12.22.08
Posted in Coupon Codes, Flowers, Gift Baskets, Hostess Gifts, Last Minute Shopping, Limited Time Offers, Plants at 7:31 am by Deb Savvy
You’ve still got time to have fresh flowers, plants and gift baskets delivered in time for the holidays. Order from Fleurop.com
by 12/23/2008 for next day delivery. Same day delivery is available for many items in many areas – which means depending on where you live you can order on the morning of 12/24/2008.
And checkout this coupon code! 15% off EVERYTHING! It doesn’t get much more generous than that, especially when it comes to premium flowers.
And if you’re a Hilton Hhonors Member, you’ll earn 1500 points with every order at Fleurop.com.
Looking for more great deals on flowers, plants and gift baskets? Visit our Flowers and More deals page for the latest coupon codes, discounts, exclusive offers and other promotions from our favorite top online florists.
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12.02.08
Posted in Coupon Codes, Discounts, Frames and Albums, Gifts, Gifts under $25, Hostess Gifts, Photography, Practical Gifts, Stocking Stuffers at 11:48 pm by Deb Savvy
Photo albums and frames make for excellent holiday gifts for just about anyone. We’ve all got photos around that we’d like to display and/or store and we never seem to buy those things for ourselves. Except for now. With savings like this, there’s no reason not to pick up a few items for yourself while you’re shopping for gifts.
You can even find loads of wonderful gift ideas for under $25!
If you are reading this post after either of these coupon codes have expired, click here for updated information.
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Posted in Bakeries, Birthdays, Business Gifts, Cake and Cookies, Coupon Codes, Edible Gifts, Flowers, Fun Ideas, Gift Baskets, Hostess Gifts, Personalized Gifts at 1:52 am by Deb Savvy
Looking for a fun alternative to flowers or a potted plant for someone on your gift list this year? How about a bouquet of fresh blooming…
Cookies! Fun, festive, delicious, beautifully decorated and quite affordable. A cookie bouquet can actually often make a much more impressive statement than a flower arrangement of the same price. An arrangement of gourmet cookies is a terrific tasty thank you gift for your holiday hosts – and for just about any other occasion. Always a wonderful and cheerful get-well gift. Great for birthdays and business gifts, too. You can even customize cookies with a personal message, business logo and more.
And, of course, we’ve got the inside scoop on how to get the best deal.
If you’re in the market for a cookie arrangement, here are the current coupon codes from Gourmet Cookie Bouquets.com:
- Take $5 Off Any Order Over $40 with coupon code 945637.
- Take $10 Off Any Order Over $75 with coupon code 867594.
- Take 5% Off Any Order with coupon code 336479.
All of these coupon codes are valid through 12/31/2008. If you are reading this post after that date, click here for updated information.
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11.24.08
Posted in American Regional Products, Art Glass, Gifts, Gifts under $20, Holiday Decorations, Hostess Gifts, Limited Time Offers at 11:55 pm by Deb Savvy
You simply can’t go wrong with the gift of a beautiful hand blown glass ornament – especially when you plan ahead and snag them now for only $19.99 each!
One of my favorite no-fail gifts. Great for little holiday hostess gifts, friends, clients – just about anyone who has a Christmas Tree.
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10.04.08
Posted in Flowers, Hostess Gifts, Houseplants, Housewarming Gifts, Last Minute Shopping, Living Gifts, Plants, Shopping Tips, Thank You Gifts at 1:46 am by Deb Savvy
It’s cold outside and the days are shorter and it’s more important now than any time of year to bring the sunshine and brightness of summer into the house. And what better way to do that than with plants and flowers?
This is a great time of year to send flowers and plants. As a hostess gift. A thank you gift. A housewarming gift. Or just because. It’s like sending someone a little dose of much needed sunshine.
And if you happen to be a last minute shopper, keep Flowers Across America 
in mind as they specialize in same day delivery.
