President's Day Sales in Durham, North Carolina

Sears has the "Big Weekend Sale," which runs from February 12 to February 17. Save 60-70% off fashion clearance and save up to 70% off all fine jewelry. This includes select three-day specials for Thursday-Saturday only. You can even save 50% off men's apparel and Craftsman tools. With the "Big Brand Event," get 15% off all appliances. Plus, when you use your Sears card, you'll have no payments and no interest until March 2010. Get $10 in coupons, when you sign up for Sears emails. For more details, go to www.sears.com.

Macy's has the "President's Day Sale" from February 9 to February 16. Make sure you get your shopping pass from your local newspaper, the weekly sales booklet, or online, where you can save an extra 15% or 10% off clearance merchandise. Fashion clearance is 80% off and with Macy's "Biggest Levi's Jeans Event of the Season," you pay only $31.99 or $34.99 for ladies and men's jeans. Get 30% off women's active wear; 50% to 80% off dresses; 60% to 70% off designer coats; and 50% off men's suits and sport coat clearance. And if you purchase two bras, you get one free. Choose from Bali, Playtex, Maidenform, and more. For more details, go to www.macys.com.

Kohl's also has the "President's Day Sale" from February 11 to February 21. Save 60% to 70% off Gold Star clearance items. Save 30% to 40% off the entire stock of Apt 9 apparel, accessories, shoes, and handbags for men, women, and women plus. Save 30% to 40% off the entire stock of Chaps apparel, accessories, jewelry, and shoes for your family. Take advantage of some of the "Bonus Buy" items, where you save 40% to 60% off Entire Stock Accent and kitchen rugs and doormats ($5.99 to $159.99) or you can purchase a 16-piece bedding set (any size) for $139.99. When you use your Kohl's charge card, you save an extra 30%, 20%, or 15% on everything in-store and online from February 11 to February 17 only. For more details, go to www.kohls.com.

JC Penney, where "Every Day Matters," has great deals from February 8 to February 22. Save 50% off sheets and sheet sets. Save 60% off blankets. Save 40% to 60% off Entire Stock Accent and Kitchen rugs and doormats ($5.99 to 159.99). Save 20% off all CHI and ProTouch appliances from $31.99 to $119.99 (reg. $39.99 to $149.99). For more details, go to www.jcp.com.