Free Baskin Robbins® Ice Cream Scoop on Your Birthday

If you want to add a little sweet, cold treat to your birthday (mine is in February so sometimes it depends on how cold it is), you can join Baskin Robbins® Birthday Club and you'll get a coupon for a free 2.5-ounce scoop on your birthday. It's probably not big enough to go way out of your way, but if you're near a store, it could be fun to stop in.

They also say you'll receive other offers when you join. To check it out, click here.

Free Breakfast at Denny's on Your Birthday; Free Original Grand Slam® on Tuesday, February 9th

Denny's is really tring to get people to come on in for one of their Original Grand Slam® breakfasts. They're going to run some ads during the Super Bowl with some freebie offers:

They'll be offering a free Original Grand Slam® meal to everyone on Tuesday, February 9th at participating restaurants.

Come into Denny’s on your birthday and receive a free Original Grand Slam® meal. Must show proof of your birthday.

From February 1st through 14th, the first 500,000 people who sign up for the new Denny’s Rewards program online will receive a free burger and fries available March 1st through March 7th, 2010.

To read more about these offers, click this link.

HP DF808C1 8" Digital Picture Frame with MP3 Music Capability

Looking for a picture frame that can play your music files as well as display your favorite digital photos. Buy.com is selling an 8" frame from the reliable HP brand right now at $44.99. That's a savings of 50% from the retail of $89.99. Free budget shipping keeps the deal nice.

This 8" frame is a great size for home or office and would make a great gift idea. It features:
- 8” LCD display with 4:3 aspect ratio
- 800×600 resolution
- Slide show function allows you to set the time frequency
- Pictures can be viewed in landscape or portrait mode
- Music mode allows you to play MP3 audio files
- Supports Motion JPEG video file format (640X480 at 30 fps)
- Memory cards supported: SD, xD, MMC, Memory Sticks
- 5-in-1 and CF memory card slots support hot-swap function
- Calendar mode displays a monthly calendar with clock
- Alarm function can be configured for one time or daily

To take a closer look, click the picture below.

Fun Gift for That Golfing Friend: Zing Desktop Chip Shotz Golfer $9.99 (50% Off)

Looking for a playful gift for the golf-lover who can't get out on the links often enough? Or maybe you're the golfer and want something like this on your desk to daydream a bit. Buy.com is selling the Zing Desktop Chip Shotz Golfer for $9.99. It retails for $19.99 so you are getting 50% off, as well as free budget shipping to keep the final price low.

This features a small customizable desktop golf course. Sand trap, water feature, and putting green can be moved for variety. It can even travel with you on those business trips.

It includes:
- Action Golfer
- 3 Magnetic Golf Balls
- Golf Course with Sand Trap, Water Feature, and Putting Green

To check it out, click the picture below.

Free Tea Sample the Week of Your Birthday

You can get a free heart-shaped tea sample sent to you the week of your birthday, courtesy of The Tea Set - New York. It's a nice birthday treat you'll be able to savor.

Their teas are organic-certified, Fair-trade-certified when possible, Kosher-certified, and selected from the best teas in the world.

To request your sample for your birthday week, click here. In addition to contact information and date of birth, the form has a field for 'description.' It's unclear what they need here, so I placed a request for the type of tea I'd like to get.

SpongeBob VGA Micro Digital Camera $9.99 (71% Off)

Have a youngster who adores SpongeBob SquarePants and who might like to take some fun photos? Here's a deal on a unit that combines the fun of both. Buy.com is selling the
SpongeBob VGA Micro Digital Camera for $9.99 including free budget shipping. It retails for $34.99 so the savings are 71% off.

This fun camera is shaped like SpongeBob so it'll be a hit when the other kids see your youngster snapping away. It includes 8MB of RAM so it can take up to 135 pictures in VGA quality -- the kind they'll want to share on-line.

The bottom pops off to reveal a USB plug, making photo transfers a snap. Nickelodeon® Flash Photo Tools software lets you customize your photos too.

