RENE MICHAEL SALON
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– Lip, Chin or Eyebrow Wax
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ORGANIC VALLEY COUPONS
Get some organic food coupons for Organic Valley. Some good ones that are .75 cents that will double at stores that double. Click here: http://www.organicvalley.coop/coupons/If you are looking for other organic food coupons go to http://www.organicfood coupons.com
COUPONS
Nestle chocolate .75 and $1.50
Scotts toilet/tissue coupon -$2
Vlasic Pickles – .55 cents
Shake-n-Bake – .75 cents
Wheaties Fuel cereal – .75 cents
Click here for coupons:
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FISH FOOD
Pet Supplies Plus has Wardley’s advanced goldfish food on sale for $2.48 – get for 48 cents after $2 coupon found at: http://tinyurl.com/28zfsj9
(you can print two off the site)
Look for $1 Tetra fish food coupon in ad too.
STAPLES
Free after Staples Rewards:
Bic Matic Grip
Zebra gel pens
Staples storage boxes
Staples tote
Photo envelopes
Scotch Moving & storage tape – 3 pack
FITNESS19
If you haven’t been able to see your toes this year, it might be time to join a fitness center. Fitness19 fees are $12 a month. Add EFT dues. Look for free 3 day pass in flyers and Scene magazine. Scene magazine has BOGO membership offer.
BRIDAL SHOWS
Beachwood Place Mall – Jan 30th – free to attend – http://www.bridesworld.com
Great Lakes Mall – Feb 5th & 6th – lotsa freebies and chances to win stuff there – http://www.exhibitshows.com
TUXEDO JUNCTION
January is one of the best months to get wedding deals. Tuxedo Junction usually has their best deal of the year in January. Grooms tux is free and the rest of the groomsmen tuxes are 50% off when a minimum of 6 are purchased. Plus get a free gift. Ends 1/31.
THE KNOT
Create your own wedding site on The Knot for free! Share your gift registries, upload photos, choose a personalized address and more.
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MY WEDDING FAVORS
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Before…
HOGGYS
On their menu they have a meal for $24.95 that if you eat the whole thing you either get a t-shirt or a $15 gift certificate for Hoggy’s. I laughed when I read it because I can be a little piggy. One time Tony Roma’s had all-you-can-eat ribs for $15.99 and I ate one full slab and 8 more half slabs. I was inspired because I love ribs and deals. The Hoggy’s meal consisted of a tasty half a chicken (included the leg and wing), a pulled pork sandwich, a half slab of ribs, two sides ( I got asparagas and beans), and cornbread. My belly hurt, but I have me self a $15 gift certificate for Hoggy’s now.
I used a BOGO coupon from the Our Town coupon book. I got $18 off! Click here to order the book: http://www.joethecouponguy.com/merchandise/index.htm
Another deal there – All you can eat wings on Mondays for $9.95.
After…
LEAN CUISINE
Collect 20 in-pack codes from LEAN CUISINE® entrées—excluding LEAN CUISINE Market Creations—and get a free lunch bag. Limited time only. Offer valid 1/01/11 – 3/31/11. Giant Eagle has them at 5/$10 – Plus you earn 20 cents off per gallon at GetGo with the deal.
Click here:
http://www.leancuisine.com/Scoop/Index.aspx
EGGS
$1 at Giant Eagle
ROCKY RIVER LIBRARY
I’ll be teaching a class at the Rocky River Library at 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 27th.
LORAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
I’ll be teaching a class at the Spitzer Center for the Center for Lifelong Learning at Lorain Community College. The class goes from 7 to 9 PM. $10 fee. To enroll for the class call 440-366-4148.
Course Number: NCLL 119C
Section: DE01
Course Number: 3814
HOME & GARDEN SHOW
Great Lakes Expo Center in Euclid – Get tickets for the show for $10 at Discount Drug Mart. Or go free with an e-mail from the PD for subscribing.
GREAT BIG HOME & GARDEN EXPO
Get a BOGO coupon at http://www.greatbighomeandgardenexpo.com
Look for flyer in the paper with 50% off parking rates, free tote bag, & other coupons.
QUIZ
Q. What is geographically further west – Los Angeles, CA or Reno, Nevada?
Also, is Cleveland, OH further west than Orlando, FL? And is Cleveland further north than Rome, Italy?
Answer at the end of the blog.
MARCS
(deal goes through 1/24)
Ruby red grapefruit – $2/5 lb bag
Ocean Spray grapefruit juice – $2.98 – grapefruit drink 2/$5 – buy two and get a free 5lb bag of grapefruit
Navel Oranges – $3.99/8 lb bag
Blueberries – $2 for 1 PINT! Not those half shells.
