If you have a youngster and are looking for that engaging toy, you might want to head over to The Learning Curve. They have clearances on a number of toy items that might pique your little one's interest. With the holidays not far off, you can start your Christmas shopping early and save.
If your order is over $30.00 you can add coupon code WELCOME and get $10.00 off.
They have a Victorian-style wooden dollhouse (unassembled) reduced from $169.99 down to $49.99. So with the coupon code you get it for $39.99, a total of 76% off. To check out the dollhouse, click here.
They also have some Thomas the Train items on sale -- a Really Useful Engine Set reduced from $28.99 down to $11.99; and a Take Along Thomas Felt Playmat reduced from $19.99 to $6.99 (it looks like it would be great for use with those small Thomas Train engines that came with the DVDs I posted a few months ago). For the engine set, click here and for the mat, click this link.
Fans of Bob the Builder will have lots of active fun with the Electronic Activity Tool Bench that features basic workbench play with multiple activity areas (pounding, screwing, cutting) and over 20 electronic lights and sounds. It has two modes: Free Play, where kids can hammer and hear Bob character phrases; and Build-Along Mode, where kids follow the lights to "build" Bob's song before the time runs out. This toy is reduced from $19.99 to $7.99. Click here to check it out.
Shipping starts at $2.99 and depends on the size of the order. These are clearance items so they may not last long -- check them out quickly if you're interested.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Victorian Dollhouse $39.99 (76% Off); Thomas the Train and Bob the Builder Toys On Sale Too
Better Homes and Gardens Subscription $4.00
If you want to pick up some great design, decorating and maintenance ideas for your home or garden, here's a magazine subscription offer for Better Homes and Gardens. Discountmags.com has a promotional code that drops an annual subscription price from 21.99 down to $4.00.
Since the cover price for the year is $41.88, you end up saving over 90% off the cost of picking it up at newsstands or supermarkets, and 81% off their regular cost of a subscription.
The code to enter at checkout is 4168. This code may not last long, so if you are interested in a great price for this subscription, click here.
Free ThinkPad Notebook Journal from Lenovo
If you want a cool-looking notepad to write things the old-fashioned way, here's a journal available free from Lenovo. Designed to resemble a ThinkPad laptop, the journal will look high-tech even if the inside is old school.
It features:
- looks like a "replica" of the ThinkPad
- bound, 10.5" x 8.5" hard cover
- 50 lined insert sheets.
You just fill out some brief information including your business e-mail address. It's one book per customer and you should allow approximately 3-4 weeks for delivery.
To check it out, click this link.
Buy One Get One Free Beverage at Peet's Coffee & Tea®
If you enjoy coffee or tea and live near a Peet's Coffee & Tea® shop, here's a way you can either double your pleasure or share it with a friend. They have a coupon for a free beverage if you buy one. The coupon is valid through Sunday, October 11th.
It excludes juices, kids' drinks and bottled beverages, and also is not for use at airport locations, BART stations etc.
To print out a coupon, click here.
40% Off List Price of Any One Book at Borders® -- In Stores or On-Line
For you book lovers out there, here's a chance to pick up something interesting and leave a lot more in your wallet. Borders® has another coupon available (I'd recently posted one for 30% off any one item), this time specifically for one book at 40% off the list price. This coupon is valid through October 12th and can be used in stores or on-line.
The coupon is valid for members of Borders Rewards, but you can always join that free if you're not already a member.
There are some exclusions of some book categories, but that still leaves a wide selection on which you'll be able to get a discount.
If you want to shop on-line, enter code BSA1671X. To print out a coupon to take to the store, click this link.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Next Answer for Free Ted's Montana Grill $8 Entrée Coupon
I posted yesterday about a four-week contest at Ted's Montana Grill for coupons for a free $8 entree. Twice a week they are giving some clues about some popular destination. New clues and answers are issued every Tuesday and Friday. A new clue came out today, and the answer is Weeki-Wachee Springs (I did a search of the three choices).
