In trying to come up with ideas for Christmas gifts for my own daughter, I came across this free shipping promo code at Identity Direct who also happened to be promoting their personalised children’s books. These make fantastic gifts for kids as you’re able to specify personal details about your child (such as their name, surname, best friend’s name, pet’s name, etc) which are then incorporated into the book allowing them to star in the stories themselves. Far more engaging than most regular story books in my humble opinion as a parent.

Being a serial-deal hunter my next thought turned to wanting to know how good the standard prices on these books from Identity Direct actually were combined the free shipping discount. And by the looks things, they’re actually great value. Although depending what exactly you’re looking for, it may work out best to buy one from somewhere else…so keep reading.
 

Identity Direct’s Personalised Children’s Books

Looking through their list of their personalised books the prices appear to range from $7.50 up to $34.99 depending on the size and number of pages in each book. They’re all based on popular children’s stories/films including Dora the Explora, Monster University, Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh and more.  My eye’s immediately locked on the “My Adventures with Disney Princess Collection” title for $19.99 which I know would be a big hit with my daughter. After entering a few personal details like my daughter’s name, a few friend’s names and the street we lived in, I was taken to the checkout page on their website. The final price for the book including delivery was $24.98. But after applying the free shipping promo code you effectively end up saving $4.99 or around 25% on what you otherwise would have had to pay.

Often these kinds of free shipping codes carry minimum spending limits. However, that doesn’t appear to be the case here as I was able to add the cheapest book on offer for $7.50 (titled “My Adventures with Ratatouille”) to my shopping cart and the free shipping code was successfully applied to it as well. In total there are a selection of 50 titles to choose from, with the majority priced between $14.99 to $19.99, meaning you shouldn’t have any trouble picking out a suitable story for your own child.

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We know there’s a plethora of deals around at the moment, and it can be so confusing price matching between retailers. Sometimes it’s easier to just stick with your favourites, and find coupons and voucher codes for them.  So here are five of our favourite retailers, and some great voucher codes for shopping with them.
 

No.1 The Iconic

When you spend $79 at The Iconic, you can get 20% off  by using this coupon code. This doesn’t apply to Tony Bianco, G-star or Jets, but it does apply to already discounted items, which is great.

This offer is valid till the 15th of December.

On full priced items you can also take $20 off when spending over $99, also not including those three brands previously mentioned. This offer ends on the 11th of December, and you’ll need the coupon code STARTHERE20.
 

No2. Ezibuy

Until 15 December you can use this EziBuy promo code to take $20 off. There’s no minimum spend but you do have to spend it on full priced items, it seems. The offer excludes gift cards, top ups and personalised gifts, and each customer can only use it once.

I just popped the Octopus Sprinkler in my basket, applied the code and was charged $2.99 before delivery, which is awesome! We had something similar growing up and we loved it, so I’m guessing my children will too. Yeah, it’s not fashion, but the principle remains the same. And don’t forget the 12 days of Christmas offer at Ezibuy too.    Read the rest of this entry »

No1. Topman

Topman actually have the right idea, and have called their pre-Christmas extravaganza an ‘advent calendar’ and are offering 24 days of discounts. That deserves a special mention!

Adairs are your go-to at the moment if you have a house full of people and need some new household stuff this Christmas. Aside from their current offers, like 50% off cotton bedding and their spend and save offers (Spend $150 Save $50 with coupon code BEDSAVE50,  Spend $300 Save $100 with coupon code BEDSAVE100 and spend $450 save $150 coupon code BEDSAVE150) they also have 12 days of giveaways and daily $100 competitions on their Facebook page.

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Amaysim has an excellent offer where you can get an extra 1GB of data for free when you sign up with their Unlimited plan before the end of the 2013. I looked into the details of the plan and compared it with offers from other service providers to see if this was the best deal on the market.

Unlimited Calls, Texts & More

Amaysim’s Unlimited plan basically entitles you to unlimited standard calls and text messages Australia-wide, for a monthly subscription rate of $39.90. The plan usually comes with 4GB of data but with this latest offer, they have pumped it up to 5GB, giving you an extra 1GB free if you sign up or renew your existing Unlimited plan before 31^st December 2013. This extra 1GB is valid for 3 months so you’ll need to renew your subscription in January and February of next year as well if you want to take full advantage of this offer.

