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Look Elsewares
14 DecI came across this online boutique called Elsewares that some has some cute, unique items. They have a section for $25 and under Gifts – in case you’re still looking for a special gift. Click here to find coupon codes for Elsewares.
Acrylic ring - $10
Bike chain bottle opener - $12
Salt & "Peeper" shaker - all in one! $10
$5 Hallmark coupon
6 Dec
Click here to print a $5 off coupon at Hallmark stores. There’s no minimum purchase, so you can get something that costs a little over $5 (like a couple of cards?) and get it almost for free! The offer ends Dec. 24.
Urban Craft Uprising
3 Dec(Sorry I haven’t posted as much lately. Life has been a little ridiculous.)
This one’s for Seattle people…
This weekend, Dec. 5-6, is the Urban Craft Uprising winter show. Admission is free, and it’s at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. I’ve never been to one, but I’m intrigued:
Urban Craft Uprising was started in 2004 to showcase the work of independent crafters, artists and designers – to provide a unique, high quality, hand-crafted alternative to “big box” stores and mass produced goods.
At Urban Craft Uprising’s shows, fans can choose from a wide variety of hand-crafted goods including clothing of all types, jewelry, gifts, bags, wallets, buttons, accessories, aprons, children’s goods, toys, housewares, paper goods, candles, journals, art, food & much, much more. Each Urban Craft Uprising show is carefully curated and juried to ensure the best mix of crafts and arts along with originality and uniqueness.
It sounds like a good place to find some unique gifts. And it’s free to check out!
Monday deals
29 NovIf you didn’t get your shipping fix this weekend, then check out the online deals on Monday (called Cyber Monday, but I hate the word “cyber” because it’s outdated and sounds icky). It’s supposed to be the biggest online shopping day of the year, so I’m not really even sure where to start.
Here’s a pretty good list of deals and coupons to get you on your way.
Fredflare.com free shipping!
28 NovFor this weekend only, my favorite place to shop, FredFlare.com, is offering free shipping! There isn’t even a minimum purchase! Just use discount code awesome when you check out.
This is so tempting, so very tempting…
$5 subscription to Real Simple
27 Nov
From now until December 1, you buy a $5 subscription to Real Simple magazine from Amazon.com! It’s a great treat for yourself or as a gift. There are also a few other $5 deals, including Food & Wine, Cosmopolitan, and Southern Living.
Stuff you want – for free!
24 NovThey say that giving is better than receiving.
But receiving is still pretty fun. Especially when it’s something you actually want.
Enter Apartment Therapy’s annual Holiday Giveaway. Each day you can enter to win 6 gifts from their family of blogs (Apartment Therapy, The Kitchn, ohdeedoh, unpluggd and re-nest), and there is some cool stuff. You can enter for as many as you like, and it shows you a preview of the upcoming giveaways to lust over.
This desk is pretty hot, right?
The giveaway runs through Dec. 18, and you’ll need to check the site once a day to enter. You’ll also have to create an account, but once you do, it makes entering the contests very easy.
Good luck!
Something for the dudes! (and sporty-minded ladies)
23 Nov
Do you struggle every year with buying gifts for the men in your life? For me, finding a Christmas gift for my dad (and birthday gift on Dec. 17) is the most difficult shopping of the year.
If you’re also in that boat – whether it’s fathers, siblings, significant others, etc. – I have an idea! For this week only, you can buy a year subscription of ESPN magazine from Amazon.com for only $5! Five dollars! That’s 96% off the cover price!
If your hard-to-buy-for dude (or lady! girls like sports too.) has any interest in sports, check out this deal! A few years ago, I got my dad a subscription to Sports Illustrated, and he really liked it.
Magazine subscriptions are a fun gift. It lasts all year, and it’s just exciting to get a shiny new magazine in the mail. Reading is FUNdamental! 
Gaiam 99-cent shipping
19 Nov
Gaiam is offering 99-cent shipping if you use the code EMSH99 at checkout. It expires December 8.
Gaiam sells a variety of natural and organic-themed items, ranging from home stuff to exercise apparel to exercise equipment, especially yoga and pilates. They also have a very affordable Outlet Sale section.
(Thanks, Seattle Moms Deal Finder)
Make a gift bow on the cheap
8 NovThis is really cool and timely with the holidays approaching: Make a gift bow from a magazine page. Unlike a lot of craft ideas I see online, I think I actually understand how to make this!
30% off at fred flare
2 NovHooray! Use discount code “PREVIEW” at Fredflare.com, and you get 30% off everything. The code expires Nov. 16.
I love fred flare and their collection of cute yet mostly affordable things. This is a great time of year to check FF out, especially if you’re looking for an unusual secret santa or white elephant gift.
I have this shower curtain. It makes me happy.
