Monday, June 22, 2009
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Save On Air Conditioning Costs
Summer Savings!
Electronics, Summer Sporting Goods, Furniture and Mattresses
July-
Spring and Summer Clothing, bathing Suits, Beachwear and Air Conditioners
August-
More Summer Clothing and watch for post Labor Day sales and Clearance items.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Waste Not Want Not
Additional recipes for all kinds of cleaners are available at www.treehugger.com. You can save yourself at least $250 a year!
Water in short supply but in high demand. Save gallon after gallon in the bathroom alone.
There are all kinds of steps that you can take, such as taking shorter showers and turning off the tap while brushing your teeth. The best of all-time favorite way to save water is to put a brick in your toilet trick. Just take a brick and put it in the tank. If you put the brick in there, you will save approximately a third of a gallon every time you flush. Estimate 8% of your water costs.
Power (Non) Play- Electric bills skyrocketing because of constantly plugged in gadgets.
The best product on the market is called the "smart" power strip that has multiple outlets for your game consoles and desktops and the energy sucking plasma TV's. Best price that I found is through www.amazon.com. Search smart strip.
Original Story by: Dennis McCafferty
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Save Money on Your Auto Insurance
Reduce Coverage on Older Vehicles
If your car is old and paid for, consider eliminating your collision coverage. This is the coverage that pays for any damage that you cause to your own vehicle, and it makes up a big portion of your insurance cost.Use One Insurance Company
Group all of your insurance policies – auto, home/renters, etc. – at one insurance company, and you'll earn a multi-line discount, good for up to 10% off of your total premium.Raise Your Deductible
Slash your auto premium drastically by raising your deductible – the amount you pay out of pocket when you make a claim. The difference between a $250 deductible and a $500 deductible is usually quite substantial, and the difference between a $250 deductible and a $1,000 deductible, even more so. Decide how much you can afford to spend out of pocket, and then adjust your deductible accordingly.Get a Quote Before You Buy
Before buying a new vehicle, call your insurance agent to find out how much it's going to cost to insure the vehicle. Premiums can vary widely based on the make, model and year of a vehicle.Sunday, April 26, 2009
Contests
Give it a try!
www.sweetiessweeps.com is a great website resource to learn everything that there is to learn about contests and sweepstakes. The site teaches you how to win and also posts links to all of the current contests. Good Luck!
Monday, April 20, 2009
FREE ICE CREAM!!
Next to free..For only 31 cents on Wed.April 29th from 5-10 pm at Baskin Robbins- Get a scoop of your favorite ice cream. Limit 3 scoops per person. Proceeds to benefit your local fire charities
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Swag Bucks
Be Rewarded! This is how it works.
Search the web using www.swagbucks.com and receive results from Google and Ask.com
Earn Swag Bucks are periodically awarded as you search the web.
Redeem your Swag Bucks for exclusive swagbucks.com products and more in the Swag Store.
Other ways to earn swag bucks:
Trading in cell phones and video games
Inviting friends to join
Interacting on our Facebook page
Submitting a poll idea
Finding Swag codes
Shopping in our Shop and Earn Mall
http://swagbucks.com/?cmd=sb-register&rb=466609
Monday, April 13, 2009
Free Personalized Advice for Saving Money On...
Today I found this terrific site that allows you to input a little of your personal information and it calculates your "personal" savings. I filled out the gas stations part. All I did was give my auto model, make, year and zip and it told me where I can get the best gas prices. The top choice for my vehicle, a 2009 Honda CR-V 4 wheel drive was Costco.
I always buy my gas from Costco! I will definitely continue. I love to save money. It makes it a lot easier if you know the best price before you walk out the door. The site also sends "savings alerts" directly to your inbox.
www.billshrink.com
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Is Your Cell Phone Rate Plan Right For You?
When entering this site, type in your zip code and your preferences and it will show you the suggested plans and their cost.
If you do not want a monthly bill or you just need a cell phone for emergencies, a pre-paid plan may work best for you.
www.myrateplan.com
A New Way To Grocery Shop
This site will save you time and money. Sign up today for a free account.
www.grocio.com
Friday, March 27, 2009
Local Store Specials
Shop It To Me will scour the websites to find the best deals on the web! Also, if you tell your friends they will send you a $10 Gift card from select stores. Check out this great site today!
www.shopittome.com
Friday, March 20, 2009
Month by Month Deals!
