Discount Laptops for Back-to-School 2013

As summer starts to wind down, the reality of back-to-school, in September 2013, begins to set in. If you’re a parent or a student looking for back-to-school deals on laptops, Amazon has a variety of laptops on sale to suit your computing needs for school.

When buying laptops, there are many considerations to take into account and I will walk you through some of the key features that you need to look for when choosing a laptop for school. When buying laptops, here are some of the main specifications you should be looking for:

Screen Size: you will get laptops with screens as small as 13.3 inches and as large as 17 inches. It depends what you will be using it for. Obviously, the smaller screen sized laptops are much more portable. However, if you’re one who uses their laptop to watch TV and movies, you may want to go for a larger sized one.

Operating System: most newer laptops now, come with Windows 8, but you do have the some that still ship with Windows 7. It’s best to go with a Windows 8 laptops because some of the laptops can be used as tablets and Windows 8 operating system offers touch-screen capability.

Processor: Windows laptops comes with Intel or AMD processors, both are good companies, but I personally prefer Intel. The other aspect is to check is what type of processors are used in the laptop. The ones you see commonly are Intel Core i3, i5 and i7. The price of the laptop will vary depending on the type of processor. If possible and if you can afford it, go for the i5 or i7 because it has faster processing speed.

Hard Drive: storage space on laptop is measured in GB (gigabytes). Most laptops nowadays come with hard drive capacities starting with 500 GB and up. The more the hard drive space, the costlier the laptop. If you’re one who stores a lot of multimedia files, like pictures and videos, on your laptop, you will need one with more storage space.

RAM: or Random Access Memory is the temporary memory that the computer uses to run applications that are running on your laptop like your internet browser, MS Office applications, etc. Most laptops today come with a minimum of 4GB and upwards. The more RAM means applications can run faster and this in general helps when multitasking and having multiple applications open simultaneously. The more RAM on a laptop, the more it will cost. Generally, 4 GB to 6 GB will suffice for most regular users.

Others Features: you may want to look for additional features on a laptop like the number of USB ports, its battery life, whether the laptop comes with a DVD drive, etc. These will depend on what you use your laptop for.

Amazon has a wide range of laptops from reputable companies ASUS, HP, Toshiba, Lenovo, Acer, and Dell, . On many of the laptops, you can save up to $200.

Shop for Discount Laptops at Amazon

Bonus Black Friday July 2013

Target is having a Bonus Black Friday shopping event on Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13.

You will find a variety of doorbusters as well as amazing deals. From apparel to bath and bedding items, kitchen tools and gadgets to back-to-school supplies.

Listed below are some of the Bonus Black Friday deals you can expect to see at Target:

• Men's and Women's Apparel;
• Kid's Apparel and Shoes;
• Bath and Bedding Deals;
• Kitchen Tools and Gadgets;
• Back to School Deals;

Also, you will find a wide range of doorbusters like 30% off on a Dyson DC24 Ultra Lightweight Bagless Upright All-Floor Ball Vacuum Cleaner; 45% on Threshold Belvedere 4-Piece Wicker Patio Conversation Furniture Set; 15% on Wii U 32GB Deluxe Set Console + LEGO City: Undercover; and many more.

Top Father's Day Gifts 2013

Father's Day is celebrated in several countries around the world on the third Sunday of June. This year, Father's Day falls in June 15, 2013. Growing up in Goa, India, we never celebrated holidays like these, but when I came to North America.

Some countries celebrate it in different months, but the majority of them celebrate it in June. It's a day to generally celebrate fatherhood and a way to honor fathers around the world. Some cultures keep it simple, others celebrate it with gifts.

Either way, I think it's a good way to celebrate and honor out parents, both fathers and mothers. But more importantly, celebrate them throughout the year, not just on one particular day. If you're looking to buy Father's Day Gifts, you will find some great deals on Amazon.

Among the top gifts for dads in 2013, you will find electronics gifts like digital cameras, camcorders, tablets, smartphones, power tools; GPS devices, watches, sports collectibles and outdoor gear. Currently, Amazon has some Father's Day Special Deals like up to 30% off on sports collectibles, up to 50% off select power tools, 20% off many laptops. If you can't find the perfect Father's Day gift, you can always get him Gift Cards.

Top 10 Mother's Day Gifts in 2013

Mother's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world as a way of honoring mothers and motherhood in general. In North America, Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May, which falls on May 12, 2013.

