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November 15, 2016

Top Toys Gift Guide: Best Selling Toys of 2016

From Toys R US to Target, retailers this year pulled out all the stops by creating some of the most inventive and curious kids toys on the market. There are eggs that hatch into blended animals, caterpillars that teach kids to code, and mini-trucks that dispense flavored lipgloss. With an endless array of gift ideas for kids, finding that popular or educational toy for your child is tough. Luckily, we have curated a list of this year’s top toys for kids – complete with Cash Back at Ebates — so you can focus on perfecting your holiday season!

Hatchimals, $49.99

The hottest new toy on the market, this furry little creature is a surprise until it hatches, keeping your kids guessing until the first crack.

Go! Go! Smart Friends Enchanted Princess Palace, $39.99

Spanning more than four feet wide, this beautiful play set comes with all the ballrooms and baubles to make your child’s princess palace dreams come true.

Sky Viper V2400HD Streaming Video Drone, $99.99

Let your kid show off her filming skills with this high flying drone. Up, up, and away!

Shopkins Happy Places Miniature Decor with Popette and Puppy Parlor Petkins – Happy Home, $25.99

Bursting with cute furniture, happy Shoppies, and adorable Petkins, this puppy parlor toy will keep the kiddies endlessly entertained.

Doc McStuffins Hospital Care Cart, $37.99

Perfect for all the little doctors-to-be, this top toy comes with a light and sound patient scanner, a talking EKG area, and even its own patient, Findo.

Paw Patrol Monkey Temple Play Set, $59.49

Complete with lights, sounds, a trap door, and Mandy the Monkey, this play set takes jungle adventures to new heights.

Little Live Pets My Dream Puppy, $49.99

No slobber, shedding, or barking! Just maximum cuteness. This fully interactive little puppy will melt your heart.

Num Noms Lip Gloss Truck, $27.99

What could be cuter than a mini lip gloss maker? A mini lipgloss-making ice cream truck, of course! Pick your favorite flavors, blend with glitter dust, and serve. Yum!

Speak Out Game, $19.99

This game takes Chubby Bunny to hilarious new levels with its mouthpiece challenge games. Even your teenagers will like it.

Shopkins Tall Mall Playset, $24.99

When your Shoppies get bored of their Happy Homes, they can pop over to the mall, complete with a food court and home & garden section. Adorable!

Fisher Price Code-A-Pillar, $37.96

Start your kids coding careers early with this little bug’s removable coded parts.

FurReal Friends Torch My Blazin Dragon, $62.42

With over 50 sounds and motions, this fluffy fire breather will light play time up. Literally.

Simon Air Game, $14.99

Who knew this thing was still around? This revamped version has even more features with motion sensors to swoop up high scores.

Furby Connect Friend, $89.99

More terrifyingly adorable than ever before, the newest version of Furby features a light-up antenna that connects to smartphones for music and videos.

CHiP the Lovable Robot Dog, $199.99

This uniquely programed pup responds to your kid’s personal play style, so no two pups are ever alike.

Star Wars First Order TIE Pilot Sixth Scale Figure, $219.95

For all the little star wars fanatics, this TIE Pilot action figure comes with full battle gear and its own hex stand.

December 18, 2015

7 Last Minute Gift Ideas for Procrastinators

The holidays are here, which means last minute shopping sprees! Don’t worry, even procrastinators can score great deals and check off holiday wish lists with time to spare. With tons of online shopping deals, it’s time to skip those long mall lines and take advantage of these seven holiday tips designed to save you money on last-minute gifts, for some of which you can get Cash Back at Ebates and save even more with coupons and promo codes.

1. Browse Thousands of Last Minute Gift Ideas at Groupon: Easily send great local deals and gift awesome experiences with Groupon. Treat family and friends near and far to spa days, a night out on the town, a new restaurant and more, all while saving with Cash Back at Ebates and a Groupon promo code. No matter their interest, explore Groupon.com for amazing holiday gifts, then simply email gift cards to your recipient, or print out a voucher and put it in a holiday card. For added savings, use a Groupon coupon and get the best local deals on already low prices. It’s a procrastinator’s paradise!

