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Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival: Kick off the music festival season with the 23rd annual Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival on May 7 in Thomson, just outside of Augusta. The festival's performers include Col. Bruce Hampton and the Madrid Express, Buckwheat Zydeco and Ronnie Earl, among others. Make the festival a bluesy bon voyage and staycation with the "Stay and Save Package," where attendees reserving overnight rooms in Thomson will receive a $5 discount off their ticket price and a collectable, vintage festival poster ($10 value). The festival also serves up regional dishes from a variety of local vendors. Tickets are $30 and on sale at BlindWillie.com.

Janiebee: Janiebee Quilted Nap Mats are perfect for little ones on the go. Each mat is designed as a mini quilt in a variety of hand-picked quilter's cottons with a built-in cushion, and easily folds up for travel. Use code JShops and save 20 percent on your order through the end of March (regularly $99). Shop at www.Janiebee.com.

IKEA: Save on all things kitchen, cooking and dining at the IKEA Kitchen Event, now through Tuesday. Save 20 percent on cookware, 15 percent off a new complete kitchen, $50 off dining tables and more. You must be an IKEA family member to take advantage of the savings. There is no cost to join; sign up at ikea.com.

Lewis and Sheron Textiles: Lewis and Sheron is hosting a storewide sale through the end of March. Stock up on your favorite linens, furniture, fabric, art, trim and more. Save 10 percent when you spend up to $500, 15 percent when you spend $500-$1,000 and 20 percent when you spend $1,000 or more. Lsfabrics.com

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