Archive | October, 2008

Happy hauntin’ Friday

by Mir at 8:01 am on October 31, 2008 in Hot Hot Hot!

Regardless of the fact that you should be on the lookout for zombies today, I just want to reassure you that at no time will I be asking you to smell my feet. I can see you were worried. Don’t sweat it. We’re all adults here.

(But if you have some of those mini Twix bars, let’s talk….)

Hey, neither snow nor sleet nor dark of night nor demanding, sugar-seeking children shall keep me from my appointed Amazon Friday Sale rounds, so listen up.

I want this dog bed. And I don’t even have a dog. But if I did, I would totally want him sleeping on a big, fleecy paw print. (And for what it’s worth, I would also buy my fictitious dog a backpack! Just so you know.)

Sure, $69.99 is a great deal on this highly-rated Hoover power mop, but let’s talk about the important stuff… like that the color is listed as “lavender mist with mystic lime.” Hoover. Dude. Stop trying so hard.

Meanwhile, I still have my eye on the Dirt Devil Vision Carpet Cleaner ($69.99 shipped). We have a lot of carpet. A lot of grimy carpet. So I start thinking about this, and then I just have to go to my happy place and stop thinking about how gross the carpet really is. La la la la….

The down alternative blanket is back, and perfect for the chilly weather that’s rolling in right about not. $37.98 for King, $35.99 for Full/Queen.

Ooooh, I bet everything tastes better when it comes off of a retro panini grill. I hope it comes with an Italian chef, too!

Around twenty bucks for a two-pack of Jamaican Rum Cake? Hmmm. Perhaps good to pick up as hostess gifts instead of bottles of wine. Assuming your hostess prefers rum, that is.

If you’re a tea-drinker and you haven’t yet succumbed to one of these deals on PG Tips even after years of me raving about it, go buy some. You will not be sorry. Best tea ever. (Here’s another one, if you want more total bags.) And don’t forget to sign up for Subscribe & Save to save another 15%! You can cancel it after your order ships!

This Strawberry Shortcake watch makes me feel all warm and fuzzy, and not just because it’s only $4.99 and free shipping eligible. How awesome would that be as a stocking stuffer for a special girl in your life? So awesome. And here’s another one, too! (There are about half a dozen Strawberry Shortcake watches, actually… those are just my favorites.)

And to top it all off, this week’s Friday Five is all spooky! Choose from five different suitably frightening albums for just $5 apiece… if you dare.

Happy Halloween, everyone!

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A slew of men’s running shoes

by Mir at 1:49 pm on October 30, 2008 in Hot Hot Hot!, What to Wear

If your honey or your teenager is in need of expensive running shoes without the staggering price tag, check out these discounted options at Amazon. Most of them are Adidas, but there are a few other brands in there, as well. We’re talking $90 shoes available for around $25. Great deals to be had.

Be sure to read all of the promo information on the item you select, as well. Several carry additional savings, and all come with a bonus magazine subscription that may be redeemed, instead, for a $10 rebate.

Alternatively, feel free to just soliloquize about how back in your day, we went everywhere barefoot and we liked it. My kids love it when I do that!

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Wii Fits in stock at TRU

by Mir at 12:25 pm on October 30, 2008 in Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

Still trying to find a Wii Fit? They’re currently in stock and available for delivery at Toys ‘R’ Us. (Shipping is a little nuts—showing at $13.77 for me—but if you’re desperate for one and tired of looking, at least the base price isn’t inflated.)

For the moment, anyway.

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Plus-size savings, too

by Mir at 11:15 am on October 30, 2008 in Hot Hot Hot!, What to Wear

Hey, it’s not just the up-to-size-16 ladies who deserve a great deal on pretty clothes, right? Now through November 2nd, 2008, you can stock up on fabulous deals at Lane Bryant, because everything that’s already on sale is an extra 50% off! Just add a reduced item to your cart and the discounted price will automatically be reflected.

Take that great deal and make it even better by combining those automatic savings with a coupon code. Take your pick and see which one saves you the most:

000159517 — 15% off your order, regardless of amount
010004906 — $10 off $50+
050009848 — $25 off $75+, $50 off $150+ or $75 off $225+
006952785 — free shipping on your $100+ order

(Pssssst—don’t forget to think outside the box, ladies. They have lots of jewelry and purses that fit everyone, you know. Much of the jewelry is buy one, get one half-off right now. Just sayin’.)