2. Discover Discounted Local Deals at Living Social: Another amazing online deal site, Living Social offers an array of last minute gift ideas, from entertainment to popular products, travel deals and more. Browse tons of last minute gift ideas for everyone on your shopping list and save with Cash Back at Ebates. Plus, take advantage of Living Social’s Me+3 promotion that gives you the chance to get a free deal when three of your friends use one of your referral links to purchase an offer. Explore their gift section and easily print out your gift, email it or schedule it for a later delivery date. Don’t forget to use a Living Social coupon for ultimate savings on your local deals.

3. Gift Cards Make it Easy: Give your friends and family the freedom to choose a gift they’ll really love at one of their favorite retailers when you send gift cards! Gift cards sent via email are a great option and can be delivered directly to the recipient’s inbox very quickly. From Michaels and Macy’s to Nordstrom and thousands of retailers in between, gift cards are one of our favorite last minute holidays tips for easy, stress-free gifting.

4. DIY!: Sometimes the most heartfelt gifts are homemade. If you’re running low on time or if stock ran out on a gift you had in mind, why not make something special yourself? Whether you’re a knitter, an artist, a cook or anything in between, a DIY gift is a surefire way to spread some holiday cheer. Get crafty with easy ideas like decorating a picture frame with embellishments, bringing a plain coffee mug to life with a permanent marker or even baking some tasty treats. Put together a quick gift basket filled with a few of their favorite things, like snacks, drinks, movies and bodycare, and you instantly have a go-to gift everyone is sure to love. The possibilities are endless!

5. Subscriptions are Simple: Renew their favorite magazine subscription from Magazines.com or get them access to popular streaming sites like Netflix or Hulu as the perfect last minute gift! With monthly or even yearly subscription options, your gift will keep on giving long after the holiday season is over. Plus, there are plenty of options out there for everyone on your list, from movie buffs and gamers to makeup mavens and sports fanatics, which makes your search simple!

6. Think Outside the Big Box: Of course, everyone has their favorite big box retailers, but consider online marketplaces like Etsy or Scoutmob for unique finds this holiday season. Many artisans offer holiday specials and expedited shipping offers so you can get that last-minute gift in-hand ASAP. You’ll find one-of-a-kind deals from independent makers for gifts that will be truly treasured. From babies to grandparents and college students to coworkers, you’ll discover incredible last minute gift ideas at these online creative havens.

7. Get Personal: Custom photo gifts may sound time consuming, but places popular like Shutterfly do most of the work for you! In just a few clicks, you can transform your gift recipient’s favorite photos into works of art, a personalized calendar, a mug, photo books and more. Plus, with their special Super Rush Shipping offers and helpful holiday shipping guidelines, you’ll know exactly when you need to submit your order to get your goods in time.

There you have it, our favorite holiday tips for conquering those last-minute holiday gift meltdowns. Whether the holidays just crept up on you, or you struggled to find that one perfect gift for the last person on your shopping list, we hope you save with your Groupon promo code and Living Social coupon, fill your glue gun for that quick and easy DIY project, email that gift card and wrap up your holiday shopping with time and money to spare. After you’ve made your list and checked it twice, be sure to save with Cash Back at Ebates! We’d love to hear from you. Comment below and share your favorite last minute gift ideas!

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December 4, 2015

A Totally Fly 90s Holiday Gift Guide

If you’ve got a few millennials and Gen Xers on your holiday list this year, you should find gifts that, like, ya know, speak to them. This totally dope holiday gift guide features little pieces of 90s nostalgia that will take your holiday shopping from bland to boo ya! Add these to your online shopping list and get them with Cash Back at Ebates.

Jazz Solo Cup Shirt

OMG remember these cups?! If you ever went to a mall food court and asked for a cup for water then totally filled it with soda instead, this iconic print was staring you straight in the eye as you committed beverage theft.

