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Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Hit DVD Sale Starting at $5.00; Buffy the Vampire Slayer Complete Series at $105.00 ($94.98 off from $199.98)

Didn't get the movie you wanted for Christmas? Don't fret - buy.com has marked down some top DVDs till the end of January. Some films are as low as $5.00. Other films have great savings off retail prices.

You can shop for bargains on hot titles like The Devil Wears Prada, Juno, Little Miss Sunshine, Jumper, X-Files: I Want to Believe, and many others.

For TV fans, they also have a great deal on Buffy the Vampire Slayer Complete Series saving you $94.98 off the retail price of $199.98.

To see the DVDs they've marked down, click DVD blow-out starting at only $5! Get the Devil Wears Prada, Futurama, Juno and more. Expires 01/31/09

Amazon.com 70% Clearance on Majestic Baseball Jerseys

If you're into baseball or have a fan in the family, you might want to take a look over at amazon.com today. They have a clearance on a variety of baseball replica jerseys made by Majestic, with prices cut 70% or more. They also have a promotion shown on the item pages for an additional 10% off deducted at checkout if your Majestic items total $50 or more.

Some of these are for players who've been traded (you'd expect to see those prices cut) but many others are for current stars on their present teams. They have jerseys in kids' sizes and women's styles as well. There are also some T-shirts for teams as well.

Examples include:
- Phillies Raglan 3/4 Sleeve T-Shirt $5.88 (was $24.99)
- David Wright All-Star BP Woman's Jersey $17.50 (was $69.99)
- Prince Fielder Brewers Youth Replica Jersey $14.10 ($64.99)
- Ichiro Suzuki Mariners Replica Jersey $21.15 (was $89.99)

To check out all the styles and players available, click this link.

One Day Only 12/31 -- Celebrity Baby Stroller Reduced from $129.99 to $19.99 (84% Off)

Have a baby who could use a nice stroller? Or maybe one is on the way? Today you have a chance to pick up a very nice baby stroller at a super-low price. Shnoop.com is selling the Celebrity Stroller Silver Cross Micro V2 for just $19.99, which is a whopping 84% off the retail price of $129.99. Even if you look around other stores on the internet, this stroller goes for $80 or more, so this is a real deal.

This isn't some cheap stroller, either. They claim that it's a stroller used by celebrity parents such as Debra Messing, Kate Hudson and Jennifer Garner. I can't vouch for that, but when you read the description, the stroller looks like a very well-designed item.

It features:
- Extremely lightweight, all aluminum chassis (12.5 lbs)
- 6" wheels for added comfort
- Dual swivel front wheels
- UV protected SPF 50 hood
- Water resistant fabric
- Removable, washable seat pad
- Deluxe all wheel suspension for greater child comfort
- Folds to compact size with one hand and self locks
- Shoulder strap is convenient to use on the go
- Silver Cross Monogrammed Carrying Bag
- Shopping basket underneath
- Suitable from 6 months to toddler (40lbs)

Shipping is an additional $15.95. If you order, your stroller would ship January 7th. This deal is sure to go fast and it's today only. To check it out, click this link.

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Crocs for Kids at Up to 60% Off at 6pm.com

Do your kids love Crocs? Here's a chance to pick up a pair or two at a nice savings, with many styles reduced as much as 50%-60%. We're talking genuine Crocs, not knock-offs.

As an example, the Cayman style is cut to $14.38, 60% off the retail of $36.00. The furry Mammoth is just $17.25, 57% off from $41.00. Lots more style choices in many colors are available.

The sale is good through January 4th. Shipping is $6.95 regardless of how many pairs your purchase.

Here's the link: Crocs Kids footwear, up to 60% off at 6pm.com!

Roundtrip Morocco Flights from East Coast as Low as $519 Including Taxes/Fees

If you've ever dreamed of traveling to Morocco (and maybe get the feeling of Humphrey Bogart's Casablanca), this may be a chance to grab that dream. Iberia Airlines is having a terrific sale to three Moroccan cities: Casablanca, Tangier and Marrakesh. From several East Coast cities you can fly roundtrip for s low as $519 including all the airport/security fees and such.

Travel dates are for select dates through March 2009. Some examples include:
- Boston-Casablanca $519
- Washington DC-Casablanca $519
- Boston-Tangier $524
- Washington-Tangier $524
- New York-Casablanca $570
- New York-Marrakesh $574

For people who live on the West Coast or other departing cities, Iberia has some nice special fares as well. So the dream isn't just for the Northeast Corridor.

To get these low prices, airfare has to be booked by January 7th. Again, these special fares include all those extra fees that sometimes make great deals a little more expensive than at first glance.

To check out the specials, go to Iberia at this link.

Destination Las Vegas Half-Price Airfare Sale

Viva Las Vegas!

If you have some idea of traveling to Las Vegas over the next couple of months, you might want to see if you can take advantage of Southwest Airline's half-price sale. It's available for bookings made today and tomorrow, so make you plans fast.

Flights from any city from which Southwest flies to Vegas are 50% off. Fly roundtrip on a "Wanna Get Away" fare to Las Vegas between January 13 and March 11, 2009. Sale fares available for purchase December 30 and 31, 2008 only.

Hey, with these lower fares you can keep a bit more cash in your pocket with which you can play while you're there.

To get these special prices, go to this link to search for flights and book, or use promotional code LASVEGAS at southwest.com.

Great Deal to Join Spirit Airline's $9 Fare Club -- Bonus $40 Voucher

If you've read my blog for some time, you know I've written about Spirit Airlines a few times. They regualrly have promotions with some amazing airfares available. In fact, one of the reasons I started my blog was that friends enjoyed hearing how my wife and I flew roundtrip on Spirit from Atlantic City to Las Vegas for just two cents! (plus taxes/airport fees)

Their best fares are available to members of their $9 Fare Club. And right now till January 31st, they have a promotion going on that gives you a $40 voucher toward a future flight for joining the club. Annual membership is $39.95, so it's as if they're giving you back the membership fee as long as you book one fare.the chance to get a great fare down the line.

About three or four times a month they come out with promotional airfares good for specific routes and specific dates -- they have $9 flights each way from some cities but there are times when some routes are $1 each way or even less. Those flights are available to non-club members but at higher cost, so having a membership gets you the best price (a single roundtrip saves you the cost of an annual membership).

For people who live in/near Fort Lauderdale or Myrtle Beach, the flight choices are so many that it's almost a no-brainer to take advantage of this offer. For people in Boston, New York, Atlantic City or Washington DC who like to go to Florida or Myrtle Beach with any frequency it's also something tyhat could let you take trips more often at a bargain. The same for people in Detroit who like to go to Florida, New York or Los Angeles.

The $9 Fare Club also gets you an automatic $9 off any airfare you book even when they're not on sale. But the best reason to hop on board is the chance to score some of the ridiculously low fares during some of their promotions. Just even to get away to Florida for a qucik two-day getaway in the winter months for the heck of it without draining your budget.

The promotion is fairly easy, just register your email address at their website before 11:59 PM EST on 1/31/2009. Then enroll in an annual $9 Fare Club membership using the same email address before 11:59 PM EST on 1/31/2009. On or about 4/1/2009, for those who qualify for the promotion, Spirit will send a $40.00 voucher to the email address used to register.

To read more and to register, click this link.

The 99 Most Essential Beethoven Masterpieces on MP3 All for Just $1.99 (Save Over $85 If Bought Separately)

Love Beethoven or just classical music in general? Or maybe you just want to keep filling out your music library for your iPod or Zune? Right now, amazon.com is offering the download of The 99 Most Essential Beethoven Masterpieces at the price of just $1.99. Considering that ordering just one track would cost 89¢, buying the whole album at once is over $85 less expensive.

This is a very comprehensive collection, sure to please your ears for many hours of enjoyment and make you feel just a bit more cultured. There are many of the well-known pieces but you'll also probably hear some Beethoven with which you're not that familiar.

The price for this album download may not stay at this low level for long, so if you're interested you may want to place your order soon.

Click the link to see details on all the Beethoven classics included.

Monday, December 29, 2008

PDF Creation/Editing Software Free After Rebate

If you need to work with pdf documents, chances are you could use more than simply pdf-reading software. Well, right now, Fry's is selling Nitro pdf Professional software by Avanquest for $60.00, with a $60.00 mail-in rebate good for purchases till January 1st. Not too shabby! You'll pay about $5.00 for shipping but that's still a pretty nice bottom-line deal.

With this software, you can:

Create PDFs - Convert any file to PDF, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and more.

Convert PDFs Back to Microsoft Word - Turn PDFs into Microsoft Word documents while retaining original text, graphics and pages.

Create Presentation Ready Documents - Combine separate files text, charts, photos and more into a single PDF.

Apply Powerful Security - Lock up your PDF files with passwords and digital signatures. Control printing, copying, editing and more.

Edit Freely - Take charge of your PDFs add and edit text, graphics and pages.

Review Documents ElectronicallyAdd sticky notes, highlights, comments and more.

To take a look and see if this software makes sense for you, click this link.

