Saving with Dad

Get Free Meals, Appetizers, Food, and Incentives at Restaurants

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:43:53 Z

We’re always looking to save a little money here and there. Times are tough and the holidays means we're all looking to save some cause we're spending more. So if you'd like to get some free (or discounted) food from major restaurants, then this article is for you.

As my birthday approaches this month, I remembered from past years that I get a lot of free meals and perks on my birthday from the few restaurants that have newsletters, elists, eclubs, etc. that I've signed up for in the past.

So I went kamikaze and started signing up and searching for restaurants that have newsletters, eclubs, elists, etc to get more free birthday meals this year. Many of them supposedly give free meals, desserts, and other stuff for your birthday so sign up ahead of your birthday if you want in on the free perks. Some of the signup forms can be tricky to find so let me know if you can't find it and need the link.

Additionally, many of these places gave free appetizers and incentives just for signing up for their newsletter and email! If that is the case, I've noted it next to the name.

Also note that we live in the Austin area so some of these restaurants may be specific to Austin or Texas.

Already was signed up for:
Starbucks - Free Drink card for birthday
North – 10 or 20% off I think
Jersey Mike's - Free Sandwich on birthday
Qdoba - Free burrito I believe
Melting Pot
Fleming's
Red Robin
IHOP - Free breakfast meal for birthday
Maggiano's - Free Dessert or $10 off

Signed up for: (already got 5 free things just for signing up today)
(UPDATED - I received some more free things the NEXT day after signing up)
Chili's Grill & Bar Restaurant - Free Appetizer on sign-up
Buffalo Wild Wings
BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse
Brick House Tavern + Tap - Free Deviled Eggs received the next day
Texas Land and Cattle - Free Appetizer on sign-up
Einstein Bros Bakery
Fuddruckers - $7 1/3 lb cheeseburger, fries, and drink received the next day
Spicy Pickle
Z' Tejas
Texican Cafe
Mimi's Cafe - Free Breakfast on sign-up
Manny's Uptown Kitchen - Free Appetizer on sign-up
Outback Steakhouse
The Cheesecake Factory
P.F. Chang's China Bistro
Cracker Barrel
Sherlock's Baker St. Pub & Grill - Free Appetizer received the next day
Cool River Café - Free Appetizer on sign-up
Cheddar's Casual Café - Free Onion Rings received the next day
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Firehouse Subs
Kona Grill - Free Appetizer received the next day
Daily Grill
Glorias Restaurants & Bar

Places that didn't have elists: (how sad)
Sushi Zushi
North by NorthWest
Jardin Carona
Serranos
Olive Garden
Eddie V's
Hula Hut
Abel's on the Lake
Maggiores

Post a comment or message and let me know if this helps you and you think of any others!

Happy saving and enjoy your free perks!

Groupon National Deals: (4/11) Cruise, Turkish Towels, Chocbite, Blurb

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:41:28 Z

Below are the April 11th, 2011 national deals available from Groupon. When I say national deals, I mean these deals can be purchased anywhere, regardless of your Groupon location, and can usually be redeemed even if you do not live in the city they are listed. To be on the safe side though, be sure to read the fine print of any Groupon before you buy it. Groupon's national deals tend to be online deals via the companies website.

If you see something that doesn't appear to be a national deal below, leave a comment and I will address it.

Prints, Photos & Scrapbooks

$20 for 2VCR to DVD transfers (Lincoln-USA)
$20 for $45 at Blurb (Ottawa-USA)
$45 at Canvas on Demand (Columbus-USA)

Food & Drink

$25 for $75 at Wine Insiders (Kalamazoo-USA)
$30 for $60 at Chocbite (Houston-USA)
$25 for $75 at Barclay's Wine (New Orleans-USA)
$12 for $25 at You Bar (Asheville-USA)
$35 at Spoonful of Comfort (Chattanooga-USA)
$10 for $25 at Nutty Guys (Milwaukee-USA)
$15 for $30 at Milford Spice Company (Tucson-USA)
$20 for $40 Igourmet (Baltimore-USA)
$15 for $35 at Fancy Fortune Cookies (Colorado Springs-USA)

Clothing & Merchandise

$29 for $60 at Shoebacca.com (Hartford-USA)
$85 for $155 at indiDenim (Athens-USA)
$30 for $60 at I Declare! (Mobile-USA)

Household

$65 for Sticks and Stones Alphabet Art (Rio Grande Valley-USA)
$35 for Panoramic Cityscape (Boston-USA)
$60 for Hal Jaffe Name Art (Des Moines-USA)
$20 for $50 at Dali Decals (Topeka-USA)
$15 for $30 at The Candleberry Candle (Kansas City-USA)
$20 for $50 at Turkish Towels (LA-USA)
$50 for $100 at Tohaveandtohost.com (Dallas-USA)
$29 for Suessprints (Seattle-USA)
$86 for GreatBIGCanvas.com (Atlanta-USA)
$49 for Pee-wee sized indoor dog bathroom (New York-USA)

Misc

$25 for 2 months Livemocha Language (Raleigh-USA)
$6 for 1yr at Glamour Magazine (Palm Beach-USA)
$14 for 26 Issues of Forbes Magazine (New York-USA)
$12 for 15 Issues of Food & Wine (Piedmont Triad-USA)
$10 for $20 at Everdaysource (Corpus Christi-USA)
$30 for Cuddletunes (Augusta-USA)

Travel

$299 for 2 night cruise for 2 people (North Jersey-USA)

Money Saving Tips - Amazon Prime Free Trial

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:17:54 Z

I have been a member of the Amazon Prime program that gives me unlimited Free Two-Day shipping and One-day shipping for $3.99 per item. Amazon Prime costs only $79 per year and you can order and ship as many things as you want, as long as they are marked "Prime-eligible" on the Amazon website. I find that nearly all of the stuff my wife and I are looking for are prime-eligible.

I'm an impatient person so two-day shipping works for me. I can't stand when websites charge you extra for two-three day shipping and then take a week of "processing time" to package your order up and send it out. Well, that isn't the case with Amazon Prime. Two-day shipping starts from the second you place the order.

I must say it really is rare for me to rave about a service like this but I really can't say enough how much my family utilizes the Amazon Prime program. We have found that most prices on Amazon can't be beat. We had wedding and baby registries through several outlets and found the majority of our products ended up on the Amazon registry as their prices were the best.

When you then factor in all the ways you can save with Amazon Prime if you order a lot online, it is really incredible:

Amazon quite often has the best prices
Depending on the state that you live in, you won't pay sales tax
Free two-day shipping
No gas spent driving around to stores

Depending on the size, weight, and price of what you're ordering, one product purchase could save you $10's of dollars.

