A Sassy Saver makes a Savvy Spender

$5 Pizza and Beer: Punch Pizza Deal this weekend

2010-08-06T22:14:00.002-05:00

Click here for coupon link

I know my posts have been more than infrequent this past month. It's been a busy busy time for me! Yay (for the busy time, that is)! Nonetheless, I'll do my best to continue to share what I find.

The deal du jour? Another Punch Pizza Deal! Who doesn't like those? Especially when it includes a tasty pint! The beer being highlighted is Flat Earth Brewing Company (I've never heard of it...have YOU?). Go get yourself a pizza and a Pale Ale!

Their flyer reads:

Get Angry and a Pizza for $5

at Stadium Village

$5 Beer & Pizza

Angry Planet Pale Ale and a Margherita or Napoli Pizza for $5

Valid August 6-8, 2010 while supplies last.

Just bring this coupon or show on phone.

One coupon per customer.

Stadium Village Location Only.

Punch Pizza - Free Mimi Night on Wednesday

2010-07-12T18:58:00.000-05:00

Bring this coupon in or show on your phone to get it FREE!!!
Offer is good after 5pm. Get yourself a glass of wine to accompany the Mimi! yum!

Warning from Punch: "These are addictive!" lol.

Shoe Sale!!! 40% off at Piperlime

2010-06-17T21:09:00.000-05:00

I Love the Shoes! I Buy the Shoes! I Wear the Shoes!
This IS my motto. I tell this to every guy (and the occasional gal) out there who questions my choice in heel size. Not that all my shoes have 4" heels (but some certainly do! hehe)...But mostly, they question it because I'm 5'-11" without any heels and...well...they're NOT. I'm not hating on them. They just don't understand that the same shoe isn't offered in a shorter heel! There's no 1" / 2" / 3" option for each pair of shoes. I wish there was!

This is my favorite kind of discount--SHOES!!! As I channel any and all of the self-restraint in my bones, I share this lovely sale with YOU! Piperlime is one of my favorite resources for shoes. They have (arguably) the BEST images/views of the shoes for an online source. 3D rotating views! If not that, they provide pics of each side of the shoe. Trust me, this is a great feature.

Mainly, though, this is my favorite shoe website because of the prices and deals. Here's why:
~ FREE SHIPPING! Always, every day, standard.
~ POINTS! Banana Republic, Gap, & Old Navy store credit cards are valid (Piperlime is a sibling company of these stores) and count towards the point system with these credit accounts. I have a few credit cards and
even fewer that I actually use, but my Banana Republic card is one I do use (many of my work clothes come from Banana) because of their rewards plan. Paid off when bill comes, of course. ; )

Anyway! I'm getting off track...

>>>focus<<<

The 40% off Sale:
Unfortunately I can't grab a fancy graphic of the email alert I got. It's nothing special, but I'm a visual person so I like to add a little something. Anyway, sale email reads: "Up to 40% OFF. Lime tag sale It's the sale everyone's talking about. Don't miss out!" There is no super secret code or anything. Here <---is what opens when I click the sale link. Oh, and there's no specification as to how long the sale lasts.
Happy Shopping!!!

World Cup Mania at Punch Pizza

2010-06-17T19:55:00.001-05:00

For those of you with the World Cup on your radar, keep your eye on Italia! Punch Pizza wants to give us an incentive to cheer for the motherland of Neapolitan Pizza...

$3 OFF YOUR PIZZA for every win Italy racks up in the first 3 games.

$4 OFF YOUR PIZZA for every win as we advance to the finals.

FREE PIZZA* & PERONI BEER for winning it all!
______________________________________
Offer(s) are good on game days only
Bring this coupon in or show it on your phone to get the deal.

Free App at Punch Pizza!

2010-06-17T18:48:00.001-05:00

This is MY kind of APP! Punch Pizza has updated their original Highland Park menu, specifically their appetizers! That's great for us Punch Pizza lovers because they're offering a FREE APPETIZER with purchase of a pizza! Go and try their new Mozzarella de Bufala, served on a bed of arugula. Or warm your belly with Roasted Baby Peppers, served hot with balsamic vinegar drizzled over it. Yummmm. Both are served with their warm focaccia, if you were wondering. To check out all their apps, click here. I assume you can try any of their apps, not just their new ones, but I'm not clear if that includes their salad selections or just their antipastis.

Remember, this is only at their original location in Highland Park. If you haven't been to this location before, it remains unique as the only location that is full service (aka you are seated and order your meal from a server). Same great flavors, with more! Be prepared for a short wait, especially on weekends. Take this time to relax outside in their nice seating/waiting spot with a little fire pit. I like to get myself a glass of vino for the wait. ;)
704 Cleveland Ave S
Saint Paul, 55116

Print and bring the coupon (left) in with you, or show it on your phone.

Cooks of Crocus Hill Garage Sale

2010-06-10T16:07:00.001-05:00

Calling all cooks! This weekend go shoulder to shoulder with other garage sale warriors this weekend and find some greatly reduced priced treasures at Cooks of Crocus Hill. You may not find 5 cent sticker prices here, but you may find great deals on the lemon zester you've been eyeing or a nice quality saute pan that won't cost the usual arm-and-leg.

