Shop Macy’s With the App for Great Holiday Savings!
This post is sponsored by Sivan Social. All comments and opinions are my own.
The holidays are just around the corner! Creative decorations illuminate the neighborhood, festive music is playing everywhere, and all our favorite Christmas movies are here to enjoy with a warm mug of hot cocoa.
One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is choosing gifts for my friends and family to share the love, and one of my favorite stores is Macy’s! I’ve gone there ever since I was a child with my Mom and have such fond memories. They have a myriad of items and great sales. Macy’s also has a fantastic app that will help you shop from the comfort of your home!
You can shop from anywhere with the app and you can have the items shipped to you, or, if you want then sooner, you can pick them up at a Macy’s near you. The app has all the special offers that are running, discounts, gifting ideas and more. It’s really so convenient and I’ve found some amazing deals for this holiday season.
Download the app here!
Fun fact: Did you know that Macy’s Herald Square is one of the largest department stores in the world and covers almost an entire New York City block?
I’ve found some great last-minute deals for you and here’s a code to use!
Extra 20% Off Your Order at Macys
- Coupon Code: GIFT
- Sale Dates: 12/20 – 12/24
- Restrictions may apply
My bedroom is my sanctuary, so I’m loving this Hotel Collection Primaloft Hi Loft Down Alternative All Season Comforter, Created for Macy’s. Save over $150.
And, I don’t know about you, but, the cool weather inspires me to cook warm meals for my family. I’m loving this Granite Stone Diamond Farmhouse 13-Pc. Ceramic Nonstick Coating Cookware Set – $127.49 (from $249.99) in red, blue or aqua.
Happy Gifting! Happy Shopping! Happy Saving! Happy Holidays!
Download, Play, & Win with Super Squares!
This post is sponsored by Sivan Social. All comments and opinions are my own.
Being from the Boston area, I grew up loving sports and always watched with my Dad. Whether it was the Red Sox (his favorite), the Celtics, the Bruins or the Pats, the moments we spent together rooting our teams on are so special and meaningful to me.
As I got older and had my own family, we continued those traditions. The kids were all involved in playing sports, and going to their games was another family highlight.
So, when it comes to NFL season, we always had gatherings at our home for family and friends including everyone’s favorite drinks, appetizers and pizza. The lucky shirts and hats came out, and, even when Tom Brady left, our passion for our team was still as strong as ever. He gave us some great seasons for sure.
I recently found a new fun game show app called Super Squares that can earn football fans rewards for making predictions on games and watching some commercials. It’s free and simple to set up and you can get it from The App Store or Google Play where it’s available to US and Canada residents 21 and older.
Check this out: There’s over $2.2 million in cash and prizes up for grabs!
Super Squares is all about live football, so before the games start, you submit your predictions on the upcoming game, i.e. the final score and the amount of passing yards. During commercial breaks, the app shows you ads and you can get more points for rating and answering correct questions about them. You can also have your friends and family sign up and list you as their “Buddy” and when they win, you win!
Exclusive Opportunity: Valpak VIPs can win even more on Monday nights starting 11/22 with exclusive prizes; so look for your Valpak envelope and enter your unique “VIP Code” from the envelope above your address. You could win an extra $20,000 weekly prize. How cool is that!
Fur Baby Love
Animals are such agreeable friends—they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.” George Eliot
Being a pet parent never ceases to bring me joy! Our pets are part of our families, and we are grateful to have found one another.
In my furbaby searches, I recently came across The Goody Pet, and I’m loving their interesting articles and reviews all about pups.
I’d heard about Teddy Bear Pomeranians, which resemble a small bear, but really didn’t know much about them until I read the article on their site.
If you’re looking for a group of dedicated pet lovers hoping to give back to the community with their knowledge on pets, check out The Goody Pet!
Save up to 55% on Best-Selling School Supplies at Office Depot / OfficeMax!
This post is sponsored by Sivan Social. All comments and opinions are my own.
A new school year is so exciting with new friendships and new adventures! It’s a time of bonding with your kids and talking to them about their hopes, dreams and concerns for the upcoming school year. And, of course, there is the tradition of back-to-school shopping. There’s nothing like fresh school supplies to create anticipation and excitement and get kids in the mood for learning and new experiences.