1 Terabyte External Hard Drive $89.99 After Rebate

Want to have a good back-up of your computer and all your data, videos, photos, music and documents? Maybe you have a few laptops among your family and would like enough space to back them all up. Well, a 1TB system would give you enough space for now and even as PC memory needs expand down the line. Buy.com is currently selling the Fantom 1TB FD G-Force Hard Drive for $119.99, already a nice price. But for purchases by January 4th they also have a $30.00 mail-in rebate. Shipping is free, so that all brings your net cost down to a low $89.99 -- for 1 Terabyte of storage!

This drive features:
- Host Interface: eSATA\USB 2.0
- Capacity: 1TB
- Data Buffer Cache: 16MB
- Access Time: 8.5ms
- Drive RPM: 7200
- Bus Transfer Rate (Max): 60 MB/S (USB), 300MB/S (eSATA)
- OS Support: Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Mac OS 10.2 or higher

Now, memory prices are sure to keep falling as they have (compare what you pay now for an 8GB USB drive to what you used to pay for 1GB a couple of years ago), but having a hard drive now and backing up your data might save you a lot of hassles if you encounter PC problems that jeopardize your system and data. And this amount of memory for under $90.00 may just be the point at which it's worth jumping in. To take a look at the drive and the details, click the picture below.

Fantom 1TB G-Force Hard Drive - Dual Interface (eSATA & USB 2.0), 7200RPM, 16MB - External Hard Drive

Friday, December 26, 2008

Restaurant.com Code for 80% Off Plus Bonus $25 Certificate with $11 Purchase

Update December 30th -- Heard from one of my readers that he had placed an order for a 12-month Dinner-of-the-Month service (usually $120) for $24 and he expected to get the one $25 bonus certificate since the order was over $11. But his e-mail said he's getting a $50 gift certificate! So it's possible they're giving a $25 certificate for every $11 in an order, even better than what I thought the deal was.

This is about as good as it gets when it comes to dining bargains. The folks at Restaurant.com have unleashed their last promotional code for 2008. It's good till December 31st and it gets you a whopping 80% off their dining certificates. But even better, if your order totals $11.00 or more, they'll add a bonus $25.00 certificate to your account!

When you consider that the regular price for a $25.00 certificate is $10.00, you see that it's as if all your other certificates are virtually free.

With the promo code, $25.00 certificates are reduced from $10.00 to just $2.00 apiece. And their $10.00 certificates are chopped from $3.00 down to an absurdly low 60¢. Dinner-of-the-Month Club services are also covered by the 80% off code. The code to apply at checkout is CELEBRATE.

So with the sale plus the bonus, for $12.00 you can receive a total of 7 $25.00 certificates (regular price $70.00), entitling you to a generous total of $175.00 in dining credits at participating restaurants. That can really make your money go a long way.

For those of you who haven't heard of Restaurant.com, read some of my earlier blog posts that explain how it works.

To visit them and look for restaurants that interest you, click the link below.

80% Off + Free $25 Certificate with a min. $11 purchase of Certificates or Dinner of the Month Club. Use Code CELEBRATE thru 12/31/08.

Banana Republic Sale Up to 60% Off Plus Coupon Code for Extra 20% Off and a Link for Free Shipping

Looking to take advantage of some post-Christmas savings? You can head over to Banana Republic's website for their sale, with items as much as 60% off. But you can add to the savings with a coupon that gets you 20% off off your order on top of the savings. And there's a spot you can register and have them e-mail you a code entitling you to free shipping as well (no minimum purchase required). That really maximizes the savings!

The coupon code to enter at checkout is EXTRA20. It's valid for purchases through December 29th. This is online only, not in their stores.

To get your code for free shipping too, when you get to the Banana Republic webpage, you'll see a spot on the lower right to register your email address. After you submit it, on page 2 select Banana Republic. They'll will instantly email you a unique Free Shipping No Minimum Banana Republic Coupon Code.

To get to the Banana Republic Sale with Prices as Much as 60% Off, click this link. And don't forget to apply your coupon codes to maximize your savings.

Thursday, December 25, 2008

40 AA or AAA Batteries $8.99 at RadioShack.com

Did you get a bunch of items that need batteries (or give a bunch to yourkids)? Well, you can stock up right now for a bit less if you visit Radio Shack online. They have a sale going on for Enercell® alkaline batteries in packs of 40. That should keep you going for a while. These usually cost $20.99 but right now RadioShack.com has them priced at just $9.99. A nice savings of $11.00, more than half.

But there's more. You can apply a coupon code at checkout and get an extra 10% off, bringing the total down to $8.99. The code is BATTERY08. If your order totals over $25.00, shipping is free, or you can choose to have your order shipped to a local store to save on shipping.

Batteries for less than a quarter apiece -- not too shabby! The sale price is valid till January 3rde, but the coupon code might be earlier, so if you need them, I'd take advantage soon.

For AA size, click this link.
For AAA, click this one.

Friday, December 19, 2008

Blog Posts Will Be Intermittent Over the Holidays

With some traveling coming up, my Internet access may not be readily available over the next few weeks. I will try and update the blog as I am able, but the posts won't be as frequent for a while. I hope you'll keep your subscription active so you get any new deals I can post these days, and still be linked when the blog resumes full force again. Thanks for hanging in...

Happy Holidays to everyone!

Code for Free 8x10 Photo Print at Walgreens.com -- Pick Up in Store

Right now through December 20th, Walgreens is offering a free 8x10 photo print when you use coupon code FREEGIFT at checkout. You can go to your local Walgreens for free pickup. It's a nice little freebie to get a nice print of your favorite photo.

To go to Walgreens Photo Center, click this link.

Today at Buy.com: $15 Back on Any $75 Purchase Using PayPal

Looking to get some extra savings on some already reduced prices at buy.com. They have a one-day promotion going where you get $15 back on any purchase over $75 (excluding tax/shipping)when you use PayPal to make your payment.

The maximum amount of cash back per PayPal account is $30.00. The cash back will be deposited into your PayPal account by January 31, 2009.

Hey, a nice extra bonus is nice before the holidays. To see the details of the offer and shop at buy.com, click Receive $15 cash back on purchases of $75 or more when you check out using Paypal. Coupon valid ONLY on December 19, 2008.

Amazon Toy Sale Up to 77% Off

Still looking for that little something to put under the tree for that little someone? Well, right now Amazon has a sale going on with a bunch of toys reduced as much as 77% off retail prices.

Examples include:
Hannah Montana Malibu Living Room for $6.99 (77% off)
High School Musical Flip Phone Music Player $8.99 (70% off)
Hannah Montana Pewter and jean doll $5.99 (73% off)
Bratz Kidz Super Secret Arts and Crafts School Bus $14.99 (70%)
CSI DVD Game $4.99 (75% off)
Spiderman DVD Blast $4.99 (71% off)
Indiana Jones DVD Dame $9.99 (71% off)
EyeClops BioniCam $19.99 (75% off)
Mega Bloks - Struxx Robotrixx - T-Rex $19.99 (71% off)

If you can combine your order to bring the total over $25, you can get free super saver shipping as well.

These price drops may change so if you're looking, you may want to do it soon. To check these out and a few others, click Amazon's Toy Sale.

Spirit Airlines $1 Fares Available Today

Spirit Airlines has a sale going on today for many of their routes, where members of their $9 Fare Club can get flights on specific dates for as low as $1 each way. many other cities are just a couple of bucks more. If you're not a club member, the fare sale is still worth checking out, if, say, you want to go roundtrip from New York to Florida for $44 (if you can match the dates coming and going).

But if you're going to book travel here, since annual club membership is $39.95, you can basically get the lower club fare and membership for the cost of a non-member roundtrip.

These fares are only on sale till 11:59 pm on December 19th, so if you want to check out any possible travel you want to do it posthaste.

For those of you who haven't heard of Spirit, they're a discount airlines whom I flew to Las Vegas roundtrip for two cents! The service was fine; you just had to pay for services ala carte, i.e. pay for beverages, pay for a checked bag etc. That was in the days when the major airlines weren't doing that, so it seemed the discount was the price you paid for the lesser free services on board. But now that most airlines are tacking on all of the same fees, there doesn't seem to be as much difference.

The city-pairs for which they have $1 fares (or $21 non-member) include:
Atlanta - Fort Lauderdale
New York (LaGuardia) - Detroit
Orlando - San Juan, Puerto Rico
Fort Lauderdale - Cartagena, Colombia
Fort Lauderdale - San Pedro Sula, Honduras

Other low-cost city pairs include (tack on $20 more for the non-club fare):
Atlantic City - Tampa: $2
Atlantic City - Fort Myers: $3
Atlantic City - West Palm Beach: $5
Atlantic City - Myrtle Beach: $7
Boston - Myrtle Beach: $5
Boston - Fort Lauderdale: $7
Columbia SC - Fort Lauderdale: $2
Detroit - Fort Lauderdale: $5
Detroit - Cancun: $9
New York (LaGuardia) - Fort Lauderdale: $2
New York (LaGuardia) - Myrtle Beach: $2
Washington DC - Fort Lauderdale: $7
Fort Lauderdale - Many Caribbean and Latin American cities: $2-$9

These fares don't include airport/security fees. To check out all the dates available and to try and score some of these tickets, click this link.

