Last Minute Shopping Online

What’s up everyone!

I know there are a lot of people going into Christmas shopping panic, especially the ones who were waiting to get paid on the 15th before buying all their gifts. :o) As I mentioned before, I am an online shopper by heart because I hate shopping crowds – but time is running out to order online and get your gifts here quickly. Amazon.com has created a Last Minute Gift Ideas section for people like you. However, take note that below are the holiday ordering cutoff dates for U.S. shipping of items shipped from and sold by Amazon.com for delivery on or before December 24th.

- Sunday, December 16th – Gift Cards sent by mail (e-mail gift cards can be sent immediately at any time)·
- Monday, December 17th – Free Super Saver Shipping (on qualified orders over $25)·
- Tuesday, December 18th – Standard Shipping.
- Wednesday, December 19th – Two-Day Shipping·
- Thursday, December 20th – Two-Day Shipping (Order as late as 3pm PT, but varies by item) - Friday, December 21st – One-Day Shipping (Last full day to order)
- Saturday, December 22nd – Two-Day Shipping (Order as late as 3pm PT, but varies by item)

Once the shipping deadlines have passed, Amazon Gift Cards are a great way give gifts through the rest of the holiday shopping season. They can be sent via email, an e-card, or on paper through snail mail (gift cards ordered by December 16th will be delivered by December 24th).

Hope this helps you avoid the holiday lines and get your shopping done. Don’t forget the REAL reason for the season has nothing to do with presents.

- Presario

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Send a Free Greeting Card to a Soldier

Xerox has started a website in which they have allowed you to write a personal message on a pre-designed greeting card, and they will print it and send it to a random soldier. The cards are designed by children that are a part of the Boys and Girls Club, and you simply select a design and either select a pre-written message or enter a custom one.

http://www.letssaythanks.com

Support the troops and their efforts by taking the time to send a card.

- Presario

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Holiday Shopping Coupons

I received these via email and I haven't checked them all, but most of them seem legit. If you find any ones that don't work, let me know.

American Eagle Outfitters Coupon Code: 64152219 (15% off from Nov. 27 - Dec. 11, 2007)
Armani Exchange Coupon Code: STYLE20 ($20 off $100 from Nov 29 - Dec 15, 2007)
Balsam Hill Christmas Tree Co - Coupon code FF07CP (10% OFF F&F - Dec. 2 - Dec. 16, 2007).
Banana Republic Coupon Code: BRHOLIDAY (20% off from Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2007)
***Barnes & Noble Coupon Code: T4N3B6W (25% off Single Item on Nov 27 – Dec 10, 2007)
Bed Bath Store Coupon Code: holiday07 ($15 off $75 from Nov. 28 - Dec. 10, 2007)
***Blue Nile Coupon Code: BNACC25 (10% off from Nov. 29 - Dec. 31, 2007)
Children's Place Coupon Codes: H2MMVSEZNQQB7 or H2EMIY6YVAJB7 or H2MMUHM12BLB7 (15% off exp Dec. 9, 2007)
Cloud Veil Coupon Code: 7LJ400 (45% off Now - Dec 31) Also use 7LJ502 for free ground shipping (Exp. Dec 13)
Coffee Bean Corral Coupon Code: HAPPY (15% off from Nov. 29 - Dec. 25, 2007)
coolframes.com - Designer Eyewear Coupon Code: BLACK15 (15% off from Nov. 29 - Dec. 25, 2007)
Dick's Sporting Goods Coupon Code: APPAREL20 (Case sensitive) (20% off Apparel from Dec 1 - Jan 31, 2008)
Dr. Martens Coupon Code: DMFF3507 (35% off from Nov 30 – Dec 14, 2007)
Eastbay Coupon Code: EMEB72GC (20% off Giftcards from Nov 17 – Dec 20, 2007)
***eBags.com Coupon Code: EMBESTSET (20% off from Nov. 30 - Dec. 9, 2007)
enyce Coupon Code: SITEWIDE30 (30% off $150 from Dec 1 – Dec 7, 2007 )
GameStop Coupon Code: AFF25 (25% off Used Games from ? – ? )
GiftCertificates.com Coupon Code: HOLIDAY2 (10% off from Dec 1 – Dec 9, 2007 )
Glamajama Coupon Code: GOTGLAM (25% off from Nov 28 – Dec 31, 2007 )
Hallmark Coupon Code: HMKLAT15 (15% off from Nov. 30 - Dec. 31, 2007)
Hasbro Toy Shop Coupon Code: FRIENDS20 (20% off from Dec 2 - Dec. 9, 2007)
Hickory Farms Coupon Code: SAVORY (15% off from Nov 28 - Dec. 31, 2007)
HP Desktop Coupon Code: DT6030 (30% off $999 from Nov 28 - Dec. 8, 2007)
JC Penny Coupon Code: CHAMPION (20% off from Dec. 9, 2007)
JC Penny Coupon Code: SANTA (30% off regular priced items and 10% off sale items till Dec. 14, 2007)
Kohl's Coupon Code: NEW5252 (10% off from Nov. 30 - Dec. 8, 2007)
Lenovo Login Code: 992299 (Various Discounts)
Limited Too Just click link for savings (25% off from Nov 27 – Dec 9, 2007)
Linen & Things Coupon Code: 223823997733 (20% off from Nov 30 – Dec 31, 2007)
Liz Claiborne Coupon Code: FRIEND40 (40% off from Nov. 30 - Dec. 3, 2007)
Maps.com Coupon Code: holiday20 (20% off from Nov. 28 - Dec. 31, 2007)
MetroStyle Coupon Code: MSTYLE50 (50% off Single Item from Nov. 28 - Dec. 31, 2007)
Nike Coupon Code: 2PCTH7A (20% off $125 from Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2007)
Overstock Coupon Code: 73989 (10% off $45 from ? - ? )
PlumDenim.com Coupon Code: FNF2007 (30% off from Nov. 28 - Dec. 31, 2007)
***Ralph Lauren Coupon Code: HOL2007 (30% off 11/20 - 12/10)
Red Envelope Coupon Code: AMX25WISH ($50 off $200 from ? – ? )
Rei-Outlet.com Just cick link for savings (20% off from Nov. 28 - Dec 7, 2007)
***Sharper Image Just cick link for savings ($10 off $50 from Nov 27 – Jan 31, 2008)
Shutterfly Coupon Code: SON5-SONY ($10 off $40 from Nov 30 – Dec 10, 2007)
Snap Fish Coupon Code: FRIENDS07 (25% off on Nov 27 – Dec 25, 2007)
Snap Fish Coupon Code: AFFDECSPECL (30% off $30 on Nov 27 – Jan 3, 2008)
Snap Fish Coupon Code: MYBOOKDEC (40% off Photobook on Nov 27 – Jan 3, 2008)
Suds Gear Coupon Code: combo22 (22% off from ? – ? )
Victoria's Secret Coupon Code: FA78113 or FA78449 ($15 off $100, $30 off $150, $75 off $250, & $150 off $500 from Nov. 28 - Dec. 20, 2007)
WinkFlash Coupon Code: G3F8E7W4 (40% off from Nov 28 – Dec 15, 2007 )
Yankee Candle Coupon Code: XSL16 ($10 off $25 from Nov 27 - Dec. 22, 2007)
Zales Coupon Code: NOVCAT502007 ($50 off $200 Valid to Dec 16th, 2007 )


