As Mother's Day draws closer it only makes sense to dedicate a blog to the plethora of sales going on right now. As we continue to bring you gift guides and double cash back, keep in mind there's also darn good sales going on. Here's just a sampling, but for the bigger list click here.

Be sure to shop Mother's Day Gifts with double cash back!

Take an extra 25% or 10% off + Free Shipping on $99+ order at Macys Friends and Family Sale. Code MACYSFF. Plus 5.0% Cash Back!

Free Shipping on $50+ order at The Body Shop. Plus 10.0% Cash Back.

Save 80% off most Restaurant.com $25 Gift Cards. Code BONUS (Plus a chance to win 1 of 10 Xbox 360 with Kinect. Plus 25.0% Cash Back!

Photo Gifts - Save 20% on $30+ order through this link at KODAK Gallery. Plus 12.5% Cash Back.

Save 15% off any order at Kohls. Code SPRING15. Plus 4.0% Cash Back.

Save 20% on Mother's Day Bouquet with Vase and Cookies - Only $34.99 at FTD. Plus 20.0% Cash Back.

FREE 16-Piece Beauty Bag plus FREE Shipping with ANY $50 order at Elizabeth Arden. Enter code EBATESMOM at checkout. Plus 10.0% Cash Back.

Books for Mom - Buy One, Get One 50% off at Barnes and Noble. Plus 6.0% Cash Back.

 4 Free Samples (over a $58 value) with $35+ order at Lancome. Code APRIL4PC. Plus 14.0% Cash Back.

Free Shipping on $50+ order at Godiva. Code MOM. Plus 8.0% Cash Back.

Yesterday I spent a good part of the day studying up on the biggest thing not happening in America, The Royal Wedding. Regardless if you're a fan or not, you can't ignore the commotion being caused, or in my case, the fashion. Kate Middleton is a trend setter and if you're interested in getting the goods, then read on!

The Good
Kate is so popular, the items she wears sell out in minutes, well, at the most, a day. Take the blue Issa dress she wore at the announcement of her engagement, it sold out in hours. The Reiss dress she wore in her official engagement photos? The company had it reissued just to please eager shoppers. Both are now long gone, but you'll find many replicas on eBay with 1.0-4.0% Cash Back from Ebates.




The Sweet
You're not famous until there's a Jelly Belly modeled after you, or one that at least resembles you. This one was listed on eBay, but if you're more into eating candy than resembling it, hop over to Jelly Belly for 5.0% Cash Back.

 


The Ring
By now we've all seen Kate's beautiful ring, once worn by Diana many years ago. It's truly a site to see, yet as one would expect, not within reach. Fret not, the reinterpretation is available at HSN for just $59.98. Of course it won't shine like the real thing, but a little costume jewelry is always a good thing.   

It's time for another Mother's Day Gift Guide, and what better way to say "I Love Mom" than with cash back from Ebates? These gifts are all under $50 so enjoy!

1. For the avid reader, this Lily Pulitzer Nook cover is stylish and practical.

2. A classic scent for a classic woman, Elizabeth Arden's Red Door Gift Set is sure to please any mom.

3. What does Spring smell like? It smells like this Voluspa Gardenia Candle.

4. Bright, cheery, and tasty too! This Bouquet and Cookie Set from FTD is sure to be a delightful experience.

5. Sometimes the best gifts are simple. This Heart and Key Pendant is the perfect gift to say "thanks mom".

6. Mother's Day should be everyday, and if you agree, then this I Love Mom Frame is a must have. She'll walk by it and smile everyday. 

We're beyond thrilled to have today's guest blogger I'm Not A Cook. What better way to celebrate mom than with a tasty treat that's easy to make?

Mother's Day is just around the corner, and with our hectic modern-day lives, we more often than not just send her a card in the mail and then continue on with our busy schedules.
Take a little time this year to make her something beautiful and sweet to eat. This twist on the classic strawberry shortcake is so quick and easy, making it won't impede on your busy life. You can even prepare this up to a day before serving. See? You can have your cake and eat it too.

