Falling in line with NRF’s list of popular gifts for Mother’s Day, CouponTrade users are foremost concerned with saving on:

1. Gift Cards

2. Jewelry

3. Beauty Products

4. Flowers

5. Mother’s Day Cards

From electronics to apparel to restaurant gift cards, BIGinsight estimates $2 billion will be spent on gift cards alone this Mother’s Day. You can shop at our sister company, the Raise marketplace, to buy discounted gift cards online from hundreds of retailers and restaurants. Save on all of your Mother’s Day gifts with gift cards from national brands like Target and Home Depot or popular food chains such as Starbucks and Whole Foods.

Discount Target Gift Card

Combining coupons with discounted gift cards is the easiest way to save on presents for any holiday. With consumer spending on the rise, we here at CouponTrade strongly believe it’s important to provide our members with top online coupons and discount gift cards that guarantee the best savings out there on the web.

In addition to gift card deals, we’ve got a wide selection of Macy’s coupons to purchase Mother’s Day jewelry, such as earrings, personalized birthstone rings or engraved lockets, for less. Dads, sons and daughters can also save on jewelry with Kohl’s promo codes or get discounts on makeup, skincare and perfume at either of these department stores.

Mother’s Day Makeup from Macy’s

As online shopping steadily increases, many websites now offer the ability to send purchases as gifts with personalized messages, for free. Online flower delivery services such as ProFlowers and FTD both provide this convenient option, or consumers can use a 1800Flowers promo code to save on everything from traditional roses to Mother’s Day gift baskets with their name and a custom message printed on the card.

1800Flowers Exotic Orchids

And of course, last minute shoppers can send Mother’s Day cards from Cardstore, Treat.com or Shutterfly as a simple, but thoughtful, gift alternative. What did you get for your mom this year?

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Chipotle:

Buy one taco/burrito/ burrito bol/ salad and get one free at all Chipotle locations on May 7th from 4pm to close.

New York & Company:

All teachers and nurses can receive a 30% discount starting 5/6 through 5/8.

Chick-Fil-A:

Get a FREE Chicken Sandwich at all participating Chick-Fil-A locations.

Michael’s:

15% off your entire purchase. Some exclusions do apply so please check with the store associate for details.

Ann Taylor and LOFT:

15% off your entire order (in-store only). THIS WEEK ONLY get 25% off with your valid teacher ID.

The  Limited:

15% off your entire order (in-store only)

J.Crew: 

15% off your entire purchase (in-store only, cannot be combined with additional promotions)

Raise.com:

Free Shipping on every order of a discount gift card plus new customers save $5 off $75 purchase with COUPONTRADE75.

Apple:

5% off all in-store purchases.

Buca di Beppo:

Free individual portion size of Spaghetti Marinara, Fettuccine Alfredo or Baked Ziti.

Barnes & Noble:

25% off all publisher’s list price.

Staples:

Penny Deals for Teacher Reward Members through May 11th.

Don’t forget, this week is also Nurse’s Appreciation week too! We have a couple deals below for nurse’s to save with this week.

Cinnabon:

Free Cinnamon Roll (must show healthcare badge) from 5/6 to 5/12

Uno Chicago Grill:

15% off your entire order from 5/7 to 5/11

Buca di Beppo:

FREE Buca-Taster Bowl of Mac & Cheese  or $20 off Party Pan of $100 or more.

Dunkin Donuts:

Free 16 oz. Dunkin’ Dark Roast Iced Coffee from 5/6 to 5/12.

Have you found any additional savings or deals this week for teachers and nurses? Comment and let us know, we love hearing what deals nurses and teachers can take advatange of this week!

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Looking to buy a summer outfit for the little ones? Check out these Children’s Place coupons and find 25% off your entire order. If you’re shopping at the mall, you can even visit the site and print off your coupon to shop in-store.

Our second deal this weekend comes from our favorite home improvement store. With our $10 off $100 Home Depot Promo Code, you can find major savings on grills, patio furniture, garden supplies and so much more. At the CouponTrade office, we have been looking for a mini fridge and scored this Danby fridge for $119 with free shipping!

Our last deal this weekend comes from Macy’s with 25% off everything during their Friends and Family Sale! With Summer right around the corner, we found some great gear to spring up our wardrobe while saving with Macy’s Promo Codes. Not only can you save 25% on great designers, you can also get Free Shipping too with orders over $99.

How are you spending this weekend? Let us know about other savings and coupons you find on the web! We love hearing how our readers save with CouponTrade.com.

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The best way to help our Earth is to plant new flowers and trees. By planting a new tree or plant in your home garden, you are actually helping make the earth green while saving some green along the way! The best way to save on plants and supplies is with Home Depot coupon codes. At The Home Depot, you can save on trees, plants, mulch, sod and flowers for your garden. Make sure to pick up some tomato plants and vegetable seeds to grow and make your own garden salad.

