Being Resourceful

A Savvy Shopper's Guide to Bargains, Deals, & Freebies

$10 for $20 Amazon Gift Card! January 19, 2011

This is one of those deals that is SO GOOD it seems like it is too good to be true — but it IS TRUE! Hurry up and click here to snag a $20 Amazon.com gift card for ONLY $10. That’s 50% off!

You can buy just about anything via Amazon these days, so this is a bit like finding a $10 bill on the ground. 🙂

Limit 1 per person and no gifting allowed. Best of all? It never expires!

The deal ends early Thursday 1/20/11 morning or when the inventory runs out — whichever happens first.

Thanks to Laura F. for the tip!

 

50% OFF Halloween costumes! October 18, 2010

So, if the early bird gets the worm, what does the wait-until-the-last-minute bird get? Well, if you’re talking about Halloween costumes, that bird gets the GOOD DEAL!

For just $20 you can get at voucher worth $40 to spend online at Costume Kingdom! That’s 50% OFF! The voucher is good until 4/18/11, so you can snag an even BETTER DEAL if you wait for those post-Halloween sales to stock up on costumes for next year (or your kids’ playroom). And, get FREE SHIPPING on orders of $65 or more (that’s just $45 for you, my friend, when you use this voucher!).

Your voucher starts the day AFTER you purchase it, and Costume Kingdom says the last day to place your order for Halloween arrival using regular shipping is October 26 (4pm PDT). So… be sure you ORDER YOUR VOUCHER BY 10/23/2010 just to be safe! (Note that the voucher is for product purchase only, not shipping.)

Expires: The $40 for $20 voucher is for sale through 10/24/2010, but you’ll want to purchase it sooner if you want your costume(s) by Halloween 2010. The voucher is good through 4/18/2011.

 

25% OFF at World Market – online or in store! October 10, 2010

World MarketTHIS is the granddaddy of all home decor coupons — the 25% OFF-nearly-everything-at-World-Market Friends & Family Sale coupon! Yep, it is here! This works on nearly everything in the store (and online) including FURNITURE! Now is the time to snag those big ticket items you’ve had your eye on all year, like their fabulous kitchen tables and desks. (We bought our kitchen table & chairs from World Market a couple of years ago and they hold up very well with my active family!)

Click here to get the printable coupon for 25% OFF at World Market, or use code FFEMAIL1010 when making your purchase at http://www.worldmarket.com. I love that the coupon says “discount valid on current selling price” so that you can stack it on top of their awesome clearance deals to save big bucks!

Find a Cost Plus World Market store near you.

HURRY, though. It EXPIRES TOMORROW, Monday, October 11, 2010!

Thanks, Thankfully Thrifty!

 

$15 for $30 @ Costume Express — perfect for Halloween! October 6, 2010

Costume ExpressOk, folks. There are 25 days left until Halloween. Do you have your costume yet? Don’t wait until the last minute because you know you’ll be left with slim pickings in the costume aisle! Save yourself the headache of schlepping to the store and buy online this year.

Spend just $15 to get a $30 gift certificate to Costume Express using today’s Living Social deal! You’ll need to hop on this fast because the deal is only being sold TODAY. The certificate is good until 12/31/10. Check out their Clearance site and snag lots of costumes for just $9.99 each!

Here are some coupon codes to stack on top of your awesome gift certificate savings! (Note: You can only use one code.)

  • Use code 50FREE for FREE SHIPPING on orders of $50 or more. Exp 10/11/10. (Source)
  • Use code 25bogo to save 25% OFF one costume when you buy one. Exp 10/11/10. (Source)
  • Use code web10 to save 10% OFF orders of $50 or more. Exp unknown. (Source)

Expires: The gift certificate expires 12/31/2010 but you have to buy it TODAY 10/6/2010.

 

FREE shipping from Disney – no minimum purchase! October 5, 2010

Tinkerbell dollI don’t know about you, but I am already stocking up for all those fall/winter birthdays and holidays! I have a box in my guest room closet where I’m tucking away the gifts, out of the kids’ sight. Here’s a surprise that might find its way into that box too — this giant 20″ tall Tinkerbell stuffed toy for just $12.99 (and FREE shipping)!

Nearly everything on the Disney site is up for grabs with FREE SHIPPING through October 10th, 2010 when you use the code MAGIC. This makes getting that shopping done even easier. Save time, save gas, shop online! Plus, their sale section is HUGE! That’s where I found Tinkerbell, plus some great deals on Halloween costumes (Mickey costume or Nemo costume for $19.50), housewares ($4.99 for 4-pc red, white, & blue Mickey plates), and pajamas for my kids (Tinkerbell or Handy Manny for just $7.99).

Expires: Free shipping offer expires 10/10/10

 

20% OFF any purchase at ShoeBuy or BagsBuy & FREE SHIPPING, FREE RETURNS September 9, 2010

Time to get those tootsies (aka. your feet) geared up for fall & winter… And, if you’re shopping for yourself (as opposed to for a kiddo whose feet grow like weeds!), be sure to hit the clearance section for some killer deals on sandals and other warm-weather shoes!