The Giveaway Alliance is very excited to be a Community Leader for the last two weeks of April at the Frugal Living Community!

We are also excited to be partnered with Ebates! Ebates is a group sponsor for the upcoming Mother's Day Giveaway Extravaganza that starts on April 25 and ends on April 30th!

We have a HUGE line up of AMAZING prizes to giveaway!  Join us for a Live Chat at the Blog Frog on Monday, April 25 from 8-9 pm EST where we will introduce the members of the Giveaway Alliance and their awesome giveaways!

We will also have an awesome giveaway exclusively for the Live Chat!  One lucky participant will win a $250 gift bag from PHILOSOPHY!

Hope you will join us for a fun live chat!
To enter the giveaways visit the members of the Giveaway Alliance

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Celebrate Earth Day by pledging to go greener! When you share your pledge to go greener, you'll automatically be entered to win one of six $50 Gaiam gift coupons, and Gaiam will donate $1 to The Conservation Fund's Go Zero project to plant trees. Think of the good we can do together! Here's what people just like you are doing: Pledge Now!

"I pledge to go greener by shortening my shower time by two minutes."

"I pledge to go greener by changing one lightbulb a month to a new LED bulb."

"I pledge to go greener by taking the bus to work one day a week."

We'll be picking 1 winner every week when you enter from Earth Day through Memorial Day! Hurry, make your pledge before May 28th.

Also, don't forget to join Gaiam and Ebates for a very special Earth Day Twitter Party tonight from 7-8pm EST. Follow hashtag #EarthDay2011 to follow!

Treat mom with these great gifts. Treat yourself with cash back from Ebates!


1. A keepsake from Kodak Gallery.

2. Tresor Gift Set from Lancome.

3. Big beautiful bouquets from Teleflora.

4. Personalized Birthstone Ring from JCPenney.

5. A must have Pajama Set from Macys.

6. A Godiva gift basket for the newiest of moms.

Wow - 93 entries! And they were all great. Your selections include Disney murals in the kid's room, Italian fresco's on the ceiling (or in the classroom!), and classic Americana scenes for the living room. You love hit movies like Cars, Toy Story, and Snow White, as well as garden and nature themes. But there can only be one winner.....

It's Mother's Day at Ebates and we're celebrating with a melange of entertainment. For the next 3 weeks we'll be bringing you everything mom, from the hottest coupons to the best stores, and of course the perfect gift. Considering who we are, we'll also be bringing you giveaways, contests, and loads of cash back. This year, join us for our (and your) best Mother's Day yet!

It's Tax Day! Well, close anyways. Luckily we've been given a break until Monday, but that doesn't mean I recommend waiting until then. Instead, check out the following tax deals and get paid to file. Take that Uncle Sam!





EXCLUSIVE COUPON - Save $30 off your online order of $150 or greater at the HP Home & Home Office Store using coupon code EBATES30. (Exclusions Apply)

Save 25% on H&R Block At Home Online products through this link. Plus 11.0% Cash Back.

Free Personal Finance Software at Mint.com. Plus $1.50 Cash Back.

Get your refund in as little as 8 days. E-file with TurboTax today. Plus 7.5% Cash Back.

Save up to 20% on Intuit Quickbooks 2011. Plus $10 - $37.50 Cash Back.

Save $30 off Staples 15-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder - Now $129.99 & Free Shipping. Plus
3.0% Cash Back.

Enjoy Free Shipping on most orders over $50 at OfficeMax. Plus 3.0% Cash Back.

Save on Stress-Free Tax Solutions at Walmart. Plus 2.0% Cash Back.

Get a $15 Office Depot gift card with online purchase H&R Block. Plus 1.0% Cash Back.

