TODAY, 12/10/18 ONLY, six FREE Clinique minis, 15% off, free shipping with any Clinique purchase.

Today, 12/10/18 only, get six FREE Clinique minis, 15% off and FREE shipping with ANY Clinique purchase.

• You must join the Clinique Smart Rewards program (free) to get the free shipping.  
• To get the 15% off, enter promo code FIRST at checkout.  
• The six free Clinique minis will be offered automatically (today only) at checkout.  
• If you spend $50 or more, you'll also get a free full-size Clinique item automatically. 

I bought this Clinique lipstick priced at $8.50, got the lipstick and the six Clinique minis for $7.23 total with free shipping.

The Elements for $19.89 (with promo code) on Amazon

We bought The Elements back in 2014, and we love it.   It's just a beautiful book.  Each of the elements on the Periodic table is visually represented and explained.  Whether you or your child is a science junkie, (or perhaps it's just the opposite, you're allergic to chemistry,) you'll be fascinated by The Elements.  

An international best seller, with 4.8 out of 5 stars over 894 customer reviews (and 778 of those are 5 stars), Amazon has got the hardcover version of The Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe for $24.89, but with promo code GIFTBOOK18, that drops to $19.89 with free Prime shipping.  This makes for a wonderful gift.

52-ounce box of All Free & Clear detergent for $2.81 shipped on Amazon

Amazon has got this 52-ounce box of All Free & Clear detergent for as low as $2.81 shipped or 5.4 cents per ounce with Subscribe & Save discounts.

First "clip" this 25% off online coupon.  That's 25% off the pre-discount price of $4.68 or $1.17.

• $3.98 - $1.17 coupon - $2.81 (5.4 cents per ounce) with the 15% Subscribe & Save discount (if you can take delivery of 5 or more active subscriptions in one month) 

• $4.45 - $1.17 coupon - $3.28 (6.3 cents per ounce) with the 5% Subscribe & Save discount

If you're unfamiliar with Subscribe & Save deals, or would just like a few tips on how best to use the Subscribe & Save program, read my shpiel on Subscribe & Save strategies here.

Remember that you don't need to be a member of Amazon Prime to get free shipping on ANY Amazon Subscribe & Save deal...shipping is free for anyone.

TODAY, 12/10/18 ONLY, Manguun Girl's Velvet Dress for $13.50 shipped at Lord & Taylor

Lord & Taylor has got this Manguun Girl's Long-Sleeve Velvet Dress for $13.50 with free 2-day Shoprunner shipping and returns when you enter the promo code FRIENDS at checkout.

Description:  EXCLUSIVELY AT LORD & TAYLOR. Chic and stylish long-sleeve dress with a round neckline and a soft velvet finish.

• Roundneck
• Long sleeves
• Pullover style
• Fit-and-flare silhouette
• Velvet texture throughout
• Polyester/elastane
• Machine wash
• Imported

Lord & Taylor has got free Shoprunner 2-day shipping and returns on select items, like this one (if you have an American Express card, you can score a free Shoprunner membership here, or if you have a PayPal account, you can score a free Shoprunner account here.) 

TODAY 12/10/18 ONLY, extra 40% off on kids' stuff at Lord & Taylor!

Today, 12/10/18 only, take an extra 40% off on these select kids' items at Lord & Taylor (toys, clothing, outerwear, accessories, everything!) when you enter promo code FRIENDS at checkout .  Look for items that ship free with Shoprunner, or get regular free shipping with your minimum $49 purchase (today only, normally $99).

There are tons of Melissa & Doug toys under $10, lots of outerwear under $30, and reams of baby stuff under $15 and more.

Lord & Taylor has got free Shoprunner 2-day shipping and returns on select items (if you have an American Express card, you can score a free Shoprunner membership here, or if you have a PayPal account, you can score a free Shoprunner account here.) 

FREE shipping with no minimum at TJ Maxx today, 12/10/18

Today, 12/10/18 only, get FREE shipping with no minimum purchase, sitewide at T.J. Maxx.  Includes clearance!

Leyic wireless bluetooth headphones for only $8.75 (after promo code) on Amazon

Amazon has got these Leyic wireless bluetooth headphones priced at $24.99, but enter promo code 65JJVYT5 at checkout and that price drops by 65% to $8.75 with free Prime shipping. 

• Lightweight & Secure Fit: comfortable and cozy, sweat proof for gym exercises, running, jogging, riding bikes or other workouts.
• Easy to Pair & Play: simply press the power button and follow the reminding sounds, it can be connected automatically with a device paired previously.
• Latest Bluetooth Technology: with the newest Bluetooth V4.1 & CVC noise cancellation Tec, the headphones offers high-fidelity stereo sound and music for perfect listening experience, and can pair with 2 different devices simultaneously.
• Wide Compatibility&Long Using Time: work with most Bluetooth enabled devices as iPhone 6/6s/7/7 plus, Samsung Galaxy S7 S6 Note, etc. Talking time about 4hrs, standby time about 100hrs.
• What You Get: Leyic Bluetooth headphone, earcaps, charging cable, instructions and 12 months warranty, and our friendly easy-to-reach customer service.

