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Amazon Offering Holiday Gift Guides Ahead of Prime Day

Are you planning on checking out Prime Day? I’m an early shopper so I’m hoping to find a few deals on some holiday gifts. I guess I’m not the only one thinking about it. This year Amazon is offering holiday gift guides ahead of Prime Day.

Small Business Gift Guide
This Prime Day and holiday season, connect with local small businesses through Amazon’s Small Business Gift Guide, featuring unique items from toys, home decor, jewelry, and more from U.S.-based small businesses. New this year, customers can shop a selection of gifts from small businesses hand-picked by Jessica Alba, Ayesha Curry, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Chriselle Lim, Arianna Huffington, and Whitney Wolfe Herd. Until October 12, when Prime members spend $10 on items from select small businesses, they will receive a $10 credit to spend on Prime Day.

Beauty Gift Guide
Amazon launched a new Beauty Gift Guide experience with hundreds of items from top brands. Whether looking for the perfect gift for a loved one, running short on time, or simply trying to create an at-home holiday party look, Amazon’s Beauty gift guide is a one-stop destination for self-care needs this holiday season. Customers can shop Premium Beauty for gift sets and more from high-end brands like St. Tropez, Mario Badescu, and L’Occitane. Customers will find skincare, makeup, appliances, fragrances, and gift sets, from top brands like Maybelline, Sonicare, and Revlon, plus exclusives from Belei, an Amazon Brand.

Fashion Gift Guide
The 2020 Fashion Gift Guide features hundreds of stylish gifts for everyone on the list—including you. Discover this year’s must-have trends, from cozy fleece to sporty street style, prints that roar, and dreamy tie-dye. Amazon’s Top 100ish Gifts list is the one-stop destination for coveted looks from sought-after brands like SAVAGE X FENTY, adidas, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and Alo Yoga, to favorite names like Levi’s, Champion, and Carhartt, plus exclusive new designs from our brands like Amazon Essentials, Spotted Zebra X Disney, and The Drop.

Holiday Toy List
The 2020 Holiday Toy List makes it easy to discover and shop toys and gifts for kids. Browse and shop by age, category, or brand. New categories this year include “Collectible Toys,” “Movie and TV Characters,” and “Play Vehicles.” The Holiday Toy List features over 1,900 products, including 200 toys exclusive to Amazon from brands like Hasbro, Mattel, SpinMaster, Osmo, Ravensburger, and many more. Fun new products include the LEGO Star Wars The Mandalorian The Razor Crest, FurReal Friends Snow Dragon, Hot Wheels City Robo Beasts Ultimate Garage, Paw Patrol Jet to The Rescue Jet Gift Pack, Osmo Little Genius Starter Kid for Early Math Adventures, Jungle Cruise Adventure Game, L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. Remix Super Surprise, KidKraft Amazon Alexa Enabled 2-in-1 Kitchen & Market, Fuzzibles Cubby the Fox, and the all-new Fire HD 8 Kids Edition tablet, among others.

So kids can have an Amazon Alexa Enabled kitchen? Seriously? I just got an Amazon Echo dot in my kitchen and I thought I was doing good lol

Did you know that you can donate to Toys for Tots easily with Alexa? To donate to a child in need, just say “Alexa, donate to Toys for Tots.” Customers can choose whether they would like to donate money or an item. If customers choose to donate a toy, Alexa will then offer a reasonably priced item appropriate for kids from the Toys for Tots Charity List. After a customer confirms the order, Amazon ships the toy directly to Toys for Tots. Customers can donate now through January 11, 2021. Plus, Amazon will match all toy donations with a toy for toy match. For more information, visit amazon.com/toysfortotsdonate.