We’ve always loved shopping for back to school supplies at Office Depot / Office Max! They have everything you need and the savings are great! In fact, you can save up to 55% on back-to-school bestsellers.
Right now, you’ll also get 20% Off One Regular Priced Item with an Office Depot / OfficeMax Email Sign Up.
There are awesome choices for kids of all ages. Here are some favorites that are on my school supplies shopping list:
Backpacks are at the top of the list and Office Depot, Office Max has wonderful choices. Right now, I’m loving this beautiful blue High Sierra Swoop Backpack with its 17″ Laptop Pocket from Urban Decay on sale for $20.99 (save $14!)
This Office Depot Brand Stellar Poly Notebook (8-1/2″ x 11) is on sale for $2.00. So, why not pick up a bunch in different colors and styles. I love this striped one:
We love gel pens here and these Paper Mate® InkJoy® Gel Pens in Assorted Ink Colors are perfect. I’m going to pick up an extra pack for at home too!
Next up, for great savings are some classics. These Crayola crayons are only 50 cents! And a box of 10 Crayola markers is just 99 cents! You really can’t beat that.
Office Depot® Brand 2-Pocket Poly Folders in a rainbow of colors are only 45 cents.
And, let’s not forget those cleaning essentials. Clorox Disinfecting Wipes are on sale for $3.99 (save $2!)
If you’re looking for a Chromebook, now’s the time to get some great deals at Office Depot/Office Max!
This 11.6″ HP 11a-na0040nr Chromebook with Touch Screen is an awesome deal at $169.99 (save $130!)
One more thing! Savings.com is giving away five $100 e-gift cards to spend at Office Depot / OfficeMax to help folks out with Back to School shopping! Simply enter here.
Back-to-School means new possibilities, new beginnings, new friends and a wealth of creativity and new learning.
Happy Back-to-School and Happy Shopping!
The Children’s Place: Up to 60% off at the Back to School Sale!
This post is sponsored by Sivan Social. All comments and opinions are my own.
Back to School shopping has always been a favorite at our house, full of excitement and possibilities for kids of all ages! After a rough year of board games and virtual learning, it’s time to celebrate back-to-school with the latest fashions at affordable prices.
I enjoy shopping as much as the kids and it’s so much fun to pick out outfits together.
Now, through July 31, save up to 60% on select items at the Children’s Place!
The Children’s Place really has so many wonderful choices: You can find uniforms, clothes for babies, toddlers and older kids, as well as shoes, accessories and even family outfits.
Happy Back to School and Happy Shopping!
Check out this adorable look:
Start with this gorgeous girls’ floral dress 2-pack at only $19.98. Then add these Girls Buckle Low Heel Booties. Accessorize with this Girls Jeweled Cat Ears Headband for $4.98 and this Girls Butterfly Heart Locket Necklace 2-Pack for $6.48. This Girls Super-Soft Stretch Denim Jacket at 40% off completes the look.
I love this Girls Animals Graphic Tee 3-Pack and this Boys Video Game Graphic Tee 3-Pack, each for only $11.99.
Also, check out this Girls Unicorn Backpack and this Boys Minecraft Backpack 2-Piece Set. Through July 21, Get 40% Off Backpacks!
New Home Buying Tips in a Crazy Market
Who would have ever imagined the year we’ve had! In 2020, we went from mild worry to full-blown crisis in short time. I still remember the week it all went south. I had been more active than usual and was taking charge of things more regarding my health, work and overall life balance.
Then, it all came to a halt. While all of us tried to make sense out of any of it, one thing became clear. Things had changed radically, and, with them, priorities and values, and we learned what was most important to us.
One of my family members had always been enthralled with living in Manhattan. She thrived on being surrounded by museums, Broadway shows and fabulous restaurants open even at 3 in the morning. She worked hard and enjoyed it, even starting her own company.
When the pandemic came, however, the first thought on her and many others’ minds were to get out of the city.
She and her family had already been affected by COVID and they did not want to push their luck any further. Luckily, they had a home in the Hamptons, so they did have the ability to pick up and go to a calmer climate.
Not everyone has that opportunity. In any case, the Pandemic has more people re-evaluating their spaces and what is important to them. For many, it can mean buying their first home.
