Top 10 Black Friday Shopping Tips | Chevy Haul

Posted on December 26, 2011 by *Geekette*

For an entire week, I had the luxury of driving around a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox, courtesy of Chevrolet’s Driving in the Heartland team, dedicated to the heartland of America! You can check out their website or follow their tweets, @ChevyTexan, for their latest adventures, offers, fantastic finds, and more.

As a savvy deal finder, I definitely wanted Chevrolet to get their money’s worth, I tweeted #chevyhaul like crazy and during Black Friday I managed to make it to 20 different stores, starting at midnight with my friend and fellow blogger Gita of the uber-fashion blog, Mimi and Chichi.

Top 10 Black Friday Shopping Tips

In preparation of Black Friday 2012, here are 10 things that every savvy Chevy Haul shopper should know:

1 – Do the math! It is very easy to think you’re getting a good deal on Black Friday. You wait the entire year for sales like these. The only day of the year Apple deems worthy of offering a discount…but to feel good at the end of the day, make sure you’re getting a good deal on quality items!

Walmart was offering an Emerson 32? 720p LCD TV for $188 but who could beat the quality and discounts offered by Best Buy’s Sharp 42” 1080p LCD HDTV for ONLY $199.99. Plus, with the Walmart horror stories on the news and talking with other shoppers in line, I doubt I’ll ever visit Wallyworld on Black Friday.

2 – Map it out! With many stores opening at midnight (and some even opening on Thanksgiving day — too early if you ask me…) you’ll not only want to make sure you understand where you’re headed but WHEN you need to head there. Before I hit the road in my Chevy Equinox, I made a list of all the stores that opened early, in the order they opened here. There tends to be a gap between the stores that opened at midnight, and the next round that opens at 4-5am…this will keep you busy.

*Another thing to consider, visit stores more out of the way. Although the drive might be longer, the wait will be shorter and more variety will be left untangled. Especially for high demand items, go the extra 20 miles to a remote location that you know won’t be as hectic!

**Many stores open earlier but end the incredible sales before 11am or noon. Get there early if you want to get the best deals!

Click on the Foursquare image below to see the stores that I stopped at and the deals at the time.

3 – Bring a snack! If you’re always snacking like my friend Gita and I you’ll want to bring some holiday leftovers (brusselsprouts and cookies) as well as some water and energy drinks. At every store we visited, people were complaining of hunger pains, impatiently waiting for the food courts and other restaurants to open. Crabby people make impatient shoppers who are more willing to just buy things they don’t want. Give your wallet a fair chance.

4 – Leave the kids at home! We were waiting in line at Old Navy, for 30 minutes outside (so many people showed up for the free digital camera, fire hazards limited the number of shoppers allowed in at one time…) and it was fairly cold for us Texans. In front and behind us were were sobbing toddlers, begging to go home. Finally, seconds before being let into the store, the mothers staggered off with their children. MAKE CHILDCARE ARRANGEMENTS! There are a lot of children friendly daycares, gyms, and play places that offer moms and dads Black Friday shopping drop offs, starting early in the morning until the afternoon.

*With the new midnight shopping time, I also noticed a LOT of tweens running loose at the mall. Apparently their parents dropped them off with friends, while waiting for their stores to open, you could see some inappropriate makeout sessions going on. PARENTS – shopping is not the only thing that goes on at the maul…I mean mall.

5 – Go big or go home! Some of the best deals that I saw being offered were in department stores! For all your houseware needs, Macy’s and Sear’s were the way to go!

KitchenAid Pro 500 Series Mixer for $199.99 at Sears
Macy’s offered 20% off additional Black Friday sale prices! Gita got amazing sheets, retailed at $600 for less than $250!

6 – Fight the Crowds! With the explosion of online Black Friday sales, who in their right mind would consider fighting the crowds when all of your shopping can be done from the comfort of your own home? I’ll give you one reason why. Every year, without fail, there are significant online outages or slowdowns because of the crazy amounts of traffic generated from the 20 million other people who want to shop from the comfort of their own homes.

I remember one year I spent 3 hours painfully fighting Kohls website, adding things to the shopping cart, trying to checkout with them, being told they were sold out or having my cart emptied prematurely. In 2.5 hours I probably could have fought the masses, tried on clothes, AND checked out! Never again!

7 – Keep it social! Above was a list of all my foursqaure check ins. Make sure you take advantage of all the social and in-store promotions being offered! Many Foursquare venues offered additional discounts to shoppers. At Old Navy, Gita won an additional coupon for being the first to bring up a nail file during a contest. Many retailers on Twitter offered their followers Twitter only coupons AND additional #hashtag contests. With everyone else busy shopping, the chances of your winning is increased greatly!

8 – Chevy-sized vehicle for haul! This year I was blessed to have a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox to haul around all our deals! Buy a new car, borrow a friends, clean out your trunk before hitting the road!

Our Equinox offered:

great gas mileage so we could go the distance
plenty of storage space for our shopping haul
comfy seats when we needed to give our feet a rest
hiding places so we didn’t get mugged (always be wary of your surroundings, don’t be sitting ducks…)

9 – Additional tips and tricks! Here are some more helpful tips and tricks for making the most out of Black Friday:

Sign up for email alerts from your favorite stores ahead of time
Buy the newspaper on Thanksgiving for printed coupons and tons of store ads (nice consolidated view for the last minute shopper)
Download a Black Friday mobile app like BF Ads that gets updated with new ads all the time, is easy to use, and works without an internet connection (mall 3g can be shady)
Shop the off hours! Old Navy was CRAZY and had a long line at midnight, but everywhere else we visited between 2am to 7am had virtually no lines! Traffic starts to pick back up around 7am…
Make sure you get a place in line. If you’re battling it out for the best Best Buy offer, get there early and get the ticket. Ask for one. You need proof you were there at 24 hours before midnight and not some random person who waltzed up when the clock struck 12.

10 – Shop with a buddy! Bring a willing and able friend (one who won’t make you feel rushed) to:

Stand in line while your searching for clothes
Run to the car to get coupons or snacks while you’re waiting to check out
Give you a second opinion on impulsive purchases
Let you borrow your phone if yours starts to die
Think of stores you might not have gone to
Keep you safe in numbers!

+1 more – BEST tip of all! I almost didn’t want to share this secret. I’m afraid that once it gets out EVERYONE will take advantage of it. But because I love my readers so much, I will share the best Black Friday shopping tip in the entire world:

This year, on the Wednesday BEFORE Black Friday, at my leisure, I went to several retailers and tried on the clothes that I wanted to buy on Black Friday. Waiting to try on clothes during Black Friday, especially at busy stores like Old Navy, Kohl’s, etc. is adding an additional hour to each store, at least. I tried on all the close that I liked, at my leisure, without them being picked over…and then I *gasp* placed them on layaway. On Black Friday, I waltzed into the store, headed straight to the counter, asked for my clothes, and walked out in about 15 minutes (the time it took to wait in the long line.) I received glares from other shoppers and looks of envy from others.

