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December 4, 2016

Galactic Gift Guide for Star Wars Lovers

Whether it’s your brother practicing lightsaber moves in the backyard, your mom pulling out the Wampa rug as soon as it’s cold enough to light a fire or your best friend pondering his 40th viewing of “Episode IV — A New Hope,” someone you know is a Star Wars fanatic. Perhaps you embrace the dark side yourself. However your world is touched by the Force, we’ve got 13 amazing Star Wars gifts for the aspiring Jedi in your life.

BB-8 App-Enabled Droid, $119.97 (GameStop)

Use the Force—or, more conveniently, your smartphone or tablet—to control BB-8 . He’ll also respond to your voice, play holographic videos and steal your heart with his adaptive personality.

AT-AT Bookends, $129.97 (GameStop)

Secure your favorite Star Wars comic and art books with these AT-AT bookends—sobering reminders of the carnage at the Battle of Hoth. Till Endor, Lord Vader. Till Endor…

Star Wars Carships Death Star Revolution Race Track Set, $43.42 (Walmart)

Complete with both TIE Fighter and the classic X-wing ships, this Hot Wheels set will hone your budding Jedi’s maneuvering skills, so the Death Star will stand no chance of surviving the ambush. At arms, rebels!

LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon, $119 (Walmart)

Kids and adults alike will enjoy the hours it takes to assemble this 1329-piece LEGO Millennium Falcon. With Han and Chewie at your side, you’ll be ready for anything the Empire can throw at you. Activate the hyperdrive and set course for fun with this LEGO play set.

Playskool Mr. Potato Head Darth Tater, $14.43 (Walmart)

Is it Mr. Potato Head? Darth Vader? No. It’s Darth Tater! The galaxy’s most ruthless villain has taken a new form as the Spud Lord. Add a curly mustache, tongue or silly glasses to take a more stylish walk on the dark side.

Star Wars Battlefront PS4, $19 (Walmart)

Side with either the Rebel Alliance or the Empire in a wide variety of multiplayer matches and exciting challenges. Get ready to watch AT-ATs stomp around Hoth, ride speeder bikes through the forests of Endor and fly X-wings and TIE fighters through the galaxy. This game gives fans the ultimate, authentic and immersive interactive experience they’ve been looking for. Also available on XboxOne and PC.

Funko Pop! Star Wars Rogue One – Jyn Erso, $11.99 (Game Stop)

Plant bobble-headed rebel leader Jyn Erso on your desk, bed stand or dashboard for the perfect collectible companion. She’s made of vinyl, totes a tiny plastic blaster and is just one of many Rogue One bobble-headed characters you can start collecting today.

Star Wars: The Complete Saga Episodes I-VI (Blu-ray), $141 (QVC)

Relive every unforgettable moment with this nine-disc Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-ray set. Binge watch the first six movies, then dive deep with three bonus discs featuring deleted scenes, interviews, archival footage, documentaries and spoofs. Settle in with this one, because these nine discs boast over 1,200 minutes of footage.

Death Star Ice Sphere Mold, $11.99 (GameStop)

That’s no moon. It’s a space station… Create ice spheres to drop into a glass of whiskey for an out-of-this-world beverage after a long day of X-wing flying. Or, get creative and make chocolate truffles or soap.

Loungefly Star Wars Rogue One Backpack, $31.41 (Hot Topic)

Trade the Yoda stuck to your back for a Rogue One distress-print backpack. You can tote all your books, blasters and lightsabers, while keeping your hands free for pod-racing and other intergalactic activities.

Chewbacca Deluxe Talking Plush Toy, $24.99 (Bed Bath & Beyond)

As the saying goes, nothing hugs better than a Wookiee! OK, no one actually said that. But how can you resist this fuzzball? Give him a squeeze to hear his trademark growl, and know you’ve got the best copilot in the galaxy on your side.

Darth Vader Self Stirring and Spinning Mug, $19.99 (Toys R Us)

Use the Force to stir your mug without a spoon. Well, you’ll be pushing a button to do so, but no one needs to know. Enjoy the best tea, coffee or any other hot beverage with the best mug this side of Naboo.

Goodnight Darth Vader by Jeffrey Brown, $14.95 (Bed Bath & Beyond)

Tuck in your little ones (or big ones, depending) each night with “Goodnight Darth Vader,” by Jeffrey Brown. This funny, illustrated tale portrays Darth Vader trying to put his twin children, Luke and Leia, to sleep with a bedtime story. May the Force be with you, as you read along.

November 23, 2016

Gift Guide: 10 Beauty Gifts for All the Makeup Lovers in Your Life

Stumped on how to wow the beauty lover in your life this holiday season? Surprise her with unique beauty gifts she’d never spring for on her own. Our can’t-miss list of this year’s best beauty gifts is sure to bring a smile to her face and will also mean Cash Back at Ebates for you. Win-win!

Gnome For The Holidays Airbrush Sponge Set, $18 (JC Penney)

Help your beauty maven contour flawlessly with the cutest cosmetic gift set of blending sponges around. Gifting this will surely put you on the nice list for life.