January
In January, look for deals on end of season fall and winter clothes. Also look for great deals on organizational items such as shelves and storage containers.
February
In February, look for deals on after christmas electronics. Also look for great deals on ski apparel and equipment.
March
In March, look for deals on small appliances; such as microwaves. Also look for great deals on cruises taking place in April and May.
April
In April, look for deals on luggage. Also look for great deals on storm windows.
May
In May, look for deals on athletic apparel and shoes. Also look for great deals on Mother's Day gifts.
June
In June, look for deals on beach and camping supplies. Also look for great deals on summer sports equipment.
July
In July, look for deals on computers (you can get great deals on current models when new models come out). Also look for great deals on back to school clothes and supplies.
August
In August, look for deals on new cars. Also look for great deals on Tvs.
September
In September, look for deals on holiday decorations. Also look for great deals on coats and other cold weather items.
October
In October, look for deals on appliances; such as washers and dryers. Also look for great deals on second vacations (as rates are usually lower right before the holidays).
November
In November, look for deals on water heaters. Also look for great deals on new cars, as showroom sales usually slow down during this period.
December
In December, look for deals on holiday decorations and trim. Also look for great deals on holiday related articles the day after Christmas.
Best Travel Sites- Top 10
1. www.expedia.com
2. www.travelocity.com
3. www.kayak.com
4. www.priceline.com
5. www.cheaptickets.com
6. www.sidestep.com
7. www.orbitz.com
8. www.hotwire.com
9. www.bestfares.com
10.www.travelzoo.com
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Date Night on the Cheap! Movies
With theater tickets on the rise, more and more people can not afford to go out to see a movie.Throw in popcorn and drinks and you have an expensive night.
Even with the exorbitant prices theaters are charging these days, there are still ways you can see a great summer blockbuster on the cheap!
Look for Deals
Entertainment books always have coupons for movie tickets. Regal Entertainment Group and AMC Theaters have coupons in the book. Regal is offering buy 2 tickets for $6.50 ea. AMC is offering one ticket for $7.50.
Costco- Need I say more. Regal Entertainment Group- Buy 5 Tickets for $37.50. $7.50 a ticket for a savings of $2.00 per ticket. They also carry AMC and Cinemark.
Matinees
Of course the best way to find a cheaper movie ticket, if you have the flexibility in your schedule, is to go during the day when you can get a matinee price. This can be a substantial savings, but since many theatres are shortening their matinee hours, check your local theatre’s times before you head out. For example: MJR's Matinee price for a Super Saver Show before noon on Fri, Sat. & Sun. $4.00. Twilight shows are $4.50 daily from 4-6 pm. Also Join their Rewards program for added bonuses. After accumulating so many points you earn free popcorn and movie tickets. Emagine Theater has $5.00 Matinees and they also offer many Dinner and a Movie Packages with some local restaurants.Finally, check with your local, favorite theater for specials and promotions. See you at the movies!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Hoopla Doopla!
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At www.hoopladoopla.com, you register you information and they will pay you through PayPal or check.
No credit or bank account information needed.
The site also offers specials discounts and email alerts for promotions.
Click ,Buy, and Get Cash! Check it out today!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Cheap Family Vacations
The Real Deal Seven nights on a cruise ship, all meals on board, 24-hour room service, onboard entertainment and activities, fuel surcharges and port charges, and a $75 credit per reservation, from $499 per person—plus $124 in taxes and fees.
When Sept. 4, 2009.
The Fine Print Does not include $124 in taxes and fees per person. Gratuities are additional and will be about $11 per person per day (you can prepay them when you book). Based on double occupancy; single supplement starts at $210. The $75 credit per reservation can be used for spa services, alcoholic drinks, shore excursions, or tips and gratuities, but not in the ship's casino.
Book By Mar. 22, 2009.
Contact AlaskaCruises.com, 800/201-6937, alaskacruises.com.
Why It's a Deal The $499 price on this cruise is for an inside stateroom and represents a savings of almost 40 percent off regular prices. In addition, you'll get a $75 credit per reservation to use as cash on the boat. Note that this cruise is part of a larger sale at AlaskaCruises. Cruises on sale may include onboard credits, discounted cabin upgrades, and airfare add-ons.
Lodging Your ship will be the Celebrity Millennium, which holds more than 2,000 guests. Inside staterooms are 170 square feet with two beds, a sitting area, and a bathroom. The ship has a library, a conservatory with a flourishing garden, a Fun Factory for kids, a jogging track, and a huge pool.
