Friday, November 27, 2009
Black Friday Wisdom: Stay Home - Shop Online
I'm telling you my friend... you couldn't get me out there in that chaos for a million bucks.. seriously... well ok maybe for a million bucks.. but to save a few pennies FURGETABOUTIT... I'm staying in my cozy little hidey hole and shopping on line --my personal favorite shopping, socializing and selling site is Bonanzle.com hands down. Think about it... no lines... no crabby clerks... no traffic... you're always close to the bathroom... browse through the new coupon list to look for savings or the gift guides or use the old fashioned way and just search the site if you know what you are looking for... right there at your finger tips... and you can wear your fuzzy bunny slippers and no one will laugh at you... This is heaven I'm telling you.. LOL
There are a ton of great deals to be had and something for everyone on your list so while you're regrouping this evening take a minute to check out the millions of possibilities ...
Oh by the way... I won't laugh at you but sweetie you really do need a new pair of slippers those are beginning to look like rags instead of bunnies...
You could go check these little cuties out at Bonanzle and they're under $15 with shipping...
but if they aren't to your taste you can try this...
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Bonanzle Shop Keepers Ready for Holiday Shoppers
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”
-John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Thought I'd take a moment as I sit here smelling the smells of goodies baking and the turkey roasting to wish each and everyone a Thanksgiving day filled with Joy and Laughter loving friends, family and good food.
If you're thinking about getting your holiday shopping done early have you considered shopping online? Avoid the crowds, nasty weather and chasing sales from one store to the next by shopping at Bonanzle.com. Bonanzle is home to many wonderful shop keepers all in one friendly easy to use marketplace.
Geared up and ready for holiday shoppers many shops are offering special sales all weekend long that will make your eyes pop and your wallet very happy. Gift guides and ideas selected by the community are the latest addition to the Bonanzle market place --easy to find just look for the stocking on Bonanzle's home page and click on the link for Gift Guides, you'll be transported to the Gift Guide page where you'll find a plethora of categories and price ranges to choose from for everyone on your list.
Another happening is a community wide effort of savings and sales for Cyber Monday November 30th. Below is an easy to use list of participating sellers with links to their booths and the discounts being offered. So, if you have some free time today or over the weekend why not take a look you'll be glad you did.
CYBER MONDAY DEALS ON BONANZLE
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/attheboutique
Coupon code: HolidaySpa gives 20% off on Cyber Monday
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/mama03pa717
Coupon code: cyberday gives 40% off monday only until 9pm est
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/bvaughnfamily
Coupon code: Cyber Monday gives 25% off
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/DiaperCakeDesigns
Coupon Code: CYBERMONDAY gives 15% off all 3 & 4 tier diaper cakes
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/gypsygirl
Coupon Code: CYBER gives 30% off everything in booth
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/theferstfamily
35% off with the code: Cyber Monday
http://www.bonanzle.com/SharsBoutique
Coupon Code: XMASBLING gives 25% off everything PLUS free shipping
http://www.bonanzle.com/jamiro
20% off everything with coupon code: MerryChristmas
http://www.bonanzle.com/beeswaxshoppe
Coupon code: Christmas2009 gives 40% off all candle jars, multipack tealights, multipack votives, and multi votive scented bars
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/JG_sLuxuryBoutique
Coupon code: cyber20 for 20% off!
http://www.bonanzle.com/yeshuazgirl
Coupon Code MERRY = 20% OFF Any Jewelry Item. Christmas Shoppe Items Already Just Above Wholesale & Receive FREE Snowman or Santa Plush with Shower Gel with any Christmas Item Purchase! [while supplies last!]
