Showing posts with label deals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label deals. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 03, 2013

Christmas Specials!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


With the holiday shopping season upon us, it is time for me to add my own little sales to the mix. (Plus, it has been a while since I reminded the world that I wrote some books!)


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What sounds like a good deal? A coupon code to get a discount on an e-book from Smashwords?
I can do that- get 50% off "You Heard It Here First" on Smashwords with code XD69B. (Smashwords sells e-books for Nook, Kindle, iPads, and people who don't have e-readers. Very compatible with everything.)


How about getting The Agency for FREE between Wed, Dec 4- Sat, Dec 8? Just click the big FREE link.


Are you just not an e-book person? No worries! You can always get "You Heard It Here First" and the sequel, "This Just In!" in paperback. You can always buy them (paperback or ebook) off Amazon or BarnesandNoble.com. OR for a much better deal, buy direct! In other words, buy from me, and not only will you get them for $3 less than Amazon (in other words $7), but they will autographed and gift-wrapped as well. (Unless you don't want an autograph, which is cool, I get it, not everyone wants that.) Just email me and we can make that happen. See the fine print below.



Now, for the big, irresistible, amazing, limited time offer, Christmas shopper special-
(No, not that kind of Christmas special)

For a mere $6.25 I will write you your very own, personalized, custom, Christmas story (minimum 1,000 words). WAHOO!!
You provide the names, I provide the story, well in advance of Christmas Eve. Just think- your very own, fun, funny, and personalized Christmas-themed short story to read while gathered around the Christmas tree, drinking hot cocoa, and basking in the twinkly lights. If you want, I'll even print it up and mail it to you on pretty paper. (or just email it to you, or both) Characters can be named after you, family members, co-workers, or complete strangers. Whatever you want!

$15 will get you autographed and gift-wrapped copies of both "You Heard It Here First," "This Just In!" AND a personalized story. You can't beat this deal! If that isn't the most awesome Christmas gift, I don't know what is! Again, contact me for details.


(the fine print, aka- the contact info- mcbridemarketing at gmail dot com)

Monday, November 18, 2013

eShakti for All!

Have I talked enough about eShakti to convince you all to buy their awesome dresses yet?
Because I freaking love eShakti! And I think you all need to try them and figure out why.


Here is what the Little Navy Sheath Dress looks like on their site -


eShakti Women's Split neck sheath dress 
And here is what it looks like on me- 
Not only did the color change (and I added a belt), but you might also notice it suddenly has sleeves, and is a little bit longer.

This is the magic of eShakti. YOU CAN CUSTOMIZE EVERYTHING (for just $7.50)!!!
You can add sleeves, change the neckline and/or the length of the dress, plus add or remove pockets, to make the dress suit you.

But that's not all folks!

You can also have the dress custom FIT to you!
Instead of picking size 2, 10, or 18, etc., you have the option of putting in your exact measurements, and having the dress custom fit precisely to you.

I have always had a difficult time finding dresses that fit me. I am short, but with long legs, and a very curvy torso. Finding dresses and skirts that reach my knee is a total joke. Finding dresses or shirts that fit me through the bust, and with my narrow shoulders? Never happened. All of my dresses are either too big in the shoulders, or the waist hits in the wrong place, etc. I usually just compromise with empire waist, or no-waist wrap dresses, and make do.

When I put my measurements in to eShakti I discovered my waist was a size 8, my shoulders a size 10, my bust a size 18, and my hips are size 12. No wonder nothing ever fits!

Which is why I LOVE my eShakti dresses that not only fit me, but actually hit at my real waist and hips as well. The measurements even take into account the distance between waist and hips, so the waist of my dresses actually are on my waist, and not around my hips (like what happens with most of my dresses).

Now, keeping in mind that I am a) not a model, b) not thin, c) not a photographer, d) not very good with any sort of photo editing service, I now share with you what I look like in my eShakti dresses, compared to my other regular clothes. (Also, I could really use a haircut.)

This is the "Ponte Knit Sheath Dress."  This is the same as my red dress above, but I chose a different neckline and slightly different sleeves.





And here is what I look like in a regular sheath dress that isn't custom fit to me.

Okay, so the picture isn't as bad as I want you to see. I'm really not photogenic so the good and bad are all just mediocre bad! Anyway, in this second dress, the black one, it's too curvy, with fat rolls. I look much thinner, and have a much better silhouette in the eShakti dress.