Last year, we placed 49 orders through Amazon and almost everyone was using the Free Two-Day shipping. I can't even imagine how much we saved in sales tax and shipping costs had we ordered elsewhere.

One thing people don't think about is that you can also ship to your other family members using your own account. This is perfect if you need to order a last-minute gift for a family member located elsewhere in the country.

Well a few weeks back, Amazon added the ability for Amazon Prime members to stream unlimited, commercial-free, movies and TV shows through Amazon Instant Video.

If you order 10-20 things online a year, I would certainly look into the Amazon Prime membership. It could save you some serious money in shipping costs.

Baja Fresh Coupon: Baja Bowl for $2

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:15:41 Z

I was a big fan of the TV series "Undercover Boss" when it first started. If you're not familiar with the series, Undercover Boss follows a different executive, usually CEO, as they go "undercover" to examine the inner workings of their companies. However, a few of the episodes/company insights sort of turned me off as each episode seems to be more about finding a few unique personalities in the company, rather than finding real opportunities for improvement or change.

So last night's episode was with Baja Fresh, where CEO David Kim went undercover. And I must say, David Kim is really a unique individual and CEO. He seemed really genuine, down-to-earth, and even rewarded an employee his very own franchise of Baja Fresh. I would really be interested to know his personality type as compared with other CEOs.

Anyways, as a result of the show, Baja Fresh is giving away a printable coupon for the Baja Bowl for only $2. The Baja Fresh coupon is only good through 4/24.

Money Saving Tips - Cutting the Cord to Cable TV

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 21:32:04 Z

Are you tired of paying $100s of dollars to your local cable company? Are you one of the people who watch only three channels out of the hundreds you receive? Are you still trying to figure out what all these additional “taxes” and “fees” on your bill mean? If so, then you aren’t alone. You and millions of others are trying to figure out why their cable costs continue to increase each and every year. The idea of cheap cable TV is gone and the same goes for satellite TV.

In this guide, I will try and help you save money on cable by completely cutting the cord. That means you either cut your cable off completely and/or reduce your selection of content. Depending on how much you pay Time Warner Cable, or Comcast, or Cablevision, this could be a huge annual savings.

But before I get started, I feel compelled to rant about the greed of these companies.

Greed, Greed, and more Greed

One of my favorite websites to read is one called Techdirt. You’ll find it on my list of useful websites. Well, one of the topics that comes up quite frequently is the legal battles cable, satellite, and networks like to play with anyone who tries to make their content more available whether it be online, mobile, or elsewhere. We’ve seen it with YouTube, Dailymotion, and the slew of other user-generated video sites out there.

Well just recently, there has been another legal war brewing between Time Warner and the broadcast networks. See, Time Warner has released an iPad application that allows you to watch a limited selection of your channels. Makes sense right? It’s just another “screen” to watch the cable TV service you already pay for.

Au contraire! The broadcast TV networks have instead decided to sue Time Warner for offering the service. A TV executive is quoted stating that they have to sue, because they "have a chance to win.” Viacom is first in line and while they did report a net income of nearly a billion dollars last year, you would think that Viacom investors would find their money better invested in growth and innovation, rather than lawsuits and stagnation.

If we can’t even watch the service that we pay for on the screen of our choice, than what’s next? Are we going to be limited to certain television sets that must pay dividends to the TV networks?

These are the types of companies that stifle innovation. We’ve seen the same bullying in the music industry and the television industry has been going nuts with the advent of online video. God forbid that we have anything else to watch that’s of interest besides what they spoon feed us via our cable TV.

So I ask, are these really the type of people we want to be giving $1200+ a year to?

Cutting the Cord - Your Cable TV Options

There are companies out there that are actually trying to make content more accessible and put their money towards innovation rather than legal wars. So let’s get started and see if cutting the cord to save money on cable is right for you.

First off, let’s be clear that cutting the cord to save money on cable or satellite simply isn’t for everyone. While a lot of cable TV content is available for free online now, much of it isn’t and quite a bit of that is sports content. So with that being said you need to start by listing out the channels you watch most and determine your “can’t-live-without” content.

Once you’ve got your list, the first thing you are going to do is buy a TV antenna. No, we’re not talking about the bunny years of years past where a fuzzy, snowy picture was commonplace. Antennas now are digital and since networks went digital in 2009, you can now watch most of your local channels are in full HD. Not to mention, this is real HD, not half-HD or compressed HD signals like the ones the cable and satellite companies send us.

So now that we’ve got our HD antenna hooked up to receive local news and channels, cross off any shows that were on these channels. This should leave us with only “premium” channels as the cable and satellite broadcasters call them.

See if the TV shows you watch are available online. A great site to start with is Find Internet TV, which lists sites that show full episodes as well as provides a guide to finding sporting events online (more on that later). Using their site, you can search for most of the premium network’s websites like A&E, Bravo, MTV, etc. and find their full series online. Hulu is another site that contains just a wealth of full episodes from A&E, ABC, BBC, CBS, Comedy Central, Lifetime, MTV, National Geographic, NBC, Spike TV, and so much more. Cross those shows that you can watch online off the list.

Now we may be left with some original series by other premium channels such as HBO, Showtime, etc. that still haven’t gotten with the program and made their series available online, even at a cost. That leaves us with two choices to rent or stream content via Netflix or Amazon Prime. Both Netflix and Amazon Prime have instant, on-demand, Internet streaming capabilities for movies as well as full seasons and episodes of TV shows. Additionally, both offer a free trial so can check them out and see what’s available.

While some of the content may not be directly available to stream straight to your TV, you can always rent the DVD/Blu-ray from Netflix if you can wait till your show comes out in that medium.

Netflix streaming costs only $7.99 a month and contains a huge library of movies and TV content. If you want to rent DVDs or Blu-rays, it will cost a bit more.

Amazon Prime will run you $79 for the entire year ($6.60 a month approximately) and get you free two-day shipping on Amazon.com. However, Amazon Prime is newer to the online TV streaming stage and doesn’t offer the magnitude of content Netflix does yet.

Lastly, you probably are saying that you want to watch your favorite shows on the big screen or in any room. I completely understand. Most laptops and computers now have a HDMI out port that will allow you to hook them up to your TV. Some desktop PCs that you will find at Best Buy, etc. actually are called “Media Center PCs” that are made to hook up to your TV and act as a DVR, TV guide, etc.

