So I was thinking…

…about what to blog about today. I thought maybe I should talk about Google Chrome, and its new bookmark-syncing capabilities — but then I realized that I truly have no clue what Google Chrome is.  (Let’s be honest, you probably don’t really, either.)  And I kind of sort of don’t sync stuff, so that was pretty much out.  But I do want to talk about widgets.  Specifically, all the cool retailer widgets I’m about to download now that Halloween is over and Black Friday is 25 days away.  So, yeah.  It’s time to talk shopping, folks.

Gilt Groupe is one of my personal must-shop sites for impressive discounts on the best designer items.  But it can be fickle, and thanks to its auction-oriented setup, the best garb goes quick.  Just downloaded: Gilt’s countdown widget, providing a real-time countdown to the best sales.  Geeeeniusssss.

Not that I do my holiday shopping on eBay or anything (okay, a few times, but just for my B-list recipients), but they’ve got a handy widget that allows you to easily monitor the auctions you’re watching — so nobody will outbid you on the Swarovski crystal duck paperweight you’re eyeing for your great aunt.

Shopping online is also almost always guaranteed to save you some cash, compared to in-store purchases.  GoToDaily ensures that you’re always in the know about where to find the best cyber deals — all from the comfort of your very own desktop.  Track down coupon codes, promo codes, printable in-store coupons and saving tips for thousands of stores.  This coupon widget even comes with a mini search box that allows you to use to find your favorite online stores and coupons by keywords or store name.

There are 50 days ‘til Christmas Eve — get shopping!

-Jessica