“As If” Wall Print

This gift is actually a pretty useful tool. Let’s say your giftee has some friends over and they get into a heated discussion on which was the best high school movie of the 90s. When someone blurts out Can’t Hardly Wait or She’s All That, all your friend need do is point at this lovely wall print. *Mic drop*

Bayside Tigers Tee

Remind your giftee that you’ll be “friends forever” with this Bayside High sweatshirt as worn by the megababes on Saved by the Bell. Whether they were a jock or a Screech back in the day, they will appreciate this little bit of (fictional) school spirit.

Whatever Necklace

Remind them of a simpler time when you could convey your disgust and sarcasm with one non-offensive hand gesture. This little necklace will tell everyone around them that they have eyes and are not afraid to roll them.

Poké Ball Dress

Geo-print dress or perhaps the best cartoon reference ever? Gotta catch all the stares with this adorable Poké Ball skater dress.

As If! : The Oral History of Clueless

Know to complete story behind the legend. Celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Clueless with this book including original interviews with writer and director Amy Heckerling and key cast members.

Saved by the Bell Boardgame

Game night just got a little more excellent. Time warp yourself back to the fun of Bayside High with Zack, Screech, Lisa, Kelly, Jessie and AC from the hit television series, Saved by the Bell. Try to play three “pranks” on the other players, then go out on a special date to win! *cue audience woooooooos*

Whatever: The 90s Pop & Culture Box

Stop. Hammer Time. This seven-CD box set has 528 minutes and 41 seconds of all the songs you forgot you loved, from Can’t Touch This to Cumbersome. And now you have Cumbersome stuck in your head. You’re welcome.

Beverly Hills 90210 Perfume

Smell the sweet scent of being filthy rich with a bottle of 90210 perfume! Make your giftee feel like a Kelly in a world full of Brendas with vibrant blend of floral notes.

Seinfeld Festivus Mug

You won’t have to endure any airing of grievances over this gift, perfect for any Seinfeld enthusiast on your list. Oh, they’ve never seen Seinfeld? What IS the deal?

A Sexy Poster of The Hoff

Don’t you worry. It’s going to be alright. Because he’s always ready. He won’t let you out of his sight. Commemorate the greatest era in acting history with this tantalizing David Hasselhoff poster from Baywatch.

Mortal Kombat Pog Earrings

This is a twofer, guys. Mortal Kombat AND pogs?! Could these handmade earrings be the most 90s gift of them all? We think so.

Turn your holiday gifts into a 90s time warp while stacking your savings with coupons, promo codes and Cash Back at Ebates.

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December 3, 2015

Holiday Gift Guide for Every Beauty Junkie

Whether you know your BFF like the back of your hand or you could use some help gathering gift ideas for women, our complete beauty gift guide is here to take your holiday shopping to the next level. We’ve compiled the best makeup, beauty tools and more to get them primped and pampered like a professional model. Check out our holiday gift guide for the beautiful women on your shopping list to help them shine even brighter. And don’t forget to use Ebates for all your holiday shopping this year to rack up that Cash Back!

Karen Walker Beauty Brush Set + Stand

This Sephora exclusive six-piece brush set with stand is the perfect gift for anyone who wants to achieve a full-face look with pure designer luxury. Featuring a tortoise shell pattern and 24 karat gold plated accents, this set can be displayed proudly on the vanity. Set contains a powder brush, large angled foundation brush, angled blush brush, shadow brush, crease brush and display stand.

Urban Decay Vice4 Eyeshadow Palette

The Urban Decay Vice4 palette is perfect for any friend that wants to make a statement with their makeup look. It features 20 stunning colors including velvety nudes and rich jewel tones in buttery-smooth mattes, shimmering metallics and micro-glitter packed shades. This limited-edition palette also includes a huge mirror, double-ended shadow and crease brush and a coordinating bag for easy transport.

Deborah Lippman ‘Roses in the Snow’ Nail Color Duo

Add a little sparkle and shine to someone’s life this holiday season with this beautiful Deborah Lippman nail color duo featuring Modern Love and Some Enchanted Evening. Break the tradition of red and green nails with this gorgeous dusty mauve color and an accent nail featuring a rose glitter for the ultimate winter manicure.

