Cha-Ching on a Shoestring™

Living Large on a Limited Budget

Early Access to Lightning Deals for Amazon Prime Members

By
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

Amazon-Prime-Benefits

 

Amazon just announced that Amazon Prime Members will have 30 minute early access to select Lightning Deals this year.

If you aren’t familiar with Amazon Lightning Deals, they are an awesome way to get up to a 60% discount over retail prices on toys, electronics, movies and much more. But the best ones always go fast, so this will be a fantastic advantage for those who have Amazon Prime.

If you’ve never tried Amazon Prime, you can get a one-month membership to Amazon Prime for FREE right now.

There are some great benefits:

  • FREE 2-day shipping on all participating Amazon Prime orders
  • FREE movies, documentaries and TV shows, commercial-FREE
  • 15% off your entire order when you have 5 Subscribe & Save items ordered in a month

Click here to sign up for your Amazon Prime FREE one month trial or sign up for a year for $99 (just $8.25 per month!).

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

20 Things You Can Do in 20 Minutes to Prepare for Christmas {and Skip Last Minute Stress!}

By
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

20 Things in 20 Minutes

I love Christmas.

It really is the most wonderful time of the year. (Can I get an amen?)

And it really, really is the most stressful.

In my angst over “How can I find time to accomplish all those extra To Do’s on my list and still relax enough to truly savor the season?”, I’ve discovered a simple solution which has worked wonders for me.

I call it 20 Minute Missions.

Throughout the entire month of November, I like to take 20 minutes each day to accomplish one small task that will make my December that much simpler. My goal is to do as much prep as possible before the Advent season begins so I can partake in the wonder of it all just like my children.

If you’d like to join me in those missions, I’ll be sharing them in our Christmas-loving community on Facebook known as The Merry Little Christmas Project.  Head over and click ‘Like’ if you’d like some extra inspiration and accountability this holiday season.

Want some ideas to get started on your own 20 Minutes Missions? Here are 20 things you can do in about 20 minutes each to prep for the holidays.

1. Bake a batch of cookies for the freezer. (It can be done in 20 minutes. I’ve done it!)

2. Determine your Christmas Budget.

3. Buy a gift online.

4. Buy stamps.

5. Design your Christmas Card.

6. Start your Christmas gift list (Amazon Wish List makes this easy.)

7. Check your pantry. Make a list of baking supplies you’ll need.

8. Decide where you’d like to do your charitable giving this year.

9. Wrap a gift.

10. Put un-used toys in a donation bin (or throw away if need be!)

11. Search for simple homemade gifts on Pinterest and pin them.

12. Make a list of supplies needed for any DIY gifts or gift wrap. (You can see some of my simple DIY projects here.)

13. Organize pictures for photo gifts.  Put them all in one file on your computer.

14. Make a list of gift ideas for family, neighbors, or teachers.

16. Make a list of cookies or you’d like to make this year.

17. Check your wrapping supplies. Make a list of what you will need.

18. Organize your wrapping supplies. (You can see my Christmas wrapping station here.)

19. Make a Christmas Bucket List.

20. Make a list of thing you are NOT going to do this year. (See my post for inspiration.)

21. Ok – I lied. I thought of another one. Sign up for my Christmas Deals Newsletter. (This one only takes a few seconds, so that gives you 19 1/2 more minutes to accomplish something else!)

I’d love to hear your ideas as well! Leave them in the comments if you think of anything more.

You might also like:

MLC Button

MLC Gift Wrap Series

DisneyStore.com: Darth Vader Baseball Cap just $6.94 – Shipped!

By
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

darth vader cap

DisneyStore.com has this really great Darth Vader Baseball Cap on sale for just $1.99 (reg. $12.95). Shipping is $4.95 which means you can score this hat for just $6.94 shipped!

What a fun gift idea for the little Star Wars fan in your life! It says one size fits most kids, but both reviews on the site do state that the hat runs a little on the large side.

I’m guessing this will sell out quickly, so act fast on this one!

Thanks, Free Stuff Finder!

Amazon: LEGO City Great Vehicles Race Car Set for $8.97 (Reg. $12)

By
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

Picture 6Amazon has the LEGO City Great Vehicles Race Car Set for $8.97 right now, regularly $12!

  • Includes a race car driver minifigure with a racing helmet and a big winner’s trophy
  • Features adjustable spoiler and never-before-seen racing wheels
  • Blast over the line in the super-fast Race Car! Adjust the spoiler to keep the car on the track! Prove you’re the fastest and claim the trophy!
  • Race Car measures over 1″ high, 4″ long and 2″ wide; Winner’s trophy measures under 1″ high
  • Collect all the other cool models in the Great Vehicles range!

Just the ticket if you’re needing a Christmas gift for the LEGO fan in your life.

Get FREE 2-Day shipping with Amazon Prime or FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders of $35 or more.

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

Thanks, Frugal Living NW!

Amazon: KidKraft Noah’s Ark Shape Sorter for $19.99 (Reg. $40)

By
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

Picture 5Amazon has the KidKraft Noah’s Ark Shape Sorter for $19.99 right now, regularly $40!

  • Fun, vivid colors
  • 17 total pieces: 2 lions, 2 turtles, 2 monkeys, 2 pandas, 2 giraffes, 2 elephants, 2 doves, Noah, his wife and the ark
  • Helps kids learn about the story of Noah’s Ark early in life
  • No assembly required

Would make a great addition to the Christmas gift closet – grab it while 50% off!

Get FREE 2-Day shipping with Amazon Prime or FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders of $35 or more.

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

Thanks, Kosher on a Budget!

Super Hero BBQ Aprons for just $4.93 plus FREE shipping!

By
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

superhero apron

How FUN is this? Amazon has a whole bunch of Super Hero BBQ Aprons for just $4.93 plus FREE shipping.  Choose from Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Captain America and more!

Definitely a great conversation piece! Perfect for an office party gift or hubby’s stocking.

 Thanks, SwagGrabber!

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

York Photo: 10 5×7 Stationery Cards for just $1 (Save $11.99!) – New Customers

By
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

York Photo Christmas Card Deal

York Photo Christmas Card Deal 2014

York Photo has a great Christmas card deal going on right now. They are offering new customers 10 5×7 Stationery cards for just $1 (save $11.99) right now. Simply use promo code 57CARDS at checkout.

Shipping is just $3.49 making these $4.49 plus tax shipped – just $0.45 per card shipped to your door!

Offer expires 11/28/14.

Click here to take advantage of this offer.

Amazon: Disney Frozen Ice Skating Elsa or Anna Doll for $19.88 (Reg. $25)

By
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

Screen Shot 2014-10-21 at 10.37.21 PMAmazon has the Disney Frozen Ice Skating Elsa Doll or Anna Doll for $19.88 right now, regularly $25!

  • Re-create the magical movie moment when Anna and Elsa ice skate to celebrate the end of a wintry spell, or make up new adventures of your own
  • Attach doll to base for easy ice-skating action
  • Roll her forward and her arms and legs move in elegant ice-skating form – just like she’s on real ice!
  • A great gift that any girl is sure to love

Have a Frozen fan in your house? Grab these cute dolls for the lowest price we’ve seen them on Amazon. Great for the Christmas gift closet!

Get FREE 2-Day shipping with Amazon Prime or FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders of $35 or more.

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

Thanks, Kosher on a Budget!