Elvis or Bust!

For the sale price of less than $200, the Wow Wee Elvis Alive Animatronics Life-Size Bust can be yours! For reals, y'all! It was originally almost $300 ... what a bargain.

Who is buying this???

Today's Blue Plate Specials ... Anorexic Gold

Did you watch the Gold Rush yesterday? I caught a few minutes here and there--enough to remind myself why the gold shows are not my favorite. Gold ain't cheap. There's just no way around that fact. You can only make the gold so thin and hollow to try to keep the cost down. I'm fairly certain that there are laws of physics involved in this (much to the Q's dismay).

With few exceptions, the pieces were either too expensive or too thin--anorexic gold is not only not attractive, it doesn't last. Looks like unless or until gold prices go down, I'm not going to be buying much.

Was it just me or did Mary Beth's dress look very uncomfortable last night??? And what's with all the new gold colors? Purple? For real? I have nothing against purple, but I for one would not fork over all that money for real gold that looks fake. I'll just bypass that middle man and buy fake!


The QVC TSV is a KathyVan Zeeland Patent Croco Emb. Convertible Organizer Bag. Normally I love Kathy Van Zeeland purses. They're funky, fun , and fresh. But this one just seems like the same old same old. Not particularly impressed with this one. I still love Kathy though!

The Q's doing 3 Easy Pays on all seasonal clearance this week. It's as close to a sale as you're ever gonna get from QVC!

The HSN TS is a 9.5-10.5mm Peacock Cultured Freshwater Pearl 14K 50" Necklace. I love a long strand of pearls. You can wear it long, double it, triple it, twist it, tie knots in it, jump rope with it ... :-)

The ShopNBC OTV is a Two-Pack 600TC Egyptian Cotton Sheet Sets - Solid Set & Jacquard Set. Not one, but two glorious sets of high-thread-count sheets. Trust me, once you sleep in good sheets, you never want to go back. In fact you keep looking for that higher high. If the 400 TC sheets feel this good, I wonder what the 500 TC sheets would feel like? Before you know it you're spending your life savings for some 1200 TC pillow cases and your spouse is trying to get you some rehab treatment.

Free shipping on lots of clearance jewelry!

Today's Blue Plate Specials ... Magic Eight Ball Madness!

The ShopNBC OTV is a Charles Winston Women's Swarovski® Crystal Accent Charm Bracelet Watch. If I liked hearts, this would be kinda cute--a nice trendy piece for the fall. The strap is leather and comes in red, black, and white (well, the black is already sold out).

I love the quote from Charles Winston about this: "Here is the perfect gift for any woman, from the very young, to the very sophisticated.”

Remember chickadees, we aren't old, we're sophisticated ... or very sophisticated ... possibly more sophisticated than dirt. :-)


The QVC TSV is a Modern Soul NewStretch Shawl Collar Jacket & Wide Leg Pants. I like the idea of this--a comfy pant suit that looks more dressed up than it feels. However, the pants have an elastic waist (no thank you) and the pants also only come in one length. Being vertically challenged, I know this would not work for me. But the worst part is that you have to hand wash and dry flat. Queen Bea doesn't hand wash or dry flat!!!

The Q is going 8/8/08 nuts today! There is easy pay on all kitchen clearance here. And there's Crazy Eights Offers all day here. And easy pay on all home theater systems here (do NOT tell Mr. Queen Bea! Ugh!)




The HSN TS is a Lexmark Photo Printer, Copier, Scanner and Fax with 1GB SD Card. From what I saw on Google, $88.08 (the 8/8/08 madness will never end!!!) seems to be a good price. If you're considering buying this, check out the reviews for this here.


Jewelry Television has free shipping on customer favorites. Check it out here.

JTV Clearance on Wonder Woman Cuff!

Wide Textured Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
(Item: MCH057B)

This cuff is a rockin' deal, chickadees. If you like big, chunky silver items, you have got to take a look at this. It's 49.4 grams of silver for only $55.99 ... that's a little over a dollar a gram ... that's practically free! OMG, I'm morphing into Lisa R. as I type.

