Mini Tripod from EcoTrends $5.99 (Green or Pink)

If you enjoy taking pictures when you travel, you've probably wanted to have a tripod with you for steadying those special shots (or taking the self-timer ones). But carrying a full-size tripod usually isn't convenient on trips. Here's a nice deal on a very small tripod that may help out. Buy.com is selling the EcoTrends Mini Tripod for just $5.99, including free budget shipping. This retails for $19.99 so you are getting 70% off.

The Eco Trends 2-Section Mini Tripod is ultra compact and sturdy. It fits 35mm, digital and video cameras with a tripod socket. You have a choice of pink or green.

To take a look and see if this would make a good photo travel accessory, click the images below.

Digital Blue 1GB Max Plus Media Player - High School Musical - $24.99 (75% Off Retail $99.99)

If you have a youngster who enjoys music, videos and High School Musical, here's a nice deal on a small media player with 1GB capacity for some fun entertainment. Buy.com is selling the Digital Blue DS19026 1GB Max Plus Media Player - High School Musical - for $24.99, which is 75% off the suggested retail of $99.99. Free shipping also is included to keep this a great deal.

With this player your child can watch his or her favorite videos on a color LCD screen. It's a full-featured media player that's easy to use and ready to play movies, music, TV shows, music videos and show off digital photos on a high resolution 2.8" color display.

The player features:
- 1GB built-in memory, SD card expandable to 4GB
- 2.8" QVGA (320x240) Color LCD Screen
- Plays Video (WMV), Audio (WMA/MP3) and Picture (JPEG) files
- Plays Disney Mix Clips and Max Clips (sold separately)
- Holds up to 500 songs or 12 hours of video**
- Built-in rechargeable battery
- Mix-it feature makes instant play lists on the fly
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- USB 2.0 port for connectivity and battery recharge
- Two games included
- Dimensions: 4.1"L x 2.11"W x 0.57"H; Weight: 2.3oz.

To check it out, click the picture below.

American Airlines Fare Drop -- From $44 One Way

American Airlines has announced a fare sale on many domestic routes, with low prices available for travel through January 27th, 2010 -- some dates around holidays are blacked out. Fares are as low as $44 each way, and lots of departure and destination choices are available.

Some examples include:
- Milwaukee-St. Louis: $44
- Philadelphia-Miami: $69
- Columbus-Boston: $74
- Raleigh-Chicago: $79
- New York-Miami: $84
- Chicago-Miami: $89
- Minneapolis-Dallas: $94
- Dallas-Baltimore: $99

The fares shown don't include those airport and security fees which get tacked on.

The sale page at American doesn't show an expiration date for these prices; not sure if that's an oversight or if they're available till a certain number of seats sell out. The lowest fares are for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Blackout dates are November 25 and 28, December 19, 22-23, 26, 29-30, and January 2.

To search for cities and dates, click this link.

September 30th -- 2-in-1 MusicPower Encore Dual Port USB AC Charger with Rechargeable Extended Battery $4.99

If you travel with an iPod, Zune, mp3 player or other device that is USB chargeable, here's a nice price on a handy way to keep spare power so you can keep your device going. Today's deal from Daily Steals is for a 2-in-1 MusicPower Encore Dual Port USB AC Charger with Rechargeable Extended Battery. They are offering it at $4.99 plus shipping. The retail price is $49.99.

This device is a rechargeable extended battery for your iPod, Zune, MP3 player and many other USB chargeable devices and its dual port USB AC Charger. It includes extended-play rechargeable LiPO battery-Pack providing two times the run time. Dual port USB charger enables two devices to be charged at once. USB charging cables not included.

500mA output per USB port plus slim design and folding blade provides greater portability. 2.3"x1.7"x8.6"; backed by 1-year limited warranty.

To check it out, click the link below.

Free Tall Coffee from Starbucks® October 2nd to 5th

You may have heard that Starbucks® is introducing an instant coffee version called VIA™. In conjunction with this, they will be offering taste tests for comparing this with a regular brewed type of coffee. Between October 2nd and 5th with the taste test, you'll be able to get a coupon for a free Tall brewed coffee on your next visit. Here are the details from their press release:

Oct. 2 - 5, Starbucks invites customers to join the Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew Taste Challenge at their favorite U.S. Starbucks location. Participants can taste Colombia Starbucks VIA™ next to fresh-brewed Pike Place™ Roast and challenge themselves to guess which one is Starbucks VIA™. Starbucks VIA™ Taste Challenge participants will receive coupon for a complimentary Tall brewed coffee on their next visit as well as an offer for $1 off a Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew purchase.

Here's a link to the press release.

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

Spirit Airlines has unveiled another of its fare specials, if you can book by tomorrow, September 30th -- although the sooner the better as some flights will sell out the specially priced seats quickly. Some tickets are as low as $9.00 each way for $9 Fare Club Members (plus security/airport taxes/fees).

Veteran blog readers know that Spirit offers big discounts occasionally on certain routes on specific travel dates. If you can get the departing and returning dates to line up, you can get a bargain roundtrip.

The best fares are for members of their $9 Fare Club. Basically the cost of an annual membership would get recouped if you book a roundtrip on special dates (since non-member fares are $20.00 additional.

Most of their flights are for Eastern U.S. travel (although they do also go to Los Angeles and Las Vegas. They also fly from Fort Lauderdale to various spots throughout Central America and South America.

To check the airfare sale going on, click this link.

Free Sample of Nautica Oceans Fragrance

Free samples are always fun to get in the mail, and they can save either by you having stuff you won't need to buy, or trying stuff before deciding to purchase a whole pack. If you want to try out Ocean fragrance from Nautica, you can get a sample sent to you.

Their site states this is an eco-friendly, water-based fragrance. When you register for the sample, you can opt out of receiving further e-mails if you wish.

To request your fragrance sample, click this link.

Borders® or Waldenbooks® Coupon 30% Off List Price for Any One Item

For anyone looking for a new book to read (or maybe to give as a gift), here's a coupon that can save you a bit on your next purchase. Borders® has a coupon that gets you 30% off the list price of any single item at their stores or at Waldenbooks®.

The coupon is valid till October 7th and is for in-store use only. It's restricted from other offers (i.e. Buy One Get One 50% Off), magazines, newspapers, comics, electronics, gift cards etc.

It is valid for members of Borders Rewards, which you can join on the spot if needed. To print out your coupon, click here.

Free Exfoliating Foot Ointment Sample

If you'd like to try a product to care for the skin on your feet, Kerasal® is offering to send you a sample of their Exfoliating Foot Ointment.

This ointment is a dual action formula that both exfoliates and moisturizes in one step to soften even the most severely damaged, dry feet.

To request a sample, click here.

Two Free Tickets to Philadelphia 76ers Preseason Games

If you're near Philly and are a fan of the 76ers, here's a way you can get free tickets to preseason games October 9th against the Nets and October 20th against the Wizards. Register at their website and you'll get two tickets plus be entered into a contest. Winners in the contest get two courtside tickets opening night, dinner and two autographed jerseys.

But even if you don't win the contest, you still get the tickets for the preseason games. Registration also means they will send you e-mails with other discounts, offers and specials.

To register and get your free preseason tickets, click this link.

Seinfeld Complete Series on DVD $79.99

For fans of Jerry, Elaine, George and Kramer, here's a deal for the complete series on DVD. Barnes & Noble is selling Seinfeld - The Complete Series on DVD for $99.99, reduced from $259.99. And if you open a new account and use coupon code T9F9K4W, you get another 20% off, making the final price $79.99. Shipping is free.

This is the complete series only, not the collectible refrigerator box with accompanying book that I recently posted from Amazon. But if you're just interested in watching all the shows with commercials and in the order you choose, this is a great package, with 33 discs.

To activate a new account, click here. Add the DVD Set to your cart, and enter T9F9K4W or the promo code received in your welcome e-mail.

