The Today Show’s Jill’s Steals & Deals Holiday Edition 12/16/11

Steals and Deals: Flowers, Steaks, Carnival Cruises and More

The Jill’s Steals and Deals segment contains great deals offered by retailers to TODAY viewers.

More With Less Today tip- If the item is non-returnable, or if you cannot find a website company with contact information, I would think twice about purchasing the deal-no matter how “hot” it is. Countless readers have expressed their frustration after purchasing non-returnable deals or have received incorrect orders with no ability to contact the company offering the deal. I have seen this with the lesser known companies that are being featured. The Steals and Deals from the larger well-known companies appear to have a high satisfaction rate.

I am not affiliated with The Today Show and do not receive any benefit from posting these deals (except for new readers-hello and thank you!). If there is a deal that you are looking for, send me a comment and I will do some research and send you back a private email with some suggestions. You are under no obligation. I just love finding deals!

Please click on the following website links to be directed to the offers from the companies we featured, and be sure to read the details. Conditions and restrictions may apply. Some deals are limited to U.S. customers only.

If you have any specific questions about the details, the products’ websites or inventory, please check with the retailers making the offers.  You can find their contact information on the sites — this is your best bet. If you have a comment for TODAY, submit it here. Please note that TODAY staffers are unable to respond to every email.

Neither Jill Martin, Hip2Save nor TODAY profits from these recommendations or from sales — we’re just looking to help you find the very best deals. The exclusive deals to TODAY viewers will last about 24 hours, but check the specific retailers’ sites for specific terms and conditions. Prices below do not include any fees or shipping or handling.

Due to an overwhelming response, some of these products’ sites may experience technical difficulties. Each company is working on resolving their technical issues. Check back here for more information on other ways to purchase them.

Omaha Steaks “Sure to Thrill” Gift Assortment
Retail price: $185
Discount price: $39.99
Percent discount: 78% off!
Discount code: TODAYSTEAKS
(To purchase the food assortment, click on one of the two links above. On the landing page, the promo code is already written in for you, so just click “Buy now.” On the following page, click “Add to cart” and then click “Continue” on the pop-up. Then click “Checkout” on the right side of the page and complete the checkout process.)

The Omaha Steaks “Sure to Thrill” Gift Assortment features four of each of the following food items: bacon-wrapped filet mignons, center cut pork chops, boneless chicken breasts, Omaha Steaks burgers, stuffed baked potatoes and caramel apple tartlets. Each gift assortment also comes with a $20 Omaha Steaks rewards e-card that can be used on a later purchase.

Omaha Steaks says all products are unconditionally guaranteed. If a customer is not satisfied with the product for any reason, the purchase price will be refunded or the product replaced. The estimated shipping cost is $14.99 and the product will arrive within one week. For more information and to buy the $185 Omaha Steaks gift assortment for $39.99, click here.

**Another option for Omaha Steaks- I was looking at the Omaha Steaks website and discovered additional deals in the Overstock Bargains section found at the top of the website. These are not part of the Today Show promotion but standard shipping is still available and these Overstocks offer you additional choices and savings. You can view them HERE.

Bliss Orange A-’Peel’ Set
Retail price: $95
Discount price: $23.75
Percent discount: 75% off!
Discount code: today1

The Bliss Orange A-‘Peel’ set features various spicy citrus scented body care items. It includes: soapy suds, body scrub, body butter, and mini bottles of soapy suds and body butter. Check out the website for more information.

Bliss says the estimated shipping cost is $9.95 and the product will arrive by Dec. 23. For more information and to buy the $85 body care set for $23.75, click here.

Say Hello Diamond Veneer 2-Carat Stud Earrings
Retail price: $195
Discount price: $49
Percent discount: 75% off!
Discount code: TODAYDIAMONDS
(To purchase the earrings, click on one of the two links above. On the landing page, enter the promo code. On the following page, click “Add to cart”. Then complete the checkout process.)

The Say Hello Diamond veneer 2-carat stud earrings are made of 100 percent real diamond particles through a special nano-crystalline process. Because of this, Say Hello diamond products are nearly indistinguishable from real diamonds that may cost thousands of dollars more.

