Wednesday, September 03, 2008

WFMW - Online shopping


This week Rocks in my Dryer is hosting a backwards edition of Works For Me Wednesday where the reader (you!) is asked to help solve a problem. Shannon's blog will have hundreds of people posting their requests for help...so when you have helped me out, please go over and see what else needs your attention.

Tis the Season!


Birthdays are coming up and Christmas is few months away. I would like to know where you like to shop online.
Do you shop on Etsy?
What are your favorite Etsy stores?
Do you shop on ebay?
Do you have a favorite there?
Do you get everything through Amazon.com?
How about Overstock? any luck with them?
Got a friend or family member that you want to give a shout out to? Go ahead!

I have two nieces that are going to need some gifts (4½ and just under a year old, by Christmas time) so I'd love some ideas for those girls, too.


So spill the beans - where do you shop online?
Leave links in the comments section and I will update this post with clickable links from those that got posted. I know that sometimes the urls are too long and aren't clickable in the comment section...but they come through in my email.

Have a Fabulous Day!

UPDATE - Here are the links from the comments, so far...
There are some real gems in here. OOoooh I can't wait to start browsing.


UPDATE 6 Sept 08
I think I have gotten all of the links from the comments. There are some really great finds in here. Thanks to everyone who commented!

Kristin


James Avery Jewelry

CafĂ© Sola—Coffee with a Purpose

Ten Thousand Villages

Uncommon Goods

A World of Good

Spoon Sisters

Red Envelope

Creative Kids Stuff

Amazon

Old Navy

iTunes

Sassy Onesies

Aubreys's picks on her blog

Baby Center Store

Baby Cheapskate

Gotta Deal

Lillian Vernon

Etsy - Jeweled Bloosoms

Etsy - Letter perfect Designs


Etsy - K Voss Designs

vol25

Growth Charts N' More

Nestlings

The Vintage Pearl

Little Brown House

Renee's Funky Country

Sierra Trading Post

Zappos.com

Bluefly.com

cooking.com

drugstore.com

Occasion Bags

My Kids Store

17 comments:

  1. All right, here goes!

    http://secure.jamesavery.com/index.jsp

    http://www.cph.org/cphstore/pages/resources/cafesola/

    http://www.tenthousandvillages.com/home.php

    http://uncommongoods.com/

    http://www.worldofgood.com/catalog/index.php

    http://spoonsisters.com/

    http://www.redenvelope.com

    http://www.creativekidstuff.com/

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  2. I recently collected all my favorites into one blog post: Here's the link:

    http://jandatell.blogspot.com/2008/08/shopping.html

    I occasionally use ebay, and definitely amazon, but I'm loving more and more handmade goods to give to people. Have fun!

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  3. I definitely hit amazon and take advantage of the free shipping offers they extend during the holidays.
    In addition, I like

    http://store.babycenter.com/home.do
    AND, may I recommend if you haven't discovered it yet

    www.babycheapskate.blogspto.com

    where Angie keeps you up to date on who is offering great deals!

    I'll be sure to stop back later today and check out the other reader suggestions, great topic!

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  4. it sure would help if I could type. that was

    www.babycheapskate.blogspot.com

    sheesh! :)

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  5. I'm all about Amazon. Sometimes I hit eBay, too, but rarely; it's so hard to keep prices down there.

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  6. I love Etsy! I buy all kinds of things there, because I love how unique things are and that you can get customized stuff!

    Here are a few of my favorites:

    vol25
    Growth Charts N' More
    Nestlings
    The Vintage Pearl
    Little Brown House
    Renee's Funky Country

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  7. I find all my shopping deals here:

    http://forums.gottadeal.com/

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  8. I adore shopping online because who really wants to see my 4 year old melt down in the department store followed up by a cranky 2 year old confined in her stroller being semi-entertained by her uber bored 9 year old brother? NOT ME.

    Looks like you've gotten some fabulous links, one tip I would give you is to ALWAYS google that stores name with "promo code". You can almost always get reduced to free shipping, and I've gotten up to 30% off my purchase price with a code that took me an extra minute or two to find. I'm such a fan.

    Good Luck & Happy Shopping, Whitney

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  9. I love htese etsy stores...and these are ones I saved for items I liked myself.
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14774757
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11117873
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=13764265


    www.lillianvernon.com

    a great price on this laser tag game I am getting for my fmaily for Christmas:
    http://www.etoys.com/genProduct.html?PID=4767254&ctid=17

    Additionally, I shop amazon all the time (which is also tpys r us now).

    And anything personalized I think is great!(LV has a lot to choose from)

    I will have to check the links listed here.
    Girls of that age, you cannot go wrong with anything Hannah Montana. Walmart has a ton of clothing items and dress up. I am sure that T-R-U has it too.

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  10. oooo, aubrey had some good ones. Will check others...

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  11. I have bought some super sweet deals here....
    If you are a GOOD shoe lover....
    This is the best discount place to go online.

    Sierra Trading Post

    http://www.sierratradingpost.com/deptkeycodesale.aspx?cm_mmc=Email-_-DF-_-ER09038B-_-MAINSALE&cm_lm=wanda@glory2him.com&codesProcessed=true

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  12. Amazon for books, CDs and toys
    Zappos.com for shoes
    Gap for my kids' clothes
    Bluefly.com for my own clothes
    cooking.com for kitchen stuff
    drugstore.com

    I think that's about it.

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  13. I use Amazon a lot. And to promote my own business... We have a few great (and educational) gifts and toys in our My Kids Store. We also sell Occasion Bags. A four 1/2 year old would enjoy our Activity Time Occasion bag.

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  14. PS thanks for stopping by my blog! And although my counter says seven days, Doctor thinks I'm past due and wants to induce tomorrow. Hopefully baby comes tonight!

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  15. These are just great!!! I've been browsing through them for the past day or so!

    Thank you everyone!!

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  16. couponalbum.com is one of the best site for online online shopping.

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