Today (9/29): Logitech Cordless Optical Mouse (Reconditioned) $3.99 (Plus Shipping)

If you'd like to add the convenience of a cordless mouse to your computing, today might be worth visiting Daily Steals. They are selling a reconditioned Logitech 910-000132 Cordless Optical Mouse for just $3.99. Shipping is $5.99. The retail price on this is $49.99 so even with shipping this is a nice deal.

This mouse combines the precision of optical with the luxury of cordless freedom. You can scroll through documents quickly without clicking a single scroll bar. Patented WebWheel delivers fast, easy Internet access. Advanced, power-saving technology maximizes battery life.

To take a look, click the link below.

New York to Europe Sale at Delta -- from $229 Each Way

If you are looking to head over to Europe this fall or winter, it might be worthwhile to check the fare sale going on at Delta right now. They have flights from New York (JFK) as low as $229 each way. The travel period is good from October 25th to March 18th (return no later than May 15th, 2010), and these fares have to be booked by October 5th.

Some examples of destinations are prices from New York (each way) are:
Athens $319
Brussels $269
Frankfurt $229
London $239
Milan $249
Nice $279
Rome $289
Venice $289

Airport/security fees and taxes are additional. Blackout dates apply. To take a look at dates or for other destinations, click this link.

Discount Tickets to Cirque du Soleil in Philadelphia and Reading

Every once in a while, Travelzoo sends out a bulletin on a special deal before it shows up in the Top 20 weekly update. I just received this message about Cirque du Soleil tickets available at 40% off in Philadelphia and Reading, PA.

Cirque du Soleil's "Alegria" opens in Philadelphia and Reading next month and ticket prices for all performances have just been cut by 40%.

This is the biggest discount for this show that takes place at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Oct. 13-16, and the Sovereign Center in Reading, Oct. 20-25.

Available ticket levels:
- Level 3 tickets ... $27 (reg. $45)
- Level 2 tickets ... $39 (reg. $65)
- Level 1 tickets ... $48 (reg. $80)

Tickets for children are $9-$16 less depending on seating level.

"Alegria" features all of the Cirque du Soleil signatures like contortionists, tightrope walkers, jugglers and clowns.

To purchase discounted tickets, click the links below. Fees of $3-$11 per ticket and $3.20 per order will be added. (Full price tickets are subject to the same fees.)

Purchase tickets for Philadelphia:
http://www.travelzoo.com/Newsflash.ashx?660954-15970577

Purchase tickets for Reading:
http://www.travelzoo.com/Newsflash.ashx?660997-15970577

Free Gogo WiFi Internet on Delta Flights

If you are flying (with a laptop or other internet-enabled device) on a Delta flight equipped with Gogo WiFi access, you can use their internet service free through the end of the year. It normally costs $12.99.

Follow these steps to use it:
- Enable the WiFi connection on your laptop or mobile device
- Select "gogoinflight"
- Launch your browser
- Jot down the promo code that shows on the right of your screen
- Click "Buy" to create an account
- Enter promo code on "Payment info" page (case sensitive)
- Click "Update Total"

The offer expires December 31st. This is valid on Delta flights only.

Free Bag of Puppy Food from Eukanuba

Keeping a puppy fed and happy can cost some big bucks, so every bit of savings can help. You can get a free bag of Puppy Food from Eukanuba that'll help a little. And if you (actually your dog) like it, maybe trying the sample will change what you want to feed your puppy.

They will send you a voucher for a free bag to try. Click on this link, and then about 2/3 down the page on the right side you will see a button "Get Your FREE Bag Voucher Today." Click on that and it'll open a page with the request form.

Free Subscription to Rouge Magazine from Proctor & Gamble

If you're interested in reading a magazine with information on fashion and beauty tips, you may want to check out this free subscription to Rouge magazine. It's from P&G Beauty, so it will probably contain coupons or offers from Proctor & Gamble.

To take a look and sign up, click this link.

Free Sample of Soybutter (Peanut Butter Substitute)

If you're looking for an alternative to peanut butter and want to try one for free, you can request a free sample of Soybutter.

Their site says they have successfully created a product that is so close to peanut butter in smell, taste and texture that you won’t believe it’s not peanut butter. It has no added colors, flavors or preservatives. The ingredient list is simple: Non GMO Toasted Soy, Soy Oil, Granulated Cane Sugar, Monoglyceride (from vegetable oil, prevents oil separation) and Sea Salt. It's a natural source of Omega 3 essential fatty acids and contains better quality protein than peanut butter. Soy has significant amounts of all 9 essential amino acids.

The manufacturing facility is 100% Peanut Free, Tree Nut Free, Gluten Free and Dairy Free.

The sample isn't big (14 grams) but it'll give you a chance to try it before you decide if it's worth buying this product.

It's a quick sign-up, available at this link.

Restaurant.com Promo Code - 80% Off All Orders Through September 30th

As the month draws to a close, Restaurant.com has unveiled its latest promo code, with savings on their dining certificates of an extra 80%. That makes a $25.00 dining certificate drop from $10.00 down to just $2.00; a $10.00 certificate now costs 80¢ instead of $4.00. These are a great way to dine out at some favorite restaurants for much less out-of-pocket.

The promo code now is CHEF, and when you enter it at checkout and click the 'apply' button you'll see the savings in your cart.

There are tons of restaurants participating around the country, so there's a good chance you'll find some spots near you -- and if you have a favorite place that's on the list, perhaps this will help you go there more often (certificates can be used at the same restaurant once per month).

To go to Restaurant.com, click the link below.

September 28th: Universal Charging and Docking Cradle with Wireless Remote Control for All iPods $1.99

If you have an iPod and want to have a convenient place to charge it as well as to plug in a pair of speakers if you want to listen (and have a remote control), you might want to check out today's deal from Daily Steals. They are selling an iConcepts Universal Charging and Docking Cradle with Wireless Remote Control for All iPods for just $1.99. The retail price for this is $59.99. Shipping charges are $5.99.

This is a lightweight, portable cradle perfect for charging and syncing your iPod with your PC or laptop. The cradle includes ports for both USB as well as FireWire, (cable for USB connection included). Simply plug it in, and you can sync and charge your iPod simultaneously. A stereo mini jack allows you to plug into your stereo or portable speakers and enjoy your favorite tunes on a grander scale. If you have a video iPod, use the included A/V cable to enjoy video on your television.

The cradle also includes a wireless remote control so you can change tracks and control volume from a distance of up to 20 feet. Includes insets to fit iPod 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod mini; and iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G, iPod Video.

To check it out, click the link below.

Free $25 Gift Certificate to Black Finn American Saloon

If you live near a Black Finn American Saloon location, you can get a free $25 gift certificate just by joining their Finn Club.

They have restaurants in Addison, TX; Arlington, TX; Bethesda, MD; Charlotte, NC; Cincinnati, OH; Naperville, IL; Richmond, VA; Royal Oak, MI; and Washington, D.C.

The club also offers:
- Exclusive Discounts for Lunch and Dinner
- 10% Discount on Your Next Private Event
- VIP After Work and Game Day Offers

To check near you, click this link and pick your location; then click on The Finn Club link along the top right.

Samsung Color Laser Printer $99.99

If you want to switch from the world of inkjet printers (where ink runs if it gets wet) over to laser printing, this may be a nice deal. Office Max® is selling the Samsung CLP-315 Color Laser Printer for $99.99, $100.00 off the regular price. They will also ship it to you free.

It features:
- footprint of just 15.2" x 12.3"
- black text printing at speeds of 17 pages per minute (ppm)
- color printing at speeds of 4 ppm
- whisper-quiet print engine technology
- color toner indicator lights
- piano-black control panel adds a touch of style

To check it out, click this link.

Free Music Download for Young Kids

if you'd like to pick up some free music to keep that toddler or young child entertained, you might want to hop over to the Music for Little People® website.