Bananas – 38 cents/lb
I sprinkle a little sugar on my grapefruit since it can be a little tart. I use the merry-go-round method to eat it. Shovel some out with a spoon, move onto the next segment, and so on until I finish it with sweeping motions around the whole inside to get any straggler pieces and juice. I then cough up the seeds. And then finally, I use the remains of the grapefruit husk to wear on my head as a little cap.
KMART SUPERCENTER
(deal goes through 1/24)
88 cent sale:
Gatorade
Knorr Pasta/Rice sides
Butterball bacon – stupendous deal!
Jenos Pizza
Banquest dinners
Pictsweet vegetables
Mangoes
Tyson whole fryer
Faygo pop
Swanson pot pies
Dozen roses – $9.99
OPENING
Banana Blossom Thai Cuisine – 2800 Clinton, Cleveland
Target will open stores in the following cities in 2011:
March 6
•Oakland-Emeryville, Calif.
•Lakewood, Colo.
•Woodbury, Minn.
•Madison, Wis.
•Newport, Ky.
•Marlborough, Mass
July 24
•Hilo, Hawaii
•San Luis Obispo, Calif.
•Oxnard, Calif.
•Chandler, Ariz.
•Moore, Okla.
•Kenner, La.
•Swansea, Mass.
•Hanover, Pa.
•Pittsburgh, Pa.
October 9
•San Clemente, Calif.
•Dublin, Calif.
•Blue Ash, Ohio
•Gastonia, N.C.
•Morrisville, N.C.
•Warwick Township, Pa.
CLOSING
Detroit Theater – Lakewood
WOOT
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DISCOUNTED NEWSPAPERS
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SILLY BANDZ
I think this is the sign of the apocolypse. Silly Bandz has a new line out. Get this, it’s the Kardashian Glam Silly Bandz. Yes, the Kardashian gals will have their own line of Silly Bandz. I sure hope they come in neon colors.
Click here to get ’em:
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ALDIS
Celery – 69 cents
Idaho Russet potatoes – $1.99/10 lb bag
Onions – 99 cents/3 lb bag
Navel Oranges – $1.69/3 lb bag
CVS
Free after extrabucks:
Crest Pro-Health Complete Rinse
Full Fast Appetite Control
Get $5.00 extracare bucks when you buy $15.00 worth of these items (limit 4):
Triscuits, Ritz or Wheat Thins $2/Planters cashews or mixed nuts – $3 – use $2 coupon found at beer displays
Coke 12 pack – $3
Fuze/Vitaminwater/Honest Tea/Coke 2 liter – $1.50
Xtra Laundry Detergent 49 cents after using $1 coupon found at: http://www.xtralaundry.com/Resources/Coupons.aspx
RITE AID
Free after UP reward:
GE Extra Soft lightbulbs 4pk – $1.99 – limit 2
Brawny towel 8 pack – $4.49 after .50 coupon and $1 UP reward
WALGREENS
Free after rebate the prints at register:
Omega Smart 30 ct Fish Oil – Profit after using $2 coupon found at: http://www.omegasmartfishoils.com/omega-smart-product-coupon/
Gold Bond body Wash – 99 cents after $3 register reward and $1 coupon found at: http://www.smartsource.com
Colgate – free after $1 coupon and $2.50 register reward
Nivea for Men Arctic Gel Deodorant or After Shave – 99 cents after register rewards
PediaCare 4oz. Cold Relief – 99 cents after $4 register reward and $1 coupon found at: http://www.pediacare.com/products.aspx
Old El Paso tacos – 69 cents after .60/2 coupon found at http://www.bettycrocker.com/products/old-el-paso
Maxwell House Coffee – $2.29 after .50 coupon
AKRON/CANTON AIRPORT
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JET BLUE
$100 off any vacation from JetBlue Getaways air+hotel packages start at $139 per person. Book by 1/27 for travel through 12/31/11.
Click here:
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TIRE RACK
Are you still driving on bald tires? Ever wonder what the view is like from the ditches on the side of the road or what it feels like for your car to spin around in circles? It might just be time for new tires. Tire Rack has the best prices on tires. Have your local dealer price match their prices or get the tires from them and have them installed locally. I’ve seen their prices at half the cost of local shops. They have rebates on their site too. They have a great field that searches the best tires for your car and people that buy them rate them.
