A Cuddly Deal

Need a great gift idea, dorm room accessory or a fun, decorative accent for any room?  This week's Deal of the Day accomplishes all that!  Enjoy our assortment of animals pals, exclusively ours!  Adults and children alike will love these ultra-soft, plush toys — great for playing or decorating.  Originally $50, today’s price is only 11.97 — that's 75% off. Now, that's a great deal!

Sorry, Deals of the Day priced so low, additional discounts do not apply.

Elizabeth Arden Gift

There's still time to shop the Elizabeth Arden Gift Event.  Receive a 7-pc. Gift FREE with any 29.50 or more Elizabeth Arden purchase.  A $77 value!  Don't miss out!

Say I Do to a New Wedding Day Fragrance

You have the perfect dress, so why not complete your wedding day look with a signature scent?  We have so many options to coordinate with your wedding day style.  And the best part? When you spritz in the weeks and months after your wedding day, you'll instantly be taken back to the day you said "I do".  

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Classic.  Try Estée Lauder's Beautiful Sheer. A sheer blush of flowers deliciously blending bright floral notes and a sheer woody accord. This inspired scent feels light, airy and modern.  

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Romantic.  Try Jessica Simpson Fancy.  This sensual fragrance is feminine, versatile and memorable. It's red carpet-ready while maintaining the subtle flirtatious charm of the enticing girl next door.  

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Natural.  Try Lancome® O de L'Orangerie Eau de Toilette Spray. Lose yourself in the fragrant orange blossoms of a serene French garden.  

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Bohemian.  Try Taylor Swift Wonderstruck.  A charming and sparkling surprise of vibrant fruits kisses a bouquet of soft petals and a touch of sweet indulgence.  

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Glamorous.  Try Lancome® TRESOR Midnight Rose.  Charming. Mischievous. Desirable. A sexy-sweet blend of raspberry, rose, vanilla and sensual musk for mischievous femininity.  

Need some extra guidance?  Click over to our fragrance finder for help in determining your signature scent.

Fall Preview Event | Tuesday, July 24 – Saturday, August 4

I know what you’re thinking. “It’s the middle of summer – Why would I need fall clothes or shoes?” And you’re not wrong. You don’t need them. But I’ll let you in on a secret: We’ve persuaded our buyers to expedite their fall deliveries so that the hottest merchandise can make it to our website in time for our Fall Preview Event. That means you’ll be able to catch an advanced screening of the season’s most of-the-moment looks, and you’ll get to shop (with an enticing discount) while the selection is at its best. So, while you’re sitting in front of the air conditioner nursing a tall glass of ice water, memorize the discount code and do a little clicking around. Fall’s crisp sunny days will be here before you know it. And when they arrive, we want to help you look your best.

Beat the Heat!

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Summer is filled with sunny skies, fluffy clouds… and heat. Sure, part of summer’s fun is its warmth, but what happens when you’ve had your fill of the heat? Head inside and cool off with a fan or air conditioner. Modern fans hardly compare to those bulky box monstrosities of years gone by. We’ve got retro styles, desk fans, colorful fans, and even high-tech bladeless units. And, as far as air conditioners go, we carry portable models that you can use in your living space during the day and easily push to the bedroom to sleep cool at night.

Make sure you’re prepared for the weather, humidity and all, with a weather station! Those super-cool weather centers can even give wind readings, storm warnings and much more. You’ll have fun playing meteorologist with one of these in your home.

Semi-Annual Home Sale

Now through 7/28 shop our Semi Annual Home Sale.  Save on hundreds of items for the home, including furniture!  It’s the perfect time to replace or update all of your home needs!

Community Days is Coming!

Community Days is Coming. Register your organization today!

Fall 2012 Community Days is coming up quick. This year’s event will take place on November 9th and 10th.  Community Days is our bi-annual fundraising event designed to provide schools and nonprofit organizations with a fun and easy way to raise money and increase their visibility in the community. It's a fun, rewarding event for all involved, at no cost to the participating organizations.  Since 1999, we've raised $91 million for organizations just like yours! 

:: How it works ::

Participating organizations sell coupon booklets to the public for $5 each, keeping 100% of the proceeds! Booklets and all selling materials are provided free of charge to organizations. Each booklet contains a variety of in-store and online coupons that are valid during our Community Day Two Day Sale on November 9 & 10, 2012.

