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Bath And Body Works Discount- 20% Off

Jennifer — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:45:31 +0000

Get 20% off any purchase of $25 or more at Bath and Body Works, only through this Sunday July 5. Use Coupon Code 9809, if shopping online, or print out the coupon and bring it in person to your nearest store. One offer per customer. Excludes certain clinical skin care products.

Additionally, the chain is offering buy 3, get 3 free on their signature scent products such as body lotions, creams, soaps and fragrances. So, for example, you could get 3 tubes of Japanese Cherry Blossom hand cream and get 3 more free, for a total of $30. Then use the coupon for 20% off, and you end up getting 6 hand creams for $24. That’s only $4 each compared to the regular retail price of $10.

I am such a sucker for scented bath and body products and these are really good ones. Bath and Body Works lotions seem to be the best at moisturizing your skin without feeling greasy, and the scents are so much better than the drugstore brands too. Some of my favorites are Velvet Tuberose, Warm Vanilla Sugar, and Coconut Lime Verbena. Looks like now is a good time to stock up.

Expiration Date: 7/5/2009

Bath and Body Works Discount- 20% Off

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Free AMC Large Popcorn Deal

Sunnie — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:57:45 +0000

AMC Theater coupon for a free large popcorn with the purchase of a large soda. Depending upon where you are in the US of A this coupon is worth $5 or more. You have until November 5 of this year to redeem your purchase. Just print this coupon and check your local listings. Entertainment awaits!

What’s a movie without buttery popcorn and bubbly soda. This coupon could have not come at a better time for my wallet. With our 13 year old off of school for the summer, the thing to do among her and her friends is going to the movies. Each trip ends up costing me $15. Ticket + soda + popcorn = Mom’s broke! With this coupon she can enjoy her movie, snacks and I can enjoy having a little cash in my wallet!

Expiration Date: 11/5/2009

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Free Nylon Magazine Music Sampler

Jennifer — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:40:08 +0000

In honor of their annual Music Issue, Nylon Magazine is offering 22 songs from bands featured in the magazine, and made them available to you for free. Their Summer Playlist 2009 is chock full of cutting edge alternative sounds, including one of my recent favorites, Santogold. Here’s the full list below.

1. Boom - Anjulie
2. Andrew - Crystal Antlers
3. O Shot - Gay Blades
4. Ultraviolence - Hearts Revolution
5. LaRoux - In for the Kill
6. Self Taught Learner - Lissy Trullie
7. Meddle (Ebola Remix) - Little Boots
8. Public Enemy - Mapei
9. For Our Elegant Caste - Of Montreal
10. I’ve Got Your Number - Passion Pit
11. 1901 - Phoenix
12. Barcelona - Plasticines
13. Les Artistes - Santogold
14. Ghetto Love - Spinnerette
15. I Can’t Get Away - Stardeath and Whitedwarfs
16. It Gets Your Body Movin’ - Suckers
17. Sea Within a Sea - The Horrors
18. The Tenure Itch - The Pains of Being Pure At Heart
19. Bright Side - The Soft Pack
20. Jerk It - Thunderheist
21. Skeletons - Tiny Masters of Today
22. Death (Crystal Castles Remix) - White Lies

Mark writes:

I can’t wait to hear some new alternative music from artist, that I never heard of yet. I only heard of Santogold from America’s Best Dance Crew season 2 Champions, Super Crew. I used to listen to the Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, Live back in the mid 90’s, when alternative music was really popular.

Expiration Date: 8/31/2009

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Free Sun Crystals Sweetner Sample

Sunnie — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:28:56 +0000

Get a free sample of Sun Crystals Sweetener packet from Walmart. Sun Crystals is an all natural sweetener made with stevia and pure cane sugar. Only 5 calories per packet and recommended by the American Diabetes Association this is another natural alternative to pure sugar or low to no calorie artificial substitutes.

Stevia is a sweetener that has become main stream as of late. In my pursuit for an alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners that are derived from chemicals led me to try 100% pure stevia.. Unfortunately it had a diet soda after taste that I did not care for.. Sun Crystals is a blend of pure sugar and stevia which I’m excited to try and hopefully enjoy!

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Free Nature Made Liquid Softgel Triple Flex Sample

Sunnie — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:18:20 +0000

Get a free sample of New TripleFlex Nature Made liquid soft gel sample from Walmart. Nature Made’s formula of Glucosamine, Chondroitin Complex and Hyaluronic Acid is formulated for easy absorption that’s easy to swallow. TripleFlex promotes cartilage health, joint comfort, lubrication of joints and is endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation.