But, what an unusual time to buy. The Housing Market is crazy right now! Even the rental market is insane.
According to HomeBuyingInstitute.com:
“In some of the hottest housing markets across the U.S., more than half of all homes sold go for more than the list price. Example: In April of 2021, Austin, Denver and Sacramento all had at least 70% of homes selling above the original list price. Talk about a seller’s paradise.“
It’s truly a seller’s market right now and most new home buyers don’t have the luxury of selling a previous home, so they often use a mortgage loan to finance their purchase.
According to CNNBusiness: The increase in home prices is stunning.
“Nationwide, house prices are up double digits over the past year, and this comes after a decade of solid price gains since the housing market bottomed in the aftermath of the financial crisis. Indeed, the median existing home price — half of homes sold for more and half for less — is closing in on $350,000, almost double what it was a decade ago.“
If you are a new home buyer, try to remain calm amidst the chaos. Here are some tips:
1. Do your research. No matter your reason for purchasing, the process can be daunting for anyone, even if it is not your first time around. The first step is to find your preferred style, i.e. colonial, ranch, split level, modern, and whether it should be a single-family home versus a condominium. All options have their share of advantages and disadvantages.
2. Scout and get information about different neighborhoods to find what truly matches your needs and wants.
What type of ambiance do you seek? Working professionals, students, families? A neighborhood rich in history or one more modern? Are you looking for affordable or luxury? Do you need public transit nearby? Do you need guaranteed parking? Is it near your favorite shops and cafes? What are the schools like?
3. Monitor your credit score and see if anything needs fixing. Your credit score will provide insight to lenders about your financial situation, and it’s important to have all your ducks in a row.
4. Wondering if you should rent or buy a home? I’ve learned so much from MortgageCalculators.info. They offer two calculators which quickly help you decide if it makes more sense to rent or purchase a home. Their calculators are easy and precise. They also have information on comparing loan terms, refinancing and so much more. They also have great information on Government-Backed Home Loans.
Above all, take a deep breath and remember that all good things take time. The more information you gather, the more organized you are, the less headache and stress. We all have enough of that already!
Happy new home hunting!
#SDCFathersDay Twitter party 6/10! $3,750 in Prizes!
Father’s Day is almost here and it’s time to celebrate all the wonderful Dads and Dad-figures in our lives with a fun Twitter Party with Savings.com.
Join us on Thursday, June 10th at 10AM PT/1PM ET for our #SDCFathersDay Twitter party! We’ll be talking all about Father’s Day and Father’s Day gifts! There’ll be $3,750 in gift card prizes up for grabs, so be sure to RSVP to be eligible to win!
Now, on to the fabulous prizes!
Prizes: One (1) $250 e-gift card from Belk, one (1) $250 e-gift card from Old Navy, one (1) $250 e-gift card from The Home Depot, one (1) $250 e-gift card from Lowe’s, one (1) $250 e-gift card from Carhartt, one (1) $250 e-gift card from Advance Auto Parts, one (1) $250 e-gift card from Macy’s, two (2) $250 e-gift cards from Verizon, two (2) $250 e-gift cards from Banana Republic, two (2) $250 e-gift cards from HP and one (1) $500 e-gift card from Macy’s.
How cool are those prizes for yourself or for gifting? It’s going to be a blast!
See you there and don’t forget to RSVP here!
- Host: @Savings
- Hashtag: #SDCFathersDay
This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Savings.com
Win 2 tickets to see Spirit Untamed – In Theaters June 4!
Today I got the chance to pre-screen Spirit Untamed. It’s truly an epic adventure the whole family will love about a strong-willed girl searching for a place she truly belongs. She discovers a kindred spirit in a wild horse and comes to some amazing realizations.
Spirit Untamed is the next chapter in the beloved story from DreamWorks Animation.
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Review Wire Media for Dreamworks.
Lucky Prescott (Isabela Merced, Dora and the Lost City of Gold) never really knew her late mother, Milagro Navarro (Eiza González, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw), a fearless horse-riding stunt performer from Miradero, a small town on the edge of the wide-open frontier. Like her mother, Lucky isn’t exactly a fan of rules and restrictions, which has caused her Aunt Cora (Academy Award® winner Julianne Moore) no small amount of worry. Lucky has grown up in an East Coast city under Cora’s watchful eye, but when Lucky presses her own luck with one too many risky escapades, Cora picks up stakes and moves them both back with Lucky’s father, Jim (Oscar® nominee Jake Gyllenhaal), in Miradero.