Click here:
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TAX HELP
If you need tax help, here is a link to a story that notes where assistance can be found for free:
http://www.cleveland.com/consumeraffairs/index.ssf/2011/01/free_tax_return_help_available.html
By the way, I didn’t know this until recently but Sheryl Harris from the PD that wrote the article in the link above is married to the creator of the comic Derf. Very funny and poignant comic. And he’s a Clevelander! Sorry to see his comic get taken out of Scene magazine. He’s struggled with major health issues too. I wish him all the best.
BEST DEAL MAGAZINES
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ARIZONA LESSONS
What a sad day it was to see the people murdered in the recent tragedy in Arizona. A lot remains to be understood about the shooter, but it looks like a mentally unstable person killed them because he had a beef with the Congresswoman. And that beef was really unfounded. There’s no reasoning with mentally unstable people. He needed help. And if he voluntarily sought mental help in Arizona, the way their law is there he would still have been able to purchase a gun!
A lot has been said about what caused him to go over the edge. Did he, in his unstable mind, absorb all the hatred that was spewed about her and the government and use it to fuel his reasoning to kill her and the other innocent people? We don’t know that right now. However, the way the U.S. is spewing hate now is unlike any other time in history. And it’s no surprise it happened in Arizona where it is at a fever pitch. Regardless of what happened in Arizona, I do think that all the rancor has taken us back a few steps.
Let me take a step back first and address the political rancor. Remember when there were tons of people that thought wrestling like WWW was real. Remember how people would get animated about their favorite wrestler like Hulk Hogan and Rowdy Roddy Piper? Remember how there were all sorts of characters in wrestling that people associated with because they reminded them of who they were or what they wanted to be or that they just plain liked because of their personality. It has since been well-founded that wrestling is all made for show where the wrestlers plot out all their moves, although some still think it’s real. Same goes for politics.
There are a lot of animated personalities on radio and TV that people feel mirror their beliefs. Just like wrestlers they are all doing it for money. They pump up their listeners and viewers by spewing hate about the other side, just like wrestlers. They make you believe that the other side is bad, just like wrestlers. They use macho sayings to rile up their side. Just like wrestling audiences, people at political forums and political talk shows disrespectfully yell out loud and shout over each other. Think about it. Who are the villains on each side. It’s Pelosi vs. Palin. Reid against Rush. All they need is a costume and it will be full-on wrestling.
Is part of the political show all fake, just like wrestlers? Partly. They are passionate about their beliefs and it shows and that’s ok. But it’s when their passion turns into rancor that turns into lies and hate that is causing long-term issues. Some people have such deep-seeded ill-will they aren’t even accepting the facts about the other side. All that has made them incite others to hate the other side. Facts aren’t even facts anymore!
There are plenty of sites that check the facts and show that the other side is lying. The lying just gets people riled up. And I’m not talking opinion or fear-mongering – it’s facts. Politifact, an independent political fact-checking service, was established because of how often it was happening. After all, increased viewership means more money. And the way you do it is by showing crazy things the other side is doing whether it’s true or not….like Obama spending 2 billion to go to India (which is false). Yet people still believe it. They even believe he was born out of the U.S. even though, somehow with great forethought, he had a couple Hawaiian newspapers put a birth announcement in the paper when he was born. It gives people wild reactions about the other side to the point people no longer seek out the truth even when it is shown and told to them. It’s the liberal media or right-wing wackos they say. Some people don’t even question the source and believe the lies wholeheartedly because it matched their views.
Many people bought more guns and ammo thinking Obama was going to take them away too. Did he? No. Why did people believe in such a thing? It’s mostly because some in the media suggested it could happen, people that didn’t want him elected of course. People react to fear. I could say that I read that sparrows are the new miracle chicken meat because they have a secret hidden vitamin found in them that makes people younger. Because I suggested it people will eat them like M&Ms.
Have you ever gotten riled up listening to someone on radio or TV? What does that say? What if the person listening is mentally unstable? With budgets being cut there will and have been cuts to mental healthcare. That very well could lead to more of the situations like the one in Arizona.
If you were introduced to two people you don’t know, but after 365 days of listening to how bad one of them is and the other isn’t, how are you going to feel towards them? If you don’t listen to the other side you won’t have a balanced perspective.
We all know Fox’s ‘fair and balanced’ tagline. But I’ve heard plenty of people say Fox is fair and balanced, yet they have no liberals on their own primetime shows. Even Hannity doesn’t have a liberal “Colmes” anymore. How is that “fair and balanced”? A lot of those monikers are just ways to fool the public too. You say something long enough people start to believe it. Remember how Bush said he was a uniter, yet we are now seeing the left and right at odds more than we’ve ever seen? Just another ploy to wordsmith people. And just like listening to just MSNBC all day will also gett you to slant to the left.