Home Holiday Guide
The 2020 Home Holiday Guide includes gifting and holiday prep to help deck the halls of your home. New this year are shopping categories for “Holiday Festivities” to inspire seasonal traditions at home, and “Space Refresh” for customers looking to gift themselves a home upgrade. As always, customers can browse our giftable selection across Home, Kitchen, Pets, Tools, Smart Home, and more. The guide features brand favorites like iRobot, Keurig, Vitamix, Nespresso, and Kate Spade. Customers can also support small businesses and Makers by browsing unique, handcrafted gifts and décor in the Handmade Holiday Gift Guide.

Electronics Gift Guide
The Electronics Gift Guide features more than 1,000 tech products, complete with the perfect gift for everyone in your life. Discover the hottest tech from brands such as Apple, Bose, Samsung, Sony, and HP along with the latest Echo, Echo Show, and Fire TV devices. You can filter products by category or shop from interest areas, including Under $100, Home Fitness Tech gifts, or shop for quality pre-owned tech from Amazon Renewed. While shopping the Electronics Gift Guide, you can view deals, live product demonstrations, and more.

Amazon Launchpad holiday Gift Guide
The 2020 Amazon Launchpad Holiday Gift Guide features hundreds of unique gift ideas from small brands across an exciting assortment of products from smart home tech, premium beauty products, and creative toys and games. Shop by a variety of categories and interests, including Gifts by Price, 50 under $50, Stocking Stuffers, and more.

(RED) Gift Guide
For the fourth consecutive year, (RED) is teaming up with Amazon to provide customers a single destination to shop an array of products that give back, spanning tech, fashion, health and wellness, kitchen and home, and more. New for 2020 is the Apple Watch Series 6 (PRODUCT)RED along with RED favorites like (BAND-AID)RED Bandages, (CALM)RED Sleep Mist, and (TRUFF)RED Hotter Sauce. This year, each purchase will not only support (RED)’s fight to end AIDS, but also help combat the effects of COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa. Additionally, customers can donate to (RED)’s fight against these two pandemics on any Echo device by simply asking, “Alexa, donate to (RED).” (RED) products will be available starting today at amazon.com/red.

I’m thinking I may have to get some gifts and maybe a few things for myself. Don’t forget that you can get a 30 day free trial of Amazon Prime if you’re not already a member.

Eligible Prime members with an Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card or Amazon Prime Store Card will receive 10% back on select products included in the Electronics, Home and Toys Gift Guides.

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Goddess in Time Book Tour & Giveaway

Goddess in Time Women of Time Collection Book 1 by Adriadne LeFox Genre: Historical Fantasy, Time Travel

Myths and Legends have always inspired me. I especially love the King Arthur legends. The knights, ladies, valor, chivalry, and trust between them. I have never been one to trust easily, but with these legends, I feel like I am a part of their world somehow. As a college student, I chose to study these myths and legends because I want to find out if they are real or not. So my journey began, by traveling to England. I have heard there is a professor there who has found the remains of what used to be Arthur’s castle. What I actually find when I get there is more than just the remains of a castle, it is the start of a new adventure. In a land of myth and magic, what awaits me is more than I could have ever imagined… Goodreads * Amazon

Adriadne/Sybella is a mom of two little heathens and 2 furry cats where she lives in Oregon where she started her writing hobby at 11. When she isn’t writing, she is hiking the many trails, visiting graveyards, and plotting death and dismemberment. Facebook * Twitter * Instagram * Bookbub * Amazon * Goodreads

Follow the tour HERE for special content and a giveaway! $15 Amazon giftcard, ebook of Goddess in Time – 1 winner each a Rafflecopter giveaway

Sweepstakes: Ultimate Outdoor Giveaway from Black Rifle Coffee Company

Finding lots of amazing sweepstakes today! Black Rifle Coffee Company has huge sweepstakes going right now called the Ultimate Outdoor Giveaway.

