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DAILY STEALS
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SALTWATERFISH
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Get deals on reef packages.
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OUR TOWN AND ALL AROUND COUPON BOOK
The NEW 2024 Our Town Coupon Book is now available for $28 with FREE shipping!
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The NEW 2024 Our Town coupon book has hundreds of coupons for Northeast Ohio area restaurants, fast food, drug stores, movies, golf courses, pizza, dry cleaning, wineries, entertainment, stores, and more! The BEST coupon book available in the area! It’s like getting hundreds of Groupons, but all for only $28! Some restaurant coupons are good for up to $36 off! The book can pay for itself with just one coupon! The coupons are good through Dec. 1, 2024! A great bargain! Keep a book in each car.
* RESTAURANTS – Get over 100 offers for dining! Some of the buy one get one free Restaurant coupons include Chagrin River Diner, Spirits in Willoughby, Don Tequila Bar & Grill Mexican Restaurant, Oriole Café, Paws, Mallorca, Burgers 2 Beer, Corso’s Italian Restaurant, Frankie’s, Fiesta Jalapenos, Burger IM, Houlihan’s, Mahle’s Restaurant & Lounge, Ballantine, Local Tavern’ Fish Bar, TOLI and more!
* SAVE – The book will pay for itself after 1 or 2 coupons. It’s like finding a gift card on every page! Save thousands of dollars!
* FINE DINING – Dozens of Fine Dining Restaurants with almost all with savings of $10 or more. Most offer half off dinners for those dining alone! Some are valued up to $36 off!
* ENTERTAINMENT – Coupons for museums, local attractions, sport-related attractions, game rooms, and much more! Deals for Atlas Cinemas, Fun ‘n’ Stuff, Roll House Entertainment, Pioneer Waterland and more!
* WEST SIDE MARKET – Find offers for businesses at the iconic West Side Market.
* FAST FOOD/PIZZA/CASUAL RESTAURANTS – There are tons of “two for one” or “50% off” offers at fast food restaurants, pizza restaurants, and neighborhood favorites. Find coupons for Arby’s, Burger King, Cinnabon, Hardees, Long John Silver’s, Orange Julius, Sonic, Taco Bell, Around the Corner Saloon & Café, Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, IHOP Restaurant, Muldoon’s Saloon & Eatery, Spats Café, TJ’s on the Avenue, The Well, Chuck E Cheese and tons more!
* WINERIES – Many coupons for wineries from across Northern Ohio including Ferrante, Paper Moon, Hundley Cellars, Debonne Vineyards, and Matus Winery.
* GOLF – Coupons for dozens of green fees & driving ranges, including Erie Shores Golf Course, Pheasant Run, Powderhorn, Pine Ridge, and Vermillion Country Club.
* NATIONAL RETAILERS COUPONS – Save at national chains, including Dick’s Sporting Goods, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Costco, Dunhams, UPS, Aeropostale, Sherwin Williams and more!
* MISC. COUPONS – Find coupons for IGA (five $5 off $20 purchase coupons), Quick Change, and Dunhams! Get a $40 gift card at Discount Drug Mart with a new or transferred prescription coupon in the book (have it honored as competitors coupons at other pharmacies).
* SAVEAROUND APP – New app loaded with tons of coupons from SaveAround!
* The 2024 Our Town coupons are good now through December 1, 2024!
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ENTERTAINMENT BOOK
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SAVVY SHOPPER BOOKLET
Get the Savvy Shopper Booklet and learn how to save tons of money! The booklet has over 200 pages with thousands of money-saving tips. Great for someone just starting out or wants to learn more ways to save money. Only $13 plus get FREE shipping! Learn to save thousands and thousands of dollars!
Included in the booklet are ways to save on these topics:
Rules for Saving, Shopping Tips, Money Saving Apps, Negotiating Savings, Budgeting, Consumer Protection, Coupons, Coupon Booklets, Daily Deals, 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/Bar 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, New!: Cutting the Cord, Technology/Internet/Computers/Electronics, Etc., Phone Savings, Cell Phones, Miscellaneous Tips/Information, Traits of Savers vs. Spenders, Other Money Saving Web-sites
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CLASS SCHEDULE
Learn how to save a ton of money at one of my classes! All classes are free unless otherwise noted. Be sure to register for libraries that require registration as some have waiting lists. I hope to see you there! To view my upcoming class schedule please go to: https://www.joethecouponguy.com/schedule/index.htm
At my Couponing/Savvy Shopper class learn how to consistently save 70% and more through couponing, sales, and rewards programs on groceries and toiletries. Find out new ways to save money on restaurants, utilities, cell/smart phones, travel, gas, prescriptions, clothes, and much more! Discover the psychological aspects of shopping and saving money. Find out how to save too much money!