Honeymania Premium Selection Gift Set

Give a gift that gives more this year with the Honeymania Premium Selection Gift Set. The Body Shop has partnered up with WaterAid and your purchase of this gift provides one day of safe water for a family in Ethiopia. Blended with Community Fair Trade honey from Ethopia, this gift doesn’t get much sweeter! Set contains shower gel, body butter, mini body scrub, mini eau de toilette and mini hand cream.

John Masters Organics Essential Travel Kit for Normal Hair

Mixing beauty with travel can get tricky with all those tiny bottles and TSA regulations. Ease the stress this holiday season for your travel-loving friend with the John Masters Organics travel kit for normal hair. (Dry hair kit also available separately.) Set contains Lavender Rosemary Shampoo for Normal Hair, Citrus & Neroli Detangler, Deep Scalp Follicle Treatment & Volumizer and 100% Argan Oil.

Sephora Favorites Superstars

This multibranded set with seven full-size beauty essentials is perfect for beauty beginners and gurus alike. Containing everything needed to highlight features, let eyes stand out and to create basic or sultry makeup looks, this set has it all. Set contains mascara, eyeliner, eye shadow, primer, highlighter and more.

philosophy treats and sweets set

Indulge someone this winter with a body-pampering set that smells good enough to eat. Scents infused with fresh cream, raspberries, apricots and peaches will make any bath or shower the best time of the day. Set contains four all-in-one shampoo, shower gel and bubble baths.

Dior Holiday Couture Collection Creations Deluxe Palette

A little luxury goes a long way. This deluxe palette from Dior allows anyone to create a radiant glow or professional smoky makeup look. Get a radiant complexion, enhanced eyes and add natural color and shine to lips, all in one zippered palette. Set contains illuminating powder, blush, six eye shadows, lipstick, gloss, blush brush, eye shadow applicator and lip brush.

iluminage Sleeping Beauty Deluxe Set

Beauty gifts don’t always have to be makeup, nail polish or bath sets. Surprise someone this year by giving the gift of luxurious sleep. Using the benefit of copper technology, these silky and soft textiles are clinically proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkles for smoother, younger-looking skin. Set contains two Standard/Queen Skin Rejuvenating Pillowcases and Skin Rejuvenating Eye Mask.

My Burberry Perfume

Perfume as a gift may be intimidating, but it’s a wonderful way to give a loved one a personal and thoughtful present. One of the most popular scents of the season is My Burberry which captures the fragrance of a London garden after the rain. Featuring notes of sweet pea and geranium, this scent is both effortless and timeless.

NYX Dream Catcher Shadow Palette in Golden Horizons

The best eye shadow palettes are compact and full of colors that are easily mixed and match to create an effortless look in minutes. This NYX palette in Golden Horizons features maroons, golds and browns to give your best friend the perfect glow she deserves.

Creme de Corps Whipped Body Butter

This Kiehl’s body butter not only leaves skin soft, smooth and beautifully moisturized, it also continues to give throughout the season. 100% of Kiehl’s net profits from the sale of these limited edition products, up to $100,000, will help provide a million meals to families this holiday season through Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity.

Smashbox Double Exposure Palette

The magic of double exposure will transform before your eyes as 14 shadows become 28 shades when activated with water. Each shadow transforms in one of four ways when wet – amped up vibrancy, deeper color, a metallic shine or additional sparkle. The possibilities are endless. Set contains 14 eye shadows, double-ended brush, Full Exposure Mascara sample and #SHAPEMATTERS insert with how-to’s for six eye shapes.

‘The Original’ Makeup Eraser

Do you have a friend or family member who doesn’t really NEED any more makeup? Hard to believe, but it is possible. Help them ease their makeup removing routine with this cloth makeup eraser, which removes 100% of makeup with water only. No more disposable products to buy or lug around because this machine washable cloth will last up to 1,000 washes.

Get all these amazing beauty gifts and more with coupons, promo codes and Cash Back at Ebates!

