Are you sure it isn’t December? My gift list is already a mile long. September is a big gift-giving month in our family. There’s my sister’s birthday, my nephew turns 16, a niece is off to college, my daughter bought her first house, a new baby arrived next door, Mom and Dad’s anniversary, my cousin’s wedding shower — the list keeps growing! If it weren’t for Wrapables on Coupon Cactus, I’d be totally stressed!

Who has time to gift shop in September? All my time is devoted to buying school clothes, stocking up on school supplies and shuffling the kids between soccer practice, gymnastics, karate and music lessons. Wrapables.com on Coupon Cactus solved my time crunch and my gift-giving dilemma without trashing my budget. Wrapables offers unique, creative gift items for everyone on your gift list. Distinctive home decor, exotic bed and bath accessories, unique dining and entertaining pieces, fun fashion accessories, cute gifts for babies, kids and pets — Wrapables has something for every gift-giving occasion.

I just dropped the kids off at soccer and spent a delightful hour at the coffee shop. I opened up my laptop, logged onto Wrapables on Coupon Cactus and powered through my entire gift list. With Back 2 School Sale, Labor Day Sale and Free Shipping Wrapables Coupons on Coupon Cactus (hurry, coupons expire next week), I saved a bundle and got some great gifts. With the 3% cash back rebate I earned as a Coupon Cactus member, I even added a little Wrapables gift for myself. Christmas is coming. I say, bring it on! Wrapables and I are ready!

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We were in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. It was our family’s summer vacation. Every year my father drove us either north or south from New Jersey to sightsee. Everything was planned to the last detail with his AAA maps and guide books. Last summer it was Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown. This summer it was New England.

Today was to be the highlight of our trip. We’d taken a ride on a tour boat to see the charming lighthouses of Boothbay Harbor. Now we were in for an even bigger treat – a lobster lunch. It was a place right on the dock. Boats and gray green sea surrounded us, up in the distant hills were charming New England church spires, cottages and pines.

Lobster traps were piled high on the wharf. There were outdoor picnic tables and tanks where you got to choose your own lobster. We tied the plastic bibs around our collars and dipped the sweet white lobster meat into the little red-and-white checked cardboard containers of drawn butter. It was delicious.

And what better way to end a delicious meal than with a palate-pleasing sweet? To me, even then, dessert takes the sublime up a notch to sheer perfection.

“What’s for dessert?” I innocently asked.  Oliver Twist did not receive a more shocked reaction for asking, “Please sir, may I have some more?”

My parents were aghast. Here they had just proffered us a treat undreamed of in their own childhoods and their greedy offspring had the gall to ask for dessert.

Today I remain resolute that a delicious meal should conclude with dessert. And happily for me, the folks at Lobster Gram agree. Their Fantastic Father’s Day Feast for four includes Maine lobster tails, filet mignon steaks, Alaskan king crab legs – and chocolate-dipped gelato ice cream balls.  By using a Lobster Gram coupon at Coupon Cactus I can get an additional 15% off the special price of $149.95 plus 4% cash back.  I’m ordering now for delivery in time for Father’s Day, June 21.

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My sister tuned me into Zazzle on Coupon Cactus. Her insurance company hosts the local Alzheimer’s Memory Walk. To raise community awareness, she sponsors a t-shirt design contest and has the winning design printed onto t-shirts worn by walk participants. She said Zazzle makes it easy. She has used Zazzle to create personalized mugs, magnets and notecards to advertise her company. She passes out the magnets at community health fairs. She fills the mugs with home-baked chocolate chip cookies to thank new clients for their business. It’s that thoughtful personal touch that gains her so much referral business.

Zazzle.com makes high quality custom products designed by you. With production by Zazzle you can create your own shirts, postcards, mugs, calendars, shoes, aprons, bags, stickers, buttons, embroidered bags and hats, key chains, magnets, mousepads, bumper stickers, photo sculptures, posters, skateboards, ties, cups and more. You create the design, choose the product, and Zazzle handles the production; shipping your order in 24 hours. You can order one item or hundreds. Zazzle uses only top quality products so your masterpiece always looks professional.