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09.27.08
Posted in Cocktails, Gifts under $40, Hostess Gifts, Unique Items, Wine at 11:04 pm by Deb Savvy
How many times have you lamented over an open, unfinished bottle of wine? Okay, maybe not that many since we all probably would just step up to the plate and finish the bottle. How about this one – how many times have you not had a glass of wine because you didn’t want to open a bottle and let it go to waste. Problem solved with this nifty little gadget. Now you can preserve wine for as long as two weeks!
The Pek Preservino kit even comes with two stoppers so you can preserve two bottles at the same time!
$39.95 at MetroKitchen.com 
A practical item to buy for yourself, it’s also a wonderful gift idea. Makes a great hostess gift. Good for a wine lover for just about any occasion.
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09.15.08
Posted in Appliances, Gadgets, Gifts under $20, Gifts under $50, Hostess Gifts, Kitchen, Thank You Gifts at 6:54 am by Deb Savvy
My cousin, friend and soul sister Jeannie was in town for a visit not too long ago. We spent a wonderful couple of days holed up at my place drinking coffee, snacking, chatting and hiding from the rest of the world. I was making tuna salad when she commented on my supremely low tech (and older than the hills) hand crank can opener. She was surprised that I didn’t have an electric can opener in my otherwise completely pimped-out kitchen. I was kind of surprised, too. Not only that I didn’t have one. I was also surprised that it had never occurred to me that I might want or need one.
After she left I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Imagine my delight when just a few days later this lovely Cuisinart Can Opener arrived in the mail. A wonderful (and unnecessary) combination thank you and hostess gift. Woo-hoo! I’m a happy girl. She even included an adorable note about how much easier it will be for me to make my excellent tuna salad.
It’s funny how there are certain things we just don’t think of for ourselves. And I think small kitchen electrics like an electric can opener totally fall into that category. Making them excellent gifts for oh-so-many occasions. The ‘top of the line’ stainless steal opener that I received sells for $49.99; other styles and finishes are available starting at under $20. See them all at Chefs Corner.
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09.14.08
Posted in Business Gifts, Coffee, Hostess Gifts, Housewarming Gifts, Thank You Gifts at 2:59 am by Deb Savvy
I was lucky enough to receive some Caribou Coffee
as a hostess gift and I’ve been sampling these divine brews over the last few days. Wow. This is some seriously great coffee.
So far my favorites are the Kenya AA, the La Minita Peaberry and the Roastmaster’s Reserve Brazil Poco Fundo – and I’ve still got a few more left to sample. We used to have Caribou cafes here in Chicago, but it’s been a long time since I’ve seen one. I had forgotten how much I love this coffee.
Coffee is a great idea as a hostess or housewarming gift. Also great as a thank you gift – especially for colleagues and business associates.
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09.11.08
Posted in Corporate Gifts, Elegant Gifts, Gifts for Girls, Gifts under $40, Hostess Gifts, Thank You Gifts, Unique Items, Unusual Gifts, Valentines for Her at 10:04 pm by Deb Savvy
Talk about a good fortune! This Anthony David fortune cookie box is one of the cutest things I’ve seen in a long time.
Fortune Cookie Trinket Box, Pill Box with Swarovski Crystals
Originally $69.99; Now $32.99 at All Things Trendy
Made of solid brass and fully covered in hand set Swarovski crystals, this tiny (about the size of a 2 inch cube) treasure is a perfect gift for just about any occasion. Luxe and whimsical at the same time, it’s sure to please just about any style diva on your gift list. And at this price – you can spread the good fortune far and wide!
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07.22.08
Posted in Cooking, Gourmet Shopping, Groceries, Hard to Find Items, Hostess Gifts, International Foods, International Grocers at 3:49 am by Deb Savvy
With your own personal Spice Sage! Whether you’re shopping for yourself or looking for a gift appropriate for an at-home Iron Chef, you’ll find (literally) a world of spices from all over the world at MySpiceSage.com.
A family run gourmet business for over 80 years, MySpiceSage.com takes true pride in their premium spices. The site is more than just a shopping experience, they serve as your virtual guide into the exotic world of spices.
