September 30, 2007 | Hot Hot Hot!

Hey, from now until December 21st, 2007, you can ship your LL Bean order shipped for free, no code needed. It’s a little early Christmas cheer, or something. Really, who cares why. It’s automatic free shipping.

September 29, 2007 | Hot Hot Hot!

Buying at Overstock this weekend? Need something to go with your free pearls, like maybe a couch? (Uhhh… that sounded better in my head….) Well, this weekend you can take $20 off your $200+ purchase at Overstock through that there link. Kinda handy if you were planning on a larger purchase, anyway.

September 28, 2007 | Hot Hot Hot!

Hooboy, it’s been a long week here. I’m not sure why. I even double-checked to make sure it had only the regular number of days in it (it did), but it just seems to have dragged on and on. But no matter! Because today is the Amazon Friday Sale, clinically proven to remove warts, smooth cellulite, and give you younger, more youthful skin.

Awww, look at this cute photo keychain. Do I smell a stocking stuffer? Or maybe a Valentine’s Day gift? (Yeah, I really do think that far ahead. It’s a sickness.)

I’m having a bit of trouble getting over the belt, but I suppose this is a great price if that special man in your life has a boy scout fantasy or would just be willing to, you know, wear these like a normal person instead of hiking them up to his armpits.

This isn’t a bargain-basement price, but it is a decent deal on Blokus Trigon. If your family loves the original Blokus, this may be one you need to add to the collection this year. (And if you’ve never heard of Blokus, you must check it out, because it’s huge amounts of fun for all ages but also gives your brain a workout.)

Need some lamps? (Ooooh! Shiny!)

I am tempted by these solar tiki lamps for our deck. I have visions of romantic evenings out there. (You know, the kind where there’s soft ambient lightning and I’m relaxed, rather than where I just go outside to escape the noise for a few minutes.)

Want a pet, but don’t want the hassle of actually taking care of one? Amazon has you covered: Get one of these and one of these! Alternatively, many of my friends with pets have developed an addiction to brushing them, and the reason is the FURminator. I don’t ask. I just pretend they’re normal.

If you insist on buying pink tools, I reserve the right to mock you. Mercilessly. (Something like this Skil router will up your tool cred, though.)

Wow, these turned out to be something totally different than what I thought they were. Ahem.

Here’s a great deal on a woman’s remington razor. That’d be a nice gift for a girl who’s just starting out shaving her legs.

The quesadilla maker is back again! For the three people who haven’t bought one yet!

Dude, where was this corn zipper all summer long with Little Miss “The Orthodontist Says I Can’t Eat It On The Cob?” Ugh. Guess who’s getting a corn zipper in her stocking?

Have a great day, everyone!

September 27, 2007 | Hot Hot Hot!

I never realized how empty and devoid of meaning my life is/was until I realized that I had somehow managed to live over 36 years without an insert for my post-it dispenser. If only I could get my hands on one. If only I could get my hands on one for free. Oh! Look! I can! (Use offer code n8r4ry.)

For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

Have a little one who’s just about ready for his or her first tricycle? Let’s see how long it takes Amazon to realize that this Kettler Supertrike 2 is a great deal at its current markdown price of just $22.40, shall we?

It’ll ship free on on orders of $25+, too, so throw in a book or whatever and you’re good to go. (This baby weighs 18 pounds, so that’s a significant savings right there.) Plus, every tricycle in the world should come with one of those parent push-bars. I’m thinking of lobbying to make it a law, in fact. That handy little bag on the handle there? Just the icing on the cake.

Hot Hot Hot!

Need some fancy footwear? Okay, maybe fancy is the wrong word. Whatever. Anyway, now through September 30th, 2007, it’s the Footlocker Friends and Family Sale event! Take 30% off your order with coupon code LKS1FF79.

And yes, they have lots more than just shoes. Sports gear and accessories, etc. All of those things I find totally foreign, you can get there. Heh.

Hot Hot Hot!, What to Wear

Want to make yourself very popular with the man in your life who wants to know what you’re buying over the internet now? Go check out these polo shirts from Eddie Bauer. They’re already marked down to $9.99, but if you put two or more in your cart? They drop down to $4.99 each.

Even sweeter: Free shipping (there will still be a small handling charge) with code SeptFS!

These will sell out quickly. But you’ll look awesome if you snag a few.

[Edited 9/28/07: Looks like this deal was too good to be true (although some of us haven't received cancellations). Consider it dead.]

September 26, 2007 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

I’m doomed. Amazon is having a big sale on children’s books, and some of them are also part of the Buy 3, Get the 4th Free promotion.

I still have a box of books sitting here from the last time they did this. But, um, it’s books. That makes it okay! I think! And don’t forget that most teachers absolutely love to receive donations to the classroom library for holiday gifts and such rather than getting another mug. Just sayin’.

Product Talk, Questions Answered

Pretty Holly writes:

Pretty Mir,

Can I ask you about sheets? I’ve read your site long enough to know you’re a fan, and probably have vast knowledge. I, on the other hand, seem to be a bit of a nincompoop. After my current sheets wore out (holes I tell you!!), I decided it was time to shop for new ones. Newly familiarized with Overstock.com from your site, that’s where I started. I found some 820(!!) thread count sheets for about $80 and thought that would be the height of luxury at a good price, so I ordered them right up and waited patiently by the door for the UPS man. Anyhoo, they came and they feel like cardboard! I am not even remotely persnickety, but they’re really non-stellar. So that leads to the big question — how does one choose sheets?? I assumed that the thread-count number was directly proportional to the goodness number. Alas, it is not so. Fortunately the Overstock was kind in taking the cardboardy sheets back, but I’m stuck now with no knowledge regarding the purchase of new sheets — now that my thread-count number equals goodness number theory has been shot I feel paralyzed by ignorance. Any ideas?

Ooooooh. There’s nothing worse than buying something expecting it to be luxurious and having it arrive and be… not. I’m sorry your sheets were like cardboard! That’s no fun.

As to whether I have ideas, well yes, of course I do. I have lots of ideas! Oh, and some of them are even about sheets. (more…)

Contests

Hey, our recent batch of contests were so much fun I decided I wanted to do it again. (I like playing Santa Claus, what can I say?) So here we go: Another chance to say “I got it for free on Want Not!”

I have two copies of the newest Little Einstein’s movie, Rocket’s Firebird Rescue, on DVD. (Unfamiliar with the show and/or the movie? Check it out here.) Leave a comment on this post by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, September 27th, 2007 to be entered for a chance to win one of them. (Those of you who won a contest here recently, please refrain from entering so that other folks can have a turn.)

The winners will be announced over the weekend if I get myself together, or on Monday if I don’t. Heh.

This movie is 51 minutes of quality children’s educational entertainment, during which you could potentially fold laundry or check your email or take a shower without interruption from your preschooler. Imagine the possibilities. Leave a comment to win. Go!