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January 14, 2016

10 Fashion-Forward Phone Cases to Up Your Accessories Game

Who knew the latest “it” accessory would also be one with major functionality? You paid a pretty penny for that iPhone, so you need to slap a case on it pronto to protect your investment. Why not make it a fashionable case that will turn heads and get you some Cash Back at Ebates? We’ve rounded up some super cool phone cases that will make a major statement while keeping your iPhone safe and sound.

Flirty Florals

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Put a spring in your step and into your look with this Kate Spade New York phone case, featuring a bright burst of photographic florals.

Blingtastic

Embellish any look with this simple yet statement-making Stella McCartney case. Bonus: The sparkly crystal accent also helps you keep your grip and avoid slips!

Punk Chic

Studs and spikes are still going strong in the trend department, making this Rebecca Minkoff case a must-have for all you rabble-rousers out there.

Purse Power

This wristlet phone case reps one of the hottest accessory trends of the season with a playful twist. Add some cat fancy to your evening looks in a snap.

Say Cheese

Get ready for your close-up with this adorable camera phone case from Kate Spade New York. We all know the quest for the perfect selfie is why you really bought the phone in the first place.

Major Attitude

Big, bold and kitschy cell phone cases are a hot trend and an extremely easy way to add personality to your look. This Moschino Fresh Couture case is as sassy as they come.

Foodie Fierce

Profess your love of sweet treats and various other snacks with a food-themed accessory like this tantalizing breakfast pastry case from ModCloth.

Stone Fox

Marble phone cases are a huge trend for those looking for a luxe accent to their look. A gold phone looks particularly stunning in a case like this.

Graphic Detail

Festival season will be here before your know it, and a neon chevron case like this is perfect to pair with your fringe shorts, halter tops and anything else you rock out in.

The Eyes Have It

Eyes on a phone case is totally a thing, and it makes for one fun mirror selfie when you place the phone over your own peepers! This glittery case is all diva with a cute sense of humor.

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December 8, 2015

Holiday Home Decor for the Rebelliously Festive

Some of your holiday shopping should include revamping the way you deck the halls. These days, we have more options when it comes to holiday home decor. It doesn’t have to be red, white and green all the way, covered in snow and draped with endless strings of tinsel (which is the bane of any post-holiday cleanup experience). Here are some unique items to do ring in the Yuletide your way from top home decor stores with Cash Back at Ebates.

Star LED Marquee Wall Decor

This LED star light will lend a pop of color to your wall decorations this holiday and beyond! Besides, it’s always a good time of year to celebrate your inner super star.

Victorian Christmas Wreath

Incorporate gorgeous jewel tones into your holiday color palette with this dreamy and colorful holiday wreath.

Lucky Cat Nutcrackers

Skip the traditional wooden soliders and create a global-inspired holiday display with this purrfect trio of cat nutcrackers.

White Alaskan Fir Garland

Add just a touch of snowy splendor with this pre-lit garland. The branches are flame retardant and suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

Votive Candle Holder Set

Light up the room, no batteries required, with this chic variety of votive candles. Add texture and color to your holiday display in a snap.

Christmas Countdown Chalkboard Wall Decals

This peel and stick chalkboard is not only a rustic accent to your holiday decor, but also a great way to get the kids even more excited about the big morning of unwrapping.

Chevron Christmas Tree Skirt

Red velour tree skirts are so 20 years ago. Put a modern twist into your decorating with chevron print.

Speaking of Unique Garland

Go vintage without getting too garish with this simple garland featuring textured glass ornaments on a velvety cord.

Wood Slat Spiral Christmas Tree

Rethink the Christmas tree this year and go full cabin-chic with this wooden slat tree. This artisanal piece will look fabulous with felt ornaments and elegant string lights.

Wood Stag Tray

Your guests may be special enough to deserve silver platter service, but this tray is perfect for keeping things comfy and casual.

Gold Woodgrain Chargers

Add some glitz with a rustic twist with these golden plates featuring an intriguing wood grain design.

For all your decorating needs year-round, check out top home decor stores at Ebates to stack your savings with promo codes, coupons and Cash Back.

Prices and Cash Back percentages are subject to change.

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.

Prices and Cash Back percentages are subject to change.

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 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 10, 2015

Veteran’s Day Sales and Coupons

In the hustle and bustle of Black Friday and Cyber Monday madness, it can be easy to forget that Veteran’s Day also brings some impressive savings. So take this time to get a jump start on your holiday shopping with these amazing Veteran’s Day sales with Cash Back at Ebates.