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Lush Decor (at Penny-Pincher Prices!) ($200 GIVEAWAY!!!)

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Thanks to Lush Decor for sponsoring today’s amazing giveaway. All thoughts and opinions are my own, as always. 

Head’s up all you folks out there who might be looking for some fresh new home decor textiles. I’ve got a site you simply MUST see because the products are very posh and the pricetags are more suited to those of us on a budget (like me!).

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Take a moment to look around at LushDecor.com. This is a young company with employees who are super excited to bring “inspired” designs to the public at prices that are reasonable. I have seen SO many things on this site that remind me of picturesque rooms I have pinned on Pinterest or seen in magazines but that I knew before even looking that I could never afford. This stuff I actually CAN afford, so I, for one, am thrilled to have learned about the site (so thrilled, in fact, that I’ve already made a purchase!).

Bedding

bedding

I ordered this Lux 6-piece bedding set a few days ago and can’t wait for it to show up! The price point was sort of insane for what you get, and I thought it would be such a breath of fresh air in my room come March or April when spring is in the air and I’m ready to lighten the mood in the house.

They have TONS of other beautiful sets, too (even items for youth!). So be sure to check it out.

Shower Curtains

shower curtain

And just this morning I decided to go for this pretty Esme shower curtain. Our old one is torn and it’s time to replace it. The look of this one is so pretty and the price is DEFINITELY right! 🙂

Window Treatments

window treatments

There are so many gorgeous window treatments on this site, but my personal favorite is the Royal Glimmer Window Curtain. These are actually black out panels, which is very useful. They also just look like something you would spend $90/panel for. Loving that $30 price tag!

Additionally, don’t forget to look through the clearance section of the website. It is LOADED with gorgeous pieces and the mark downs are generous. This is such a fun place to not only window shop, but also to actually shop, because the prices are so good!

Check Out with Amazon

I thought this was a super cool feature of LushDecor.com: you can check out on their website using your Amazon credentials! Most people already shop through Amazon, so this makes it extra convenient. It also provides some peace of mind because in today’s world it can be a little scary to shop at a new-to-you website for the first time. No need to worry with this site, friends! Your financial information gets handled all through the Amazon system. Love it!

Coupon!

Once you’ve looked around on the Lush Decor website, I think you’ll agree with me that their prices are absolutely amazing, already. But just for fun, let’s knock off another 10%! Use coupon code PARENT01 at checkout, and you’ll save an additional 10% on your purchase! Woo hoo!

Win it!:

One VERY lucky Stuff Parents Need reader is going to win a $200 gift card to Lush Decor!
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Be sure to enter my other current giveaways, found on the right sidebar.

Monday Shopping Fun: Gorgeous Pillow Covers Under $7 Shipped! :-)

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Affiliate links included. I only promote what I love! 

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HOT deal alert, friends! My Cents of Style is having a flash sale RIGHT NOW and they have lots of gorgeous pillow covers for $6.95, and that includes free shipping! Woo! This is an affordable way to update your living room furniture before company comes for the holidays. Jump on it because these are flying out the door!

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3 different prints, 5 different colors. Only while supplies last!!!

 

NOVICA Launches Home Party Division (GIVEAWAY!!!)

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I love shopping with NOVICA. Not only will you find one of the best selections of unique gift ideas from around the world, but you will also be supporting global artisans with your purchase, and ensuring that they are paid a living wage for their work. Everybody wins when you shop with NOVICA! I just picked up a very cool gift for Tim. Be sure to check out all of their gifts for dad, as June 19th is right around the corner!

I just heard from NOVICA that they have launched a home party division called NOVICA Live. How exciting! If you have a knack for direct sales, this is a REALLY good time to get started with NOVICA Live. It’s early in their launch, and that means that there’s plenty of room for you to build a client base! And how great will it feel to earn some money in a flexible work environment all while supporting these fantastic artists and craftsmen?

The starter kids are $199 and have over $400 of samples included. Kits also come with $150 in business materials. And get this….they are running a lot of promotions for their early batch of consultants, including earning a trip to BALI!!! Yes, Bali! AKA Earth’s Eden! 🙂

So, wanna learn more? Please go check out NOVICA Live. If it feels like the right opportunity for you, please tell them Stuff Parents Need sent you over. I’ll get some funds to shop with at NOVICA if you do, and I’m happy to shop with you! 🙂

Win it!: One lucky Stuff Parents Need reader is about to win a $35 gift certificate to spend at NOVICA! Yay! The contest will run until June 6th at 11:59pm EST when a winner will be selected via Random.org. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to winning notification before the prize is forfeited and a new winner is selected. Open to residents of the United States. Limit one entrant per household, please.

