More After Christmas Sales

-Macys: printable HERE for $10/$25 on sale & clearance apparel & select home items.

-Ikea: 20-60% off select items throughout the store + free breakfast.

-Yankee Candle: semi-annual clearance sale. Medium jar candles 2/$20 and lots more!

-Toys R Us: B1G1 50% off sale. Includes DVDs, video games, Thomas & Friends, preschool games. Look for RED TAG items which are priced at 70% off when you take an additional 30% off sale price! Sale flyer is HERE.

-Family Christian: 50% off jewelry, Christmas decor, calendars, gifts, books, music, cards and more. Plus use THIS printable coupon to get an additional 25% off your entire purchase - including sale items!

-Kohls: After Christmas Clearance ad is HERE. 60-70% off with Early Bird Specials from 6am-1pm.

-JcPenney: Up to 70% off savings plus printable coupons for $10/$50 or $15/$75 HERE.

-Carters: 20% off $50+ with THIS printable coupon, good thru 12/30.

-Osh Kosh: 20% off $50+ with THIS printable coupon.

-Express: $15/$35 or $30 off $75 with THIS coupon.

-Cost Plus World Market - get 15% off your entire purchase with THIS coupon.

I'll add to this list as I find more deals! Drop me an email or leave a comment to share your bargain finds!

**Thanks MomsByHeart!!**

WAIT! Don't fall for the After Cristmas Sales just yet!!! (READ THIS!)

I don’t know if it’s just me but I have noticed that a lot of merchants are heavily promoting after Christmas sales this year. It seems they are trying to appeal to our desire to save money during this economic situation by promoting day after Christmas discounts. But don’t be fooled they are still trying to get you to spend. Here are some things you may want to consider before you hit these “sales”:

• Don’t get sucked in the “clearance” game. At some point or another I have fallen for this one: “what if I don’t need it? It’s XX% off!” Only to buy something that sits collecting dust and never gets used. Talk about a serious waste of money. So yes, maybe the item is 75% off but if you don’t need it then you are just wasting your money. Think once and then think again if this item you are thinking of buying really is something you will use. If it isn’t then keep your money in your pocket.
• Hold on until the greater discounts. The truth is chances are that you may be able to find the same items that are on discount at 50% when they go on deeper discount at 75-90%. As much as I am really looking forward to shop the clearance sales (because I am, don’t get me wrong), I am waiting until they hit 75% off. This is mostly because the only thing I really need is wrapping paper and I know chances are pretty good that there will still be left over when the discount is 75%.
• Watch the register. Make sure you are getting the advertised sales discount. It can happen that a store has not marked down all of their items and even though you think you are getting a higher discount, you may be actually getting a lower one. Don’t trust what a sign or sticker may say, scan items for prices if the store has price scanners or make sure the price at the register is the right one.
• Check expiration dates: This is particularly important if you are thinking on stocking up on food that has been packaged for the holidays or food that you can only find during the holidays. Make sure to check the dates and that you get only enough to be used by that date.
• Check return policies. Many stores don’t allow returns on clearance items. Find out what the store’s policy is and consider this when you purchase something.

**Thanks CommonSenseWithMoney for reminding us to use... Common Sense!**

After Christmas Sales

Well now that it is Christmas and all of your Christmas shopping is completed it is time to start taking advantage of all the after Christmas sales. The pre-christmas sales were huge and the after-christmas sales are going to be just as good. Below are links to find some of the biggest sales and some of the top retailers.

• Amazon.com After Christmas Deals
• Best Buy After Christmas Sale - Valid 12/25-12/26
• Staples Year End Blowout. - Starts 12/27
• Banana Republic Christmas Sale - Get an extra 15% off already reduced sale items. Enter BREXTRA15 at checkout. Valid 12/25 - 12/27
• Gap.com After Christmas Sale
• New York & Company Christmas Sale
• OldNavy.com Christmas Sale
• Payless ShoeSource Christmas Sale
• Reebok.com Christmas Sale
• REI.com Christmas Sale
• ULTA Beauty Christmas Sale

After Christmas - Toys R Us

Shop the biggest Toys-R-Us sales ever! (Of course they always say that... each day, each email, each sale, but the sales are sales!) Go HERE

After Christmas - Banana Republic

Stop into a Banana Republic Factory Store on December 26 & 27 and save 50%.
Banana Republic Sale

Merry Christmas To All

I just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, if you are reading this, turn off your computer and go watch a movie with your family! I hope everyone got something special and had fun today!

Thank you all for making this first few months pretty great for this new blog! I have enjoyed getting to know a few of you and encourage you to post more comments in the new year.

If you find deals I haven't posted, email me! BeaDandelion@gmail.com

Also, take a minute to click on a few ads on the left hand side, or even better, sign up for SWAGBUCKS! These things help me out a little bit with each click, not much but if everyone clicked once a day then I COULD make a few bucks off this website. Stick with me and I'll show you how to save and earn too!

Thanks again everyone! Be back tomorrow with the after Christmas sales!!

Catch Santa!

Your Photo + Our Santa = Proof! - Just $9.99

Here is a very interesting company called Catch a Character. For $9.99, you can upload one of your photos to their website, they will add their Santa, and then you can share the picture.

It's kind of expensive, but it's one of those places you should always knows exists in case you ever need them. They also have Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy. I LOVE IT!!!!

Go here to see more and get started.

Newspaper article - Santa's coming to your child's house!

Walgreens has launched a super cute website where you can create a newspaper article informing your child that Santa plans to stop by their house. Go here to create your own.

Pillsbury Cookie Dough - AFTER CHRISTMAS SALES!

$1 off Pillsbury Cookie Dough Coupon

Amy says: "Most stores will be clearancing all the holiday cookie dough pretty soon so keep your eyes out for it!!!"

