Smoking FREE 2 Day Shipping on Zazzle Means $1.50-$3 Photo Gifts, Shipped Free!

I received my grandma's Christmas card this past week and it dawned on me that it would be a nice idea to send her a little something from us besides a card. Zazzle came to the rescue with a coupon code in my inbox this morning! When you enter the code JINGLESALE71 at checkout, you can get FREE 2-day shipping on any order, no minimums (be sure to select 2 day shipping as your shipping option to get it free!). Zazzle has all kinds of wonderful and crazy photo gift options - you can even personalize a Converse-style pair of Keds! (!)

I designed a fridge magnet with a photo of my girls and a sweet message, and it was $2.85, shipped to my grandma. I also went to the Zazzle site through ebates for 10% cash back, so that magnet was really more like $2.57. I can't wait to hear how she likes it!

Use this Zazzle code today to brighten the day of someone with a photo product of your own design. :)

Disclosure: if you sign up for ebates using our ebates referral link above, we will receive $5 bonus thanks to you if you happen to make a $20 purchase within 90 days. You'll receive a $5 starting bonus, too!

Today = MANY Online Free Shipping Offers, Plus Double Cash Back Cyber Monday 2 at ebates.com, Up to 12% Cash Back on Purchases Made Online

I have a theory that you should never have to pay for shipping on an item ordered during the holiday season. Here are some free shipping deals for today. Many shipping deals end 12/20 because that is the last day that certain online retailers can conceivably guarantee everyone delivery by Christmas. (Of course, after then you'll start to see a few "free rush delivery" offers, but for now we'll focus on the "free delivery" offers.)

Remember to go to the ebates site first when shopping online to earn cash back - I've got about $15 cash back earned so far this holiday season just for clicking to my favorite retailers' websites through ebates before I start my shopping there. And today, there is DoubleCash Back (they call it "Cyber Monday 2") at over 400 stores when you click through ebates, including Ann Taylor Loft, Barnes & Noble, Eddie Bauer, Gap, and Godiva, just to name a few!

Here's a small sampling. For the complete list of free shipping and double cash back deals going on today, go to ebates, then click on the Coupons tab at the top, and then click "Free Shipping" under "Filter by Type" in the column to the right.

• Macy's: Free Shipping with $99 purchase, using code GIFTS, through 12/20. 5% cash back when you click to the Macy's site through ebates!
  
• DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse): Free shipping with $35 order with SHIPR through 12/17. 8% cash back when you click to the DSW site through ebates!
  
• Adidas: Free shipping with $49 order (no code required, good through 12/16), and 12% cash back when you click through ebates!
  
• Adobe (software): Free shipping on all purchases through 12/20, plus 10% cash back when you click to the Adobe site through ebates.
  
• Aeropostale: Free shipping with $100 order (through 12/20), plus 8% cash back when clicking through ebates.
  
• Apple: All orders ship free. 1% cash back through ebates.
  
• Athleta (Gap/Old Navy's athletic wear for women): SHIP2ME code makes shipping and returns free on orders over $50, through 01/31/2011. 2% cash back when you click to the Athleta site thorugh ebates.
  
• Babies 'R Us: free shipping over $100 as always, 2-4% cash back when clicking to the BRU site through ebates. (And, ohhhhh it is all too easy to spend $100 if you are baby shopping. Just some diapers and wipes would get you about halfway there.)
  
• Backcountry (outdoors stuff - Patagonia, North Face, etc.): Orders over $50 ship free through 12/31 (no code required), plus 10% cash back when clicking to the Backcountry site through ebates.
  
• Barnes & Noble, ships free over $25, plus 8% cash back when you click through ebates.

Just a reminder to check out our classic post "Free Shipping - Is It Really Worthwhile?" One way that I filter my shopping options when I get excited about a free shipping deal is to ask myself: If I were standing in a store holding this item (/these items), would I be as excited to get them? This helps to figure out if I'm heading toward an unnecessary impulse purchase or not.

That said, double cash back and free shipping to your door on items that you would have bought anyway totally beats heading out in the cold to brave the crowds at the mall!

Disclosure: if you sign up for ebates using our ebates referral link above, we will receive $5 bonus thanks to you if you happen to make a $20 purchase within 90 days. You'll receive a $5 starting bonus, too!

Deals and Freebies Roundup - Hallmark, CVS, Old Navy/Gap/Banana Republic (30% off), and FREE MP3s on Amazon!

