Fabulous Friday Coupons: Babies R Us & Toys R Us

I just received my March coupons for Babies R Us in my email inbox this morning. So, I though I would share it here with you… my online friends.


Click on the logo images above to print & bring the coupons with you to your local Babies R Us or Toys R Us store. Or feel free to shop Babies R Us online from the comforts of home. Coupons are valid from March 6 to March 26 2009.

Happy Shopping!


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Disney Shopping Friends & Family Discount

I just received my friends & family discount from Disney Shopping, so again I am sharing it here with you... my online friends. Click on the image to print & bring it with you to your local Disney Store. Or shop at Disney Shopping online from the comforts of home.

Either way, enjoy!

Macy's Friends & Family Discount

My Brother-In-Law's girlfriend works for Macy's corporate office in San Francisco, California. She shared with me today her friends & family discount, so I am sharing it here with you... my online friends. Click on the image to print & bring it with you to Macy's. Or shop at Macys.com from the comforts of home.

Either way, enjoy!

I survived Black Friday Midnight Madness

Hope everyone had a very Happy Thanksgiving Holiday! Also hope that you survived the Black Friday Madness, if you dared to explore, like I did. As I see it, what better way to burn off some calories after Thanksgiving dinner, than to go shopping? For the 4th year in a row, I dared the Black Friday Midnight Madness and again went home a winner. Extremely tired, but at least a winner! Heck... while everyone else is hustling around shopping for the next 25+ days, I'll be enjoying the decorating, present wrapping, & holiday parties. How did I survive you ask? Here's my story & helpful tips to surviving Black Friday midnight madness.

1. Started off with a great Thanksgiving meal… of course!
2. I had a power nap between lunch & dinner as well as during the one hour drive home.
3. I dressed comfortably for the occasion. Comfy tennis shoes & sweats.
4. I dared the event with a buddy. A mom like me targeting the exact same store(s).
5. We planned to arrive at the Great Mall within an hour of opening (which was midnight).
6. We targeted no more than 2 stores in the mall - Gymboree & Children's Place. Targeting the 2 stores which we needed to purchase the most type of items from maximized our time & savings to take advantage of the doorbuster specials (such as additional 20-30% off entire purchase before 5AM).
7. While at the first store we used the buddy system. One of us stood in the check-out line, which already wrapped around along the edge of the store walls. While one of us shopped. About half-way we switched. This gave us enough time (at least an hour each) to gather all the items we wanted to buy off of our list. 2+ hours later, at the end of store one I had finished about 70% of my holiday gift shopping. Yeah!
8. We then ran back to the car to drop off our shopping bags, so that we would be hands free for store two.
9. While at the second store we used the buddy system again, but this time there were three of us since we ran into my girlfriend's cousin (also a mom). So we took advantage of taking turns standing in the check-out line. This worked out great since by the time we got to the second store, the check-out line was even longer than at the last store. Another 2+ hours later, at the end of store two I had complete about 90-95% of my holiday shopping. Double Yeah!
10. By about 6am we were done. And while we left the parking lot, others were barely arriving to the mall.

I admit I was exhausted, but the deals were definitely well worth this one time 4-6 hour shopping spree (without kids in tow) vs. trying to get my shopping done hours at a time after work or during the weekends for the next 25+ days. Would I do it again next year… absolutely!

BLING BLING Holiday Giveaway!

Welcome to this MicroBlogginMom’s FIRST blog giveaway!
chicBuds Swarovski Crystal Earphones (retail value $49)


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***** UPDATE *****
Sunday 11/30/08
This giveaway is now closed.


The winner of the chicBuds Swarovski Crystal Earphones is… Karen Hartzell. Congratulations!!!

But wait… in the spirit of giving, and since I am so giddy that I got to do my very first giveaway… I get to make you all winners! chicBuds/ChicBlvd is letting me offer you $5 OFF a pair of chicBuds or any purchase over $25 from ChicBlvd. Use offer code: MICROBLOGGINMOM. Offer good until Friday Dec 5, 2008. NEW!!! for an even better deal on a pair of chicBuds use code CHICBUDS30 for 30% OFF, but you have to act fast, this code is only good until Wednesday Dec 3, 2008.

Enjoy Cyber Monday and Happy Shopping!

