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The Good Life For Less: Free Shipping Day

Gifts are being bought and packages have begun showing up on doorsteps. So how much will it cost to get those presents to Aunt Mable's house all the way across the country? Hopefully nothing!

Since online shopping has taken off in the last few years -- about 9 out of 10 retailers are promoting free shipping offers, according to the National Retail Federation. And the NRF also says that nearly 57 percent of retailers upped their free shipping budgets this year.

Stores know there is a huge demand for free shipping over the holidays, especially when people are already spending so much to buy the perfect holiday gift.

Enter 'Free Shipping Day.'

In its fourth year, Free Shipping Day (taking place on Dec. 16 this year) is a great time to save even more around the holidays.

Big retailers like Best Buy, Lands' End, JCPenney, Cabela's, Kohl's, Macy's, DSW, REI, and Barnes & Noble are just a few of the store participating.

For a full list, click here.

Not only is it a good way to save, but most promise delivery by Christmas Eve if you order by that day.

As a blog bonus, CouponSherpa.com put together the following list of coupons for 'Good Lifers':

Macy's - Receive free shipping plus 20 percent off on orders of $99 or more with coupon code PERFECT.

Coldwater Creek - Use Coldwater Creek coupon code AFLC439 to save $25 and receive free shipping on orders over $100.

Gamestop - $15 off in-stock orders of $100 or more using coupon code MERRY.

Footlocker - Use the Footlocker promo code LKS1VR37 to receive free shipping on orders over $75.

eBags - Free shipping plus a 20 percent discount using the coupon code LINKSPEC20.

Vans - Get free shipping on any order by using coupon code OKBYME.

Neiman Marcus - Use code DECFS to receive free shipping on orders of any amount.

Finish Line- Save $20 on an order of $100 or more using the Finish Line coupon code BFCM.

Bath & Body Works - Spend $50 or more and receive free shipping with the promo code FREEGIFT50.

Crocs - Save $15 on your order of $75 or more with promo code HOLIDAY15.

Know of any other deals, share them with other 'Good Lifers' in the comment section. You can also read more money-saving blog posts here and text WCCODEALS to 84816 for a 'deals of the week' reminder.

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