This week in my inbox I got deluged by offers from all sort of merchants for their spring lines. It’s hard to think about spring dresses when people are still shoveling snow. So, I say, it’s time to warm up – and what better timing than when retailers are starting to reduce prices on items like space heaters, sweaters, electric blankets and more!

Here’s to winter! Frugalgrrl shares some sale highlights:

Boucle Wrap Jacket – $34.99 from GAP (regular price $89.50)

Screamer Chilidog Earflap Hat – $20.93 from peterglenn.com

Cafe Retro Espressione Machine – $399.95 at Crate & Barrel (regular price $550.00)

Classic Reversible Down-Alternative Comforter – Starting at $39.99 from JcPenney.com (regular price $80.00)

Lasko Oscillating Ceramic Tower Heater – $37.99 from Air-n-Water.com (regular price $49.99)Girls Pretty Flannel Sleep Pant – $9.99 from American Eagle Outfitters (regular price $19.50)

Snuggle up and drink some cocoa! Please share your winter bargains with us in the comments!

Happy Shopping!

- Kristen

Here’s what not to miss before the end of the 2010!

1. Electronics

Lots of stores have great deals right now. Highlights include:

Samsung Blu-ray Player – $137.00 (regular price $349.99)

Apple 8GB iPod Touch – $209.95 + free shipping!2. Autos

It’s a great time of year to strike a bargain on a great used vehicle, and Bonus.com easily allows you to locate what you want, where you want it, at the price you’d like to pay. Don’t miss our easy tools to find a deal near you!

3. Appliances

LG Extra Large Capacity Electric Dryer – $494.99 (regular price $699.99)

Dyson DC28 Animal Upright Vacuum – $479.00 (regular price $599.00)

4. Organization & Storage

Welcome in 2011 by getting a few things in order.

Martha Stewart Fabric Drawer – $7.00 (many colors available)

Underbed Storage Containers (Set of 4) – $67.96 + free shipping to store

This time of year many stores such as Target, the Container Store, and hardware stores put “holiday” storage boxes on sale. Since they are red and green, they go on sale, but they’re the same great storage containers you can buy all year round, but for less!

Have any New Year’s bargains we shouldn’t miss? Be sure to share them in the comments!

Happy New Year & Happy Shopping!

- Kristen

Here are some great gift ideas that will make it in time for Christmas, and require no trip to a crowded mall:

Red Poinsettia – $44.95

iGift Card – Instant Delivery – Choose Your Amount

Choose a design of the gift card, customize an amount and a message – the best part is the recipient can spend the card at hundreds of merchants – they choose one great store or spread it out among a couple retailers, restaurants or even hotels.

Gift of the Month - Prices Vary

Choose their favorite something and have it delivered each month (or as often as you’d like). Select from wine, beer, chocolate, flowers, lobster, cookies, movie, even neckties…you get the picture!

SpaFinder Gift Card – Starting at $25

Give the gift of spa! Recipients can choose from numerous locales and the pampering of their choice!

Champagne Gift Basket – $49.99

Start the New Year out right – delivered right to their door!

100 Blooms of Christmas Cheer – $39.98 (on sale!)

Flowers also include spa treats, including bubble bath, shower gel and bath beads, and $25 Restaurant.com gift certificate!

What are you buying last minute this week? Share some more ideas in the comments!

Happy (Last Minute) Shopping!

- Kristen

Learning Resources Pretend & Play Teaching Cash Register

Price: $37.99 (on sale, regular price $59.95 and up).

Also, check the site for additional savings on orders over $85.

Sold by: imaginetoys.com

Happy Shopping!

- Kristen

1. True Blue Spa Set – $10.00 (on sale!)

2. Kenneth Jay Lane Camelia Ring – $64.05 (save almost $30 + free shipping!)

3. Wrist Watch Band Case for iPod Nano – $5.95 (regular price $24.95!)

4. Pooping Reindeer Candy Dispensers – $9.90 for set of 2

5. Burt’s Bees Lemon Cuticle Creme – $5.99

6. Tea Forte Tea Duo – $5.00

7. Fossil Compact Mirror – $25.00

8. Marc Jacobs Lola Perfume Bracelet – $42.00

9. Vera Bradley Clip Zip ID – $7.00 (on sale!)

Happy Shopping!