The articles I've come across suggest this is a highly anticipated annual event so, like most garage sales, get there early for the best pickings. I'll have a hard time keeping myself away from this sale so...see you there (and keep your elbows to yourself)!

Cooks of Crocus Hill's 5th Annual Inventory Clearance
"Up to 80% off kitchen goodies and doo-dads"

St. Paul Location, in tent behind store
877 Grand Avenue, St. Paul 55105

Friday, June 11th | 9am-4pm
Saturday, June 12th | 9am-4pm
Sunday, June 13th | Noon-4pm

Free Concerts and Festivals of Summer 2010

2010-06-03T17:26:00.004-05:00

Good GOD does Minnesota have a ton of festivals and fairs!!! Granted, we're limited to a few months a year when it even makes sense to have an outdoor event (few exceptions are out there, I know, but those don't count here). But I didn't realize just how many are out there. When I started this list I was NOT prepared for how long this blog would take me, so Bookmark this baby, share it with your friends, and reference this list ALL SUMMER LONG because I want this list to be really really helpful for you all out there, and thus worth my time! ;)

All of the events I've listed below are FREE! With the exception of the State Fair, all of the fairs and festivals are FREE ADMISSION! Many of them have free music and entertainment, too. Take your pick of art fairs, music festivals, parades, fireworks, specialty food and drink (although that part is not usually free), bicycle tours...it's endless! Some are kid friendly, some are not-so-much. I recommend following the links I've provided to gauge which events are up your alley. And as always, post additional festivals and fairs with free admission I may have missed! I focused more on what takes place in the Twin Cities so you won't see New Ulm's Beer festival or anything. Apologies, but I had to draw the line somewhere!

June
June 4-6 - Edina Art Fair, 50th and France Ave in Edina. Shop booths of 350 artists from all over the U.S. Entertainment stage includes music, cooking seminars, fashion shows of local boutiques.
June 6 - Grand Old Day, Grand Avenue of St. Paul. Parades, Music, Art booths, Food and merchandise vendors galore! Bring your ID and $10 for a wristband if you want to join the party at any of the Festival Gardens. Music can be heard (and personal space stays free of spilled beer!) if you choose to stay outside of the gardens but you might sacrifice a view of the stage.
June 11-13, and 16-20 - Nature Valley Bicycle Festival and Grand Prix, Various Twin City locations. Bikes galore! Cheer on World-Class cyclists as they speed through courses in the Twin Cities, watch Stunt Shows at the Uptown Throwdown, and visit the expos.
June 12 - Famous Dave's Blues Fest, Peavey Plaza in Minneapolis. Concert include living legends Hubert Sumlin and Pinetop Perkins. 10 acts on two stages.
June 17-19 - Twin Cities Jazz Festival, Mears Park in St. Paul. Headliners: John Scofield and Joe Lovano, who could each play the Dakota for $40-50 a head.
Jule 19-20 - Stone Arch Festival of the Arts, St. Anthony Main in Minneapolis. 250+ Artist booths, 4 Stages of Live music, food vedors.

July
July 3 & 4 - Minneapolis Red White and Boom!, St. Anthony Main in Minneapolis. 5k and half marathon, Music and a Movie, Live entertainment, Family activities, and--of course--Fireworks!
July 10 - Lakefront Blues Fest, Prior Lake's Lakefront Park. A rare chance to catch Johnny Lang for free!
July 10 - New Belgium Tour de Fat, Loring Park in Minneapolis. Trade your car for a bike, don an absurd costume, and join the bicycle parade! There are also performances and, of course, beer! The beer isn't free, but the money raised goes to a "worthy cause." [I recently visited the NB Brewery in Fort Collins, CO and the staff there is a RIOT! We chatted with one of the fellows who leads the Tour-de-Fat and I plan to seek him out for the sheer entertainment I know he'll provide!]
July 16-24 - Minneapolis Aquatennial, Downtown Minneapolis. Block Party, Tennis Classic, Milk carton boat races, Fireworks.
July 18 - Bastille Day Block Party, Cafe Barbette in Uptown Mpls. Music by Mayda, Red Pens, The Magnolias, Eyedea & Abilities, and more. Proceeds benefit People Serving People.

