TFH Family Favorite Finds

Top 14 Beauty Deals for Valentine's Day!

In my never-ending quest to NEVER PAY FULL PRICE if I don't have to (even my kids know to hit the clearance racks, FIRST!) every now and again I get a heads up on some awesome deals.

So, yes, of course I'm going to share them with you -- why should you have to pay full price, too, right?!?

RIGHT?!?

Riiiiiight!!

This week, our friends over at CouponSherpa.com sent over a listing of their Top 14 Beauty Deals for Valentine's Day!

Here ya' go:

Save on Valentine's Gifts for The Guys!

My husband and I don't usually exchange Valentine's Day gifts and when I say usually, I mean we agree "NO GIFTS!"

Then he goes out and gets me something, anyway.

Our friends at FreeShipping.org were kind enough to share the top 10 guy-friendly coupons from their list of Valentine's Day discounts:

1. Sony:  Get free shipping on all orders of $25 or more, now through Feb. 29 (no coupon code required).

2. Cabela's:  For a limited time, get $0.01 shipping on your entire order with a clothing or footwear purchase using Cabela's free shipping code 22PENNY.

3. REI:  Order by Feb. 10 and get free shipping on skis and snowboards (no code required).

4. Toshiba:  Save up to $230 on select prebuilt Toshiba Satellite laptops, plus get free shipping through Feb. 13.

5. Lands' End:  Order before Feb. 10 and receive Lands' End free shipping on all orders with code MINT and pin 1710.

6. Adidas:  Now through Feb. 13, get free shipping on orders of $49 or more (no code required).

7. Jos. A. Bank:  Enjoy free shipping through Feb. 29 with code FEBSHIP.

8. Crutchfield:  Now through Feb. 11, get free shipping plus up to $130 off select Focal car speakers (no promo code required).

9. Under Armour:  Get free shipping on orders of $75 or more through Feb. 29 with code AFP6XAA9FCQM.

10. Eastbay:  Enjoy free shipping on all orders through Feb. 26 with code LKS12257.

Good luck, have fun shopping and Happy Valentine's Day (early!)

© 2003 - 2012 This Full House

Disclosure: No payment, product, service or any other consideration, besides a chance to perhaps help families (like mine) save a little milk money, was received for this blog post.

Deal Alert: Get Deals That Fight Hunger in New Jersey with 3SquareDeals!

My friend Deb Smith at Jersey Bites has launched an awesome new program called 3 Square Deals: a daily deal site being offered in partnership with local food banks in New Jersey.

So, how's it work?

Buy the Deal:  3 Square Deals offers discounts on local businesses for 50-80% off thingsto do in your city!

Print the Deal:  Print your deal voucher and use it as early as the next day.

Share & Enjoy:  Don't keep this a secret!  Tell your family, friends and co-workers and go enjoy the deals together!

Here's the BEST Part:  3SquareDeals will donate 10% of its revenue to the Food Bank of South Jersey, Community FoodBank of New Jersey and FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties . The potential to raise tens of thousands of dollars for hunger relief could become a reality once we are serving all of New Jersey.

That's just all sorts of awesome, YO!

DETAILS HERE:   http://www.jerseybites.com/2012/01/3squaredeals-has-arrived-deals-that-fight-hunger-in-new-jersey/

© 2003 - 2012 This Full House

Disclosure:  No payment, product or any other considration, besides the chance to give hunger the virtual bitchslap it deserves, was received for this blog post.

Favorite Find: Butt Bench Bath Seat - Yes, REALLY!

With 6 people, living in a 7 room house (seriously, see for yourself!) I feel it safe to say that the number one challenge of owning a small home is keeping our every day necessities neat and organized.

Add a couple of kids (or, twenty) into the mix and, well, then we're lucky if we can keep the clutter to a minimum.

I was contacted by the owner and president of a local company here in New Jersey called Bath Extras.  She and her husband invented a new product called the Butt Bench.

I know what you're thinking.  Because, I probably thought the same thing too.  Butt Bench?!?  Really?!? 

Still, in an effort to shine a light on small businesses (most especially, if they're local) I am SO GLAD to be able to introduce you to this week's favorite find -- yes, REALLY!

Happy Birthday Ranger Rick: Special Offer - Save 57% On 1 Year Subscription & Receive a FREE Ranger Rick Plush

Every year, my in-laws would send their grandchildren birthday and holiday gift subscriptions and Your Big Backyard and Ranger Rick were two of my kids' favorite magazines (mine, too!)

I was surprised to learn that the children's magazines offered by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) featured no advertising.

Ranger Rick is Celebrating its 45th Birthday:  by offering readers a FREE Ranger Rick plush with each subscription of their award-winning magazines!

Deal Alert:  Save 57% on a 1 year subscription (10 issues per year) for $19.95 (cover price is $35.00) also, all profits from the sale of their magazines support the National Wildlife Federation (BONUS!)

Happy Birthday, dude!

© 2003 - 2012 This Full House

Disclosure:  I'm a Founding Mother of NWF's Be Out There program - just helping families (like mine) get their kids outside and enjoy nature, more - no payment was received for this blog post.

