Monday, August 9, 2010
Because of a brief visit from my mother-in-law, and a month of celebrations for my birthday, I've been eating out more frequently lately! I have noticed that several casual dining restaurants are offering incentives and e-mail sign-ups for specials and coupons.
On a random Thursday, we happened to be dining at the Chili's Bar & Grill in Allen, Texas. We noticed two older women standing just inside the door, handing small postcards to people exiting the restaurant. I didn't think too much of it, except that I'd probably get a hard sell for Mary Kay or something similar. Once we left, the friendly women handed us postcards as well. If you take a moment to fill out a brief online survey, Chili's will send you a $20 gift card. $20 gift cards for both adults in the home = $40 free to Chili's. HELLO!? Am I on Candid Camera!?
Chili's also had a small notepad for email sign-ups on each table. Everyone at our table signed up for specials and coupons through email. I'm looking forward to using my giftcard and watching for freebies via email!
Jason's Deli was kind enough to send me a $5 gift card via email for my birthday. I'll take $5 off, for sure!
I have also been a member of Texas Land & Cattle's email distribution list for a few years now. Each year on your birthday, they send you a different "gift." This year, I received a free appetizer if I will stop by within a month of my birthday.
Having said all of this, keep your eyes peeled for opportunities to sign up and receive freebies at restaurants that you and your family frequent.
Eat up!
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Monday, August 9, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
A two-fer!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
So, I’ve told you several times before that retail stores are just itchin’ to have a sale. Any reason they can think of, and they’re going to bust out with a sale. Going through the Sunday paper reminded me of just that. Father’s Day is a perfect reason to have a sale on gifts for Dad, even if it is a stretch to see Dad in a floral apron or some designer perfume – it’s still all on sale.
I did notice, however, that a lot of apparel is on sale for men right now. Because my husband has a new job where he needs to be dressed a bit more formally than before, I am looking for ways to build his wardrobe without collapsing the bank account. JC Penney, Kohl’s and Target are all running specials on their polo shirts, dress shirts and neck ties. I purchased two polo-style shirts for my husband at Target for $6 each. Yes! The shirts I purchased were “athletic cut” shirts (designed for our broad shouldered/chested beaus) and they fit him very nicely. Their patterned, striped, and solid polos are on sale for $6, $8, and $10 each. Kohl’s and JC Penney each boasted $9.99 for their entire stock of polo-style shirts.
Although I purchased my husband’s Father’s Day gift several months ago, I was able to capitalize on specials for Father’s Day to meet other needs. Don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled for things that you may want to tuck away for Christmas, Hanukah, or a birthday. You will save some serious cash, and all you’ll have to do is remember to wrap it when the time comes. LOVE IT!
Secondly, it is such a strange adjustment when you have been paying for only two meals at restaurants for a number of years. Our 17 month-old daughter is old enough to eat a complete child’s meal at a restaurant, and she’s never met a food she didn’t like. No…really. We are used to spending between $20 and $30 on dinner for the two of us at a medium-caliber restaurant. We are now pushing $40 each time, and we are usually a little bit blown away at the unexpected expense.
What to do about this? Patronize restaurants where kids eat free! Many restaurants, including Dickey’s Barbeque, feature KIDS EAT FREE with the purchase of an adult entrée. Occasionally they will run the special for an entire month, but this special is currently for Sundays only. Applebee’s is offering a free child’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée on Mondays. Luby’s is currently offering the same promotion. Super Salad frequently sends significant savings through coupons, and they boast a “kids eat free” promotion as well. Having listed these, the majority of these restaurants are not places that I would readily choose if given the option of where to eat. However, if it is the difference between planning, cooking, and cleaning up after a big meal, I could be easily swayed.
Frequenting places where your children eat free could potentially save you enough money to eat out additional times in any given month. A bit of light research for promotions at your favorite dining destination is worth the work!