Years of electrician work has my husband’s joints aching. To prevent further damage or the premature onset of arthritis, he’s facing his joint health head on. He has been taking a Glucosamine Chondroiton Complex supplement for a year now, but has not been introduced to Hyaluronic Acid and it’s benefits. This sample may turn my husband into a TripleFlex consumer.

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Shoes.com Sale Discount- Extra 20% Off

Mark — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:45:50 +0000

Shoes.com is offering an additional 20% off Sale items. Use Coupon Code: SALE. They also have 15% off your Shoes.com orders. Use Coupon Code: JUNE15. Some of the top selling brads are UGG, Naturalizer, Clarks England, Adidas, Asic, Steve Madden. Certain restrictions apply. See site for details.

I need to get another pair of shoes. I don’t really have any dress shoes, because I rather buy Jordans, that look nice instead of Steve Madden shoes. I better hurry and look for some shoes before this sale ends.

Expiration Date: 6/30/2009

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21 Ways To Stop Wasting Money

Jennifer — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:51:57 +0000

1. TAKEOUT COFFEE

No knock on Starbucks or Dunkin, but for a quick cup of coffee in the car or at work, it’s a lot cheaper to brew your own. Get a coffee maker and buy some high-quality ground coffee, plus a couple of travel mugs from the dollar store. After a few months, the setup will pay for itself and you’ll reap savings after that. Learn more about the Latte Factor.

2. ATM FEES

With a little advance planning, you can completely avoid these. You can go to a bank-owned ATM and also, you can check your bank’s website to find out which other ATM’s won’t charge you fees. Also investigate whether certain convenience stores or other retail outlets have fee-free ATM’s. Also, you can use your check card for almost anything now, even dollar menu items at fast-food restaurants, so you probably don’t need to carry much cash anyway.

3. BOTTLED WATER

Come on…do you really need this? Much bottled water is only purified tap water to begin with. And you’re already paying taxes for your own local water. If you don’t like the taste of your tap water, buy a filter to attach to your kitchen and/or bathroom faucets - or get a water-filtering pitcher. Get refillable plastic bottles and watch your savings pour in. Learn more on why Aquafina is a rip off.

4. CONVENIENCE FOODS

Yes, we know - you’re busy, oh so busy. It’s tempting to grab already-assembled sandwiches and prepackaged cheese and crackers. But those daily convenience store runs are costing you time and money. Hit up your local supermarket once a week for quick, easy food items such as bread, cold cuts, cheese slices, apples, etc. and throw some plastic storage bags into your basket as well. Packing your own lunches will be a snap.

5. CAR MAINTENANCE

No, you don’t need to go to your dealer for most types of maintenance and repairs. The exception would be covered warranty work and recalls - but for everything else, shop around. Usually a reputable, independently owned garage will fix your car for less.

6. BOOKS

Go to the library; it’s an amazing treasure trove not only for books, but also music and movies. You can find your nearest branch at PublicLibraries.com or by Googling the word "library" and your zip code to display the results on a map. If you want to be nice and support your locally owned, independent bookstore, go there and buy the things you can’t find at the library, such as gift items or very specialized books and magazines.

7. MUSIC

Are you still buying CD’s? There’s not much reason to do that anymore, unless you really love cover art and lyric sheets (and yes, some folks do.) Buy songs individually at 99 cents or so, from iTunes or Amazon. For the iTunes store, you’ll need to download free software at Apple.com. Amazon’s Music Store

8. HOME PHONE

Even if you normally use your cell, a land line is a useful backup and also is a better choice for making 911 calls because emergency centers will get your location more easily. Just don’t overpay for the land line. Shop around, and ask your phone company for a package deal; you could pay as little as $10-15 per month for a land line with unlimited calling if you also get high-speed internet and/or cable TV with the same company.

9. GAMBLING

The seductive clang-clang of the casinos draws you in, and you walk out poorer. Remember, the house always wins in the end. If you really enjoy gambling as entertainment, fine, but decide on your budget before you walk in - $25, $50, or whatever you really can afford to part with. Las Vegas Entertainment book can also help you save money when going to Vegas.

10. CLOTHING

It sure feels good to own the same brand of designer jeans Jennifer Aniston wears - but are you a multi-millionaire like she is? If not, skip the celebrity wear and go for some sharp designer knockoffs. Try Target at www.target.com or H&M at www.hm.com. Both stores carry lines from famous designers. Look for a special line of Jimmy Choo shoes at H&M later this year.

11. NEW GADGETS

It’s fun to be the first person on your block with the latest, coolest cell phone or some other gadget. But you pay dearly for the privilege. Wait at least six months and you’ll likely see lower prices for the same products.