REMEMBER, YOU MUST BE A PUBLIC FOLLOWER VIA GOOGLE FRIEND CONNECT TO ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY. YOU CAN SIGN UP THROUGH MY SIDEBAR IF YOU HAVEN’T DONE SO ALREADY.

Mandatory entry: Tell me what you want to buy at NOVICA!

My answer: I’m digging on several of the women’s robes! This one might be my favorite! http://clothing.novica.com/womens/robes/batik-robe-bali-meadow/177934/

Additional entries:
1. Sponsor love: Like NOVICA on Facebook
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Be sure to enter my other current giveaways, found on the sidebar of my homepage.

Disclosure: Thanks to NOVICA for providing the giveaway gift certificate, and one for my personal use. All opinions expressed here are strictly my own.

Revisiting Kirkland’s: What a Surprise!

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One of the reasons that I love doing product reviews is that it occasionally gives me the opportunity to give a company that I had a negative view of another chance. Sometimes those opinions I have are based on poor customer service, sometimes on inferior products, and sometimes they are strictly based off childhood memories.

This is the case for Kirkland’s. Kirkland’s is a home decor store that has been around since 1966, and has 303 stores in 29 states. Growing up, we had a Kirkland’s in a nearby town. I always wanted to poke my eyes out when we went in there. In my memory, it looked like the world’s tackiest grandmother threw up all over that store. I know, that’s a really harsh thing to say. But that’s what I remember, and as a result, I haven’t even been inside a Kirkland’s in maybe 10 years, or so, because I have always assumed that they wouldn’t have anything at all that I would like.

The joke’s on me, people, because it turns out that Kirkland’s has some seriously surprising finds, and at price points that are totally doable. Now I’m not saying that I am head-over-heels about every single thing on their website. I sense that they still have a certain percentage of customers with an eye for the “whimsical,” but they also have a lot of stuff that I would LOVE to see in my own house. Kirkland’s seems to offer a really nice variety of home decor items for a whole range of tastes, including mine.

For example, I was sent an insulated lunch tote that I think is really cute. I like that it is feminine and fun without being obnoxious or too girly. It is perfect for Darah to use for her lunches when at daycare, and at the same time, I wouldn’t mind packing my own lunch in it. It’s also value priced at just $9.99. PERFECT! This is an item that is being carried only in the stores, so I would have never found it if I hadn’t had this opportunity! That gives me the impression that I’m missing out on some good stuff, and now I’ve located the nearest Kirkland’s to me, and am planning a visit there soon.

But they also have LOTS of lovelies that you can browse through and buy online! This large blue pillow would look smashing in my bedroom…and it is marked down to $6.97! Total steal!

I’m also really loving this set of 6 vases that could add some subtle color most anywhere in a home. They are just $24.99 for the set!

So yeah, I’m really glad that I had the opportunity to give Kirkland’s a closer look. I’ve been missing out on some really cute stuff and some excellent deals by skipping over it. Lesson learned!

Be sure to check out My Kirkland’s, as well, where you can interact with Kirkland’s designers, get decorating ideas, and read reviews of Kirkland’s products. It’s an awesome resource!

Win it!: One Stuff Parents Need reader is going to snag a Decorative Insulated Lunch Tote from Kirkland’s! The contest will run until February 23rd at 11:59pm EST when a winner is selected using Random.org. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the winning notification before the prize is forfeited and a new winner is selected. Open to residents of the United States. Limit one entrant per household, please. Click here for the official rules from Kirkland’s.

Mandatory entry: Tell me something from the Kirkland’s website that would look fabulous in your home, and where you would put it!

My answer: This storage bench would totally be invited to take up residence in my living room if I didn’t have a toddler who would take a marker to it within 15 minutes of its arrival.

Additional entries:
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Be sure to enter my other current giveaways, found on the sidebar of my home page.

Disclosure: I received a complimentary product for review purposes. The opinions expressed here are strictly my own.