December starts tomorrow, which means that the holiday season is now in full swing. Does your Christmas to do list have you stressed? No need to worry, as we elves are here to help. We’ve compiled a list of some Cyber Monday/Cyber Week deals to help you with your holiday shopping. Plus, several of the companies below are offering free shipping on top of some already excellent savings! So fix a cup of cocoa, get cozy on the sofa with your laptop or tablet, and have fun shopping!
(Psst… If you are looking for more good deals, check out these Black Friday Deals—some of them are still good through tonight.)
1-800-Flowers
Sending fresh flowers is a classic way to give a festive holiday gift to your grandmother, aunt, or a friend who lives across the country. Did you know that you can place your order now and have it shipped closer to Christmas? Yep, it’s true! So go ahead and order today and save 25% off flowers and gifts with code BFCM25. Valid until 12/6/2015 at 11:59pm EST.
Kohl’s is a great place to shop for shoes, clothing, home decor, and more. One of my favorite things about Kohl’s is that you can stack up the savings with multiple coupon codes. Some of these deals are good today only, so catch them before they’re gone!
$10 off $50 home goods purchase with code COZYUP. Valid 11/30 only.
$10 off $50 apparel purchase with code JACKPOT. Valid 11/30 only.
$10 off $50 outerwear, cold weather accessories, and cold weather boots with code BUNDLEUP. Valid 12/2 only.
$10 off $50 sleepwear and slippers for the family with code SLEEPTIGHT. Valid 12/3 only.
Get an ADDITIONAL 20% off sitewide with code NOVTAKE20. Valid until 12/1.
The Land of Nod
The fun, whimsical toys and room decorations at The Land of Nod make me wish I was a kid again! Classic books, unique toys, and fanciful playhouses are just a few of the things that the Land of Nod has to offer. Need ideas for stocking stuffers? They’ve got you covered. Today Land of Nod is offering 20% off and free shipping!
Macy’s
Is there a designer handbag or a fabulous pair of shoes you’ve been eyeing for someone on your gift list? Macy’s has sales across their whole site, plus you can get an extra 20% and free shipping with code CYBER. Valid 11/30.
Minted
December is just one day away, and if you haven’t thought about your Christmas cards yet, now is the time to get them! The Cyber Monday deals at Minted.com are 20% off holiday cards and 25% off other select products. Perhaps you can give a lovely photo calendar to your grandparents or create personalized wrapping paper for gifts. Use code CM2015. Valid 11/30 until 11:59pm PT.
NFL Shop
Is there a sports nut or two on your holiday list? Grab some game day gear so they can flaunt their favorite football jersey or team colors. This Cyber Monday deal at NFLShop.com can’t be beat! Save 20% on orders over $25 with code CM2015. Valid 11/30.
Omaha Steaks
This is Omaha Steaks’ best offer of the season! Order a gift for your loved ones or stock your fridge with delicious meal solutions for upcoming holiday dinners. Head over to OmahaSteaks.com to get free steaks, free shipping, and save up to 60%.
The Body Shop
I love the assortment of body care products at The Body Shop, as you can find moisturizers, skin care essentials, fragrance mists, candles, and more. Their gift sets make it easy to find presents for the men and women on your holiday list! With their Cyber Monday promo, you can get 50% off and free shipping. Valid 11/30–12/1.
Walmart
You can find great prices on familiar brands all week long at Walmart.com. Need trinkets, toys, and candy to fill several stockings? Find all that and more here!
Need More Gift Ideas?
If you are still looking for gift ideas to finish up your Christmas shopping, head on over to the Gift Shop where we have tons of fabulous elf-selected presents for everyone on your list!
Right now I’m head over heels for anything wool! (If you saw the wool blanket I highlighted a few days ago, maybe you will be, too. ;)) This fuzzy little fawn is needle-felted onto fabric and surrounded by hand-stitched trees and stars. The willow wreath frames the design, adding to its woodland charm. Whether placed on a wall, a shelf, or a Christmas tree, this lovely hoop art will add a whimsical touch wherever it goes!