Cute!
For your favorite "too cool for Christmas" friend?
Kohls.com discount and free shipping
25 SepFor 2 days only, Kohls.com is offering 20% off with code GR8THINGS, and you can use the free shipping code THISIS4FREE.
(Thanks to Seattle Moms Deal Finder)
Etsy faves
21 SepI’m not sure why I waited so long to talk about Etsy. I assume that most people know about it, but just in case you’re not in the know: Etsy rules.
Etsy is where people who handmake things (jewelry, crafts, clothes, housewares, pretty much anything else you can think of) can create their own little store – all on one big ol’ website. When you purchase from Etsy stores, not only are you supporting individuals in their creative endeavors, you’re also not buying from sweatshops or paying retail mark-ups. And what I enjoy most of all: You get unique stuff.
I have this thing about purses – I really really don’t like it when I see other people with my same purse. When it comes to clothes, I’m not fond of seeing duplicate outfits, but it doesn’t bother me too much. But when it comes to bags that you carry every day - that are part of your every day look – I want it to be unique. I want people to notice it and ask where I got it. I like compliments!
That is why I try to only buy bags on Etsy. Today I’d like to highlight the bag I’ve been using pretty much every day for several months now. The seller is fromnancy, and this is the bag:
I wanted a bag with a long strap and a considerable amount of room, but I didn’t want a messenger bag. And this bag is perfect! There are no zippers or buttons or anything to mess with. The top of it just folds over, and there are 3 internal pockets – for my sunglasses, cell phone, and iPod. Check, check, and check.
And it was only $35. Yes, that might be more than you’d pay for a bag at Target, but I think it’s worth it to support Etsy sellers. And they tend to keep their shipping prices low, unlike a lot of sellers on Ebay and other websites.
Here’s another fun thing about Etsy. As a shopper, you can create a profile (which you have to do if you want to purchase anything), and you can browse shops and tag items as your Favorites. Then when Christmas or a birthday or some other gift-giving holiday rolls around, you can give people the link to your list of Etsy favorite things and pray they buy something off it. Here’s mine (it’s short because I’ve been avoiding Etsy, thanks to my underemployment).
When you care enough to send something for free
27 AugWal-Mart is giving away free Hallmark cards. Click here to get yours.
Fredflare.com free shipping
3 Aug
Enter “stay cute” as the promo code and get free shipping at Fredflare - that’s a $7.95 value. Score!
30% off Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic
27 Jul
Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic are having their family & friends event where you show them an email and you get 30% off. It goes from July 30-August 2 and is in-store or online. Plus, you can pick a non-profit that they’ll donate 5% of your purchase to.
If you don’t already have the email and want one, let me know (in the comments) and I’ll forward it.
Fredflare $10 off!
17 JulFredflare is offering $10 off purchases of $25 or more, but the sale only lasts this weekend, so hurry! Just enter the promo code: JUMP.
I am in love with this dress. Someone should buy it and give it a loving home.
Kohl’sMy Fredflare picks + free shipping!
20 JunI adore Fredflare. And a free shipping code, well, that’s like Christmas.
So happy holidays: Use “shade” as the discount code and you’ll get free shipping. That’s a $7.95 savings! Yessssss.
Here are some of my picks:
Will Ferrell sunscreen – Proceeds benefit cancer survivors! $12
Plaid sunglasses – So cute! $11
Gingham bow cami – This is summer. $38
Happy shopping/shipping!
Free weekends at national parks
16 Jun
Here’s an idea for a Father’s Day gift/outing. The National Park Service is offering 3 free weekends at parks that usually charge entrance fees. The weekends are:
- June 20-21 (Father’s Day weekend)
- July 18-19
- August 15-16
Click here to see a list of which parks will be free. The list is pretty impressive. You can even go all Brady Bunch and visit the Grand Canyon! (Bring hot dogs and beans to pass out to random native children.)
(Tip courtesy of Money Saving Mom)
Picture perfect
10 JunIf you’ve been wanting to buy a picture frame (maybe a present for Father’s Day??), here is a link to a couple coupons for Aaron Brothers:
- 50% off 1 item for 1 day only: this Saturday, June 13
- 40% off 1 item – valid until June 19
Aaron Brothers has a really nice selection of frames. It’s typically the first place I go to when looking for a frame and they usually have coupons on their web site or by signing up for e-mail promotions.
Father’s Day gifts
9 JunShopping for a Father’s Day gift is not on my list of enjoyable activities. Not because I don’t love my dear ol’ Dad but because he is impossible to shop for. Anybody else feel me on this?
Do you have any good or unique ideas for Father’s Day gifts (that won’t break the bank)? Is there a certain store you always head to? Do you make something? Do you skip the gift-buying altogether? Please share!
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