This next dress is the eShakti "Virginia" dress ($74.95). I LOVE this dress. I have never been able to wear a dress with a full or pleated skirt before, because the waist is usually around my hips, and therefore too wide, and really just looks BAD. I still have unfortunately wide hips, but it helps a lot to have the waist fit just right to make it look much more flattering than the alternative.




And here's the closest thing I have to a similar cut dress-
I like how the eShakti dress has a less revealing neckline, but is still a slimming v-neck (important to us full-figured girls). You can see in the second dress that the waist is right around my hips, making me look considerably wider than necessary.

And this last dress is the eShakti Havana dress. I bought this one for my 20th high school reunion. It got tons of compliments. It's just the right combination of modest/not too revealing, and party/sexy. I LOVE this dress. (I just wish I had a better picture in it.)



I don't have anything to compare this dress to because I've never dared to wear anything like it before. It definitely shows off my curves! (A lot!)

Here's a few more details to know- these dresses are VERY comfortable. As in, I'm still sitting here in the Havana dress right now because it's probably the most comfortable dress I own. I love it.

Did I mention it has pockets? And a side-zip?

And they are not dry-clean only. You can wash these at home and hang dry them.

I love them.

So why am I telling you all of this?

Because eShakti is having a 2 for 1 sale.

And they have free shipping.

So in 10 days from now you could own 3 custom-fit, gorgeous dresses, for less than $150. And you know you want that. You want it a lot.

Full disclaimer- I like eShakti enough that I am excited that I just got accepted to be an affiliate marketer for them. (But I've been talking them up long before I even applied to be an affiliate for them.)

So go get yourself some awesome dresses for the holidays. YOU KNOW YOU WANT ONE!!!

I know that I want this one- (I just added it to my Amazon Wish List.)
Retro Plaid Shirtdress- $129.  (I would change the sleeves to elbow length, take the "remove embellishment" option, and make it knee length. And of course have it custom fit to me. That would only be an extra $7.50. Oh and every time you buy from them they send you coupons for your next order, so I'll be taking at least $25 off the price to start with.)





Sunday, October 06, 2013

Reason #567 Why I Love Amazon Prime

You can thank me later.
I just discovered that Amazon Prime is doing a free trial for all of October. Free shipping, free shows, special deals. All the good stuff. FOR FREE TO YOU. 


Tomorrow I am canceling my cable (I've been planning this for a while), going to Amazon, and buying myself this-

And then I will be watching TV pretty much only via Netflix, Amazon Instant/Amazon Prime, and Hulu (all on my TV, via the blu-ray player). And by doing so, I will be saving about $90/mo.
And I could really use an extra $90/month. 

Saturday, November 05, 2011

Saturdays are a special day, they're the day I share special deals!


From now through Christmas I have decided to share great deals with you on Saturdays. I have access to a lot of great online coupons and deals, and I want to pass those along to you. So here is our first Saturday Special Deals!


For starters, how would you like this beautiful, red wool coat for just $35? Check it out at RisingTaste.



Up to 50% Children's Picture Books at BN.com!

Shop Now and Save up to 55% on SALE items at BedHead Pajamas

FREE 10 day Trial to the ONLINE Gaiam Yoga Studio. You’ve always wanted to try yoga; start today it’s risk-free! Learn how to master 75 different yoga poses through videos, podcasts, downloadable pose guides and more. Start today!

People ask me all the time how I get such good travel deals (FACT: with the one exception of my flight to Cambodia, I have never spent more than $300 on a plane ticket anywhere.) using CheapTickets is one of the ways I pull it off!

CheapTickets Vacation Packages (size 300 X 250)

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Stuff Somebody (YOU) Might Want for Christmas


Apparently there are some people who really do their Christmas shopping before December. Personally, I've never understood that concept! Going out in December in the cold, moving in the crowds, and seeing the decorations is all a part of the Christmas experience for me! But I have to admit now that most of my family lives in far flung places I do most of my shopping online and have it shipped directly to them.
As you probably have noticed by now, I have a few advertisers on this here website. If it wasn't for these lovely little ads I wouldn't get to travel to crazy places or keep my dog entertained with squeaky toys. Oh, who are we kidding? I make just enough off of ads to treat myself out to a burger and fries once a month. Except I've sworn off eating out for the rest of the year. Instead my cheeseburger fund has been rerouted and will be donated to the Riverkids Foundation. And now you can add to that fund by buying these awesome items that Barnes and Noble tells me are going to be big Christmas sellers!

