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Don't miss the sale on the hot items!

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:53:24 PDT

So, I was looking for local sales online and happened to find this website:

http://www.glamgirlboutique.com/catalog/cart.php?target=category&category_id=27

This links to the Sale items, which has Seven for all Mankind, Frankie B and Joie!

The bio on the person who owns it says: Her name is Robbie French, that she was born here and is a designer. She has a few of her own designs on the website as well. Her website has been featured in magazines and she has all the hot trends right now!

--Kari

Shabby Girls & Parties!

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:52:40 PST

So, Shabby Girls is a children's boutique downtown. They have lots of adorable clothes for boys & girls and right now, they are having a sale on Fall/Winter Fashions at 40-50% off. Check out their website at www.shabbygirls.com and see some of the adorable clothes they sell!

The coolest thing about this boutique is that they host Girly Girl Parties! You can take your daughter and her friends for fun or for her birthday or any special occasion! It includes a Shabbydo hair/makeover and fun accessories. She can have a Glamour Girl or Pretty as a Princess or Rock it out party! There are also party upgrades available! Bound to be a hit!

--KARI

Kohls Kohls Kohls!!!!!!!

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:20:43 PST

Kohls is having really good deals on Friday, 3:00 pm to Midnight and Saturday, 6:00 am to 1:00 pm. Kohls usually has really good deals all the time but these are amazing and they're throughout every department.....

Women's

50-60% off Classic Collections

60% off slipper socks and socks

50-65% off Handbags and Wallets

50-65% off Capri Pants and Crop Pants

Men's

55-60% off Long-Sleeved Sports Shirts

30-60% off Athletic Apparel

50-60% off Jeans and Pants

Kids'

60% off Sweaters

55-60% off Character Sets and Graphic Tees

60% off entire stock of Boys' Lounge Pants

There's so much more like Furniture and Decor, Kitchen and Dining, Bed and Bath, ect....

Have fun shopping =)

--Danica

How Cool is this?

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:18:18 PST

I'm frequently amazed by some of the interesting things we have in our own backyard here in Bakersfield.

One such place is HowCool.com, a local storefront that has a sizable e-commerce business. The site contains a wide variety of items, ranging from clothes (including lots of sexy wear) and handbags to home&garden stuff and novelty toys. My favorite is the Crazy Cat Lady Action Figure for a mere $11.70 (shipping and handling not included)

Bakotopia.com recently did a fun story on the business, which is closing in on its 10th anniversary with 35 employees.

If you're looking for a different kind of gift that doesn't scream "mall" check out HowCool.

WARNING: Some items on the HowCool site are of an adult nature. If you're under 18 or easily offended, don't visit the site.

--Logan Molen

Discount Codes & Buy 1, Get 1 Free

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 14:42:26 PST

JCPenney is having a big sale in the women's department. I just bought myself $400 worth of clothes for $200. Most items are Buy 1, Get 1 free meaning it's a great time to stock up on the basics.

If you don't have time to go to the mall, I also discovered a way to get discounts online. Check out a site called RetailMeNot.com. For J.C. Penney, it tells you by using the code "Santa" at checkout online, you can save 30%! You can search the site for your favorite online stores, and they will most likely have a discount.

If not, Google:the store name + promo code

There are tons of sites that also have codes or special links.

I wish I knew about this years ago!

--Mary Russo

More great sales!!

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:02:23 PST

For those of you who didn't get all your shopping done on that crazy day last Friday, there's still some really great deals out there. Here are a few to get your weekend started....

Sears

- 50% off tools

- 50% to 60% off outerwear for him and her

- Entire Christmas Shop on sale.

Kohl's

- 50% off toys

- 50% - 55% off outerwear and cold weather accessories

- Extra 20% off sterling silver jewelry already 55% off

Also don't forget to check out the Holiday Gift Guide with Bakersfield.com. We have wonderful gifts of all types. http://www.bakersfield.com/giftguide/

--Danica

Getting a human on the phone

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:11:34 PST

One of my great frustrations with online sites, particularly those offering e-commerce, is the difficulty in finding phone numbers for customer service where you can reach a live human. (Disclaimer: bakersfield.com needs to improve in this area too; it's on my to-do list).