This camera features:
- Internal memory: 8MB SDRAM
- Max Resolution: 640 x 480 (VGA)
- Image Capacity: 135 (normal)
- File format: JPEG
- Self timer: 10 seconds
- Focus range: 50cm - infinity
- Direct connect USB for easy photo transfer
- 3-digit LCD status screen
- Auto off (30 seconds)
- Uses 1 AAA battery, not included

To check it out, click the picture below.

Disney Mix Stick Jonas Bros 2GB MP3 Player by Digital Blue -- $19.99 (71% Off Retail)

If you have any youngsters around the house who are into the Jonas Brothers (or have any youngsters on your Christmas shopping list), you can get them a nice Disney Mix Stick 2GB MP3 player with a Jonas Brothers emblem for $19.99 right now. This retails for $69.99 so you are saving $50.00 or 71%.

Free budget shipping is included to keep the price low.

This player made by Digital Blue features a 1.3" color LCD screen, giving an interactive display with full album art. Your young music fan can listen to his/her favorite music whenever and wherever they want.

It includes:
- 2GB on-board memory
- Built-in battery with up to 10 hour playback
- Stereo earbuds
- Lanyard with safety release
- USB cable (mini)
- software CD
- Quick Start Guide
- Expandable to 4GB via SD Card Slot

To check it out and see if this would put a smile on that Jonas Brothers fan's face, click the picture below.

Free Gift Labels for Liquor Bottles: Chivas Regal, Glenlivet or Kahlua

If you plan to be giving any gifts of liquor this Christmas, or if you want to make your home bar look a bit more snazzy, you can order free personalized gift labels to put on bottles of Chivas Regal, Glenlivet or Kahlua. The labels have all sorts of designs and themes for different interests, including holidays, weddings, golfing, sailing, etc.

They can be personalized with three to five lines of text, depending on the brand and size bottle for which you are getting the label. Labels are available for varieties of each brand, i.e. 12-year or 18-year Chivas, French Oak Reserve Glenlivet, regular or flavored Kahlua.

These will make your liquor purchases look a lot more special without you spending a lot more for the special touch.

To request your label(s), click this link.

Build-a-Bear Coupon -- $5 Off $10 or More

If you have a little one who would enjoy the Build-a-Bear experience and playing with the finished product, this coupon may make it a bit lighter on your wallet. It also could come in handy to add that fun accessory to the bear he or she already has. The coupon offers $5 off on purchases of $10.00 or more.

The coupon is valid through the end of October. There are a couple of exclusions on locations within cafés but it's valid at most Build-a-Bear stores.

To print your coupon, click this link.

20% Off Coupon at The Children's Place

If you are looking for some attire for the young one(s) or maybe want to pick something up for a baby shower or for some Christmas presents, here is a coupon you can print out that gets you 20% of in U.S. stores at The Children's Place.

The coupon is valid through November 1st. It also mentions some on-line code availability. Here are some on-line codes you may try if you prefer to shop at childrensplace.com:
- HA99 (15% off, expires 10/31/09)
- PDA99 ($20.00 off $80.00, expires 10/31/09)
- J69E2QN4399 (20% code, may be limited, expires 11/1/09)

To print out a coupon, click this link.

Victorian Dollhouse $39.99 (76% Off); Thomas the Train and Bob the Builder Toys On Sale Too

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.

Today Only at Amazon: Seinfeld: The Complete Series $99.99

For fans of Jerry, Elaine, George and Kramer, today's deal at Amazon lets you get the complete series in your home for less. Amazon has made it the deal of the day, and are selling this DVD set for $99.99. It retails for $250.95 and Amazon normally carries it at $140.99 so today's offer saves a chuck of change.

This collectible set has all nine seasons of the series, a documentary about the making of the show and commentaries from some of the stars, all packed onto 32 discs. But it also contains The Original Coffee Table Book, a 226-page anthology with photos, trivia and more. If you love the series, you'll love the extras. (Or if you know a Seinfeld fanatic, this could make a great birthday present.)

To take a quick look, click the link below.

V-Touch Audio/Video Player, 8GB MP3/MP4/AVI/FM with 2.8" Touch Screen, 2MP Camera, MiniSD Slot $54.99 (78% Off Retail of $249.99)

If you're looking for a versatile portable media player, either for yourself or as a gift, here's one that's on sale at Buy.com that's got a lot of features for the money. They are selling the V-Touch VL-875-8GB-BLK for $59.99. It retails for $249.99 so you would be getting 78% off. Free budget shipping is included.