12. NEW CARS

Do you absolutely, positively need a brand new car? Consider the fact that new cars instantly lose a lot of value the moment you drive them off the dealer’s lot. Nobody says you have to buy a junker - just consider opting for a slightly used set of wheels and you’ll save a lot.

13. EXTENDED WARRANTIES

Service warranties are big profit items for retailers but do little for consumers. Most electronic items can be replaced for not much more than the cost of repairs and warranties, and most likely you’ll be able to upgrade the technology too.

14. TRAFFIC TICKETS AND PARKING TICKETS

We all make the occasional mistakes. But repeat violations add up to big bucks - and traffic violations could cost you more on your car insurance as well. When you park, set a timer on your cell phone. And don’t speed or drive recklessly.

15. UNUSED GYM EQUIPMENT AND MEMBERSHIPS

So many people invest money to join a gym they never visit or workout equipment that gathers dust. Don’t waste money on good intentions. And if you really do decide to get fit, you can always start with something free, like walking or running. Learn how to get a cheap P90x DVDs.

16. FANCY HEALTH FOOD

Free-range chicken is nice, but not a necessity. Ditto for a lot of food that is only sold in health food stores or labeled "all-natural". Read labels and shop carefully; there are some plain old store brands that are just as healthy. And buy produce in season at local farmer’s markets; you’ll find good prices.

17. GREETING CARDS

No need to pay $3-5 for a typical gift shop greeting card - design and print your own with your computer. Or shop the dollar store.

18. CREDIT CARD FEES

Consumers are getting some new protection from sneaky rate hikes and hidden fees, thanks to a bill signed into law by President Obama; details at WhiteHouse.gov

Still, you need to be responsible for your own finances. Pay your bills on time.

19. IMPULSE BUYING

We all fall victim to the desire for immediate gratification. A carefully planned budget helps a lot. Find out how to create a budget the painless way. Allow yourself a set amount each week for minor impulse buys such as magazines or gum.

20. FLORISTS

No knock on florists here, but for everyday flower purchases, try your local supermarket. A dozen roses costs only $9.99 at my local supermarket (not on Valentine’s Day, of course.) Also check out Proflowers.com coupons and promo codes.

21. SOFTWARE

Some of the free software out there is as good as any you would buy. Check out Lifehacker’s top free downloads for some great picks of free Windows and Mac software.

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Free Sundiwear Sunscreen Stickers Sample

Sunnie — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:02:01 +0000

Get a free sample of Sundiwear stickers. Sundiwear stickers are perfect for those of us who can’t remember when to reapply the sunscreen. The stickers, applied to your skin, turn red when it’s time to reapply sunscreen and save you from paying the price of a sunburn later. Available in cool, kid friendly designs these are perfect for us ‘kids’ of all ages.

Our little one is a human fish. She spends every waking summer hour in the pool and getting her out of the pool is a battle. With her new sunscreen stickers she’ll have a reason to take a break from the pool to see her sticker change it’s color. What an awesome product to keep our skin cool at the pool!

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Free T. Rowe Price Family Records Organizer

Jennifer — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:11:21 +0000

T. Rowe Price has developed a tool called the Family Records Organizer CD-ROM to help you with these organizational challenges. This software provides you with an easy way to gather all your family’s records in one safe place, including primary contacts, investments, banking and credit cards, insurance, and more with the intent of passing this information along to your beneficiaries or keeping it in a safe place. The free software CD is available in both Mac and Windows formats.

Do you have a backup plan? Not the computer kind, but do you have a plan for accessing all your important financial records in case of emergency? If your house burns down or something happens to you, it’s a smart idea to have all your financial information in a safe, separate place, perhaps stored on a secure server or in an old-fashioned safe deposit box.

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eBags.com One Day Special-25% Off

Mark — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:57:26 +0000

eBags.com is offering 25% off a single item. They offering free shipping with $75 orders. Another special is an extra 10% off handbags. eBags.com offers free return shipping and hassle free returns policy. Certain restrictions apply. See site for details.

This is a great time to get my new suitcase. My old suitcase has been soaked by water from a cooler that was holding fish, when I was flying back from Hilo. I was really pissed off that someone didn’t pack their cooler good and I was just lucky to get my bag soaked and smelly.

Expiration Date: 6/23/2009

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Free Walgreens AARP Wellness Exams

Sunnie — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:34:32 +0000

Walgreens is traveling to 25 states and Puerto Rico performing free Wellness exams. No appointment necessary check the website to see if your state is participating. Exams include cholesterol check, blood pressure, bone density, glucose levels, waste circumference and BMI. These are all important numbers to know regarding the overall health and wellness of your body.

Our state is unfortunately not participating. With the high unemployment rate I’m sure this will be a welcome site. Come prepared to roll up your sleeve!