You receive the coupon via e-mail in 7-10 days, and can apparently earn up to eight of these during the promo period. To play the contest and get your coupon, click this link.
Free sample of Garnier® Fructis® Triple Nutrition Shampoo & Conditioner
As I've posted before, free samples can help spread the time between when you need to buy stuff to replenish staple items you use. They can also introduce you to new products worth using more often. Right now, Walmart has a sample of Garnier® Fructis® Triple Nutrition Shampoo & Conditioner you can request on-line. And if you don't want some for yourself, you can always get it to have in the guest bathroom for your guests to use when they visit.
To request your sample, click here and click on the Get Free Sample button.
Free Sample of Nutri-Dog™ Chews
If you want to have a few treats to give Fido (or whatever your dog's name is), you can get free samples of taste treats from Nutri-Dog™ Chews. They have a variety of kinds depending on whether the treats are to help hip and joint, skin and coat, or dental chews. To request your sample, click this link.
Reminder: Free Tall Coffee at Starbucks® Today through Monday, October 5th
I posted a couple of days ago that Starbucks® will be conducting taste tests for its new instant coffee vs. their brewed coffee. Just for taking the test you will receive a certificate for a free Tall coffee on a future visit. The promotion runs today through Monday, October 5th. If you want more info, the post has been moved near the top of the Hot Deals list at right.
Remote Car Starting System $29.99
If you want the convenience a having a pre-warmed car on those cold winter mornings, a feature like a remote car starter can let your car warm up without you having to get into a freezing car to start it up and let it run. Buy.com is currently selling the Ready Remote 24926 Deluxe Remote Car Start System with 2 Remotes for $29.99. That's 84% off the retail of $189.99. Free budget shipping is included.
Keep in mind that this does take some installation know-how, it's not just something you can plug in.
It features:
- Remotely start your vehicle with the push of a button
- Basic security features in addition to remote start
- Two 3-button remotes
- Remote control works from up to 1,000 feet away
- Built-in remote car start relays
- Built-in parking lights relays
- Remote headlight control
- Panic alarm
- Hood safety switch
- Foot Brake Safety Switch input
- Anti-scan technology prevents code grabbing
- For automatic transmission vehicle only
- Step-by-Step instruction CD included
- Wiring quick reference guide included
Depending on your vehicle, some of the following installation tools may be required, but are not included:
- Digital Multi-Meter
- Drill, with 1/4" Drill Bit
- Safety Glasses
- Philips and Flathead Screwdrivers
- Wire Stripper
- Soldering Iron
- Electrical Tape
- Pliers
- Crimping Tool
If you think this would be a nice accessory to install in your car, click this picture to see more.
Last Chance for a Free Chocolate Bar from Mars®
Today is the final time for requests to Mars® for a coupon for a free chocolate bar. If you haven't requested the limit of four bars for your household over the past few Fridays, you can still request one today. The post will all the links is near the top of the Hot Deals section at the right.
$15 Rebate on Bosch Icon Wiper Blades at Amazon
Keeping fresh wiper blades on your car is essential, and if you can save money doing that, it makes it much easier. Amazon has posted a rebate offer from Bosch for their Icon wiper blades, giving you $15 back for a pair. There's a limit of two rebates per household, so if you have two cars you can cover them both -- or you can pick up two sets for one car and be ready for a long time.
The rebate is valid for purchases through the end of the year.
If you buy two sets, that will bring your order total over the $25.00 limit to get free super saver shipping.
To check out the blades they have available (Amazon has a parts finder at the top of the page to double-check which size fits your car), click Bosch Icon Wipers
Here's a link to the rebate form.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Free $8 Entrée at Ted’s Montana Grill -- Up to Eight the Next Four Weeks
Here's a way to get some great meals without spending much. Ted's Montana Grill is having a promotion where they are giving clues to special places they've discovered around the country, and asking you to name the place from a multiple choice of three. For every clue you answer correctly, you get a certificate e-mailed you for a free $8 entrée.
