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’m most excited about the 60% off in store in the J Crew Factory.
Oh this is great! I would definotely use it to stock up on books from Amazon for cozy winter reading!
Definitely target! I spend waaaay too much money there!
I love Target and can do most of my shopping there, so I’m most excited about that deal!
I would definitely use it on Amazon. I have a 3 week old and am not making it out to the mall much these days?
i like the 15% Off Any Purchase or 20% Off $100+ kohls
I use retailmenot all the time! I’m looking forward to using it for target!
Excited to use the Target code!
Definitely Target and CVS! I’m at Target every week
I would get gift cards from RetailMeNot. This would be amazing! Thank you for an awesome giveaway.
Love RetailMeNot!!! I would use it for the hollister deal. Thanks Julie!
This year I’m making all of my Christmas gifts for friends, so 25% off at Michael’s could make a huge difference to my supply budget!! An excellent discovery to make in the middle of the night while feeding the baby- thanks Julie!!
Target all the way! It’s my happy place! ?
I love RetailMeNot! Super excited about the Target deal as we just bought a new home that needs some updated decor + furniture!! Thanks so much!
I’m signed up! Definitely excited about Dick’s Sporting Goods and Target!
Amazon or target, my two favorite places! I love RetailMeNot, I use it all the time!!
I haven’t used RetailMeNot yet. What a great site though. There are tons of of offers I would use, but I would start off with Sephora!
Oooh man! I’ve been wanting to buy legos and the toys r us coupon for 30% is the way to go!
Uber Eats! Because who has time to cook right now?!
Feel better! What a terrible time of the year to get sick!
Lands End – 50% off!
I’m most excited for the 30% off at Kohl’s!
15% off at Carters! With a new baby, there’s always something to buy ?
Toys R Us! Legos!
Bath and body works- I usually stock up on soap and lotion for birthday gifts for my co-workers AND amazon and target because they take all my money ??♀️
Omg! Found some super cute and funny gift ideas! The F***ing Brilliant Pencils and the Champagne Bears are at the top of the list.
I saw one for 50% off everything and free shipping from Lands End. That’s great!
Target all the way! I love this app and use it all the time. Thanks for such a great giveaway! I hope you are feeling better..
50% off Pink apparel!!!!
so many good deals.. forever 21? lol
50% off a Papa John’s pizza sounds like a great treat!
Harry and David! Great for gifts 🙂
I’m most excited to use the Kohl’s discount!! Happy Holiday’s!!
I was scrolling through Retail Me Not and found a $5 off movie tickets when you checkout on app via google pay! There are so many movies out this season that I want to see!
Amazon coupon codes and promos!!! Thank you for the chance!
Oh I could definitely use it at Dick’s Sporting Goods and Target!
With another baby on the way, I am all over the ToysRUs and BabiesRUs. Of course, Amazon is always helpful, as well. 🙂 Thanks for posting! Great resource!
I hope I’m not too late! That Nike deal looks amazing – perfect for new year’s resolutions!
i am excited for the express 40% off everything in store and online!!!! Never would have known that was going on!
Ummmm! $10 off $30 at Bath & Body Work! Candies are great gifts.
Would love the deal on the Kate spade items!!
Oh AMAZON of course!!
I’ll use the papa johns pizza deal. Skip cooking tonight and wrap presents instead.
Love Retailmenot! Would love to use the deal at Sephora to spoil myself for Christmas!
Love me some Anthropologie!
I am excited about the great Holiday deals at Target!!
OMG! $10 off of $75 and Harry & David! Those fruit baskets are a Christmas staple – I am definitely using that deal!!
*Maybe with my $350 Visa card?!? ;o)
Love Macy’s deal on RetailMeNot! $10 back on a $20 purchase…. wowza~! I need to take advantage of that. PLUS Macy’s has FREE shipping today. OH my GOSH!
Kohl’s would be great for me as I live in the country about an hour away from town.
I’m glad I checked RetailMeNot! Babies R Us is offering 40% off on some of their clothes and we’re finishing up shopping for my son today!
Kate Spade as a gift to myself!