Another way to save some green this Earth Day is to head over to your local Target store. Starting at 10 a.m. on April 22nd, Target will be handing out reusable bags filled with Target coupons for you to save online or with an in-store purchase. The Disney Store is also handing out today only reusable bags to cut down the use of plastic ones which will have Disney coupons inside as well.

Lastly, you can always save even more at the store mentioned above by buying a discount gift card at Raise.com! At Raise, you can stretch your dollar even further at with gift cards to all your favorite brands as well as help the earth by printing out an voucher to shop online or in store. Along with buying discount gift cards, you can recycle your unwanted gift cards too! Sell unwanted gift cards online at Raise to help reduce the amount of gift cards that go to waste each year so someone else can reuse and save.

Have anymore savings for Earth Day? Let us know, we love to hear how you can help the Earth while saving money too! Leave us a comment so we can see how our readers save.

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First stop, head over to Raise and check out the savings you can get on discount Home Depot gift cards. We we’re able to find savings upwards to 10% off the value of a Home Depot gift card. Plus, new customers to Raise get to use our exclusive coupon for $5 off $75 order with code COUPONTRADE75. One example we found was a card selling for $255 and worth $275, add in the $5 savings and you end up saving $20 without factoring in the savings potential online at Home Depot! What is so great about Raise is that since these cards are electronic, you can receive them into your account and shop online at Home Depot with ease.

 After you were able to purchase a Home Depot gift card, head over to CouponTrade and see the maximum savings with Home Depot coupons. Right now, Home Depot is offer $10 off $100 order and you get free shipping!  Home Depot Black Friday Coupons for Spring can be found and will leave you with so many saving options. Since the weather is warming up, we found a new gas grill for $269. Add in your $10 savings from Home Depot plus since being a smart shopper and heading over to Raise, we we’re able to save a total $30 plus have some money left over to get grill accessories!

Whether your shopping for grills, patio furniture, tools or garden, make sure you stop over to Raise.com and CouponTrade before you shop at the Home Depot this spring. What are your home improvement plans? Tell us by commenting, we love hearing how to stretch savings.

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One of our favorite deals we found was at Ann Taylor LOFT. LOFT offers great apparel for women as well as cute accessories to make the perfect outfit. On Raise.com, you can find discount Ann Taylor LOFT gift cards to save on your spring outfit. Right now, they have on Raise.com a gift card for 18% off, if you combine this with the 40% off coupon they have going on now, you can save 58% off your total purchase! Why only save 40% when Raise makes it so easy to save more? Hurry, this 40% off coupon at LOFT  is good until 3/31.

Another great way to save for spring is through the Home Depot. Our favorite spring buy is new patio furniture to enjoy warm weather with friends and family.  One major way to save on patio furniture is to check out Raise.com. Raise has Home Depot gift cards where you pay $284 for $306 gift card. We found this patio set below for $299, making you save more than $10 PLUS still have money left over for any additional purchase for your home improvement needs. The best part is you can buy this patio set online and pick up at your local Home Depot store.

Whether you are shopping for spring apparel or spring for the home, you can always count to find the best savings on CouponTrade  and Raise! What are you shopping for this spring season? Tell us in a comment below, we love hearing what our deal hunters find for spring.

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Living Room Makeover

Inexpensive floor lamp

A. Add a touch of Art Deco to your home decor with this stylish Cindy Crawford floor lamp for only $100 from JCPenney. With its sleek design and crystal accents, this lamp is sure to brighten up any living room. Buy a discount JCPenney gift card online from CouponTrade and you can save even more on this great deal by knocking off almost $20. Plus, use a JCPenney coupon and get free shipping on orders over $50! Tip: Like the sleek metal lamp shade pictured above? Pick up a bottle of silver spray paint from your local craft store and DIY!

Save empty CD cases

B. Did you know you can buy CDs online from Walmart? This retailer giant has it all, with the best albums at the lowest prices, so you can line your shelves with CDs from all your favorite music artists. Whether you’re a Taylor Swift, One Direction, JLo or Luke Bryan fan, Walmart has the biggest collection of CDs sure to fit onto your new tv entertainment stand. While you’re at it, grab a Walmart free shipping coupon and some cheap paperback books to stack on your shelves like the tv room style guide picture above. Don’t lean every book in the same direction-mix up the height, thickness and even material for a mishap, modern vignette.

Simple picture frames

C. There’s nothing more chic than a great black and white photo displayed in a simple black picture frame with a white mat. Pick up these classic black frames from Target for only $24.99 for a pack of two, and arrange all your family, pet, and vacation photos in different combinations to add a personal touch to your home decor. Buy a discount Target gift card online from CouponTrade and combine it with a Target coupon to save even more money on infinite possibilities of personalized artwork.

