Social Shopping - What's the Deal?

Do you have your Groupon?

For us Savvy internet Moms, this question is not a rude proposition but a "Hell Yeah"

Ever since Groupon took to the internet arena there have been a gazillion daily deal sites pop up.  The deals are SOOOOO good yet so dizzyingly confusing!  So much so that I can't even keep track of the passwords let alone the daily deals.  But in such a short time its been a whirlwind of fun freebies and awesome deals for me and hopefully for you too!

What is Social Shopping?
 Social Shopping is a method of e-commerce where shoppers' friends become involved in the shopping experience.  Through word of mouth such as blogs like mine these sites are the place to be everyday.  These are here to stay so keep up with the trend...

Here's a summary of some of the sites that I've signed up to and have had success with.  Check out the ones with free credits or discounts for new members (red text)!  Thats an awesome perk to get you started! 

Local & Nationwide Restaurant/Services

Groupon
This site offers great discounts on local restaurants and services in your area as well as nationwide online or store deals.  Check out my past Soap.com, Zazzle and Gap success

Family Orientated

 Eversave

From spa treatments to restaurant discounts, ski packages to yoga classes.  

My recent saves were the All You Magazine deal and Wild Dill. 

New members get a $2 sign on Credit.

Living Social

Very much like Groupon without the "deal on" part.  If you buy a deal and you share it with 3 friends yours is free (what a great incentive). 

Tippr

A mix between Groupon and Living Social but on a much smaller scale

MamaSource by Mamapedia

Discounted Boutique and designer Brands
 

Buywithme with Gilt

A fun site with deals laden for Mom's.

Plum District
A fun site with deals laden for Mom's.

Totsy
Discounted unique toys for the kids and clothes for the mama.  Free shipping on your first purchase!

8Moms
 Discounted goodies for the whole family

Mini Social

Savemore
New members get a $10 Credit

Family Finds

This site offers great discounts on local restaurants and services in your area

New members get a 20% off your first purchase!

No More Rack

Crazy daily deals start at noon everyday.

One Kings Lane

 I had fun scoring free bamboo spoons.  They offer high end products but worth taking a peek as those high end goods are more attainable.  Grab a $15 Credit for new members

Modnique

Discounted boutique and designer wear

Fab.com

Refer 10 friends and get a WHOPPING $30 Credit

Haute Look

I scored a cute knitted scarf for $3.94 shipped.  Discounted boutique and designer wear.

Beyond the Rack

Discounted boutique and designer wear

The Foundary

This site hosts deals for everything you need in your home.  This has an awesome referral program - refer a friend get a $1 credit to your account (no purchase from your friends is necessary).  I brought a chopping board that is multipurpose that folds up into a colander for $14 shipped.

Jasmere

This site offers a free deal per day contest to those who sign up to their facebook.

Rue La La

Discounted boutique and designer wear and fun items for the kids.

HomeSav

 Miscellaneous

Lot 18

Discounted Wine - yummy

The Clymb

Sports related products

The best part of these sites are the referral program - tell your friends about your deals and you'll be earning credits so you can get your freebies.  Go check some out and come back and tell me your deals! Especially now that Black Friday is coming some of these sites will be offering some awesome STEALS