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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Men's and Women's Tevas for Sale Plus Free Shipping Code

If you're on the lookout for some shoes for trekking, camping, hiking, playing in the water, etc., you may be on the lookout for Tevas. Right now, Teva is having a sale on several styles for men and women. And there's a code you can add to your order to get free shipping too.

They have the Men's Terraluxe sandal for $19.90 (it retails for $85.00), as well as the Teva P-2 ($80.00 retail). For $29.90, you can pick up the following styles on sale: the Shelden boot ($95.00), the Mountain Scuff ($60.00 retail) or the Mountain Scuff Suede ($75.00).

Women's choices include: the P-2 for $19.90 (retail $80.00), the W Mountain Scuff Suede ($75.00 retail) or W Ventura Mary Jane ($80.00 retail) for $29.90, or the W Shay Boot ($95 retail) or W Ventura Boot ($100.00) reduced to $39.90.

Then if you add the code TEVANEWSITE at checkout, they will even ship them to you for free. Making the savings even a bit nicer.

So if you plan on some outdoor activity this Spring and Summer, stock up on Tevas while these prices stay low. Click the links below.

Teva Men's Sale
Teva Women's Sale

Outdoors-Theme 7" Digital Photo Frame $29.99

This price isn't different than the Nextar digital photo frame I posted Sunday, but it's a really cool, different look that might really appeal to people and it's also at a nice sale price. Buy.com is selling the Nextar N7-207 7-Inch Camo Design Digital Photo Frame for $29.99. The suggested retail is $99.99, so you are getting 70% off that, along with free budget shipping.

What makes this frame unique is the outdoors-themed frame -- it's not a camouflage like the typical military green and brown. Rather, it has images that appear winter-like with tree branches etc. It gives a really different look and could look great sitting on the desk of someone who loves the great outdoors. If you take a look, you'll see what I mean.

The frame features:
- 7-Inch TFT Screen
- Supports JPEG photos
- Compatible with SD, MMC, MS Card and Jump Drives
- Supports slide show function

To check it out and see if this is for you (or a nice gift idea for someone), click the image below.

Nextar N7-207 7-Inch Camo Design Digital Photo Frame (Camouflage)

JetBlue Airfare Sale -- From $39 One Way

If you're looking to do any domestic traveling by mid-June, JetBlue has a sale going on with one-way tickets cut down as low as $39 (i.e. JFK to Burlington VT). Tickets have to be booked by April 8th and are good for travel until June 17th.

They have lots of destinations on sale. Some examples (one-way fares):
- New York/Seattle $109
- Seattle/Long Beach CA $69
- New York/Portland ME $39
- Newark/Orlando $79
- Boston/Richmond $59

These fares don't include government security/airport fees. Lowest fares are typically found on midweek travel.

To read all the details and see all the travel choices they offer, click this link.

Two More Brands of Shoes Available at 6pm.com: Shoes by Report at $14.95; Charles David Shoes All $19.95 -- 80% Savings

I just posted about a deal on JLo shoes at 6pm.com -- just ran across two other brands of women's shoes with noteworthy discounts.

All shoes by Report are available at the low, low price of $14.95. These retail for as much as $80.00 so you can save up to 81% with this sale.

They also have Charles David shoes slashed in price down to $19.95. These retail for up to $103.00, so you can save up to 80% on these.

Between these two and the JLo sale, you can get shoes ranging from elegant to casual, funky to traditional, some sneakers and flats, just about a whole range.

The sale may be today only, the details aren't listed. Shipping is $6.95 per order, no matter how many shoes you buy, so you can shop across all three lines and find a few pair, getting them all shipped at the same low price. Customer service is good, as I mentioned in my earlier post about 6pm.com, and we've been able to return shoes that didn't fit without any hassles.

Here are the links (I'll repeat the JLo link for convenience too):

The Report only $14.95

Charles David only $19.95

JLo only $19.95

Free Indie Music Album Samplers at Amazon

If you're into music and the word free appeals to you, here's a chance to add a lot of diversity to your music collection without spending a penny. Amazon.com has an assortment of indie music samplers available for download totally free.

These feature all sorts of indie bands and music, some of which you may have heard but much of which you might not. Still, it's free to download and if you decide you don't like it you can always delete it.

Free samplers are available from the following labels: Sub Pop, Secretly Canadian, Anti-Sampler, Jagjaguwar, Dead Oceans, Saddle Creek, Slumberland, Victory Records, Arts & Crafts Label, and Worn & Grazed: A Park the Van Sampler.

That's a ton of music available at no charge. To check it out, click Free Album Sampler Downloads

JLo Shoes Up to 90% Off -- All Shoes $19.95 -- Retail Up to $200!

Update March 31st -- Also check my later blog post about two other brands of women's shoes also at deep discounts.

I'm not sure how long this sale may last -- it may be today only... 6pm.com is offering its stock of stylish JLo shoes all at $19.95. They have styles ranging in retail price as high as $200 (the Kara style), so you are getting up to a whopping 90% off the retail price.

Shipping is $6.95 whether you purchase one pair or several, so if you find a few you like, you can really stock up at one low price and just pay one low shipping fee for the bunch. I have purchased from 6pm.com and found them very good about shipping and service, and very helpful if you need to return a pair because they don't fit you perfectly, etc. (buying shoes over the internet where you can't try them on is a bit risky, obviously, in terms of how comfortably they fit).

They have 81 styles included in the sale, and with their size search feature you can narrow down exactly which are available in your size and width.

To take a look at what they have (again, this may be just for today), click Jlo only $19.95.

Reebok Precision Trainer XT Heart Rate Monitor w/Chest Strap $29.99 (75% Off)

If you're into workouts and want to keep track of your condition and progress, adding a heart monitor to your equipment may interest you. Buy.com is currently selling the Reebok Precision Trainer XT Heart Rate Monitor w/Chest Strap for $29.99. That's a 75% savings off the retail price of $199.99. Free budget shipping is also included in the deal.

This unit gives fast, easy and accurate continuous heart rate monitoring. Its user menu mode automatically generates your fitness index and calculates your calorie count and the fat you've burned. A bike mount is included for spinners and cyclists.

It includes a watch, a Heart Rate Transmitter Belt, and a Bike Mounting Bracket. Two CR2032 lithium batteries are already installed -- one in the watch and another in the heart rate transmitter belt.

Features include:
- Chest Belt for continuous heart rate
- Time/Date (12 or 24 hr.), Alarm, Chronograph, Timer
- Calorie Counter, Personal Profile, Memory
- % of Max Heart Rate, High/Low Alarms
- Bike Mount Included
- Water Resistant to 30 meters
- One-year warranty

To take a look and see if you want to include this a part of your workout regimen, click the picture below.

Reebok Precision Trainer XT Heart Rate Monitor w/Chest Strap

Monday, March 30, 2009

Newborn Baby on the Way or Just Arrived? Eddie Bauer Complete Care Play Yard - Sonoma $55.99 (57% Off $129.99) Or $50.40 Tonight from 6pm to 6am

Have a newborn baby coming soon in the family? Or maybe someone in the office is expecting one soon? Or maybe one has just arrived and a nice changing station/bassinet/play yard would be really helpful.

Sears is selling the Eddie Bauer Complete Play Yard - Sonoma for $55.99, reduced from $129.99. That's a savings of 57% on a convenient and feature-packed item that'll make life easier on Mom and Dad, and keep Junior safe and entertained.

Plus, the listing shows a special offer tonight (March 30th) from 6pm until 6am tomorrow for an additional 10% off, bringing the cost down to $50.40.

Shipping to your home is $14.50, but if you're anywhere close to a Sears you can have it shipped there and pick it up for free.

The play yard features:
- Full-bassinet provides plenty of space for baby
- Wind-up mobile with 3 soft toys to entertain
- Organizer provides convenient access to changing necessities
- Roll down shade offers extra sun protection
- Lightweight aluminum tubing for easy portability
- Carry bag with storage pocket & roll-along feature
- Wheels on one end for easy portability
- Sets up in less than one minute
- Extra security latch on floor
- Meets ASTM voluntary safety standards

To take a look at this baby center, click this link.

30% Off PlusExtra Savings on Blu-Rays of Disney, ABC and Miramax -- Extra $20 Off 3; Extra $50 Off 6; Extra $100 Off 10

If you have a Blu-ray player and want to watch your favorites in the utmost clarity, you may want to take a look at this sale going on at Amazon.com. They have cut the price of Blu-ray discs by 30% but have also added an extra offer. If you buy multiple discs, you can add to your savings. Buy 3 and they take an extra $20 off your order; Buy 6 and they take off $50; Buy 10 and they take off a nice round $100.

If you combine the sale price along with the bonus discount, you can be getting popular Blu-ray discs for as low as $14.49 -- 58% off the retail of $34.95.

A sampling of titles in this sale:
Cars, Ratatouille, Pirates of the Caribbean, No Country for Old Men, Kill Bill, Sixth Sense, Wall-E, Chicago, Grey's Anatomy (4th Season), Lost (4th Season), The Queen and many more.

The added bonus is available for purchases till April 4th.

