Maybe I’m weird. (Probably.) I’ve never been into jewelry. Give me the choice between a diamond ring and a bucket of cookies, and I’d choose the cookies. (Or maybe I’d take the ring, sell it, and then invest in a few years’ supply of cookies.)

From now ’til February 28, you’ll save a bunch at David’s Cookies. Just use your free Davids Cookies coupons toward the purchase of Valentine’s Day cookies and other yummy baked goods such as these:

• True Love Brownie Pail - Say, “True blue, Baby, I love you!” with this delicious helping of chocolate-covered brownies
• Goliath Gift Basket - Give a present that’s larger than life & comes with cookies, cake, a coffee mug & more
• Tickled Pink Bucket - Show your true colors when you give this festive assortment of brownies & cookies
• Be Mine Bucket - Sweets plus a fuzzy teddy bear make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift

Place your order soon – you want the lucky person to get the gift on time. And don’t forget to use the free coupons so your wallet doesn’t feel as light as you do in your heart.

Oh, young love!

Halloween is quickly approaching (one month, people!), and it’s time to pick what party you’ll attend. None of us here at FS like to head to parties empty handed, so we’ve compiled a few of our fav Halloween gift baskets from David’s Cookies:

1. Halloween Basket – The pumpkin tin holds 2lbs. of M&M cookies with six brownies to boot. No sweet tooth is satisfied without this fresh-baked goodness.
2. Halloween Brownie Pail – Skip the chocolate bars and chips; this pail holds 1lb. of chocolate-covered brownies. Brownies covered in chocolate! I’m totally serious.
3. Pirate Basket – More cookies & brownies but with a pirate hat, eye patch, gold coins and clip-on earring.
4. Halloween Treats Bucket – This is a smaller gift for your favorite host. Nothing over the top here, just a simple orange tin with black ribbon to make the cookie/brownie display sweet and festive.

All Halloween gift baskets are 10% off with our David’s Cookies coupon (good year-round).

David’s Cookies is really great about shipping, too. Most orders are shipped 2nd Day Air unless otherwise noted, so even if you order your Halloween gift baskets a week or two before Halloween, you should receive them in time.

Happy Halloween!

-Shayna

Coupons featured in this post:

• Orbitz discounts – additional 10% off your hotel stay
• Davids Cookies discounts – $10 off $79 or more

Plan a Solo Vacation – Don’t mind if I do! Although I may not get around to it as often as I’d like, I take it whenever I can get it. Everyone deserves a relaxing getaway here and there. Most people think vacations are meant to be taken with people. However, taking a solo vacation may be more relaxing and if not more fun! Think about it, you don’t have to answer to anyone, you can wake up whenever you want, go wherever you want, the list goes on and on! The only downside is that you’ll be by yourself most of the time. However, that could be a good thing. Today plan a solo vacation with Orbitz. Save 10% on your Caribbean, Hawaii or European hotel stay when you use Orbitz coupons.

Peanut Butter Lovers Day – Ahh! I can’t say that I’m a fan of peanut butter. It’s so thick and heavy. Blah! I’ve tried it a few times, whenever we were out of chocolate hazelnut spread, I’d take a spoon and start eating the peanut butter out of the jar. I’m pretty classy. Despite my dislike towards peanut butter, there are millions of people who love peanut butter, specifically, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. How nostalgic! I have to say the only thing I will eat are peanut butter cookies and from Davids Cookies. Save $10 on peanut butter with Reese’s chips cookie tins and gifts on orders of $79 or more when you use Davids Cookies coupons.

Coupons offered for this post:

• Davids Cookies discounts – 15% off & free shipping
• Fleurop coupons discounts – 10% off

February 13th – This day in history, enjoy savings on Valentine’s Day gifts for everyone!

2009 – Last day Before Valentine’s Day! – You can’t say I didn’t remind you. If you totally forgot, then Flamingo’s got you covered. Know what not just women, but most people love – soft, chewy and delicious cookies. Send your significant other a red tin of assorted cookies. Hit the jackpot of Valentine’s Day presents when you shop at Davids Cookies. Get 15% off plus free shipping with free Davids Cookies coupons. Send some fragrant flowers too with exclusive Fleurop coupons – get 10% off flowers & gifts with same-day shipping

1955 – Ronald Wiegel Runs Unofficial World Record Speed Walking – Do I really need to tell you why he was running so fast that he set a record? If you don’t get it, please read the above paragraph again. Otherwise, you’ll be running even faster trying to find a last-minute gift!

