Tips to a Successful Cyber Monday

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I don’t know about you, but I am super excited about Cyber Monday. I already love the convenience of online shopping, and Cyber Monday just takes it to a whole new level.

Just like Black Friday, you need to have a plan for Cyber Monday shopping, or you can easily go over budget. Some of those deals are hard to resist!

Tips

Put on some coffee 😀
Make a list {use this Christmas Planner/eBook to keep all of your info in one place}
Know for whom you are buying
Have an idea of what you want to get for each person on your list
Have a spending limit for every person on your list
If you do not need it or cannot use it, resist it… even if it is a good deal
Check for online coupons for your favorite stores: Ebates, Shop At Home, and Retail Me Not are good resources for coupons.

Tricks

If you are planning to shop Amazon’s Cyber Monday Deals, make sure you are a member of the Amazon Mom Program. This free membership includes 3 months of Amazon Prime Membership that gives you unlimited FREE Two-Day Shipping on millions of eligible items.

Are you a member of Ebates and/or Shop At Home? These two cash back sites are very popular, and offer great cash back advantages when you “shop through” their site. Signing up is free and easy, and if you are not a member, go ahead and sign up so you are ready for tomorrow!

Social shopping sites have jumped on the Black Friday/Cyber Monday bandwagon, and will be (or already are!) offering fantastic deals. Make sure you are signed up with Groupon, LilLuxe, Mamapedia, and Rue La La to make your shopping quicker.