Frugal Foodie Mama: shop handmade

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Shop Small, Spend Small This Weekend {Awesome Discounts Inside!}

Who all is ready for some Black Friday & Cyber Monday shopping for the holidays?? :)  I know I will at least get a start on some of my gift shopping this coming weekend.  I have no desire to fight the crowds this Friday morning, so for the first time in years I am staying home.  I am staying home and grabbing the deals from the comfort of my laptop.  I am really striving to buy as many of my gifts as possible this year from small businesses- online and local.  And I have a treat for all of you trying to do the same- some fabulous discounts from ALL five of my small shop sponsors this month!

Here are their fabulous deals and how to get them.  Make sure you take advantage of these discounts while they last... ;)

35% off your entire order at J&M's Eye Candy Shoppe from Nov. 22nd through Nov. 3oth with coupon code FFM35!! (Plus, Kristine ALWAYS offers FREE shipping on her orders!)
I absolutely adore Kristine's shop!  I actually already have four of her hair pretties for my baby girl and we love them.  :) Our newest headband from J&M's will be making an appearance in baby girl's first Christmas portraits.  


20% off your entire order at Rational Designs from Nov. 22nd through Nov. 26th with coupon code BLACKFRIDAY!!
Amy creates beautiful handmade cards and gift cards and note card sets.  The gift tags below would be perfect for your holiday gift wrapping.  (Psssttt.... this would also be a terrific time to order your unique holiday cards!)
*Please note that Amy will not be able to ship out orders placed from Nov. 22nd-Nov.  26th until Nov. 27th due to her being out of town to visit with family for Thanksgiving. :)


FREE shipping on all U.S. orders at Creative Ideas Nov. 23rd through Nov. 26th with the coupon code FREESHIP!!
Amber sews a variety of unique gifts for your loved ones, including fleece hats, billfold wallets, and cute sleep masks. :)  One of my favorites is her fleece Santa hat pictured below.  Baby girl will be wearing this very hat in some of the holiday photos I will be taking of her this month. ;)


10% off your entire order with the coupon code CYBER12 at The Pink Woobie from Nov. 23rd through Nov. 27th!!
I am a huge fan of everything that Chrissy crochets and knits.  Of course, I am obsessed with her crocheted miniature gnomes and her wooden and cotton teething necklaces.  She also makes gorgeous scarves and the quirkiest beer bottle cozies. ;)


FREE shipping on all U.S. orders on Black Friday (Nov. 23rd Only!) with coupon code BLACKFRI at City Girl Creations.
15% off your entire order on Cyber Monday (Nov. 26th Only!) with coupon code CYBER15 at City Girl Creations
Plus on Friday, Kim will be marking down select items in her shop!!  You will have to click on over to her shop Friday to see what handmade goodies have been discounted.  
Kim has an assortment of knitted gifts such as infinity scarves and swiffer covers.  She also has some amazing photography skills, and sells her gorgeous prints in her shop.  Here is one of my favorites of her prints (and one I am actually framing & giving as a gift this year! ;) )...


Also do not forget that my friend (and the designer of my blog!) Suzy from Blog Sites by Suzy is offering $10 off a Custom Blog Design Package to all of my readers through Nov. 30th!!  
Just mention Frugal Foodie Mama when emailing Suzy about your new blog design.  Her Custom Blog Design Package includes a background, header, custom signature, 1-2 sidebars, and a button with a grab box!  
Happy Handmade Holiday Shopping All!!! :)

Saturday, November 17, 2012

~Let Me Pintroduce You~ A Small Shop Edition

Shop small.  Shop handmade.  Shop local (if possible).  I can't stress this enough for this upcoming holiday season!  You want to help improve our economy?  Think small, folks! :)

The two fabulous Pinners I am pintroducing to you all this weekend are also the creative ladies behind two of my small shop sponsors this month- Kim from City Girl Creations and Chrissy from The Pink Woobie.  
Kim knits gorgeous infinity scarves and swiffer covers.  She is also a very talented photographer.
Chrissy crochets beautiful hand spun cowls, quirky beer bottle cozies, and wooden and cotton teething necklaces (among other unique handmade gifts!).  

Let's take a peek at these ladies' creative boards, shall we? :)

Here are a few highlights from Kim's board...



Here are a few highlights from Chrissy's board that she uses as inspiration for her handmade creations...



Want to see some of the gorgeous gifts from these two ladies and my three other small shop sponsors this month that made my holiday wish list this year?  Then you need to click on over and check out my Handmade for the Holidays board! :)

Did you like what you saw pinned to my board?  Then it is your lucky day! ;)  All five of my small shop sponsors are giving away store credit or a free item of your choice in The Kick Start Your Handmade Holiday Shopping Giveaway!  Hop on over and get yourself entered!  

Make sure you start following both of these awesomely talented ladies on Pinterest, and also be sure to visit their etsy shops and get started on that holiday shopping! ;)