Why I Bought A Artificial Christmas Tree
I have always been against artificial Christmas trees. They don’t look real and they don’t have that pine smell that I love. However, there are some drawbacks to real trees as well. I am not a fan of drudging out in the cold to pick out a tree. If you don’t get a good one, the needles start to fall off immediately and the mess to clean up at the end is a big pain. Plus, I am always worried that I will have to cash in my Wholesale Insurance because the tree caught on fire and burned the house down!
So, this year I succumbed and bought an artificial tree. I found one at Target that was reasonably priced and it looks pretty good too! I don’t have needles on my floor anymore and the set up was easy. And, by the way, I found some great pine scent spray in the holiday section at Walmart!
ABC Family
Have you been watching ABC Family this season? There are lots of great holiday programs on every night. Turn up your home theatre system speakers and settle in for some great family entertainment. Tonight you can watch:
7:42pm/6:42cDisney’s Donald’s Snow Fight
7:53pm/6:53cDisney’s Toy Tinkers
8pm/7:00cSanta Claus Is Comin’ to Town
9pm/8:00cThe Year Without a Santa Claus
The full schedule can be found here. We have already watched lots of Harry Potter movies, Home Alone 2 and great holiday animated specials!
More Giveaways!
I have added more giveaways at The Shopping Duck:
Just Dance Kids for Wii (ends 12/17)
Gifts for the Sports Lover
What is the perfect gift for the sports lover in your life? Here are some ideas that I came up with:
- Tickets to a local game.
- Personalized soccer balls, footballs or baseballs.
- Jersey from their favorite sports team.
- Check eBay for sports memorabilia. Find a few coordinating items and frame them all together.
- There are lots of great biographies from sports players and coaches.
- Prints and posters of teams and players.
What to Wear for Pictures
We have decided to dress the grandkids up and get their picture taken for the grandparents. Now we need to decided what they should wear. First, they are going to wear jeans and white socks. We thought about maybe cardigan sweaters would be a good option but not everyone has one. There are three boys and two girls. Since the two girls are mine, I am sure I can find something coordinating for them. But what should the boys wear? Have you ever had group photos taken? What clothing options worked best?
National Groupon Deals
As the holidays fast approach, here are some great Groupon deals that would be perfect for holiday giving. Just click on the city at Groupon.com to find the deal.
Akron/Canton
$9 for a One-Year Subscription to “Akron Life & Leisure†Magazine ($19.95 Value)
Albany / Capital Region
$15 for $30 Worth of Gifts from RedEnvelope – Amy Says: This deal is still happening in lots of cities. Show your city the love.
Albuquerque
$35 for $75 Worth of Home-Delivered Organic Food from Nature’s Prime Organic Foods
Atlanta
$25 for $50 Worth of Steaks and More Plus Free Shipping from Kansas City Steak Company ($54.95 Value)
Birmingham
$44 for One-Year Subscription to “Birmingham Business Journal” ($89 Value)
Calgary
$175 for a Three-Month Introductory Membership and Six Bottles of Ultra-Premium Wine from Hemispheres Wine Guild ($350 Value)
Cedar Rapids / Iowa City
$15 for $50 Worth of Photo Books, Cards, and More from Mixbook
Charleston
$15 for $35 Worth of Wise Desserts at Fancy Fortune Cookies
Chattanooga
$20 For $40 Worth of Custom Bowling Shirts and Retro Apparel from Bowlingshirt.com – Amy Says: Not valid toward Crosley radios, California gold records or bowling balls. Shipping not included.
Columbus
$10 for $25 Toward Products and Services at Sears Portrait Studio, Kiddie Kandids Studio, or Picture Me Portrait Studios. – Amy Says: This Groupon can be redeemed at any location—Sears Portrait Studios can be found inside select Sears locations across the country; Picture Me Portrait Studios are inside select Walmart locations; and Kiddie Kandids are inside select Babies ‘R’ Us locations.
Fort Myers / Cape Coral
$25 for $75 Worth of Digital Photo Scans from ScanCafe
Fort Worth
$49 for Junk Removal from 1-800-GOT-JUNK? ($118 Value) – Amy Says: See a list of items valid for removal in the sidebar to the right.