PRINTABLE INSTORE COUPON
Gordmans (20% off Single Item from Nov 27 – Dec 9, 2007)
H&M (25% off from Dec. 7 - Dec. 9, 2007)
JC Penny (20% off on Dec. 9, 2007)
Kirklands (25% off Single Item from Nov 27 – Dec 31, 2007)
Limited Too (25% off from Nov 27 – Dec 9, 2007)
Linen & Things (20% off from Nov. 27 - Dec. 31, 2007)
Loehmanns (15% off Reduced Item & 20% off Clearance Item from Nov 27 – Dec 31, 2007)
Lord & Taylor (15% off from Nov. 9 - Dec. 24, 2007)
oshKosh ($10 off $50 from Nov 26 – Dec 11, 2007)
Ralph Lauren (30% off 11/10 - 12/10)
Reebok Outlet (40% off Nov 29 - Dec 23, 2007)
Sharper Image ($10 off $100 from Nov 27 – Jan 31, 2008)
Staples (12% off from Dec. 2 - Dec. 8, 2007)
Yankee Candle ($10 off $25 from Nov 27 - Dec. 22, 2007)

OTHER/Various Discounts
Google Holiday Discounts ($5, $10, $20, etc.)
Mastercard Card Holders
PayPal Holiday 20% off (20% Off)
Visa Card Holders

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Presario Says - 10 Ways to Save Gas

With gas being $9.00 per gallon (not really - but close enough,) here are some good ways to save gas:

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1) Make sure your engine is well lubricated and everything is clean. Some gas and oil additives will help you do this, but above all make sure you change your oil every 3,000 miles and the oil levels are correct in between changes.

2) When starting at a red light, don't gun the motor. Instead, accelerate slowly. When stopping, coast to a stop instead of staying on the accelerator until the last minute.

4) Although it is not as crucial on newer vehicles, running the AC and Heat does actual effect gas performance. If you have a car that automatically adjusts the temperature to a certain climate, this causes it to constantly turn on and off the air - even when you are comfortable with the temperature. Use the manual adjustment instead.

5) Check your tires. Make sure your tires are inflated properly. This is probably the most overlooked ways of saving gas. Also make sure you are rotating your tires at the recommended interval - which is usually 6,000 - 8,000 miles (or every two oil changes.)

6) Remove any excess weight you can. Carrying extra unneeded items - especially in the trunk - effects gas millage.

7) Take the highway or roads with less lights. Every time you 'stop and go' you use more gasoline than driving.

8) Use cruise control on the highways to maintain a constant RPM (especially on long road trips.) Also, instead of riding the brakes in bumper to bumper traffic - try to maintain enough distance between vehicles to coast.

9) Make sure you are using the octane of fuel that the car manufacturer recommends. This information is usually available in the manual. Using a lower octane will lower vehicle and gas performance, and using a higher octane is throwing money away.

10) Change your belts and spark plugs at the recommended manufacturer's intervals. People often forget that misfiring spark plugs can cause both a reduction and performance and gas millage.

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