Juicy Shaker: Pigment Infused Bi-Phased Lip Oil, $21 (Lancome)

Shake things up with a nourishing lip oil with serious shine. This cocktail-style shaker lets you mix pigments and oil for the perfect shot of color.

Trademark Hands Free Hair Drying and Styling Stand, $20.10 (Walmart)

Treat your favorite beauty junkie to this fabulous hair drying and styling stand that will help her style those strands with ease.

Tory Burch Neoprene Molded Cosmetic Case, $115 (Tory Burch)

If beauty is her passion, surprise her with a gorgeous travel case in a playful, graphic print.

Da Bomb Bath Fizzers Earth Bomb, $7.42 (Hot Topic)

A tiny sea creature reveals itself as this bath fizzer dissolves. A portion of the proceeds from the Earth Bomb go to cleaning up the world’s oceans. So you can be responsible and gift some fun while you’re at it.

Claire Doherty Chanel Lipstick Case Patent Framed Art, $52.99 (Overstock)

Think outside the box with the gift of classic, beauty-inspired artwork like this cool patent drawing print.

Frog Prince Lip Gloss, $25 (Barney’s)

Green lip gloss turns fairy-tale pink, thanks to this color changing, pH-reactive lip gloss. This magical gift goes above and beyond the call of beauty.

Slip Silk Pillowcase, $99 (Sephora)

Thought to have anti-aging properties, silk pillowcases are all the rage, making awesome additions to any beauty arsenal.

3 Piece Lot Nail Snow Series Watermark Stickers, $2.49 (Light in the Box)

Give the gift of fashion-forward nails, and celebrate the snowy season with unique snowflake nail-art stickers. Let the beauty maven on your list flash festiveness on her fingertips!

Lipstick Graphic Muscle Tank Top, $9.99 (Saks Off 5th)

Don’t want to add to a mountain of beauty products? Try a fun top in a thematic print you know she’ll love.

October 18, 2016

Easy-to-Use Halloween Makeup Kits Under $15

No matter how many hours you spend on Pinterest browsing Halloween makeup looks or how many YouTube tutorials you watch, doing your own Halloween makeup can be, well, scary. It’s a lot of work requiring a lot of tools that you may not have, nor the budget to buy them. And booking a professional Halloween makeup session? That’s not exactly cost effective. So for all of you lacking time, copious extra cash and/or a steady hand, we present you these Halloween makeup kits that are affordable, easy to use and come with Cash Back at Ebates!

The Joker Halloween Makeup Kit, $9.95

Kits are especially smart if your look requires Halloween face makeup, like The Joker. Instead of buying a whole tub of white that you will likely not use all in one sitting, this kit provides just enough coverage and all the accouterments needed to complete your transformation.

Suicide Squad Harley Quinn Makeup Kit, $9.52

This look requires some serious Halloween eye makeup since chances are, you probably don’t have red and blue shades just lying around.

Poison Ivy Makeup Kit, $9.52

Harley and The Joker may be all the rage right now but for those who like to kick it old school, this Poison Ivy kit from Hot Topic includes some killer costume makeup.

e.l.f. Witch Kit, $12

e.l.f. has a great selection of simple face kits including Ice Queen, Mermaid, Cheetah and more to complete your fantasy face.

Lady Gaga Halloween Lightning Bolt Makeup, $3.96

Whether you want to evoke Lady Gaga or the late, great David Bowie, this kit from Tanga has everything you need for a glamtastic look.

Beautiful Bones Halloween Makeup Kit, $7.22

While searching Halloween makeup ideas, you may have fallen totally in love with Calavera, the beautiful sugar skulls depicted in Día de los Muertos customs and folklore. Unless this is part of your own culture, we recommend using this makeup if you are attending an actual Día de los Muertos celebration. Celebrate, don’t appropriate!

Neon Rainbow Cat Face Tattoo, $5

A full-face tattoo is perhaps the easiest way to apply your Halloween look. Just a few simple steps and you’re out the door!

Glow-In-The-Dark Makeup Kit, $9.50

Hitting up any haunted houses or black-light parties? Then a glow-in-the-dark look is a bold move few will forget.

Fluorescent Green Glow in The Dark Nail Polish, $3

Complete your costume with head-to-fingertip luminescence. This nail polish is speckled to create a fun paint splatter effect.

Black Glitter Witch Nails, $5

Or you can ditch the extra dry time and go for quick, press-on nails like these to create some witchy digits that will leave them bedazzled.

December 17, 2015

The Best Stores to Shop for Holiday Clothes

Getting ready for the holidays means decking the halls, hanging a nice garland, putting out a pretty poinsettia and of course, sprucing up your wardrobe for the fun-fill days ahead. With the right holiday clothes, you can bring the Yuletide spirit with you wherever you go! Celebrate the season in style and ring in the holidays with these holiday fashion tips for the whole family and where to find them with Cash Back at Ebates.