Halifax
$69 for a 16â€x20†Gallery-Wrapped Canvas Plus Shipping from 44 Wide ($215 Value)
Houston
$15 for $30 Worth of Candles and Gifts at The Candleberry Company
Kitchener – Waterloo
$50 for $125 Worth of Men’s Custom Apparel from Indochino
Knoxville
$19 for $40 Worth of Digital Video Services from the Video Editor – Amy Says: Limit 1 per order. Shipping not included.
Lakeland
$20 for $40 Worth of Men’s Grooming Products from Lucky Tiger – Amy Says: Shipping not included.
Las Vegas
$30 for a Good Dog’s Delight Gift Basket Plus Shipping from The Good Dog Food Company ($50 Value) or $20 to Pick Up In-Store ($40 Value)
Las Vegas
$10 for $25 Worth of Nuts, Dried Fruit, and More from Nutty Guys
Lincoln
$39 for One Photo Print Reproduced on a 16″x20″x1.5″ Gallery-Wrapped Canvas from Picture it On Canvas ($124.95 Value)
Los Angeles
$30 for Floral Goods Plus Services and Shipping from Touched By Flowers – Amy Says: May not combine multiple Groupons per order. Shipping included. No shipping on Sundays.
Minneapolis / St Paul
$13 for a Two-Year Subscription to “Minnesota Monthly” Magazine ($26.95 Value)
Nashville
$9 for a One-Year Subscription to “Nashville Lifestyles†Magazine ($18 Value)
Nashville
$15 for a Six-Month Subscription Membership to CandidCareer.com ($30 Value)
Ottawa
$175 for a Three-Month Introductory Membership and Six Bottles of Ultra-Premium Wine from Hemispheres Wine Guild ($350 Value)
Portland
$20 for $40 Worth of Greeting Cards and More from Pear Tree Greetings Online
Raleigh / Durham
$26 for a One-Year Basic Primary AAA Membership ($52 Value) – Amy Says: Valid only for residents of North or South Carolina
San Antonio
$12 for $25 Worth of Custom Nutrition Bars, Shakes, Trail Mix, and More from You Bar
Don’t Forget to Enter My Giveaways
if you haven’t entered yet, tomorrow is the last day to get in on all the giveaways at The Shopping Duck! Now off to the gym and hgh!
From the blog:
I have six different giveaways listed on my blog right now and they are end December 3rd. Are you entered yet? Â PLUS, next week I am starting a whole new round of giveaways! Â Be on the look out. Â Here are the giveaways that end soon:
Sheer Cover
I was home yesterday and caught a commercial for Sheer Cover a new mineral makeup. While you may still need acne medication, it is supposed to cover up some tough spots. The kit includes:
Makeup Kit Includes:
SPF Mineral Foundation
(in Two Blendable Shades)
Duo Concealer
Conditioning Cleanser
Nourishing Moisturizer SPF 15
Extra Length Mineral Mascara
Plus Free Bonus Gifts!
Travel Pocket Duo Kit
Studio Foundation Brush
Studio Contouring Brush
Studio Concealing Brush
Makeup Case
Sheer Cover Tips & Tricks DVD
Sheer Cover Application Guide
All for only $29.95. Has anyone tried this product yet?
1 Sale a Day
As the holidays approach, don’t forget about 1 Sale a Day. You will find a different item for sale in four separate categories. Hurry, the sale is only good for one day. Today, they are offering a Durian Mini DV Sports Camcorder With 72-Degree View Angle and High-Speed Recording + 2GB Micro SD Card for only $19.99. What a great gift!
Jewelry Black Friday Sales
Are you looking for jewelry to purchase for the holidays? Check out the Black Friday jewelry sales. I have my eye on some diamond stud earrings for my daughter. If you do your research you should be able to find some great deals on jewelry this holiday season. Since the economy is still lagging, look for all types of stores to offer deep discounts. You may also be able to find bigger deals as Christmas gets closer!