24-count Snickers Almond bars for $11.19 on Amazon (47 cents each)

Amazon has got this 24-count Snickers Almond Singles Size Chocolate Candy Bars 1.76-Ounce Bars for as $11.19 with free Prime shipping, the lowest recorded Amazon price on this item.

PRICE DROP: Mr. Potato Head for $5.88 on Amazon

Amazon has dropped the price on Mr. Potato Head down to $5.88 with free Prime shipping. 4.4 out of 5 stars over 800 customer reviews and an "Amazon's Choice" item.

8-quart Instant Pot Duo, $74.96 on Amazon

Amazon just dropped the price on the 8-quart Instant Pot Duo to $74.96 with free Prime shipping.

Heavily discounted sweats, tees, underwear and more, and sitewide FREE shipping at Hanes

Hanes has dropped its prices everywhere: sweats, tees, underwear, sleepwear, thermals, and more, and for a limited time, get FREE sitewide shipping with no minimum at Hanes.com.

$5.00 off select pet purchases on Amazon (with promo code)

Our lab/husky boy

Get $5.00 off a select pet purchase on Amazon when you enter promo code HOLIDAYPET18 at checkout.  Make sure you set up a "pet profile" here first to qualify for the offer.  Shop Amazon pet products are here.

Stackable with this offer:  Prime members get 20% off (instead of the regular 15%) on select Subscribe & Save pet items when you take 5 or more Subscribe & Save deliveries in one month. You could end up saving a bundle between the 20% off and the $5.00 promo code.

TARGETED AMAZON OFFER: Get a $5.00 Amazon credit when you send someone (even yourself) a $50 Amazon gift card via text

Get a $5.00 Amazon credit to your account when you send someone (or yourself) a $50 Amazon gift card via text and enter promo code SMS2018 at checkout.

Details here.  This is a targeted Amazon offer; you might or might not be eligible for this promotion.

TARGET: $5 off $20 on Children's Books

It looks like Target is trying to match Amazon's offer (sort of).  Get $5.00 off your $20 purchase of children's books at Target and free shipping.

No promo code needed; the $5.00 drops off at checkout when you put $20 worth of children's book in your shopping cart.  (And you still get 5% RedCard savings as well!)

The second Amazon book offer of the season is live! Take $5 off any printed book(s) purchase of $20 or more on Amazon

The second Amazon book offer for 2018 is now LIVE! Take $5.00 off any printed book(s) purchase of $20.00 or more on Amazon.com when you enter the promo code GIFTBOOK18 at checkout.

Details and restrictions are here. 

• Excludes eBooks and Audiobooks, book rentals and gift cards.
• The promotion is valid for a limited time, on orders placed between 12/7/18 and 12/21/18.  
• Offer only applies to books sold and shipped by Amazon.com.
• Limit one promotional code per customer and account.
• Items must be purchased in a single order and shipped at the same speed to a single address.

Lots of ways to go on this one.  Unlike past years, where the offer was a percentage off on one book only, this year, you may buy multiple books, as long as they add up to $20 or more and you use the promo code, you'll get a $5 total discount on your purchase.

As in previous years, here is my evergreen list of suggestions, with a few new additions.  Since you can purchase more than one book, I'll include books under $20.00.

If you are shopping for a children's book, you might consider getting a book with "extras."

Popular and Coffee Table Books:

• Books that made it to this year's NY Times Best Seller List
• The Elements*****(HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!)
• National Geographic books
• Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay, by J.K. Rowling
• Humans of New York by Brandon Stanton
• What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions by Randall Munroe 
• The Complete Calvin & Hobbes
• Other coffee table books

Children's Books, Books with Extras, and Boxed Sets:

• Electronic Readers for kids
• Books for kids that come with CDs
• This Book is a Planetarium*****(HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!)
• Book & plush toy gift sets
• Books that come with stickers
• Finger Puppet books for little kids
• Pop-up Books
• If you've got a little girl who is an American Girl doll fan, this promo code will work on one of these American Girl Mini-Doll and book combos
• Chanukah Mad Libs
• The Wrinkle in Time Quintet Boxed Set *****(HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!)
• Nancy Drew Gift Set
• The Hardy Boys Gift Set
• Roald Dahl Gift Set
• Amelia Bedelia Gift Set
• Dr. Seuss Gift Set
• Baby University Gift Set
• Harry Potter Paperback Box Set 
• Other Harry Potter Box Set
• Chai Spy: A Visual Journey Through Jewish Life *****(HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!)
• The Hunger Games Trilogy Boxed Set  
• Diary of a Wimpy Kid (books 1-4)
• But Not the Armadillo
• The Lego Ideas Book: Unlock Your Imagination
• LEGO books that come with free mini-figures toys (doublecheck that the title comes with a toy) 
• Japanese Origami for Beginners (comes with DVD and 72 sheets of Origami folding papers)
• Welcome to the Symphony: A Musical Exploration of the Orchestra Using Beethoven's Symphony No. 5*****(HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!)