You can also stream content from Netflix to your Wii, Playstation 3, or Xbox 360 if you already have one of them in the household.

So now that we’ve went through the options for finding your shows and content online, we need to address the last big issue and that’s sports. Believe it or not, most large sporting events are shown online. For instance, the Masters Golf tournament, Olympics, FIFA World Cup, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Football, Major League Baseball, and so much more is available live online. You just need to know where to look and that’s where Find Internet TV helps us out. Find Internet TV tracks down sites where we can watch these events live online. While not everything is available on there, it is definitely one of best Internet TV guides.

The most popular two sporting events that are not entirely available online are NFL games and those NCAA games that are made available via cable TV pay-per-view. Why those NCAA networks haven’t smartened up and offered online TV pay-per-view in addition to TV pay-per-view is beyond me. Regardless, the NFL Sunday Ticket costs a ridiculous $335. That price could go even higher after this year’s players lockout. In comparison, a full season of Major League Baseball online via MLB.tv with DVR capabilities, which takes more resources due to 1000s of games being played, costs $119.95 for a year.

Our recommendation for those NFL games and local sports games are to support your community restaurants and bars. You could order a beer and some food and still come out on top.

The Future – Any Alternatives?

It's doubtful anything in the near future will change other than your cable or satellite bill due to increases in charges. The broadcasters want more money and so do the cable and satellite companies. They both blame each other for the rising costs but in the end, we all pay the bill.

Recently, there was a push to create laws forcing the major cable and satellite companies to offer what “à la carte” options, meaning you and I would have the ability to choose what channels we want to pay for and receive only those channels. Unfortunately, nothing has happened. The bill was called the Family and Consumer Choice Act of 2007 and never left the committee after 2008, probably thanks to some lobbying and campaign contributions. Many channels and networks would have naturally seen a reduction in subscription fees and advertising revenue (since we don’t care about these filler channels), so cable providers, satellite providers, and programmers naturally decided it was a bad idea for them.

In Conclusion

It will take some planning, time and new equipment but canceling cable is possible and could save you thousands of dollars over years to come. Let’s do a quick breakdown:

Netflix Streaming Subscription at $7.99 a month = $96 a year or Amazon Prime at $79 a year
Digital HD TV antennas x 2 at $21 a piece = $42
Internet TV content available online for free

If you pay $100 a month for cable or satellite, that comes out to be an annual savings of $1050. Naturally, you need to have broadband Internet for any Internet TV streaming to happen. You won't be able to stream either Netflix or Amazon Prime over a dial-up connection.

If you want a HD DVR box to record your local TV, you can pick up a Hauppauge HD PVR for $190 and record all the shows you want straight to your computer for later viewing. Naturally, anything you watch online will be on-demand and you can watch when you want.

Cutting the cord is certainly a liberating experience and delivers a message to cable and satellite companies that we, as the consumers, are in charge of what we watch and what we pay for, and there is nothing their legal army can do to change that.

If you have any other money saving tips on “cutting the cord” and going without cable TV, please share them!

Groupon National Deals: (4/8) Barclay's Wine, Nature's Prime Organic, LA Times, Chocolate.com

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 20:42:13 Z

Below are the April 8th, 2011 national deals available from Groupon. When I say national deals, I mean these deals can be purchased anywhere, regardless of your Groupon location, and can usually be redeemed even if you do not live in the city they are listed. To be on the safe side though, be sure to read the fine print of any Groupon before you buy it. Groupon's national deals tend to be online deals via the companies website.

If you see something that doesn't appear to be a national deal below, leave a comment and I will address it.

Prints, Photos & Scrapbooks

$29 for ScanMyPhotos (Nashville-USA)
$40 for $100 at ScanDigital (Las Vegas-USA)
$20 for $45 at Blurb (Charlotte-USA)
$49 for $130 at Picture it on Canvas (St. John's-Canada)
$15 for $50 at Mixbook (Abilene-USA)
$7 for 9x7 photobook or premium calendar (Raleigh-USA)

Food & Drink

$25 for $75 at Barclay's Wine (St. Louis-USA)
$35 for Spoonful of Comfort Package (Rockford-USA)
$10 for $25 at Nutty Guys (Tucson-USA)
$35 for $75 at Nature's Prime Organic (Reno-USA)
$20 for $40 at Fairytale Brownies (North Jersey-USA)
$10 for $20 at Chocolate.com (Rio Grande Valley-USA)

Clothing & Merchandise

$29 for Shoebacca (Buffalo-USA)
$25 for $50 at Cafepress (Allentown-USA)

Household

$65 at Sticks and Stones for Alphabet Photography
$25 for $50 at Art.com (Fresno-USA)

Misc

$30 for $60 at Touched By Flowers (Wichita-USA)
$25 for 2 months at Livemocha (New York-USA)
$10 for 52wks of the LA Times (LA-USA)
$6 for 1yr of Glamour Magazine (Evansville-USA)
$68 at Icing Teeth Whitening (El Paso-USA)

Nintendo 3DS Coupon: Buy 1 Get 50% Off All Nintendo 3DS Games

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:53:50 Z

The Nintendo 3DS has hit the streets and the new stereoscopic 3D display is generating quite the reviews. It's actually been such a hot product that it has surpassed all other DS sales, not to mention, it has shattered other records as being the most sold Nintendo handheld in history. It's one of the first glasses-free, parallax-barrier 3D screen to hit the market and it looks beautiful. 2D games also look great. It's not a surprise that retailers are rushing to offer discounts on new Nintendo 3DS games. Just some of the games out for the Nintendo 3DS include:

Lego Star Wars 3: The Clone Wars 3DS
Madden NFL Football 3DS
Steel Diver 3DS
Pilotwings Resort 3DS
Nintendogs + Cats Golden Retriever and New Friends 3DS
The Sims 3DS
Super Monkey Ball 3DS
Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3DS
Ridge Racer 3DS

Buy.com has a Nintendo 3DS coupon going on through 4/9/11 that will help save you a few bucks if you're looking to purchase some new 3DS games. If you buy 1 at full price, through the marketplace seller, eToys, get 50% off the next. Be sure to apply the coupon.

Groupon National Deals: (4/7) Barclay's Wine, You Bar, Nutty Guys, Home Brewing Kit

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:41:48 Z

Below are the April 7th, 2011 national deals available from Groupon. By national deals, I mean these deals can be purchased anywhere, regardless of your Groupon location, and can usually be redeemed even if you do not live in the city they are listed. To be on the safe side though, be sure to read the fine print of any Groupon before you buy it. Groupon's national deals tend to be online deals via the companies website.