Mark writes:

Too bad this bus ain’t coming to Hawaii, either. A lot of people don’t take time out of their busy schedules to take care of their health. A free exam, that would usually cost $140, is money saved that you don’t have to pay out of pocket.

Expiration Date: 8/22/2009

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Free Johnson & Johnson Baby Gift Care Pack

Jennifer — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:30:14 +0000

Get a free Johnson & Johnson Baby Skin Care Pack. This gift set includes a complete pack of Johnson’s Soothing Naturals products which have an exclusive blend of Vitamin E for skin soothing benefits, olive leaf extract for skin beneficial antioxidant effects, and skin essential minerals.
The set includes:
8-ounce Nourishing Lotion
8 ounce Hair And Body Wash
0.5-ounce Soothe & Protect Balm
5-ounce Intense Moisture Cream
8-ounce Moisture Rich Wash
100% cotton washcloth
Reusable wicker basket

You can’t beat Johnson & Johnson for making trusted, high quality baby products. These new products sound like a great idea for protecting baby’s delicate skin. My son could have used something like this when he was an infant. He had very sensitive skin and would break out in a rash with certain products.

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Shoebuy.com Bill Me Later Discount-$20

Mark — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:46:53 +0000

Shoebuy.com is offering $20 off $50 orders,when you use Bill Me Later. They offer free shipping and free return shipping. Shoebuy has no sales tax, except for New York. They also have a 100% price guarantee. Shoebuy.com has many differents brands such as Mephisto, Crocs, AND1, Steve Madden, Timberland and Converse.

I didn’t know that Shoebuy.com also sells watches, handbags and sunglasses. I found a Seiko watch, that I liked. They also have Fendi and Juicy Couture, I guess that Shoebuy is expanding their inventory to offer different items besides shoes. I want to get a pair of AND1 because they look cool and Skip to my Lou, Rafel Alston of the Orlando Magic, still wears them.

Expiration Date: 6/21/2009

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Free TCBY Father’s Day Treat

Jennifer — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:07:52 +0000

TCBY is offering a free cone or cup to dads on Father’s Day, June 21st. Click here to find a location near you. TCBY stands for "the country’s best yogurt" and they have lots of luscious flavors such as: Golden Vanilla, White Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Strawberry, Cheesecake and Coffee.

If Dad is sick of the usual ties and cufflinks, try something different this year. If you’re low on cash, cook him some dinner and take him out for the free ice cream.

Expiration Date: 6/21/2009

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Free Online Dating Sites - No Pricey Memberships Needed

Jennifer — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:56:47 +0000

There are only a few kinds of websites that really make money - one of them being online dating. It will cost you anywhere from $20 to $50 per month on well-known sites such as eHarmony, Match, or Yahoo Personals. They entice you by saying they’re "free to sign up", but actually contacting another person requires a full, paid membership. However, there is no need to be lonely if you’re on a budget. There are several excellent options for finding dates online, without spending a cent.

1. PLENTY OF FISH

The daddy of free dating sites is www.plentyoffish.com. Plenty of fish in the sea, get it? According to the site’s operator, Plenty of Fish actually is the top dating website in the world, racking up about 37 million visits; about 800,000 members log in each day. They get as many people as eHarmony and Match combined, so you’re likely to find a good number of dates in your area.

Plenty of Fish makes money by running ads on their site, rather than charging users. That’s fine, but the look of the site is the main drawback. In a word, it’s ugly. Cluttered, clunky design, unattractive typefaces, and intrusive ads are the rule. The site also doesn’t have some of the cute features of other sites, such as being able to "wink" to show interest, and there’s none of the high-tech personality matching that some other sites offer. Basically it’s more of a simple search-and-browse experience. And they do have a very active forum section where you can read and post opinions on many topics, both dating and non-dating related. The forums also include "Plenty of Fish get together" listings where members plan nights out at local restaurants and clubs, so you can meet people in person.

Design gripes aside, Plenty of Fish does what it sets out to do - get you dates. I’ve met many nice people and had good dating experiences with this site. As with any site, your results may depend on your location, age, gender, appearance and interests. See the end of this article for some general online dating tips.

2. OK CUPID

Occupying a much lower rung on the traffic rankings, www.okcupid.com is nonetheless worth checking out. Like Plenty of Fish, it’s totally free. Unlike Plenty of Fish, it’s attractively designed, clever and a fun site to use. It has room for very detailed profiles and you’re asked to list favorite books, music, and food. You also can upload many pictures. So the profiles tend to be very clear, specific, and enjoyable to view, assuming the user bothers to fill them out.

