Need a few more items to fill someone’s stocking? Did you forget to pick something up for your aunt who’s coming for Christmas dinner? Or are you still stumped about what to buy your favorite babysitter?

Here are a few ideas if you’re running short on time and money:

1. Give a CD download. Amazon has been doing their FREE download everyday and iTunes recently did a free Christmas mix download with 20 songs. (See previous blog posts for these links — http://3girlsandapug.com/2009/12/02/deal-of-the-week-free-christmas-songs-for-your-ipod/) Or check out this link for 10 FREE holiday songs — http://mp3.walmart.com/store/artist?albumId=104630020

2. Give a magazine subscription. There are magazines for every interest and hobby as well as many general interest magazines. Here’s a link to EveryDay with Rachel Ray magazine for only $4.99 for a year’s subscription — http://www.tanga.com/products/everyday-with-rachael-ray-magazine-subscription. (Use this coupon code at checkout — ee78. Also check out Amazon.com for other great subscription deals.

3. Give of yourself. Offer to dog sit for your aunt next time she takes a trip or to detail your cousin’s car. Or offer some other great talent you can share to others on your list. Gifts from the heart are some of the best I’ve ever received.

Happy shopping! Two more days until Christmas!!!

Question: What other gift ideas do you have for last-minute shoppers?

Here’s a great link to more printable coupons. Enjoy!

http://mojosavings.com/2009/12/19/christmas-retail-restaurant-printable-coupons/

This website–http://canvaspeople.com–is offering a FREE 8 x 10 portrait of your choice converted to canvas to new customers. While it won’t make it in time for Christmas it’s still a really great gift for someone or to enjoy yourself.

Need to stock up on wrapping paper, bows and ribbon? If you have a CVS nearby here’s a great way to spend a little and save a lot. They also have great deals this week on gift tags, tissue paper, and bows. When you use your Extra Care Card you get Extra Care Bucks on your receipt that you can use to save money on future purchases.

I shopped yesterday and in the end I SAVED SO MUCH THAT I MADE MONEY WHILE SHOPPING. Who doesn’t love that?

Books always make an excellent gift for young and old alike. Here’s a great coupon to help you save some cash while you continue to cross items off your list.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/email/print_nonav.asp?PID=32358&cds2Pid=32360

These exclusive coupons expire December 21, 2009, so make sure you use it soon.

Macy’s has lots of great options and with this coupon there’s no way you won’t find a great deal. But you have to use it today.

http://akimages.crossmediaservices.com/listingimages/Retailers/macys/Coupons/21568_102.pdf

Question: What deals have you cashed in on this week?

Nothing gets you in the holiday spirit faster than Christmas tunes. I saw on CouponGal.net that you can download a free one everyday until Christmas on amazon.com.
Click here for more details — http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&ref_=nosim&tag=dealighted0b-20&docId=1000453281

I heard a rumor that this offer has been temporarily extended. Who can pass up 50 Free Photo Greeting Cards. Hurry! Go check it out at seehere.com. Or see the instructions in my previous post.