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AT&T Wireless Promotion ($300 in Savings!!!)

August 18, 2015 · by Tiffany Merritt · Leave a Comment

Thanks to AT&T and ShopatHome.com for partnering with me for today’s post. All thoughts and opinions are my own, as always.

We recently upgraded our cell phones here at the House of M. I LOVE my iPhone 6 (especially the camera!) but let me tell you, paying for it was totally painful. I wish there had been a deal happening at the time like the one AT&T is offering now.

From now through August 23rd, if you switch to AT&T and buy ANY smartphone on the AT&T Next plan you will get $300 in credits. That breaks down to a $100 bill credit and a $200 instant credit or AT&T promotion card (a buyback credit). That instant credit can be used on accessories, other devices, or even on your bill.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of how the summer buyback promotion works:

Customer purchases qualifying device online on a Next Installment Plan
Customer sent order confirmation email with instructions and Promotion information, which includes a single-use promotion codes that can be used for online fulfillment
To fulfill online, Customer goes to the AT&T Buyback Program site (www.att.com/buyback) and searches and selects the device they’re trading
Device must have a ‘Yes’ response to each question to be eligible for the promotion
Customer enters Buyback device IMEI and their mobile phone number (BAU)
Customer enters Promotion Code to receive enhanced values, completes transaction BAU
Customer is sent packaging material and shipping label to send in device (no charge for material or shipping)
Customer sends in device and is shipped promotion card in 2-3 weeks after receipt

What a great way to get your old device upgraded! I didn’t get ANYTHING for my old device, so this is one seriously sweet deal, people!

And don’t forget to shop through ShopatHome.com where just by going through their link you can earn up to $155 cash back on your AT&T purchase (exact amount just depends on what you purchase). That’s literally money in the bank for you, friends!

Try not to rub your awesome deals in too much, ‘k? The amount I forked over for my new phone still stings a bit…

Here’s to you saving much more than I did!

Macy’s Sales to Check Out!

August 17, 2015 · by Tiffany Merritt · Leave a Comment

Thanks to ShopAtHome.com and Macy’s for partnering with me on today’s post about back-to-school deals. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Affiliate links included.

I think one of the most exciting things I got to do all summer was to visit (and of course, shop at) the iconic Macy’s at Herald Square in NYC. You know, THE Macy’s! The flagship store. The eipcenter of the televised parade each year. Yes, that Macy’s.

Did you know they still use their original wooden escalators? They do!! Here’s a pic I took to prove it!

Thanks to the internet, though, you don’t have to take a flight over to NYC in order to enjoy the great savings Macy’s is currently offering, right in time for all those back-to-school needs (we just discovered this morning, for example, that our youngest is outgrowing her shoes and needs a new pair NOW!).

From now through the 19th of August, you can enjoy 20% off with code BTS at checkout. That same promotion is going to run again 8/23-8/25, just FYI.

Don’t forget to go through ShopatHome.com to snag an additional 5% cash back, too! I love sweetening the pot with my online shopping deals by going through this completely free website (it’s actually better than free because you earn money back when you use it!). They have a comprehensive list of sales and coupon offers, and they give you an additional percentage back on top of what you are already going to save.

That wooden elevator was pretty darn cool, but ShopatHome.com makes staying put totally worthwhile, don’t you think? 🙂

Here’s what I’ve picked out for today’s sale:

These Carter’s shoes are on sale for $25.99 and then I’ll get 20% off that, and then another 5% cash back from ShopatHome.com!

And Carter’s also has these animal print pants on sale for $8.99 (plus 20% off, but 5% back!). Can’t beat that, friends!

Check out the Macy’s sale today an see what great buys you can scoop up for the school year!

The Best Back-to-School Finds from Sears

August 13, 2015 · by Tiffany Merritt · Leave a Comment

Thanks to ShopAtHome.com and Sears for partnering with me on today’s post about back-to-school deals. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Affiliate links included.

One of my favorite things to find on a website that sells clothing is outfit inspiration, or total looks that I can browse. I’m slightly trend-challenged when left to my own devices. But the downside of using these types of tools is that these trendy looks are almost always the newest merchandise, being offered at full price.

This is NOT the case at Sears! I have been browsing some of their top looks for boys, girls (and maybe even for me) and I’m finding lots of stuff 50% off! Sears is actually offering back-to-school looks, including some great new merchandise for fall, at up to 50% off. I want to show you some of my favorite pieces!