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Last month, while surfing CyberSpace and TwitterUniverse this MicroBlogginMom found some much needed BLING! This week, the chicBuds I ordered arrived. First impression, out of the box... so cute and very chic... I LOVE IT! I use it with my iPod and my computer at work. I recently used it with my iPhone, when I forget to charge my Bluetooth headset. I have them with me pretty much all the time now and I have received several complements at work & from friends. My 4 year old daughter saw it and said… Mommy I love your sparkles!

I think every woman deserves a little bling now and then, so I am so excited because thanks to the sponsorship of chicBuds & ChicBlvd, I get to award one lucky winner with a pair of chicBuds.


Chic features include:

• Bling-Bling - nearly 100 genuine Swarovski crystal pieces
• Built-in retractor keeps the cords from tangling – no more tangled cords in your purse.
• Built-in retractor allows you to adjust the cord to 5 various lengths – perfect for any activity
• The fastening clip allows you to clip on the buds so the cords don't bounce around or clip them to your purse so you don’t loose them.
• Compatible with iPods, iPhones, MP3 players, DVD players, airplane connectors...basically almost any listening device.
• Top top it off, these very chic earphones are popping up in all of the cool magazines as a “hot” holiday gift. Check them out on Us Magazine & Cosmopolitan.

Impressed! Okay, to win your own pair of chicBuds… do any or all of the following:

1. Follow on Twitter @MicroBlogginMom, @chicBuds, @chicBlvd, AND @chicExecs. Then let me know that you did.
2. Give thanks & share the BLING by asking your friends to tweet the following quote on Twitter: “I entered to win a pair of @chicBuds from @MicroBlogginMom because of [INSERT YOUR @TWITTERNAME] . You can enter to win too at http://tinyurl.com/58z44k.” You AND your friend will each get ONE entry.
3. Blog about this giveaway on your own personal blog & include links to both chicBuds and MicroBlogginMom. Then come back here and post a comment with a link to your blog post. This is worth FIVE entries.
4. For those who don’t blog or tweet: Visit the chicBuds website. Then let me know which chicBuds you want (if you win) by sending me an email at adiwaly (at) gmail (dot) com or by posting a comment here.
5. BONUS: Search for chicBuds in retail stores – Dillards, Fred Meyer, boutique stores, etc. Take a photo of yourself holding chicBuds with the cute candy-like packaging & email it to me at adiwaly (at) gmail (dot) com so I can post it on my blog. This is worth FIVE entries.

Easy enough, Great! I entered the contest… now what?

• Giveaway ends at 11:59PM PST on Saturday, November 29. Random.org will be used to generate a winner from all qualified entries.
• Come back here on Sunday, November 30 to see who the lucky winner is… it could be you!
  

In the meantime:

• Visit chicBuds & ChicBlvd for other very chic holiday gift ideas
• Subscribe to ChicMail – to keep up with the “Girlfriend’s guide to the road of life”
• Subscribe to my Blog feed – to stay up to date with MicroBlogginMom’s “tidbits” “tweets” “links” “cool finds” “short stories” and more
  

Best of Luck!
Gail

Even techie girls want a little BLING!

This MicroBlogginMom just found some much needed BLING this week!Check out chicBuds with genuine Swarovski Crystals! Just ordered mine (black & watermelon pink) and one for my sister (black & grape). I already know she will be jealous when she sees mine, so I decided to get her one too... which I plan to surprise her with for Christmas!

So if you are (or know someone who is) in desperate need of a little chic sparkly bling-bling I encourage you to get it today!

Fabulous deal is to buy them direct at chicBuds. AND if you subscribe to the ChicBlvd newsletter you can save $10 off your order!

Other sites that showcase and/or sell these cool chicBuds: geeksuguar, Charming Chick, & kolobags. I little tweetie also mentioned that these chicBuds can be found at Dillard's retail stores nationwide.

Don't be left out, chicBuds are going to be the must-have girlie girl techie accessory this holiday season.

Fall Fashion Sale on DisneyOutlet.com

My kids love Disney! Disney Princesses... Mickey Mouse... Nemo... if it's Disney they love it! So with fall fashion in full swing, I love it when Disney fashion deals roll in just when I need it most. Finally a Win-Win... sweet deals for me AND Disney clothes for the kids to enjoy. Click on the image to get in on your sweet deal too.


Oooh... don't forget to take advantage of the $5 shipping [code: SHIPFOR5] on DisneyOutlet.com