The site also uses some interesting matching technology. You answer questions about various topics such as relationships, politics, religion and sexual preferences. You also choose how you would want your ideal match to answer. You can answer as many questions as you want (the more, the better your matches) and you can skip questions you don’t like. Then the site correlates with other people’s answers to find your matches. You further refine the matches by choosing age range and location. OK Cupid is also well known for its fun quizzes. You can find out your personality type, dating style, IQ and more - and you can view others’ results. Other cool features include winks, a star rating system for profiles you’ve viewed, and a button which shows you whether a user "replies often" or "replies selectively".

Overall, OK Cupid is a very nice site. Its main drawback is simply that it doesn’t get as much traffic as some other sites, so there are fewer potential dates to choose from. Note: this is not much of a problem if you’re 20-something; the site tends to draw mainly younger users so you may have better luck if you’re in that age range.

3. OTHER SITES

There are numerous other free dating sites out there - just do a search on "free dating" and you’ll find them - however, they’re a lot smaller than the ones mentioned above. I checked out a couple of sites where I saw that most people hadn’t even logged on to their profiles in months.

There’s one new free site worth mentioning since it’s from Match.com. Seems a little odd for Match to start a free site while running their paid site at the same time. But anyway, it’s called www.downtoearth.com. ; Match describes it as " a clean dating site that attracts singles looking for relationships with down-to-earth people who have strong values… zero tolerance for lewd behavior and inappropriate photos to keep daters honest when creating profiles and posting pictures." I don’t know how they’ll police it. But it’s not a bad idea. Women especially get concerned about the creepy or hookup factor on some of the dating sites.

4. FACEBOOK and MYSPACE

Obviously www.facebook.com and www.myspace.com are overall social networking sites, not specifically dating websites. However, many people can and do use them to find dates. It makes sense…you can post personal information, marital status and photos, so there is just as much information about you as there would be on a dating site. You can search for people in certain age groups and locations and "friend request" them. However, the person who receives your friend request won’t know you’re interested specifically in dating, since many folks are on Facebook and Myspace just for networking and platonic friends. So the next move is up to you.

The downside of social networking sites is the TMI factor. Once someone is your "friend", they can see all your activity such as your friends’ comments to you and the events you’re attending. Just imagine a potential date seeing your friend tell you "hey man, how’s the parole going?" or "boy, you sure were wasted last night!". Even if those are just jokes, your potential date won’t know that. However, you can cover yourself to a certain degree by editing the privacy settings on your profile. This will allow you to control what other people see about you.

5. MEETUP

Again, not specifically a dating site, but www.meetup.com is a great way to find people who share your interests, completely for free. You enter your location and browse or search for groups on your favorite topics. For example, there are meetup groups for music, movies, hiking, bicycling, politics, and almost anything else. When you join a group you can view their calendar of events and see who else is attending each event. You also get a personal profile so you can show your location, interests and photos. And although this isn’t specifically a dating site, there are meetup groups for singles, so obviously if you join one of those, it should be clear you’re looking for dates. The nice thing about Meetup is that whether or not you find dates, you’ll at least make new friends who share your hobbies.

ONLINE DATING TIPS

If you’re new to online dating, there are a few things you should know:

1. Be safe. Don’t post your address, phone number, or any other information that would allow someone to stalk you. Also, if you have children, do not post photos with your kids in them. Sorry, but there are some creeps out there. First dates should be set up in a public place, and not too late at night. Coffee dates are a popular, low-cost option.

2. Market yourself. You can’t expect someone to want to date you without providing them with an appealing photo and a good description. Remember, they know nothing at all about you; all they have is your profile to judge you on, so make it good and make it accurate. Please don’t say you like candlelight dinners, walks on the beach, or other personal ad cliches. Talk about what you do for fun, the sports you play, the books you’re reading, or the music you listen to. Figure out what makes you interesting and write about it. If you have a hard time with that, ask your friends for help. For photos, a poorly lit camera-phone-in-the-bathroom-mirror shot DOES NOT count. Neither does the ten-year-old blurry vacation snapshot of you in a hat and sunglasses. Get a friend or relative to take a good photo that clearly shows your face…and don’t forget to smile!

3. Be courteous and appropriate. Initial emails and first dates should be simply a pleasant chance to get acquainted. Ask the other person about their interests. This is not the time to go on a rant about previous boyfriends or girlfriends or your ex-spouse. Really, it’s never the time to go on a rant; if you feel that need, you may have too much baggage to be dating right now anyway. And if you meet someone and decide it’s not a match, write a polite email saying thanks for the date, but you’ve realized you’re unfortunately not compatible and you wish them the best of luck in their search.