Itinerary You'll set out from Vancouver, B.C., and end in Seward, Alaska, with stops in Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway, and a good look at the Inside Passage (between Alaska and coastal British Columbia) and the famous Hubbard Glacier.
More Add $99 per person for an Oceanview room, $310 per person for a Balcony room, and $1,300 per person for a Suite. Note that in the Balcony category and higher, you can tack on airfare at a reduced cost, from $399 per person out of L.A. (plus taxes and fees).
Before You Go Get some ideas for what to do off the boat on Alaska's official tourism site.
D.C. Hotel Packages, from $165
Hotel Madera, from $165 per room per night
The Cherry Blossom 2009 Package includes accommodations, two all-day Metro passes, and two Cherry Bomb cocktails at Firefly. The Madera is in a renovated historic 1960s building in Dupont Circle and offers a complimentary wine reception each evening—plus free valet parking for hybrid vehicles. Rates start at $165 per room per night. When Mar. 19–Apr. 12, 2009. DetailsContact 800/430-1202, hotelmadera.com. Does not include taxes of 15 percent. Based on single or double occupancy. Use promo code PCBP.
The Fairmont Washington, D.C., from $189 per room per night
The Cherry Blossom Package includes accommodations, complimentary valet parking (a $30 value), and a box of note cards with photos of famous Washington spots with cherry blossoms in full bloom. The 415-room hotel is in the trendy West End neighborhood, which abuts Georgetown. Rates start at $189 per room per night, which represents a savings of 17 percent. When Mar. 28–Apr. 12, 2009. Details Does not include taxes of 15 percent. Based on single or double occupancy. Contact 866/540 4505, fairmont.com/washington.
The St. Gregory Hotel, from $195 per room per night
The Cherry Blossom Weekend Celebration Package includes accommodations, breakfast daily, free parking, and a Blossom Cocktail served in the hotel's 21 M Lounge. Sunday's breakfast is a three-course champagne brunch featuring a live jazz performance. The downtown hotel has been a favorite of performers over the years (there's even a statue of Marilyn Monroe in the lobby). Rates start at $195 per room per night, or $390 for the required two-night stay. When Mar. 28–Apr. 12, 2009. Details Does not include taxes of 15 percent. Based on double occupancy; no single bookings. Only available Friday through Sunday nights. Requires a two-night stay. Contact 800/829-5034, capitalhotels.com
Hotel Palomar, from $204 per room per night
The Cherry Blossom Festival package includes a stay in one of the Palomar's stylish contemporary rooms (with animal-print bathrobes); a $40 voucher to Urbana restaurant, which will offer a special cherry dessert; two all-day Metro passes; and a welcome packet and gift. The Palomar is in Dupont Circle and offers complimentary wine in the evenings. Rates start at $204 per room per night. When Mar. 19–Apr. 12, 2009. Details Does not include taxes of 15 percent. Based on single or double occupancy. Contact 877/866-3070, hotelpalomar-dc.com.
Loews Madison Hotel, from $205 per room per night
The Cherry Blossom Blooms package includes Deluxe accommodations, one pound of Very Cherry jelly beans, and a donation to the National Capital Region Cherry Tree Replacement Fund. The fund helps the National Park Service maintain the historic trees and replace them when the time comes. Rooms have 300-thread-count bed linens, "Ultimate Doeskin" robes by Chadsworth & Haig, and 24-hour room service. Rates start at $205 per room per night. WhenDetails Does not include taxes of 15 percent. Based on single or double occupancy. Contact 202/862-1600, loewshotels.com. Mar. 28-Apr. 12, 2009.
The Liaison Capitol Hill, from $233 per room per night
The Cherry Blossom Getaway includes accommodations, a picnic lunch from Art and SoulWhen Mar. 28–Apr. 30, 2009. DetailsContact 866/246-2203, affinia.com. restaurant, 10 handmade cherry blossom notecards, and a fresh cherry blossom branch to take home. Opened just a year ago, the hotel offers a welcome drink to all guests and a six-choice pillow menu. Rates start at $233 per room per night. Does not include taxes of 15 percent. Based on single or double occupancy. Use promo code CHERRY.