They are offering the following mp3 downloads free:
- Rock-A-Bye Baby, by Tina Malia
- Little Brown Dog, by Taj Mahal
- The Little Red Caboose, by Sweet Honey In The Rock
- , Brown Girl In The Ring, by Cedella Marley Booker (Bob Marley's Mom)
- Choo Choo Boogaloo, by Buckwheat Zydeco
- I've Been Working On The Railroad, by Leib Ostrow
- Shortnin' Bread, by Linda Tillery & the Cultural Heritage Choir
- If You're Happy And You Know It, by Music For Little People
- Hokey Pokeysaurus, by Music For Little People
- Old MacDonald Had A Farm, by Music For Little People

To check them out and download the freebies, click here.

Norton Bundle Free After Competitive Rebate: Internet Security 2009 + Norton Systemworks Basic 12.0 + Norton Ghost 14

If you want to upgrade your computer protection software and already have some anti-virus software, you can pick up a nice bundled software package right now free after rebate. Fry's is selling a bundle including Norton Internet Security 2009, Systemworks Basic 12.0 and Ghost 14, reduced from $90.00 to $70.00. There is a $50.00 standard rebate along with a $20.00 competitive/upgrade rebate that would make this come down to zero. Fry's is even shipping this one for free.

Internet Security and Systemworks are licensed for up to three users. If you use Norton Internet Security 2009 already and want to get this for the other two, hopefully you have gotten some of the other internet security software which I've shown as free-after-rebate for the competitive offer.

(Likewise, if you use some other security software and want to have this available for a different competitive offer, you can use this opportunity that way as well.)

The rebate is good for purchases made by October 1st.

To take a look and see if this would come in handy, click this link.

Another Great Classic Jazz Sampler Free at Amazon

If you've been following my blog, you've hopefully been able to take advantage of some of the many free music downloads to build up a nice collection. Right now, they have another jazz sampler with some of the great classic jazz artists which you can prick up for free.

The sampler is called Verve Vault Presents: Rhythm, Strings and Cool Breezy Jazz Sampler and it features:
- Bewitched, Bothered, And Bewildered, by Ella Fitzgerald
- Once I Loved, by Astrud Gilberto
- I Wished On The Moon, by Billie Holiday
- Desafinado, by Antonio Carlos Jobim
- Loverman, by the Charlie Parker Quintet
- Lullaby Of Birdland, by Sarah Vaughan
- What A Diff'rence A Day Makes, by Dinah Washington

Those are some big names that belong in just about any music collection. To check it out and download for yourself, click the link below.

Walgreens $5 Off $25 Purchases In-Store Tuesday and Wednesday

For shoppers at Walgreens, here's a coupon you'll be able to use in stores on Tuesday, September 29th, or Wednesday the 30th. It will get you $5.00 off purchases of $25.00 or more on most items.

There are exclusions for tobacco, prescriptions, gift cards, etc., but for sundry items around the house, stocking up on vitamins, personal care and bath products and more, these savings can come in handy.

To print your coupon, click this link.

HP TouchSmart tx2z 12.1" Touchscreen Tablet Laptop with 3GB RAM, 320GB Hard Drive $599.99

If you have been looking for a laptop and the idea of a tablet with a touchscreen intrigues you, you might want to take a look at a current offer at HP. It's a laptop I own and I've been very pleased. With instant savings and a coupon code, you can get this for $599.99 -- a lot of features for the money. Free shipping is also included.

The model is the HP TouchSmart tx2z series 12.1" Touchscreen Laptop, featuring AMD Dual Core 2.2GHz processor, 3GB RAM, a 320GB hard drive, webcam and the ability to switch it quickly from standard notebook to a tablet with a great touchscreen (so you can handwrite notes, draw designs freehand, etc.).

You'll also get a free upgrade to Windows 7 when that's released.

Here are specs as you can configure this at this price:
- Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)
- AMD Turion™ X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor RM-75 (2.2GHz)
- Free Upgrade to 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
- Free Upgrade to 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
- ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics with 64MB Display Cache Memory
- 12.1" diagonal WXGA High-Definition Wide-Touchscreen (1280x800)
- LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
- Webcam Only with HP Imprint Finish (Reaction)
- Wireless-G Card
- Color Matching Keyboard
- 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
- Microsoft® Works 9.0

To get this HP TouchSmart tx2z series laptop/tablet
- Click here to start, then click "customize & buy" next to "Base Configuration";
- Select the Following Upgrades as you build your system:
-- Free Upgrade to 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 2GB DDR2
-- Free Upgrade to 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive from 250GB
- Add to cart and use stackable $200 coupon NBLB74937
- Final price: $999.99 - automatic $200.00 off - $200.00 off coupon = $599.99 + Free Shipping

Having a small touchscreen is really a different way to get some added features from a laptop, and you are getting a lot for about what you'd pay for a standard system. Not bad.

$100 Mail-In Rebate for Four Tires at Discount Tires or America's Tire from Monday Sept. 28th to Wednesday Sept. 30th

If you are looking for some new tires for your car or truck, shopping early this week may save you a bit. Per an e-mail from Discount Tire (a.k.a. America's Tire depending on your state of residence), they will be offering an across-the-board $100 mail-in rebate for purchases of four tires from September 28th through 30th. This appears much better than their usual offers of $40-$50 in rebates only for certain brands.

The rebate offer isn't posted on their website yet, but if you were shopping around this weekend, it might be worth waiting a couple of days.

You can check out tires for your vehicle at this link.

Free Drink for Your Birthday at Starbucks®

If you enjoy any of the beverages at Starbucks®, you can give yourself an extra birthday treat with a complimentary drink for your birthday.

They have added this as a Rewards Card member benefit. It's for any drink you like. To get a coupon you can redeem on your birthday, update your Rewards Card member profile with your mailing address and date of birth, and opt in to receive mail. They'll send you a coupon to bring into a Starbucks® store on your special day.

If you're not already a member, you can join and get this benefit too. To update/register, click this link.

Coombs Family Maple Syrups Up to 65% Off

If you like the taste of maple syrup with your pancakes, waffles or french toast, you can get some delicious products by the Coombs Family brands at great savings right now at Amazon.com.

Amazon.com already has some reduced prices on syrups as well as pancake mixes. Plus, you can enter code BASCOM35 and they'll take off another 35%. And if you click that you will do 'subscribe and save' there is an extra 15% savings, totaling 50% off Amazon's price.

For example, Brown Family Farm Pure Vermont Maple Syrup, 16-Ounce Jugs (Pack of 2) retail for $34.28 and Amazon has reduced the price 31% to $23.63. If you add in the coupon code and subscribe & save discounts, you can get this for $11.82. That's 65% off the original price.

You can cancel subscribe & save at any time, so you really aren't obligated to get the future shipments if you don't want them. But the savings are yours now for signing up.

To check out the breakfast specials they have, click this link.

Two-for-One Vacations to Las Vegas or Orlando from Southwest

If you are looking to make a getaway to Vegas or Orlando, you can shave the costs with a two-for-one offer currently running at Southwest Airlines. Every second person flies free when you book a flight and hotel package to Las Vegas or Orlando. This is valid for travel into early February (with some blackouts around holiday travel), and has to be booked by September 28th.

Here are some details:
Las Vegas
Travel through 2/3/2010, five–day advance purchase required (not valid for travel Fridays and Sundays). Blackout dates are: 11/24/09 – 12/1/09 and 12/17/09 – 1/3/10. Valid from select cities.

Orlando
Travel through 2/10/2010, five–day advance purchase required (not valid for on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays). Blackout dates are: 11/24/09 – 12/1/09 and 12/17/09 – 1/3/10.

They also have some hotel specials where you can get a free night at certain spots if you stay a certain number of nights.

Traveling together, you can score some great savings. To take a look, click this link.

Digital Concepts 100-240v Worldwide use Home & Car Rapid Battery Charger w/ AA & AAA Rechargeable Batteries $10.99

This item's made it on my blog several times before, each time selling out at a great price. It's back again and lower than before. Buy.com is now selling the Digital Concepts 100-240v Worldwide use Home & Car Rapid Battery Charger w/ AA & AAA Rechargeable Batteries for just $10.99, including free budget shipping.