At my Travel Affordably class learn how to get the best deals on car rentals, flights, cruises, lodging, and transportation. Find out how to save on entertainment and restaurants at your destination. You’ll learn where to find flights to Hawaii and Europe for around $300, Cruises for 80% off or more, free flights, the best places to economically travel, and travel saving secrets.
At my Cutting the Cord class find out your options to getting rid of cable. Learn ways to cut costs. Discover how to get free TV, including using an easy-to-install antenna or free streaming video services. Find out your options for streaming video devices, including Roku, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, or Amazon Fire TV Stick and what shows you can access with them, including live TV and sports. Find out which of the many streaming video services from Hulu, Sling, Netflix, to Disney+ and many more are best for you. Make sense of all the confusion of switching from cable to another service and the technical parameters needed to do so. Find out how much you can save!
APRIL
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 – Travel Affordably Class – Aurora Community Education – 5:30 pm – FEE – Register at: https://aurora.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 – Cutting the Cord Class – Aurora Community Education – 7:00 pm – FEE – Register at: https://aurora.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs
MAY
Monday, May 13, 2024 – Cutting the Cord Class – Willoughby Library – 7:00 pm FREE!
AUGUST
Monday, August 5, 2024 – Travel Affordably Class – Perry Library – 7:00 pm FREE!
If you’re interested in booking a class for your organization whether it be a PTA, Senior Center, Business, Church, or Library, please contact me at joe@joethecouponguy.com or 440-227-6223. I can tailor the topics to your organization.
If you’d like for me to teach a class at your local library, feel free to contact your library and request me. Have them get a hold of me at joe@joethecouponguy.com to book me. Thank you!
BEST DEALS O’ THE WEEK
Here are some of this weeks Best Deals:
BIG LOTS – One Free 12 oz character water through 2/25 for Big Rewards members
CITY PASS – Save up to 50% on combined prices for admission to must-see attractions using CityPass!
CONSUMER REPORTS – Subscribe to Consumer Reports Magazine, just $18.99/year from DiscountMags! Use Promo Code: 688447
ENTERTAINMENT BOOK – Leap into savings with 29% off an Annual Membership with code FEB29
GIANT EAGLE – Free Coca Cola spiced can
GROUPON – 2/29: Leap Day Joy! Grab up to an Extra 29% Off on Select Deals with Code: 29DAYFUN
OFFICE DEPOT/OFFICEMAX – 100% Back in Bonus Rewards on Duracell Optimum AA/AAA 12/18 PKs
PLATOS CLOSET – 90% Off Clearance sale through 2/24
PRODUCE PLACE MARKET – Asparagus – $1.29/lb, Broccoli – .99 each
SWEETBERRY – Asparagus – $1.49/lb, Honeycrisp Apples 4 lb – $1.99, Brussel Sprouts – .99/lb, Lemons 2 lb – $1.99, Brocolli Crowns – .99 pkg
PINSTRIPES LEAP DAY DEALS
Leap year day deals at Pinstripes in Pinecrest!
$2.29 bowling first hour
$2.29 wine & beer
$29 off for Leap Year birthdays (2/29). Must show proof of birthday.
$229 off any event booked on Leap Day
BUFFALO WILD WINGS FREEBIE
Buffalo Wild Wings is giving away six free boneless or traditional wings between 2 and 5 p.m., Monday, Feb. 26. If the Super Bowl went into overtime, which it did, they would offer the freebie. Dine-in and in-person takeout only. One free order per customer, while supplies last.
BARNONE DEALS
Barnone sells wine along with food. They are located at 20106 Chagrin Boulevard in Shaker Heights.
Happy Hour: Tuesday – Saturday 4PM – 6:30PM | In the Cafe Only!
