97 Cent Shipping - Receive by Christmas!! (Today Only)

Here's the latest news from Walmart.com:

We are going to finish up the online holiday season in style with 97 cent shipping on top items in multiple categories! The last minute shopper will be able to find that special gift and save with 97 cent shipping and have it delivered just in time to go under the tree (December 24th Delivery). Additionally, 97 cent shipping will be available only on 12/18 for ALL items in the following categories: GPS, Digital Cameras, and MP3 Players!

Usually I try to stick with sales that are more than 50% off, but if you've been putting off your shopping and need to get something to your home before Christmas, this is a good offer. Walmart usually has competitive prices, so you probably won't find the same pricing elsewhere, especially on short notice. If you're not sure what to get, look over some of the top 10 selling items in each section to see what other shoppers are choosing this season.

The camera pictured above is a Canon 7.1 MP PowerShot A570 IS Digital Camera. It comes bundled with an all-in-one photo printer (Canon PIXMA MP470) and a bonus pack of 70 sheets of 4x6 photo paper to get you started. This would be great for someone who doesn't have a digital camera yet and would like to start with something easy to use. The bundled printer is convenient for making prints right at home and even before your guests leave your Christmas party!

Other items items with .97 shipping:

• ALL MP3 Players
  
  
• Top 10 Toys
  
  
• Top 10 GPS Units
  
  
• ALL Digital Cameras
  
  

Cuisinart Clearance and Free Shipping

We've found several Cuisinart kitchen items on clearance. In addition, you can get free shipping when you pay with Paypal! If you spend over $100 there are coupon codes you can use to save even more. First the codes and then links to some of the appliances will follow: These codes are good through 12/24/2007: Promotion Coupon Code $10 off $100 YSHOP10 $20 off $185 YSHOP20 $25 off $200 YSHOP25 $35 off $250 YSHOP35 $40 off $300 YSHOP40 $60 off $400 YSHOP60 $80 off $500 YSHOP80 FREE SHIPPING on All Orders Using PayPal (expires Jan 31, 2008)

Cuisinart Coffee on Demand 12-Cup Coffeemaker Retail value: $150.00 Regular price: $129.95 Clearance: $84.95 (35% off) This Coffee on Demand coffeemaker has a simple "press to serve" lever that delivers up to 12 cups of hot coffee, cup by cup, from a double-wall reservoir.

Cuisinart 12" Hard Anodized Round Grill Pan Regular price: $49.99 Clearance: $29.95 (40% off) This 12" grill pan is perfect for steaks, cutlets, and burgers indoors. Raised ridges allow fat to drain away from food for healthier results. Created from hard, anodized, lightweight aluminum to resist corrosion and wear, the non-stick surface allows you to cook with less oil.

Cuisinart 14" Stainless Steel Lasagna Pan Retail value: $90.00 Regular price: $59.99 Clearance: $39.95 (33% off) A fabulous piece for your cookware collection! This lasagna pan features 18/10 mirror finish stainless steel construction with riveted stainless handles. Prepare and serve everyone’s favorite dish in this heavy-duty, gleaming stainless steel pans. Dishwasher safe and effortless cleanup! It measures 10.5" x 3.5" x 19.25" and weighs 5 lbs.

Cuisinart Chef's Classic Non-Stick Hard Anodized 10-PieceCookware Set Retail value: $400.00 Regular price: $199.99 Clearance: $149.99 (25% off) This 10 piece cookware set comes with everything you need and more! Whether you've been creating masterpieces for years, or are just learning to cook, you'll find that Chef's Classic makes it easy. Because it is made from lightweight aluminum and is hard anodized, this set will resist corrosion and wear. The health-conscious will find its non-stick surface a great feature as they can cook without using excessive amounts of unneeded oil and fat! Best of all, you'll find cleaning up can be as easy as a swipe of the dishrag.

Cuisinart Handheld Food Processor Retail value: $185.00 Regular price: $139.99 Clearance: $99.95 (29% off) Food prep is easy with this handheld food processor! It would be great for slicing onions, peppers, carrots or grating cheese over your favorite pasta dish or pizza. It's easy to use (single button activation) and has a powerful 220 watt motor. The food processor looks sharp with it's stainless steel base. It comes along with a recipe book too.