It retails for $29.99 so your savings are 63% off.

This charger includes eight rechargeable batteries (four AA and four AAA) -- and if you were to just count the cost of the batteries, it's already a great deal. You would typically pay $10-$15 for four AA or four AAA rechargeables, so at $10.99 you're already way ahead.

In fact, with the cost of the batteries alone, it may be worth picking up a second pack just for some additional batteries.

This is a super-versatile charger. You can use it at home, use it in a car, use it in foreign countries with 240 voltage. That's a lot of places where this can save you from having to buy new throwaway batteries just to keep your digital camera working, etc.

And you know when you travel, it's harder to find great prices for batteries, so the savings can be great while you're on a trip.

So, in addition to the upfront 78% off on this charger with eight rechargeable batteries, your savings will keep multiplying by the numbger of regular batteries you won't need to be buying in the future.

This charger features:
- charges either AA or AAA batteries in about 2 hours
- charges 2 or 4 batteries at once
- easy-select 2 or 4 battery toggle switch
- 100 or 240 VAC wall outlet
- built in switching adjusts the AC input voltage automatically (adapter req'd)
- charge in an outlet at home, or use charger while in your car
- retractable spade type AC plug for easier storage
- charges up to 1000 times
- red Charging light and green Ready lights indicate charging status
- subsequent partial charges will not reduce the batteries' capacity
- batteries last up to 4 times longer than standard alkaline batteries
- includes 4 AA high capacity 2300 mAh NiMH rechargeable batteries
- includes 4 AAA high capacity 900 mAh NiMH rechargeable batteries

This will really save a ton of money on batteries over the years, especially when you're traveling and less apt to find bargains when you need to buy regular batteries. I think this will be a handy addition to anyone's travel kit. Check it out by clicking the picture below.

Free Sample of Sore No More™ Pain Relieving Gel

I guess companies figure there must be a lot of pain out there. This is the second free sample pain relief product in the last couple of days. This one is a free sample of Sore No More™, a natural pain relieving gel.

The website has an ingredients link so you can see what's in the gel formula.

To request your sample, click this link.

Free Entrance to All National Parks September 26th

If you live near a National Park and would like to take in the grandeur and beauty of nature while keeping some more money in your wallet, tomorrow the 26th might be the best of both worlds. That's because it is National Public Lands Day and entrance to all 391 national parks is free.

Many parks will also be hosting events for community service and screening a Ken Burns film about the National Parks. To check out what's going at at a nearby park, click this link.

Free Sample of Kotex® Ultra Thin Overnight Pad with Wings

Here's a free sample offer from the allyou.com website: they will send you a free Kotex® Ultra Thin Overnight Pad with Wings. To check them out and request a sample, click this link and then click the 'get free sample' button.

Free Diaper Samples from eSpecial Needs®

eSpecial Needs® specializes in products that fit babies, children and adults with special needs. They are offering to send out sample diapers for free, and the dropdown menu shows a variety of sizes that will help virtually any size or age.

Their website shows all sorts of other adaptive/assistive equipment and products that may be worth checking out if you are taking care of a special needs child or adult.

To request sample diapers, click this link.

Free Sample of Stevita Drink Mix with Stevia

Stevia is a plant-based sweetener that is gaining popularity for people who don't want sugar nor the chemicals of many artificial sweeteners. Stevita Co. Inc. uses Stevia to make flavored drink mixes, such as orange, lime or strawberry. They come in convenient 6g packets you can carry with you to flavor your drink.

You can call a toll-free number 1-800-337-5561 to request a sample (as shown on the amazon.com listing).

The mix contains no sugar, no artificial sweeteners, colors or flavors, zero calories and zero carbs. It does contain vitamin C.

To read a bit more and to see the free sample offer (or if you're convinced and want to order some), click the link below.

Friday Reminder: Free Chocolate Bar Coupon from Mars®

It's another Friday while the Mars® coupon giveaway is still active. If you haven't requested four coupons yet for a free chocolate bar, today's another chance. The link is back at the top of the Hot Deals list.

Today, Sept 25th -- Free SweetFire Chicken Breast™ Entrée at Panda Express®

Sorry I didn't find this one earlier to give some more notice. Today at Panda Express® you can present a coupon and receive a free SweetFire Chicken Breast™ entrée.

No other purchase is required, and it's limited to one coupon per customer. To find a Panda Express® location, click here.

To print your coupon, click this link.

Ten Victoria's Secret "Pink" Panties $25.00

If you'd like to get a whole range of panties, you can check out the deal now at Victoria's Secret, as part of their "Pink Nation" offer. Members (you join for free) can get ten "Pink" panties all for $25.00. That doesn't mean these are all colored pink, just that they have the Victoria's Secret "Pink" theme.

The offer is available for four days. To join their Pink Nation and order your ten panties at the great low price, click this link.

GearWrench 7 pc. Standard Full Polish Ratcheting Flex Head Combination Wrench Set $29.99 (Plus Free Shipping Today)

If you are looking to add some nice tools to your repertoire, Sears is offering a nice discount on the GearWrench 7-piece Standard Full Polish Ratcheting Flex Head Combination Wrench Set. It retails for $89.99 but they have it reduced to $29.99. Also, for today only they have free shipping on this item (their free shipping normally starts at $125) so that makes this an even nicer deal.

This tool set features:
- meets or exceeds ANSI, DIN and Federal torque specifications
- 180 degree Flex action head
- speed wrench moves a fastener with ease of a fine tooth ratchet
- handles long bolts and threaded rods with ease and speed
- Surface Drive® box end virtually eliminates rounding of fasteners
- Set includes 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16 and 3/4 inch sizes

They also have it in metric sizes if needed, with 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17 and 19mm sizes.

To check out the standard version, click this link. For the metric version, click here.

Coupons for The Limited -- 40% Off On-Line $15 Off Every $50; $20 Off $60; $30 Off $100 In Stores

For anyone who shops at The Limited, here are some codes or printable coupons that can make your next shopping excursion lighter on your wallet. They have a code valid through Sunday, September 27th, that gets you 40% off on-line purchases. The code is 478.

They also have some printable coupons if you prefer to do your shopping in stores. The savings aren't as big as the 40% but they're not bad. They're also valid longer than the on-line code (plus if you see this after 9/27, they each have an on-line code so you can see get those levels of savings on-line too. Click the links below to see and print them.

$15.00 off every $50.00 you spend (expires 10/5) (on-line code 837)
$20.00 off $60.00 or $30 off $100 or more (exp. 10/4) (on-line code 830)

p.s. If you're spending more than $150.00, the first coupon is better than the second.

Gander Mtn.® Clearance on Outdoors/Camping Clothes, Shoes and More, with Free Shipping Plus 10% or 15% Extra Discount Codes

If you spend any time in the great outdoors (or maybe just want some nice rugged clothes to stay warmer in the winter weather) you might want to head over to Gander Mtn.®. They have a clearance going on for a wide variety of clothes for men, women and kids. There is footwear as well, plus things for hunting, fishing, boating and camping.

In addition to some nice clearance prices (with free shipping), you can add code gm5eml to get an extra 10% off -- or if you are spending $100 or more, save 15% with code gander15.

To check out their apparel clearance, click this link. To see other categories, put your cursor over the outlet section near the top and you'll see a drop-down of other sections.

30% Coupons In Store or On-Line at Foot Locker®, Footaction USA® or Champs Sports®

If you are looking for some sporting goods or athletic footwear, this may be a nice time to head over to one of the Foot Locker® family of stores. They have coupons available for use through September 27th that get you 30% off purchases. They can be printed out and brought into stores, or you can use their on-line codes to shop at their websites.

To print out the coupons or get the codes, click the links below:
Foot Locker®
Footaction USA®
Champs Sports®

The New Yorker 2010 Calendar Poster Free

If you like the stylish cover art of The New Yorker magazine and would like a nice wall calendar, you can kill two birds with one free stone. They are offering a free 2010 New Yorker calendar poster. No strings. Nothing to buy. The poster measures 18" x 26" and is printed on heavy, high-gloss paper, nice for display. The offer expires October 31, 2009, or while limited supplies last.