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Third time’s the charm?

by Mir at 9:38 am on October 30, 2008 in Hot Hot Hot!

When I first posted this deal, several of you missed it. So I posted it a second time, when it came back, and several of you thanked me, but a few more folks bemoaned missing it, again.

So I’m posting it for a third time (which, geez, maybe they could just sell it until it’s gone and then stop, instead of popping it in and out of stock…?) and I promise this is the last time. Maybe.

Right now at Buy.com, pick up the Harman Kardon Drive + Play for just $17.99 shipped. This is the device to have for seamless integration of your iPod into your car’s stereo system.

And I paid a lot more for the one I gave my husband, so feel free to get one now and gloat. I won’t mind. Much.

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Ad-free e-cards

by Mir at 8:46 am on October 30, 2008 in Quick Tips

Love e-cards, but hate the ads plastered all over the sites that let you send them, or the pop-ups that sometimes go along with the cards?

New e-card site Month2Month is not only completely ad-free, it allows total customization of the cards you send—right down to the logo. They have some cute Halloween cards, so you might want to check them out. Surely someone you love needs some holiday greetings that include a cartoon zombie about to snack on a severed leg!

(Or, you know, not. But they do have all sorts of cute cards.)

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Gorgeous savings at Liz

by Mir at 7:44 am on October 30, 2008 in Hot Hot Hot!, What to Wear

I’ll confess to being a sucker for all things Liz Claiborne; their regular prices don’t thrill me, of course, but they have frequent sales and so many of their items are just so pretty. (Their customer service is also amazing. One year I ordered some pants before Christmas and sort of lost track of the box in the holiday shuffle. By the time I found it and tried them on, I realized the pants didn’t fit—and I was well past 30 days from purchase. They took them back anyway.)

Today (October 30th, 2008) only, save an additional 30% on everything at Liz Claiborne—just use coupon code END30. Combine that with the already-reduced sale and clearance items and you’ve got the makings of a great deal. Don’t forget that orders of $125+ ship for free, too.

But, um, you might want to open the box and try stuff on right when it arrives. Just a friendly suggestion.

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The name’s Man. Bat Man.

by Mir at 6:30 am on October 30, 2008 in Hot Hot Hot!

(You know, it’s been a while since I saw a movie for grown-ups. It’s possible I’m confusing the Batman films with some other franchise. I just can’t think of what. Hmmmm.)

Have a Batman fan on your holiday list? I’m thinking that Batman Begins would probably be a great stocking stuffer… particularly when you can pick it up for just $4.99! Free shipping with Prime, or get your order up to $25 for free Super Saver Shipping.

Heck, I might even grab one. Seeing as how I completely missed this in the theater….

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Winners of the DVD sets contest

by Mir at 9:20 pm on October 29, 2008 in Contests

I gave you the chance to win a set of either Global Wonders or Ozzie and Harriet DVDs, and hundreds of you decided to try your luck.

Only two of you are walking away with DVDs, I’m afraid. The rest of you will just have to see if there’s anything good on TV.

The winner of the Global Wonders DVDs is commenter 209, Debbie. Congratulations, Debbie! And the winner of the Ozzie and Harriet set is commenter 20, Pam. Congrats, Pam!

Many thanks to everyone who played, and special thanks to the generous folks at Global Wonders and our pals at Special Ops for donating the prizes. And if you didn’t win the Global Wonders DVDs but want to buy them, click here to get yourself a $2 off coupon.

Didn’t win this time? Don’t fret! More contests are coming up, and you never know when luck will strike. (Assuming you remember to enter, of course. I don’t have ESP, or anything.)

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Want Not loves The Fish Atlanta!

by Mir at 4:12 pm on October 29, 2008 in Bragging on a deal

Here’s a little shout-out to my local peeps: Tomorrow morning (October 30th, 2008), tune in to hear my chat with Kevin and Taylor of 104.7 The Fish at 8:10. Why? Thrifty Thursday, of course!

We’re talking Christmas shopping, Amazon Prime, the importance of a gift closet, and I swear to you that I told them they were pretty, but for some reason that part got edited out. I wonder why.

Many thanks to the kind folks at The Fish for having me, and I hope some of you will be able to tune in for the segment. (Alternatively, it looks like they offer live streaming on the web site, though I’m having trouble getting it to work at the moment….)

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