Even if you have some of these on DVD, if you have upgraded to a Blu-ray player, it might be a good time to pick up these discs in the clearer, crisper format. To take a look at the sale click this link.

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Nextar 7" Digital Photo Frame $29.99

If you're looking around for a 7" digital frame to dress up your home or maybe to give as a gift, here's a nice price. Buy.com is selling the Nextar 7" LCD Digital Photo Frame, N7-202, for $29.99. It shows as a 70% savings off retail ($99.99) but you can usually find these being offered in the $50.00 range -- not necessarily 70% off, but still a nice savings.

Budget shipping is included free as well.

This frame comes with two interchangeable frames and features:
- 4:3 or 16:9 formats or use auto fit mode
- Image resolution up to 480 x 234
- Slideshow functions
- Power save mode
- Supports jpg photos
- Compatible with SD, MMC, MS memory cards, jump drives and USB drives
- slots for mounting to wall
- AC adapter

To take a look and see if this would be a nice way to display your digital photos around the house or office, or would make a nice gift (you could pre-fill a memory card with your favorite family photos and really brighten someone's birthday), click the image below.

Nextar 7

Free T-Shirt from Armstrong Tools

Looking for something to wear while you're doing those projects around the house? Armstrong tools is offering a free T-shirt to anyone who signs up for their on-line newsletters.

The sign-up is quick and straightforward, and at the bottom of the page you need to check a box to request the free T-shirt. There doesn't seem to be a spot for size, so I am guessing they'll just send a large to everyone.

Shipping is free, so if you want to pick up this free T-shirt, click this link.

BIC Matic GripTM Assorted Mechanical Pencils (5-Pack) Free After Rebate

Update March 30th -- The on-line listing showed a limit of 2, but the actual rebate offer you get printed if you buy this shows the rebate is limited to one per household. So you can get five mechanical pencils free-after-rebate, not up to ten as I had first posted. Sorry.

Having some extra pencils around can always come in handy, and right now Staples is offering a five-pack of BIC Matic GripTM Assorted Metallic Mechanical Pencils for free after rebate. This is an easy-rebate you place on-line, so you don't have to go through the trouble of cutting and mailing UPC codes etc. The price at the store is $3.49 and they'll send you back that same amount, so you're getting the pencils free except for any sales tax you pay.

The offer is good in stores only, not on-line.

To take a look at their flyer with this offer, click this link and look at the far right side of the 3/29 wrap.

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Steve Madden Clearance Plus Extra 50% Off Automatically Through April 1st

If you like stylish shoes and clothes, chances are you've taken a look at Steve Madden. It's known for style and flair, but right now it's also known for savings. They have a wide variety of shoes, clothes and accessories on clearance, so you're already getting some nice savings. But between now and April 1st, any clearance item you buy gets an extra 50% off knocked off when you put it in your shopping cart! So you're getting savings on top of savings.

You can even get a bit more if you use ebates as a portal to get to Steve Madden -- they give you 4% back on your order, so you can just keep piling up the savings. If you don't yet use ebates, there's info in the left column of this blog (just scroll down) on how to join ebates and get extra savings.

Anyway, the Steve Madden savings are great and they have shoes for both men and women, as well as accessories and dresses.

As an example of the savings, the Powered style woman's boot was originally $149.95 and is now on clearance for $49.99. But if you buy it now, the extra 50% brings it down to $24.99. That's over 83% off! Plus, if you use ebates, you get $1.00 put into your ebates account -- not bad.

There are great deals in men's shoes and other categories too. Sales are final so shop carefully. Shipping is $6.95 for your whole order or free if it totals over $150.

Like I said, the best offer is to use ebates -- but if you want to go to Steve Madden directly for the clearance, click this link.

Restaurant.com Promo Code - 70% Off All Orders Through End of March

It seems that this month has been filled with promotional codes from restaurant.com. For anyone still looking to get discount dining certificates, you still have a chance to get some extra savings on top of what you're already saving with their discount dining certificates.

If you've been reading my blog for any length of time, I've explained how the certificates work a few times, but if you're a newbie, here's the lowdown. If you know all about it and just want the promo code, skip ahead to the bottom of this post.

Restaurant.com has thousands of participating restaurants all over the country. At the restaurant.com website you can shop for dining certificates at those restaurants, typically offered in two denominations, $25 and $10. The standard price for these are $10 to buy a $25 certificate and $3 to buy a $10 certificate.

Each restaurant assigns whatever conditions they want to the certificates' use. Typically, it's for a minimum amount spent, and sometimes a minimum number of entrees. Many of the restaurants require a $35 minimum check to redeem a $25 certificate; many of the $10 certificates (often valid at lunch time) require a $20 minimum check. The restaurant-specific requirements are posted on the site before you buy it so you won't be surprised as long as you read it on the website before ordering.

You just present this certificate at the restaurant and they take that amount off your bill. A pretty cool way of saving some bucks when you're dining out. You should tip on the pre-discount total, though, since the server did provide you the full service (some restaurants just make sure to add a tip on the pre-certificate check amount).

They also have a Dinner-of-the-Month club that gets you a certificate every month for 3, 6 or 12 months, depending on the length you join. It's good in that you get the discounts but you can select the specific restaurants later.

Dining certificates are valid for a year and you can use them at any particular restaurant no more than once a month.

The standard savings get you $15 net savings on a dinner check (i.e. you paid $10 but saved) or $7 on a lunch check.

But the neat thing is to catch restaurant.com when they have promos going on -- such as now when they are offering 70% off. You can get a $25 certificate for just $3 instead of $10, meaning you can save $22 on dinner. A $10 lunch certificate is just 90¢ so you're saving over $9 on lunch. It's a really valuable way to save on your dining expenses.

The Dinner of the Month Club is also offered at a discount, and this is a really good tip: a lot of times, the promo sales are toward the end of the month when many popular restaurants have sold out their allotment of certificates. But you can get the discount now on Dinner-of-the-Month and then redeem those certificates for the more popular restaurants early in a month when a new allotment is issued.

Well, that's a lot of the info on the program (there are always a few more, but this can't go on forever). I've used restaurant.com for a few years now, and I've discovered some new great restaurants and also eaten at some favorites a few more times than I ordinarily would have. I really recommend them.

Now, for the promo code, enter the word SAVE during checkout and then hit the 'apply' button -- you'll see the price in your cart drop by 70%. The code is valid for the rest of the month.

To go to restaurant.com and look for restaurants or to order a Dinner-of-the-Month, click 70% off with every order. Use code SAVE thru 3/31/09.

Friday, March 27, 2009

Stay In a Philadelphia Hotel for Just $1 -- Yes, Just ONE Dollar!

Traveling to Philly anytime over the next two months? If so, you may want to see if you can jump on this offer. The Alexander Inn, right in the heart of the City of Brotherly Love, is offering a limited number of rooms from Thursdays through Sundays for $1. $1. That's not a typo. One Dollar.

It's what they're calling a Guest Stimulus Plan. Mel Heifetz, the hotel's owner, said he decided to do this to help out guests with their budgets but also to help out the city of Philly. Since folks don't have to spend so much on the hotel room, they can spend a little more on "art exhibits, show tickets, and in other neighborhood establishments." Based on news reports, there's been a lot of interest -- not only are the discount rooms going fast, but regular bookings at the hotel have picked up too (a win-win).

The Guest Stimulus promotion runs until to May 21st. Plus, in mid-April, they're scheduled to be receiving some new furniture as part of a renovation. But if you're just trying to find a way to stay in Philly at low cost, whether you're there before or after new furniture, can you really complain if the room costs you just a buck?

Here are the details from the hotel: The 'dollar' rooms will be confirmed with advanced reservations on a first-come, first-serve basis for the first night of the guests' stays. Guests may only make one reservation throughout the promotion and cannot reserve multiple rooms on any given date. Guest credit cards will be authorized for published rate in lieu of security deposit (All but one dollar will be reversed upon check out). Same day cancellations and "no-shows" will be billed at published rack rate plus tax to the guest credit card. A guaranteed reservation can only be made directly at the Inn or by telephone at (215) 923-3535, or toll-free in the US at 1-877-253-9466.

To read more about the Alexander Inn, click this link. But remember, you can only score these $1 Guest Stimulus rooms over the phone.

p.s. The website shows that a breakfast buffet is regularly included with rooms -- I have no idea if that extends to the $1 rate, but you may want to check.

Energizer Energi To Go Battery Charger for iPod and iPhone $9.99 (80% Off)

If you have an iPod that you want to keep humming along, here's a device that's on sale at a nice price. It can also be used for charging iPhone 3Gs too. It's the IPODPOWER2 Energizer Energi To Go Battery Charger. Buy.com is currently selling it for $9.99, along with free budget shipping. It retails for $49.99, so you're saving $40.00 or 80% -- no rebates involved, that's just the low sale price.

The Energi To Go Portable Power for iPod is a battery-powered charger that provides extended play time to a variety of iPod and iPhone models when you're on the go. It's sleek to complement the iconic styling of the iPod, and is lightweight so it travels easily. It's great when you want to keep listening when you're away from home and can't plug it into the wall to charge.

