Shopping Warm-Up

You've got 62 days until Christmas.

That may sound like a lot, but you and I both know how fast those days fly by. So, it's time to start warming up your shopping wits and thinking of spending on others for a change (put down the J. Crew catalogue). Have no fear, I'm giving you a head start with some fun items I've come across in magazines and online - and almost all are currently offering discounts! (and no one has paid me to endorse these or any of that stuff, by the way.)

For the Hostess: These wonderful melamine monogrammed trays from Fontaine Maury. For a 15% discount, Enter code REALSIMPLE2009 at checkout.

For the mom: this great Kiehls gift set which includes:
Creme de Corps 8.4 fl. oz
Creme de Corps Nurturing Body Washing Cream - 6.8 fl. oz
Complimentary Ultra Facial Moisturizer Deluxe Sample

Enter code REALSIMPLE at checkout for a 15% discount.

For the tweenager: My First Makeup Kit Deluxe Sampler ($89 Value) What it is:A start-up kit that features Sephora's favorite beauty basics.

The friends and family sale is also happening right now at Sephora, through November 2nd. Use code FF2009 to receive 20% off almost everything online.

For the newlywed: A one-year subscription to House Beautiful for $10.00 at Amazon.com. I love this magazine and it has the best ideas!

At last but not least, my husband said he would love to get this for Christmas, I kid you not: The Motown Collection, a compilation of 150 original Motown recordings. Features songs by The Temptations, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, Four Tops and many more. Not available in stores!