Monday, December 20, 2010

Send the Office or Family Christmas Eve or Christmas Breakfast

Can be there on Christmas day or just want to thank the staff for working on Christmas Eve, well send them a great tasting breakfast.

Wolferman's has great tasting muffins, scones, breakfast breads, jams and spreads, pastries and more to start any morning with a smile plus they have Christmas and office breakfast gifts ready to ship.

And if you act now you can send your favorite staff, family or friends a wonderful start to the day on Friday or a warm welcome on Christmas morning.

You must act quickly though as Christmas is on it's way and place your holiday breakfast basket order by 1 PM EST on Wednesday  to receive it by Christmas.

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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Still Time To Get 1st Christmas and Other Personalized Ornaments

Christmas is fast approaching, but there is enough time to order those personalized ornaments and have them on your tree in time for Christmas.Check out our featured Christmas ornaments from personalization stores, Disney, Lenox and others.

Popular Personalized Ornaments include
- Baby's First Christmas
- Couples 1st Christmas - Wedding Themed
- Family Christmas Ornaments
- In Memory Christmas Ornaments

Personalized Christmas Ornaments are special way to highlight special events and celebrate family. Part of the joy in giving personalized ornaments is seeing them on the tree each year.

Use these coupons to save on Personalized Holiday Gifts and Ornaments
Personal Creations
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Personalization Mall
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Order your Christmas Ornaments this week, you'll be able to cross one more thing off your to do list and save money too!

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Monday, December 13, 2010

Standard Shipping on Christmas Gifts Time Running Out

Just a heads up reminder that Standard Shipping options on Christmas gifts will start disappearing this week so if you need to purchase or send Christmas gifts you need to set aside time to do your online Christmas shopping.

Many stores like Amazon offer free shipping options but that is normally standard shipping. Wait to long and you'll have to upgrade and pay more to make sure you get it for Christmas.

So shop now and save on high shipping costs.

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Friday, December 10, 2010

ThinkGeek Coupon Code for Christmas Gift Savings

We have featured a lot of great ThinkGeek gifts on our Best Gift Exchange Gifts and throughout the Gift Idea Center web site.

If you love ThinkGeek as much as we do you, you'll love this special Gift Idea Center Coupon exclusive!

Sorry, this offer has expired.

So now you can get your favorite ThinkGeek Gift and Save too!
Remember this is a limited time offer just for you from ThinkGeek and GiftIdeaCenter.com

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Surprise Buy More and Pay Less For Gifts!

Christmas is upon us and everyone is looking for a deal and bargain and I am no exception.

But what if I told you that buying more could actually help you pay less for gifts!
Yes, it's true and here is my example to prove it then I will show you ways you can save too!

I received a coupon that if I spent $30 I would save $10.
So there was an gift I needed for my office that was $39.99 and with the coupon would be $29.99. Perfect.
When I got to the store the gift was on sale for $29.99!
Great it's on Sale, but what about the coupon.

Well I went ahead and got a fun little treat for the office for $5 and my total was now $34.99.
Now I could use the coupon for $10 off and now my total was $24.99!

What I love about this was by spending a little more I was able to get the gift I wanted for less but I basically got chocolates for the office for Free.

These type of savings happen all the time if you look for them.
Here are some words of wisdom to when looking for these bargains.

1. Know the exact gift or item you are shopping for or want.
- Don't impulse shop because then you will spend up to get the bargain

2. Determine the Cost of that purchase - $24, $69, $96 etc...
And find out the shipping costs for your purchase.

3. See if there are any Free Shipping Coupons or Discounts if your Order reaches a specific amount.
You can visit online Coupon Codes and Sales page for Discounts

4. Compare Your Cost and Shipping verse any Offers and Then See if by adding one more item you can save more by buying something else.

Here are some Gift Buying examples:
At Amazon
You spend $24 and shipping is $6.95 for a of Total $30.95

Deal: Spend $25 on Super Saver Shipping Items and Shipping is Free.
If you can find any item for under $6.95 - You Win and end up with more for the same or less!

At Personalization Mall
You gift order totals $68 and you can't see what the shipping rate is until you start checking out.
So let's estimate shipping is $10.95 and your total would be $78.95

Personalization Mall is running Two Specials:
a. Free Shipping on $75 orders
b. Save $15 on $75 orders with code PMALL15D

As long as the shipping costs don't increase over the $75 you will save money with both coupons if you purchase anything that is over $7 yet under $10.95, but you save the most money with the Save $15 on $75 coupon.