Teva Proton 4 -- White Water Shoes -- Reduced from $40.00 to $19.60 Today Only -- Kids Sizes Cut from $25.00 to $12.25

Looking for some shoes that can take a soaking? Teva, the maker of great camping and water footwear is having a one-day special on their Proton 4 White Water Shoes. Using a promo code of TBF1219 at checkout today, the price of these adventure shoes gets slashed by more than half. Instead of $40.00 a pair, you pay just $19.60. And if you have kids to take along on that adventure, their shoes will be reduced from $25.00 down to $12.25.


Even if you're not into white water rafting, these shoes can be great for walking on the beach, launching boats and other water activities. Getting Teva quality shoes at these prices is a nice little deal.


Low-profile and minimal, the Proton 4 provides a simple solution to foot protection in and around the water. Whether you need to cross over a sharp reef or extra traction at the boat launch, the Proton 4 has you covered. It's a light duty water shoe for exploring beaches, reefs and general amphibious foot protection.


To take a look, click this link. But remember, the code is for today only.

Thursday, December 18, 2008

U-Dance Interactive Dance Game $20 at Amazon (73% Off)

Have some dancers in the family? They could have a ball working out their moves with U-Dance, an interactive, motion-detecting dance device. Right now it's on sale at amazon.com for $20.00, a 73% cut from he retail of $74.99. If you combine it with another item to bring the order over $25.00, it also can come with free super saver shipping.

U-Dance is the latest innovation in dance gaming. You become your own game controller with this incredible, motion-sensing dance system! Simply plug the console into your television (obviously not included), attach the wireless foot tags to your feet and groove to the music. This lets you rock out without the confines of a dance mat or game controller. There's no mat to step on and nothing to hold.

As you dance virtual footprints appear on your TV screen, mirroring your every step. Follow the beat of the music and you decide the pace and level of difficulty. Dance on your own or challenge a friend to a dynamic dance-off!

Need to take a break? Stop by the "lounge" for a quick-steppin' game or jump on the treadmill game and add a great workout to your dance routine! 12 popular dance songs are included, with fast paced graphics and cool dance venues. Game tower comes with connection cords and 2 attachable foot tags.

If this sounds like something to get you moving, click the link below to check it out. And do it soon, while amazon has the price this low.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Shrek the Musical Tickets at 40% Off

Want to see the musical stage version of Shrek? Well, here's an offer that lets you do it for less. Right now, Broadway.com has a promotional code that gets you 40% off tickets for this Broadway musical.

The code is valid for tickets in all seating categories, so you can get:
- Orchestra/Front Mezzanine: $80.00
- Rear Mezzanine Rows A-C: $70.00
- Rear Mezzanine Rows D-J: $60.00
- Rear Mezzanine Rows K-P: $45.00

These tickets regularly range from $66.50 - $121.50 so the savings are nice. There are service fees for tickets ordered over the Internet or by phone.

Some details and restrictions:
All prices include a $1.50 facilities fee. Offer valid on select seats for performances through 3/15/09 and is subject to availability and prior sale. Limit 8 tickets per order. Normal service charges apply to phone and online orders. Offer may be revoked at any time. All sales final. No refunds or exchanges. Not valid in combination with any other offer. Offer not valid 12/26/08-1/4/09; 2/14/09 - 2/22/09. Additional blackout dates may apply.

If you want to order tickets through this 40% offer, click this link or call 212-947-8844 and mention promo code SHTCE45.

Global® MP3 Docking Station With AM/FM Clock Radio $12.18 After Coupon

Looking for a way to wake up to some of your favorite music? Or maybe you have a teenager who's hard to wake up and want to combine their MP3 player with an alarm clock. Office Depot may have an answer right now. They have a clearance going on the Global® MP3 Docking Station With AM/FM Clock Radio reduced down to $15.23 with free shipping. And if you add coupon code 67427790 during checkout, it drops the price down to $12.18.

This stylish MP3 docking station is compatible with most MP3 players and features an AM/FM radio alarm clock —wake to music, radio or the buzzer! It also charges MP3 players when docked. AC operated.

When going through checkout, on the page where you enter address and payment information, you will see a little button near the top that says 'add coupon.' Click on that and enter 67427790, and when it returns to the payment screen you should see the savings applied.

To take a look and see if this belongs on your (or your teenager's) nightstand, click the picture below.

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TomTom ONE GPS $89.99 at Amazon

If you're looking for a GPS and want to stick with one of the major names, Amazon has a nice deal at the moment. They're offering the TomTom ONE 125 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator for a nice low $89.99. Free super saver shipping is included.

This TomTom GPS features:
- Easy to Use right out of the box
- Sensitive touchscreen display
- Turn-by-turn spoken directions
- Latest Map Guarantee
- TomTom Map Share (modify street names, direction and POIs)
- "Help Me!" Emergency Menu (one-touch access to emergency providers)
- Preloaded Complete Maps of the US with TeleAtlas data
- EasyPort mount is foldable and slim for easy portability
- POI icons easily find gas stations, restaurants, hotels and more
- Customize by adding your own points of interest
- QuickGPSfix speeds up the time it takes to fix your position
- Traffic-Capable (optional RDS-TMC traffic receiver accessory)
- Daily Fuel Prices (optional service) for lowest gas prices nearby

To take a look at this TomTom and see if it's right for you (or as that gift), click the link below. Remember, amazon often drops prices for only short periods so you may want to check it out quickly.

Fisher-Price Fun 2 Learn 2-in-1 Learning Cash Register $13.99 with Free Shipping

Still shopping for a toy to wrap up and put under that tree for the youngster in your family? Right now Target has cut the price of the Fisher-Price Fun 2 Learn 2-in-1 Learning Cash Register from $27.00 down to $13.99. The item also qualifies for free shipping too.

This register features:
- one side builds math skills with numbers, counting and addition
- flip the tab to shop for letters, foods, colors and matching
- use the scanner for role-play fun or a fast-paced game
- music, sounds and surprises
- batteries required (not included): 3 AA Batteries

If you want to check this toy out and see if it would make a nice fun and learning tool, click this link.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Restaurant.com Promotional Code for 80% Off Dining Certificates or Dinner-of-the-Month Club

Here's the latest promo code from the folks at restaurant.com. As I've written before, their codes usually get better toward the end of months as some restaurants' certificates sell out earlier. So for now till December 21st they're offering savings of 80% off. That's good for dining certificates (making the cost of a $25 certificate just $2 and the cost of a $10 certificate just 60¢!) or for their Dinner-of-the-Month Club. You could get a twelve-month membership (normally $120) for just $24! That's a dinner out every month of the year -- a great idea for yourself or as a gift.

The promo code to use is SANTA. Enter it at checkout and hit the 'apply' button.

This code is valid till the 21st. They promise one more promo code leading up to Christmas too. So keep your eye on the blog.

To go visit them and use the promo code, click 80% off savings ($25 gift certificates for $2) when you use code SANTA thru 12/22/08.

Monday, December 15, 2008

Free Chanukah Kit at Chabad.org ($2.99 Shipping)

Looking to light up Chanukah? Right now you can sign up at Chabad.org to receive your very own complete Chanukah kit.

Your free Chanukah kit includes a menorah, candles, an instructional pamphlet and even a dreidel for some traditional Chanukah fun.

The kit is complimentary. You pay only $2.99 to help offset shipping & handling costs.

A Note about Menorah Lighting on Friday:
The candles must be lit on Friday 18 minutes before sunset, but must burn until at least 1/2 hour after nightfall – a total of 1 and a 1/2 hours. The candles in this kit burn for only 30 minutes; designed for the other nights of Chanukah. As such, you will need longer-burning candles for Friday evening. You can likely purchase longer candles at a local store (they don't have to be specifically made for Chanukah), or at this link.

This year, Friday night is the sixth night of Chanukah, so you will need seven candles -- six candles plus the shamash ("attendant") candle.

To register for your complimentary kit, click this link.

Coupon Code for 25% Off Any One Item at Barnes & Noble

Looking to give someone a great book for Christmas? Or maybe something for yourself? Here's a coupon code you can use at barnesandnoble.com that gets you 25% off any single item. It's not applied toward the whole item, just against the single most expensive item in your order.

If you order over $25 worth, they also include free delivery in three days or less.

The code is P7P7Y9N and it's valid through December 18th.

It covers just about anything you can find at their website, excluding Barnes & Noble Memberships, Gift Cards, Gift Certificates, gift-wrapping, textbooks, products from the Rosetta Stone Series, shipping or handling expenses, or products marked as "not eligible for Member discounts, coupons, or promotional discounts." It's for on-line purchases, not for use in stores, and can be used once per customer.

To shop at their site, click this link -- and remember the promo code.

Niagara Falls Hotels from $39 a Night, Plus $45 Dining Voucher at Keg Steakhouse (View of the Falls)

Thinking of going to Niagara Falls? Here's a site with some great prices at hotels near the Falls with a dining bonus. When you book at one of the three hotels, you also receive a $45 dining voucher for Fallsview dining at the Keg Steakhouse and Bar.

The Falls Plaza Hotel, 2 blocks away from the Falls in the Fallsview Tourist District, has rooms available from $39.00 (US Dollars).

