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I’ve been shopping QVC for years, especially for holiday decor and gifts. I’ve discovered some of my favorite new-to-me brands on QVC and I’m excited to share them with you today.

Gifts for Women

I live in Florida so I only need a winter jacket for about 2-3 weeks a year. The problem was, I hadn’t owned one in years. I saw Cuddl Duds Sherpa Wrap Front Jacket and knew I needed it. Mine is a few years old so it is slightly different than this one but I LOVE it. I’m excited that it might get cold enough for me to wear it a few days later this week! If you are looking for a cute, comfortable, and warm jacket this is it!

The other fashion brand that has become a favorite is Anybody. I have a few of their tops, and want some bottoms! Anybody says they are loungewear that lets you relax anytime, anywhere, and that statement is so true. Anybody is good looking comfort clothes for hanging out at home or out running errands, Anybody is perfect, especially for busy moms. I have the Anybody Cozy Knit Rib Swing Top and the Anybody Cozy Knit printed Cargo Wide Leg Pant on my Christmas wish list!

Shop QVC for Gifts for Teens

Even here in sunny Florida, UGG boots are all the rage. These Koolaburra by UGG Suede Bow Short Boots would be a very welcomed gift for any teen girl.

Everyone needs a reliable Power Bank and HALO is the brand to get. This HALO 15,000mAh Power Bank with Apple, Micro, and USB-C cables is the perfect gift for anyone who owns a smartphone. This can charge up to 3 devices simultaneously! Never be caught with a dead battery again. It’s 5.5″ x 2.85″ x .88″ so it fits easily in a purse or pocket and it only weighs 0.739 lbs making it great or travel or everyday use.

Family Gifts

If you can’t gather in person with family this holiday season, do the next best thing, gather virtually. The set of 2 Facebook Portal 10.1″ Smart Display allows to you “be there” when you can’t be there. Amazon Alexa is built in as well so you get the bonus of having Portal also be your Alexa voice control unit for playing music, controlling your smart home, adding items to your shopping list and more. This set of 2 Portals means you can keep one for yourself and send one to the loved one you want to see more often.

Here is another gift for the whole family to enjoy. The ChargeHub X7 Signature Charging Station has 7 USB ports to allow the whole family to charge their devices as needed. no more fighting over the charging cable!

Here is a game the whole family can play, Bounce Battle! Bounce Battle is the easy to learn and quick to play battle game of strategy, skill, and chance! Choose your color, pick your battle, and bounce ping pong balls into the game cube to win.

Why I Shop QVC for the Holidays

In addition to great prices and an amazing selection of gifts, I shop QVC for the Holidays because they often offer special deals like free shipping or 5 easy pays which allows you to pay over time with no interest, which can come in handy while holiday shopping.

In case you didn’t know, you don’t HAVE to watch QVC to order from QVC. Yes, there are limited time offers and specials which are easiest to find out about while watching TV, but you can shop QVC.com anytime. I hope you will Shop QVC for the Holidays this year.

You can enter to win a $100 QVC E-Gift Card! The giveaway starts on Monday, November 30th at 12:00 AM PT and ends on Wednesday, December 2nd at 11:59 PM PT so go enter now! Good Luck!

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Budget savvy shoppers will love the 5 for $20.00 section of the store.

Disney plush for $20 and under.

Disney Mugs for $15 and under.

If you can’t decide what to buy…get a mystery grab bag for $11.99!

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In the Orlando area you can connect with nature.

• Visit Wekiwa Springs State Park and rent a canoe or kayak and spend some time enjoying one of Florida’s two Federally Designated “Wild and Scenic Rivers” Canoes and single kayaks rent for $16.98 for the first two hours while double kayaks rent for $22.30-each additional hour is $3.00.
• Visit Rock Springs Ranch and go horseback riding. They offer 1, 2 and 3 hour guided trail rides as well as an all day ride. Prices start at $37.00 per person.
• Go on an airboat tour with Boggy Creek Airboat Tours. They offer several different tours and prices start at $25.95 for adults and $19.95 for kids 3-10.
• Go on an EcoSafari at Florida EcoSafaris. Go zip lining, ride a canopy cycle, go on a coach safari or a horseback safari, no matter which options you choose this will be an adrenaline rush day you will never forget. Prices vary depending on which safaris you would like to take part in so visit their website for more information.

In the Orlando area you can have fun learning.

• The Orlando Science Center has something for everyone for the low price of $19.50 for adults and $14.50 for kids 3-11.
• Visit the Wycliffe Discovery Center to learn about the art and science of Bible translation through hands-on exhibits, multimedia presentations and games. Adults $8.00 students grades 1-12 $7.00
• Let your imagination run wild at WonderWorks.  Prices vary depending on what you want to experience. Prices start at $6.99 for a single game of lazer tag and go up to $44.99 for general admission, a lazer tag game and the Outta Control Dinner Show.
• Visit the Holy Land Experience, a living Biblical Museum with 25+ exhibits. Adults $40.00, Students 6-18 $25.00 Children 3-5 $10.00.

In the Orlando area you can have fun shopping.

• Festival Bay Mall is a great family shopping destination. it includes a Vans Skatepark, Putting Edge Fun Park and Monkey Joe’s for the kids and Bass Pro Shops, Ron John Surf Shop, Sheplers Western Wear, SwimMart and the Universal Orlando Store for mom and dad.
• Orlando Premium Outlets is my favorite place to shop for Crocs and Vera Bradley items!
• The Mall at Millenia is where you go for all of your upscale shopping ie Pottery Barn, Tiffany & Co., Macy’s etc.
• Downtown Disney is a great place to experience the magic of Disney…without paying an admission! Shop, dine, see a movie and even float in a tethered balloon while surrounded by Mickey and his pals.