If you’re looking for unique gifts, Zazzle also offers popular designs by Disney, Star Wars, street artists, and more. Save on your order with Zazzle Coupons on Coupon Cactus. Until March 21, 2009, save 50% off posters, just one of the great Zazzle coupons you’ll find on Coupon Cactus; and Coupon Cactus members earn an additional 6% cash back on every Zazzle order.

Zazzle opens a world of unique creative possibilities. Put your child’s art on cups to give the grandparents. Create a t-shirt to identify your group. For his birthday, I’m turning my nephew’s amazing dragon designs into a personalized skateboard. Zazzle lets you unleash your creativity. What will you do with Zazzle?

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The clock is ticking! Just 9 more days until Valentine’s Day. The pressure is on. Sure, you can say ”I love you” with flowers; but your expression of “enduring love” will have withered and died before the week is out. Chocolates are always nice, but your sweetie won’t be thinking loving thoughts while sweating off those extra pounds at the gym. A romantic dinner is a safe bet; who doesn’t like to eat out? But memory of a good meal starts to fade with the first twinge of indigestion.

It’s time to stop relying on the same old mundane standbys to express your love. It’s time to ramp it up a notch and make this Valentine’s Day one to remember. This year, give your sweetheart a Valentine’s Day gift as unique and special as your love is. A personally selected gift from Collections Etc. is a gift of love that can be cherished and enjoyed all year round. With each use or glance, your sweetheart will be reminded all over again of your thoughtfulness and love.

You’ll find a treasure trove of exceptional gifts for all the special people in your life at Collections Etc. I got my Valentine’s Day order in last night and saved enough with Collections Etc. coupons from Coupon Cactus to add a little something for myself to the order. You’d better hurry though; Today’s the last day to save 20% off orders over $50 with Collections Etc. coupons on Coupon Cactus. Order by tomorrow and get free shipping on orders over $50 with another Coupon Cactus coupon. If you miss out on those great deals, don’t worry. You’ll find more money-saving Collections Etc. coupons on Coupon Cactus and Coupon Cactus members always receive 2% cash back on their Collections Etc. orders too.

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Dinner, flowers, a card, maybe a box of candy if your sweetie isn’t on a diet. Typical, predictable and (yawn) oh, so boring. If you’re looking for a way to surprise and impress your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day, take a wander through the Xperience Days website and indulge your wildest fantasies.

• Take an exotic culinary tour of New York’s Chinatown and learn about the inscrutable Chinese culture while munching on delectable Asian delicacies.
• Fly up, up and away in a colorful hot air balloon and sip champagne while you drift lazily over the serene New Mexico landscape.  
• Escape through Elizabeth Arden’s exclusive Red Door and immerse yourselves in the ultimate spa experience with a rejuvenating couples massage.
• Share a memorable evening of cooking, camaraderie and fabulous food with celebrity chefs during a hands-on cooking class in fabulous Reno.
• Pack a sumptuous picnic and take your baby off-roading through the Las Vegas desert in a classic dune buggy.
• Put a new twist on your old standby with a romantic dinner aboard a four-masted tall ship as it cruises past the glimmering Chicago skyline.

The possibilities for romance, excitement and surprise are endless at Xperience Days. When you’re searching for a creative gift to celebrate a special birthday, anniversary, graduation or retirement, Xperience Days offers unique experiences designed to make your most fantastic dreams come true. You’ll find many Xperience Days adventures quite reasonably priced, particularly with Xperience Days coupons on Coupon Cactus. Until February 14, 2009, Coupon Cactus has a coupon for a free gift with any purchase and Coupon Cactus members also receive 3% cash back when they book an Xperience Days adventure on Coupon Cactus. This year, make Valentine’s Day an event to remember with reservations on Xperience Days.

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When I want something done, I want it done right. That’s why I always use FTD.com when I need to send a friend or loved one some flowers or a gift. FTD originally stood for “Florists’ Telegraph Delivery” which was started in 1910 when 15 florists agreed to exchange orders for out of town deliveries. It was the first flowers-by-wire service ever. Fifty five years later they expanded to include international transactions necessitating them to change their name to “Florists’ Transworld Delivery”. It is this rich history that gives me the confidence to tap FTD for all of my out of town gift giving and flower delivering needs.