*There are some risks. Only one store that I went to had better deals the Wednesday before than the Friday of, but it did happen. Also, the people can always accidentally put the clothes back on the shelves (happened once on a non-Black Friday shopping trip…)

Driving in the Heartland invited me to:

So, what better way to ease some of that holiday shopping stress than by taking a brand new Chevy for a spin to get all of your shopping done in comfort and style? This year, Chevrolet will be giving five fabulous bloggers a Chevy vehicle to drive while they take on their holiday shopping throughout the Heartland. Three bloggers from Texas and two bloggers from St. Louis, Missouri, will be riding comfortably in Chevy cars and crossovers in the next few weeks, and you can follow along as they navigate the madness on Twitter using the hashtag #ChevyHaul.

Check out all the details here.

12 Days of Christmas Sales and Giveaways

Posted on December 2, 2011 by *Geekette*

Although the “12 Days of Christmas” normally occurs the day after Christmas, December 26 leading to the Feast of Epiphany, on the twelfth day, on January 6, the following retailers and talk show hosts are offering 12 days of giveaways, discounts, and prizes to get you in the holiday spirit!

Check back daily from now until the 12 of December (depending on the website…) and take advantage of their that day only sale or surprise. Enter to win giveaways or use special coupon codes! Online only.

FOODIES

Godiva

Starbucks 12 festive holiday gifts

RETAILERS

Dell

Netted

CELEBRITY GIVEAWAYS

Ellen Show Tune in to see these fantastic prizes and watch all show long to see the names of the 25 lucky winners.

Oprah Twelve lucky readers will win the Favorite Things chosen by Oprah

TRAVEL

Norwegian Cruise Line

Thai Airways 12 days special fares

Eversave San Antonio

Posted on November 18, 2011 by *Geekette*

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2011 Black Friday Store Hours

Posted on November 14, 2011 by *Geekette*

Don’t forget to check out my 2009 Black Friday post and my 2010 Black Friday posts for my past Black Friday shopping plans and favorite websites. I read through them and both still absolutely apply!

Based on the stores listed by Black Friday 2011, I sorted the stores by open hours (a LOT of stores are opening their doors at midnight this year!!) so that you can strategically forgo sleep and pace yourself like I plan to from midnight to 10am (at which point the major deals are mostly over…)

After spending one year fighting Kohl’s website outages (let’s performance test people!!) I have been paranoid about doing all my shopping online. Where do you plan on shopping? The list of over 40 stores below link to their Black Friday newspaper ad.

*I’ll update this list the week of Black Friday with more stores and store hours!

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/BlackFridayFans

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/#!/BlackFridayFans

iPhone App:
http://www.blackfriday2011.com/app

Black Friday Store Ad	Black Friday Hours
Bealls	12am
Best Buy	12am
GameStop	12am
Little Tikes	12am
Macy’s	12am
Old Navy	12am
Shopko	12am
Walmart	12am
Toys R Us (Holiday Express)	12am-10pm most stores
Target	12am-11pm
Kohl’s	12am-12am (open 24 hrs)
Sears	4am-1pm
Avenue	5am
Fred’s Super Dollar	5am
Gordman’s	5am
Lowe’s	5am
Michael’s	5am
Sam’s Club	5am
A.C. Moore	5am-10pm
Babies R Us	5am-10pm
Electronics Expo	5am-10pm
Burlington Coat Factory	5am-11pm
Radio Shack	6:30am
Five Below	6am
Jo-Ann	6am
Office Max	6am
Tractor Supply Company	6am
Gander Mountain	6am-10pm
Fashion Bug	8am-9pm
Walgreens	9am-6pm
La-Z-Boy	9am-9pm
Bon-Ton	Sale hours: 12am-1pm
JC Penney	Sale Hours: 4am-1pm
Kmart	Sale hours: 5am-11am
Sports Authority	Sale Hours: 5am-3pm
Menards	Sale hours: 6am-11am
Cabela’s	Sale: 5am-10am
Dick’s Sporting Goods	Sale: 5am-2pm
Bass Pro Shops	Sale: 6am-11am

2011 President’s Day Sales and Coupons

Posted on February 20, 2011 by *Geekette*

Ready to shop until you drop? Check out the 44 printable coupons and promotional codes for in-store and online savings at your favorite retailers! Hurry thought because more expire at the end of President’s Day although a couple don’t for a couple days, weeks!

Let me know if you’re looking for something in particular, it looks like a great time to do a little retail therapy!

Retailer	Discount	Promo Code	Expires
	Printable President’s Day Coupon, 8am-12pm	ETNZF	02/21/11
	Online, save $10 Off a $60 Purchase	PRESIDENT10	02/26/11
	44 styles already marked up to 44% off; save an additional 30% w/promo code	GAPSALE30	02/21/11
	20% OFF Sitewide; free shipping >$65	president65	02/22/11
	Everything 50% off Sale; in-store printable coupon here ($10 off $50 purchase)		02/27/11
	25% Off Your Full-Price Purchase; Free shipping on all orders $125 or more	PRESIDENT	02/21/11
	Save 35% Off Your Entire Purchase; Free Shipping >$50	PRESIDENT35	02/21/11
	15% off your Entire Purchase (online & in-store)	THINKSPRING	02/21/11
	$30 Off a $150 Purchase	LHD30	04/30/11
	Extra 40% off entire order (in-store,and online)	733	02/21/11
	$30 Off $75, $70 Off $150 + Free Shipping	3306 ($30 off $75) 3303 ($70 off $150)	02/21/11
	$5 Select Styles + 30% off already reduced items (Online + In-Store); free shipping >$50	FSPRESIDENTS	02/21/11
	33% off List Price of 1 item	BAX3447N	02/21/11
	20% off Everything; Free shipping on orders $50 or more	PDAY11 & PIN 2162	02/21/11
	Extra 50% off clearance (online & in-store)		02/21/11
	An Additional 30% Off Sale Items		02/21/11
	$5 Off your purchase of $25 or more (in-store only)		02/21/11
	70% off Gift Certificates	EAT	02/21/11
	20% off Entire order & Free Ship + $10 off Button down shirts (Online)	29864001	02/21/11
	20% Off Entire Purchase plus 6 more coupons; 40% any one item 2/22-2/26		02/21/11, varies this week
	Extra 25% Off All Sale Merchandise	PRESIDENT25	02/22/11
	15% Off $50, 20% Off $75 (Online + In-Store)	ONPDAY	02/21/11
	15% off Select Items	makeover	02/21/11
	Extra 20% Off Clearance Boots, Coats & Sweaters	20SHOP	02/20/11
	Extra 25% Off Alreay Reduced Items	BRPRES25	02/21/11
	30% off your entire order	CHIEF30	02/21/11
	$10 Off a $50 Purchase (In-Store)		02/21/11
	Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store – 20% Off Your Entire Purchase		02/21/11
	25% Off Your Full-Price Purchase; Free shipping on all orders $125 or more	PRESIDENT	02/21/11
	Extra 15% off all clearance items	SAVE15	02/21/11
	20% Off Women’s Items on Orders of $150+	FABFEB	02/21/11
	20% Off Entire Purchase		03/06/11
	20% off $60		02/21/11
	$10 off $50 or $25 off $100	SAPRES10E	02/21/11
	$10 Off a $40 Purchase	28264592	02/21/11
	$25 Off $75 or more (Online + In-Store)	5521	02/21/11
	Extra 10-15% Off Regular, Sale, & Clearance (Online + In-Store)	PRESIDENT	02/21/11
	Extra 40% off Entire store		02/21/11
	20% Off Any Purchase; $15 Off Every $50 Purchase (Online + In-Store)	664; 241
	$10 Off $50 (Online & In Store)	62601225	02/21/11
	50% Off Sale Items + Free Shipping		02/21/11
	20% Off Online Price for Kids’ and Teen Books	A8T7C7M	02/21/11