Here’s something to think about. Does a relationship with a spouse, friend, or family work when a take-it-or-leave-it approach is taken? Of course not. Eventually resentment follows and worse from there. Compromise and understanding work the best and not ‘my way or the highway’. But if people vote in super-majorities in Congress and for the Presidency then that says something and they have every right to run their agenda.
And let me take another approach to it too. Has all this back and forth animated fingerpointing actually made things better? Polls show Congress has horrible approval ratings for years and years, especially as the rancor has gotten worse. When people stubbornly stick by their views they don’t take the time to listen to the other side. They shut them out. So nothing gets done.
It’s like a spoiled child that wants it’s way no matter what. Eventually they learn they can’t have everything and have to compromise or accept some things for the greater good. Some people are still acting like spoiled children because they can’t accept when their side doesn’t win an election. They’ve been so led to believe how bad the other side is that they can’t even accept the other side winning and wanting them to do great.
Would you want someone to pray for you to fail or for you to do your best? After all, we are all learning lessons throughout life even when we think we are totally right.
Had the shooter used a standard clip of 10 rounds instead of the 33 that the assault law allowed would it have saved lives? Someone made a good point that the reason they were able to stop the shooter was because he was taking time to switch clips. That gave people enough to time jump on him. Had he been using a standard clip of 10 that would’ve given people more opportunities to stop him.
It was disgusting the number of times politicians on both sides were using gun “imagery” to look tough to try to beat the opponent. The crosshairs target Palin used on the map of Congress people was wrong. Her people ridiculously said that they were now ’surveyors’ marks. C’mon, we’re not that stupid. Hard to say if the killer saw it and it warped his mind, but nonetheless it’s wrong to used veiled threats on someone like that. Even her opponent used ‘come shoot AK47s’ with him in his political literature after a reference about Gabby Giffords. We’ve all heard Rush’s ‘lock and load’ rantings too. All that imagery very easily could warp a mentally unstable person. Most people realize that it’s all bluster, but not everyone. Even advertisers use subliminal advertising to get people to buy their product and they do it because it works!
With politics I take a “let me check the facts first” approach. Unfortunately, too many people don’t question their own party or affiliations. It’s the other side that needs to get it right. Really? When you point your finger at someone there are four pointing back at you. Be humble enough to question your own beliefs before you question others. The Tea Party was partly created because people questioned their own party when they saw their party’s words didn’t match their actions, especially when it came to fiscal responsibility. They also find solitude in the Constitution as if to go back to their roots to start from scratch again to get it right.
I think it’s healthy for people to question policies and they have the right to say what they want even when I disagree with their position. Hearing the other side’s views leads to a better understanding of their thoughts. After all, have you ever gotten upset with someone because of something they did only to find out you got it wrong? I have. I stopped doing that after embarrassing myself enough times. Instead, now I react after I take time to get all the facts.
We need more civility and not rancor. If it’s a take it or leave it attitude these next few years, you’ll see nothing getting done. We will regress as a society. The shootings in Arizona is only a start if we don’t turn this around. Turn off the TV and radio and make up your own minds. Don’t have people that lie and are paid handsomely to do it for a living do it for you. If anything, check the facts – on your party – through independent sources. If you never have or even question the fact-checkers truth, then it shows how far they got ya. We all want an efficient government that works the will of the people. Perhaps some might need a wrestler slamming a folding chair over their head to get them back on track. Please wake up America. We are only wrestling with ourselves here.
QUIZ ANSWER
A. Reno! And Cleveland is further west than Orlando and Rome is further north than Cleveland! Yes, it’s true. But as I mentioned above, sometimes some things that look obviously right may not be. You can check for yourself at http://www.travelmath.com/city.
Hello, I’m Uncle Fritz…did I tell you the story about how I fought off a band of marauders from taking my favorite Timex watch?
WEST SIDE MARKET
The West Side Market offers a lot of good deals in the produce section…and especailly if you like picking through some of the stuff they toss away. Oh, look at the hairy old apricot, it looks like Uncle Fritz. Look for a bunch of BOGO coupons for a variety of shops there in the Our Town and All Around coupon book or the Entertainment book. You can get BOGO meat, cheese, baked goods, and more. Stop by the West Side Market just for the smells of food and sounds of all the different languages you will hear. It’s an experience that will be sure to make for good writing in your diary.
Get the Our Town book here:
Our Town Coupon Book
Get the Entertainment book here – now 35% off plus get extra books for $15 (get extras for cities you travel to):
Entertainment Book deal
Another deal! Get $20 Worth of Fresh Sausage at Czuchraj Meats for $10! Don’t ask me to pronounce Czuchraj. I’m sure it sounds like it’s spelled…if I even spelled it correctly.
