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Saving On The Gifts All Year Long (With A $200 GIVEAWAY!!!)

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Disclaimer – This is a sponsored post brought to you by RetailMeNot.  All opinions are 100% my own. 

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Christmas time is here and I am armed and ready to shop, wrap and give the best gifts to others this holiday season.  I want to be the best gift giver every Christmas and give the gift that make my friends and family cry.  Seriously.  I want them to ugly cry because they love their gift so much.  The thing is….we all have budgets and limits, so I can’t afford giving away new cars or houses or even that yacht that Dad would love.  BUT I can give gifts that induce squeals, jumping up and down and at least one enthusiastic wolf cry. So that is why today, I am sharing a few quick tips on giving the best gifts while saving big this holiday season.  Bookmark this post because saving isn’t just a holiday event….you can work these tips all year long.

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1. MAKE A LIST AND KEEP IT ALL YEAR LONG

Making a list is a very important step in giving a great gift.  It can be on paper, on your phone, or even by taking pictures of things your kids want.  We actually find that lists for little ones change very quickly and they are really forgetful so keeping up with it is really important!  When my kiddos want something in the store, I take their picture with it.  I make sure their face is in the photo and my phone automatically sorts their pictures by face so I can easily see what they have requested if I feel stumped.  I also put down interests of friends and family if I don’t know exactly what they are interested in.

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2.  PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS

Some folks out there are name brand fanatics….they want the name brand items.  Jeremy is one of them.  He literally remembers the names of shoes….like not just sneakers….but “Nike Mike Trout’s”.  And it blows my mind.  My brother is also one of them….growing up, he called the non-name brand shoes that he had Bo-Bo’s.  Everyone else had Nikes, he had Bo-bo’s.  The difference here is that some folks want the newest and very specific items.  Some folks want just the name brand.  And some folks don’t really care what the brand is as long as they got shoes.  It’s good to know the difference and put that detail onto your list before shopping.  Because a good deal is only a good gift if the recipient likes it!   This concept applies to all the things your friends and family do.  Pay attention to the things they pick up at stores.  Watch if they linger a little longer at certain items.  Listen to what they mention they ‘love’ or ‘need’ or ‘want’ at dinner.  If you buy the RIGHT gift, no matter how big or small, it saves you moolah because the wrong gift is a TOTAL waste of money.  Keep that in mind.

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3.  CHECK RetailMeNot WEBSITE EVERY DAY

My secret weapon for saving every day is RetailMeNot website and I check it everyday.  This might sound tedious but it takes me only ten seconds.  TEN SECONDS.  I’m not kidding.  This simple ten second task can save you TONS all season long.  All you have to do is add RetailMeNot website to your favorites bar on your computer and then after checking your email (which we all do everyday) you see the newest and best deals.  The very first page gives you the best deals of the day and because you made that list of gifts for friends and family, you just connect the dots.  Macy’s on sale?  Macy’s has perfume and mom loves perfume!  Cabela’s just released a discount code?  Cabela’s has warm coats and your brother needs a warm coat for skiing!  Petsmart just put all their dog beds on sale….and you know who needs one of those!  My favorites to look out for are Macy’s, Kohl’s, and World Market because their coupon codes are always changing and it’s hard to keep up with.  This is one stop to compare all the codes.

The other way to tackle the Retailmenot sales is by searching by retailer.  Let’s just say that you are hosting Christmas this year and need more of your favorite World Market dishes.  Go to RetailMeNot first before heading over to the World Market website….there might be a discount code, a sale OR you can get a cash back reward just by shopping through their link.  It’s one click….it’s really that easy.  And you can get back up to $30!!!!  (and yes, if you follow me on Instastories – this is how I find all those deals that I share!)

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4.  SPEND MORE TIME WTIH LOVED ONES 

Spending less time in the car is a huge way to save money – pocket that gas money!  Instead use RetailMeNot to search for free shipping options.  I tend to have this disease where I literally do not have a concept of time.  And I could spend all day in the car and when I realize how much time I wasted or how far I have driven, it boggles my brain.  I wasted all that time!  All that gas money!  And I could have just had it shipped.  So now I save those hours and use them by being with the kids or Jeremy or my family and friends instead.  Because some gifts are not ones you can buy….sometimes you show up with a bunch of cookies and the time together is the real gift.

