Today’s blog post includes a short roundup of some last-minute fun holiday to-dos I have on my list and includes a $350 giveaway toward your last-minute holiday shopping this year. Thank you to RetailMeNot for sponsoring this post!
Can you believe Christmas is a week and a half away? WHAT!? I truly feel like this has been the fastest December of my entire life and there are still quite a few things I have left on my holiday to-do list.
- Go for a drive to look at Christmas lights
- Make homemade hot chocolate with mini-marshmallows
- Decorate a gingerbread house (I found an adorable one for only $7 at ALDI!)
- Watch ELF, Rudolph, Christmas Vacation and Home Alone
- Make Christmas cookies (I’m planning to make Mimi’s sugar cookies with my mom and sister)
Those are the mostly fun to-dos… but I still have some of the obligatory holiday-related to-dos on my list as well, most of which center around finding the perfect gifts for friends and family, wrapping presents and getting all of our travel plans in order. I’ve been sick with the flu and down for the count all week this week (I’ll share more on that tomorrow –ooph!) so I feel incredibly behind on my holiday shopping but since I’m all about online shopping these days anyway, I’m hoping this weekend will put me back on track.
Saving Money on Holiday Shopping
Thankfully I got a jump start on my holiday shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday but now that most of the super deals are over, I’m still on the lookout for savings, especially this time of year.
I’m sure most of you guys have heard of RetailMeNot by now – it’s such a helpful site for finding coupons, deals and e-gift cards – and I’ve been using the site and app for years to help me save money when I shop online. (RetailMeNot also has cashback offers and you can combine these with other offers to claim up to $30 cash back in one click!)
Before I buy anything online, I do a quick visit to RetailMeNot to see if a coupon code or a deal is available to help me save on my purchase.
From time to time I’ll feature some great weekend sales on my blog in my Things I’m Loving Friday roundup posts and RetailMeNot’s Deals Page is a great resource for finding some of these awesome savings.
Here are a few good deal gift ideas I found via RetailMeNot that popped out at me that I think might appeal to some of you out there as well:
- Buy 2, get 2 free beauty and accessories from Victoria’s Secret (great for stocking stuffers – I love their rollerball perfumes)
- Up to 60% off home decor clearance at Target (just take all my money!)
- $15 cash back when you spend $75 at Kohl’s (they have lots of cute holiday pajamas)
- $10 bonus gift card for every $50 gift card purchased at Panera Bread
- Up to 50% off GAP + 20% off site wide
- Free shipping on orders $45+ at Shutterfly
- 27 Stocking Stuffers Under $20 (oh hey $15 Kiehl’s travel set!)
- 24 Gifts for Hard To Buy For People
RetailMeNot actually helped me find out about the 40% and 50% off deals I utilized on Black Friday to shop for pajama, clothing and accessory gifts for my family from Gap and Old Navy and the deals I used to shop at Kohl’s for everyone as well.
Also, if you prefer in-person shopping, definitely check out the RetailMeNot app which alerts you to nearby offers that can be redeemed directly from your phone at checkout!
$350 VISA Gift Card Giveaway
I am so thrilled to be teaming up with RetailMeNot to offer a $350 VISA gift card to one lucky giveaway winner to help with any last-minute holiday shopping. To enter the giveaway, simply click here to check out the RetailMeNot website and then leave a comment below telling me about the deal you’re most excited to use for your holiday shopping this year. I will randomly select a winner first thing tomorrow morning. Good luck!!
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I can’t wait to find the best cash back option..
I’m most excited about the deals from Kohls!
I’m excited about the JCrew 60% off in store, hoping to get some new clothes for my husband!
$20 off of $40 at cvs! I seriously love CVS.
Wow! I’d love a Home Depot discount!
I use Amazon a lot, so I’m most excited about their offer for cash back when purchasing items!
Walgreens deal on photo cards….I haven’t started on my Xmas cards yet ?