Lucky is decidedly unimpressed with the sleepy little town. She has a change of heart when she meets Spirit, a wild Mustang who shares her independent streak, and befriends two local horseback riders, Abigail Stone (Mckenna Grace, Captain Marvel) and Pru Granger (Marsai Martin, Little). Pru’s father, stable owner Al Granger (Emmy winner Andre Braugher, Fox’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine), is the best friend of Lucky’s father. When a heartless horse wrangler (Emmy nominee Walton Goggins, FX’s Justified) and his team plan to capture Spirit and his herd and auction them off to a life of captivity and hard labor, Lucky enlists her new friends and bravely embarks on the adventure of a lifetime to rescue the horse who has given her freedom and a sense of purpose, and has helped Lucky discover a connection to her mother’s legacy and to her Mexican heritage that she never expected.
Spirit Untamed is the next chapter in DreamWorks Animation’s beloved franchise that began with the 2002 Oscar-nominated film Spirit: Stallion of Cimarron and includes an Emmy-winning TV series. The film is directed by Elaine Bogan (Netflix and DreamWorks Animation Television’s Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia) and is produced by Karen Foster (co-producer, How to Train Your Dragon). The film’s co-director is Ennio Torresan (head of story, The Boss Baby), and the film’s score is by composer Amie Doherty (Amazon’s Undone, DreamWorks Animation’s Marooned).
Genre: Animated Adventure
Cast: Isabela Merced, Julianne Moore, Jake Gyllenhaal, Marsai Martin, Mckenna Grace, Walton Goggins, Andre Braugher and Eiza GonzálezDirector: Elaine BoganProducer: Karen Foster
Enter to win a Fandango Code for two tickets to see Spirit Untamed (must be used for this film).
a Rafflecopter giveawayGaming, Meditation and Peace
As we’ve all learned too well over the past year, life can get very serious very fast.
Stress is harmful to the body and mind in so many different ways. Stress can weaken your immune system, contribute to fatigue, depression, anxiety and heart issues. It can manifest as digestive problems, low energy, headaches, and insomnia.
It can also really affect your perception of the world. And, that’s only the tip of the iceberg.
Due to increased stress, I’ve been seeking ways to relax and chill whenever possible.
I’ve really been enjoying walking meditation.
“Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.” ―
Other times, yoga or a hot bath with my favorite aromatherapy oils and epsom salts soothes away the cares. When your body is relaxed, you are more likely to unwind and sleep better as well.
I’ve found that staying in the present truly helps. I still have to remind myself of this and can usually bring myself back to this moment because it’s truly all there is. That doesn’t mean not to plan or be prepared; it just means not to dwell on the past or the future.
As one of my teachers, Ram Dass, always said: “Be here now.” Sounds simple, but it’s profound in its simplicity.
Over the past year, I’ve got more into games, whether they be board games, video games or apps on my phone.
I don’t look at them as just a distraction, but, rather, a way to be present. When you are immersed in the experience of a game, you aren’t thinking or worrying. It’s a form of meditation, a gaming meditation if you will. Because if we can focus on something completely, our mind is not jumping about.
Speaking of games, I remembered days when I was young and going to a specific movie theatre where they had the Addams Family pinball machine. I loved the feeling of the balls clinking against the glass, the bright lights, the way you had to be completely focused. I loved the competitive nature of wanting to get that free game and hear the ball pop and, most of all, the sounds, those wonderful visceral sounds.
I looked online to find pinball games and found one that gave me the experience of playing pinball but also wasn’t too complex from a digital standpoint where it seemed less tangible somehow.
Currently, I’m enjoying Space Adventure Pinball
on plays.org.
They have Plants vs Zombies types, Zuma types, Pac-Man types, Tetris types, mini-golf. You name it and you can probably find it there or they will look for it for you. Games are truly their passion and all games are free with no ads at all, which is a nice respite from being bombarded with them daily.
I like to take a break in a busy day to play for a while or unwind in the evening.
Pleasure in simple things.