Pizza: $7.00
Cheese Board: $9.00
Assorted cheeses, fruit, & crackers: $6.00
Spinach & Artichoke Dip: $6.00
Rib Sampler – 4 Bones + 1 side: $9.99
Onion Rings: $6.00
Shania Monestrall: $6.00/6oz
Casa Santos Lima Red Blend, Vinho Regional Lisboa: $6.00/6oz
Rompicollo Super Tuscan: $6.00/6oz
Kenwood Yulupa Chardonnay: $6.00/oz
Von Haus Riesling: $6.00
Wine of the Week: $6.00
Chateau de Campuget ‘Le Campuget’ Syrah – Grenache Rose: $6.00/6oz
Select Craft Beer: $3.00
Daily Specials – Dine in or Carryout
Tuesday Lunch Special: $5.00 – Flat Bread Cheese Pizza. $5.00 Extra toppings are $1.00
Wednesday Lunch Special: $10.00 – Chicken, Artichoke, and Spinach Melt. Served with chips and slaw, $10
Thursday Lunch Special: $10.00 – 1/2 Slab of our St. Louis Ribs Served with mac & cheese and slaw $10
Friday Lunch Special: $5 – 3 Smoked BBQ Chicken Legs
Wine Tasting Events:
30th Annual Wine Closeout Show – Saturday March 9th – Taste 50-60 Wines – $30/pp – 07:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday May 4th – Continuing Cheap But Really Good Wine Sale Saturday May 4th Taste 30 Wines $8.99 and Under for $8.00 – 12:00 PM – 07:30 PM
30th Annual Cheap Date Night Saturday July 27th – Taste 60-75 Wines – $30.00/pp – 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Continuing Cheap But Really Great Wine Sale – Saturday September 28th – Taste 30 Wines $8.99 and Under for $8.00 – 12:00 PM – 07:30 PM
30th Annual Wine & Food Show – Saturday December 7th – Taste 50-60 Wines – $30.00/pp – 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
FISH FRIES
Find fish fries in town and their cost and if they are all-you-can-eat at: https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/guide-find-a-cleveland-fish-fry-near-you-43750406
SWEETBERRY
Asparagus – $1.49/lb
Honeycrisp Apples 4 lb – $1.99
Brussel Sprouts – .99/lb
Lemons 2 lb – $1.99
Broccoli Crowns – .99 pkg
Fresh Spare Ribs – $2.49/
SEAWORLD ORLANDO
Limited Time EAT FREE! Up to 48% SeaWorld Orlando Admissions
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO
“Universal Orlando Limited Time Offer. BUY 2 DAYS. GET 2 DAYS FREE! “
BREMEC BONDS
Purchase Bremec Bonds at $35 each through February 29, 2024 (4pm E.S.T). Redeem those same Bremec Bonds for $50 from April 1st through July 1st. Bonds can be used towards plants, pottery, statuary, fountains, décor and more. Deal through February 23rd Bonds can be spent periodically or all at once during the redemption period. Bonds are available online, by phone or at the location nearest you. Bremec Bonds will revert back to original purchase value after July 1st.
Buy your Bremec Bonds in-store and receive 30% off your other in-store purchases. 30% off valid day of in-store Bremec Bond purchase only. Bonds are not included in discount. Other exclusions apply. Chesterland and Cleveland Heights Garden Centers Only.
GIANT EAGLE SPIN TO WIN GAME
Giant Eagle is giving away millions with the Spin and Win game for MyPerks members. Win chances for free groceries or gas for a year! Spin once every day!
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Promotion begins on 2/12/24 at 12:00 a.m. ET and ends on 3/17/24 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET. Open only to legal U.S. residents residing in the United States (excluding residents of FL, NY, PR & U.S. Territories and Possessions), at least 18 and the age of majority in their state of residence who have a current Giant Eagle digital account with a loyalty card linked. myPerks is free to join.
Click here to play: https://www.gianteagle.com/myperks/game?
RED LOBSTER ENDLESS LOBSTER
Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 20, while supplies last, U.S. residents will have a chance to win “endless” lobster at Red Lobster. It includes a two-hour seating with free lobster and two sides and Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Here’s the catch. It’s only for 150 winners nationwide.
To participate, guests must check Red Lobster’s social channels (Facebook, X, TikTok, and Instagram) for a chance to win.
NATURAL GAS PRICES DROP
Natural gas rates are tumbling. Natural gas prices this month fell to an inflation-adjusted 30-year low of $1.59 per thousand cubic feet. A mild winter and record supplies have increased supplies and lessened demand, so prices dropped. That means if you are on a fixed rate you are probably paying a much higher price for natural gas. Check Nopec or other suppliers to compare rates. I called and switched mine to the variable rate. It takes a month or two to take effect with NOPEC. It’s usually longer is you are signed up with a supplier and there may be termination fees. With NOPEC there are no termination fees.
