Thrifty Thursday: Free Shipping from Online Vendors

I love the convenience that online shopping provides. I can sit in my living room in my pajamas and shop for everyone in my family without the hassle of crowds, parking and long lines (even better, I can order stuff for my kids while they sit right beside me unawares). What I don't like about it is paying for shipping.

CouponSherpa.com, a site that provides coupons for not only online shopping but for printing and mobile applications, has complied a list of online stores that have free shipping -- some are for all orders, others have minimum purchases. The site also has put together a list of holiday shipping deadlines for dozens of sites including standard, express and fastest shipping options.

"The list is designed to help consumers plan their holiday shopping," said Luke Knowles, who co-founded Coupon Sherpa with his brother, Jesse Knowles. "Different stores have different guidelines. Some will ship items as late as Dec. 20, for example, while others (such as merchants who make personalized gifts) require orders by Dec. 7-8."

Have you started your holiday shopping?

More Thrifty Thursday on the About.com Parenting Channel:

• Check Grocery Coupons for Savings on Gifts
• Check Out Clearance Racks with Your Teens
• Save Money on Baby by Decluttering
• American Girl Offers Budget-Conscious Gifts
• Take Advantage of Free Shipping This Holiday Season
• Plan Now, Black Friday Deals Already Circulating
• Shop Early for Savings on Holiday Gifts

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