Anyway, I love big, bold cuffs--mainly because I like to think that I'm Wonder Woman. If I only had the Lasso of Truth ... *sigh*

Not only is a really good deal in and of itself, but there are also all sorts of 10% off, 20% off, and free shipping coupon codes that you could use with this.

I think I'm feeling faint.

Just click the Coupon link on the right side of the blog and scroll to the end of the comments for the latest JTV coupon codes. (Thank you MK!!!)

QVC Clearance Experiment

So QVC is trying something new ... Tomorrow there is a special fashion clearance between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. online only. What makes this different is that there will be online video with hosts presenting all the clearance items while the regular QVC programming is on television. I'm not sure if the online stuff will be live or taped.

Something tells me that this is an experiment. QVC has issues with sales and clearance and avoids marking products down at all costs (they start with the cheapest price--whatever). Having these special online sales looks like a way around the problem.

I wish QVC would just get over themselves and have sales and coupons like everyone else.

Today's Blue Plate Specials ... Some Jacked Up Magic!

The HSN TS is a Singer "Curvy" Top-of-the-Line Computerized Sewing Machine. I'm no seamstress, in fact, I can barely hem or sew on a button. So I Googled it and found this article that explained that this line was "designed to eliminate two of sewing's key frustrations - threading the sewing machine and threading the bobbin." I will say that in my limited experience using sewing machines that threading was a major pain in the you-know-what, so this sounds good to me!


The QVC TSV is a MagicJack Unlimited Local & Long Distance USB Phone Adaptor--and there is controversy over this one! The Magic Jack company has an "F" rating from the Better Business Bureau:

Our file contains a pattern of complaints from consumers who allege they were offered a free thirty-day trial period for their product. After accepting the offer consumers’ allege funds were withdrawn from their account before the end of the free thirty-day trial period. Consumers also allege experiencing difficulty in contacting the company and receiving refunds. The company has responded to complaints by issuing a refund however they have failed to eliminate the underlying cause of consumer complaints.We have received a significant number of complaints against this company. In at least some cases, the complaint allegations are serious.

On the other hand, it won the PC Magazine's Editor's Choice Award for January 2008 and has legions of happy users.

There seems to be a real issue with customer service. There is only online chat service (no phone support) and from the transcripts that I read, I'm fairly certain that the representatives are not native English speakers.

Basically, if you are not technically savvy (or know someone who is), this is not for you. If you love your landline, this is also not for you. However, if you are looking for a cheap phone that you can travel with and know your way around a computer, this could be a great solution for you. Another great use is if you have family in another area code, you can get your Magic Jack phone number in their area code so that it's not long distance for them to call you.

VoIP hasn't been perfected yet, but it seems to be the way telecom is going. And it's not like the landlines are always up and running perfectly either! Mr. Queen Bea likes and uses Skype VoIP and works in the telecom industry. I'll have to ask him what he thinks about the Magic Jack when he gets home from work.


The ShopNBC OTV is an Evie 3/4 Sleeve Cotton Sweater / Jacket. This is basically a cotton sweater tailored like a jacket. It's cute, but I wouldn't spend $40 plus shipping for it. Maybe I'm missing something??? I wonder if this was cut to make you instantly look like you just lost 10 pounds like all of Pam "Oh Wes!" McCoy's jackets are? Surely that's some sort of Pam Patented Design.

ShopNBC is having a Sample Sale and there's actually some rockin' deals!

Jay King Deal Find

Item: 301-213
Olive Jasper Sterling Silver Beaded 3-Strand 18-3/4" Necklace

I am so tempted by this ... normally priced $129.90, but now it's on clearance for $69.95 (with two flex pays too). And the reviews are through the roof. The one nay-sayer (there's always one, isn't there?) complained that it's too heavy. Umm ... unless you have a medical condition that weakens the neck, that's not a bad thing, lone negative reviewer person.

Dooney Deal Delight

I have been known to poke a little fun at Dooney & Bourke on occasion (check out the Rainbow Brite review here). But this little deal at the Q ain't too bad, chickadees!

This Dooney & Bourke Signature Quilt Small Duffel Bag (item# A83326) is at a While Supplies Last price of $118.56--not cheap, but a good deal for a relatively big Dooney bag with real leather trim. It's still available in four colors: avocado (love!), pink, black, and brown and it's infinitely better than that horrid Rainbow Brite purse!