The Fallsview Plaza Hotel, located across from the New Casino, is available from $55.00 (US).

And Embassy Suites, the closest hotel to the Falls, where every room is a two-room suite, is available from $92.00 (US Dollars) -- I think that also comes with a breakfast buffet and evening drinks included.

So you have a nice choice across a variety of style of accommodations, with a nice dining bonus.

To check out more on each hotel or to book rooms, click this link.

Broadway and Off-Broadway Shows for Under $40

You can see some great shows in New York for under $40 all winter long. Some of New York's best shows have put mezzanine and balcony tickets on sale with a special promotional code. This offer is limited time, so if you want to check out some shows, you might want to order tickets very soon.

The Broadway shows and prices included in this offer are:
- "39 Steps" for $39.50 (see my post for getting Orchestra tickets for $39.00)
- "The American Plan" for $37.50
- "August: Osage County" for $39.50
- "Avenue Q" for $39.50
- "Chicago" for $39.50
- "Equus" as low as $40.00
- "Gypsy" as low as $27.00
- "Hair" as low as $37.00
- "Phantom" as low as $26.50

Off-Broadway shows include:
- "Altar Boyz" for $35.00
- "Dust" as low as $29.50
- "Gazillion Bubble Show" for $36.50
- "The Marvelous Wonderettes" for $39.00
- "My First Time" for $35.00
- "Rock of Ages" for $30.00
- "Sleepwalk with Me" for $29.50

There is a service charge added for tickets ordered over the Internet or by phone. The valid performance dates/times vary by show. Offer details and specific Terms & Conditions for each show may be found at BroadwayOffers.com.

To order, click here or visit BroadwayOffers.com and enter code DOUGH09A (if you use the link, the promo code should already be included in the address link).

Or you can call Telecharge.com Special Promotions at 212-947-8844and mention code DOUGH09A.

Microsoft Edge Messenger Bag (Fits 17" Laptops) $19.99 After Rebate

Looking for a nice laptop case, particularly for larger notebooks? Right now, buy.com is selling the Microsoft Edge Messenger Bag for $29.99, which is $20.00 off the retail price of $49.99. Free budget shipping is included. And for purchases by the end of the year there's a $10.00 rebate, bringing the final cost down to a low $19.99.

This case features:
- protective padded sleeve holds laptop up to 17"
- adjustable divider to secure smaller laptops
- adjustable Velcro divider for cord and battery storage
- MP3 pocket with headphone port
- cell phone case
- hidden water bottle holder
- padded shoulder strap
- constructed of 1680D poly with accents of rubberized vinyl
- measures 15.5" x 1.75" x 9.75"

To take a look and see if this will make your laptop travels more convenient (or make a nice gift for that notebook-carrier), click the picture below.

Microsoft Messenger Laptop Bag - Edge

Sears Craftsman 8 pc. Socket Set with Cap Wrench in Case $19.97, 85% Off

Looking for some tools for yourself or as a gift for that handyman (or handywoman)? Right now Sears has slashed the price of the Craftsman 8 pc. Socket Set with Cap Wrench in Case from $139.99 down to a low $19.97 -- 85% off!

This socket set and ratchet with bottle cap wrench is a handsome titanium blue . The thin-profile ratchet has an ergonomically designed comfort grip and quick-release button with reversing lever. The set comes in a handsome wooden display box.

The set includes: 3/8 in. Drive Thin Profile Ratchet, 8 pc. Socket set (9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, and 7/8 in.) and Cap Wrench.

Shipping is an additional $6.25, but even with that, you're saving tons off the original price.

To check it out, click this link.

Sunday, December 14, 2008

McAfee VirusScan Plus 2009 Free After Rebate with Free Shipping

As I've written before, virus protection software is something you can get free on a continuing basis if you time your purchases with rebate offers and sometimes buy the replacement to expiring products months ahead. Right now, Fry's is offering McAfee VirusScan Plus 2009 for $49.99 with free shipping. They have a $50.00 rebate on purchases made by December 18th, making it effectively free.

If you use McAfee for virus scanning, it's a great way to pick up the newer version without paying for the renewal fee. And if you use some other brand, it also gives you something you can use if your preferred brand comes out with a product rebate that relies on a competitive upgrade.

To check out this version of McAfee, click this link.

Looking for a Wii? At Amazon Now $249.99

Looking for a Wii system? I'm writing this not just about price but also because they're sometimes hard to find available. Right now Amazon is selling the Wii system by Nintendo for $249.99, with free super saver shipping.

I'm not sure how long they'll be in stock, so I want to keep this short and get it posted. If you're looking for one, check out this link.

Saturday, December 13, 2008

Family Tree Software Free After Rebate

At this holiday time of year, there's a lot of interest in family. And maybe someone in your family would be interested in exploring the family tree. Right now, Fry's is selling Individual Family Tree Heritage 7.0 for $24.99. And for purchases by December 18th they have a $25.00 mail-in rebate. So other than shipping cost of about $6.00 it's yours for free.

This software features:
- Simple interface, graphical tabs & easy-fill forms.
- Accurate import from any other major genealogy software.
- Free search of over 1 Billion Records.
- Ancestor & Descendant Trees, Fan Charts, Pedigree Charts & more.
- Cooperate on projects in real-time across the Internet with others
- Source Citation
- Free toll-free (800) number for support.
- Media Enabled: Add images, photos & video. Create web pages.

If you think this would make a fun project and want to check out the software, click this link.

Restaurant.com Promotional Code - 70% Off Plus Flowers Gifte Certificate

Restaurant.com is continuing the promotional code trend, making their bargain dining certificates a really great deal. Right now through the 15th, they have a code that gets you 70% off the regular price of their certificates or Dinner-of-the-Month plans.


So a $25.00 dining certificate, which is regularly already a deal at $10.00, is really inexpensive at $3.00. And a 3-Month Dinner-of-the-Month (a nice gift idea) drops from $30.00 down to $9.00.

Plus, with each order using the promo code, you also get a free $15.00 deLaFlowers gift certificate as well. So if you're ordering more than one certificate or gift, you can place them as separate orders and get a deLaFlowers gift certificate with each one.

The promo code is WRAP -- enter it at checkout and hit the 'apply' button to get the savings and bonus. Use the link below to visit restuarant.com and search for nearby participating eateries.

70% off $25 gift certificates + free $15 deLaFlowers gift certificate. Use code WRAP. valid thru 12/15/08.

Old Movie 50-Film DVD Compilations from $12.99

Like old movies, the kinds that used to run at the drive-in? Or know someone who does and want to give some as a gift? Right now Amazon.com is selling 50-movie DVD compilations for as low as $12.99, 57% off the retail price.

These sets include complications called Drive-In Movie Classics, Sci-Fi Classics and Horror Classics. For a couple bucks more, they also have Comedy Classics, Mystery Classics, Martial Arts classics and various others. You might find a whole bunch you like, and at a cost-per-movie that's a real bargain.

To look at the Drive-In Classics, click the image link below. Or to see the whole set of 50-Movie compilations, click this text link.

Friday, December 12, 2008

Canon PowerShot A590 8 Megapixel Camera $99.99 After PayPal Rebate

Looking for a nice Canon camera with nice features and good resolution. You might want to check out the Canon Powershot A590. Buy.com is selling it at $149.99 but are also offering a $50.00 rebate if you make your purchase using PayPal. That brings the final net cost for this 8-megapixel camera down to just $99.99.

Canon is a big name in cameras, and this PowerShot model features:
- 8.0 Megapixels with 4x Optical Zoom
- Optical Image Stabilizer
- Large bright 2.5-inch LCD for superb performance.
- Easy Mode simplifies operation
- Shooting modes from Manual to Automatic
- DIGIC III Image Processor assures sharper images
- Face Detection Technology sets focus, exposure, flash, white balance
- Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur
- Accepts Wide-Angle and Telephoto Converter Lenses
- Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading

To take a look at this camera and see if it meets your picture-taking (or gift-giving) needs, click the picture below.

Canon PowerShot A590 IS 8 Megapixels, 4x Optical Zoom, 2.5 LCD, ISO 1600 Digital Camera

16GB Flash Drive $10.49 After Rebate and Coupon Code ($4 Shipping)

Looking for a big capacity flash drive for a little expenditure? Right now, Newegg is offering the 16GB OCZ Diesel USB2.0 Flash Drive for $23.49 -- but with a coupon code you can knock $3.00 off the price right away, and also send for a $10.00 rebate. They do charge $4.00 for shipping. That makes the final net cost after rebate a low $14.49.

With 16GB of memory, you'd be able to fill your drive with tons of photos, videos, music, presentations or whatever you might need to store and move between PCs.

The rebate is valid for purchases until December 16th. When ordering, enter coupon code MEM12103 to knock $3.00 off the total.

Here's the link to the flash drive at Newegg.

Thursday, December 11, 2008

10.2" Digital Photo Frame $83.49 After PayPal Rebate

When you are looking for digital picture frames, some people really like larger styles so the images really get seen. The prices go way up when you're in the 10" range. But right now, Buy.com is selling the Westinghouse 10.2" Digital Photo Frame for $133.49, and if you make your payment with PayPal you get a rebate of $50.00, making the cost a nice $83.49 for a frame this big. Free shipping is also part of the deal.