If you see something that doesn't appear to be a national deal below, leave a comment and I will address it.

Prints, Photos & Scrapbooks

$40 for $100 at ScanDigital (St. Louis-USA)
$49 for $130 at Picture it on Canvas (Windsor-USA)
$15 for $50 at Mixbooks (Kingston-USA)
$45 at Canvas on Demand (Wichita-USA)

Food & Drink

$25 for $75 at Barclay's Wine (Colorado Springs-USA)
$12 for $25 at You Bar (Athens-USA)
$10 for $25 at Nutty Guys (Las Vegas-USA)
$20 for $40 Igourmet (Jacksonville-USA)
$15 for $35 at Fancy Fortune Cookies (Augusta-USA)
$64 for Home Brewing Kit (Portland-USA)

Clothing & Merchandise

$29 for $60 at Shoebacca (Boise-USA)
$10 for $25 at FlexFlop (Topeka-USA)
$25 for $50 at Cafepress (Youngstown-USA)

Household

$25 for $50 at Old Town Imports (Erie-USA)
$35 for Larger Than Life Prints (Spokane-USA)
$15 for $30 at The Candleberry Candle Company (Charleston-USA)
$25 for $50 at Art.com (Grand Rapids-USA)

Misc

$25 for Livemocha membership (Houston-USA)
$49 for Preschool Prep FlashCards (Bakersfield-USA)
$20 for $40 at Pear Tree Greetings (Albuquerque-USA)
$20 for $40 at Marbles the Brain Store (Huntsville-USA)
$6 for 1yr sub. Glamour Magazine (Naples-USA)
$10 for $20 towards 1,000's of Magazines (Jackson-USA)
$68 for Icing Teeth Whitening (Chicago-USA)

You can find more printable coupons via our Coupon Database or print coupons from Coupons.com or the Coupon Network. Follow my RSS feed or receive my free daily email newsletter for all of these deals.

Free Degree Deodorant Sample for Women

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:41:01 Z

Don't miss a dime of useful savings and free giveaways. Sign up to read my RSS feed or receive my free daily email newsletter with all of today's news. You can also find me on Twitter and Facebook.

Hurry and grab your free sample of Degree Deodorant for Women on Facebook. The samples are available now but will definitely go quickly. After you receive your Degree deodorant sample, return to the Degree Facebook page and tell them what you think to be entered for a chance to win a $1,000 Zappos gift card.

Mimi’s Cafe Coupon: Buy One Breakfast, Get One Free

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:22:33 Z

Mimi's Cafe is helping us all save a little money by giving away a free breakfast with the purchase of another and two beverages. The coupon is valid from April 5th through the 8th so act quickly if you want to utilize this deal. Click here to print the coupon. Click here if you would like to take a look at Mimi's Cafe's menu.

Thanks Money Saving Mom!

Free Sample of Seventh Generation Dish Liquid

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:09:54 Z

Hurry and get one of the 30,000 free sample-size bottles (0.40 fl oz) of Seventh Generation Dish Liquid via ALL YOU. Click the "Get Free Sample" button and answer a few questions to see if you qualify for the sample.

Not only are you getting a free sample with this, but you are also helping the environment with Seventh Generation. Seventh Generation's products help protect human health and the environment.

Seventh Generation Dish Liquid is tough on grease, yet easy on your skin. Effectively remove grease and stubborn food residue with this hypoallergenic formula:

Plant derived cleaners effectively cut grease
Non-toxic
Free of dyes and synthetic fragrances
Biodegradable formula

Groupon National Deals: (4/6) Wine Insiders, Name a Star, Big Fish Games, Art.com

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:21:42 Z

Below are the April 6th, 2011 Groupon national deals. By national deals, I mean these deals can be purchased anywhere, regardless of your Groupon location, and can be redeemed even if you do not live in the city they are listed. To be on the safe side though, be sure to read the fine print of any Groupon before you buy it. Groupon's national deals tend to be online deals via the companies website.

If you see something that doesn't appear to be a national deal below, leave a comment and I will address it.

Prints, Photos & Scrapbooks

$39 for BetterPhoto.com (OK City-USA)
$10 at A&I Books (Salt Lake City-USA)
$49 for $130 at Picture it on Canvas (Barrie-Canada)
$45 for $126.95 at Canvas on Demand (Ogden-USA)

Food & Drink

$25 for $75 at Wine Insiders (LA-USA)
$12 for $25 at You Bar (Midland-USA)
$35 for Spoonful of comfort (Chicago-USA)
$20 for $40 at Igourmet (Detroit-USA)
$20 for $40 at Fairytale Brownies (Appleton-USA)

Clothing & Merchandise

$29 for $60 at Shoebacca (Billings-USA)
$29 for $80 at Lensway (Ocala-USA)
$85 for $155 at indiDenim (Philadelphia-USA)
$25 for $50 at Cafepress (Rockford-USA)

Household

$60 for Hal Jaffe Name Art (Toledo-USA)
$20 for $50 at Dali Decals (Atlanta-USA)
$15 for $30 at The Candleberry Candle Company (Ogden-USA)
$25 for $50 at Art.com (Providence-USA)

Misc

$25 for 2 months at LiveMocha Language (Kansas City-USA)
$20 for $40 at Pear Tree Greetings (Nashville-USA)
$14 for Name a Star Instant Gift (Dayton-USA)
$14 for $28 at flattenme.com (Eugene-USA)
$3 for any game on Big Fish Games (Amarillo-USA)
$10 for $20 at Better World Books (Madison-USA)

Quote of the Day

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:35:07 Z

I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin', and hook up with them later.
Mitch Hedberg

Get a Free Redbox Rental

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 23:40:47 Z

Redbox has a great offer, which provides a free rental every time you rent at least two items at once from a redbox kiosk or online at redbox.com. Following your rental, Redbox will email you a code for your free rental. The promotion will run from March 30th through April 11th.

You can rent two Redbox items of any kind – including DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, and video games – in any combination. But remember, you you MUST rent two items at the same time in the same transaction.

Enter your promo code at the Redbox kiosk during checkout within a week of receiving it and you can rent a DVD for one night free. Your promo code will expire one week after you receive it.

Coupon Terms and Abbreviations

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:03:34 Z

It's time to make Coupon Acronym Soup! In this episode, we will cook up some delicious stew using coupon terms and abbreviations found around the web and specifically related to certain retailers.

Start with a little BOGO and add a splash of NED. Make sure your MFR has not run out and you may add a GC on top. The end result may be FAR but YMMV!