There is a clue posted each Tuesday and Friday, for four weeks, and the first one is up right now -- the answer to the first clue is the International hamburger Hall of Fame (which is in Daytona, Florida).
If you get all of them right throughout the month, you'll be able to pick up eight certificates -- not bad at all!
To go to the contest, click this link.
Plantronics Explorer 232 Bluetooth Headset $14.99
I've posted a few bluetooth headset offers the last few months, but for anyone looking for one of these to provide hands-free cell-phone capability, here's a deal on one from the reputable Plantronics brand. Buy.com is selling the Plantronics Explorer 232 Bluetooth Headset for $14.99, and that includes free budget shipping.
You get this in a poly bag including the headset, an AC charger and the user manual. This headset features:
- Talk Time Up to 8 hours
- Standby Time Up to 9 days
- Weight 0.39 oz.
To check it out, click the picture below.
Free Cookie Coupon from Great American Cookies®
Right on top of the Mrs Fields® promotion today, here's another way to pop a free cookie in your mouth. During the month of October, anyone who signs up for Great American Cookies®' e-mail fan club "CookiE-mail" online will receive an e-mail coupon good for one free regular Original Chocolate Chip cookie.
(If you're already a member, you should have received a coupon good for one free regular Original Chocolate Chip cookie today, October 1st.)
Signing up for CookiE-mail is quick, requiring only a name, birthday, zip code and e-mail address. In addition to a free cookie just for signing up during October, members of the club also get exclusive e-mail offers throughout the year.
To sign up for the club, click this link.
Today, October 1: Free Cookie at Mrs. Fields® from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
If you're near a Mrs. Fields® shop and want a sweet treat at lunchtime today, you can stop in for a free cookie. Participating locations are celebrating National Cookie Month with this freebie today.
You can also pick up a frequent buyer card to get up to six more free cookies throughout the month (I presume you need to make some purchases to qualify for those -- but today's is a total freebie, no strings attached).
To check it out, click this link.
Earn 250 American Airlines AAdvantage® Miles for Free
If you are a member of AAdvantage® mileage program from American, here's are a couple of ways to get a bit closer to your next free flight or upgrade. One offer is for 150 free points from Bose® to watch a two minute video and answer one question (answer: all of the above) that pops up at the end.
The second is for 100 free miles by going through American's website to join points.com, a program which tracks all your various airline mileage programs (you will need to give them your AAdvantage® password).
(If you want to earn even more miles, you can get 350 by visiting a Bose® store and listening to a demo of their headphones, but that's a bit more time-consuming so I wanted to highlight the on-line video to watch for 150 miles.)
For the Bose® promotion, click this link. For the points.com points, click here.
eBags Professional Series Deluxe Tote with Lifetime Warranty $19.99 (73% Off)
If you could use a stylish and sturdy bag to keep all your essentials organized on the go, you might want to check out the eBags Professional Series Deluxe Tote. Buy.com has it on sale at 19.99, a 73% reduction off the retail of $75.00. Free budget shipping keeps the deal nice.
One of the things that jumped out at me about this one is the lifetime warranty (5 years for commercial use).
This tote features:
- Front slash pocket with low-profile cell phone pouch
- Double-zip front pocket
- Business Compartment with full-feature organizer
- Main compartment with elasticized shoe pockets
- Removable reinforced mesh pocket
- Rear pass-through pocket for upright handle systems
- Additional rear pocket with privacy-mesh I.D. window
- Fully lined 210 denier nylon interior
- Padded handles, rivet-reinforced box-x stitching
- Padded bottom with 4x feet
- Adjustable removable padded contoured shoulder strap
- Size 15" x 12.5" x 9"
- Lifetime Warranty: Exchange, return, whatever (5yrs commercial use)