As Ebates Spring Fling winds down, our minds are full of how to ideas, whether it's how to renovate your kitchen for less or how to be beautiful for Spring. After spending the day searching my favorite design blogs and soaking up plenty of D.I.Y ideas, I thought I would share one of my favorite D.I.Y's, temporary wallpaper. It's easy, inexpensive, and you'll earn cash back. Tell that to your local flea market!

A few months ago I was searching for temporary wallpaper, and while I found several options, they were either ugly or uglier. That is until I discovered the company Tempaper. Tempaper makes chic, stylish, and affordable removable wallpaper. Before I begin my sale's pitch or explain how you can shop Tempaper at Urban Outfitters with 2.5% Cash Back, I should give a brief description of what I'm talking about. Temporary wallpaper is just like regular wallpaper, yet it doesn't require the sticky paste associated with destroyed walls and lost deposits. Tempaper makes vinyl coated paper complete with it's own adhesive back. Think of it like a giant sticker. The finished look is exactly like the "real" thing and it costs less than it too. Oh, and the real kicker? There's no damage to walls. The paper comes right off, with no peeling, sticking, or residue. Figure the cost of trying to fix walls damaged by standard paste, and temporary wallpaper becomes not just an option for renters, but for home owners too!

When it comes to selection, no one offers more murals and unique mural art work than Murals Your Way. With thousands of wall mural images to choose from and custom sizes to fit every need, we make it easy to find the right mural for any decorating occasion, or for that any room!

And, right now, we are offering a $200 e-gift certificate to one Ebates member - just in time for Spring, aka: home improvement season!

To enter, visit MuralsYourWay.com and meander through the 1,000's of images, pick your favorite, and then comment on this thread. Let us know about your favorite mural and what room you plan to use it in. You can even create your own room using a mural, with furniture, etc.

It's that simple!

The lucky winner will receive a $200 e-gift certificate from Murals Your Way and Ebates. Entries must be submitted by April 19th and the winner will be chosen on April 20th. Whether you are looking for a mural for your family room, dinning room, kitchen, master bedroom, guest room or child's room, Murals Your Way has the mural for you, and Ebates has 7.0% Cash Back!

Good luck!

Just like this weekend's J.Crew sale, today's Buy More Save More event at Shopbop is just another reason to say yes to shoes, bags, and all things Spring. On the heels of Ebates Fashion Week, today's sale is a great chance to once again score great deals on must have fashions. Use code THINKSPRING and while you're at it earn 6.0% Cash Back!

Ok so here's the good stuff

Spend $250 and get $50 off
Spend $500 and get $100 off
Spend $750 and get $150 off
Spend $1000 and get $200 off
Spend $1500 and get $500 off

If you're wondering how to undergo such a task, or if you have no clue where to start, take a tip from Shopbop-aholics like several of the Ebates staff and create your "loves" as a way to categorize items you can't live without. Then when it's time to buy, your favorite items are neatly arranged, waiting for final selection. Will it be silk pants or a chunky knit sweater? In this case, both, considering you'll just save more! 

Spring is a time to renew, reconsider, and re-plan. Take a second look at your wardrobe, redesign your living space, or (and this could arguably be the most important) readdress your beauty products. Warmer weather is the perfect time to discard old, or unused items. Stay fresh, look great, and earn cash back with Ebates!

1. Spring makeup should reveal more you, and than makeup. Before the sun takes it's toll on your cheeks, spruce them up with this Bobbi Brown Blush Pot. It works on both cheeks and lips, and gives subtle color.

2. Spring/Summer in the city means hot, grimy streets. I like to carry a travel pack of Baby Wipes, so that even after a crowded bus ride I can freshen up and feel clean.

We're in the midst of our Spring Fling
and to celebrate, I've collected this week's top deals with you in mind. Save on items for the home, your closet, and your garden. All with cash back. Enjoy!






Friends and Family Event - 25% off Full price and Sale items at Kate Spade. Code FFSPR11. Plus 3.5% Cash Back!