The Deals and Freebies are flying quickly and furiously through the blogosphere. Here are just a few that have caught our eye:

• Hallmark $5 off $5 Coupons inside 7 December magazines, and a $10/$10 Hallmark printable, too!
• CVS freebie printable coupon: Bioluxe shampoo or a toothbrush!
• 30% off at Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic today with code MONDAY30. Go to any of the three's online stores via ebates to get an additional 2% cash back.
• Free $3.00 MP3 Music Credit on Amazon when you use code GET3MP3S by Monday, 11/29. Gina of Moneywise Moms has the details!

Also, did you know that now 97.1 WashFM is playing Christmas music 24/7? One more "best things in life are free" perk of living in the DC area. :)

Disclosure: if you sign up for ebates using our ebates referral link above, we will receive $5 bonus thanks to you if you happen to make a $20 purchase within 90 days. You'll receive a $5 starting bonus, too!

Restaurant.com: 80% off + 15% cash back through Ebates!

It's that time of the month already! Restaurant.com waits until the end of the month to discount gift certificates by 80%, and there's a coupon code that's available now through October 31.

Enter TREAT at checkout to receive the 80% savings. But first, go through Ebates per our link below.
As a disclaimer, if you sign up for Ebates under our Ebates link (here), we will receive cash back thanks to you. You'll receive a starting bonus, too!

Banana Republic, 30% Entire Purchase + Free Shipping, Online TODAY Only!

TODAY ONLY, get 30% off your entire purchase on Banana Republic's website by using code TENTEN30 at checkout. If you spend more than $50, the code BRFREE50 should get you free shipping. (The verdict is still out as to whether you can use both - aka "stack" - these. Let me know if you try it and it works/doesn't work!)

Go through ebates to click to the Banana Republic website to get 2% cash back on your purchase, making the discount a potential 32%!

As a disclaimer, if you sign up for ebates under our ebates link (here), we will receive $5 bonus thanks to you if you happen to make a $20 purchase within 90 days. You'll receive a $5 starting bonus, too!

Restaurant.com: 80% off + 15% cash back through Ebates!

Usually Restaurant.com waits until the end of the month to discount gift certificates by 80% but they've surprised me with a coupon code that's available now through October 12.


We went out to dinner with another couple last week and used a Restaurant.com gift certificate. It was so helpful to have those savings at a nicer restaurant than we'd usually visit on a weeknight. We're big fans!

Enter ENJOY at checkout to receive the 80% savings. Thanks, Slickdeals!

As a disclaimer, if you sign up for ebates under our ebates link (here), we will receive cash back thanks to you. You'll receive a starting bonus, too!

$10 off $10 Purchase At JCPenney ONLINE!

When you spend at least $10 on JCPenney's website, you can get $10 off your purchase by using code GO4TEN. Although you'll pay around $6 for shipping, this is a great deal! Here are some creative ways that you can work that $6-shipped price on $10 items (must meet or exceed $10 total):

• Maternity Wear - normally very expensive, because when you find yourself shopping for maternity wear, they've "got" you! There are a ton of maternity and nursing related products here, which could be had for very cheaply - like a LOT of tops marked down to $10.99 - making them around $7 shipped! Even if you're not pregnant, consider it an opportunity to brighten the day of someone in your life who is expecting. What's not to like about an unexpected package just for the mama-to-be?
  
  
• Speaking of mamas-to-be or new mamas, you could also send some very cute baby outfits inexpensively in honor of a baby shower or birth.
  
  
• All shoes ship free. I also spy some cute summer-theme handbags for under $10, so with a cheap item thrown on top you could have someone's spring or summer 2011 birthday or other gift taken care of!
  
  
• Teen boys' clearance has a 70% off section. Time to dress the dudes in your life cheaply!
  
  
• Chocolate brown leather Isotoner 100% cashmere-lined gloves (size 6.5, small), $16.99. After $10 discount, you'll pay just $13 for originally-priced-at-$54 gloves. If you know a lady with smaller hands, this would be a great stocking stuffer - or a nice gift of appreciation for your kids' piano teacher (...tutor...schoolteacher...mail lady...hairdresser...etc.!).
  

Remember that Christmas is just around the corner - I even saw Christmas decorations ALREADY in Target today (yeesh!). If you pick up clearanced items and pay only $6 or so to ship, you're stocking up your gift stash very inexpensively. :) Click through to the JCPenney site via ebates for 3% cash back.

As a disclaimer, if you sign up for ebates under our ebates link (here), we will receive cash back thanks to you. You'll receive a starting bonus, too

Restaurant.com: 80% off + 15% cash back through Ebates!