- Kristen

1. Leatherman Kick – $19.98 (on sale!)

2. Carabiner – $7.65

3. iPod Shuffle – $44.99 (on sale + free ship to store!)

4. FitBit Tracker – $99.95

5. Pez Marvel Heroes – $1.79 each (available at Cost Plus World Market in store)

6. Love Knot Cuff Links & Stud Set – $200.00

7. Fresh Shaving Cream – $22.00 (10% off with code HOLIDAY10 until January 1)

8. Merino Wool Socks – $13.95

9. John Varvatos Artisan Fragrance Set – $50.00 + free shipping!

Happy Shopping!

- Kristen

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Necklace

Price:$116.99 (on sale + free shipping!)

Sold by: Overstock.com

Happy Shopping!

- Kristen

Each year, I find it harder to think of fun stocking stuffers. This year, instead of giving the standard socks and lip balm or small toys, why not give an object that represents a fun outing or experience to have with the kids?! Here are some ideas – have fun with it!

Lego Christmas Tree – $3.99

Give a night out to see Christmas lights in your neighborhood, a visit to a holiday carousel, or even a trip to the woods for some snow and sledding!

Snowman Mug - Set of 4 for $14.99

Attach a note to the mug with a coupon good for a date with Mom or Dad to get hot cocoa or coffee together.

SIGG Water Bottle – $14.99

Your child will need this water bottle when they take an adventure with you for some hiking, walking, trail exploring, or beach combing!

Ice Skates Ornament – $3.16

Plan an outing to the ice skating rink – extra scarf and hot cocoa included!

Bath Toy Fish Squirters – $.98/each

Enjoy a day together at a local aquarium or zoo!

Car Key Chain – $12.98

Allow your teenagers to use the car for a night of their choosing (or day if you live in a state with such rules!).

Kids love spending time with parents, even though sometimes they don’t show it! Hopefully these ideas will give you a head start! Other fun ideas might be a golf ball that represents a mini golf or golf outing, nail polish to go get a mani pedi, or two movie tickets to make it a date!

Happy Shopping (& Stuffing!)

- Kristen

Cardstore.com

Great ideas for personalized gift tags, holiday cards and more! Get 15% off holiday cards, and if you get your act together before December 9, get 25% off your order, plus free shipping on orders over $40! Cyber Monday deal through November 30: 20% off + free shipping with code CYBERSALE!

TinyPrints.com Free shipping on orders over $45 and take 10% off orders over $49! Check out the deal of the day every Thursday to save up to 70%! Cyber Monday Sitewide Sale through December 1: Take $10 off orders of $49, $20 off orders of $99, and $50 off orders $199 and up. Use code CYBER50.

Shutterfly.com

Get 50 free prints for new customers and returning customers receive 20% discount on photo books and calendars!

Picaboo.comGreat deals right now include free shipping, 50% off or one free photo book for new customers, and 20% off all customized photo cards. Check Bonus.com for expiration dates and even more deals!

PaperCulture.com Want impressive design and to feel good about the environment? They’ll plant a tree for every order, plus a deal for free shipping on orders over $150 and $5 off for new customers.

As always, check Bonus.com for coupon codes or additional savings! Once that card is out of the way, have some more eggnog.

Happy Shopping!

- Kristen

So, we thought we’d highlight a few of Oprah’s favorites, but at *lower* prices all found here on Bonus.com!

Breville Panini Grill Maker

$49.99

Coach Patent Sophia Satchel

$335.00

Kyocera White Blade Ceramic Knife Set

$66.95

Herb Savor (Mini Edition)

$19.95

Miraclebody Jeans Denim Leggings

$68.00

Happy Shopping!

- Kristen