Save 25% off sale items at Shoes.com plus Free Shipping with code SALE25. Plus 8.0% Cash Back.

20% off Select Curtains & Hardware at Lowe's. Code curtains. Plus 4.0% Cash Back.

Free Shipping to your home on $69+ order at JCPenney. Code SHIP69. Plus 6.0% Cash Back.

Free shipping when you order any pair of shoes at Nordstrom with code: SHOES at checkout. Plus 5.0% Cash Back.

Online Only! All Patio on sale + Extra $20 off $200+ Patio and Grills order at Sears. Code SPATIO20. Plus 4.0% Cash Back.

Spring Sale - Up to 50% off & Free Shipping on any order through this link at Lands End. Plus 6.0% Cash Back.

Save 15% off any order at The Childrens Place. Code A6D2011. Plus 3.0% Cash Back.

Take 10% off any order at Burke Decor. Code SPRINGY. Plus 4.0% Cash Back.

Find everyday savings of up to 80% at the Outlet at DisneyStore.com. Plus 5.0% Cash Back.

Save up to 60% off Sale items at Old Navy. Plus 2.0% Cash Back.

Gardening is a good way to provide fresh, healthy, vegetables for your family while saving money. Gardening provides plenty of physical activity, not to mention it's fun way to spend time with your family too! Aside from being one of our favorite Summer activities, growing your own vegetables is an easy way to avoid pesticides and insure produce is picked and eaten at peak of quality.

Here are some tips for starting a garden.

1.  Plan your garden on paper before you plant.

2.  Select a gardening site that is in full sun for at least 8 hours a day, that is level, well-drained and close to a water source.

3.  For best results have your soil tested before planting. You can take your soil to a local Cooperative Extension office for free testing in most areas.

4.  Read package instructions before planting and plant according to directions.

5.  Choose crops that grow well in your climate.

6.  Mark your plants/seeds by rows after planting.

  <------My little gardener!

We garden organically with no pesticides. The first year of a garden typically costs a bit more out of pocket, yet by our second year we were able to invest in tomato cages. This year we were lucky to borrow a rototiller from our neighbor, so any cost came from buying plants and seeds. We live on a wooded lot with deer and other pesky rodents so we did have to invest in deer and rodent repellent in order to protect our produce.

Think outside of the box when it comes to expenses. There are many natural alternatives to using pesticides that are better for you and frugal too! To rid your plants of unwanted bugs mix together liquid dish soap and water in a bottle and spray it on your plants. Another tip is to use coupons, and shop Garden Stores through Ebates.

Best of all enjoy your garden and the time you spend with your family and all of the produce that you harvest!

Stockpiling Moms is family friendly blog dedicated to helping families save money and stretch their budget.  We feature deals, recipes, menu planning, family fun activities and topics that make household management easier.

Nothing is better than the collaboration between fashion and design. When a beloved fashion designer creates a home line as a life style supplement to their fashion endeavors, you know it's going to be good. Since we're in the midst of a Spring Fling, I couldn't think of a better time to dish about my favorite fashion, er, I mean home designers.

Diane Von Furstenberg
The creator of the wrap dress and all time favorite of mine, Diane Von Furstenberg has been making pretty things since the 1970's. Those who love her bold prints and high brow style will love this Miro Flowers Dinnerware Collection from Bloomingdales. Just like her iconic designs, this dinnerware collection will set a fashionable tone for any get together.

Kate Spade
One half preppy princess, one half city slicker, Kate Spade designs clothing, shoes, and accessories that have a classic all American charm. Think Carolyn Bessett Kennedy. Her line of home goods ranges from clean lined bed linens to personalized products like these His and Her glasses. The line is available through Nordstrom, where thanks to our Spring Fling, you'll get 5.0% Cash Back. Perfect for any New York Pied-a-terre, these glasses also make a wonderful addition to any registry.

