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.
Overstock’s weekend coupon

Almost forgot the Overstock weekend dealie… take 10% off your order along with $1 shipping. Just in case you haven’t already bought that knife set. Even though I’m sure you already did, because how could you resist?
Hansel and Gretel were only human
Oooooh! Remember how I said this Linens ‘n Things promotion was only good for two days? It looks like some things still have free shipping.
And this gingerbread house kit by Wilton is one of them. Use the coupon from the previous post, and you can get it for $8 shipped. Not bad at all.
(Channeling Homer Simpson: Mmmm… edible crafts….)
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.)
I can’t stop laughing
Free shipping on some Target goodies
Target is offering free shipping this week on over 7,000 items in their Home section. You can also get free shipping on your $50+ purchase in Women’s. Just in case you happen to be one of those poor, unfortunate souls trying to live life without a local Target. (I pray for you each and every day, oh yes I do.)
Selected items in the Clearance section have free shipping, even. Poke around.
Thanks, Kristy!
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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