Are you confused? We sure are...

In this episode of "Cooking with Saving with Dad," we are going to show you how to deconstruct mouth watering and nutritious, but amazingly complex, Coupon Acronym Soup just like Grandma used to do. This seemingly easy delicacy proves to elude us with the various flavors and ingredients out on the market.

Below are some of our ingredients for Coupon Acronym Soup.

Coupon Acronym Soup Recipe

INGREDIENTS:
$1/1, $0.50/2 = The first is the amount off and the second is the quantity needed (For instance, .50 cents off 2 items)
AC = "After Coupon"
AR = "After Rebate"
BOGO/B1G1 = "Buy One Get One"
B&M = "Brick & Mortar" Store
CPN = "Coupon"
CRT = "Cash Register Tape" often found in Grocery stores and Pharmacies
DND = "Do Not Double" may be printed on the coupon
Double Coupon = Coupon that stores can double in value
FAR = "Free After Rebate"
FS = "Free Shipping"
GC = "Gift Card" usually or sometimes "Gift Certificate"
MFG, MFR = "Manufacturer"
MIR = "Mail In Rebate
NED = "No Expiration Date"
OOS = "Out of Stock"
Tear Pad = Coupons or rebates near a product on a store shelf
UPC = "Universal Product Code" is the bar code on the coupon
WSL = "While Supplies Last"
WYB = "When You Buy"
YMMV = "Your Mileage May Vary" means the deal, discount, or coupon may or may not work for you depending on any number of factors

DIRECTIONS:
For BOGO, combine sweet and tangy tear pad, WSL and MIR in a large saucepan. Stir in FS. Cook, stirring, for several hours until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in CRT. Carefully roll out the end result. Garnish with GC. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

All clear now? If you think you have a few other ingredients/coupon terms that would make our recipe better, please let me know! This recipe is always a hit at our house. We rarely have any leftovers!

$15 Babies R Us Gift Card with 2 Huggies Value Box Purchase

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:54:21 Z

Get a free $15 Gift Card from Toys R Us/Babies R Us when you buy any two Huggies value boxes of diapers (100 ct. or higher). The Toys R Us/Babies R Us coupon is valid 4/1-4/9/2011 in store only. No rain checks will be available.

Additionally, there is a $2 coupon on any pull-ups package.

Groupon National Deals: (4/1) Baby Genius, Glamour Mag, Prime Organic, Chocolate.com

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:48:26 Z

Below are the April 1st, 2011 national deals available from Groupon. When I say national deals, I mean these deals can be purchased anywhere, regardless of your Groupon location, and can usually be redeemed even if you do not live in the city they are listed. To be on the safe side though, be sure to read the fine print of any Groupon before you buy it. Groupon's national deals tend to be online deals via the companies website.

If you see something that doesn't appear to be a national deal below, leave a comment and I will address it.

Prints, Photos & Scrapbooks

$29 for 1,000 Scanned Photos (Billings-USA)
$40 for $100 at ScanDigital (Baltimore-USA)
$25 for $75 at ScanCafe (Modesto-USA)
$20 for $40 at Blurb (Raleigh-USA)
$15 for $50 at Mixbook (Barrie-USA)

Food & Drink

$45 for $100 at OneHope Wine (Columbus-USA)
$12 for $25 at You Bar (Lincoln-USA)
$10 for $25 at Nutty Guys (Corpus Christi-USA)
$35 for $75 Nature's Prime Organic (Fort Wayne-USA)
$105 at Maine Lobster Dinner (Tulsa-USA)
$20 for $40 at 5th Avenue Chocolatiere (Sacramento-USA)
$10 for $20 at Chocolate.com (Nashville-USA)
$64 for home brewing kit (Topeka-USA)

Household

$64 at PhotoWeavers (Allentown-USA)
$35 for Panoramic Cityscape (Hartford-USA)
$60 for Hal Jaffe Name Art (DC-USA)

Clothing & Merchandise

$10 for $25 at YogaAccessories.com
$29 for $60 at Shoebacca.com (Hunstville-USA)
$85 for $155 at indiDenim (Memphis-USA)
$10 for $25 at FlexFlop (Houston-USA)
$25 for $50 at Cafepress (Worcester-USA)

Misc

$20 for $40 at Pear Tree Greetings (Tampa-USA)
$25 for Graphic Design Skateboard Deck (Winnipeg-Canada)
$6 for 1yr of Glamour Magazine (Minneapolis-USA)
$10 for 1yr a Garden & Gun Magazine (Amarillo-USA)
$30 for Cuddle Tunes Bear (Dallas-USA)
$25 for $50 at Baby Genius (Charlotte-USA)
$68 for Bling Dental Whitening (Toledo-USA)

Quote of the Day

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:28:22 Z

Buy land, they're not making it anymore.
Mark Twain

Win an iPad 2 Sweepstakes by Jory's Flowers

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:43:12 Z

Duration: 3/31/2011 - 5/6/2011
Entry: One entry via Web
Eligibility: 18+ U.S.
Prizes: One Apple iPad2 16GB with WIFI

Jory's Flowers has been a family owned and operated company for over 75 years. They are giving away the new 16GB
iPad 2 with Wi-Fi for their sweepstakes.

Eligibility
Only persons residing in United States who are at least 18 years of age can enter.

Entry
To enter the iPad 2 sweepstakes, click here and follow the instructions.

Official Rules
Click here for complete details of all Jory's Flowers iPad 2 sweepstakes rules (which isn't much).

Free Organic Seeds from Seeds of Change

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:28:19 Z

The Seeds of Change organization is giving away 100 million of their own certified organic seeds as part of their "Sowing Millions" project. Their goal is to inspire people and worthy organizations everywhere to do impactful things in your communities through organic gardening. The only thing you pay is $4.99 for shipping and handling. The limit per household for individuals is 25 packets of seeds (approx. $75 value) for a $4.99 shipping and handling charge, and the limit per organization is 100 packets (approx. $300 value) for a $14.99 shipping and handling charge.

The seeds from Seeds of Change are Certified Organic Seeds. Additionally, for every seed request Seeds of Change receives, they will give a matching donation of seeds to the American Horticultural Society.

This is a pretty amazing offer even if we don't know what seeds we will be getting!

Thanks to Little House on the Prairie Living for pointing this out!

Quote of the Day

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:44:28 Z

The doors we open and close each day decide the lives we live.
Flora Whittemore

Free Starbucks Coffee or Tea on Earth Day

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:12:08 Z

Throughout April, Starbucks is inviting employees and customers worldwide to join together, as change makers, to take action and make a positive impact in our neighborhoods. Starbuck's goal is to engage in 2,000 meaningful service projects and contribute 200,000 hours of service to help address local community needs around the world.

