Happy Cyber Monday to you all…the best shopping day of the year!
Cyber Monday (n.) The online holiday shopping world’s equivalent to Black Friday.
In case you didn’t get the memo…today is this year’s Cyber Monday. For definition, see above. As I mentioned in a previous post, black Friday is the worst, therefore, I am changing black Friday to sleep-in Friday, and celebrating Cyber Monday, instead. Spend the money you would have wasted on gas and buying frivolous items at the butt-crack of morning on a spa day. Or, have a cyber Monday party and invite all the girls over, munch on appetizers and sip wine, swap online coupons, discuss holiday gift ideas, and share your tips about the best deals for everyone on your gift list. However you’re celebrating Cyber Monday, make it relaxing and peaceful and be glad you skipped out on Black Friday this year.
Another year goes by and you’re still searching for the Best Black Friday Deals??
Okay, really people, didn’t you learn anything from last year? I’m very disappointed in you all wanting to, once again, get up at the butt crack early morning and embark on this Black Friday shopping ordeal once again.
In case you were one of the smart ones, here is what you missed at Target:
AND this:
Okay, okay, I get it. You’re poor. You’re cheap. You want to get away from your family the morning after Thanksgiving so battling Black Friday is the only peace you get… Either way, there are still better ways to get the most out of your holiday shopping this season.
And…here comes the online shopping rant. Why, why, why people must we continue to set our alarms for 3:00 in the morning the day after you stuffed your face full of turkey and other sleep-inducing Thanksgiving dishes. You were probably up until 2:00 with heartburn and yelling to your spouse about how terrible your family is, so who wants to get only a few hours of sleep?? Sleep in while your family is bitching downstairs over breakfast and then casually roll out of bed after everyone has decided to start their day. What if you can’t sleep while they’re downstairs arguing? Be adventurous, lock the door, and try out one of your new sex toys. You’ll get in the family holiday spirit by feeling like a teenager all over again. Or, if you absolutely love to get up early in the morning, take a trip to the local Starbucks or coffee joint and sip your morning latte slow. Bring a book or your computer and hide away for hours. Here’s a great idea: bring your laptop to hide-out location and shop – stress free! online.
Here are some deals to get you started:
Sexy holiday gift basket
FREE red FingO Glow on Black Friday!
Unless you’re making a great documentary about Black Friday to post to YouTube, my advice is stay away from the crowds this year.
Cyber Monday!!
So, Cyber Monday is well under way. Hope you all took my advice and are participating in this year’s cyber event instead of this year’s stampede.
Even if you were one of the stampeders, you can continue to find good deals during Cyber Monday!
Don’t forget my friends at The Screaming O, who have the perfect sexy stocking stuffers.
Holiday gift giving for relationships: from sexy to romantic
Whether you’re planning on participating in Black Friday or Cyber Monday, it’s about time to start making your holiday gift lists. Finding the perfect present for that special someone in your life leads to a lot of uneccessary holiday stress. Say you’re in a relationship….what is the gift giving etiquette for 6 months, 1 year, 5 years, or what about if you just had “the talk” last week? Or even worse for holiday gift giving stress…what if your Facebook status reads: “It’s complicated”.
Some tips to keep in mind for holiday gift shopping:
If you’re the girl:
Don’t overthink your relationship. Also, try not to think about what he might be getting you. Stop rummaging through the closet to find the presents he already bought you in order to decide what present to get him. Chances are, unless it’s December 24, he probably hasn’t bought you anything yet. Just follow a few simple rules of relationship gift giving and decide that you’re not going to compare your gift to his.
If you’re the guy:
Number one rule this year: no more last minute gift ideas. With a little help, you can plan well in advance and not spend hours walking around in cirlces in the mall, fighting your way through the last minute crowds. The key is to think about it early, and order online if at all possible. This way, you can save yourself a dreaded trip to the mall during the holiday rush.
Relationship gift giving rules:
It’s complicated: This is a tricky one because it depends on why it’s complicated. Here are a few categories: very new relationship, casually dating, not exclusive, separated, working things out, broken up but still talking, on-again-off-again, caught cheating but not yet broken up….the list is, of course, endless.
Rules: If you’re pissed off, then the perfect holiday gift idea would be the proverbial lump of coal. Otherwise, you can never go wrong with playful, fun gifts. The best idea is a fun, sexy gift, such as a non-threatening sex toy or massage oil. Just remember to keep it light.
Early relationship: This time period is right after you’ve had “the talk”, and you both understand you are exclusive until about 6 months or so. Of course, the timeline for every couple is different. Basically, if you’re regularly dating, there is romance, and you are seen in public as “a couple”.
Rules: Romantic gifts are the key here. Nothing too committment-oriented. No rings or jewelry that symbolizes forever. Jewelry is definetely ok, but stick with necklaces, earrings, etc. Gift ideas for guys – clothes are ok now. However, not too expensive and not too personal (no boxers and socks). Here is another route – rather than the typical piece of jewelry or shirt, find the perfect present by tapping into something that shows you know who they are. Remember something he or she said one time about their favorite hobby, author, tv series, or music. And last, but not least, romantic and sexy gifts are also ok, but more as an add-on, stocking stuffer, or special Christmas eve surprise present.
Committed, stable relationship: This category is basically everything else. You have been a couple for a long time, you are engaged or married.
Rules: Everything goes for this category. You can throw in some pratical gifts – kitchenware for her, socks and boxers for him (hint, hint). However, this is the perfect time to spark up the romance. Give him or her a gift that symbolizes your committment. Gifts like jewelry for girls, watches for guys – the longer together, the more you should spend. And as with any stage of the relationship, don’t forget to spice up the bedroom with sexy present add-ons or stocking stuffers. And longer you’ve been in a relationship, the kinkier you can go. 😉
Creating the perfect Cyber Monday online shopping party
Cyber Monday (n.) The online holiday shopping world’s equivalent to Black Friday.
Cyber Monday is quickly approaching – this year it is November 30th. As I mentioned in a previous post, black Friday is the worst, therefore, I am changing black Friday to sleep-in Friday, and celebrating Cyber Monday, instead, which is actually a Tuesday this year. If you need an excuse to hang out with the girls, then make black Friday an all-girls day. Spend the money you would have wasted on gas and buying frivolous items at the butt-crack of morning on a spa day. Or, have a cyber Monday party and invite all the girls over, munch on appetizers and sip wine, swap online coupons, discuss holiday gift ideas, and share your tips about the best deals for everyone on your gift list.
A few tips to get you started:
- Sign up now for all the major online retailers’ twiiter and facebook updates. This way, you won’t miss out on the exclusive deals, coupons, and deadlines for this year’s holiday season.
- Start scouring the online retailers coupon websites early.
- Start making lists so that you won’t be scrambling for holiday gift ideas at the last minute. Gift idea lists make the entire process smoother and more manageable. You may also be able to discover where you could buy multiples of a certain item in order to get a quantity discount or combined order shipping discount, such as in websites like Amazon.
- Send out an evite to all your girlfriends and arrange the party like a holiday pot-luck in order to cut down on costs.
Feel free to share additional ideas or comments!
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