Webcam - only $9.99 (USB 2.0, Vista Ready)

This Sabrent SBT-WCCK Color Webcam has a built-in microphone and is VISTA ready. With this webcam, you can take snapshots or create videos. Some users report using it for skype, video conferencing with coworkers, or just chatting with friends and family far away.

This webcam captures images in 24-bit color. It mounts easily to a PC monitor or notebook. Because the camera is connected to your computer via USB, installation is simple! Included software allows you to view your images right on your computer. Send video via MSN, ICQ and more with this simple yet efficient webcam.


Specifications

• 1/5th-inch CMOS sensor
• Infrared filter lens coating
• 42-degrees Field of view
• 5mm to Infinity focal distance
• 5.6mm f/2.0 Aperture
• USB interface
• Snapshot button
• Manual focus ring
• LED power indicator
• CIF at 30 frames per second (fps)
• H.323/H.324 video conferencing compliant

The average rating of this camera is 4 out of 5 stars. Some people reported having trouble with it and others think it is great. Seeing that the average is pretty good and the camera is simple to use, I would get this if I needed something simple and convenient for occasional use.

Noise Canceling Headphones $39.99 (selling elsewhere for more than $100)

These Logitech Noise Canceling Headphones (980409-0403) are being sold for only $39.99 right now at TigerDirect. We found these same headphones - with an identical part number - at BHPhoto for $99.95 and at buy.com for $149.99.

If you've considered getting noise canceling headphones before, now is the time! These have exceptionally good ratings and reviews from users on all three of the sites mentioned above. People comment on using them to minimize motor noise on a bus and drown out various household sounds as well as being impressed with the sound quality and light-weight design.

Additional Description:
With SilentSound™ high-parametric noise canceling technology and custom-fit ear cushions, Logitech's Noise Canceling Headphones reduce outside distractions so you can enjoy each word and every note. Large 40mm neodymium drivers produce crisp, dynamic sound when you're in the mood for music, while the detachable audio cable allows you to create a quiet environment when you're not. Perfect for travel, the Noise Canceling Headphones also include an adapter for airplane audio systems and a protective carrying case so you can stow them in your carry-on.

Cork Lifter $1.29 (As Seen on TV $19.99)

List Price: $19.99
Current Price: $1.29

According to the Cork Lifter commercial, "just press a button and the cork pops right off." I don't know how well this works, but for $1.29 it could be worth trying out. One cartridge of compressed air is said to open up to 30 bottles.

If you have one of these and want to share your experience with others, please leave us a comment!

HP Computer Sale - 30% to 45% off

Just in time for Christmas, HP is offering several great deals. Click through to HP's store and read the specs on some of these computers. One of these deals is sure to match what you need. It's a great time for an upgrade.

Ending Dec 8 2007:

• 30% off HP Pavilion Desktop PC - good for computers regularly priced $799 and up. Must use coupon code DT6030.
  
  
• 30% off HP Pavilion Notebooks - applies to laptops priced $999 or greater. Use coupon code NB3075
  
  

Ending Dec 15 2007:

• Budget deal: Customized HP Pavilion Desktop starting at only $299.99
  
  
• HP Pavilion Desktop$400 off with coupon code DT9949 - applies to PC's priced $999 and up
  


• $450 off HP Pavilion d4996t, m9000z or m9000t Desktop PC - Use coupon code DT4996.
  
  

Computers are bigger ticket items than I usually post, but I decided to share these discounts after considering that people often shop for computers and electronics as Christmas gifts. I have purchased HP computers several times and have been happy with them. The lower cost notebooks don't feel quite as rugged as some of the higher priced competition, but you'd have a tough time beating these specs for the same price.

Belkin FM Transmitter $7.99 (was $49.99)

In what they are calling a Black Friday III promotion, buy.com is offering a Belkin F8V367 TuneCast Mobile FM Transmitter for only $7.99. They show the list price as $49.99. I have a transmitter that looks similar, but is a no-name brand rather than a Belkin. Even my cheap knockoff of the Belkin Tunecast cost more than $20. My copycat version may get replaced today. :)

Get one of these before they're gone. With the sale today, the sales rank has jumped from #1169 yesterday to #1 today. That's an increase of 116,800%!


What Does It Do?

Just in case these are new to you, let me briefly explain what they do. You would plug the transmitter into your MP3 player's headphone jack. Then (on the transmitter) you choose an FM station to broadcast to and tune in that station on your radio. Voila! The music from your little MP3 player comes out of the radio's speakers. This is great in the car.