Famous Birthday

Stockard Channing, 65 – She played the “tough girl” Rizzo in the movie Grease. Okay people, so this is my last hint for you. If Rizzo’s character gave you the heebie jeebies, I really suggest you grab these coupons and start shopping. I’m obviously kidding about your partner turning Rizzo on you, but seriously, make someone feel super special, loved and appreciated this Valentine’s Day by getting them something that says you care…a lot.

Coupons featured in this post:

• Davids Cookies discounts - $10 off $79 or more, plus flat rate shipping
• American Greetings discounts – free 30 day trial

Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbors Day - At first I thought this read “Wave Your Finger at Your Neighbor Day.” That would be unacceptable. However, before everyone gets carried away, today is simply saying, give your neighbors a BIG WAVE today and say “Howdy, Neighbor!” How is your relationship with your neighbor? Good? OK? Non-existent? There are some people who have a tight bond with their neighbors and do everything with them. If you’re new on the block, know someone who just moved in, or want to reach out to a neighbor today, invite them in for some coffee and cookies. Make an impression by serving nothing less than Davids Cookies. Save $10 on gourmet cookies and cakes, cookie tins and gifts on orders of $79 or more plus flat rate shipping when you use Davids Cookies coupons.

Send a Card to a Friend Day – I feel tempted to put in brackets: “Especially to a Single Friend.” I know it sounds a little mean. However, it’s not meant to be. Just look at today’s date. One week before Valentine’s Day. Could you imagine the panic some of your friends are going through right now, whether they’re single or taken? Some of them are trying to plan the perfect Valentine’s Day. Other people are trying to find a date. And then there are those who don’t celebrate at all. It goes without saying that this time of year can be a little frustrating and emotional for some people and it would be great to show your support and be there for them. Send a card with American Greetings and put a smile on someone’s face. Use American Greetings coupons to receive a free 30 day trial on eCard greetings and printable gifts.

Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day – This is sort of weird. I don’t want to ask what today’s holiday is all about. I will try to interpret it for you though because that’s my job! Have you ever heard yourself say “My pet is sooo smart!” Well, you’re not the only one. Many people believe their pets talk to them in animal language. That may be true. There were some times I felt like my dog would be trying to talk to me or tell me he had to be taken out. And why wouldn’t it be possible? If you have a close bond with your pet, I’m sure it’s possible for you to understand what your pet is feeling and thinking.

I know it’s a little strange; however, look at your pet today and try to interpret what he’s thinking. I always wondered what my dog would sound like if he had a voice. I love watching those cartoons and movies where animals could talk. I imagine if my dog could talk, he’d have a sweet little boy’s voice who would say “More food! More food! More food!” No, I’m not kidding. My dog is like its owner – we both love food. Enough with the fun stuff. What about the other times when your pet is sick? Your pet can’t express how he’s feeling so check out 1-800-PetMeds. Receive free shipping on orders of $39 or more on Frontline and Advantage pet medication and supplies when you use 1-800-PetMeds coupons.  

National Blonde Brownie Day – Today’s second holiday makes me giggle. I love goofy food names that people come up with. If you’re wondering, a blonde brownie is the opposite of a brownie. It is made with light brown sugar, white chocolate and other light ingredients as opposed to dark chocolate that is traditionally found in a brownie. I’ve expressed my dislike towards anything that doesn’t contain real chocolate in it. However, blonde brownies are delicious. I especially like ‘em served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream or BOTH! MmM. One of my favorite restaurants makes the best blonde brownie except everyone calls it a white chocolate brownie.

I just realized this is the first dessert holiday we’ve celebrated since the holidays. Remember day after day it was some type of food holiday, and by the end of it, you wanted to pull your hair out? Well, not this month folks! We gave you a good three weeks free of sweets so today is the day to indulge a little by seeing what Davids Cookies has baking in the oven. Save $10 on cookie brownie cakes, brownie bars and brownie dessert trays on orders of $79 or more plus flat rate shipping when you use Davids Cookies coupons.

January 19th - Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Everyone celebrates this day differently. When I was in school, we were to choose a phrase from any of his speeches and discuss what it meant to us and how we could relate to it. We would also light a candle in his honor and discuss many of his ideals on nonviolence. Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by doing honorable acts like spending extra time with your family or volunteering in your community.