Deal Alert: Top 10 Coupon Codes for January - Including Justice, JCPenney, Disney Store, Bath & Body Works and More!

In my never-ending quest to NEVER PAY FULL PRICE if I don't have to (even my kids know to hit the clearance racks, FIRST!) every now and again I get a heads up on some awesome deals.

This week, I just found this great site called CouponSherpa.com and was sent a listing of their Top 10 Coupons Codes for January:

Wrapping Up the Season: Help Raise Funds for Educational Charities and Save on Last-Minute Gifts With Upromise

 

Last month, I got the chance to tell you about a terrific program to help folks (like us) save for college while getting your holiday shopping done.

With only 6 more shopping days left until Christmas (I know, how in the heck did THAT happen?!?) today, I'm excited to share some great last-minute savings tips from the good folks at Upromise:

Deal Alert: Sears' Big Gift Blowout Family & Friends Sale This Weekend

Wow, can you believe it's December already?!? Me, either. Only 24 more sleeps until we get to sleep, again, maybe, probably not.

Anyhow, the good folks at Sears wanted to give us a heads up about some really great deals, this weekend.

But, wait, there's more!

Saving for College While Getting Your Holiday Shopping Done With Upromise

We took our 18 year-old to an open house at one of the local colleges here in Jersey, earlier this month.

Key words, rocking my world at the moment, in that last sentence being:  18 year-old and college.

However, with 3 more children following close behind, I feel it safe to say it's NEVER too late to save for college.

Looking for additional college funding or, perhaps you're like me and don't know of anyone who isn't sweating their kid's education, let alone, trying to figure out a way to pay for college, seriously?

Today, I am very excited to tell you about an awesome service that helps families (like ours) earn extra money for education while shopping for the holidays!

What is Upromise?  How Much Does It Cost Do Join?

Deal Alert: AT&T's Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals Announced!

Feel free to read my review and how the Impulse 4G by Huawei helped me overcome my smartphone envy - when you have time, of course.

Guess what?  I haven't broken my new cell phone from AT&T [knocks on wood until knuckles bleed] not yet, anyway.

However, I'm still having a hard time convincing my kids that, in this case, it's okay NOT to share.

I don't blame them.  It's really a smart-looking phone.

Most especially, since I've gifted myself with prettiful phone bling (it's my first smartphone, don't judge) although, I can't help but feel a little sad that my phone dresses up nicer than I do.

Hrmph.

Aaaaanyway, have any techy-type stuff on your shopping list?!?  EXCELLENT!!!

AT&T just announced their Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals on ATT.com.

Beginning at 12:01 a.m. ET on Friday, November 25th, the following promotions will be available for online shoppers while supplies last. FREE SHIPPING and WAIVED ACTIVATION is included:

Friday, November 25, 12:01 a.m. ET

• Touchscreen devices, including tablets.

Saturday, November 26, 12:01 a.m. ET

• All Windows 7 and select Android devices, for just $.01

Sunday, November 27, 12:01 a.m. ET

• BlackBerry 9860 for  only $.01, HTC Red Inspire for $29.99

Monday, November 28, 12:01 a.m. ET

• A lineup of some of AT&T’s most popular smartphones—Motorola ATRIX 4G, Samsung Infuse 4G, BlackBerry 9810, HTC Inspire 4G and LG Thrill 4G—all for only one cent!

Aaaaand, you don't even have to leave home, or change out of your pajamas, to take advantage of these really great deals. 

How awesome is that, right?  Don't tell my kids, okay?

© 2003 - 2011 This Full House

Disclosure:  No payment, product or any other consideration, besides perhaps helping families (like mine) save a little extra milk money, was received for this blog post. 

Deal Alert: Free Shipping Day, December 16, 2011

Last Christmas, I saved a bundle ordering stuff online AND taking advantage of free shipping offered on selected items.

This year, I learned about an awesome event called Free Shipping Day where over 1,000 merchants have already registered to offer FREE SHIPPING for a 24-hour period with delivery by Christmas Eve!

Including some of my family's favorite brands:   Kmart, Lands' End, JCPenney, Kohl's, Macy's, Bed Bath & Beyond, Barnes & Noble and many more.

ALL FREE SHIPPING DAY OFFERS WILL BE REVEALED:  at 12:00am EST on Friday, December 16, 2011 on their website at FreeShippingDay.com!

Also, feel free to check out FreeShipping.org for FREE shipping codes posted daily -- because, free is good -- when you have time, of course!!!

© 2003 - 2011 This Full House

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Disclosure:  No payment, product or any other consideration, besides the satisfaction of knowing I may be helping families (like mine) save a little extra milk money, was received for this blog post.

 

Deal Alert: Annual Kmart Family & Friends Sale, This Weekend!

Now that the Halloween stuff is ALL put away (almost) I feel it safe to tell you that:

Only 51 more sleeps until Christmas!

