Firefly Jewelry & Gifts has storewide markdowns of 25-60 percent. Find artisan jewelry, decorative glass vases, picture frames, and scarves, along with less reverent gifts (flasks, high-heel cake servers). Firefly is at 270 Newbury St., Boston, 617-375-5885.

Tweed Barbers (formerly State Street Barbers) is offering free haircuts or hot lather shaves, both normally $37, for Boston police and firefighters next Monday. Book in advance at 617-753-9990. Monday hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tweed Barbers is at 1313 Washington St., Boston.

You might want to plan your morning commute to include a stop at Bruegger's, which is giving away three free bagels per customer until 2 p.m. Go to Bruegger's Facebook page to download a coupon or print it out. Should you want to give something, there will be canisters at each location for donations to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Find Bruegger's locations here.

Skoah is offering a specially priced "spring prep" bundle facial through May 3rd. The treatment includes a double exfoliation followed by a light hydrating mask, plus an arm and shoulder massage with an aged orchid oil. You'll walk away with a full-size exfoliator of your choice. It all costs $100 ($120 value). Skoah is at 641A Tremont St., Boston, 857-350-4930.

Cuffs & Collars is running a suit package deal through May 4th. A two-piece custom tailored suit, an Italian-made dress shirt, two silk ties, a pair of cufflinks, and standard alterations for the suit are $599 (valued at over $1,600). Also through May 4th, get a free Cuffs & Collars-label tie (normally $68) when you buy two full-price shirts. Appointments are recommended for the suit package. The store is at 9 Water St., Boston, 617-720-2833.

... Here’s a gift idea that mom is sure to like, and that won't break the bank: The Women’s Craft Cooperative at Rosie’s Place is offering a pearl and antique brass necklace for a donation to Rosie’s Place of $65 or more. A matching pair of earrings, normally $15, will be added to the necklace for an additional $10. The offer runs through May 8th. Order online here or call 617-318-0282.

DIVA (Donna’s Infinite Variety of Adornments) has all jewelry marked down 15-25 percent Friday through April 28th. The store carries pieces from around the world, with a focus on contemporary U.S. designers and vintage Italian silver. Prices range from $5 to $30,000. The store is at 331 Walnut St., Newtonville, 617-916-2063.

A heads-up if you’re about due for a hair cut: The fourth annual HAIRraising cut-a-thon benefiting Boston Children’s Hospital happens on Sunday, April 28th. Dozens of salons on Newbury Street and elsewhere will give cuts for a minimum $40-donation (some may vary slightly; ask when booking an appointment). A few of the salons will have non-hair deals: SalonCapri will offer 40 percent off waxing at its Dedham and Newton locations and 25 percent off manicures and pedicures (Dedham only), while Skoah (South Boston) will offer its “quickie” facial ($45). All donations go directly to the hospital. See the full list of participants here. (Click on “Find a Salon.”)

Several Concord Center shops will have markdowns today through Monday. Concord Hand Designs, which is closing in May, will begin clearing out with discounts of up to 70 percent. Joining in are Lyn Evans Potpourri Designs, The Concord Shop (kitchen supplies), Artisan's Way,Nesting on Main, North Bridge Antiques, The Cottage on Monument Square, and Concord Lamp and Shade. Find out about other Patriot's Day events in Concord here.

Got extra pairs of jeans taking up closet space? Until the end of the month, the Blues Jean Bar is offering discounts toward new (full-price) denim when you bring in your old pairs. Get 10 percent off for bringing in one pair, 15 percent off for bringing in two, and 20 percent off for three. (We’re told all brands of women’s, men’s, and kids’ jeans are accepted.) Donations benefit local charities. The Blues Jean Bar is at 85 Newbury St., Boston, 857-350-4683.

Helena's in Arlington and Belmont hosts its semi-annual Prairie Underground sale tomorrow through Sunday. All new items from the brand (hoodies, dresses, tops, tunics, leggings) will be 20 percent off; past-season items will be marked down 40 percent. The stores will give a free gift with purchase of $300 or more. Helena's is at 397 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, 781-483-3055 and 453 1/2 Common St. (Cushing Square), Belmont, 617-484-2550.

'Tis the season for home improvement. Tomorrow through next Wednesday, The Home Depot will have markdowns on hundreds of items, including:

--$300 off a 7-piece Coral Springs Patio Dining Set: $299 (was $599)
--$150 off on Nexgrill 4-Burner Gas Grill: $199 ($349 value)
--$19 off on Ryobi ONE+ Lithium Ion Trimmer: $79.97 ($99 value)
--Buy One, Get One Free on all vegetable, herb & flower seed packets

Find more deals and store locations on the website.

The Orange Hanger (Arlington) and The White Lilac (Manchester-by-the-Sea) both celebrate birthdays this Saturday. The Orange Hanger will offer a 10 percent discount storewide from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; find clothing, jewelry, and other accessories from Weston Wear, Max and Cleo, Alex and Ani, Joules, Aryn K, and others. The White Lilac will take 15 percent off any one item and 20 percent off purchases of two or more from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The selection includes Dash & Albert rugs and throws, Vietri Italian ceramic tableware and lamps, Match pewter ware, Rebecca Ray handbags and accessories, and other home and gift items. (Furniture and custom orders are excluded from the sale.) The White Lilac is at 38 Union St., Manchester, 978-526-8338. The Orange Hanger is at 675 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, 339-368-7264.