What type of online stores are best for this Buy More and Spend Less type of shopping?
Stores that offer coupons and often sell items that starting at $5 and up. This way you can add an ornament, snacks or a fun little extra in your cart and easily apply to the savings.

When does this Buy More - Spend Less strategy Fail?
1. On gift sites that don't sell everyday items
2. When the start gift price runs $20 or more
3. When shipping costs dramatically increase with purchase price

One thing to remember is that retailers want you to spend more money with them, so the more you spend the better off they are. However, just balance your wants and needs and you should be able to walk the fine line of buying More and Spending Less vs. just Over Spending.

I hope this helps you do more with less this holiday season and save money.

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Thursday, December 09, 2010

Pooping Raindeer and Christmas Story Bobbleheads Make Gift Exchanges Bright

Don't be to excited, your yearly gift exchange is almost here. Oh joy you can fight over candles, hand lotion sets, silicone pot holders or a coffee mug with 3 packets of hot cocoa!

Well this year kick it up a notch with odd and unique gifts that really add to the enjoyment of daily life.
*** Please Note Holiday Items May Not Be In Stock After Holiday Season ***


A pooping candy machine is sure to draw stares and wonderment as co-workers and friends try to determine the real value of your gift and tactically aim to steal it. Really other than gal that nags about the kitchen and a fw other co-workers you don't even know, who wouldn't have fun with a pooping candy machine. And best of all the machine is only a few bucks so you can stock up on the candy.

We feature 3 pooping machines on our Gift Exchange Gifts page. A Pooping Santa, Pooping Sheep and a Pooping Candy Reindeer. This year bring a gift that really says Merry Christmas bring a pooper to your gift exchange.

Want other gift exchange gift worth fighting over then consider A Christmas Story Bobbleheads. Yes, some of your favorite Christmas Story images are captured in an animated (when you touch it) bobblehead.

Now that is something special, we feature our favorites on Ralphy and Ralph's Dad with the Leg Lamp. Our favorite Sold Out on WB's site but we found the Leg Lamp Bobblehead on Ebay. We also found Ralphy in Bunny Costume Bobblehead on eBay as well.

These are so precious, so memorable they really do bring the Christmas spirit to life.

This year be bold and make your Christmas Party Gift Exchange one everyone will remember gift unique gift exchange gift that really say "I love the holidays!"

Find more great Gift Exchange Gift Ideas here.


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Wednesday, December 08, 2010

Order Those Personalized Christmas Stockings and Save Too!

Christmas is just over two weeks away, yes less than 20 days and now is the perfect time to order your Christmas Stocking for the Holidays.

Why Order Now?
- Selections are still good but popular Christmas stockings are selling out!
- There is plenty of time to have it Personalized and Shipped
- No Rush Delivery Charges Apply
- And Best of All Coupons to Save You Money!

Now you can Shop our Christmas Stockings page with over 50 Stockings
or Check out our Favorite Personalized Gift Stores and Money Saving Coupons


Personal Creations
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Personalization Mall
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By ordering your Christmas Stockings this week, you'll be able to cross one more thing off your to do list and save money too!

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10 Ideas to Help You Create Your Christmas Gift List

If you are like me you are just realizing that we are almost in the middle of December and I have yet to put together my Christmas List. While I spend hours trying to find great gift ideas for Gift Idea Center, I some how forgot to come up with my own list.

Well, if you are like me and have yet to create your Christmas List for loved ones, I have 10 ways you can come up with your own Christmas list in no time.

Let’s Get Started
Quickly List 3 – 5 answers (or more) for each question.

1. I need the following items for home / apartment?
Tip: Personal care, kitchen, living room, basic necessities…

2. I need the following items for work / school?
Tip: Car care - transportation, computer, briefcase / backpack items, office, books…

3. I need the following items for personal development / health?
Tip: Courses, books, vitamins, fitness items – If not applicable move on.

4. What home / apartment gift would make my live easier?

5. What work gift would make my life easier?

6. List up to 3 items you use most often. Now are there 1 to 3 accessories / upgrades that would improve or increase enjoyment these items.

7. List up to 3 of your favorite hobbies or sports. What gifts would increase the enjoyment of these sports or hobbies list 1 – 3 items.