1GB SD Memory Card - $10, free shipping

Need some extra memory for your digital camera? This 1 GB SD card from Kingston is only $10 and shipping is free. If you haven't used Google checkout, you can take advantage of that offer and the card will come to your home for $0.00. This is one of the top selling items (#3) at buy.com right now, so hurry, before they sell out.

With 109 user reviews on the site and a rating of 4.5/5, this card is a safe bet. I have a couple of these for my camera and have never had a problem with them.

Samsung Laser Printer $59.99 (reg $120)

The Samsung ML2510 Monochrome Laser Printer regularly sells for $119.99, but through December 10th, you can get it for $59.99 after instant savings and rebates. The checkout price of $99.99 includes a $20 instant rebate and then you send in a $40 mail in rebate after you receive the printer. Other sites such as CompUSA, CDW and PC Mall are selling this same model for $120-$138 without a rebate offer available.

This printer can turn out up to 25 pages per minute. It's a monochrome (greyscale, not color) printer, but if you don't need to print photos, this is a nice choice. At my house, we have both a monochrome laser printer and a color inkjet printer. Since the laser is a lot faster and has a lower cost per page, it gets used the most.


Specifications
Print Method: Black/White Laser
First Page Output Time: 8.5 Seconds
Resolution: 1200 x 600 DPI
Print Speed: Up to 25 PPM
Dimensions: 13.9"W x 11.7"D x 9.7"H
Connectivity: USB 2.0 / IEEE1284
Standard Paper Input: 250 Sheets (multipurpose tray)
Standard Paper Output: 100-Sheets Face Down
Duplex Printing: Manual
Paper Sizes Supported: 3" x 5" to 8.5" x 14"
Processor: 150 MHz
Memory Included: 8MB Memory


When you're on the site adding this to your cart, don't forget to download the rebate form. It's by the "Add to Cart" button near the bottom of the page.

Wonder Time Magazine - $2.80/yr

Today only (12/4), you can sign up for a year subscription of Wonder time magazine for $2.80. Once you get to the site, you should see the magazine image on the front page in the Deal of the Day section. It will show a cost of $3.29. Enter code PXCJ122 during the checkout process and this will bring the total down to $2.80.




About Wondertime:

Wondertime is a magazine dedicated to helping parents nurture their children's love of learning. Wondertime will inspire moms of infants through age 6 to see the world through the eyes of their children and to celebrate the wonder of this great time in their children's lives. Wondertime mixes playful activities and everyday adventures with compelling insights into the fascinating ways children develop physically, socially, intellectually, creatively, and emotionally. Wondertime gives moms permission to revel in the simple joys of raising a child and to view the world as their children do - as an awe-inspiring place.

Tea Time - 40% off and free shipping

Do you like tea? If you have a favorite Twinings brand tea, now is the time to stock up. I like Earl Grey, so that's what I linked to, but once you get to the site, you can try other types of tea too. It looks like most Twining brand 6-packs are included in this sale. To sweeten up the deal a little more, it's eligible for free shipping.

Add two of the 6-packs to your cart. Be sure to click the FREE super-saver shipping when shown available shipping methods. Then make sure to enter the coupon code TEATEA40 during the checkout process. You enter it AFTER you've already chosen free shipping. The discount gets taken on the same page where you enter your credit card. Make sure the discount is applied before you finish payment details and move on to the next page.

Here's the breakdown for my order:
Two 6-packs: $31.32
Discount applied during checkout: $12.53
Final Cost: $18.79

This is for 12 boxes of tea with 20 tea bags in each box. So I can get 240 tea bags for $18.79 total. That's $1.57 a box (less than the grocery store) or a little less than 8 cents per tea bag!

Enjoy your tea & try to keep warm!

Z

Natural Health Magazine $3.39 - Today ONLY

Until midnight tonight (12/3), you can get a great deal on a subscription to Natural Health magazine. After a discount, your final price is $3.39 for a year long subscription. (Note: You have to order by clicking on the Natural Health graphic to the left which goes to the site's "deal page". If you go to their Natural Health magazine page, you'll see a higher price. The deal page will probably change to something else tomorrow, so if you click it and don't see this deal, you missed out.)



