Even though the R is backwards, the deals are good

Ramping up your holiday shopping, this weekend? Don’t forget that Toys ‘R’ Us has free shipping on your select toys and games purchase of $49+ for just a few more days. Offers expire November 22nd, 2006.

I’m not a video game person (much to my children’s dismay!) but they seem to have some good deals on cartridges and such as well. I think. I don’t know; everyone should’ve just stayed happy with Atari Space Invaders and the world would be a much less complicated place. (I’m totally having that made into a bumper sticker.)

Savings at Sephora

Take 20% off your order at Sephora using coupon code FF2006. Or you can use code TRYSEPHORA for a free sample from Bare Escentuals, LORAC, or Bliss, but I don’t think you can stack the two.

There are some deals in the Limited Quantity section. Of course, there’s also a lot of blinding pink in that section, so it depends on how sensitive your eyeballs are and how badly you want a bargain.

Friday Sale, I love you more than bunnies

(This is my kids’ latest ultimate compliment, that they love something “more than bunnies.” I, myself, am decidedly lukewarm on bunnies in the first place, so make of that what you will.)

Anyway, welcome to the conclusion of a very wet and soggy week. Can anything make up for a solid week of rain? Well, maybe the Amazon Friday Sale. Maybe.

It’s still more than I should spend on a watch, but I actually think this watch is excrutiatingly cute. I shall admire it (and its greatly reduced price) from afar.

This orbital sander is coming up in my cart at $46.97 with free Super Saver Shipping. It’s nothing I’d want to find under the tree, but perhaps the big strong man in your life wants to do some… sanding. Or perhaps he’s hoping for some… sucking… in which case, this wet/dry vac (why, what did you think I was going to say?) appears to be the Cadillac of its species. (Is your guy not into tools? Does he need to shave?)

Oooh, here’s a neat concept that’s also a good cheap filler item if you need to get your order up to $25 for free shipping. Besides, you might need it if you’re the sort of person who likes to iron your 1000 thread count sheets.

This is an incredible price on a great hair straightener if you’re in the market for one. (I hear people saying those are better than comparable CHI irons.)

Do not buy these cookies if you’re trying to control your eating. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

And finally, I ask you: Why would I want my blender to have fuzzy logic?

Swiffer Sweepstakes

Oh, Swiffer. Is there anything you can’t do?

So check out the Swiffer Holiday Home Tour Sweepstakes, running through December 30th. Go read the fine print, of course, but basically you’re invited to submit a photo of the interior of your home in return for a shot at fabulous prizes. (Or don’t submit a photo, and just say you want prizes!) Things like Swiffer products, or $3,500 towards a home makeover. (I want to say something snarky here about $3,500 being enough to make over a medium-sized closet, but really, it’s free money, so I’ll shut up.)

In-store savings at Office Depot

Just in case you’re thinking about a larger purchase at Office Depot: For three days only, use their coupon to receive $20 off your $75+ purchase, plus receive a $20 coupon good for a future purchase. Coupon is valid in-store from November 16th to November 18th.

Excludes ink, toner, and technology purchases. Which are, admittedly, what you’d probably like to use them on. But if you need office furniture or a few hundred reams of paper (or snacks! they sell bulk snacks!), you could make out pretty well on this one.

T-minus 8 days

One week from today my wish for all of you is that you are surrounded by good food and good friends, eating yourselves into a stupor. Because that’s the American Way. And one week from tomorrow, the world goes insane.

Darlingest Mir,

Thanks for all your help on my last issue, I walked away with some really great ideas! I was wondering what your thoughts were on “Black Friday” sales. Are they really worth it, or is it just a wasted (very early!) morning? My budget this year is much more shoestring than last year, so my ultimate goal is to find some way to buy something for all the coworkers that looks nice, but doesn’t break a budget. I also need to somehow find a really good deal on a Nintendo DS lite. To me, it seems like an awful lot to ask for one day’s worth of shopping! Any tips for making the most of it?

Thanks in advance!!

— Bre

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