With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, we shopaholics are looking forward to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But you don’t have to wait until then to find awesome deals on the items on your Christmas list. There are plenty of savings to be had right now.

One sale that you might be very interested in, especially if you’re shopping for kids, is Disney Store’s Friends and Family event. It’s going on right now and lasts until Tuesday the 15th. Just enter Disney Store coupon code DISNEYPAL when you check out, and you’ll get a generous 20% off your order. You can also print out an in-store coupon to use if you visit your local Disney Store.

As always, Disney has some wonderful holiday gifts for the young and the young at heart. Like the Deluxe Mickey Mouse Pirates of the Caribbean Pirate Ship Play Set (pictured), which makes a great gift for any young pirate fan. Tangled fans will enjoy the Singing Rapunzel Doll, and collectors will love the 10-piece Classic Disney Princess Doll Collection.

Head on over while the savings are good, and get free shipping if your order totals $75 or more!

Halloween has come and gone. Thanksgiving is next on the major holidays list, but retailers are already looking ahead to Christmas. Too early? Maybe a little. But if you want to save as much as possible on your Christmas shopping, sometimes it pays to get a jump on things. Starting early ensures a good selection, and some merchants offer great deals early in the season to boost sales.

If you’re ready to get started on your shopping, you might be interested in my first Christmas gift pick of the 2011 season. It’s a simply adorable gift package for a special kid in your life from I See Me. It includes a personalized book, a Gund stuffed bear, and a personalized letter from dear old Santa himself. Regular price is $36.95, but you can save 15% with I See Me coupon code NICE2011 if you order by November 8th.

I See Me also has lots of other great Christmas themed and non-Christmas themed personalized books and gifts. Other products include floor puzzles, t-shirts and mom business cards. Visit their site and check out the virtual tours of their books!

As promised, I’m back with more Halloween savings on things that don’t really have much to do with Halloween. So let’s get right down to it, shall we?

• - Costumes are nice on Halloween, but we all need some normal clothes for the rest of the year. If you’re looking for savings on apparel for young men, young ladies and children, you’ll love this Aeropostale voucher for Halloween: Use code PUMPKIN20 to get $20 off your order of $80 or more!
• - Wanna teach your kids how to budget? Then you need to check out FamZoo. Use FamZoo coupon code BOODGET (how cute is that?) to get a free month of the service.
• - If you’re in the market for electronics, CowBoom always has big savings on quality products. But right now you can get even better CowBoom savings: Save $15 on any order of $150 or more with coupon code SPOOKY15.
• - Here’s a nice Halloween treat for all you gamers out there: You can get 10% off any order of $50 or more plus free shipping with Game Shark coupon code TREAT.

Enjoy these big savings, and stay tuned for more!

Well, not quite. But it will be here before you know it. In my neck of the woods, we’re already getting calls about parent meetings and other such fun stuff.

Retailers are getting ready for it, too, with sales on backpacks, planners, and all the other stuff kids need to go back to school. If you’re ready to get a head start on your school shopping, there are plenty of online merchants that are offering savings.

If it’s art supplies you need, Crayola has you covered. They’ve got lots of sale items starting at just $2.99, including the Write-Color pencils shown. Other Crayola deals include free ground shipping through July 22nd and 10% off when you sign up for email updates.

If your child needs a planner, Day Timer has some of the best around. They have a variety of styles and colors that will hold every schedule. How’s this for a Day Timer deal: 65% off their most popular leather planner, plus free personalization and a free 9-piece gift!

Teachers can find everything they need for the classroom, including art and craft supplies, furniture, curriculum support and more at Discount School Supply. Discount School Supply deals include hundreds of items with savings of up to 50% off retail.

Keep your eyes peeled for more back to school deals in the coming weeks!

Sign language began many centuries ago as a means for deaf people to communicate with one another, as well as with the hearing world. But did you know that babies can be taught a simple form of sign language, too? Those who advocate this approach say that it makes communication between infants and their parents easier and more efficient, and can facilitate faster learning of important skills. Opponents, on the other hand, feel that teaching babies to communicate through signing impedes the development of verbal expression.

Companies such as Baby Signs beg to differ, and claim that the learning of signs makes the transition from communicating through cries and facial expressions to communicating through spoken words easier. And they offer a variety of products for those parents who are willing to give baby signing a try.

Perhaps one of the most popular applications of baby sign languages is during potty training. Children at this stage are not adept at verbal expression, and this can cause a great deal of confusion for parents, leading to possible setbacks. Learning signs that let parents know when they need to go to the potty makes things much easier for the little one as well as Mom and Dad.

Take a look at our Baby Signs coupons page, and you’ll find a coupon code that will get you free shipping on any of their popular products. But hurry! This offer is only good through the weekend.

