I hate to rush it, but it's inevitable. The holidays will be here before we know it.

So, in the spirit of giving during this special season, how about entering a sweepstakes for a $500 gift card at Bath & Body Works?

Just write a short essay, no more than 800 characters long, or about 100 words, answering this: "What's your best gift ever?"

Tell the story of your best gift given or received for a chance at winning. Check out the sweepstakes here. (Feel free to share with us here on the blog, too, by commenting about your favorite gift!)

And while you're at it, check out all in-store sales here.

My favorite scents from Bath & Body Works come from the Aromatherapy collection, which is on sale at 2 for $20 here.

The Black Currant Vanilla scent is simply divine. I recommend the massage oil, lotion and candle.

And with the holiday season calling for a lot of shopping why not do yourselves-- and the Earth-- a favor and use a reusable tote. Bath & Body Works sells them for $2 apiece. The bags roll up and have a clasp to keep them from unfolding while you keep them in your purse.

I'm showing you a holiday-themed one with the reindeer print, but they come in all sorts of fun patterns and colors.

Happy Shopping!

--Erika "Frugal Fashionista" Pesantes