Diana Krall "Look of Love" MP3 Album Download $1.99

If you like jazz vocalists in general or Diana Krall in particular (my cousin in Paris is a big fan), Amazon.com is currently offering an MP3 download of an entire album for $1.99. The album is "The Look of Love," and this low price gives you a savings of $7.91 from the cost of buying the tracks individually.

The tracks are:
- 'S Wonderful
- Love Letters
- I Remember You
- Cry Me a River
- Besame Mucho
- The Night We Called It a Day
- Dancing in the Dark
- I Get Along Without You Very Well
- The Look of Love
- Maybe You'll Be There

When Amazon does this, the price only stays down for a couple of days at most, so if you want to add some Diana Krall to your iPod, Zune or other MP3 Player, click on the link below for more info.

Spirit Airlines -- Buy One Trip Now, Get One Free Later

With many of the Spirit Airlines deals I've posted, they have had super-low fares available just on specific dates for specific city-pairs. But right now there's another way you can save on travel with Spirit.

They are offering a Buy-One-Get-One-Free deal. At first I thought they meant a free companion ticket but that's not what this deal is about. Rather, if you book a flight now for travel through June 17th, they'll send you a voucher in mid-July that you can use by September 2nd to book free travel (up to the same dollar amount) between September 9th and November 18th. You have to register for the promotion and register for their frequent flyer club to take advantage.

The conditions are a little long to read, but if you travel between cities served by Spirit (mainly along the East Coast but some other places like Detroit, San Antonio and Los Angeles), then this might be a way you can get two trips for the price of one.

This promotion expires January 15th, so you need to make your travel plans quickly. To check out the program, click this link.

Restaurant.com Promo Code - 60% Off - Valid Until January 19th

Hopefully, many of you were able to take advantage of the end-of-the-year promo code on Restaurant.com. But for those of you still looking for a nice deal on dining out, there's a new promo code that gets you 60% off the prices of their certificates or dinner-of-the-month club.

With the code, you can get $25 certificates at participating restaurants for just $4.00 (normally $10). For restaurants that have $10 certificates (typically for use at lunchtime), those are reduced now from $3.00 to $1.20 with the promo code.

It's a great way to be able to dine out well without putting as big a dent in your budget.

If you want to use their system but aren't at the point of picking a specific restaurant, the dinner-of-the-month program may be an answer. A three-month plan ($75 worth of dining) is normally $30, but with the pro code right now it's just $12.00.

For those of you who haven't used restaurant.com, their certificates come with some restaurant-specific restrictions that I think are fairly easy to meet (i.e. minimum check of $35, minimum 2 entrees etc.). There are restaurants all around the country on their list. So you can try out a new place or visit an old favorite a bit more often.

The code to use is EXCLUSIVE -- enter it at checkout and hit 'apply' to see the savings in your cart before you submit your order. Just click on the link below to visit restaurant.com.

Save 60% off $25 gift certificates. Use code EXCLUSIVE and pay $4. Valid through 1/19/09.

Swiveling 19" LCD Monitor $129.99

For the most part I haven't been posting too many deals for computer monitors, since there are so many variables involved -- size, resolution -- but I ran across one that has a feature that may be different enough to meet some special needs... and at a nice price.

TigerDirect is selling a Swiveling Samsung 19" Widescreen LCD Monitor for just $129.99 ($160.00 off the retail price). You can tilt this screen 90 degrees to make it a vertically oriented screen -- great for full-page viewing of documents, larger viewing of vertical images etc.

This monitor boasts 1000:1 high static contrast ratio, 8000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 1440 x 900 resolution, and 300 cd/m2 brightness. A fast 5 ms response time also delivers outstanding image quality. Its innovative height-adjustable stand gives you the flexibility to change your viewing position – even to a complete vertical angle – to ensure maximum comfort. This monitor is also ENERGY STAR and VESA compliant.

You can check out all the details on this swiveling monitor by clicking the image below. Good deals at TigerDirect have a way of selling out, so if you've been looking for a new monitor that can swivel, check it out quick.

Philips 5-Outlet PowerSquid Surge Protector $9.99, 83% Off

With all the devices we plug in nowadays, it's nice to have some added capacity and flexibility along with some surge protection. Here's a nice little item at a hefty savings you may want to look at. It's the Philips 5-Outlet PowerSentry 540J PowerSquid Surge Protector. Buy.com is currently selling it for $9.99 -- that's 83% off the retail price of $59.99. Plus free budget shipping is included.

This product features:
- 5 grounded flexible, adapter-spaced outlets
- power blocker automatic shutdown technology
- V3 advanced surge protection technology for safer and more reliable protection
- Protection/Ground Indicator Lights
- Energy Rating 540 Joules
- 3.46 ft Power Cord

To take a look and see if this will help you keep your devices humming, click the picture below.