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06.06.08
Posted in Bridal Shower Gifts, Celebrity Designers, Gifts under $40, Hostess Gifts, Housewarming Gifts, Paper, Practical Gifts, Stationery and Cards, Thank You Gifts at 1:49 am by Deb Savvy
Did you know that Vera Wang was designing stationery? I didn’t. It makes sense, though, doesn’t it? Her name is practically synonymous with elegant living.
I found these Vera Wang Bejeweled Sun Notecards over at Exposures Online
. And it’s just one of a nice selection of beautiful designer stationery and note cards they offer from Vera Wang and other top designers. The set of 10 cards sells for $32. Loads of other colors and styles are available.
Vera Wang Eyelet Spiral Notecards (Set of 10)
Gifting Hint: Stationery and fine paper goods are always a great gifting option. First of all – they are at once elegant and affordable, a combo which can be pretty hard to achieve. Second, stationery is ‘consumable’ meaning there’s no added clutter. Stationery is practical, which is always a good thing. And, most of all, I think beautiful stationery is always a great gift for a wedding, engagement or housewarming gift. These events mark a time of new beginnings always come along with gifts for which thank you notes will, of course, need to be written.
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05.30.08
Posted in Art Glass, Bridal Shower Gifts, Crystal and Glass, Deep Discounters, Easy Gifting, Gifts under $30, Hostess Gifts, Thank You Gifts, Unusual Gifts at 11:55 pm by Deb Savvy
How fabulous is this vase? I absolutely LOVE it. I’d be thrilled if someone were to give it to me as a gift. And I just might buy one for myself.
Ashton Sutton Glass 66031-35 Aqua Acid Milk Jar Blown Glass Vase 
Handmade. Measures approximately 11 inches high with a 3 1/2 inch diameter. $27.95 at Brandsplace.com over 100,000 brand name items at discount prices. 
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At this price it might not be a bad idea to order several and have them on hand for future gifting needs. A little planning makes life (and gifting) so much easier!
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05.08.08
Posted in Bridal Shower Gifts, Corporate Gifts, Elegant Gifts, Graduation, Hostess Gifts, Paper, Stationery and Cards, Thank You Gifts at 5:03 am by Deb Savvy
The quintessential classic initial monogram note card never goes out of style.
Elegant stationery is both luxurious and practical and makes a wonderful gift. Perfect for an engagement shower, graduation or hostess gift.
Find a great selection of elegant stationery, along with 40,000 other kinds of paper, at Paper.com.
Save 10% on your order – click through the link above to activate this discount.
Looking for more great deals? Visit our Home Office Mall, Crafts, Hobbies and Art Supplies Mall or our Stationery and Invitations Mall for always up to the minute insider deals on all things paper.
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We’re here every day scouring the web and reporting on how to get the best deals on the best stuff from the best sources the web has to offer. Don’t miss out. Visit us often. Get more for less. That’s what we’re all about.
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05.05.08
Posted in Beach and Pool, Cooking, Entertaining, Gifts under $20, Great Ideas, Hostess Gifts at 2:44 am by Deb Savvy
These mesh food covers are one of those ingenious things that you wish you’d known about sooner. And now that you do know – snatch them up now and make the most of the upcoming outdoor dining season.
Food covers mesh white s/3
What a clever way to keep your food protected at your next outdoor gathering! And a great hostess gift for a barbecue or pool party, too. The set of three nesting food covers sells for $12.98 at Lillian Vernon Online
where they’ve got all kinds of clever products sure to help you make the most of every backyard barbecue or day at the beach.
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03.23.08
Posted in Hostess Gifts, Party Favors, Party Planning, Stocking Stuffers, Weddings at 1:02 am by Deb Savvy
And no, I’m not talking about the kind of favor where someone washes my car. I’m talking party favors. How cute are these handbag sachets?