There's a limit of two per customer.

This frame features:
- MosaicView Slideshow
- Individual Slideshow or Picture View
- Variety of transitions for slide show
- Variable speed for slideshow
- AVI Motion JPEG, MPEG 1 and 4 player
- Random Picture Shuffle
- Set Favorite Picture
- Save and Delete Function
- Color Adjustment Function
- Extendable stand for angle adjustment
- Wall-mountable - 75 x 75 mm hole pattern
- Auto-play after memory card insertion

So if you're looking for a bigger frame to see all your digital shots (or to make a wonderful Christmas present), click the picture below.

Westinghouse DPF-1021 - 10.2 Digital Photo Frame w/ Built-in Memory

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Nokia GPS with Bluetooth, Text-to-Speech, 4.3" Screen $99.99 After Rebate

Still hunting for the right GPS system? If you would like a Bluetooth enabled system to give you hands-free cellphone capability along with text-to-speech capability to pronounce names of streets, plus a good-size 4.3" screen, the Nokia 500 may be one to consider.

Right now, buy.com is selling it for $114.99 with free shipping. And there's a $15.00 rebate for purchases using PayPal, bringing the net cost down to $99.99, a nice price for a GPS with this kind of feature set.

This Nokia system features:
- Full Bluetooth car kit integrated into a personal navigation device
- Advanced hands-free functions including phonebook, echo cancellation
- Large 4.3 display and intuitive user interface
- Navigation interface fully integrated with hands-free telephony
- MP3 Player
- Play music on car radio via FM Transmitter or line-out
- Also can be used to watch videos when not in use as a GPS

To check it out and see if this is the right system for you, click the image below.

Nokia 500 4.3 Touchscreen Auto Navigation GPS - Bluetooth, Text-To-Speech, MP3/Video, Built-In FM Transmitter

3-Mile Range Walkie-Talkies $12.99 After Rebate

Looking for some two-way radios for when you go camping or exploring? Or maybe even to share at the mall when the family needs to split up and head in two different directions?

Right now Buy.com is selling the Conair Expedition Walkie Talkies (Pair) for $17.99, 70% off the retail price of $59.99. Plus for purchases by December 20th, there's a $5.00 instant rebate for using PayPal bringing the net cost down to $12.99. Free budget shipping is included in the deal.

These Conair Expedition Walkie Talkies are 2-Way GMRS Radios with a 3-Mile Range, so they would come in handy in many situations.

To take a look and see if these are a nice item for yourself (or for that camping friend of yours), click the picture below.

Conair Expedition Walkie Talkies (Pair)

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Flip Video $99.90

If you've been looking for one of those neat little Flip Videos that let you take videos you can upload to YouTube or e-mail to friends and family, 6pm.com is selling them right now for $99.95 (even though the link below shows $99.90).

This handy videocam features:
-internal 2 GB memory -- up to 60 minutes of video at 640 x 480 pixels
- convenient, compact design with 1.5" color screen
- easy downloading with a built-in flip out USB arm (up to USB 2.0 speed)
- connects directly to TV with the included video out cable
- built-in wide range microphone and built-in speaker
- 2x digital zoom
- runs on 2 AA batteries
- Power-Saver auto shut down function
- tripod mount
- built-in software to email your videos, upload to YouTube, AOL, web publishing
- software compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Mac OSX.
- dimensions: 4.12" H x 2.16" W x 1.25" D, weight: 5.2 oz.

If you want to check this out in time to capture the holidays (or give to someone so they can save their own memories), click the link.


Timberland® 40% Off -- 30% Off at Factory Stores

Just in time for the frigid weather ahead, Timberland® is holding a Friends and Family Sale now through the 14th of December, with a promotional code that cuts 40% off at their specialty stores or at Timberland.com. Or if you're shopping at one of their factory outlet stores, you can use the code and get an extra 30% off the already-discounted prices.

The promo code is FFRIEND1.

The code excludes boot style 10061, 15551, custom boot orders, gift cards, charitable items, and group sale purchases. Cannot be combined with any other offers and not valid on prior purchases. Void where prohibited. Cashier code 6.

If you need some rugged Timberland® gear (or want to give a warm gift to someone special) click this link for Timberland.

Starbucks Store - 20% Off Through December 15th

Want to stock up on some Starbucks® coffee, or maybe Tazo Teas for the cold months ahead? Or maybe you want to pick up a nice coffee machine. How about a great travel mug? You could be shopping for yourself or as a gift for that coffee- or tea-lover.

Well right now till December 15th, StarbucksStore.com is offering everything on its site (other than Starbucks cards) for 20% off.

As they say at the site, a discount is a gift you give yourself. To check out their items, click 20% off all orders at StarbucksStore.com ~ This Week Only.

15% Off Code for Everything at Chopra Center

If you enjoy natural and holistic products, whether they be aromatherapy candles, organic teas, massage oils or many other nurturing products, Chopra Center is a good source to check out. And right now until December 16th, they have a promotional code for 15% any items on their site. It also gets you free standard shipping on any order over $99.

For people on your gift list who enjoy a holistic lifestyle or spiritual outlook, there are a wide variety of gift ideas that are sure to be appreciated. They have books on all sorts of subjects, interesting jewelry and specially designed gift sets to pamper the recipient.

The promo code to enter at checkout is HOLIDAYS.

Click the link below to visit Chopra Center and start exploring.

Samsonite Golf Trunk Organizer $29.99, 50% Off

Have a golfer on your Christmas shopping list? Or maybe you're the golfer and are looking for a way to keep your equipment well organized when you drive out to the links.

Buy.com is selling the Samsonite Golf Trunk Organizer at half off the retail of $59.99, pricing it at $29.99 with free budget shipping.

Even if you're not a golfer, this could come in handy for keeping other athletic gear organized when you drive.

The product gets good reviews at the site, and the Samsonite name is one that you can trust. This organizer features:
- two levels expand for maximum use
- fold down for easy storage
- ventilated mesh front door for visibility
- movable dividers on top level
- assembles in height from 2" to 10"
- top lid organizer
- large mesh section for gloves, tees, snacks, etc
- mesh pockets
- two end carry handles made of ergonomic cushioned rubber
- reflective nylon web
- large self healing zippers
- lock with key
- 600 Denier Water-Resistant Polyester
- product Dimensions: 10" x 24" x 14", weight 5 lbs.

To take a look, click the picture below.

Samsonite Golf Trunk Organizer

PC/Multimedia Speaker Sale at The Speaker Company -- Up to 56% Off

Looking to enhance the sound quality from your PC or multimedia device? The Speaker Company has cut the price on a bunch of their speaker systems, with some reduced as much as 56%. They include free shipping, a 30-day trial period and free return shipping if you're not satisfied.

The speaker systems on sale include:
MM51.6 - 5.1 PC Speaker System was $69.97, now $49.98
MS21.2 - 2.1 PC Speaker System was $35.97, now $19.98
MS21.3 - 2.1 PC Speaker System was $40.97, now $17.98
MS21.4 - 2.1 PC Speaker System was $45.97, now $19.98
MS21.5 - 2.1 PC Speaker System was $49.97, now $21.98

No coupons are needed, and this is good while supplies last. To check them out and compare these speaker systems, click this link to The Speaker Company.

8" Digital Picture Frame with Audio, Video Player $49.99

For the price you might find a sale for a 7" digital picture frame, you can pick up a nice 8" frame complete with some enhanced features for audio and video. Buy.com is selling the Westinghouse 8" LCD Digital Photo Frame for $49.99, 67% off the retail of $149.99. Free budget shipping is included.

In addition to the larger frame that lets you see your digital photos bigger and more clearly, it has the follow features for photo viewing:
- individual Slide show or Picture View
- variety of transitions for slide show
- variable speed for slide show
- random Picture Shuffle
- set Favorite Picture
- extendable stand for angle adjustment
- auto-play after memory card insertion

Plus, it plays audio files and can even handle video files in the following formats: AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-4.

It's compatible with just about any memory card that you may use to store your photos and files, and also has USB and mini-USB ports for flash drives or to connect other compatible devices.

To take a further look and see if it's for you (or a great gift for people on your shopping list), click the image below.

Westinghouse DPF-0802 Digital Photo Frame - Audio Player, Video Player, Photo Viewer - 8 LCD

Flying Alarm Clock $9.99 (75% Off)

Have trouble getting your youngster to wake up in time for school? Want to give them an entertaining and unique way to wake up? Here's an unusual item that may do the trick, and it's on sale right now at Buy.com. It's the Flying Alarm Clock! They have it on sale right now at $9.99, $30.00 off the retail price of $39.99. And free budget shipping is included.

When I first saw the title of the product I had to look to see what they meant. It's an alarm clock with a propeller attached. When the alarm sounds the propeller is launched up into the air & flies around the room. To turn off the alarm you have to get up, find it and return it to the base. So you're up and moving around instead of just rolling over. Hey, maybe it's not just a great idea only for the kids if you could use a good wake-up tool yourself.

To take a closer look, click the picture below. The stats at Buy.com show this is a hot seller today so get them while they're available.