Term: 1 year (10 issues)
Special price: 3.99
Coupon Code: CPNCABIN15 (saves 15%)
Total cost: 3.39


About Natural Health:

Natural Health is your guide to a healthy lifestyle! Each issue brings you information on naturally-oriented food and nutrition, alternative health practices, exercise and self care. Natural Health focuses on the mind/body connection, illustrated exercise, preventative medicine, healthy cuisines and much more. If you are interested in natural foods, crafts, outdoor sports, organic gardening and holistic health Natural Health is just for you! Natural Health will help you create a healthy lifestyle in your home and your office.

Targus Laptop bag - $14.99 (was $79.99)

At buy.com, they have a special on a
Targus 15.4" Laptop/Notebook Bag. They list the retail as $79.99. We found it at Circuit City for $41. The sale price using the link above though, is only $14.99!

We use Targus bags and they have outlasted other brands. If you need a new laptop bag, we highly recommend this one. Between the quality of the Targus brand and the great price, it's a very good choice.

Oh, and if you haven't used Google Checkout yet, you could use it for this order to bring your total price down to $4.95!

Family Fun Magazine - $4.95

Are you looking for a magazine with great ideas for the kids? If so, Family Fun may be just what you want. Right now you can get a year subscription for only $4.95 after a $5 instant rebate which gets automatically added to your cart during the checkout process. The cover price for a year of these magazines is $29.90 and even if you were to subscribe from the publisher's site, their special low cost would still be $10. That makes this deal half-price or better. :)

If you're not familiar with the magazine, here's a description from its publisher:

What does family fun mean to you? Crafts? Recipes? Party ideas? Travel tips? FamilyFun magazine dishes up these and more boredom-defying activities in over 180 splashy, colorful pages. Geared toward parents with young children, this energetic magazine promises to enrich the lives of families. Offering a "we've been there, we know" sort of comfort to parents, folksy first-person articles let parents know they're not alone. A sense of community is expanded further in the "My Great Idea" section--culled from readers' letters--that suggests kid-tested ideas for everything from summer games to rainy-day projects. Homeschoolers will find plenty to ponder as well--a winter issue, for example, describes how a snowflake takes shape, then suggests a paper snowflake-making project. Reviews of digital games, books, videos, and DVDs, written by industry experts, help parents feel up to the minute. FamilyFun is positively inspirational to parents who want to shake up the routine and keep the magic in a family.

The publisher also has some videos on their site where you can watch some of their craft ideas. You can see them at http://familyfun.go.com/utilities/global/feature/fftv-archive-video-player/

ESPN Subscription - only $3.93

Until midnight tonight (11/27), you can get a great deal on a subscription to ESPN magazine. After a discount, your final price is $3.93 for a year long 26-issue subscription. (Note: You have to order by clicking on the ESPN graphic to the left which goes to the site's "deal page". If you go to their ESPN magazine page, you'll see a higher price. The deal page will probably change to something else tomorrow, so if you click it and don't see an ESPN deal, you missed out.)



Term: 1 year (26 issues)
Special price: 4.79
Coupon Code: BLACKFRIDAY (saves 20%)
Total cost: 3.93

Customized Holiday Greeting Cards - FREE

These holiday cards normally cost $12.99, but are free right now. You pay only the shipping which costs $5.95 for standard mailing. The slowest shipping will get the cards to you by December 18th if you order today. That may not be soon enough for cards that you plan to mail, so those may need a shipping upgrade. I'm planning to hand out my cards at parties that are scheduled after the 18th, so all I'm paying is the $5.95.


You can customize the style and layout of the card, choose a greeting (or write your own), add your name and even add your own photos if you'd like. Adding a photo does cost $2.49, so the cards wouldn't be quite free if you choose that option. Still, it's not a bad price if you must have a picture of your pet iguana (ok, ok... or your child) on your Christmas card.

UPDATE: I was able to get 3 different sets of these for free. When I tried the 4th set, the cart tried to charge me for them. I made each set and saved it, then added them to the cart (from my saved items) during checkout. The shipping total for the entire order increased to $8.65. Not bad for 30 customized cards with plain envelopes.