Features include:
- unique, sleek flip-design, compact and lightweight
- lets you dock an iPod while playing or charging
- uses 2 AA batteries to charge a iPod or iPhone
- provides portable power for iPod, iPod Touch, and iPhone
- charges any docking iPod ( iPod Classic, Touch, Nano, Mini)
- also charges iPhone 3G
- fully charge an iPhone or iPod in 2-3 hours
- adjustable dock connector ensures any iPod will securely fit
- dock fits iPod ranging from Nano to the iPod Classic 120GB
- patented intelligent control chip maximizes power transfer
- folds for easy storage when not in use
- approximately 3.5" long x 1.25" wide x .75" deep
- weighs less than 2 ounces

Power features: It gives 3 charges for a Nano and 2 charges for the Video iPod when using Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA batteries. Regular alkaline batteries can be used but deliver lower run times. Run times (if using the Ultimate Lithiums) are: 80GB: 32 hours+ audio or 12 hours video; 30GB: 40 hours+ audio or 11 hours video; Nano: 46 hours+ audio. That's a lot of hours of video or music enjoyment.

To check it out and see if you should add this as an accessory to your iPod or iPhone, click the picture below.

Energizer- Energi to Go Portable Charger for Apple iPod, Touch & iPhone -Lithium Battery Pack & Dock

Kids Bowl Free -- 2 Games a Day All Summer! 1-4 Adults Can Bowl Two Games a Day All Summer for $23.95

I know Spring has just sprung, but summer isn't that far away. And here's an idea on how to help keep those kids active and entertained all summer. Bowling! What makes this noteworthy is that KidsBowlFree.com offers youngsters the chance to bowl for free. They will be able to go to participating bowling alleys and bowl up to two games free per day. Without your wallet getting drained.

In addition to the kids being able to bowl free, the adults in the family can get a nice deal for the summer too. There's a Family Pass that entitles 1-4 adults to bowl up to two games per day, and the pass is just $23.95 for the whole summer. Considering the cost of bowling a game, this pass can pay for itself in just two or three outings, depending on the number of adults in the family (also older kids who may exceed a center's age limit for the free games).

There are bowling centers in almost every state that are participating -- I haven't counted the number of places, but it must be in the hundreds. Here's a link to the list of the centers that are participating. Each bowling center sets its own age limit, and any specific times the passes aren't accepted.

This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. Here are some more details:

The "Kids Bowl Free" program is only available at the centers listed. Each child can bowl 2 free games every day throughout the duration of the program. Each center has their own age restrictions, as well as any times the coupons are not valid during the day. Any restrictions can be found on the center page. It is the parents' responsibility to sign the children up. No children are allowed to sign themselves up.

The Family Pass allows adult family members to enjoy bowling throughout the summer too. The Family Pass costs $23.95 and covers up to four adult family members. (If you have one or four family members on the pass, the price is still the same). That includes 2 games per person per day (the free children do not count against the pass). So you can have 6 children bowl for free and then 4 adults on the Family Pass for $23.95. This one-time payment covers up to 4 adults for the entire summer.

The "program start" and "program end" dates are listed on the bowling center page that you sign up with. You can sign up for the program before the start date, but the coupons and family passes will not be loaded into your account until the start date has occurred.

Once the program has begun, they send you an email every Sunday morning that contains a link to your coupons and family passes for that week.

To read all about it, and see about signing up at a nearby bowling center, click this link.

Women's and Girls' Tsubo Shoes and Sneakers All at $19.95 (Up to 85% Off Retail Up to $135.00)

If you're on the lookout for some stylish sneakers or other casual shoes, this weekend may have a special offer just for you. 6pm.com is slashing their entire inventory of Tsubo shoes down to one low price -- $19.95. I like the single-price concept, since you can look for what you like instead of having to worry about the price so much.

They have shoes that retail for as much as $135.00 (the Tsubo Minax) so your savings can be as much as 85%! There's a wide-ranging selection; most of them are in women's sizes but they also have some kids' sizes and styles as well.

You can also speed up your shopping experience by narrowing your search by size and width, so you see exactly what's in stock that will fit you.

My wife and I have both ordered from this site and have been pleased with the speed of arrival, quality and service.

Shipping is $6.95 regardless of the order size, so if you find a couple of pair, you still get them shipping at the basic price.

To check out the sale (the earlier you do the wider the choices may be in your size), click Friday March 27 - Sunday March 29 - All Tsubo shoes only $19.95

Leap Frog Clearance Up to 83% Off Plus Extra 25% Coupon Code

Leap Frog has a nice line of educational and developmental books and games for children of all ages. And right now they're having a Spring clearance with prices cut as much as 83% (the site states up to 75% but there are items even better). In addition to that, there's a coupon code FAF25M9 that gives you 25% off your order, making the savings even greater. The code expires April 2nd.

As an example, FLY Fusion™ Multiplication and Division has been reduced from $19.99 down to $4.99 (75% off). Plus the coupon gets you another $1.25 off, making the final price $3.74, or 81% off the original price. FLY Fusion™ Algebra has been reduced from $29.99 down to $4.99, a whopping 83% off. Then adding the coupon code, the price $3.74 and you've saved 87%!

Shipping starts at $5.95.

The site has tabs to let you sort the clearance items by the age and grade range of your children, making it easy to find the games and books that will work just right for their development.

To check out the clearance, click this link.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Save on Pet Items - Coupons for PetSmart®: $5 Off $25; $10 Off $40; and $15 Off $50

If you have a pet or two, you know how some expenses can pile up. Well, here are some coupons that can save a bit on the next time you need to shop for Rover or Meow-Meow. PetSmart® has coupons valid in stores until Sunday, March 29th. There are separate coupons depending on how much you spend.

Coupons are for $5.00 off a purchase of $25.00 or more, $10.00 off a purchase of $40.00 or more, and $15.00 off a purchase of $50.00 or higher. The coupons are limited to one per transaction, but if you're buying a lot, you should be able to do them as separate transactions to maximize the coupons even more. It looks like you need to join their PetPerks program too, if you're not already a member.

But being able to save your wallet a bit while still getting your pets the supplies they need is always nice. To check out the coupons, click this link.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in Philadelphia Tickets from $14

If you'd like to enjoy the fun and fantasy of the classic story "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" and you're in or near Philadelphia, here's a nice offer -- tickets at the Academy of Music can be had starting at $14.00. These Amphitheatre side seats usually cost $25.00 so this can add up to some nice savings for a family outing.

There are also reduced prices on tickets in higher categories: Amphitheatre Center seats are $21.50 (reg. $40.00), Limited View Parquet & Balcony seats are $29.15 (reg. $55.25), and Parquet, Balcony & Family Circle Front seats are $37.75 (reg. $72.50) using promotion code SWEETS -- the discounts are available for the following shows:

- Tuesday, April 7, at 7:30PM
- Wednesday, April 8, at 7:30PM
- Thursday, April 9, at 7:30PM
- Friday, April 10, at 8PM (prices are $3-$5 higher for Friday night)
- Sunday, April 12, at 6:30PM

Based on the 1968 film and Ian Fleming's original story, this musical brings new life to the exciting adventures of a classic magical car -- and in the process entertains the whole family.

Click here to purchase tickets and follow these steps:
- register with the Academy of Music (Kimmel Center) if you're not already
- make sure SWEETS is in the promotion code box and click "Submit"
- on the next page, you will see a message saying "Requested changes have been posted to your account." When you see this, click "Submit" again.
- on the next page, select "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" from the pull-down menus and click "Submit."
- follow the prompts to get your tickets

The special prices are available for tickets booked by April 3rd, but if you're interested, you should do this soon to get the best seat selection. You can also purchase tickets directly by calling 215-731-3333 and mentioning code SWEETS.

Spring and Summer Flowers - 80 Bulbs Free When You Buy 80 - 160 Spring/Summer Bulbs $9.99 with Free Shipping

Looking to spruce up your garden this year? Here's a nice offer on spring/summer bulbs that'll add beauty and color. Bulbs Direct is offering an assortment of 80 bulbs for $9.99, but with each order they add an additional 80 bulbs. That's 160 bulbs for $9.99, and the price includes shipping.

The 80-bulb assortment includes:
- 20 lovely Allium moly's (large glossy golden star-like flowers in May)
- 10 Iris Hollandica (oversized flowers with a heavenly scent)
- 30 Brodiaea Queen Fabiola (clusters of deep-blue funnel-shaped flowers)
- 20 Anemone Coronaria De Caen (vibrant poppy-like flowers)

And they add another 80 free so you get double the number. So your garden will be overflowing with beautiful colors. To take a look and see if you want to order these, click this link.

Decorative Metal 8" Digital Frame $49.99 After Rebate

If you've wanted to add a digital frame to your home or office but have been turned off by the plastic-looking ones often on sale, here's an option. Buy.com is selling the X-Digital Media XAW8DFHD 8" Home Decor Die-Cast Metal Digital Frame for $79.99. There's a $30.00 rebate on purchases by April 2nd, making the final net $49.99 (free budget shipping is included).

That's a nice price for an 8" frame in general (larger than the 7" frames more typically on sale) -- but for this price you're getting one with an attractive metal finish with some nice features, including that it's iPod-ready.