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December 1, 2015

White Elephant Gifts People Will Actually Like

Ahh the exchange of the controversial white elephant gift. Why is it controversial? Because there are so many directions you can possibly go, from silly to slightly sick, the reactions can vary greatly. Plus at the end of it all, you don’t know who’s going to end up with what and people still somehow take it personally.

And when good intentions go awry, look out. That fake vomit that was sure to get some giggles out of your cubemate is not scoring you any points with Sandy from accounting…who’s pregnant…with twins.

So yes, white elephant gift ideas are worth a little brainstorming. Let us help you hit a home run with our white elephant holiday gift guide chock-full of safe yet fun and unique gifts (with Cash Back at Ebates) that your giftees will actually use and not just re-gift to their worst frenemie.

DIY Rubber Duck

Bring out their inner artist with this adorable paint-your-own duck kit. Yes, this may be a kid gift but if it lands on someone with kids of their own, you just saved them the cost of a stocking stuffer!

3-D Cats Playing Cards

Add a little cat fancy to their full house. Most people could use a deck or two of playing cards but pretty much everyone could use some 3-D kitties in their life.

Muffin Top Baking Cups

Silicone baking cups are extremely handy, especially if you just want to bake a couple of treats and not feed a small army. These cups come with a sense of humor AND a subtle reminder to moderate your holiday carbs.

Luchador Bottle Opener

Beat that bottle of brew into submission with your very own mini masked wrestler. Cracking open a Coke never felt so victorious.

Dog Butt Magnet Set

We realize that a butt may not be the most favorite part of a dog, but they certainly look adorable holding up photos and reminders on your refrigerator.

Moose Mug

Even if you’re never seen National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, this is still a cute piece for holiday parties. Chugging nog has never looked so kitschy.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Kit

The ugliest sweaters are the ones we make ourselves but who has time to go to an actual craft store for supplies and a second-hand store for a cheap sweater? Save them two trips and a lot of sanity with this festive DIY kit.

Log Pillow

Sleep like a log, on a log. This plush pillow only looks rough around the edges and will hopefully go to someone who has an affinity for rustic home decor.

Public Pay Phone iPhone 6 Case

It makes your phone look like a phone, get it? This iPhone case will have them nostalgic for the days of dial-up and Hammer pants.

Elephant Head Wall Decor

Alas, no white elephant gift guide would be complete without a literal white elephant. However, we thought this piece of wall art was actually quite elegant and a nice alternative to that lame porcelain figurine you were thinking of getting for the same ironic effect. Put it down. Back away.

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November 25, 2015

The Wordsmith’s Holiday Gift Guide

So you’ve got a writer on your holiday shopping list. Those darn creatives can be so hard to please. But rest assured, no matter how eccentric your beloved bookworm may be, they will literally love these unique gifts in our complete holiday gift guide for authors, essayists, journalists and bibliophiles. And as always, these amazing gifts for writers come with Cash Back at Ebates.

Writer’s Block Journal

See what they did there? This punny notebook will help your them journal through those rough patches when they can’t seem to string a single sentence together without hitting delete a million times.

Waterproof Notepad

If their best ideas come when they least expect it, don’t risk them slipping away in the time it would take them to grab a towel. This waterproof pad and pencil is ready to record their genius…or just remind them to buy shampoo.

Book Print Scarf

Actions may speak louder than words but fashion speaks louder with word prints! This super soft scarf will tell the world, “Hey. I read.”

Guide to Literary Agents 2016

Keep it practical and show your support with this complete guide to scoring their very own literary agent. This shows way more confidence in their life choices than a gift card to Red Lobster.

iCyberry Laser Projection Keyboard

There is nothing worse than having a flood of brilliance come to you, only to find your only way of capturing it is with your smartphone. This projection keyboard is portable so you can turn any Starbucks table into a writer’s den.

Shirt of Encouragement

Being a professional writer (or aspiring to be one) is rough stuff, guys. Any form of support is crucial. Help them be their own cheerleader with this clever tee so they can look in the mirror and tell the reflection,
“I got this…Also it’s laundry day.”