Staples Cyber Monday deals - up to 75% off

Click here to view the Cyber Monday Staples ad

Here are some of the items that caught my interest:

* HP Photo Paper (page 2 of the ad)
Regular $24.99, price today $6.24

When you click on this one, you'll see 3 products on sale:
1) 8 1/2" x 11" 50 sheet pack - $6.24
2) 4" x 6" Glossy 100 sheet pack - $3.74
3) 4" x 6" High Gloss 100 pack - $5.50


* HP Photosmart All-in-One (page 1)
Regular $199.98, price with coupon code 22663 is $99.98
This is model C6280 - printer/scanner/copier

* 50% off computer bags (page 3)
There's quite a few to choose from. Prices after the savings range from $12.99 to $60.

Movies for $3.19 (shipped) - Great Stocking Stuffers

Right now, you can save 20% on DVD's using coupon code DDAF at checkout. They have free shipping too. There are some movies that are priced at only $3.99, so your total after the discount is $3.19 per movie. These would make great stocking stuffers. I've picked some of my favorites below.


Cat in the Hat - $3.19 after discount

Actor/Actress: Mike Myers , Alec Baldwin , Kelly Preston
Year: 2003
Runtime: 72
Rating: PG (MPAA)

This adaptation of the classic children's book stars Mike Meyers (AUSTIN POWERS) as the wily talking cat with a tall striped hat and more than a few tricks up his sleeve. Set in a colorful make-believe world, the film tells the classic tale of a sister and brother, Sally (Dakota Fanning) and Conrad (Spencer Breslin), who pass a rainy afternoon with their crotchety baby sitter Mrs. Kwan (Amy Hill), during which they receive a visit from the mysterious Cat in the Hat, who leads them on a series of colorful, illogical, silly misadventures.


K-Pax - $3.19 after discount


Actor/Actress: Kevin Spacey , Jeff Bridges , Alfre Woodard
Year: 2001
Runtime: 121
Rating: PG-13 (MPAA)

A mysterious man (Kevin Spacey) shows up in Grand Central Station claiming to be an alien, and is promptly taken to a mental institution. When he doesn't respond to medication, he begins seeing a psychiatrist (Jeff Bridges) who is fascinated by him. The man calls himself Prot (rhymes with "boat"), and tells the doctor about life on his home planet, K-PAX. When he learns of Prot's ability to see ultraviolet light, and his savant-like knowledge of astronomy, the psychiatrist, despite his skepticism, begins to believe.


Patch Adams - $3.19 after discount

Actor/Actress: Robin Williams , Monica Potter , Philip Seymour Hoffman
Year: 1998
Runtime: 116
Rating: PG-13 (MPAA)

Tom Shadyac's (ACE VENTURA) film tells the true story of Hunter "Patch" Adams (Robin Williams), an aspiring doctor in the 1970's who attempted to treat his patients with a medicine that modern science had totally disregarded: humor. After a stint in a mental hospital where he discovers his need to help others, a young Patch enters medical school. There he develops his own methods of reaching patients as an antidote to the the pomposity he witnesses in his instructors and fellow students. While his patients and fellow staff members appreciate his approach, the powers-that-be frown upon his "unschooled" methods and attempt to prevent him from practicing.

JVC In-Ear Headphones - over 70% off

JVC In-Ear Headphones from Circuit City

Click here to buy

These headphones are regularly priced at $29.99 and are on sale for $7.99. They have a soft foam design, comfortable fit and reduce ambient noise. The average review score is currently a 3.7 out of 5 stars. Here's what one of the reviewers had to say:

These headphones are great! I bought them yesterday and I'm already loving these. They're great if you don't want to hear anything else other than your music, these are for you. They block out all the other sounds so you can enjoy your music without any interruptions. They also have a stylish color!

You can get free shipping on these if you order more than $24 worth of products. You could also save the shipping fee by ordering them for in-store pickup.

Motorola Bluetooth Headset - $19.99

Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset

These Motorola Bluetooth headsets are refurbished and are being sold at a great price. The list price on the site shows as $99.99. I've seen them being sold elsewhere for less than that, but not nearly as low as the current asking price of $20.


Here is some information about it, but you can find more by clicking the link above:

For users who demand superior performance and good value, the H500 offers the best of both because of longer talk times with a more stylish, compact and comfortable design all at a reasonable price. This headset is both discreet and stylish, yet highly functional. The overall compact size and lightweight of this headset allows for easy storage when not in use. Also, the lengthy talk and standby times include up to 8 hours of talk time or 150 hours of standby time from a single full charge (travel charger included).