But thanks to a story on Slate.com that documents one person's quest to reach a human at iTunes, I found a link to Get Human 500. This is a listing of phone numbers for a variety of companies that allegedly will put you in contact with a human. Scroll down the list and you'll find lots of listings for stores and online businesses.

You might want to bookmark this site for future use.

--Logan Molen

Personalized gift cards

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:00:37 PST

I stumbled across this while checking out Borders: Personalized gift cards.

For $4.95, you can personalize a gift card by uploading your own photo and message, and attaching your own dollar amount to the card. I didn't go through the whole process, but the card-creation process was pretty straightforward.

I know the Post Office offers personalized stamps, but I was unaware that you can personalize gift cards. Are you aware of any other stores that offer personalized gift cards?

--Logan Molen

Did you go shopping today?

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 10:34:31 PST

So today's the day! Everyone knows it's the biggest shopping day of the year and the sales are outrageous, but is it really worth all the craziness? Is it worth waiting in line for hours?

Personally, I love this day and I'm a wait in line at midnight person. How about you? What time did you get up to go shopping, or did you even go at all? If so, what kind of deals did you get?

--Danica

Shopping & Shipping

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:23:57 PST

Have loved ones out of town you're shopping for? If you're like me, always running a bit late as I'm searching around town for the perfect gift and stressing if it will arrive on time.

According to the USPS(http://www.usps.com/holiday/mailing-holiday-deadlines.htm), you need to mail it by December 15th if it's a parcel post package or by December 20th if it's a card or priority mail to make if by Christmas within the US. If you are mailing to a millitary base or internationally, deadlines are December 4th or 11th. Check the guidelines on the USPS site.

The Postal Service expects to deliver about 20 billion cards, packages and letters between Thanksgiving and Christmas. It predicts that the volume processes each day will reach a peak of about 1 billion on the busiest day, December 17th. (http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nation/5317123.html)

Yikes!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

--Mary Russo

Shopping online!

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 11:47:47 PST

If you're shopping online for gifts, these are the retailers offering free shipping:

Amazon.com- http://www.amazon.com/

Etoys.com- http://www.etoys.com/

Best Buy- http://www.bestbuy.com/

ToysRUs- http://www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=2255956

Dell- http://www.dell.com/

LLBean.com- http://www.llbean.com/

Pottery Barn- http://www.potterybarn.com/?flash=on

Do you know of any ofther sites we should add to our list?

--Mary Russo

It's shopping season!

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 15:00:16 PST

Beat the Rush!!!! For those of you not going out on friday, there are still some good deals.

Mervyn's ( Tuesday and Wednesday)

-Mix and match all fleece for the family . Buy one get one free.

-75% off store wide clearance.

-$10 reward for every $50 you spend

Kohls

-50% off outerwear for all.

-10-50% off entire stock of kitchen electrics.

-Buy one get one free on selected tops and bottoms for all.

There're so many deals going on and still some to come so have fun starting the holidays!

-Danica

Once Again....Great Deals for the Holidays

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:10:30 PST

JCPenny, Great Deals.....

Excellent doorbuster deals on Saturday, November 16th from 7am to 1pm.

60% off entire stock of men, women and kids outerwear. WOW, this one is great, 70% off entire stock of gold jewelry but remember only until 1pm........There's much much more so check it out!!!!!!!!

Bath and Body Works....The deals are back

Dont forget to get your 5 items from the signature collection for just $25 and up to 30%

off selected gifts. Hurry....Sale ends November 21st.

Some great Sales!

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:28:28 PST

You can find some great sales this weekend for Veterans Day. Here is what I found so far.

Kohls-
Toys-Already 30-40% off and then you get an extra 15%
50-70% off Shoes and Boots
40-60% off Entire Stock of Throws and Flannel Bedding
55% off some Mens items

Disney Store- www.disneyshopping.com
$20 off purchase of $75 or more
$10 off purchase of $50 or more
Up to 40% off selected items
Use Code: vetday

Linens N Things-
25-40% off Entire stock of Harvest Tablecloths
Free Yankee Candle Jar with Yankee Candle Product $30 purchase or more
20% off Eddie Bauer Home Comforters, Sheets, etc.
Buy 1, get 1 50% off Entire Stock of pillows
Too many other things to list.