If you're looking to buy gifts for your mother, you have come to the right place. Here you will find the Top 10 Mother's Day Gifts. These popular gifts featured here can be purchased directly from Amazon's secure and reputable shopping website.

You will find deep discounts on many gift items up to 70% off on some gifts. So here is the list of Top 10 Mother's Day Gifts in 2013:

Jewelry Gifts for Mother's Day like silver and gold pendants, necklaces, earrings, bracelets. You will find some really unique jewelry with warm messages engraved in them that will touch your mother's heart:

Hand Bags for Mother's Day make great gifts. You will find a wide variety of handbags for mom from top manufacturers like BCBG, Guess, Kate Spade, and many others at reasonable prices:

Beauty Gifts for Mother's Day for your glam mom include fragrances, cosmetics and make-up sets, beauty creams and lotions. You will also find many natural products for mom to help pamper her:

Watches for Mother's Day also make great gifts. You will find watches in a wide range of prices and from reputable and top manufacturers like Timex, Armitron, Invicta, Tommy Hilfiger, Kenneth Cole, and others:

Sewing Machines for Mother's Day for creative moms who are into crafts, embroidery and sewing. These sewing machines are from companies like Singer, Brother, and Michley:

Kindle Fire Tablets for Mother's Day are a popular gift for moms who are into reading and surfing the internet. The Kindle Fire tablets are also great for moms who are on the go and come in different versions starting at $159:

Cookbooks for Mother's Day are a common gift, but one that moms who enjoy cooking will appreciate very much. Amazon has a huge collection of cookbooks from Mexican to Italian, and Asian to North American dishes. You can get hard copy cookbooks or kindle versions:

Digital Cameras for Mother's Day for the photographer in mom waiting to explore that untapped hobby or for those moms who want to take it to the next level. Amazon has digital cameras on sale of up to 40% off. Top cameras like Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm and others:

Kitchen Items for Mother's Day who are into cooking and baking. These kitchen gifts for mom include colorful cookware, juicers, coffee makers, and much more:

Gift Cards for Mother's Day are great if you can't find the perfect gift or having a hard time deciding what to buy for mom. You get a variety of gift cards and cards that can also be sent via email:

Hope you found this 2013 Mother's Days Gift Guide useful. Most importantly, the best gift a mother can receive is having her children spend some quality time with her. So here's wishing you a wonderfully blessed time with your mother. Happy Mother's Days to all the wonderful mothers who tirelessly and selflessly work to raise their kids!

Spring Cleaning Sale 2013

Spring is here and though it may not feel like it, due to the cooler temperatures, it's a perfect time to get yourself ready for Spring Cleaning. It's a great time to start afresh and what better way to start than planning to reorganize, declutter, and freshen up your home.

I know it's not easy to get motivated to begin cleaning one's home, but Rachel will help you get motivated and energized, in her video below, as well as give you spring cleaning tips. Organizing and decluttering your home comes with many benefits.

Some of which are the health benefits from getting rid of bacteria, allergens, etc. It also helps get rid of stuff that you don't use anymore so you can have room for the things that are important to you. Spring cleaning helps you start afresh and helps save time in the long run. And of course, it gives you a sense of accomplishment.

In order to effectively spring clean your home, make sure to have all the rights cleaning tools and products you need. Amazon has a wide range of spring cleaning products which you will find on sale:

Spring Cleaning Supplies

Storage Boxes and Bins

Spring Decor

Happy Spring Cleaning!

Top Valentine's Day Gifts 2013

Valentine's Day (February 14, 2013) is less than a month away, if you're looking for Top Valentine's Gift Ideas for your loved one, you will find a list of most popular gifts for men and women featured here.

These Valentine's gifts are available for purchase directly from Amazon's secure and safe website.

Some of the top 2013 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Women are:

• Beauty gifts like fragrances, make-up kits, and beauty gadgets;
• Jewelry gifts like diamonds, hearts, gemstones, pearls;
• Handbags from BCBG, Kate Spade, Rebecca Minkoff;
• Watches from Stuhrling, Michael Kors, XOXO;
• Clothing like dresses, sleepwear, intimate wear.

Some of the top 2013 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Men are:

• Clothing like dress shirts, blazers, sleepwear, neckties; 
• Watches from Stuhrling, Invicta, Jason Taylor, Movado; 
• Sports Collectibles like autographed items, memorabilia.

You can start your Valentine's Day shopping and safe up to 40% when you shop at Amazon.