Holiday Shopping With Ho! Ho! Home Depot & Giveaway!

12/10/2025 by Mami Jennifer 18 Comments

I have never shopped early for Christmas presents. It was just way too intimidating to have to search high and low to find that perfect gift. I usually did better under pressure, with a few hours right before Christmas Eve, I would have very few options to mull over and would be forced to take whatever was left. I know pretty lame right? Well, don’t count me out yet. This year I’m done with my list and thanks to Ho! Ho! Home Depot it looks like I’ll not only “wrap up” my gift giving early this year but I made out with some pretty awesome deals too!

It made my shopping and life so much easier to begin my shopping online at HomeDepot.com. You know what it’s like to have kids and very little time to shop so every minute counts. Then I did a little detective work and saw that my hubby had been searching on their website for a few things to get some projects done around the house. This shopping trip was already pretty much taking care of itself. It was like his wishlist was right in front of me. Whoohoo! All I really needed to do was take a trip to our local Douglasville, GA Home Depot and finalize my decision.

Quite honestly I could have made my purchases online at HomeDepot.com or even downloaded their Iphone App and have the items shipped right to my store but I’m a touchy feely kind of gal who likes to try stuff out and talk to the associates to get their opinions and more information. My husband is the expert DIY’er and I’m still a newbie so I do like being able to rely on the knowledgeable staff.

I know I make life way more difficult than it needs to be - so my husband tells me often - but that’s just my way. And I found going to my store put me in the holiday spirit with all their decorations too so definite added bonus for me.

I mean seriously don’t you just want to run out into your yard and decorate your shed as a gingerbread house now? So cute!

But whether you want to shop online or in-store there are over 1,500 products to choose from and when I say the price ranges are for everyone I mean it. I purchased a gift even for Shaunsito, an adorable snow globe with Rudolph and Santa and TONS of songs that played for under $15.

Let’s not forget their How To tips in English AND Spanish - that is a favorite of my dad’s! You can check it out on the Home Depot Espanol channel on YouTube here.

And kids can also get in on the Home Depot fun with their free workshops on the first Saturday of every month. During the month of December the workshops are even centered on holiday projects such as making Snowflake Napkin Holders. They even get to keep their craft and receive a FREE Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement.

Looks like Home Depot has thought of everyone and everything this holiday season!

But wait, you say? You have no earthly idea what to get your loved one from Home Depot? Let me introduce you to my friend the Home Depot gift giving tree which sprouts gift cards…

Looking for just one more reason to join in on the Holiday Shopping with Ho! Ho! Home Depot? How about a $50 Home Depot Gift Card?!?! Enter below and don’t forget to watch my YouTube video of my shopping experience and for EXTRA ENTRIES! Good luck and Happy Holidays to you and yours!

Disclosure: This is part of a compensated campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and The Home Depot. The Home Depot works with bloggers such as myself to conduct product reviews. They do not tell bloggers what to say about their products or how to say it. The Home Depot fundamentally believes that people should be free to form their own opinions and share them in their own words. The Home Depot often provides product - free of charge - to bloggers for review as they did for this post. The Home Depot’s policies align with WOMMA Ethics Code, FTC guidelines and social media engagement recommendations. The Home Depot provided me with a gift card to shop for the holidays and post my experience. All opinions expressed in this article are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone.

Sears Family and Friends Super Savings Event - Nov. 13th!

11/12/2025 by Mami Jennifer Leave a Comment

I am still in absolute shock that Thanksgiving is right around the corner and then Christmas, of course. I tend to be the last minute shopper - we’re talking Christmas Eve shopping - but this year thanks to my friends at Sears I can start prepping for good deals starting Sunday, November 13th, 2011 online and in stores through The Sears Family and Friends Night of savings, yehaw!

I don’t know about you all but I love finding great deals but I start having heart palpitations at these “Black Friday” events. I’m 5 ft tall and get run over by people who are much more eager than I am to grab that last toaster oven for only $1 off the original price, crazy I tell ya! Trust me when I say I would rather have a VIP experience at one of my favorite, trusted stores. At least I know I’ll not only have a fun shopping experience but also get great deals! I’ll take that any day!

