If you are struggling with what to get a parent or grandparent for Christmas, you have to check out recordable story books. I was introduced to these about a year ago, Hallmark sent me one to test last Christmas so I gave it to my Grandmother to record the The Story of Christmas for my girls. It was something that she had to have a little help with since her fingers can’t unscrew the lock that goes over the record button, but in the end it was a gift for her and I. She was brought to tears at the idea of being able to forever read my kids a book, and I am still brought to tears every time I hear it (to confess I’m crying just as I type this).
I have no doubt that anyone in your life would have the same excitement as we did.
One other thing Hallmark is known for are their cards. You can actually make personalized Hallmark cards online! Try it out and get 20% off your entire order of $20 + with code SOCIAL20.
Today we’re giving away 3 Recordable Storybooks from Hallmark so you can record the story that your child can keep for a lifetime. This year Hallmark Recordable Storybooks not only record a reader’s voice directly into the book; they now feature music! You can read or sing along with the holiday classics and share the story when you’re miles apart from your loved ones. Another fun addition, you can get The Very First Christmas in Spanish with English subtitles.
Today we’re giving away three titles that I’m sure you’ll love.
The classisc A Charlie Brown Christmas
Read or sing along with Frosty the Snowman
The Very First Christmas tells the story of the true meaning of Christmas.
The Giveaway:
Hallmark is giving away one of these 3 books to 3 Southern Savers readers. (The books will be randomly assigned to the winners).
To Enter:
Leave a comment below telling me who you would have record the story on a Hallmark Recordable Storybook.
Looking for some fun new learning toys for your kids?
The Brilliant Creations Advanced Notebook from VTech is an educational toy laptop inspired by the real thing and designed to teach your child essential skills for success. The notebook features a 4.5″ LCD color screen. It includes 120 learning activities that teach language arts, science, math, foreign language, creativity and more to help your child get ahead in school. The Notebook even has a mouse and touchpad so your child really feels like they are using a grown-up laptop.
VTech sent us a notebook to try out and review. I think my girls must have x-ray vision, because the minute the box arrived they knew it was for them. It says it is for ages 5-8, but my 3 year old had it figured out within minutes. There are a few things I love, the biggest being that it doesn’t require tons of cartridges to play games. So far the 120 games that are on it have kept us very entertained. I also like that all of the games are related to reading, art, math, and other subjects. Not that I don’t let my kids just play games, but I feel better when our play is still educational. The other feature I like is that it has an external power adapter, meaning I’m not going to pay out the nose for batteries. It does run on batteries if you want to mobile, but at least there is another option!
The only thing I would mention negative about it is the graphics display. It’s not as advanced as we adults might expect, my kids could care less though. If graphics are important to you I would recommend that you pay a bit more and go for the Innotab (VTech’s new tablet for kids).
This notebook is suggested for children ages 5-8 and can be found at Walmart, Target, Toys R Us, VTech and Amazon.
Right now you can get Next 12″ bikes for boys or Next 12″ bikes for girls for $29 + Free Shipping to your closest Walmart.
If you spend more than $45 on Home Free items this will ship to your home free.
What little one wouldn’t love a new bike for Christmas??
Kohl’s is really bringing the sales this week! What’s better is that it’s now time to use up any Kohl’s cash you earned during Black Friday & they have Free Shipping over $50 (no code needed).
***This deal has expired, but to see more online coupon codes go here.***
Get 50% off:
- Entire stock St Nicholas Square Trim-A-Tree
- Selected ELLE, Chaps & Dana Buchman apparel
- Entire stock Licensed Loungewear gifts
- Selected outerwear & cold-weather accessories for the family
- Entire stock Jumping Beans apparel
- Selected Discovery Kids gifts
- Entire stock SONOMA life + style accent furniture
- Selected Apt. 9, Croft & Barrow, daisy fuentes and SONOMA life + style apparel
If you have a Kohls Card, you can also use code GINGERBREAD for an additional 15% off or DECEMBERPYD for 20% off! Almost all of these items make great gift ideas. What are the best deals you have found to use your Kohls Cash on?
Right now SeeHere is offering 25 4 x 8 cards for FREE. These are great for Birthday Invites, Holiday Cards, or Thank You’s.
Open a new account with SeeHere, (offer is for new accounts). Then design your cards with your favorite photos!
Use coupon code 25cards at checkout. The shipping with be $4.99, which makes each card 19¢.
For a slightly better deal only order 20 of your free cards and you’ll owe $1.49 or 7¢ each!
