I want to help make your holiday shopping more budget friendly. I have partnered with companies who are offering Crystal & Co., readers exclusive offers for the 2012 holiday season.

I will also be sharing Amazon Deals for 2012 as well as Black Friday Deals for 2012. We are going to make this holiday season as budget friendly as possible!

2012 holiday shopping

Discount Codes:

Belly Charms– This unique online boutique is back this year to offer Crystal & Co., readers a 15% discount for all purchases made this holiday season. Sonya creates beautiful jewelry and her mother’s bracelets are one of my favorite items. You can have them created with mommy’s name, children’s names, everyone’s initials, or any other idea you may have as long as the letters fit. These make beautiful gifts for moms, moms-to-be and even grandmas! Also, be sure to follow Belly Charms on Facebook and Twitter.  Enter discount code Crystal15 at checkout for your discount.

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Stella & Dot our friend Kelly is back as our Stella & Dot stylist this season. I have fallen in love with their line of jewelry over the last year. I have a handful of pieces and I get tons of compliments every time I wear anything from their line. (Their exquisite earrings are some of my favorite items.) And I am in love with their new scarves– I cannot pick just one favorite.   Follow Kelly on Facebook and Twitter for fashion tips and the latest Fall and Winter fashion. This year Kelly is offering you guys a free pair of soiree stud earrings with your purchase! (No code needed.)

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The Savvy Shop– Leide is the savvy momma behind this online Texas boutique and she has some beautiful personalized gifts for your holiday shopping list. She monograms and personalized shirts, bibs, onesies and more. (Really cute stuff and affordable prices!) She hand makes bows galore and even has seasonal designs as well. She even makes cakes, cupcakes and cake pops. Talk about a talented savvy lady! Follow The Savvy Shop on Facebook and Twitter to be the first to see as she adds new designs to her shop! Leide is offering the following discounts this season:

Embroidery: SAVVY qualifies for free shipping
Bows: SHIP10 qualifies for free shipping w orders over $10
Cakes: Mention coupon code GIFT to get a free gift with cupcakes and cakepop orders or 10off  for 10% off any cake orders.

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Pink Umbrella Photography is a local DFW on-site photographer. On her blog she shares crafty tutorials as well as her beautiful photography samples.  Follow Pink Umbrella Photography on Facebook and Twitter. Mention Crystal & Co, when you schedule your session and get $25.00 off your purchase of a one hour photography session.   Must be within the Fort Worth Area. You will receive 50 edited photos on CD that would make perfect family holiday gifts and Christmas cards.

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Uppercase Living– I love decorating and crafting with vinyl art and decals. Kalyn is our Uppercase Living rep and she has tons of creative ideas. I love her organizing solutions and labeling ideas done beautifully. She makes it easy to gift give by season, by room, by pattern and even with customizing options to make a design your own. Check out the new Fall Catalog and followe Kalyn on Facebook and Twitter for more ideas. She is offering all Crystal & Co., readers a 10% discount on all order totals. No discount code needed. Check out these affordable teacher gift ideas and other easy crafty ideas.

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It Works– Give someone an ultimate makeover as a gift this holiday season. Alisha is our It Works independent distributor.   They offer body wraps to help you tone and firm your body as well as stretch mark and scar solutions, body supplements, options for cleansing and detoxing your body and more! These are excellent gift giving ideas for someone with a mission to get in shape or become healthier. Follow Alisha on Facebook and Twitter for more healthy life changing tips and pointers. She is offer all Crystal & Co., readers $10 off all wraps and a chance to win a free facial with purchase.

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The Confident Mom– Susan has some awesome solutions and gift ideas for all of the moms on your shopping list. I personally have implemented two of the mommy resources she has offered in the past; one being her back to school kit and the other being her summer calendar of fun activities. Susan also offers a very handy Household Planner that is perfect for moms and dads. Follow The Confident Mom on Twitter and Facebookfor lots of parenting inspiration and solutions. She is offering all Crystal & Co., readers a discount on the $14 household planner. Use the code  HOLGD when checking out.   This would be a great gift for anyone wanting to get organized in the new year.

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Scentsy– Jessica is our consultant this season. I am a Scentsy addict who eagerly awaits to see what each monthly special will be. Their scents make me happy. I love making my home smell like the season that awaits us and the Fall and Winter featured fragrances do just that!  Their product line makes perfect gifts for women and men of all ages. They have even extended their products to include a body fragrance line as well! Contact Jessica directly at jessicaaclough(at)gmail(dot)com to find out what her holiday shopping solution is. (Per Scentsy’s rules we cannot promote it on a website.) Also make sure you connect with her on Facebook.

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Arbonne Brittany is our skin care consultant this holiday season who is offering all Crystal & Co., readers who like her Facebook page 20% off their orders. Arbonne offers organic, gluten-free, paraben-free skin care, anti-aging and acne products. They have solutions for women, men and babies. Email your order to her at bdshick23(at)gmail(dot)com.

Amazon Deals

During this time of year, Amazon runs many deals and thrifty shopping solutions. Check out all of the Amazon Deals that I have covered on my site and see if any of them are perfect for someone on your shoppng list.

Also, remember that with Amazon Mom you get free shipping.

Black Friday 2012

Black Friday Deals are huge! Just like last year I am covering them all. Here is the Black Friday 2012 list.