The Basement of the Bargains

Lush is offering free shipping on orders of $99 or more from now through December 10.

Lush bath products make wonderful gifts, from their refreshing shower jellies to their famous bath bombs to the lovely buttercreams like the one pictured at left. Whether you’re creating a special gift basket for a Lush fan or looking for goodies to keep on hand for those last-minute emergency gifts and office Secret Santa exchanges, you can’t go far wrong with these sinfully indulgent soaps. They smell great and leave skin silky smooth. Free shipping is just the icing on this cake.

If you’re looking for a way to keep warm on a chilly night, you would do well to choose this lovely cilantro green, 100% cashmere wrap from Nordstrom. Originally selling for $99, it’s now been marked down to $65.90. 28″W x 80″L with a four-inch fringe, dry clean only. Look superfantastic without breaking the budget!

This 1.9 quart casserole from Emile Henry’s Flame Top line is now on sale at Cooking.com for just 49.99 (usual price: 74.95). This is the perfect casserole for serious cooks and newbies to the kitchen with limited space, as well. It goes from cooktop (gas, electric, or halogen, all without a diffuser!) to oven, to broiler, to microwave, to fridge, to freezer, to dishwasher and is still pretty enough to grace any table. The ceramic construction allows heat to distribute evenly without affecting the flavor of your food.

I use Emile Henry cookware in my own kitchen, and love every piece I own. If you’re in the market for a new kitchen goodie or have a cook on your gift list, this is a great deal on a versatile item nearly anyone can use.