Just to give you an idea of data usage – 1GB of data allows you to watch approximately 20 minutes worth of HD videos on YouTube, listen to up to four hours of streaming music online and to upload about 20 photos on Facebook.   Read the rest of this entry »

I have to say this, just so that it’s off my chest: the 12 days of Christmas start on Christmas day and run to the 5th of January. Obviously this little factoid bypassed half the merchants in the Western world because they’re all offering 12 days of Christmas deals in the run up to Christmas. I’m pretty sure that’s what advent calendars are for, folks. But anyway, the majority are always right, so the free market is positively groaning with 12 days of Christmas offerings, and here’s part one of two for some of our favourite retailers:
 

No1. Surfstitch Christmas Gift Ideas

Surfstitch has Christmas wrapped up with gifts for kids, surfers, snowboarders and skaters. If you spend over $60 you can take 20% off with the promo code 20summer. This offer is only on until Thursday 5th, so don’t put it off. There are also various freebies for your spend, so if you spend over $50 you can claim a free camera worth $19.95, a free Roxy clock or a five pack of socks. Spend over $100 and you can nab free ear buds, boxers, a cap and so on. Go for the big one, and spend over $500 and a free Elements Skateboard is yours.

I popped a couple of rash vests in my basket, and added the 20summer promo code, which removed $24 for me. I then added the promo code sscamera and it also added the free camera (although I could have gone for the $100 gift), so it’s good to know you can stack the offers.    Read the rest of this entry »

Hallensteins has a great early bird Xmas frenzy sale going on and there are some excellent offers on everything from shirts and singlets to boardshorts and accessories. Whether you’re stocking up on stuff for the summer or picking up some Christmas gifts, there are some fantastic deals available. I’ve picked out some of my favourite items along with tips on how you can get the best deals at Hallensteins.

Get Summer Ready At Low Low Prices

There is a wide range of trunks and boardshorts on sale, all going at just $17 dollars. There are tons of styles and colours to choose from, from plain block colours to crazy printed patterns. This nautical striped pair of trunks is one of the hottest designs I came across, it’s very “in” at the moment and it is something that you could wear to beach or for a casual day out. The nautical theme pairs well with this Ledge painted panel t-shirt that is just $8.50.

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This week’s hottest deals are all about fun, fashion and being totally fabulous. With the party season right around the corner, the fashion deals are a great chance to stock up on some sexy party wear or a new wardrobe to ring in the New Year.

5) Roxy Pop Ditsy Dress is $35.99 + free shipping

Starting our list this week is this Roxy pop ditsy dress which is $35.99 with free shipping. The dress is available in two colours- begonia pink and ultramarine. It would make a lovely day dress or jazz it up with some heels and wear it out at night.

4) The Last Of Us PS3 is $31.40 posted at Play Asia

For this week only, Play Asia has the popular game The Last Of Us going at $31.40 inclusive of delivery charges. This is for the PS3 edition of the game. According to comments on the post, Play Asia also has the PS3 edition of Beyond Two Souls going at $29.50. Two deals in one post- you gotta love it!    Read the rest of this entry »

Summer’s in full swing and I’m starting to get ever so slightly festivy. Probably because I’ve been working on my children’s activities advent calender, but still… the jingles don’t offend me quite so much this far into November. The world is abuzz with Black Friday offers too, so let’s see what’s hot this week.

No.1 It’s all black at Beginning Boutique

Beginning Boutique have 30% off their Black Collection until Sunday. Pop your purchases in your basket, and use the code BLACK to get 30% off. It’s a great opportunity to get some evening wear at a fabulous price, like the Temple Dress which features a mesh panelled insert with an asymmetrical skirt and thin shoulder strap detail. This is selling at $59, so with the discount code applied will cost you $41.30, which isn’t bad at all! Especially when you consider the free shipping included.

For more offers and discount codes from Beginning Boutique, have a look at our voucher page.

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Yesterday Expedia announced that they were having a 72 hour sale on hotel bookings in Sydney, ending Thursday 28th at midnight. As somebody who’s stayed in his fair share of hotels over the years, I’m always on the look out for room booking bargains. However, I’ve found myself becoming increasingly sceptical about these generic “Up to X% off on hotel bookings” type sales from Expedia in recent years. This is due to the lack of true competitive value often found once you start looking into their offers in more detail, and lifting the hood on this particular sale was unfortunately no different.