August
August 7 - Pizza Luce's Lyndale Ave Block Party, Lyndale and 31st in Minneapolis. Acts TBD.
August 7 - Freedom Jazz Festival, Minnehaha Falls Park in Minneapolis. Just what the title says! Artists TBD.
August 6-8 - Uptown Art Fair*, Hennepin and Lake in Uptown Minneapolis. One of the top 10 fine arts festivals in the country! Over 350 artists are selected to exhibit and sell work. Food vendors and people watching add to the fun.
August 7-8 - Loring Park Art Festival*, Loring Park in Minneapolis. Over 140 national and local artists. Food and People watching too.
August 7-8 - Powderhorn Art Fair*, Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis. Over 180 National and local Artists display and sell their work, plus food and people watching.
*Shuttle service between art fairs is provided FREE of charge, too!
August 13-15 - Irish Fair of MN, Harriet Island in St. Paul. Three stages of Live Music, Irish dancing, Irish food (think bangers and mash) and Irish Drink (think beer and whiskey), etc. Bring your Kilt for the "Best Legs in a Kilt" contest. If that's not enough, there's a Tug of War Pub challenge, Baking contest, and Matchmaking! Headliners TBD.
August 21 - Red Stag Supperclub Block Party, Red Stag in NE Mpls. Headliners: Cory Chisel and Heiruspecs and others. Street entertainment by North Star Roller Girls, Familia Skate Shop, and Spot Hula Hoop Contest.
August 26-Sept 6 - State Fair free stages. While entrance to the fair is not free, you can catch these great acts for no extra cost. Just think, people watching can only get better with great music to inspire new dance moves! Headliners include Rosanne Cash, zydeco vet Geno Delafose, Boys II Men, Trampled by Turtles and Martin Zellar. Also, go on a discount day to save a few more bucks: Thrifty Thursday (August 26) is $9 Adults and $6 Kids; Ticket Deal Tuesday (August 31) is $9 Adult and $8 Kids; Read & Ride Wednesday (Sept 1) is $9 Adult and $6 kids with valid public library card. Or pre-purchase adult tickets for $9 each and go any day.

Many of the Concert listings I got from an article from the StarTribune. To view the full article "Summer concerts: think big" on Star Tribune's website here.

Discount tix to Cirque du Soleil?? Yes please!

2010-06-02T12:49:00.000-05:00

A friend of mine introduced me to a new daily deals website called Goldstar that everyone should really check out. This is not another "buy it today only" type sites, and it's not offering the same type of deals! How about half-price tickets to the upcoming Cirque du Soleil at the Target Center?!! Guthrie tickets?? Tickets to "How to talk Minnesotan" or a comedy show at Joke Joint? There are a lot of great options. They are also trying to create a forum for people to write reviews of these activities as well (I haven't spent much time trying to figure that part out, honestly).

You can sign up for daily email alerts, weekly email highlighting things, or both. As someone who gets about 8 "daily deal" emails a day these days, I opted for a weekly alert because then I'm more likely to read it when it gets to my inbox.

If you're a jet-setter or live outside of Minneapolis, they are also in Boston, Chicago, DC, Las Vegas, LA, New York, Orange County, Portland, San Diego, San Fran, San Jose, and Seattle.

Check it out and sign up! I'm really excited about the Cirque tickets, if you can't tell. I still have yet to see any of the shows that pass through town. And no, I haven't seen the full fledged thing in Vegas, either. I'm totally deprived. haha!
Here's the link to Goldstar: https://www.goldstar.com/join?p=F1347995RB

Aveda - Free Sample of Caribbean Therapy Body Creme

2010-05-25T23:28:00.000-05:00

I really like Aveda products. That's no secret (just smell my hair). But I really LOVE Aveda products when they're FREE! I mean, who doesn't! Word on the email street has lead me to a coupon for a FREE SAMPLE of their Caribbean Therapy Body Creme.

This coupon expires June 30, 2010.

Credit for this freebie goes to the blog/blogger Freebie Fanatics. To get your own heads up for freebies sign up for emails from this blog.

Punch Pizza - Free Bufala Mozzarella Upgrade

2010-05-24T14:11:00.000-05:00

Punch Pizza has a new special running this week!! This week [May 24th - May 30th] Punch is offering their premium Mozzarella on any pizza for free. If you've never had this melted awesome-ness I highly recommend taking this opportunity to do so. The only unfortunate thing is you will want to have the premium mozz on every pizza from here on out!

BOGO tickets to Guthrie's M. Butterfly

2010-05-12T17:47:00.004-05:00

This offer is courtesy of the Star Tribune and their "Star Tribune Offers" email newsletter I subscribe to. It reads:

Buy one ticket get one free to select performances of
Guthrie's M. Butterfly

Sunday, May 23 at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 28 at 7:30 p.m.

Look for the Dot Deals coupon ad in the paper on 5/13, 5/15 and 5/16.

I'm not too knowledgeable about all things theatre related. In fact, I didn't realize Sweeny Todd was a theater production until after I'd seen it in theaters with Johnny Depp as lead. Needless to say, I'm not too sure about what this play is about, but I know it's being performed on the Wurtele Thrust Stage. Wikipedia's Description tells me it's a Broadway play inspired by an opera. DuHHH! No, not really duh. The brief review of Wiki's description tells us it has a Chinese/French international influence and includes spy action. Oh, and an ad I saw around town here for the Guthrie's version has a disclaimer about some nudity. I have to say, this piques my interest as a production that would expand my Guthrie theater experience beyond The Great Gatsby and that one my Mom took me to...

As the email newsletter tells us, look for this coupon in the paper tomorrow (5/13), Saturday (5/15), and Sunday (5/16). I'll be outta town...who can save it for me?!

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Update to post:
Reader contribution and GREAT thing to know (Thank you, Laura!):
Laura said... An even better deal is doing the rush tickets. It's $25 a ticket (on weekends) and you usually get pretty decent seats that typically cost more than double. If you do this get there early and get in the rush line. Also, I'd check the website day before or the morning of and see how full the theater looks. If it's not too full, you'll be good to go. Oh and they only take cash or check, but there is an ATM outside of Sea Change.

20% off at Piperlime - Today only

2010-05-06T11:05:00.001-05:00

Use the discount code NIGHTS at checkout. Happy discount shopping!