It's the end of the month, so once again Restaurant.com gift certificates can be had for 80% off plus an additional 15% cash back if you make the purchase through Ebates.

Enter code CLEARANCE at checkout. Expires 8/31/10.

I have a lot of family in town this week, and I'm out of cooking ideas! I'm glad to have a few of these Restaurant.com gift certificates in my account from previous sales as a backup plan.

As a disclaimer, if you sign up for ebates under our ebates link (here), we will receive cash back thanks to you. You'll receive a starting bonus, too!.

Diapers Deal - 50% off on Amazon, Pick Your Brand!

There is a big deal on diapers on Amazon.com! (I originally spotted it yesterday on Money Saving Mom - thanks, Crystal! - but it has spread like wildfire on the blogosphere!) I just did this order last night and got them down to $0.11/ea. (Compared with when I buy them bulk at Sam's Club, when they can run close to $0.30/ea.!) I hope that the deal still stands.

FIRST, get your hands on an August 2010 Parents magazine - if you're a subscriber, great! I am (via a free subscription from RewardsGold), and mine just arrived in the last week. My twist on this deal: I am pretty sure that any generously-sized newsstand at Wal-Mart, the grocery store, etc. would have this magazine, so keep your eyes peeled. (I'm guessing that the magazine can't cost more than about $3, and the coupon inside will save you at least $8, so you're still saving at least $5 additionally even when you hunt down the magazine in stores for the coupon.) There is a coupon right in the middle for 20% off any one unit of diapers at Amazon.com (expires 08/31/2010).

Then:

You will stack the personal one-time-use-only coupon code found on this Parents magazine Amazon coupon with the currently-running deal on the Amazon Diaper page that gives you up to 30% off when you Subscribe and Save. You'll get 50% off - I got a $40 box of 176 size 4 Pampers Baby Dry for a few cents over $20! And delivered straight to my door by Friday, it says. One less thing I have to haul at the store. :)



I'm not sure how much longer Amazon will be running the 30% discount, so jump on this deal today if you need to get yourself some diapers!

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Up to 22% Off Your Old Navy Purchase, Today Only!

Old Navy is offering 20% off today only. June 17-18 is 15% off, and June 19-20 is 10% off. Use the code ONSUMMER at checkout to receive the discount. Click through the ebates Old Navy link to get to the Old Navy site for 2% cash back on your purchase.

There are $5, $10, $15 deals for women here, including loads of flipflops and summer shirts and tanks!

As a disclaimer, if you sign up for ebates under our ebates link (here), we will receive cash back thanks to you. You'll receive a starting bonus, too!.

Memorial Day Weekend Shopportunities - BIG Discounts!

Well, if you were planning on shopping this weekend, you're in luck! Here are some deals going on:

At Gap.com, get 25% off your Gap purchase of $75 or more on regular-priced merchandise, and FREE shipping when you spend $100 or more. (Enter code GAPSUMMER at checkout, and go through ebates for at least 2% cash back!)

Yankee Candle's Semi-Annual sale is on, with the largest jar candles as cheap as 2/$25 (about as cheap as these get for a sale price)! $5 flat rate shipping on orders under $100.

Ralph Lauren Factory Stores (read: outlet stores) are offering 15% off your entire purchase May 27 through May 31. FREE SHIPPING on RalphLauren.com through Thursday, June 10. Click to RalphLauren.com through the ebates website to also get 3% cash back.

Eddie Bauer in-store coupon, 10% off, good through Monday, here (click to enlarge):


Through Monday at Ann Taylor Loft, save 40% off your entire purchase by entering code 40SAVE at checkout. (Orders over $150 ship free automatically, but this threshold must be met after the 40% discount.) Go through ebates for 3% cash back.

Free shipping on Bath and Body Works purchases over $40 when you enter code FREESHIP40 at checkout. Signature Collection Classics and Signature Collection Body Care are all Buy 3, Get 3 FREE in the current sale prices. Going to the B&BW site by clicking through ebates will net you 3% cash back as well.

FREE shipping on all orders through philosophy.com through Monday with the code memorial at checkout. Clicking to the philosophy website through ebates will get 3.5% cash back.

As a disclaimer, if you sign up for ebates under our ebates link (here), we will receive cash back thanks to you. You'll receive a starting bonus, too!.

In My Inbox - Deals Kicking Off the Week! Bath and Body Works freebie, Lands' End Swimwear 40% + shipping free, up to 48% off Ralph Lauren

Here are three deals that caught my eye this morning in my inbox:

• At Bath and Body Works, get a FREE Signature Collection Body Care item (up to $12 value) with any $10 purchase. Use the code BESTLOTION online, or print the offer and take it in-store to redeem. If you shop online, first click to the Bath and Body Works site through ebates to get 3% cash back on your purchase. This offer good through May 31.
  