On Earth Day, April 22, Starbucks will encourage everyone to reduce waste and bring in their travel cup for a free coffee or tea at participating stores.

To learn more about Starbucks commitment to community, click here.

eBay Groupon: $7 for $15 in eBay Credit

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:35:16 Z

Here's one for all of you eBay addicts out there. If you missed it, Groupon is giving $15 in eBay credit for the price of $7. Only one day left on this amazing Groupon deal. It will end by 3/31/2011, unless it sells out before then. You can find all kinds of amazing deals at eBay. Be sure to check out eBay's Daily Deals section.

You can see the eBay $$groupon-ebay$$. This is an online Groupon offer so anyone can obtain the deal, regardless of where you live according to Groupon.

There is a limit of one Groupon per person and it is only valid in the U.S.

Free Sample: Pioneer Gourmet Coffee

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:49:57 Z

Truck on over to Pioneer Gourmet Coffee and sign up to get your free sample. Invite a friend of family member over to share this experience. Limit one free sample per household.

Quote of the Day

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:21:52 Z

“Talk low, talk slow and don't say too much.”
John Wayne

Biore Skincare Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser Freebie

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:17:24 Z

Bioré Skincare, the makers of Pore strips, is giving away one sample trial size of their Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser. Additionally, they have a Favorite Skincare Face-Off contest going in the spirit of March Madness.

To get your free Bioré Skincare Blemish Fighting Ice Cleaner, click here and "Like" Biore on Facebook, vote for your favorite cleanser, and finally, request your free cleanser sample.

If you encounter an issue along the way, just try it again.

Be sure to check back again Tuesday, 4/5 to the Bioré Skincare Facebook page as they will reveal which cleanser is the Champion, plus another special offer from the Bioré Skincare team! (4/5/11-4/6/11 or while supplies last)

Rules

Limit one (1) per person and per household.
Offer limited to legal residents of the 50 United States (including D.C.) 18 years or older.
You must have a valid home street address.
Duplicate requests will constitute fraud.

Offer good through 4/5/11 11:59PM EST or while supplies last.

iPad2 Giveaway by 3S Printers

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:45:30 Z

Duration: First Draw 4/1/2011, A new draw following every 2 weeks
Entry: Daily entry via Web and two additional entries per day by sharing on Facebook, and Twitter
Eligibility: 18+ U.S. and Canada
Prizes: 16GB iPad 2 with Wi-Fi

3S Printers is celebrating 20 successful years in printing by giving away the new thinner, lighter, and faster 16GB iPad2™ with Wi-Fi. Every two weeks, you have a chance to win a new iPad2 with the 3S Printers sweepstakes.

Eligibility
Only persons residing in United States and Canada who are at least 18 years of age can enter.

Entry
To enter the iPad 2 sweepstakes, click here and enter your full name and email address. You can enter the giveaway once per day.

Once you have entered your information, you can share this sweepstakes/giveaway with your friends via Twitter and Facebook to receive two additional chances to win.

Official Rules
Click here for complete details of all 3S Printers iPad 2 sweepstakes rules.

Apple iPad Giveaway by Men's Health

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:24:17 Z

Duration: 3/8/2011 - 5/7/2011
Entry: One entry via Twitter or Web
Eligibility: 18+ U.S. and District of Columbia (excludes Guam, Puerto Rico and all other U.S. territories)
Prizes: One 16GB Apple iPad with Wi-Fi loaded with Men's Health apps and the latest edition of the magazine

Follow Dave Zinczenko, editor-in-chief for Men's Health and Women's Health magazines, author of the Abs Diet and Eat This, Not That! book series, and a regular Today Show contributor, on Twitter and you'll have chance to win an Apple iPad with this Men's Health sweepstakes giveaway.

Eligibility
Only persons residing in United States who are at least 18 years of age can enter.

Entry
To enter the iPad sweepstakes and follow Dave, you must have a valid Twitter account or create an account and become a follower of Dave Zinczenko by going to twitter.com/DaveZinczenko, and if you already have a Twitter account, login using your Twitter user name and password, then click on the "Follow".

To enter without following Dave, go to www.menshealth.com/sweeps/DZ-nofollow.

Official Rules
Click here for complete details of all Dave Zinczenko iPad sweepstakes rules.

Flemings Steakhouse $100 Gift Card Giveaway by Twin Pomegranates Wine

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:24:07 Z

Duration: 3/30/2011 - 4/29/2011
Entry: One entry via Facebook
Eligibility: 21+ U.S.
Prizes: $100 Gift card to Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

A winner won't be determined until Twin Pomegranates Wine Facebook Page has hit 2000 fans. Once this goal has been reached, the winner will be chosen.

Eligibility
Only persons residing in United States who are at least 21 years of age can enter.

Entry
Visit here during the promotion period and "Like" Twin Pomegranates Wine or click here for the alternate entry form.

Official Rules
Click here for complete details of all Twin Pomegranates Wine sweepstakes rules.

$100 Gas Gift Card Giveaway from Apple Chevy

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:00:50 Z

Duration: 3/29/2011 - 4/5/2011
Entry: One entry via Facebook, 5 entries via friend referrals
Eligibility: 18+ U.S.
Prizes: Two (2) Prize Winners will receive a prize consisting of: One (1) $100 gas card.

Enter to win a $100 gas card from Apple Chevy. After you submit your sweepstakes entry, you can invite your friends to win and receive 5 entries for each friend referred. If one of your friends wins - Apple Chevy will give you a card too! Must be a U.S. Citizen over the age of 18.

The prize winners will be chosen at random from among all of the eligible entries received. Apple Chevy will conduct a drawing on April 5, 2011. Apple Chevy will draw two names, one from the party referring and one from the party referred.

A representative of Apple Chevy will contact the potential sweepstakes winner by email. Apple Chevy will make no more than two attempts to email the potential winner over a forty-eight hour period.

Upon notification, the potential winner must confirm identity and eligibility, by signing and returning via facsimile an affidavit of eligibility within 48 hours of initial contact. If any potential winner(s) is unreachable, or if there is no response from any potential winner(s), an alternate winner may be chosen at Apple Chevy's sole discretion.

Eligibility
The Apple Chevy Gas Card Giveaway sweepstakes is open to all legal residents of the United States and are at least 18 years of age. All Prize Winner(s) are subject to proving eligibility, including verification of social security number.

