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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The 70% off Amazon! I buy almost everything on there! 🙂
Oh darn, I just purchased something from Macy’s without checking their site first, and I could’ve gotten $10 cashback. Now I know to always check them before any purchase. Thanks so much for sharing this giveaway! 🙂
I always love the deals that Kohl’s has
I had no idea there was such a wide variety of options for coupons!
The 70% off Amazon is incredible, but I’d have to go with Verizon internet for 39.99 a month. Fios just arrived in our area and I’m looking forward to no more Comcast!
20% off one single item from Buy Buy Baby. I just had a little boy (my first!) in September, and my husband and I are wanting to buy him a highchair for his first Christmas!!
60% off J.Crew Factory!
I need to buy my sister a sweater from Express. Retailmenot has a 40% off code! I LOVE Retailmenot!!!!
50% off at michaels and 60% off at target makes me a very happy lady. What a great resource.
Looking at the things remembered deal for a gift for my MIL!
I would love to snag a Wine Country basket for my sister who recently had a miscarriage. As a total wine lover, I’m sure a little wine themed pick-me-up would be appreciated by her!
Love RetailMeNot! The $20 off $40+ at CVS is such a good deal!
I am definitely most excited about the 60% off deal at J. Crew Factory. This mama needs some new clothes!
I use retail me not all the time. I used it earlier to finish up some last minute shopping at Target and Amazon.
I LOVE RetailMeNot! I use them all the time for coupons, they are amazing. I just recently scored $15 cash back at JCPENNY on some black Friday purchases. Really helpful especially during the holiday season. We live near a Kohl’s so I’m excited to use the 15% off/20% off $100 coupon that they have going on for that store currently.
The 30% off at Barnes& Noble. I have several avid readers on my list to buy for. I love that there is an app as well as a website.
60% off J. Crew Factory! I’ve been on the hunt for festive pjs and they always have great ones!
Pretty much anything Target would make me happy! 🙂
I’m liking the markdown on AG jeans! They are my favorite but always waaaaayyy too expensive!
I would use the Amazon 70% coupon!! Not sure what exactly that entails, but seems like a great deal!! Hope you are feeling better!!
-Sarah http://www.thefrugalmillionaireblog.com
The Kohl’s coupon codes they post are always the best! I use RetailMeNot everytime I shop online.
I love RetailMeNot and use them all the time. Target deals are a favorite of mine!
Definitely plan on using the “up to 60% off everything! plus extra 50% off clearance” coupon for J. Crew Factory. One of my favorite places to shop! RetailMeNot is the best. 🙂
Kohls and Dicks sporting goods! So many good deal this holiday season!
Hope your having a wonderful day! 🙂
I just started using RetailMeNot! It was perfect for getting $35 cashback $350 at Lowe’s for my new house purchases! Plus I got discount gift cards to make the deal even better! Just used them this morning to get cashback on my dicks order – additional savings on top of their current 40% off one item deal they’re running Right now.
J Crew Factory all the way!
I’ve been using RetailMeNot for years and I LOVE IT! I’m excited there is a 15% site wide at Barnes and Noble as I have a few books and small gifts to buy still!
Buy one get one free Yankee candles at target!
I will definitely take advantage of the Target deal!!
I would definitely jump on the Kohl’s 15-20% off, literally something for everyone, even pets! The Travelocity deal is also tempting 😉
Amazon! Love Prime and can get my items here asap!
I’d like to use one of the Boden coupons for free shipping/returns and 15% over $49. Love Boden!
I have a slight obsession with coupons and always check retailmenot when in stores. The one I am really excited for is actually the CVS code to buy all that wrapping paper and candy fillers I throw into gift bags.
I love retailmenot! I just used a coupon from them last week for Personal Creations and I got matching Christmas stockings for the family. i”m currently eyeing the Express discount for myself.
I sure do love Retail Me Not. I was excited to see the Amazon 70% off deal to buy the Cuisinart Cookware set as a gift. Also, the Target clearance–YES! I need some little home deco gifts so this is perfect!
Banana Republic Factory deals so that I can spruce up my work wardrobe!
Using the Uber’ eats will really be great to use. I feel like I spend all my time in the kitchen when family is here for the holidays. It will be nice to order something and just sit down and enjoy with no cleanup ?
LOVE seeing that there’s a discount for AG jeans – pricey for a pair of pants but the way they feel (and make your butt look) are well worth it!
50% winter accessories at Target! Everyone needs new hats and gloves!
The 70% off at Amazon!
I’m all about Amazon so I’d use their deals to save on some last minute Christmas presents!
J Crew factory sale!
I love the Kohls deals!
The CVS deal is impressive! Always a good place for last minute items and wrapping/card supplies!
Would love to check out the Southwest discounts! Would love a great winter getaway!
I had never heard of this site and I am excited to use it all the time now! I was excited about the J Crew Factory deals but also loved finding the marathon and travel sections!
Good ole’ Amazon their 12 Days of Deals! 🙂
I’d love to use it for new snowboarding equipment at moosejaw!
Love the Target and American Eagle deals. Up to 60% off!
I love RetailMeNot and especially the Southwest flight deals! Thanks Julie!
Honestly, CVS has been killing it with deals lately. Just ordered some photos for gifts for 50% off and they were ready an hour later.