Report to the Ministry of Silly Walks

It should come as no surprise that I’m a huge Monty Python fan; I’ve been known to encourage my kids to eat a little more at dinner by assuring them that “it’s only waff-er thin!” (No, they don’t get it, but it always makes me laugh.)

So for someone like me—or maybe your favorite Monty Python geek—getting the Complete Monty Python’s Flying Circus Collector’s Edition DVD Set from Buy.com for just $45 shipped is something of a dream come true. (For comparison: It’s currently $85 at Amazon.)

And yes, I may have just the teensiest little crush on John Cleese, but that’s still an incredible deal.

Don’t have sad windows

I’m pretty sure I’ve raved about Blinds Galore here before, but I’m going to tell the story again because I think it’s such a good one: After having the cheap blinds on our family room window first stop working, then fall off in my hands (fancy!), I started shopping around for replacements. And I promptly died, because goodness but window coverings are expensive. After much research, I came across a special at Blinds Galore that fit our needs, and I ordered some new blinds.

I ordered three blinds, and what I received was an open box with two (damaged) blinds and the third MIA. That was disappointing, to say the least. But the happy ending to this story is that I called Blinds Galore and received the best customer service I’ve ever had—they were only too happy to replace my order, no questions asked, and terribly apologetic for my inconvenience. They even called back to make sure everything was okay, after I got the replacement. I was very impressed, and a week later I went and joined their affiliate program. Because, really, how many window coverings do I expect to sell through Want Not? Not very many, but I really like this company and how they do business, so I’m happy to promote them.

So here you go: Through October 26th, shop Blinds Galore and take 25% off your Levolor purchase with code LEVSAVE, or take 20% off everything else with code FALLSAVE. Free shipping, too. and like I said, the customer service is fantastic, so you can order with confidence.

Good news and bad news

The good news is that there’s a couple of great offerings today in the Target Daily Deals; both the little red tea-for-two set I love for just $15, and a cool-looking outdoor bistro table with a built-in heater for $160 shipped. (You’re making a killing on the free shipping, there—that sucker weighs 70 pounds.) If you’re buying the table—or making another purchase that totals $50+—don’t forget to activate the $5 off $50 coupon, through this link.

I can just hear you. “That’s great, Mir, but what’s the bad news?” Well, the bad news is that the featured deal of the day is already sold out at 6:00 a.m. I guess you’ll have to get your screamin’ deal on a fake diamond ring somewhere else.

(Can you picture that proposal? “Oh, darling, you shouldn’t have! Wait… is this… you bought my engagement ring at Target? Get out! Get! OUT!”)

You’re an employee, right?

Hey, today you can take advantage of the Fashion Bug employee discount of 30% off everything, just because. I’m pretty sure you don’t even have to go get a job there.

Also, you can stack it with coupon code 776290603 for $10 off your $30+ order, too. (Edited to add: The code also seems to be giving free shipping! Woohoo!)

They have lots of accessories that make great gifts, too, if you’re not shopping for yourself. Just sayin’.

But I would like a pink blender

I don’t know; on the one hand, I’m still mourning the fact that apparently Kohls has decided to be stingy with free shipping, now. On the other hand… it’s Kohls. They have everything. And great sales. (Plus, today’s Deal of the Day is a pink KitchenAid Cook for the Cure blender, and it’s adorable.)

Sigh.

Be all that as it may, right now they’re offering flat $4.99 shipping on every order, automatically. So that’s good. Furthermore, you can still save an additional 15% with your Kohls charge card and coupon code MVCNEW.

Many of the kids’ jeans are buy one pair, get another pair half off. I’m still trying to decide if that’s cheap enough for me, though the plummeting temps and the sudden shrinkage of all of my sons pants may make it a moot point….

The Want Not Review: Make It Fast, Cook It Slow

Let me just be perfectly transparent on this: I received a copy of this book for free, from Stephanie, because Steph is a friend of mine and a very generous person. But I am also telling you the God’s honest truth when I tell you that Stephanie has changed the way I cook; gone are the days when my crock pot was merely for stews and soups. I consider this woman nothing short of genius, and if I want to rave about her cookbook, well then, I will.

Really, does Stephanie O’Dea need any introduction here? She’s the mastermind behind A Year of Slow Cooking, and she used her crock pot every single day in 2008 just for our amusement. And for her cookbook, Make It Fast, Cook It Slow: The Big Book of Everyday Slow Cooking, which just came out from Hyperion.