Best Wedding Registries Offers

Posted on January 24, 2011 by *Geekette*

Congratulations! You’re getting married! Stores want to reward that as well! By taking the time to create registries in their stores or on their websites, here are some popular ways retailers want to help celebrate your wedding:

1 – Bonus gifts: If you register for a certain number of items, certain items from specific brands, etc. you’ll get gift cards or freebies! If your gifts spend a combined $200 you’ll get a $20 gift certificate (from JCPenny)! Register at Bloomingdale’s for $200 worth of Emeril Cookware and get a 2 piece set of Ramekins, valued at $39.99!

2 – Discounts for Guests: Kohl’s hit it out of the park, not only do they offer FREE announcement cards to slip into wedding invitations but they also offer wedding guests a 15% discount for purchasing items on registry! To me this is a no brainer.

3 – Discount Post-wedding: After the dust has settled from the wedding, the newlyweds are offered discounts ranging from 10-20% off the remaining items. Most post-nuptial discounts are offered through email notifications; make sure you watch out for them. Some are offered regardless of time, some expire after a month to the first year.

4 – Gift Card and other Freebies: Some companies offer $25 gift cards just for creating the registry. JCPenny also offers a free engagement portrait. Lots of retailers offer online wedding tools, free printable planners, magazine subscriptions, and other benefits.

5 – Mingle and Scan: Macy’s and a couple other companies offer events throughout the year where engaged couples can come for an evening of FREE drinks and refreshments while scanning their registry with other smitten couples.

6 – Mobile Apps: Some stores offer mobile versions of their sites or mobile apps for quick updates, checking on registries.

These were the most important aspects to notice about gift registries that I found. It’s pretty standard to offer the tools/online resources so I didn’t include the links to those. The images are links to the wedding registry home page for each retailer. Happy Scanning! Let me know if you find any others!

P.S. Don’t forget to sign up for ALL your favorite retailers, restaurants, and travel sites with your anniversary. You’ll get more freebies and gift certificates then!

Retailer	Benefits	Discounts Post Wedding	Other Special Offers
	Bonus Gifts – register for specific items for additional freebies, list here.	The Completion Certificate gives you two separate opportunities to acquire the remaining gifts on your registry for 10% less (once in-store/online).
	FREE announcement cards Tuesday night registry workshops	10% off remaining items in registry Add desired items registry after wedding Doesn’t expire until 6 months after wedding
	Traveler’s Joy is an online honeymoon registry. Friends and family visit your page and use their credit card to give a gift toward part or all of your trip.
	Sign up and create your own unique registry full of amazing wines.	Email registry@bottlenotes.com after your wedding for 10% off all wine purchases.
	$25 gift card for registering	10% off purchases + 2 events w/ 20% off in the first year (no brand exclusion) 0% financing first year for purchases over $300
	Offer the choice of either: Traditional Registry – gifts are mailed within 2-3 days Consolidated Registry – gifts aren’t mailed until requested, if you no longer desire item, exchange before item is shipped	15% completion discount Registry Rewards program – rewards if purchases from your registry exceed certain amounts
	$25 gift certificate w/ registries values $2500+ Registry Rewards program FREE wedding portrait just for registering Free wedding organizer	10% off remaining items in registry for up to a year!
	Option of selecting pre- and post-event shipping addresses for gifts
	$100 giftcard from reward points program Points from purchases made and gifts received		Search for local events to like this one 1/26/2011 at Macy’s La Cantera FREE refreshments, drinks, and gift
	Free monogramming Bonus gifts program Registry guide Test drive table settings app	10% off remaining items in registry for up to 6 months after wedding date
		10% off items purchased from store (on registry or not…) for 6 months after wedding
	Request announcement cards for invitations Vendor offers if you register for certain items Facebook app
	Additional gifts if guests purchase certain items Free announcement cards by request Refer a friend, $25 a friend Bridal book	Completion discount (amount unmentioned) once online and once in a store – anytime up to three months after your event.
	Free gifts for registering for certain items Announcement cards Bridal shower resources	15% off remaining items on registry for up to 3 months after wedding	Guests receive 15% off entire purchase
			Give gifts as a group of people
		20% off the remaining regular priced items in registry, 60 days after wedding, for 2 months
	Welcome Kit

2011 Day After Christmas Sales

Posted on December 25, 2010 by *Geekette*

Last year I wrote a Day After Christmas Sales post on my blog and got over 1500 visitors that day after Christmas. Here are the deals, sales, and coupons I found for 2011 to start the post-Christmas, ready to save money season off right. As I find more deals I’ll add them to this post, check back frequently!