8. If you need or want clothing complete the following:
My sizes are:
I would enjoy receiving: Knit shirts, sweaters, pants, jeans, etc… (List 3 or 4)
My 3 Favorite stores are:
My 3 Favorite brands are:

9. List 3 Reward Gifts

10. List 3 gifts inspired by or that allows you to have fun.

Congratulations, you should now have between 20 to 100 gift ideas.

If you don’t you should have at least several good ideas and maybe you need to take a break and come back in a day and go through the question again. Another idea would be to go to my site Gift Idea Center and look at relevant pages and see if any of the items interest you. Amazon would be another site to visit for ideas.

Once you have your gift ideas, you can fine tune the list and come up with your top 10 or 20 items that you need or would like to receive this Christmas.

When making your final Christmas gift list make sure you include items of various prices and if you have set a price limit make sure all of your gifts fall in the agreed upon price limits.

I hope this Christmas Gift List exercise helps you and your loved ones have a Happy Holiday Season.

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Holiday Gift Baskets Save with Coupon for 1-800 Baskets

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At 1-800 Baskets you'll find Godiva Chocolate, Wine Gift Baskets, Fun Holiday Towers, Cookies and various assorted Gift Baskets.

Check out current Gift Basket Coupon Codes 

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Tuesday, December 07, 2010

Teen, College and Music Fan Gift - Earphone Hoodies

When my friend starts out with "This is the coolest thing - it's a hoodie with earphones in the drawstrings," I knew I had to blog about this today.

My friend works at Disney and said a co-worker had purchased this Disney hoodie with the build in earphones and it was so cool. While I normally don't look for Disney to be a tech leader, I had to investigate these earphone hoodies further.

FYI - I love the concept, the idea that you can be warm, comfortable, not have to worry about wires and listen to your music sounds awesome and convenient too. College students would love this as they walk to classes and teens would love it because it makes their life easier, heck I would love it just because I hate the wires dangling around getting tangled or caught on something.

Hoodie Buddie - Is the leader in earphone hoodies and we found out the graphic Disney Hoodies were made by them. Hoodie Buddie also has a variety of colorful fashion styles for the ladies and basics for guys. The photo shown is a Hoodie Buddie.

Rusty Wired - Rusty makes surf clothing and offers about a dozen earbud hoodies in solid colors and one or two sporty versions for guys and girls.

InSound - These hoodies and jackets are just for the ladies. The looks are casual, relaxed and young. They only had a few styles I could locate. 

If you know someone that wears hoodies and has an iPod or MP3 player then you might have found your Christmas gift for them. I might just pick one up myself.

Need more Christmas Gift Ideas then check out our Teen Gift Ideas, College Gift Ideas and other Great Gift Ideas for the Entire Family.

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Monday, December 06, 2010

Weird Christmas Gifts - My First Bacon Plush

Over the weekend we created a Weird Christmas Gifts page featuring odd and strange Christmas gifts. While these gifts are very unique they just stuck us as odd. So we are going to share some of our favorite weird Christmas gifts and see who might be receiving these special gifts this Christmas.

Our First featured gift is My First Bacon. For meat lovers there is nothing more exciting than waking up in the morning to bacon cooking on the stove. Just the smell of bacon can make someone's day.

Lately the "All Thing Bacon Fad" has in a sense jumped the pan and is not moving into the cuddly push market so now you can take the love of bacon with you where ever you go.

My First Bacon - Talking PlushMy First Bacon - Talking Plush
Says creative stuff like "I'm Bacon" and is always smiling too. Just imagine sitting down to breakfast having some bacon and hearing a cute and fun bacon strip say "I'm Bacon" and Mom replies "Welcome of course you are honey." And bacon says "Don't call me honey!" Stop - Time out!!! The bacon doll does not say "Don't call me honey!" it says "I'm Bacon" (RIP Leslie Nielson)

So who on your gift list wants a My First Bacon Talking Plush well we have a few ideas.
- A Child with a sense of humor who loves bacon
- Anyone in the Pork, Hog and Bacon industry
- Doctors who want a visual of things that are bad for your heart
- Anyone who owns Baconaise or a Bacon Air Freshener
- Those meat lovers who taunt Vegetarians - (Just Saying)

If your Gift List includes one of those people then the My First Bacon - Talking Plush is here to solve your gift giving needs. There is even a helping video showing My First Bacon video!

If you are still looking for Christmas Gifts check out our complete list of Weird Christmas Gifts.
Happy Holidays

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