1955 - Scrabble Premiered in the Board Game Market - Not only is this game fun to play, but your vocabulary becomes more enriched too! Imagine how a child may learn to use words to put polite sentences together: “Mother, a biscuit with my goblet of milk would be extraordinarily satisfying at this precise moment.” I’m sure my mom would’ve preferred this instead of: “Ma, I wanna dunk a cookie in my milk now, please!” Get what I’m saying? Infuse your vocabulary and have some fun as you do it by playing fun word games like Scrabble. You can find a whole slew of enlightening word games at iWin. Discover the world of word games at your fingertips and save 40% on your download with exclusive iWin coupons!

1985 – Born in the USA by Bruce Springsteen Hits #9 – This song can get you feeling very patriotic. It’s the kind of song that plays in the background on the 4th of July. You hear it as you watch the red, white and blue fireworks. What a great feeling! Even though you still have a little while to go before the 4th of July comes swooping around the corner, have you thought about hosting the big bash this year? You may want to after I list some coupons for 4th of July yard parties. Check out what West Marine coupons, Davids Cookies coupons, Smart Bargians coupons and Cooking.com coupons can get you for less today:

• West Marine – large American flags for 12% off on orders of $100 or more
• Davids Cookies – 15% off a huge chocolate chip cookie cake decorated in red, white & blue
• Smart Bargains – 10% off cozy blankets & throws if your guests get chilly
• Cooking.com – 10% off barbecues or grills for juicy steaks & hot dogs

Famous Birthday

Dolly Parton, 63- Whether you know her for her unique voice and uplifting music or for her Barbie-like figure, she simply doesn’t look her age at all! Dolly Parton has been on the big screen, on stage and on many talk shows. So many people love her ’cause she’s so down-to-earth and sweet. Her big smile lights up a room and her high-pitched laugh induces chuckles in anyone. For all you Dolly fans out there who want to know more about her, head over to AbeBooks to find her biography. Shipping is free when you redeem our free AbeBooks coupons!

Ditch New Year’s Resolution Day – HA HA! Sorry I just couldn’t contain myself! This holiday is so precise. We’re almost 3 weeks in to the New Year, and you’re beginning to rethink your resolutions. I’m sure you were all pumped up and ready to change on New Year’s Eve when you felt the need to tell everyone in the room your resolutions for the year. I bet you feel pressured to carry on with this resolution because you don’t want to be embarrassed in front of your family and friends. Well, this is truly the testing point. If you can make it through today’s holiday without cracking, then your New Year’s resolution was practical and attainable. My New Year’s resolution was to head back to the gym and live a healthier lifestyle. Well, I’m happy to say that lasted a whole ONE DAY! I have a good excuse too. I got sick. So as soon as I feel better, I’m heading back there full force and making up for lost time. In reality, I didn’t ditch my resolution just yet. Check back with me in a month, and I’ll tell you how I’m doing. Back to today’s holiday. Resolutions are all about sticking to your word. So true to my word, I promised you better deals in 2009 and that’s exactly what you’ll get! Check out Smart Bargains to save on your favorite name brands. Save 10% on Juicy Couture, Dolce and Gabbana and Versace apparel and accessories when you use Smart Bargains coupons.

Kid Inventors Day – Do these kids want to stop making me look bad? My nephew does it all the time. He always manages to do some crazy smart thing to make me look really useless. Argh! So moving onto today’s holiday, Kid Inventors Day is a day to pay attention to all the inventions kids have created in their very short lives. I had to do my research for this because I’m not really familiar with any kid inventions. The three most popular and amazing inventions I came across by kids were: the popsicle, earmuffs and the calculator (OK, well he was 18 years old, not really a kid). Wow! If you’re reading this blog, chances are you’re on your computer. How would you be reading it if it weren’t for the brilliant inventor of the computer AND Internet? In my opinion, I believe every inventor is a genius, no matter how young or old. Inventing something is pretty difficult. Most of the time, an invention comes out of necessity. When I was younger, I used to wish there was cookie delivery. Now I’m so thankful for the fact that Davids Cookies delivers! Save $10 on fresh baked cookie gifts, gourmet specialty cakes and other tasty treats on orders of $79 or more plus flat rate shipping when you use Davids Cookies coupons.