Multifunctional tv stand

D. Store all your books, electronics, and media easily and stylishly with this tv stand/storage combination from Ikea. This storage unit boasts a sleek design with plenty of space for all your books, CD’s, DVD’s, and, of course, your tv. Make your living room the focal point of your home when you bring everything that your family loves together in one place, and score this Besta Storage at an IKEA FAMILY member price of only $777.75. Pick up a discount Ikea gift card from CouponTrade to save even more on this organization essential.

Recline in style for less

E. This tufted chaise lounge from Amazon offers high style without the high price. The simple design of this piece and versatile gray color are in keeping with the streamlined look of the model room, but the rich velour fabric and tufted buttons give this chaise an extra boost of style. At 70% off, you can add this chair to your living room for only $206.15, and save even more with an Amazon coupon from CouponTrade!

Watch your savings add up!

F. This Samsung 32” LED TV is the perfect compromise for the technology lover and the style guru. The 32” size is sleek and a great way to harmonize with any decor, but the sharp picture and fine sound quality will ensure a top-notch viewing experience. Buy a discount Best Buy gift card from CouponTrade and combine it with a Best Buy coupon to save big on this Samsung TV, currently marked down to only $279.99.

Does your home need a living room makeover? Is your kitchen, bath, or bedroom lacking the style it deserves? Comment below to tell us which room in your house you’d love to redo, and our next Style Guide will feature the room that needs the most help!

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It’s the MOST wonderful wonderful time of the year!

Throw all your diets aside because it is HOLIDAY TIME and it’s pretty much impossible to go a day without eating some kind of holiday treat! A staple at any holiday celebration is a tray full of cookies! You can’t go wrong with holiday cookies. There are gingerbread cookies, sugar cookies, snicker-doodles, peppermint cookies, chocolate chip & so many more! Everybody is bound to find one they love!

Team CouponTrade decided to host a Holiday Cookie Exchange Day to showcase our baking talents and fill our stomachs with holiday cookie goodness all day long!

Now we had a little bit of everything, sprinkled-sugar cookies, chocolate chip toffee, frosted gingerbread, Snicker filled peanut butter, powdered sugar Greek butter cookies, puppy chow and more! However there were a few favorites & we wanted wanted to be just OH SO KIND and let you know how easy they are to make at home! We all have a little Martha Stewart in us all and these cookies are easy AND delicious!

Caramel Corn Bars

               Ingredients                                                               

• 1 roll refrigerated chocolate chip cookies
• 3½ cups miniature marshmallows
• 1 bag butter-flavor microwave popcorn, popped
• ⅔ cup light corn syrup
• ¼ cup butter or margarine
• 1 bag peanut butter chips
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1. Press cookie dough into the bottom of a square baking pan (8×8 or 9×9). Bake at 350 for about 15 minutes or until the surface looks dry and starts turning golden brown.
2. Start melting corn syrup, butter, and peanut butter chips over medium heat.
3. Once cookies have been removed, sprinkle marshmallows on top of cookie layer and put back in the oven for 5 minutes until they puff up.
4. Add popcorn to warm, melted peanut butter mixture and stir until well combined. Press on top of marshmallow layer. Drizzle with melted chocolate chips. Cool for several hours before cutting and serving. (I found it helpful to put them in the fridge.)

Butterscotch Chocolate Pudding Cookies

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

3/4 cup dark brown sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 (3.4 oz.) package of butterscotch pudding mix

2 large eggs

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup butterscotch chips

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and fluffy. Add in the pudding mix, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat well until incorporated.
4. Slowly add in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the chocolate and butterscotch chips with a spatula.
5. Drop cookies onto baking sheet with a cookie scoop (I used a medium cookie scoop) and bake for 10 minutes or until slightly golden around the edges.
6. Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to wire cooling racks to cool completely.
7. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Hershey Kiss Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

One package of Peanut Butter Cookie Mix

One Package of your favorite kind of Hershey Kisses

Instructions

1. Follow package instructions for peanut butter cookies. Bake for specified time.
2. When you pull the cookies out of the oven, gently press a Hershey Kiss in the middle of each cookie.
3. Let set until completely cooled and Kisses have re-hardened
4. ENJOY!

Now go get baking and have a happy holiday! Got a favorite holiday cookie recipe? Tell us what it is in the comments below!

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Say cheese!

My family has never been into the whole Christmas card picture thing. This is unfortunate seeing as I love taking Christmas pictures! My roommates probably hate me right now because yesterday I made them dress up in their Christmas sweaters and take a picture with our 3-foot tall Christmas tree. I took it upon myself to make us a nice little holiday photo card at Walgreens and hang it on our refrigerator. For the more enthusiastic families out there getting ready to send holiday cards to all the  family and friends, don’t miss out on these cute card designs and deals!