Book Cover Phone Case

It may be just a clever phone case, but it also gives them the gift of their dreams–their name on a hard cover. Plus, how smart will they look while crushing candy on their morning commute?

Kate Spade New York Quotes Pen Set

Add a little flare to their work space with these playful Kate Spade pens featuring the sayings From The Desk Of, So Well Composed, To Whom It May Concern, Yours Sincerely and What’s The Word.

1928 Pen Necklace

The pen is mightier than the sword AND it makes a far better accessory. This opulent necklace from 1928 Jewelry will give their look a vintage yet functional touch. She’ll never be put on the spot when asked for an autograph now.

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November 23, 2015

Small Business Saturday Stores

Ah, November, the month of best intentions. This is the year you’re going to get to the specialty stores early and get everyone sentimental gifts! But more often than not, all of the sudden it’s the third week of December and you find yourself at the grocery store at 11 p.m., frantically grabbing gift cards to restaurants you hope the recipients have in their town. Luckily, Small Business Saturday exists to help you save time and stress, and with more small specialty businesses participating, it’s easy to keep “sentiment” on your shopping list.

Handmade Gifts

Whether it’s a hand-carved puffin necklace for your bird-enthusiast cousin or crocheted toilet paper from your feisty Nana who likes a good joke, there are several companies that help artists and crafters sell their goods. Each individual seller sets his or her own Small Business Saturday discount, but most participate. Of these companies, Etsy is your first stop when it comes to finding original gifts. With more than 12.3 million products available, it has something for everyone. Another great resource for handmade goods by individual merchants is DaWanda. This company is based in Germany, so keep in mind that shipping could take a little longer if you’re in the United States. Zibbet is holding its own as well, and though it only has 145,000 products listed, its sellers offer unique merchandise. Bonanza has “everything but the ordinary” and is featured right here at Ebates. This site is a great place to find limited and vintage products. Finally, while significantly smaller than the aforementioned companies, iCraft sets itself apart by requiring all merchandise to be handmade.

Geeky T-shirts

Being a “geek” or a “nerd” has been cool for a while now, and wearing your “nerdy” interests on clever T-shirts is not only accepted in some circles but recommended. The Internet has you covered when you’re looking for gifts that feature the specific interests of your quirky friends and family. ThinkGeek is a fantastic nerd-friendly company that has great apparel, accessories, and gifts. Geeks Are Sexy is another great stop for non-mainstream T-shirts; like Etsy, Geeks Are Sexy supports individual sellers who create their own Small Business Saturday deals. You can find discounts to Zazzle throughout the year at Ebates. This site lets you personalize and customize apparel, and has terrific Small Business Saturday deals. Lastly, Busted Tees is a great, affordable place to grab clever apparel. It not only participates in Small Business Saturday but usually has ongoing deals where the more you buy, the more you save.

Board Games

Board games are not just a great holiday gift; they can also help create family traditions if you get a new game to play together as a family every year. Each year offers tons of new games to choose from. Boardgaming.com lists stores with new and unique games, and directs you to its individual sites, many of which have Small Business Saturday discounts. Boardgamesforme.com is a must for anyone uncertain about what games to get. This site not only offers a daily discount on various games but also has a questionnaire to help you find a game that’s just right for you. If you’re nostalgic and have a soft spot for the games you played as a kid, eBay is a great resource. Ebates offers many discounts, as do individual sellers, so you can find some great Small Business Saturday markdowns.

Jewelry

Whether you’re shopping on a budget or shopping for someone who likes interesting and unique jewelry, small-shop jewelry makers are the way to go. BaubleBar is a favorite for jewelry lovers because the accessories are unique and the prices are reasonable even before the Small Business Saturday discount. Bluefly, as seen on Ebates, has some of the best designer discounts in clothes and shoes, as well as a strong jewelry department. Uncommon Goods has some great, unique gifts for everyone in your family, but its jewelry is particularly interesting. And finally, By Boe is another small jewelry site that offers beautiful and unique jewelry with the added karma bonus being 5% of purchases goes to Women for Women, a charity that helps female survivors of war.