Kosher Cookbooks:

• Saladish: A Crunchier, Grainier, Herbier, Heartier, Tastier Way with Vegetables by Ilene Rosen (not specifically kosher)
• The Bais Yaakov Cookbook
• The Bais Yaakov Cookbook 2
• Millennial Kosher: recipes reinvented for the modern palate by Chanie Apfelbaum
• Real Life Kosher Cooking by Miriam Pascal
• The Gefilte Manifesto: New Recipes for Old World Jewish Foods, by Jeffrey Yoskowitz and Liz Alpern
• Something Sweet: Desserts, Baked Goods, and Treats for Every Occasion, by Miriam Pascal, 
• The Silver Platter: Simple to Spectacular Wholesome, Family-Friendly Recipes 
• Le Marais: A Rare Steakhouse - Well Done
• Secret Restaurant Recipes From the World’s Top Kosher Restaurants by Leah Schapira and Victoria Dwek
• Jerusalem, A Cookbook
• Spice and Spirit: The Complete Kosher Jewish Cookbook
• Everyday Secret Restaurant Recipes: From Your Favorite Kosher Cafes, Takeouts & Restaurants,  by Leah Schapira and Victoria Dwek
• Kosher by Design: Picture Perfect Food for the Holidays & Every Day
• The Bais Yaakov Cookbook 
• A Taste of Pesach: Trusted Favorites, Simple Preparation, Magnificent Results 
• Not a kosher cookbook but super-popular this year:  Instant Pot cookbooks
• and other classic kosher cookbooks as great options

Jewish books:

• Chanukah books (including children's books)
• The Tzniyus Book by Rabbi Jack Abramowitz
• Hakirah: The Flatbush Journal of Jewish Law and Thought (various volumes, one of my husband's absolute favorites)
• The Living Torah, by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan
• Stone Edition Chumash
• The Artscroll Children's Siddur
• The Artscroll Children's Hagaddah
• The Artscroll Large Print Hagaddah
• Sefer HaChinuch
• Machzor: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
• The Mishkan
• Other various Artscroll titles

Reference Books:

• Every home should own the Oxford English Dictionary
• Large selection of interesting reference books

Classics:

• William Shakespeare:  The Complete Works
• Lectures on Shakespeare by W.H. Auden
• Democracy in America by Toqueville
• Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith 
• The Prince by Nicola Machiavelli 
• Essays by Michel de Montaigne
• Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
• Crime and Punishment by  Fyodor Dostoevsky 
• Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain 
• Free to Choose by Milton Friedman 
• Crusade in Europe by  Dwight Eisenhower
• Walden by  Henry David Thoreau
• The Worldly Philosophers by  Robert Heilbroner
• The Ascent of Money by  Niall Ferguson 
• Lectures on Physics by  Richard Feynman 
• Carnage and Culture by Victor Davis Hanson 
• Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Gibbon

Make sure it's the books(s) you select is one sold by Amazon (you can filter for it by checking off Prime shipping in the options on the left side).

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$10 off $30 on these Fisher-Price toys at Amazon

Save $10.00 on your $30.00 purchase of any combination of these select Fisher-Price toys at Amazon. No promo code necessary; the $10.00 will just drop off at checkout when you put $30.00 worth of these toys in your shopping cart.

Household supplies at Jet.com: Scott Comfort Plus toilet paper, 43 cents per double roll; Viva paper towels, $1.04 per big roll; Purex laundry detergent, $7 for a 150 oz. bottle

Jet.com has got this 30-count double roll Scott ComfortPlus Toilet Paper for just $12.98 or 43 cents per double roll.

Jet.com also has this 12-count Big Rolls Viva Paper Towels Choose-A-Sheet for $12.44 or $1.04 per Big Roll.

Jet.com also has this 150 oz. Purex (either Free & Clear or Fresh Lavender Blossom) for $6.97 or 4.6 cents per ounce. 

On Jet, free shipping starts with a $35 minimum order.

Iconic luxe Women's A-Line Swing Trapeze Midi Dress, $16.99 to $24.99 on Amazon

Amazon has got this Iconic luxe Women's A-Line Swing Trapeze Midi Dress priced from $16.99 to $24.99 with free Prime shipping (and free returns for those items bought with Prime). The price varies based on color (there are 24 available) and size (S,M,L,XL). 4.2 out of 5 stars over 123 customer reviews.

• This easygoing dress features crew neckline, three-quarter sleeves, trapeze silhouette, and midi length. It is made of soft jersey knit that has great drape.
• Solid Colors: 95% Rayon, 5% Spandex. Floral Prints: 92% Polyester, 8% Spandex. Hand-wash cold or dry clean. Do not bleach. Hang to dry.
• Made in USA
• Model is wearing size Small. Relaxed fit.