Thanks Bargain Blessings for all her hard work putting together all the Memorial Day freebies & deals and sharing the top ones with us!

Restaurant Deals

Benihana
Get Hibachi Steak and Chicken for Two for $45 or Hibachi Mango Salmon for one for $21. This promotion runs through May 31st and is not available in Las Vegas, Little Rock, Hawaii and some international locations.

Bruegger’s
Save $2 off a Big Bagel Bundle (a dozen bagels and two tubs of cream cheese) with this Bruegger’s coupon  through May 28th.

Online Shopping Deals

Bath & Body Works
Get $1 shipping on all orders  by using the coupon code MEMORIAL25. They will also have 50% off select items. Shop through Ebates for 3% cashback!

Kohl’s
Save an extra 20% your toal purchase on Kohl’s  with the coupon code SUMMER20.

LeapFrog
Save 15% on an order placed through May 28th by using the coupon code SUMMER15.

Eddie Bauer
Save 50% off clothing, shoes and accessories, plus you can apply the coupon code TENOFF to save an additional 10%!

Make sure to shop through Shop.com to find the best deals, coupons & cash back!

In-Store Deals

Home Depot
If you are a member of the Home Depot Garden Club, make sure to check your e-mail for a one time use coupon for $5 off a $50 garden purchase! Check out their online ad for a full list of their Memorial Day sale items. Don’t forget that they also offer 10% off for military members.

Old Navy
Get Toddler, Girls and Women’s tanks for just $2 through May 28th!

Shoe Carnival
Save $10 for every $50 that you spend at Shoe Carnival thorugh May 28th with this printable Memorial Day coupon.

Make sure to head over to Bargain Blessings for all the Memorial Day deals!

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Thanks Your Retail Helper for putting together this great list of Retail Coupons & sharing with us!

Make sure to check for any new retail coupons that may have been added to the list.

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Click the banner above to print a coupon for 20% off at Famous Footwear!

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Here is the NEW QUIZNOS $2.99 COMBO!

Just print out the coupon above and get Any Small Sub, Regular Fountain Drink and Chips for only $2.99 It’s that simple!

This HOT QUIZNOS offer is only good for this week so hurry and take advantage of this great deal!

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Between now and 11:59pm (Pacific Time) tonight you can get a FREE Father’s Day card from Treat!

Just use the code TREATDAD and enjoy a free, customized, card. This offer applies to all new and returning customers.

Here is how it works:

• You choose your card from their hundreds of Father’s Day designs.
• Personalize it with photos, nicknames, inside jokes, whatever you want to add. This is your chance to make it YOUR card. Be creative. Be funny. Be sappy. Make dad laugh, cry, or just smile.
• Use the code TREATDAD to get this special deal. (Note: This offer is good for all customers, whether this is your first time or 100^th time using Treat).

Treat will truly brighten your day…and your dad’s! So check them out now and take advantage of this awesome offer!

Note: You can choose the “Send it to me first” shipping option to receive the card free. If you choose “Mail it directly to the recipient,” you will be charged $0.44 for postage. Limit one per household. You will also be asked for their credit card to verify your identity and prohibit fraud, but you will not be charged for a free card if you mail to yourself.

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If you wants to find affordable travel options you are going to need to learn as much as possible of their policies, practices, procedures and even their vulnerabilities. The travel industry is complex and full of insider secrets. Never before has the travel industry been faced with the challenges of today.  With the endless increase in fuel prices and the constant threat of terrorism they has been forced to make cuts and changes.  Any price hikes are invariably passed on to the consumer.

The savings will go to the educated and the persistent.

1. Discount deals can be found on the internet. Check out Shop.com‘s travel section. They have teamed up with Travelocity to be able to offer exclusive deals while offering 2% cash back on your purchase.

2. Flying can still be cheaper (and faster) than driving even with soaring gas prices.  This is particularly true of longer flights when you consider the cost of gas to drive, food and possibly hotels.  Put a pencil to the numbers before you make a decision.