Runway Glam

From the Runway Glam collection, this pink moto jacket is my favorite! It’s a great layering piece for fall weather, when it’s chilly in the morning but warm by the afternoon, and the price is SO right, at just $14.99 (regularly $32)

Gym Class Heros

While I’m not doing any shopping for boys, you might be! So check out this look:

I love that heather gray with the black piping! And once again, the price tag is something any parent will appreciate: $13.99 (down from $28). I also saw another cute jacket that was just $7.99 down from $40, so you can find deals at Sears right now that are even better than 50% off and still right for fall!

Something for Mom

Since the prices are so good, don’t feel bad about taking a moment to look around for yourself, mama! I headed straight to the ’70s Boho inspiration page, as that’s one of my favorite looks, and I spotted this:

Y’all I live in my leggings, so I’m always looking for stuff that will cover my rear end so that I can keep wearing them outside of the house. Isn’t this floral top cute? So perfect for early fall here in Tennessee, where it’s still usually warm until the end of September. It’s on sale right now for $19.99, regularly $42.

How to Sweeten the Deal

There are a few strategies you should use to make your Sears shopping an even better deal! First, try coupon code SCHOOLCOOL and you’ll get an extra 20% off your purchae over $50!

Second, be sure to shop through the ShopatHome.com link. Shop at Home is a totally free service you can sign up for that will give you CASH back for doing what you are already doing: shopping online. You will find an extensive selection of coupons and cash rebate offers there (so if SCHOOLCOOL is no longer working, just check out the ShopatHome.com list of available coupon codes, as they keep things up to date!).

Additionally, ShopatHome.com offers you an extra percentage off which you will get back in the form of cash (well, technically a check). Usually they offer an extra 6% off at Sears, but in celebration of back-to-school time, they have bumped it up to 8% back. So if you spend $100 at Sears, you can get $8 of that back in cash just by going through ShopatHome.com to do your shopping, and that’s on top of any savings you are going to score thanks to the Sears sale and the Sears coupon code. Hooray!!!

Do you have any particular looks that you are seeking out for your kids this year (or even for yourself)? I’d love to hear more from you about what’s trendy where you live!

How I’m Maximizing My Savings Online for Back-to-School Shopping

July 28, 2015 · by Tiffany Merritt · 3 Comments

Thanks to ShopAtHome.com and Belk for partnering with me on today’s post about back-to-school deals. All thoughts, opinions, and total lack of creative skills are my own. Affiliate links included.

Yesterday I had to go shopping for clothing for an upcoming trip. I only shopped inside a store because I didn’t have enough time to order stuff online. I spent an hour scouring racks and trying on a dozen things in the fitting room. I did walk away with the items I needed (a new skirt and 2 new pairs of shoes) but it absolutely WORE ME OUT.

Additionally, when I got to the register I realized that I didn’t have any coupons to help shave something off the bill. This is hardly ever a problem when I shop online because I can often find additional savings opportunities through ShopAtHome.com. Shopathome.com back-to-school

Most everyone still has at least a week before school starts back, and most of us have 3-4 more weeks, so let’s take advantage of the current time lead and get that back-to-school shopping done online!

Right now, Belk (a department store largely in the South, but available for everyone to shop with thanks to the internet!) is having some terrific sales, and ShoptAtHome.com has DOUBLED their cash back offer. By clicking through the Belk link on ShopAtHome.com you are eligible to save 12% on your order, and that’s in addition to any coupons you might be using (currently ShopatHome.com has 23 coupon coupon offers for Belk).

Let me demonstrate how to rock what ShopAtHome.com and Belk have going on right now:

First head to the Belk page on ShopAtHome.com.

Then look through the coupons. Right now I’m seeing one for $10 off a $50 order. I’m going to click this link to get my savings code, and then I’m taken to the Belk site. Right now I’m looking for a few adorable pieces for my youngest, who is starting preschool in a few weeks. I’m a fan of Rare Editions and Bonnie Jean, because both lines tend to have whimsical, colorful prints and patterns that remind me a bit of Matilda Jane. But thanks to the Belk sale and the ShopatHome.com discounts, I won’t be paying Matilda Jane prices! 🙂

This 2-piece set is already marked down 40% and is currently priced at $30. Into my cart it goes!

And this owl outfit? Yes, please! It’s also on sale right now for $30, also 40% off.

Now given the ridiculously cute factor of these outfits, $60 isn’t too terribly bad, but I definitely want to do better. So I’m going to use that $10 off coupon code I found at ShopatHome.com to bring my total down to $50. Then I’m going to check out and pay the total, but here’s where the perks of ShopatHome come back into play: after checking out, I know that I am going to be credited back 12% of my purchase through ShopatHome. So I’m going to see $6 of that payment come back to me, and all I had to do to earn it was use ShopatHome.com. By using this site, what would have cost me $60 actually only cost me $44. And FYI if you like these brands…I saw quite a bit on the site that was 75% off!