:: Success Stories ::

SOUPY FOR LOOPY, a registered service mark of Soupy for Loopy Foundation, Inc.
“Since November, 2008, Soupy for Loopy volunteers have participated in Bon-Ton’s Community Day event and have raised over $6,000 toward the fight against childhood cancer.  All of the Westfield, MA store associates are very congenial and are very familiar with some of our volunteers and vice versa.  We are especially thankful to Linda Wagar, the store manager, and Terry Becker, the Community Day team captain, for their gracious and friendly customer service.  Thanks very much to the Bon-Ton stores for making this fundraising event available to us.  It is a win/win/win - win for the customer, win for our organization, and win for Bon-Ton.”

Kiwanis Club of Westfield
“It means a great deal to my Westfield, Mass Kiwanis Committee. I am the chairperson of Youth Services. I oversee four K-Kids Clubs in the elementary schools, two Builders Clubs in the Middle Schools, and two Key Clubs at the high school level. They are all service clubs that raise money for charities or provide school and community service. Bon Ton funds are used to help with their expenses and to provide incentives. To give you an example, North Middle School Builders Club collected items and raised funds for the Westfield Homeless Cat Project. I provided them with a $25 gift card to Big Y for the classroom that brought in the most money and cat items. One of the teachers was a cat lover, and he challenged his students saying he would double the prize if they won. Well, they won and now have $50 to spend on pizza. The incentives increase interest in the projects and substantially increase the money and goods collected for charities. Thank you again.”

Coni, Liggett Lifeway Church
“This was the first time we ever participated in the Community Days booklet sales and we enjoyed working at the store talking with customers and selling the booklets . Our sales turned out to be better than we thought we would do. We earned $350 towards our new Youth and Family Development Center that we want to build onto the back of our church. We want to get the youth off the streets and give them something to do to keep them out of trouble. We want to thank you for having an event where people can earn funds for such things. We hope to be able to be involved again sometime. Thanks again.”

To learn more about Community Days and sign up your organization, click here.
  

Skin Defense

I don’t know about you, but I don’t need another birthday to tell me that I’m getting older and that my skin needs more attention.

Elizabeth Arden Prevage Face Advanced Anti-Aging Serum has the technology to shield and correct my skin where it’s needed most. It diminishes the appearance of lines, wrinkles, minor scars, redness, age spots and sun damage.  Umm… Yes, please!

Psst… Elizabeth Arden’s 7-pc. gift with any Elizabeth Arden purchase of $29.50 or more starts 7/24!  This is a $77 value, and it’s only available while supplies last. So get shopping!

Honeymoon 101: Packing Perfection

Your guest list is complete, you've finalized your song requests with your DJ, you've confirmed with your florist…But have you given your honeymoon to-do's a second glance?  No need to fret. I offer you this short and sweet list of tropical honeymoon packing necessities to make it quick and easy to head off into post-wedded bliss.  All that's left to do is celebrate your new life together!  

1.  A little white dress.  The perfect summer basic, choose a style that is lightweight and airy.  Perfect for evening with the wispiest of high heels, or even as a daytime swim cover-up.  

2.  Strappy sandals. You'll probably spend most of your honeymoon with your toes stuck in the sand but when the need for shoes calls (a romantic dinner for two) make sure you have a comfortable, sexy pair of flat sandals to complete your look.

3.  Colorful Jewelry.  Pack a few pieces of bright, bold jewelry (Turquoise? Coral? Jade?) to add a bit of pop to your island-life attire.

4.  Swimsuits.  You'll want to bring at least two: A bikini for lounging poolside and a one-piece for any sporty activities you plan to partake in - think surfing, para-sailing, jet skiing, snorkeling.

5. Camera.  A definite honeymoon necessity to help ensure that each and every special memory is captured!  

6.  Sunglasses.  Pack at least two pairs.  Not only so you have a few different looks but also so you have a back-up just in case a pair gets lost or broken.  

7.  A floppy hat.  A wide-brimmed woven look is must-have to wear while relaxing by the pool. Your skin will thank you in 20 years. Which brings us to…

8.  Suncare.  You don't want a sunburn to ruin your once-in-a-lifetime adventure.  Stop by one of our cosmetics counters to plan a safe-sun strategy, or checkout our sun solutions online.

Designer Handbags

Women whose style I admire tend to splurge on two categories: Shoes and handbags. If those items are of the finest quality, I’m told, the rest of their outfit will shine as a result, and they always, always look chic. Take handbags. Now, I’ve done cheap and I’ve done holy-heck-hide-the-charge-bill-from-my-husband, and in all honesty, a quality handbag is worth the price. It will hang well and comfortably, it won’t fray, the seams won’t come undone and it will come with myriad features like convenient, well-made pockets and bright lining so you can quickly find what you’re looking for. So, whether it’s a fine leather bag, or a well-crafted soft-body fabric bag, don’t be afraid to splurge on something you love. A beautiful handbag will elevate your entire look.

