Hello my Friend!

Do you Black Friday or do you Cyber Monday?  Yes, I realize that I’m speaking like they’re “verbs”.  I have always been a Cyber Monday-er.  No Black Friday craziness for me.  No sir-e-bob.  Well, part (ok, most) of that reason has always been because I’m anything BUT a morning person.  Getting up earlier than needed, even to shop, just doesn’t seem worth it to me.

I’m not jealous of those of you that get up at the crack of dawn, stand in line, fight for your goods and battle the madness.  Good for you-I just don’t want to be you.  The only plans I have that day are to meet my girl Alyssa for some wine–yep, I have priorities.

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But once Monday gets here, you can find me on a barstool at my kitchen counter, eyes focused on my computer, scouring the Internet like it’s my job (I really wish it COULD be my job).  I always order our Christmas cards from Shutterfly that day because they have such great discounts and free shipping.  Committing to it that day ensures that our cards are here at the beginning of December.  Then I can take my time writing out all of those envelopes (I send a TON of cards out) without rushing.

For my Cyber Monday doubters, here are some of the deals that you can expect–via RetailMeNot and the coupon codes you’ll need.

West Elm has free gift monogramming.  I am a huge fan of monogramming.  It means that you put thought into your gift.

At Famous Footwear you can get 40% off women’s boots.

Sephora is giving a free designer make-up bag and 14 samples with any $25 purchase.

Kohl’s up to 35% off of Disney Princess and Barbie toys.

It’s a great day to book travel too.  Most of the major sites like Orbitz, Travelocity, Hotels.com, BookIt.com, etc. have BIG discounts this day.

On Snapfish you can get 50% off photo canvases.

Gap has up to 60% off sitewide and free shipping.

Carter’s 50% off everything online and free shipping.

Lands End has 30% off sitewide and free shipping.

Amazon over 25% off American girl dolls and accessories (among many other deals).

Home Depot $500 off most appliances, free delivery/haul away (we need a new refrigerator, so maybe this is our reason to stop procrastinating).

Just go to RetailMeNot to look through all of the deals and get the coupon codes-if they’re not listed on the individual store sites.

My task this weekend is to get started writing our list of who we need to buy for and budgets.  Last year I saved a ton on shipping by being organized on sites like Amazon-multiple family members done in one click!

Happy Black Friday or Cyber Monday to you.  To each their own!!

UPDATE:  Here’s another extensive list for all of the bargains, with store/site names A to Z…via Yahoo.  Click here.  You’re welcome my friend.