The lucky winner will win a prize package that includes:

Grand Prize: One (1) prize winner (“Winner”) will receive The below items:

· Basscat Sabre FTD- 18 Foot Tournament Ready Bass Boat. ARV $52,225

· 150hp Pro XS Engine (part of boat package) ARV $12,995

· Lews Rods and Reels-12 rods and reel combos Total ARV $1548

· Strike King Lures + Tackle ARV $500

· 2020 Toyota Tundra Truck 4X2 Double Cab SR5 5.7L V8 (6 Speed Automatic) ARV $38,780

· Hummingbird/Minnkota-2 Helix 8 inch graphs, Minnkota Fortrex 80lb ARV $4,500

· Prop ARV $649

· Free year of BRC Coffee Club + Swag ARV $1000

· Sea Foam, 96 units of Sea Foam Products ARV $1000

· Frogg Toggs rain gear Pilot Pro Jacket ARV $279.99

· Frogg Toggs rain gear Pilot Pro Bibs ARV $$279.99

· Frogg Toggs rain gear Men’s High and Dry ARV $89.99

· PSE Xpedite (compound bow) ARV $1099

· PSE Knighthawk (recurve bow) ARV $149

· LEUPOLD VX3i Rifle scope ARV $500

· LEUPOLD BX4 Pro Guide HD binos ARV $500

· LEUPOLD RX1600i Range Finder ARV $400

· LEUPOLD SX2 alpine HD spotting scope ARV $700

· PSE Sang (crossbow) ARV $399

(Hunting)

Kryptek Tora Package ARV $1750

o Tora Jacket

o Tora Pants

o Tora base layer

o Tora beanie

o Tora Gloves

o Tora shirt

o Arma neck gaiter

o Tora ball cap

Fishing Package ARV $750

Zephyr hoodie
Zephyr half zip
Zephyr SS crew
Zephyr LS crew
Zephyr neck gaiter
Fish patch hat

Eberlestock Package ARV $986

V90 Battleship
H31 Bandit Pack
B2 Undercover Brief
H7 Dagger Hydration Pack
B3 Hercules Duffel

· Nosler Rifle Mountain Carbon 28 ARV $3,140

Total ARV $110,474.97

Sponsor’s maximum total amount to be awarded for the Grand Prize shall not exceed $110,474.97 Prizes are awarded “as is” with no warranty or guarantee, either express or implied by Sponsor.

ENTER THE BLACK RIFLE COFFEE COMPANY ULTIMATE OUTDOORS GIVEAWAY HERE

The sweepstakes ends December 16, 2020 so start getting your entries in! I know I did! Be sure to read the full terms & conditions and Official rules on the Black Rifle Coffee Company Sweepstakes page.

Luv Saving Money is not affiliated with this sweepstakes.

If You Experience Cold Winters, You Probably Keep These Things In Your Car

I have two fairly new drivers in my family. My oldest son has been driving for about a year and a half. My middle son just got his license in June. Living in Pennsylvania, our winters can get pretty bad. Snow, ice, occasional blizzards, occasional subzero temps. Not only do I worry about them hitting a patch of ice but I also worry about them breaking down or getting stuck when it’s 10 degrees outside.

While at the grocery store I pick up a jug of kitty litter. I bring it home and tell my oldest son to put it in the trunk of his car. He looks at me funny. Then I realize he probably doesn’t understand the purpose. I also realize that for people that might not live in a colder climate, they might not do the odd things we do when prepping for winter. Whether you’re on your way to work at car dealership in Yonkers, NY, taking a drive in Duluth Minnesota, or going to the grocery store in the Laurel Highland of Pennsylvania, here are things people in colder climates keep in their vehicles and why.

Kitty Litter or Bags of Sand

Seriously, a lot of us that live in areas that get frigid winters keep either a bag of non-clumping kitty litter or bags of sand in the trunk of our vehicles. For those with only front or rear wheel drive it helps to weigh down the vehicle a little bit for traction. But mostly it’s used for when your vehicle get stuck in some snow or wheels are spinning on an icy patch. Pour some sand or some kitty litter in front and behind each tire. This helps to gain traction.