Sparkle and Shine

Channel the sparkle of tinsel with the best fashions that showcase your festive side. This season’s trends include sequins and leather with delicate fringe details. Pair fashionable pieces with sleek basics to balance the shine and shimmer of the textures. The holiday season isn’t limited to length either. You can dress from head to toe glam in gowns or keep it short and sassy with gorgeous holiday dresses from BCBG. Frugal fashionistas will love the holiday clothes styles available at Dynamite Clothing that give you the high fashion look with low-budget costs.

Find the best in plus size clothing from the fashionable minds at Torrid. Their beautiful dresses feature a variety of styles including bodycon, swing, peplum, skater and more. But if dresses aren’t your thing, have no fear. They also have gorgeous tops in patterns and cuts that you’re sure to love.

Suit Up

If you’re looking for a festive alternative to the glitter beard, there are plenty of options for men’s holiday clothes. Keep the celebration out of your facial hair and opt for a couple of sleek suits instead. Suits from Indochino are custom tailored to your exact specifications and style. You’ll be able to choose from a variety of ties and shirt patterns in both classic and hip designs to pair with your beautiful new suits.

Twinkle Toes

Don’t forget to pair your holiday clothes with the perfect shoes for the occasion. At Michael Kors, you’ll find gorgeous platforms, sandals, pumps and more to pair with your holiday outfit. Choose from luxurious suede or metallic finishes on strappy shoes or a cute boot to complete your look.

Men’s dress shoes come in a number of colors and styles that are sure to coordinate with your holiday getup. You’ll find sleek lace ups in leather or suede and even a comfortable loafer you can slide into for the perfect men’s dress shoes.

Ring in Teen Fashion

The fashion-conscious teen will want to make sure their style is on point throughout the holiday season. Kohl’s has the latest styles from Candie’s, Princess Vera Wang, Jennifer Lopez and more. With their broad selection of clothing styles, your teen will find everything from ugly Christmas sweaters to the latest fashion trends. Best of all, their family-friendly pricing is available for juniors clothing and includes a great selection of plus size clothing.

Micro Fashion Hits Big

Some of the cutest holiday clothes you’ll find this season are designed for the pint-sized members of your family. For the stylish little one, you’ll love the looks at Children’s Place. Your kiddo will be the talk of the town in their adorable and festive sweater. Boys will look dashing in their ties and newsboy hat, while girls will show off their sweet side in adorable dresses.

Pair their holiday clothes with the comfortable and cute shoes at Umi Children’s Shoes. Not only do they offer adorable styles, but their high quality shoes are meant to last so your little one can enjoy them as long as they’ll fit their little feet.

Keep It Fun

The holidays aren’t all about pomp and circumstance so there’s no need to get dressed up if it’s not your style. The folks at Hot Topic have plenty of goodies that allow you to keep it casual, all while you show off your inner nerd. From the latest in Star Wars apparel to comic book fashion that will appeal to Marvel and DC fans alike, you’re sure to find something for your holiday fun, including plus size clothing. Of course, there are plenty of ugly Christmas sweater options here as well.

Cozy Outerwear

When you’re decking out the family in the hippest holiday clothes, don’t forget about fashionable outerwear. Burlington offers a variety of styles from children’s to plus size clothing so you can outfit the entire family in cute coats to keep them warm. You’ll find a wonderful assortment of styles so you can coordinate coats for great pictures and keep everyone nice and toasty as you shuffle around for the holidays.

Whether you’re shopping just for you or you’re looking to outfit the entire family, these holiday fashion tips are sure to offer you the best selection on gorgeous holiday styles. Get the perfect holiday ensemble and rack up the savings with Cash Back at Ebates on great clothing for all the festive days ahead!

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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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July 7, 2015

Summer Sunglasses: 4 Trends, 3 Price Points

Protecting your eyes from harsh UV rays is important, but having a fully-stocked sunglasses arsenal locked, loaded and ready to accessorize your every outfit is crucial. We’ve scoured some of your favorite stores, where you can get Cash Back at Ebates, to find the top four, must-have sunglasses styles in three different price points. Cheap sunglasses lovers, we’ve got you covered. These styles start as low as $9.99!

Left to right: $10, Hot Topic | $38, Nordstrom | $447, MATCHESFASHION

Inject a little sporty sass into your summer looks with a fierce pair of flat-top sunglasses. Go bold with a print and mirrored lenses or basic with solid black. Either way, this structured accent is sure to turn heads.

Left to right: $9.99, Boscov’s | $44, ASOS | $390, Bloomingdale’s

While mirrored sunglasses are typically found in aviator styles, they are now taking on more shapes including the coveted octagon and diamond frames. Whatever style you choose, they’ll give you the perfect poker face every time.

Left to right: $27, ASOS | $146, Nordstrom | $465, NET-A-PORTER

Embellishment comes in different forms–florals, studs, glitter, you name it. The bottom line is that these sunglasses are the boldest of the bold and not for the shy. Plus, they are perfect for summer festivals and cruises.

Left to right: $25.95, Shoebuy | $98, Nordstrom | $500, Saks Fifth Avenue

Get the retro look with some vintage-inspired round-frame sunglasses. Slightly larger than iconic John Lennon frames, these pairs are a match made in heaven with floppy sunhats and maxi dresses.

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