Monday, November 30, 2009 at 08:45 AM

Cyber Monday

Happy Cyber Monday, bloggies! :mrgreen:

What the heck is Cyber Monday, you ask? According to Wikipedia: “Cyber Monday is a marketing term that refers to the Monday immediately following Black Friday being the busiest day of the year for retail electronic commerce.”

Are you taking advantage of the online sales today?

Speaking of Cyber Monday, here are some online deals:

  • Banana Republic, Piperlime, the Gap, and Old Navy have 20% off + free shipping today.
  • 15 % off entire order + free shipping at New Balance today until midnight!
  • 15% off any order at Kohls. Enter Coupon Code CYBER15 at checkout.
  • Spend $50 at Target and get free shipping.
  • Remember this post? Get 25% off at Flogg Daily. Coupon Code: CYBER2009
  • 25% off at Spreadshirt where you can get all of your CNC gear. Just enter CYBER9 at checkout.
  • And, my friends at Open Sky have implemented a coupon for $25 off ANY item! There’s no minimum purchase and free shipping, which means you could potentially get a product for FREE from Open Sky! (Limit one per customer.) For instance, you could get this Thomas Paul Pouch totally FREE with the coupon! This is a limited-time offer, so if you want to use the coupon, you shouldn’t wait. Just enter the following coupon code at check-out: tina2509

If you know of a coupon or promotional code, please leave it in the comment section for other readers. I think we’d all appreciate saving a little dinero on our holiday shopping!

Breakfast

This morning’s breakfast featured a long lost love of mine: almond butter. Oh, how I have missed you!

I spread about 2 tablespoons of MaraNatha Creamy & Raw Almond Butter on my toast.

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And then topped it with banana slices.

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Mal made me an iced coffee before he left for work, which definitely helped get my day started.

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NuVal Giveaway

I don’t have my own NuVal blog (yet!), but it doesn’t mean that I can’t host a NuVal giveaway! ;-)

Here’s what you can win: a breakfast-inspired Healthy Start Prize Package!

  • A full box of Post Shredded Wheat
  • A travel-size container of Kashi GoLean High Protein and High Fiber Cereal
  • A box of Heart To Heart Oatmeal – Golden Brown Maple flavor
  • A stainless steal NuVal water bottle

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There are 2 ways to enter the contest:

  • Become a fan of Nuval on Facebook.
  • Follow @NuVal on Twitter and ‘tweet’ about this giveaway. Be sure to RT @NuVal so I know you entered.

Feel free to enter the contest both ways!

I will randomly pick a winner tomorrow morning. Good luck! :-D

Operation Chocolate Covered Kindness

Katie is hosting a pageview charity drive over on her blog. Be sure to check it out as today is the LAST day of the drive. Katie will be donating all of her money earned through Foodbuzz to The Enough Project. The more pageviews she receives, the more money she donates, so get clicking!

Champagne & Cheese

For the locals: There’s a few spots left for the Champagne Gosset (with French cheeses) event at Gordon’s.

I love champagne and cheese, so, of course, I’m really looking forward to it. I thought some of you guys might be interested as well.

Question of the Day

How do you stay on budget during the holidays?

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71 Comments on “Cyber Monday”

  1. #1 Naomi (onefitfoodie) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 8:51 am

    wow tina thank you so much for the deals!! you are awesome :)

    local champagne! wow thanks for the info as I am a fellow local!

    have a great monday! and I am a fan on FB and wrote on the wall!

  2. #2 Kara Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 8:53 am

    I am totally trying to buy that pouch right now! Thanks for the code! It’s so cute!

  3. #3 sheista Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 8:54 am

    Don’t forget to go through ebates(or similar sites) to save additional $$ today :)

  4. #4 Jessica @ How Sweet It Is Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 9:02 am

    Love these Cyber Monday deals!

  5. #5 Misty Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 9:04 am

    I’m trying to have a look around OpenSky to take advantage of the gift certificate, but I think the site is overloaded because it’s being REALLY slow. I guess I’ll just have to keep trying!

  6. #6 Kristen Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 9:06 am

    yeah it’s super slow =[

  7. #7 Estela @ Weekly Bite Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 9:09 am

    I love cyber monday! It’s my favorite way to shop!

  8. #8 Rachel Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 9:10 am

    My little store, http://www.BayingHound.com, has deep discounts on stainless steel water bottles, earth friendly bags, and more. Discounts are automatically applied and US shipping is automatic for domestic orders over $40.

    I’m also waiting for Open Sky servers. I can’t wait to use that coupon!

