It's the season of giving....there are many, many gift choices out there for you choose from. But perhaps you are looking for a more meaningful present or socking stuffer this year. Perhaps a gift that also gives back to your community or helps someone in need? Well, this holiday season IKEA has a few great gift ideas with giving back in mind!! After all, what could be better than a gift of contribution during the holiday season?
Here are some great give and get back gift options IKEA has to offer this holiday season.......
1. IKEA Soft Toys: For each lovable, huggable soft toy purchased from November 1 through December 24, IKEA will donate approximately $1.30 ($1 Euro Dollar) to 16 Save the Children and UNICEF children’s educational programs in 14 developing countries. Last year the IKEA soft toy program raised over $4 million, this year, IKEA hopes to raise over $6 million this year!
2. UNICEF Greeting Cards: Did you know that 85% of Americans send greeting cards each year? 100% of IKEA proceeds from UNICEF greeting card sales are donated to UNICEF.
3. “ America at Home” Book: 100% of the proceeds from the unique coffee-table book will be donated to Save the Children's Early Steps to School Success program, which promotes literacy in young children in the U.S. to prepare them for a lifetime of learning. The book’s cover can be customized to feature a home or family photo that is uploaded to http://www.myamericaathome.com/, making it a gift that will be cherished for years.
4. IKEA PS GRINDTORP: These colorful pillows are the result of social responsibility programs that include zero tolerance for child labor, an early education school program and an inoculation program for babies and moms-to-be. When you give this gift, it provides thousands of women with the economic growth they need to take care of themselves and their families.
Just some great gift ideas to think about while shopping this holiday season....I am sure the gift recipient will be so delighted to know that their gift is still giving as they hold it in their hands!!
Hubby and I had a great time shopping yesterday!! We were up and out of my sister-in-laws by 3:40 AM. We were in line to our first stop of the morning, Kohl's by 3:55 AM. Here is a sampling of the deals we found at a the stores we visited. I cannot list everything...as a few of the gift recipents read this blog, and surprise, in my opinion is the best part of receiveing!!...LOL LOL
Our first stop was actually CVS on Thanksgiving morning after our morning at the Parade, they had a whole back page of the circular with Free after Extra Bucks items!! Here is what I purchased:
-Johnson & Johnson Soft Lotion $5.69, used a $1.00 off coupon from here (Thanks, to The Centsible Sawyer for the coupon link!) . Earned back $5.69 in Extra Bucks!!
-Cover Girl Compact $5.99, Earned $5.99 back in Extra Bucks for this purchase!
-Aussie Shampoo $2.99, Earned $2.99 back in Extra Bucks.-Bic Soleil Razor $5.99, Used a $3.00 off manufactures coupon in the 11/2 insert, making the price $1.99, Plus, I earned $5.99 back in Extra Bucks!! This was a great money maker!!
I also had $15.00 in Extra Bucks to use from last week (From the Duracell battery deal). So after coupons and Extra Bucks, I paid just $1.76 OOP!!! Plus I earned back $20.66 in Extra Bucks!!! If you yet to get to CVS these days run thru today!!
On Black Friday we hit up Kohl's first and picked up:
-A Leapster for $39.99
-2 Transformers for $8.70 each (Only 1 is pictured)
-2 Pairs of Sonoma Misses Flannel Pajamas for $9.99 each
Plus I had a 15% off coupon bringing my total down to $60.00, Plus I earned $10 back in Kohl's Cash, valid until 12/6/08.
Next we headed over to Walmart, we picked up the following there:
-2 Pair of Toddler Girls Pajamas (Disney and Tinker Bell) for $4 a pair
-A Pair of Tinker Bell Slippers for $4.00
-A 28 Piece Rubbermaid Food Storage Set for $7.00
-A 4 GB USB Drive for $9.00
Total was $28.96 including taxes.
Then we were off to Target:
-2 CDS, $7.00 Each
-A Fashion Barbie for $5.00
-Gator Golf Game for $14.00
Total Spent was $34.98 including taxes.
And Finally we ended up at Macy's, were we walked out with:
-3- Ralph Lauren Bed Pillows for $6.99 each (These were Doorbuster Morning Specials, so not other discounts applied) (Not pictured...already on our bed..LOL LOL)
Paid with a Gift Card, so $0 OOP!!
All in all we had a great Black Friday trip, we ended up getting everything we went for except for one item. Pretty good I think!!
So did you venture out shopping yesterday AM? Finding any outsanding deals?? If you wwnt was your trip worth it? I'd love to hear!!
Made a quick weekly Walmart run....they were out of a few things I went in for...but this is what I was able to get that I needed/had coupons for.....
-2- Boxes of Quaker Granola Bars...$2.00 a box (On Rollback) (Used a $1.00/2 coupon from 8-10 Smart Source insert) Paid just $1.50 a box!!
-1- Trident Xtra Care Gum $1.24 (Used a .75/1 coupon from 7-20 Smart Source insert) Paid just 49 Cents!!
-2- Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta $1.50 a box (Used 2 $1.00/1 coupon from 8-24 Smart Source insert) Paid just .50 a Box!!
-1- Visine-$3.62 (Used $3.00/1 coupon from All You Magazine) Paid just .62!!
-1- Dannon Drinkables Yogurt 8-pack $2.98 (Used $1.00/1 coupon from All You Magazine) Paid just $1.98!!
-1- Breakstone's Sour Cream (Free...thanks to The Thrifty Jinxy Contest I won!!)
-1- Softsoap Hand Soap- 99 Cents (Used .35/1 coupon from 8/24 Smart Source insert) Paid just 64 Cents!!
After coupon I paid just $ 7.28!!
