E! News Feature

Giuliana Rancic photo courtesy of celebs101.com

Just about a week ago, I made a post about a great gift from Mechanics Discount I found for my son. As I walked into the office today, a colleague exclaimed that she saw the same product featured on E! News last night with Giuliana Rancic!

Due to the excitement about G’s Holiday Gift Guide, I figured I’d post my present choice again, along with some of the others Mechanics Discount has.

Without any further ado, here is the E! News gift pick for men:  the computer car mouse!

Dodge Viper STRT10 wireless mouse

The headlights on these funky car mice can be switched on and off and the bodies look like a mini replica of the real thing!  They come wired or wireless and are PC and Mac compatible. Register your unique VIN number and receive a title and a 6-month product warranty!

Here are a few others we have in stock:

Mechanics Discount offers quick and easy shipping and can send your mouse before Christmas!

See all of the mice here and feel free to check out the E! News link here!

Do you have any questions or comments for us? Let us know!

Happy shopping and may all your experiences be fun and exciting!

~Charlene Marie

Saving Money during the Holiday Season

Fabulous frugal tips for surviving the holiday season

Photo by Charlene Marie

The holidays are right around the corner and you’ve found the perfect gift for that special someone. One problem; the perfect gift is out of your budget. “If I only didn’t buy that caramel, expensive-chino and chive-wondrous bagel the other day,” you mutter. Instead of worrying about past expenses, Mechanics Discount uncovered a few things you can do to stay within your economic means this holiday season.

Shopping

You can shop till you drop with these penny pinching suggestions:

· Use coupons

· Take advantage of Buy One, Get One (BOGO) deals

· Drop into the nearest dollar store

· Stop at a garage sale

· Check out a thrift store

· Browse Craig’s List

· Seek out weekly sales flyers

· Swap an item with a buddy

· Download the ShopSavvy app on a smart phone and scan barcodes for lower prices while out shopping

· Buy generic or store-brand products

Dining

Dine on a dime with these tips:

· Go out for lunch instead of dinner

· Eat at home more often

· Bring a bagged lunch to work or school

· Make your coffee at home

· Don’t let leftovers go to waste

· Check for restaurant specials or coupons online

· Grow or hunt your own food

Driving

Dive into savings this way:

· Carpool

· Plan routes ahead, so there’s no backtracking

· Keep up on your engine maintenance, oil changes, etc.

· Find the cheapest gas prices in your area at gasbuddy.com

· Maintain proper tire air pressure

· Fix small car problems yourself

In General

Generally speaking try to:

· Shut off lights, TVs and electronics that aren’t in use

· Use energy efficient products

· Fix or patch up leaky faucets or sinks

· Reuse items

· Turn down the heat or air-conditioning when gone

· Plug up or seal drafty windows or doors

· Make your own home repairs, if possible

· Change out old light bulbs to money-saving OttLite bulbs

Hope these tips help and if you have any other thrifty tips, let us know!

Happy savings!

~ Charlene Marie

Holiday Gift Guide 2011

The holidays are creeping up fast. Are you prepared?

Last year, did you find yourself frantically searching for the perfect gifts for everyone on your holiday list? Did you try your hardest not to get things that would not be re-gifted or set aside in a closet to collect dust, but still felt uncertain about your shopping-choice outcome?  No need to worry, since this year, we took the liberty of finding some fun and useful gift choices that just about anyone can enjoy! So kick back, relax and let us help you discover that hard-to-find present by checking out our gift selections below!

·         Bring photos, memos and pens into the light, literally. Check out the Pic and Memo lamp and help your recipient stay well-organized from The Lite Source!

Pic and Memo Lamp

·         Have someone on your list that likes eyewear? Get them a designer pair of TAG Heuer sunglasses from Sunglasses Avant Garde! Purchase a pair under the TAG Heuer Speedway category and get another pair 50% off!

TAG Heuer Speedway 0231 402

·         Do you know a car enthusiast? Get them a light-up Camaro, Corvette, Mustang GT, Charger or Viper mouse from Mechanics Discount! Some models even come in a police version! 

 Mustang GT Wired Mouse

·         Have a hunter in the family? Get them a DAC Cleaning Kit complete with a collectable wooden box from Survivalist Outfitters!

DAC Cleaning Kit

·         Here’s a must-have for coffee lovers! Check out the Nespresso Essenza C100 Black with Aeroccino Bundle from Espresso Kitchen.

Nespresso Essenza C100

·         Want to be non-traditional? Surprise someone with the gift of décor! Purchase any rug from Décor the Floor and have it shipped for free! These rugs are gorgeous!

Adana Circles Brown Runner

Have any other gift ideas? We’d love to hear them!

Stay tuned; there will be more ideas in the next few weeks to come!

Until then, happy shopping!

~Charlene Marie