It features:
- Custom Home Decor Die-Cast Metal Frame
- iPod Ready, Plug-N-Play feature
- 800 x 600 resolution
- 48 Mega pixels
- 500:1 Contrast Ratio
- 4:3 and 16:9 Aspect Ratios (via remote control)
- Dual Speakers built-in
- Remote Control included for ease of use
- Supports multiple formats: SD, MS, MMC & CF cards; USB flash drives
- Interchangeable frame capability with compatible XDM accessory frames

To take a look, click the image below.

X-Digital Media XAW8DFHD 8 Home Decor Die-Cast Metal Digital Frame

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

99 Relaxing Classical Songs MP3 Download All for 99¢ at Amazon

Like to listen to some classical music to help you relax and ease some of the tensions of the day? Right now, Amazon has a sweet offer on a large compilation called 99 Perfectly Relaxing Songs. They have the download of all 99 tracks on sale for just 99¢. That's 99 cents for all of them. It's a savings of over $96 from the cost of downloading the tracks individually.

Now I doubt too many people would download all 99, but even if you were to download ten of these tracks individually, this is a nice savings.

There are various tracks fraturing music by Bach, Vivaldi, Debussy and others, along with various hymns and arias. To take a look at the album and see if you'd like to add this big assortment to your MP3/iPod/Zune, click the link below.

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

If you've got a big laptop with a 17" screen, you know it can be tougher to find deals on bags to carry your notebook around. Many deals for bags are for sizes that fit smaller laptops. Well, right now, buy.com has a nice deal on the Microsoft Impact Notebook Messenger Bag, reduced from $49.99 down to $34.99. They also offer a rebate of $15.00 for purchases by March 31st. Free budget shipping is included, so that all brings your net cost down to $19.99.

The Microsoft Impact Messenger Bag is black/gray accented with trendy orange accents inside and out. This bag, constructed of 1680D poly with accents of rubberized vinyl, is designed with a place for many digital accessories. The padded notebook sleeve holds laptops with up to 17" screens and features an adjustable divider to secure smaller size laptops. The bag also includes:
- digital accessory panel
- MP3 pocket with headphone port
- cell phone case
- hidden water bottle holder
- adjustable Velcro divider for cord and battery storage
- padded shoulder strap
- two interior file pockets for books and files
- measures 15.5" x 1.75" x 9.75"

To take a look and see if this bag would come in handy while moving around with your laptop, click the picture below.

Microsoft Messenger Laptop Bag - Impact up to 17 screens

Wilso Girl's T-Ball Glove and Bat Bundle $9.99 (80% Off)

Spring is here, and it's time for some Spring sports too. Here's a way to get your girl in the game at a nice price. Buy.com is selling the Wilson Girl's T-Ball Glove and Bat Bundle for $9.99. Free budget shipping is also part of the deal. This combo retails for $49.99, so you're saving a substantial 80%.

The look of the glove and bat will definitely light up the field. The Wilson youth baseball glove is pink with white polka-dots, matched by a pink-and-white Tee Ball Bat with soft grip. This bundle is perfect for the girl just getting into the game.

- 9.5" Tee-ball glove
- Quality synthetic leather for comfort and durability
- Open back design
- Single post web pattern
- For right-handed throwers (Left handed catchers)
- Tee-ball bat measured 24"-25"
- Bat handle features soft grip for added comfort

Wouldn't that little girl love getting a hit with this fun bat? At this price, it's an easy way to make Tee-ball a bit more fun. To take a look, click the picture below.

Wilson Girls T-Ball Glove & Bat Bundle

Monday, March 23, 2009

Buy One Jos.A. Bank Suit On Sale at $199 (73% Off Retail), and Get a Second Suit for $99

It never hurts to look your best on the job, and right now Jos.A. Bank clothiers is making it a bit easier. They have put on a sale on their line of executive suits, reducing the price from $550.00 to $199.00, a nice 73% off on quality clothing. But they also are offering a further inducement: you can then buy a second executive suit for $99.00, which saves 82% on that one.

That's $1,100.00 of fine men's clothing that you can get for $298.00 total, since shipping orders over $175.00 is free. The special pricing on the second suit is valid until March 29th.

This is a great idea for that soon-to-graduate student who's going to be hunting for jobs soon. Or for anyone who's looking to beef up his business attire.

Plus, Jos.A. Bank has also started a special program called the Risk-Free Suit: If you buy a suit from them during the $199 Sale from March 16, 2009 through April 9, 2009, and you lose your job during the period from April 16, 2009 through July 1, 2009, Jos. A. Bank will rebate the price you paid for the suit, up to a maximum of $199, and you may keep the suit. Of course you hope you won't have to take advantage of the offer, but it's a nice gesture in any case.

To take a look at the suit sale and their other items, click the link below.

Jos. A. Bank Logo (125x125)

Free Wheel-on Travel Bag with Purchase of Multi-Pocket Tote Bag -- Both for $4.79 Plus Shipping

If you're looking for some convenient bags to tote stuff while you're around town as well as when you're traveling, Roaman's has an offer right now for a nice combination. They have a clearance going on for a beige Multi-Pocket Tote Bag, reduced from $39.99 down to $5.99. But if you add coupon code RD17585 to the order, they knock off 20% and add a bonus item to your order. The bonus is another nice bag to have for travel needs: a Red Wheel-On Travel Bag, valued at $39.99. So you're getting both of these bags for the low combined price of $4.79,

Shipping is $5.99, so they arrive at your door for a final $10.78. That's pretty nice for two useful travel/tote bags.

The Multi-Pocket tote features:
- large front pockets with snap closures
- detachable shoulder straps
- water resistant interior
- size: 18-1/2'" x 7-1/2" x 11-1/2"

The site doesn't give detailed specs on the bonus Wheel-On Travel Bag.

To check out the deal, click this link.

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" Album MP3 Download for $1.99

If you'd like to add some classic soul to your music collection, you may want to check the offer right now at Amazon.com for Al Green's album "Let's Stay Together." They're offering the entire album for download at just $1.99. That's a savings of $6.02 from buying the tracks individually.

This soulful album includes the following tracks:
- Let's Stay Together
- La-La for You
- So You're Leaving
- What Is This Feeling
- Old Time Lovin'
- I've Never Found a Girl
- How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
- Judy
- It Ain't No Fun to Me

This price may not stay low for long, so to check it out, click the link below.

Nikon D40 Digital Camera Kit $349.99

If you are into photography and are looking for more than a point-and-shoot camera, Nikon's digital line of SLR cameras may interest you. If that's the case, Staples has an offer to check out. They have the Nikon D40 with 3x 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens priced at $489.99 with a $40.00 instant savings bringing it down to $449.99. You can also apply coupon code 19250 good for $100 off any $400 purchase, bringing the final price down to $349.99.

That's a lot of camera for the money. It features:
- 6.1 megapixel suitable for prints up to 13" x 19"
- 3x 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
- 2.5-inch color LCD monitor with 3 colorful display options
- just over 16 ounces
- simple, intuitive controls
- fast startup combined with super-fast shutter response
- versatile in-camera editing features
- advanced 3-area autofocus system with refined algorithms
- built-in Speedlight with i-TTL automatic flash control
- automatic exposure with 8 Digital-Vari Program Modes

Nikon has always been one of the highly respected makers of cameras and top-notch lenses, so this is a good chance to step into some serious picture taking at some savings to your wallet.

To check it out, click this link.

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Chicago Roundtrip to Dublin $294 on American Airlines -- Other Cities on Sale Too

If you live in the Windy City and want to get away to the Emerald Isle, there's a special sale going on right now at American Airlines. Travelocity has listed a bunch of special fares to Europe for a variety of U.S. departure cities. The low price in the deal is Chicago-Dublin at $294! That would be a great price from the East Coast, but from the Midwest it's even nicer.

They have all sorts of departures and destinations with low sale prices as well:
- Philadelphia to/from London $336
- Phoenix to/from Manchester $364
- San Francisco to/from Frankfurt $376
- Washington, DC to/from Barcelona $384
- Los Angeles to/from Frankfurt $404
- St. Louis to/from Madrid $418

Government security and airport fees are additional to the fare prices shown. Tickets must be purchased by March 26th. Fares are valid for outbound travel through May 24th and all travel must be complete by June 24, 2009.

To check out these prices and find any other city pairs that interest you, click Europe Deals in Bloom: Fly roundtrip from $294 on American Airlines

Thomas the Train and Friends DVDs with Double Toy Trains $7.49 at Amazon; Other Titles Also Half Price or Better

If you have children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews etc. who enjoy Thomas the Train and Friends, here's a nice offer at Amazon.com. They have a variety of DVDs on sale that come packaged with a toy Thomas engine and another railroad engine. So your kids can have the enjoyment of watching the DVD while playing with toy trains, all in one package that has a nice low sale price.