Toys R Us-
2 Day Super Sales-Friday & Saturday! Also, they have Doorbuster Deals!
Up to 50% off on selected items!

Other places having sales are Sears, Mervyns and a tons of others!

Good sales this weekend!

Fri, 25 May 2007 11:50:16 PDT

Macy's Sale
Clothing 10-50% off
Matresses 30-50% off + 10% off with Macy's Card (free delivery)
Click here!

Amazon.com is having a Kitchen & Home Sale, with savings of up to 70% off, through May 28. Shipping is free with Prime membership or purchase of $25+.
Click here!

Bath and Body Works: Stock up on smell goods during where select items in stores and online are up to 50% off. Also in this sale you'll find Aromatherapy Body Lotion and Body Wash buy 1, get 1 free. Sale ends 05/28/2007. Click here!

Victoria's Secret Semi Annual Sale
Clothing up to 50% off, Swim sale up to 50% off and much more! Click here!

There are alot more sales this weekend but this should get you started! Have a great weekend!

--Kari

Great deals just a click away!

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 23:04:32 PDT

There are some great deals that you should check out at JCPenney.com.

Click on this link: www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/OnlineOutlet.aspx

Get from 30-70% off of Bed + Bath, Women's, Men's, Kids and much more! I was looking through it and there are some really good deals! Get free shipping over $99 with promo code: ONLINEFS.

Happy Shopping!

Kari

Time to fess up! What did you get for Valentine's Day?

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:13:11 PST

So, did you get anything for Valentine's day? If you did, did you like it? Or not? Or what did you give and what was their reaction? Suggestion: Bookmark this post for next year to see the good and the bad! C'mon, fess up!

Need some pampering? Look no further!

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:32:57 PST

Bath and Body Works is having a sale on their Signature collection and their body butters! $5 a piece, which is a pretty good deal! We are looking at lotions, body cream, body butter, body splash, bubble bath & more! Sales ends January 22nd! Go to bathandbodyworks.com or in store! Hurry while supplies last!!!!

Like The Body Shop? They are having up to 75% off! Some items $3.00! For this sale, there is lotion, body butter, shower gel, body scrub, lip balm, shampoo, soap & more! Go to bodyshop.com or in the store!

Happy Shopping!

Kari

Redecorating? Get up to 75% off!

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 10:56:19 PST

Looking for some new decor for your home? Here are the places you can get up to 75% off!

Decorate with some of your Disney Favorites! Check out the Home Sweet Sale for up to 75% off! Go to http://www.disney.com and get free shipping with $80 or more purchase. Use shipping code: Ship80

Get chic with Crate & Barrel's up to 50% off sale! Go to http://www.crateandbarrel.com

Get everything for your Bed, Bath & Beyond! Go to http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com for up to 60% off of clearance items!

Have fun!

Got Chocolate?

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:37:32 PST

Check out Godiva's Chocolate-Covered Sale!

The sale continues at Godiva.com, now with even more sweet chocolate treats at special prices. Save up to 50%* on select items through January 19th, or while supplies last. Here are our featured sale items. Treat your loved ones, or yourself,to an extra something special in the New Year.

36 pc. Christmas Ballotin - 50% off A delectable assortment featuring a range of milk, dark, and white chocolate pieces. Was $42, Now $21

Milk Chocolate Covered Pretzels - 35% off Deliciously sweet and salty snacks drenched in our finest milk chocolate.Was $22.50, Now $14.65

Golden Abundance Gift Basket - 50% off A beautifully presented, bountiful selection of the best of Godiva.Was $125, Now $62.50

Holiday Cocoa Collection - 35% off A tasty trio of Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, and Chocolate Chai Cocoa.Was $20, Now $13

Hurry, quantities are limited, so shop online now. Go to http://www.godiva.com. Select sale items can also be ordered by phone and in Godiva Boutiques.To order by phone call 1-800-9GODIVA. Sale ends January 19, 2007 or while supplies last.