Shop our selection now.

Olé! Fiestaware's Colorful Hues Make Every Meal a Fiesta!

Are you looking for more casual and colorful day-to-day dinnerware? Fiestaware has been around for over 75 years, and their newest color, Flamingo is just the latest in a long line of amazing and vivid casual dinnerware. Here are three ways to enjoy the bright and playful colors of Fiestaware on your table.

1.  Dream up a Theme - Pick a color scheme that speaks to you and bring it to life!  Do you like a bold look? Try Flamingo, Peacock, and Lemongrass.  Are you an earthy person?  Try Ivory, Chocolate, and Shamrock.

2.  Create a Rainbow – Buy up the brightest colors and mix & match, or buy one full place setting of each color to create a rainbow effect on your table.

3.  Use accessories to add pops of color to your table. Check our selection of fun Fiestaware pitchers, platters, serving bowls and so much more to take your table to the next level.

Snap up this Deal!

Capture all your memories this summer with one of our best deals ever!  Get 65% off the Fuji S3200 camera bundle, originally $420, today's deal price is $129.97!  With powerful optical zoom and instant zoom that tracks moving subjects, capture dynamic shots with this digital camera. It also lets you tag photos for uploading to Facebook® and YouTube®!  In addition, you’ll get these additional accessories:  AV & USB cables, strap, lens cap, and, of course the manual, plus 4GB memory card and a mesh camera bag.  Now that's a great deal!  

It's Beauty Week - Free 20pc Sampler Bag!

It’s Beauty Week!  What does that mean for you?  It means that with any beauty or fragrance purchase of $75 or more, you will receive the following exclusive 20-pc. sampler bag for free! (A $150 value.) What’s included?

• Clinique Moisture Surge Intense Skin Fortifying Hydrator - .5oz
• Esteé Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex - .17oz
• Origins Mega Bright Skin Tone Correcting Serum - .5oz
• StriVectin Get Even Brightening Serum - .03oz
• Lancôme Moisturizer - .5oz
• Lancôme Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate - .5oz
• Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Instant Full-Body Volume Mascara - .135oz
• Lancôme Lipgloss
• H2O+ Sea Salt Body Wash - 1oz
• Prevage Advanced Anti-Aging Eye Serum - .07oz
• Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio fragrance - .05oz
• Lacoste L.12.12. Rogue fragrance - .06oz
• Ed Hardy Villain women's fragrance - .05oz
• Calvin Klein Euphoria men's fragrance - .04oz
• Calvin Klein Euphoria Forbidden fragrance - .04oz
• Jessica McClintock Perfumed Body Powder - .5oz
• Vera Wang Lovestruck fragrance  - .04oz
• Guerlain Shalimar Initial fragrance - .17oz
• Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh fragrance - .04oz

Available while supplies last, so get shopping!  Limit one per customer.  Sample substitutes may occur.

Nesting: Home Fragrance

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Scented candles and votives make an enticing enhancement to your home environment.  It can be so hard for me to choose a favorite scent so I like to dedicate a unique scent to each room.  I like to choose a distinct fragrance that matches the room's ambience - think an apple pie scent for the kitchen, a fresh and clean scent for the bathroom.

 

The Long and the Short of It

It’s the middle of summer and you’re in a bit of a stich, aren’t you? You’re finding you don’t have enough pairs of shorts to get you through the week and you’re seeing autumn merchandise throughout the mall. Well, we’re a little guilty of that, too, but I have good news: We still have plenty of shorts to choose from. And cute styles, too! Whether you’re looking for a pair of cutoffs to see you through your last-hurrah August vacation, or some work-worthy city shorts that can be worn from now through the early autumn (pair them with a light sweater or an easy jacket... Versatile and SO cute!), I think you’ll find what you’re looking for. Grab ‘em now before they’re gone!

Get creative with your Keurig!

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Experiment with different iced coffee recipes this summer using your Keurig brewer. Try this iced mocha caramel latte recipe. Shop our wide variety of Keurig coffee and come up with your favorite coffee recipe!

Iced Mocha Caramel Latte

Ingredients
1 Iced Coffee K-Cup
1 oz. Half & Half
Chocolate syrup
Caramel syrup
Ice
Iced Beverage Tumbler

Directions
1. In your Keurig brewer, brew an iced coffee K-Cup into a coffee mug and set aside.
2. Swirl chocolate and caramel syrups inside walls of an iced beverage tumbler.
3. Pack iced beverage tumbler with ice and add 1 ounce of half & half.
4. Pour coffee into the iced beverage tumbler and stir to mix ingredients.

