Valentine's Day Gifts: Do You Look for Discounts?

In about two weeks from now, people will celebrate Valentine's Day. I've been shopping for a gift for my wife. I don't want to be cheap, but I also don't want want to spend an arm and a leg for an expensive item since we need to prioritize for our upcoming wedding in summer.

There are a few ways I know of when saving money. One is through my amazon affiliate program, and one is by hunting coupon and online deals like DealTattle.com - Coupon Codes & Discounts. I gave my wife a Kindle (an ebook reader by Amazon) for her last birthday (and as a Christmas present as well). She was happy and I know she will be able to use it. I was actually contemplating between that and a Sony, but in the end, Kindle seems to be the most practical for her.

This Valentine’s though, I want to give her bunch of flowers with additional fancies like chocolates and a balloon. I really don't mind if I couldn't find a deal or discount. I want to give her something thoughtful, so she knows I remember her even if we're far away. If I found a good deal, I'll grab it; it wouldn't hurt. Besides, my wife is not materialistic like any other girls. For her, the greatest gift I could her is myself.

That’s my kind of girl. ;)

Best of Time for Memorial Day Gift

First of all, Happy Memorial Day to everyone reading this blog. This is the perfect day to commemorate those who have died courageously for the United States.

If you have any friends or relatives who have relatives who died in the war, and you want to give them a gift, a watch would be an ideal present.

Best of Time (www.bestoftime.com) - which is also known as Alex Jewelry "offers genuine Rolex watches at substantial discounts to the manufacturer's suggested retail price". Go visit their website and look for items that fits perfectly for your recipients! They are having Memorial Day sale today so better hurry up.

The watches they offer are classic: they have watches that display Roman numerals for the time! Watches are availble for both men and women.

So if you haven't decided yet what to give your loved ones, check out Best of Time, because is is "where time lasts forever."

Do You Consider Cheap Perfume as a Gift?

I like giving a loved one a perfume as a gift. But it is expensive -- and a signature brand will probably cost you an arm and a leg.

However, cheap perfumes are not really hard to come by. Just do a little research either online or at the store, and make sure to buy a small bottle of perfume to save money.

Cheap perfumes as a gift is not unethical. It is really the thought that counts. Just ask yourself, would you really mind receiving a branded perfume on a discounted price? I don't mind. ;)

If you do want to give me a perfume, my preferred fragnance or scent is wood. ;) I don't mind if it is a cheap perfume as long as the brand is X-Limited by Etienne Aigner. ;)

After Holiday Sale - GIFT CARD MALL

I received a few gift cards from my students this past Christmas, and I honestly do not know what to do with those. I have 1 for Starbucks, 2 for Dunkin Donuts, and 1 for a fine dining restaurant. Sweet, huh? One thing I observed during the holiday: Gift cards are pretty much preferrable to give as a present.


If you are thinking of an after holiday present, and do not know what to give, Gift card is one way to go. Gift Card Mall is a good site where you can find tons of cards for your needs. They have several categories where you can choose from: Gift card for your girlfriend, for your nephew, for your parents, and more. What I like about the gift card mall is that you can design your own gift card! A personalized appeal for a card -- How cool is that?

Not convinced? Check out their site right now, and see how many stores they are affiliated with. The stores range from Toiletries, to sports, to food, to clothing and many more! So if you prefer giving gift cards as a present, go to GIFT CARD MALL and you'll never go wrong.