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/LaBoutiqueFrancais
Coupon code: CYBERMONDAY15 = 15% off everything, hand crafted Porcelain Limoges Boxes from France among other goodies.
http://www.oshunspirit.com
Coupon code: OSHUNSPIRIT gives 25% off PLUS each $10 purchase made on 11/30 = 1 entry to an awesome doorprize drawing!
http://www.bonanzle.com/pugs
Coupon code: cybershopping gives 35% off everything
http://www.bonanzle.com/pugscreations
Coupon code: cybershopping 15% off everything
http://www.bonanzle.com/MarilynPugroe
Coupon code: cybershopping 25% off everything
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/EclecticAve
Coupon Code: THANKYOU for 30% off everything
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/saleaway
Coupon code: Cyber Monday for 20% off everything.
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/caterin79
Coupon code: “cybermonday” gives you 25% off everything
http://www.bonanzle.com/bookbrowzers
Coupon code: “Holiday” gives discount of 25 percent off total offer price on Cyber Monday!
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/yellowsand1964
Save 30% with coupon code HOPE
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/JourneyBeads
Coupon code: SAVE15 gives 15% off everything! Free Shipping. Each $15+ Cyber Monday sale earns an entry to win a custom Journey Beads 9-Bead Bracelet, a $55 value!
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/TheSevenHills
30% everything!
http://www.bonanzle.com/charp77
20% off w/code THANKS
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/CAL_sBookInn
15% off everything with Coupon Code: Christmas
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/AntiquesRGreat
Save 25% with Discount Code: Cyber
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/CapturedMemories
Save 25% with Discount Code: Cyber
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/ThePostcardShoppe
Save 25% with Discount Code: Cyber
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/abbysattic
15% off with coupon code CYBER
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/masonictreasures
Cyber Monday Special Buy $1.00 of stuff Get 15% off! No coupon needed. Discounts will automatically be calculated at check out.
MasonicTreasures-KustomGraphics 4u
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/ziggyzool
Cyber Monday Special Buy $1.00 of stuff Get 15% off! No coupon needed. Discounts will automatically be calculated at check out.
Ziggy Zool’s eclectible odds n ends
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/momspennies
SAVE 25%
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/Memaws16
Coupon code: CyberM for 20% of
http://www.bonanzle.com/southiee
25% off with coupon code: ‘hohoho’
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/colleenm248
25% off everything in booth with coupon code: gobble
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/rnewsome
30% off all items (except gift certificates) from midnight Sunday until midnight Cyber Monday! Simply use code: Cyber.
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/jms112
30% off all items (except gift certificates) from midnight Sunday until midnight Cyber Monday! Simply use code: Cyber.
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/AnnappleBonanza
Coupon Code:Apple Monday receives 20% off anything, and will combine shipping when applicable.
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/driver211
35% off. with coupon code: “cheese”
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/AwesomeSteals
Coupon Code: Cyber25 gives you 25% off
www.theBonz.com/blarney_stone
Over 1000 items, get 25% off already low prices. Combined discounted shipping for multiple purchases. No coupon needed. Discounts will automatically be calculated at check out.
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/selah54
Save 20% off with coupon code: Appreciation
http://www.bonanzle.com/CollectibleCorner
25% off with coupon code: Holiday
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/SecretGarden
Save 10% off with coupon code “Cyber”
http://www.bonanzle.com/atpamsplace
20% off with coupon code: Santa
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/nelliekellie
20% off everything with Coupon Code: Cyber Monday
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/alittlehawaii
30% off Coupon Code: CyberMonday
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/gracieschicboutique
Save 30% with Coupon Code: CyberMonday
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/nexusanime
30% off Coupon Code: cybermonday
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/MyWayToSay
30% off with coupon code: CM30
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/samiamsxa
up to 50% off plus door prizes!
http://www.bonanzle.com/starshinin
25% off with coupon code ‘hohoho’
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/bama1958
25% off using code: sale. Free shipping
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/ethnix_beauty
20% off of every item
http://www.Bonanzle.com/booths/Silver_Gems
Handmade 925 Sterling Silver Gemstone Ring & Earrings. 50% off any Ring Coupon Code: Silver Ring. Buy any 1 pair earrings $20, any 2 pair $36, any 3 pair $50. FREE Shipping.