Flying Alarm Clock

Monday, December 8, 2008

Spirit Airlines $18 Roundtrips for $9 Fare Club Members; $58 Roundtrips for Non-Members

Spirit Airlines has unveiled their latest promotional fare sale, with many city-pairs as low as $9 each way on many specific dates in December and January. If you can match specific dates on both legs, you could get a roundtrip for $18. To get the $9 fares you need to be (or become) a member of their $9 fare club. Without membership, those same dates are available for $29 each way -- but since annual membership is $39.95, you can basically get the fare and membership for the cost of a non-member roundtrip.

These fares are only on sale till 11:59 pm on December 9th, so if you want to check out any possible travel you want to do it quickly.

For those of you who haven't heard of Spirit, they're a discount airlines whom I flew to Las Vegas roundtrip for two cents! The service was fine; you just had to pay for services ala carte, i.e. pay for beverages, pay for a checked bag etc. That was in the days when the major airlines weren't doing that, so it seemed the discount was the price you paid for the lesser free services on board. But now that most airlines are tacking on all of the same fees, there doesn't seem to be as much difference.

The city-pairs for which they have $9 fares (or $29 non-member) include:
Atlantic City - Fort Lauderdale
Atlantic City - Myrtle Beach
Atlantic City - Orlando
Boston - Fort Lauderdale
Boston - Myrtle Beach
Atlanta - Fort Lauderdale
Chicago - Fort Lauderdale
Columbia SC - Fort Lauderdale
Detroit - Cancun
Detroit - Las Vegas
Detroit - Los Angeles
Detroit - New York (LaGuardia)
New York (LaGuardia) - Fort Lauderdale
New York (LaGuardia) - Myrtle Beach
San Antonio - Fort Lauderdale
Washington DC - Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale - Cancun
Fort Lauderdale - Freeport, Bahamas
Fort Lauderdale - Santo Domingo, DR

The $9/$29 fares don't include airport/security fees. To check out all the dates available and to try and score some of these tickets, click this link.

Jos. A. Bank -- Sale Prices Plus Extra Coupon Savings

If you're looking for a new suit or maybe a nice warm winter coat, Jos. A. Bank is one place you can check for quality clothes. Right now they have discounts across their website, including Trio Suits (one jacket, two pants) at 70% off. But in addition to some of the great prices, they are also offering some added coupon savings. If your order is over $150, they'll take an extra $25 off. For orders over $249 the added bonus is $50. On orders over $399 the total gets reduced by $100 and orders over $699 get $200 knocked off the total.

These added discounts exclude orders for shoes or gift cards.

They have a large selection of coats as well, and these added savings along with their discounts may help you get a really beautiful quality coat for a lot less than usual. To take a look at their website and see what they're offering, click this link.

Things You Never Knew Existed 15% Off $30 or More

There's a catalog/website that's always a lot of fun to peruse, called Things You Never Knew Existed. They specialize in the unusual, arcane, creative items that amuse or sometimes even fill a need in a unique way. These can be great for gag gifts, or unique gifts for a collector, or also to get particular handy household items to make your life more comfortable.

If you spend a bit of time looking through their website, you'll see what I mean. Now through the end of the year, if you use the link below, they'll deduct 15% off any order totaling over $30.00.

Click on it and you can start searching -- you might be surprised by what you can find!

15% OFF! $30 or more Till Dec 31st!

8GB SD Card $15.99 with Free Shipping

Update December 17th -- The price is up a bit to $15.99, still a good deal.

If you want one memory card that lets you take all the photos you need on one vacation or this whole holiday season, here's an 8GB SDHC card to check out. Buy.com is selling the Dane-Elec 8GB Secure Digital High Capacity card for $14.49, and they include free budget shipping.

Remember that SDHC cards are not compatible with devices that use just the SD card format -- the device has to be SDHC capable (consult your device's user guide or check the manufacturer's website).

In addition to being a very fast card this has an integrated security mechanism, the CPRM Content Protection to insure a high degree of protection and file-encryption. It controls the reading, copying, transfer or erase functions.

To check out this 8GB card and see if it's for you, click the picture below.

Dane-Elec 8GB Secure Digital SD Card

Restaurant.com Promo Code 70% Off -- $25 Dining Certificate for $3!

I guess with the holidays approaching, restaurant.com is working hard to get more of their certificates sold. They now have a 70% promotional code valid until December 11th, which makes a $25 dining certificate (which normally sells for $10) cost just $3. And for restaurants that offer $10 certificates usually good at lunch, those are reduced now from $3 to just 90¢.

The promotional code is ONLINE, and you enter it at checkout, then click the 'apply' button to see the savings before you place your order.

In addition to buying certificates for specific restaurants, they also have a Dinner-of-the-Month club that offers a dining certificate per month. This can be a nice gift idea so the recipient can choose the restaurants at which they'd like to redeem the certificates. The Dinner-of-the-Month club is available in three-month, six-month and twelve-month options. And the promo code applies, so you could get a twelve- month membership (regularly $120) for just $36, just a bit more than the regular price of a three-month plan.

For new blog readers who may not yet know about restaurant.com, you purchase a certificate that entitles you to a dining credit off your check of $25 or $10 (the $10 credit ones are typically for lunch time). These certificates come with restaurant-specific restrictions -- they can be the number of entrees ordered, the minimum check before the credit, exclude alcohol from the check or certain days of the week. But they're typically fairly reasonable to achieve and can represent a great chance to try a new restaurant or have another night at an old favorite.

If you look at the savings, let's say your check comes out to $36. You pay $11 and the balance with your restaurant.com certificate of $25 which really only cost you $3 now. Thus your $36 meal was yours for a total of $14. You should still tip on the full amount of the check, of course.

There are restaurants all over the country which participate. It's a great way to try a new restaurant, visit an old favorite a bit more often, or have some savings at restaurants when you travel. They can also be good for kids when they're away at college and you want to give them a break from dormitory food.

To visit restaurant.com, click take 70% off $25 gift certificates. Use code ONLINE and pay $3. Valid 12/8/08 thru 12/11/08.

Don't forget to enter the code and then hit the 'apply' button so the savings show up in your cart before you submit the order.

Blair.com Code for Free Umbrella and Tote plus Free Shipping

If you'd like to pick up an umbrella and tote for just $1.99 shipped, here's a way you can do it. Right now at Blair.com you can add code QK2 at checkout and they add the umbrella and tote to your order for free and they throw in free shipping on your order too! This is good with any purchase at Blair.com.

If you just want to get the umbrella and tote for the lowest price, do a search for "Seasonless Knit Shell" or "Essential Shell" and you'll see a clearance sale on for $1.99. Just order one of those and you can add in the umbrella/tote code.

Even if you don't need or want one of the shells, you can also click on the Clearance link in the left column -- they have a number of items for $2.99 and under, another list for $5.99 and under. I've ordered from Blair in the past and their service has been very good.

They also run an interesting program each week with a Clearance Countdown - they have several items on clearance on which they cut the price and extra 10% on Monday, then cut the price 25% on Wednesday and finally 50% on Friday. The trick with these items is to try and gauge whether your size/color will be in stock if you wait till Friday or whether you should buy it a bit earlier. It can go either way.

To get to Blair.com, click the box below. The clearance countdown is at the lower right, the link to general clearance items is in the left column, or if you just want to search for the lowest-cost shells I mentioned, use the search box at the top left. And whatever you purchase remember the code to get your free umbrella and tote.

Blair.com

Lost - Seasons 1-3 Complete on DVD $58.99 at Amazon

If you're a fan of the series Lost and would like to get a chance to revisit all the goings-on, or maybe catch a few details you might have missed, amazon.com has cut the price today of the DVD set of the Complete Seasons 1-3. Right now they have it priced at $58.99, 67% off the retail price of $179.97.

This could make a nice gift for the Lost fan as well. It includes all the episodes from the three seasons, plus commentaries by cast members and producers. Disc seven opens with an eerie Hanso Foundation instructional video, leading you to eight hours of bonus features, including cast members' own theories, deleted scenes, and featurettes on specific episodes. It also contains "Lost Connections," an interactive feature that reveals how all the islanders are actually linked (for instance, one of the officers who captured Sayid during the Gulf War is Kate's father).

There's more: a Channel UK promo for the show directed by David LaChappelle in which cast members suck in their cheeks and tango in slow motion. And "The World According to Sawyer," which strings together each of the un-PC nicknames and pop culture references spewed by Holloway's character.

To check out the set, click the link below. I'm not sure how long amazon will keep the price this low so you may want to check it out soon.

Peachtree Pro Accounting 2009 Software Free After Rebate (Regularly $169.99)

The whopping free Peachtree Pro Accounting rebate offer has returned to Staples. This feature-packed accounting software regularly costs $169.99, but until December 13th Staples has dropped the price to $139.99. And there's a rebate of $140.00 valid for purchases made by December 20th. So if you buy it this week you get the full purchase price back plus a penny (except for sales tax). And even the shipping is free so you don't need to pay for gas to run to the store.

This is a robust accounting solution that can really help with business operations. Features include invoicing and bill paying, basic inventory and analysis elements, tracking accounts payable and accounts receivable and more. It also lets you build custom reports for better information, hence better business decisions.