Hurry! Supplies are limited! ;-)

Queen Bea's Clearance Rack ... Everything Must Go!

I added a link on the right-hand bar of the homepage for Coupon Codes. I love, love, love coupon codes!!! I'm going to try to keep an up-to-date list of all the coupon codes for all the home shopping channels (except one ... *cough*qvc*cough* who doesn't believe in them--whatev!).

But I'm going to need your help, chickadees!!! Please, please, please let me know if you find one that doesn't work or if you run across a new one. All you have to do is drop me an email or leave a comment.

I spend alot of time trying to find all these codes and I just can't do it alone. I know you know what it's like ... Googling hsn+coupon+code ten different ways only to come up with the same stupid links ... scanning through endless coupon sites only to find expired codes or codes only for new customers ... trolling through message boards looking for someone, anyone who knows anything ...

So lets all help each other out, ok? :-)

BTW, be sure to sign up for Mr. Rebates or Ebates ... they work!!!

Why so Cheap???

Suzanne Somers Corset Jacket with Belt

Clearance Price: $10.00
HSN Price: $119.90

Personally, I don't like it, but if you do it's 92% off! Why? The reviews aren't horrible or anything. Does it spontaneously combust??? Make you break out in a rash???

Something not cheap is Suzanne's house she's selling (no, not the one that burned in a fire last year!), it's definitely not 92% off!!! Check out the zebra rugs. :-)

Home Shopping Queen's Coupon Codes!

Email me here if you find a bad code or have a new one you’d like to share (or just leave a comment!).


First ... Make Sure You Sign Up at Mr. Rebates!
It's free and you get:
5% rebate at ShopNBC
5% rebate at HSN
4% rebate at QVC
6% rebate at JTV


SHOPNBC

• This is for new customers only, but it's good! $10 off $99+ purchase -- 6108 -- exp. 7/31/08
• $1.99 shipping on jewelry, beauty, and apparel clearance here

HSN

• HSN $20 off $100 single item -- 450881 -- exp. 12/31/08
  
• HSN $5 off $45 Huggable Hangers -- 102507 -- exp. 10/31/08
  
• HSN 15% off on single item C72970 (this seems to be hit or miss!)
  
• HSN $100 off Sony VAIO TZ VGN-TZ270N/B Notebook TZ270SAVE100
• HSN free shipping on a variety of products here (or go to HSN and search for free shipping)
• HSN free shipping on Sephora here
• HSN free shipping C73222
• HSN free shipping -- C77774 -- exp. 7/12/08

JEWELRY TELEVISION

• JTV 10% Off -- DISCJL10CJ --exp. 7/31/08
  
• JTV Free Shipping -- DISCTNFS or DISCJLFSCJ --exp. 7/31/08
• JTV 20% off single item purchase -- DISC9052 or DISC9070 -- exp. 7/31/08
• JTV 15% off -- DISCNBOC2
  
  

QVC

• There's never any codes for QVC, but a girl can dream!

But you can still get money back (4%) by signing up at Mr. Rebates!

NOTE: I try not to include coupons just for new customers, entertainment book holders, or credit cards holders, so let me know if one slipped through!

Barbara Bixby Clearance Deal!

Rarely does the good designer stuff go on sale, so this is quite the treat! Item# J11870: As Is Barbara Bixby 2.95 cttw Olive Quartz Earrings Sterling/18K -- they're in the As Is section, so they might only have a handful left. Get 'em while they're hot!!! Considering QVC is raising all the prices on all her other items, this is a steal at $80.31 (normally $129.75).

I love Barbara Bixby! Make sure you watch her June 26 from 6-8 p.m.

And on a side note, please, please, please don't push for her to make more (items or quantity), I want the quality to stay the same. This goes for Ann King too!

Steel by Design TSV Sneak Peak

I *heart* Steel by Design! :-) It's beautiful, durable, and doesn't cost much. This set of three bangles will be the TSV on July 2. I can't wait for all the SBD shows! The bangles come in either 7-inch or 8-inch size (Queen Bea will definitely be requiring the 8-inch set!), are only $28.46, and come on two easy pays on only $14.23 (I can just hear Lisa Robertson now ... that's less than 50 cents a day! it's practically free!).