For example, they have three titles on sale at $7.49, half off the retail of $14.98:
- Really Brave Engine (comes with Thomas & Toby)
- Races, Rescues and Runaways (w/ Thomas & Silver Percy)
- James Learns A Lesson (with Thomas & Duncan)

They have some other titles as well with the two toy trains included, with savings half or better off the regular retail:
- New Friends For Thomas $8.49 (w/ Thomas & Duncan) [retail $19.98]
- Get Tricked $8.99 (with Thomas & Silver Percy) [retail $17.98]
- Big Day for Thomas $8.99 (w/ Thomas & Gold Thomas) [retail $17.98]
- 10 Years $11.49 (comes with Thomas & Gold Thomas) [retail $21.98]

Some of these titles feature stars like Alec Baldwin, Ringo Starr, George Carlin and others.

It's a nice combination package, and if you bring your order over $25.00 you qualify to get them shipped free (you can also get free shipping regardless of order size by joining Amazon Prime).

To check out the titles, click the links below:

Weekend Shoe Sale -- Women's Nine West Shoes $19.95 (Retails Up to $130.00, Up to 84% Off)

If you're looking for some great women's shoes for the beautiful Spring weather that's already starting, this weekend may be your ticket. 6pm.com has a big array of pretty Nine West shoes discounted down to the low price of $19.95.

Some of these shoes (like the Ezra style) retail for as much as $130.00 so your savings can be as much as 84% off! 145 different styles retail for at least $75.00 with savings of at least 73%, and there are 243 different styles in stock. To make it easier to find the ones that fit you, you can narrow your search by size and it will show you just those styles that are in stock in your size.

6pm.com charges just $6.95 to ship your entire order, regardless of how many shoes you buy. I've placed a few orders with them and have found their service to be first-rate.

This sale is good just this weekend, so if you're interested, I'd shop early while the biggest choices are still in stock. Click This Weekend: Nine West shoes only $19.95

Friday, March 20, 2009

Hotel Sale -- Save Up to 50% at W Hotels, Sheraton, Westin or Four Points

If you're traveling over the next six months and want to stay at a stylish hotel while saving on your travel budget, here's a deal you may want to check. Travelocity has uncovered a deal where you can get up to 50% off at the Starwood chain of hotels. That includes the luxurious line of W Hotels, as well as Westin, Four Points and Sheraton too.

Deals include such hotspots as the W Hotel in Manhattan, the Westin in Maui, plus many international destinations like Rome, Cancun and Hong Kong. Just book by March 23rd and take up to 50% off stays through September 7, 2009. These incredible savings are valid on hundreds of participating Starwood Hotels and Resorts in America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. Availability is limited, so if you have any travel plans you can firm up, now might be a good time to take advantage.

To check it out, click Starwood Limited Time Offer: Sheraton, Westin, Four Points and W hotels featuring exclusive rates up to 50% off.

Norton Bundle: Internet Security, Systemworks and Ghost All Free After Rebate

I've recently posted some free-after-rebate offers for McAfee security software. Well, for anyone who would prefer the Norton product instead, here's a chance for a really big bundle of software free after rebate.

Right now, Fry's is selling Norton Internet Security 2009 bundled together with Systemworks Basic 12.0 along with Ghost 14, all for a single price of $69.99 including free shipping. There are two rebates valid for $70.00 for purchases by March 26th, making the net cost free (actually -1¢).

Even though the rebate date shows as March 26th, the product listing at Fry's shows the price for the bundle may only be offered till March 21st so you should move quickly to take advantage.

This bundle of software would cost $189.97 if purchased separately, so this free-after-rebate offer is even bigger than at first glance. Internet Security and Systemworks are licensed for up to three users as well, so it's great for families with more than one computer.

One of the rebates ($50.00) is for any purchaser, and the second ($20.00) is for a competitive or upgrade status. So as long as you have some previous security software or an earlier version of Norton, you can qualify.

So in addition to just Internet Security, you're picking up a couple of system utility programs that offer a lot toward performance, maintenance and back-up. But even if all you're looking for is the Internet Security, here's your chance to get it without denting your budget.

To check it out, click this link.

Reminder: It's Free Rita's Water Ice Day!

Just as a reminder... as I wrote a couple of days ago, Rita's Water Ice is giving away a free regular size water ice to everyone who stops by today from noon till 10pm. Here's a link to my post if you want any more details.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Mini Keychain Camera $4.99 with Free Shipping

The mini-keychain-camera deal is back. Last time I posted about this one, it sold out pretty quickly, but buy.com must have gotten some fresh stock. They're selling the Magnavox Keychain Digital Camera DigiCam (assorted colors) for $4.99, and there's free budget shipping too. The camera's retail is $29.99 so it's 83% off that; I'd hazard a guess that if you find something like this at your local photo shop, it would be in the $10-$15 range, so this is a nice little price when you include the free shipping.

Of course, a camera like this isn't meant to be a main camera, but just something to have when you really need to snap a picture and your regular camera just isn't around. It could also be something you could give the kids to play around without worrying about damaging some expensive piece of equipment. The size makes it easy to keep in your pocket.

Here are the specs (from what I read in reviews, it's not compatible with Mac):
- three uses: sill pictures, video, webcam
- captures: 20 pictures at CIF or 81 pictures at QCIF
- CIF Resolution (288X352)
- captures .avi video files
- lens: f/2.8 2.5" CMOS Sensor
- includes easy to use software, USB cable, battery

There's a limit of five per customer. They have an assortment of colors, but you receive a color by random -- you can't select exactly which you want. But at this price, is that a deal-breaker?

To take a look, click the picture below.

Magnavox Keychain Digital Camera DigiCam (assorted colors)

Pyrex and Corelle Amethyst Mixing Bowls and Baking Dishes $1.99

If you need some new mixing bowls or baking dishes for use around the kitchen, here's a sale on the attractive Amethyst line from Corelle and Pyrex. World Kitchen has cut the price on a variety of sizes of bowls and baking dishes down to just $1.99. These retail for up to $9.99, so the savings are really tasty.

They have mixing bowls in the 1-quart, 1.5-quart and 2.5-quart sizes, and baking dishes in the 8"x8" square and 9"x13" rectangular sizes. So they'll fit lots of your baking needs.

Shipping on these vary based on the size of the order.

To take a look, click this link.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Today at 6pm.com -- All Fila Sneakers $19.95

Looking for some sharp footwear to wear on the court or just around town and look great? Fila is one of the very popular, stylish brands. And for one day only, Wednesday, March 18th, 6pm.com has slashed the price of their whole inventory of Fila shoes down to just a single price of $19.95. No matter what the original price had been! So you can save up to 77% on pairs that retail for as much as $90.00!

Shipping is 6.95 whether you buy one pair or several, so it may be a good way to pick up some shoes and sneakers for the whole family. You can narrow your search by size so you see exactly what style is in stock.

To check out the sale today only, click Wednesday 3/18 only - all Fila shoes only $19.95!

Roundtrip to Hawaii from Many U.S. Cities (Both Coasts!) $281-$387

Looking to vacation in the Aloha State? If you head over to Orbitz right now you can find some great airfares. Some of the same flights that typically sell for over $800 roundtrip are going for under $400. And it's not just from the West Coast, where you might expect to find some low fares -- there are great prices from cities like Boston, Newark and Washington too.

Some sample roundtrip airfares to Honolulu:
- Seattle: $281
- Phoenix: $282
- San Antonio: $364
- Kansas City: $367
- Orlando: $383
- Washington, D.C.: $383
- Newark: $385
- Boston: $387

These prices are valid for travel through May 19, with some of the best prices after April 15. Prices vary by day of week, with mid-week generally being the lowest priced period. In addition to Honolulu, flights to Maui, Kauai and the Big Island also have some specials.

These prices don't include airport/security fees.

To search for the fares and dates that work for you, click the link below, and then use the flexible search to find the best price around your preferred travel dates. This is an unadvertised special, so the special prices may vanish soon -- if you're thinking of Hawaii, don't hesitate on this one.

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West Coast Roundtrip to Australia or New Zealand $598; Or $798 Roundtrip from New York

Want to explore the land down under? Or maybe you want to travel out to New Zealand and see the beauty of the South Pacific? Here's a special airfare deal on Qantas that you may want to check out.

They are offering roundtrip airfares of just $598 from Los Angeles or San Francisco to any of the following cities:
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Brisbane
- Auckland

If you're on the East Coast, you can fly to those cities from New York's JFK Airport for just $798 roundtrip.

These fares are hundreds of dollars less than you'd usually pay, and good for outbound travel between June 10th and October 24th. The amounts include fuel surcharges but don't include the government security/airport fees. Tickets must be booked by Friday, March 20th, so this is an offer to jump on quickly.

To check the details and search for travel dates, click this link to Qantas.

Rome: The Complete First Season on DVD $23.99

If you were a fan of the terrific series on HBO about Rome, or if you never saw it and have wanted to see the story, here's an offer right now at Amazon.com. They are currently offering the Complete First Season of Rome on DVD for $23.99. The retail price is $59.98 so you're getting 60% off.

If you order it with another item bringing the total over $25.00 you qualify for free super saver shipping (or you get free two-day shipping if you join Amazon Prime).

