Get a start on your holiday shopping with great deals and FREE shipping from Target.

Now is a great time to get started on your holiday shopping. Target is offering FREE shipping on all orders over $25.00. Plus they have tons of weekly deals with the Cartwheel app. Check out the great deals and get a head start on your holiday shopping now. 

They also have awesome deals for Target card holders. You get an additional 5% off every order in store or online. That includes Starbucks and the Target Cafe. Free shipping when you order online and an extra 30 days for returns. That's wonderful when you get so busy during the holidays.

Click below to learn more about the Target credit card.

Why is customer service so bad nowadays?

I just finished doing the last of my Christmas returns last night. I had to go to across the street to my local mall to return a few things. My first stop was Aeropostle. I had one pair of pants that were the wrong size. I had my receipt in hand and I waited in a short line. As I walked up to the counter I was greeted by a rude young lady who yelled "Another return". Not "Hi how can I help you?" like I think she should have. She didn't make eye contact the whole time. The whole process took about four minutes. I would usually complete my return and browse around and find something else. I enjoy shopping at Aeropostle and they always have great deals for the kids but I just can't give more money to a company who employs rude people. 

So now I'm on to the next store, American Eagle. As I walked in I was greeted by a friendly cashier. He was smiling and asked how he could help me. I explained that I bought a dress for my daughter for Christmas and she didn't like it. He said "Okay no problem, would you like to return or exchange it?" I told him that I wanted to return it. He then said "Can I please have your receipt and your drivers license?" I handed him both and he started the return. Within about a minute he handed me back my drivers license. He asked me to slide my credit card for the return. Once I was done he handed me a return receipt. He told me that I would see the return within 3-5 days and thanked me for coming in. The whole transaction took about two minutes. 

Now I am off to Rue 21. This store has the best clearance deals. You can get a pair of shoes for your teenager daughter for only $3.00. They are always having a sale and it's a great place to buy trendy clothes. As I walked in the store I wasn't greeted by anyone. I noticed two cashiers up front so I walked towards one of them. As I sat my bag down I looked up to see the cashier stuffing her face with a chocolate cookie. With her mouth full, she said "Go to the other side and she will help you!" I was surprised that she continued eating right at the cash register while customers were walking around. The other cashier asked me if I had a return. I said yes and handed her my receipt. She started the return and asked for my drivers license. As she was entering my information the lady who was eating walked over and started interrupting her and telling her what to do. All while shoving another cookie in her face. I couldn't believe it. I was so grossed out by her talking while she was eating. I mean come on, you're being paid to be here. Stop screwing around. After all those interruptions, the girl was finally done with my return. When she handed me my receipt I asked her if I could speak to the manager. You'll never guess who the manager was? Anyone, Anyone? Yes, you guessed it. It was the lady who was obnoxiously chomping on the cookie behind the counter and rudely interrupting the cashier. I actually stood there with my jaw dropped for what felt like minutes. I simply said "Oh okay" and walked away. I couldn't believe that she was manager. She should be a leader and set a good example, instead she is taking advantage the store she is working at. Essentially, Rue 21 is paying her to eat on the clock, be rude to employees and basically run customers off. These types of employees are unproductive and actually cause a domino effect where other employees mimic their behavior. I work hard for my money and I want to enjoy my shopping experience. I don't want to deal with rude people who are eating snacks while behind the counter. I refuse to condone that type of behavior. I won't spend my hard earned money in a place that allow that to go on. Why has this type of behavior become the norm? Why do we as customers continue to tolerate this? It feel like it's getting worse every year. It shouldn't be rare to receive great customer service.

Amazon releases Black Friday Deals

I love shopping online and I also love getting a good deal. I just read that Amazon has released their Black Friday deals. They always have great prices but these deals are hard to beat. They are available for purchase now through November 28th. Click here to view the Black Friday Deals from Amazon No need to stand in line. Beat the crowds and shop from the comfort and warmth of your living room. Click here to view the 2014 Black Friday Deals 

Happy Shopping!

*Deal Alert $30 off of $300 from Overstock.com

This is one of my favorite places to shop online. They always have great deals and everything is in stock so you don't have to wait for it. I opened my email this morning and saw this coupon. I was so excited and I had to share it with everyone. 

This is a limited time deal for all customers. Get $30 off your purchase of $300 by clicking on the link below. This offer is only good for four days and cannot be combined with any other offers. 

$30 off $300 for All Customers (Discount appears at checkout. Excludes Sports/Toys, Health/Beauty, Media/Electronics, & BF Deals. Can't be combined with other sales.) - Expires 11.24.14 @ 11:59 PM MST

Save up to 20% off a Groupon deal today only.

Up to an additional 20% Off Groupon deals today 11/13 enter code: SALE at checkout to redeem. Click the link below to search Groupons in your area. 

Groupon deals up to 20% off today only!

Great deal on this Go Pro accessory kit

This is an awesome combo kit filled with 33 accessories for GoPro HERO3+,GoPro HERO3,GoPro HERO2 and GoPro HERO Cameras. This would make a great gift to give along with their first Go Pro. 

FREE shipping on Little Tikes products

Little Tikes is offering FREE shipping on their website right now. I love Little Tikes and I was so excited to share this great deal. Little Tikes toys last forever. They are easy to clean and you can pass them down from child to child. As a parent who has owned several of their products, I can say they are fantastic. I've never had a problem with anything from Little Tikes. 

This was my daughters first Little Tikes ride on. She learned to walk with it, pushed her dolls on it and coasted down the driveway with it. After years of her and the neighborhood children playing on the only thing you would notice about it was the dirty wheels. Otherwise, it looked like the day we bought it. I am very impressed with Little Tikes products.  


They also have a great birthday bonus program. If you sign up prior to your child's birthday they will send you a discount off your purchase. It's FREE to join and that discount will make your purchase even more affordable. Click HERE to join now.