Park Hyatt Washington, from $329 per room per night
The Spring Blossom Package includes an upgrade to a Park Deluxe room, a pot of cherry blossom tea from the hotel's rare and vintage tea collection, a choice of valet parking or breakfast for two daily, and a children's backpack. The Park Hyatt touts its 618-square-foot deluxe rooms as the biggest in the city; you can enjoy your tea in the room or in the hotel's tea cellar. Rates start at $329 per room per night, about 25 percent off regular rates. When Mar. 6–Apr. 26, 2009. Details Does not include taxes of 15 percent. Based on single, double, or triple occupancy. Contact 202/789-1234, parkwashington.hyatt.com.
There are even more hotel packages available on D.C.'s official tourism site.
Florida Hotels, from $85
Orlando, from $85 per nightConsider a vacation rental instead of a hotel to reduce costs. Rentalo.com has several properties in Florida, including Samantha's Castle, about six miles away from Disney World. Samantha's has a full kitchen, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a pool. Rates start at $85 per night, or $255 for the required three-night stay. When Through Aug. 26, 2009. Details Includes all taxes. The rental sleeps up to eight people and requires a three-night stay. Contact rentalo.com.
Daytona Beach, from $114 per room per night
This city's biennial International Festival has been hosting the London Symphony Orchestra for more than 40 years. You can see the orchestra with the Courtyard Daytona Beach's Celebration of Speed package: accommodations, two tickets to the LSO Pops! Celebration of Speed Concert (a $62 value), two tickets to the Daytona 500 Experience, and a souvenir book. There are upgrades available for better orchestra tickets for $123 per room per night and $128 per room per night. Rates start at $114 per room per night, or $228 for the required two-night stay. When April 24–26, 2009. Details Includes taxes of 13 percent. Based on double occupancy; single occupancy rates start at $108 per night. Requires a two-night stay. Use promo code P42. Contact 386/255-3388, daytonabeachcourtyard.com.
Orlando, from $119 per room per night
The Orlando Convention & Visitors Bureau has a Bundles of Free Smiles promotion for hotel stays as well as shopping, dining, attractions, and golf. One of the hotel deals available is at the Buena Vista Suites: Stay three nights in a newly renovated suite and receive the fourth night free, along with breakfast daily, free parking, and free shuttles to the Walt Disney theme parks and Downtown Disney. Rates start at $119 per room per night, or $357 for the required four-night stay (with the fourth night free). When Through June 30, 2009. Details Does not include taxes of 13 percent. Based on double occupancy by two adults; kids 17 and under stay for free. Contact 407/239-8588, buenavistasuites.com.
Steinhatchee, from $172 per room per night
The Steinhatchee Landing Resort is offering stays of two or more nights at 50 percent off typical rates. The resort has 50 one-to-four-bedroom Victorian cottages, each with a fully equipped kitchen and a washer and dryer. The rate also includes a continental breakfast available in the Welcome Center. Steinhatchee is three miles off the Gulf of Mexico in northwestern Florida. You can canoe and kayak in the Steinhatchee River, and resort activities include volleyball, badminton, swimming, and a petting zoo. Rates start at $172 per room per night, or $344 for the required two-night stay. When Through June 30, 2009. Details Does not include taxes of 10 percent. Based on single or double occupancy. Requires a two-night stay. Contact 800/584-1709, steinhatcheelanding.com.
Tampa, from $172 per room per night
The spring training deal at the InterContinental Tampa provides accommodations at 25 percent off the best available rate and a Fan Tool Kit, which includes popcorn, a baseball for signing, and a chocolate bar with your favorite team's name on it. The hotel is near the practice sites for Grapefruit League teams like the Yankees and the Cardinals. Rates start at $172 per room per night. When Through Apr. 4, 2009. Details Does not include taxes of 12 percent. Based on single or double occupancy. Use promo code ILQGA. Contact 866/402-0758, intercontampa.com.
Safety Harbor, from $184 per room per night
The Winter Spa Getaway Package at the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa includes accommodations in a bay-view room with a patio or balcony; a $50 resort credit for the restaurant, spa, or shops; and one spa service per person (choose from an herbal wrap or a 25-minute massage or facial, each valued at $65).You'll have access to the resort's pools, saunas, steam rooms, and the fitness center, which offers daily classes. Rates start at $184 per room per night, or $368 for the required two-night stay. When Through Apr. 30, 2009. Details Does not include taxes of 11 percent or a $16 per night resort fee. Based on single or double occupancy. Based on a Sunday through Thursday stay; weekend rates start at $214 per room per night. Requires a two-night stay (if you stay three nights, the resort credit goes up to $75). Contactsafetyharborresort.com. 888/237-8772.