NOPEC guarantees charging $0.02/Mcf less than the utility’s monthly Standard Choice Offer (SCO) price. Enrollment is limited and subject to availability. Not all communities participate with NOPEC. If not, you can find other suppliers other than Dominion or Columbiana or whoever you use currently.
Here are NOPEC’s February rates:
Standard (Fixed) – $4.41 per MCF
Monthly Variable – $2.86 per MCF
12-Month Fixed – $4.29 per MCF
24-Month Fixed – $4.49 per MCF
Click here: https://www.nopec.org/residents/pricingrates?
PRICE CHANGES
Prices change according to supply and demand. Companies charged more when supplies became scarce. As supplies returned to normal levels prices didn’t so much go down with it. That could be changing.
Consumers can back off spending on items that have increased in price too much. Sales of the product decrease thus hurting a company’s profits. If it happens enough, the company will need to reconsider their pricing strategy. McDonald’s just announced that they will make their food more affordable. They have noticed customers have reduced their spend, so they plan to reduce their prices to lure them back.
An item sold in grocery stores is a good harbinger of prices to come. Rotisserie chickens are sold at food stores at prices to lure customers to stop in that day for their groceries. Have you noticed that many stores have dropped their everyday price on them a buck or two?
The one item I’m waiting on that will indicate to me that prices have reverted back is Coke and Pepsi. A 2 liter could be had for a dollar a few years ago. I can find it for $1.25 or $1.50, but not a dollar. Although last year Meijer did have it for $1 on a 10 for $10 sale. No other stores followed with the same price for it, so it hasn’t turned the corner just yet.
Companies have taken advantage of the supply issue too. They have kept prices high even though their costs have gone down. The proof is that most companies have had record profits. Gas is a good example. Even though the price of barrel of crude oil has hovered in the $70 range for the past year the price has fluctuated between $2.50 and $3.50. The price has changed 40% even though the price of a barrel has changed 10% at the most. Something is amiss!
BAG FEE INCREASES
American Airlines will be charging $40 to check the first bag when a customer is doing it at the airport, $35 if done online, previously $30. American also won’t allow miles to be earned if flights are booked from certain third-party sites.
United will charge $5 more for a checked bag raising their rate to $35 if paid online at least 24 before the flight and $40 thereafter. Second bag fees will increase $5 too to $45 online or $50 at the airport.
Getting airline credit cards usually waive bag fees for the first bag. Southwest still allows two checked bags for free.
Find deals flying from Cleveland on United at: https://www.united.com/en-us/weekly-deals-from-cleveland?
BIRTHDATES
This month includes a leap year birthday, February 29th. It happens once every 4 years. It’s a rare day for a birthday. The least births happen on Jan 1. Perhaps it’s because most mom’s try to pop out a baby on Dec 31st for tax purposes. Which are the days with the most birth dates?
The Most popular birthdates are:
Sept 9
Sept 19
Sept 12
Sept 17
Sept 10
July 7
Sept 20
Sept 15
Sept 16
Sept 18
August is the most common birthday month. February is the least. With most of the days with the most birthdates in September you’d think September would be the most popular month. Early September there aren’t many birthdates while August is conistently on the higher side. Just go back 9 months to figure out which holiday or event might be the cause of people to get frisky. Looks like Christmas-time is popular.
VOTE FOR ENRIQUE FREEMAN
The NCAA is having a competition to select the the Best College Players at each position. Ten are nominated. One of them happens to be a student I managed when he did a work/study program with us through St Martin De Porres. His name is Enrique Freeman and he is a star power forward with the Akron Zips. He gets a ton of double doubles and ranks high in most every category. He is vying for the Karl Malone award. Please vote for him (find him under Power Forwards)!
Click here: https://www.hoophallawards.com/men/vote.php
PUERTO RICO TRIP
We took a trip to Puerto Rico. Usually, we spend a day or two there before or after a cruise, but this time we decided to spend over a week just there. However, we almost went on another cruise instead of staying in Puerto Rico.