Here's the link to the offer at Staples.

By the way, if you're thinking of getting this, you might also want to spend a moment doing a search for coupons at Staples. The last time I got Peachtree, I was able to find a $25 off $150 purchase coupon, so by adding a second item of about $15 I was actually able to get the combined purchase for $10 net less than I paid in the first place.

But even if you don't use a coupon for combining the purchase, if you need accounting software you can get this for a net cost of free to give it a try and see how it works for you.

Sunday, December 7, 2008

Subscription to Magazines for $5.00

I posted a couple of days ago about some great deals at magazines.com along with a $5 off code, but if you're looking for a subscription to one of fifteen Hearst titles (see below), there's a special holiday offer right now direct from the publisher. You can subscribe to any of them for $5 -- for yourself or as a gift.

The list of magazines available under this offer includes:
- Cosmopolitan (6 Issues)
- Country Living (12 issues)
- Esquire (12 issues)
- Food Network Magazines (5 issues)
- Good Housekeeping (12 issues)
- Harper's BAZAAR (12 issues)
- House Beautiful (12 Issues)
- Marie Claire (12 issues)
- O-Oprah Magazine (6 issues)
- Popular Mechanic (12 issues)
- Redbook (12 issues)
- Seventeen (12 issues)
- Smart Money (12 issues)
- Town & Country (12 issues)
- Veranda (8 issues)

If these titles are what you're looking for, a $5.00 subscription is a nice, low price. It's valid for new subscriptions only. To check them out, here's the link.

Planet Earth Digital Microscope Kit $14.99 at Amazon (70% Off)

Have a young scientist on your Christmas shopping list? Here's an item that'll help satisfy his or her curiosity and help them learn about the world -- a digital microscope kit by Planet Earth. Right now, amazon.com is selling it for $14.99, which is $35.00 off the retail price of $49.99. If you combine this into an order over $25, you can also get it shipped for free (maybe you know two young scientists).

The Digital Microscope from Planet Earth Toys will have children ages 6 and up enjoying themselves while exploring the world around them. Designed to evoke natural curiosity, children can look up close at plants, animals, water, and more, through the microscope eyepiece, or on the computer screen with the included web cam attachment.

The microscope kit features:
- microscope and digital camera
- eyepiece adaptor, four prepared slides, and eight blank slides
- one pair tweezers and four plastic bags
- explorer book
- software CD Rom and one special planet earth CD

Even microscopes have gotten digital for a new, enhanced look at the world around us. I'm kind of curious myself -- I think it's great to be able to see things on a computer screen and not just through that tiny eyepiece...

If this might make a child of yours happy, click on the link below to see more, while the price at amazon is this low.

Fila Clothes and Shoes 25%-45% Off Plus Free Shipping Code

Looking for some activewear or shoes by Fila? Right now through Tuesday, December 9th, they have a promotional code for a Friends & Family sale that will get you 45% off regular-priced items, an additional 25% off sale items, and free ground shipping.

The code to enter at checkout is FFHD1208.

They have plenty of great items for men, women and kids, whether your interest is for a sport like tennis, outdoors gear or just great casual attire.

To shop at Fila.com, click this link.

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Crabtree & Evelyn 75% Off Clearance + Code for Free Shipping

Looking for some luscious beauty, fragrance, candles and bath products to add some luxury to your life or for someone on your gift list? Crabtree & Evelyn has a clearance going on for many of their items for 75% off. And to add to your savings, you can add promotional code FREESHIP during checkout to save those costs as well.

As an example, Lost™ Solid Perfume .25 oz (regularly $30.00) is 75% off at $7.50. Lost™ Conditioning Body Spray 4.2 fl oz (regularly $20.00) is down to $5.00.

You can also click on the 75% off sleepwear link in the left column and find some nice robes, kimonos and pajamas available at this nice discount.

To check out their sale, click this link.

Tickets to "Stomp" 55% Off, "Spamalot" $52.50 Off

Travelzoo does a great job finding travel bargains but also great things to do once you get to your vacation destination. They have a deal going for Orchestra tickets to "Stomp" in New York City for $30 (55% off the regular price of $69) for performances between January 6th and February 12th. It's valid for 8:00 performances Tuesday through Friday.

To get these discounted tickets, click here. Then click "Find Tickets" next to the show you would like to see. Enter promotional code ZOO in the box marked "Promotions and Special Offers" and use the pull-down menus to select the original price of the tickets ($69). The discount will be applied on the next page. There is a service fee added when you buy tickets on-line (the service fee would be charged whether you get a discount or not).

They also have tickets available for the Monty Python comedy "Spamalot" at $52.50 less for performances between now and December 23rd. Orchestra and Mezzanine ticket prices are as as follows:
- Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sun nights (+ Mon night Dec. 22) $59.00 (reg. $111.50)
- Friday nights and Saturday & Sunday Matinees $69.00 (reg. $121.50)

"Spamalot" will close on Broadway January 18th so it's a great chance to see it for a discount while it's still running.

To purchase tickets, click this link and enter code SPZQQ99. Or you can also book by phone at 212-947-8844 and mention code SPZQQ99. If you live or work near the Shubert Theatre and want to save the on-line/phone service fee, you can go to Travelzoo at this link, print the page, and bring it to the box office at the Shubert Theatre and mention code SPZQQ99.

Friday, December 5, 2008

Coupon at Office Depot - $20 Off $75+ Purchase

If you need to stock up on office supplies or are looking for some non-technology items at Office Depot, here's a coupon link that can save you $20 off your next purchase of $75 or more. It's not valid for technology items, gift cards etc., but for a variety of other needs like paper, storage items, furniture and such, it can save you a nice bit of change.

This code is valid till December 13th, so if you have some office needs, check it out soon. If you prefer to do your shopping in the store, mention coupon code 51119757 and you can get the savings there too.

Get $20 off your purchase of $75 or more at OfficeDepot.com! Shop Today!

Here's the list of restrictions:
1) from Office Depot clearance stores;
2) by contract customers with Store Purchasing or Procurement Cards;
3) of Gift Cards;
4) of any technology or consumer electronic products and accessories or media and software products;
5) of postage stamps;
6) of product protection plans;
7) of HP ink and toner products; or
8) of wireless, satellite, internet, technology, installation, mailing, shipping or third party services.

One-Day Sale at Teva: Ossagon eVent Shoes Reduced from $110 to $38.50

I saw this deal a little while ago but wasn't sure it was worthy of posting. But I was just on the phone with one of my readers (thanks, J-9!) and she told me these are really great shoes and it's a terrific price so she encouraged me to share the deal.

Today only, Teva has a promotional code that reduces the price on the Ossagon eVent shoe from $110.00 down to $38.50. And they have free domestic ground shipping on these shoes. Promo code TBF1205 must be used at checkout to receive this special price. The offer expires at 11:59 pm MST on 12/5/08.

They have the shoes in styles for men and women. It features:
- Full grain and suede leather upper with Scotchguard™ stain protection.
- eVent® waterproof / breathable membrane.
- Injection molded TPU shank for underfoot protection and stability.
Midsole:
- Molded sockliner with Ortholite® comfort technology
Outsole:
- Non-Marking Spider XC® outsole.
Weight:
- 15.8 oz (approx. weight of one shoe)

To check these shoes out, click this link. But hurry, it's today only!

"A Chorus Line" in Philadelphia - Balcony Tickets 39% Off

The popular musical "A Chorus Line" is coming to the Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia from December 16th - January 4th. And there's a deal through BroadwayOffers.com that lets you get tickets in Balcony Rows A-H for just $45 at certain performances -- these tickets are regualrly $74.

Performances covered by this discount include the evening performances on December 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 2008 and for the matinee performance on December 24, 2008. Prices include a $1.50 facility fee.

Click here to Buy Discount Tickets. Or you can call 800-872-8997 and use code ACFTCX3.

So if you've been wanting to see "A Chorus Line" this might give you a break that lets you add a nice dinner to the evening with the money you save and still have a bit left over.

3-Night Bahamas Cruise on Norwegian Sky $99; 4-Night Cruise $109

Looking for a quick break from winter's cold? How about a short cruise aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Sky?

Right now, Travelocity has three-night Bahamas cruises roundtrip from Miami available for $99 inside cabin for a number of sailings in December, January and early February. Outside cabins are just $20 more at $119, and rooms with balcony are just $199. These cruises stop at Nassau in the Bahamas and Great Stirrup Cay. Sailings at these prices are for December 12, 19, 26; January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; February 6.

They also have four-night cruises available on the Norwegian Sky too. This adds Freeport to the itinerary shown above. For a number of sailings, inside cabins are $109 and outside cabins are $139. The highlight price is balconies on these sailings are $159 (yes, less for a 4-night balcony than the 3-night balcony). Sailings at these prices are for December 8, 15, 29; January 5, 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9.

Both of these cruises are for departures out of Miami.

So if you'd like to leave the cold weather behind for a bit and check out one of these cruises (or many others offered at Travelocity), click Just Reduced!! Sail on Norwegian Cruise Line, The Youngest Feet at Sea, From $99!! and then click on the Bahamas box.

