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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
If you’re on a mission to find inexpensive, yet useful stocking fillers for the fashionista in your life, you’re in luck. These items caught my eye on a recent trip to my local drugstore because of how helpful they are for anyone who wears heels, is into fashion, or just wants to appear well-groomed. If you need Christmas gift ideas for others on your list, check out Bargain Babe’s suggestions or opt for homemade gifts.
• Dr. Scholl’s For Her Fast Flats – Ladies we’ve all been there. We’ve worn heels to special occasions or a girl’s night out and by the end of the night we are begging to kick the shoes off. Well, now you can. These flats can be rolled up, stashed in the wristlet they come in, and tossed in a purse – ready to be worn at a moment’s notice. Fast Flats come in three sizes. Cost: $10. (more…)
Chocolate is 50% off at Chocolate.com!
Free chocolate with coupon - Get Snicker’s Nutcracker Singles for free at Walgreens with a coupon from the Dec. 5 Redplum insert.
New grocery coupons - Coupons.com has a bunch of new coupons for groceries, including $5 off ProPlan pet food, $2 off Curel lotion, and $2 Flinstone vitamins.
Old Navy sale - Buy one sweater, get the second free during Old Navy’s sweater sale. Use coupon code ONSWEATER, valid through Dec. 11, 2010. (more…)
I was surprised how many Christmas items my local dollar store had for sale. I snagged three 20-packs of cards for $1 each, plus three cards for $.50 each. I also saw:
- ornaments for your fake or real tree
- Christmas lights for the house or tree
- wreaths and runners
- snowglobes
- extra tall candy cane decorations
- candles
- gift bags and baskets
- wrapping paper and red and green tissue paper (more…)
I was surprised how many Christmas items my local dollar store had for sale. I snagged three 20-packs of cards for $1 each, plus three cards for $.50 each. I also saw:
- ornaments for your fake or real tree
- Christmas lights for the house or tree
- wreaths and runners
- snowglobes
- extra tall candy cane decorations
- candles
- gift bags and baskets
- wrapping paper and red and green tissue paper (more…)
By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of Bobbisbargains.
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I love family traditions, which are so special that people like to talk about them, share them, take pictures of them, and gather to enjoy them. The December holiday season is a great time to establish family traditions.
If you are bemoaning the fact that you have no family traditions; fear not. It only takes a couple years to start traditions that will last a lifetime. Here are five ideas to get you started: (more…)
Buying glasses online does not have to be a risky guessing game if you find a good site to buy them from. I know, having just taken the plunge.
You might remember that a year ago I debated buying new prescription glasses online, but ultimately forked over $107 at Costco for the chance to try them on pre-purchase. This time I could not resist a promotion at CoastalContacts.com for free frames and free prescription lenses. (The site gave away 10,000 pairs in a publicity stunt a few weeks ago. If you live in New York, stay tuned for a similar promotion starting Dec. 9, 2010.)
During the free promotion, I picked out a cute pair of Cynthia Rowley reddish-brown and pink frames that the site normally sells for the discounted price of $68. I found them for as high as $130 online. I upgraded to anti-glare and scratch resistant lens, which cost $15, and paid $12 for shipping. My total bill? (more…)
I've been carrying this TJ Maxx gift card for years. YEARS!
New federal rules require gift cards to be good for five years at a minimum, says the December 2010 issue of ShopSmart magazine, which is published by Consumer Reports. A major caveat to this new law is that a lot of retailers are enticing shoppers with bonus gift card freebies, but many of these bonuses are not being called gift cards and have tight expiration dates.
For regular gift cards some – but not all – fees are reined in. For example, fees for inactivity can only start if you let your gift card languish in your wallet for a year. If a retailer goes out of business, your gift card is (more…)
Illustration by OConnorCartoons.com
Free $10 gift card - Cash in $40 or more in coins and get a bonus $10 gift card for free at Coinstar.
Free holiday cards – The run of free holiday products on Vista Print is ending soon. Pay shipping and handling only for photo cards, calenders, and gift tags.