To request your poster, click this link.

A Chance to Try Out Shopping Strategies -- Travel Savings Accomplished

If you've been reading my blog from the start, you know that besides posting great deals, I also made some posts on shopping strategies to find better deals while you shop. Last night I got to test some of those strategies to try and get a nicer travel deal for my wife.

Here's a quick recap. Luisa has a business conference coming up in Maui (oh, that's tough!). The rate the conference organizers had arranged at the hotel was $250 a night. Over the weekend we were checking airfares and the best we were finding was about $780 with taxes arriving midday on a Sunday and departing late on Thursday. One of the flight options was her preferred frequent flyer account carrier. So the deal had been looking at being in the range of $1,780 plus hotel taxes (about 13%) making it about $1,910.

One of the earlier things we did was check with AAA rates for the hotel -- I couldn't imagine that the special conference rate wasn't better than that, but lo and behold it wasn't. Triple A at that hotel was $212 a night, which would save $152 in hotel room costs (and about $20 in tax). We didn't book it right away since that was a regular AAA rate and we could get back to it. We also had held off on the airfare hoping to see if a sale to Hawaii opened up.

Last night it looked at first that waiting on the airfare had backfired a bit, as some of the flight choices had dried up. There were still flight on the dates, but the mid-afternoon arrival on her preferred airline was gone. We did some searching and found the fare for a later arrival (still the right date) but an extra layover. Oops. But since flights were drying up, we figured it was time. But to get the best deal we still used a bit of strategy. We were checking sites and looked at Priceline which offered a few more options than we could find elsewhere. Once I saw that, I used a cashback portal to get to Priceline. In this case it was fatwallet.com. Their deal would get you back 3% of what you spent (ebates was at 2% for this one). So with that cashback, the net would drop down to about $757 -- at least a bit better. Their site also showed that you could cancel within 24 hours with no penalty and seeing that seats were drying up we made that reservation.

We did another travel search through kayak and found that CheapTickets.com and United still had tickets priced at $778. Because the times we had found on Luisa's preferred carrier were no longer the ideal ones, we did a search on CheapTickets and United still had flights that would get her to Maui in the early afternoon and leave a bit later the last day, with one less layover in each direction. Much easier travel and better times. Fatwallet offered 1-3% cashback at CheapTickets. But then came a nice surprise, as we checked buying the hotel together with airfare. All the other sites we had checked for the hotel were showing $250 or more per night (Priceline had had a total of over $2,000 for a flight and hotel. But CheapTickets was offering the United flights plus the hotel for $1,559, including all taxes and fees. Even with the AAA rate added to the best airfare we could find, our previous best would have been $1,715 (4 nights at $212 plus 13% tax, plus the post-fatwallet airfare of $757). So this one looked like a no-brainer. The savings were worth more than the frequent flyer miles on her preferred carrier would have been, plus the reduction in changing planes in both directions... but wait, there was more.

I remembered my old advice (even I forget sometimes) to always check for coupon codes before buying something. So I did a quick google search for CheapTickets coupon codes and found a code valid now for the right travel period that gave $50 off a booking of 4 nights or more. I entered that code and voilá! The price droped to $1,509. With a fatwallet cashback of 1%-3% (their site doesn't show what qualifies for what level), the final net for flights and hotel comes down to the range of $1,464 to $1,494. That's over $400 in savings off the original hotel rate we were given with the best airfare we had found.

Before we booked, we contacted Priceline and canceled, and they held up their end, no cancellation fee within 24 hours as promised on their reservation.

And that's the tale of this shopping adventure, where a little digging (and a little luck) got some pretty hefty results. I went to sleep with a smile.

One Free Shipment via Southwest Cargo, Up to 200 Pounds

If you have that large item you need to send somewhere, this deal may be for you. Right now, Southwest Cargo is offering a free shipment .

You register for an account at their website and they will email you a Southwest Airlines Cargo Account application. Upon approval of your account, they will send you one complimentary NFG (Next Flight Guaranteed) air waybill valid up to 200 pounds. There is absolutely no cost to you to open your new Southwest Airlines Account. This offer expires on October 31, 2009.

It looks like this is primarily aimed at businesses but there aren't specific limitations shown on the website.

To check it out, click this link.

Reminder for Tomorrow (September 24th) -- Free Carvel® Lil' Rounder® from 3:00 till 7:00

If you want to enjoy yet another free cool taste treat tomorrow, Carvel® is offering a free Lil' Rounder® to every customer from 3:00 p.m till 7:00 p.m. at participating locations.

Between that and the Cold Stone Creamery® offer, you can really satisfy that yen for ice cream!

For all the details, the link to the original post is back near the top of the Hot Deals list.

Frost King® Outdoor Faucet Cover 98¢

If you want to add a bit of protection for wintertime outside your home, you might want to check out this item at Lowe's®. They are selling the Frost King® Outdoor Faucet Cover (Oval) for 98¢, reduced from $2.97.

Having that extra bit of protection might save you from a big repair bill later if the pipes were to freeze and burst. Plus, the deal now gets you some savings right off the bat.

You can search for it by zip code or have it shipped to store so there's no shipping charges. To check it out, click this link.

99¢ Vitamin/Supplement Sale with Free Shipping

If you want to stock up on some vitamins or other nutrient supplements such as Omega-3, Glucosamine etc., you might want to hop over to Puritan's Pride®. They have a sale right now on ten products for just 99¢ apiece (limit two of any item per customer). Other products at their site are buy-one-get-one-free.

They also have free shipping on any order (if it doesn't show up automatically, add promo code TE9PP4D during checkout).

The banner shows the sale is for a limited time but doesn't specify how long so you may want to do this quickly.

To check out their sale, click this link.

Free Night of Theatre October 15th

For anyone who enjoys going to see live theatre (and for those of you who aren't frequent theatregoers but want to give it a try) is there anything better than free tickets? On October 15th, theatres in over 120 cities around the country will be offering a free night to see a show.

This is the fifth year of the program. In 2008, 650 theatre companies in 120 cities from coast to coast opened their doors to over 65,000 theatergoers. This year they plan to offer up to 75,000 tickets for free. Companies all across the country are participating.

To check out all the details, click this link.

Fly to Germany from $223 Each Way

Thanks to our friends at Travelzoo, here is a sale at Lufthansa for anyone looking to travel to Germany. As a reminder for people who might want to see some other destinations while in Europe, flylc.com is a great source for discount airfares around European cities. You have to book the Lufthansa fares by September 28th.

Here's their post:

Travel dates: Depart Oct. 25 - March 28; Return by June 28

By Aaron Brown
Travelzoo Staff

Lufthansa just launched a Destination Deutschland Sale featuring over a dozen German cities starting at just $223 each way. This is the largest Germany fare sale of the year with fares up to $100 off regular prices. Many of these routes are non-stop or include one short stop.

There are numerous routes on sale from cities across the U.S. Here are just a few sample each-way fares:
- New York-Munich ... $223
- Washington, D.C.-Frankfurt ... $223
- Philadelphia-Hannover ... $242
- Houston-Frankfurt ... $244
- New York-Berlin ... $246
- Charlotte-Hannover ... $257
- Dallas-Frankfurt ... $263
- Atlanta-Hannover ... $265
- Boston-Cologne ... $271
- Denver-Munich ... $275
- Chicago-Dusseldorf ... $296
- Miami-Stuttgart ... $296
- Detroit-Bremen ... $296
- Los Angeles-Leipzig ... $321
- San Francisco-Hamburg ... $321
- Seattle-Berlin ... $321

Depart Oct. 25 - March 28. Return by June 28. Book by Sept. 28.

Click here for full details and to book directly with Lufthansa. The prices displayed will include additional taxes and fees. The fares highlighted in yellow are the lowest total roundtrip prices.