Shoe Sale Alert at Piperlime!! Sandals on Sale--Today only!

2010-04-22T09:39:00.002-05:00

Shoe fetish? Check. Summer coming up? Check. Disappointed with the selection of sandals you're left with from last year? Check. Pedicured feet just waiting for the perfect Cinderella slipper? Ummm...I may need to work on the last one...! Well, I definitely have the shoe fetish piece down... :)

Through their email promotions, I received this alert from Piperlime this morning! If you've been waiting for your change to attack a shoe sale to get yourself new summer flats, here's a great opportunity! 20%! And as always, Piperlime has FREE SHIPPING and FREE RETURN! No special code needed for that.

Free Origins Facial Cleanser - 04/22/2010 only

2010-04-20T14:13:00.001-05:00

Become a fan of Origins on Facebook and you are eligible for a FREE FULL SIZE bottle from the Origins counter!
Here is what their posting reads:

We'll trade you for FREE. One day only - 4/22. Bring your current skincare to any Origins counter and we'll trade it for a full-size of one of our gentle, high-performance cleansers. Choose either: Checks and Balances Frothy face wash or A Perfect World Antioxidant cleanser with White Tea. Value up to $20!

Thanks to the blog Common Sense with Money for the heads up! The name is linked to the article on Origins. I've also added a link to the blog on the right-hand column for easy reference.

BOGO offer at Jamba Juice

2010-04-19T17:48:00.000-05:00

This coupon is good through Friday!

Sluuuuuurp!

Clinique!! Private Sales, Luxury Brands & Low Prices

2010-04-14T13:24:00.001-05:00

Gilt Groupe is an exclusive online shopping website that offers sales on luxury brands. For example, in addition to Clinique, today's brands include Helmut Land, Free People, Magaschoni and Chan Luu, Lacoste, American Retro...And these brands-and their sales-change daily. In addition to clothing and beauty products, these sites are now offering home goods, men's products, and even exotic travel!

An important thing to keep in mind is that, in my experience with these types of exclusive boutiques, the inventory is limited and purchasing that pair of designer jeans (umm, I look forward to the Rock and Republic sales!) or the can't-live-without bracelet should be done asap when these sales become available.

Here's how it works: To have access to these discounted-priced luxury items you must become a member. Before you roll your eyes and scroll down to the next blog post, know that registering is FREE. There are no membership dues or registration fees. The only cost to you is just the merchandise. I think by making it a "members only" type private sale, more luxury brands are willing to offer their products for the limited sale. Because many of these items are very difficult to find at reduced prices--like the Clinique sale!

To sign up right now click here for an invitation from me. Then you will have access to all the sales I mentioned above, as well as all their future sales! You'll get an email each morning highlighting the sales that will open within a few hours (I think this website opens their "doors" at 10am).

I have yet to purchase from this specific boutique, as I JUST became aware of it a few weeks ago, thanks to my friend Kelly for the invite, but I am very familiar with this type of concept. And from the sales that have flashed across my eyes in the email inbox from Gilt Groupe, I am pleased with their selection of brands! I also belong to Rue La La and HauteLook. If you'd like an invite to those as well, click their respective names because I've attached a link to my invitation page as well. Through these two boutiques I have purchased things like Rock and Republic Jeans (at half the price of retail) & a Nicole Miller Dress (at 1/3 the price of it's retail).

Anyway, Clinique! Their sale prices range from $10 to $35. Sets of lipstick, facial cleansing sets, men's grooming, anti-aging, etc. See the image above for some of the products, the image is partial screen shot of the sale. If I hadn't just bought their Moisturizing Lotion during Macy's Clinique Bonus as few weeks ago I'd be all over that already! I think some of these low-priced products are their smaller sample sizes so be aware of that. But $10 bucks for a starter set of their signature facial cleansing products just isn't too bad if you've been wanted to try it, or just have it in a travel size!

Feel free to forward to all your shopaholic friends! They'll certainly appreciate your help to find that Ghurka Purse for $600 less!

20% Aveda Product Sale at Juut!!!!

2010-04-13T12:34:00.004-05:00

Need to stock up? Rarely do I EVER come across my favorite products on sale,

but at Juut on Thursday and Friday this week is our chance!!!! Happy Shopping!

Calling all Winos!

2010-04-12T17:52:00.002-05:00

It's come to my attention that Haskell's is having their Nickel Sale right now through May 1st!!!

This is a serious sale, too. I've perused their sale catalog...were talking about hundreds of bottles under $10--like...Hess Chardonnay for $8.95? Yes, please! And then there are pages and pages of French wines (my favorite) marked down including the creme de la creme Chateauneuf-de-Pape selections under $50. My budget won't allow me such a luxury but some of you out there may have been saving up for such an investment? Sighhhh. Anyway, there are plenty of other Cote du Rhones that are more budget friendly.

If you're savvy you may have discovered the wine selections that comes in a box? I'm not referring to Frahn-ziah (it at least sounds better if you say it with a drawn out snobby accent, no?) but others like their advertised Black Box selections which are marked down to a going rate of $17.95 a box. They usually run around $25 a box, depending on the store of course. Folks, these boxes hold the equivalent of 4 bottles of wine. Have you done the math yet? That is less than $5 a bottle for wine whose quality that rivals the $10 bottles out there. So if you haven't tried any of these godsend in a box yet, this is a good time to give it a shot!