  9. #9 CaSaundra Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 9:10 am

    Just added & commented of Facebook!

  10. #10 cait Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 9:13 am

    thanks for the deals! I am new to cyber monday but plan to take full advantage!

  11. #11 brandi Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 9:21 am

    what great deals! Too bad I spent all my money this weekend :)

    Yeah, Open Sky won’t even open for me!

  12. #12 marie Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 9:24 am

    I usually try to stay within my budget by making a list of who I need to give a present to and how much I want to spend. I do this way before December. Then I slowly start to look around. I try to not leave anything past mid-December because after that the last minute panic gets me, and I end up spending more than I had planned. I also usually try to cut down on the other expenses that I can for that month: no bus pass this month (this saves money AND makes me get more exercise right before Christmas), cut down my cell package for a few months, and don’t use the holidays to buy ‘extras’.

  13. #13 Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 9:26 am

    i’m having the same problem w/ open sky. :( hopefully it gets fixed soon! sounds like a great offer! also, i’m suuuuper excited for cyber monday discounts!

  14. #14 Catherine (FOOD SNOB) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 9:33 am

    We’ve really cut down the gift list, and try to spend $15 – $20 per person. My family has quit presents all together, so currently we only buy for my boyfriend’s immediate family. I also try to scrimp in other areas in December, (going out to eat, extra treats at the grocery store, other random/miscellaneous purchases,) so those gifts don’t overload the budget!

  15. #15 Britt - Runnerbelle Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 9:35 am

    I cannot get into the whole Black Friday/Cyber Monday thing. Often its sales on a lot of stuff our families don’t need/want. I’d rather wait and get their wish lists, which also helps me put together a budget.

  16. #16 Allison Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 9:39 am

    We only do cash, not credit. (Our credit card is purely for emergencies and traveling.) By planning a cash budget and then paying everything with cash or our debit card, we are forced to stay on budget!

  17. #17 Shannon (The Daily Balance) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 9:40 am

    Thanks for the heads up on the Cyber Monday sales! ;)

  18. #18 Lori Z. Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 10:00 am

    I’m trying to do some Christmas shopping on opensky but maybe your code overloaded it! Anytime I try to look around the site it closes!

  19. #19 Kathleen Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 10:01 am

    I can’t get on open sky.com.

  20. #20 Sarah Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 10:02 am

    Awesome giveaway!

    I stay on budget during the holidays by writing out a list of what I “need” to buy before Thanksgiving even gets here. I also put a dollar amount by each person’s name and total it up at the end.

    We also cut up all of our credit cards and that has helped a lot!

  21. #21 Sam (Merit to the Carrot) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 10:14 am

    Thanks for the Sales’ tip offs! I’m not much of an online shopper, but I will indeed check those out.

  22. #22 Lizzy Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 10:15 am

    I’m trying to check out your Open Sky store but it won’t let me on. Hopefully i’ll be able to come back later!

  23. #23 Erin Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 10:15 am

    These are so cool! I’m budgeting this year by making more semi-homemade gifts (like cookie mix in a jar) that are also more personal. :D

  24. #24 Chocolate Covered Katie Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 10:18 am

    Oh my GOSH, Tina, I was so surprised/excited/happy when I saw my google reader today! I read your blog all the time and love it, but I didn’t even know you knew about mine! It means so much to me that you mentioned the charity drive on your blog; I can’t tell you how grateful I am that you took the time out of your obviously-busy life to help others. You are so awesome, girl :) .

  25. #25 SweetiePotato Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 10:21 am

    Staying on budget is hard during Christmas time! My friends and I make deals to only buy gifts within a certain price range, usually $15. And some of my very close friends and I just agree to not give gifts at all. It certainly helps, being that we are all college kids! :D

  26. #26 Food Makes Fun Fuel Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 10:25 am

    A good budget list is a necessity this time of year.
    I think I’m going to check out borders.com now to see what deal I can score

  27. #27 Lauren @ Eater not a runner Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 10:27 am

    Wow that opensky coupon is awesome! Thanks!

  28. #28 Runeatrepeat Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 10:28 am

    The Open Sky site isn’t working for me either :( It’s probably overloaded…

  29. #29 Joelle (The Pancake Girl) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 10:56 am

    Hmm, maybe I should do some online shopping……….. My inbox is flooded with reminders. I don’t recall Cyber Monday existing before this year though.

  30. #30 Rose Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 10:56 am

    Thanks for reminding me about Cyber Monday. I totally forgot!

  31. #31 Meggilizz Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 11:05 am

    EEEEK!! I need to think of something good to get my dad!!!!

