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A Thing of Beauty is a Joy for the Holiday Season

By MBonesGuest Blogger(view all posts by MBones)
at 1:33PM Wednesday November 11, 2009
under Shop Smarter

The Holiday season is upon us. Time for mistletoe, eggnog, brisket and big savings. It's a great time to start stocking up on gifts for everyone in your life. I personally love giving and receiving bath products. They are always useful, they're not fattening, and--through the magic of gift sets and promo codes--they are a fabulous bargain.

There's a perfect gift of beauty for everyone on your list. Check it out!

For Mom

If your mom is always poking around the garden, this Crabtree & Evelyn. Hand Renewal Tote Kit will keep her hands soft and smooth, and give her the perfect bag for carrying gardening tools. And if you come from a long line of savvy savers, you can make Mom proud when you tell her you used one of our Crabtree and Evelyn coupons to get

Retail: $55+ (estimate)
Gift Price: $39.50
With Discount: less than $32

For Your Girlfriends

Get your girlfriends something special for the Holidays at Sephora. I'm loving the Stila Lip Glaze Collection Lip Glaze Collection--there's a color in there for every occasion. Buy them for 2 of your friends, and you're qualified for free shipping. And since you've been so nice, now it's your turn to be naughty; use our Sephora coupon to score a free, sample-packed metallic flower clutch with your $50 purchase, and keep it for yourself.

Retail: $80
Gift Price: $25 ($50 for two)
With Discount: $50, but we scored free shipping and freebies galore!

For a College Kid

You know if they're subsisting on ramen and dining hall slop, they must be scrimping in every area. Give them a basket of essentials you assembled yourself at Walgreen. Give the gift of vitamins, deodorant, toothpaste, and more. Use tips from the Bargain Babe, Julia (one of the DealPros we met at Save Up '09) on stacking coupons and saving big bucks.

Plus, check out this Walgreens deal to sweeten the pot to the tune of $10 off orders of $40 or more.

Retail: Depends on what you put in the cart
Gift Price: N/A
Discount: As you can see from Julia's video, you might even make money off this deal!

For Your Co-Workers

Blissworld.com has high end products in gender neutral scents. How about buying your office mates the Best of Bliss Kit? Can't go wrong there. Use one of our Bliss coupons and save some of your hard earned cash with an exclusive Savings.com 20% off discount code.

Retail: $62
Gift Price: $45
With Discounts: $36

For Your Fella

Give your man the gift of smooth, great smelling skin with the Jack Black On-The-Road Travel Pack available at Apothica. A travel kit reminds him that a weekend away isn't such a bad idea, once the shock of holiday spending is over. Save 12% with this exclusive Savings.com Apothica coupon code.

Retail Value: $70+ (estimate)
Gift Price: $58
With Discount: $51.04

For Your Lady

Give the lady in your life a beautiful treat in her stocking, like the Simply Glam gift from e.l.f. It's the perfect clutch filled with the perfect tools for going out on the town this winter and beyond. She'll look pretty in pink, and with our e.l.f. code for 50% off, you'll save a pretty penny.

Retail: $22 (estimate)
Gift Price: $15
With Discount: $7.50

I hope you've found some sweet-smelling, beautiful gifts for everyone on your list. For more savings this Holiday season keep an eye on our Black Friday deals and follow me on Twitter @SavingsMBones. While you're at it follow Julia, too @BargainBabeLA. What "things of beauty" do you hope to find under your tree this year? Leave your wish in the comments below!