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Dayspring Clearance Sale: Christmas Gift Ideas Starting at $3.49

October 11th, 2012 By Meagan
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Dayspring has an awesome clearance sale going on right now. You can get so many adorable items for less than $5-$10: coffee mugs, tea sets, home decor items, plates, bookmarks, memo pads, journals, photo frames, and more!

Head over here and click on “clearance” on the left side of the page. You’ll be able to browse through all the discounted items. I love Dayspring coffee mugs. They’re so cute and offer a little bit of inspiration each morning. 🙂

Get FREE shipping on orders over $50. You can use coupon code 20OFF70 to get $20 off a $70 order (if you decide to opt for the $50 worth for the free shipping). This is a great opportunity to pick up several cheap Christmas gifts.

Filed Under: Christmas, Great Deals, Online Deals, Online Shopping Tagged With: Christmas Ideas, gift ideas

6pm.com: $13 One Day Only Sale (10/11/12)

October 11th, 2012 By Meagan
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6pm.com is having a $13 one day only sale today (10/11/12). They have over 1,000 items on sale for $13. Choose from leggings, dresses, tops, scarves, shoes, bags, wallets, accessories, jewelry, and more.

You may even be able to snag some great Christmas gift ideas. Shipping is FREE on all orders!

Filed Under: Christmas, Great Deals, Online Deals, Online Shopping, Retail shopping Tagged With: 6pm.com, Christmas Ideas, gift ideas

Paper Coterie: FREE $40 Credit (New and Existing Users!)

October 11th, 2012 By Kaley
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Update: Paper Coterie just posted this on their Facebook page:
Hey Coterie it looks like the code for the offer is having some issues. While we are looking into it please use the code FBFOURTY1 instead to get your order through.
Woo hoo! Paper Coterie is again offering a FREE $40 credit and it looks like this offer is valid for both new AND existing users!  I’ve heard so many good things about this company and the quality of their products.  Plus this is a great way to cross a Christmas gift (or two!) off your list. Just use coupon code FBFOURTY1 at checkout to get $40 off. You’ll still pay shipping — which is around $7-$10.

  These gift tags are sold in sets of 12 and priced at $7 each.  You could order a total of 60 just for the cost of shipping! These desk calendars could make a fantastic gift for the grandparents.  They are priced at $25, making them FREE after credit! This code is only good through October 14, so head over and use your $40 credit soon!

Filed Under: Christmas, coupon codes, Freebies, Frugal Tips, Great Deals, Online Deals, Photo Deals

*Expired* Groupon: 40 5×7 Custom Holiday Cards from Zazzle for $19 Shipped (110 Cards for $39)

October 10th, 2012 By Kaley
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Want to get a head start on Christmas cards?  Check out this great Groupon deal from Zazzle: Get 40 5×7 Custom Holiday Flat Cards from Zazzle with Envelopes for $19 plus FREE shipping.  OR you could opt for 75 cards for $29 or 110 cards for $39.

Here’s how to get the deal:

If you are new to Groupon, click here to sign up.

Then head over here and choose which deal you’d like to buy. This is an online deal, so anybody can purchase it.

There are a limited quantity available, so I recommend snagging it now if you are interested!

Please note that you will need to order your cards no later than November 9.

Filed Under: Christmas, Christmas Card Deals, Daily Deals sites, Online Deals, Photo Deals Tagged With: photo deals

Amazon: MASH 12-Piece Make Up Cosmetic Brush Set for $12.99 (Great Gift Idea!)

October 10th, 2012 By Meagan
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Amazon has this MASH 12-Piece Make Up Cosmetic Brush Set With Leather Case for just $12.99 right now (reg. price $39.99)! This would make an awesome Christmas gift idea for a teenage girl. Great deal!

Get FREE shipping with Amazon Prime or FREE Super Saver Shipping on order of $25 or more.

Remember – Amazon prices change frequently and without notice. Please verify that this price hasn’t changed before purchasing.

Thanks, Passion For Savings!

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Filed Under: Amazon deals, Christmas, Great Deals, Online Deals, Online Shopping, Retail shopping Tagged With: Christmas Ideas, gift ideas

Amazon: Wii Sports Resort Game for $24.49

October 10th, 2012 By Meagan
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Amazon has the Wii Sports Resort Game marked down to $24.49 right now, which is a great price! Perfect time to snatch it up as a Christmas gift. Jump on it! It may not last long.

Get FREE shipping with Amazon Prime or FREE Super Saver Shipping on order of $25 or more.

Remember – Amazon prices change frequently and without notice. Please verify that this price hasn’t changed before purchasing.

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Amazon: LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia for $10.49

October 10th, 2012 By Meagan
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Amazon has this LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia for just $10.49 (reg. price $18.99). This is a really unique gift idea for the little LEGO fan!

Get FREE shipping with Amazon Prime or FREE Super Saver Shipping on order of $25 or more.

Remember – Amazon prices change frequently and without notice. Please verify that this price hasn’t changed before purchasing.

Thanks, Kansas City Mamas!

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Filed Under: Amazon deals, Christmas, Great Deals, Online Deals, Online Shopping, Retail shopping Tagged With: Christmas Ideas, gift ideas

Why I’ll take Ugly Christmas Sweaters over Pottery Barn Any Day.

December 6th, 2011 By Kaley
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When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things – not the great occasions – give off the greatest glow of happiness.

~Bob Hope

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There is something about Christmas that brings out the longing for perfection.  If you are anything like me, you have visions of reading Christmas stories by the firelight while peace and good will abound inside the cozy four walls of your Pottery Barn home.

I don’t think that longing will ever go away for me.

But what if your Christmas {and mine} turns out to be more Christmas Story than White Christmas? What if perfection remains as un-reachable as it always has been?

What if your family is less like this:

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And more like this?

Let’s face it.  Perfection is but a distant dream.

I was reminded of this reality recently.

We’ve been enjoying our Advent Box again this year and my boys love opening each door to find out which Christmas activity we will complete each day.

One of our first activities included setting up our Nativity Scene with our beloved figurines that my husband brought home from a missions trip to Africa:


Yesterday, this is how I found Joseph, Mary, the Baby Jesus and their friends:

Either there was a sudden earthquake in Bethlehem, or I know a certain 3 year old who thought Mary and Joseph needed a little change of scenery.

Apparently he didn’t get the memo about Christmas perfection.

As a Mom of two busy boys (and one on the way–surprise!), this longing for perfection is a lot like that whole analogy with Jello and nails and a wall.  It ain’t gonna happen. (NOTE: This was written a few years ago. The “one on the way” is now a very active, very fun three year old!)

SO what is the answer then?  How can we enjoy this season and celebrate it well – imperfection and all?

For me, it’s two words:

Simple Pleasures.

Things like:

  • Taking a car ride looking at Christmas lights.
  • Making cookies with my kids–even if they are the Pillsbury kind.
  • Learning how children in other countries celebrate Christmas.
  • Making time to read Christmas books.  Lots of them.
  • Using our Nativity figurines to act out the Christmas story on Christmas morning.  (If they make it until Christmas morning, that is.)
  • Savoring our Advent readings every night – while accepting the fact that my boys will likely fight over who gets to blow out the candle until always and forever.

And when one those moments of perfection pop up–as they occasionally do–I soak them up.

Just ignore the peanut butter smeared all over his face, will you?

Oh–and one more thing?  That family pictured above…they’re mine.  That was the year that my Mom bought us all ugly Christmas sweaters–just for fun.

Like I said–Simple Pleasures.

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