Nordstrom: Free Shipping

Finally, one more shopping deal..

From now through December 20, Nordstrom is offering free shipping on orders of $100 or more. Just use code HOLIDAY09 on the last page of checkout.

Happy shopping! -g.

Aveda: Free Pure Abundance Shampoo & Conditioner

Spend $25 at Aveda and receive a free trial size of Pure Abundance shampoo and conditioner. Also receive free shipping and another free sample of your choice at checkout. Use offer code GIFTS119 at checkout.

One recommendation to add to your cart--Phomollient. I love this stuff as an everyday styler. One problem for me--it is not TSA-approved. I have been looking high and low for a travel size and have had to suffer with travel size hair gel instead. Until now.

Ta-da! Introducing the 1.7 oz Phomollient. Thank you, thank you, thank you! And, one of the things I love about this product is that it is refillable. I've been looking for this for a while, so grab one while you can! -g.

Free Pocket Pal from Benefit

Found this deal through Daily Candy:

Both sweet treat for your smackers and hint of tint for your cheeks, Benefit Pocket Pal is the go-to product. Score one free (reg. $20) with any full-price purchase from Benefit.

Just add the Pocket Pal to your shopping cart and enter code DCPOCKET at checkout. Spend more than $50 and enter PRETTY50 to receive free standard U.S. shipping as well.

I recommend trying out Celebutante, a great mini-sized kit of some of Benefit's most popular products. It also makes a great stocking stuffer (never too early to get started on holiday shopping, especially when you get great free gifts to keep for yourself). -g.

Become a Glamspotter! (Get a chance for a $250 Saks gift card, too!)

Want to win a $250 Saks gift card? Join Glamour magazine's Glamspotters Reader Panel! Once you join, you can log back in and provide feedback and/or complete surveys for more opportunities to win fantastic prizes. If I refer the most people to Glamspotters, one of my lucky referees will win the $250 Saks card--just in time for your holiday shopping (be sure to pick up something special for yourself)!

It takes 2 minutes to sign up--just answer 8 questions about yourself and be sure to type in Ginny Gettemeier Beauchemin for question 9!

http://www.glamoursurveys.com/signup.asp?invited=true

Thanks to those of you that have already signed up! -g.

Smashbox Pretty in Pink

There are many special editions of products being offered and recognition paid during the month of October for Breast Cancer Awareness month (NFL players even wore pink shoes!). Smashbox, one of my very favorite cosmetics lines is offering a "Pretty in Pink" special--2 lip glosses and blush/highlighters in--what else?--PINK! Plus it comes in a pretty pink case. (Use promo code PRTYPNK at checkout.)

I'm going to purchase more of their High Definition Healthy FX Foundation and the Complexion Perfection kit. You can't combine this with their Let's Do Lunch promo, but this is a nice bonus if you're planning on picking up a few Smashbox items for yourself or as a gift. They're also offering a choice of three deluxe samples and free shipping on all orders. Perfect! -g.

Spa Week: Renu MedSpa

As I posted earlier, this is Spa Week in DC! Many local spas are offering services for $50. Renu MedSpa in Chevy Chase offers a deluxe facial for $50, with the option to add microdermabrasion for an additional $50. You just can't beat this deal! This is the second time that I have visited them during spa week for this offer. I've gone to both Pegg and Jenny and both are extremely knowledgeable and professional. The experience was totally relaxing and my skin is glowing. There are very few remaining appointments for Spa Week, but I will keep my eyes and ears open and post any additional specials they offer this fall. -g.

Natural Body Spa

I was talking with my sister recently about how frustrating it is when you get a sub-par massage (I know, I know, there are far greater issues to be resolved, but we don't tackle that stuff on this blog). She had treated herself to a birthday spa day and was very disappointed. Massages cost enough money that I think we have a good reason to be disappointed if they don't meet our expectations! Finding a good massage therapist is like the quest for a good hair stylist (girls, you know how tough this is--I know people that will fly across country a few times a year rather than entrust their locks to anyone but their stylist) or even a good doctor.

I am very happy to say that I have found a great massage therapist at Natural Body Spa in Arlington. They are offering 20% off on some of their most popular services this month. Granted, the offer is only good Monday through Thursday during hours where most of us are obliged to slave away at our desks...but if you're planning a day off or happen to work nearby and can scoot away for a long lunch or find yourself not obligated to work and can treat yourself, you can do so for 20% less using the coupons below. -g.