Click here to get the certificate:
Czuchraj Meat Deal
Click here to get the hours of the West Side Market (free parking there!):
http://www.westsidemarket.org/
GROUPONS
$50 for a Family Plus Membership to the Great Lakes Science Center ($100 value).
Limit 1 per person. Must activate membership by 4/21/11, membership expires 1 year from activation date. Registration required. New members and those who have not visited in 2 or more years only. Not valid for renewals
Click here to get the deal:
GROUPON DEALS
MARCS
Ruby red grapefruit – $2/5 lb bag
Ocean Spray grapefruit juice – $2.98 – grapefruit drink 2/$5 – buy two and get a free 5lb bag of grapefruit
Navel Oranges – $3.99/8 lb bag
I sprinkle a little sugar on my grapefruit since it can be a little tart. I use the merry-go-round method to eat it. Shovel some out with a spoon, move onto the next segment, and so on until I finish it with sweeping motions around the whole inside to get any straggler pieces and juice. I then cough up the seeds. And then finally, I use the remains of the grapefruit husk to wear on my head as a little cap.
KMART SUPERCENTER
88 cent sale:
Gatorade
Knorr Pasta/Rice sides
Butterball bacon – stupendous deal!
Jenos Pizza
Banquest dinners
Pictsweet vegetables
Mangoes
Tyson whole fryer
Faygo pop
Swanson pot pies
Dozen roses – $9.99
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES
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DEPART: Saturday – January 22
RETURN Monday or Tuesday – January 24 or 25
Some restrictions, taxes, fees and applicable bag charges apply. Round-trip purchase required. Subject to availability.
Some deals:
Cleveland, OH (CLE) to Los Angeles, CA (LAX) – $248
Cleveland, OH (CLE) to Madison, WI (MSN) – $119
Cleveland, OH (CLE) to Montreal, QC Canada (YUL – Trudeau) – $128
Indianapolis, IN (IND) to Houston, TX (IAH – Intercontinental) – $179
Indianapolis, IN (IND) to New York/Newark, NJ (EWR – Liberty) – $139
Madison, WI (MSN) to Cleveland, OH (CLE) – $119
Milwaukee, WI (MKE) to New York/Newark, NJ (EWR – Liberty) – $139
Click here for other deals in other cities:
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GIANT EAGLE
Through tomorrow: Buy 2 Vicks Sinex products for $10 plus use 2 recent $4 coupons, get $4 on your next shopping trip coupon = PROFIT of $2.
Fiber One cereal – 3/$7 plus use 3 .75 coupons = 3/$2.50
RESTAURANT.COM
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TIP: If a restaurant closes or decides to stop taking the certificate (I always call the restaurant before I leave to double-check terms – do they include alcohol, do they still take it, etc.), call Restaurant.com at 1-800-979-8985 to get issued a mega-certificate that can be used for another restaurant.
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RESTAURANT.COM DEAL
GROUPONS
Here are some limited time deals around Cleveland that are groovy. Check for other deals in other cities in the U.S. too.
$99 for a Brazilian Blowout at Designer’s Hollow in Mentor ($199 Value).
$4 for All-Day Tobogganing Pass at Cleveland Metroparks (Up to $8 Value).
$20 for $40 Worth of Hand-Crafted Glass Floats from bellaballs.
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GROUPON DEALS
ALDIS
Pears – 49 cents/lb (98 cents – 2 lb bag)
Grapefruit – $1.99 – 5 lb bag
Navel Oranges – $1.49/4 lb bag
Kiwi – 3 pack – 99 cents – the big honkin’ ones
Apples – $1.49 – 3 lb bag (equates to 50 cents/lb)
Pineapple – $1.69/each
Milk – 1 gallon – $1.99
Salad bag – 99 cents
Bananas – 39 cents/lb
RITE AID
90% off Christmas items – I found a decent amount at a couple stores I went to.
