It’s on! Nordstrom’s fashion event of the year has begun. The super-retailer’s biggest sale boasts discounts on apparel, bedding, jewelry, watches, beauty and more. So, if you’re in the market for a trendy pair of ankle boots, a sleek bomber jacket or even a shiny new clutch, now’s the time to buy.

Plus, with Back-to-School season approaching, it’s the perfect opportunity to start stocking up on the coolest new clothes for kids and teens.

Not to mention, if you love high-end labels but hate high prices, don’t miss the money-saving deals offered on Nordstrom’s chic Designer Collection. You’ll shop to your heart’s content on names like 3.1 Phillip Lim, Donna Karan, or Tse, and still have enough cash for a wide belt and tights!

Don’t bother driving to your local store, just visit Nordstrom.com to avoid being shoved around by voracious bargain hunters. With standard $5 shipping on orders of any size, how can you resist? Prices go up August 6, so there’s not a moment to lose!

Mothers bug and nag because they love you. Their unconditional love sometimes makes you queasy, but they mean well. They don't ask for much, so they were awarded one day to sit back and be loved. The least you can do is a phone call, the best you can do is a gift from ShimmerAndStone.com.

ShimmerAndStone.com presents an evolving and unique mix of fashion jewelry from designers and artisans around the world. Their collections are personally sought out and hand selected by the owner and a three-lady team of globe-trotting buyers. They are committed to the highest quality of workmanship and focus on seasonally relevant and trend-setting pieces that are crafted to specification for the season.

At ShimmerAndStone.com discover great mother's day gifts such as necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and key rings. Check out their gift ideas where you can shop by price, top 10 favorites, and more. ShimmerAndStone.com will engrave most purchases and offer gift wrapping.

Need more ideas? Browse through ShimmerAndStone.com's customer reviews or take a peak at their "We also Recommend" feature. They also offer risk-free 30-day returns and free ground shipping. Start shopping for mom now, cause you know she'll start bugging you if you don't.

-Andrew B.

Hallmark is cool. You enjoy opening cards. You love sentiment, and the message is clear - he loves you. Candy is sweet, flowers are pretty, and they smell good too. But, let's tame the white elephant before he stomps your special day away. Aside from a Lexus moment to remember, nothing beats bling on Valentine's Day. Slide over to Ice.com and discover a diamond mine of Valentine's Day jewelry.

As one of the largest and most respected online Jewelers, Ice.com has been serving over half a million satisfied customers since 1999. They are a trusted virtual destination for Valentine's Day jewelry, diamond jewelry, engagement rings and fashion jewelry. Ice.com offers extraordinary values on an exceptional selection - all with the privacy, security and convenience of online shopping.

Ice.com carries a dreamland of rings, earrings, bracelets, pendants, necklaces and watches. Check out their "Melt her heart" page featuring wonderful Valentine's Day gift suggestions categorized by girlfriend, wife, mother or child. Find a heart shaped design with their Hearts Collection page. Featured on The View and InStyle Magazine, Ice.com's Valentine's Day Gift Guide is another great source of inspiration. Use their pull down windows to shop by category, gem or price (from under $100 to over $1500). They also have a very helpful list of best sellers, what's new, family & personalized jewelry, diamond studs and one of a kind collections.

There are many reasons to buy your Valentine's Day gift at Ice.com. They are ranked one of the Top 50 sites by Internet Retailer, guarantee Valentine's Day delivery, offer free shipping, free return shipping, monthly payments, certificates of authenticity and much more. Ice, ice baby...oops we were lost in the moment.

-Paul T.