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In the May issue of ShopSmart,  the publisher of Consumer Reports, ShopSmart makes sure you nab the best deals -- and avoid rip-offs -- every time by using these 23 strategies:

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The holidays are approaching quickly, but there is still time to do your holiday shopping at Prescriptives.com!

Prescriptives is offering FREE 2nd Day Shipping plus a FREE sample trio with any purchase now through 3 PM EST on December 22, 2008.

Use code 2NDSHIP at check out.

With only 6 days left until Christmas and not a lot of extra change swishing around in our pockets, we think a book makes a perfect present -- for us or someone else.

Click here for a coupon to Borders for 40 percent off any book in the store (valid until December 21st).

We are heading there now.

For more holiday shopping tips, visit Holiday Fa-La-La.

Avelle, formerly known as Bag, Borrow or Steal, is having a semi-annual warehouse sale!  Here's the 411:

As you know, many fashionistas this holiday season are on a budget, and Avelle wants to help everyone stay fashionably fabulous without spending a fortune. (That's why they're kicking off their Semi-Annual Outlet Sale tomorrow.) Avelle’s outlet will offer incredible deals such as 50% off retail prices and will feature more than 175 new and “gently-loved” accessories, including designer handbags, jewelry, and sunglasses. Avelle has more than 4,000 styles of luxury accessories from more than 150 authentic designers, including Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Coach, Stephen Dweck and Vera Wang.

The slim black patent leather Yves Saint Laurent stamp tote arrived from Avelle yesterday, and it's fabu-less!

There's still time to shop before Christmas.

We just got back from the market -- The Cosmetic Market, that is.

What do you mean you haven't been there yet?

The Cosmetic Market is a popular online store that sells over 150 leading prestige and niche brands.  Plus, they have a new Ekoh area that sells all eco-friendly brands, such as CARE, Dr Hauschka, Essence of Vali, Cargo, Body by Sonya Dakar, Korres, Jurlique, Panpuri, Sigg, Loop, Lucy B, REN, Tela, Herban Essentials, to name a few.

But it gets even better.  The Cosmetic Market is not for makeup junkies only.  Fun holiday gifts like this darling clutch made from recycled candy wrappers, food packages, soda labels, and newspapers, as well as gourmet food and books can be purchased there, too.The Cosmetic Market has been receiving rave reviews for their top-notch customer service and customers are loving that the shipping is FREE for orders over $75.

Although we didn't run into Jessica Simpson, Nicole Kidman, Miley Sirus, Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, or Michelle Branch at the market, you may run into one of them in the Nashville store as they stop by to pick up their favorite beauty essentials.

GWBBB readers are being offered a site-wide discount of 20 percent through January 15, 2009.  Just enter 1girl at checkout.

We hope you enjoy your shopping experience as much as we did at The Cosmetic Market.

Traveling with your newborn or infant this holiday season? Hubbies pay attention! DwellBaby introduces the Weekender bag ($265).

Extra roomy. Easy to clean. Cute designs. Wait. Why is this just for mommies?

I used it on my recent Chicago excursion to house everything from make-up to pajamas. I tend to overpack, so, of course, I needed more than one bag. I mean, c'mon, I was going to be gone two full days.

Back to what it's really for...My bestie with a little one said she would love it for stashing monitors, extra diapers, and clothing, and she could fit as much as a week's worth of needed items in it. Perfect. Who wants to be gone longer than a week anyway?

Add more uniformity by picking up the diaper tote and travel case. We always want to look put together amidst an accident, like no formula or running late to the airport.

Check out Dwell's other lines including Home, Kids, and Decor. Designs are modern and cutting edge.

Jamie has discovered a beauty product she won't leave home without: Anastasia's New Mini Brow Kit for women on the go!

Read full review.

Chic mommas have taken to Petunia Pickle Bottom accessories from Layla Grayce. The products are just as much fun, cutesy, and unique as the name implies.

The Petunia Pickle Bottom Clutch Glazed Parisian Pansy decorated with polka dots, intricate flower designs, and subtle embroidery, is something to covet this holiday season. Take it on a trip. Attach it to your stroller. Or use it as a clutch for that rare but appreciated date night with the hubby.

The clutch features lots of pocketing to store anything and everything, including multiple diapers.

The detachable wristlet strap is great to hang on a buggy or hang around your wrist to free up your hands.

The removable fold-out changing pad is a lifesaver when caught in a 'pickle' and there isn't a changing room nearby.

The wipey case keeps you looking stylish while doing your motherly duties, and the magnetic top closure will save you from embarrassing spills and stressful mommy moments.

Modern motherhood never looked so good.

Good morning, ladies.  It's Tantalizing Tuesday and we have a unique giveaway to offer to our readers this week. Two of you will win $25 cash by stopping by Buzzillions.

So get ready to Buzz about Buzzillions.com!

Monday, Monday...can't trust that day...but our readers know that it is a trusted day at GWBBB.  We are tickled pink to be able to give away a $90 Karmin Envy Pink Professional Ceramic Flat Iron from Mystylingtools.com on Manic Monday!

As an added bonus, readers of GWBBB can enter the following codes -- BEAUTY25, which is good for $25 off any Karmin Titanium Hair straightener, and  BEAUTY10, which is good for $10 off any item on Mystylingtools.com.

So wipe the sleep out of your Manic Monday eyes and get your Unbalanced Monday straightened out by entering to win this smart pink flat iron now.

Giveaway ends at noon on December 14, 2008.  Good luck.

Have you entered to win $25 from  Buzzillions at GWBBB yet?  Enter now!

Source: Island Review

Contest closed, but check Current Giveaways! for more opps.

Congratulations to Lisa 39, the winner!

Don't spend Black Friday jostling for parking spots. Today's deals du jour are on steroids. Here are links, coupons, codes, and steals and deals to keep online shoppers happy.

Start shopping online now.

In one of our fave magazines, ShopSmart,  7 online shopping spots were highlighted as online sites to save you oodles of dollars.  Of course, being recessionistas, we had to give them a test-drive!

Were the 7 best online shopping sites a deal or no deal?