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5.  JOIN THE CLUB

Clubs and mailing lists are the easiest and least offensive way to score MAJOR discounts.  Here is my recipe for major savings….

  • Join RetailMeNot subscription list
  • They email me daily the best deals
  • Click on desired deal (make sure to click on the cash back option and get the retailers code!)
  • Buy goodies at a fraction of the price
  • Celebrate with my own wolf pack cry and maybe some new shoes!
  • Spend the saved time with my family
  • Wait for mailman with a cold coke in hand

And then I just watch my cash come back to me and feel like I conquered the world.

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6.  ENTER GIVEAWAYS

Tis the season for giving and retailers know it!  They love spreading the Christmas cheer just as much as you do so remember to enter any and all giveaways.  It will give you all the feels if you win.  Seriously.  All of them.  Even if you don’t love the prize for yourself, you could win and gift it to a loved one or a charity of your choice.  And speaking of giveaways……..

 

AHHHHHHHH!!!!!

 

Here’s how to enter this giveaway with RetailMeNot!!!!!

  • PRIZE: (1) $200 VISA gift card courtesy of RetailMeNot
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS : (1) ONE
  • TO ENTER :  Go check out the deals they have going right now.  Come back and comment on this blog post with the name of your favorite holiday deal – the one that gets rid of all the scrooge! Then subscribe to RetailMeNot (CLICK HERE) and they will send you the BEST deals everyday.
  • PRIZE SHIPS :  Continental U.S.
  • NITTY GRITTY :  This giveaway closes on Friday, December 22nd at 11:59pm EDT.  Only one contest entry per email address.  The winner will be chosen using Random.org and will be announced in an update to this post the following Friday morning. We will email the winner directly, so please make sure you use your regularly checked email address.
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  3. I have a great pair of Adidas pants that I love. THe problem is I thrifted them and they have someone else’s name embroidered on them! I’d love a gift card to be able to get some new “Emily pants.” 😉

  4. My favorite holiday deal is the Kohl’s 15% Off $100 Sitewide + Free Standard Shipping; thanks for the chance 🙂
    jslbrown2009 at aol dot com

  5. Buy one get one free Yankee Candle at Target!! This is my go to gift for hard to buy for folks. SCORE!!

  6. The Fandango coupon for $5 off movie tickets would be great this weekend – here we come Star Wars!

  10. Macy’s has $10 Cash Back for Online Purchase of $20 AND you can stack with any other online offers or sales. UMM what?! Maybe I’m not done Christmas shopping after all 😉

  11. I’ve been using this RetailMeNot for years. It’s amazing! I love that they are now offering cash back in addition to sharing coupon codes like $10 cash back for $100 purchase at Kohls.

  13. I buy most of my kids’ clothes on clearance at Kohl’s and love the additional coupons–so that is the very first thing I looked for on retailmenot! Today it’s 15% off any purchase.

  14. WOW! I never knew about retailmennot’s cash back offers.

    $25 cash back for online LL Bean orders- YES PLEASE!

  22. The up to $20 cash back when shopping online for old navy. I’m like you….give me online shopping any day over driving around to all the stores! Need to do some shopping for the hubby so I will be checking out old navy! Thanks for the tips!

  24. I’m loving the target 65% off home decor clearance
    Everyone loves good buys from target 🙂

  25. I use RetailMeNot for coupon codes all day every day, but never knew about their cash back offer. Score! I used it at Ulta yesterday to save $5 off my order, and 40% off one item at Michaels.

  27. I’ve gotten ads, but haven’t even clicked or read them. But having you explain it was awesome. And if you endorse it, then I trust you not to pass on useless stuff!

    Thank you so much! I like the Target buy one, get one on Yankee Candles!

  29. 10% off at Motherhood Maternity! I hate paying full price for maternity clothing so I’m excited to use the coupon code!

  31. Free $50 gift card when you buy two video games at Target. This would be perfect to use on video games for my boyfriend’s half brothers.

  33. Definitely the $10 off a $25 purchase at JC Penney! My son has so many toys under the tree already, so this will be great for some pajamas!!

  47. My favorite deal would have to be $10 Off $25 In-Store and Online from JC Penney’s! Using this to in-store to purchase secret Santa gift! Thanks!

  50. I love the Home & Garden deals on Amazon. My brain only ever focuses on books (I can never have enough), so it’s nice to be reminded of all the other amazing things I could be getting over there!

