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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All the Amazon deals! Woot woot!
I use the app all of the time. I have my eye on using the Target deal!
I could put the Ulta discount to use for a few people on my gift list!
$5 off at Target! Target is the best – I buy so many Christmas presents from there!
I’m pretty much done my Christmas shopping, but you can never have enough stocking stuffers from Target, right?! I hear you – take aaaall my money!
Mimi’s sugar cookies have also become a household favourite of ours! So given that sugar cookies are my mom’s all time favourites, those are definitely on the docket when my parents are in town for Christmas this year!
Merry Christmas to you, Ryan, Chase, and Sadie! xxx
JCrew Factory and Target! Didn’t know about JCF until I just visited retail me not! Hope you are feeling better!
Gap for sure!! I’ve got a two month old and love baby gaps clothing selection ;)!
Kohls!
I am most excited for the target deals!
I’m definitely taking advantage of the deals at Amazon. Since we’re so close to Christmas, Prime shipping is the best! Hope you feel better soon. There’s nothing worse than being under the weather during the holidays (especially with a little one!)
I hope you’re feeling better Julie!!
I’m excited about the Macy’s deal. They have a huge selection of items with everything from stocking stuffers to bigger purchases and that will be perfect to finish off my shopping.
I am most excited about the cash back from Home Depot. In the middle of a major home remodel right around the holidays has been challenging. I love RetailMeNot!
So many great Macy’s deals! You can get something for everyone at Macy’s!
The JCrew discount – I need to do some last minute shopping for my husband!
I’m most looking forward to 20% off at Best Buy. I’ve been shopping for a new set of speakers for my dad!
Wow! The 40% off at Chicos! Maybe a new sweater for someone!
AG jeans are my favorite and they have retailmenot deals. Score!
Free 2-Day Shipping on Items Over $49 at Moosejaw — love me some woodsy outdoor gear!
Glad to see you back in action, Julie!
Amazon for the win! Up to 70% off and cash back?? Sounds like a plan to me!
Definitely excited about the Target home decor clearance sale! My boyfriend and I bought our first home this past August and since I’m still in grad school, the nesting (ahem, shopping) process has been slow! I also love the Amazon deal since my mom lives in a super rural location and it’s the easiest way to get goodies to her for the holidays, birthdays, etc.
PS. I also cannot go a holiday season without watching Rudolph. It’s the BEST!!
I’m clicking on the amazon deals! Need fast shipping.
I love the Amazon deal!
I am most excited about the GAP deals! 🙂
Macy’s for sure. They have everything!
There’s a great coupon for $10 off $25 at JCPenney that I’ll have to use. 🙂
I am most excited amount Kohls and Bath & Body Works!!! 🙂 What an awesome giveaway!
The flu! Oh no! I hope you are feeling back to 100% soon so that you can enjoy the holidays!
So many good deals on retailmenot! I am going to pick up a few starbucks gift cards (saves a few dollars) and use the Bath & Body Works code fro 20% off!
I would like to use it for Walgreens photos!
20% off at bed bath and beyond! Our ninja smoothie maker is on its last leg!
Love the 20% off a regular priced item offer at Best Buy! You can always find something there for someone:) Great giveaway, Julie!! 🙂
Definitely the 50% off toys r us! I have 2 toddlers and would love to get them something awesome for Christmas.
I love Express dresses – so I will definitely be taking advantage of the 40% off Express sale!
I stil need to send out my Christmas cards, so the Walgreen’s photo card deal will be nice! Also the Kohl’s deal, still have quite a bit of shopping to do!
20% off at ulta! So hard to spend money on yourself this season, even when you run out of your makeup staples haha
Definitely most excited about 50% off photo prints at Walgreens! We had photos taken at Thanksgiving and I want some larger prints for our house.
30% off at Kohls! Love when they have that deal- can’t beat it!
I’m loving the Jcrew Factory deal, I can always find items there for a majority of the family and maybe a few xmas gifts for myself 😉
Hi Julie!
Kate Spade 30% off sales styles or some of the Nike discounts.
Happy holidays!
70% off for Amazon! Sign me up!
I am most excited about 60% off J. Crew! Woohoo!
Anytime there are deals at Target!
ULTA! Love makeup!
I’m most excited about the 15% off any purchase at Kohl’s! I can buy some work clothes for myself and presents for everyone that’s left on my list!
J Crew coupons
I’m a RetailmeNot fan as well – I’m known to pull out my phone in the checkout line and do a last minute search for coupons! I’d have to go with Kohl’s this time – I can always find things for my boys and myself there!
Definitely the 50% off toys r us! This is my LO’s first holiday season and she needs some toys!
25% off Old Navy!
The Wine Country basket deal looks great- I send out goodie baskets to friends, family, and clients every year!
I already use Retailmenot, I had used a JCPenney code earlier this month.