up To 75%
• Horchow: Warehouse Sale
• Univision: Free Sample of Degree Women Ultra Clear
• Target: Isaac Mizrahi Tunic Dress $9.99
• Micro Center: g netbook just $299.99
• Cambridge Soundworks: Save $70 on the SoundWorks Radio 735i
• Papa Johns: Free Chickenstrips With Large Pizza Purchase

Through October 30th, Sandals Resorts is offering up to 40% off and a $550 flight credit when you book seven nights for travel prior to December 26th, 2009.  Select destinations include places like the Bahamas, St. Lucia, and Antigua.  See website for complete details.

For a limited time, Musician’s Friend is having a Massive Pre-Holiday Clearance where you can save up to 75% on select merchandise.  While there, check out their final clearance and scratch ‘n dent sections for even more savings.  Shop early for the best selection.

For a limited time, Horchow is having a Warehouse Sale where you can save 20% on selected furniture and rugs.  Choose from accent pieces, bedroom furntire, seating, office, and more.  See website for all sale items.  Expiration unknown.

Univision is offering respondents a free sample of DEGREE Women Ultra Clear. Click ‘Pide Tu Muestra Gratis’ to view the form that needs to be filled out. Admittedly, the form is in Spanish, but it should be fairly straightforward to figure out.