It’s Kim’s fault
I’ll just apologize (and blame Kim) right up front.
First she insisted that we all level our, uh, well… and now she’s mailed me to say that now that we’re nice and level, we all need, ummmm, a big one.
I’m a little worried about Kim.
Don’t have a hot date tonight?
Don’t worry, honey. You’ll always have the Friday Sale at Amazon.
Maybe you want to check out this awesome Columbia tent (free shipping!), or this 12-inch Calphalon pan… or maybe you’d prefer the whole Anolon set (comes to $154.99 after coupon code CLEAROUT, which is an insane deal).
(I’ll take one of each, as long as I don’t have to pay for them. Ahem. But I actually have a date, for once, so I’ll leave the spending to y’all.)
Advocate for free stuff
Have I told you people lately how pretty Laura is? She is so pretty. It should be illegal, really. She sent this along:
I thought that instead of asking a question, today I would contribute to your pretty site.
If you go here and sign up to become a Method Advocate, there is a very good chance that they will choose you and send you a box stuffed full of teeny product samples, coupons, and (at least when I got mine) a very nifty method t-shirt!
They sell Method stuff at Target and I pink puffy heart it. I signed up!
The customer is always right. . . in theory
Andrea recently had a rude awakening in the world of 21st century retail:
I know I should start this by saying how pretty you are, as well as patient for my e-mail mix-up the other day. What a bad day that was. I absolutely LOVE your site and check it each day. I’m enjoying my bunco set (I play once a month or so with some friends) and I’m eagerly awaiting my free razor. Thank you for sharing the deals!
So, back to my question: Long story apparently not-so-short, I was told a product was in stock but when I arrived at the store, I learned that their computer inventory was off. I didn’t even receive an apology. Here is the question: How do you, consumer of all consumers, deal with what seems to be the current prevailing notion that the customer is NOT always right? Is there an effective letter I can write? I’m not looking for freebies or what-have-you, but I feel so helpless against companies (and there are many lately, including my homebuilder, satellite TV provider, the company we bought our playground from, etc. etc.) that seem to have given up on treating people right. Where has customer service gone???
Where has customer service gone? Well, that’s a question in and of itself, and something we could spend an entire week discussing. It’s gone away in favor of large chain box stores, who make their money off of volume rather than service… it’s gone away because so many people can and will take advantage that everyone accepts a lower level of service as a result… it’s gone because there’s hardly any job retention in retail and so the person handling your complaint is busy thinking about lunch and how much she hates this job rather than how you can be helped. read more…
Oooooh, free Aveda!
I saw this link for a free Aveda Damage Remedy Intensive Restructuring Treatment (U.S. residents only) and was all excited. I like Aveda! I mean, I think I do; the little samples I’ve gotten here and there are marvelous. Sometimes I consider actually buying something by Aveda and then I look at the prices and laugh until I wet myself and, oddly enough, never end up purchasing. Go figure.
And then after I submitted my sample request, I read this:
Thank you for requesting your free single-use sample of Damage Remedy(tm) Intensive Restructuring Treatment. We would also like to invite you to experience Aveda in other ways – both online and in person.
When you visit your nearest Aveda Experience Center, you’ll receive a complimentary Sensory Ritual – just print this page and bring it with you when you visit. Come in today and bring a friend.
Sensory Ritual? Experience Aveda in “other ways?” Is it just me, or did Aveda just try to get me to come to a swingers party…?
Savings for the home
Check out the deals at Home Decorators Outlet and then use coupon code 8571530 to take an additional $10 off of your $50+ purchase. Be sure to check out the 80% to 90% off section!
Coupon code expires September 9th, 2006. My desire to get a great bargain is, thankfully, without an expiration date.
A carseat here, a carseat there. . .
Adventures (may I call you Adventures?) writes:
You are so pretty!!! I have a question for you. I think you’ll know exactly what I need since you have little ones, too. My 7 month old is getting pretty tall for her infant seat. She will inherit my 2 year olds convertible car seat that he is currently using. We’ll need a new seat for my 2 year old. This is where the problem lies. Car seats for 2 year olds and up are CRAZY EXPENSIVE. He is almost 30 lbs (I can put rocks in his pockets for some extra poundage), and about 36 inches tall. One seat that I looked at and thought was pretty good was $100. (Britax Parkway). Is there anything less expensive, without skimping on safety and quality? I would like to use it for my 7 month old when she needs it in the future.
Thanks so much, and I LOVE this site!
I’d never thought of that rocks-in-the-pockets thing, but that’s a great tip! Thanks! Heh. Okay, let’s get back to your question, which is essentially this: How do you get the safest carseat for the least amount of money? read more…
Quinn? Uma? Xenia? Yvonne?
Sometimes things go on sale because only the less-popular options remain. That’s when you can get a great bargain, if what works for you isn’t what works for most people.
Have an unusual name? Have a daughter with an unusual name? Go to Red Envelope and do a search on initial pendant necklace (for some reason I’m having trouble linking directly). If your name starts with Q, U, X or Y, today may just be your lucky day!
Simple elegance
I love these. Love them. And I love the price. Plus, you can get free Pyrex custard cups with your order (see item description). Do bear in mind that this dish set is mislabelled (resulting in a somewhat lower overall product rating); these are CorningWare, not Corelle. That means they’re the heavier stoneware and not the lighter dishes for which Corelle is known.
I have two sets in my cart and I’m still debating, because I don’t really need them. But. But but but BUT. Hmph. Anyway. Maybe you need them.
If you buy them, can I come over for dinner? I’ll bring dessert. And try not to fondle the plates too much. But I’m not making any promises.
Edited at 7:00 PM Eastern to note that, as is not uncommon, a spike in ordering caused Amazon to raise the price. This morning these dishes were 60% off. Still a good deal, but not the smoking deal they were before. I hope you got them if you wanted them.
Darling shoes for darling tootsies
It’s a one-day-only extravaganza at Darling Shoes—save 70% off of your order of $30 or more with coupon code 70off. Good today, July 19th, only.
Many adorable shoes and sandals in sizes 0-13, and a select few styles up to youth size 3… plus there are some clogs in the Preschool Girls section that come in women’s sizes (I don’t know, either).
Not ready to order? Or stumbling across this post after Wednesday? Never fear.
Thursday, July 20th: Use code 60off for 60% off.
Friday, July 21st: Use code 50off for 50% off.
Saturday, July 22nd through Tuesday, July 25th: Use code 40off for 40% off.
It’s never to early to start instilling a love of footwear in your children.
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