What did I buy? How did I do it? Here my Christmas 2017 breakdown! Mostly this blog post is just a numbers game to tally out what I bought and spent solely on the holiday season. Christmas gifts and holiday decor will be featured here and also where I may have found a coupon code or promotion and how I was able to buy it.
Amazon was my go-to this year of course. If you read my previous post about spending $0 this will explain exactly what I bought at what price. :) I'm super excited to share how I did everything.
Where did the money come from?
Well as you know I lost my job so the money had to come from somewhere right? Here is how I did it.
- Marlboro: Thanks to Marlboro for the lovely $25 virtual Visa gift card. This was instrumental in some awesome buys and started a chain reaction.
- Coca-Cola: So many gift cards from Coca-Cola. In fact, I had exactly $145 in Amazon gift codes from Coca-Cola. I redeemed Coke caps won giveaways and then they had a special $5 Amazon gift.
- Crowdtap: I was given $35 in Amazon gift cards that were put towards my Christmas this year.
- Global Test Market: I was able to redeem $20 in Amazon gift cards.
- Bestow: a friend referred me to Bestow and I was awarded $5 Amazon gift card.
- A random app: for the life of me I can't remember the name of this one app where I was given another $5 Amazon gift card. I couldn't figure out how to use it so I deleted it.
- Received a $5 credit from Amazon customer service for asking a question about No Rush rewards.
- Eddie Bauer: received 2 $10 rewards that I used to purchase gifts.
- Express: $10 reward that I used to purchase a gift.
- Hollar: Thank you to everyone that followed my referral link. I was able to use $25 in referral money coupled with a ton of coupon codes.
Total in other store credits: $45
Amazon purchases: (this is going to be long)
- Melissa & Doug On the Go Scratch Art Color-Reveal Activity Pad - Fairy Tales was on sale for $2.25 (originally $4.99) OOP: $0
- 240Ct Christmas Wrapping Tags Stickers - Snowman/Reindeer/Santa - Xmas Holiday Gift Presents Labels received a coupon code for doing a product test review so was able to purchase for $1.10 (originally $10.99) OOP: $0
- NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream, San Paulo was on sale for .99 (originally $6) OOP: $0
- Shaveology Gentleman's Razor received a coupon code via Elite Deal Club dropping the price down to $1.50 (Originally $29.99) OOP: $0
- Premium Quality 5-Pack Happy Skin Rejuvenating Facial Sheet Masks received a coupon code via Elite Deal Club dropping the price to .90 (Originally $8.99) OOP: $0
- THORABBIT BRAND - 8 Clear Transparent Tape Rolls received a coupon from the seller dropping the price down to .12 (Originally $12.48) OOP: $0
- ZOREYA 10 Brushes Gold Professional Makeup Brush Set with Brush Holder Case received a coupon code via Elite Deal Club dropping the price down to $1.93 (Originally $12.87) OOP: $0
- Veeve Cosmetics set of 12 Makeup Brushes with Blender Sponge and Brush Egg received a coupon code via Elite Deal Club dropping the price down to $1.39 (Originally $13.95) OOP: $0
- 2 Battery Operated with Remote Flameless Flickering Candles by LED Lytes received a coupon code via Elite Deal Club dropping the price down to $1.55 (Originally $15.47) OOP: $0
- 2 pack Silicone Teething Toy Pacifier Clips received a coupon code via Tomoson dropping the price down to .13 (Originally $12.99) OOP: $0
- Moso Bamboo Charcoal Natural Air Purifying Bags received a coupon code via Elite Deal Club dropping the price down to .60 (Originally $11.98) OOP: $0
- Beloved Beauty Manicure Set with Bonus Travel Bag received a coupon code via Elite Deal Club dropping the price down to $1.95 (Originally $19.95) OOP: $0
- TELMOO Deli Wax Coated Food Grade White Tissue Paper Sheets Pack of 100 received a coupon code via Jumpsend dropping the price down to .98 (Originally $10.90) OOP: $0
- Joyful Cook Stainless Steel Mandoline Slicer received a coupon code via Elite Deal Club dropping the price down to $2.49 (Originally $24.95) OOP: $0
- Shaveology Gentleman's Razor received a coupon code via Elite Deal Club dropping the price down to .25 (Originally $24.97) OOP: $0
- Poo-pourri Christmas Gift Set received a coupon code via Elite Deal Club dropping the price down to $3.95 (Originally $34.95) OOP: $0
