Holiday Shopping at Nordstrom.

As we enter October, I begin working on my holiday shopping list and jot down all the things I need to buy for Christmas - new clothes for my little man, new shoes for my husband, toys for my nieces and nephews, gifts for family and friends, and of course, a little something for myself, in the form of a new purse, new makeup items, or perhaps a new pair of Onitsuka Tiger.

I usually start my Christmas shopping as early as the second week of October, because I hate being in the middle of the holiday rush. I try to avoid it as much as I can. By the time people flock to the malls to do their Christmas shopping, I'd be crossing off the last item on my list, and most of my gifts would be sitting pretty underneath the Christmas tree.

October is actually a good month for bargains, and early-bird shoppers like me often find good deals on gift items and home decorations. If you're lucky, you'll even chance upon Nordstrom coupons for an even sweeter shopping experience. Often found online, these Nordstrom promo codes offer free shipping on items, huge discounts, freebies, and much, much more.

Take for instance this Michael Kors Colorblock Herringbone Print Dress, which originally retails for around Php 7200. With a Nordstrom promo code, you get 60% off the original price. That's around Php 4000 off the price tag!

Michael Kors Colorblock Herringbone Print Dress.

If designer bags are your thing, you'd be glad to know that there's also a great deal waiting for you. This Jimmy Choo Becka Biker leather shoulder bag comes with a 40% discount when used with Nordstrom discount code.

Jimmy Choo Becka Biker-Large.

While this Kate Spade Grove Court - Fabric Maise Satchel, a personal favorite, sells at 33% off the original price. From Php 15,000, you can get this highly-coveted satchel for just a little over Php 10,000. That's a whopping Php 5000 off!

Kate Spade Grove Court - Fabric Maise Satchel. 

Nordstrom also has something for the men, with clothing brands such as Armani, Burberry London, Just Cavalli, and Jack Spade - to name a few. By using a Nordstrom coupon code, you can enjoy up to 30% discount on men's designer clothing and accessories.

Burberry London Dress Shirt.

Children's items are marked down, too. From shirts to shoes, to bags, socks, and watches, and even pullovers and sleepwear, you can get up to 60% off, plus enjoy free shipping on selected items.

Mighty Fine 'Turtley Awesome' Graphic Tee.

Beauty junkies like me are also in for a treat as makeup and grooming purchases entitle you to three free samples. Some of these samples include the Estee Lauder 'Perfectionist' Youth Infusing Makeup Broad Spectrum, Smashbox Photo Finish Foudation Primer, Yves Saint Laurent Y-Shape Cream, and Versace Bright Crystal Absolu Eau de Parfum.

Estee Lauder Perfectionist Youth-Infusing Makeup. 

Finally, we have the gift items. Nordstrom has an array of bed and bath products that would make great gifts for friends and relatives. With their eye-catching colors and stylish designs, not to mention the marked-down prices, you'd want to purchase an item or two for your own home. I know I would!

Levtex Cray Cray Pillow.

Clean Linen Mason Jar Candle.

They say the early bird catches the worm, I'd say the early shopper gets the best deals online.

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. Thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.

The Top 5 Online Coupon Sites to Help You Save Money.

While always popular in the US, it seems like Australia has been a little slower in catching on to the incredible phenomenon that is buying via coupons. Fortunately, there are now a great range of sites that offer coupons to cater for every taste and budget, whether you want to experience some fine dining or scoop up a bargain on clothes. Here are a few of the best online coupon sites to help you save money.

Photo credit: Christine's Coupons

Scoopon
Scoopon is one of the biggest coupon sites available, and is a highly popular way of getting amazing experiences and hot items for less. Its huge popularity can be attributed to the fantastic range of coupons on offer from leading brands and service providers. The site is well presented and easy to navigate, which is a problem on some of the other bargain coupon sites. You can choose to view nationwide deals, or focus on each state or region to find the deals that best relate to you. It’s easy to subscribe, which will send you all of the top coupons of the day straight to your email inbox.

There are amazing deals on cafes, bistros and fine dining restaurants which allow you to enjoy a lavish meal at a fraction of the price. Fashionistas will be impressed by the range of clothes, shoes and accessories that are routinely on offer. If you’re looking for home improvement, there are always amazing bargains to be had on cleaning appliances, hardware kits and even top quality linens for the bedroom. Where Scoopon really stands apart from the competition is with its incredible travel deals. You can find trips to exotic destinations worldwide that are inclusive of flights, meals and accommodation for up to 70% off! If you’re looking for the best deals on Australian coupons, make sure you stop by the Scoopon website and check out what is on offer in your area.