4. Men and women usually have quite different experiences with online dating. An attractive woman may be deluged with emails without having to do much. Men, on the other hand, typically have to make a lot of contacts before finding a woman who’s interested. So guys, don’t take rejection personally, just move on and make other contacts. And ladies, it’s okay to make the first contact if you see someone you like, but if you feel uncomfortable doing that, you can ‘wink’ or ‘favorite’ a guy to show interest, and hope that he will take it further.

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Free National Park Admission Special

Jennifer — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:25:32 +0000

Uncle Sam is trying to help folks whose vacation budgets are being squeezed by the economy. They’re wiping out admission fees on three weekends this summer for more than 100 national parks. The entrance fees being waived at the 147 sites that usually charge for admission range from $3 to $25. Includes many popular destinations such as the Grand Canyon, Cape Cod National Seashore, Valley Forge National Park, Everglades National Park.

Mark your calendars for fee-free weekends this summer:
    * June 20-21, 2009 (Father’s Day weekend)
    * July 18-19, 2009
    * August 15-16, 2009

Mark writes:

I wish I was going on vacation around these dates. I could go to see at least 6 national parks for free. I have been to Haleakala and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, when I was in High School. I would love to go to Yosemite and San Francisco Maritime.

Expiration Date: 8/16/2009

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Mark — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:02:15 +0000

Overstock.com is offering $20 off $100 orders, when you check out with Paypal. They sell furniture, clothing for the whole family,sporting goods,electronics, jewelry,watches and many more. Overstock has a Online Best Price Match, where they can match the lowest price. Clearance and Red Line Deals can also save you up to 60%.

This makes shopping on Overstock even better than before. In addition to their low prices, you save an extra $20 using Paypal as payment. I saw the EA Active for the WII for only $58.90, hopefully I can find it cheaper somewhere else and Overstock will use their Online Best Price Match to give me a great deal. At Costco, it’s only $51.69, last time I went to buy snacks.

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Free Orange Julius Light Smoothie

Jennifer — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:21:02 +0000

Get a new Light Smoothie free from Orange Julius, with this printable coupon. It contains fruit, ice, nonfat milk, and Splenda and has 250 calories, which is one-third less than a regular smoothie. Offer valid for one 20 oz. Light Smoothie, either Strawberry Delight, Tropical Sunlight, or Berry-Pom Twilight.

I adore smoothies and they can be really healthy if they’re not loaded with sugar. These light smoothies sound like a great, delicious option that won’t pack on pounds. Do you go to Jamba Juice or Starbucks to grab a fruit smoothie or fruit drink? Which one do you like better?

Expiration Date: 6/19/2009

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Sears Father’s Day Rebate-$50

Sunnie — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:11:45 +0000

From now until Father’s Day when you shop at Sears and spend $50 or more on any combination of men’s pants or jeans you will be rewarded $50 to spend on Dad the next time he needs to shop for clothes. What a fantastic deal!

My husband, being the hardworking man he is, is always in need of work pants. We have at least 2 pairs in the closet on hand just in case. He loves his carpenter pants with the many pockets to put tools, flashlights, etc. that I have to unload when I do the laundry. FYI a mini mag flashlight is very loud in the dryer! Check those pockets and head down to Sears!

Expiration Date: 6/21/2009

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Borders Coupons- $20 Off

Sunnie — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:34:17 +0000

Hurry to your local Borders and bring these coupons with you! A total of $47 in savings plus a free beverage await you. Are you in the market for the latest New York Times best seller? Need a new tote? Perhaps a book light, lap desk, CD or DVD? If you do, there’s a coupon for you. The American Medical Association says reading is the best way to exercise your brain. A book a day keeps the Dr. away? Maybe not, but who can pass up these savings?

My girls love going to Borders. My oldest can spend hours in the cartooning section and my youngest is a huge fan of the kids section. I love when they exercise their brains and take an interest in reading more books!

Expiration Date: 6/18/2009

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Free McDonald’s Redbox DVD Rental

Sunnie — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:58:32 +0000

For those of us that are casual movie renters tomorrow is your chance to pop the popcorn and fire up the DVD player. Your Red Box code for a FREE Red Box rental valid today only is RBXMCD1. Valid only at Mc Donald’s Red Box locations.

With our families busy schedule finding time to sit down as a family and watch a movie can be an almost impossible task. When we do, we have a great time and there are some fantastic rentals available. Bride Wars, Yes Man, and Paul Blart’s Mall Cop, just to mention a few. Turn off the cell phones, shut down the computer, gather the family and enjoy a laugh or two!

Expiration Date: 6/16/2009

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Restaurant.com PRESENT Deal-80% Off

Mark — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:23:44 +0000

Restaurant.com is offering 80% off their Gift Certificates and Dinner of the Month Club. Use Coupon Code: PRESENT. Usually, a $25 Gift Certificate is only $10, but you only pay $2. Restaurant.com has been featured on NBC,ABC, CBS and FOX. They also participate in Feed It Forward program. Customers have saved over $75 million, so far.