- Princess Pink Castle Wooden Building Block Set received a coupon code via Elite Deal Club dropping the price down to $4.89 (Originally $25.74) OOP: $0
- Zoë Ayla Electric Makeup Brush Cleaner & Dryer received a coupon code via Elite Deal Club dropping the price down to $3.00 (Originally $29.99) OOP: $0
- Premium Kid's Tool Kit - 13pcs a code was posted in a Facebook group I belong to dropping the price down to $5.99 (Originally $11.99) OOP: $0
- Majestic Pure Activated Charcoal Mud Mask received a coupon code via UberZonClub dropping the price down to .74 (Originally $14.87) OOP: $0
- Reebok Baby Girls 2 Piece Athletic Set was on sale for $6.32 (Originally $15.99) OOP: $0
- Sukime Natural Spa Gift Baskets For Women & Men received a coupon code via Elite Deal Club dropping the price down to $2.39, however, there was also an Amazon coupon to clip that saved an additional $7.99 bringing the price to $0 (Originally $39.99) OOP: $0
- Alpha & Sigma Premium Clear Plastic Plates 100pcs received a coupon code via Jumpsend dropping the price down to $1.89 (Originally $18.95) OOP: $0
- The Body Shop Coconut Festive Picks Small Gift Set a coupon code was posted in a Facebook group I belong to as well as clipping an Amazon coupon bringing the price down to $6.41 (Originally $12.00) OOP: $0
- Rainbow Counting Bears with Sorting Cups and Dice - 70pc Set received a coupon code via Elite Deal Club dropping the price down to $2.20 (Originally $21.97) OOP: $0
- OrliverHL Retro Turquoise Owl Jewelry Set $5.57 OOP: $0
- Bright Starts Grab and Spin Rattle $2.99 OOP: $0
- NFL Carolina Panthers Steak Knives (Set of 4) $23.40 OOP: $0
- Sterling Silver Pink Cubic Zirconia Round Stud Earrings $8.09 OOP: $0
- Nuby IcyBite Keys Teether $3.99 OOP: $0
- My First Disney Princess Bedtime Baby Cinderella $20.95 OOP: $0
- Disney Pixar Cars 3 Crazy 8 Crashers Cruz Ramirez Vehicle $1.98 OOP: $0
Amazon totals BEFORE coupon codes: $483.82
Amazon totals AFTER coupon codes: $90.55
Amazon totals AFTER gift cards: $0.00
Eddie Bauer
- (2) Eddie Bauer Double Wall Cup w/ Carabiner in the color Copper $10 each. Used a coupon code for 50% off and free shipping which brought each cup to $5 and after my $10 reward certificate $0 OOP.
- Eddie Bauer 30-LED Pop Up Lantern in the color Copper $20. Used a coupon code for 50% off and free shipping which brought the lantern down to $10 and after my $10 reward certificate $0 OOP.
Eddie Bauer totals BEFORE coupon codes: $40
Eddie Bauer totals AFTER coupon codes: $0 + also received .20 back on Ebates.
Express
- Express Famous Matte Lip Duo in the color Off Palette. The price of the set is $19.90, however, the online store was having a 50% off sale with free shipping and after I used my $10 reward it was completely free. So $0 OOP.
Express totals BEFORE coupon codes: $19.90
Express totals AFTER coupon codes: $0
Hollar
Order 1:8-Piece Beauty Mystery Bag (A $15 Value)
10-Piece Christmas Mystery Bag ($15 Value)
LED Decorative Tree Lights
Starting Subtotal $13.00
50% off Xmas Shop (holiday) $3.00
Shipping $5.95 Free Shipping (ClubOrange)
Subtotal $10.00 - $10.00 in referral credit = $0 OOP
Order 2:
Adult Holiday Lounge Pajama Pants & Santa Hat - Christmas Trees
(2) Tinsel Cone Christmas Tree Decoration
Festive Shirt Gift Boxes with Tissue & Tags - 2 Count
Deluxe Sparkle Motion Laser Light
Adult Holiday Lounge Pajama Pants & Santa Hat - Santa Claus
Starting Subtotal$ 21.00
50% off Xmas Shop (holiday) -$6.00
Shipping $5.95 Free Shipping (ClubOrange)
Tax $0.00
Hollar Subtotal $15.00 - $15 in referral credit = $0 OOP
Freebies/Samples I received that was gifted:
Zippo lighter (used as a stocking stuffer) received from Marlboro
You fragrance by Axe (used as a stocking stuffer) received as a sample
When God Made You (children's hardbound book) received from Blogging for Books
Amazon No Rush rewards:
$50 in Xbox gift cards using $1 digital rewards
$5 toy/game: Melissa & Doug Disney Sofia the First Mix and Match Dress-Up Wooden Play Set (18 pcs) (Originally $3.99) OOP: $0
$5 toy/game: Melissa & Doug Design-Your-Own Headbands (Originally $4.74) OOP: $0
$5 print books: Someone to Wed (A Westcott Novel) by Mary Balogh On sale for $4.99 (Originally $7.99) OOP: $0
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