Entry
Visit here during the promotion period and "Like" Apple Chevy.

Official Rules
Click here for complete details of all Apple Chevy sweepstakes rules.

The Apple Chevy $100 Gas Card Giveaway is sponsored by Apple Chevy, of St Tinley Park, IL.

Texas Woodlands Sweepstakes by Conde Nast Traveler

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 22:04:40 Z

Duration: 3/23/2011 - 4/20/2011
Entry: One entry via web
Eligibility: 18+ U.S. and District of Columbia
Prizes: 2 round trip airfare tickets from the major commercial airport nearest winner's primary residence in the U.S. to George Bush International Airport in Houston, Texas, one standard hotel room (double occupancy) for three nights at a Sponsor recommended hotel. $2,500 ARV.

Condé Nast Publications is giving away one trip to The Woodlands, Texas. The promotion begins 10:00 AM ET 3/23/2011 and ends 4/20/2011 at 5:00 PM ET.

Entry
Visit www.cntpromo.com/thewoodlands during the Promotion Period and follow the instructions to complete and submit the entry form.

Official Rules
Click here for complete details of all The Wonderful Woodlands sweepstakes rules.

Trip must be completed by December 31, 2011, and may be subject to certain other restrictions, including without limitation blackout dates. Sponsor will attempt to accommodate winner's preferred itinerary, but all specifics thereof will be at Sponsor's sole discretion. If, in the sole judgment of Sponsor, air travel is not required due to winner's proximity to prize location, ground transportation may be substituted for roundtrip air travel. Unless child of winner, travel companion must be 18 years of age or older as of the date of departure.

This Promotion is sponsored by Condé Nast Publications, 4 Times Square, New York, NY, 10036.

Free Tide Stain Release Samples and Sweepstakes

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:49:40 Z

Tide will be giving away free samples of their new Tide Stain Release product starting on 3/28/2011 at 9pm EST (6pm PST). Each entry into their Tide Stain Release Challenge will get a free sample for you and 3 of your friends.

Additionally prizes for the Tide Stain Release Challenge include:

A weekly prize of a year's supply of Tide
A grand prize for 10 entries to receive a new Maytag Bravos X HE washer/dryer

Kellogg's Rebate: $10 Back with 10 UPCs

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:04:09 Z

Kelloggs is giving back $10, in the form of a pre-paid debit card when you send in 10 UPCs from select products and the form below. That's as good as $1 off each product you buy.

Here's what to do:

Clip off 10 UPCs on participating cereals.
Print and fill out the Kellogg's form.
Mail in the UPCs and form.

Participating Brands include (10 oz or larger, mix or match):
Kellogg’s All-Bran® Original cereal, Kellogg’s All-Bran® Bran Buds® cereal, Kellogg’s All-Bran® Complete® Wheat Flakes® cereal, Kellogg’s Smart Start® Strong Heart Antioxidant cereal, Kellogg’s Smart Start® Strong Heart Toasted Oat cereal, Kellogg’s Corn Flakes® cereal, Kellogg’s Corn Flakes® Touch of Honey cereal, Kellogg’s Raisin Bran® cereal, Kellogg’s Raisin Bran® Crunch cereal, Kellogg’s Raisin Bran® Extra! cereal, Kellogg’s Crispix® cereal, Kellogg’s Product 19® cereal, Kellogg’s Mueslix® cereal, Kellogg’s® Cracklin’ Oat Bran cereal, Kellogg’s® Lowfat Granola with Raisins cereal, Kellogg’s® Lowfat Granola without Raisins cereal, Kellogg’s® Fruit Harvest Strawberry/Blueberry cereal, Kellogg’s Rice Krispies® cereal

Limit 5 Kellogg's reward cards per household. This offer good in U.S., its territories and Puerto Rico, except where prohibited, licensed, restricted, or taxed. Kellogg Company reserves the right to substitute or limit offer. Promotion ends on 12/31/2011; letters must be postmarked by 12/31/2011 and received by 1/07/2012.

DMN Direct iPad 2 Giveaway

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:44:58 Z

Duration: 3/28/2011 - 4/4/2011
Entry: One entry via a mail-in Facebook
Eligibility: 18+ U.S. (excluding Rhode Island, Puerto Rico, Guam)
Prizes: iPad 2 ($499 ARV)

DMN Direct is giving away one iPad 2, a $499 value. Simply go to Facebook and press the “Enter Sweepstakes” button and fill out the form to enter to win a free iPad 2.

Prize
iPad 2, a $499 value

Eligibility
DMN Direct iPad 2 Giveaway is open only to legal residents of the United States (excluding Rhode Island, Puerto Rico, Guam and all other U.S. and foreign territories and possessions not otherwise mentioned herein). Entrants must be 18 years of age or older as of the date of entry

Entry
There are two ways to enter the Giveaway, via a mail-in, or via Facebook.

To submit an entry via mail:
Mail a postcard, with a caption citing your
name, address, email, and phone number, to:
iPad 2 Giveaway
DMN Direct
508 Young Street
Dallas, Tx 75202

Only one mailed-in entry is allowed per person in this iPad 2 Giveaway. Use of multiple mailed-in entries by the same individual to enter is prohibited and
such multiple entries shall be voided.

To submit an entry via DMN Direct ’s Facebook Page: Visit the fan page at http://www.facebook.com/dmndirect

Limit of one entry per person and per household.

Official Rules
Click here for complete details of all DMN Direct's sweepstakes rules.

Mail-in winners will be notified by phone or email. Facebook winners will be notified by email or Facebook messaging.

Lucky Magazine's Designer Collection Relaunch for Target Sweepstakes

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:21:59 Z

Duration: 3/2/2011 - 3/29/2011
Entry: One entry via web or text "HUNT2" to 47624 from your mobile phone
Eligibility: Ages 18+ 50 U.S. and District of Columbia
Prizes: Thakoon printed tie-waist dress in black/white, Proenza Schouler palm-print gauze dress in purple/pink, Luella Bartley strapless empire dress in hot pink, and Libertine dress in black

Lucky Magazine is giving away a Thakoon for Target printed tie-waist dress in black/white, Proenza Schouler for Target palm-print gauze dress in purple/pink, Luella Bartley for Target strapless empire dress in hot pink, and Libertine for Target crepe dress in black (ARV $164.96)

Winners, when notified by Sponsor, will be asked for their sizes. Only certain sizes are available.

The sweepstakes entry period begins at 12:01 AM Eastern Time ("ET") on March 2, 2011, and ends at 11:59 PM ET on March 29, 2011, when all entries must be received.