Now, don’t spill free food on your new polo…
So, I’ve told you several times before that retail stores are just itchin’ to have a sale. Any reason they can think of, and they’re going to bust out with a sale. Going through the Sunday paper reminded me of just that. Father’s Day is a perfect reason to have a sale on gifts for Dad, even if it is a stretch to see Dad in a floral apron or some designer perfume – it’s still all on sale.
I did notice, however, that a lot of apparel is on sale for men right now. Because my husband has a new job where he needs to be dressed a bit more formally than before, I am looking for ways to build his wardrobe without collapsing the bank account. JC Penney, Kohl’s and Target are all running specials on their polo shirts, dress shirts and neck ties. I purchased two polo-style shirts for my husband at Target for $6 each. Yes! The shirts I purchased were “athletic cut” shirts (designed for our broad shouldered/chested beaus) and they fit him very nicely. Their patterned, striped, and solid polos are on sale for $6, $8, and $10 each. Kohl’s and JC Penney each boasted $9.99 for their entire stock of polo-style shirts.
Although I purchased my husband’s Father’s Day gift several months ago, I was able to capitalize on specials for Father’s Day to meet other needs. Don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled for things that you may want to tuck away for Christmas, Hanukah, or a birthday. You will save some serious cash, and all you’ll have to do is remember to wrap it when the time comes. LOVE IT!
Secondly, it is such a strange adjustment when you have been paying for only two meals at restaurants for a number of years. Our 17 month-old daughter is old enough to eat a complete child’s meal at a restaurant, and she’s never met a food she didn’t like. No…really. We are used to spending between $20 and $30 on dinner for the two of us at a medium-caliber restaurant. We are now pushing $40 each time, and we are usually a little bit blown away at the unexpected expense.
What to do about this? Patronize restaurants where kids eat free! Many restaurants, including Dickey’s Barbeque, feature KIDS EAT FREE with the purchase of an adult entrée. Occasionally they will run the special for an entire month, but this special is currently for Sundays only. Applebee’s is offering a free child’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée on Mondays. Luby’s is currently offering the same promotion. Super Salad frequently sends significant savings through coupons, and they boast a “kids eat free” promotion as well. Having listed these, the majority of these restaurants are not places that I would readily choose if given the option of where to eat. However, if it is the difference between planning, cooking, and cleaning up after a big meal, I could be easily swayed.
Frequenting places where your children eat free could potentially save you enough money to eat out additional times in any given month. A bit of light research for promotions at your favorite dining destination is worth the work!
Now, don’t spill free food on your new polo…
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Tidbits
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Here are a couple of things for this weekend:
If you are in the North Texas area, Suncreek subdivision (located at Hedgecoxe and Legacy in Plano, Texas) is having their community-wide garage sale this weekend! See you there!
World Market is offering a free tote with a $10 purchase while supplies last. The purchases cannot be gift cards or alcoholic beverages (booooo...).
Have a great Saturday!
Here are a couple of things for this weekend:
If you are in the North Texas area, Suncreek subdivision (located at Hedgecoxe and Legacy in Plano, Texas) is having their community-wide garage sale this weekend! See you there!
World Market is offering a free tote with a $10 purchase while supplies last. The purchases cannot be gift cards or alcoholic beverages (booooo...).
Have a great Saturday!
Friday, April 16, 2010
Smelly!
Friday, April 16, 2010
Just a quick update for you:
From now until Sunday, shop online or in stores at Bath and Body Works and purchase three of their Signature Selection Body Care products and receive THREE FREE! Six items for the price of three is an awesome deal. Ends Sunday, so hurry up!
Just a quick update for you:
From now until Sunday, shop online or in stores at Bath and Body Works and purchase three of their Signature Selection Body Care products and receive THREE FREE! Six items for the price of three is an awesome deal. Ends Sunday, so hurry up!
Thursday, April 15, 2010
NEVER Keep Your Opinion To Yourself!
Thursday, April 15, 2010
I really hope that you have already signed up for Kohl’s email and mailing distribution lists. They have sent me TWO postcards this week with $10 FREE! No purchase is required. I intend to spend $20 or $25 at Kohl’s next week and spend $0 or $5 of my own personal money! How delicious is that?!