This player looks a bit like an iPhone judging from the picture, but it's not a phone. It's got a generous 8GB of storage capacity and also has a miniSD slot if you need more memory than that. It features a nice-sized 2.8" Touch Screen. In addition to playing your audio and video files, you can read text files as well. It has a 2MP Camera built in as well as a voice recorder (you could even use this as a webcam when you hook it to your computer). It also has an FM tuner (not only can you listen but you can also record it) and more.

It plays all sorts of files: videos - AVI, MP4, 3GP; audio - MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC; photos - JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG. It's compact and very portable, measuring 2.05" x 3.54" x 0.55" and weighing 4 ounces. The rechargeable battery life plays up to 12 hours of audio and up to 3 Hours of video.

This one has a lot of features in a small package, at a price that won't break a budget. To check it out, click the picture below.

Nintendo DS Lite Game System for $89.10 (Plus $3.78 Shipping)

If you're looking for a Nintendo DS Lite Game System at a nice price, you may want to check on-line at Target right now. They have this handheld game system reduced from $129.99 to $99.00. But the advantage on-line is that you can add promo code TGTBBY92 and get 10% knocked off, bringing it down to $89.10. That's less than the $99.00 sale price you'll get in the store.

There's a $3.78 shipping charge but that's still less than the amount you save getting this on-line.

The ones they have on special are crimson/black, metallic rose or cobalt blue.

To check out the DS Lites, click this link and then scroll down to the ones that "Add to cart to see low price in new window."

Free Chocolate Lava Crunch Cake at Domino's Free for Anyone with an August Birthday

Domino's is obviously known for pizza, but they're now introducing Chocolate Lava Crunch Cakes, These are oven-baked chocolate cakes, crunchy on the outside, with a warm flowing chocolate fudge inside.

To help celebrate August birthdays, from today till the end of the month, anyone with an August birthday can stop by their local Domino's to receive one free Lava Crunch Cake on their birthday. Proof of date required, identification can include drivers license or birth certificate. Minors without a driver's license need to be accompanied by an adult.

For those of us without August birthdays, you can get one of these free when purchasing an order of Domino's BreadBowl Pasta at menu price until September 13th. Not quite as nice as the birthday deal, but it's still something.

Here's the link with the info.

From the Earth to the Moon - The Signature Edition -- $10.49 (65% Off)

I posted about this DVD set a couple of weeks back but the price had gone up a bit since then. Well, right now the price at Amazon is dropped once again, this time even further than when I first wrote. So I wanted to post it for anyone interested in space exploration and history. Amazon.com is selling the complete DVD set From the Earth to the Moon - The Signature Edition for $10.49. That's 65% off the retail for this 5-disc set, hosted by Tom Hanks.

With Amazon pricing, it may not stay this low for long.

This is the signature edition with attractive packaging, with the shows in widescreen format. The reviews at the site will tell you about all the great episodes and features.

You can get free shipping as usual if you make this part of a larger order totaling $25.00 (maybe get a few of these as gifts?), but as I posted recently, you may also be able to get a free trial of Amazon Prime and get this shipped 2-day shipping for free. Click here for that info.

To take a look at this series, click the link below.

Stuffed-Animal Speaker for iPod or MP3 Players $14.99 (63% Off)

Update July 9th -- Just checked the site and there's been a price drop another $3.00 down to $14.99.

If you have a youngster with an iPod or mp3 player and want to give him or her a fun way to listen, this might be a nice one to check out. Or maybe it's a nice one to keep in their rooms when you want to place your player to have a lullaby at nap time.

Buy.com is selling the iPals Lavender Jr. Smonsters Speaker for Ipod and mp3 players for $17.99. It retails for $39.99 so you are getting 55% off, and free budget shipping is included.

This item is a great accessory for your iPod, mp3 player or most audio players. Soft and lovable, this is a unique way to blast your (or your child's) favorite music.