*Post-Christmas is one of the BEST times to buy large electronics and appliances…just saying…

Crabtree & Evelyn Ticket now after christmas coupon Hancock Fabric Christmas After Christmas Sale Restaurant.com coupon Red Box blu-ray coupon Cafe Press christmas coupon half price books sale dillards after christmas sale JCPenney After Christmas Sale Saks Fifth Avenue after christmas sale nordstrom after christmas sale big lots after christmas sale

Retailer	Promo Code	Description
Dillard’s		Sale and Clearance items in-store and online
Macy’s	HOLIDAY	Extra 15% off, FREE shipping w/ purchases > $99
Kohl’s	HOHOHO15	Extra 15% off, FREE shipping w/ purchases > $75
Party City	PCTCYM	FREE next day air, > $65; 50% off New Year supplies
Big Lots		Clearance, holiday sales, 20% off w/ initial email sign up!
Saks Fifth Avenue		instore and online, prices increase online 12/27 and instore 12/26 at noon.
Nordstrom		instore and online, double reward points and savings start 12/26 at 8am
JCPenney	SHOP4FUN	$10 off $25 purchase, 12/26-12/27; 75% off clearance and seasonal items
Café Press	MYNEW	$10 off iphone & iPad cases
Half Price Books		20% off ENTIRE purchases 12/26-12/29
Red Box	BETTERINBLU	1st Blu-Ray is only $1!
Restaurant.com	HOLIDAY	$25 gift certificate for $2
Hancock Fabrics		Online exclusives on 12/25
Tickets Now	HOLIDAY10	10% off ALL tickets
Avelle	50GIFT	50% off all in-stock rentals, expires 12/26
Crabtree & Evelyn		25% off storewide plus $10 hand therapy
GAP	LBKVWFXN8R4X	20% off ENTIRE purchases 12/25
Urban Outfitters		50% off in-store purchase, 12/26-27!
Anthropologie		25% off sale items
The Limited		Up to 70% off!
New York and Company	6322	Up to 70% off w/ an extra 20% off, today!
Borders	BRW9132V	25% off entire purchase, today ONLY!

Ann Taylor Loft	HOLIDAY	40% off entire purchase today and tomorrow
	GIVEMP3S	$2 in MP3 Downloads
Express	9877; 9882	$75 off $250 purchase! 12/25-12/27

Added 12/26/2011:

Brooks Brothers – save up to 40% off

Golf Galaxy – additional 25% off (WINTERSALE)

Crate & Barrel – up to 60 % off

Bed Bath & Beyond – 50% off

Newegg – tons of electronics on sale

Sephora – extra 20% off (EXTRA)

Puma – semi-annual sale, 40% off

Christmas Gift Card Rewards

Posted on December 12, 2010 by *Geekette*

Back by popular demand (from this article last year), here’s all the gift card purchases you can buy for loved ones (or yourself!!) that are accompanied with extra incentives to buy. Gift cards can still be an incredibly thoughtful gift without taking up too much space or time. Since you’re going to be getting the gift cards anyways (or if you want to save additional money when you make purchases for yourself…) check out these great seasonal offers that will not only bring a smile a friend to the person receiving the gift, but also the one giving (FREE stuff for you!!):

*For those gift cards that I missed, here’s a link to 54 more gift cards w/ a comparative checklist.

Maggianos gift card reward

Retailer/Restaurant	Gift Card Reward
California Pizza Kitchen	Purchase $100 in CPK Gift Cards and receive a $20 Rewards Card.
Kids Foot Locker	Through 12/24, get $10 rewards card w/ gift card purchases >$50
DSW	Through 12/24, get $10 rewards card w/ gift card purchases >$50
The Palm	For every $250 you spend on gift cards, you’ll receive a $50 thank you card that can be used at The Palm from January 1 to April 30, 2011.
Godiva	FREE $10 gift card w/ every $50 purchase
IHOP	$5 rewards with every $25 gift card purchase
L.L.Bean	FREE $10 gift card w/ every $50 purchase
Morton’s Steakhouse	Buy $300 gift card and get $50 or buy $500 to get $100
Outback Steakhouse	FREE $20 gift card w/ every $100 purchase
Hancock Fabric	For every $100 or more single transaction between 12/11/2010-12/24/2010 you will receive a $20 BONUS BUCK card towards your next purchase between 12/26/2010-1/12/2011
Maggianos	FREE $20 gift card w/ every $100 gift purchase
The Children’s Place	Receive a $10 coupon when you purchase $40
Amazon Gift Card	Spend $50, get $5
Roaring Fork, Wildfish, (Eddie V Restaurants)	FREE $20 gift card w/ every $100 gift purchase
Brunswick Bowling Alley	Free $5 Brunswick bonus certificate with every $25 gift card purchase
Dave & Busters	Spend $25, get $5; spend $50, get $10
Chucke Cheese’s	Get 20 free tokens for every $25 gift card purchased
Benihana	Spend $50, get $10
Fox and Hound	Spend $25, get $5
Sky Mall	Spend $100, get $50

2010 Unknown Black Friday Deals

Posted on November 24, 2010 by *Geekette*

Although there are a lot of popular Black Friday websites (check out my post from 2009 to see my favorites), I wanted to post some ads that I have found that I don’t think have gotten enough attention.

Black Friday Tips

Never Assume – Although I’m a HUGE online shopper, last year there were several websites not prepared to handle the traffic generated by Black Friday. Don’t assume the website will work, if there is something you really want, go in-person.
Store Hours – Check out that link for common stores and their shopping start times. Know if the store if offering Thanksgiving hours, Thanksgiving online hours, Black Friday hours, and Black Friday online hours. No two stores were created equally.
Research – Check out that inclusive link to the left! Includes tons of stores and their Black Friday offers. Know how much something is worth before you look at the discounted price. It might not be a great deal after all.
Confident Purchases ONLY! – If there is something that you have second thoughts about buying, DON’T buy it. If you don’t know if it’s really that good of a deal, don’t buy it! You’ll be able to get great discounts again as soon as Christmas is over. This is not your only chance…don’t sweat it.
Location, Location, Location – When planning my in-store purchases, I consider the demographic of the different store locations. Is there going to be a bigger demand for the XBOX Kinetic at the Walmart off I-10 and 1604 or Fredericksburg, TX? If there’s a huge deal you know is worth it, save purchase time by going to the less busy store, even if the drive’s a little longer.

Good luck and remember that there’s always post-Christmas sales!

Hot Destination Deals:

Southwest Vacations – offers “great prices for limited time” (Black Friday through Cyber Monday) and includes Las Vegas, Orlando, Los Angeles, Ski resorts, and more!

Southwest Air Fare – With prices starting at $59, one-way, purchase starting 11/23/10 through 11/29/10 for travel 01/04/11 through 03/09/11! Check out the extensive list, here.

Starwood Resorts – Check out this massive hotel line’s Cyber Monday deals!

BroadwayAcrossAmericaBlackFridayDeals

Broadway Across America – Ticket deals available too! Check out a list of shows offered at discounted prices at a theater near you!

Educational Deals:

The Scholastic Store – Take an extra 20% off w/ FREE shipping when you use “ssbf20” at checkout, now until 11/29/2010. Enjoy up to 75% off!

the Houston Museum of Natural Science – Save $10 off $50, $25 off $100, and $50 off $200 purchases with this printable coupon. Offer valid 11/26–11/28.