And on top of all that awesome, ShopatHome.com also has the ShopGold program, which I think of as a loyalty program. Each store you shop at through the website is worth a certain amount of ShopGold coins. Coins that you earn by shopping can be redeemed for gift cards down the road. It takes a while to earn enough to get a gift card, but I see this as icing on the cake and a really great way that ShopAtHome.com is thanking their members for remembering to shop with them. More savings on top of all of the other savings is a pretty nice thank you! 🙂

ShopatHome.com sends checks out monthly, once you reach a minimum of $20 in your account. With the great cash back offers they have on hand, it won’t be too hard to earn that amount, friends. If you haven’t signed up for ShopAtHome.com, what are you waiting for? It’s completely free to join and is designed to save you as much time and money as possible.

My Credit Card Number was Stolen on Vacation, and Why I Still Confidently Shop Online

December 13, 2014 · by Tiffany Merritt · Leave a Comment

Thanks to ShoptAtHome.com and Norton for partnering with me on today’s post. All thoughts, opinions, and total lack of creative skills are my own.

Two weeks ago I learned that my credit card number had been stolen and that close to $2,000 in charges had been made all over the country without my card’s fraud department even noticing. I have confidence that everything will get resolved, but can you empathize about how challenging it was to be without your credit card during the first two weeks of December, when Christmas shopping is in full swing???

Based on when and where the charges started, I have deduced that my card number was taken while we were on vacation in Florida. I have absolutely no concerns about the safety of my card information through my computer, and now that I have a new card, I’m right back at it, polishing off my holiday shopping online.

photo credit: Travelin’ Librarian via photopin cc

The reason I’m not worried is because my computer is covered with Norton Security. It has a 100% score in vulnerability protections as well as in “time-to-protect” because in tests it successfully blocks all malware attacks on day one. I appreciate the aggressive threat detection techniques that it uses to identify even the most resistant threats. While I’m certainly savvy enough not to open emails from the nephew of the crown prince of Nigeria (remember those emails? I still get them on rare occasions!), hackers have gotten quite a bit more savvy. Just a few days ago I almost clicked on a link that was from a friend of mine, and then I hesitated, and realized that the sender wasn’t my friend at all. But even if I had clicked, Norton would have been there for me to stop the problems before they started.

Simply put, Norton Security goes far beyond simple anti-virus protection. And they offer this sophisticated technology while simultaneously providing a seamless user experience. I found the software to be very easy to download and start using. I receive alerts any time there is a potential issue or if a scan fails for some reason (for example, this morning a scan failed because I closed the laptop in the middle of a scan). When something like that happens, I get a notification so that the problem can be addressed ASAP and we can be back on track.

10 Devices Covered

It’s also really easy to add devices to your protection plan. Norton Security knows that in today’s home there are typically several web-based gadgets and gizmos. You can have up to 10 devices all on one plan and for the same fee. I think that’s incredible!

Password Vault

Another feature I am LOVING is the Enhanced Identity Safe. This is a password vault where you can very securely store your usernames and passwords to the sites you like to access. We all know by now that it’s a bad idea to just have 1 username and 1 password that you use everywhere, but if you are like me, you are constantly forgetting which sites have which of your handful of passwords, and which ones require a capital letter and a number, etc. I seriously have to change a password due to forgetting what I entered about once a month. This is a problem of the past, though, thanks to Norton Security.

App Intelligence

Have you ever downloaded an app and then worried about if it might be leaking personal information? Norton’s Mobile Insight is looking out for this type of problem and will keep you protected. It also alerts you if you have an app that is using a lot of battery or a lot of data. This can save you big bucks!

24/7 Support

Customer support is available online and by phone for free for a period of one year. If you’ve got a problem, Norton Security is there to help you out no matter the day or time.

Get $30 Off

Norton Security is currently available through ShopAtHome.com for $30 off! Just in time for the holidays, Norton Security wants to give you the gift of protection AND the gift of savings!

You Will Love It, Guaranteed

Norton Security is sure that they have made a gift you are going to love. They are so confident, in fact, that they have offered a 100% guarantee to refund a user’s money if they fail to remove a virus from a PC or Mac. That really says a lot to me! So this year, give the gift of Norton Security to your family. You just might get a reaction like this on Christmas morning (trust me…you want to watch it!)