Trina Turk
Trina Turk loves color, and it shows. Her clothing line is full of bright, 60's inspired prints, and her home is a representation of this. Just like her fashion designs, Trina Turk's home line is a pleasant escape from neutral territory. Available at Burke Decor, you can shop her fabulous pillow collections, rugs, and other kitschy items like embroidered eye glass cases. All with 4.0% Cash Back.

Today's guest blogger is Faucet Direct. With home improvements on everybody's mind, we're thrilled to have a professional give advice on how to make the most of your dollar.

Spring Cleaning is practically a homeowner's rite of passage and celebrates the adage, "out with the old and in with the new." Along with getting rid of outdated shirts, skirts, pants and shoes, this is also a chance to give the most used rooms in your home a mini makeover.

Kitchens and bathrooms are popular rooms to update, but doing so requires upgrading plumbing fixtures and lighting. Luckily FaucetDirect.com and LightingDirect.com make this easy with a wide range of options.

For kitchen upgrades, you need a faucet that's as durable and hard working as you are. Kohler's single-handle pullout faucet from its Simplice collection simplifies food prep and cleanup. Under-cabinet lighting is the ultimate kitchen task lighting and Sea Gull Lighting's three-light directional track lighting system allows you to be versatile and flexible.

In your bathroom, Moen's double-handle widespread lavatory faucet and Roman tub filler from its Eva collection help carry out a single coordinated design idea. Add to this a new set of vanity lights, and not only will your bathroom be more visible, but it will show off your new additions.

There's nothing quite like trimming a little fat around the house and making room for the spring, summer and beyond. And a healthy dose of new plumbing and lighting in your kitchen and bathroom is sure to work wonders.

Spring has arrived, and in more ways than one. The weather has made an unexpected pleasant turn, Spring Fashion is everywhere, and I just scheduled my first mani-pedi of the season. Spring is here, and to celebrate Ebates is holding a Spring Fling. For the next two weeks (double the time, double the cash back), we're offering double cash back at must-shop stores like Lowe's, Home Depot, Walmart, Sears, Lands' End, Nordstrom, and more.

What can you do with double cash back? Why you can renovate your kitchen, landscape your backyard, wallpaper your hallway, buy throw pillows, shop for Spring clothes, fix a leaky faucet, paint your living room, start a yoga program, buy those espadrilles you've wanted, re-tile the bathroom, replace the carpet with wood floors, fix drafty windows, start a weight loss program, buy a maxi dress, shop for swimsuits, and so on and so forth. Enjoy!     

Yet another week has blown by, and it's time for Friday Sales Round Up. Just the like the weather in Spring, you never what to expect in this week's round up. Is it free shipping coupons, or Friends and Family sales? Or, I could throw in a curve ball with this week's hottest travel deal. Speaking of curve balls, baseball season has finally arrived so get out there and play ball!

Friends & Family Sale: Save 20% site wide and 10% off electronics at Bloomingdales. Code MARCHFF. Plus 3.0% Cash Back.

10% off any purchase at JCPenney with Code EBATES10 (Exclusions Apply). Plus 3.0% Cash Back.

Save $25 off $100+ order at Brylane Home. Code BHAFF100. Plus 5.0% Cash Back.

Free Shipping on $75+ order at Eastbay. code LKS1V3M3. Plus 3.5% Cash Back.

Take $20 off $75+ order at Advance Auto Parts. Code BIG20. Plus 8.0% Cash Back.

Barbados Hot Winter Sale! Save up to 55% + Special Discounts and Extras on Expedia.Plus 1.0 - 4.0% Cash Back.

National Craft Month at HSN with Free Shipping on Sewing Machines. Plus 3.0% Cash Back.

Sunscreen Buy 2 Save 15%, Buy 3, Save 20% at Diapers.com. Code SUNSAVE. Plus 1.0 - 5.5% Cash Back.

TV on DVD- Buy One, Get One 50% off at Barnes and Noble. Plus 4.0% Cash Back.