Weird Holiday Monday: March Madness Edition

Welcome to our next installment of Weird Holiday Monday! If you’re a new visitor, this is our day to list a few of the lesser-known celebrations and commemorations that take place during a particular day, week or month. Why not find a way to enjoy some of these unusual holidays–and combine that with some great savings?

The Month of March

March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month! If you're a parent, you've probably called Poison Control at least once. Keep that number right by each phone in your house, and make sure to lock up anything that's not safe to eat or drink.

TODAY ONLY!

Free subscription to totalhealth e-magazine with an order of $17 or more at Swanson
Use promo code MAG0309.
Valid through: March 23, 2009, 11:59pm CT

March is Save Your Vision Month! I know I'm overdue for my vision checkup, and this eyewear offer sure is tempting.

10% off online orders at 39DollarGlasses.com
Use this link to activate the coupon. Discount will appear during checkout.
Valid through: Unknown

March is Youth Art Month! Does your favorite young artist need some new supplies?

Shop at Dick Blick Art Materials through Shop.com and save:
$5 off a purchase of $50+ with coupon code MOV5CA.
$10 off a purchase of $100+ with coupon code MOV10CA.
Do not use Guest Checkout if you want to use a coupon!
Valid through: May 31, 2009

Weeklong Celebrations!

National Bubble Blowers Week is March 20 through 26! Yes, it's half over, but there's still time to stock up on bubble soap, bubble wands, all sorts of bubble-blowing paraphernalia. (Do gumballs count?)

10% off online orders at Back to Basics Toys
Use promotion code MARDISC2 at the bottom of your shopping cart.
Valid through: March 31, 2009 11:59pm ET
Valid online only. Discount applies to orders shipped within the US.

Doctor-Patient Trust Week is March 22 through 28!

Free shipping on any order at Puritan's Pride
Works with the Buy 1 Get 2/Buy 2 Get 3 Free offers.
Use coupon code TAFF819 during checkout.
Valid through: March 31, 2009 11:59pm ET
Valid online only. Cannot be combined with other coupon codes.

National Cleaning Week is March 22 through 28. Time to get that spring cleaning started.

10% off orders of $49 or more at Solutions.com
Use coupon code 13004 in your shopping bag.
Valid through: April 6, 2009

Holidays Day By Day:

March 23 is National Puppy Day! Note to my daughter: don't even think about it.

Free Shipping on orders of $50 or more at Petco
Use this link to activate the coupon or use promotion code affreg.
Valid through: March 26, 2009

March 23 is also World Meteorological Day! My husband's college degree is in meteorology, though he no longer works in that field. But his interest in weather will always remain strong.

Buy any 2 Water Trapper Mats and get 1 free at Orvis.com
Valid through: April 18, 2009