As we kick off the weekend, here are the best “deals” from my inbox. Whether you are shopping online or shopping in stores, there are some great deals!

Several merchants are still offering double cash back when you shop through Ebates (if you haven’t signed up yet, you can get a $5 bonus when you sign up here). If you are not familiar with Ebates, check out this post here to learn how it works.

Avon – Get free shipping on your order of $10 or more when you enter the code MISTLETOE at check-out. Check out all of their great stocking stuffers starting at just .89. Support Jessica, one of our readers, when you order through this link here.

Barnes & Noble – Save $10 off any online toy and game purchase of $19.95 or more when you use your MasterCard to pay and enter the code Y8V3U7F at check-out. Details are here. Don’t forget to shop through Ebates to get an additional 8% cash back! Click here to print a coupon for 25% off one item in store (expires 12/17).

Bath and Body Works – There are some great printable coupons for in store use:
*Click here to print this coupon ~ Get a free travel-sized item (up to a $5 value) with ANY purchase!
*Click here to print this coupon ~ Get a free item with any $10 purchase (up to a $13 value)
*Click here to print ~ Save 20% off your purchase of $25 or more

The coupons do specify that they can’t be combined with any other offers

Borders – Get 30% off one item when you use the code BAF6734H at check-out (expires 12/17/09). Get an additional 6% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Crazy 8 – Long sleeve tees are only $5 and sweaters are $15. Check out new markdowns and save up to 40% off. Get free shipping with a purchase of $75 or more when you enter the code C8HOLIDAY at check-out. Save $10 off a $50 purchase when you join their e-mail list. Earn $20 in Crazy Cash for every $40 you spend.

Eddie Bauer – Save 50% off denim and get free shipping on orders of $100 or more when you enter the code EBHOLIDAY at check-out. Shop through Ebates and get an additional 3% cash back.

Gap – Get 20% off your entire purchase when you enter the code GAP20 at check-out. Get free shipping on your purchase of $50 or more (includes other brands – Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta, and Piperlime). Shop through Ebates and get an additional 2% cash back. Print a 20% off coupon for in store use here. Print a coupon for 20% off a $75 purchase at the outlet stores here.

Gymboree – Currently, the hoodies are the “Jingle Deals” item, so they are $12 with the instant 25% off promotion that is currently running. Plus, the gymmies deal is still going and they are priced at $15 and $20 each ($11.25/each after the instant 25% discount).

If you have a 20% off coupon, you will get them for $8.44/each (if you buy the ones priced at $15). Or, you can use the code 111F3V9UV080247 and get an additional 15% off if you don’t have any other codes (this is a “universal” code from the coupon that was in the 11-1 PG insert). This makes them $9.56/each!

There are currently 20% off coupons from home mailers and there are also coupons in the following magazines: Cookie Magazine (November issue, pg. 40), Parenting Magazine (November issue), Parenting the School Years, and Parenting the Younger Years. In addition, some malls are giving out the coupons when you go to have your picture taken with Santa.

You will earn a $25 Gymbuck for every $50 that you spend (this is after coupons and other discounts). Gymbucks redemption will begin on 1/14/2010. You also get free shipping!! (no minimum purchase requirements which is almost unheard of for Gymboree!)

Don’t forget to sign up for Gymboree Rewards here to earn money back on your purchases (it’s free!)

Hickory Farms – Get free shipping on ANY order when you enter the code SHIP09 at check-out. Get an additional 4% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Hooked On Phonics – Save an additional 50% off already marked down prices when you enter the code HOP50 at check-out (expires on 12/14/09). Don’t forget to shop through Swagbucks to earn additional bucks!

JC Penney – Check out hundreds of screenbusters online and doorbusters in store from 6 am to 1 pm today. Get free shipping on orders of $25 or more when you enter the code SHINE25 at check-out. Save $10 off a $10 purchase when you enter the code NICE4U at check-out. (Sadly, codes cannot be combined) Don’t forget to shop through Ebates to get an additional 3% cash back. Print the following coupons for in store use here: $20 off a purchase of $100 or more, $15 off a purchase of $75 or more or $10 off a purchase of $50 or more.

Kohls – Check out over 250 Early Bird specials from 12 am-4 pm (EST) online and from 6 am-1 pm (in stores). Save an extra 15% on EVERYTHING when you enter the code EXTRA15OFF at check-out or save 20% on your purchase of $100 or more when you enter the code BUYSAVE20. Don’t forget to shop through Ebates to get an additional 4% cash back. Print your 15% off and 20% off coupons for in store use here. Earn $10 in Kohl’s cash for every $50 you spend in store or online (ends today).

Leap Frog – Save 30% off learning toys site-wide when you use the code MERRY10 at check-out (this ends today). You will also get free shipping on orders of $50 or more. Get 3.5% cash back when you shop through Ebates. Check out this post here for additional codes (some may no longer be working)

Old Navy – Get 20% off any Old Navy purchase (ends 12/15) when you enter the code ONSAVE20 at check-out. Get free shipping on your order of $50 or more (includes all of their brands – Athleta, Banana Republic, Gap, Piperlime). Get 10% cash back when you shop through Ebates! Today only (12/12), all Classic Women’s Fleece jackets will be priced at $5! You can also print a coupon here for $15 off a purchase of $75 or more.

Oriental Trading – Get free shipping on ANY order through December 17th when you enter the code WCX8770 at check-out. Dont’ forget to shop through Ebates to get an additional 3% cash back.

Shade Clothing – Take an additional 25% off all sale items (ends 12/13) and get free shipping on ALL ORDERS!

The Children’s Place – Take an additional 30% off already marked down merchandise. Save an additional 15% off your online order when you enter the code GGAC9 at check-out (valid through 12/23). Don’t forget to shop through Ebates to get an additional 3% cash back. Print a coupon for 15% off your total in store purchase here.