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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J Crew Factory! All the great J Crew pieces at a fraction of the price!
J Crew Factory 60% off sale would help me get gifts for all my family members!!
I’m excited for the Target clearance deal. I can always use more home decor!
Sephora is my happy place! Give me all the deals!!!
I am excited to use the coupons and codes from Kohls! I’m always hoping to get a 30% off in the mail and they have the code right one the site for the 30% off! I’m also going to check out the Express 40% off sale for some gifts. Thank you for sharing!
Amazon! (I’m addicted 😉 )
Buy one get one yankee candles at Target!!
I’m excited to use the 50% off select toys at Toys R Us to buy gifts for my two little ones!
Using the kohls deal tonight!
The Target coupon code for up to 30% off home stuff for the kiddos caught my eye since we are about to welcome baby #2 into our lives any day now! We’ve been stocking up on kid stuff with the babe and Christmas both around the corner! Thanks for offering this giveaway!!
The JCrew Factory sale! I’ve been slowly loading my cart over the past few weeks!!
Definitely the Amazon deals! Love Amazon!
Cash back at asos! I can always find unique stuff there when I’m looking for accessories or clothes to gift.
Definitely the 70% off on Amazon! I can buy a bunch of Xmas gifts for my fur babies.
Will definitely use RetailMeNot for major discounts at Express and JCrew! Perfect gifts for family and friends.
CVS! I’ve got nearly all my “gift” shopping done, but haven’t touched stocking stuffers at all!
I love that American eagle deal!
up to 60% off American Eagle!
40% off at Express! I need some new postpartum clothes 🙂
Anything Target, Amazon, Crate and Barrel – the list goes on!!
J Crew Factory!! Thanks for the opportunity!
CVS!
I love any Amazon deal…up to 70% off is amazing!
I’ve been using RetailMeNot a good deal this season, but the current Wine Country gift baskets deal is right up my alley for final gifts!
love retail me not! always use it at bed bath and beyond 🙂
the amazon discounts have been amazing, I got my boyfriend a roomba for a big price discount and he’s obsessed (december birthday) now I want one ha!
Hi Julie! I’m most excited for 70% off Amazon. I do most of my shopping through Amazon because I have Prime which means two day free shipping. It’s also great for sending gifts right to family members across the country. I hope you’re feeling better!
Express express express! I refuse to buy any other jeans because I love theirs so much! 🙂 Yay for sales!
H&M!
Thanks for the giveaway!!
As someone without a car, I rely on Amazon a lot and that 70% off Amazon deal looks great!
Target is my happy place! I’m super excited about up to 60% off the home decor! It will be my first time hosting Christmas at my home this year. 🙂
Any Target deals!!
All the target deals! They have 50% off winter accessories today so we stocked up! Love retailmenot – we use it all the time!
The JCrew Factory discount was news to me – thanks!
Love Retailmenot! I just used it at Kohls for some gifts for my girls.
So many deals! I want to use the J. Crew Factory one!
The Adidas cash back offer!
My sister’s boys love the Johnnie-O merchandise and there is a discount of 20 %. What a help this will be. For myself I love Kohl’s so the discounts from there are always a help.
I will definitely be using the 30% home items from Target!! WOOHOO!
Excited about the Old Navy deal!
Can’t go wrong with Amazon deals, especially up to 70% off1
I am excited about the Christmas Tree Shop. Always a good place for stocking stuffers.
Amazon, You can always find something
Merry Christmas Julie! I am most excited about BOGO at Rack Room – this girl needs some new boots 😉
$20 off $40 at CVS will cover all the stocking stuffers!
Ugh having the flu is no fun! Get better soon! I’ve heard of Retail me Not but never really checked it out. The deal that interests me most would be any of the clothing stores like American Eagle–it’s the only place I can find jeans that fit and aren’t an arm and a leg expensive!
JCrew Outlet!!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
My mom is craving a statement necklace and Chico’s 40% off is perfect. Using it right nowww!
Just did a quick search for “books” and found out that Barnes & Noble has free shipping sitewide today! Woo! Also a coupon code for 15% off at Thrift Books.
I think my literary-loving family will be getting books for Christmas this year!
Happy Holidays!
I’m definitely an Amazon kinda girl! And since I still have some last minute shopping that would be so perfect! It seems like Christmas really slipped up on me this year!
I am most excited for the JCrefactory deal on retail me not! I am petite so since they have a good petite selection they are my go to!