Viactiv calcium chews – free after $3 coupon and $3 UP reward
Rite Aid tissue, bath tissue 4 pack, or single roll bath tissue – free after $1 UP reward (get rainchecks if they don’t have them since they will sell out quick)
Toms toothpaste, mouthwash, or deodorant – 99 cents after $3 UP reward
Cotton balls – 79 cents after 50 cent UP reward
WALGREENS
Planters mixed nuts – found some 20% bonus cans – 2/$5 after $1 coupon in Walgreens coupon booklet
Gillette Proglide razor – 99 cents after $5 register reward and $4 coupon
Lays/Tostitos/Doritos – 2/$4 after $1 coupon in Walgreens coupon booklet
Full Fast Appetite Control Spray – free after register rewards
Thermacare – free after register rewards
Joint Juice – free after register rewards
Pepsi – 12 pack – 4/$10 after $3 register reward
50% off photo prints – use code FROSTY50 – get 50% off photo gifts – use code WINTER50 – get 9 cent photo prints – click here to order:
WALGREENS PHOTO DEALS
CVS
Toms deodorant, toothpaste, or mouthwash – 99 cents after $3 extra bucks
Crest mouthwash/toothpaste or Oral-B floss – 99 cents after $2 extra bucks – plus use coupon
Blink Tears – $3.99 after $4 extra bucks – but free if you find a $4 coupon on pack
SAFEWAY
Safeway.com delivers groceries, fresh produce, meat and seafood to homes and businesses. Great for busy families and those short on time or anyone that wants a quick and easy way to do the weekly grocery shopping. Safeway.com currently delivers in these areas: California, Arizona, Maryland, Oregon, Virginia, Washington and Washington D.C.
Get your first delivery for free! ($12.95 value)
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STAPLES
Free after Staples rewards:
Paper Mate pens
Bankers box
Letter/Legal tote
Writing Pad
Post-it notes
Avery address labels
Catalog envelopes
JOANN FABRIC AND CRAFT STORES
50% off any one regular-priced item coupon in ad. Or use code NFSE2 (good 1/16 to 1/20) or NFSE22 (good 1/21 to 1/22) online and get 50% off one regular-priced item Click here:
JOANN FABRIC 50% OFF DEAL
TARGET
75% clothes, mostly winter clothes.
VISTAPRINT
I used Vistaprint to print up business cards for free. I just paid shipping costs. They are having a 10th Anniversary Sale! Get their Top 10 Products FREE! Customize their products for free. Get FREE Business cards, Return Address Labels, Postcards, Rubber Stamps, Banners, Photo Calendars, Pens, Sticky Notes, T-Shirts, Mugs and more!
Click here to order:
http://tinyurl.com/6l29ku8
WELW
I’ll be on Wednesdays at 7:18 AM on WELW 1330 AM now going over the deals o’ the week. Ray Somich, Willoughby Hills councilman and part-owner of WELW, will be one of the hosts on the Wake Up Lake County morning program.
Click here to listen to WELW and watch their podcast:
http://www.WELW.com
OUR TOWN AND ALL AROUND BOOK
Did you get your Our Town and All Around coupon book yet? Did you get one in your stocking? If not, I have some. They cost $28. Free shipping! Around 1,000 coupons! Tons of BOGO restaurant, golf, pizza, fast food, and many other kinds of coupons. Coupons from Amherst to Akron to Ashtabula. You can also purchase them at one of my classes.
Click here to order:
http://www.joethecouponguy.com/merchandise/index.htm
SAVVY SHOPPER BOOKLET
I updated the Savvy Shopper booklet. Thousands of money-saving tips. You’ll learn tons of new ways to save money. Now 175 pages of money-saving tips! Updated for 2011! Dozens of topics covering many subjects that will help you save money. The updated booklet features thousands of Joe’s money-saving tips and information on over one thousand web-sites that will help you save money.
Topics of the booklet include: Rules for Saving, Shopping Tips, Negotiating Savings, Budgeting, Coupons, Coupon Booklets, Rebates, Best Price & Service Guarantees/Price Matching, Rain Checks, Mail/Shipping Orders, Clearance Items, Returns, Receipts, Warranties, Store Loyalty/Rewards Cards, Gift Certificates/Gift Cards, Freebies, Buy One Get One Free Deals, Store Closings, Dollar Stores, Thrift Stores, Garage Sales/Flea Markets, Outlet Stores, Shopping Club Memberships (Warehouse stores), Auctions, Clothing, Restaurant Deals, Food & Beverage Deals, Entertainment Deals, Books/Magazines/Newspapers, Birthday Deals, Travel Savings, International Travel, Gasoline Savings, Car Savings, Parking Savings, Home Purchase/Mortgage, Home Maintenance/Items, Home Heating/Energy, Employer/Local Corporation Savings/Discounts, Banks/Payday Lenders, Credit Cards/Credit Scores, Taxes, Legal, Debt Help, Insurance, Children, Schooling, Weddings, Marriage/Relationships, Health, Sports, Jobs, Retirement, Charity, Social, Pets, Haircuts, Technology/Internet/Computers/Electronics, Etc., Phone Savings, Cell Phones, Miscellaneous Tips, Traits of Savers vs. Spenders, and Other Savings Web-sites.