Personalized Gift Items Up to 75% Off - Plus Code for Extra 15% Off

Right now, Things Remembered is having a clearance on many gift items you can personalize, with savings as much as 75% off the original price. These include items such as heart-shaped boxes, money clips with a photo slot, keychains with various themes, a frame for mom or a pen for dad... even a flask in the shape of a cell phone! Personalizing any of these items is included in the price.

Plus, there's a coupon code you can add at checkout that drops the final price 15%. The code is WORKINGTR.

An example of the savings:
- My Heart Keepsake Box (was $20), now $4.99 - 15% = $4.24.
- Football Award (was $40), now $9.99 - 15% = $8.49.
- Photo Money Clip (was $20), now $4.99 - 15% = $4.24.

There are a lot of gift ideas here, and you can plan for future events like Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthdays, anniversaries, even next Christmas!

To take a look, click this link.

TV Shows on DVD -- Discounted 30% Plus Buy One Get One Free!

If you love TV shows, Amazon.com has a sale and promotion going on that you may want to check out. They have a bunch of TV series on DVD that not only have been discounted 30% or more, but also are good for buy-one-get-one-free until January 14th. So you end up with two DVDs for less than the regular price of just one -- actually a combined price reduction of 65% from the list price of just one DVD.

Many of the shows have multiple seasons available on the list, so you can get two seasons of your favorite series. Or you can mix and match to round out your collection.

There are current favorites as well as classics, with a long list of shows. Some favorites include:
- Spiderman - The New Animated Series
- Barney Miller
- The Shield
- Rules of Engagement
- Married with Children
- Square Pegs (with Sarah Jessica Parker)
- Bewitched
- I Dream of Jeannie
- My Boys
- Get Smart
- Gidget
- ... and plenty of others

To take a look at what's available and see if you want to pick up some of your favorites, click this link by January 14th.

Free e-Book Download: Suze Orman's 2009 Action Plan

With all the financial turbulence going on, there's all sorts of things people can do to make their money work better and harder. Hopefully this blog is one of them for you. But if you are a fan of Suze Orman (or someone who's curious to read her advice), you can get a free download of her book Suze Orman's 2009 Action Plan -- Keeping Your Money Safe & Sound.

Kick off the new year with 5 steps you can do now to pay off credit card debt, raise your FICO score and more! Plus, calculators.

The download is free at Oprah.com between now and January 15th. You can view the file but are restricted from copying it or forwarding it to others (you can tell others to download a copy themselves, of course). She'll also be doing a free webcast on the 15th for which you can register at the site as well.

To get your free e-Book download, click this link.

Free Inauguration Cover of The New Yorker Magazine

Here's a little freebie for someone who's collecting historical tidbits about the upcoming Inauguration: a free commemorative cover from The New Yorker magazine. They're known for great cover art and this issue's cover may be something to frame and hang if you're interested.

It's free just by registering at their website. Of course you can subscribe while you're there too, but that's not required. Requests must be made by the end of the month but quantities are limited so if this is up your alley you may want to do it now.

This is for the cover only, not for a full issue. To register, click this link.

QuickBooks 2009 Simple Start Free After Rebate

When you can pick up some useful software for free, that's always a nice deal. Here's a free-after-rebate offer on Intuit's QuickBooks 2009 Simple Start. Fry's is currently selling it for $80.00, and there's an $80.00 mail-in rebate for purchases by January 22nd. What's more, they even ship it to you for free!

QuickBooks Simple Start combines easy-to-use bookkeeping software with essential tools for your business. It's the simplest way to track sales and expenses and lets you keep everything in one place.

Note that Simple Start is for first time users and can only import data from prior versions of Simple Start.

If you think this Quickbooks version may help keep track of your financial info and be helpful, why not take a look by clicking this link.

West Coast to Hawaii from $278 Roundtrip on Hawaiian Airlines

If you live along the West Coast and yearn to visit Hawaii, there's a sale going on at Hawaiian Airlines that may put it well within reach. You can book roundtrip flights to Honolulu for as low as $278 (plus airport/security fees) from Seattle or Portland. A number of other cities such as Phoenix, San Jose and San Francisco are just a few dollars more, at $299 plus fees.

Maui roundtrips are also available at low prices, just over $300, if that's your preferred destination.

Travel at these low prices is valid between now and March 14th, and again from April 19th till June 4th. Between March 14 and April 19, the fares are about $71-$100 higher.

Tickets have to be booked between now and January 16th, but dates may sell out so if you have plans for Hawaii anytime soon, you may want to check this out quickly.

To see more details and see if you can make a Hawaiian escapade fit your travel plans, click this link.

