Shoooooooooes, Gromit

Shoes.com is having another Saturday Sale. Stuff tends to sell out quickly, so hop on it if you’re interested. Lowest prices of the month (supposedly).

You can use coupon code GIVE10OFF for 10% off orders over $75 (expires December 31st, 2006). Shipping is always free.

Overstock weekender

Do you buy things from Overstock without a coupon, ever? Don’t do that. They’re one of the few stores that always has a coupon or two out. So don’t buy without a coupon, because there’s no need. Also, it makes the angels cry.

So: This weekend, take 10% off your total order and get free shipping at Overstock. That’s a handy little perk if you’re ordering something small, and substantial savings if you’re going for the big stuff.

Now could be the perfect opportunity to get one of these for someone you love. (I’m sorry; I couldn’t help it. It makes me laugh every. single. time.)

Was this a long week for anyone else?

I don’t know about all of you, but seldom am I as grateful to see Friday rolling around as I am this week. This week has been—in a word—sucktastic. And that is totally the technical term.

Anyway, you know how the Amazon Friday Sale always cheers me right up. I feel better already!

Behold the perfect stocking stuffer for both the gadget-head and college student, alike. Everyone should have one of those in their glove box. (In contrast, this watchis only a good stocking stuffer for Paris Hilton. I swear on my children’s heads that when I popped that page up, I thought it was called the “Consternation.” Paging Dr. Freud!)

Tis the season (though I wouldn’t recommend using those as gifts, necessarily…).

Here’s another fancy weather station in case you missed the last deal or aren’t satisfied with merely calling me up for the forecast. (Today’s forecast: It’s %#$&! snowing. You’re welcome.)

Got dirt? How about a great deal on a highly rated Hoover canister vacuum? (Don’t forget you save an additional $25 with code HOHOSAVE on that one, too.) Only have a little dirt? Well then, maybe you need a cyclonic dustbuster.

Only click this one if you really love your dogs.

I want this so badly it hurts. It’s possible it makes me laugh even harder than the impaled man knife block I keep linking. But how can you not love it? The holy family looks delicious!

I am very sad that these shoes don’t come in adult sizes. I have have to console myself with one of these.

Enjoy your Friday, folks!

Of course Santa has a blog

How much do I love Lands’ End Overstocks? So much. Every time I pick up a little something over there for drastically reduced prices I get the thrill of a bargain coupled with high quality and, often, my favorite thing in the world besides chocolate—Polartec. It’s all good.

Anyway, it should come as no surprise whatsoever that the same people who brought us Squall jackets and jester ski hats for our children have launched Hi, Santa! this holiday season.

This season, families can:

  • Call 1-800-Hi-Santa to hear a charming, daily adventure from Santa’s Workshop.
  • Visit Santa’s Web site for updates from his blog and participate in an online scavenger hunt to win daily prizes.
  • Post their own holiday photos and stories on Santa’s blog. (Photos and stories submitted between December 1-10 will have chance to win a starring role in the Hi Santa Story, plus $5,000 in holiday goodies from Lands’ End.)
  • Download coloring pages and a free, MP3 “Hi Santa” song.

They had me at “prizes.” But the kids are thrilled that Santa has a blog. “Just like you, Mom!” (Sure. Except that I don’t have my own scavenger hunt.)

Spread cheer and good karma

Otto found this one, though I would’ve posted it anyway because it’s a good one.

In a busy season of holiday madness, it’s great to find little ways to give back, and/or to shift the focus from stuff to connecting with people.

Why not go visit Let’s Say Thanks and send a card or twelve to our troops overseas? Why not sit down and send a few with your kids, even?

You don’t have to agree with the war to be grateful to those men and women (many of whom are little more than children, themselves) who are putting themselves in harm’s way. And it may be a better use of your time than finding just the right tie for great-uncle Milton.

Cruisin’ with Dora

Have a Dora the Explorer fanatic on your hands? There’s a couple of great deals at Amazon right now:

First, there’s the Dora junior skate combo, which gets you roller skates and matching pads all packaged in a clear vinyl bag. Regularly $21.99, now just $4.99.

Next, there’s the Dora skootskate (think skateboard with a scooter handle stalk), a great choice for the younger child who really wants a scooter but needs extra stability. This one is at $9.99, down from $29.99.

Both items ship for free with $25+ orders and Super Saver Shipping, although neither deal gives me any insight into why Boots wears boots but not pants.

Save on vitamins and other supplements

Recently a friend of mine has started singing the praises of fish oil to me. It’s not quite as weird as it sounds. (Actually, it’s exactly as weird as it sounds, but that’s another conversation altogether.) Anyway, I had been waiting to buy some because it’s sort of expensive. (Today’s conundrum: Which is more important, your pocket change or your health? Discuss!)

But I just came across this deal: Take $10 off of your $10+ plus order at Vitamin Shoppe with coupon code 2615. Shipping starts at $4.99, though you can elect free Super Saver Shipping on orders $25 and up.

Soon I too shall know the magic of fish oil. In the meantime, I have “I feel pretty” from West Side Story stuck in my head. I feel fishy, oh so fishy, I feel fishy, and swishy, and hey… I do pity any fish who died for me todaaaaay….

Did someone say shoe sale?

I’m not sure when this one expires, but just in case you need a new pair (or two) of shoes:

Take $10 off one pair of shoes at Shoebuy with coupon code 1HOLIDAY06. Take $20 off of two pairs with coupon code 2HOLIDAY06. Buying more than two pairs? (Lucky duck!) Shipping is free, so just place separate orders.

They have… ummm… well, they have shoes. Lots and lots and lots of pretty shoes.

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