At the risk of “putting myself out of the finding business”, I share with you a new website that I saw on PureWow this week. We all love our daily deals and retailer discount emails, but sometimes seeing so much “20% off!” and “Cheap flights to Mexico!” in the in-box can be overwhelming. I have had some friends basically give up reading “deal” e-mails entirely (especially because they have me!) Alas, enter Azigo, a free new service that collects and aggregates e-commerce messages and stores them for browsing in the way that you set it up and at your convenience.
How does it work?
Upon signing up, you’re prompted to give Azigo access to any and all of the retailer offers to which you’re currently subscribed (or you can subscribe there and unsubscribe from your email.) They have a TON of companies signed up (J.Crew, Groupon, Expedia, etc.). The site then gives you your a unique Azigo email address and then promotional messages from these brands are filtered directly there. When you go to your personal email account, you’ll no longer see a TON of coupons, discounts and shopping codes. Then you can open Azigo to find a handy feed of all these offers, which you can read, respond to or delete as you see fit. If you want, Azigo can send you a weekly summary of all your waiting deals or you can go to Azigo when you are lookin for a discount or deal. If you are worried about missing an email you actually need, don’t! Transactional emails (i.e., your receipt from United Airlines or J Crew) still go to your regular in-box.
It’s a great idea. I am trying it out – I will let you know what I think!
This has been a busy year for me and I feel like I have missed out on some movies, books and new music, so I plan to check out these “Best of 2012” lists to see if I can catch up. (Read: get out from under a rock!)
> NPR’s All Music Considered Best Songs of 2012 – I am embarrassed that I have not heard ANY of these songs yet! Also check out Paste’s Best Albums of 2012 (I love that they call them ALBUMS!)
> Daily Candy’s December Must See Movies and check out Rotten Tomatoes Top 100 Films of 2012– It does not seem possible but I have not seen any of the top 50!
> NY Times Top 10 Books of 2012 – sadly I have read 1/2 of 2 of these only! I also like Huffington Post’s alternative top 10 but have only read 1! I have lots of catching up to do!
> Best trips of 2012 from National Geographic Traveler. We have been to three of these, so not SO bad. I am already checking out the 2013 list!
What were your favorite songs, movies, books or places of 2012 so that I can add to my lists?
Still need some holiday gifts? Check out some great deals I found today!
> For athletes, Gearbuzz has:
– 50% off on compression socks and compression leg sleeves from Recofit and
– 50% off off waterproof headphones or sound system!
> Rue La La (if you don’t have a free membership to Rue La La, click HERE) has:
– a great deal in Chicago for 2 Tickets to Rigoletto at the Lyric Opera plus $100 at the One North Kitchen and Bar for $200. Great gift for culture lovers in Chicago!
– a great gift idea for busy cooks in the Northeast! 50% off on 3 meals for 2 from Blue Apron. Like Plated and Meez Meals, the Blue Apron delivery comes with all the raw ingredients you need to produce 3 meals for the week, in exactly the right portions. Each plate is designed to be a well-balanced, healthy meal. In addition, each delivery comes with beautifully printed recipe cards and step-by-step instructions. Currently available in the Northeast only.
– an awesome holiday gift shop and many more great deals! I especially like the “Once in A Lifetime” travel ideas!
> Have some clean eating folks in NYC or LA (or both) on your list? Save 40% on Clean Plates 2013 restaurant guides with coupon code holiday2012. But hurry: this offer is good only until Monday, December 17.
> Bloomspot has awesome local deals (in major metros) on food, spa and services and travel deals, too! Check it out HERE. Online offers I like:
– great deals on cool jewelry and accessories at Gorjana ($50 for $110 or $85 for $200!)
– 50% off on affordable art work from 20×200
> Gilt City and Gilt have some great gift ideas for local deals in major metros and designer gifts to be delivered. Check out some great Gilt City deals:
– Get a code for 35% off of beautiful chocolate gifts at Richart Chocolates (free!)
– 50% off at Red Envelope for great gifts online ($25 for $50 or $50 for $100)
– 50% off at Bodyceuticals or Footcandy
– Check out great local deals on Gilt City and the awesome “gifts” section on Gilt!
> If I lived in NYC, I would DEMAND someone get me this Living Social deal for the holidays – 55% off on AntiGravity Arial Yoga in Manhattan! Only $10 a class. Someone try it??
OK – that’s all I have for now! Have a great weekend all and enjoy the holiday countdown!