My only question is...by calling it a Nickel sale does that mean I get the second bottle for 5 cents? Such a question wasn't answered by reading the pages of their pdf sale catalog so I will just have to find out when I get there. I'll keep you posted on that.

Boy I wish I was getting a commission on this one....Bottoms up!
Cheers!

Haskell Locations:
Bloomington, Faribault, Excelsior, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Plymouth, St. Paul, Stillwater, White Bear Lake, Woodbury

Sip n' Sample tickets to Zahtar - 1/2 price!

2010-04-08T14:38:00.001-05:00

Joining the ranks of Living Social and Groupon is another company offering daily email deals called Crowd Cut. I came across it via Facebook. They seem to still be in their startup phase where deals aren't changing daily, but--according to their website--they will be there by May 3rd, 2010.

Their current offer is $15 for a $30 ticket to the next Sip n' Sample at Zahtar on April 14th (next week).
Check it out and/or Sign up for their emails here.

I've been keeping an eye on this company for a little while now. I'm encouraged by the selection of deals they've offered so far, so I've signed up for their email offers and am sharing it with you.

Half Off Deals - Restaurants, Automotive, Clothing, Wellness...

2010-04-06T17:01:00.000-05:00

Here's a post to all of you out there who LOVE those half off certificate deals. Ever heard of the website Half OFF Deals? It is the gateway to half price certificates all over the place! ALL OFFERS on this website are available for 1/2 the cost of its face value.

Half Off Deals caters to many different metropolitan areas, including Minneapolis, like Chicago, Wichita, Honolulu, Las Vegas, etc. So those of you outside the Twin Cities area, and those traveling warriors out there, you can find deals in your area too!

If you want to get these offers in your email box each week, you can sign up for their "Certificate Tooter" email here. The email will appear each Tuesday--so just once a week--with a list of the half off offers generated by the zip code you provide when you sign up for the newsletter.

Posted below are the current offers within a 60 mile radius of the Minneapolis zip code 55401.
Note that these offers are current as I'm posting this article, April 6 2010. There are expiration dates on these certificates and most have a limited amount available. So if you're viewing this post months later many of the links may not be available--but there will be new ones, so check out the website for an up-to-date list.
(Clicking the links will take you to each individual offer at the website)

BANK Restaurant At The Westin Minneapolis, Minnesota - 1 miles
The Mens Department Minneapolis, Minnesota - 1 miles
Planet Beach Contempo Spa Minneapolis, Minnesota - 1 miles
501 Fit Minneapolis, Minnesota - 1 miles
Spill The Wine Restaurant Minneapolis, Minnesota - 1 miles