If you love steel jewelry like me, also check out the Signity Modern Metals collection on ShopNBC. And it looks like there's alot of clearance items going on now ... (Queen Bea is now too distracted to keep writing ... sorry chickadees!).

Blue Plate Special Daily Round Up

QVC's TSV are some practical (i.e. hideous) old-lady Clark's sandals. I'm sure it's very comfortable. I can't think of anything else nice to say about it ... oh wait! It looks as durable as a Lock & Lock container. I bet you could run a truck over it and still wear it to Sunday school. Ahem. Anyway, I'm just going to close my eyes and pretend that Adi Paz has the TSV today--it is their first anniversary, you know! (BTW, search for the secret word "gemdrops" on the QVC site!)

ShopNBC has a Croton watch as their OTV. It's made out of tungsten and ceramic, so it's very trendy. Not bad. Not bad. They should have done this before Father's Day so they could attract those ladies wanting to buy for all the men in their lives (and get one for themselves while their at it, of course), instead of those no-good wham! bam! thank you, ma'am (buy one item and never call again) men that they've been getting lately.

HSN has the infamous no! no! hair removal kit for their TS. I've heard so many differing reviews on this that my head is spinning! spinning! So let me put this as plainly as I can: I hate to shave. I really hate to shave. And if this really worked--really, truly, honest-to-God made it so I wouldn't have to shave anymore--I wouldn't care if it hurt like hell fire and damnation and I wouldn't care if I had to spend a long time doing it (while being certain to carefully hold the no!no! at the precise angle).

I would suffer just to not have to shave again. Honestly, it would totally be worth it. Totally. But--and this is a big butt like mine!--I will not spend hundreds of dollars to spend hundreds of hours suffering only to have those hairs sprouting up again, needing to be shaved again. No! No! I won't! I won't! Jury is still out on this one, chickadees!

BTW, use the code NEIGHBOR on the MAC website today for 15% off!

Bare Escentuals Wants to be Your BFF

Alright all you swirl, tap, & buff chickadees, be sure to register at the Bare Escentuals website ASAP--run, don't walk ... or just click the link and type real fast! Anywho, they are going to be sending out emails soon for all their very close "friends and family" to get a 20% discount between June 19th and June 22nd.

If you are shopping online, use the code FRIEND8, but if you want to use the discount at an actual brink & mortar store, you'll need to get that email so you can print out the coupon.

BTW, that Genuine Jade Body Minerals looks oh-so-tempting and shimmery-licious!

40% Savings at Senna

Go to the Senna website--not ShopNBC--and use code MUNYC to get 40% off. Now that's what I'm talking about! That's a real coupon! And I double checked to make sure they didn't just raise all the prices by 40% and call it a sale.

So if you're a Senna gal or you've been waiting for the right time to try the line, now is the time! The Senna Totally Transforming Concealer seems to be a cult favorite. ShopNBC even has it on EZ Ship, so you know some people whose under eye dark circles would take over their faces without it. Code should be good through the end of the month.

Free Shipping at Jewelry Television

It's Jewelry Fest, chicadees! Now until midnight on June 15th there is FREE SHIPPING on all purchases at Jewelry Television. No coupon code required.

Considering all the crazy legal drama going on lately, this sure is refreshing to see.

As you know, FREE is Queen Bea's second favorite four-letter f-word. The first being food, of course!

Shhhhh ... Keep It Secret Sale

K.I.S.S. SALE

ShopNBC--exploiter of Princess Di--has some sort of K-I-S-S (Keep It Secret Sale) going on right now. Seems like all you do is type KISS into the search bar and the items pop up--no coupon code necessary. Not sure if this is right though. Surely there's more to it.

Hope this helps their tanking sales!

BTW, if you are buying anything from Jewelry Television, try DISC9052 for 20% off (good through July 2). I'm guessing that they're gonna have alot of good deals in the near future considering all the brewhaha going on right now.

Queen Bea loves a bargain even more than she loves fake diamonds!