Las Vegas deals: Flight + 2 nights hotel from only $174.99
No luck needed to get a great deal! For your convenience, here are some pre-packaged flights and Las Vegas hotel deals available from select departure cities nationwide. That way, you’re sure to find the absolute best value for your Las Vegas vacation.
These Las Vegas deals are updated weekly, so check back often. Availability is limited—Book today before these deals are gone!
Select a departure city to view deals:
- Atlanta from $359.99†
- Buffalo from $329.99†
- Chicago O'Hare from $349.99†
- Cleveland from $354.99†
- Dallas/Ft Worth from $434.99†
- Denver from $454.99†
- Detroit from $269.99†
- Houston from $354.99†
- Kansas City from $329.99†
- Los Angeles from $174.99†
- Milwaukee from $329.99†
- Minneapolis from $369.99†
- Rochester from $359.99†
- San Antonio from $329.99†
- St. Louis from $314.99†
Don't see your departure city or looking for more Las Vegas hotel options? View all Las Vegas hotels to check rates and availability.
Clipping Coupons!
1. Start by looking at the stores circular for things like chicken breast 50% off. Plan a few meals around the sale items that you buy. Have a "complete" list so that you do not buy unnecessary things. Be "store flexible" shop at the stores with the best sales for the week.
2.Look for sales on the coupon items. Many stores will put the item on sale the week that the coupon is out.
3.Go through your grocery list and put a star next to any item for which you have a coupon. Make a note of the specific brand and any special requirements (ie, must buy 2) next to the product. Immediately after you put the item in your cart, pull your coupon from your file and place it somewhere you won't miss it (the front of your file, your pocket, your cart). When you go to check out you'll have all your coupons together. This way you won't be stuck looking through a pile of clipped coupons while you're rushing to pay and risk missing one.
4. www.shortcuts.com
- Take advantage of frequent shopper cards that offer discounts or bonus savings. My local Kroger lets me swipe my Kroger Card at the register, so I can receive additional, unadvertised coupons — mostly on items that are already on sale that day!
- Use coupons on double coupon day if your store offers it.
Storing Coupons
Inexpensive Containers - There are plenty of coupon organizers on the market today but all you really need is a simple basket or box with some index cards for dividers. Here are a few of my favorite ideas for inexpensive containers to store your coupons in…
* Gallon size plastic zip bags: I like using these because they’re clear and you can see your coupons at all times – sometimes out of sight means out of mind!
* Recycled envelopes: FREE! Instead of tossing out all those crisp clean reply envelopes (others may think of as junk mail), tuck the flap inside and use to store your coupons. This is great if you don’t have many coupons to store.
* Recycled shoe boxes, diaper wipe containers or empty food boxes: FREE! These are great because they won’t cost you a penny and have plenty of room to store hundreds of coupons.
Index Dividers – You can either purchase index dividers from an office supply or discount store, or make your own, as I did.
* Store bought dividers: Alphabetical and numerical index card dividers can be purchased and either used as is or adapted for coupon categories.
* Making your own dividers: FREE! Just about any type of large index cards or heavy card stock paper will do. You can even cut out cereal boxes and make your own sturdy dividers completely for free.
* Labeling your dividers: FREE! Make a list of the coupon categories you’d like to have in your coupon file, such as Breakfast Items, Coffee & Tea, Frozen Foods, etc… in alphabetical order. Then either label or print your dividers with these categories.
Initially, organizing your coupons may take a few hours, but it will help you save precious time (and money) each week. And by getting your coupons organized and ready to use, you’ll be on your way to saving in no time!!!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Save Money On Your Phone Bill
VoIP is run through your modem in conjunction with your high speed Internet service.
Many service providers have rates that start at $24.99 each month which includes all your calling features such as, call waiting, call forwarding, 3-way calling, caller ID and much more. The great thing about this service is it includes your local, local toll and long distance calls around the country(contact your local VoIP provider for complete details and rates). You can also keep your phone number!
VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) may be the answer for lower phone bills. This is a cost efficient alternative to a standard land line phone service. I have used this service myself for 3 years and I am very pleased at my monthly phone bill being $50.00 (with taxes) a month for 2 phone lines with unlimited calls and tons of calling features and great voice quality.