Through September 12, 2010, Shoebuy.com has 20% OFF any purchase (no minimum!) plus FREE shipping & FREE returns! To take advantage of this, click here. The 20% OFF discount will appear at checkout. No code needed! PLUS, this deal is also good at their partner site BagBuy.com! (Just click through the same link.)

This fabulous deal brings these uber-comfy Aerosoles Dame Time strappy heels down to just $23.99 (plus tax) with FREE SHIPPING & FREE RETURNS. These would pair great with jeans or a little black dress. 🙂

If you encounter any problem getting the discount to appear, simply contact Shoebuy.com Customer Service toll-free at 1-888-200-8414 and mention the “Fall Kick-off Email” to receive your discount.

Expires: September 12, 2010

 

Enter to win a FREE Halloween/Fall shirt for your favorite kiddo! September 8, 2010

Lulu GraceIf you’re on Facebook, here’s a quick & easy contest for you to enter. No need to enter any personal info or allow any strange apps to access your stuff! And, someone is going to win… Why shouldn’t it be you?

Enter to win a FREE Halloween shirt for your favorite kiddo from Lulu Grace Designs! Here’s how to enter.

(1) Just hop over to Lulu Grace Designs’ Facebook page by clicking here.

(2) Look through the 9 Halloween & Fall shirts (each has its own photo).

(3) Find your favorite shirt then click “Like” on the PHOTO of your favorite shirt.

Be sure to enter by 4pm CST on Friday, September 10, 2010. The shirts range in value from $15-$20. More of Lulu Grace Designs’ work is available via Etsy by clicking here.

Expires: 4pm CST on 9/10/10

Thanks, Tara!

 

$1.49 Mickey & Minnie bags & FREE SHIPPING (on everything) at Disney Store September 2, 2010

I just love it when the Disney Store offers FREE SHIPPING on everything! That’s when I go straight to their Minnie Bagsale section and stock up on birthday and holiday gifts. You know those birthdays are coming up, so why not save yourself the time of rushing around later?

Here’s a resourceful idea! Instead of using wrapping paper or a paper gift bag the next time you give a gift, use a Mickey bagMickey Mouse or Minnie Mouse reusable eco-friendly shopping bag! Right now they’re just $1.49 a piece with FREE shipping from the Disney Store.

Their lunch totes are on sale for just $3.99 (reg. $12.50) and the matching backpacks are on sale for just $7.99 (reg. $19.50). Themes include Minnie, Mickey, fairies, princesses, Handy Manny, Phineas & Ferb, Toy Story – Woody & Buzz, Cars, and more! Put those two items together and you have one heck of a fabulous gift for a kiddo! And, who says adults can’t use Disney lunch totes for work? 🙂

And, NOW is the time to buy those Halloween costumes…

*** To get your FREE SHIPPING, use code FREESHIP through Monday, September 6, 2010. ***

Expires: Monday, September 6, 2010 — Labor Day

 

$10.50 Lands’ End backpack & FREE SHIPPING August 30, 2010

BackpackTwo things I love about Lands’ End — quality products and stellar customer service. I remember my dad always ordering his business shirts from this company, and I’ve owned countless backpacks and totes made by Lands’ End (one of them is 13 years old and still toting strong!).

Here’s a fabulous Lands’ End backpack for just $10.50 with FREE SHIPPING! This FeatherLight 100 backpack, available in this “true navy plaid” or a “golden khaki plaid,”  is geared for kids ages 5-8 (or folks who just need a smaller-sized backpack). Like so many of their products, you can have it monogrammed for just $5.  To score your FREE SHIPPING, enter code AUG30 and pin 2074 at checkout.

At this price, please consider ordering a few to donate to local shelters or foster programs. For example, Metrocare Services in Dallas would be thrilled to receive these for the children, teens, and adults they serve!

Expires: Unknown, but based on the code for the FREE SHIPPING, I’m betting that code expires today, Aug. 30, 2010.

Thanks, SlickDeals!

 

30% OFF @ Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Gap Outlet, Banana Republic Factory Store! August 26, 2010

GapYesterday I felt it — that tiny crisp breeze in the air that means that fall is COMING! It might not yet be time to break out the wool sweaters and tartan plaids, but now is a great time to score some great deals at the Gap family of stores!

Print this coupon to get 30% OFF your ENTIRE IN-STORE PURCHASE at Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Gap Outlet, and Banana Republic Factory Store! Use the coupon multiple times at multiple stores through August 29, 2010! 5% of your purchase will be donated to the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, so this is shopping for a cause.

Don’t forget — print the coupon ONE TIME and use it as many times as you’d like at as many of these stores as you’d like!

Find a Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Gap Outlet, and Banana Republic Factory Store near you.

Expires: Sunday, August 29, 2010