By Kaboodle.com

Forget battling desperate shoppers for the last of the coveted gifts at the mall on Christmas Eve or issuing your loved ones “IOUs” on Christmas morning. The following online retailers offer speedy shipping that rival even Santa Claus’ sleigh so no one will have to know that you put off Christmas shopping until the last minute.

Zappos.com Boots

1. Zappos.com

Known for its commitment to customer service, Zappos doesn’t just offer free shipping year round, but they also guarantee a Christmas day delivery (at the latest) if you order as late as 1 p.m., PST on December 23. You can also opt for free overnight shipping on all apparel.

Amazon Kindle

2. Amazon.com

This one-stop superpower of an online store has accounted for serious procrastinators—shop through Christmas Eve and select Local Express Delivery to receive select items in select cities by the next day. Two-Day and One-Day shipping can be used from December 21 through December 23 to guarantee a Christmas delivery. The caveat is that the items you’re shopping for must be sold by Amazon.com, not a third-party seller. Still, the gifts run the gamut from toys to electronics to accessories so you’re bound to find something. Amazon has extended their popular Super Saver Shipping deadline to 11:59 pm, PST on Sunday.

Apple iPad

3. Apple.com

You can expect Apple accessories, gadgets, and standard laptop models by Christmas eve when you order by December 20 and select standard shipping. Doing your shopping even later? No problem! Receive everything (except for customized or engraved models) by December 24 when you select next-day shipping by 10 a.m. on December 23.

4. Endless.com

Like Zappos, this online shoes and accessories retailer offers free overnight shipping on all new styles to domestic addresses. All other items ship in two business days for free. The handy clock icon next to the item you’re buying shows you exactly what time you need to make the purchase in order to see your item the next day.

Women’s Toning Shoes

5. ShoeBuy.com

This massive purveyor of shoes, accessories, and apparel are taking online orders as late at December 22 in order to see your package by December 25.

6. Best Buy

Best Buy is so confident in its shipping deadlines that they offer you a free $10 or $20 gift card should your package not arrive by Christmas Eve. Standard shipping works so long as you place your order by 11 a.m. EST by December 21. If you’re buying on December 22 or December 23, opt for expedited shipping or express shipping respectively to ensure your gifts are under the tree by December 24.

10-piece Cutlery Set

7. Overstock.com

You can shop as late as noon EST on December 23 and still expect your packages to arrive on December 24 when you select next day shipping.

Nike Golf Balls

8. GolfBalls.com

If you have a golf enthusiast on your list, you’ll want to check out GolfBalls.com for everything he or she could possibly need for hitting the green. Snag personalized golfing paraphernalia by Friday, December 17 using ground shipping for a Christmas Eve delivery. Shop as late as December 20 at 2 p.m. CST for non-personalized items for a similar delivery time.

Forzieri Men’s Italian Leather Jacket

9. Forzieri

This luxury brand featuring Italian apparel and accessories offers free Express Shipping on orders of more than $175 before December 22 at 10 a.m. EST.

Marc Jacobs MARC Handbag

10. Nordstrom

Online orders of $100 or more get free shipping when you use the promo code HOLIDAY10 at checkout. You can shop as late as 11:59 p.m. EST on December 20 to score this deal.

11. Free People

This purveyor of trendy fashions that appeal to both teens and adults offers free shipping on orders of $150 or more. Even better: This free shipping deal extends until December 24, but you’ll have to finish your shopping at 10 a.m. EST on December 23 and pick next-day delivery to ensure your packages arrive by Christmas.

Christian Louboutin Shoes

12. Neiman Marcus

Luxury lovers will rejoice that Neiman Marcus offers free overnight delivery by Christmas with no minimum order requirements! Just make sure you purchase by noon CST on December 23 and enter the code NMQUICK.

13. Ballard Designs

If you have a design maven on your list, you’ll want to check out Ballard Designs’ vast collection of elegant home furnishings. And the holiday shipping deadlines are some of the best we’ve seen! Order by 9 p.m. EST on December 23 using Express Holiday Delivery to make sure your presents arrive by Christmas.

