Girlfriend We Gotta Talk

Getting Set for CyberMonday

If grabbed some great Black Friday deals, good for you!  If not or you want more, get ready to take advantage of CyberMonday – that’s TODAY, Monday, November 30th.  Some consider it the online shopping day of the year!

And like good girlfriends, we’re here to help!

On our “Girlfriend We Gotta Talk!” radio show we shared why NOT to wait for even better deals as the holiday season continues, fabo coupon and deal sites, major shopping sites, and unique sites that you’ll want to know about. 

We only had time on air to share some of them so we posted ALL of them below. Plus, here are some savvy tips for secure online shopping. 

And we drew 3 names to win a copy of Mary’s latest book “Live Like Your Nail Color, Even If You Have Naked Nails!” in celebration of her own CyberMonday giveaway.

Take a listen and a look before you hit the CyberMonday websites!

OUR CYBERMONDAY SHOPPING SITES

Coupon/Deal Sites

CyberMonday.com - Over 650 retailers, going to have HOURLY deals on Monday, Nov 30th.  Plus, part of your purchase through this site goes to an educational fund

CheapTweet.com – Compiles all the deals posted on Twitter, even has a CyberMonday section

FabulousSavings.com – Offers thousands of coupon discounts from national retailers.  You can e-mail coupons to your friends, too.   Fabuloussavings.com/x has exclusive offers that you can’t find on other sites. 

Sweet-Savings.com – Great if you’re interested in fashion and beauty retailers that some other sites might not carry.

Major Shopping Sites

Amazon.com - Great for books, and all kinds of other products - cosmetics, accessories, shoes, handbags.  Check out their Cyber Monday Lightning Deals.

Macys.com - Love that you can search the departments to see if they have the brand.  You can print out coupons for the store, but if the item isn't in the store, you can get it online.

Overstock.com - Terrific CyberMonday specials up to 60% off (or more)

Target.com - Offering upt to 70% off some items plus lots of free shipping options

Walmart.com - You truly can save money, live better on this site.  Offering online only specials through Dec 4th.  Check out their “site to store” option where you can order online and pick it up at a nearby store.

JCPenny.com - Has 30,000 deals and free shipping for purchase of only $25 or more

Sephora.com - Susie's recommendation if you are looking a particular beauty brand

Drugstore.com - Not just drugs but lots of basics plus cookware, appliances, toys and games.  Offering up to 50% off.

Unique/Specialized Sites

FemailCreations.com - Fun, clever items for special girlfriends in your life.  We always find something we like, plus you can create a wish list.

TheWirelessCatalog.com – This is where Mary bought her Wonder Woman bracelet!  Lost of fun and funny saying on t-shirts, sweat shirts, plaques, plus pop culture niched items.

MakeMoreCents.com – Unique piggy banks, digital banks, novelty coin banks for a fun way to teach money management to kids, Mary’s fav: ATM bank.  Related blog has a quick list on basic plans to teach kids about money by age group.

Indiebound.com – Here you can buy books from you local independent book store, no matter where you live.  Just enter  your zip code.

Find Your Courage!

Feeling a little less bold these days and wanting to play it safe? 

In today’s times it’s understandable.  But, times like these are also wonder teachers that stretch us and encourage us to face our fears and grow.

Girlfriend, we gotta talk about pumping up your courage!

On the latest Girlfriend We Gotta Talk!” radio show girlfriend Margie Warrell, author of “Find Your Courage:  12 Acts to Becoming Fearless in Work and in Life,” really got us going.  She shared how to have “courageus conversations” and to forget about what she calls “try hards.”  Plus, she was just a lot of fun!

Help Margie find YOUR courage! 

Listen to the show by clicking the play button above, watch her motivating "Find Your Courage" movie, and check out her Live Boldy newsletter for ongoing ideas about being courageous!

What’s your favorite shopping website?

We wanna know because this year we all need to be smarter than ever to find nifty gifts at amazing prices. That’s why our “Girlfriend We Gotta Talk!” radio show on Sunday, Nov 29th we’re repeating one of last year’s most popular shows -- YOUR favorite online shopping sites.

Give us some girlfriend kinda help! E-mail us at maryandsusie@girlfriendwegottatalk.com to share one of your favorite shopping websites and why you love it! We’ll share as many as we can on air and give you a shout out. All the websites will be posted on our website.

Thanks so much,

Mary & Susie

Mary's Office Re-invention

Ever dread walking into your office?  Not because of the work you need to get done. 

Because you’ve got piles that need to be sorted, you don’t have enough room for all your stuff so it’s stacked against the wall, and because you've run out of ideas how to make your space better.

That was how Mary felt about her home office that she shares with assistant Vicky and her Crazy Glue Bill, who also has his own business.  Until enough was enough.  Things had to change.

On “Girlfriend We Gotta Talk!” our guest Susie Hayman shared what happened next.  An office efficiency expert and owner of "In Your Business", Susie was called in by Mary to well, get into her business and re-invent her office space.

 

"BEFORE" Pictures

 
 
 

 "AFTER" Pictures

 

 

  
 

 

 Susie

Take Control by Owning a Business

Simply put, unemployment stinks!

It can be discouraging, depressing, and make you feel that you have no control over the financial well-being of you and your loved ones. 

With high unemployment many people are considering a whole new way to take control of their future:  own their own business.  Is this just insanity or incredibly smart?

Today we’re going to find out with the help of our girlfriend Robin Smith.  For the past 8 years Robin has been part of The Entrepreneur’s Source, helping people move towards financial self-sufficiency by exploring business ownership in a safe environment. 

If you're considering owning a business, you gotta listen to this!