A couple months into colder weather and I’m already looking forward to spring. Add a dash of color and warmth with the oh-so-affordable Kate Spade bedding collection for Bed Bath & Beyond. The bedding collections, which include comforters, sheets, shams, and bed skirts, and accent pillows pillows feature bright colors and fun patterns.
I particularly like [...]

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Don’t overlook the home goods sections for some really amazing deals on Cyber Monday!
Here’s a roundup of some more great sales going on today:
Blik: What a find! You get 20% off of beautiful wall decals through tomorrow if you use the shopping code LEFTOVERS.
Crate & Barrel: Get 15% off purchases by using the code SAVE15 [...]

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Did you skip the lines on Black Friday? Don’t sweat it: tomorrow is Cyber Monday, and our crystal ball is telling us that there will be no end to the amazing deals this week. I’m betting that those of you with family in town over the holidays (or traveling to see loved ones, for that [...]

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For serious shoppers, Black Friday is game day: Kickoff is early and those on the front line score the best deals. This year, retailers are starting their Black Friday sales super early–say 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving night. That’s just enough time for an early dinner and a little nap before hitting the stores. If you’re [...]

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I always rely on Kohl’s sales to get amazing prices on home staples and seasonal must-haves. This week’s markdowns are no exception!

St. Nicholas Square Snowman Bathrug: $12.99
The St. Nicholas Square bath rug is sugary cute and a fun way to add a touch of festivity to your bathroom. At 50% off, what’s not to like?

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Retailers are getting in on the Black Friday sales action early this year, and we are reveling in the fact that we’ll spend less money on gifts and home improvements for the holidays this year. Whoo hoo!

Paula Deen’s 18-piece Cookware Set: $99
Here’s the perfect starter set for your college grad, newly weds or for anyone [...]

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If you’re looking for an easy and homemade hostess gift to bring to holiday gatherings, look no further than Bon Appetite’s recipe for Walnut-Thyme Honey. This is the perfect little accent drizzled on your favorite warmed brie or added to a prosciutto crostinis.
Ingredients
* 1 cup walnut pieces
* 3/4 cup orange blossom honey
* 1/2 cup walnut [...]

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It’s always fun to take out the traditional serving pieces and cookware you use for holiday feasts. Some of my favorites are the ones that have been handed down from grandma to mom to me. That doesn’t mean, however, that I can’t add to my collection. Kitchen accessories and tableware should be updated…often!

Staub’s French enamelware [...]

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Bar accessories are all the same, right? As long as you can open, mix, shake and stir, you should be good to go. Not according to Metrokane. This company designs barware that you will want to keep around for quite a while. In fact, they are so handy and attractive that you risk having them [...]

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When you’re whipping up multi-course meals, it’s usually a given that you’ll have dozens of bowls, pots and pans piled up on your kitchen counter. It’s during these kind of projects where I find myself wishing for an assistant to help me prep it all and clean up the mess. Somehow, I haven’t figured out [...]

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