Retailers:

Vera Bradley – Spend over $100 at this retailer and get a FREE holiday tote! ($48 value!)

The Limited – 40% off EVERYTHING, in-store and online! Don’t forget you’ll also get a FREE mini-bag w/ $75 purchase (also both online AND in-store!)

Haverty’s – The first 50 get $50–$250 off certificates, sale starts at 8am so you’ll have time to hit a couple other stores first.

Crabtree & Evelyn – FREE shipping of orders over $25 with incredible lotions 50% off, buy one get 50% off site wide, 50% off select gifts and fragrances!

Smart Home – Ever want to completely automate your home? Preheat your over w/ your cell phone? Lights controlled by remote? Take a look at their exclusive savings, NOW through the end of 11/26!

Golf Galaxy – Starts online Thursday, 11/25 at 12AM ET. Save big on clubs, gear, and more! $1.99 flat shipping rate!

Bed, Bath, & Beyond – Shop early and save 20% off your ENTIRE order, including clearance items!

Overstock.com – not only will you enjoy severely discounted items, you’ll save 10% off your entire purchase and enjoy $1 shipping!

Dining Deals:

Denny’s – Enjoy 20% off your entire ticket, the entire day at Denny’s!

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September Printable Coupons and Online Deals

Posted on September 16, 2010 by *Geekette*

As everyone is getting settled back in school, I found almost 40 printable coupons and online codes for your favorite stores and restaurants! Some of the deals don’t even expire until the end of the month, some well into the end of the year, one even until the middle of next year!

I’m going to try and post these at least once a month – let me know if there’s anything you liked to see make the list.

Retailer	Deal	Expires
	15% Off Your Order Coupon code: 34198641	10/05/10
	Aveda Men Pure-Formance Dual Action After Shave FREE Sample	12/31/10
	Arby’s – Free Jr Shake w/ Any Sandwich Purchase	9/21/10
	Ann Taylor- 25% Off “Already Reduced” Prices Coupon code: ENJOY25
	Advance Auto: Spend $100, Get $50 Back + free shipping	9/22/10
	Build-A-Bear: $10 off orders $50 or more Coupon code: 95309	10/31/10
	Burt’s Bees Natural Toothpaste $1 Off Coupon
	Borders: 20% off List Price Any One Item Coupon code: BEG93010X	9/30/10
	Ben & Jerry’s : Buy One Cup or Cone, Get One Free
	Barnes & Noble – 15% Off One Item (All Customers) Coupon code: K8F7F4C	9/26/10
	Bass Pro Shops – $20 off order of $100 or more Coupon code: savepc4	9/30/10
	Bath & Body Works: 20% off entire purchase Coupon code: F102455	10/10/10
	Crayola Store: $5 Off Any $25 Order + Free Shipping Coupon code: CRAFALL10	9/30/10
	Coinstar: FREE $10 iTunes Card when You Cash In $40 or more on an iTunes Certificate	9/30/10
	Express – $25 Off $50 Or $50 Off $150 Or More	9/30/10
	Gymboree – 20% Off Entire Order (Printable Coupon)	9/26/10
	Gap: 20% Off Entire Order w/ VISA card (Gap.com) Coupon code: VISAWEB20	9/30/10
	GameStop.com : $20 off $100 purchase Coupon code: 20DOWN	9/30/10
	Hallmark: 25% Off Paper Cards and Party Products Coupon code: PARTY25	9/30/10
	Hobby Lobby: 40% off one regular priced item (online and in store) Coupon code: 5082	9/18/10
	Jessica Simpson: 20% off on Any 2 Items, 30% Off Any 3 Coupon code: 2OR3	9/26/10
	Get $5.00 off a Jiffy Lube Signature Service Oil Change
	Joann: 40% Off the Regular Price of 1 Item (online) (Joann) Coupon code: AE288	10/15/10
	Leap Frog – 15% off $50 Coupon code: COUPON15	10/31/10
	Lord & Taylor Signature Sale – Save an Extra 20% Off Coupon code: SALE	9/27/10
	Lowe’s: Various Printable Coupons for Household Cleaning Products
	Oriental Trading Co- $5 Off $20 +, $10 Off $40 +, $20 Off $75 + Purchase Coupon code: ACSEP10	9/30/10
	Office Depot : $20 off $100 purchase Coupon code: 73039011	9/30/10
	Planet Hollywood – $10 Off $20 (Printable Coupon)	12/31/10
	Quiznos: $1 off a regular or $2 off a large sub + 1 catering printable coupons	10/1/10
	RedBox: Free DVD Rental w/ Kiosk Code Coupon code: DVDONME
	Ralph Lauren: Extra 10% Off Coupon Coupon code: BZR29369
	Restaurant.com : 80% off Gift Certificates (Restaurant.com) Coupon code: REDPLUM
	Children’s Place: 10% off any purchase online (The Children’s Place) Coupon code: WA78	5/31/11
	The Container Store- 25% Off Annual Shelving Sale	10/17/10
	Urban Outfitters: 10% off your entire purchase Coupon code: CLASSACT	9/30/10
	White House Black Market – Take $20 Off Any Purchase of $100 or More (White House Black Market) Coupon code: 9175	10/2/10
	Yankee Candle: $10 off $25 Purchase (Online & In-Store) (Yankee Candle) Coupon code: PHKKYR5	10/2/10

Choicolate Artisan Chocolates

Posted on August 19, 2010 by *Geekette*

After running errands all day, my sister and I decided to treat ourselves to lunch at Auden’s Kitchen, one of our new favorite restaurants. Located in the same shopping center, we noticed a sign nestled in called “Choicolate | Artisan Chocolates”. We decided we wanted to check it out after lunch.

Website: http://choicolate.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/choicolate.fb

We discovered that this hidden gym not only featured hand-crafted chocolates including fun flavors like:

Mango & Habanero
Hazelnut Latte
Strawberry Balsamic
Milk Vanilla

but also had a delightful story behind the sweets store as well. As husband and wife pair, last name Choi…decided to follow the wife’s dream of opening a chocolate store where everything was handmade, in small batches for the ultimate taste and presentation. Wrapped individually with great detail, these chocolates make an adorable gift for someone you barely know or know very well. We sampled the incredibly intense and more traditional flavors before settling on the chocolates pictured below. The box also includes a guide so you’ll not be surprised (unless you want to be!!) and receivers can match the chocolates with the pictures.

Visit frequently as the menu and chocolate designs always are changing. I bet they would be open to suggestions and requests you might have too – I could imagine these being an incredible party gift at showers and celebrations, both intimate and large! Contact information here.