60% off the comfiest pajamas on the American Eagle Outfitters sale sounds pretty great!
40% off everything at express! Merry Christmas!
60% off J Crew Factory!? I’m in 🙂
Basically any deal from Target! Last time I was there, my toddler could no longer fit in the cart
I use retail me not several times per week for dinner, shopping, ordering pizza, etc. I’m really excited about the Target and Kohls coupons!
I regularly check RetailMeNot for coupon codes. So helpful! I’d love to use the 10% off any full-priced item at Moosejaw. I could really use a new winter coat!
I would use the 20 off 40 Cvs code for stocking stuffers!
Im most excited about the 60% at JCrew Factory! I live so close to it!
Hello and Merry Christmas! I LOVEEE Retailmenot and use it regularly! I think the deal I’m most excited to use is 20% off one item at BestBuy! That’s a great deal and who doesn’t need to buy some electronics for Christmas?!
I love RetailMeNot! i always use them for the latest Kohls 30% off coupon code
the jcrew factory and express sales!
Excited about the buy one get one free Yankee candle deal at Target!
I’m excited target sales, especially the one for toys!
25% off markdowns on AG jeans!!
CVS and their $20 off $40 for those last minute stocking must haves! I am almost done!!!! Happy Holidays!
I love the RetailMeNot app! I used it for all of my Christmas shopping so far…I’m excited to use their Macy’s cash back offer today! It is a great app to use at the mall and / or outlets too with the “nearby deals” option.
I would love to use it on UGGs for the family and on sale is even better! 🙂 Merry Christmas!
Love retail me not and would love to use a gift card for j. Crew factory!
I took a quick breeze through and I think the CVS deal of $20 off of $40 is great for those stocking stuffers. Definitely will need to start using this site as every little bit saved helps.
Yup – I’m a sucker for Target sales!
Target has buy one, get one Yankee Candles and Rack Room Shoes has buy one, get one boots! Great deals!
We recently got Uber Eats in our area and I’m impressed to see a coupon on RetailMeNot. I’ll definitely use that on a winter evening when it’s too cold to go out and I don’t feel like cooking.
Any of the Old Navy deals! We are obsessed with their super cute clothes lately 🙂
I’m most excited about the travelocity deal!
So many deals! Loving Target buy 1 get 1 free Yankee Candles and also $20 off $40 at CVS! I never leave there without spending a small fortune! 🙂
CVS deals for the win, all year round!
YES! Their CVS deals are the best!!! I use them ALL the time!
I love Retail me not! I’ve been using the Ulta and Kohls coupons this holiday season! Hope you are feeling better! Being sick is awful but especially during the holidays.
I’d be excited about the deal at Kohl’s! I’ve found great stuff there this season – from gifts for Mom to my secret Santa at work 🙂
Oo that is a great deal at J. Crew!
Most excited about the Express discount! They have the best holiday dresses!
ToysRus 50% off big brand toys! It is fun to shop for my little girl as well as my nieces and nephew so this will come in handy. Thanks for the chance to win the gift card!!!
Omg, so many deals! I think I might use the Under Armour deal or maybe the Gap deal!
25% off your purchase at Old Navy, today only! I know where I’m going this afternoon!
I’m most excited to go to Christmas Tree shop and use the $10 off $50 deal. They have so many great holiday decorations and being that it’s the first year in our new house, I can’t wait to decorate.
60% off J Crew Factory! Yassss
Woop hoo, Christmas tree shop!
Sorry to hear about the flu 🙁
I would love to use a hobby lobby coupon code, I love their decor!
I’m all about 60% off at JCrew. There’s a cute red hat there that I want, but don’t want to pay $40 for.
70% off amazon?? holy moly, that would be a great blessing
I’m most excited for the cash back offers from Amazon!
Excited to use the great deals on gift cards at Panera Bread and Starbucks!
I totally forgot about this app! The 20% off at Best Buy will definitely be getting used soon!
I am most excited about the J.Crew Factory deal!