[ducks to avoid flying desk calendars]

Frankly, after experiencing our first snowstorm of the season IN OCTOBER I'm hoping to get my holiday stuff done this year (early!)

Kmart is holding its annual Family & Friends Sale this weekend – it's a great time to get a jump-start on your holiday shopping!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH - ALL DAY NATIONWIDE:

• Get 20% 0ff all regular and clearance-priced merchandise for Apparel, Infant Hardlines, Accessories, Jewelry, and Footwear.

• Get 10% of all regular and clearance-priced merchandise for Sporting Goods, Toys, Season, Edibles, Consumables, Hardware, Appliances (not major appliances) Hard Home, Soft Home, Stationery, Beauty, Health, Electronics, Entertainment and Auto.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH - ALL DAY IN THESE SELECT AREAS:

Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Utah, Idaho, and New Jersey stores: Westwood, Elmwood Park, Closter, Paramus and Lodi.

Feel free to download the flyer for more information: http://www.kmart.com/social4me

Also, we received our Kmart Toy Book at the house this week (pages have been clipped, already!) but, you can check it out online, too:  http://kmrt.us/ureQda

In the meantime, wishing you ALL happy shopping and may the force be with you!

© 2003 - 2011 This Full House

Disclosure:  I am a Kmart Featured Blogger and Playdate Place Parent.

Homework Tip for Parents: Teens and Tweens Just Wanna Have Fun, Too!

Only 120 more sleeps and I am officially a parent with 3 teenagers in the house. 

[shiver]

I still can't wrap my head around the fact that my youngest is 10, already.

[heavy sigh]

However, homework time hasn't gotten any easier at our house --  what, yours either!?!?

Come by and visit with me at PlaydatePlace.com where we are sharing homework tips for teens and tweens.

When you have time, of course!

FIND IT HERE:  http://playdateplace.kmart.com/2011/09/homework-tip-for-parents-teens-tweens-just-wanna-have-fun-too/?intcmp=PlaydatePlace

NEW! THIS HALLOWEEN:  My friends at Kmart.com have launched Attack of the 50ft Party, an online social hub to help families (like mine) find some great deals, blog posts, costume information, sweepstakes and much more!

This week's AND next week's special deals are:

September 18 - September 24 Offer: 20% Off All Children's and Teen Costumes http://kmrt.us/qHRXMU

September 25 - October 1 Offer: 20% Off All Costumes and Capes, plus FREE SHIPPING on orders 39.99 and over http://kmrt.us/qHRXMU

Thank you for visiting Gone Shopping.  Be sure to visit and/or subscribe to my home blog, ThisFullHouse.com (when you have time, of course!) or stop by and just say, "Hi!"  We'll leave the porch light on for you, just in case.

© 2003 - 2011 This Full House

Disclosure:  I am a featured blogger and Kmart Playdate Place Parent.

Congress Hall in Cape May, NJ: Rich in History and Family-Friendly, Too!

My family and I love vacationing with friends in Cape May (yes, here in Jersey!) and have done so, almost every year, since my oldest daughter was a year old and, 3 kids later, we've made some very happy memories, together.

Most recently, during a particularily chilly (and wet) spring break and, well, YES...we love Cape May...THAT MUCH!!!

I was very excited when my friends Emily and Cooper of TheMotherhood.com invited me to visit Congress Hall for a Cape May Bloggers Retreat, featuring my absolutely favorite year-round vacation destination, right here, on the Jersey shore.

This trip, however, would prove to be quite a learning experience...most especially, for this Jersey Mom...indeed!

Deal Alert: Listing of 133 Military & Armed Forces Discounts (HOOAH!)

Image via GiftCardGranny.com

This Memorial Day weekend, my twin brother and I will be celebrating our birthday (never mind, which one) along with his graduating military school and continuing his education, throughout the summer, as a newly promoted 1st Sargent and, well, yes, we are ALL very, very proud of Steve!

To help celebrate our men and women of the Armed Forces, GiftCardGranny.com has a list of 133 ways to save by listing discounts to various stores, restaurants and service providers, available to military families, including some of our family's favorites brands:

Hot Topic: Receive a 10% military discount by calling Hot Topic’s customer service number to place your order.

Kohl's: Receive 15% savings on your purchase.

IHOP: Receive a 20% discount with a valid Military ID.

Johnny Rockets: Save 50% when you wear your uniform.

Sears Portrait Studio: Save 20% if you show your Military ID at checkout.

Barnes and Noble: Save 6% off the online price and receive free shipping when you order online. Call for assistance to receive the discount.

Best Buy: Save 10% on your purchase with a valid Military ID.

Lowes: Receive 10% off your purchase.

Michaels: Some locations give a 10% off your purchase on Wednesdays.

Walgreens: You may be eligible for a 15% discount with Military ID on certain days. Check with the store for rules.

View the full list of military discounts, here.

My sincerest thanks to GiftCardGranny for posting this awesome list, with special thanks and congratulations to my twin bro, 1st Sgt. Steve, and in honor of those who risked their lives to protect my family...HOOAH!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend, everyone!!!

© 2003 - 2011 This Full House