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Showing posts with label Holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holidays. Show all posts
Friday, May 7, 2010
Saturday, December 20, 2008
After dark
I went to the grocery store tonight because we had run out of milk for the babies. I hate going to the grocery store at night, but things were so busy today that it was my only choice. The closest grocery store to me is right next to a major mall, which I should have thought about before I left. Right before I pulled in, some scuffle happened because a woman was on the ground and two guys were fighting. When I finally got out of the grocery store, there was a fire truck and other emergency personnel there. What a way to ruin the Christmas spirit, huh? It's times like these that I secretly vow to make my Christmas less commercial.
I had a $5 RR for Walgreen's that expired today, and I've been so sick this week I haven't been able to use it. I briefly thought I'd just run in and get something, just to get the benefit of the coupon. But after seeing that scene at the mall, no thanks. It's not worth it to me!
Please stay safe as you do the rest of your holiday shopping these next few days. Let's try to give everyone a little breathing room (and do our shopping in the daylight!).
I had a $5 RR for Walgreen's that expired today, and I've been so sick this week I haven't been able to use it. I briefly thought I'd just run in and get something, just to get the benefit of the coupon. But after seeing that scene at the mall, no thanks. It's not worth it to me!
Please stay safe as you do the rest of your holiday shopping these next few days. Let's try to give everyone a little breathing room (and do our shopping in the daylight!).
Friday, December 12, 2008
Secret Santa
Every year, Husband and I set aside a little bit of money to play Secret Santa for a family we feel could use a little holiday help and cheer. We both nominate families, giving our reasons, and then decide together who the recipient will be. Some years it has been a family, other years, like this one, it is a single person living alone.
I really look forward to being the Secret Santa. It is so fun to look for gifts and things that will make this person or family smile...and I expect nothing in return. I bought some Christmas cards a few years ago with Santa Claus on the front and I write a note to them as though it were from Santa himself, which I think adds to the fun of it (for them and for me).
We make up the package filled with goodies and take it over to the house one night. I creep up to the house and place it on the porch. If I think I can make it across the lawn unseen, I'll knock on the door and race down the street where Husband is waiting in the car. After all, they can't know it's from us right? Even though we don't get to see their reaction, we still get that warm, fuzzy feeling that we've done something nice for someone else.
This year, with my new found couponing skills, I'm able to get some pretty great stuff to include in this basket. I'm so excited for the night we will deliver it!
How do you share the Christmas spirit? Do you have any experiences being a Secret Santa?
I really look forward to being the Secret Santa. It is so fun to look for gifts and things that will make this person or family smile...and I expect nothing in return. I bought some Christmas cards a few years ago with Santa Claus on the front and I write a note to them as though it were from Santa himself, which I think adds to the fun of it (for them and for me).
We make up the package filled with goodies and take it over to the house one night. I creep up to the house and place it on the porch. If I think I can make it across the lawn unseen, I'll knock on the door and race down the street where Husband is waiting in the car. After all, they can't know it's from us right? Even though we don't get to see their reaction, we still get that warm, fuzzy feeling that we've done something nice for someone else.
This year, with my new found couponing skills, I'm able to get some pretty great stuff to include in this basket. I'm so excited for the night we will deliver it!
How do you share the Christmas spirit? Do you have any experiences being a Secret Santa?
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Black Friday Report
My sister and I only hit Target and Michael's early Friday morning. Although I picked up a few things for my girls, nothing I bought was a Black Friday deal.
But, I got my great deals last night through Ebates. Because yesterday was a double cash back day, I quickly ordered everything I had already planned to get online:
But, I got my great deals last night through Ebates. Because yesterday was a double cash back day, I quickly ordered everything I had already planned to get online:
- Two Eddie Bauer sweaters for Husband (shh! don't tell!) that were marked down 50%. I used coupon code "PERFECT" for 30% off and free shipping. And I earned 7% back through Ebates.
- Old Navy jeans for the girls were $8.25/pair. I got them a pair of the size they are in now and one to grow into. Turtlenecks were $5 each! I also ordered them the next size up in the adorable yoga pants that I got them...on sale for $7.50. I got free shipping with my GapCard and 9% cash back through Ebates.
- Super Deal: I've been wanting a subscription to Better Homes and Gardens for awhile now, but never really justified the cost (I have a few other magazine subscriptions!). I got an email yesterday for a $10 giftcard from Magazines.com. I placed my order for BH&G using the giftcard...and will get 47% cash back through Ebates, making my subscription basically free!
I love being able to shop online, especially with free shipping and the deals yesterday were not to be missed! Now if only I could find a good deal on those Christmas cards...
Don't forget to come back on Monday for the first of my week of giveaways!
Friday, November 28, 2008
Black Friday: Ebates
Okay, if you still haven't joined Ebates yet, today is a GREAT day to get started. You get DOUBLE cash back today only. Gap: 9% cash back. Barnes and Noble: 12% cash back. The list goes on and on.
It's free to join (actually they will pay you to join!). Right now they are offering double the incentive to join when a friend refers you (that friend is me). So, click through here to earn your $10 sign-up bonus (instead of $5) and get your holiday shopping done in one fell swoop!
It's free to join (actually they will pay you to join!). Right now they are offering double the incentive to join when a friend refers you (that friend is me). So, click through here to earn your $10 sign-up bonus (instead of $5) and get your holiday shopping done in one fell swoop!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Ready for Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is tomorrow and I'm getting started today. I did my shopping on Monday and Tuesday so that I don't have to go back out into the crowded stores (unless I want to, of course!). We are having Thanksgiving at my parents' house, and it's potluck, so I'm bringing a Sweet Potato Casserole and homemade rolls. (I bought two turkeys, though, so Husband and I will have a mini-Thanksgiving dinner later in the month...with lots of leftovers!)
My first giveaway didn't go over so well. That's alright. Never fear. Starting next week, I'll have more giveaways, so come on back after your Thanksgiving feast has settled for some Christmas treats!
My first giveaway didn't go over so well. That's alright. Never fear. Starting next week, I'll have more giveaways, so come on back after your Thanksgiving feast has settled for some Christmas treats!
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