Since we elves enjoy making things at work and in our spare time, we love creative projects from other folks as well—be it new products, joyful music, or delicious food. So, it’s time once again this year to highlight some fabulous festive projects that are currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, a website whose mission is “to help bring creative projects to life.”
If you have an artificial Christmas tree, but can’t stand the green pole at the base, then the Christmas Tree Hugger is for you! The flexible hugger wraps around the pole and features a classic brown bark, white birch bark, or candy cane design.
There’s still time to get a Christmas Tree Hugger for this holiday season, so back this campaign today.
Permanent and weather-resistant, you can easily install EverLights once and then enjoy them for years to come. Plus, you can customize the colours and sequence of the lights using the included smartphone app. After the Christmas season, you can change the lights’ colours to celebrate other holidays or even to match the colours of your favourite sports team!
Learn more about the EverLights Kickstarter campaign here.
Christmas music always helps make the holiday season feel special, and this collaboration by a group of female singer-songwriters and string players will definitely put you in a festive mood.
Rewards include digital and physical copies of the album, as well as handmade ornaments and caroling sessions, so be sure to check out this campaign.
The star of one of my go-to Christmas party recipes is goat cheese, so I simply had to feature this campaign—plus the goats are just so darn cute! Dancing Goats Dairy’s Kickstarter campaign will help them expand and revamp parts of their business and farm. Did I mention that their artisan goat cheese is included with some of the rewards? Mmm… 🙂
These hand-printed tree posters are perfect if you live in a small space and don’t have room for a Christmas tree. Simply hang the poster on the wall and decorate with stickers, markers, or paper ornaments!
This delightful reindeer finger puppet is sporting a festive red hoodie complete with white pompoms. The reindeer’s face and antlers were needled felted with pure wool, and his hoodie was hand-knitted. A wonderful gift for a child who loves Christmas, this finger puppet could also be used as a cheery pen or pencil topper for children and adults alike. Also available as an ornament.
In 2007 Gretchen and Larry Witt’s 2-year-old son Liam was diagnosed with cancer, and they were rather surprised to find out that only a very small percentage of money spent on cancer research goes towards researching better treatments for pediatric cancer. The Witts decided they needed to do something about this, so Gretchen—along with 250 volunteers—baked and sold 96,000 cookies. This massive bake sale raised more than $400,000 for childhood cancer research! With the success of their first bake sale, the Witts decided to establish Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, an organization that raises funds for research for developing improved treatments for pediatric cancer.
Since its inception, Cookies for Kids’ Cancer has funded dozens of pediatric cancer research grants, which have lead to a number of promising new treatments and clinical trials. The decision on where the funds go is overseen by a Medical Advisory Board, which is made up of leading pediatric oncologists from top hospitals, such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
If you would like to get involved with this admirable organization, there are several ways to do so.
Host a Bake Sale or Cookie Swap
In the spirit of how this charity was started, you could host a bake sale or cookie swap to raise money. Cookies for Kids’ Cancer wants to make it easy for you to host your event, so if you register your bake sale with them, they will provide support and tips to make the entire process simple.
Send Cookies to a Loved One
The cookies offered by Cookies for Kids’ Cancer contain all-natural ingredients and are shipped on the same day that they are baked. On top of that, 100% of the profits from the cookies go directly to pediatric cancer reseach, and each box includes a note explaining the significance of your gift. With a variety of flavours, such as Liam’s Lemon Sugar, Chocolate Almond Coconut Crunch, and Ginger Spice, these cookies will fill the tummies and the hearts of the recipients. Order a box for someone on your gift list or for your own family to enjoy this holiday season.
Attend Family Fun Day in NYC
If you live in the NYC area, you could attend Family Fun Day on Saturday, 5 December. Hosted by Milk Bar’s Christina Tosi, this event includes a meet, greet, and eat where you will get to sample and receive cookies from some of the USA’s top pastry chefs and award-winning bakers. Family Fun Day also features cupcake & cookie decorating, a photo booth, live music & a DJ, face painters, kid [and adult!] beverages, gift bags, and much more. Buy tickets for the event here.
Family Fun Day
Metropolitan Pavilion
123 West 18th Street, 2nd Floor (Between 6th & 7th Avenues)
New York City, NY
Saturday, 5 December
2–5pm
