Shape Up for Summer with ideeli

With warmer weather upon us—and because swimsuit season waits for no one—we can no longer ignore the inevitable: It’s time to shape up! As panicked as we are to strip off the cold weather layers and see what winter hibernation has wrought, we’re just as pumped to tighten and sculpt those neglected bones and muscles.

That’s why starting Sunday, May 8th, we’re kicking off our suite of Summer Fit Kit events, which will feature a week-long line-up of sales and experiences to help you achieve your beach body goals. Whether you’re looking for the perfect running gear to work up a sweat, or you're in need of new fitness classes to get moving, ideeli’s got you covered with must-have shape up essentials. Here's the rundown of events:

Summer Fit Kit Sale (May 8 – May 11)
Our Summer Fit Kit sale includes all the fitness gear and accessories you’ll need to get in motion—from high performance footwear to electric juicers.

Summer Fit Kit Experiences (May 9 – May 17)
After you’ve stocked up on equipment, check out our Summer Fit Kit Experiences for the ultimate selection of fitness classes and body treatments to firm you up from the inside out, with offers from Club H Fitness, Chefs Diet, and The Skin Spa, just to name a few.

Summer Fit Kit Travel Getaway (May 8 – May 16)
Once you’re all revved up and ready to kick it into high gear, consider a unique fitness travel offer from MexicaChica. MexicaChica Getaways take you to the pristine beaches of Tulum, Mexico for a 7 day, 6 night jaunt designed to jump start weight loss.

Shape Up for Summer Facebook Chat (May 9)
Then, join us on Facebook on Monday, May 9 from 2:30-4:30pm ET for a live chat with star fitness expert Lacey Stone. From nutrition to workout ideas, Lacey will be dishing out advice on simple ways to get in shape. For a sneak peak of Lacey’s expert tips, check out her clips below from The Today Show, The Dr. Oz Show, and MTV, among others.

Lacey Stone Fitness from lacey stone on Vimeo.

With our jam-packed line-up of beach body prep, you’ll be toned and turning heads on the beach in no time!

ideeli's Spring Cleaning Series

With winter's hibernation behind us, it's the perfect time to clean up your act and get organized so you can kick off the warm-weather season on the right foot. That's why we've put together our Spring Cleaning series, which features everything you need to reach that state of domestic zen you're craving right now. We've got high-tech irons, steam-powered mops, handy (and pretty!) storage bins, nifty dusters, and much more from the brands (including Bissell, Laura Ashley, and Rowenta, to name a few) you trust most to make cleaning up thorough and easy. Our dust-busting sales begin this Sunday, March 27, at 11 a.m. ET for First Row members, and 12 p.m. ET for 2nd Row.

And, if you're not quite sure where (or how) to start your spring cleaning, or find yourself in want of a few tips for sprucing up your abode this season—worry not! Join us Monday, March 28th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET for a live Facebook chat with Better Home and Gardens editor Amy Panos, who will visit our Facebook page to answer even the toughest clean-up and organization questions. Be sure to "like" us on Facebook to chime in.

And just think: once you've got your spot spic-and-span, you'll be able to kick back, relax, and enjoy the spring knowing your home is as put together as you are.

It’s Restaurant Week, ideeli-Style!

Masquerade balls. Flash mobs. St. Patrick’s Day bar crawls. Here at ideeli we’re big fans of a good theme. Which is why we’re excited to introduce a new series of local deals organized around different themes—think spas, fitness, and more. Every other Monday we’ll bring you a spate of specially curated local offers that embrace the week’s motif on our Experiences tab. And we hope you’re hungry, because our next theme is Restaurant Week!

Whether your perfect meal involves a prix-fixe menu in an intimate bistro or tapas in a lounge-like setting, we’ve put our fun-loving ideeli spin on dining out. There’s plenty to whet your culinary appetite, with offers available in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Dallas—and all at the extra-privileged prices you expect from ideeli, of course. Restaurant Week ideeli-style kicks off this Monday, March 28.

And, you’ll be able to enjoy even more themed deals in a city near you soon—stay tuned for upcoming offers launching on April 11th. Just like the sales you know and love on ideeli, these deals are for a limited time. So, make sure to keep an eye on the Experiences tab on our site and be on the lookout for emails with all the newest offers. Happy Shopping!

Introducing: Curated Local Deals

Masquerade balls. Flash mobs. St. Patrick’s Day bar crawls. Here at ideeli we’re big fans of a good theme. Which is why we’re excited to introduce a new series of local deals organized around different themes—think spas, fitness, and more. Every other Monday we’ll bring you a spate of specially curated local offers that embrace the week’s motif, starting this Monday, March 14th.

We’re kicking it off with Destination Miami—whether you live there or just love to visit, we’ll have something to heat up your time in South Beach—from luxury car (we’re talking Bentleys and Lamborghinis here) and yacht rentals, to a mani-pedi at a buzz-worthy spa, to dinner for 2 at a trendy restaurant, and all at the extra-privileged prices you expect from ideeli, of course.

And you’ll be able to enjoy these themed deals in a city near you soon—stay tuned for upcoming offers launching March 28. Just like the sales you know and love on ideeli, these deals are for a limited time. So make sure to keep an eye on the Local Deals tab on our site and be on the lookout for emails with all the newest offers. Happy shopping!

Twitter Giveaway: L.A.M.B.

We're closing out Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week with a Twitter giveaway to end all Twitter giveaways: Seven L.A.M.B. handbags for seven ideeli followers!

All week long, we've been featuring some of our favorite Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week darlings via our Featured Fashion Week Designer sales. So, to celebrate our final one, Gwen Stefani's covetable L.A.M.B. collection, we're giving seven lucky ideeli Twitter mavens the chance at their own piece of runway-ready style.

Beginning at 11am ET on Friday, February 18, we'll be giving away the above Bettie Tote, which is part of L.A.M.B.'s spring collection that'll be in stores soon. We'll hand out one bag per hour for seven hours from 11am to 5pm ET, so if you don't win one at first, you've got a few chances at getting to the winner's circle.

To win*, you'll just have to re-tweet (RT) only one time:

The sweetest escape = ideeli + L.A.M.B. #bettietote

We'll reveal the winners as we choose them every hour on Twitter, so look out for us to mention your handle (and don't forget to follow ideeli on Twitter!).

*Winners will be chosen at random. Item subject to final availability. Contest only open to U.S. residents. Sorry, but we cannot ship outside the U.S. One entry per person only. Winners will be announced via Twitter and will have 7 days to claim their prize. After 7 days new winners will be chosen.