Happy Friday! I have collected some “friends’ finds” that I liked this week to share. And, of course, I have some last minute Mother’s Day Finds to share, as well, just in case anyone is delinquent.
Maureen sent me a link to a really cool subscription news service called Next Draft. Next Draft is daily news e-mail from Dave Pell which simply put “a quick, entertaining look at the day’s top ten stories.” I have been getting this digest for a week and I agree with Dave Pell’s assertion:
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The husband sent me this link from Twisted Sifter and said, “Not sure how you work this into a future post, but this is awesome.” He’s not wrong. So here it is. Check out this terrific post on artists Chris McMahon and Thryza Segal who both add monsters to thrift store paintings.
Who wants one? The Agrans! Maybe two. The husband and I are very different but the things that amuse us are often the same. A good thing!
Ali from Zealous Good sent me a tweet earlier in the week in response to my post on plants for Mother’s Day:
@eagran @miraclegro Great #mothersday ideas! Also check out @flowers4dreams, buy a bouquet and a backpack goes to a kid in need!
— Zealous Good (@ZealousGood) May 7, 2013
Flowers for Dreams™ is a socially conscious floral delivery and floral catering service in Chicago. Their flowers are sourced organically, grown sustainably, and hand-delivered locally for half the price of a traditional florist. For every bouquet, arrangement, or centerpiece sold, they donate a backpack complete with school supplies to a local student in need. They offer gifts, subscriptions and floral services for events and they partner with companies and schools.
The flowers look beautiful and what’s better than that? They are offering you 20% off on all of their urban arrangements and designer plants with the code ericafinds1. Score!
OK, clutch time for Mother’s Day. Here are some great last minute ideas – some may require IOUs. Are you done? Cool – you can reward yourself with something instead.
> Need a last minute gift for a city mom? How about Urban Sitter gift cards? New customers get $10 off with code DINEOUTSF.
> As usual, I found fun stuff for moms, or others, from Gilt City:
- Nationally try Printcopia to turn photos into art – over 60% off or get 50% off from Bliss World on Bliss products ($20 for $40)
- In Chicago, try Bespoke Cuisine Cooking Classes– 40%+ off on BYOB cooking classes in the West Loop, dine at Pasteur in Edgewater (30 – 40% off and it includes wine!) or get 50% off on a variety of offers from Urban Kayaks.
- In NYC, check out great offers from the make up pros at Kimara Ahnert (60% off on 45-minute microcurrent treatment followed by makeup application would make a great gift!) or save 76% on a one day Dale Carnegie Training (time tested methods!) or more NYC deals.
> Like spa deals at Lifebooker? Get 15% off if you book through app (iPhone or Android) with the code APPLOOT
> Like fit and socially conscious products? Check out great curated deals at Healthy Chic and get 15% off with the code FRIENDS15
> Need an adorable baby gift? Check out Bebe Bella Designs customer appreciation sale and get $20 off!
> Is mom green? SpaFinder Now has 40% off of green products from Absolute Green including yoga mat cleaner and bug spray- I need some of that!
> Hey runners – like compression socks and solutions for smelly gym bags?
- Check out great deals from Procompression on all Marathon Compression Socks and Calf Sleeves through May 15th with code AA50 for to get 50% off + free shipping (within US).
- Get 3 Ironworks Utility Sport Totes plus germ killing wipes from Gearbuzz for only $30! 50% off.
> How about something for you now – it’s FREE? Like videos or online yoga?
- Get a one month free trial of Redbox streaming video and they give you 4 free movie rentals at kiosk, too.
- Get a one month free trial at My YogaWorks – Online classes that you can do anytime, anywhere. Subscribe with promo code MBGROX1 and get 1 month FREE. You’ll have unlimited access to over a hundred different online classes with highly trained, experienced teachers and new classes are added every week. Try it FREE today!
Still Available:
From Travelzoo – in Chicago:
- $45 — Create Your Own Perfume & Take Home a Bottle, 50% Off
- $85 — Palmer House Spa: Massage or Facial w/Pedi, Reg. $165
- $125 — Soulistic: Spa & Wellness Day
- In LA, $199 – Four Seasons in Westlake Village for massage, facial and poolside bubbly – 40% off
- Check out your local deals from Travelzoo HERE
> Is a Chicago mom in your life adventurous? Check out Stand Up Paddleboarding lessons and sessions from Chicago Paddle Company or bike rentals from Bike and Roll Chicago from Gilt City Chicago
> You may not make it in time for Mother’s Day, but you can give an IOU for this cute, custom smart phone case from Living Social (50% off!)
That’s all I have for now! Have a great weekend and Happy Mother’s Day to my readers who are mothers. Don’t forget to check out my $100 Home Depot Card Giveaway and share it with your friends, too!