Posts Tagged ‘Holiday Shopping’
Hello Friends and Happy Fri-Yay!
Today is “Black Friday”, and in the United States it’s the day after Thanksgiving, noted as the first day of Christmas shopping. Crowds of consumers are drawn to special offers by retailers and some people even lose their minds!
Unfortunately or fortunately, depending on your point of view this year some retailers began their Black Friday sales Thursday night!
Die hard Black Friday shoppers are those who after Thanksgiving dinner will leave the warmth of their homes and drive to stores to camp out overnight for the latest, lowest priced gadget.
Are you a Black Friday Shopper? If so, more power to ya just don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes, carry snacks and a bottle of water in a small purse and check out this 2013 Black Friday Shopping Guide.
Have Fun and Be Safe!
I don’t like shopping in the holiday madness and prefer to stay local which is why I like places like the Dutch Country Farmers Market in Middletown. My sons are older so there’s no need to wait until Christmas to buy them gifts, those days of hunting for Tickle Me Elmo, Furby or Star Wars memorabilia is long behind me. I can now enjoy leisurely shopping and watch others stress – lol!
Here’s a look inside our local Farmers’s Market
Tomorrow is Shop Small Business Saturday so come back to see which Middletown Shops I’ve featured.
Happy Black Friday – Smooches
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This is a sponsored post for Minted.com, for more information please read my Disclosure Statement located in the top tab.
Hello Friends and Happy Sunday, I hope you enjoyed that extra hour of sleep!
Now we can talk about the holidays?
My grandmother loved to write and send out greeting cards, she would buy them for every holiday and special occasion. Each year she would send a Christmas card to her more than 20 grands and 40 great grandchildren, I still have boxes of them in storage.
Beginning in November, as soon as the holiday season began her first purchase would be for Christmas cards and they would be written and addressed before Thanksgiving. She loved writing little notes inside and did it every year up until 2008, when she could no longer after becoming bedridden. That year, I bought the cards and helped her write and address them and it was also the last time because she passed away in May 2009, at the age of 98.
One year we took a family picture that included her and put a copy of it into each of the cards and she absolutely loved it. I have often regretted that it didn’t become an annual tradition because it would have been nice for her grands and great-grandchildren to have those pictures today.
Minted.com is an online stationary company that provides consumers the opportunity to create their own uniquely designed photo holiday cards. I wish I had of known about Minted.com when my grandmother was still alive because I would have definitely ordered cards from them to send out to our family and friends.
If you are like me, you only keep the personalized photo cards and recycle the others so getting a card from Minted.com, would definitely be a keeper. Many of you have wonderful photography skills and these luxurious holiday cards are fully customizable to include your favorite family photo with a personalized greeting.
You can choose to use one photo or pick one of their multi photo cards to showcase all your family pictures. To further enhance your photos, all of the holiday cards are available in your choice of thick Signature paper, 100% recycled Premium paper, or on Pearlescent paper.
Excellent customer service will assist with any questions you may have including help with downloading your family photos. With Minted.com Address Assistant your recipient’s address can be printed on your envelopes at no additional charge giving them an even more elegant look.
This year I am going to do a family portrait because I have a feeling that my sons will be out and about doing their own thing soon, and I don’t want to miss out on yet another opportunity to create a special card.
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Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!
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The holidays are just around the corner and most of us are a bit more budget conscience, however, if you are looking for cute and unique gift items at affordable prices, please check out GOANDGIFTSHOP.COM. Go And Gift Shop is an online store that sells all types of gifts, collectibles, home, garden and seasonal decor that fits into most budgets.
With some gifts priced well below $20.00, and others more than $50.00, you are sure to find something for everyone on your shopping list. They also carry unique items such as this “Shoe Wine Holder” for the fashionista in your life.
Do you want to give your home a mini makeover or just find something special for a family member, friend or co-worker? Take a look at their online catalog and if you are not ready to make a purchase create a “wish list” or order a Gift Card. Also, don’t forget to sign up to receive exclusive promotions and discounts for when you are ready.
As an added incentive GoandGiftShop has offered my readers a $10.00 off Gift Code to use towards their purchase, valid only until December 15th. Simply send an email to info@goandgiftshop.com with “I want a $10 gift card to GOANDGIFTSHOP.COM” in the subject line and you’ll receive a reply back with the discount code.
Now is a great time to start thinking about indoor and outdoor decor for next year’s season at today’s discounted prices. Check them out and let me know what you think.
Happy Shopping and Saving!
I was not compensated for the writing of this post and all opinions are 100% my own.
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Let the Holiday Shopping Begin with a Party!!!!
I absolutely love my Miche’ (MEE-CHEE) Bag so I decided to host an online party and everyone is invited!
The conception of these bags which is one of those “why didn’t I think of that” moments began in 2004, with a spill. Instead of exchanging all the contents inside one bag to another you just change the exterior of the purse. The purse styles and interchangeable options are extensive including straps and accessories. Shipping is also quick, I ordered mine on a Saturday and it arrived on my door step Wednesday.
I think I will wear these two prints for the months of November and December and then order two more for the Spring
My online party is for 7 days, so head on over to GottaGetThatBag.miche.com and click on Antionette Blake to view the catalog and place an order.
Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!
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Let the Holiday Shopping Begin with a Party!!!!
I absolutely love my Miche’ (MEE-CHEE) Bag so I decided to host an online party and everyone is invited!
The conception of these bags which is one of those “why didn’t I think of that” moments began in 2004, with a spill. Instead of exchanging all the contents inside one bag to another you just change the exterior of the purse. The purse styles and interchangeable options are extensive including straps and accessories. Shipping is also quick, I ordered mine on a Saturday and it arrived on my door step Wednesday.
I think I will wear these two prints for the months of November and December and then order two more for the Spring
My online party is for 7 days, so head on over to GottaGetThatBag.miche.com and click on Antionette Blake to view the catalog and place an order.
Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!
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