In the months leading up to the trip I was eyeballing a cruise that started the day after we got there. I intentionally got a Wanna Get Away Plus fare with Southwest if we had to change our flight on the Sunday when the cruise would get back. It was slated to leave at 6:55 am, too early if we took the cruise, but the fare allowed us to change the flight without an extra charge.
Sure enough the cruise went from nearly $2,000 per person that included a freebie package (drinks, internet, etc) to under $400 for an inside cabin just before the cruise and that also included the freebies. The problem was we were already past cancellation dates for some of the places we were staying. The costs were about the same, except our drinks and food would be free on the cruise. As tempting as it was we decided to stick with the original trip.
The whole reason we went to Puerto Rico was because of a 50% sale on Southwest. The deals were crazy good. They had a flight to Seattle for $134 roundtrip, but we decided on a warm trip to PR for only $182 roundtrip.
Our first stop was to the El Yunque Rainforest. I found a perfect AirBNB at the base of the rainforest. Very cool backyard and cheap! With fees and taxes it was only $324 total for three days.
We hiked up some waterfalls and hiked a little. Great views of the eastern and northern part of the island. We swam in a section that had a small waterfall.
At our place we came across a Coqui frog. They are indigenous to only Puerto Rico. As I took a pic of one of them the bugger lifted its leg to pee on me. It missed.
We took a trip to a lagoon known for a bio luminescent phenomena. We kayaked to the lagoon at night with a group of around 30 people through an excursion we booked through Viator. At times as the paddle hit the water you could see sparks of blue appear in the water. As we got to the lagoon they had us pull a blanket over us and put our hand in the water to splash around. Flashes of blue would appear. It was very cool. Of course, I had to wonder if I drank them would I see them appear in my body.
I noticed a lot of houses had bars on them. I thought it had to do with security, but I was wrong. It was for protection from hurricanes. There is a lot of debris that flies around, so having the bars up keep windows from getting smashed. We talked to locals about the hurricane and there were many horror stories. One lady told us she didn’t have water at her home for three months and power was out for five months. They had to stand in day long lines just to get money from the bank. She said the storm cut all the trees in half. Surprisingly, everything looked pretty normal. I didn’t see much damage left over from the hurricane.
We took a ferry over to Culebra island. Only $4.50 roundtrip on the ferry! The swells were a bit much. A lady in front of us filled a grocery bag. There were a few other people looking like they were gonna yark. Luckily, we didn’t get hit by any flying nuggets.
We went to go to Flamenco beach on Culebra, but because of the high waves they didn’t allow people in the water, so we went to a nearby beach. Across the way was a yacht and sailing ship owned by Jeff Bezos from Amazon. The island was cozy.
Outside of Old San Juan we found a beach. I went snorkeling there and found some odd items. I found two rings, a full egg, and China (a plate and not the country). The one ring had an inscription in it and said ‘only love you’. I’m surprised the egg wasn’t cracked because the beach was rocky with a lot of waves. Later I found out that area was known for hammerhead sharks. Perhaps that ring used to be on a person dined on by a shark! There was a rocky outcrop across the whole beach where waves crashed over, so I don’t think the hammerheads swam in that section…or maybe they did.
We stayed in Old San Juan at the Casablanca hotel. They have huge stone tubs on their roof. We got to enjoy the Caribbean sun in them. We booked the hotel through Hotels.com. They were having wifi issues, enough so that they took 10% off our bill!
One trick to get great deals on souvenirs is to go to a local grocery store. For instance, at souvenir stores a package of coffee is usually $10 to $15, if not more. I found the same coffee for $2.69 to $2.89 at a local grocery store. Guess what everyone got for souvenirs?
Some places had happy hour pricing on drinks. Last time we were there in Old San Juan there were also food deals. Not as much this time. I had my fill of mojitos.
I stopped at Walgreens and got a 24 pack of water on sale for $1.99 and a 1.75 liter (yep, not 2 liters) Coke Zero to drink during the trip. I used my Walgreens rewards to get money off.
Restaurant coupons were also limited. We did get one for a Marriott we stayed at that gave us a discount at a local restaurant and a 2 for 1 drink coupon at the hotel bar.
A little trick to get a better hotel deal worked. I called the hotel directly and asked them if they had any specials. They did. The price was much lower and they discounted parking plus some other deals. It was for a Marriott hotel.