I also received an interesting email from Target this week. They have introduced a new program of printable coupons via email. I viewed THIRTEEN PAGES of printable coupons, many of which I would likely take advantage of. You simply click the box within the coupons you are interested in printing, and Target.com compiles those coupons for you. You can then print ONLY the coupons you are interested in utilizing. Click HERE to see what I mean!
I am at Target at LEAST once per week, and I intend to utilize all of the savings techniques that they offer. Many of the coupons are for household and grocery items, but some of them are for items that are exclusively Target’s. For example: 10% off of patio furniture, $10 off a Kodak camera, and $5 off the ottoman of your choice. These are great deals that I am highly likely to take advantage of!
One more thing that I have begun taking advantage of is customer surveys. Many of the stores that we patronize offer discounts, or sweepstakes-like incentives as a reward for giving them feedback about your experience while shopping in their stores. Old Navy has offered 10% off your next purchase for filling out a short online survey for quite a while. Target offered me the chance to win $3,000 after taking part in a short online survey. Walgreens offered me the opportunity to be placed in a drawing for a $500 shopping spree after participating in their online survey about my experience. I have yet to win anything, but I will continue to take 5 minutes of my time to share my opinion (which is never lacking) and who knows?! I could be the next winner and so could you!
I really hope that you have already signed up for Kohl’s email and mailing distribution lists. They have sent me TWO postcards this week with $10 FREE! No purchase is required. I intend to spend $20 or $25 at Kohl’s next week and spend $0 or $5 of my own personal money! How delicious is that?!
I also received an interesting email from Target this week. They have introduced a new program of printable coupons via email. I viewed THIRTEEN PAGES of printable coupons, many of which I would likely take advantage of. You simply click the box within the coupons you are interested in printing, and Target.com compiles those coupons for you. You can then print ONLY the coupons you are interested in utilizing. Click HERE to see what I mean!
I am at Target at LEAST once per week, and I intend to utilize all of the savings techniques that they offer. Many of the coupons are for household and grocery items, but some of them are for items that are exclusively Target’s. For example: 10% off of patio furniture, $10 off a Kodak camera, and $5 off the ottoman of your choice. These are great deals that I am highly likely to take advantage of!
One more thing that I have begun taking advantage of is customer surveys. Many of the stores that we patronize offer discounts, or sweepstakes-like incentives as a reward for giving them feedback about your experience while shopping in their stores. Old Navy has offered 10% off your next purchase for filling out a short online survey for quite a while. Target offered me the chance to win $3,000 after taking part in a short online survey. Walgreens offered me the opportunity to be placed in a drawing for a $500 shopping spree after participating in their online survey about my experience. I have yet to win anything, but I will continue to take 5 minutes of my time to share my opinion (which is never lacking) and who knows?! I could be the next winner and so could you!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Proctor & Gamble
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
I decided to visit Proctor and Gamble’s website, and subscribe to their email distribution list. They have a variety of coupons available to view and receive by mail from their site. I am consistent in purchasing Wal-Mart’s Great Value brand products for nearly everything I buy. However, there are various products that I cannot purchase the “store brand” of, and I am hoping to take advantage of the Proctor and Gamble coupons for these items. If you buy them anyway, why not get a great deal?!
Most of you already know that I’m, well, cheap…but I wear that badge proudly, and I’m cool with it! Proctor and Gamble also offers free samples of products that you may be interested in purchasing. I chose several items off of their somewhat-limited list, and my samples arrived in the mail today!
Although I exclusively purchase Parent’s Choice diapers, why not sample Pampers Cruisers?! That’s three free diapers, and I’ll take whatever I can get!
Another product that I ventured to try is Tide Laundry Detergent. My Mom used Tide when I was a young child, so I wanted to give it a shot. I usually think that it is extremely expensive, and I purchase my liquid laundry detergent at Big Lots. The large “tank” size dispensing bottle of SUN detergent is $6.50. It cleans our clothes, smells fresh and clean, and lasts for a century. So that’s my detergent of choice but I’d love to see if Tide surprises me.