Although “it’s the thought that counts” is an old adage, it still rings true today. Don’t let yourself get bogged down with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Take advantage of these great novelty discounts the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and bask in the stress-free knowledge that your loved ones have great and thoughtful gifts this holiday season.

Prices and Cash Back Percentages are subject to change.

November 18, 2015

10 Hottest Tech Gifts for 2015

If you’re a layman (or woman) when it comes to everything high-tech, shopping for the people who are always in the know on the hottest electronics can be daunting. We’ve rounded up some tech gifts that are guaranteed to be a big hit with everyday electronics users and technophiles alike.

For a Smarter Home:

Amazon Echo

There will be quite a few wish lists this holiday season with the Amazon Echo on it. Access information, music, audiobooks, news, weather, traffic, sports and more with this hands-free, voice-controlled device. Echo boasts 7 microphones so it can easily hear you from across the room, even when playing music. Alexa – the brain behind Echo – is built into the cloud, so it is always getting smarter. The more you use Echo, the more it adapts to your speech patters, vocabulary and personal preferences. Think of it as the personal assistant you always wanted!

Belkin WeMo Home Automation Switch and Motion Sensor Bundle

Does your mom ever leave the house without turning off the lights? Maybe your brother prefers to have the lights on when he gets home late? The WeMo Home Automation Switch and Motion Sensor Bundle is the perfect gift for anyone in your life. Set up your electronics to turn on or off from anywhere using your existing Wi-Fi router and any iOS or Android smartphone or tablet. Receive notifications when someone enters or leaves, leaving your home safe and secure. It even helps save energy by powering down frequently used appliances when no motion is detected.

BISSELL SmartClean Robotic Vacuum

Gone are the days of following and picking up after kids, boyfriends and pets. The SmartClean Robotic Vacuum delivers automatic and effortless cleaning whenever you want. This vacuum gets it all too! Its powerful suction and unique brush roll design will gather all the dust, debris and hair so you don’t have to. Schedule your cleanings when its convenient for you and always return to a clean and happy home.

Philips Hue A19 Starter Kit

Set the perfect tone and enhance a moment with the Philips Hue. This personal wireless lighting system allows you to create and control light using your smartphone or tablet. Dim the lights after a long day to relax or celebrate on game day by synching the lights to match your team’s favorite colors. And don’t worry about leaving the house without turning off the lights ever again. Simply switch them off wherever you may be.

For the Gamer:

PlayStation 4 Star Wars Battlefront 500 GB Bundle

One of the most anticipated games of the year just hit the shelves and it is gracing the wish lists of children and adults alike. Star Wars Battlefront lets you fight as the Rebellion or the Empire in a variety of action-packed multiplayer modes. This limited edition PlayStation 4 bundle gets you console and wireless controller inspired by none other than Darth Vader himself. Want even more Star Wars action? This bundle also comes with a voucher containing four Star Wars Classics – Super Star Wars, Star Wars: Racer Revenge, Jedi Starfighter and Star Wars Bounty Hunter. The force is strong with this bundle.

Xbox One 1TB Fallout 4 Bundle

It’s been seven years since Bethesda gave the gaming world Fallout 3. Fallout 4 brings us the next generation of open-world gaming. A fantastic RPG for old fans and new ones alike, Fallout 4 will give players countless hours of entertainment. This Xbox One bundle gives you everything you need to enjoy Fallout 4 as well as a full download of Fallout 3. Grab your Pipboy and set out for a new adventure with this console bundle.

Elgato Game Capture HD60

Live-streaming video games via Twitch and YouTube has become increasingly popular. If someone in your life like to stream their games, the Elgato Game Capture HD60 is a must have. Stream in 1080p quality with 60 fps from your PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and WiiU. Built in live-streaming makes setup easy and ready to go out of the box.

Kingston HyperX Cloud II Headset

Just as a movie wouldn’t be complete without a great soundtrack, the video game experience isn’t complete without amazing surround sound. The HyperX Cloud II will enhance your gaming, movie or music experience with a newly designed USB sound card audio control box that amplifies audio and voice for the optimal gaming experience. Perfect for horror games late at night or team communication in-game, these headphones will take you to the next level.