Magazine Subscriptions at a Discount, and $5.00 Promo Code

If you're looking for a magazine subscription for yourself or maybe as a gift, magazines.com is a source that lets you get subscriptions at prices below what the magazines themselves charge. I've used them a couple of times and their service has been fine.

And now through the end of the year, they have a promo code HOLIDAYMAGS to get you an additional $5.00 off on subscriptions to any of over 100 different magazines, including such titles at People, Cosmopolitan, Sports Illustrated Kids, Field & Stream, Travel & Leisure, Time, Money and many others. There's something for virtually any age range and interest.

To check out their list of magazines, click the link below.

Magazines.com, Inc.

Restaurant.com Promo Code - 60% Off - Valid Until December 7th

Looking for some dining certificates at a nice price, or maybe to give as a gift this holiday season? Restaurant.com has unveiled a new promo code that gets you an additional 60% off what you're already saving with their dining certificates.

That brings the cost of a $25.00 dining certificate down from $10.00 down to $4.00, and for a $10 certificate the cost drops from $3.00 to just $1.20.

The 60% code is also available for their Dinner-of-the-Month club, where you (or your gift recipient) gets to pick which restaurant to use the certificate that month. Dinner-of-the-Month certificates are available in three-month, six-month or twelve-month denominations.

Certificates do come with restrictions that are restaurant-specific but they're usually fairly easy to meet when you dine out (i.e. minimum two entrees or minimum $35 check). So these really are a way to enjoy a nice time out at a restaurant while sparing you wallet a big hit.

The promo code is LIST -- remember to hit the 'apply' button afterwards to make sure the savings are in your cart before you process the order. To go to their website, click the link below.

Save 60%. Use code LIST and pay $4. Valid 12/5/08 thru 12/7/08.

7" Screen GPS System with MP3, FM transmitter, Video functions $99.99

If you're looking for a larger GPS unit than the small portable units with 3"-4" screens, here's a deal for you. You can get a 7" unit filled with lots of features and capabilities for a sale price you'd be happy to find for one of those smaller units. Right now Buy.com is selling the Plenio VXA-3000-2G 7" Touchscreen GPS Navigation System for just $99.99. Budget shipping is free.

So you end up with a bigger, better view of maps, and this system has plenty of other video functions to make use of the larger screen. Besides GPS functions, this unit has lots of other uses built-in. It has MP3 capability like many of its smaller cousins, but because the screen is big enough, it can also be used for video and gaming purposes when it's not being used as a GPS. That could come in handy keeping the kids entertained during rest stops on a long trip.

This GPS system features:
- Slim, lightweight design
- Large 7" Touchscreen LCD Panel
- Accurate highly responsive GPS receiver
- U.S. and Canadian Maps on 2GB SD Card
- Easy to use: simple touch screen interface
- Turn-by-turn voice guidance available in multiple languages
- Text-to-Speech pronounces street names
- Automatic re-routing: quickly recalculates during route deviation
- Smart detour: calculates detours around traffic jams at the touch of a button
- Automatic zoom feature: map level adjusts according to vehicle speed
- 2D and 3D maps supported plus day /night view settings
- AV input port: can be used as in-car display for DVD players, gaming devices, etc.
- DIVX Video Player, audio player, photo slide show, puzzle game supported
- Built-in Media Player
- Built-in Music Player
- Wireless FM transmitter (listen to your music over your vehicle stereo speakers)
- Automatic startup and shutdown

This feature-set is a step up from many of the smaller units, and the bigger screen may make navigating those trips a bit easier to follow. If this sounds like a system you might want to check out, click the picture below.

Plenio VXA-3000-2G 7

Thursday, December 4, 2008

The Muppets: A Green and Red Christmas -- Entire Album MP3 Download for 99¢

Want to add some fun Christmas music to your MP3 collection or that of your youngsters? Right now, amazon.com is selling the entire album The Muppets: A Green and Red Christmas for just 99¢!

Considering that each track separately goes for the same 99¢, this deal saves you $10.89 over the cost of getting all the tracks separately.

The album includes:
1. 'Zat You, Santa Claus? by Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem Band
2. A Red and Green Christmas by Kermit the Frog
3. The Christmas Party Sing-Along by Rowlf
4. Merry Christmas Baby by Pepe, The Electric Mayhem Band
5. The Man with the Bag by Floyd
6. Santa Baby by Miss Piggy
7. It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year by Gonzo
8. North Pole Comedy Club by Fozzie
9. Run, Run Rudolph by Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem Band
10. Christmas Smorgasbord by Swedish Chef
11. The Christmas Queen by Miss Piggy
12. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Kermit The Frog

To check out the whole album and order a download, click the link below.

Sports Authority Coupon 25% Off Any Single Item

Shopping for a sports item for yourself or that special person on your gift list? Sports Authority has a coupon you can print that gets you 25% off any single item. It's valid in stores until December 7th. It does have some exclusions on certain name brand equipment such as Nike shoes, Ugg footwear, The North Face, Under Armour, Rossignol, Callaway Big Bertha or X22 iron sets, and some more (I don't want to make this post too long).

You can also get the same savings shopping on-line at sportsauthority.com by using coupon code TSAXUEU during checkout.

If you want to print a coupon for a visit to Sports Authority, click this link.

Philips PC Webcam with Earbud-Style Microphone $8.99

Update December 17th -- the price is at $8.99, a dollar higher than when I posted, but still a nice price.

If you've got a laptop with which you occasionally travel, chances are you like accessories that are small. If you're looking for a small webcam with a separate earbud and microphone, this looks like a nice deal. In fact, even if you're just on the lookout for a nice earbud and microphone to take along with you, this deal is worth it just for that.

Buy.com is selling the Philips PC Webcam with Microphone for just $7.99. That's 87% off the list price of $59.99. And they'll ship it to you for free using budget shipping (my experience with their budget shipping is that it still arrives pretty quickly).

The webcam features:
- Plug & play capability
- microphone with earbud
- sensor: CMOS
- sensor resolution: CIF (288352/100,000 pixels)
- video resolution: CIF
- snapshot resolution: CIF
- max. frame rate: 25 fps

To take a closer look and see if this fits your needs, click the picture below.

Philips PC Webcam with Microphone New

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

New York Entertainment: Cirque du Soleil, Chicago, 13 The Musical

Travelzoo has worked some great deals for discount tickets at up to half price to some shows in New York. If you live there or are visiting soon, you might want to check these out.

Cirque du Soleil "Wintuk" at WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden -- 40%-off tickets for select performances through December 22:
Non-peak:
Front & Center Orchestra $60 (regularly $99)
Side Orchestra & Center Mezzanine $39 (reg. $65)
Peak:
Front & Center Orchestra $69 (reg. $115)
Side Orchestra & Center Mezzanine $45 (reg. $75)

"Chicago" at the Ambassador Theatre -- for performances from 1/4/09 through 3/16/09, excluding Saturday evening performances:
- Side Orchestra: $61.50 (regularly $121.50)
- Front Mezzanine: $61.50 (reg. $121.50)
- Rear Mezzanine rows A-D: $47.75 (regularly $97.00)
(except on Friday evenings, plus 1/18/09 evening, 2/15/09 evening, 2/16/09 -- those nights have these prices: Side Orchestra: $72.50 Front Mezzanine: $72.50 Rear Mezzanine rows A-D: $57).

All prices include a $1.50 facility fee. Center Orchestra seating not available under this pricing. Blackout dates may apply. Must be booked by December 16th.

"13 The Musical" at Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre -- for select performances through December 23rd:
Friday, Saturday Evenings and Saturday,Sunday Matinees --
- Select Orchestra, Mezzanine: $66.50 (Regularly $111.50)
- Rear Mezzanine rows H - K: $46.50 (Reg. $76.50)
All other performances --
- Select Orchestra, Mezzanine $$56.50 (Regular $111.50)
- Rear Mezzanine rows H - K @ $46.50 (Reg. $76.50)
Prices include $1.50 facilities fee.

Booking on-line also adds a service fee to the cost of the tickets, but that's the case whether you buy full-price or discount tickets on-line.

To purchase Cirque du Soleil tickets, click here and select the performance of your choice. Under "Special Offers and Promotions," select the number of tickets, the regular price of the seats you'd like and enter promotional code ZOO40.

For tickets to "Chicago" click here and then click on "find tickets." A pop-up window with the special prices should open.

For tickets to "13 The Musical" click here to book online -- promotional code 13KDAV9 should already be entered so the special Travelzoo pricing should already be shown.

Las Vegas Hotel $25/Night Including Some Weekends

Planning a quick trip to Las Vegas? Right now there's a deal at the Orleans Casino Hotel with rooms at $25 a night for various dates in December and January. Even some weekends are included, when room rates normally increase.

The $25 per night rate is available using promotional code TRG2008 when you book, for the following dates: $25: December 14-29 and January 1-7, or January 11-15. They also include a $20 food credit and a $20 gaming credit to make the deal even sweeter.

The Orleans is off the strip but provides a free shuttle service to get you onto the strip. So you can have all the fun of Vegas while having a bit more cash to enjoy while you're there.

This special offer has to be booked by December 12th. To check it out, click this link.