Don’t get me wrong. I know there are some of you that just can’t get enough of savings and find yourselves dreaming about “Black Friday”. But look at it this way, you can now get a jump on those savings by attending the Sears Family and Friends event with BETTER than BLACK FRIDAY prices!

For a limited time from 6-9pm in-store you can save an extra:

25% off *Regular, Sale and Clearance Lands’ End Clothing & Footwear

20% off *Regular, Sale and Clearance clothing for the family, Intimate apparel and accessories

15% off *Regular, Sale and Clearance Fine Jewelry, Footwear, Bed & Bath, Window Fashions, House wears, luggage and Ready-to-assemble Furniture.

10% off *Regular, Sale and Clearance Watches, Fragrance, Cosmetics, Appliances, Fitness, Game room, Sporting Goods, Lawn & Garden, Outdoor Furniture & Grills, Christmas Shop, Tools, Automotive, Mattresses, Floor Care & Home Services.

5% off *Regular, Sale and Clearance Electronics

In addition to these amazing discounts, Shop Your Way Rewards members can also earn 5% back when they pay with their Sears card.

Don’t forget that you can shop online ALL DAY at www.Sears.com.

If you plan on shopping in-store make sure to print out the invitation here & bring it to the store http://www.sears.com/ue/home/103011_FF_SavingsPass.pdf

Sunday, November 13th, 2011

6-9pm

For exclusions that apply please visit www.sears.com/familyandfriends for more details.

You can also visit Sears Facebook page here and on Twitter @Sears and @SearsDeals

*Disclosure - I was provided with a gift card for this post however all opinions of course are my own.

Restaurants Serve A Special Salute With Veteran’s Day Deals

11/11/2025 by Mami Jennifer Leave a Comment

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Today is the best day to say THANK YOU to our military veterans and active duty. In fact I wish we all spent more time saluting the commitment they have made to keep our country safe - listen I’m guilty too. And I will let you in on a little secret…I served in the military. Yes, little ol’ me. But to be honest that’s a story - a very LONG one - for another time.

Today I want to focus on all the folks who served our country and who deserve a round of applause, thank you, hug, letter, home, job, free meal and so much more! What can you do today to just say thank you? To remind them that they are appreciated and not forgotten? Join the below restaurants in a special salute for Veteran’s Day. It takes only a moment to serve them with a little kindness. So go forth and spread the love! HOOAH!

Applebee’s FREE Signature Entree

Chili’s Restaurant FREE Luch Combo from 11am-5pm

Hooters FREE 10 Wings

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant FREE Entree on Sunday, November 13th at select locations (for veterans only, not active duty)

Olive Garden FREE Entree

Outback Restaurant FREE Bloomin’ Onion and Coca-Cola

Texas Roadhouse FREE Entree/Lunch from 11am-2pm

Huge Black Friday Savings at Walmart

11/24/2010 by Mami Jennifer Leave a Comment

Walmart Black Friday

After your Thanksgiving meal, with your tummy full of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn, apple pie and so much more, you probably owe your body a quick run around the block to burn off come of those calories. But who the heck wants to do that? Instead I’d rather take a stroll through some of the stores and enjoy the incredible savings out there this holiday season! Of course one of my favorite places for savings is Walmart so that’s where I’m headed.

Most of the Walmart stores will open their doors at midnight – check your local store – to welcome families who want to get an early start on Christmas shopping on the Friday after Thanksgiving which we’ve all come to know as “Black Friday”. So at 12 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 26th, shoppers can head to the Walmart Open House for big savings on popular toys, apparel and home goods. Then, beginning at 5 a.m., Walmart will kick off its electronics event, including incredible prices on HDTVs, laptops, gaming systems and cameras. Customers can find pricing updates by becoming a fan at Facebook.com/Walmart or by visiting Walmart.com starting tomorrow.