Eligibility
This sweepstakes is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia who are at least 18 years old as of the date of entry.

Entry
Click here during the Promotion Period and either: (1) follow the instructions to complete and submit the entry form; or (2) text "HUNT2" to 47624 from your mobile phone. All entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.

Crossroads Ford $100 American Express Gift Card Sweepstakes

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:10:20 Z

Duration: 3/16/2011 - 4/15/2011
Entry: One entry via Facebook
Eligibility: Ages 18+ U.S. and District of Columbia (excluding Florida, NY, Rhode Island, Guam, Puerto Rico)
Prizes: One $100 American Express Gift Card

Crossroads Ford of Wake Forest/Raleigh, NC is giving away a total of one $100 American Express Gift Card.

The Sweepstakes entry period begins on March 16, 2011 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time and ends on April 15, 2011 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

Eligibility
This Sweepstakes is open to individuals 18 and older who are legal residents of the U.S. including the District of Columbia (excluding Florida, New York, Rhode Island, Guam, Puerto Rico, and all other U.S. territories and possessions).

Entry
To enter, click here at any time during the Entry Period and click the “like” button, then submit an official entry form, which may include, among other things, his/her name, address, e-mail address, age and related registration information as prompted.

Limit of one entry per person and per household.

Official Rules
For complete details of all sweepstakes rules, click here.

For every new ‘like’ on our page during this contest, we’ll donate $1 to The American Red Cross for tsunami aid in Japan. Our maximum donation is $1,000 so tell your friends!

The winner will be notified on or about April 15, 2011, by e-mail, and/or telephone.

The “Crossroads Ford Wake Forest March Sweepstakes" is sponsored by Crossroads Ford – Wake Forest, having its principal place of business at 10101 Capital Blvd, Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587.

List of Useful Websites

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 19:41:00 Z

In the last 5 years, the amount of websites/blogs that have been created is absolutely mind-boggling. It really is hard to imagine how we lived without the wealth of information that is now available on the web. Some would say that times back then were actually better and we are experiencing “information
overload.” I like to think of all the things I’d never have known if it weren’t for the knowledge I’ve obtained via the Internet. Whether it be gardening, cooking, or saving money, there is just a wealth of information available out there.

Of course sifting through the maze of websites can be exhausting at times. With that being said, I’d like to share some websites I find useful. I’ve tried to categorize them so you can skip to whatever interests you most.

This is a living list so check back and see what new additions I’ve found.

Additionally, let me know what sites make your life easier and why. No spam please.

Blogs

http://www.techdirt.com/ - Techdirt is an editorial blog by Mike Masnick that covers changes in government policy, technology and legal issues that affect companies ability to innovate and grow. Mike is a brilliant writer and cynic of those who try to inhibit innovation. There's rarely a time I disagree with his thoughts.

Financial

http://www.mint.com/ - Aggregates all your financial accounts and information in one place. They provide tips and show your overall wealth as well as spending trends.
http://www.bankrate.com/ - Provides a wealth of information and calculates for mortgate rates, payoff schedules, credit card offers, and much, much more.

Home Improvement

http://www.askthebuilder.com/ - You can look no further than Tim Carter's Ask the Builder blog that provides detailed blueprints and videos on how to get things done around the house and yard.

Cooking

http://www.cooksillustrated.com/ - The web database of Cook’s Illustrated magazine. It costs an annual fee to have access but the recipes are tried and proven.

Humor

http://www.fark.com/ - It’s amazing what stories make the news nowadays.

Informational

http://www.ted.com/ - A small nonprofit that provides videos of amazing speeches by people from around the world.
http://www.videojug.com/ - Provides how-to videos on about everything.

Videos

http://www.youtube.com/ - If you are looking for a video, it’s probably here.

Disclosure Policy

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 Z

Saving with Dad is a blog that aims to help us all manage our time, money and lives. While I started Saving with Dad to share just my own thoughts and stories, it has become more than that and grows with you, its users, and your stories and feedback. I will always create and edit content for this blog and ensure its integrity is kept.

But you should know that I do get paid from time to time in the form of advertising, sponsorship, paid insertions or other forms of compensation. For example, I may receive a kickback from a manufacturer if you decide to print a coupon or signup for a freebie. Additionally, there are advertisements generated by a third party ad network and those advertisements will be identified as paid advertisements. This money helps keep this blog running as it takes a lot of resources and time.

However, you can rest assured that the compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made in this blog. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are my own, its readers, and friends and family very close to me. I will not post any content that a company would pay me to post.

If we claim or appear to be experts on a certain topic or product or service area, we will only endorse products or services that we believe, based on our expertise, are worthy of such endorsement. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider.

As the editor of this blog, I will ensure that content is in the best interest of us all and not just due to a paycheck. I want your trust and with that I’ll maintain our integrity. If you have questions or concerns, please drop me an email.

This policy was last updated April 8, 2011.

Coupons.com Printable Coupons

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 Z

Coupon Database

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 Z

Coupons, coupons, coupons! Where to start? There are literally a slew of places you can look for printable coupons online. The coupon database below provides you with an up-to-date searchable repository to find any given coupon you may be looking for.

For example, if you have an Oreo craving and want to look for an Oreo coupon, you can type Oreo in the box below and click "Search". Once you find a coupon you are interested in, click on the link for the coupon and you will be taken to the source of the coupon, which may be Target, Walgreen's, etc. Unfortunately, we can't link directly to the specific coupon on the retailer's site so you may have to page through their coupons to find the exact one you are looking for.

About SavingWithDad.com

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 Z

Hello, and welcome to my little place on the web, Saving with Dad. My name is Wayne and I’m the proud father of one little girl, Leya, who was born in 2010. There’s really nothing else that means more to me in life than that little person and her well-being.

In thinking about her well-being, I have to look to the future and face the facts that the cost to go to college is sky-rocketing, not to mention, just living in general. We all need to plan ahead for our children’s future, as well as our own.

So I’m hoping this website/blog can help people do that. I am a professional web developer, and after helping create websites for other people, I finally decided to create one for myself and here it is.

I’ve created Saving with Dad to inspire others to live life well but to also be conscious of saving money and unpredictability. Saving with Dad will provide money saving tips, deals, discounts, sweepstakes, and more.

Last but not least, seeing how this is my little home on the web, I will also share information (or rants) on a wide variety of topics ranging from personal quotes and advice to technology and entertainment.

I really hope you enjoy your stay and let me know your thoughts on the site!

Thanks!
Wayne