A lot of times we would get just one meal because were large enough and since we didn’t want to take leftovers with us. One of the best deals was a lunch at Jibaros. It was a broiled grouper that came with side of amarillos (sweet plantains) for $10.95. It was so good we came back again for the same meal.
Another place had a burger and steak specials on Sunday along with drink specials. So you had dig around some for the restaurant deals.
Before we left I had some Puerto Ricans I know tell me to be careful. However, we had no issues at all. I didn’t see any riff raff. I did check out this site to see where not to stay as it shows crime rates in all of Puerto Rico: https://crimegrade.org/violent-crime-puerto-rico/
Most everyone spoke English. If they didn’t, we managed to “speak”. All the street signs were in Spanish.
I had to check with my smartphone provider to see if there were any extra charges while making calls or texting in Puerto Rico. They told me the pricing on international calls. I told them that Puerto Rico was part of the U.S. That stumped them, but he said he learned something new not thinking that Puerto Rico was part of the U.S. They did say data usage was at no extra charge. Calls were 2 cents a minute. Texting was 5 cents. Peanuts. I then asked about pricing for the Virgin Islands, Guam and the Marshall Islands, all territories of the U.S. I think I blew his mind again.
GROUPON BONUS CODE
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ALDI
Sale through Tuesday.
Strawberries – $1.89
Mandarins 3 lb – $2.79
Friendly Farms Coconutmilk 64 oz – $2.39
Seasons Choice Mixed Veggies bag – .95
CVS
Scan you CVS loyalty card before you shop at the CVS coupon kiosk inside stores near the entrance to get coupons.
Join the CVS Carepass program for $5 per month and earn a $10 Extra Buck reward each month plus many other perks. Sign up at https://www.cvs.com/carepass/join.
Sale through Saturday.
wyb = when you buy
Limits of 2 or more on some deals. Some deals you may have to purchase in two transactions as the coupons are a limit of 1. CVS “accumulates” purchases that qualify for Extra Bucks deals through the sales week.
For CVS deal breakdowns go to: https://www.couponmom.com/.
CVS PHOTO DEALS:
Buy 1, Get 2 Free Posters, Enlargements, Collage, Wallet Prints
$10 Only Custom Cover Journal
50% off Cards, Photo Books, and Wall Décor
40% off Prints, Gifts, and Calendars
50% off Wall Décor and Gifts
80% off 16×20 Repositionable Posters
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DISCOUNT DRUG MART
Sale through Tuesday.
Get DDM ecoupons at: https://discount-drugmart.com/esavings/
Earn points by presenting your Courtesy Card to the cashier when purchasing qualifying merchandise with their Pro Points Program. Earn 1 point for every $1.00 spent on qualifying merchandise. Earn points for every eligible prescription filled. Register at https://discount-drugmart.com/our-store/pro-points/
Seniors save an additional 10% on Wednesdays. Exclusions apply.
Spic and Span Cleaner – $2
Planters Peanuts – $2.99
Fresh Express Coleslaw bag – $1.50
Malibu Rum – $9.99 after rebate
DOLLAR GENERAL
Click here for electronic and print coupons for Dollar General, including a $5 off $25 purchase coupon good on Saturdays:
https://www.dollargeneral.com/Savings/coupons
FRESH THYME
Click here to get Fresh Thyme coupons: https://freshthyme.inmarpromotions.com/gallery
Sale through Wednesday.
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – $1.99/lb
Oranges 3 lb or Clementines 2 lb – $2.50
Haas Avocados – .69
Asparagus – $1.99lb
Farm Promise Sea Salt Butt Roast, Loin Filet or Pork Tenderloin – BOGO
Pedersons Bacon – BOGO
EZ Peel Raw Shrimp – $7.98 2lb
Bravo Tea – BOGO
MACYS
40-70% off Women’s Dress Clearance
40-70% off Kids’ Clearance
New Markdowns! Up to 70% off Women’s Clothing from Alfani
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GET MORE when you spend $80, and choose a free beauty duo, including a full-size mascara! Up to $176 value.
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MARCS
Get Marc’s ecoupons at https://www.marcs.com/My-Marcs-Login
Sale through Tuesday.
