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(photo courtesy of Cleverly Simple)

Just in case you haven't really started yet, here's your friendly reminder to get decorating! 

I don't know about you, but when I head into the local craft store I usually end up feeling really overwhelmed by the prices. Who's got the money to spend $60 on a centerpiece? Whelp, there goes the gift budget....sorry kids, Mommy spent it all on decorating the house. But here's another piece of pumpkin pie for ya...

Yeah, not cool. Not cool. So be the cool one this year and do some really cool stuff, but on a budget. 

Check out these DIY decorating projects. I'm particularly a fan of the rustic garland! 

1. Check out how to create a meaningful centerpiece for $5 on Cleverly Simple. 

2. Here's a DIY festive candle holder that costs $5 to make on Mission to Save. 

3. Lauren made this festive, inexpensive centerpiece using items from the Dollar Tree. 

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It's amazing how quickly Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday have all come and gone. But, it's also amazing how the deals keep coming and won't go away.

As December is one of the hottest shopping months for procrastinators, you can score some great deals before Christmas. Here are this week's top five deals:

Deal #1: Right now, save 20% off store brand orders and get free shipping with this coupon from TOMS Shoes. There's usually not that many offers from this brand, so take advantage of this deal while you can. Expires 12/13/2013. Read More »

Procrastinator's Unite! On Twitter...  

It's a Twitter party for pretty much all of us...yeah, we wait until the last minute, or all of a sudden remember that we need a present for cousin Bob. Time to find a deal, right? 

And what about that meal for Christmas Day - got it all planned out? Well let's have some fun on Twitter with our Last-Minute Holiday Savings Twitter Party! 

The fun kicks off on Tuesday, December 17th at 12 pm PT/3 pm ET in the #holidaysavings hashtag on Twitter.

Hosts: @mommyswishlist, @mycrazysavings, @bargainbriana, @fabfrug, @savings, @savingsclasses

RSVP: Put the link to your Twitter handle below in order to RSVP.    Read More »

If you missed out on Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Green Monday, you can still score with Free Shipping Day on December 18th, 2013.

For anyone that makes frequent purchases online, you're well aware that shipping costs can add up and sometimes getting a free shipping coupon might be worth more than a 15% off deal at a popular store.

In honor of Free Shipping Day 2013, we've compiled a list of free shipping deals for you (make sure to check the "order by date" for delivery by 12/24/2013):


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