Monday, December 15, 2014

Google Chrome Extension Saves Money When You Shop Online + $25 Amazon Giftcard Giveaway


Shopping



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Wouldn't it be great if there was an automatic notification that pops up at checkout when you're shopping online to let you know when there are available coupons, deals or discount cards you can use toward your purchase? Guess what? I just discovered that there is such a thing -- a free new Google Chrome extension called Max Out Checkout that can save you lots of money not only during the current holiday shopping season, but year-round too.


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As soon as I heard about this amazing deal finder I had to try it out for myself since, like many MBE readers, I'm big on frugal shopping and like to save money whenever I can. So in just a few seconds I downloaded and added the Max Out Checkout extension (powered by Verified.Codes) to my Google Chrome browser to take it for a test drive.


Screenshot of deals I found on LandsEnd page

To experience this cool extension first hand, I visited one of my long-time favorite classic online places to shop for clothes and accessories, LandsEnd.com. The Coupon Codes and Hot Deals in the screen shot you see above automatically appeared at the top of this e-store's page as soon as I arrived. Before I even started browsing the site, this gave me instant access to a surprisingly huge number of current ways to save at Lands' End, including 7 coupon codes and 20 deals which I could choose from and click on to get the deal code. 

Once I decided what I wanted to purchase, it took less than a minute to find the correct coupon code and to type it in the discount code window at checkout. This knocked down my bill a total of $24 for the dress (regularly $99) and cardigan sweater (regularly $40) to just $55.99 total for both items after the savings, not including tax, with free shipping. 

Talk about saving money and walking away feeling happy that I found such a great deal with minimal effort.


Screenshot of my Max Out Checkout savings at LandsEnd
Features of Max Out Checkout Chrome Extension
  • Pops up automatically on checkout pages if coupons or deals are available
  • Shows discounted gift cards (when available)
With this Chrome extension you will never have to search multiple sites for coupon codes again before making your purchases knowing with confidence that you've taken advantage of all applicable deals. The savings aren't just limited to LandsEnd, either. You'll get instant notifications for coupons and deals at more than 25,000 stores in cyberspace -- most likely including many or most of your own preferred online shops.



Win a $25 Amazon Giftcard Daily


Right now Max Out Checkout is giving away a giftcard every day to a random extension user that shares any of the brand's coupons and deals via Facebook, Twitter, or Google+.


Image by Verified.Codes

About Verified Codes
Founded in early 2014, Verified Codes, the company behind Max Out Checkout, is the ultimate resource for the online shopper. The brand features coupons and deals for 25,000+ retailers with a database that's updated every 15 minutes 24/7. Also offered is a daily email listing new 50%+ coupons and deals for the web's top retailers. Unlike other coupon sites, all coupons are verified before going live and are instantly removed when they expire. In addition, the site's sidebar lists coupons with the biggest savings along with coupons and deals ending soon. Visit the official site as well as follow the brand on Twitter to keep up on everything Max Out Checkout is doing.

FTC Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and I disclose I'm receiving compensation in exchange for my time testing the new extension and writing this review. However opinions here are my own. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Gift A Personalized Domain This Holiday for Something Truly Memorable #MeIsAboutYou


Gifts



I am a member of the Everywhere Society and Everywhere has provided me with compensation for this post. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

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Here's a really original holiday gift idea for Hanukkah or Christmas that you may not have considered before. It's a great way to express yourself, easy to give, incredibly affordable, and most important of all, will last years beyond the holiday season. What's this special present I'm hinting at? It's a personal domain name with a unique Me URL from Domain.Me to give to your child or -- as I chose to do -- secure a domain in our family's name for all four of my children to share and enjoy for years to come.


My kids at Gatorland, FL vintage photo, MommyBlogExpert.com
Establishing an account for my kids took just a few minutes, starting at Me Registration where I was able to claim the ElspasFamily.me domain.

Registering a .Me Domain is as easy as 1-2-3, here's all you do
  • Type a domain name in the searchbox at the top of the screen
  • Choose your preferred registrar (a business that sells domain names) from the .Me accredited registrars list
  • Register your .Me domain with your preferred registrar
Our family Iceland vacation last summer, MommyBlogExpert.com
Once you've set everything up you're ready to starting journaling and posting photos to your Dot.Me account which includes two email accounts and 100 MB of storage. I'm planning on using WordPress to add images and recaps of each of our family vacations to the unique URL I am giving to my children to get them started. Then as time goes on, my teenagers can take over and add their own images and stories to their private blog to share with friends and family.


My family on the East Coast this Fall, MommyBlogExpert.com
The other family friendly gift giving occasions and ideas for an .ME unique URL are limited only by the imaginations of your gift recipient and you...
  • Honor the parents of a new born baby so they can create an online babybook 
  • Give to a high school or college graduate to capture his/her own memories
  • Gift the newlyweds with the means to document their new life together
  • Celebrate the arrival and growth of a new pet in your home
Dexter, our Miniature Pinscher, MommyBlogExpert.com

Me is About You
Learn how you can purchase and gift a personal branding .ME domain this holiday season. Visit the Me Website as well as connect with the brand ME on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ and YouTube.

FTC Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and I received a complimentary .Me domain as well as compensation for participating in the #MeIsAboutYou #ad campaign. However opinions here are my own. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

Microsoft Store Day #7 Deal - Save $50 on unlocked Lumia 635 Smartphone


Deals



Day #7 Deal

Microsoft Store has a new BIG deal daily for 12 days during their 12 Days of Deals promotion. Today ONLY, for the Day #7 Deal, an unlocked Lumia 635 smartphone can be yours for just $129, regularly priced at $179.99 -- that's a whopping $50 savings.

Image from Microsoft Store


FTC Disclosure: I did not receive any payment or compensation for this post and opinions here are my own. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.