  56. Dick’s 25% off entire purchase. I wish I had this two weeks ago when I ordered 3 pair of running shoes … sigh

  61. $20 cash back at Toys R Us, because then I could get back some of the money I’m currently throwing at them!

  65. Christmas Jammies for three so $10 Off $25 In-Store and Online at the JCPenny 7 minutes from my house combined with sale and clearance = a very good deal. I ordered online and will pick up at the store.

  67. I’m going to check out the amazonons to see if the garden boxes are included! I didn’t realize retail me not had this feature!

  68. Home Depot discounted gift card for the hubs. Your instastory opened a whole new world for me…I did not realize that RetailmeNot had amazon and cash back deals. Cha Ching!

  69. Thank you for doing this (and for helping us get all the good deals)! My fav deal is probably the $25 cashback for LL Bean!

  72. I just checked Amazon and the Dyson V8 Absolute Cordless Vac is $150 off the regular price and then there’s $10 back from RetailMeNot. I am so tempted.

  74. 20% of Old Navy code for the win!

    I love RetailMeNot – I use it any time I’m shopping online to see if there happens to be a coupon code for my purchase!

  77. I read this this morning before heading out and was able to save 20% on one item at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Yay.

  79. I could so use the $30 cash back at Home Depot. In the middle of trying to finish a bathroom demo that a friend never finished 🙁

  80. Joined and I think I am in looove!!! U always steer us in the right direction! Coupons r my life… thanks for another great way to save money!!! Merry Christmas!!!

  82. I signed up! Loving all of the fantastic deals. I’m currently really looking forward to using the Save $10 at Bath and Body Works! Love stocking up on their shower gels and lotions!

  97. The old navy, and the Macey’s!! I need items from these store for gifts anyways! I have never heard of retailmenot, super excited!

  102. I LOVE RetailMeNot…use it all the time, but never noticed that you could do a cash back option. Now signed up! Just used it yesterday for an oil change at JiffyLube. 🙂

  103. I like the Costco coupons, because getting an even better deal at Costco is like winning the lottery! LOL!

  104. That 20% off at Old Navy means I can wrap up (see what I did there?) my holiday shopping and grab a little something for little old me.

  123. The cash back on Amazon purchase is awesome. I never knew RetailMN offered cash back.
    Thanks Katie! Merry Merry!

  126. Old Navy – up to $20 cash back online orders! And I too didn’t know about the cash back offers on RetailMeNot! I had always used them to search for codes before checking out on any website, but now will look into the cash back stuff, as well. 🙂

  134. $5 Cash Back when you spend $50+ at Amazon because this new mama needs some new pants and can’t handle the mall chaos 🙂

  147. Back country
    $20 back on $150
    $25 back on $200
    $35 back on $250
    (I think) I used it yesterday. Never knew about the cashback option so… Thank Youfor that! retail me not is definitely a go to site for me nearly every time I shop.

  152. RetailMeNot never fails me with all the awesome Shutterfly deals! Oh and bring on the Target deals too :D!

  153. I’m loving the 20% off Old Navy through Retailmenot stacked with their 60% off sale on everything on their site! Winning!!

  154. Up to 65% off Target Home Décor! I shouldn’t be shopping for myself….I shouldn’t be shopping for myself… 😉

  157. All of the cash back deals are great! You get paid to sit on your couch and shop, my favorite kind of deal!

  158. All of the cash back deals are great! You don’t have to leave the house and you get money back, my favorite way to shop. Especially loving the old navy and target clearance deals!

  161. I recently discovered Retailmenot cashback offers and have used it a lot during my holiday shopping! My favorite deal is the up to $30 Cash Back for Macy’s!

  170. Macy’s $10 back on $20 purchase looks awesome! I can find just about anything I need at Macy’s from clothing to housewares to jewelry! Love RetailMeNot!

  171. AEO $10 off $100. My 14 year old son has grown 7 inches over the last year and gone from boys to Men’s sizes. I have had to buy him an entire new wardrobe and I love that AEO offers size XS in Mens!

  172. Joann’s holiday stuff discount (up to 70% on some things!!!) This is when I do all of my holiday shopping.

  175. Joann’s I have a small sewing business so always Joann’s!

    Thanks for all you do.

    Laura Ella

  177. I am loving the 60% for Kohl’s! My kiddo doesn’t fit into most of her clothes from the beginning of the school year.

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