... He just might book an appointment at the Indochino Traveling Tailor Shop that's open in Back Bay through April 15th. The Vancouver-based custom clothier specializes in trim suits and button-down shirts with lots of customizable features (lapel and pocket style, lining color, etc.). You can book your own fitting with one of the company's tailors and stylists here; appointments are available from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekends. Buy a suit (starting at $379) and get a free dress shirt and gift set with a classic bar tie clip and cufflinks (a $157-value). The pop-up shop is at 234 Clarendon St., Boston.

KitchenWares by Blackstones has select items from Krups, Le Creuset, Staub, Viking, and Revol marked down 20-50 percent for its "spring cleaning" sale, running through April 7th. Find cookbooks, fondue pots, pressure cookers, and more. KitchenWares by Blackstones is at 215 Newbury St., Boston, 857-366-4237.

Designer duds will sell at yard sale prices at this weekend's annual Clothes for Hope “Shop for a Cause” sale in Salisbury. Items include new and gently used Marc Jacobs, Armani, Rock and Republic, and others. (New pieces will go for 20 percent of their original cost; used items will average at around $6.) Proceeds from the event will go to the charity's work furnishing a middle school and library in Ho, Ghana, both of which were built using last year’s profits. The sale happens at 114 Bridge Rd., Salisbury from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. (Remaining items will be half-off on Sunday.) Find more information here.

Long's Jewelers hosts its annual Wedding Band Weekend Friday through Sunday at its flagship Burlington store. Platinum, gold, diamond, and custom wedding bands from Ritani, Diana, Mémoire, Furrer-Jacot, Armadani, and others will be priced at up to 30 percent below normal retail. Representatives from the designers and manufacturers will be on hand to answer questions and help with ring design. There will also be drawings for a luxury vacation for two to Mexico, a $1,000 shopping spree at Jordan’s Furniture, a pair of TAG Heuer watches, and other prizes. One lucky couple will win $1,000 towards their wedding rings. Long’s Jewelers is at 60A South Ave., Burlington, 781-272-5400.

Fallen off the workout wagon and trying to hop back on? Here's an incentive: GymIt is offering no enrollment fee (normally $39-$49) at its new Watertown location through April 1st. Monthly membership costs $20 and $27; the latter allows you bring a friend each visit and to work out at the Brookline location as well. Find more details here. GymIT is at 36 Arlington St., Watertown, 617-923-4441.

The Ides of March may be tomorrow, but today is a day to celebrate, at least if you're fond of math. A few spots around town will be serving up deals for Pi Day, among them:
--Beacon Hill Bistro is offering a slice of pie and a cup of coffee for $3.14 during its breakfast service from 7-10 a.m.
--Petsi Pies (Somerville location) is giving pies away to those who can recite the sequence to 10, 100, or all 314 digits (starting at 1:59 p.m.).
--Charles Hotel is offering 31.4 percent off reservations made today for stays between March 19th and April 2nd.
--The MIT Museum is offering 20-50 percent off select items in its store through Sunday (to mark both Pi Day and Albert Einstein's birthday).

A big thank you to reader Allison Looney for these tips.

[Petsi Pies photo]

Nordstrom Rack opens in Back Bay this Thursday, taking the space that was occupied by Filene’s Basement. Clothes, accessories, and shoes from many of the brands carried at Nordstrom will sell for around 30-70 percent off. Opening day festivities start at 8 a.m.; there will be breakfast treats and drawings for $100-gift cards and a $1,000-shopping spree (the latter comes with early access to the racks before the store officially opens at 9 a.m.). The first 1,000 customers to make a purchase get a complimentary Nordstrom Rack tote. The store is at 497 Boylston St., Boston, 857-300-2300.

Design Within Reach has many pieces marked down 15 percent for its semi-annual sale. Find sofas, dining tables, chairs, lighting, storage pieces, and more from Cassina, Fritz Hansen, Kartell, and other collections. The sale ends March 19th. Design Within Reach locations include 519 Tremont St., Boston, 617-451-7801 and 1030 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617-576-3690.

Habit in South Boston rings in St. Patrick’s Day early with an event tomorrow night. Green scarves, jewelry, and clothing from BB Dakota, Jack, and Green Dragon will be 20 percent off between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. An Irish-themed cocktail will help make things merry. Habit is at 703 East Broadway, Boston, 617-269-1998.

Artefact Home|Garden has alpaca and cashmere throws, decorative Turkish cotton pillowcases (pictured), and LAFCO New York candles marked down 50 percent. (Scents carried include Cortland apple, redwood, spike lavender, geranium mint, and cilantro orange.) The sale is expected to run through mid-March, or until items run out. Artefact Home and Garden is at 1000 Pleasant St., Belmont, 617-993-3347.

The Gilt City Warehouse Sale comes back to town March 8th and 9th with high-end clothing, accessories, and home wares on offer for up to 90 percent below original prices. There will be everything from dresses to denim to tees to tanks, not to mention bangles, boots, bags, and shades. There will also be a bar, free snacks, Uber gift cards with purchase, and more. Tickets are $20 (for Friday night entrance) and $10 (for Saturday). The sale happens at Artists for Humanity, 100 West 2nd St., Boston. Find all the details here.

Got a pair of shoes you're looking to part with? Until March 10th, you can bring it to Allen Edmonds, which is running a shoe drive for Soles4Souls and offering a $35-same day discount on a new pair of dress shoes, casual shoes, or boots in return. (New or gently used men’s, women’s, and children’s shoes of any brand are accepted.) Store locations include 25 State St., Boston, 617-557-3131; 36 Newbury St. Boston, 617-247-3363; and the Natick Mall, 1245 Worcester St., Natick, 508-655-0774. You can also take part online.