Usually I am SO in to picking up gifts for MD. This year, it's harder with savings and because he doesn't want anything. He never does, but he always really does. This year it feels different. And we are more focused on saving than last year.

But, started with a few things. REI had a sale end of November, and I waited until I got their "final notice and here's an even better deal" to pick up a few things. Got MD a pair of Solomon winter shoes, he really needs a new pair, they were $90 last time I looked, but on sale for $40. Also needs slippers which he wears to rags and always says he doesn't need any, and they had a nice pair that were $45 for $19. I also picked up a few things in their outlet, sandals for me that were $80 now $14, and I can really use them next summer. Frees shipping. And I went through eBates, so got the 3% back. Actually, I opened the REI email and used their link, shopped, then minimized the window, opened ebates, went to REI through their site, and thanks to cookies all my deals and offers were in my cart and ready for check out. Didn't actually know you could do that, just wanted to calculate if the deal was better through eBates or the email. Got both!

NOW they emailed me a coupon, additional 20% off one item in their outlet. Tempting, but I can't think of anything else he needs. I do love to layer deals on deals.

Anyone wants to use the coupon code, it's GMHAY at the www.rei-outlet.com.