One big photo, two or three? The designs choices are endless for cards. I found that CVS has a pretty good selection and very reasonable prices. If you are looking to send out a handful of cards, use this CVS 15% off coupon code. Pile on another free shipping coupon code for extra savings! Right now, they have 20% off cards, too. ‘Tis the season for more savings!

So cute!

I made my holiday card at Walgreens this year. I thought they had a pretty wide selection of design options. As much as my roommates complained about our holiday photo shoot, they loved our card! Don’t miss this awesome deal! All photo products are 33% off right now! This includes photo cards. Want more savings? Throw in this free shipping coupon, too!

Happy Holidays from my roommates and I!

Looking for something a little fancier? Check out MyPublisher for some pretty classy photo books! These make great presents and guess what? You buy one, you get one FREE! Buy two, you get two FREE! MyPublisher also has lovely designs for Christmas and holiday cards! For more deals, check out these MyPublisher coupons codes.

Make it special!

I don’t have kids yet, but I feel sorry for them already. There will be no shortage of Christmas sweaters and pictures in my household! Enjoy these photo deals and ho-ho-hopefully you have a lovely holiday season!

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Welcome to the first CouponTrade Style Guide! From here on out, we’ll be presenting weekly blog posts on how to recreate celebrity style, home decor, and DIY projects for less by using our discount gift cards and free online coupons from all of your favorite brands. You can find these coupons in Monday’s CouponTrade Newsletter, plus, today is Free Shipping Day 2012, so you’ll save even more on this look-alike Jennifer Aniston outfit by shopping online right now! Read about each of our awesome finds below to get these wardrobe staples for women at a discount.

Jen’s Casual Blazer and Jeans Look

Nordstrom Sunglasses

A. These are some seriously cute and cheap aviators. Nordstrom BP always has great deals on designer fashion, like this pair of A.J. Morgan Sunglasses for only $24. The red frames give Jen’s outfit even more of a nautical feel, making them the perfect accessory for your next winter getaway. Check out how to save on the Nordies tank below too. With a Nordstrom free shipping offer and a discount Nordstrom gift card, you can save 3% on your total purchase!

Sephora Nude Lipstick

B. Nude lipstick should be a staple in every woman’s makeup bag. Sephora sells the Rouge Cream lipstick at Sephora.com and in stores for only $5 right now! Neutral lipstick is a great way to glam up the face without looking like you’re trying too hard, and Ms. Aniston does a very good job of keeping it cool here. Today only, you can get Sephora free shipping over $25, so get in on this deal quick!

Nordstrom BP Tank

C. This Nordstrom BP Tank is only $15 and comes in multiple colors. Stone Cobbler is shown here, and the neutral tank top pairs well with the brown belt and blue blazer. It’s also ideal for layering under any t-shirt or jacket to help break up the space between your top and bottom. Nordstrom always has free shipping so you can shop from home, and don’t forget to save with a Nordstrom discount gift card!

Kohl’s Braided Belt

D. You can buy this Sonoma Braided Belt for only $15.60 right now at Kohl’s online! Not only does this brown belt work alongside the casual look of a blazer and jeans, it gives an added touch of hippy chic style with the weaved leather material. Use a 15% off Kohl’s coupon from CouponTrade to knock the price down to $13.26!

Kohl’s Navy Blue Blazer

E. What a steal! Kohl’s has this Navy Blue Blazer by LC Lauren Conrad on sale for only $29.99! With Kohl’s free shipping over $50 and their 15% off coupon, you can save on this blue blazer, the braided belt, and even a thin gold necklace like Aniston’s from Kohls.com. Of course, you’ll get $10 Kohl’s cash for every $50 spent, so you’re actually saving more than 65% on these three items alone! And, if you want to get real crafty, sew on some gold buttons to match the exact look of Jen’s jacket.

Gap Boyfriend Jeans

F. These Gap boyfriend jeans are on sale for $49.99 down from $69.95. The slight cuff at the bottom keep this outfit feeling casual, and they’re great for traveling or long walks to avoid tearing your jean hemline. With our Gap free shipping coupon and a 35% off Gap coupon code, you can shave off another $17 to get these boyfriend jeans for less than half the original price.

NikeiD White Shoes

G. If you feel like splurging, these NikeiD white sneakers will run you about $115. NikeiD online allows you to customize shoes including the shoe material, color and even personalized text on the back of the heel. (Shhh don’t tell Nike, but you can buy a similar pair of white Champion sneakers from Payless for only $20!)

How much do you love the casual blazer and jeans look? Comment below to share your thoughts!

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