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If any of you are like me, then you’re bound to have your “go-to” shops. No, I’m not talking about our favorite splurging shops, but that shop or handful of shops we can always depend on for gifts and gift ideas. It’s great having something reliable to fall back on, because in all honesty, that “amazing” unique gift idea is a rare fish. I’ve found that ever since I’ve become attuned with shopping online, the same convenience of the “go-to” shop has been escalated!

With some many solid e-tailers (that’s what us dorks call internet retailers) out there, there’s so many options for finding great gifts. It seems that most websites have great prices and you save a lot of money, even after shipping kicks in. One of my favorites of these types of stores is eToys. I can always find the perfect toys for all my gift occasions. Buying toys for presents always make me the popular or the “fun one” but I don’t mind at all, makes me feel young at the very least!

eToys has everything you could possibly imagine when it comes to toys. It’s like going to one of those major toy stores, but without any of the hassle. Believe me; I know how hectic those places can be especially around the holidays. It’s nice to walk around and see all the products on the shelves, but sometimes I just need a break. With eToys, you can still do the same browsing; it just might take a little longer because there are just so many choices. You can still break down items by category, and even ages. If you were “assigned” to get a specific toy by one of your favorite tiny dictators, then of course you can easily run a search for a specific item within eToy’s entire inventory. If it’s a teenager you’re buying for, you’ll also find the latest video games so you don’t have to go to or order from a separate store for that. Besides the importance of the effort all this convenience is saving us, the money I save also plays a huge part of why I keep coming back to eToys.

Now, I wouldn’t quite consider myself a penny pincher, but I do love to feel like I’m getting great deals. With eToys, sometimes I feel like I’m making an exchange in some dark alley-way for black market goods. The items are just priced that low. On top of that, sometimes you’ll find things miles under the retail price, clearance priced items, week to week deals, and even free shipping. Yes, you heard me, some items ship for free!

Now that I’ve revealed my gift shopping savior (at least for the little ones), what is your favorite? What shop is the bottom line when it comes to the holidays, or gift shopping?

10% off Coupon | 30% off Martha Stewart Patio Furniture | Hurry, expires August 9th!

Kmart is one of my favorite places to shop, especially online.  I was just browsing Kmart.com and found some really great deals throughout their entire site.   Most of the patio furniture is on sale and with this link you can save and extra 30% on Martha Stewart, online only. 

This is also the season where my kids feel like they need to get some new back-to-school clothes, and right now you can get free shipping on all clothing orders of $49 or more.  You can’t beat an offer like that- avoid the crowds and the gas prices!

On top of that, I found a great coupon for an extra 10% off almost everything on the site- but hurry because it expires very soon!

15% off your Entire Order  (expires 12/31/08) |    see more >>

Like so many other American families, my family loves to play sports. When my kids were little, my husband would play catch with them in the backyard. As they got older, they got involved in team sports, and so we became the all-American sports family. I’d spend the afternoons driving my son from football practice to hockey practice. On the weekend, my husband watched him play baseball. My daughter became an avid tennis and volleyball player- she’s even hoping to go to play in college.

This year, we’re planning a ski trip up to Canada. I found a great Dick’s Sporting Goods promotion that’s sure to save us a ton of money stocking up on all the gear we’ll need. Between now and 12/30/08, DicksSportingGoods.com is offering an Free Shipping on orders over $99.  Just look for the note that says “Free Shipping Eligible!***  This is a convenient promotion as no Dick’s Sporting Good coupon code is needed.
Another deal that I found that expires on 12/31/08 is perfect for all sporting & fitness enthusiasts. With only a few exclusions, the retailer is offering 15% off all orders. This is a great offer which saves you even more than going to the store! 

Since 1948, Dick’s Sporting Goods has been providing superior customer service and merchandise expertise.  Take advantage of their easy to use site and great selection to stock up on all your sports and fitness needs.

Happy Shopping!