For more details on VoIP service providers www.whichvoip.com. This a comprehensive site for all your VoIP phone needs.
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Clean Up Book Clutter!
www.swaptree.com
- Trade the books you have for the books you want, for FREE
- Swap your books for video games, CDs and DVDs
- Instantly see all the books you can receive in trade
- Print perfect postage right from your computer
- Discover new books and authors
- Recycle, reuse and reduce your carbon footprint
- Get Books, CD's DVD's, and Video Games for Free!
www.paperbackswap.com
Over 3 million books available!
All you pay is about $2.50 for postage.
www.novelaction.com
No listing, or waiting for others to pick your books - Exchange today!
- A great selection of hardcover and paperback books
- Flat rate shiping ($4.80 to receive about 12 paperbacks)
- Custom email alerts for specific books, authors and genres
- Book Buck exchange option for greater flexibility
- No transaction fees
- Rapid shipping (24 hours after we receive your exchanges)
- Customer service that's always prompt and courteous
Get Cash For Your Gadgets Or Recycle Them
www.flipswap.com- Cash in or donate your cell phone or ipod. Get paid, feel good! Free shipping.
www.gazelle.com- Get cold cash for your gadgets. Gazelle pays for GPS devices,camcorders, satellite radios, cell phones, movies, mp3 players, LCD monitors, digital cameras, PDA's, laptops,
gaming consoles and external hard drives. You can also sell in volume for schools, business or organization. Free shipping and will even send you a box!
Both of these sites will quote the value of your gadgets and send you a check. If the item holds no value they will offer to recycle it.
So get cleaning and make some extra money.
Free Information Calls
Really Free 411. 1-800-GOOG-411- 1-800-466-4411
GOOG-411 can be used from any personal or work phone, whether it is a fixed/landline phone, mobile phone or VoIP phone. However, calls from pay phones are currently not supported.
Keep in mind that features like the "text message" or "map it" commands will only work from a mobile phone.
Totally Free!
www.heyitsfree.net
www.freestufftimes.com
Best Restaurant Deals!
T.G.I. Fridays- Meal and deal lunch and dinner, starting at $5.99.
Outback- Dinner, 6 oz. sirloin steak for $9.99.
Wendy's- Lunch and dinner, sandwiches for 99 cents. Choose from the crispy chicken, Jr. bacon cheeseburger or Double stack. Round out the meal with fries and drink for just over $3.00.
IHOP- is offering all you can eat pancakes with the purchase of any breakfast combo.
Tim Hortons- Breakfast deal starting at $1.35. Right now you can pick up a breakfast sandwich for only $1.35 or a full breakfast combo can be had for $2.29 including a sausage biscuit sandwich, your choice of hash browns or a donut and a coffee!
Dunkin Donuts- Breakfast, $3.99 flatbread sandwich. Their breakfast combo comes with a 300 calorie flatbread sandwich and a medium coffee is $3.99. Or you can now get a latte for 99 cents.
Starbucks-Breakfast value meal starting at $3.95. The first combo includes a latte and the choice of oatmeal or a coffee cake while the second combo includes a coffee and one of four breakfast sandwiches.
Denny's -Breakfast for $4.00. Weekday Express Slam from 5AM to 4PM Monday through Friday. This "Serious" breakfast comes with 2 eggs, 2 pancakes, 2 bacon strips and 2 sausage links and partners with coffee for a great breakfast deal.
McDonald's-Lunch and dinner value meals discounted. Check specials daily at your location.
Bob Evans-Lunch and dinner starting at $5.99. Bob Evans is already offering knife and fork sandwiches as well as its newly famous deep-dish dinners that kick off at $5.99.
Ruby Tuesday-Lunch or dinner, burgers starting at $5.99.
Hooters- Lunch and dinner, $5.99. Hot on the heels of their $1 draft beer bailout Hooters is offering an economic stimulus package full of wings. Every Wednesday Hooters will offer a 10 piece Boneless wing combo served with a side of fries and a roomful of delightfully tacky décor all for only $5.99. Apparently you are going to Hooters for the wings -- or at you should be!
Arby's Quizno's and Subway- For the most part, Subway has led the battle with a slew of $5 foot-longs and a rotating menu of 6-inch subs for $2.50. Not to be outdone, Quiznos has fired back with $2.99 subs and raised the stakes with low-priced Sammies. Arby's was a late comer to the toasted sub war but fought back with $5 combo meals that are often cheaper than its rivals for a full meal.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Let's Make Some Money and Declutter!