14. Tommy Hilfiger

This popular designer brand that features everything from fragrance to apparel to home furnishings promises a Christmas Eve delivery if you order by 1 p.m. EST on December 23 and select the UPS Next Day shipping method. UPS Ground shipping and UPS two-day shipping work for December 20 and December 22 respectively.

15. Red Envelope

This online gift shop is an excellent resource for personalized trinkets and crowd-pleasing goodies. Plus their last-minute shipping track record is superb! Order from Red Envelope or their sister brand ProFlowers by 4 p.m. PST on December 23 to guarantee a holiday delivery.

16. 80sPurple

Depending on where you live, you could score free overnight shipping as late as noon on December 23. This trendy online boutique featuring fashionista-friendly gifts offers free shipping deals all season on purchases of $99 or more.

Source: http://shopping.yahoo.com/articles/yshoppingarticles/484/16-online-stores-that-deliver-by-christmaseven-if-you-order-last-minute/

It’s been a week already since we launched our “Share and Win” contest. Thank you to all participants who took part in this easy and simple contest. Just to recap, the winner will walk away with a brand new iPad 16GB worth RM2500!! Are you curious to see who’s leading? Take a look.

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Alert, sons and daughters! It is Father’s Day on 20^th June. Father’s Day is usually celebrated on the 3^rd Sunday in June while Mother’s Day is the 1^st. Sunday in May.

This is a celebration to cherish Dads all over the world who had been working day and night providing all the essentials and comforts for their families. From amazon.com , we have selected three of the coolest and cutest gifts ever for your dearest Dads. It might not seem enough to repay them for all they had given us but at least, these will make them smile.

When I first saw this World’s Greatest Dad Coffee Mug Superman, I know that my own Dad will surely love this. So, maybe, your Dad will love it too! Now going for USD3.07/ RM9.98 only, this super mug is totally super cute.

Normal frames can only fit one image. But with this ViewSonic High ResolutionDigital Photo Frame, you can view all those precious moments captured with your Dad. Simply insert your thumb drive and you are ready to go. Now available at only USD49.99/ RM161.49, previously going for USD129/ RM416.73. What a bargain! You save 61%!

Why said that a Father’s Day gift can be only given by a child to his dad. Maybe this year for a change, wives can present their men with these super cute t-shirts. This Happy Dad and Happy Baby Matching Shirts are in store from USD17/ RM54.92 only!

Seeking for more ideas for Father’s Day? Simply visit fathersdaygiftideas.

Hari Raya is just round the corner. I am looking forward to celebrating it with my Muslim friends. Hari Raya is a great time to catch up with friends over divine tasting food. One of the things I remember about celebrating Hari Raya with my friend, N is the way her mum sets their main table. I would always secretly peek into their dinning hall each year to see how she has done up their main table. Always trust Aunty to whip up tasty Raya goodies and serve them so elegantly. Her table setting is always so pretty and elegant. Tasteful looking platters containing her delicious main course, beautifully polish cutlery and pretty cakes to complete her setting.

When I saw the above 3-tier server centrepiece, I immediately thought of N’s mum and her elegant Hari Raya table setting. Bet Aunty has one of these! Nothing looks more elegant than this silver 3-tier server sitting in the middle of the table. This silver-plated server has a decorative handle for easy carrying. You can put all the pretty cookies and cakes on the different tiers and set it on the table for your guests to savour your cookies or cakes while they mingle. With elegant floral designs, it measures approximately 14″ high with the largest at 12″, centre 9″ and the top is 6.5″. This is going for only USD$ 23.99, am sure it is a small price to pay for immense elegance.

For those who love the country feel, the 3-tier server below is just the thing for you. At only USD$ 13.39, this 3-tier porcelain floral server is just what you need as your pretty centrepiece. This pretty floral server measures approximately 13″ high with tier dimensions of 7.5″, 9″ and 10.5″ diameter.

If you cannot decide which is prettier, why not get BOTH? Getting both could help you save on your shipping charges. And with 2 different servers, you can have different table settings for different parties. Don’t wait! vsHub’s 10% off shipping charges is valid till 30 September only.