Check out this specialty bittersweet piece inspired by the winter holidays:

handmade Choicolate Artisan Chocolates gift san antonio

More Pictures:

Back to School Sales for Teachers | Educators Discounts

Posted on August 16, 2010 by *Geekette*

I hope that even if you’re not a teacher, you share the information in this post with one you know! I can’t think of a more intense profession – please take the time to thank the teachers in your life!

This post is chock full of deals, reward programs, and other incentives that teachers and educators might not have the time to find. Check out these deals for back to school, a lot of which last all year long! Most require sign up with proof of teaching license or school code but all programs are free with rewards offered to your school!

B&N Educator Program

Educator Discount, Resources & More
Save 20% off the publisher’s list price on all purchases for classroom use
Get up to 25% off the publisher’s list price during Educator Appreciation Days
Receive valuable email offers and information on special Educator events
Listen to popular stories being read online
Join by filling out this application and bringing it to any location! More FAQ
Coupon code: B8X7U8U, Exp: 08/17/10 (save 30% off the Back to School Category)

Classroom Discount Card – savings for teachers

Individual teachers, from preschool through high school, as well as school librarians and homeschool educators.
Save 25% off the list price of books and music CDs
Save 10% off the list price of DVDs for professional use.
Applications are available at all Borders stores, and signing up is completely free.
Follow on Facebook for more deals and events!

Half price Books – Educator Discount

Half Price Books supports educators, school teachers and librarians in the community.
Educator’s Discount Card saves 10% all year round!
Just bring in valid ID and proof of current employment such as a pay stub or employee ID card.

Crayola Gold Star Teacher Program

Crayola – Gold Star Teacher Program

Sign up
for the program to get great deals, printables, and other online resources!
Check out these resources, templates, and other freebies!
FREE science lesson plan for teachers

Office Depot – Star Teacher Program

Get 10% back in Rewards on ink, toner, and paper, plus 1% back on almost everything else.
Get discounts with these “My Star Teacher” reward partners
Find out more information about smart reward programs and going green!
$10 off $50 (Coupon Code: 75009959)
$15 off $75 (Coupon Code: 63427096)
$20 off $100 (Coupon Code: 40124581)
Expires 8/21

Adobe Software – Student/Teacher Discounts

Get up to 80% off Adobe software products!
FREE shipping!

ATT Wireless

Teacher discounts, apply through email

Join PBS Teachers!

Exclusive Content from PBS!
Ability to Save, Rate and Comment on Classroom Resources (like their Activity Packs)
Online Discussions on Media and Technology
Just by signing up, you will receive a 10% discount on your next purchase at ShopPBS for Teachers.
Follow on Twitter – @pbsteachers

You must have a valid e-mail address at an educational institution ending with the domain suffix .EDU (i.e., leina@contoso.edu) OR have a valid email address at one of the educational institutions listed here.

20% Off All School and Office Supplies (In-Store Only)
Valid 8/15/10–8/21/10

Michael’s has this program called “The Knack Faculty” which offers teachers and other educators tons of printable templates, ideas, and savings!

Make sure you take advantage of their teacher appreciation event:

What: The Knack Faculty Free Teacher Appreciation Crop Event

When: 8/27/2010 3:00 PM – 8:45 PM

“Create some fun for the classroom. Teachers and friends, join us for Teacher Appreciation Crop Event. Learn to create fun bulletin boards, bookmarks, signs and more. We provide the space and assortment of tools. Plus, we take care of the cleanup.”

Michael's 40% off regular price item

HP – Teacher Experience Exchange

Upload/browse through lesson plans on different subjects
Checkout professional development resources

2010 Mother’s Day Deals, Printable Coupons, and Online Offers

Posted on April 28, 2010 by *Geekette*

Almost 50 retailers and restaurants are listed below with printable coupons, online promotional codes, and other sales for Mother’s Day this year! Make this year memorable by finding affordable gifts for the special women in your life! (Or finally treat yourself to something special, without the guilt!) Use the discounts to buy books to read with your children (or for yourself), buy some special new clothes, finally get those pictures developed, and much more!

Some coupons don’t expire for several months and some expire today! Hurry and find what coupons your looking for!

Retailer	Deal	Promotional Code	Expires
1-800-Flowers	Save 20% Sitewide	MDSW2	4/28/2010
Advance Auto Parts	15% Off Everything w/ No Minimum Online	W615	4/28/2010
Ann Taylor	Take an Extra 25% Off All Sale Items	SALE25
Aveeno	Printable $1 Coupon Off Any Baby Product	Printable Coupon
Aveeno	$3 Off 2 Positively Nourishing Body Care Products + $1 Off Daily Moisturizing Lotion By Mail	Signup to get discount!
Barnes & Noble	30% Off Gifts for Mom & Select Titles (In-Store + Online)	Y7U3D4T	5/3/2010
Bath & Body Works	$10 Off a $30 Purchase	“APRIL50″	5/9/2010
Borders	33% Off List Price On One Item (Online + In-Store)	BBA7579D	4/28/2010
Brookstone	$5 Off a $50 Purchase	AF5MAY	5/31/2010
Calvin Klein	20% Off Entire Purchase	welcome1012	5/4/2010
Charlotte Russe	Reusable 25% Storewide Discount Coupon (Online or In-Store)	Signup to get discount!	5/2/2010
Coach Factory Stores	30% off a purchase over $250 or 20% off a purchase under $250	Printable Coupon	5/9/2010
Crabtree & Evelyn	$10 Off Any Purchase Online, No Minimum	MOM210	5/9/2010
CVS Photo	25% off All Mother’s Day Gifts	25MOM	5/3/2010
Delia’s	20% Off Entire Order	SUNNY20	4/29/2010
DSW	Get a $10 bonus card w/ each purchase of a $50 or more gift card	in-stores and online	5/9/2010
Gaiam	$15 off $75, $20 off $100, or $25 off $125	AFSPRING	5/15/2010
Gaiam	$.99 Shipping on Any Order Over $75	AFSPSAVE	5/31/2010
GAP	20% Off Your Online Purchase	GAPSAVEBIG	4/30/2010
Hobby Lobby	40% Off One Regular priced Item Online	5989	5/1/2010
Hobby Lobby	40% off printable coupon	Printable Coupon	5/1/2010
Home Depot	$5 Off a $50 Purchase	SAVINGS26	5/2/2010
J. Crew	Extra 20% Off All Spring Styles	EXTRA20	4/30/2010
JCPenney	$10 Off a $25 Purchase	LUV4MOM	5/9/2010
Joann Fabric	60% Off Entire Custom Framing Order	Printable Coupon	5/8/2010
Joann Fabric	40% off 1 Regularly-Priced Item Online	SED128	4/30/2010
Juicy Juice	$1 off Sparkling Beverage	Printable Coupon
Macy’s	Extra 15% Savings Pass Off All Sale and Clearance Apparel	Printable Coupon	5/3/2010
Macy’s	25% Off Friends & Family + Free Shipping	MACYSFF	5/3/2010
Meow Mix	$1.00 Off Any 3 Cups of Market Select Wet Cat Food	Printable Coupon
Motherhood	$50 Restaurant.com certificate with $75 purchase (In stores/online)	CRAVE50
Motherhood	Free Shipping for Orders $75+	MHMOMFS
New York & Company	$25 Off a $50 Purchase	4538	5/13/2010
Office Depot	$10 off $50 (In-Store, Online, & By Phone)	26421793	5/3/2010
Oriental Trading Company	20% Off Entire Order	CLASS2010	5/31/2010
Perry Ellis	Extra 30% Off Online Coupon Code	FANDF30	5/3/2010
REI Outlet	Save 50% or More
Restaurant.com	80% Off Coupon Code – $25 gift certificate for $2!!!	MEAL	4/30/2010
Saks Off 5th	30% Off Any One Item (In-Store)	Printable Coupon	5/4/2010
Schick Disposable Razor	$2 off any One Schick Disposable Razor	Printable Coupon
Scholastic Store	Buy 3 Books, Get 4th Free	SSSMRC	5/10/2010
SnapFish	20% off gifts for mom	MOMSDAY10	5/9/2010
Stride Rite	20% Off a $50 Purchase (in-store & online)	SUN20	5/13/2010
Target	10% Off Entire Order	2ROZVVHX	7/4/2010
The Sharper Image	10% Off Any Order	AFMAY2	5/15/2010
The Sharper Image	Take $20 off an Order of $150 or More!	SAVE20	4/30/2010
Toys R Us	$10 Off a $50 Purchase	936072	5/16/2010
White House \| Black Market	$20 off a purchase of $80+ (Online & In-Store)	9125	4/28/2010
Yankee Candle	Buy Any Lg Jar or Tumbler Candle, Get 1 50% Off – In-store/Online	Link to Coupon	5/9/2010

