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Black Friday Steals and Deals: Including Exclusive Coupon Codes!

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:44:44 +0000

If you are anything like me, shopping on Black Friday is the LAST thing I want to do after I am stuffed with turkey! I absolutely hate the hassle of the local Mall during the holidays, and I just do not have time (or patience) to stand for countless hours in line, so I try to get most of my shopping done online. Because we knows Moms realize that time is money, The Double Duty Divas put their heads together and rounded up some of the best steals and deals (including lots of EXCLUSIVE coupon codes you won’t find anywhere else!) for those of you who avoid the mall on Black Friday as well!

Unless otherwise noted, all coupon codes will be active beginning on Black Friday, November 27th.

Steals and Deals brought to you by the Double Duty Divas Network!

Simply FaBOWlous: 20% off entire order with code NotSo20

Sweet Muse Brownies: 10% off entire order on Black Friday with code BF10

Barbar Hair Tools: 50% off entire order until Dec. 31st with code Blog4fun

Sweet Dreams Maternity Wear: 15% off entire order and FREE shipping on orders over $100 until November 29th with code NSBF-15

Avon: FREE shipping with code FSANY until Dec. 3rd

mark.: With a $25 purchase and the code “GLAM9″, get a Twinklebelle Shimmer Powder in Twinkling Gold and a pair of Glamoratti Earrings (silvertone) free, plus free shipping

Rock Paper Scissors Invitations: 20% off entire order on Black Friday with code GOODIES

Gourmet Gift Basket: $5 off an order of $50 or more through Dec. 31st with code BLOG5

Sugarhouse Ink: 25% off entire order on Black Friday with code NSBLK25

Futurowoman: FREE 5×7 print with code Black Friday

UV Skinz: 20% off entire order with code HOLIDAY09

Shop at Home: 1-30% off for registered members

Slim Perfect: 10% off orders over $50 plus FREE ground shipping with code BlackFriday

Adorable Kinders: 25% off entire order until Dec. 31st with code AKBLOG25

Piggy Paint: 15% off entire order until Feb. 14th, 2010 with code THANKYOU15L

FoldTuk: 15 % off entire order until Jan. 1st with code Not So Blog

My Princess Party to Go: Holiday Promotion Princess Dress, Boa, Tiara and gift packaging for $8.99! Win one at Experimental Mommy!

Bei Bambini: 30% off already reduced prices with code bbVIP30

ZDaisy: 40% off entire order on Black Friday with code BF2009

A Touch of Whimsy Designs Stationary: 15% off entire order on Black Friday with code BF2009

Little People Wealth: FREE advertising for January 2009. Email (littlepeoplewealth (at) gmail (dot) com) on Black Friday with JAN ADVERTISING in the subject line.

Planet Jill: 20% off entire order until Dec. 12th with code PJGET20

Little MissMatched: 30% off winter socks through Nov. 29th with code WINTERSOCKS

Staples: Black Friday deals can be found on their Facebook page

Little Lasso: 15% off entire order with code COOLBABY

Harvey Prince: $10 off a full size bottle of Flirt or Ageless perfume with code LYA

Little Moon Jumper: 15% off personalized blanket with code COOLBABY15

FT Greetings: 10% off personalized Santa Letters with code Christmas10

My Baby Clothes Boutique: $5 off any order over $50 with code 5offnow, or free shipping on orders over $75 with code freeshipping

Tyler Trends: 15% off entire order with code CBK1

Charm Factory: Free shipping with code COOL

Pink Bowtique: 10% off any purchase with code tutusweet

Klutz: 25% off your entire order with code HOLIDAY25 until December 16th

Eyes Cream Shades: 20% off entire order using code NSBlog until December 25th

Pretty Peacock Jewelry: 10% off entire order using code TWOOFAKIND until November 30th.

Tutulegz: 20% off entire order using code 51201501 until November 30th.

Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian DVD: available at Walmart for $9.98 plus FREE shipping!

Leapfrog: 25% to 75% off sitewide, s elect Leapster games and Tag Books as low as $5, spend $50 and get FREE shipping

Bravado Designs: 25% off entire order using code TH09-175 through November 30th.

Places to find additional Black Friday deals:

Old Navy Black Friday Deals

Fishing for Deals

Participating Double Duty Diva Bloggers:

All Because Two People Fell in Love

Rave and Review

Thrifty & Chic Mom

Little People Wealth

Do you have coupon codes or a post regarding Black Friday on your blog? Link up here so reader can find their way to additional savings!