Free Sample of Super Blue Stuff OTC Pain Reliever

If you are looking for a more natural option for pain relief, you might be interested in checking this one out. Blue Spring™ is offering to send a free (3 ml) packet if you request one at their website.

The site claims that Super Blue Stuff OTC provides fast pain relief for arthritis, myalgia, back, neck, shoulder and knee pain. Super Blue Stuff OTC uses Emu Oil, MSM, Glucosamine, and menthol.

To check it out, click this link.

Reminder for Tomorrow (September 24th) -- Free Jack's Creation™ at Cold Stone Creamery® with Donation

As a reminder for anyone who would like to get a sweet treat, tomorrow from 5:00 to 8:00 Cold Stone Creamery® locations will be giving away a 3 oz. Jack's Creation™ to anyone who makes a donation to the Make-a-Wish Foundation®. So you can feel good and do good at the same time.

I have put the original post back near the top of the Hot Deals list at right for details.

Today (September 23rd): Jeep 5X30 Binoculars with Carrying Case -- Free, Just Pay Shipping

Whether for yourself or your kids, having a pair of binoculars to bring along on an outdoor adventure can make things more fun. Today's deal from Daily Steals is for Jeep 5X30 Binoculars with Carrying Case, and they are offering it free, just pay for shipping ($5.99).

Even if you have a pair of binoculars, you can toss these into the glove compartment so you always have something with you while you're out and about.

These feature:
- 5X magnification
- Military Style Lens
- High Quality Optics
- BK7 Prisms for sharp views
- Large center focus dial
- two-tone titanium and black design
- Lightweight and compact size

To check them out, click the link below.

L.L.Bean Jac-in-a-Bottle Water-Resistant Windbreaker in a Reusable Water Bottle $9.99 with Free Shipping Code

If you are looking for a quality windbreaker and getting a bonus water bottle in the deal, you may want to hop over to L.L.Bean. Right now they are selling their Jac-in-a-Bottle for $9.99. Ir retails for $29.95 so you are getting 66% off.

Plus, if you add coupon code 3012422 you get shipping for free.

This item is:
- lightweight and packs small
- durable ripstop nylon with DWR finish to resist wind and water
- packaged in a reusable water bottle

To check it out, click this link.

Free Bausch & Lomb Multi-Focal Contact Lenses

If you need glasses and want to try some contact lenses to see if they're preferable (or you wear contacts and want a pair for free, Bausch & Lomb is offering free multi-focal contact lenses. They indicate these are good for people with Presbyopia (farsightedness, or inability for focus on near objects).

An eye exam may be necessary before receiving your free trial, and the certificate does not include the cost of an eye examination or any other professional fees. I guess that would have to do with whether you have a current prescription.

To check them out, click this link.

Free Bounce® Dryer Bar

If you want to try a fabric softening product for free, Bounce® is offering to send you a free sample of their Dryer Bar. It'll make your next laundry day a bit more inexpensive.

It's a quick sign-up, just click at this link.

PhotoPlus X3 Digital Studio Free After Competitive Rebate

If you do any work with photos and would like to get some of the latest software for free (isn't free software great?), you may want to check out this deal at Fry's right now.

They are offering PhotoPlus X3 Digital Studio by Serif for $60.00, and there are a pair of rebates ($30.00 regular and $30.00 competitive/upgrade) valid for purchases by September 24th. Fry's is shipping this software for free, so the net final cost comes down to nothing.

A while back, I remember a deal on Serif's PhotoPlusX2 free after rebate, so if you (like I) got in on that one, that'll qualify to make this one free as well.

Other programs that will qualify as competitive products are Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements, Corel PaintShop Pro or Nova PhotoImpact.

To check out this deal, click here.

Genuine HP 90W AC Adapter $14.99 (78% Off)

If you have an HP laptop (it's the brand I use) and want to get an AC adapter at a nice price, you might want to check out the deal now at buy.com. Why would you want another adapter (other than if yours is worn out)? Well, if you use your laptop at home and office you can keep one adapter at each location and not have to lug it along while you commute. Or if you sometimes forget to pack your adapter when you travel you can keep a spare in your laptop case.

They are selling the HP 90W AC Adapter for $14.99 with free budget shipping. This retails for $69.99 so you are getting 78% off.

It's compatible with a large array of HP and Compaq models (the list is shown on the buy.com page).

To check it out, click the image below.

Faux-Fur-Lined Crocs™ for Women $11.24; For Girls $7.49

If you like Crocs™ and want to have some that will keep your tootsies warmer in the fall and winter, you might want to take a look at the Nanook style they have on sale.

The women's style/size is reduced from $24.99 down to $14.99, and there's a 25% code that drops it further to $11.24, so your savings are 55%. Girls' style and sizes are cut from $19.99 down to $9.99 -- and the coupon code brings them to $7.49, for a total savings of 62%.

They're available in a range of colors so you may want to pick up a couple of pairs.

Crocs™ Nanook has a super-soft synthetic fur lining. These flats are made of the same innovative material as original Crocs™ Shoes. The cozy warmth of these lined Crocs™ flats means you don’t have to give up any comfort just because it’s cold outside. They do suggest buying them a size up because of the lining making them run small.

The coupon code to enter at checkout is anaappreciate1119.

To check out these lined shoes and get them for the cold weather, click this link.

Subscriptions to Taste of Home Magazine $3.99/Year

The last few magazine subscription deals have been mainly for fashion magazines, but today at Tanga.com, there is a code you can use on a magazine devoted to cooking. The magazine is Taste of Home, and with the coupon code you can get a year's subscription (six issues) at just $3.99.

Their regular subscription rate is $17.99 and the cover price is $23.94 so this price is really a big drop. You can order this for up to four years at today's rate with the coupon code.

The code to enter during your order is ccdf -- it's valid for one day only.

Taste of Home takes a commonsense approach to family-pleasing meals with family-tested favorites, hints on cooking for one or two, as well as meals on a budget for big families and more.

To check it out, click this link.

Restaurant.com Promo Code - 70% Off All Orders Through September 27th

Restaurant.com is one of the popular deals about which I post -- it's a great way to save on dining out, and when you add in promo code savings, the deals almost jump off the page. Right now, they have a promo code that takes 70% off any order.

That means the certificates, already a nice deal at $10.00 for a certificate that gets you $25.00 of dining credit, drop to just $3.00. That makes dining out a lot more affordable. Certificates do come with some restrictions about minimum purchase but those are usually what you'd spend to go out anyway.

This offer valid till September 27th, and the code to enter at checkout is TREAT. Remember to hit the 'apply' button to make sure the savings show up in your cart.

To check out the restaurants near you (or some restaurants at a destination to which you might travel, or at which the kids are away at college), click the link below.

Omega Paw Self-Cleaning Litter Box $12.78

For all you cat owners out there, here's a deal on a nice self-cleaning litter box that'll make your pet care a bit easier. Amazon.com is currently selling the Omega Paw Self-Cleaning Litter Box for $12.78. It retails for $34.99 so you are getting 63% off.

Shipping is free with Amazon Prime or if you combine this with another eligible item to bring the order over $25.00 (maybe you have a friend with a cat and would both like to get one).

It features:
- self clean system by rolling to the right and back again
- pullout tray for quick, easy disposal of waste
- controls dust and contains odors
- money saving -- no more scoops, liners, or filters to buy
- 16-1/2" v 19" x 16" size

To check it out, click the link below.

Brother P-Touch 1010 Thermal Label Printer $13.99

Update September 21st -- Thanks to one of my readers, Sarah V., here are some other options for label makers. The base price is lower, but when you add in shipping costs the deal at buy.com still may be less expensive overall. Sarah V. reports that

The Brother PT-80 is $9.99 at staples.com until 9/26. (plus shipping, unless your order/account qualifies for free shipping.)

The Brother PT-1010 (same model as at buy.com) is $8.95 at bhphotovideo.com until 9/26. Shipping to PA shows as $5.40 but if you live in New York and want to go to B&H you can pick one up at a better deal than the one below.

Thanks, Sarah!