A Step by Step Guide - Sleep in on Christmas Morning

I won't have a kid until April 6th-ish so this doesn't really apply to me... I don't see what the big deal is since my sister and I weren't allowed out in the living room without Mom and Dad. And I recall many years having to keep ourselves busy for what seemed like eons in our rooms just dreaming about what was under the tree....

But if this is already an issue at your home, you will want to read TheHappyHousewife's brilliant take on making the kidlets wait until at least the sun comes up! Read it HERE!

LeapFrog - Christmas shipping

Time is running out!
Order by MONDAY 12/21 to arrive by Christmas!!!

Bath and Body Works - Sunday - last shipping for Christmas

HURRY! Sunday is the last day you can order from Bath and Body Works and still have the gifts arrive by Christmas! Get it ordered by 11:59PM!

• last day for 2-day shipping - Monday 12/21 11:59pm
• last day for overnight shipping - Tuesday 12/22 11.59pm

A couple deals to note:

• Signature Collection Body Care - B3G3 free
• 14.5 oz candles - 2 for $20 (save $19)
  

Got Kids? Got a whole week off from them being in school?!

Here is a great site with lots of craft projects to play with your kids during that longggggggg break! I found things for all ages too! Go HERE

1. you will be asked to enter AN email...
2. you will need to press SKIP at the bottom of the pages only twice... then the page will open!

I LOVE the ideas they give for decorating packages and gifts! Easy enough for kids, make the presents into art projects.... then watch ppl rip through them with only half looking at it... well it IS fun when you are wrapping them at least!

Kohl's - Christmas discounts NOW!

Use your Kohl's charge card and get an extra 30% off everything at Kohl's online NOW through December 24th!

30% off Promo Code: CHRISTMAS30
FREE Shipping Code: NOCHARGE

Plus, for every $50 you spend, you'll receive $10 in Kohl's cash -- which can be used just like cash to buy anything in the store! (see dates on Kohl's cash coupon) Kohl's cash earned online will arrive via email on December 26th.

Christmas Gift Tags - free printables

Here are two different sites offering free Christmas printable gift tags.

Betty Crocker Printable Gift Tags

Nestle Printable Gift Tags

Enjoy!

Last Day!!! Dec 17 - Free Shipping

Good Morning...It's Free Shipping Day!
It's December 17th and its the last day to order items to get them in time for Christmas. Over 600 merchants are offering free shipping today. Most still have a minimum you need to purchase but I thought we would start focusing on the ones that have NO MINIMUM. Yes, any item ships for free!
While this isn't all of them, these are stores that we use. Most of the free shipping with no minimum stores are specialty stores which are usually quite expensive.
I would keep an eye on the site today - the deals should be insane!
"No Code" means you don't need a coupon code to get free shipping, it should be automatic which means we can combine coupon codes and stack our savings! If there is a code listed, you should use that code and likely means we can't combine codes. Some are offering free two-day or express shipping and those have been noted.
Here we go....
The Discovery Store - FREESHIPDAY
Eddie Bauer - JINGLE
Ebags - COMJFSDY09
Endless - No Code needed
Express - 4549
Fossil - Free Overnight
Gander Mountain - No Code
GNC - No Code
Hickory Farms - SHIP09
Jack & Jill - Free Priority
Levis - No Code
Lucky Brand - Free Express Shipping
Meijer - DEC17
Moosejaw - No Code
Nike - GIFT
Origins - No Code
Perry Ellis - No Code
Quicksilver - Free two-day shipping
Saks Fifth Avenue - HOLIDAY9
Shindigz - WSUQ3F
Shoebuy - No Code
Shoes.com - No Code
The Body Shop - WREATH (free mini body butter w/$30 purchase)
The Deep Discount - TDDXMAS
Tilly's - No Code
Tommy Bahama - No Code
UGG Australia - No Code
Vista Print - No Code
***I am wondering how this will work with all the freebies!!
White House Black Market - No Code

** Thanks SwagGrabber**

Claire's Christmas deals

Here’s a great idea if you have girls that love to shop at Claire’s. Have them create a Secret Santa Circle between their friends. A few days later you will receive a “Secret” Friend to buy for along with a $5/$10 Coupon to Claire’s!

 

I know a few girls that love to shop at Claire’s and I’m thinking that you could get some cute Jewelry or Accessories for only $5 after the coupon!

Click Here to Create a Secret Santa Circle!

Lip Smackers - Stocking Stuffer

HERE (IE) or HERE (FF). Coupon doesn't expire until 12/31/2010 so save it for a sale and get a couple freebies! Be sure to hit the backspace button and print two!

Coupon specifies that the product must be a new 2010 Lip Smacker product. Look for Lip Smackers 100% Natural, Juicy Blooms, Star Glaze, New Trio Collections, Lip Lock and Starbust FaveRED Trio

Thanks, Frugal Living And Having Fun!

Bath and Body Works - Stocking Stuffers

$10 and under! Go HERE

Claire's Christmas

Claire’s has a fun Secret Santa site that they started yesterday that comes with a great perk.  You will get a coupon via email for $5 off any $10 purchase good through 1/11/10.
Heres how:

1. Go here and set up a Secret Santa Circle.
2. Email your husband or a friend to join your circle (you have to have at least two)
3. Set your “circle” to draw names tomorrow.
4. Tomorrow you will get an automated email with your coupon.

I did this and emailed the invite to another email I have and it worked perfectly.  One of my twins only request for Christmas is new pink headbands so this should help for her present!

Fine Print of the coupon:  One coupon per purchase.  Cannot be combined with any other coupon or discount.  Not valid on the purchase of ear piercing, gift cards, prior purchases, or employee purchases.