How do I love this cookbook? Let me count the ways: read more…

Scrappers and other crafty people

Full disclosure: I am not a Crafty Person. I cannot draw a straight line, my children’s scrapbooks consist of empty books with piles of photos shoved inside of them, and whenever I attempt to do even the simplest crafting activity it doesn’t end well. I know this about myself.

Nevertheless, I find myself tempted by this Xyron Value Pack, which not only comes with scrapbook pages (that I’d probably never use) but also a Creative Station machine that can transform virtually anything into a sticker or magnet. Or just laminate to keep treasured papers lasting longer. You have to admit it’s a pretty sweet machine even if you don’t scrapbook.

Under $16 shipped (with that spiffy new Prime subscription you got last week) makes it a fantastic deal, and I can think of quite a few tween/teen girls who would find this an awesome gift just for making whatever it is they make. (I don’t ask. It just seems safer, that way.)

Have you been working out?

Maybe it’s the early hour, but I can’t stop laughing at this Superman Inflato Suit. At $13 shipped it’s a decent price for a Halloween costume, and really, I’m not sure you can put a price on having an inflated chest all night.

[Insert your own joke about someone incredibly full of themselves here.]

Saturday deals

Goooooood morning! It’s raining. Again. It’s excellent stay-at-home-in-your-jammies shopping weather.

Did you miss that last Amazon promotion on maple syrup? It’s baaaaaack, just in time for pancake season. (Yes, pancakes have a season. Hush.) Use coupon code BASCOM35 for 35% off the already-reduced price, and buy via Subscribe & Save for an additional 15% off and free shipping.

6pm.com is killing me with the deals this weekend… Clarks, Nine West, Tsubo, Reef… I’m not looking. Much.

Need a dart board? Looks like the one available in today’s Target Daily Deals is pretty nice, and just $20 shipped.

It’s finally here, after a month of truly annoying commercials on television: Today is Shop for a Cause at Macy’s, which means money going to feed the hungry while you reap big savings. See the site for more details on how to save, both online and in-store.

There’s a Super Weekend Sale going on at Toys ‘R’ Us, and y’all know I would rather stick a fork in my eye than step into the actual brick and mortar store, so these online sales are handy.

The holiday shop is officially open over at The Company Store, and I see some new items in the clearance section, as well. Code RADIO is still working for free shipping on any order!

That should keep you busy for a little while. Now if you’ll excuse me, my daughter has a Halloween dish-to-pass party to attend tonight, and we need to go make some delicious eyeballs….

Friday, all day (hey hey)

We’ve come to the end of another week! Well, nearly. We’re almost there. And today, shopping the Amazon Friday Sale is going to be even better than before, because you totally signed up for free Prime yesterday, right? Right.

If you missed this labeler when it was $12 at Buy.com earlier this week, now you can get it from Amazon for $18. It’s not as good of a deal, of course, but if it’s the one you really, really want….

Ooooh, my favorite Oxo tooli lights are down to $28 today. These are great as a new baby gift, and then as the kid grows she’ll use them for years.

Aaaaaaand… oh, Amazon. You’re killing me. A girl can’t look forward to this all week long and then see mostly all the same stuff as last week, plus a few other things that, hello, aren’t really on that big of a sale. Hmph.

Amazon’s saving grace today is that they’re having a toy sale, and if you poke around in there, there’s some great deals. Like, say, this double slip-n-slide for $6.50. Tuck that bad boy away for next summer. Or if you got in on yesterday’s dollhouse deal and need some furniture, check out the Hannah Montana Malibu Living Room or Malibu House Bedroom, both marked down to just $9.77 apiece.

Or, yum, how about a flower mold ice cream sandwich maker toy for under $5? “Hey, kid! Fix me an ice cream sandwich!” (Not that I would do that.) (Who am I kidding? I would totally do that.)

And what little girl wouldn’t want a dream town castle and princess clothes so that she can rule her own kingdom? Down to $65, and currently still $120 at Target.

For what it’s worth, I would never give this handheld Access Hollywood game to a kid, but I would definitely stick it in the stocking of my favorite celebaholic as a joke.

Okay, Amazon. You’ve redeemed yourself through toys. I hope we’ve all learned a lesson, here.

Have a great Friday, everyone!

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