holiday prep + $250 giveaway!

This post is sponsored by RetailMeNot. Be sure to enter the amazing $250 giveaway at the end of this post!

The holiday season is filled with so many of my favorite things:

baking all of the sweet treats, 

Me baking

(and enjoying them with the little ones who inherited my sweet tooth)

Seahorse princesses

decorating for the season,

decorating the tree

Tom and P decorating the tree

the girls decorating the tree

(I read a meme that said if you leave a toddler alone with a Christmas tree it quickly becomes just a regular tree. It made me laugh pretty hard because #truth. I don’t even know how many ornaments have been broken at this point, but it’s at least five.)

We enjoy so many family memories together,

simple packages entertain the girls for hours,

and I have a valid reason to participate in my very favorite sport: online shopping. 

online shopping

We still have quite a bit that we’d like to do over the next month, but thankfully, our gifts are done. I was able to score some awesome deals online, and I ordered pretty much everything on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. We checked off the presents we were buying for others, plus some necessary items for the house.

Wrapping

(Now I just need to wrap everything.)

My #1 tool for getting the best prices online: RetailMeNot.

I’ve been using RetailMeNot for YEARS, which is why I was so pumped when they asked to partner with me for this post. Whenever I buy anything online (anything!), I go to RetailMeNot first to see if they have a coupon code or deal. Thanks to them, we’ve saved hundreds of dollars over the past five years or so.

Here’s a little bit about RetailMeNot:

-You can use the service through their site or free app. Just search for the retailer you’re looking for, like Macy’s, Nordstrom, Land of Nod, World Market and Kohl’s, and watch the discount codes pop up. They now have cash back offers, which you can combine with coupon codes for even more savings.

Recently, I used RetailMeNot to buy all of the bedding for P’s room, since she’s sleeping in her big girl bed. I got 25% off + free shipping at Land of Nod, and $10 off at Target + free shipping.

-It’s a huge timesaver. You don’t have to lurk various sites or retailers to find a discount code; all of the active codes are visible on RetailMeNot. 

-Even if you’re not shopping online, you can set the app to alert you of deals close to your location that you can use at checkout. 

online shopping with RetailMeNot

Now it’s time for the best part of this post: giveaway!!

RetailMeNot is offering $250 VISA gift card to a very lucky winner! To enter the giveaway, click here to sign up for RetailMeNot, browse their website and comment back on this post with the deal you’re excited to use for holiday shopping this year!

Ready, set, go.

xoxo

Gina

Thank you so much to RetailMeNot for sponsoring this post. 

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190 Comments

  1. Brenda K on December 14, 2017 at 3:30 pm

    CVS for all.the.stocking.stuffers.!!

  2. Heather on December 14, 2017 at 3:34 pm

    Definitely the 70% off at Amazon — they have *everything.* Thanks, and happy Christmas!

  3. Jennifer on December 14, 2017 at 3:36 pm

    I recently used Retail Me Not to save at Party City- and picked it up in store. No waiting!

  4. jennifer letendre on December 14, 2017 at 3:38 pm

    love it, I always check before placing my order, and I love that they started the cashback offers and have been using those to order many gifts and very happy to see and have been using the amazon cashback deals!

  5. Amber Conger on December 14, 2017 at 3:41 pm

    OMG. Express! I need some new work clothes as a gift to myself.

  6. Samantha on December 14, 2017 at 3:43 pm

    I’m most excited for the 40% off everything at Express! I can check off some gifts for the girls on my list-and maybe buy a bridal shower dress for me too. 🙂

  7. Ally on December 14, 2017 at 3:44 pm

    I love their Shutterfly and Amazon coupons since those are the two websites we use most for gifts this time of year!

  8. Michelle Reiter on December 14, 2017 at 3:45 pm

    I’d use the 15% off a purchase at Kohls for sure!

  9. Lindsey Giles on December 14, 2017 at 3:46 pm

    I’m excited to head to Hobby Lobby for 40% off an item.

  10. Leah H. on December 14, 2017 at 3:46 pm

    I love all of the Sephora discount codes for free products!

  11. Laura on December 14, 2017 at 3:47 pm

    Love discounts for The Gap and Old Navy!

  12. Alexandra on December 14, 2017 at 3:47 pm

    Express and VS for sure! Thanks Gina!

  13. Brianna on December 14, 2017 at 3:48 pm

    The 70% off at Amazon. I use Amazon all the time!

  14. Amber P. on December 14, 2017 at 3:49 pm

    I have already used the amazon code for $5 off a book order of $15 or more!

  15. Michelle Quadros on December 14, 2017 at 3:50 pm

    Love the J Crew Factory deals!

  16. Stephanie S. on December 14, 2017 at 3:51 pm

    I check RetailMeNot for coupons fairly often before buying something online, too. $20 off $40+ from CVS sounds great to me – my husband and I are just doing stockings for each other this year (we took a trip to NYC to see the Rockettes as our big present!) so I need to get some goodies to put in his stocking!

  17. Alicia on December 14, 2017 at 3:53 pm

    The 25% off of AG Jeans!

  18. kate on December 14, 2017 at 3:57 pm

    amazon!!!!