Hit up their website and see if there are any products that you are interested in sampling. Even if you are unlikely to purchase these products after sampling them, FREE IS FREE!
I decided to visit Proctor and Gamble’s website, and subscribe to their email distribution list. They have a variety of coupons available to view and receive by mail from their site. I am consistent in purchasing Wal-Mart’s Great Value brand products for nearly everything I buy. However, there are various products that I cannot purchase the “store brand” of, and I am hoping to take advantage of the Proctor and Gamble coupons for these items. If you buy them anyway, why not get a great deal?!
Most of you already know that I’m, well, cheap…but I wear that badge proudly, and I’m cool with it! Proctor and Gamble also offers free samples of products that you may be interested in purchasing. I chose several items off of their somewhat-limited list, and my samples arrived in the mail today!
Although I exclusively purchase Parent’s Choice diapers, why not sample Pampers Cruisers?! That’s three free diapers, and I’ll take whatever I can get!
Another product that I ventured to try is Tide Laundry Detergent. My Mom used Tide when I was a young child, so I wanted to give it a shot. I usually think that it is extremely expensive, and I purchase my liquid laundry detergent at Big Lots. The large “tank” size dispensing bottle of SUN detergent is $6.50. It cleans our clothes, smells fresh and clean, and lasts for a century. So that’s my detergent of choice but I’d love to see if Tide surprises me.
Hit up their website and see if there are any products that you are interested in sampling. Even if you are unlikely to purchase these products after sampling them, FREE IS FREE!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Four-Day Savings
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Just a couple of things to tell you about today!
Visit Kohls.com to take part in their Three-Day Shopping Pass where you can take 15% off your entire purchase on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. When you present your coupon at the register, they return your coupon to YOU so that you may use it throughout the weekend.
Visit WorldMarket.com for their 4-Day Friends and Family event! They are offering a coupon for 25% off Home Furnishings, Decor, etc. today through Sunday. Maybe it's time for that new dining set I've had my eye on!!
If you are in the DFW metroplex and you shop Stacy Furniture, they are offering a tax free weekend. Shop their Allen or Grapevine locations, and purchase your furniture tax free!
What are you waiting for?! GO SHOPPING!
Just a couple of things to tell you about today!
Visit Kohls.com to take part in their Three-Day Shopping Pass where you can take 15% off your entire purchase on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. When you present your coupon at the register, they return your coupon to YOU so that you may use it throughout the weekend.
Visit WorldMarket.com for their 4-Day Friends and Family event! They are offering a coupon for 25% off Home Furnishings, Decor, etc. today through Sunday. Maybe it's time for that new dining set I've had my eye on!!
If you are in the DFW metroplex and you shop Stacy Furniture, they are offering a tax free weekend. Shop their Allen or Grapevine locations, and purchase your furniture tax free!
What are you waiting for?! GO SHOPPING!
Friday, April 2, 2010
I'm on a savings HIGH!
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Okay, so Garage Saling today was a bust. We knew it was going to rain, but didn't think people would actually BACK OUT of the garage sales they had already applied for permits for, but whatever - we will try it again in a couple of weeks.
Instead, we decided to spend an hour or so at Kohl's because of the coupons that we had accumulated in the last couple of weeks. Here's how it came out for me:
1 shirt for Easter Sunday $38 on sale for $21.99
1 set of summer pajamas for my toddler $20 on sale for $9
1 blingy ring $20 on sale for $7.99 + 20% off of jewelry = $6.39
1 fabric hair flower $10 on sale for $4.50
TOTAL: $88 on sale for $41.88
$10 off coupon = $31.88
15% off total purchase coupon = $4.79
Kohl's tax free (9%) savings = $2.44
TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE: $26.68
It states right on my receipt that I saved $63.35. So basically, I got my four items for LESS than the retail price of my shirt, or for roughly the retail price of toddler pajamas. WHAT?! As the lady on the IKEA commercial says, "START THE CAR!"