Walgreens coupons – Get 20% off personal care items and beauty items with Walgreens coupon code TWENTYOFF, good through Dec. 11, 2010. Or use this Walgreens coupon
to take advantage of their deal of the day. (more…)
Illustration by OConnorCartoons.com
Target - This week’s list of Target coupons includes a $10 gift card when you transfer a new prescription, Fage Greek yogurt as low as $.25 with coupon, and Seventh Generation cleaning products as low as $.49 with coupons.
CVS - Bargain Briana has all the CVS coupon deals for this week, including two packs of candy canes for $1, a gallon of milk for $1.79, and Zhu Zhu Pets BOGO free. (more…)
Win a $100 Amazon.com gift card!
Today is the start of a new reader giveaway and the prize is a $100 Amazon gift card. To win, join my daily or weekly email list with money saving tips. If you are already receiving my emails, you are automatically entered to win. You don’t need to email me to confirm.
Join by Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. EST to be eligible. I hope this gift card will help someone buy their Christmas or holiday gifts. The winner and three runner ups (in case the winner does not claim the prize within 48 hours) will be announced on Monday, Dec. 13. Good luck and thanks for reading BargainBabe.com!
If you are on my RSS list, please join the daily or weekly list to be considered.
This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
Reader Nanette is the winner of my review copy of Toss, Keep, Sell!: The Suddenly Frugal Guide to Cleaning Out the Clutter and Cashing In. Nanette made it her goal to declutter her home this year. She writes:
This might really help me. I had as a goal for 2010 to clean and declutter my home. It has been a (almost) yearlong project and I will need to continue into 2011. Not what I had envisioned!! I have made some progress but not enough. I seem to try to get everything done on week-ends and still have fun. Doesn’t quite work out that way. I need a fresh idea! (more…)
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This post is brought to you by familyFinds.com, which has the best Los Angeles deals for families.
Here are the best shipping offers for 2010 Christmas gifts, culled from the huge list at Freeshipping.org. More than 1,000 merchants will offer free shipping on Dec. 17 (with arrival by Dec. 24) for last minute shoppers. If you mail presents yourself, the shipping deadlines for gifts to arrive by Dec. 24, 2010 are:
Dec. 15 for USPS
Dec. 17 – Fed Ex and UPS
Without further ado, here are the best shipping offers. Remember, many stores offer free shipping when you pick up your order at your nearest store. (more…)
Credit: Life as Mom
Every Friday I share five must-read blog posts about saving money.
The top holiday photo deals are gathered in one place at the Faithful Provisions blog.
Find two designs for free holiday gift tags that you can print at home, thanks to The Thrifty Mama.
Prepare for cold season by stocking up with these over-the-counter essentials. I would add generic Zyrtec and cough drops to the list. (Surviving and Thriving)
Want organic coupons? Frugal Shopping with Julie has 15 resources for where to find them.
File this under depressing news. How many jobs do we need created for the recession to go away? Yikes.
Bonus: Main Street has ideas for how to pay off your January credit card bill. That’s thinking ahead!
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Free baby sling - Get a free baby sling that normally sells for $48 when you pay $12-15 for shipping. Not a bad deal!
Free Tide Stain Release – Get a free bottle of Tide Stain Release if you are one of the first 5,000 people to fill out the freebie request form on Tide’s Facebook page starting today, Dec. 3, 2010 at noon EST (9 a.m. PST).
HOT! Hallmark coupon – Use this Hallmark coupon to get $5 off an in store purchase of $5 or more! Expires Dec. 5, 2010.
Banana Republic coupon – Get 25-30% off your entire purchase using Banana Republic coupon code BREVENT. The highest discount is when you pay with your BR, Gap, or Old Navy card. Ends Dec. 5, 2010. (more…)
Reader CJ shared a tip that works when trying to get a discount on holiday gifts.When I read the selection about discounts I have also had success, like yourself I don’ t win every time but I do try. One other thing I have tried is to let the merchant suggest the first discount. Sometimes I have backed off and been surprised when the discount offered was more than I had expected. Just an idea that has worked for me.
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