3. Use alternate airports and save.  Many large cities have two or even three airports.  Some are cheaper to fly into and out of than others.  In smaller cities it may pay you to drive a few miles (even a hundred miles) to another city and utilize their airport.  This practice can save you hundreds of dollars.  The smaller airports are usually more user friendly and offer cheaper or even free parking.

4. Two round-trip tickets can be cheaper than one.  You just use the leg of the ticket you need, one going and one coming.  This is called back to back ticketing and is frowned on by the airlines but is legal in most cases.  Check the legality of this method before using and of course the cost savings.

5. Buyer beware. Where you book and buy your hotel room could determine the quality and location of the room you get.  A hotel determines the room you receive based on what you paid.  If you got a deep discount you could be placed in a less desirable location such as near the ice machine or elevator.  They would never admit this but to avoid the situation deal directly with the hotel’s website.

6. Car rental insurance is usually unnecessary.  Check before you travel to see if your present auto insurance has you covered.  If you charge the rental to a credit card most companies cover you automatically.  Rental employees get a commission on insurance sold so beware of double coverage.

7. Last minute deals on airlines and hotels can save you a bundle but you must be flexible.  Empty seats or vacant rooms bring no revenue so it’s a win-win situation for both parties. Keep tabs on these by signing up for e newsletters or search the web.

Travel services today are rarely complimentary.  The more you know and the more you’re able to do for yourself the more you’ll save.

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Computers are an integral part of most people’s lives. When it comes to new technology, everyone wants the latest thing, but it can sometimes be difficult to afford. There are ways to get the technology you want without having to spend a fortune.

Buying cheap laptops can help get you the technology you need at a price you can afford. There are other tricks buyers are using to save money when buying computers that you can use as well.

Using Accessories to Your Advantage

As the market for computers evolves and grows, so does the market for accessories. The smart buyers are starting to see that they can use inexpensive accessories to get the kind of computer they want without spending too much on the extra features. For example, you can get a smaller hard drive in your computer to save money and use removable USB drives for your extra storage.

Processor Compromise

In the early days of computers, Intel processors were widely considered to be the best. When Intel Pentium processors were introduced, they were light years ahead of anything else. Intel introduced its Celeron line of processors to give users an inexpensive option, but the speed of the Celerons was nowhere near the same as Pentium.

Because of the proven quality difference between Intel processors and other processors, Intel was significantly more expensive. Over the years, manufacturers such as AMD have closed the quality gap, but Intel still insists on keeping the price gap in place. If you want to save money on your next computer, then focus on the processor speed and not the manufacturer.

Comparison Shopping

Buying a computer is like any other product in that you should shop around to find the best deals. You should create a list of features you want, and then see which manufacturers can meet your needs and your price point. You will find that shopping around saves you a lot of money.

Consider Clearance Deals

When a computer retailer puts a computer on clearance, most people automatically assume the computer has dated technology. The smart buyer knows that computers on clearance often have many of the same specs that current machines have and that you can find a great deal on a clearance machine if you just look hard enough.

Customize the Build

If you are not a gamer or audiophile, then do you really need the large speaker system with the amazing subwoofer in your computer system? For that matter, do you really need the $500 graphics card that comes in a system that has other features you want?

Smart buyers know that customizing your build gets you exactly what you want and prevents you from paying for features you do not need.

Saving money on your next computer purchase can be done if you just know what to look for. Follow the advice of the smart buyers and save money on your next computer by knowing how to buy and where to look.

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Money Saving Honey has offered to share her $5 scenario for Walgreens each week.  The goal of the $5 scenario is to use coupons, sales & Register Rewards each week to get our out of pocket (OOP) cost less then $5. We are going to be starting fresh this week so jump in and follow along!