In recent months, Kohl's has saved me more money than any other store that I frequent. Of course, I frequent a lot of discount stores like Ross, Marshalls, and TJ Maxx, so it is often difficult to pinpoint exactly how much you saved off of retail prices, but I'm sure it is always significant. However, my savings at Kohl's is written in black and white on my receipt and I am on a high!!
Good Friday was GREAT Friday this year!
Okay, so Garage Saling today was a bust. We knew it was going to rain, but didn't think people would actually BACK OUT of the garage sales they had already applied for permits for, but whatever - we will try it again in a couple of weeks.
Instead, we decided to spend an hour or so at Kohl's because of the coupons that we had accumulated in the last couple of weeks. Here's how it came out for me:
1 shirt for Easter Sunday $38 on sale for $21.99
1 set of summer pajamas for my toddler $20 on sale for $9
1 blingy ring $20 on sale for $7.99 + 20% off of jewelry = $6.39
1 fabric hair flower $10 on sale for $4.50
TOTAL: $88 on sale for $41.88
$10 off coupon = $31.88
15% off total purchase coupon = $4.79
Kohl's tax free (9%) savings = $2.44
TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE: $26.68
It states right on my receipt that I saved $63.35. So basically, I got my four items for LESS than the retail price of my shirt, or for roughly the retail price of toddler pajamas. WHAT?! As the lady on the IKEA commercial says, "START THE CAR!"
In recent months, Kohl's has saved me more money than any other store that I frequent. Of course, I frequent a lot of discount stores like Ross, Marshalls, and TJ Maxx, so it is often difficult to pinpoint exactly how much you saved off of retail prices, but I'm sure it is always significant. However, my savings at Kohl's is written in black and white on my receipt and I am on a high!!
Good Friday was GREAT Friday this year!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Bath and Body Works Freebies!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
I know I have mentioned in the past that signing up to be on mailing lists (and email lists) is a great way to earn coupons and find great savings at the stores that you frequent. My favorite in the past couple of weeks has been Bath and Body Works. By signing up to be on their email list, I have received two coupons via email for free travel-size products with no purchase necessary. I love free stuff! I needed a tube of lip gloss anyway, so I printed my coupon and headed to the mall. My current favorite scent is a fairly new one called “Sensual Amber” on a recommendation from my sister, Jourdan. By visiting the store, I was able to choose from a travel-size body spray, a travel-size body lotion, or a travel-size hand sanitizing gel. I chose the lotion first, and will continue to capitalize on my freebies as I receive them. I will have the whole set in a matter of weeks! Their travel sized products are larger than those that you would find in the grocery store and have proven to be superior products. As I have said in the past, it is FREE to delete emails from your inbox that you are not interested in, but you won’t receive fabulous deals if you don’t sign up! Visit your local Bath and Body Works store, or Bath and Body Works Online to sign up!
Visit Lindsay Walker's Piano and Voice Studio. You KNOW you want to!
I know I have mentioned in the past that signing up to be on mailing lists (and email lists) is a great way to earn coupons and find great savings at the stores that you frequent. My favorite in the past couple of weeks has been Bath and Body Works. By signing up to be on their email list, I have received two coupons via email for free travel-size products with no purchase necessary. I love free stuff! I needed a tube of lip gloss anyway, so I printed my coupon and headed to the mall. My current favorite scent is a fairly new one called “Sensual Amber” on a recommendation from my sister, Jourdan. By visiting the store, I was able to choose from a travel-size body spray, a travel-size body lotion, or a travel-size hand sanitizing gel. I chose the lotion first, and will continue to capitalize on my freebies as I receive them. I will have the whole set in a matter of weeks! Their travel sized products are larger than those that you would find in the grocery store and have proven to be superior products. As I have said in the past, it is FREE to delete emails from your inbox that you are not interested in, but you won’t receive fabulous deals if you don’t sign up! Visit your local Bath and Body Works store, or Bath and Body Works Online to sign up!
Visit Lindsay Walker's Piano and Voice Studio. You KNOW you want to!
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