Comments on: Thoughts on Holiday Shopping

By: Wende

Wende — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:38:03 +0000

We are looking for new bikes for all 3 of our kids as well as scooters.

I really want a wheat grinder if I can find a “good”one under $200.

By: Sunflowerfla

Sunflowerfla — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:57:07 +0000

Great site- I love all the wonderful and helpful information. I have a son and would love some Tonka coupons/deals. The new talking truck is what he wants- can you help me find a great deal!!

Thanks again!

By: Nancy

Nancy — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:04:24 +0000

Mercedes, those monogrammed towels last year from Nieman Marcus were a WONDERFUL present. All the kids (big and small) loved having a towel with their name on it. Please let us know if you find this deal again this year!

Thanks for looking out for us!

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:05:09 +0000

Thanks for the post and your blog!

By: Emma K

Emma K — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:58:57 +0000

Thanks for all you do! Besides toys and clothing for the kids…
I am looking for great deals on books, movies, and video games. We draw names at Christmas for extended family and between my husband and I we have 3 guys to buy for and they are the harder ones to get and all love video games. I just hate to say here’s one video game and we’ve spend the limit set.

By: Emma K

Emma K — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:56:50 +0000

Thanks for all you do! I’m looking for great deals on books and movies. We draw names for extended family and my husband and I ended up drawing the guys names which are always harder to buy for!

By: Betty

Betty — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:06:42 +0000

To Jaclyn’s response above. Check out the craft stores around you. Last year I found fall baskets at Michaels marked 50% off and actually rang up at 90% off!! They were different sizes, some were big enough for laundry baskets. The baskets were brown/black with a white striped cotton liner. Really awesome deal! Stuffed them full of things for my kids for christmas.

My kids are all grown and live far away, so I am looking for any deals on gift cards like gas, grocery, clothing stores, Target, etc.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:35:51 +0000

Evelyn: What I think Mercedes was trying to say is that you don’t want to be 1 of the 13 million Americans who are trying to pay off credit card bills from last Christmas. Hope that helps.
Mercedes: Thanks for everything you do!! My family and I love you and appreciate all the money you’ve helped us save!!

By: Marissa

Marissa — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:25:15 +0000

Definitely Wii games (discounted!), cooking accessories, any Amazon.com deals…

By: pennyscents

pennyscents — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:57:53 +0000

I’m sorry. He doesn’t want the X Box Arcade. idk where I got, “gravity” from.

By: pennyscents

pennyscents — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:55:51 +0000

My son would really like an X Box. He does not want the gravity one that has recently gone on sale. We still have the original playstation from the early 90′s. Unfortunately, you can’t even buy games for it anymore. I know that I can not afford to spend $300.00 on a video game system, so we’ll just have to see how good the deals get.

All of your hard work is really appreciated!

By: Jordan

Jordan — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:51:41 +0000

Thanks for you help! I am looking for:

knife block with knives
mini netbook or laptop
man gifts – two brother in laws and husband

Many Thanks! And I am loving all the toy posts too!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:40:12 +0000

Oooh…Well, I think toys for younger preschoolers (2ish year olds) would be awesome. I know a few sweet 2 year olds that don’t deserve JUST coal this year.

But I’m also in the market for new towels and sheets if we can swing it, as well as the yearly purchase of clothing for the hubster (probably LLBean…). I’m due mid-December, so I’m sure about mid-December, I’ll be looking for nursing bras and pants that SNAP. (Oh…how I’ve missed pants that snap.)I’d really like a nice deal on some really great quality slippers for both my Mom and Dad.

I guess I’ll stockpile goods a bit if it means I can get a screaming deal on items!

By: Becky

Becky — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:27:11 +0000

I’d love to find good deals on Legos and Geo Trax toys!

By: Evelyn

Evelyn — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:07:58 +0000

Am I understanding you right, “1 in 13 million are still paying for last years Christmas.” That doesn’t seem high enough. Is the amount correct?

By: Jaclyn

Jaclyn — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:52:57 +0000

Photo Gifts or Photo prints would always make for a great gift ideas. ( Like the $15 Kodak deal- PERFECT!) Toys of course & any great filler gifts for baskets- like the glade candle deal that works out to be free. I know…..actual BASKETS! You get a lot of freebies to use in a basket, but I just do not want to spend $10+ for a basket for a present! Any ideas would GREATLY HELP! Thanks Mercedes! Hope the lil one is doing great! =)

By: Delores

Delores — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:50:49 +0000

We buy a lot of books. I am pretty well stocked, but like to keep a stock since these are standard gifts for bdays and Christmas. We also give gift cards. I am always on the lookout for games (board, mostly). We really don’t need clothes… but shoes! Definitely shoe deals. We always do photo calendars for the relatives, so I am hoping for a deal on those. Also, we do a lot of food gifts — wine, cheese, chocolate, beer, coffee, etc.

Thanks for all of your help throughout the entire year!

By: Betsy

Betsy — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:26:55 +0000

Thank you Mercedes! – I am one of those that will buy it for the deal and think why did I do this again? Darn Target and their great deals on Wii games… did I really need 6 more games?

What I am really looking for a deal on is a girls 20 inch bike, Thomas the train items and great items for the men in our lives…and they say we are hard to shop for…

By: Megan J

Megan J — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:47:52 +0000

Thanks for the great reminder, Mercedes! I’m probably one of the few readers who doesn’t buy toys at Christmastime But I am always on the lookout for great deals on household items (high quality sheets, towels, kitchen items) as well as deals on gift cards. These things make good gifts for family members at Christmas or birthdays. Thanks!

By: chris (baldscreen)

chris (baldscreen) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:21:05 +0000

Mercedes, that was a great post. I am looking for a deal on a Wii for my son.