CA Monkey Momma

With Father’s Day rapidly approaching, I’ve begun the daunting task of hunting down the perfect gift for one of the hardest people to shop for – Dad.  Women are pretty easy to buy gifts for since they’re content with jewelry or beauty supplies and kids usually have no problem writing out an extensive list of toys and games they want, but Dads always throw me off.  Daddy, for instance, usually buys tools and things he wants as he needs them, so buying gifts for him is always a challenge.

This year, I’m determined to get Daddy something he doesn’t necessarily know he needs.  At the top of my list is a new watch.  Daddy is always looking for his phone to see what time it is or to use it as a stop-watch, so I think a wrist watch is a gift I think he’d love to receive for Father’s Day.  It’s practical, something he’d actually use, and a gift I’m sure he’ll use on a daily basis.

If you’re looking for a great Father’s Day gift this year, maybe your Dad would love a new watch, too!  The place I’ve been scouring recently is ShopNBC.  They’ve got some really good deals on men’s watches going right now, some of which I think would be perfect for my husband on Father’s Day.  I’m looking to get him a watch that is not only stylish {otherwise he won’t wear it}, but durable.  Daddy works in construction and any watch I get him for Father’s Day is definitely going to need to be able to withstand the constant bumps and bangs its sure to endure while on Daddy’s wrist. This perfect watch can’t be too bulky, either, or it will weigh down his arm and he won’t wear it.

Some other ideas I’ve thought of that might be great for Dad on Father’s Day are:

• Music – Daddy loves music and adding some more MP3′s to his iPod will surely put a smile on his face during his long commute to work.
• Movies – While my husband rarely watches movies, he has a few that he absolutely loves and grabbing them on Blu-ray would make great Father’s Day gifts!
• Lawn Tools – Now that we have a big yard again, my husband loves spending time out in it on the weekends.  Maybe a new lawn mower or weed eater would make his job of lawn maintenance a little easier and allow him to enjoy the yard he already loves even more.

Do you know what you’ll be getting your Father {or husband} this Father’s Day? 

Gabrielle

Are you a coupon junkie like myself?  Do you clip every coupon you find and scour the internet for coupon codes before making a purchase?  Then you need to check out Coupons.Answers.com!

Coupons.Answers.com is an awesome coupon code site that compiles all available and valid coupon codes on the internet and puts them in one convenient spot.  From free shipping to percentages off your total order, Coupons.Answers.com has a variety of coupon codes for almost every store.

Looking for Macy’s coupon codes?  They have them!

Need a little discount on electronics from Best Buy? Yep, they have discount codes for there, too!

Like I said, Coupons.Answers.com  has discount codes for pretty much everything.  whether it’s back-to-school clothes for your kids this year, or that big screen you’ve had your eye on, checking Coupons.Answers.com before making an online purchase can save you hundreds of dollars in the long run. The best part is that all of the coupon codes are neatly organized and readily available in one spot.  You don’t even have to spend a lot of time searching to find great deals on stuff you’re already going to buy!

One feature I really like about Coupons.Answers.com is that there is a store question and answer section where you can ask all your coupon related questions – like “Does Pottery Barn ship to Canada?” or “Does Advanced Auto offer discount codes for tires?”.  Members of the community offer valuable advice and answer all questions submitted.

So before you make another purchase online, check the Coupons.Answers.com database!  You can even use the handy search widget on my sidebar to help you find great deals and coupon codes fast and easy!  Just type in the store you’re looking for and bam, instant access to dozens of available coupon codes!  You’ll be surprised at everything you can find discount codes for.  From Macy’s to Kohl’s to Lowe’s, you can find awesome coupon codes at Coupons.Answers.com.

Gabrielle

Ever since I was a child, my favorite time of the year has been Halloween.  I’ve always been one to wear crazy outfits and color my hair funky colors, so Halloween is the one time of the year I can go ALL OUT and nobody questions my style or sanity.

If you’re anything like me, then odds are you’re already planning your get-together for this Halloween. When it comes to Halloween party time planning, you can never really start too early.  Thrift shops and flea markets are great sources to find Halloween themed items out of season for a GREAT price. When you wait til it’s closer to Halloween, you can always find more decor, but the price is usually higher than if you purchase it during the off-season.

Because I’m such a fan of Halloween, I always start decorating as soon as October hits.  Leading up to the festive holiday, I start hanging fake spider webs, plastic skeletons, and Halloween themed window decals. Little Man really gets into the festivities and loves to help me make home-made decor, as well as orange and black colored cupcakes and other treats. Thanks to my frugal ways and passion for home-made crafts, I can usually decorate the entire house on an extremely low budget. You’d be amazed at the hundreds of crafts available for the Halloween season that cost little to nothing to make!

If you’re looking for adorable costumes that don’t cost an arm-and-a-leg, check out the costume site, Fancy Dress Ball.  They have some awesome costumes for every member of the family.  My son loves to wear costumes all year long so sites like this are a great source to find costumes when they aren’t available in stores yet!

Gabrielle

Do you like jewelry?  I’ve never really been big on jewelry, but when I do invest in it, I like to find unique pieces – ones that I won’t find other people on the street wearing.  Whether it’s a necklace or a pair of earrings, I strive to find pieces of jewelry that are both affordable and stunning.

One of my favorite places to search for unique pieces of jewelery is little online boutiques.  Fashion accessory site, Boticca, for instance, has a huge selection of fashionably and unique jewelry that you’re almost guaranteed not to see your friends and family wearing {although they’re sure to wish they were}.  From necklaces to earrings to bags, Boticca has a huge variety of fashionable accessories that any woman would love to add to their jewelry box.

Boticca’s earrings page is a great place to find unique earrings to go with any outfit. I don’t wear earrings very often, but when I do, I want them to make a statement and truly stand out. Small earrings usually don’t look good on me, so I like to find pieces that are large and colorful.  When I dress up, I love to splash color throughout my outfit and the earrings from Boticca really help me accessorize those outfits. They sell modest jewelery, as well as large, stylish, and unique pieces that help you stand out from the crowd.

So when you’re looking for unique jewelry you can’t find elsewhere, make sure you check out Boticca and other online boutiques. When you shop in stores, you’re likely to find pieces that everyone and their mother has.  By searching online, you open up your choices tremendously and can really find pieces that suit YOUR style, not what someone else says you should be wearing.

Gabrielle