A really great party favor like this is something truly memorable. The set of three comes nestled in a designer gift box and is sure to make a lasting impression. Each luxurious little pink and black purse is handmade. Tucked away in drawers, these lovely sachets are sure to provide a lasting impression. A perfect memento of your bridal or baby shower. A terrific favor for any ladies luncheon or tea party. Also fun as a stocking stuffer or a little hostess or thank you gift.
Available at Beau-Coup. $6.75 for each set of 3 handbag sachets (min. of 4 sets).
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02.17.08
Posted in Gifts under $25, Giving Back, Hostess Gifts, International Shopping, Judaica, Shopping Tips, Tabletop, Who We Are at 11:27 pm by Deb Savvy
Last week I did some grocery shopping at a small international fruit market / grocery not too far from my house. I saw some pickles that looked interesting. I took them off the shelf to take a closer look. The front label was in English; the back label was in Arabic. On the English side, the package was clearly marked ‘Made in West Bank’. Just as I was thinking about how cool it was that in such a short time there are actually marketable products coming to America from West Bank and wondering why they don’t talk about that on the news – I noticed it. A Kosher certification. (OU). Now I really want to know why no one is talking about this on the news. I’m not going to pontificate about politics – I’m just going to say that I believe in peace and I think it’s AWESOME that there are products coming out of West Bank onto the American market and that I think it’s even more incredible that some of these products are Kosher foods.
Hand Carved Olive Wood Box with
Ceramic Tile Shalom Top – $24.99.
From: The Jerusalem Export House
So it got me thinking. What better way to promote peace than to go out your way to purchase products made by people who live in regions of conflict. Especially the artists and craftsmen who are dedicated to promoting peace, diversity and respect for the traditions of all people and cultures through the products they create.
Hand Carved Olive Wood Hot Plate with
Floral Decorative Ceramic Top – $ 21.99
From: The Jerusalem Export House
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02.08.08
Posted in Hostess Gifts, Stocking Stuffers, Tea at 7:10 am by Deb Savvy
You might just want to order a few of these and keep them on hand for the next time someone invites you to dinner. Or tea.
Herbal Sampler – $10
Discover the world of difference between supermarket tea and the gourmet varieties found in this set. Sample herbals from Egypt, USA and Africa. Six tins in total, one ounce apiece.
Sample packs are $10 to $14 each at Adagio Teas 
. Other assortments available including Black Sampler 
set of teas from China, India and Sri Lanka, Green Sampler 
including green pekoe – light daily brew from China hojicha – charcoal-roasted tea from Japan citron green – green tea with lemon & lime sencha – smooth everyday tea from Japan gunpowder – smoky tea from coastal China. And more.
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02.01.08
Posted in Birthdays, Bridal Shower Gifts, Coupon Codes, Crystal and Glass, Frames and Albums, Hostess Gifts, Mother's Day, Mother's Day Gifts, Valentines for Her, Valentines for Him at 3:59 am by Deb Savvy
Mikasa 
just came up with a terrific way to make your shopping quicker and easier. Oh – and more affordable, too. Great style, great gifts, and a great time to shop at Mikasa . Save 20% on all their suggested Valentine’s Gifts with coupon code VDSAVE.
If this offer has expired, click here for updated information.
Looking for more? Visit our Mikasa Deals Page for the always up-to-date scoop on their latest coupon codes, exclusive offers, freebies, insider deals, private sales and other promotions.
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01.08.08
Posted in Edible Gifts, Gifts under $20, Hostess Gifts, Tea, Thank You Gifts at 1:13 am by Deb Savvy
It’s not so easy to find anything gift-worthy for under $20, yet for certain occasions a small token of thanks is all that’s really appropriate or expected. Next time you find yourself faced with one of those ’small gift’ challenges, consider the gift of tea.
Fine gourmet teas are always well received; even non-daily tea drinkers appreciate a cup every now and again and it’s always nice to have something on hand for tea drinking guests. You’ll find lots of gift options under $20 at . Tea samplers, teapots and more. And they always offer free gift wrapping service, regardless of the price.
