I was sitting at my desk earlier today sipping a beverage laced with caffeine a little too fast when it occurred to me that I should probably introduce myself. I’ve been with zuuzs.com for almost 3 months now and, at one time or another, you’ve probably seen my face, read my blog posts or received an email from me about the Blogger Partner Network. I should, at some point, say hello. Today is the day. Hello.
There was a time when I used to venture out to the stores for everything I needed or wanted to purchase. Online shopping wasn’t something that I considered. In fact, it intimidated me a little. That changed about 5 years ago. I spotted a gorgeous bangle bracelet at Bealls Deptartment Store and I couldn’t walk away. It was 70% off and I had a coupon code for free shipping. That opened the gates for me. From that point on I became an avid and savvy online shopper. Today, most of my purchases are made online.
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kick off of summer! It’s when the ‘closed for the season’ places open. The grills are taken out of hibernation. We spend the day before whipping up our favorite summer fare for the cookout. It’s a weekend to unwind with friends and family, eat too much food, indulge in a drink or two, flirt with the platters of desserts and to get ready for the summer months ahead. That’s in my plans for Saturday. Going to enjoy the company of family and fire up the grill.
Think back to when you were in school. There is at least one teacher that stood out and has had an impact on your life. Mine was Mrs. W. Back then, it wasn’t cool to focus efforts on anything related to art. Whether it was writing or watercolors, there wasn’t much to stimulate the creative minds that roamed the halls. Mrs. W. was one of the rare few who embraced those souls and provided an environment to encourage us young artists. Her classroom was my playground. Eventually, thanks to her encouragement and persistence, the world became my playground. Over three decades later I’m still writing, photographing the world as I see it and, once in a while, I flirt with a good brush and tube of paint.
Mother’s Day is right around the corner. In fact, it’s less than 2 weeks away. If you haven’t thought about what you’re getting for mom, than it’s time. This isn’t something to put off any longer. We’re talking about MOM. You know…the woman who took care of you when you were sick. The one who attended every play and dance recital you were in. She eased your fears when bad storms hit at night. She made you soup when you had the flu. She gave you the world and expected nothing in return.
Show your mom just how much you appreciate her. It’s her day to be spoiled and treated like a queen. Stumped on what to get her? If you’re flirting with the idea of stepping out of the box a little or gravitating towards traditional, it’s here. We’ve scoped out some really cool gifts that will put a huge smile on mom’s face and make her feel like a million bucks (without you having to spend it).
Mom will look and feel her best with the Shopping Bag Makeup Palette at Sephora. It includes plenty of eye shadow, liners, blushes and lipsticks to create an unlimited amount of fabulous looks. Whether it’s a day out with the girls or a night on the town, mom will turn heads. This bundle is valued at $165, but it’s yours for only $24.
Give mom the gift of music with this Phillips 4GB GoGear RaGa MP3 Player. She’ll love listening to her favorite tunes while working out at the gym or on the go. It features a full color display, audio and video playback, up to 22 hours of playback time, built in FM tuner with 20 presets and it includes earphones. Best of all, it’s over 50% off and shipping is free to any Walmart store or FedEx office.
Neutrals are great, but bold and striking prints are even better. These spacious Hawaiian Tote Bags from Ed Hardy will get mom noticed as she’s heading to the beach or enjoying a weekend getaway. They are made to last with durable construction and the flat handles and silver tone hardware add a charming finish. Mom will love this bold tote and you’ll love the price. These beauties are $39.99 for a limited time. That’s 55% off list price and shipping is only $2.95.
Sending flowers doesn’t have to burn a hole in your wallet. How about surprising mom with a Beautiful Bouquet of Assorted Tulips. Not only will you save $20 for a limited time, but this bouquet also includes a free purple vase and a box of chocolates. Flowers AND chocolate…yes please!
Mom will fall in love with her locks when she uses the Ultra CHI Spring Paisley Flat Iron. In no time at all she can have a silky smooth finish or add some bounce to the tresses with some wavy curls. These CHI flat irons won’t dry out the hair and, because it works on the hair from the inside out, it adds moisture and reduces frizz. During the Mother’s Day Sale, this gem is under $100 and shipping is free. It also includes a free travel tote.
For a sentimental Mother’s Day gift, you’ll want to check out this Mother’s Marquise Birthstone Name Bracelet. Each sterling silver bar can be engraved with a child’s name and it’s linked to the birthstone of choice. Mom will be able to keep her kids close to her heart even after they’ve left the nest. It’s a steal at only $59.99 plus enjoy free shipping.
Those are only a few of our hand-picked Mother’s Day gift ideas from zuuzs. Don’t forget to check out our updated selection of top Mother’s Day gifts!
Believe it or not, College and High School Graduation season is here! To make this special (and stressful) time just a little bit easier, Irv’s Luggage is brimming with great gifts for Grads. Here are some of their amazing deals, valid through 6/30/12:
All this, and an awesome updated Gift Center offer tons of opportunities for the perfect grad gift!
Shop, save and celebrate with zuuzs.com and Irv’s Luggage!
It’s not often that you can give back and shop at the same time, but we are always looking for ways to combine the two! This month is Earth Month, and in honor of Mother Earth, several of our retailers are having sales just for you! One of our favorites is Air & Water, giving you $30 off most orders $300+ with code EARTHDAY.
Not only is the sale saving you money, but Air & Water has great energy efficient products! Plus, you get FREE Shipping on select items! Talk about a win/win for you, your family, and nature!
But, HURRY UP — the sale ends today!!
Shop, share, and save (the Earth) with zuuzs and Air & Water!
Behind every well-dressed man is a woman who knows how to shop! She knows to shop through zuuzs to find the best deals & sales online! Today’s deals come from Jos. A. Bank, a leading menswear retailer that specializes in classic dress wear and casual sportswear. Here are the hot deals this week:
In addition to these amazing sales, there are also Deals of the Day:
DEAL OF THE DAY: DAILY DEALS ON OUR HOMEPAGE. EVERY 24 HRS. UP TO 75% OFF OR MORE!
Don’t miss out on these amazing sales & deals at Jos. A. Bank when shopping through zuuzs!
Photo Credit: Jos. A. Bank
The company you have known and loved forever, Crayola, has undergone a major re-modeling job! Among the new features is a slick new look, easier navigation, and quicker checkouts! For a mom, or just a coloring fan, this sounds great!
And that’s not all! Even though it has a new look, The CrayolaStore has the same great deals! Among them are:
New arrivals, amazing deals, and easier surfing…sounds like a colorful world to us! Be sure to check out CrayolaStore for all this and more!
Image via CrayolaStore
Here at zuuzs, we are an equal-opportunity shopping community. We love school supply stores as much as electronics stores and home goods as much as clothing. But, right now, we really love Shopbop. With tons of designer labels to choose from, Shopbop has become the leading ready-to-wear online retailer for women. And that’s not even the best part! No, today and tomorrow ONLY (4/17-4/18) they are having a special Friends & Family sale, and since you are OUR friends, we thought we would share it with you!
Here are the details:
Go on, shop and save with zuuzs & Shopbop!
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