I ran into Genuardi's last night to cash in on the cereal deals and of course the Safeway Frosted Flakes were no where to be found down the cereal isle. They had every single kind but, my luck sometimes...LOL LOL So I went to the Customer Service desk to see if they maybe had any on an end cap somewhere in the store, or perhaps more stocked in the back? The associate went with me to the cereal isle and said he would substitute 5 boxes of Kellogg's Frosted Flakes for the Safeway Frosted Flakes. Yippee!! I was very, very impressed with the great customer service!! I got 5 boxes of Kellogg's Frosted Flakes for just $1 a box!!!
I must say for my second time ever in a Genuardi's they made me a very happy customer!!! I will be back!!!
As you know I am big into shopping at the end of a season!! That is when the best Clearance deals can be found!! This year being no exception!!! I love to shop at the end of a season not only for the great deals.....but it also it is a great time saver for me!!! If I stock up on a few items for next summer now then at the beginning of next spring there is no need for me to rush to get to the store for a few pair of shorts and shirts for a few 90 degree days we may have early on!!
I must admit....lately I have been doing a little more online shopping then in the past...as I find it way easier than having to put the kiddies through many trips to stores for clothes shopping!! I remember as a kid I hated it!! It was so boring!! So if there is a FREE shipping offer online....I am in!!
Thanks to Mir at Want Not... little over a week ago she posted a Free Shipping code and a 15% off coupon code to Kohl's. (Yes, you can combine 2 coupon codes per order at Kohl's!!) So I decided to check out the clearance section to see what I could find. Here is what I found at bargain prices.......
I got Little Man.....
-2- Tony Hawk woven shirts for $4.40 each
-1- Tony Hawk Muscle T for $2.40
-1- Pair of Sonoma Cargo shorts for $4.80
-2- Pair Jumping Beans Mesh shorts for $2.40 each
I got Little Miss.....
-2- Nike Sundresses for $5.20 each
-3- Jumping Beans tanks for $2.40 each
-1- Pair Jumping Beans shorts for $4.00
-1- Carter's Tank for $3.40
Minus 15% off (6.84)....so I paid just $38.76 for the 13 items including Free Shipping!!!
I got the clothes in about 6 days and the best part is I never even stepped into the store!!! I just love online shopping!!
For the second week in a row....Target did not disappoint!! Since I did so well on finding lots of items on Clearance at 75% off...I just had to try my luck at another Target not that far away from our home!!! And I am glad I did!! Here is what I found:
*Little Mommy Twin Baby Dolls.....Just $4.37!! (Regularly $17.48) Little Miss will love these under the tree!!
*Thomas & Friends Cranky the Crane for just $4.98 (Regularly $19.98)
*Pair of Circo Summer Sandals for Little Miss for next summer...just $2.98
* Diaper Bag w/Changing Pad for just $6.24 (Regularly $24.99)...I have been eying this thing up since it went 30% off......I was so excited to get this!!! Peace out to my worn out Free Black Similac diaper bag I have been using since Little Miss was born!! LOL LOL
*Bucket of Sidewalk Chalk...Just $1.31 (75% Off) !!! My Kiddies love to draw with this stuff outside!!
*Hot Wheels Car Shooter....$3.74 (75% Off)...Great to have on hand...as the holidays will be here before you know it!!
*Pair of water shoes for Little Miss for an upcoming vacation next week...these were $4.18...only 30% off, but she needed them!!
If you have yet to get a chance to run into Target...hurry!!! Hopefully you can still rack up on a few great Clearance deals!!! Already went?? What did you find cheap??
Happy Hunting if you go!!
We had a birthday party this past Saturday..and on the way we decided to leave a little early to check out Steve & Barry's....as they have a store right around the corner from the party we were attending. I had heard about the chain a few weeks back when they had a story air about them on TV. You can read that post here. I had told hubby all about them and we were excited to check them out for ourselves.
The store was HUGE!!!! It was so big it was almost overwhelming!!!! They have a massive selection of Men's , Women's, Girls, Boys & Baby Clothing as well as Shoes, College Apparel, and even Golf Apparel. Everything in the store is just $8.98 an item!! Several T's were even on special 2 for $15 if you bought 2.
The store was clean, mostly organized...except for a few sections...like the women's jeans...WOW!!! What a mess that was! They offer fitting rooms, the staff was friendly, and they even accept credit cards. We were in the store for about an hour....browsing, and taking in the experience.....it's kind of a little weird to shop knowing that every item you pick-up is the same price as the last and next!!! Not bad...just a little weird!!! LOL LOL
We found a few great items....headed to the fitting room...and ended up just buying this cute little jacket for Little Miss!!! It's so darling...I cannot wait for fall so she can wear it!!!
I am sure we will stop in again..if we are nearby...as it was a neat store. And I am sure they will get new merchandise before we get back. We are glad we went....and look forward to the next time.
We headed to Old Navy on Saturday...we hadn't planned on going but my mother-in-law called us and asked if we would try to stop in and see if they had any of the $1 Flip Flops...for my sister-in-laws wedding reception. So Little Miss had fallen asleep so we could run just a few more errands while she slept.
We drove into the parking lot....and it was jam packed...not a spot available!! We had to head to a neighboring lot to park. We should of known then....We headed inside to find the place jumping!! People everywhere..never have I seen it so crowded...not even around Christmas!!
They had all the flip Flops in the center of the store (that was great!)...or at least used to have....they had way more empty racks than full ones!! All they had in women's were white, black, and brown....and only had size 5 and 6's left!!! Darn...maybe if I glue 2 together for myself they may work??? LOL LOL So, we got none for me...and none for my sister-in-law...as they had hit another Old Navy up earlier in the day and got size 5 and 6's already!! We did manage to get a few pairs for hubby and Little Man though.