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11.19.07
Posted in Bakeries, Cake and Cookies, Giving Back, Gourmet Shopping, Hostess Gifts at 5:15 am by Deb Savvy
If you had but one wish it might be that you don’t have to do the baking this year. Ta-da! Your wish has been granted! Or perhaps I should say…
Your wish has been baked. Order now for next day delivery and you could be enjoying one of their fabulous gourmet holiday cakes tomorrow! And they’re committed to granting more wishes too – with the sale of every one of their Gourmet Holiday Cakes - 5% is contributed to the Make A Wish Foundation!
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11.13.07
Posted in Gift Cards, Hostess Gifts, Spa at 4:08 am by Deb Savvy
Show her you know how hard she worked to prepare that Thanksgiving feast and how much you appreciate it. Treat her to the gift of spa.
Accepted at thousands of spas nationwide, available in any denomination and redeemable for whatever spa services the recipient chooses, the gift of a spa gift certificate from SpaFinder.com is the ultimate gift of gratitude, luxury and relaxation.
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Posted in Bakeries, Cake and Cookies, Edible Gifts, Elegant Gifts, Hostess Gifts at 3:42 am by Deb Savvy
Make sure you stay on the guest list for next year. Call your host or hostess now and ask if you can provide a dessert. No, silly, I’m not suggesting that you have to bake.
Send something fabulous – better than you could ever make yourself. Like the incredible creations from the infamous Black Hound New York
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11.12.07
Posted in Flowers, Gifts under $30, Hostess Gifts, Thank You Gifts at 1:04 am by Deb Savvy
It’s hard to imagine a deal that smells this sweet, isn’t it? From now through 11/19/2007, you can send a beautiful and bountiful display of roses for only $30. Orange Harvest Roses, Reds, Yellows, Pinks & more, perfect to light up the Thanksgiving table or send as a thoughtful gift to your holiday hostess, shipped fresh overnight from the grower. For ONLY $30.
Buy 30 Multicolored Roses for $30-a perfect for the Thanksgiving table! Limited-time offer.
Visit our Flowers and More page for more great deals and special offers from the web’s best florists.
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10.22.07
Posted in Fun Ideas, Gifts under $20, Hostess Gifts, Party Decorations, Unusual Gifts at 3:28 am by Deb Savvy
After a hiatus of what I think is more than 10 years, Sara is FINALLY bringing back her chili party. Woo Hoo! The infamous annual fete is a combination of a gourmet chili feast (as Sara is, among other things, a top notch chef) and a chile pepper themed drunken melee, with crazy themed decor, prize raffles and more. I had heard rumblings that she was resurrecting the tradition. The minute the invitation arrived I had a brainstorm. I’m going to send her a chile pepper pinata for the party. How perfect is that! My next thought was ‘where in the world will I find a chile pepper pinata?’.
Red Chile Pinata 
Well I found one. At Pinatas.com 
– and best of all it was only $12.99! How often do you get to surprise someone with such a perfect little something for a party and get such a bargain at the same time? You might think it’s strange that I’m bragging about how I sent my friend such an inexpensive gift. It’s not strange at all. No one loves a bargain more than Sara. And she likes to know. Sara has been known to leave the price tag on a gift on purpose. Not because she wants you to now how much she spent – but because she wants you to KNOW how great a bargain she found. She’s a savvy shopper, what can I say.
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10.19.07
Posted in Accessories, Costume Jewelry, Giving Back, Health, Hostess Gifts, Party Favors, Stocking Stuffers at 12:04 am by Deb Savvy
October is the month to think pink. In honor of Breat Cancer Awareness Month, Maureen Donohue from the jewelry company Splendid has produced this stretch Rose Quartz Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelet 
in conjunction with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Fifty percent of the cost of the bracelets has been donated to the Komen Foundation. Comes in an ivory colored nylon drawstring bag with a card from the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Rose Quartz Stones Packaged in ivory nylon drawstring bag. $11 at Pink Mascara 
. Nice as a party favor, little hostess gift or stocking stuffer.
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