  19. Katie on December 14, 2017 at 4:00 pm

    I love RetailMeNot! Definitely a must-have phone app while out shopping.
    I’m eyeing the extra percentage off at Banana Republic Factory!

  20. Stacey R. on December 14, 2017 at 4:02 pm

    I’m excited to use the JCrew coupons!

  21. Christina @ montessoriishmom.com on December 14, 2017 at 4:05 pm

    I’m excited for the Uber Eats deal! Thanks for the giveaway!

  22. Maureen on December 14, 2017 at 4:05 pm

    Any cash back would be great…Amazon !

  23. Alaina D. Burran on December 14, 2017 at 4:07 pm

    I would love to get a discount with Home Depot for my husband!

  24. Sandra Moore on December 14, 2017 at 4:08 pm

    I’m looking forward to Retail Me Not’s discounts for Toys R Us.

  25. Ellen on December 14, 2017 at 4:09 pm

    Uber eats!

  26. Kathryn on December 14, 2017 at 4:10 pm

    I love that you can get discounts on gift cards–that’s fabulous!

  27. Lo on December 14, 2017 at 4:11 pm

    Loving the JCrew Factory deal! I’m done with my gift list, but a little shopping for myself may be in order.

  28. Janie Kast on December 14, 2017 at 4:16 pm

    Love the Amazon savings!

  29. Chelsie on December 14, 2017 at 4:17 pm

    Wow thanks for sharing this I will use this from now on! I would definitely like the cash back from amazon I shop there way to much!

  30. Camee on December 14, 2017 at 4:25 pm

    I love the old navy and carters deals. They have the best kids clothes!

  31. Kelly L on December 14, 2017 at 4:27 pm

    The J. Crew Factory deals! I’m expecting baby #2 soon and need some new clothes!

  32. Monica C. on December 14, 2017 at 4:30 pm

    Travel deals!! My family loves to travel, so it’s awesome to plan a weekend getaway or a sightseeing tour or activity as a gift. 14% off hotel bookings with Travelocity? Sign me up!!

  33. Kristin B on December 14, 2017 at 4:34 pm

    I would totally use the World Market deals. They offer 10% off online AND free shipping on larger orders. I can’t get over how adorable their ornaments are and how unique their jewelry selection is. Love <3

  34. Jackie on December 14, 2017 at 4:35 pm

    Love the express deal-I need some big cozy sweaters!

  35. Vicki L. on December 14, 2017 at 4:39 pm

    Definitely the Amazon deals!

  36. Tammy on December 14, 2017 at 4:43 pm

    I use retailmenot ALL…THE…TIME.

    When ever I am going to purchase something on line, I go to retailmenot.

    I love looking up Kohls and The Pottery Barn as there’s usually great on-line codes to use!!!

    Thank you!
    Tammy

  37. Rachel on December 14, 2017 at 4:43 pm

    Land of Nod! My daughter’s 2nd birthday is on Christmas, and I’d love to get her some beautiful things from Land of Nod 🙂

  38. Sara on December 14, 2017 at 4:48 pm

    Excited for that $20 off $40 at CVS. I’ll be getting all my wrapping supplies from there now!

  39. Emily on December 14, 2017 at 4:49 pm

    Love RetailMeNot and have been using it for years just as you – didn’t know about their in-store deals tho! Would love to spoil myself using their deals on Sephora! =)

  40. Sarah M on December 14, 2017 at 4:59 pm

    50% off Gap! Amazing for work and workout clothes!!

  41. Vivian on December 14, 2017 at 5:05 pm

    50% off Gap for baby clothes! I am expecting my first child so I would put it to good use!

  42. Megan on December 14, 2017 at 5:05 pm

    I’ve had my eye on a light fixture at World Market — that would be the one I’d use!

  43. Stephanie W on December 14, 2017 at 5:13 pm

    Amazon deal: $5 cash back on $40+ and $10 on $80+. I just bought gifts last week to be shipped to family in Seattle from Amazon and wish I had known about this site! Never worry, it is Amazon. I am positive I can find things to buy =)

  44. Kate on December 14, 2017 at 5:17 pm

    I love all of the Old Navy coupons! That store can be dangerous, especially online!

  45. Morgan on December 14, 2017 at 5:18 pm

    I love shopping on Amazon so I am super excited to see the are offering a cash back deal!!

  46. Julie on December 14, 2017 at 5:19 pm

    RetailMeNot is sooo great, we use it often to check for codes! I’ve been carting things from Gap for a bit waiting for a good deal to purchase, just checked for codes and I think it’s time to commit! haha Thanks 🙂

  47. alicia e gordon on December 14, 2017 at 5:26 pm

    i am most excited out the express 40% off everything in store and online! wow. what a great deal. never would have known that was happening without retailmenot!

  48. Alisha on December 14, 2017 at 5:27 pm

    70% off on Amazon- that’s my kind of deal!

  49. Amanda on December 14, 2017 at 5:27 pm

    The Old Navy and Gap deals are awesome. I already buy an insane amount from them, so the deals make it easier on the pocket book! (Give me all of the chunky sweaters!)

  50. Liz on December 14, 2017 at 5:47 pm

    Can’t wait to take advantage of “up to 70% off” at amazon – what an amazing deal (especially considering I’m addicted to shopping there – can’t beat 2-day delivery!!)

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