I should have used these gift certificates while, I was in New York in April. I should live in the present and not in the past. I like to eat out, because I get tired of cooking for just me. But, I have to be careful because I have food allergies such as coconut, mint, lemon,lime and shrimp. Do you have any food allergies? I can’t get ebi fry from Genki Sushi in Hawaii.

Expiration Date: 6/15/2009

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Mark — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:26:52 +0000

Smartbargains.com is offering 3 different discount coupons. $15 off $100 orders, $20 off $150 orders or $25 off $200 orders. They have new arrivals daily and have been in business for 10 years. Smartbargains is having a Massive Brand Liquidation Sale, up to 78% off retail. Some of the brands are Cuisinart, Kitchen Aid, Ed Hardy, Raymond Weil, Juicy Couture, Wusthof and Via Spiga. They also are offering 20% off their Father’s Day Sale.

This is my chance to find some great stuff for my dad for his Father’s Day gift. I hope he ain’t reading this because he will know where his gift is from. I might buy him some jeans or shorts because it’s always hot in hawaii. I might just order me a pair of Nike Automanic.P Aviator Sunglasses for $119.99, was $199, and with the $15 discount, it comes out to $105. That’s almost half off.

Expiration Date: 6/15/2009

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Free Fisher-Price Geo Trax DVD

Sunnie — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:00:06 +0000

Fisher-Price is offering another free Geo Trax DVD. This DVD is adventure packed with 4 exciting episodes that take you all over Geo Town! Steamer & Samuel Save The Day, New Train In Town, The Legend Of Old Rust and Flying Lesson will keep your little one entertained for 46 minutes!

46 minutes is 2 loads of laundry, dishes, picking up after the big sister and enough time to sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee. Maybe not the whole cup, but at least a sip! We have ordered every Geo Trax DVD that’s been offered and they’re awesome. They come packaged in a portable sleeve and I leave them in my desk at my office for those days that my 3 year old comes to the office with me. They hold her attention and she enjoys the action all around Geo Town!

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TGI Friday’s Buy One Entree, Get One Free

Jennifer — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:48:06 +0000

TGI Fridays is offering a Buy One Entree, get the second entree free. They also have Fridays Endless Lunch that includes Salad, soup, drinks and breadsticks for only $6.99. Fridays has a frequent eater club called Give Me More Stripes and of course, The Bar, for your drinks.

Mark writes:

I can’t wait to eat their Jack Daniels BBQ Baby Back Ribs. I can have a eating contest with my cousin to see who can eat the most ribs and the fastest. I bought TGI Fridays Mudslide Blenders from Costco and all I had to do was add ice and blend it. You, too can enjoy it on a hot summer day or night!

Expiration Date: 6/22/2009

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Government Freebies: Where To Get Them

Jennifer — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:44:45 +0000

Why spend money when Uncle Sam has a vast array of free goodies for you, the taxpayer? Here are our top ten government freebies. If you want more, start with the U.S. government official web portal, www.usa.gov.

1. Recipes and Tips for Healthy, Thrifty Meals

This is an amazing freebie for anyone who wants to save money on the weekly food budget. It’s so tempting to spend money to eat out when you’re busy and don’t have time to cook. And a lot of budget and/or healthy recipes tend to require a long list of ingredients and complicated cooking. Not these. Each recipe is incredibly simple, usually just a few ingredients and easy directions all on one page for each dish – and it’s healthy but it’s not exotic ‘diet’ food, just normal American comfort food, so the whole family will enjoy it.

For example, there’s Beef Pot Roast, 220 calories per 3 oz. serving; and Oven Crispy Chicken, 350 calories per 4 oz. serving.

Free Food Plan Recipe Book - PDF File

2. Free Consumer Advice from the Federal Trade Commission

Planning to buy a car or a computer? Are you applying for a loan? Wondering how to choose a career? Or are you planning to spend money on home improvements? These and many other questions can be answered with free, down loadable and printable publications from the Federal Trade Commission. Read them before you shop!

FTC Consumer Advice Website

3. Check Your Credit With The Government’s Official Free Credit Reports

Be smart and don’t get ripped off with the websites that claim to offer free reports. There is only one official government site where you can obtain your free reports – it’s www.annualcreditreport.com. You’re entitled to one free report per year from each of the three major credit reporting agencies – TransUnion, Experian and Equifax, so that’s a total of three per year.

