Weekend Online Deals & Coupon Codes

Valentines Day is coming, with it there are all sorts of online deals to save money. Shopping with a discount or coupon is my favorite way to be frugal! We have nice things just at a great deal this way. I have found a few places that are having a sale for Valentines.

Stride Rite

Share the Love Sale 

20% off $50 or more code: LOVE20

25% off $5 or more code: LOVE25

 They have super cool new Spider-Man Shoes with lighted eyes! 

Label Shopper $10 off $50 valid until Tuesday the 14th.

They have some cute heart pj bottoms for women for only $5.99

OshKosh B'gosh

Extra 20% off a $40 online purchase with Code: CUPID

Super cute Baby Girl Valentine tees $4.99

Tom's of Maine

15% off everything and Free ground shipping with code: SHOPTOM

Now until 2/20

LOFT 

Sweaters only $12.88!

some of these are regular $69

Creative Walls: How to Display and Enjoy Your Treasured Collections Book Review

I was intrigued by this book because of it's cover. A combination of floral prints, postcards, butterflies, flowers and more create a feeling of unique possibilities.

Looking inside, prepare for the meeting of Anthropology (the store), taxidermy, bohemian eclectic and unusual living spaces. It all manages to somehow come together to create beautiful walls, beautiful spaces, and inspires us to walk away from the ordinary.

Creative Walls is a book definitely for the quirky soul. There are no decorating rules for these walls, they are highly personal and this comes through in the photographs.

It is true that this style is not for everyone. The look is a bit cluttered, a tad shabby chic, and individual. If that doesn't appeal to you, there are hundreds of other books out there to help you decorate your home in a more conventional manner.

But this book called to me and inspired me to remember that the whole point of decorating is to make ourselves a home that reflects our personal taste and not the mass produced look that is marketed to us everyday. It certainly made me want to start collecting more and to look for the beauty in the unusual and the unexpected.

I enjoyed this book very much and will keep it handy for inspiration when I need it.

You can purchase Creative Walls: How to Display and Enjoy Your Treasured Collections from the publisher's website CICO Books and other book stores. You can connect with the publisher to learn more about this book and find other great books publisher by them online at facebook and twitter.




* I was not paid or compensated for this post. I was sent a free copy of this book for my review by the publisher/PR company. The opinions are 100% mine and may vary from others.

Sacramento & San Francisco Upcoming Pier 39 Event

 Upcoming Events

Tulipmania at PIER 39 in San Francisco CA
Feb. 18 - 26, 10am Tours Daily


Experience botanical bliss as PIER 39 transforms into a Bayside floral wonderland during Tulipmania. Thousands of tulips and other whimsical floral displays adorn PIER 39's two levels throughout this colorful event. Garden enthusiasts are invited to take a free Tulipmania tour, guided by one of PIER 39's own landscaping experts, daily at 10am beginning in PIER 39's Entrance Plaza. After each tour, participants are welcome to enjoy complimentary coffee, Biscoff cookies and other refreshments at Fog Harbor Fish House. Click here for details.

Shop-Tuile.com Earrings Review and $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway *2 Winners*

Whenever I find a product or a website that I love, it makes me very happy to be able to pass it on to our readers. Shop-Tuile.com sells beautiful and unique jewelry featuring designs from all around the globe. Exquisite rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and more are all made with sterling silver, and adorned with semi-precious gemstones. Most collections are exclusive to Shop-Tuile.com and are not available at any department store or boutique.

The company works with a variety of designers whose work is known and sold worldwide. Each designer brings a unique collection of jewelry to choose from.

There is also a collection of scarves available that are truly luxurious, made from pure silk, cotton or cashmere. Though worn by many Hollywood celebrities, Shop-Tuile.com offers many pieces that are surprisingly affordable. Testimonials from happy customers adds to the joy of your shopping experience and assures you of the highest quality of customer service.

I was sent for review the Casablanca, gold vermeil ball earrings. These lovely brushed 14kt yellow gold earrings are perfect for day or night time wear. I really love the simple, classic elegance of these earrings and anticipate wearing them for years to come.

Shop-Tuile.com is a wonderful place to find unique and timeless pieces of jewelry that you will treasure. I am so happy to announce that they are giving away two $50.00 certificates to two of our readers. Go to their website to see the complete line of jewelry and scarves available.

GIVEAWAY

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*Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts February 9 , 2012 and ends on February 20th , 2012 at midnight PST. Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize.

New Words and Phrases

My son is not a big talker. He likes to gesture, point and get me to guess what he means. Its our baby charades. I have even had a few people ask me if he knows signing, I laugh and reply no he just makes up his own stuff. But this last week he has been saying so much more. His newest thing is "Help Me". I find it awesome since he is recognizing he is a "me" and that if he asks I am there to help him. He asks for something he cant reach, a closet he wants open, to put on his socks and shoes and when he needs something. He even now says "Im Stuck". The other day I was in the kitchen making him lunch and I hear "Help me I'm Stuck!" I go down the hall and he managed to climb to the middle shelf of a deep cupboard and could not figure out how to get down. It was beyond cute. He held out his hand and again said "help me I'm stuck" I grabbed him out and got him down and he said "your welcome". Oh he cracks me up!

He has realized if he says "help me" I will quickly come to see what is going on. I was using my computer and he was behind me sitting on some empty boxes. He likes to make little play areas with them. He said "help me" I turned around and he was sitting there with a sly look on his face then giggled. I asked him if he was ok and he smiled. I turned back around and he said it again. Again he was sitting there needing nothing. The third time he did it he was standing on top of a small box waving to me. I explained to him you only say "help me" when you need help. He said to me "ok" The fourth time he said "help me" I did not turn around then he yelled "help me!!" I turned around and he was stuck between the wall and a few boxes that had slid over and he was stuck behind. I laughed and rescued him. Its seems all boys do cry wolf at one point!

Now even I think his "help me"might be a false alarm I still go see what he is doing to make sure he does not need a rescue. I love that he is saying more and understanding that what he says gets results. I cant wait to see what the new things he will come up with to entertain himself.