Transaction #1
U by Kotex @ 3.99
Use $1/1 from 5/20 SS
Total $2.99
Get $3 RR

Transaction #2
Sleep Sheets @ 4.99
Use $3 RR from T1
Total $ 1.99
Get $5 RR

Transaction #3
U by Kotex @ 3.99
(2) Nice Aluminum Foil @ $1.58
Nestle Bar @ .49
Total $6.06
Use $ 1/1 Kotex
Use $5 RR from T2
Total $.06
Get $3 Kotex

We got a total of $15.04 in products and spent just $5.04 out of pocket, plus still have $3 in Register Rewards for next week!

If new to Couponing you can go HERE to get started.
Learn about how to Get Started with Walgreens.

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Thanks Totally Target for sharing this weeks Best Deals at Target-

FREE $5 Gift Card wyb (2) Sunscreen Listed*

DEAL IDEA: Buy 2 Banana Boat Sport Coolzone ($4.99) = $9.98
-$1/1 Banana Boat Sport sun care ETS Target Web Coupon x6/11
-$4.00 (use two $2/1 Banana Boat 4 oz+ (excl Lip ) 4-22 SS x6/3
= $4.98 – $5 Gift Card Back wyb 2
= FREE after coupons and Gift Card
*NOTE- if you  got the $1/1 MQs it will be $1.98 for 2 or .99 each

DEAL IDEA: Buy 1 Hawaiian Tropic ($6.49) & 1 Banana Boat Sport ($6.49) = $12.98
-$1/1 Banana Boat Sport sun care item ETS Target Web Coupon x6/11
-$1/1 Hawaiian Tropic sun care item ETS Target Web Coupon x6/11
-$2/1 Hawaiian Tropic 4 oz+ (Excl Lip Balm) 4-22-12 SS x6/3
-$2/1 Banana Boat 4 oz+ (excludes Lip Balm) 4-22-12 SS x6/3
= $6.98 – $5 Gift Card Back wyb 2
= $1.98 for both or .99 cents each after coupons & Gift Card

FREE $5 Gift Card wyb (2) Select Pain Relief Items*

DEAL IDEA: Buy 2 Advil PM 20 ct ($4.39) = $8.78
-$2.00 (use two $1/1 Advil PM 4-1 RP or 3-11 RP or HERE
= $6.78 – $5 Gift Card Back for Buying 2
= $1.78 for 2 or .89 cents each after coupons and Gift Card

FREE $5 Gift Card wyb (2) Kingsford Charcoal 16.6 lb Bags $8

DEAL IDEA: Buy 2 Kingsford Charcoal ($8) & 2 Kingsford Lighter Fluid ($3)
& Buy 2 Hidden Valley Salad Dressing 16 oz ($3.29) = $28.58
-$6.58 (use two B2G1: FREE Hidden Valley wyb Kingsford Charcoal AND Lighter Fluid zip 60606*
= $22 -$5 Gift Card Back wyb 2 Charcoal
= $17 for all 6 items or like saving around 50% off the regular prices for all
* I did this deal yesterday and Hidden Valley Ranch rang up at $2.99 but the coupon took off $4.29 each giving me a $2.60 overage for the two. My final price was $14.40 for all 6 items!

Pepsi Products 2 Liter $1
-.55/1 Diet Pepsi 2 liter 3-18-12 SS x5/31
= .45 cents each for the Diet Pepsi 2-liter after coupon

Jibbitz by Crocs Toddler Clogs $10, flip-flop Style $12
-B1G1 50% off Pair of Shoes Target Web Coupon x6/16
= as low as $15 for 2 pairs of Crocs Jibbitz Clogs or $7.50 each (regularly $14.99)
*I also used this coupon yesterday and the 50% was taken off the higher priced shoe. There were also adult flip-flops from $2 to $14.99.

Use your Target RedCard to save 5% off your purchase, plus save 5¢ by bringing your own reusable shopping bag.

Make sure to check out ALL the Target Deals for this week!

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