Thomas’ English Muffins – BOGO
Starkist Tuna packet – $1
Lactaid Milk 32 oz – $2.50
Dole Coleslaw bag – $1.50
Honeycrisp Apples – 3 lb – $2.99
OFFICEMAX/OFFICE DEPOT
Sale through Saturday:
25% Back in Bonus Rewards on ALL Ink & Toner
Save up to 50% on select Chairs
MONDAY – WEDNESDAY ONLY: Save over 60% on select Chairs
100% Back in Bonus Rewards on Duracell Optimum AA/AAA 12/18 PKs
$11.99 Kcups, 22 & 24 count
ONLY $11 Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, 75 Wipes Per Canister, Pack Of 3
Save over $300 on select PCs
Printers starting at $59.99
Save 20% on qualifying Print Services purchase with code WINTER20
Save up to 40% on select Supplies
Limited time! Buy 2, Get 1 FREE deals on select Office Depot® Brand products. Valid in store only now through 3/9/24.
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Click here: http://tinyurl.com/OfficeDepot2024
PRODUCE PLACE MARKET
Formerly Sun Plum Market. Located next to Gale’s Garden Center in Willoughby Hills and in Lyndhurst.
Sale through Wednesday.
Asparagus – $1.29/lb
Broccoli – .99 each
Blueberries or Strawberries – 3/$5
Smoked Turkey – $3.99/lb
Provolone – $3.99/lb
RITE AID
Sale through Saturday.
Limit of 2 or more on some deals.
wyb = when you buy
For Rite Aid deal breakdowns go to: https://www.iheartriteaid.com.
RITE AID REWARDS & BONUSCASH REWARDS PROGRAM
Rite Aid Rewards is a points-and-rewards based loyalty program that allows customers to earn points on eligible* Rite Aid purchases made in Rite Aid store locations, online and through their mobile appCustomers can convert their points to BonusCash to be used as a discount at checkout on a future purchase. There is no cost to enroll in the program. Access special promotions and personalized offers, exclusive member deals and promotion, members-only instant BonusCash promotions and pricing, personalized offers and challenges around the brands purchased. Sign up at https://www.riteaid.com/rewards.
Earn Points with select purchases. Earn 10 points per $1 spent on qualifying products across the store. Earn 250 – 750 points per qualifying prescription pickups. Earn 250 points per eligible immunization in-store pharmacy location.
Convert points into BonusCash for redemption. Convert 1,000 points for $2 BonusCash, 2,000 points for $4 BonusCash, 3,000 points for $6 BonusCash. Find BonusCash deals at https://www.riteaid.com/shop/online-deals?.
Each month select up to 6 of 12 Bonus Challenges to earn bonus points. Find them at https://bonuspointschallenges.com.
Clip members-only digital coupons (formerly referred to as Load2Card), redeemable in-store and online. Find them at https://www.riteaid.com/coupons.
With Rite Aid Rewards 65+ earn 5x points for eligible purchases the first Wednesday of every month. Earn 5x points, in-store purchases that day for all Rite Aid Rewards 65+ members, special monthly activities with a different health topic each month, and get free Pharmacist consultations.
SAVEALOT
Sale through Tuesday:
Fresh Bone-in Pork Chops – $1.59/lb
Fresh Express Salad bag – $1.29
Banquet Pot Pies – $1
Banquet Meals – $1.25
Farmington Franks – .99
STAPLES
Sale through Saturday.
Earn 5,000 points for every $50 you spend on ink and/or toner. Maximum Spend $1,000
Save 50% Off Our Top Selling Chairs during Small Business Savings Event; Dexley Blk $119.99
Buy 3 or more of our top selling brand chairs and get an Extra 15% off. *Exclusions Apply. Coupon Code: 62512
Only $49.99 for Hammermill Copy Plus Copy Paper 8 1/2″ x 11″, White, 10-Ream Case. Valid 2/25 through 2/25
Only $45.99 for Hammermill Copy Plus Copy Paper 8 1/2″ x 11″, White, 10-Ream Case. Valid 2/26 through 2/27
Only $38.99 for Hammermill Copy Plus paper, 10-ream case after coupon. Coupon Code: 56538 Valid 2/26 through 2/27
Only $49.99 for Hammermill Copy Plus Copy Paper 8 1/2″ x 11″, White, 10-Ream Case. Valid 2/28 through 3/2
Only $39.99 for Staples multiuse copy paper, 8.5″ x 11″, 8-ream case.