  
• Regularly-priced Lands' End swimsuits are 40% off PLUS free shipping, today only! Simply enter the Promotion Code MAY10T and PIN 3132 in the spaces provided and checkout. How cute is this coral-hued vine-print tank? Oh, and if you click to the Lands' End storefront through ebates, you'll get an additional 2% cash back.
  
  
• Ralph Lauren has an online sale going on right now, with a 30% discount on many items, plus an extra 15% off when you enter code MAY0610 at checkout. Going through ebates will snag you an additional 3% cash back.

(If you sign up for ebates under our ebates link, we will receive cash back thanks to you. You'll receive a starting bonus, too!)

40% off All Regular-Price Merchandise at Ann Taylor Loft, Today Only!

Get 40% off your purchase of full-priced items at anntaylorloft.com when you use code SAVE40 at checkout, today only. Go through ebates for an additional 3% cash back.

(If you sign up for ebates under our ebates link, we will receive cash back thanks to you. You'll receive a starting bonus, too!)

Ralph Lauren 25% Off Purchase Coupon, Through April 12

Hot! 25% percent off your entire purchase at RalphLauren.com (use code GIVERL) or in-store at Ralph Lauren stores. Good through April 12. Get 3% cash back when you shop through ebates.

Here's the "Best Under $50" section of the women's clearance, for starters. :)

As a disclaimer, if you sign up for ebates under our ebates referral link (here), we will receive Ebates cash back thanks to you.

Restaurant.com: 80% off gift certificates through 3/31

We posted last week about a great Restaurant.com deal, but this week it's even better! As usual, as the month end nears better promotion codes are available.

Through tomorrow 3/31, get 80% off gift certificates at Restaurant.com using code COOK. Sweeten your savings by shopping through Ebates to get an additional 15% back!

Sounds like a good filler for an Easter basket if you're looking for ideas.

As a disclaimer, if you sign up under our Ebates referral link here, we will receive Ebates cash back thanks to you.

DSW: Save $10 off any purchase through 3/15!

You may know by now that I really like to buy shoes through DSW because of the savings that are possible through repeat purchases there. This is a pretty sweet deal to start off spring with a new pair of shoes!

Enter promotion code MARCH10 at checkout to receive $10 off a regularly-priced purchase of $10 or more March 9-15, 2010.

And now for the fine print:
Valid only at dsw.com. Dollars off will be configured by your subtotal purchase amount in your shopping cart. May be combined with up to two certificates (e.g., Rewards certificates) and not valid with other offers (e.g., 20% off). Excludes Skechers Shape-ups and Reebok Easy Tones. Gift cards, gift wrap, shipping and taxes do not count toward the qualifying amount. Not valid in stores, for cash or cash equivalent, or toward previous purchases. Terms and conditions are subject to change at the discretion of DSW. Customer Service: 1.866.DSW.SHOES or service@dsw.com.

Restaurant.com: 80% off plus 15% cash back!

It's the end of the month, so gift certificates purchased at Restaurant.com are 80% off. Enter code SAVOR at checkout for the sale price.

To sweeten the deal, make your purchase through Ebates to earn a whopping 15% back!

Thanks, Slickdeals!

Coldwater Creek: 25% off clearance prices!

Coldwater Creek has a big clearance sale right now. For an additional 25% off PLUS free shipping, enter code WHH8520 at checkout.

There are some great bracelets and earrings on the website priced at $7 or less right now.

Go through our Ebates link to get an additional 2% back. Thanks, Slickdeals!

Udder Covers: $5.95 for a gift set + shipping

Udder Covers has a promotion code available right now for a great deal - get a $37 gift set for $5 + shipping. First class USPS shipping to my zip code comes up at $9.95.

This would be a great gift for a baby shower or nursing mother.

Enter discount code thanks at checkout.

Restaurant.com: 80% off

I'm a big fan of buying Restaurant.com gift certificates for gifts or date nights. I usually wait until the end of the month to buy them since the prices go down to 80% off with a monthly coupon code.

But, surprise! There's an 80% coupon code right now, HEART, that I just tried. $2 for a $25 gift certificate? Can't be beat. Might be a nice gift for your sweetheart or your child's teacher (if the schools ever reopen after all this snow!).

Read the fine print for each restaurant before buying, as some have restrictions. Most $25 gift certificates must be used on a $35 purchase.