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/marycarol
15% off over 25.00 purchased. Combined shipping where possible.
http://bonanzle.com/booths/betterthanebay
$6.00 jewelry sale includes shipping. $10.00 store all items include shipping.
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/DaisysMarketOfFleas
25% off. Combined shipping. Coupon code: CM
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/AllThingsVintage44
25% off. Combined shipping. Coupon code: CM
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/normasbathandbody
buy 2 products and get 1 product free
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/ilovegems2009
Coupon code: latenight gives 10% off, plus buy one get one free in Manic Monday category.
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/sofyblu2
vintage and modern collectibles and replacement china
Get $5.00 off purchases of $30.00 or more (before shipping and tax) with Google Checkout. Limit 1 per person. No resale. We always find the best shipping prices for you.
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/Sofy_sChoice
vintage and contemporary Fiestawre
Get $5.00 off purchases of $30.00 or more (before shipping and tax) with Google Checkout. Limit 1 per person. No resale. We always find the best shipping prices for you.
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/Sofy_sSeasonal
vintage and modern Seasonal Christmas Decor Inside & Outside
Get $5.00 off purchases of $30.00 or more (before shipping and tax) with Google Checkout. Limit 1 per person. No resale. We always find the best shipping prices for you.
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/sterlingheart
20% OFF with coupon code: cyber20
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/holidayhouse
20% OFF with coupon code: cyber20
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/Deco
Free USA insured shipping. Free gift wrapping plus card.
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/newriverone
25% off everything with coupon code: newriverone!
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/tammiestreasures
15% off with code cyber.
http://www.bonanzle.com/FDCbedding
15% off plus FREE SHIPPING Coupon Code: Save
http://www.bonanzle.com/loristhisandthat
15% off with $30 purchase, combined shipping
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/BookbinEtc
20% off everything! Coupon code: cybermonday
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/Frolicnymph
15% off with Coupon code: worldpeace
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/CrossStitchNerd
Coupon Code: THANKS gives 25% off everything
http://www.bonanzle.com/ccmom
15% off everything, automatically discounted
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/Cowboy
20% off everything, no coupon required
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/sandypaws
25% off with coupon “thankyou”
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/willowblue
35% off with coupon code “thankyou”
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/txskys4ever
Coupon Code CyberFun gets 10% off
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/txskys4today
Coupon Code CyberFun gets 10% off
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/txskys4memories
Coupon Code CyberFun gets 10% off
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/jinx’stuff
20% off all items. Coupon code: Mickey
http://www.bonanzle.com/paceset9999
25% off with coupon code:
“Holiday SAVINGS”
Combined shipping discounts and offers are welcomed!
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/christmasbyjudy
20 % off everything. Code: Snowman
Matching address labels free with Christmas card orders
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/stationerybyjudy2
20 % off everything. Code: Thanks
Matching address labels free with all orders
http://www.bonanzle.com/paceset9999
25% OFF Everything
Code: Holiday SAVINGS
Antique,Vintage, New & Old Collectibles from Auto Parts to Art Pottery and Everything In Between!
http://www.bonanzle.com/mokistreasures
55% OFF with combined shipping.
Code: HoHoHo
House, WWII, Bobblehead, coins and Hallmark ornaments are excluded.
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/sidewingcreations
Bonanza 1:00-3:00 PM. 25% off all handmade jewelry, bookmarks, hang-its, bear bells. Combined shipping.
http://www.bonanzle.com/EdriaG1908
Use coupon code: Heels and Deals for 50% off
http://www.Bonanzle.com/johnsantiquesroom
35% off everything with coupon code: Makin Deals. Bonanza TBA
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/MoldavitePlus
15% off Jewelry and Rosaries with coupon code: cybermonday15
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/lovecross
20% off with coupon code “cyber”
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/urbanhippie
20% off with coupon code “cyber”
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/bloomermo
20% off with coupon code: Cyber
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/snowbearsmom
coupon code: HH gives 25% off including previous mark-downs
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/davendeb1178
10% off purchase with coupon code: “cyber”
OR FREE shipping on purchase 8+ sheets custom stickers and labels
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/DLMEntertainment
Coupon BLACKCYBER for 35% off!
