Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Posted by kim on May 8, 2009

I’m actually on top of buying Mother’s Day gifts this year.  I got my own mother some cheap wine (hey, she likes cheap wine) and my grandmothers some nice cards from the Dollar Store (2/$1). My kids asked me what I wanted for Mother’s Day, and I told them the same thing I asked for last year and the year before that - for them all to get along with no fighting for one whole day! 

Anyhow, here’s a few ideas for you lollygaggers – there’s still time to get Mom something nice!

 You can’t go wrong with Flowers!

1-800-Flowers offers same day delivery, and they are offering $15 off 2 or more gifts with Code: MOM

FTD.com also offers same day delivery and 10% off through our link.

 Or what about Gift Certificates?

GiftCertificates.com Hundreds of Gift Certificates! Email or Print Out a SuperCertificate that they can redeem at ANY of the Hundreds of Stores Listed!

Spa Gift Certificates from Spa Finder Accepted at over 5,000 participating spas worldwide for spa treatments, vacation experiences, spa products, and more. I loved my day at the spa!

Amazon.com Gift Certificates Available Immediately in denominations of $5 – $5000! Redeemable for millions of items – the ideal gift. Customizable with a personal message. Email a gift card, Print a personalized gift card on your own printer or Send a gift card by mail.

 Magazines Make Great Gifts! If the online store doesn’t offer a printable certificate, Print Out One Here or send a Free Magazine e-Card! Or even buy a single issue at the store with a note saying more issues are to come!

Reader’s Digest Magazine only $4.69/year Subscription

US Weekly Magazine only 99¢ per issue

Amazon is offering an extra $3, $5 or $10 off Magazines!
Plus FREE Shipping!
Instant Discount will appear in Shopping Cart.
My Picks for Mom:
13 issues Southern Living only $6.00! Regularly $59.88
11 issues Parenting Magazine only $6.97! Regularly $43.89
10 issues Food Network Magazine $13! Regularly $39.90 and many more!

Get 5 Magazines for $27 from MagazineBurst.com – 300+ titles

Buy Magazine Subscriptions Now, Pay Later! No Credit Card Required from Magazineline

You can even get FREE Magazines (Mom or Grandma doesn’t have to know it you got them FREE!)
Free Lawn & Landscape Magazine Subscription
Free Nutritional Outlook Magazine Subscription
Free Soap Opera Digest Magazine Subscription
More FREE Magazine Titles!

 Once I survive my son’s graduation tomorrow (I still have to go shoe shopping), I plan to enjoy a Happy Mother’s Day and wish you all the same!

A Day at the Spa

Posted by kim on May 20, 2008

Market Leverage sent me a SpaFinder.com giftcertificate (along with tons of other goodies).  SpaFinder.com offers gift certificates that are accepted at over 4000 participating spas worldwide and can be redeemed for spa treatments, vacations experiences, spa products and more.  So, I chose Garbo’s Salon and Spa at Regency Court in Omaha for “my day” yesterday (thus you probably noticed the lack of updates to the site).

I had never had a professional massage, so that was my first priority.  I had a half-hour Swedish massage and wish I would have opted for the full hour as the time flew by. But I’m an impatient person and was afraid an hour would be too long (I get impatient laying 10 minutes in a tanning bed).

The masseuse, Sharon, told me I was very tense and asked if I sit at the computer all day long?  Yep, she nailed that one.  She told me I may be sore the next day (today) since it was my first massage, but I’m not yet (yet, being the keyword).  But I am extremely exhausted.

Next up, I debated between a manicure and pedicure or a new hairstyle.  I opted for a new cut/style with highlights and lowlights put in.  My hair is even shorter than when I dontated to Lock of Love last year leaving it long in the front and stacked at an angle in the back.  I need to experiment with it before taking any pictures to share.

The stylist, Michelle (petite gal that shops at Delias) asked me what kind of products I use, and I didn’t want to say “whatever I can get free/cheap”, so I knew I currently had Pantene (from a Target deal) and told her that.  She said Pantene is the worst brand to use as it leaves a waxy build-up!  She said Suave Professionals (which I normally use) is way better.  Of course, she recommended salon products, but if I want to buy non-salon products, that Tresemme would be my best bet.

All in the all, the spa experience is one I’d do again in a heartbeat!  So if anyone needs any ideas for presents for me (hint, hint) or anyone else for that matter, check out SpaFinder.com!