I hope this post gives you some ideas of what you can do in the Orlando area without hitting a theme park. I have yet to try most of these activities, but I’d love to! I have shopped at Festival Bay Mall, the Orlando Premium Outlets and Downtown Disney and I recommend them all!

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For most mothers a simple “thank you” or “I love you” is more than enough. But we all know that a little gift of appreciation can speak volumes, and every super mom is more than deserving.

Here’s a list of 10 Mother’s Day coupons that will help you save on the pefect gift for mom from Consumer Savings Expert, Andrea Woroch

Coldwater Creek
If you can find stylish apparel, chic accessories, and cozy home decor all in one shop then you’re sure to make mom proud this Mother’s Day. Shop Coldwater Creek for the perfect gift and receive free shipping plus 25-percent off your order with coupon code AFLC451.

1-800-Flowers
You can never go wrong with a bouquet of flowers. This Mother’s Day 1-800-Flowers is offering free shipping and no service charge on their Mother’s Day Collection. Select from a gorgeous collection of Mother’s Day arrangements and gifts, and apply coupon code MDAY46 during checkout.

DSW
They say flowers are the way to a women’s heart, but be assured that a stellar pair of shoes can achieve the same outcome. This year let mom pick out a fabulous pair of shoes with a DSW gift card and receive a $10 bonus card with each purchase of a $50 gift card.

Teleflora
Teleflora can help you find mom’s favorite flowers and have them delivered right to her door. This year you can even receive 15-percent off your order by using coupon AFPX15 during checkout.

Sears
You can always rely on Sears to help you celebrate Mother’s Day in the finest fashion and save. Shower your mother with stunning jewelry and receive 20-percent off by applying the coupon code MOTHER20 during checkout.

Ann Taylor
At Ann Taylor find an additional 25-percent off sale styles with coupon code EXTRA25. Mom will love their classic and stylish apparel and accessories, and you can enjoy awesome savings.

Nine West
Nine West boasts a stylish collection of shoes, bags, and accessories. Find chic accessories at Nine West for your stylish mom and receive free shipping on all orders.

Snapfish
Capture your favorite memory with mom this Mother’s Day and create the perfect photo gift. Use the coupon SHIPIT20 to receive free shipping on orders over $20.

FragranceX
FragranceX has an impressive collection of women’s frgrances, skincare, and makeup so you’re sure to find mom something she’ll love. Use the coupon code FREE during checkout and recieve free shipping on your order.

Kate Spade
If your mom loves nothing but stylishly chic and trendy fashions Kate Spade is the place to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Right now receive free shipping on all orders plus $50 off orders of $250 or more with coupon YOCSP11.

For more cashback offers and coupons, you may visit sites like https://price.com/cashback.

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Spring is on its way so it is time to plan for fun family outdoor activities as we shake of the winter time blues. Maybe your kids need a wooden swing set to play on or how about a cool playhouse? We always counted on the boys’ ride-on toys giving them hours of fun and exercise.

Maybe your kids are bigger…or you don’t have kids at all, one of our new family favorites is a game called Corn Hole aka Tailgate Toss. My brother-in-law got a set for Christmas and the whole family enjoys playing. Even if you aren’t in the market for outdoor toys and games, CSNStores.com has a great selection of items for your patio and garden too.

The Giveaway One lucky winner will receive a $45 gift code to use at any of the 200+ CSN Stores!
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Notebooks, Post-it notes, pens, pads – it’s that time of the year again. Waiting around for those crazy, last-minute, 10-notebooks-for-a-dime specials could slash your spending, but there’s lots more you can do to save big. ShopSmart magazine shares their list of nine tips to make the most of back-to-school sales this August:

Save While Shopping for School and Office Supplies

1.     Take inventory: Chances are, you already have some of the things you need in your home office.

2.     Stick to your list: It makes sense to get a jump on the stuff you know you need (think filler paper and pencils), but wait for the school’s list to do the bulk of your shopping.

3.     Consider swapping: If the search of your desk drawer turns up things you no longer have use for, swap them for things you do need. Call other moms, or go to Swapmamas.com. Click on School & Office to see listings from people who have stuff and people who need stuff.

4.     Skip taxes: Many states offer tax-free shopping days in August to encourage spending on clothes. You might find information about your state by searching the Internet with your state and “tax holiday 2010.” Some states extend the discount to supplies and computers.

5.     Buy in bulk: Warehouse clubs are great places to load up, but so are online stores like RaymondGeddes.com and DiscountSchoolSupply.com – just remember that shipping costs can add up if you don’t order in bulk.

6.       Consider refurbs: Whether you need a laptop or your kid needs a fancy graphing calculator, refurbished or opened but unused products can save you hundreds of dollars. Check Amazon.com, Crutchfield.com, Dell.com/outlet, and SonyStyle.com/outlet.

7.       Automate savings: Sign up at ShopItToMe.com to get an alert sent to you when there’s a sale on those expensive sneakers your son just has to have or those shoes you need for work.

8.       Be strategic: Shopping the sales at a lot of stores could save you big bucks, but it’s a huge waste of time. Instead, search circulars online at YahooCircularCentral.shoplocal.com and SundaySaver.com. Then shop at stores with price-matching policies, such as Staples, Target, and Walmart.

9.       Go to school: Ask whether your child’s school has a supply program where you buy one box with everything your kid needs for the year. Staples claims its SchoolKidz program offers savings of 20 to 50 percent.

These tips are courtesy of the September 2010 issue ofmagazine.

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We have lots of other giveaways coming to The Mom Maven including…
CDs, Baby Clothing, Food Coupons, Books, Skincare and more all in June so stay tuned!

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What are your favorite online shopping portals and stores? Share them with me in the comments. Happy Shopping!

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