Smalleys 87 Club Minneapolis, Minnesota - 1 miles
Dancing Ganesha Restaurant Minneapolis, Minnesota - 1 miles
Dancing Ganesha Indian Restaurant Minneapolis, Minnesota - 1 miles
Dancing Ganesha Indian Restaurant Minneapolis, Minnesota - 1 miles
Seven Steakhouse Minneapolis, Minnesota - 1 miles
The Elaborate Entrance Of Chad Deity @ Mixed Blood Theatre Minneapolis, Minnesota - 2 miles
Legends Bar And Grill Minneapolis, Minnesota - 2 miles
Shabu Wasabi Minneapolis, Minnesota - 2 miles
Conga Latin Bistro Minneapolis, Minnesota - 2 miles
Evolution Hair Minneapolis, Minnesota - 3 miles
Uptown Dermatology & Skinspa Minneapolis, Minnesota - 3 miles
Fusion Minneapolis, Minnesota - 3 miles
Moto - I Minneapolis, Minnesota - 3 miles
Jason Stephens Massage Minneapolis, Minnesota - 3 miles
A La Salsa Minneapolis, Minnesota - 3 miles
Geetanjoli Sari Fashion Minneapolis, Minnesota - 3 miles
Cadillac Jewelry Minneapolis, Minnesota - 3 miles
Midtown Global Market Minneapolis, Minnesota - 3 miles
Eagles Nest Indoor Playground New Brighton, Minnesota - 4 miles
Twin Cities Closet Co. Minneapolis, Minnesota - 4 miles
Twin Cities Closet Minneapolis, Minnesota - 4 miles
Twin Cities Closet Minneapolis, Minnesota - 4 miles
Family Ties St. Louis Park, Minnesota - 4 miles
Taj Indian Grill Minneapolis, Minnesota - 5 miles
Frankie’s Pizza New Hope, Minnesota - 5 miles
CobornsDelivers.com New Hope, Minnesota - 5 miles
Arthur Murray Dance Studio Minneapolis Minneapolis, Minnesota - 6 miles
Pure Health Wellness Coaching Minneapolis, Minnesota - 6 miles
Pierres Bistro Minneapolis, Minnesota - 6 miles
Pierres Bistro Minneapolis, Minnesota - 6 miles
Kips Irish Pub & Restaurant St. Louis Park, Minnesota - 6 miles
Kips Irish Pub & Restaurant St. Louis Park, Minnesota - 6 miles
Keiths Furniture Outlet St. Louis Park, Minnesota - 6 miles
Kips Authentic Irish Pub & Restaurant St. Louis Park, Minnesota - 6 miles
The Little Gym - Edina St Louis Park, Minnesota - 6 miles
Colleen & Company Roseville, Minnesota - 6 miles
Khyber Pass Cafe Saint Paul, Minnesota - 6 miles
SPA SIMPLE St. Paul, Minnesota - 6 miles
Goldn Treasures St Paul, Minnesota - 6 miles
New Beginnings Face And Body Spa St. Paul, Minnesota - 6 miles
7th Street Storage St. Paul, Minnesota - 7 miles
Precision Tune Auto Care – New Hope, MN Premium Maintenance Package New Hope, Minnesota - 8 miles
Saint Paul College Esthetic Department St. Paul, Minnesota - 8 miles
Arthur Murray Dance Studio St. Paul St. Paul, Minnesota - 8 miles
Tavern On The Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota - 8 miles
Mamas Pizza St. Paul, Minnesota - 8 miles
Hopkins Meditation Center Hopkins, Minnesota - 9 miles
Bhakti Wellness Center Hopkins, Minnesota - 9 miles
LifeStyle Clothing Robbinsdale, Minnesota - 9 miles
Colette Bar & Bistro Bloomington, Minnesota - 9 miles
Colette Bar & Bistro Bloomington, Minnesota - 9 miles
Minnesota Music Cafe St. Paul, Minnesota - 9 miles
Juventus MedSpa Laser Center St. Paul, Minnesota - 9 miles
Queens Of Burlesque @ History Theatre St. Paul, Minnesota - 9 miles
Juventus Med Spa & Laser Clinic St. Paul, Minnesota - 9 miles
History Theatre 2009-2010 Season St. Paul, Minnesota - 9 miles
Corks Irish Pub St. Paul, Minnesota - 9 miles
Sample Night Live St. Paul, Minnesota - 9 miles
Black Dog Coffee And Wine Bar Saint Paul, Minnesota - 9 miles
Rick Bronsons House Of Comedy Bloomington, Minnesota - 9 miles
Rick Bronsons House Of Comedy Bloomington, Minnesota - 9 miles
Rick Bronsons House Of Comedy Bloomington, Minnesota - 9 miles
Gyros Grill Bloomington, Minnesota - 9 miles
Rick Bronsons House Of Comedy Bloomington, Minnesota - 9 miles
GLAMOUR SHOTS Bloomington, Minnesota - 9 miles
R. Burger Bar Bloomington, Minnesota - 9 miles
Cantina #1 Bloomington, Minnesota - 9 miles
Heidi Soll Photography Saint Paul, Minnesota - 10 miles
Beyond Fitness Plymouth, Minnesota - 11 miles
Skin Rejuvenation Clinic P.A. Edina, Minnesota - 11 miles
Innovative Directions In Health Edina, Minnesota - 11 miles
Nail Montage Maple Grove, Minnesota - 12 miles
Flourish Wellness Spa Maple Grove, Minnesota - 12 miles
Yellow Tree Theatre Osseo, Minnesota - 12 miles
Santorini Eden Praire, Minnesota - 12 miles
Players Only, Inc. Eden Prairie, Minnesota - 12 miles
Central Bark Doggy Day Care Eden Prairie, Minnesota - 13 miles
Central Bark Doggy Day Care Eden Prairie, Minnesota - 13 miles
CurvesWomen Blaine, Minnesota - 13 miles
Laughter In The Loft Minneapolis, Minnesota - 13 miles
Curry Up Restaurant Maple Grove, Minnesota - 13 miles
Minnesota Top Team Eagan, Minnesota - 13 miles
Bodyblast Studio Eagan, Minnesota - 13 miles
Bodyblast Studio Eagan, Minnesota - 13 miles
Total Technology Maplewood, Minnesota - 13 miles
S.K.I.N. Medical Spa Blaine, Minnesota - 14 miles
NSC Minnesota Stars Professional Soccer Blaine, Minnesota - 14 miles
Ole Piper Inn Blaine, Minnesota - 14 miles
NSC Minnesota Stars Professional Soccer Blaine, Minnesota - 14 miles
S.K.i.N Medical Spa Blaine, Minnesota - 14 miles
Ole Piper Inn Blaine, Minnesota - 14 miles
Ole Piper Inn Blaine, Minnesota - 14 miles
Ole Piper Inn Blaine, Minnesota - 14 miles
Ole Piper Inn Blaine, Minnesota - 14 miles
Elle…The Chic Boutique White Bear Lake, Minnesota - 15 miles
Minnehaha Comedy Club Burnsville, Minnesota - 15 miles
Harmon Auto Glass Burnsville, Minnesota - 15 miles
Birchs Restaurant Long Lake, Minnesota - 15 miles
Yoga 4 You Savage, Minnesota - 16 miles
The School II Chanhassen, Minnesota - 16 miles
The School II Chanhassen, Minnesota - 16 miles
Chanticlear Pizza Apple Valley, Minnesota - 17 miles
Mika Therapy, LLC Apple Valley, Minnesota - 17 miles
White Glove Cleaning Woodbury, Minnesota - 17 miles
Lake Elmo Repair Lake Elmo, Minnesota - 18 miles
Maxx Bar & Grill Ham Lake, Minnesota - 18 miles
Legacy Studios Andover, Minnesota - 18 miles
Legacy Studios Of Minnesota Andover, Minnesota - 18 miles
Legacy Studios Of Minnesota Andover, Minnesota - 18 miles
Arizonas Restaurant & Lounge Shakopee, Minnesota - 18 miles
Amigos Mexican Restaurant Rogers, Minnesota - 20 miles
D. Thomas Jewelry Rogers, Minnesota - 20 miles
Kathie’s Finds Maple Plain, Minnesota - 21 miles
Deer Run Golf Club Victoria, Minnesota - 21 miles
Basement Bar And Grill Prior Lake, Minnesota - 22 miles
Basement Bar & Grill Prior Lake, Minnesota - 22 miles
OMalleys On Main Prior Lake, Minnesota - 22 miles
Party Bound Lakeville, Minnesota - 23 miles
Japa Salon Stillwater, Minnesota - 23 miles
Jimmys Pizza Albertville, Minnesota - 26 miles
Delano Sports Center Delano, Minnesota - 27 miles
Wildwoods Indoor Water Park Elk River, Minnesota - 27 miles
Mississippi Valley Grill & Bar Elk River, Minnesota - 27 miles
Floatrite Park On The Apple River Somerset, Wisconsin - 31 miles
Floatrite Park On The Apple River Somerset, Wisconsin - 31 miles
Float-Rite Park On The Apple River Somerset, Wisconsin - 31 miles
Mis Amigos Big Lake, Minnesota - 33 miles
New Prague Golf Club New Prague, Minnesota - 34 miles
Bean Bag Coffee House New Richmond, Wisconsin - 37 miles
Northshore Retreat New Richmond, Wisconsin - 37 miles
The Summit Golf Club Cannon Falls, Minnesota - 38 miles
The Parkside Restaurant And Bar Hammond, Wisconsin - 39 miles
Greccos Chef In A Box St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin - 43 miles
Greccos On The St. Croix Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin - 43 miles
Big Fireworks Outlet Baldwin, Wisconsin - 44 miles
Big Fireworks Outlet Baldwin, Wisconsin - 44 miles
Northside Sports Paintball Ramsey, Minnesota - 46 miles
Slipfix Ramsey, Minnesota - 46 miles
The Links At Northfork Ramsey, Minnesota - 46 miles
Deers Café And Bar Deer Park, Wisconsin - 46 miles
RumRunners St Cloud, Minnesota - 59 miles
Brigittes Cafe St. Cloud, Minnesota - 59 miles
DB Searles St Cloud, Minnesota - 59 miles
RJs American Grill St. Cloud, Minnesota - 59 miles