For some reason, when label makers go on special price at buy.com they sell out fairly quickly. Right now they are selling the Brother P-Touch 1010 Thermal Label Printer for $13.99. The deal includes free budget shipping. This label maker retails for $59.95 so you are getting 76% off.

It features:
- Easy to hold, comfortable rubber grip
- Handheld, portable use for more convenience
- Prints labels up to 1/2" wide on laminated indoor/outdoor tape
- Easy to view, large 12-character x 1 line guidance LCD display
- Add time & date to your labels in 8 different formats
- Built-in memory, saves up to 9 of your favorite labels
- Prints 1 to 2 lines of large crisp text
- 1 font, 3 type sizes and 8 type styles
- Separate number keys and letter keys for easy input
- Built-in manual cutter

To check it out, click the picture below.

6-pack of Translucent Colored File Folders $2.00

If you have any organizing to do and want to make finding items a bit easier, these translucent poly file folders may come in handy. This week, Staples® has cut the price on them from $5.29 for a six-pack down to just $2.00. (limit of four packs)

The translucency lets you see the contents without opening the folder, saving you time while searching. They come in clear, orange, purple, blue, yellow and green and have a tab (1/3 cut) in assorted positions. They are made of durable polypropylene material that is water resistant and will not smear type or stick to pages.

To check them out, click this link.

Free Travel Size Downy® Wrinkle Releaser

If you've ever been frustrated when you're traveling and you pull clothes out of the suitcase a bit too wrinkled to look your best, you might want to give a try to Downy® Wrinkle Remover. They are offering a coupon that lets you get a free travel size container, either 3 oz. or 3.4 oz., up to $2.99.

Normally I would say the larger size is the better deal, but with airport carry-on regulations limiting liquids to 3 oz. or less, the smaller of the two might be worth getting for packing on your next trip.

To print out your coupon, click this link.

Free Movie Screening of "Whip It"

If you like movies and like them even better when you can see them free, you might want to hurry and get free screening tickets for "Whip it." It's directed by Drew Barrymore and stars Ellen Page (of "Juno").

They have screenings available in: Albuquerque, Austin, Baltimore, Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Louisville, Milwaukee, Montreal, New Orleans, New York Norfolk, Phoenix, Portland, Richmond, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Seattle, Tucson, and Washington D.C.

Depending on the city, they are on September 29th or 30th, or October 1st (New York has all three dates).

To request your tickets while they last, click this link.

Today, Sept. 21st -- Iconcepts Italk 21388-iph FM Transmitter and Hands-Free Cell Phone Device for iPhones, Cell Phones, iPods and MP3 Players $2.99

If you want to have a device that lets you make your cell phone calls hands-free while you're in the car without having a headset at your ear, you may want to check this out. Similarly, if you have a great music collection on your iPod, Zune or MP3 player and want to listen to it through your cars speakers, this may be worth checking out. Today's offer from Daily Steals is for the Italk FM Transmitter and Hands Free Mobile Phone Device for MP3, iPods, iPhones 3G, 3GS, and Mobile Phones, by Iconcepts (21388-iph).

They are selling it for $2.99 plus shipping of $5.99. It retails for $49.99 so the savings are pretty nice for this handy accessory.

With one of these you can listen to your tunes in your car with this digital FM transmitter. It has a built in microphone that can allow you to take phone calls thorugh your car's audio system. It works with iPhone 3G and 3Gs, as well as all model iPods and mp3 Players. It also supports Mobile Phones with a 3.5 mm input jack.

To check it out, click the link below.

Free Carfax® Report

If you are shopping for a used car and want a bit more background on its history, getting a Carfax® report has long been recommended. If you happen to have a car you'll be selling soon, it can also be a good selling point to produce one for buyers that shows the car's excellent history.

Rght now, Carfax® is offering to let you get a Carfax® report totally free. A single report normally costs $29.99 so this is a nice bit of savings.

To cehck it out and request a report, click this link.

Two-Year Subscription to Marie Claire or Redbook $5.00

Here are a couple of magazine subscriptions you can get right now at a great rate. Amazon.com currently has a two-year subscription for Marie Claire or for Redbook priced at $10.00, and they are taking an extra $5.00 off at checkout, meaning you get the two years for just $5.00.

This represents a savings of 94% off the cover price $84.00) for Marie Claire or 86% off the $71.76 cover for Redbook.

It's not 100% clear if the $5.00 off is per magazine or per order, so if it you want both, it may need to go in as two orders.

Here's how they describe the magazines: Marie Claire offers solutions for the woman whose time constraints demand one resource to respond to diverse aspects of her life. From global and cultural issues to fashion and beauty coverage, Marie Claire is for the woman of substance with an eye for style.

Redbook is the must-read magazine for today's young, married woman: an individual as passionate about her own needs as she is about those of her family. Each issue offers exciting, provocative features that address all aspects of her life -- everything from stylish fashion and beauty portfolios to scintillating stories on keeping her marriage fresh, to ideas on balancing home and career demands.

To check them out and subscribe if you'd like, click the link below.

Today, 9/20: 2-Pack Plantronics MX250 Earbud Headset with Noise-Cancelling Microphone -- Free (Just Pay Shipping)

Today's deal from Daily Steals is great for anyone who wants a bit more comfort and wants clearer conversations when using their cell phones (which have a 2.5mm Plug including Audiovox, Blackberry, Kyocera, LG, Motorola, Samsung, Sanyo). They are selling a 2-Pack of Plantronics MX250 Earbud Headsets With Noise-canceling microphone for free -- all you have to pay is $5.99 shipping.

These retail for $49.99 so the savings here are substantial. The Plantronics name has always been a leader in telephony headsets. You even get two of them so you can kkep one in a travel bag or share them with someone in the family who has another cell phone.

To check out today's deal, click the link below.

$10 Off $10 Purchases at JC Penney

Here's another coupon code from JC Penney for $10.00 off a purchase of $10.00 or more. I always enjoy these kinds of codes that let you take off virtually the whole price of an inexpensive item. The code is valid for sale and clearance items. In the past, I've been able to find some nice slippers reduced from $29.99 down to $11.99, so this code let me get them for almost nothing.

JC Penney carries all sorts of items for the home, clothing, toys, auto care and more, so you should be able to find some nice deal that the coupon makes even better.

The code is ENJOY10 and it's valid until September 29th. For the next two days, they also have free shipping on orders over $49.00, if you find something you need that's a bit bigger -- and still use the code to make it more affordable. To shop at Penney's, click this link.

One-Year Subscription to In Style Magazine $5.00

If you like reading about fashion and style, you can get a subscription right now to In Style magazine for just $5.00 at Amazon.com. The cover price for a year is $51.87, so you are getting over 90% off the price of picking them up at the newsstand or supermarket shelf.

To check it out and see if you want to pick up a subscription, click the link below.

Digital Camera Essentials Kit for $6.99: Portable Mini Aluminum Tripod, Universal Case, 3-Piece Cleaning Kit

If you have a nice little digital camera and want to pick up some handy accessories at a nice price, you might want to take a look now at buy,com. They are selling the Merkury Innovations DK-505 Digital Camera Essentials Kit for $6.99, including free budget shipping. It retails for $24.99 so you are getting 72% off.

This kit includes:
- Universal Case
- Portable Mini Aluminum Tripod
- 3-piece digital care cleaning kit

The aluminum tripod alone would be worth more than the whole thing, and you know it will come in handy on some trip you'll be taking, so to check it out, click the picture below.

Apple Refurbished iBook G4 1.33GHz Processor, 1GB, 40GB, 12.1" Display $399.99 ($500.00 Off)

For anyone who is looking to make a move into an Apple computer but for whom a MacBook is priced out of reach (or maybe you already have a Mac but want a second unit to take on trips), here's an offer worth checking out. Buy.com is selling a refurbished Apple iBook G4 laptop with 1.33GHz Processor, 1GB, 40GB, 12.1" 1024x768 Display, Combo Drive, WiFi, 56K Modem, 10/100 Ethernet, Bluetooth, and OS X 10.5 for $399.99. It retails for $899.99, so you are saving a big chuck of change here, $500.00 (55%).

