Banana Republic takes 30% off select men's and women's summer apparel and accessories. That's tied with last week's mention as the best discount we've seen so far this year on new apparel at Banana Republic. (We saw a 40% off discount on jewelry in April, since expired.) Shipping adds a flat $7 and sales tax is added where applicable. Deal ends July 18. Some best bets:

• Banana Republic Women's Sleeveless Micro Pleat Top (pictured) for $29.50
• Banana Republic Men's Cotton Cargo Shorts for $34
• Banana Republic Women's Stretch Textured Pencil Skirt for $44.50
• Banana Republic Men's Heathered Cotton Cardigan for $55
• browse all discounted summer apparel and accessories at Banana Republic

From July 30 to September 11, the The Virginian Suites Hotel in Arlington, VA offers stays for $99 per night, as found on Travelzoo. Plus, receive a free breakfast for two. That's the best nightly rate we've ever seen for stays at this hotel. with Some dates may be excluded and additional taxes and fees may apply. Deal ends July 28.

PC Micro Store offers the PCMS Hands-Free Earphones for Apple iPhone in White for $5.95. Coupon code "IP4HFEAR" bags it for free. With $3.49 for shipping, that ties last week's mention as the lowest total price we've seen for these earbuds. They feature a microphone and a control button with answer, end, and mute functions. Coupon expires after 1,000 uses.

In participating areas, Arby's restaurants offer a regular roast beef sandwich for free with the purchase of a full-price small drink with a text message-based coupon received the directions below. Standard text messaging rates apply and you'll begin receiving offers from Arby's every month. (You can opt out at any time by sending "STOP".) To get this deal:

1. Send a text message to 27297 containing "Roastbeef"
2. reply to the message with your zip code
3. if any participating Arby's are nearby, you'll receive a coupon for a free roast beef sandwich

Meritline.com offers this 6-in-1 Stainless Steel Multitool in Black for $3.39. Coupon code "MLCK248026071456AL1" cuts it to $1.49. With free shipping, that's a buck under our May mention; however, we saw it in silver for the same price in June. It includes a knife, pliers, bottle opener, screwdriver, serrated knife, LED mini-light, key chain, nylon pouch, and four LR41/AG3 button-cell alkaline batteries. Coupon expires after 500 uses.