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Do you have a holiday budget?

16 Dec By 6 Comments

I have to admit that I often just spend without noticing the bank book. I am one of those “put on the credit card and pay off next month” people. 99% of the time it works and with our credit card point system, I generally make money in the process. But the months it doesn’t work so nicely are around the Nov-January when the budget blows up well past what I earn to what I have to spend.

Enter Gift Cards

I have talked about gift cards a lot on MomDot, and generally when I run a contest its for a gift card. I realize the value of them as a gift and as a recipient. Nothing is easier than giving someone a gift that is perfect. Think about it..they get to pick what they want and shop where you send them.

Now there are millions of stores and millions of websites, but the best place you can send someone a gift card online hands down is Amazon. With almost every product imaginable, and competing companies for the best price, whomever you are buying for this season will be able to choose whatever their heart desires!

The beauty of a gift card for your budget is you can pick the exact amount you want to spend on each person. Do you need $25 for your cousin? $100 for mom? No worries about taxes or spending too little or too much. And Amazon gift cards have NO FEES.

Personalizing your Gift Cards

Giving a gift card can seem impersonal in a lot of ways. No one wants to stand there and say, uh, i didn’t know what to give you so I’m letting you pick it out yourself. HA!  But you can get over that initial awkwardness by dressing up your Amazon gift card code with a FREE E-Card from Blue Mountain.

Now you can turn that perfect gift card gift into a special gift card gift!

While Blue Mountain offers a variety of products that require a membership (and you can get one here if you like), sending a gussied up Amazon gift card is FREE! And MomDot Loves Free!!

Once you have your card picked out, you just hit here:

Then a new page comes up where you can personalize the email,  purchase your card and away it goes all prettified for the holidays!

Head over to Blue Mountain to see all the varieties of Amazon Ecards you can send, they do offer more than just Holiday!

Happy Gifting…psssssst. Only 9 days left. EEK!

~Trisha

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Sears Coupon Code & Boot Sale

2 Dec By 7 Comments

A few weeks ago I went in Sears and noticed that all their shoes were on sale. Not just on sale, but majorly on sale and it has nagged me for weeks since. So this week when I finally got off my tush and went down there again, I was relieved to find that I could still snap up some boots for not $80, but only $35.

Check out these Canyon River Blues Women’s Dakota – Black Boots.

I got them for $34.99 (on sale from $69.99) and they match my winter jacket flawlessly.

Now the website I find kinda confusing..it says 15% off of all womens and childrens boots and free shipping, but I think it just depends on which pair you choose, because mine were 50% off and they are also available on the sears website.

I think boots with a pair of leggings (or dare I say jeggings) are quite sexy and keep your feet super warm. Plus there is nothing like adding a little fur to your wardrobe to make it actually feel like a winter style.

You can check out Sears and all the on sale shoes here. But hurry, the shoe sale is schedule to end December 11th and you dont want to miss a chance to stock up with lots of lovely boot styles!

[box type="info"]Psst, I happen to know there is a Friends and Family sale from 8am December 4th- 4am PST December 6th  (PST) that includes from 5%-20% off almost everything and free shipping on $99 or more

Use the Sears Coupon Code SANTA[/box]

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Little Miss Matched Coupon Code

29 Nov By 1 Comment

Today on Little Miss Matched you can receive free shipping!

On top of that, they are doing 12 days of holiday deals so you can sign up for thier newsletter if you want to get that delivery on something speical.

[learn_more caption="About Little Miss Matched" state="open"]LittleMissMatched started with a very simple mission: build a brand that is FUN, inspires CREATIVITY, embraces individual STYLE and celebrates self EXPRESSION. In our world, socks don’t match– MATCHING is mundane — MIXING is MONUMENTAL and COLOR is cool.

While we started with socks sold in odd numbers, we recognized that there’s an entire universe out there who shares our passion for creativity and self expression — socks were just the beginning. From books to bedding, PJ’s to pencil pouches and flip flops to furniture, we say, think “outside the socks” – You can be a kid forever. Be BOLD, FASHION is FUN.[/learn_more]

Charlotte and I are big Little Miss Matched fans and have PJs and socks from them! The stuff is absolutely adorable and makes fun gifts for Christmas as well.

My favorite new item of theirs is this adorable Zany Black Striped Scarf

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Code for Free Shipping,

TODAY ONLY

SHFREE at checkout

November 29th, 2010[/box]

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Zulily Free Shipping Weekend

26 Nov By Leave a Comment

Zulily is offering Free Shipping this weekend through Cyber Monday for all your online purchases via Zulily. Awesome!

This could have saved me a fortune LAST week, right?

*Free Standard Shipping ends Monday, November 29th, 2010, at 11:59pm pst on orders of $50 or more. Offer will be reflected on last page of checkout. Offer based on merchandise total and does not include taxes or any additional charges. Surcharges still apply (For example, large items may require surcharges that are separate from shipping costs). This offer is not limited to one-time use. Free shipping offer is valid to shipments in the 48 contiguous states. Not valid for shipments to Hawaii or Alaska.

[learn_more caption="About Zulily" state="open"]

Just what is zulily? zulily is fabulous!

It’s a new online store offering daily sales events on top-quality apparel, gear and other goodies for moms, babies and kids. We carry the best brands at the lowest prices. Members enjoy savings of up to 70% off retail prices. zulily loves to find deals on favorite styles, and we love introducing our members to exciting new brands, too.[/learn_more]

Happy Zulily Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping!

~Trisha

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Baby Dog Style and Free Shipping!

19 Nov By 2 Comments

First, I am so sorry its been..well…dead here lately! I had a dr appt earlier this week and then I got major sick from the pain meds and spent quite some time in bed or on the bathroom floor begging God for forgiveness if he just takes the pain away. LOL I am sure you have been there!

I think with the holidays too things just get really “off”, but for 2011 I am going to come out with a list of what to expect each day of the week and that will include daily deal updates, fashion updates, coupon codes and free shipping with your favorite children’s clothing, and showcasing mom designers {my favorite} every week. Right now we just have to make it through the holidays together so I please bare with me.

I do want to talk to about a lovely designer with some incredibly beautiful pettiskirts, but also focuses on high end luxury pet items too.

So you never put a tutu on your dog? Well, I have put a tutu on my cat, so I totally “get” her.

Small things are cuter with tulle..try it.

Giggle.

Now that we have shared that sweet little dog, lets share the real reason we want you to meet this website.

These:

No, not that gorgeous child, the pettiskirts! I sure love me some pettskirts! Even though Charlotte wont wear them all the time because she has this thing with chiffon on her legs, she loves to put them over some leggings and go out and twirl!

[learn_more caption="Baby Dog Style" state="open"]

The little girl in all of us loves to dress up in a tutu or pettiskirt! Let the little ballerina in you or your child shine through! Our tutus and pettiskirts are for children and adults. We also offer tutus for pets.

Each one is sewn by hand, with great attention to detail. We can modify any design to suit your needs. If you are looking for a custom tulle color combination or wish to have added embellishments…such as bows, please let us know! [/learn_more]

The skirts run between $30-$115 depending on the size (and material) used and you can pay for additional ruffles.

Also, Baby Dog Style is having a BLACK FRIDAY CYBER SALE that includes FREE SHIPPING on any tutu or pettiskirt ordered between November 26-29 (US only).

Happy twirling…and shopping!

~trisha


Thanks to Tara for letting me know about Baby Dog Style! Got a tip on a great designer? Email me! trisha (at) momdot.com or just use my contact form on the top.

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