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! I need some new winter clothes!
The Amazon deals! I’m based in Alaska now, so sometimes its hard to shop local for those back home. I’m learning to love online shopping now 🙂
I would definitely use the CVS $20 off since I shop there all the time anyways! Thank you! 🙂
I love RetailMeNot! I am psyched for that $20 off $40 CVS code! That’s amazing; I’ll be getting my wrapping supplies from there for sure now.
50% off at Gap is awesome!
Uber eats to send a meal to a friend having a rough time!
Ulta’s deals lately have been SO good! I’m tempted with every email. 🙂 And Target’s clearance is always my jam, too.
I love a Home Depot discount for some home upgrades!
I’m loving Express lately. I’m excited about that 40% off coupon! Gotta buy some sequin pants to slay the holidays in.
The CVS one will be good for stocking stuffers.
40% Off Everything Online & In Store at Express.
Starbucks free drink with email sign up!
I’m MOST excited for the Rack Room Shoes deal. Buy one, get one 1/2 off? Yes, please!!
Hope you have a lovely day!!
KC
Target!!! My favorite for shopping!
love the J.Crew factory in-store 60% off deal
60% off J. Crew whaaat that sounds amazing!
Definitely excited about the Kohl’s and Target deals (buy 1 get 1 yankee candles ?) plus I have no self control when it comes to Target
A Christmas gift to myself would be 25% off AG jeans!
60% off Target clearance… options are endless! 🙂
I still have something else to get for my sister and husband. I’m excited to use the J. Crew Factory coupon for 50-60% off and the Express coupon for 40% off!
Target deal – Count me in! I could buy presents for everyone in my family there!
I will be using the Macy’s 20% off discount code to get my sister some earrings for Christmas. We always draw names and she wants some silver or gold hoops.
The Wayfair and Amazon deals! My husband I just recently bought a house and now comes the fun of decorating!
Target or Amazon!
Bath and Body works has a $10 off $30 which is great because I love their candles. I’m also always tempted by Target deals!!
Awesome giveaway! I’m all about deals from JCrew’s factory store.
I have used this app for years and had no idea there was a cash back option! I just looked and there are several stores I was planning to make some final purchases from (ahem, Toys R Us), so I am super excited about that!
50% Off Photo Cards from Walgreens. Makes a great holiday gift!
Love RetailMeNot! I always go there for deals for Bath and Body Works! 🙂
It’s just started snowing where I live, so this deal from Amazon popped out at me: 30% off Warm Christmas socks. Yes please!
Can’t wait to use the Target deals!
Being a momma, I have been stalking amazon the past few years. I leave items on my shopping list, till they go down to the price I like:) hope you feel better!
Yuck to the fly!
I had no idea Retail Me Not had so many deals. It comes up in my coupon google searches all the time. I could have used it yesterday when I was AC Moore. So much Melissa & Doug stuff for my 2 yr old!
Julie, I’m so sorry you’ve been so sick! That’s not fun at all. ?
On retailmenot my favorite deal would be Up to 60% off home decor clearance at Target! YES TO THAYA!
Merry Christmas!! ??
I can’t believe I’ve never checked out RetailMeNot before now! Thank you for sharing! Love the cash back deals, especially the one from Ugg, as I am in need of some new boots!
CVS or Target for some last minute shopping deals!
I LOVE Retailmenot! I would definitely be in shopping heaven with 70% off at Amazon!
I’ve never used this app, I’m glad I know about it now! I might check out the Express and J.Crew deals!
Merry Christmas!
I have been eyeing so many thing on American Eagle -this deal might give me the push to purchase!
Up to 70% off on Amazon!
Ooo I’d be most interested in Shutterfly discounts as we plan on sending out holiday cards in the new year after our baby is born!
25% off at AG!
Target – my absolute fav!
Amazon! I have done a ridiculous amount of holiday shopping there.
Ohhhh – I’d love to utilize the $10 off $50+ at Dicks. I am in desperate need for some new running shoes! Hope you are feeling better!!
Moose jaw or J crew, my favorite stores!
Bath and Body Works! I need some new candles!
I’m looking forward to the 60% off American Eagle sale for some cozy winter pajamas!
Oh my gosh, I absolutely do not shop online without checking RetailMeNot first! I recently used one of their codes for purchasing my holiday cards from Shutterfly!
25% off your total purchase @Michaels! It’s time to start my planner for 2018 and they have great supplies!