Emergency Shovel

Most of us have small shovels to throw in the trunk or back of our vehicle. A small metal one is best. If you look up emergency shovels you’ll see what they look like. This can be used to serve several different purposes. It’s not unheard of to park your car at work, have snow dump down while you’re working, and come out to your vehicle buried in snow. Having an emergency shovel makes life a little easier to dig your car out. A good metal shovel can also be useful when freezing rain happens to break up ice around tires or pry things out of the ice.

Blocks of Wood or Wooden Boards

I don’t personally do this but I know people that do. Some people keep blocks of wood or shorter wooden boards in their vehicle or truck. This one I didn’t really know about until recently. The blocks can be placed in front of the tire if stuck in a ditch, mud, or a snow drift. Wedge in front of the tire. Hopefully it lift your vehicle up enough to get out of where you’re stuck.

Emergency Blankets

My husband had actual emergency blankets from a survival kit in his vehicle. Some people just throw an extra fleece blanket or two in their car. The idea, if your car breaks down, it might be a while until help arrives in bad winter weather. You can’t keep your car running forever. If you’re low on gas this statement is very true. Emergency blankets could mean the different being ok until help gets their or going straight to the emergency room once help arrives do to hypothermia or frostbite.

Bottles of Water and Energy Food

Ok so maybe this one isn’t so different but it hits different when it’s 20 degrees outside and you’re broke down in the middle of nowhere. Foods that store for a while and might be considered energy food are helpful. Things like protein bars, nuts, or granola bars. Again if you’re gonna be there a while you grab your emergency blanket and have water and food for at least a little while.

Yes it’s true the water bottle can freeze but it will typically start to melt while driving hopefully having melted enough by the time a car breaks down. It’s also helpful if your car is overheating.

Vehicle De-Icer and/or Winter Washer Fluid

Vehicle De-Icer comes in handy a lot. De-icing windows, frozen locks, windshield wipers froze to the windshield, etc. They typically come in convenient spray cans or squirt bottles to make de-icing easier.

There is also special winter windshield washer fluid that can help melt snow and ice while cleaning your windshield. Some people will fill their washer reserve with the winter wash fluid and keep a container of vehicle de-icer but the washer fluid can also help de-ice locks in a pinch.

Closing Tips

Whether you live in a cold climate or not, have a car emergency kit is always a good idea. Most include things like emergency triangles, jumper cables, a couple basic tools, roadside flares, flashlight, etc. Some more elaborate ones will even have the emergency shovel I mentioned and air compressors. It’s a good idea to keep your phone charged and even carry a back-up battery or power bank with you in bad weather. Have the name of your mechanic or roadside service handy just in case. Always let someone know where you’re going and approximate time of return so if you do break down or get stuck there’s a better chance someone will know where you are to get you help.

These are just a few things I know people do to prep for winter driving emergencies. If you have idea I’d love to hear them!

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Enter To Win $40K Towards Yours or Your Child’s Education

If you follow me on social media you’ll know that one of my favorite hobbies is entering sweepstakes. I don’t win too often and rarely ever the big prizes. But I go by the saying “You can’t win if you don’t enter”. It’s statistics right? If you enter so many your bound to win a few here and there.

This one I could not pass up. My oldest son is a freshman in college. Just started college about a month ago. While he was lucky to get a scholarship that covers some and a couple small loans, the rest we’re paying out of pocket. It would be so nice to to win this and just pay off his education.

Scootchy app is offering an amazing sweepstakes. Scootchy College Savings and Debt Repayment Sweepstakes. The winner gets $40,000 that can be used towards yours or your child’s education. That is amazing! I know I’m not the only one who would be interested in this so here is the link so enter for yourself. This could be a big help for one lucky winner, especially in these times.

Scootchy College Savings and Debt Repayment Sweepstakes

The sweepstakes is open until October 27, 2020. Open to legal residents of the USA excluding Florida and New York. No purchase or payment necessary. Purchase will not increase odds of winning. See sweepstakes rules on their page for more info.

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