Compare Pottery Barn Store Event Deals

Below, we've rounded up several Memorial Day sales. The deals:

• Aéropostale: 50% off everything (ends 5/28)
• Lord & Taylor: Up to 50% off + extra 20% off via code "MEMDAY" (ends 5/28)
• Anne Klein: 30% off sitewide (ends 5/28)
• Pfaltzgraff: 20% off everything, free shipping w/ $75 via code "SALUTE" (ends 5/29)
• Pottery Barn Kids: Up to 75% off
• new: Jessica Simpson: Extra 30% off select items via code "MEMORIAL" (ends 5/28)
• new: bebe: Extra 25% off sale items
• new: Lee Jeans: 15% off sitewide via code "EXTRA15" (ends 5/28)
• new: Step2: Free shipping no min
• new: Elizabeth Arden: 25% off via code "MEM25"(ends 5/29)

Memorial Day weekend is nearly upon us, and you may be planning to spend your day off shopping for deals. But what kind of discounts can you expect? We searched the dealnews archives and found that, unlike many holiday shopping events, Memorial Day sales tend to offer some of the best discounts of the year so far.

Below, we've rounded up several ongoing Presidents Day sales, all expiring February 20:

• Gap (pictured): Up to 40% off select men's, women's, and kids' apparel and accessories
• Meijer: Extra $10 off orders of $99 or more via code "PRESIDENT"
• Pottery Barn Kids: Up to 75% off furniture, bedding, toys, and more
• WBShop: Up to 50% off over 1,000 items
• Petco: 20% off sitewide, free shipping on $49 or more
• NBC Universal Store: 20% off fan gear and DVDs via coupon code "PRESDAY20"

Looking for something to do this weekend, but strapped for cash? Then check out our roundup of upcoming free in-store offers for gratis do-it-yourself activities and instructional classes. And as a reward for all that productivity, you can end your weekend with a free order of piping hot onion rings!

Instead of the safe flowers-and-chocolate Valentine's route, take a non-traditional approach to gift-giving this year. Since our atypical options are less in-demand than those Cupid-spattered gifts, you'll not only get a better value for your money, but you'll also be offering up a nice, thoughtful surprise. Here are some more inspired Valentine's Day gift ideas.

Today only, Pottery Barn Teen offers this "My Heart Belongs To ..." Heart Paperweight (pictured) for $2.99. Bag free shipping via coupon code "FREESHIP." That's $9 off and the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a writable surface for you to personalize.

Of note, Pottery Barn Teen also offers this LOVE AM/FM Radio / Speaker in Pink for $3.99. Bag free shipping via coupon code "FREESHIP". That's $21 off and the lowest total price we could find for such a speaker. It features a 3.5mm earphone out, 3.5mm line-in jack for connecting an MP3 players, and AM/FM toggle switch.

Pottery Barn Kids offers its Pottery Barn Kids Spider Bouncy Balls 2-Pack for $4.99. With free shipping, that's $2 off and the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. These 1.75" balls are made from thick rubber and feature a 3-dimensional spider. Note that these items are marked as "final sale" and cannot be returned.

Pottery Barn Kids cuts up to 66% off a selection of Halloween Treat Bags. With free shipping, that beats last week's mention (which took up to 45% off) and puts these at the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. Note that these items are marked as "final sale" and cannot be returned.

A best bet is the Pottery Barn Kids Lamb Treat Bag (pictured) for $4.99 with free shipping. That's $10 off and the lowest total price we could find. Constructed from felt, this bag features decorative stitching.

Note: These items will not arrive in time for Halloween with free standard shipping.

Pottery Barn Kids cuts up to 45% off a selection of Halloween Treat Bags. With free shipping, each is at the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. Note that these items are marked as "final sale" and cannot be returned.

A best bet is the Skeleton Treat Bag for $7.99 with free shipping. Outside of using your own, it's the lowest total price we could find for a skull you can fill with candy (and considerably less messy). Sales tax is added where applicable. Constructed from felt, this bag features decorative stitching.

Pottery Barn offers its Pottery Barn Medium Jack O'Lantern Luminary for $14.50. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find for any such wax pumpkin luminary by $29. Sales tax is added where applicable. This paraffin wax luminary measures 6" x 4.5".

Below, we've rounded up an assortment of printable coupons usable this weekend:

• Little Caesars: Crazy Combo for $1.99 (ends 9/30)
• Pottery Barn Outlet: $100 off $750 of outdoor furniture (ends 8/28)
• Coach Factory: Extra 30% off (ends 9/5)
• Aeropostale: 15% off (ends 9/22)
• T.G.I. Friday's: Buy 1 entree, get 50% off 2nd (ends 8/31)
• Office Depot: $10 off $50, $20 off $100 (ends 8/30)
• Party City: 15% off $70 (ends 8/31)
• New York & Company: $50 off $100, $100 off $200 (ends 8/27)
• Macy's: Extra 15% off kids' sale and clearance apparel (ends 8/28)
• Barnes & Noble: 10% to 50% off 1 item (ends 8/29)
• Quiznos: Buy a drink, take 50% off Choose 2 combo (ends 8/29)
• new: Build-a-Bear: $5 off $25, $10 off $40 (ends 9/6)

Pottery Barn Kids takes 20% off backpacks during its back to school sale. With free shipping, that puts most items at lowest-we-could-find prices. Sales tax is added where applicable. Deal ends August 29.

A best bet is the Fairfax Small Backpacks for Boys (pictured) or Girls at $23 with free shipping. That's $7 off and the lowest total price we could find. It's designed for children 43" to 49" and holds one full size binder or laptop, two large books, and two medium notebooks.

Note that personalization is available for an additional $7.

Pottery Barn offers its Pottery Barn Kids Boys' Hot / Cold Food Containers in Pirate or Gecko styles for $7.99. With free shipping, that's $11 off and the lowest total price we could find for such a children's food container. Sales tax is added where applicable. Each stainless steel container features a lid with removable folding spoon and 12-oz. capacity.

Note that personalization is available for an extra $7.

Pottern Barn takes 20% off select deck and table umbrellas during its Summer Sale. With prices starting at $79, that puts many styles at lowest-we-could-find prices. Shipping starts at $14 and sales tax is added where applicable.

A best bet is the Pottery Barn 9-Foot Striped Round Market Umbrella in three colors (pictured) for $139 plus $21 for shipping. That's $40 off and the lowest total price we could find for such an umbrella. It features a 9-foot diameter and a 8-1/4-foot solid eucalyptus pole. Note that the Morgan Stripe pattern won't be available to ship until October 21.

Pottery Barn Kids offers the Pottery Barn Girls' Large Mackenzie Solid Pink Backpack for $26.99 with free shipping. That's $18 off and the best price we've seen for a Mackenzie backpack since February, when we saw one in orange for $2 less. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features water-resistant 600-denier polyester, adjustable straps, and padded back panels.

Personalization is available for an extra $6.50.

Pottery Barn offers the Colby Leather Shoe Shine Kit for $14.99 with free shipping. That's $24 off original list and the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable It features two polishing cloths, a shoe brush, shoehorn, and hard shell leather case measuring 6.5"x3.5" in diameter. It holds up to two standard shoe polish tins (not included).