Woo hoo! My mini just arrived (USPS delivery on Sunday :). ). From what my kids said, the only real difference, besides the size and the price, is the quality of the speaker. But for most of us, the mini’s speaker is fine. DS#1 won a free mini at some “Google donut” giveaway (they got gourmet donuts and most also won a google home mini). We played with it at their house over Thanksgiving. Asked it the news, the weather, to turn up/down the lights (they have those special bulbs in their bedroom b/c of the new baby) and then we asked it to play Elton John songs. Listened to songs for hours!
went to Barnes and Noble to buy some origami books for xmas gifts. They offered me a renewal of my subscription that expires in JULY 2018. Renew at $25 and get the membership for 15 months- from the end of the current subscription. So my subscription ends Oct 2019. Not bad considering I would have renewed in July anyway.
Saks - 10% off site wide, including beauty. Code 10SFA
Nordstrom price matching Macy’s, including the 15% off cosmetics.
10% off target gift cards, today only
Posting this rather late, hoping someone can still use it: Target is offering 10% off their gift cards today (12/3) only. I just bought the limit of $300 for $270. I plan to use them for routine shopping instead of as gifts.
Bare Necessities 25% off and free shipping today. Merino wool socks for my mom who’s always cold!
For all you longchamp fans https://shop.nordstrom.com/c/longchamp?keyword=longchamp&top=72&sort=Sale
Run don’t walk!
I bought this and it’s one of my favorite purchases ever. So easy to put things in and transfer from purse to purse or workout bag. https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/longchamp-le-pliage-pouchette/4857742?keyword=longchamp&top=72&sort=Sale
As I suspected Nordstrom is probably price matching from Bloomingdales https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/search?keyword=longchamp+sale
I forgot to use my AmEx card that was giving a $5 discount for ordering over a certain dollar amount when I ordered a gift at BB&B yesterday. Oh well. But I remembered tat a scarf I bought (on sale) on the Macys website had an additional sale now and was … well… only $2.55 less, but they are crediting my credit card, so, well ok, I’ll take it.
@sseamom, When my son was a youngish teen, he too was enthralled with star wars so two friends and I signed our sons up for fencing lessons. They all did it for a year and enjoyed it.
Today my Sur la table had a flash 50% off on bark, cookies and hot chocolate tins…(peppermint, salted caramel and Mexican spiced…
My SwissGear weekender backpacks are on their way. They were only $24.91 apiece from Sam’s Club, plus shipping, handling and tax. The price for TWO of these shipped to me is LESS than just one if the identical bag from Swiss Gear’s website, Target and Amazon Prime. All of them are selling this bag for $60 some including shipping “free” while some charge extra for shipping.
I think we will all love this bag as it has a nice sleeve you can slide over the handle of your wheeled suitcase and it completely zips open like a suitcase AND even has a RFID security pocket. Amazing that the price for 2 bags is < $60 shipped!
I looked around on Ebags because they were offering an insane 7 points/dollar through the Southwest portal. Travel gifts are always happy gifts! I got two Trtl neck pillows ($23) and two anti-theft bags (steel cables in the straps, the compartments are RFID, etc.)($35) and a few other things.
Thanks, @HImom ! I just bought that backpack for my wandering dd. I think it looks very useful.
I own that backpack (paid $60 Target), its wonderful! I’m ordering 2 more for gifts.
I’ll vouch for the trtl pillow. Bought one two years ago on Grommet for twice the price its comfortable and compact. May buy more for gifts now that the price is lower!
I just bought the backpack, too- thank you for the heads up @HImom
I’ve got a very similar Travelon bag–I love the way you can latch the zipper closed.
@HImom, that SwissGear backpack is a good buy.
I am thinking about it. For those of you who own one, is it mainly used as an overnight bag + laptop backpack? Is it not as good if used only as a backpack? How do you use yours?
I am planning to use mine to replace the oversized backpack I have from Costco. I was able to fit my jacket in it, which I like to have with me on the plane. It will fit better under the seat in front of me and also have room for my medications and perhaps a small purse. It may even also fit my hoodie. I haven’t used it yet, but plan to use it mostly for travel as my personal item. I like that it has an inner RFID protective pocket, which will be useful for protecting things from thieves as needed.
It’s surprising how much space there is in the backpack, the way it’s designed. I think it will be very useful and the sleeve for sticking it on the suitcase handle is more substantial than “just a strap” and should help reduce the sliding all over the place issue that can occur with straps.
I really like the price and the material is pretty nice as well. Most of the comments I read were positive.
It is excellent as an overnight bag because it has a zipper compartment it opens all the way down. I would not use it as a school backpack though because it opens all the way down. It’s great for traveling or overnights.