This boxed set contains six discs filled with 619 minutes of treachery, betrayal, family dysfunction, coarse profanity, brutal violence and sex. This is not a mild series; it's HBO's madly ambitious story set in 52 B.C. that bloodily splatters the glory of Rome. painstakingly mounted production that earned eight well-deserved Emmy nominations in such categories as costumes, set design, and art direction.

If this is something that would intrigue you, here's your chance to own the complete first season so you can enjoy it when you want. To take a look, click the link below.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Brother PT-80 Labeler at Amazon for $9.99

I've posted a few deals on Brother labelmakers lately, but have found that they very often sell out quickly. Right now, Amazon.com is offering the Brother PT-80 P-touch Electronic Labeling System for $9.99, $20.00 or 67% off the retail of $29.99. If you are a member of Amazon prime you get free shipping, or it can be eligible for free super saver shipping if it's part of an order totaling $25 or more.

This labelmaker features:
- handheld unit ideal for home or small office use
- one-touch button adds time and date to your label
- 71 symbols to creatively display information on the label
- five auto formats and five framing options
- dimensions: 6.8 x 2.3 x 4.0 inches; weighs .06 pounds
- one-year limited warranty

If this would come in handy around the house or office, click the link below to check it out further.

Free Rita's Water Ice Friday, March 20th

Well, it's time to plan for this year's Rita's Water Ice Giveaway. On Friday, March 20th, Rita's, the nation's largest Italian Ice chain, will hold its 17th Annual First Day of Spring Giveaway.

That's right, a day of free Rita's Italian Ice is back again. I posted about this last year, and got a chance to sample some myself (I do take advantage of at least some of these deals) -- this was a really great tasting deal!

This Friday, participating locations are giving away a free regular-size water ice to everyone who stops by from noon till closing (generally 10 p.m.).

Last year they expected to give away a half-million cups free, but this year's press release anticipates a million people to stop by their 550 locations in 17 states. So if we double last year's projections, the estimated 1,000,000 cups will require more than 10 million ounces of Rita's Italian Ice. That's the equivalent of 320 tons of snow or 213,334 snowballs. Melted it would be equivalent to 85,936 gallons of water -- enough to fill four backyard swimming pools or 1,718 bathtubs. The job will require 2,600 Rita's employees and 15,000 hours to make the ice and fill the cups so you can see this is a big undertaking.

To honor the company's 17th year of the legendary celebration, a new mystery flavor will make its debut on Rita's menus beginning March 20th. In addition to the mystery flavor, Rita's fans can also enjoy over 30 sweet and refreshing flavors, all made fresh daily at each location. From classics like Cherry and Mango to newer favorites like Cotton Candy and Georgia Peach, there's a tempting flavor for every taste bud.

So mark your calendar, and get ready -- to find a Rita's location near you and read more about this, click this link to Rita's.

Stylish Dirt Devil Kurv Cordless Vacuum Cleaner $19.99 (71% Off)

If you'd like to pick up an item that's a stylish way to keep your home and car looking neater and cleaner, buy.com is selling the Dirt Devil Kurv Cordless Vacuum Cleaner for just $19.99, which is a very nice 71% off the retail price of $69.95. They even include free budget shipping in the deal, to keep the final cost nice and low.

You know how handy it can be to have a small, always charged, and convenient vacuum handy for those little messes, cleaning the mats in the car, or whatever. This stylish unit, designed by Karim Rashid, means you don't even have to hide it in a utility closet, as you'll see from the photo below. And since you don't have to tuck it away, it'll be that much more handy when you need it. It's such a fun design, you might even get the kids to enjoy helping you with some of the clean-up around the house.

It features:
- Cordless operation
- Easy-to-empty Bagless Dirt Cup
- Powerful 9.6 Volt Motor
- Stylish base also acts as the charging module
- Rechargeable Battery
- Standard Air System, Standard Filtration
- Replaceable Filter : 3-Year
- Product Hand Weight - 2 Pounds

To take a closer look at this stylish little accessory for your home (and maybe one for your kid to take to the dorm room), click the picture below.

Dirt Devil Kurv Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, MO216SPC

Inflating Pump $1.99 with Free Shipping

I just went through a week where I wish I had had one of these things. We had a large number of overnight guests unexpectedly, and some friends of ours were kind enough to lend their air mattresses so we could accommodate everyone. Well, some of them didn't have automatic inflation devices like the more modern AeroBed style, so it became tricky to try and inflate a couple of them. Using a vacuum cleaner hose in the reverse position got air into the mattress, but since it's not a tight fit, it took a lot longer than ideal (and sure taxed my patience).

Well, here's a deal from DeepDiscount.com for anyone who has things to inflate and wants an easier way. They're selling an inflating pump for $9.99, and it's even shipped to you for free.

It's basically a hair dryer with a nozzle attached to fit into the inflation connection of the item you want to fill up. This Automatic Inflator fills beach balls, air beds, rafts and more, saving your time...and your lungs. It comes with two adaptors, and uses four 4 AA batteries (not included). The fact that it's battery operated makes it even handier for use when you're away from home, blowing up beach balls at the shore, or an inflatable mattress at the camp-out.

At this price, if you have anything lying around that might need inflating down the line, it might make you happy later to toss a couple of bucks at the issue now. To check it out, click this link.

The Twilight Zone Complete Definitive Collection on DVD on Sale for $93.99 -- $206 Below Retail of $299.99, Save 69%

This one is for science fiction fans. If you are one (or know one who'd like an amazing gift), here's Twilight Zone: The Complete Definitive Collection, the classic TV series by Rod Serling on DVD. Amazon.com is currently selling this jam-packed boxed set for $93.99. Now that might not seem low at first glance, but when you compare it to the retail of $299.99 and see what it's selling for elsewhere, you'll see this is a good deal.

The box includes all 156 complete episodes of Rod Serling's groundbreaking series, improved with remastered high-definition film transfers. Extras include the series' unaired pilot and the fascinating Serling bio-documentary "Submitted for Your Approval." There are audio commentaries by Leonard Nimoy, Martin Landau, compelling interviews with the show's writers, and much, much more.

It's a package that will entertain for endless hours as you travel through another dimension of sight and sound again and again.

Amazon usually onl drops the price this low for a short period, so if this is something you'd love in your DVD collection, or something to buy now for that science-fiction fan's birthday later in the year, you should check it out soon. Just click the link below.

Monday, March 16, 2009

Restaurant.com Promo Code - 60% Off Plus Bonus $10 Certificate with Each Order -- Through March 23rd

The latest restaurant.com promo code has been unveiled, and it includes both a discount and a bonus. First, it takes 60% off the regular price of their certificates. That makes a $25.00 dining certificate cost $4.00 instead of the usual $10.00, or a 10.00 certificate cost $1.20 rather than the usual $3.00. But on top of that, with each order, you get a bonus $10.00 certificate added to your account.

When I've taken advantage of these types of offers in the past, I ordered my certificates one at a time in several orders so each one qualified for the free certificate -- you get only one bonus per order, whether that order is for one, three or five certificates.

The bonus and discount offers are also good for the Dinner-of-the-Month club, available in three-month, six-month and twelve-month packages.

The promo code is GREEN, and you enter it during checkout and hit the 'apply' button to see the discount applied to your amount. The bonus certificate code is e-mailed to you sometime soon after the checkout is completed.

To take a look at the restaurants and see if any are worth ordering at a nice discount plus a bonus for a nice lunchtime certificate too, click 60% Off with every order and receive a Free $10 Certificate. Use code GREEN thru 3/23/09.

Ten Pairs (Yes, Ten!) of Sunglasses for $9.99 Plus $5.99 Shipping

If you're like me, you've experienced the frustration of losing sunglasses and having to run out and buy a new pair. It's always a bit frustrating to feel you've lost some money along the way just because sunglasses seem to be one of those things easy to misplace. Well, here's a way to eliminate some of the hassles and also give yourself a few more options along the way.

Right now, Graveyard Mall is selling ten pairs of Foster Grant men's or women's sunglasses for $9.99. Yes, that's ten pairs for less than you might pay for just one pair at a local store. Add in $5.99 shipping, and you have ten pairs delivered for $15.98. If you're a couple, you could combine ten of each and save even more.

At this rate, you could go through several summers before you'd need to buy sunglasses again. Plus, having this variety means you could rotate your glasses to give yourself a fresh look when you want.

The deal here is that these are styles from the 2007 and 2008 model years -- but do styles of sunglasses really change that much?

You get 10 pair of assorted sunglasses, with styles including sport, legends, daytona drivers and more. All have 100% UVA-UVB protection, and they individually retail from $9.99-$19.99, so you're saving anywhere from 90-95%!

You don't get to pick specific styles, it's just a random assortment. But even if you don't love every last one of the ten pair, you're sure to find several pair you like -- and if you ever lose one, you'll have plenty more to replace it.

To check out the deal, click the link below.

10 Foster Grants Assorted Men's Sunglasses
10 Foster Grants Assorted Women's Sunglasses

Jabra Bluetooth Cell-Phone Headset $9.99 with Free Shipping

Still need a Bluetooth headset for when you need to use your cell-phone in the car in a hands-free way? Or maybe you just want a back-up headset to have in case yours runs out of battery power. Maybe someone else in the family could use one on his/her cell-phone. You can pick one up by the respected manufacturer Jabra right now for under ten bucks.