FREE iPhone Apps | Retailers, News, & More!

Posted on March 9, 2010 by *Geekette*

Why would someone who doesn’t have an iPhone want to write a post about iPhone apps?! Simple, I have tons of friends who have iPhones AND I’m really good at digging up unknown things on the web – why limit myself?! Included in this post are the things I would look up for myself, and just want to know (including 35 iPhone apps you might not have known existed!)

Apple Deals

Did you know?! Apple now offers an Out-of-Warranty Service program that allows you to bring in your iPhone that would otherwise be ineligible for warranty service (for example stopped working but physically intact, water-damaged, cracked screen, etc.) and they’ll replace your iPhone with a new or refurbished iPhone for the Out-of-Warranty Service fee listed below:

iPhone 3GS	Out-of-Warranty Service
16GB & 32GB	$199
iPhone 3G	Out-of-Warranty Service
8GB, 16GB	$199
Original iPhone	Out-of-Warranty Service
4GB, 8GB & 16GB	$199

*As of 3/8/2010 – it just can’t be shattered into a million pieces

Clearance Section - Check out the clearance
Educational Deals – Apple offers educational discounts for college students and faculty and staff at all grade levels to purchase Mac computers, Apple software, and select accessories at special prices.

iPhone Apps Directory (online for easy browsing)

iTunes iPhone Apps w/o iTunes complete listing

Staff Picks for their Favorite iPhone Apps

Overstock iPhone App:

Pear Analytics – Website Analyzer – iPhone App:

Website Analyzer allows you to quickly run an analysis on any website within about 30 seconds. Each site is scored from 0 to 100 and color-coded for easy explanation. You get a detailed report with simple explanations of each feature of how to improve your SEO (search engine optimization) capability.

Zyrtec Allergy iPhone App:

The ZYRTEC® AllergyCast gives you the allergy and weather info you need to help. LOVE THE AIR..

Get the allergy forecast for today and tomorrow.
Know the top allergens to watch out for.
See the hourly, daily, or 10-day weather forecast plus the relative humidity.
Save your favorite locations then view them on a map along with the pollen levels for each.
Access details for ZYRTEC® products for adults and children.

WOAI News iPhone App:

The San Antonio, TX news experience you.ve been waiting for is finally here! Catch the latest news, sports and weather wherever you go with the WOAI Mobile Local News application. Mobile Local News takes the best features from the WOAI newscast and Web site and rolls them into a mobile experience that is a must on your iPhone and iPod.

KENS San Antonio News iPhone App:

Keep up with what’s happening in San Antonio with KENS 5 San Antonio on your iPhone and iPod Touch. The KENS 5 San Antonio application gives you news updates, the latest weather forecast, video, local sports info, movie show times and more – all at your fingertips.

Sky Mall iPhone App:

bebe iPhone App:

The bebe Mobile application allows iPhone and iPod touch users to quickly browse, search and purchase products available on bebe.com using a simple, yet stylish, interface. bebe clients have full access to their existing cart, payment and shipping options.

the Fray iPhone App:

*$1.99 – but I <3 the Fray…

Dragon Diction – iPhone App:

*I also use the software for my computer and LOVE it!

Dragon Dictation is an easy-to-use voice recognition application powered by Dragon® NaturallySpeaking® that allows you to easily speak and instantly see your text or email messages. In fact, it.s up to five (5) times faster than typing on the keyboard.

Skype iPhone App:

With Skype on your iPhone or iPod touch you can call and instant message anyone else on Skype for free. You can also call landlines and mobiles and send SMS anywhere in the world, at great rates. Skype is free to download and easy to use.

AT&T myWireless Mobile iPhone App:

AT&T myWireless Mobile allows you to manage your AT&T wireless account from your iPhone or iPod Touch devices.

McCormick Recipe Finder iPhone App:

Never again be stumped for a delicious recipe idea. The McCormick Recipe Finder has a collection of over 1,000 trusted recipes, developed and tested by our kitchens.

The Weather Channel iPhone App:

The New York Times News iPhone App:

Take the high-quality news and information of The New York Times with you on the go.

Bloomberg iPhone App:

Bring the power of the most trusted source for financial information to your iPhone, along with tools to help you analyze the world’s markets.

TV.com iPhone App:

The TV.com application allows you to search and access millions of videos no matter where you go – now with more full episodes of shows!

Showtime iPhone App:

Discovery Channel iPhone App:

With the FREE Discovery Channel iPhone application you.ll get new videos, daily news stories, quizzes, photos, TV schedules and more. Illustrating the world in all its wonder, diversity and amazement, Discovery Channel creates the highest quality content to ignite your curiosity, immerse you in the how and why, and satisfy you with information.