Buy 2 Get 1 free for TRU RED copy paper, single ream. Coupon Code: 68258
Up to 50% off select furniture for organization
Perfect for home printing, get the new HP Envy 6065e for only $69.99
Storage and Organization up to 20% off
Save 40% on select Staples Brand Office Supplies when you buy 4 or more Coupon Code: 47992
Save up to $280 on select HP laptops & desktops
High Performance 4K Monitors, Starting at $299.99
Get 6,000 points for every printer $100 or more
Spend $29 and get 29x the Points in anything in store and online Valid 2/29
Select 88/96 CT K-Cups as low as $34.99
Save up to 25% on Your Spring Cleaning Needs
Get 40 points per $1 spent on Pick Me Up coffee products
Up to 40% off select file cabinets
Envelopes & Filing up to 20% off
Up to 15% off Select Tax Software
Up to 30% off select shredders
Make sure your information stays private with Staples privacy screens for laptops and monitors
Save Up to 15% off on Cold & Flu Prevention Products
Employee Appreciation Month. Save 10% on custom merchandise. Coupon Code: APPRECIATE10 Valid 2/25 through 3/1
Get 40% off your first order when you sign up for ARS *Exclusions apply
Up to $100 off your print purchase
Shop Our Weekly Furniture Deals at Staples.com!
FREE next-day delivery. No order minimum
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TJ MAXX
Spring trend alert! Save big on dresses, tops, jackets, and more at tjmaxx.com!
Designer deals for way less! Save on brand-name handbags, dresses, jewelry, & more!
New Styles at Even Better Prices! Shop Clearance at T.J.Maxx.
Shop TJMaxx for 20-50% less than department store prices
Brand name coats, sweaters & boots at incredible prices
Get Free Shipping on Clearance at T.J.Maxx – all orders $89+ with code ship89.
Click here: http://tinyurl.com/TJMaxx2024
WALGREENS
For Walgreens deal breakdowns go to: https://www.couponmom.com/.
DISCOUNT MAGAZINES
Get these deals and tons more for annual magazine subscriptions. Use code JOETHECOUPONGUY to get an additional 20% off on select magazines! Magazines for less than $5 annually!
DAILY DEALS FOR ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS:
Tuesday, February 20th
Astronomy – Deal PRICE: $14.95 per year – Use Coupon Code: 923297
Cook’s Illustrated – Deal PRICE: $10.50 per year – Use Coupon Code: 535908
Wednesday, February 21st
Entrepreneur – Deal PRICE: $5.50 per year – Use Coupon Code: 575574
Harper’s Bazaar – Deal PRICE: $5.50 per year – Use Coupon Code: 256192
Thursday, February 22nd
Garden & Gun – Deal PRICE: $5.50 per year – Use Coupon Code: 608486
Taste of Home – Deal PRICE: $6.50 per year – Use Coupon Code: 422361
Tuesday, February 27th
Subscribe to Consumer Reports Magazine, just $18.99/year from DiscountMags! Use Promo Code: 688447
Wednesday, February 28th
Golf Digest – Deal PRICE: $5.50 per year – Use Coupon Code: 654304
Elle – Deal PRICE: $5.50 per year – Use Coupon Code: 685386
Thursday, February 29th
Esquire – Deal PRICE: $5.50 per year – Use Coupon Code: 738274
Elle Decor – Deal PRICE: $5.50 per year – Use Coupon Code: 665023
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OPENING
Saint Sadler Winery & Restaurant – 25911 Euclid Ave. in Euclid
Cozumel – 2075 Snow Road in Parma
The Brew Kettle – 6757 Center Rd in Valley City
Batter Cake and Dough – Van Aken District Market Hall in Shaker Heights
Teddy – 218 Crocker Park Blvd in Crocker Park in Westlake
I Hate Cowboys – East Bank of the Flats in downtown Cleveland
Hi 5 – East Bank of the Flats in downtown Cleveland
Maker – Hotel Cleveland in downtown Cleveland
Mowrey’s – Hotel Cleveland in downtown Cleveland
TopGolf – Chester Road in Avon
Willoughby House and Julia’s 1902 – 37819 Euclid Ave. in Willoughby
CLOSING
Hundred Flowers Restaurant – 28898 Lake Shore Blvd in Willowick
R. Shea Brewing – 540 S. Main Street in Akron
R. Shea Brewing – 1662 Merriman Rd in Akron
J. Pistone One World Market & Café – 3245 Warrensville Center Rd. in Shaker Heights
CVS – 6527 Brecksville Rd in Independence – thanks Kathy for the tip!
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