Learn how to save 70% and more on groceries and toiletries, as well as loads of information on transforming you from an over-spender to a saver! If you need to learn how to save more money, this booklet is for you!
Click here to order:
http://www.joethecouponguy.com/merchandise/index.htm
OPENING
Arashi Japan – Westlake
A Phiner Bistro – Cleveland Heights at 2199 Lee Rd
Panera – Willoughby (at the site of the former Movie Gallery on Euclid Ave near Target)
CLOSED
Dunhams – Willoughby – they didn’t even have a % off sale. They moved their merchandise to other stores. There is one in Ashtabula and Elyria yet. The Big Lots in Wickliffe will move into the location.
Chin’s Pagoda – Willowick – sad to see this one close. I loved their food. They were a icon in Willowick.
Kordal Coffee – Croatian Home in Eastlake – selling equipment, furniture, and supplies – call 440-749-1337
NESTLE
Get .75 and $1.50 Nestle chocolate bag coupons at http://tinyurl.com/28zfsj9
AM/PM
Find a free coffee coupon in Wednesdays PD – Deal of the Day.
BEST DEAL MAGAZINES
Weekly Deals:
WEIGHT WATCHERS
Additional 20% Off
$3.76 for 1 year
Coupon Code: WKLYSPEC
TASTE OF HOME
Additional 70% Off
$5.40 for 1 year
Coupon Code: TASTE
PARENT & CHILD
Additional 20% Off
$3.76 for 1 year
Coupon Code: WKLYSPEC
Daily Deals:
1/17 – Maximum Fitness 1 Year – $4.39
1/18 – Angels on Earth 1 Year – $4.39
1/19 – Yoga Journal 1 Year – $4.39
1/20 – Marie Claire 1 Year – $4.39
1/21 – Wine Enthusiast 1 Year – $4.39
1/22 – Old House Journal 1 Year – $4.39
1/23 – Bridal Guide 1 Year – $3.99
Take An Extra 15% Off Most Titles
Code: PXCJ123 Offer Expires January 23, 2011
250+ Magazines under $10 with this coupon!
75+ Popular Magazines – Just $3.99 with this coupon!
35+ Popular Magazines – Just $5.24 with this coupon!
TAKE AN EXTRA $5 OFF $30 ORDER COUPON
Code: MNDCJ123 Offer Expires January 23, 2011
TAKE AN EXTRA $7.50 OFF $40 ORDER COUPON
Code: MQQCJ123 Offer Expires January 23, 2011
TAKE AN EXTRA $10 OFF $50 ORDER COUPON
Code: MQPCJ123 Offer Expires January 23, 2011
Click here to order:
http://tinyurl.com/yegw9yq
DIABETES SCREENINGS
Giant Eagle is offering free diabetes screenings through Feb 5th.
•Free Glucose and A1C tests*
•Consult with a Giant Eagle Diabetes and Pharmaceutical Care Specialist trained with an APhA Program
•Giant Eagle Dietitian and Wellness Coaches and Food and Nutrition Ambassadors at select locations
Find out when your location is having the screening at:
http://www.gianteagle.com/pharmacy/diabetes-care/screenings
GIANT EAGLE
The Stow/Hudson GE is having a grand re-opening. Find a $1 off per gallon of GetGo gas coupon in the sales ad. Good for up to 30 gallons.
Get 20 cents with every $50 spent when you buy a gift card for Amazon, DSW, or Catherines.com. Deal ends 1/26/11.
OPTING OUT
Throw out sales catalogs to avoid impulse purchases. For the same reason, don’t turn on the cable shopping channels or go to shopping malls. To get off mailing lists, contact the Opt-Out line at http://www.optoutprescreen.com or 1-888-567-8688. Another site, http://www.catalogchoice.org and http://www.dmachoice.org will for free get you off of mailing lists for catalogs. Avoid other temptations by blocking unsubscribing to retailer’s e-mails and blocking their web-sites.
Also, avoid purchasing items that make you feel remorse, guilt, or shame after purchase. Hiding purchases from a spouse is an example of such a behavior. Conversely, don’t go shopping to make yourself feel better. You may find you don’t even use the item you purchased.
EXPIRED COUPONS
Instead of tossing out all your coupons that recently expired on 12/31 send them to groups that will send them to the military overseas. They are allowed to use expired coupons up to six months old. Contact a local USO, VFW Hall, American Legion, or other local military groups to see if they can arrange for your coupons to be sent to the troops. Or go to http://www.ocpnet.org or http://www.ocp.usshorizon.net for information on donating your expired coupons through them. Also check your local American Legion Auxiliary Unit to see if they are accepting coupons for the troops.