IMDb iPhone App:

IMDb is the world’s largest collection of movie, TV and celebrity information. IMDb is the leading app on the iPhone and iPod Touch to find US showtimes, watch trailers, browse photo galleries, get US TV listings, find latest DVD releases, explore popular charts and share movie info.

ABC News iPhone App:

Take ABC News with you while you’re on the go! Get one touch access to Top of the Hour video news briefs, local videos and weather, daily top stories and pictures, breaking news, emergency alerts and more.

Best Buy iPhone App:

The current version brings you all of Best Buy’s weekly deals, and more. Visually browse or accurately search our entire inventory. Dive deeper into each product through ratings, reviews, related items and enlarged views. Fill and manage your favorites and shopping cart on your phone.

Sports Illustrated iPhone App:

Stay current on the hot sports news and topics of the day with Sports Illustrated’s free application for the iPhone and iPod Touch. SI’s world famous writing and photography get delivered directly to your device along with the latest scores of your favorite pro and college teams.

CNN iPhone App:

*NOT Free – $1.99

Dictionary.com iPhone App:

Dictionary & Thesaurus at your finger tips!

Wikipedia iPhone App:

Wikipedia is now officially on the iPhone! This is our official application and we are working hard on making the absolute best Wikipedia app out there.

NASA Official iPhone App:

The first official NASA App invites you to discover a wealth of NASA information right on your iPhone or iPod Touch.

Google Earth iPhone App:

Hold the world in the palm of your hand. With Google Earth for iPhone and iPod touch, you can fly to far corners of the planet with just the swipe of a finger. Explore the same global satellite and aerial imagery available in the desktop version of Google Earth, including high-resolution imagery for over half of the world’s population and a third of the world’s land mass.

Urbanspoon iPhone App:

*I love this app!

Can’t decide where to eat? Urbanspoon can help. Shake your iPhone and the Urbanspoon slot machine will pick a good restaurant for you to try. Keep shaking until you find a restaurant you’re happy with.

Kayak Travel Discounts iPhone App:

KAYAK for the iPhone connects to kayak.com, the best travel search engine in the world. Compare hundreds of travel sites at once.

Southwest iPhone App:

Traveling with Southwest Airlines is now even more convenient with our first iPhone app. Make reservations, check in for flights, and access your Rapid Rewards account directly from your iPhone. Plus, our iPhone app has DING! functionality built in, giving you instant access to exclusive, limited-time-only air fare deals.

Meebo iPhone App:

Meebo is integrated, all-in-one instant messaging that connects you with your friends everywhere.

Target iPhone App:

Walgreens iPhone App:

With the official Walgreens iPhone app, there.s a way to order prescription refills on-the-go and prints of the photos you just took on your phone. You can also find your nearest Walgreens and the week.s hottest in-store savings on your way to the store.

Macy’s iPhone App:

The Home Depot iPhone App:

Hope this was a helpful post! I enjoyed finding out more about iPhone, I love my MacBook!

February Deals, Coupons, and Online Sales

Posted on February 18, 2010 by *Geekette*

I just posted a lot of February deals, online sales, and printable coupons. Over 35 discounts for stores, restaurants, online websites, and more! Something for everyone, especially if you missed Valentine’s Day or Chinese New Year and are still looking for a gift! I enjoy taking advantage of all the great deals available and definitely want to share the wealth. Although sometimes its worth paying retail (look for a future blog post on just that topic…)

Enjoy!

Love Deals | Valentine’s Day Sales

Posted on January 30, 2010 by *Geekette*

Before it’s too late, take advantage of these 2010 Valentine’s Day deals that make you fall head over heels with saving money, all over again! Categorized by Flowers, Chocolates, Gifts, Party, Dining, and Dress, there is someone for everyone, those with a Valentine and those looking to save a buck! Includes freebies like 25 songs from iTunes and much more!

Continue to check back as I’ll add more as I come across them!

Flowers

ProFlowers is offering a dozen roses and 12 free chocolates!

Chocolates

Reese’s Pieces To receive your coupon, complete this order form and send along with one complete candy bar wrapper from: HERSHEY.®S SPECIAL DARK® Dark Chocolate Bar, ALMOND JOY® Candy Bar, YORK® Peppermint Pattie or REESE.S® Peanut Butter Cups. HURRY. your request must be one of the first 25,000 received and post-marked by 2/17/10 to qualify!

Ghirardelli is offering another sinfully delicious deal for Valentine’s Day!
Use CJ15 at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase! Also enjoy free shipping over $50!

Godiva Chocolate is offering FREE 32 pc. Milk Chocolate Gems on Shipments >$50!

My M&M’s lets you save 14% off your order with promo code: VDAY14.

using promocode VA1019751 at checkout to save 20% off your entire order! Now through 2/11!

Amazon’s sweet deals save you $10 when you spend $49 or more…expires Feb. 15th, use VALCANDY at checkout.

Gifts

Walgreens is wishing their customers Happy Valentine’s Day with Free Shipping for orders over $25, use LOVE25 through Jan. 30!!

Shutterfly is offering 40% off your entire order! Enter FORTY at checkout and get free shipping for orders over $30 with SHIP30!

Sephora is offering a something to pucker up about, normally $65…now only $25!

Bath & Body Works use promocode 20PERCENT at checkout 1/31.

JCPenney to take an Extra 15% OFF Select Fine Jewelry with 15HEARTS at checkout!

Pillsbury sign up to receive the Pillsbury® email newsletter, access exclusive member benefits on Pillsbury.com, and receive a FREE* Pillsbury® coupon booklet with $10 in valuable savings!

Half Price Books is having a Book Lovers Weekend – use the printable coupon to save 20% off your entire purchase!

Party

Party City is offering FREE Shipping with PCSB65 at checkout!

The Popcorn Factory is just another GREAT way to save “I LOVE YOU”! HRT5 at checkout saves you $5, now through Feb. 14th!

Harry & David is offering a $5 coupon! Doesn’t have to be Christmas and pears…enjoy Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day savings!

Dining

Krispy Kreme Buy a Dozen Donuts, recieve 12 FREE Valentine’s with coupons for free! Also, did you know that whenever their window light is lit they’re giving away FREE glazed donuts! @krispy_kreme

BJ’s Brewhouse s offering $5 off $20 food purchase, use printable coupon or 2010 at checkout now through 2/12!

Macaroni Grill is offering free Appetizer with purchase of two Entrees! Doesn’t expire until March 2010!

Dress

Urban Outfitters offers “20% off $50 Purchase, use THINKSPRING now through Feb. 14th! Also on their homepage, text HAITI to 90999 to donate $10 to the Red Cross Relief AND download and listen to 25 tracks, FREE! UO Music List !

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