This model provides a lot of the great Apple software features at a very nice price point. This model features:

Mac OS X 10.5 installed
PowerPC G4 1.33 GHz processor
1 GB DDR RAM (supports up to 1.5 GB)
40GB hard drive
Slot-loading CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
ATI Mobility Radeon 9550 Graphics w/32 MB of DDR SDRAM
Integrated audio with built-in speakers
Integrated 56K V.92 modem
Integrated 10/100Base-T Ethernet
AirPort Extreme Wireless card (Wi-Fi 802.11g) pre-installed
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
Keyboard with Touchpad
12.1-inch TFT XGA LCD display (1024 x 768 resolution)
AC adapter (Input: 100 - 240V, 56/60Hz, 1.2A / Output 24V, 1.875A
Warranty: 30 Days
One (1) FireWire 400 port
Two (2) USB 2.0 ports
One (1) RJ-11 modem jack
One (1) RJ-45 Ethernet jack
One (1) Headphone jack
One (1) Video out external monitor port

This doesn't have all the bells and whistles of a MacBook and it is refurbished, but then again, it's less than half the price of one. If you think this might be worth checking out, click Apple iBook G4 Laptop.

Free Original Chili Dog from Wienerschnitzel®

If you live near a Wienerschnitzel® location (mainly in the Southwest and throughout California) and want to get a taste treat for free, you can sign up for their Wiener Lovers' Club and get a coupon for a free Original Chili Dog.

They'll also send additional savings offers throughout the year, but having a freebie off the bat is a nice start. The club membership is open to people 18 or older.

To check it out and register, click this link. To look for a location, click here.

Free Greeting Card Samples from Stockwell Greetings

Just the other day I received my free sample greeting cards from Walmart and now here's another offer. This time Stockwell Greetings is offering to send you free samples of some of their cards.

The site doesn't indicate what kind of cards they'll send you (the Walmart ones were all-occasion type cards).

If you want to take a flyer on this one, click this link to request your samples.

Free Sleep Aid Sample from Don't Disturb Me

If you ever suffer from insomnia and can't find an easy solution, you might be interested in checking out Don't Disturb Me, a natural, melatonin-based sleep aid.

The site indicates that their melatonin comes from plant sources, and as such much smaller doses (than other commercial melatonin formulas) are required to be effective in the body. This prevents the melatonin levels from being elevated too high.

If you want to check out a sample, click this link. You can click the links at the top of that page for more product info.

Free PC Games at Amazon: Cake Mania, and Big Kahuna Reef

If you enjoy playing PC games(or just want ot give one a spin) you can pick up a couple right now at Amazon.com. They are offering free downloads of the PC games "Cake Mania" and "Big Kahuna Reef."

In Cake Mania, retail behemoth "Mega-Mart" moves in forcing Jill's beloved family bakery to close. But she's determined to get the business back on its feet with delicious sweets. Help Jill open her own bakery, bring in customers, and earn enough money to re-open her grandparents' bakery.

With Big Kahuna Reef, you can go Hawaiian in a gorgeous underwater adventure. Discover Sea Turtles and other aquatic life as you break open boxes in this classic style matching game, questing for the Mask of the Tiki.

To check them out and see if you want to download them, click the links below.

99 Most Essential Baroque Masterpieces $1.99

Looking to add a big collection of classical music onto your iPod or mp3 player for a song? (Sorry.)

Right now, Amazon.com is offering a download of the 99 Most Essential Baroque Masterpieces for $1.99. That's about what you'd expect to pay for two tracks, so it's almost like getting 97 other tracks for free.

The list is too long to copy here, so if you're interested in checking it out, just click the link below.

Cabela's® Footwear Clearance -- Men's Boots from $19.88; Women's from $9.88; Kids' Sizes from $19.88

If you're looking for some rugged shoes for hiking, trekking and other outdoors wear, Cabela's® has a nice clearance on a variety of boots and other shoes, with prices cut down as low as $19.88. One women's style is down at $9.88.

Men's:

• LaCrosse Quad Comfort 4x6 600-Gram Plain-Toe Workboots $19.88
• Cabela's Riverton Dry-Plus 11" Insulated Wellington Boot $19.88
• Cabela's Riverton Dry-Plus 11" Uninsulated Wellington Boot $19.88
• Cabela's Riverton Dry-Plus 9" Insulated Packer Boot $19.88
• Teva Clozer Shoe $19.88
• Elimitrax Scent-Free Overboots $19.88
• Vasque Mercury All-Purpose Runners $19.88
• Wolverine 800-Gram GORE-TEX Big Horn II Hunting Boot $29.88

Women's:

• Cabela's Glimmer Boots $9.88
• Cabela's Short Crescent Ridge Boot $19.88
• Cabela's Tall Crescent Ridge Boots $19.88
• The North Face Storm Peak II Boots $19.88
• New Balance 920 Water Shoes $19.88
• Clarks Shae Comfort Slides $19.88
• Cabela's X4 Adventure Shoe $19.88
• Privo Acacia Slip-On $19.88
• Merrell Barrado Leather Slip-Ons from $24.88
• Cabela's GORE-TEX Trail-Lite Steel-Toe Boots $29.88

Kids':

• Kamik Youth 10" Waterproof Pull-On Boots $19.88
• Merrell Kids' Jungle Moc $19.88
• Merrell Youth Jungle Moc $19.88
• New Balance Boys' 720 Running Shoes from $19.88
• New Balance Girls' 644 Running Shoes from $19.88
• New Balance Preschool Boys' 810 Trail Shoes from $19.88

You can choose shipping to store to save on shipping costs (check here for locations); otherwise shipping starts at $5.95.

Friday Reminder: Free Chocolate Bar Coupon from Mars®

It's another Friday, so another reminder for a free chocolate bar coupon. The limit was four coupons per household so if you haven't exhausted your ration, the deal is still good for today and a couple more Fridays. The post with the links is back at the top of the Hot Deals list.

Kohl's Earlybird Saturday 7 AM to 1 PM Five Kitchen Appliances at $14.99 Each After $10 Rebate, Plus Kohl's Cash for Purchases Over $50.00

If you want to stock up your kitchen with some small appliances at a nice price, it may be worth taking an early run to Kohl's tomorrow morning. From 7:00 am to 1:00 pm they will be running some early bird specials on appliances, including a rebate that makes the savings even better. After a $10.00 rebate, the net cost for any of the following appliances would end up at just $14.99 (you pay $24.99 during the early bird time).

Black and Decker 10 Cup Programmable Coffee Maker
Black and Decker 10 Speed Crushmaster Blender
Black and Decker Countertop Toast-R-Oven
Hamilton Beach 6 Quart Slow Cooker
Bella Kitchen Panini Maker

Here is a link to the rebate form, and you can get one $10.00 rebate for each of the appliances.

I think these are good in stores only, the links are to give you a look at the items to check out the details. (Maybe they will be on-line too, but I can't guarantee that).

Kohl's also has a special going on that gets you Kohl's Cash of $10.00 for a future purchase if you spend more than $50.00 during the promotion. So three of these appliances (or two and a very small item costing a buck) would get you another $10.00 value later on, making the deal even sweeter.

Plus, Kohl's card holders may have gotten coupons in the mail for added discounts when using their Kohl's card, so there's that bonus too.

Windows 7 Upgrade $29.99 for College Students

Microsoft has often had special offers for college students, such as the Office 2007 Ultimate package, and now that there's the new Windows 7 operating system, College Students can upgrade at the special price of $29.99.

Students must be currently enrolled in college and provide a .edu e-mail address. If your school does not provide you with a .edu e-mail, there is an option to provide copies of documents to qualify -- student ID card, class list and proof of class payment.

There's a Windows Upgrade Advisor tool on-line if you want to verify your PC can do the upgrade (most PCs running Vista will be able).

The offer is good until January 3rd. To check it out, click here.