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.

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.

 
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.

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!

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.

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!)

So, this weekend at Overstock you can once again take 10% off and get free shipping. Many items still guarantee shipping in time for Christmas.

Although, if you’re not done shopping by this weekend, I reserve the right to mock you. Fair warning.

Thanks to Heather for poking me with the reminder that gift cards are 20% off at Sierra Trading Post today (December 15th) only.

Why are they doing it? I have no idea. Nice deal, though, if you want a gift card (or want to reserve future savings for your own shopping).

This offer will not combine with the Google Checkout deal, by the way.

So go buy some gift cards, and then the people you love can buy tents. And backpacks. And underwear. And… ummm… other stuff. You never really know what you’ll find at Sierra Trading Post, really, but I’ve been happy with everything I’ve bought there.

Oh, I kid. Really, I’m just whining a little bit because, you know, I was done doing holiday shopping, and then a few more deals came along. So I ended up spending some money I hadn’t planned on, but now birthdays are done. So it’s all good. Except the part where I get my credit card bill and cry.

(Kidding! Just kidding. Please don’t charge anything you cannot afford to pay off. This message has been sponsored by The National Coalition for Debtaphobics.)

Anyway, it’s Friday, and you know what that means—Amazon Friday Sale time!

My children are too old/big for this wagon, but if they weren’t? I’d be all over it. That’s an awesome price (even better because that sucker is heavy and it has free shipping), and how cool are those flames?

Barbie frightens me (there; I said it), but if you don’t have that problem, you might want this castle. It’s… umm… very pink.

I’m not sure why you’d want this, but it’s regularly part of the Friday sale for about $10 more; this is the lowest price I’ve seen it at. And the reviews are great (and plentiful). There’s a whole secret society of people out there with lights on their heads, apparently.

I’m not buying them, myself (alas), but I’m a little in love with these boots. (Here’s a tip on these or any other Amazon shoe at an awesome price: Check them at Zappos and then do a price match with them, because you’ll be able to return them for free if you need to. Amazon will not only make you pay return shipping, they’ll also go back and charge you the “free” shipping from before. Hmph.)

Wow, that’s a nice bike. So’s this one. And here’s a nice bike rack to put them on.

Two words: weather station.

Another cookware deal, just $134.99 after coupon HOHOSAVE.

I want this shirt every time I see it.

Enjoy your Friday, everyone!