AnnualCreditReport.com

4. What Can Your Congressmember Do For You?

Check this link to find your local member of Congress and visit their office or website. You’ll find they may offer a variety of free brochures and maps, plus they may arrange free tours of national buildings and monuments if you ask them.

Ask and you shall receive.

Congress Contact Information

5. Greetings from the White House

The White House sends out cards celebrating new births and weddings. Simply send the full name of the honoree (including prefixes such as Mr., Mrs., etc…), address, date of event and the requester’s name and phone number to: The White0AHouse, Attn: Greetings Office, Washington, DC 20502-0039.

White House Greetings

6. Stop Telemarketing Calls

The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls at home. Most telemarketers should not call your number once it has been on the registry for 31 days. If they do, you can file a complaint at this website. You can register your home or mobile phone for free.

DoNotCall.gov

7. Free Kids’ Fitness DVD

Get the kids away from the video games and have them do something more active in front of the TV screen with a free fitness DVD. Max’s Magical Delivery: Fit for Kids is a fun, interactive DVD targeted to children ages 5-9 and their families. Use the electronic order form to request your free copy of the DVD for children and their families. Call 1-800-358-9295 to order the DVD by phone. Ask for Max’s Magical Delivery: Fit for Kids (Product No. 04-0088-DVD).

8. See America’s Scenic Byways

Get a free map of America’s Scenic byways and start planning your vacation. Scenic byways include: the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina, the Santa Fe Trail in Colorado, Historic Route 66, and many more. You also can get more information online.

www.byways.org - Request a Map

9. Free Business Help from the Small Business Administration

The Small Business Administration offers much more than just loans to start a business. Did you know that they also offer software, detailed market analysis, help in writing your business plan, a huge on-line business library, a business card listing service, and more?

www.sba.gov

10. Search It Yourself

Check out the mother of all government money directories – the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. This is the U.S. Government’s official site that lists more than 1,800 programs administered by various agencies. You can search by keyword, view by category, or print out the whole monstrous 2,205 page publication if you’re so inclined. The site even offers a guide on how to write grant proposals.

www.cfda.gov

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Free Juicy Juice Water Bottle

Mark — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:16:06 +0000

Get a free 14 oz. Reusable Water Bottle from Juicy Juice. Juicy Juice is made of 100% juice and provides 100% of USDA Vitamin C for children. There are 14 different flavors that include apple grape, strawberry banana, orange tangerine and mango. Juicy Juice also has Brain Development and Immunity.

My nephew loves to drink Juicy Juice. It’s not as sweet as Tree top or Mott’s apple juice. I don’t need to have my nephew running around the house all crazy on a sugar rush. When he gets sick, I can give him Juicy Juice Immunity that has zinc, that could help him get better, a little faster.

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Mark — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:41:23 +0000

Find plenty of cheap flights to Australia from Los Angeles, California, as low as $560 round trip. With taxes it comes out to around $591, total. Click here to find great hotel deals for your Australian Vacation. Delta Airlines, United Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Quantas, Air New Zealand are some of the air carriers that are available.

I better hurry and book a flight for October to travel down under. I would like to see The Great Barrier Reef and Sidney Opera House. I remember watching Disney’s Finding Nemo and people with a strong accent. I want to see koala, dingo, kangaroo, kookaburra and wombats. It would be cool to check out Australia, especially if you are an outdoor type person.

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Jennifer — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:44:20 +0000

Get a free sample of this coconut-scented Hawaiian Tropic body butter and moisturize yourself for up to 12 hours. It will help restore the moisture your skin loses from sun exposure - or just use it even if you don’t tan. It has nourishing ingredients such as aloe vera and cocoa, shea and mango butters, plus vitamins.

I don’t live in Hawaii like Dean does - here on the East Coast the closest we get is to use a tropical scented product like this. The coconut scent will transport you away without even getting on a plane. Keep in mind, this is not a sunscreen, just a moisturizer - although Hawaiian Tropic does make some good sunscreen products as well.

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Sunnie — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:04:42 +0000

Did you know that even donuts have their own official holiday? Who knew? To celebrate, Krispy Kreme is giving away a free glazed donut to any one that stops by Friday June 5, no purchase necessary, one per customer. They also have another fantastic deal valid on that day only, buy one get one free for a dozen doughnuts.

Do you want to be the office hero? Bring in 2, 4 or more dozen warm, glazed, perfect way to start the day breakfast at half the cost. Yummm……I can smell them now!

Mark writes:

National Donut Day is June 5. Too bad, there is only a Krispy Kreme on Maui. I would have to catch a 40 minute plane ride to get my free glazed donut. Actually, I would seriously think about catching a plane and get a couple dozen donuts free and fly back to Oahu.

Expiration Date: 6/5/2009

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