If you are cleaning out your closets, the garage or the basement this spring, don't just dump it.
You can sell your stuff and make some extra cash.
Secondhand shops:
Play It Again Sports, Game Stop (video games and consoles), Plato's Closet (teen and young adult clothes and accessories), and Music Go Round (instruments) will pay you for your used items. Check the chains website for the closest location and call before you head out.
Another way to make some cash is to go online.
www.ebay.com, www.craigslist.org, www.amazon.com, www.gazelle.com and www.backpage.com.
Check with each site for terms and fees. Craigs List and Back Page does not charge a fee to list.
Have a Garage Sale:
You could bring in $500 - $1500 for a weekends worth of work. Sub-division sales are great, they cost less and there are multiple homes participating. Therefore more traffic.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Baby Stuff
Diapers
Huggies: www.huggieshappybaby.com
Luvs: www.luvs.com
Pampers: www.pampers.com
If you don't have a particular favorite brand, sign up for all three.
Formula
Also, visit the websites for your baby's formula and get free samples and coupons. Here are direct links to the free offers pages:
Similac:www.similac.com
Enfamil: www.enfamil.com
Nestle Good Start: www.gerber.com
Baby Food/Juice
Gerber: www.gerber.com
Beechnut.com:www.beechnut.com
Earth's Best Baby Food:www.earthsbest.com
Free Baby Magazines and Information
Free subscription to Baby Talk magazine
BabyTalk is designed for expectant and new parents, including health and safety information and product recommendations. This is an entirely free subscription to a print magazine. You will not receive a bill. Just complete the form at this link: www.parenting.com/babytalkmagazine
Free six month subscription to American Baby Magazine
Again, this is a totally free subscription to a print magazine (and one that I found to be very helpful as a new mom.) www.americanbaby.com
Discount Magazine Subscriptions
BestDealMagazines.com offers lots of free magazine subscriptions (you pay the $4.69 processing charge per subscription) and they don't automatically re-subscribe you when your subscription ends (some online magazine subscription sites do.)
Friday, March 6, 2009
Summer Camps
There are some terrific resources available for camps of all sorts from day camps to overnight camps. You are certain to find a camp that is perfect for your child and your budget.
Metro Parent (www.metroparent.com) magazine releases it's annual "Camp" guide sometime this month. Last years guide is available on their website. I have also included some websites that offer many camp suggestions for your area. Check out the websites below:
Oakland Yard- Waterford MI -www.oaklandyard.com
www.mysummercamps.com, www.campresource.com and www.campparents.org
Dicounts on Pet Vaccinations/Care
www.petco.com log on to find the location nearest you and the clinic times. Petco offers vaccination clinics at reduced prices. Keep your pet healthy and happy with vaccinations and flea & tick preventatives.
- Low-cost vaccinations
- Microchipping identification services
- Staffed by a licensed veterinarian
- Veterinarian recommended flea and tick products
- Heartworm testing and medication
- Deworming
- Feline Leukemia testing
- No appointment necessary
- Convenient hours
www.hsus.org -The Humane Society of the United States. Go to your local Humane Society website for information on spaying and neutering costs. Your local Humane Society also offers low cost veterinary care.
The Michigan Humane Society Protect-A-Pet clinics offer low-cost, age-appropriate vaccinations against Distemper, Parvovirus, Rabies and other deadly diseases as well as low-cost microchipping for dogs and cats of pet guardians presenting proof of low or fixed incomes. In addition, low-cost spay/neuter information will be available at all clinics.
| March28: | Hazel Park/Ferndale DPW Yard |
| April 25: | Eliza Howell Park |
| May 16: | Clark Park |
| June 13: | Balduck Park |
| More dates to come... | |
All animals must be on leashes or in carriers.
Microchips are $10.00 each
Vaccinations are $3.00 each
Rabies Vaccinations - Healthy Dogs & Cats Over 4 Months Old
FVRCP - Healthy Cats Over 6 Weeks Old
DHLP-P Vaccinations - Healthy Dogs Over 6 Weeks Old
Vet Tex Mobile Veterinarian Services-248-683-5005
They offer discount vaccination clinics. Call for more information and schedule.