Free Drinks at Punch Pizza this week

2010-04-04T23:33:00.001-05:00

This week, April 5-9, Punch Pizza is offering free drinks with purchase of a pizza!

Promo reads:
While our managers are away in Italy this week enjoying the pizza in Naples, we thought we would give out free beer, wine and soda (until we get busted). Bring the attached coupon this week (Mon-Fri) for a free drink with the purchase of a pizza.

Movie Theater Discounts

2010-04-04T23:17:00.003-05:00

I realize this may not be the best timing to point out offers for movie theaters since we've been having such gorgeous weather around here, but I predict we have a few rainy days in our future and this may come in handy! And as it gets hotter out there, this may become my favorite escape from the hot, humid house. :)

Discounted Tickets
My favorite is this first one, since this is the easiest of them all--no coupons or membership requirements!
AMC Weekday Escape offer - $5 movie tickets Monday through Thursday! AMC offers ALL MOVIES, ALL DAY LONG at 1/2 price Monday through Thursday. That means movie tickets are $5 each in the Twin City area during the week, not just matinee times!
Riverview Theater - Always cheap! $2 Tuesdays for all shows, $2 for kids 11 and under, $2 for seniors 62+, $2 matinee prices, and $3 for Adult evening. PLUS they've updated this classic theater with high-backed rocker seats and state of the art picture & sound.
$2 Tuesday Deals at Marcus Theatres (9 in Minnesota) offering popcorn and fountain drinks at $2 a piece.

Memberships/Clubs
AMC MovieWatcher Rewards - From what I can tell from the description online, this is a free membership designed to reward frequent movie-goers. Earn points with each purchase and redeem points to get rewards like free popcorn, fountain drink, etc. I don't go to the movies enough to want to carry this membership, but if I did, I could see the benefit.
Five Buck Club at Kerasotes Theatres (in the Twin Cities: Block E Downtown Mpls, Coon Rapids, Inver Grove Heights, and St. Louis Park at West End). Basically, after a movie has been in the theaters for a short time (website says usually 2 weeks), members of this club get tickets at a discounted price of $5 each. Their fine print limits you from the deal on IMAX and 3D features, but I'm not seeing any limits to time of day or day of the week.
Marcus Theatres Spotlight Movie Club Similar to the Clubs mentioned above. Highlights include access to $5 feature admission to select movies on Wednesday and Thursdays, and special concession offers.

Going to the movies is starting to sound affordable again!