Coupon for The Limited: $20 Off $60 or $30 Off $100

Are you a shopper at The Limited? Here's a coupon that can make your next shopping experience just a bit sweeter. You can get $20 off a purchase of $60 or more, or $30 off a purchase totaling over $100.

It's valid till January 11th, and can be used in-store or online. To use it in the store, print it out and present it to the cashier. Online, you can get the same savings by entering promotional code 842 during checkout.

It excludes purchases of gift cards and items on markdown also aren't covered. But if you're looking to update your wardrobe, it's a nice way to get some hot items with an instant discount.

To print out your coupon, click this link.

Bach Violin Concertos MP3 Download 99¢

Love classical music? On top of a nice download deal for Beethoven MP3 downloads a few days ago, here's an offer on some terrific Bach violin concertos. Amazon is offering a group of these performed by some grand artists for just 99¢.

There are twelve tracks included, and if you were to purchase them individually they would total almost $15.00, so this is a nice savings for the batch.

These feature Itzhak Perlman performing with the English Chamber Orchestra on a number of these. There are also some double violin concertos involving Perlman and Pinchas Zukerman.

It's a great way to build up your collection and make your MP3 listening a bit more classy. To check it out, click the link below.

Entertainment Books at 35% Off

If you've ever used the Entertainment Book, you know it can be a great source of savings. You can use them to get great deals on local restaurants, plus an assortment of day-to-day services, entertainment outlets and more. Plus, when you travel, you can also use a book for your destination city to get the same great deals on restaurants and make a vacation more affordable and enjoyable.

The earlier in a year when you have a book, the more deals you can squeeze in, and get more bang for your buck. And right now, just starting out a new year there's an offer that lets you get 35% off the cost of Entertainment Books already!

They have books covering all the big, popular cities but also many regional areas as well, so people living virtually anywhere can take advantage.

And starting with 35% off puts you that much ahead of the game at the start. To check out their books and see what's available, click the link below.

Free Scholarship Search Service

If you have (or know) a teen who's going to be entering college soon, you know that it takes a lot of resources to dig around for financial assistance. There is a ton of money out there that can help, but also a ton of places where you need to look.

Scholarships.com offers students of all ages a free college scholarship search, college search and myriad other financial aid and student loan information. Students utilizing this service need only take a few minutes to complete a free scholarship search -- and the results may prove very fruitful.

Getting this kind of assistance for free is a nice deal, but if it helps make college more affordable and possible, the benefits can really be lifelong. Click the link belwo to learn more.

Begin your free College Scholarship Search today - find money for college at Scholarships.com.

Teva Men's and Women's Sandals for $9.90; Girls' Style Too

The middle of winter is a nice time to pick up sandals. First of all, you can sometimes find nice deals out of season. Plus, when you get them delivered you can start dreaming of the summer months ahead.

Right now, Teva.com is offering some sandals for men and women at a nice low $9.90. Included in the sale is the Men's or Women's Lennox, which normally go for $30.00 a pair. Also available is the Women's Conchita Thong, which is reduced from $65.00 all the way down to $9.90.

They also have a girls' Pretty Rugged sandal available in kids' and toddlers' sizes, reduced from $40.00 to $9.90. These look like they'd hold up for some nice spring and summertime playing.

Shipping is $5.95, so even with that you're doing much better than the original prices.

So take your first step toward summer fun. To check them out, click the links below.

Men's Lennox
Women's Lennox
Women's Conchita Thong
Girls' Pretty Rugged
Toddler Girls' Pretty Rugged

Bluetooth Headset by Jabra for Hands-Free Calling $12.99

With the increasing number of places that mandate no hand-held calls on cell phones, getting a good bluetooth headset is a must. Here's a nice deal on one made by Jabra, a well-respected brand of headsets.

Buy.com is currently selling the Jabra BT2050 Bluetooth Headset for just $12.99, which is 74% off the retail price of $49.95. They include free budget shipping as part of the deal.

This headset features:
- striking design
- simple functionality
- clear sound Bluetooth 2.0 EDR & eSCO
- wear with or without earhook (2 sizes provided for comfort)
- auto-pairing for no nonsense set-up
- Jabra Discreet Light feature (no distracting, unsightly lights)
- talk time: 4 hours
- standby time: 180 Hours
- weight: 8 g

To take a further look and see if this will complement the way you use your cellphone, click the picture below.

Free Cloth Grocery Tote Bag

Happy New Year!

Let's get the year off to an easy start with a free item that'll help you be a bit more environmentally considerate.

Instead of having to choose between paper or plastic at the supermarket, lots of people have started bringing their own reusable cloth tote bags. Well, here's a chance to get one for free. Mantra Venture Group is offering it just for visiting their website and registering. It's completely free including shipping. They even give you a choice of color -- red or green.

Making a small dent to help the environment at no cost -- a nice combination. To register for your free bag, click this link.