Say Hello says the estimated shipping cost is $12 for guaranteed delivery by Christmas. For more information and to buy the $195 earrings for $49, click here.

Indochino Suit Utility Kit
Retail price: $148
Discount price: $29
Percent discount: 80% off!
Discount code: SUITUPTODAY
(To purchase the suit utility kit, click on one of the two links above. On the landing page, enter the promo code. On the following page, click “Buy now” and complete the checkout process.)

Indochino is offering their suit utility kit exclusively for TODAY viewers. It features a variety of items that will help compliment any suit and includes a necktie, pocket square, tie clip, cuff links, and a tape measure.

Indochino says all sales are final, is offering FREE SHIPPING and says the product will arrive by Dec. 24. For more information and to buy the $148 suit utility kit for $29, click here.

Teleflora’s Bouquets
Retail price with service fee: $70.94 – $75.94
Discount price with service fee: $32.49
Percent discount: Up to 57% off!
Discount code: TODAYBOUQUET
(To buy a bouquet of flowers, click on one of the two links above. On the landing page, click the button that says “Get the TODAY show special.”  Enter the promo code on the next page. Then click “Buy now” next to the desired bouquet and complete the checkout process.)

The Teleflora bouquets are available in three different arrangements that are hand-arranged by local florists and even hand-delivered right to your door. Check out the website for more information on the arrangements.

Teleflora guarantees satisfaction with every order and if you have any concerns please contact a customer service representative directly.  Teleflora will hand-deliver each bouquet on the delivery date selected by the customer.  For more information and to buy the up to $75.94 bouquets for $32.49, click here.

iCouponOnline voucher for Carnival Cruise Land and Sea Trip

Retail price: $1,200
Discount price: $549
Percent discount: 54% off!
Discount code: TODAYCARNIVAL
(To purchase the cruise trip voucher, go to iCouponOnline. You will see the deal on the home page. On the landing page, enter the promo code. On the following page, click “Buy.” Then complete the checkout process. You can redeem your voucher for the cruise at a later date.)

iCouponOnline.com is offering a special voucher that you can use to purchase a Carnival Cruise trip.

The trip is for a four-day and four-night cruise that will leave from your choice of four ports, such as Miami, Port Canaveral, New Orleans and Long Beach, and head to destinations in either the Bahamas, the Western Caribbean, or Baja Mexico. This exclusive deal also includes hotel accommodations for two nights in one of the port cities to use before and after your trip.

After purchase of the voucher, you have 12 months to book and 18 months to sail on your cruise. You may cancel at anytime within 30 days of purchase, however, if you have already booked your cruise, you are subject to cancel penalties imposed by the cruise line which may include a complete forfeiture of any monies paid.

Transportation and airfare to and from your departure point and parking fees are the responsibility of each traveler.

You must be 21 years old to purchase the voucher, and there are some blackout dates. Please read the FAQ on their website for full details, conditions and restrictions.

For more information and to buy the $1200 Carnival Cruise voucher from iCouponOnline.com for $549, click here.

*Important Editor’s Note*
If you have any specific questions about the details, the products’ websites or inventory, please check with the retailers making the offers.  You can find their contact information on the sites — this is your best bet.

If you have a comment for TODAY, submit it here. Please note that TODAY staffers are unable to respond to every email.

Looking for information about previous Jill’s Steals and Deals broadcasts?
Find contact information for the retailers sorted by broadcast date at the links below:

Steals and Deals 12/13: The Body Shop, ties, bracelets and more
Steals and Deals 12/6: Knife Set, blankets, candles and more
Steals and Deals 12/2: Wallets, scarves, electronics and more
Steals and Deals 11/29: Handbags, bras, sweaters and more
Steals and Deals: 11/22: Kenneth Cole jackets, jewelry and more
Steals and Deals 11/15: Holiday photo cards, Philosophy package, more
Steals and Deals 11/8: Down comforter, suede belts, Isotoner gloves, more
Steals and Deals 11/1: Robes, a towel set and more