In order to be able to take care of these financial responsibilities it will take some creative balancing of money and family responsibilities:

• You have to keep your vehicle in top-running order so keeping abreast of the Automotive coupons to know what stores are having the best deal is a great way to stay on top of that.
• Instead of paying for a daycare center with transportation service to pick up your children from school and take them to the center, it may be beneficial to find a sitter in your neighborhood, through SitterCity, which my offer the same services for a lower rate or find an in-home nanny through Nannies4Hire.
• Did you know you can shop online for groceries and still save money? You can with Safeway. Check out the Safeway coupons to find out how shopping online could also save you time.

Give it some thought: What other things in your life can help with your work/family balancing act and not cost you anymore money?

Babies are delightful little beings. But if you’re a new parent or know someone who is, you know that they can be very expensive. Well, maybe not the babies themselves, but all the things they need. Diapers and bottles can really add up, but they’re only the beginning. They need cribs, playpens, car seats, clothes, and lots of other stuff. And that’s just in their first year or so of life!

Whether you’re shopping for your own bundle of joy or someone else’s, you can find all sorts of great stuff at Baby Universe. A division of Toys R Us, Baby Universe has anything and everything you could possibly need for the little tyke. From basics like bedding and swings to educational toys and gyms to diapers and other essentials, it’s a real one-stop baby shop.

If you’re thinking about ordering some baby supplies, now is a great time to shop Baby Universe. On our Baby Universe coupons page, you’ll find lots of great deals, including free products with purchase, free shipping offers and dollar-off discounts. But don’t delay – they have several offers that expire on January 30th. Shop now for maximum savings!

There was a time when geeks tried to hide their geekiness, because all of the “cool” kids picked on them. But in today’s technologically-centered world, it’s not such a bad thing to be a geek. To some, it’s downright admirable.

You’ve probably seen some of those funny geek t-shirts at your favorite stores, both online and off. You know, the ones that feature mathematical equations and puns that it takes the reader a minute to figure out. These shirts haven’t traditionally come in kids’ sizes. But now you can buy t-shirts and more for the little future geeks in your life, thanks to CleverCuties.com.

Clever Cuties has all sorts of funny t-shirt designs for kids, as well as some for moms and dads. From cute robot cartoons to math and science references to speculation on future occupations, they’ve got something that’s fitting for every kid. And in addition to t-shirts, you can also get the designs on bibs, onesies and even coffee mugs!

Before you shop, be sure to check out our Clever Cuties coupons. You wouldn’t want to miss out on 15% off all geek t-shirts for kids and adults, would you? There’s also a coupon for 15% off all brother and sister sibling shirts and onesies. But hurry, these valuable coupons expire soon!

Playing outside is good for kids’ physical and mental health. But on rainy days, it’s just not feasible. That’s why it’s so important to have some fun and educational activities that they can do indoors.

Boys and girls alike enjoy art, and it’s great for building visual and motor skills. The Crayola Store sells everything you could possibly need for a budding young artist to practice his or her craft. From crayons to clay to paint, they truly have it all. And if you sign up for their email updates, you can get 10% off your next order.

For boys, train sets provide a productive way to occupy indoor time. They can learn a lot from putting together tracks and setting up scenery. MyToyBox.com has a deal going on in which you can get a free train car with a $55 Thomas Wooden Railway purchase.

Crafting is a favorite pastime for many girls. You can find an array of craft supplies for kids at Create for Less. Popular choices include jewelry making supplies and paper crafts.

Don’t let rainy day boredom get everyone down. Keeping some fun indoor activities on hand will help kids lose those blues and provide some mental stimulation in the process.

If there’s a baby in your life, you know that it’s amazing how much stuff such a small person can need. Diapers and bottles are only the beginning. They need cribs and bedding, strollers, bibs, booties, toys… the list goes on and on.

Whether you need baby products for your own growing family or gifts for a new or soon-to-be mom, Coupon Trunk has got you covered. Here are some online baby deals of note:

• Baby Universe has just about anything you could possibly need for your little bundle of joy, from diapers and formula to car seats and strollers. Their deals include free shipping on lots of items (including strollers) and 20% off on any purchase of select infant toys over $50.
• Posh Tots specializes in baby furnishings. There you’ll find lots of high-quality bedding, cribs, nursery decor and more. They also offer free shipping on many items.
• For your little one’s outdoor needs, check out Upside Over. They have clothes and shoes for any type of weather, and you can get an additional 10% off on sale merchandise.

Shopping for baby stuff is fun, but it can get very expensive. Making use of baby coupon codes and deals can help new parents stretch their budgets a little further.