It features:
- clear, rich speaker sound
- can be put almost anywhere
- plugs directly into source
- warm, fuzzy, adorable appearance

To check it out, click the picture below.

Neutron Twilight Light Up Golf Balls - 3 Pack for $10.99 - Finish Your Golf Round in the Dusk!

Update July 14th -- Price bak down to $10.99

Update July 9th -- Still on sale but now at $12.35.

Are you the type of golfer who can't get enough of it? Or do you know someone who is? Well, here's a deal on some unusual golf balls that can extend your golfing fun (or frustration, depending on how good a golfer you are). Buy.com is selling the Neutron Twilight Light Up Golf Balls (3 Pack) for $10.99. These retail for $29.99 so you are getting 63% off. Plus free budget shipping is included.

Why would you need light-up golf balls? Well, if you've ever been playing late in the afternoon/evening as light grows dimmer, you know the frustration of trying to find a stray ball. You can still see the green and the hole but you spend minutes looking for that little ball off somewhere. Well, imagine if your ball was lit so you could quickly spot it. You could finish the hole that much quicker and get in more golf before you'd have to call it quits.

These golf balls:
- remain active for 5 minutes upon impact
- flash brightly upon impact
- have official weight, size, symmetry, velocity, and distance standards

Specs:
- Number of layers: 2
- Cover thickness: 0.08 inches
- Compression ratio: 80-85
- Weight: 1.53 oz.
- Circumference of Ball: 5.28135"

To check them out and see if they'd be a nice addition to your golf equipment and/or a gift for your golfing friend, click the picture below.

Thomas & Friends DVDs Packaged with One or Two Trains $6.49 at Amazon

For youngsters who enjoy Thomas the Train and all his friends, this one is a nice package -- they get to watch their shows and also get one or two trains to play with and let imaginations create new adventures. And the price makes it a nice deal for parents, aunts and uncles, grandparents looking for a present or two for the little ones in the family.

Amazon.com is offering a selection of Thomas & Friends DVDs that come packaged with one or two great-looking small wooden toy trains. Several are priced at $6.49 -- they also have some others at just slightly higher prices.

For $6.49 you can get:
- "Races, Rescues and Runaways" w/ Thomas & Silver Percy
- "Really Brave Engine" w/ Thomas & Toby
- "Percy Saves The Day" w/ Silver Percy (this one just has one train)
- "James Learns A Lesson" w/ Thomas & Duncan
- "Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trackside Tunes" w/ Duncan (one train)
- "The Thomas & Friends: Best of James" w/ Duncan (one train)
- "Thomas & Friends: Hooray For Thomas" w/ Gold Thomas (one train)
- "Thomas Comes to Breakfast" w/ Gold Thomas (one train)

Here are some also with double trains but with slightly higher prices:
- "New Friends For Thomas" $7.49 w/ Thomas & Duncan
- "Get Tricked" $7.99 w/ Thomas & Silver Percy
- "Big Day for Thomas" $7.99 w/ Thomas & Gold Thomas
- "Best of Gordon" $8.99 w/ Thomas & Gold Thomas
- "10 Years" $10.49 w/ Thomas & Gold Thomas

These are narrated by some big names, like Ringo Starr, Alec Baldwin, the late George Carlin and others.

In the interest of space I'll post links to the $6.49 ones, but if you are also interested in any of the others you can search by title and find those as well.

Arrested Development - The Complete Series on DVD $47.49 (57% Off)

If you were a fan of the wacky comedy series Arrested Development, you can follow all the antics of the Bluth family in a DVD set that captures all three wild seasons, and right now, you can get it at amazon for less than half the retail price. Amazon is selling the complete series on DVD for $47.49. It retails for $109.94, so you are saving 57%. Free super saver shipping is also included.

For those of you unfamiliar with the show, it's not your average TV comedy, about a very dysfunctional family, filmed more like a documentary with the camera floating around like an unseen voyeur. There's also a droll narrative provided by Executive Producer Ron Howard. It's all absurd and incredibly entertaining.

The DVD presents the series in widescreen, and there are deleted scenes and audio commentaries for selected episodes, as well as all the shows from the three seasons. To see more and to order yours (for your own laughter or as a great gift), click the link below.