Living Social
This is another great coupon site with high online appeal thanks to great presentation and ease of use. If you’ve ever wanted to explore the night life and restaurants in your area, make sure you subscribe to Living Social. They always have amazing deals on meals to truly make an evening out something special, whether you’re looking for romance or just want to catch up with some friends.They also offer a great range of quality health and beauty services at highly discounted prices.

Red Balloon
Red Balloon is the perfect place to pick up an experience with a difference. Red Balloon specialise in deals that will get the heart racing, adrenaline pumping and help you to experience the best of the Australian outdoors. From the thrill of sky diving to a romantic hot air balloon adventure, you are bound to find an experience to suit every occasion on Red Balloon.

Take Control of Your Finances
Saving money can be hard, and sometimes even with the help of sites such as these you might still be struggling with your finances. If this is the case, consider speaking to a professional debt solutions specialist. Whether you’re looking for a debt consolidation loan or simply some help to get your budget sorted, there is quality help available.

When searching for a bargain, make sure you check out these top Australian coupon sites. Whether you want to take an exotic tropical holiday, spend a day unwinding in a health spa, experiencing the outdoors with some rock-climbing or going out for a sumptuous dinner, there’s a coupon for everyone. Discover this fun and simple way to save money, and enjoy the incredible experiences that your coupons can bring!

Saving, Shopping, and Earning with Coupon Chief!

Today, the little man and I hied off again to the mall. We took advantage of the department store sale to buy the last few unchecked items in his School Materials checklist.

I always look forward to sale events like this, and I'm almost always present whenever there's one at the nearby mall. Despite being a self-confessed shopaholic, I'm actually quite frugal, you know. So don't be surprised if you find me searching for coupons as well. 

Much as I love shopping at malls and department stores, there is nothing like the convenience that online shopping gives. The online marketplace is teeming with all sorts of merchandise, and along with it, all sorts of discount coupons, too! 

For instance, there's Coupon Chief, a haven of online coupons and store discounts. With thousands of online stores listed at their site - from apparel, to electronics, to baby products, and even school supplies -  the possibilities of saving while you spend are endless! 

Coupon Chief makes the nitty-gritty task of 'clipping' easier by making sure all the coupons posted on their site are valid and working. Expired coupons are removed from the database as soon as they become null and void. Active coupons, on the other hand, can be rated and evaluated by all Coupon Chief members. These posted feedback are essential in helping one choose the best deal and save more.

Members even have the opportunity to earn money from the coupons that they find. With the Pay2Share program, Coupon Chief members can earn at least a 2% commission from sales made with the coupon that they upload to site and share with other members.  The more coupons you share, the greater chance for you to earn cash!

All coupons are free for everybody to use, and no log in is required. However, registered members have access to more features such as email alerts from their favorite stores, and participating in the Pay2Share program.

Care to join my couponing adventure? Then head over to Coupon Chief and start scouting for coupons and discounts now!

Discount Shopping | Deals of the Week!

Starting today and every Friday onward, I'll be posting some of the great deals that I've found online. Use these codes as much as you please. :)

Get 10% off any order at BagInc

Enter Discount: TEN%

Free shipping on orders worth $50 and above at Precious Moments

Enter Coupon: GOFREE11

Get $10 off on orders worth $100 at UFC (USA)

Enter Coupon: UFCAFF10

Happy shopping! And have a great weekend everyone!

Yes to YesAsia Bonus Coupons!

Heads up, fellow Kdrama and Kpop fangirls!

YesAsia is giving away next purchase coupons for free! With every order over US$50 at YesAsia.com, you will automatically receive a US$5 coupon good which you can use on your next purchase! As an extra treat, you also receive a bonus US$5 coupon for their sister website, YesStyle.com. Both coupons have no minimum purchase restrictions and can be enjoyed with other ongoing promotions.

I've already received my coupons, thanks to my Super Junior obsession. Now that gives me all the more reason to get the 2012 Diary and the SS3 DVD package. Hah! :)

Promo runs until January 31, 2012 (HKT time). Click here for more details.