Bella’s Beauty Boosters: October Edition

admin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:24:45 +0000

Bella’s AVON giveaway got such a great response from The Not-So-Blog readers, that I decided to ask Bella to share monthly “Beauty Boosters” so we can all keep up with the great products she has to offer. So with no further ado, I introduce:

Bella’s Beauty Boosters!

October, as everyone knows, is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. By the end of 2009, Avon will have raised over $700 MILLION dollars for the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade! WOW! With all of the awareness out there, lets just hope a cure is found soon. This gorgeous tote, designed exclusively for Avon by Merimekko, holds just about everything you need for just $10, and 100% of the net proceeds are donated to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade. You can look great AND make a difference!

It may not be cool yet here in Arizona, but autumn brings out the dry-season, when my skin is just THIRSTY. My lips and hands start to feel tight and itchy, so I need a moisturizer that really sinks in quick. I’ll reach for mark. Free For All body lotion, which is fragrance free, non-greasy and contains antioxident rich ingredients like acai, pomegranate and goji, plus shea and murumuru seed butters. I treat my lips to “Kiss Dry Goodbye”, a great Hook Up lip smoother, with Amazon White Cocoa extract for moisture, and my lips are instantly kissably soft. And right now, with any $15 mark. skincare purchase, you can get a free Talk To The Hand, a fast absorbing, non-greasy hand cream!

This is my new favorite fragrance. mark. Sophistique is simply delightful, and my hubby Matt just loves it (always a bonus!) This gorgeous scent is a little rich, a little sweet, and a lot irresistible! Its an unexpected blend of sheer lotus, basmati rice, and golden amber, finished with orange blossom and ginger wood, and is THE hot fragrance for fall. Its not so rich and sweet as some Autumn scents typically are, but not so springy-floral that it seems out of place in your winter wardrobe. The sheer shimmer body creme is a great way to layer the fragrance to help it last longer. Fragrance rises, so for the longest lasting scent, spray or smooth your scent on from feet to shoulders. If you apply it only to the neck, it will eventually rise and disappear!

Be on the look out in November for more great tips from Bella!

Labor of Love Giveaway #5: Butler Bag from AVON

admin — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:47:28 +0000

With the birth of my second daughter, I realized that only one thing would get me through the day….ORGANIZATION! If everything was easy to find and at my fingertips, the day ran much smoother which made for a very happy Mommy. For the Labor of Love giveaway #5, I am featuring an item that will help you do just that while pampering the new Mom. The incredible Butler Basics Organizer Bag from AVON will help the new Mom stay organized while showing off her style!

A good friend of mine, Isabella, has been selling AVON products with her husband since 2005 and quickly became a huge success! Her knowledge of the product and fast, friendly customer service has placed her in the Top 100 AVON Representatives every year since 2007.

Because Bella knows the AVON line like the back of her hand, I asked her to share a few of her favorites!

Bella’s Beauty Boosters

Smooth Minerals Lipstick. Enhanced with Shea butter and conditioning oils, has SPF 15, is super gentle and feels just DIVINE on. It goes on so silky smooth and has a nice staying power! Apply one coat for a nice, sheer look. Apply two coats for a more intense color. My favorite is “Rumberry”. Its the perfect shade, not to pink, not too purple, not too red!

Anew Reversalist Night Renewal Cream and Serum - I have them both because they work best together. I’ve been using these now for a month and have noticed that old acne scars are much lighter, it isn’t too heavy for my acne-prone skin AND the two products have made my skin look so fresh and new and simply GLOWING. The exclusive Activinol technology helps to reactivate the skin’s natural repairing process to reverse aging!

Skin So Soft Signature Silk Ultra Moisturizing Body Lotion (whew, that’s a long name!) – LOVE LOVE LOVE this body lotion. Its thick and rich and softly scented. My skin feels like absolute SILK after using this!!

GIVEAWAY!

Take advantage of Bella’s expertise and check out her AVON site! She has also generously offered one Not-So-Blog reader the Butler Basics Organizer Bag from AVON!

This organizer tote with five compartments can organize everything from your wallet to cosmetics. Vinyl. Fully lined, with zip pocket. Recessed zipper closure. Approx. 13 1/2″ L x 11″ H x 5 1/4″ D.

How to enter:

1. Register at Bella’s AVON site and tell me one other product you would love to own!

Additional entries:

1. Blog about this giveaway and link to The Not-So-Blog.

2. Follow me on Twitter (@BridgetteLA) and Tweet this giveaway. Every time you tweet you get an additional entry! Unlimited! (You must have over 50 Twitter followers to qualify for unlimited entries!)

3. Subscribe to my blog.

4. Become a Fan of The Not-So-Blog on Facebook.

5. Favorite me in Technorati!

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on September 30th. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.