Prescription Drug Coupons
www.internetdrugcoupons.com. This site has hundreds a current coupons for prescription medications, non-prescription drugs and pet medicines. Details are listed on each coupon.
For some "free" antibotics from Meijer stores which include:
- Amoxicillin
- Cephalexin
- SMZ-TMP
- Ciprofloxacin
- Ampicillin
- Penicillin VK
- Erythromycin
Target and Walmart are offering $4.00 co-payments on Generics for a 30 day supply and $10.00 for 90 days. Contact Target and Walmart for complete details.
Warehouse Clubs...Deal or Not!
Here is what I have found.
Alcohol, milk, butter, eggs, meats, electronics and prescription medicines are great deals. For instance prescription medicines are routinely 50% lower than drug store prices. The meat department in these clubs are top notch butcher shops with supermarket prices. I buy my meat in bulk and split it into freezer bags for several meals.
The Not so Good Deals.
Toilet paper, paper towels, especially recently have skyrocketed at local clubs. I found Charmin 36 roll for $20.99 at Costco, that is over 58 cents per roll. I would keep your eye out for sales at Target and Walmart combined with a coupon, you will get a better per roll price.
Designer clothes , not such a good deal. I have found that stores like TJ Maxx and Marshalls have a better selection and better prices.
I found a pair of men's Perry Ellis dress pants at Costco for $19.99, the same pants at TJ Maxx were marked down to $14.99. Watch those sales and clearance deals!
Can you justify the cost of the warehouse club membership? At $40- $100. It all depends on the size of your family, how much you will be buying per trip and do you have any big ticket items that you will be purchasing during the year.
I have saved a ton of money at Costco. I have made most of my big ticket item purchases there. For instance last year we bought all of our pool furniture and a Plasma TV. Literally, saving hundreds of dollars and getting $200.00 back from their rebate. My membership pays for itself.
A good way to try it out is to take advantage of the"free pass" days that many of the clubs offer throughout the year. This allows you to check out the club and even make a purchase. Also keep in mind if you buy a membership at any time you can request a refund on the unused portion if you are not satisfied.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Let's Go Shopping!
If you already know what you want to buy, here are the sites to "price compare".
www.pricegrabber.com,www. nextag.com, and www. shopping.com. Type in the item name, number etc. and it will find the best price for you.
Now if you want to know all the sales in your area like Target, K-Mart etc. This site is for you, especially if you do not receive the newspaper. www.shoplocal.com. All you do is put in your zip code and the site displays all sales in your area. It is great!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Gasoline
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Energy Costs
Hot-water heaters are typically set at 140 degrees (look for a temperature dial like your oven's), but 120 degrees is sufficient for killing bacteria everywhere but your dishwasher--and most modern dishwashers heat their own water anyway. You shave off 3 percent of your monthly bill for every five degrees you lower the temperature, says Hunt. According to the Energy Information Administration, the average monthly electric bill is $73, so you save around $9 a month.
CHECK YOUR THERMOSTAT.
For every degree you raise the temperature in summer and lower it in winter, you'll save 1 percent on your monthly bill. Keeping the house five degrees warmer or cooler can save around $4 a month.
PUT YOUR WATER HEATER ON A TIMER.
You can turn it off during the day and night when you're either away from home or sleeping. Get a timer at any home-improvement store and ask your electrician to install it. Using heated water for five hours instead of 24 can save you up to $20 a month.
REPLACE INCANDESCENT BULBS WITH FLUORESCENT ONES.
Fluorescent bulbs are a bit more expensive (about $6 to $7 each versus $1), but last up to seven years and cast a more flattering glow than they used to. Over its lifetime, a typical fluorescent bulb will save you over $50 in replacement and electricity costs.
Toy Rental
www.babyplays.com
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Freecycle
need. Lots of locations all over the US. I have used them many times, to get
rid of stuff and find things I needed. This is a must for frugal budgets. Join for free in your area.
www.freecycle.org
Check it out today!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Furniture Shopping
Try these two websites. www.furniturelandsouth.com and www.boyles.com.
Both of these stores have clearance areas as well a promotional sales with free shipping.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Great Website for Deals!
www.bradsdeals.com. This site has all the best deals. For example today at Pottery Barn buy a Braid Duvet cover for $19.99,normally $99.00. That is 80% off. The site also offers coupons for local stores and restaurants. Sign up for email updates from Brad.
Check it out today and start saving!
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