Below I’ve gone and analysed the first couple of deals that appeared in Expedia’s sale list to see whether I was looking at a collection of banging bargains or dud deals.

Travelodge Hotel Sydney – Stay 3 nights and save 20%   

Clicking onto this deal, I was given a set of selected dates which were the 20th – 23rd of January 2014. During this period a standard double room on Expedia would cost you $384. Meanwhile, Olotels.com has this room going for $336, but even though its in short supply their next price point up on a “Double or Twin” room is still going for cheaper than Expedia at a rate of $342 (saving you $42).  Otel.com have the next best offer going at $351.44 for these dates and room type.   Read the rest of this entry »

Gentlemen, Christmas shopping doesn’t have to be an ordeal. Whether it is picking out an outfit for the holiday season or grabbing gifts for mates, you can actually do all your shopping right from the comfort of your living room couch. And ladies, if you are gift hunting for that special man in your life, there is an awesome selection of men’s gift ideas at sites like Malebox, Yellow Octopus and ThinkGeek. I’ve picked out some of the best deals; with a little something for everyone, from the fashionable metrosexuals to the guys who still love their comic books.

Malebox- Sleek, Sexy and Smouldering

Malebox is a gift site that offers accessories, grooming items, toys and of course gadgets. I think their stand-out items are their accessories; like watches, belts, money clips and chic monogrammed hankies. It’s the perfect shop for the fashion forward man who takes pride in his appearance and likes to stand out from the crowd.

Cufflinks are a great statement piece and Malebox currently has a sale on a selection of cufflinks. These are going at almost 70% off the usual price and are just $15 a pair ($21.95 inclusive of shipping). There are some pretty unique pieces including this pair of gear stick cufflinks.

You can even get personalised cufflinks with the name of the person embossed onto the cufflink. Personalised cufflinks are not on sale but at $55.95 shipped, they make a one of a kind gift. The site offers free shipping on purchases of over $100.There are also some other interesting products worth checking out like their sleek men’s accessory boxes with removable compartments for belts, cufflinks and watches. If you are a first timer to Malebox, you can get 10% off your first purchase by signing up to their mailing list.   Read the rest of this entry »

No1. Essentials High Rise Bootleg Jeans @ Ezibuy

Ezibuy has a great offer on Essentials High Rise Bootleg Jeans which they are selling from $20 – $49, saving from $29.99. They are available in red, paprika, floral and red floral, and in sizes 8 – 20 – which is something I really like about Ezibuy! None of that size 0 business there.

The Essentials High Rise Bootleg Jean has a high rise waistband with belt loops. This classic fit jean has a fly front with button fastening and five pocket styling.

If you’ve never ordered from them before, print out this promo code to get $20 off and free delivery on your first order.
 

No2. Click Frenzy @ Styletread

Styletread has a sale on at the moment with up to 80% off on kids’, men’s and women’s shoes. I guess they’re clearing space for new stock, or something.

Some of the offers are awesome. Like the flatform sneakers featuring holographic details, a suede toe cap and a spiked back to add a different look to your wardrobe. Reduced from $159.95 to $31.99.

Slightly less obscure but equally great value are the men’s Era Red/Princess Blue reduced from $99.95 to $49.98.

For other current Styletread deals, check our deals section.

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With the launch of the much anticipated PlayStation 4 (PS4) next-gen console due on the 29th of November in Australia, there are also big discussions underway between gamers about the PS4 launch titles that will accompany the console’s release. I’ve gone and done a bit of digging to see where the best deals are right now on pre-ordering some of these titles.

Note, all prices below include shipping to Oz. Also, prices can fluctuate daily, so these are the cheapest offers I could find at the time of writing which may not reflect the best prices available by the time you read this. However, it gives you a pretty good reference to start off with.

1. WOW HD (UK – $2 shipping per item to Australia)

Although I’ve read some mixed reviews from customers about WOW HD (formerly CD-WOW), they do appear to have a large number of titles on pre-order at the best prices. First up is Killzone Shadow Fall which is the latest instalment in the massively successful Killzone franchise by Guerilla Games, developed exclusively for the PS4 gaming console. Right now WOW HD are charging $77.16 for the game. They also have Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag on offer for $72.36. The Special Edition includes additional unlockable in-game content such as “Sacrificed Secrets” (where your aim is to recover Captain Drake’s lost treasures, including golden flintlocks and cutlass as you explore the island of Sacrifices) and “Captain Kenway’s Legacy” (with additional single and multiplayer items).

