Happy Friday,
So wild how Black Friday gets earlier and earlier every year, but I guess that is what it is like in a world where everyone wants some of our money and attention.
I am here to remind you that you can be intentional with your purchases and not fall for the marketing hype this time of year.
YES! I will be telling you about some good deals today, but really, I think it is only worth spending the money on deals if I know it is going to be a blessing to my family now and in the future.
Just my thoughts on staying intentional through the Black Friday rush. Let the sales and deals serve you and not the other way around.
Ideas For Intentionality on Black Friday:
AMAZON DEALS:
These are all things I own and enjoy that I found to have the biggest sale/money savings!! Everything I am sharing is at least 20% off if not more!
Toys:(here is a blog postwhere I got into each of these items as well as how/why we haven’t regretted these purchases in the long run + yoto cards we really enjoy!)
- Yoto (just can’t go wrong with a Yoto – I have one for each kid): 25% off
- Ninja Course (great deal! I have 2 of these): 20%
- Saucer Swing: 18% off
- Magnatiles: 30% off
- Mudkitchen (this is the closest one to what my dad and I built): 25%
Office:
- MacBook Air (what I edit/do all my work on): 25% off
Christmas Decor/Supplies:(here is a blog post sharing all my Christmas decorating favs)
- Woodland Wrapping Paper: 30% off
- Suction Hooks (obsessed with how easy these are): 30% off
Homeschool:(here is a blog postwhere I walk you through some of these favorites and more!)
- 4 pack Sketch Books (been a hit at my house): 50% off
- Watercolor Set (so many uses + can color playdough with it): 25% off
- Owlet Dream Sock Monitor: 33% off
- Double Bob Stoller: 25% off
- Black Body Suit (so cozy): 25% off
- Kid’s Clothes Stain Remover: 40% off
OTHER AMAZING BLACK FRIDAY SALES:
Maybe the best decision you can make for your motherhood this coming year is to switch phones and completely remove the temptation to scroll on social media. It has been the BEST switch for me!
- I still have venmo, audible, waze, spotify etc, but ZERO social media on my phone.
- They gave me a special discountthat isn’t on the internet for you all,$45 off a Wise Phone until Dec 1st only!
- Use Code: GIRLTEACHME
A 1/3 of the price of an Apple phone with zero distractions. 🙌
Save up to 25% off sitewide + you can use my code GIRLTEACHME10 for an extra $10 off! This is a great time to stock up on French Vanilla Protein Powder (most versatile in my opinion) + Electrolytes. I would highly recommend their Colloidal Silver for sick season, tooth powder to remineralize teeth, and their prenatal trio for all you pregnant mamas!
*Here is a blog post where I walk you through my absolute staples and let you know the things I think you could pass on.
They are doing 35% off sitewide with the code: BFCM35 on orders over $50 AND they have a deal for Black Friday where you get 300 free loads.
If you want some amazing advent resources or even to stock up on some curriculum for your kiddos, use code HOLIDAY25 for 15% off your whole purchase.
This is the clean diaper subscription I have had for 2 years and not once have I run out of diapers or really had to give much thought to diapers. Plus, they just came out with feminine products! They are running 20% off!
They are running 20% off sitewide. I use their concealer, foundation, and my absolute 2 FAVs from them is the Seabuckthorn Cleansing Oil (removes makeup and makes my face feel so moisturized at night!) + the Sweetgirl Tallow.
I love Neuflora for their cohesive colors that make my wardrobe just naturally blend together. They are doing their BIG Annual gift card sale: 20% off all gift cards!
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Sending love,
Lana
P.S. This Christmas song is so beautiful, my friend Aubrey shared it with me. The lyrics are RICH! I hear the birth of Jesus, but I also hear a mother’s heart cry in birth. Ah, it is powerful!
Pregnant P.S. I am 36 weeks pregnant! SO hard to believe! I am going to be going into a space where I am really prepping my heart and mind for birth. I would appreciate any prayers, every pregnancy and birth is a faith walk as you know. Just because it has gone well 5 other times grants no guarantees… So I pray, I prepare, I have the right team on board, and I am trying to surrender to this miraculous process of partnering with my body and baby. I just wanted to share that even as a teacher and guide for other mamas who give birth, I still must walk the faith walk each and every time just like every other mama. Sending love to all you pregnant mamas!