My Mother's Day gift to myself!
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What do you want for Mother’s Day? One popular Mother’s Day gift is an iPad, according to a recent TechBargains survey.
- Of 1,500 respondents, 91% said they would prefer an iPad over flowers this Mother’s Day
- 13% of moms want flowers
- 26% of respondents will buy mom flowers
- 31% of moms want a tech gadget
- 11% will get their mom a tech gadget
Seems there is a sizeable gap between what moms want and what they will receive. I suppose that is true of any gift exchange.
For Mother’s Day I bought myself a sterling silver necklace, above, that says “I love Lucy.” I told me husband that I wanted to get a card from him and Lucy. I’m easy to please – partly because I know exactly what I want!
What do you want for Mother’s Day?
We have all been there. A friend or a loved one has a special occasion and you want to send a gift, but you don’t have the mailing address. Now, there’s a new Facebook-based service to spare you the embarrassment of having to call or ask around for an address. (That’s especially true if you don’t have a family members’ address.) GiftAccept.com, a unique gift giving website, recently launched a new Facebook application that allows you to sync up your Facebook friends, address books, calendars and
contacts to easily shop, send and track gift giving with just a few clicks.
Gift Accept’s new service works great if you want to impress someone you just met, but don’t want to ask for their address since it may be too soon.
A simple one-step process downloads your Facebook friends to this secure site. Once your Facebook friends are imported, all you need to do is select who you would like to send a gift to, pick out the perfect present and Gift Accept will take it from there.
Gift Accept will notify the recipient that a gift is on its way through Facebook, and email them to get their mailing address safely and securely. They’ll ensure total privacy and there’s no risk of their information being shared or sold. The address will not even be shared between the gift giver and the receiver.
Gift Accept saves Facebook friends, successful first dates, or even longtime contacts the hassle and embarrassment of having to ask for an address – whether you should already have the address and you lost it or maybe it’s just too soon to ask but you’d really like to send that special someone flowers.
The best part: Gift Accept does all the work for you while you sit back after simply choosing the perfect gift for that special someone. If you happen not to have a mailing address, that’s no problem at all.
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Do you know what you’re giving your mom, yet? Below I share frugal ways to celebrate Mother’s Day without breaking the bank.
1. Make a memory book – If you’re into scrapbooking, put a photo book together. This low cost gift will be filled with memories that mom will appreciate. If you’re not good with scissors and glue, you can also make one using your computer.
I wonder what this person received. jessamyn / flickr
This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
Okay, so you didn’t get exactly what you wanted for Christmas or Hanukkah. So what’s a cheapskate supposed to do? Below I share five options to deal with unwanted Christmas gifts and gift card.
Re-gifting
I’m not a fan of re-gifting because I’ve received really bad gifts. But, I confess I’ve done it – the right way. The trick is to make sure you pass the gift to the appropriate person that will appreciate it. When done properly, it
Happy holidays!!! Credit: cassie_bedfordgolf/Flickr
This weekend I’m looking forward to making gingerbread men, whipping up a batch of my Mother’s chocolate crinkle cookies, and opening presents.
My adorable husband has been asking everyday if he can open his presents and I’m not sure how much longer he can wait!
With warmest holiday wishes,
Julia
Aka Bargain Babe
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I’ve divided all our Christmas and holiday-related posts into five categories: presents; stocking stuffers + gift tags; things to do; extras; and post-holiday.
If you are still finishing your shopping, good luck! Got a last-minute holiday dilemma? Let the Bargain Babe help!
Presents
Best holiday gifts: gift cards + more
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
Want to save even more money on Christmas? Here are eight homemade stocking stuffer ideas you can make if you are on a tight budget. The best part is that you don’t have to be super crafty to make them.
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
If you’re still on the look out for the perfect gift, I’ve found some awesome gift card with perks you might want to consider. I share those below. Want to save even more money? You can also purchase discounted gift cards.
AMC Theatres – Free $5 concession bonus card when you spend $30 on gift cards. Offer is available in theaters, while supplies last.
Applebee’s – Get a $10 gift card when you purchase $50 in gift cards. Not valid for digital purchases. The bonus card is good through Feb. 29, 2011.
Ben & Jerry’s – Get a free scoop with every $10 of gift cards you purchase. You can also get a $10 gift card for $5 for joining Saveology for a VERY limited time.
Free shipping day is Dec. 16!
There is scant time to finish your Christmas shopping online! Most retailers require online purchases to be completed by Dec. 16, 2011 to guarantee Christmas Eve delivery.
If you do not finish your online shopping by tomorrow, you have two options.
1. Pay a ton for expedited shipping.
2. Fight the crowds at the mall, then package your gifts, wait in line at the post office, and pay for Priority or Express shipping.
If you shop tomorrow, thousands of online merchants – 2,339 to be exact – are participating in Free Shipping Day. What that means is that these 2,339 merchants all offer free standard shipping AND guarantee your gifts will arrive by Christmas. Some have minimum spend requirements, others don’t. Most allow dollar off or percentage off coupons on top of free shipping, which is hot.
If you need gift ideas, check out the 10-day Bargain Babe Hot Holiday Gift Guide for unique gifts, electronics, gift card deals, and a lot more.
If you are having a hard time coming up with a gift or finding a good deal, let the Bargain Babe solve your holiday dilemma.
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HOT! Last minute flight deals - Southwest has a bunch of last minute holiday travel deals when you book by Dec. 19 and travel Dec 14-21, 2011. The best flights and prices will go quickly.
Tomorrow! Free ice cream cupcake - Grab a free ice cream cupcake at Marble Slab Creamery and MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream & Treatery on Dec. 15, 2011 from 4-7 p.m. to celebrate National Cupcake Day.
Free Christmas music download - Get a free Christmas song from Tim McGraw to the tune of “Christmas All Over the World.” Unclear how long this will last.
Make a gift through Kidworth this Christmas.
As a kid, I loved discovering a mound of presents choking the tree on Christmas morning. But I can’t help but wonder, now that I’m familiar with the website Kidworth, if some of those gifts could have been given as investments.
Did you know that the average child, according to Kidworth founder Rudy DeFelice, comes across $25,000-$30,000 in gifts by the time they are 18? And yet, how many 18-year-olds do you know that have more than a few bucks to their name?
My eye! Credit: Nieve44/La Luz
Are you having a hard time finding a great deal on a particular present?
Can’t think of what to buy for your _____?
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Struggling with how much to spend on a friend?
Unsure how to cross everyone off your list without going over budget?
Need help setting a Christmas and holiday shopping budget?
Let the Bargain Babe figure it out! Ask your question by leaving a comment and we will respond within 24 hours, if not sooner.
By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of BobbisBargains.
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I love homemade holiday gifts the best. Anyone can go to the store and buy something, but it takes time and thought to give someone a gift that you made.
Here are 7 unusual frugal and homemade holiday gifts. For more gift ideas, check out the Bargain Babe Hot Holiday Gift Guide.
- Firewood. With all the recent storms, it is possible that you are now in possession of lots more wood than you need. Bundle it up and give it as gifts to those you know with fireplaces. Include a couple of mugs, hot chocolate mix and marshmallows. (more…)
Since we finished the Bargain Babe Hot Holiday Gift Guide Friday, I’d love to know your thoughts! Your feedback will make next year’s gift guide even better!!!
I was surprised by how creative this lady from CreditCards.com wraps her gift cards. Very inspiring!
