Archive for December, 2006

Today—December 19th, 2006—take 50% off everything at Jos. A Bank. (If you are unfamiliar with them, they make fine men’s clothing.) There’s still time to ship in time for Christmas, too. Go! Buy your man a tie or something!
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9:15 am |

Hey, who can’t use a few extra fresh pairs? You know what your mother always said.
Enter to win a lifetime supply of free Jockey underwear. Also you can look at half-naked people on that page. So, really, it’s a twofer.
There are 640 prizes in all, so why not enter? Oh, wait, please don’t tell me….
(Thanks, Daisy!)
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6:15 am |

I don’t know about you, but I often look at those solar light sets and think to myself, “Self, I should buy some of those.” And then I never do, because they tend to be expensive and large and all of that. And then I keep walking into the same corner every time I walk out into my driveway at night. Because I am not very smart.
That’s why I think this solar butterfly kit is a perfect solution. Behold:
1) It’s just $5.67 shipped.
2) It’s a single unit.
3) It’s just $5.67 shipped.
4) It won’t look weird during the day, because Ooooh! Butterflies!
5) It’s just $5.67 shipped.
Oh, it’s a good deal, too. I don’t think I mentioned that part.
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2:21 pm |

Okay, these are not cheap by any means, but they’re adorable and guaranteed for life.
Check out Vermont Teddy Bears for all manner of snuggly cuteness. They come delivered with chocolate and a card and in a box with air holes, even.
Now through December 20th (that’s this Wednesday), place your order and use code BEAR2DAY06 for free 2-day shipping. It could be the perfect last-minute gift for someone.
And really; who doesn’t like teddy bears? Teddy bears and chocolate, well, that’s pretty close to perfection, right there.
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12:13 pm |

Batteries.com is at it again, and it’s their last alkaline battery special of the year. Use coupon code
ELF to take 20% off your total order and get $.99 shipping as long as your order is under 2 pounds. Their 50-battery tray (40 AAs, 10 AAAs) comes to under $10 shipped with the coupon.
I cannot remember what I did before Batteries.com. Now my batteries runneth over.
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10:33 am |

Well, I’ve gotta say… you pretty people just took this contest and ran with it. Such creativity! So many sinful recipes! And yet, I had to pick just one winner, because I have only one DVD.
It was very difficult to pick a winner. In fact, I was so torn, I decided we need a runner-up prize as well.
You see, on the one hand? Jeana suggested using a bar of cream cheese and brown sugar mixed up as a dip for apples. And because I asked for at least marginally healthy recipes, and because I made this one for a party we went to and everyone loved it and my kids took it in their lunches with apples today because they loved it so much, I came very close to giving her the DVD. (And if you haven’t tried her concoction, you must, because it is really yummy.) Jeana will, however, receive a special! bonus! secret! runner-up prize. Please contact me with your address, Jeana!
But in the end… (more…)
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9:06 am |

Just a friendly reminder that some in-stock toys can still be ordered in time for Christmas delivery. Also, the Google Checkout $10 off of $30 deal has been extended until after Christmas. So, check out the “deals on stuff kids want” at Toys ‘R’ Us
and order already. Just how much longer were you planning to wait?
(Phew. That kid was totally going to hurt me with that plastic banana if I didn’t post that.)
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8:02 am |

Been thinking of trying Netflix, or one of the other automatic subscription services for DVD rentals? Why not try out Blockbuster Total Access for one month, absolutely free? Offer expires December 31st, 2006.
Honestly, if I were to go for a service, I think I’d pick this over Netflix because it allows you to use the store as well. But maybe you live in the middle of nowhere and this isn’t much of an advantage for you. In that case, allow me to point out one more time that this offer is free.
Thanks, Kimberly!
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6:15 am |

Eh, I know this deal keeps coming around with regularity, but it’s a good one and you just never know when you’re going to get hungry. Right? Right!
Use coupon code GIVE to take 60% off your gift certificate purchases at Restaurant.com. For many establishments this ends up getting you a $25 gift certificate for just $4.
That’s my kind of deal.
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8:09 am |

Personally, if someone is shopping for gifts for me at Staples, I’m going to wonder a little. I mean, sure; I’d like a good cross-cut shredder as much as the next person. But for Christmas? Well, to each their own.
If you’ll be shopping in-store at Staples between now and December 23rd, print yourself out one of these discount cards to take 12% off your purchase. Restrictions do apply, like that you can’t use it on computers or postage (killjoys).
But maybe that special someone in your life will be so surprised to find a chairmat under the tree. You big romantic, you.
(Thanks for the tip, kandle nut!)
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7:30 am |