LEVIN FURNITURE
Levin furniture is giving away gift cards to Apple, Target, Best Buy, and Giant Eagle when you make a purchase of $499 or more. For instance, purchase an item for $500 and you can get $100 worth of gift cards. Time to use the $135 Groupon from the other week! Deal goes through 1/17.
Rocks again… dang, I lose
A LITTLE STORY
I was playing rock, paper, scissors with my cats. I found out I was signaling what I was going to do. When I would do rock I would make an angry face. When I did paper I would open my mouth real wide and have a surprised look. And when I would do scissors I would cough until my eyes watered. I found out I did these things because I was using a mirror while I combed my hair at the same time.
That mirror came in handy. I decided to use it to see what other things I did that I wasn’t aware of. I found out that when I made scrambled eggs for breakfast I would purse my lips. When I thatched my lawn I would smile a lot. And when I drove a car I found out I actually fall asleep for about 15 minutes.
I now use that mirror for everything since it helps me act and react better. I recommend a mirror for everyone. You will find out how the world sees you. It may not always match what you think you’re doing. And there is a good chance you will win rock, paper, scissors a ton more. So groovy.
YMCA
January Membership Special for Cleveland YMCA locations. New Members: Join during the month of January and they’ll waive the joiner fee – a savings of $100. Current Members: Sign up your friends and family in January and receive a $25 credit for each new member you bring in. The $25 credit will be applied to the next month’s membership fees.
Rates vary at each location. To find rates go to:
http://www.clevelandymca.org/
LAKE COUNTY YMCA
Get 50% off your joiner fee. Bring in a friend and you both save 75%. Good at Madison, Willoughby, and Painesville locations through 1/31/11.
To find rates go to:
http://www.lakecountyymca.org
FLIGHT COST COMPARISON SITES
I usually use kayak.com to check for the best flight prices since they check most airlines. A couple airlines are making it difficult. You have to check Southwest.com to get their pricing as they don’t participate on travel aggregator sites. Now American airlines are not compared on Orbitz. Expedia and Sabre Holdings (used by many travel agents) decided to yank American from their systems. Delta isn’t on CheapOAir.com, OneTravel.com and BookIt.com. Let’s hope they decide to get back on their systems.
CLEVELAND INDEPENDENTS
Cleveland Independents, a group of local independent non-chain restaurants in the Cleveland area, is having their quarterly gift certificate sale on Tuesday, January 20. Look for new restaurants. No expiration dates. Certificates may be used for take out.
Go to: http://www.clevelandindependents.com
FACEBOOK
Become a fan on my Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Joe-The-Coupon-Guy/197073886914.
You’ll get some deals as they happen. Plus it may give you magical powers like being able to carry the one in very hard mathimatical problems much quicker. Plus your teeth will seem whiter.
EXPIRED COUPONS
Instead of tossing out all your coupons that recently expired on 12/31 send them to groups that will send them to the military overseas. They are allowed to use expired coupons up to six months old. Contact a local USO, VFW Hall, American Legion, or other local military groups to see if they can arrange for your coupons to be sent to the troops. Or go to http://www.ocpnet.org or http://www.ocp.usshorizon.net for information on donating your expired coupons through them. Also check your local American Legion Auxiliary Unit to see if they are accepting coupons for the troops.
GROUPONS
These deals are in the Cleveland area for a very limited time, but Groupon has deals at cities across the U.S. Just click on your city on the drop-down menu on the link below.
Half Off World Cuisine at Table 45 at the Intercontinental Hotel by the Cleveland Clinic. Choose from Two Options:
For $30, you get $60 worth of world cuisine on Friday or Saturday.
For $20, you get $40 worth of world cuisine Sunday through Thursday.
$57 for a Two-Room Carpet Cleaning from Antonius Bros. Cleaning Services. $150 value!
Click here to get certificate:
GROUPON DEALS
Joe
http://www.joethecouponguy.com
LEVIN FURNITURE
Levin furniture is giving away gift cards to Apple, Target, Best Buy, and Giant Eagle when you make a purchase of $499 or more. For instance, purchase an item for $500 and you can get $100 worth of gift cards. Time to use the $135 Groupon from the other week! Deal goes through 1/17.
FAMILY CIRCUS
Did everyone notice that Dolly was wearing fishnet stocking in yesterday’s Family Circus comic panel. And Jeffy looks to be holding a beer. Them kids are up to no good.