Deal of the Day: Eco Life™ Multicolored Mixing Bowls

Save money and live green with this week’s Deal of the Day, Eco Life™ Set of 5 Multicolored Mixing Bowls.  These environmentally-friendly bowls are made of biodegradable materials.  And what a great value at today's deal price of 19.97, originally $60 – that's 66% off!  Now that's a great deal.

The HOTTEST Cosmetics Trend Event of the Season at Younkers Westroads

It’s that time of the year… time for the Cosmetic Trend Event at Younkers Westroads.

Join us Saturday, July 14th – Younkers Westroads, 8AM-7PM

Seating for private consultations is limited. See a sales associate or call to make your reservation.

Reservations are $25 and include:

• An appointment with a professional makeup artist
• Exclusive product demonstrations
• Hourly drawings for special gifts
• Gifts with purchases
• Complimentary refreshments throughout the day
• And more!

Can’t wait to get your hand on the newest in cosmetics and fragrances? Shop online today!

Younkers Westroads
Westroads Mall
707 N. 102nd St.
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 397-3800

Clinique Chubby Stick

I always have my Chunky Cherry Clinique Chubby Stick with me.  It’s easy to carry, slightly glossy and makes my lips look like they’re blushing.  Plus, it’s moisturizing to boot, so I don’t have to layer on chapstick or lip balm over it.

If you’re a devoted fan like me, you’ll be excited to learn that Clinique recently came out with eight new shades.  Even more exciting – you can receive a FREE Chubby Stick in Super Strawberry with your $40 Clinique purchase online for a limited time!

You’d better get shopping!

Nail it!

Perfectly painted nails are the icing on your wedding day look.  Not only will your digits make a number of cameos in your wedding photos (hello ring shots!) but they will also be holding your bouquet making for the perfect opportunity to add a pop of color to coordinate with your wedding vibe.  Here are some bouquet inspirations (with coordinating nail polish ideas) to inspire you ...

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Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend

Don’t get me wrong, trendy costume jewelry is fun and bold and whimsical and all of those things. Since wooden bangles are trending, I don’t mind spending a few dollars on a couple of bracelets to accessorize the right outfits. When chunky statement rings popped up on the radar this spring, believe me, I was first in line.

However, there are times when I’m looking for something a little more... Well, not “traditional,” per se, but something timeless and meaningful that’s still consistent with my style. Those kinds of purchases don’t happen a lot, but when they do, I find that the fine jewelry pieces from the Effy Collection fit the bill. (Yes, I send email links to my husband on important holidays. Don’t judge.) Diamonds, pearls, gemstones, gold and sterling silver, The designers at Effy work in both classic and updated aesthetics, meaning that there’s something for every style, and every price range. Click over to see our amazing selection for yourself. And there’s nothing wrong with forwarding a link or two to someone who might be in a position to give you a gift in the near future. Happy shopping!

Camping Trip

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Summertime is the season for camping! Whether you are the casual weekend camper or a die-hard, here are some creature comforts that can make your trip easier: 

•  Trademark Global Toppers™ Casanova Cooler/Picnic Set with Blanket.  Perfect for day trips this picnic bag set comes complete for two as well as functioning as a cooler.
• Chef Buddy™ Portable Grill & Cooler Combo.  This portable grill/cooler combo is perfect for those who are short on storage space.
• If you prefer to cook over the open flame there is the Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue™ 14"x14" Cast Iron Tuscan Grill.  This cast iron grill has removable legs so it can work on a grill over a campfire. Don't forget utensils!
• A grilling set like the Picnic Time® 18-pc. BBQ Set is perfect for camping.  The storage container is perfect to grab and go and the set has basic spatulas and tongs as well as kabob skewers and corncob holders.
• Ready for something fun?  Try the Nordic Ware® Campfire & Stovetop Popcorn Popper.  This dynamic popper can be used indoors over the stove or outdoors over a campfire!
• Now where to put that drink or plate?  The Picnic Time® Aluminum Sports Chair solves those problems easily.  It has a side table that folds out, an insulated pouch for beverages as well as a padded seat and additional storage.
• For the hikers, try the Garmin® Dakota 20 Waterproof Hiking GPS Navigation system.  With this handy device you'll never get lost in the woods (again).
• For a little comfort, try the Pure Comfort Low-Profile Sueded Top Air Mattress under your sleeping bag.  This handy mattress comes with a built-in battery powered pump and offers some respite from bumpy, rocky forest floors.

Happy camping!!