Tip Tuesday: Follow Companies You Love (for the month of December)

Christmas is fast approaching and companies love to lure you in with great sales. But don't forget to Like Facebook pages of companies you use to watch for Giveaway activities. Many companies get caught up in the season of giving and who doesn't love FREE stuff right?

This goes hand in hand with a past Tip Tuesday-Get Familiar With Your Facebook Likes, which I will link for you here:
http://mayday1101.blogspot.com/2012/05/tip-tuesday-get-familiar-with-your.html

I'm also feeling in the giving spirit so be sure to Like my page on Facebook for upcoming December giveaway contests!
http://www.facebook.com/mayday1101

Get The Movie BRAVE DVD/BlueRay Combo for $8.96! (DEAL IS OVER)

Click the link below to get the movie BRAVE DVD/BlueRay 3-disc Collectors Edition for $8.96 originally $39.99! This is for a limited time and is only good today on Amazon at this link so hurry because they will go fast! I hope everyone is enjoying their Thanksgiving and be safe shopping out there. More deals as I see them all the way to the week of Christmas!

 

GET IT HERE! :)

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Tip Tuesday: Getting Ready for Thanksgiving

As Thanksgiving is fast approaching, many will be making long road trips to spend time with family. Before you hit the road, make sure your car has everything it needs to get you there safely. Check all the fluids and get your oil changed if it is due for one. Also, check the air pressure in all of your tires and air them up as needed. Not only will it help with preventing possible tire trouble, but it will also save gas when all tires have the proper air pressure. And don't forget to check to make sure all of your lights are in working order (headlights, tail lights, turn signals and reverse lights) so that the drivers around you know your next move on the road.

Really quick and easy Tip Tuesday this week. I hope this was helpful and that you all have a wonderful holiday! So who's ready for Black Friday and who would much rather stay home? Let me know in the comments below. Have a great night everyone! :)

Save Big on The Lorax and Horton Hears A Who

Hey, guys! I just purchased a couple of DVD's for my kiddos and thought I would pass on the deal to you! I got The Lorax for only $3.99 from its original price of $29.99 as well as Horton Hears a Who also for $3.99 from $14.98! These also qualify for Prime Super Saver Shipping, but you better hurry because I'm sure they will get snatched up quick! Hope everyone is having a great day! :)

The direct links are right here! :)

First Impression - Freeman Clay Mask

So, I decided to pamper myself, and picked up a sample size Freeman Facial Clay Mask with Avocado & Oatmeal. I usually have my gaurd up when I try out products because I have been so disappointed in the past. I've been having a real issue with my pores lately so when it claimed it 'Purges Pores' I was sold. I figured it was worth a try and I am happy to report that I LOVED IT!

Seriously, not only did my skin feel soft, but my pores looked much better immediately and my skin even felt firmer. It had almost a menthol-like feel to it on the skin which was very soothing. You know that feeling where it feels both warming and cooling at the same time? When it dries, it does feel tight so I would recommend not putting it near your under-eye area as that skin tends to be very sensitive to pulling which leads to wrinkles. Other than that, it's great to use on the face and neck as well.


Now, my only complaint is that I didn't pick up the full size in the 1st place. lol But luckily, I found it on Amazon at a great price. Don't forget to use my Tip Tuesday from a couple of weeks ago because you could be eligible to get free shipping on your orders. I will link that blog post below as well as a link to this AMAZING clay mask if you are interested. It's perfect for yourself or it could make for a great stocking stuffer as well.

I hope you found this First Impression helpful. Let me know if there are any products that you want me to try out and review for you in the comments below. Have a great day everyone! (Links below)


Freeman Facial Mask:




A helpful Tip Tuesday: http://mayday1101.blogspot.com/2012/11/how-to-get-free-shipping-on-amazoncom.html

Influenster Has A New Site!!!

Hey, everyone! I just thought I would take a moment to update you about the Influenster program. I've mentioned it before and how it all works in a former blog post that I will link here for you to check out!

Influenster Program: http://mayday1101.blogspot.com/2012/06/influenster-program.html

They have recently kicked off a new website and it is awesome! It's a wonderful community of people from all over, coming together to give their opinions on products. Who doesn't love FREE products to test out? I know this girl isn't complaining one bit. lol :)

Be sure to check out my previous blog post (link above) as well as influenster.com to see all the wonderful things it has to offer.

Tip Tuesday: Get Prepared for Black Friday

I commend those brave enough to participate in the Black Friday sales inside the stores. Me...well, I'm more of a shop online kind of girl around the holiday season. There are really good deals online as well, but if you really want to get the most out of your in-store shopping experience, there are a few things to keep in mind....

1. Plan Ahead - Know which stores you want to shop at. Look online and/or call your local store to find out store schedules and policies. Put them in order on a sheet of paper by opening times (or when the sales start that day) so that you can get the most out of your shopping.

2. Make Lists - You can put all stores on one sheet of paper or separate sheets by store, which ever is easiest for you. Know what's most important to get 1st and put your potential purchases in order of importance.

3. Know the Layout - Knowing where the items are located in the store makes for quickness and ease getting to that item. Ask a manager ahead of time if that item will be placed in the department or in a center aisle. For example, sometimes that T.V. you want won't be in electronics. They may have it at a big display somewhere else in the store.

4. Bring Sale Ads - This is VERY important. You want to have that on had when you grab your items so that you can be sure you are getting the exact item in the ad. Also, the ad comes in handy at the checkout if there is ever a need to reference the sale.

5. Be Careful - I know it can get hectic and down right crazy for that $5 toaster, but be aware of your surroundings. Unfortunately, some won't hesitate to tackle you for an item. I've seen it! lol

I hope you have enjoyed this week's Tip Tuesday. Some Black Friday ads are being released early so keep an eye on my Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/#!/mayday1101 because I will be posting links to ads tomorrow. Have a great day everyone! :)

How To Get FREE Shipping on Amazon.com

Did you know that Amazon has trial programs that you can try out for FREE and get FREE shipping? This is the time to use it, if you are online shopper. It's perfect for the holiday shopping season. Just remember to choose wisely because you can only participate in one program. Once that one ends, you do not qualify for another free trial through another program.

Amazon offers 3 different trial programs. They are:

Amazon Prime

Amazon Mom

Amazon Student

Click on each link above to be directed to information on all 3 of the programs and what is offered. Here is the jist of the programs, but be sure to check out all the information directly at Amazon.com

Amazon Prime is the main membership where you pay $79 annually for free shipping, but they offer a 30 day trial free membership. But remember to opt out of the trial before the 30 days or you will be automatically upgraded and charged the $79.

Amazon Mom is a 3 month trial that offers free shipping and 20% off diaper and baby wipes purchases. This membership will not automatically upgrade to Amazon Prime, but if you choose to upgrade it is also $79 a year.

Amazon Student is by far the best one to get if you qualify. It is a 6 month FREE trial and you will have free shipping on all Prime purchases. All of these memberships offer the free shipping only on Prime purchases, but the majority of merchandise sold qualifies. Just look for the Amazon Prime logo in the description. Amazon Student will automatically upgrade once the 6 months is done, but your annual fee will only be $35 a year instead of $79. All you need to have to qualify is an .edu address. If you don't want to upgrade, just be sure to opt out before the trial ends.

I hope this tip was helpful and there's more to come soon. Happy Shopping Everyone!

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