Another immensely popular game is Call of Duty: Ghosts which you can pre-order from WOW HD who narrowly pipped Ozgameshop to the best-deal-post by $2 with a price of $77.96. In the genre of sporting games, they’ve got FIFA 14 as well as NBA Live 14 on PS4 both priced at $72.36.    Read the rest of this entry »

To get the most out of today’s smartphones you need mobile data, and plenty of it. So it’s a pretty big deal, then, that Vodafone has doubled their data allowance on a wide range of its mobile price plans.

Simply put, sign up for any $60 and up 1-or-2-year Vodafone Plan, Red Plan or Business Plan before 3 January 2014, month-to-month plans of $45 and up, or spend $30 on a Vodafone Prepaid Starter Pack or Cap recharge before 31 January, and you’ll get twice the data as before.

In practical terms, that means having 3GB a month to play with instead of 1.5GB, on the standard $60 per month voice plan over 12 or 24 months, or the $45 month-to-month deal. For pricier monthly deals that rises to as much as 10GB (or 5GB extra).

Prepaid customers benefit to the tune of 500MB, so your data allocation doubles to 1GB for your $30 outlay. As before you get unlimited texts and a $450 “flexible credit” to be used across a 28 day period.

So how does that compare to other providers, we hear you ask?    Read the rest of this entry »

It’s always nice to give something a little different during the Christmas season. I’ve been looking around for gift ideas that are going to stand out and I came across a couple of pretty cool items. These are the gifts that you are going to want to give a special friend; the one with the totally out-there fashion sense, the one who marches to the beat of their own drum or the one who is just plain different. These are quirky gift items meant for someone who is far from ordinary but close to your heart.

One For The Fabulous Fashionistas

Fab is an absolutely fabulous website for fashion savvy folk and they are currently having a sale on a range of fashion forward items. There are some statement necklaces and great tops to choose from, a lot of them are limited edition designer pieces. One of my personal favourite picks is this Woody shoulder bag; it’s a versatile satchel that is made from vegan leather, making it the perfect gift for earth friendly folk. It’s priced at $36 and Fab offers free shipping on orders over $49; so for greater savings you’ll want to pick up more than one item.

Apart from clothing, Fab also sells home furnishing item such as unique decorative pieces for ultra-chic spaces. I love this retro reproduction of a red American Gumball machine, going at just $39. It’s fun and functional.

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No1. Ezibuy Up To 60% Off

Ezibuy has a pretty fantastic offer with up to 60% off, with specifically great sale prices on nighties.

For example the Bella 3/4 Sleeve Henley which is just $9, saving $15.99. Or there are also men’s Jockey 2 Pack Skants currently $19.00, down from $39.99.

There are also clothes and shoes and homeware items in the clearance sale, definitely great for browsing and you can find some Christmas gems in there too, I’m sure.

If you haven’t yet, sign up to the Ezibuy newsletter and get a $20 off discount voucher and free delivery on your first order.

No2. Fun And Playful Playsuits at Beginning Boutique

Beginning Boutique has a sale of roughly around $20 per item on their playsuits – fun looking all in one outfits, perfect for casual wear. Loose, flowy and light, they’re great to wear when you’d rather not be wearing anything. Available in sizes 6 – 12 and from $35, most styles still have most of the sizes in stock.

Try this code for an extra 5% off.

No3. Bonds Bras

Bonds own brand bras are on offer at the moment, for what looks to me like really good prices.

You can match your favourites with a range of bright colours, prints and shapes. There are supportive crop tops for exercising, the strapless and tube bra for ultimate versatility and contour bras to complement an easy basic tee. They also make a maternity bra for pregnancy comfort.

At $25 a piece, there’s plenty to choose from.

No4. Tony Bianco Outlet Store

Is it just me, or is the Tony Bianco Outlet Store new? I’m sure I’ve never seen that before?! No? Just me? Hmmm… well, if you’re into forward planning you can bag a winter boot bargain now with up to 70% off shoes in the Tony Bianco Outlet Store.

If you’re planning on a white Christmas somewhere over the sea, make sure to pick something with closed toes. It’s getting cold up there.  Look at these ass-kicker boots. And at the awesome price of $40 down from $239.95 – lucky me they’re still available in my size.

Happy bargain hunting!