Buy.com is selling the Jabra BT135 Bluetooth Headset for just $9.99 -- that's 80% off the retail price of $49.95. And it's shipped to you for free when you select budget shipping during checkout. That's a nice low price on an important accessory to have.

The BT135 is a very light and compact Bluetooth mobile headset, with a close-fitting design and adjustable ear hook. It features a backlit multifunction button to show the status of your Bluetooth connection, battery and charging. Pairing to your Bluetooth phone is a matter of seconds, and operation is easy. Answer incoming calls with a tap on your headset and enjoy automatic transfer to your headset when you make a call yourself. You can also control advanced mobile features such as voice dialing, call rejection and last-number redial, without even touching your mobile phone.

To take a look and see if this is for you, click the photo below.

Jabra BT135 Bluetooth Headset - New in Poly-Bag

Sunday, March 15, 2009

McAfee Total Protection 2009 for 1-3 Users, Free After Rebate

In the continuing effort to keep people from having to shell out money to protect the security of their PCs, here's a current offer at amazon.com. You can purchase McAfee Total Security 2009 for Up to 3 Users for $50.00, and receive a $50.00 mail-in rebate. With free super-saver shipping, that makes the cost after rebate a sweet zero!

The rebate is for purchases up until March 28th, and the site has a link to the form you need to submit for the rebate to be processed.

With more and more households having more than one PC, this is a nice deal since you can use it on up to three systems.

To check it out and place an order, click McAfee Total Protection 3-User Free After Rebate.

$50 Off All Digital Cameras Priced Over $149 at Staples

It's always nice when special prices apply to a range of products rather than just a couple of models. It increases your chance of finding savings for the make and model that's right for you, not just the model or two a store puts on sale.

This week, Staples is making that possible with digital cameras. They are applying an extra $50 savings to any digital camera they have on sale for $149 or higher. So you can get some really nice savings on some really nice cameras. They offer models by Canon, Casio, Kodak, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax and Sony, so the selection is great for whatever level of photographer you are.

Some samples of the savings:
- Kodak EasyShare M1063: $149.99 - $50.00 = $99.99
- Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS: $179.99 - $50.00 = $129.99
- Canon PowerShot SD790 IS: $199.99 - $50.00 = $149.99

There are lots more, and if you also have any Staples coupons, you can make the savings grow even more. A lot of those coupons require minimum purchases of over $75 or over $150, so these types of items are great for making those big-ticket coupons work.

To see the selection at Staples and shop among the various brands, click this link.

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Microsoft Vista Ultimate on Sale for College Students at $64.95 -- Savings of $155.00! Ultimate Office Special for Students at $59.95 Still Alive

Back in August I wrote about a really sweet deal from Microsoft for college students, where they could get the Ultimate version of Office 2007 for just 59.95, a savings of over 90% from the retail price of $679. That's the Ultimate version, not the one you see at stores called Home and Student which just includes Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Ultimate has all those elements of Office included , plus Publisher, Access, Accounting Express, Groove, InfoPath, and OneNote -- the really complete all-purpose pack.

Well, that deal is still active for qualifying college students, but now there's another great special for college students as well. Microsoft is selling them Vista Ultimate with SP1 for just $64.95 -- this version of Vista usually goes for $219.95 so you're saving $155.00. And at no extra cost to you, Microsoft will contribute $10 to the Global Fund to help fight AIDS in Africa for each purchase.

Vista Ultimate is the most complete and robust version of the operating system, and SP1 has the various updates that made it work better. It will give your computer more flexibility to run programs and applications, although you should be sure your system has all the required memory before you upgrade -- Vista does take a bunch.

But it's another way that Microsoft is cutting students a break. You need to be a current student at a registered college, and have a .edu e-mail address.

Hey, college costs are high enough -- why not take advantage of one of the ways being a student helps you save money? To check it out, click the link below.

Buy Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007!

Friday, March 13, 2009

American Airlines Sale Till Monday, March 16th -- Roundtrip Airfares as Low as $80; New York to/from San Francisco or San Jose at $236

If you have any travel plans coming up over the next two months or so, it might be worth your while to check out the quick special fare sale going on at American Airlines. Travelocity is showing roundtrip fares as low as $80 (Dallas-Tulsa), with lots of other city pairs available at attractive prices (St. Louis-Nashville at $92, Minneapolis-Chicago $90, San Francisco-Orange County $84).

If you're flying coast-to-coast, they have great fares too: Washington D.C.-Orange County is at $200, New York-San Francisco to New York-San Jose is $236, and San Diego-Tampa is $210, among many other choices.

These fares don't include the government security and airport fees. The tickets must be purchased by March 16th. Travel is valid through May 20, 2009 and a 14-day advance purchase is required. The lowest fares are valid for travel Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. March 28th is blacked out, as are April 4th and 11th.

This is a quick sale, but there are lots of travel choices. To check them out, click It's the Luck of the Irish! Save green on American Airlines: Round-Trip flights from $80! > Expires 3/16/09

West Coast to Asia from $600 Roundtrip; from New York Starting at $710 Roundtrip

Have a yen to visit Asia? You can plan a really nice trip on China Airlines for some lower prices than you might expect. Fares from the West Coast start as low as $600 to some destinations. If you happen to be on the East Coast, flights from New York are as low as $710 to some locations.

When you consider the distance you're flying, that's a lot of mileage for your bucks.

Here are some examples (roundtrip):
- Los Angeles to Bangkok or Hong Kong: $600
- Los Angeles to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City: $690
- San Francisco to Chiang Mai or Phuket: $690
- Los Angeles to Phnom Penh or Singapore: $710
- New York to Manila or Hong Kong: $710

There are lots of other destinations, including India -- and there are also special airfares to Australia, if you want to go down under.

These prices don't include the airport/security fees and taxes. Tickets must be purchased by April 15, 2009 and fares are valid for weekday travel (Monday-Thursday) through May 20, 2009. No advance purchase is required, a very nice feature, and a maximum stay of two months is permitted.

If the exotic destination is something that's calling you, this may be a great chance to do it without blowing your budget. To take a look, click Asia and Australia Sale: Fly Round-Trip on China Airlines from $600

Duracell Procell Batteries (Longer Life than Coppertop) at a Discount Plus 8% Coupon Code

If you have a bunch of battery-powered devices, you know how expensive it can get to keep restocking them, and how frustrating it can get when they run out of power during some important task. Well, thanks to one of my intrepid readers (Thanks, Dave), here's a deal that can help in both those aspects.

At www.WeSellBatteries.com, they carry Duracell's Procell line. These are Duracell's high-end professional batteries, and they will outlast and outperform the "retail" version, the coppertop. The website is selling them a much lower price than what you would pay in stores. Furthermore, till the end of March, you can enter the coupon code "dustin" and receive an additional 8% discount on your order.

The site even includes free shipping to make it an even nicer offer.

Some prices after the discount:
- AA: $12.88 for 24; $23.00 for 48; $46.92 for 144
- AAA: Same prices as for AA
- C: $13.80 for 12; $24.84 for 24; $46.92 for 60
- D: $13.80 for 12; $24.84 for 24; $56.12 for 72
- 9-volt: $17.48 for 12; $80.04 for 72

You can really stock up on quantities where the savings are bigger, because all the sizes except 9-volt are dated through the year 2015 (the 9-volts are dated through 2013).

To check them out and place an order, click this link.

Microsoft Manhattan Ladies' Notebook Tote Bag $7.99 After Rebate (Fits Up to 15.4" Laptops)

If you're looking for a stylish tote to hold you laptop as you travel around town and between meetings, Fry's has a nice little offer going on. Right now they're selling the Microsoft Manhattan 15.4" Notebook Ladies Tote Bag for $27.99, including free shipping. And for purchases by March 31st, there's a $20.00 mail-in rebate, making this cost you just a net of $7.99.

The item description at Fry's doesn't show details about pockets, features, material etc. But if a handy case for under $8.00 would serve your needs, here's your chance. Just click this link.

All KangaROOS Women's Sneakers, Sandals and Shoes $12.95 This Weekend -- Up to 82% Off!

For women looking for comfortable shoes at a nice low price, this weekend might be a good time to head over to 6pm.com. They've put the entire stock of KangaROOS on sale at the same low price of $12.95! These shoes retail for up to $75.00, so you are saving up to 82%.

They have a variety of colorful styles available for your shopping fun, and to make it easier you can put in your size and then the site narrows the selection to just what's in stock in that size.

There are over 140 styles from which to choose (plus a couple of shirts and some pants too), but if you're going to shop I'd suggest going soon while they have the most available in your size.

To shop, click this Weekend only- 3/13-3/15- All KangaROOS shoes only $12.95!

Extra 20% Off All Items at Blair Through Monday, March 16th

I've written about Blair.com before, including their interesting 7-Day Clearance Countdown. That's their system where prices are cut once on Monday, again on Wednesday and finally again on Friday for whatever hasn't been sold out -- so you're making a choice on whether to wait for a better price later in the week vs. the chance your desired item might sell out before then. But on top of that program, they offer lots of bargains on clothes for men and women, as well as items for the home, at some nice prices.

