Stay warm
It seems that winter is, indeed, finally arriving this year. I think I’m ready, but if you’re not, check out 6pm.com today—they’ve got 75% off winter clothes and snow boots. It’s everything you need to stay toasty and still be able to answer any compliment with, “I know, right? Seventy-five percent off!”
Not that I’ve ever done that. Ahem.
Teen jewelry for the long haul?
The very pretty Jessica writes:
My niece turned 13 this summer. I want to get her something to commemorate the “turning into a teenager” year, something that she can hopefully keep and continue to use throughout the years, perhaps something that will “grow” with her. I keep thinking jewelry of some kind, but the only problem I can see is changing fashion senses as she gets older AND just the general fickleness that is a teenager anyway. I know your daughter is getting closer to this age, so I was wondering if you might have any gift ideas that won’t break the bank but also might be something a teen would be willing to keep throughout the years.
Any ideas? Am I just thinking wishfully that a 13-year-old might connect with something and realize its potential value as she gets older? (I received special jewelry when I was 16 that I still have and still wear today. Should I wait for this extra special gift until she’s older?) I’ve asked her, my mom (her grandma), my sister (her mom), and other friends and family, but so far I’ve only struck out. No one has any idea what a 13-year-old might want to keep around. I’m thinking it’s a pipe dream. 🙁
I feel for you on this, because my own not-quite-13-year-old would lose her own head if it wasn’t attached, and so I’m very reluctant to get her anything of value at this point. At the same time, it’s definitely the I-want-more-grown-up-things age. read more…
Nom nom nom nom
One thing I’ve discovered about having some sort of food restriction is that you always need to carry snacks, lest you be caught somewhere that you can’t find a suitable food to consume. Now that I’m gluten-free, I tend towards high-protein bars just in case I’m caught in Fast Food Land Of Buns. (Yes. That’s what everyone calls it, isn’t it?)
I’m a huge fan of Kind bars—they’re gluten- and dairy-free, and high in protein and fiber—but they’re usually pricey. Today you can get a 12-pack of Almond and Apricot Kind bars from Amazon for just $10.27 shipped when you buy via Subscribe & Save. That’s more than your run-of-the-mill granola bar, of course, but when you’re using them as a meal substitute in a pinch (as I do), that’s a pretty awesome price.
Also the company is cool/charitable, and I like it when my food is kind to small animals and stuff. What? I do!
If only they had this in adult size
Today’s Target Daily Deals are toy-themed, which means you can scoop up a items for the kids now and not have to fight the crowds for ’em, later.
I have no idea if those Zhu Zhu hamster things are still big this year, but I remember there being mass hysteria around them, last year, and now Target has a hamster 3-pack for $15. But the thing I’m loving—though, sadly, my kids are too old for it, and it’s too small for me (ha!)—is the My Very Own House which the kids can color. How awesome is that? I would happily pay $30 for that, and today it’s just $20.
Coupon code C4XLD4LP may still be working for an additional 10% off, and of course all Daily Deals ship for free. Now if they start making a house like that big enough for me to wrap around my actual house (that I can color instead of paint), we’ll be in business….
I’m a super (video game) freak
Will it be a very Wii holiday season at your house? (Or other video game console of your choice? I’m told “real gamers” prefer PS3 and Xbox, but I mostly like to play Mario Kart, as you know….)
Two great options for you at Amazon this morning, my pretties:
1) Check out the pages and pages of buy two video games, get one free currently available. If you plan to buy at least three games, this may be an excellent way to do it!
2) Today’s Video Game Deal of the Day is Rabbids Go Home for just $12. I’m a fool for the Raving Rabbids games; they’re fun for the whole family (10+, that is) and delightfully ridiculous. In other words, they are full of win.
And yes, before you ask—I am a 12-year-old boy on the inside. I’m okay with that.
Have yourself a veggie little Christmas
I know it’s early for this—please don’t throw any tomatoes—but get it while the gettin’s good, I always say. If you’re a Veggie Tales fan, hop over to Amazon and grab the MP3 download of The Incredible Singing Christmas Tree (a Veggie Tales Christmas album) for free right now.
Just promise me that you won’t actually listen to it until at least Thanksgiving, okay?
Hi, Groupon!
Everyone, this is Groupon. Groupon has come here today to discuss its sweet tooth in a warm and supportive environment. Please join me in making it feel welcome, won’t you?
For starters, the sidebar deal in the Tulsa Groupon today is $10 for $20 worth of custom-designed chocolate from Chocomize.
And then the sidebar Kansas City Groupon is $10 for $20 worth at Chocolate.com.
You’d think that would be enough for Groupon, but no; the sidebar Seattle Groupon today is $28 for a $58-value, 2-gallon popcorn tin from Popcorn Chef, and the sidebar deal for the Fort Wayne Groupon is $12 for $25 worth of treats from Mrs. Prindable’s.
Groupon knows it has a problem, and it’s here for help. We don’t judge you, Groupon. Admitting you have a problem and taking this first step was huge and so very, very brave. Bravo! Just, uh, wait here for five minutes, would you? I have a little bit of shopping to take care of before we continue this conversation….
Not quite as yummy, but…
Know what I hate? When I post a deal and it immediately sells out. Hate that. Grrr. It happens, though.
But don’t fret! With a new batch of grocery coupons, even if you missed the wheat thins deal I just posted (that immediately sold out), there’s sure to be something awesome for you.
Like, right after I ordered some crackers, I realized there’s also a $5 coupon for Align Probiotics. It’s currently priced at $16.95 before the coupon or the additional Subscribe & Save discount, which is already a crazy good price, but after the coupon and S&S, one box is less than $10. My local supermarket still tags these at $29.99/box.
And as much as I love my child who takes Align, I’m not saying I wouldn’t continue to buy it at $30/box, I’m just saying… ummm… the love is a little easier at a third of that price, y’know?
New month, new grocery savings
Welcome November! It’s cold out, but I’m going to be saving big bucks with a new crop of grocery specials at Amazon, so I’m willing to let those chilly mornings slide. (Especially now that I’m back in my nice warm house and no longer camping in the woods, sleeping in four pairs of socks. Ahem.)
Anyway! Here’s just one great way to save I just found. And my kids go through crackers like they’re candy, so I am all over this deal.
Okay, first? Go check out your current coupon book. (For some reason that link sometimes doesn’t work for folks. If it doesn’t, go to the main Amazon grocery page and scroll down to see some of your coupons and the “see more coupons” link.) You may have to refresh a few times to see it, but there’s a $4 off coupon for Handi Snacks. Once you see it, click to add it to your cart.
Next, go to the 6-pack of Multigrain Wheat Thins. It’s $20.94, which isn’t so great, I know. But! You’ll get $4 off with your coupon; another 25% off with coupon code NOVWHEAT; and another 15% off and free shipping when you buy via Subscribe & Save. End result? 6 boxes of healthy crackers to your door for—drumroll, please—$8.56. And you didn’t even have to get dressed!
And I don’t know about your house, but in my house? Those 6 boxes are going to last approximately three weeks.
The timing is off
Hmmm. Somehow I forgot to post this over the weekend, but no matter—you still have today. See, Bare Necessities is having one of their big sales, where everything is at least 20% – 25% off, plus you can use coupon code FIFTEEN to save another 15% on top of that (some brand exclusions apply). That’s great if you’re needing bras or other underthings, right?
But… I don’t know about you, but I’m not sure I want to shop for frilly pretties right after a day spend raiding my kids’ candy bags. I’m just sayin’. Oh, well. (Hey, does this peanut butter cup make my butt look big…? Don’t answer that.)
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