John Grisham Litigators Barnes and Noble
I love John Grisham books and I can't wait to get to this one!
Christmas Deals on Nooks

Did you know the Nook Color has a fun feature called "Lend Me" where you can "borrow" books from friends who also have Nooks? So if you are thinking you wouldn't want a Nook because you wouldn't have anything to read on it, you are wrong! We can be friends on there (I have one and I LOVE it!!) and you can borrow all my books (and I have about 50!). 


And for all you people who think that e-readers don't feel like real books (trust me, you get over that in about 30 seconds of actually holding one in your hands) did you know you can get fun book covers for your Nook? (I have the Paterson quote cover and I love it.)


In my humble opinion, Barnes and Noble is one stop shopping for Christmas. There is something for everyone there! (And I'm not getting paid to say that. I really believe it. Just ask my family.) Your kid isn't a book reader but loves Angry Birds? No problem! (Did you know you can play Angry Birds on your Nook? True story. Also, its way better on a Nook than on a phone because it is so much bigger!)



Angry Birds toys

(hmm. the picture of the Angry Birds 16 Inch Plush is currently not showing. hopefully it will magically appear soon!)

I have to admit, I think this series looks totally cute. I may have to read it just to find out.
books for kids

And let's not forget the best gift of them all- the gift card!  The gift that says, "You are impossible to shop for, so go buy it yourself!"
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Another fun and interesting fact- if you are concerned that someone may have a Nook, and therefore you wouldn't want to give them a book, you can always give them a gift card. Nook users can apply the gift cards to their accounts to buy eBooks.

Free Shipping on orders of $25 or more at BarnesandNoble.com!

Friday, August 26, 2011

Some CityDeals For You

Anyone in the mood for some -

Laser Hair Removal? $1380 Hair removal package for just $99 (Lehi, Utah)

Jazzercise Classes? $120 worth of classes for just $20 (Most SLC locations)

and for the deal that is almost too good to be true (again in Utah, sorry everyone else) - Dish Network gift certificate worth $500 for just $50. 


And for all my friends not in Utah, here's a few deals for you -
Free Shipping on orders of $25 or more at BarnesandNoble.com!

Enjoy $3.99 Same Day Shipping* for all Orders at the AllergySuperstore.com

5% Off Sitewide With Coupon Code BONBONS at Chocolate.com

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Plentiful Pantry

A few weeks ago I got an email asking if I'd like to try out Plentiful Pantry in exchange for a blog review. And I am SOOO glad I said yes!
Plentiful Pantry makes all sorts of products- soups, bakery items, and more- but I got asked to try out the Roasted Red Bell Pepper Fettucine and the Meatball Mix. Now you know I love a good pasta. I am the carb queen! And this fettucine did NOT disappoint! I loved it! The one bag (that comes with extra virgin olive oil as well) of pasta was enough to feed both me and my sister 3 different times! It could easily feed a family of 4 for one meal!
I have never made meatballs before. And I didn't think I was much of a meatball lover. (After all, I always associate meatballs with Swedish Meatballs from Costco. So not the same!) However, I am now a meatball fan, and I am very much in love with this mix! The Meatball Mix was easy to make. You add the mix to one egg, a little water, and some ground beef. It was optional to add ground sausage to it. I did not add any sausage, and personally I don't think the recipe needs any sausage. It has just the right kick and zing to it. Not spicy, not tangy. Just really flavorful! I used half the recipe (because I was only cooking for 2), and still came out with about 16-20 meatballs! My sister and I liked them so much that we took to just eating the meatballs solo after dinner was over. We LOVED the meatballs! For $3.50 and I will be stocking up in this mix!


Now for some good news, last I checked, you could get a 40% discount for Plentiful Pantry on CityDeals. You spend $30 and get a $50 gift certificate! Not too shabby!

Monday, August 16, 2010

See the sidebar for some CityDeals

Ladies and Gentlemen, I bring you CityDeals - a fun way to save!

City Deals offers a wide variety of deals every day in your city.  This isn’t a one-deal-a-day site.  There are lots of deals to the places you play, eat, and relax. When you click the link (or sometimes just look at the ad here in the sidebar) you will see the deals for your specific location.
Just find the deals you want and check out.  There are restaurants, movie theaters, car washes, and more. If you love Buca di Beppo as much as I do (which, my friends, is a LOT of love), you will soon love CityDeals as much as I do because you can save up to 40% off at Buca. Also, you can save 20% off concessions and movie tickets at Cinemark theaters if you buy through CityDeals. 

You’ll normally receive your order by mail within 2 – 3 business days.  They will send you professionally designed certificates you’ll be proud to use and give as gifts. (no ugly homemade print outs that look sketchy)

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