When I've shopped with them, I've found their customer service to be quite good.

Well, right now through Monday, March 16th, you can get an extra 20% off your order at Blair by clicking through the link below and applying promo code FQT at checkout. It's valid for anything at their store except for gift cards. It can't be combined with any other specials or coupons, and the 20% is off just the merchandise, not the shipping etc.

But since they start out with some nice prices and are taking an extra 20% off right now, it might be worth a look. Just click the link below, apply code FQT and your 20% gets applied during checkout.


20% OFF Everything at Blair.com

Thursday, March 12, 2009

30% Off Coupon for the Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy Until Sunday, March 15th -- Plus 5% of Your Purchase Price Goes to a Non-Profit

If you're looking for some clothes and like to shop at the Gap, Banana Republic and/or Old Navy, here's a special offer. Not only can you get some nice savings with a coupon code, but they will also donate a portion of your purchase to a non-profit. You even get to choose the non-profit! That's a really nice combination: look better and feel better.

The coupon is valid until Sunday, March 15th. It can be used multiple times in stores but it has a one-time code for use on-line*. It's good at Gap, Gap Outlet, Banana Republic, Banana Republic Factory Stores and Old Navy. There are some name-brand exclusions in the fine print, as well as not being valid toward gift cards, but there are still plenty of items you could use the savings on.

To get your coupon, click this link.

*The on-line code came through my e-mail and if the same code is on everyone's link, then only one person can use it. So if someone is using it, please post a comment that it's gone so people don't try. But if you need your own code (if you try and this one's been used), post a comment that includes your e-mail and I can forward you an invitation for your own code.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Kids' Night on Broadway® -- Kids 6-18 Free Accompanied by Full-Paying Adult

Broadway shows are throwing open their doors to the next generation of theatregoers by inviting kids to see a show for free! Kids age 6-18 can attend a participating show for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Kids' Night on Broadway® is now monthly and takes place on the first Tuesday and Wednesday of each month.

There are a nice variety of Broadway and off-Broadway shows that are participating. The next dates are April 7th and 8th, and May 5th and 6th. Plus, kids get to participate in pre-show educational programs. Restaurant and parking discounts make this a great event for the entire family.

Some of the shows offering tickets in April or May include: Mamma Mia, Shrek: The Musical, The 39 Steps, In the Heights, The Norman Conquest, Chicago and more. To get all the details, you can visit kidsnightonbroadway.com. If you see something you like, just click on the link for that show to get more info and order your tickets. You'll be ordering your tickets through Telecharge, so there are service fees added to the cost of the tickets.

This could be a great chance to introduce that youngster to the fun of live theatre while saving a bit of cash in your own pocket.

Women's Two Lips Shoes On Sale For $19.95

Women, if you are looking for some great-looking shoes at a great-looking price, you may want to check out the current sale at 6pm.com. The have slashed the Two Lips line of shoes down to one low price $19.95. These shoes retail for as much as $84.95, so you are saving up to 76%.

The only exclusion from the sale is Two Lips' G2® product. But they have over 500 styles available, all at this low price. There are heels and flats, funky, casual, dressy and all sorts of choices to check out. To narrow your search, you can enter the size for which you're looking and they'll show you precisely what's in stock.

Shipping is $6.95 per order, regardless of how many shoes you buy, so at this price you may want to see if you can score a few pair that you like.

These sale prices are good through tomorrow, March 12th, so if you want to check them out, click All Two Lips! Only $19.95 through Thursday 3/12 **excluding G2® product

Restaurant.com Promo Code - 80% Off Till March 15th -- $25 Dining Certificate for Just $2!

Restaurant.com has just unveiled their latest promo code, and it's a whopper. From now till March 15th, you can get 80% off your purchases of restaurant certificates or off their Dinner-of-the-Month Club. I've watch restaurant.com's promotions for some time, and it's really unusual to get 80% off in the middle of a month -- usually the higher percentage offers are at the end of months, when many restaurants' certificates have sold out.

Apply the coupon code MENU during checkout and you end up paying only 20% off the original price!

That means a $25.00 dining certificate which normally costs $10.00 will cost you just $2.00 now! A $10.00 dining certificate for lunch which is usually $3.00 will cost you just 60¢!!

The savings also apply to their Dinner-of-the-Month Club, where you get a certificate each month to apply to any of the participating restaurants on their long list. A three-month program ($75.00 worth of dining certificates) regularly costs $30.00 but right now is just $6.00! An annual program is just $24.00 for $300.00 worth of dining certificates!

You can really save on your dining costs with these certificates, and there are tons of participating restaurants around the country. To order, click the link below.

Save 80% off every order of Gift Certificates or Dinner-of-the-Month. Use code MENU through 3/15/09.

(p.s. Remember to hit the 'apply' button after you've entered the code at checkout.)

Pennsylvania Ballet's "Cinderella" in Philadelphia 40% Off or Better

Thanks to the people at Travelzoo, here's an offer on tickets at Philadelphia's Academy of Music of the ballet Cinderella, performed by the Pennsylvania Ballet.

You can get nearly half off tickets for this classic fairy tale when you book in multiples of two. The discounted tickets range from $14.00 to $66.50 (regularly $24.00 to $129.00).

The discount offer includes all sections and price levels. This offer is valid on the following three performances:
- Friday, March 13 at 8:00 p.m.
- Friday, March 20 at 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, March 21 at 8:00 p.m.

If this is something you'd like to see (and maybe bring your kids), call the Box Office at 215-893-1999, press 2, and mention Travelzoo and the code TZ. Remember, the order must be in multiples of two (so you get the discounts when you order two, four, six etc.), so if your party is at three, have your daughter invite a friend to enjoy the performance as well.

Boston Market Coupon for $3.00 Off $6.00 Order

If you like eating at Boston Market (or just want to give them a try) here's a nice coupon that lets you save a nice chunk on your next order of $6.00 or more. It's a printable coupon for $3.00 off.

Having a coupon of $3.00 apply to purchases as low as $6.00 is a pretty decent percentage savings.

The coupon is valid until April 12th, and it's not valid with any reduced price offer. But still, you can get a nice bit of savings on your next time stopping in. To get your coupon, click this link.

JC Penney On-Line Coupon Code for $10.00 Off a $10.00+ Order

The JC Penney $10.00 on-line coupon code is back, allowing you to pick up a small item virtually free except for shipping -- or save $10.00 off a larger item if that's what you need. I used the $10.00 code last time they offered it to purchase some slippers on sale at 11.99 from $24.00, making the final price a very low $1.99 plus the shipping cost. Can't complain about that!

There's also a way you could increase your savings on an order to $15.00 off an order of $15.00 or more. That requires registering for their Rewards Program and getting e-mail updates (from which you could opt out later anyway).

The coupon code for $10.00 off a $10.00 purchase is BUDDING. You apply it during checkout, and your order must total at least $10.00 -- a $9.99 item won't do. This code expires March 21st.

If you are interested in signing up for Penney's Rewards Program and getting a coupon for an additional $5.00 off, click this link. At the spot where it says "promo code" enter either 3050 or 3008. You also have to register a credit card to qualify for the coupon. Then log into your account again to retrieve that $5.00 coupon code. To stack this $5.00 code with the BUDDING coupon, your order must be a minimum of $15.00.

To shop for your bargain and use the $10.00 code (or $15.00 if you register), click this link.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Massive 14.1" Digital Picture Frame $99.99

When it comes to displaying your photos, digital frames have changed the landscape. Now, instead of having to leaf through albums or just boxes of pictures, you can have a variety of them on display at a time, with digital frames that let the images keep changing.

Many of the frames are of a small variety, though, and so you don't really get to see the pictures in a big, bold way. Well, if that's important to you, you may want to look at a frame that's currently on sale at buy.com. It's the Westinghouse 14.1-inch Digital Photo Frame, Black, and it's currently being sold for $99.99 -- that's $200.00 (66%) off retail. This frame has a viewing area four times bigger than a typical 7" frame.

With a frame this big, your best photos will really light up the room. Not only does it display your jpg file photos, but it can also show video in AVI, MPEG1 & MPEG4 file formats.

This large frame features:
- 14.1" LCD screen, widescreen 16:10 aspect ratio
- 1280 x 800 resolution; 400:1 contrast ratio
- 45 horizontal and vertical viewing angles; 8 ms response time
- 128MB internal memory lets you save and manage photos
- Adjustable speeds and transitions; random photo shuffle
- Individual Slideshow or Picture View
- Digital story telling through MosaicView Technology
- Color Adjustment Function
- Extendable stand for angle adjustment
- Wall-mountable 75x75mm hole pattern
- Auto-play after memory card insertion
- USB 2.0 interface for easy connection to your computer
- Color Adjustment Function
- Compatible with wide variety of memory cards and flash drives

This will really make your pictures be seen in a bigger and more dazzling way. It would also make a great gift for someone you know who has tons of pictures and loves to display them. To take a look, click the picture below.

Westinghouse 14.1-inch Digital Photo Frame, Black , Retail