    Staying on budget is going to be tough this year since this is the first holiday season being separated from my (ex)husband. I’ve already made a gift-list and am going to carefully evaluate every purchase that’s not on that list! :)

  32. #32 Amanda @ Cakes and Ale Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 11:14 am

    I create a detailed budget in advance. It may seem a little OCD, but it’s just my way! Excel is my friend… I make a spreadsheet with everyone I have to buy for, assign them a $ amount, and then keep track of what I’ve ordered / received and what it cost and how much I have remaining. It’s a great tool!

  33. #33 Pam Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 11:16 am

    Cool store!

  34. #34 sarah Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 11:19 am

    i added and commented on nuval!

  35. #35 Cynthia (It All Changes) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 11:22 am

    Cyber monday means lots of people not doing work while they shop :-)

    I stay on budget buy only buying for my two young cousins and my mom. We don’t share gifts with everyone because of tight finances. I’ve done that since college and it is just the norm in my family.

  36. #36 Lindsey @ Eat, Read, Run Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 11:24 am

    NuVal giveaway looks awesome!! I can’t wait to add a comment tonight (darn company blocking facebook at work – boo). To stay on budget, I make a list and outline my estimated spending for each person. It helps me a ton to be able to refer to my list and check things off. I’m going to go check out some cyber deals now! Thanks for the sale info.

  37. #37 Evelyn Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 11:25 am

    amazon.com has Real Simple 1 year subscription for $5!!! awesome deal!

  38. #38 Jenny Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 11:34 am

    Honestly, I don’t think that I do stay on budget during the holidays. But I do try! Doing things like making great meals and parties at home make a huge difference compared to going out all the time. Also, there is usually always a “free option” so I opt for those. Such as going to the free skating rink in Bryant Park instead of Rockefeller Center.. Every little bit helps! :)

  39. #39 skinnyrunner Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 11:44 am

    budget, what budget? i definitely don’t stick to one. although i should…. sounds like there’s a lot of good deals online. this is why i don’t stick to the aforementioned budget….

  40. #40 Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 11:48 am

    I typically stay on budget by stretching my resourcefulness and creativity with gifts. Fortunately, in my family we only get the youngins’ presents 18 and under, then we usually do a lottery in which each adult brings one present uner $20, draws a number out of a hat, and chooses their mystery present from the table of gifts. All that helps greatly reduce the overall costs. I make baked goods for friends and acquaintances.

    I am not taking advantage of the online sales today. Ever since that employee got trampled to death at a Wal-Mart last year on Black Friday, I’ve really grown to loathe the consumption that drives the holiday season. So, I make gifts and try to focus on charity instead.

  41. #41 Kati Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 11:48 am

    Tina thanks so much for the promo code! I ordered the silicone oven mits for my mom for Christmas! She’ll love them!

  42. #42 Melissa (Melissa Likes To Eat) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 12:13 pm

    I tried to access open sky but couldn’t either. I plan on doing some online shopping later today!

  43. #43 Caitlin Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 12:14 pm

    aww I missed the OS promotion! bummer!

    Thanks so much for opportunity, though. Also, thanks again for the cyber monday codes…I am going to do some online shopping after my classes tonight :)
    have a wonderful day :)

  44. #44 Ashley Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 12:36 pm

    I’m so bummed I missed the Open Sky promotion! I’m kicking myself for not checking this earlier! Oh well. I’ll have to try again soon! Thanks for the tips though. I’ll definitely be checking out some online retailers tonight for some good deals. I’m almost done xmas shopping! Woohoo!

  45. #45 Traci Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 12:44 pm

    Budget and the holidays. I try and usually manage to not go over too much. Lists! I create a list with everyone’s name, the item I want to get them and the price. Helps to have it all down on paper instead of just walking around the mall looking at things. Preparing ahead of saves tons of time too!

  46. #46 Courtney Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 1:04 pm

    Hey Tina! I mentioned you this morning on my blog :) I’m so inspired by your pics!!!

    I budget during the holidays by spreading out my purhcases, spending less on people and concentrating on spending time with them, and eating in as much as possible. I planned out all of my meals this week in order to save money. I spent 60$ on groceries from Trader Joes and plan to pull from the pantry. Not bad for a family of 4!!!

  47. #47 Hallie (Healthy Twists) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 1:58 pm

    I’m am terrible with budgets so I don’t really have one, I’m just going to buy just what I need to for gifts and that’s it. I’m also making myself wait until after the holidays to go shopping for me, which is hard because there are some things I really want/need and of course everything is on sale right now!