In the next two months I know I will be using FTD.com for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. In the future, as I have in the past, I will also use FTD for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, new babies, weddings, get-well gifts, or any other time I need to get flowers or a gift to someone important as quickly as possible. They have all the best quality flowers like Irises, Lilies, Orchids, Roses, Sunflowers, Tulips, Daisies, and all types of mixed bouquets. For those looking to give a more lasting gift they carry Rose plants, Bonsai plants, Bamboo plants, Orchid plants, and many others. If it’s something a little different you wish to send, they carry balloons, chocolates & candies, cookies & cakes, fresh fruit baskets, gift baskets, teddy bears, and wine & cheese platters.

Now that we’ve established where to go for flowers and gifts, it’s time for Coupon Cactus to do its part and save you some money too. We currently have an exclusive 15% off any order FTD coupon which is good until 11/30/08. In addition, Coupon Cactus members receive 3% cash back on every FTD.com order too. So don’t waste any more time. Redeem the FTD.com coupon and make someone’s day, they’ll love you for it.

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When we think of Cross Pens we think of quality and craftsmanship steeped in history. When I was younger and in school I was okay with cheap ballpoint pens and I don’t think I was quite ready for a Cross pen anyway. Now that I have gained a little knowledge and experience I feel am ready to handle the expectations that carrying a Cross Pen solicit. My wife gave me the gift of a Cross Pen a few years ago and it is one of my most prized possessions. It is always there at my desk patiently waiting for me to start my day and it never fails me. Using my Cross Pen gives me self-confidence and makes me feel good and there is no other pen I could hold that would make me feel as comfortable and self-assured.

Cross is technically the A.T. Cross Company which was started by Richard Cross in 1846 in Rhode Island, which its headquarters still calls home today. That’s right, 1846, before the Civil War! Over the years Cross has added to its line of quality pens to include mechanical pencils and all types of writing instruments, watches and timepieces, cufflinks, and leather accessories such as wallets and planners. No matter what you are buying from them, “People expect more from Cross” and they get it. That’s why they give their customers a lifetime mechanical warranty on all of their writing instruments which includes free repair or replacement on all service returns.

Not normally do you come across discounts on high quality name brands but today you happen to be in luck. Coupon Cactus has two Cross coupons but they are expiring in the next few days. We have a Cross Pen coupon code for 20% off select pens in the Classic Century collection (only with the code we provide) which expires in three days on 11/21/08 and a Cross coupon for Free Engraving which expires tomorrow 11/19/08. In addition, Coupon Cactus members receive 3.5% cash back on every Cross order. There is no better gift (even to yourself) than a Cross Pen, watch, or accessory. Go get one now while the rare discounts are still available.

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I don’t know about you, but I love giving presents. I really do. I love giving someone a gift and, if I get it right, I get such a great reaction and a real warm feeling inside too. That’s why I often go to Personalization Mall to buy gifts for my friends and family. Personalization Mall is exactly what its name says it is. Personalization Mall has a tremendous variety of gifts and products to choose from and allows you to personalize them as well. The unique shopping interface allows you to search their site by occasion such as Halloween or Christmas, by event like a birthday or retirement, or by recipient like for a baby, a lawyer, a teacher, or a pet.

As for the products they offer, you need to see it to fully understand the variety they have. They stock jewelry, picture frames, apparel, kitchenware, home stuff, bedding, outdoor stuff, romantic items, and I could go on and on. You just need to go visit Personalization Mall to see it for yourself. But suffice it to say that you can find something for everyone. And you will be able to personalize it just for them too.

Now for where we come in; Coupon Cactus has some awesome free online coupons for Personalization Mall to help you keep the costs down. Right now we have a 15% off any order Personalization Mall coupon, a $5 off orders over $15 coupon (33% off), a $10 off orders over $50 coupon (20% off), and a $15 off orders over $75 (20% off). We also have a free shipping coupon. On top of the coupons, Coupon Cactus also offers 6% cash back on any order from Personalization Mall. So you could combine the coupons and cash back to get yourself almost 40% off your gift and get it delivered for free. Alright, I think Coupon Cactus has given you the incentive to go give Personalization Mall a try so go redeem one of our coupons now and don’t procrastinate getting that special gift any longer.

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