For Tech Fun:

BB-8 App-Enabled Droid

One of the hottest tech gifts of the season happens to come from one of the most anticipated movies of the year. BB-8 is the perfect droid for any Jedi in your life. Kids and adults alike will love controlling BB-8 with their smartphone or tablet. Featuring voice controls, an adaptive personality, holographic communication and more, BB-8 will quickly capture the heart of many this holiday season.

GoPro Hero+ LCD Camera

The GoPro Hero+ LCD is the perfect gift for anyone hitting the slopes, catching air, or surfing a wave this holiday season. With built in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, touch display and easy sharing to social media sites, the Hero+ LCD delivers 1080p60 video with ease. Capture all the incredibly moments of life and relive them time and time again.

Blue Yeti USB Microphone

If someone in your life is interest in playing instruments, singing or creating podcasts, then the gift of this microphone will change their life. The Yeti captures studio-quality records and features four different pattern settings to record audio that normally would require a setup with multiple microphones. Simple controls and plug and play setup makes it easy to use for the youngest and oldest of creative minds.

Parrot Airborne Cargo MiniDrone

Take to the skies with the Parrot MiniDrone. Customize your MiniDrone before twisting, turning and zooming through the air. Pilots of all ages will enjoy taking control of the MiniDrone with a smartphone or tablet. Take aerial photos in flight with the built-in VGA camera and share with all your family and friends.

Prices and Cash Back Percentages are subject to change.

November 13, 2015

Top Toys You Have to Shop on Cyber Monday

If you haven’t already kicked off your holiday online shopping, Cyber Monday is a great time to start, especially when it comes to shopping daily deals on kids’ toys. To get your inspirational juices flowing, we’ve tracked down some of the hottest top toys so you won’t even have to ask your little ones what they desire most. Chances are, it is already on this list! Whether you’re holding out for Cyber Monday Toys R Us toys deals or prefer shopping at other big names like Walmart, Kohl’s or Best Buy, we’ve got you covered with this ultimate guide to holiday toy must-haves.

Toys for Babies and Toddlers

These top toys for your littlest ones promote learning through play and feature beloved characters like Doc McStuffins, Mickey Mouse and Thomas the Tank Engine! Find awesome toys for girls and boys who love to build or the best learning tablets to make the most out of screen time. Or, if you prefer no screen time at all but love the idea of interactive learning, the Smart Toy Bear is perfect. Flexing their muscles is just as important as exercising their minds. Encourage movement and time outdoors with a super cool Thomas Tricycle.

Toys for Tweens and Teens

Choosing top toys for older kids can seem a little more difficult but it helps to stay on top of what’s popular in their worlds. The release of Star Wars: Episode VII is bringing about some coveted The Force Awakens toys for boys and girls who are just discovering this timeless franchise. Popular Netflix kids’ shows like Project Mc2 also have a line of toys sure to fly off the shelves. Don’t forget about Barbie! She always has new accessories that Barbie-loves can’t resist, like her Saddle ‘N Ride Horse. The hottest video games are always an easy win when it comes to putting smiles on little faces come Christmas morning. Guitar Hero is making a comeback with a new release and Lego video games are as popular as ever.

Which of these top toys are you hunting down for the kids on your shopping list? Remember, whatever you’re looking for, you can always get it with Cash Back at Ebates and save big with toy coupons and toy promo codes this season. Let us know with a comment below!

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December 19, 2014

The 10 Best White Elephant Gifts. Ever.

If nothing else, the giving of a white elephant gift is the ultimate test of one’s creativity, practicality and sense of humor. Or, it’s just a great way to find out if someone actually hates you judging by how terrible their gift to you may be. Personally, I think white elephant gifts need to be at least somewhat useful but above all, they should make someone smile. Whether that smile is out of joy or hilarity (or embarrassment) is entirely up to you.

And so we commence this totally epic list of white elephant gifts guaranteed to tickle your teammates, co-workers, friends, family, therapist, whoever.

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