Coupon Links
Coupon for a free small popcorn with purchase of any sized fountain drink. Valid April 4, 2010 - April 11, 2010. Based on the link I followed to this coupon, I think this is a coupon offered to members of the AMC MovieWatcher Rewards program. Thus, this would be an example of the benefits of being a member.

If you have a favorite local theater, check out their website. It's highly likely they will have their own version of a membership club that offers discounts and special promotions.

A little secret to getting into an event FREE...Volunteer!

2010-03-30T19:57:00.001-05:00

New Year's Eve tickets would have been $120 bucks. Tickets to one day at the Basilica Block Party cost $40, Attending the Walker After-Hours party will put you back $35 for non-members, Taste of MN gate prices were $10 (which included $10 worth of food and drink coupons). All of these activities add up, usually. Here's a concept for you--sign up to volunteer at the function and you're in for FREE (including the food and drink coupons at the Taste) because I put in a little time and effort volunteering!

I know what you're thinking..."Sure, Maureen, you got in free--but you didn't get to enjoy the event because you were working." Not true!!! You don't slave away at these events! Most of the volunteer coordinators understand that you are trading a little of your time for a free ticket and they respect that by scheduling blocks of time for different shifts, allowing you to enjoy yourself as a regular ol' patron before or after the shift. And you typically have flexibility in which task you do as you are working.

An additional perk to the free ticket is the company you keep and people you meet as a volunteer. Most people volunteering are like-minded folks who want their free pass, too. Sign up with a few friends and it's easy to forget that you're on the other side of the ticket counter because you're hanging out with each other the whole time. Just sayin'... :)

Or check this out: Ask your local gym about a free membership in exchange for a few hours of your service on a weekly basis. I know a few folks who clean the yoga mats and in return get an all access pass to as many yoga/pilates classes their bodies can take. Nice, eh?

Just think of all the fairs and events and fundraisers out there...New Year's Eve parties, Art Exhibit openings, Taste of Minnesota, Minnesota State Fair, Film Festivals, the MN Fringe Festival, Extravagant fund-raising events, Fashion Shows, Basilica Block Party, Gym memberships, Golfing fundraising events, Como Zoo, Community Classes, Conferences...I think the list is endless. Imagine, you can fill your schedule with all these activities and they won't cost you an arm and a leg. Think about it...

How to find these opportunities

Ask! Find an email or phone number on the promotional information and contact the event coordinator or promoter. Go to the facility and ask an employee who to talk to about possible volunteering opportunities.
Look on Craigslist.
Talk to friends about volunteering. You may be surprised to find out how many of them have volunteered. Find out what they know and how they got into contact with the right person.
Online--Many websites now have links for volunteers, especially if they're an establishment that has many events or fund-raisers.

So, what are you going to sign-up for this year?

Punch Pizza Deals this week!!!

2010-03-28T17:02:00.002-05:00

On occasion--or no real occasion at all--Punch Pizza will send out special offers to their customers via email, facebook, word of mouth, etc. It's a fun marketing tool because the deals end up being someone interactive for varying reasons. Sometimes the offers are specific to a group--One offer was specific to students and teachers of the Univ of MN, in which case I used my...ahem...expired...student ID. Other times it's for a specific reason--like the weather has been awful or great. This current promotion is geared towards gaining a following on Facebook, so they're asking people to "friend" their favorite location to use the coupon.

And they aren't measly discounts, either! It's a free pizza (or discounted by $6 bucks if you get a secialty 'za)! I love their pizza so much as it is because it's so flavorful and colorful and aromatic and oh yum!, but their marketing campaign creates a certain sort of affection within me for the pizza chain. It not only gets patrons in the door but it's establishing a personality and identity for the brand as well. They are so playful in their marketing strategies that I'm already having fun and feeling excited before I walk in the door. Can't say that about the coupons I collect for toilet paper. Ummm, nope...not at all.

The deal this week is specific by location. Each location has one specific day the coupon is good on. I'm posting them all here and setting up each image to link you to their respective website so you can "friend" them if you like, as they requested in their campaign. I don't want to blatantly smear their coupons without respecting their marketing program (or get in trouble with my favorite pizza joint!!).

You can also sign yourself up for their email list, in which you will get your own notification for their future promotions! Click here for that.

So, here you are:

Two ways to get the coupon: 1)Right-click and save as to get the image, then print. They also will let you show it on your fancy phone if you wish to save the tree and your printer ink. or 2) Click the coupon to be directed to the location's Facebook page and get the image there.

**Oh, and the Cat's name is Mimi :)

Highland - Monday 3.29.10

Grand - Wednesday 03.31.10

Calhoun - Tuesday 03.30.10

Eden Prairie - Monday 03.29.10

Northeast - Tuesday 03.30.10

Wayzata - Tuesday 03.30.10

Stadium Village - Monday 03.29.10

Arden B. Sale - $5 tops this weekend!!!!

2010-03-27T12:48:00.002-05:00

Apparently the retail stores are really trying to get us shopping this weekend (see previous post about Banana Republic sale)!! Get $5 Tops In Stores Only This Weekend! But You Better Hurry...This Deal Ends Tomorrow! So Get to A Store Today...

See you there--No, SERIOUSLY!