A number of online retailers have extended their Cyber Monday sales for one more day! If you didn’t get in on the fun yesterday, you have one more chance…
Don’t forget that both Amazon and Walmart have declared this “Cyber Week” and are having new deals each day!
Clothes & Shoes
Reebok.com – 40% + FREE Shipping on any order
Perry Ellis – 50% + FREE Shipping
Tulle – 70% off select items + FREE Shipping
Ann Taylor Loft – 50% off entire site + FREE Shipping
Gifts
Build-a-Bear – $8 Bears, select types
Flirty Aprons – 40% off + FREE Shipping
Oneida – 60% Sale + 15% off
Harry & David – 33% off & Free shipping on orders $49+, use code CMHD
Photo Deals
Snapfish – 1¢ Prints for up to 500 prints
Vistaprint – 20 4×8 Cards for $7 shipped (35¢ ea.)
Recyclebank has a great new opportunity to earn points!
You can earn 20 points for taking the Ziploc quiz under the Earn Points tab.
If you are new to Recyclebank it is a free program that allows you to earn points for participating in recycling activities, quizzes, and videos. You then redeem these points for fun coupons!
You can also search for more ways to earn points.
Today only you can get the Black & Decker 150-Piece Power Tool Accessories Set for just $14.97 from Lowes.com! Select in-store pickup and shipping is FREE. Look for item #351030 to find it quickly. This is a 57% 0ff!
Another great deal is Kobalt 20-Piece Standard/Metric Mechanics Tool Set with Case on sale for $9.98. That’s 62% off!
(thanks SavingsLifestyle!)
Here are all the top deals for Diapers, Wipes and Baby Food this week. It’s kind of a slow week since so many folks are focused on electronic deals and other Christmas gear. There is one great online deal good through tonight on a high chair though…
Diapers
- CVS – All Pampers Diapers Jumbo Pk. $8.50
-$2 off Pampers diapers or pants AND wipes 60 ct +, PG 11/27
-$1.50 off Pampers diapers or pants, P&G Everyday Solutions home mailer
-$1 off Pampers diapers or pants box or (2) bags, PG 11/27
-$2 off Pampers diapers or pants box or (2) bags, PG 10/30 (EXP 11/30)
-$1.50 off Pampers diapers, 40 ct.+, RP 10/30
(makes it $6.50) - Kroger – Huggies Diapers, box, $18.99
Buy $20 in Huggies products, get $5 off Catalina
-$2 off Huggies Pull-Ups printable
-$3 off Huggies diapers, Fall CVS Reinventing Beauty magazine
-$3 off Huggies Little Movers Slip-On diapers, 64 ct +, Walmart insert 11/27
-$5 off Huggies Snug & Dry or Little Movers diapers, $35 +, Walmart insert 11/27
-$2 off Huggies Little Movers slip on diapers printable
-$1.50 off Huggies diapers, SS 11/20
-$2 off Huggies Little Snugglers or Movers diapers, SS 11/20
-$1 off Huggies diapers, SS 11/20
(makes it $15.99) - Target – Huggies Diapers or Training Pants, big pack, $19.79
$10 Target gift card WYB (3)
-$10 off Mail in Rebate WYB Cars 2 on Blu-ray combo pk or DVD AND $20 in select Kimberly Clark products by 1/31/12 printable
-$2 off Huggies Pull-Ups printable
-$3 off Huggies diapers, Fall CVS Reinventing Beauty magazine
-$3 off Huggies Little Movers Slip-On diapers, 64 ct +, Walmart insert 11/27
-$5 off Huggies Snug & Dry or Little Movers diapers, $35 +, Walmart insert 11/27
-$2 off Huggies Little Movers slip on diapers printable
-$1.50 off Huggies diapers, SS 11/20
-$2 off Huggies Little Snugglers or Movers diapers, SS 11/20
-$1 off Huggies diapers, SS 11/20
(buy 3, use (3) $3 off, makes it $13.45 ea.) - Target – Pampers Diapers or Training Pants, big pack, $19.79
$10 Target gift card WYB (3)
-$2 off Pampers diapers or pants AND wipes 60 ct +, PG 11/27
-$1.50 off Pampers diapers or pants, P&G Everyday Solutions home mailer
-$1 off Pampers diapers or pants box, PG 11/27
-$2 off Pampers diapers or pants box, PG 10/30 (EXP 11/30)
-$1.50 off Pampers diapers, 40 ct.+, RP 10/30
-$2 off Pampers diapers box AND any Pampers wipes, 60 ct+, Booklet in Duracell Batteries Pack
(buy 3, use (3) $2 off, makes it $14.45 ea.) Read More→