    I just saw this contest posted on Chic Runner, it’s not a deal per se but it seems cool: Onlineshoes.com, is giving away FOUR $100 gift certificates if you become a fan of them on facebook. The contest runs from 8 am to 4 pm PST so make sure you become a fan early.

  48. #48 Still Life in South America Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    Hey Tina, thanks for the cyber Monday details. I befriended NuVal on Facebook today.

    Have a great week!

  49. #49 Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 2:37 pm

    Cool deals! Thanks for sharing!

    P.S. Wanted to let you and your readers know about a spa-themed giveaway on my blog! Just leave a comment about your favorite way to relax or de-stress and you’ll be entered to win!

    http://www.fabanddeliciousfood.com/?p=10930

    Thanks!

  50. #50 Scorpio Woman Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 2:40 pm

    I’m foolowing NuVal and I tweeted about the giveaway.

  51. #51 Heather Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 2:50 pm

    Thanks for all the deals Tina!! Love the NuVal giveaway!

  52. #52 Beth @ DiningAndDishing Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 3:11 pm

    I am usually really good about staying on budget during the holidays but am kind of worried about it this year because now I live in DC I have a high rent to pay!! I am going to keep a sharp eye out for good deals so that I can get something nice for everyone on my list without missing my Jan. rent payment :O)

  53. #53 junghwa Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 3:37 pm

    i am a fan on facebook!!

  54. #54 LC @LetThemEatLentils Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 3:49 pm

    Thanks for the great deal alerts! I’m trying to hold back …

  55. #55 Sara Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 3:55 pm

    I try to make a list of what I am buying for who… it eliminates a lot of impulse buys, because then I end up buying too much!

  56. #56 Karina (Like Some Cat from Japan) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 4:59 pm

    I’ve never heard of this Cyber Monday, but I like it already!
    Thanks for the wonderful deals :)

  57. #57 Ali (food, fitness, fashion) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 5:00 pm

    I have not had time for any cyber Monday shopping!!! I did get some good Black Friday deals on toys for our nieces and nephews though! I am having a hard timne trying to figure out what to buy people for the Holidays- especially my dad and grandpa! Ugh!

  58. #58 Lisa (bakebikeblog) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 5:24 pm

    I wish we had cyber monday in Australia!!! I guess we have the ‘Boxing day’ sales which are our equivalent?

  59. #59 LC @LetThemEatLentils Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 6:13 pm

    Hey Tina, I just read about something in your ‘hood I thought you’d be interested in. Have you heard of the Full Yield? I’m going to tweet it too @LCEatsLentils http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/29/health/policy/29diet.html?pagewanted=1&em

  60. #60 Dasha Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 6:14 pm

    Tina, I wanted to get the griddle, but the code is not valid for some reason :(

  61. #61 Jenna Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 6:24 pm

    love the giveaway! i am now following NuVal on twitter and tweeted about it! did you know that “twitter” was the most popular word in 2009? cool huh!
    jenna

  62. #62 Amy Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 6:35 pm

    Hi Tina,
    I tried to use your coupon this morning and the website was not working and now the coupon code is not working. I can’t win! :(

  63. #63 Kelly Bruneman Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 6:58 pm

    Thanks for the coupon codes, Tina! Anything to save money!!

  64. #64 Francesca Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 7:06 pm

    Hi Tina,

    Just wondering if that coupon code for OpenSky expired. I tried using it for the oven mitts and it said the code is not valid.

    Thanks!

  65. #65 Marlow Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 7:11 pm

    Hi Tina!

    Thanks so much for the great tips!! I just tried to use your coupon code and it said it was not valid. :(

  66. #66 Paige Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    Wow! Those coupon codes went FAST this morning! Even though I was too slow to get in on those, I was able to enter the NuVal giveaway through Facebook. What a great giveaway!

  67. #67 Jasmine (Sweet and Fit) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 8:19 pm

    just tried your opensky coupon code and it didn’t work =/

    I’d love to win the nuval giveaway – I just started following them on twitter and joined ur page on facebook =)

  68. #68 Abby Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 8:29 pm

    Thanks for the tips about CyberMonday..I have some shopping to finish up and this is great!!!

  69. #69 Danielle Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 8:29 pm

    I became a fan on facebook! :D

  70. #70 Erin Reply to this comment
    on Nov 30th, 2009 at 10:45 pm

    This is great! Thanks for the tips. I felt guilty that I just spent 120$ on clothes for myself but I am worth it ;) I am also the wrong person to talk to about budgeting today!

  71. #71 Lindsey Reply to this comment
    on Dec 1st, 2009 at 12:14 am

    Just added and commented on Facebook! Awesome giveaway

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