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/enchantments_for_you
25% off with Coupon code: grandma
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/gamblinggames
all items marked down 20%
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/foitenterprises
all items marked down 20%
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/rphgal
10% off with Coupon code: cyber
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/selah55
Save 20% off with coupon code: Appreciation
CYBER MONDAY DEALS HAND PICKED LISTS
http://www.bonanzle.com/hand_picked_lists/36859
http://www.bonanzle.com/hand_picked_lists/36861
http://www.bonanzle.com/hand_picked_lists/36929
Saturday, November 14, 2009
What's the Rush
As an online seller I'm supposed to be all geared up for the Christmas rush...I should be sporting my Santa Hat and Christmas themed banner et al. All the marketing experts say so... I've been seeing Santa Hats, Jingle Bells, Reindeer and Elves... blasted with Christmas tunes since the day after Halloween. These visions appear not only in my daily travels across the web as I search for the few remaining items I need to complete my Christmas gift giving but in every venue I've been in this month, from the grocery store, drug stores, and of course the WallyWorlds and other department stores.
So why am I just dragging my feet? The whole idea of being an online seller is to sell obviously, so shouldn't I be convincing the multitudes that I'm the most Christmassy of them all and donning my Christmas persona, blasting away with reminders that you only have blah blah shopping days left till Christmas?
I don't know about you Gentle Reader but it seems to me that the "marketing experts" and buyers at the Big Girl Stores have forgotten something important and by doing so blend every season so that there are no distinguishing lines. It's about getting the jump on your competition and apparently the "marketing experts" think that blasting the multitudes with flashing lights and bawdy Musak tunes is a necessary evil lest we forget to buy buy buy...
What happened to Thanksgiving? Which when I was growing up was probably the second most favorite day of the year... following birthday's only by a smidgen in favorite-ness. Sure I loved Christmas like all kids I suppose. But, to me Thanksgiving was the next thing after Halloween to look forward too because everybody was happy, full and having Fun! Growing up, we meaning not just my Mom, Dad, Brother and I, but the entire clan of Grandparents, Cousins, Aunts, Uncles from both sides of the family cooked and cooked, ate and laughed together in one place. One Thanksgiving memory I will never forget, happened when it was Aunt Ethel's turn to host the clan... and her husband, Uncle Fred decided to play a joke on us all. He went out and bought a live turkey instead of one that had already been dressed (actually I'm not sure that it was just a prank but most likely cheaper on his pocket book, Uncle Fred after all was so tight he squeaked when he walked) and turned it loose in their back yard. Trooper that she was, poor Aunt Ethel went after that bird with a vengeance but the turkey had other ideas. I recall all us non-adults --hid behind curtains laughing and giggling at the spectacle of our aunt running through the back yard trying to catch that bird. We were in stitches when to a chorus of "I'll swans" Mom, Grandma and Aunts went in to help, by the time it was all over my brother and I and all of our cousins were in a breathless heap because all of the adults Uncle Fred included, were chasing that one poor bird all over that tiny backyard and he just kept slipping away. Yes, we did have turkey that year, while being serenaded by the gobble, gobble, gobble of that Tom strutin his stuff in the back yard... and giggles, snickers and laughter as we all had visions of Aunt Ethel chasing around the backyard.
My point is this take time to enjoy life one day at a time. Enjoy the colors of fall, the crunch of the leaves under your feet. Don't rush the days till they all blend together into one big blur.
Personally, I'm just going to smell the Turkey roasting.