Top Deal Sites

Dell Home offers its Dell Inspiron 15 3531 Intel Celeron Dual Core 15.6" Laptop for $249.99. Apply coupon code "J?3LPF9MCSDLT?" to cut the price to $229.99. With free shipping, that's $70 off and the lowest total price we could find. Features include an Intel Celeron N2830 2.16GHz dual-core processor, 1366x768 15.6" LED-backlit LCD (non-touch), 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, 802.11n wireless, 4-cell battery, and Windows 8.1.

Best Buy offers the Apple iPad Air 16GB WiFi Tablet in Space Gray/Black, model no. MD785LL/A, or Silver/White, model no. MD788LL/A, bundled with Kaspersky Internet Security 6-Month 3-User for Windows / Mac, for $399.99 with free shipping. That's tied with last month's mention (which didn't included the software) as the best price we've seen. (It's also a current price low by $55.) This 1-lb. tablet is 0.29" thick and features a 9.7" 2048x1536 Retina display, Apple A7 64-bit processor, M7 motion coprocessor FaceTime HD front-side camera, dual microphones, 5-megapixel iSight camera, 802.11n wireless with MIMO, Lightning connector, 10-hour battery life, and iOS 7.

L.L.Bean offers its L.L.Bean Women's Bean's Espadrille Shoes in four colors (Navy pictured) for $24.99 with free shipping. That's $15 off list price and tied with last week's mention as the lowest total price we could find. They're available in sizes from 6 to 11, although not in all/size color combinations.

Groupon offers the iRobot Mint 4200 Robotic Hard Floor Cleaner for $139.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our expired mention from three days ago and the lowest total price we could find by $20. It features wet and dry cleaning modes, smart guidance system to clean every square inch of floor, 3-hour cleaning on a single charge, and automatic shut-off. It cleans with micro-fiber cloths. Deal ends August 8.

Groupon takes 20% off local beauty or spa purchases via coupon code "SPA20". (A $50 max discount applies.) To get this deal, select a beauty or spa deal from your local area and apply the coupon code during checkout. Coupon expires August 2.

Ralph Lauren offers its Polo by Ralph Lauren Men's Sander Boat Shoes in Khaki for $29.99. Coupon code "BEACH" bags free shipping. That's tied with last week's mention and the lowest total price we could find by $18. They're available in sizes 10 and 11. Deal ends August 25.

Dirty Job

There are two sides to every great cause. Which side are you on?

"Hey Chief! What's the good word?"

Ugh. Ginger's at it again. This time she's chained herself to the damn thing. I have to go out there and talk her down.

"Oh boy. Good luck with that."

Thanks.

MOMENTS LATER, OUTSIDE ...

"Well look who decided to show up! To what do we owe this special honor, Chief?"

Ms. Vitis, you know why I'm here. Now I'm going to need you to step away so these boys can do their jobs.

"And YOU know I'm NOT GOING ANYWHERE! You see this plaque? That's something special. It's been here for decades! There's no way I'm going to let those guys come in here and just wipe it out!"

L.L.Bean offers its L.L.Bean Kids' Backpack Anorak in four colors (Regatta Blue/Flame pictured) for $19.99 with free shipping. That's $10 off and tied with our mention from a week ago as the lowest total price we could find. It's available in little kids' sizes M and L and kids' sizes from S to XL, although not in all size/color combinations. It folds down and can be stored in the front pocket.

L.L.Bean offers its L.L.Bean Discovery Backpack in four colors (Bright Capri Snowboarder pictured) for $19.99 with free shipping. That's $20 off list price and tied with our mention from last week as the lowest total price we could find for this backpack. It measures 16" x 13" x 6" and features a padded back panel, adjustable straps, dual main compartments, built-in organizer panel, side mesh pockets, and 3M Scotchlite exterior reflective trim.