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 already used a Kohl’s deal!
15% off at Carters!
Carters 15% off! Love their clothes for my son!
Love that they have a deal with travelocity! That would be great for a cozy winter getaway post-holidays!
So many great deals! Probably the most excited for the J. Crew Sale and the Target one.
I also love RetailMeNot! I am excited about the Target, JCrew Factory and Kohls deals! 🙂
I love retail me not! I think I need the ap. I am in search of a new car seat so excited for the bed bath 20% coupon
For sure the 20% bath and body. Looking at the new instapot or updating old bakeware pans.
i always check retailmenot too! i’m planning to buy some “experience” deals off livingsocial, perhaps a massage for myself too 😉
Oh, definitely Express! Love their Jeans!
I’ve got my eye on the Amazon sale! I’m pretty sure I have an Amazon Prime box waiting on my front porch nearly every other day! LOL!!
Happy Holidays!
hi, want to use the cvs pharmacy coupon!!!
Bath and Body Works for sure- I stock up on the 3 wick candles for gifting since they’re so versatile!
40% off at Express is a great deal!!!
I’m excited about the Amazon and Kohl’s deals 🙂
With my first baby on the way, I’m loving the discounts at BabiesRUs and BuyBuyBaby.
Excited about the Gap deal!
Amazon or Jcrew! I LOVE a good deal more than most.
I’m all about the J.Crew sale!!!
I am excited to use the free shipping on $49+ order from Pier 1.
Amazon for sure! What a great giveaway!
Gap! Always Gap. Extra 20% off items that are already reduced cant be beat!
carters! i’m addicted to buying my son pajamas
Old Navy! I am committing myself to a year of healthy endeavors and initiatives but in order to ROCK this next year I’ll need new workout gear. Old Navy’s workout clothing line is a-m-a-z-i-n-g!
I’ve told so many people about Retail Me Not, even have my husband trained to use it at checkouts! I’m loving the Container Store cash back deal! I’ve caught the organizing bug!
I’m excited about the $25 cash back from llbean! I’ve been eyeing a pair of bean boots for myself…plus, my bf loves their button downs!
I love the $5 off of $15 on print books! I will definitely be using that for Christmas!
I’m most excited for the Starbucks gift card deal! It’s expensive but truly an addiction so anytime I can save I’m happy.
definitely kohls and amazon!!
My boys both have birthdays right after Christmas, so carters for sure ! 🙂 🙂
Bath and Body works save 20%. I need preschool teacher gifts and this is the perfect place!
I always appreciate Target’s $5 off $50. But I’ve found many good deals on RetaiMeNot over the years for sure!
Def excited about the kohls deal (im still clueless on what to get my mom and twin sister and kohls always has a variety!) and the $10 off $30 at bath and body! I love my apt to smell like christmas all month so I use so many candles and their wall flowers are amazing! cant wait! hope i win!
I’m probably most excited to use the Kohls deal for the last few people on my list!
40% off at Hobby lobby to get crafting supplies for grandparent gifts 🙂
Oh no, Julie! I’m so sorry to hear you’re under the weather. Being sick during the holidays can be such a bummer, but I know your adorable family is there to help out and make you feel better! This giveaway is incredible. Wow! I spy a J Crew coupon. 😉 Perfect for adding a new blazer to my work wardrobe!
I’m pretty sure if I can save at Target (which is appears I can!), then there’s no question where I would be most excited to use this! 😉
I am most excited about the amazon Sale! Love doing my Christmas shopping online too!
I would be able it straight to Amazon!
Amazon deal for sure! I <3 Amazon. I hope you feel better!
Hi Julie, RetailMeNot is my jam- I have always had their app on my phone! I’m so looking forward to the up to 50% off sale at Gap plus an extra 20%! I always get my 18 month old daughter’s clothes from here and this is the perfect price to stock up on jammies & cute winter clothes! Thank you for the giveaway, and hope you’re feeling better!
Bath and Body Works! Love their products!!!
I would love to do something like the “60% off J Crew Factory” deal because my fiance looooooves J. Crew!
Am excited to use the code for Moosejaw! You introduced me to a new retailer today – thank you! We just moved to Colorado and realized that our ‘adventuring’ gear is lacking. . . luckily I’ve found places like this that will help my daughter and I be prepared to explore lots 🙂
My favorite is the Kohls deal..15% or 20% off is fabulous because my brother lives in Colorado & my family & I have been purchasing a lot from Kohls to have delivered right to the store as a means save on shipping his Christmas gifts out to him!
70% off Amazon sale sounds amazing!!
Definitely the 70% off at Amazon — they have *everything.* Thanks, and happy Christmas!
20% off one item at BB&B!
Personalized ornaments!
70% off amazon!