Some of the best savings at Walmart this season are:

In-Store Electronics Savings Starting at 5:00 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 26 while supplies last:

— 15.6″ HP Laptop – $298

— Emerson 32″ LCD HDTV – $198

— Sansui 19″ LCD HDTV – $98

— Nintendo DS Lite (in multiple colors) – $89

— 15.6″ eMachines Laptop – $198

— Kodak C183 Digital Camera (14 megapixels) – $59

— Tom Tom GPS XL 335 SE 4.3″ GPS – $79

— Magnavox Wi-Fi Blu-Ray Player with $10 free VUDU movie credits – $69

In-Store Savings on Toys, Home and Apparel Starting at Midnight* on Friday, Nov 26 while supplies last:

— Nintendo Wii – $199 with $50 Walmart Gift Card **

— Toy Story 3 DVD – $10 **

— Zhu Zhu Pets – $4

— Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker, 5-qt Oval – $9.97

— 500 Thread Count Sheets from Beautyrest – Full, Queen, King – $19.88

— Shark Steam Mop – $36

— Wrangler Jeans – $9

— Infant and Toddler 2-piece Character Sleepwear Sets – $4

— Lego Tubs – $15

— Power Wheels – $88

— Bikes – starting at $29

More Ways to Save Online and In Store

Walmart.com will once again offer online-only specials on Thanksgiving Day, and Walmart stores will feature a Saturday in-store electronics savings event on Nov. 27. More information will be shared in the coming days.

** The Nintendo Wii offer and Toy Story 3 DVD will be available in stores starting at midnight on Nov. 26, while supplies last. The additional Electronics savings will be available in stores at 5am while supplies last.

SANTA BUDDIES: THE LEGEND OF SANTA PAWS Review

11/23/2009 by Mami Jennifer 3 Comments

I still can’t believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner. And Christmas is creeping up just as fast. So, being in the holiday spirit, I decided to gather the familia around to enjoy a movie and some yummy popcorn.

We had the wonderful opportunity to review a new movie coming out on November 24th, 2009 by Disney on Blu-Ray:

Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws

Santa Buddies Kids

First, I have to say that I love all Disney movies and this one was no exception. Second, we are all die-hard dog lovers. So the fact that it had a bunch of cute dogs running around dressed up made it that much more endearing to me and my family.

The kids really enjoyed it and we laughed at all the mischief the dogs got into. Very cute movie that everyone will enjoy! Watch the trailer below to catch a glimpse.

Santa Buddies Trailer

In SANTA BUDDIES: THE LEGEND OF SANTA PAWS, the lovable “Buddies,” B-Dawg, Budderball, Buddha, Mudbud, and Rosebud embark on a thrilling journey to the magical world of Santa’s Workshop. When Puppy Paws, the fun-loving son of Santa Paws, gets tired of the North Pole, he checks out Santa’s “naughty” list and finds Budderball’s name right on top. Puppy Paws heads south to meet the Buddies and find out how “ordinary” pups spend their days. But when the world begins to forget the true meaning of the holidays and the magic of the season begins to literally melt away, it’s up to Puppy Paws and his newfound Buddies to save the day in another epic adventure. Their extraordinary exploits highlight the importance of collaboration, courage and tradition in a joyous celebration of life and friendship. Sure to be a family favorite for years to come, SANTA BUDDIES: THE LEGEND OF SANTA PAWS delivers enough holiday cheer to last a whole year! It’s Buddy-loving fun the whole family will enjoy again and again.

SANTA BUDDIES: THE LEGEND OF SANTA PAWS stars the voices of Tim Conway (The Carol Burnett Show), Richard Kind (A Bug’s Life, Spin City), Tom Bosley (Happy Days), Field Cate (Pushing Daises), Josh Flitter (Nancy Drew), and Skyler Gisondo (The Bill Engvall Show) and the acting talents of George Wendt (Cheers) and Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future). Robert Vince returns to produce and direct his fourth “Buddies” film.

*I did not receive monetary or any other form of compensation for this review. However, I did receive the product to review and evaluate, at no charge, and have expressed my own opinions here.