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\nSALES TAX HOLIDAY <\/strong>
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\nWINE DEALS<\/strong>
\nVintage Ohio is this upcoming weekend so with this post I will note all the great ways to save money on wine and which wineries not to miss! Bottles of wine can be expensive so it pays to know where to get the best deals. Back in the day a bottle of wine could easily be found in the $15 to $20 range at a restaurant. Now it is hard to find it for less than $20 and good ones for less than $25. <\/p>\n

Many stores have great sales on wine. You can regularly find good wine marked almost half off at Giant Eagle and other stores and wine shops. Most all offer a 10% discount when you buy a case of wine.<\/p>\n

Some stores have discounted wine that they are trying to sell off. The wine can be marked as low as a penny above cost in Ohio. When Tops was here they had to dump any wine they didn’t sell when they closed. Even the $100 bottles. You’d think they could discount it more so that it would sell, but the law wouldn’t allow it. Oh to be the sink that had those bottles poured into it.<\/p>\n

The way the Ohio pricing law works a wine must be marked the retail price for one month and then it can be discounted for two months. The cycle can then repeat.<\/p>\n

One of my favorite regions for wine is Washington. They have some great wines at great values. The best wines are in the Walla Walla region where it is like a desert, but there are tons of farms. My favorites there are a Barnard Griffin Port, Tagaris Merlot, Milbrant Merlot, and pretty much anything from Chateau St Michelle, Columbia Crest, and Columbia Valley. <\/p>\n

For great quality international wines at a value try Portuguese wines. They were known for Ports, but now make more regular wines and they are great. South American wines are also value-based.<\/p>\n

Some years are better than others for wine. From year to year the same wine from the same winery can go from awesome to horrible and back to awesome depending on just how the weather treats the grapes. A hot, dry and sunny summer will stress the grapes and concentrate the flavor. Cold at the beginning and end of the season will lower the quality. If it’s too rainy it will also lower the quality of the grape. For instance, the year 2007 was a great year for wine. Many wines were rated 90 and above that year. In 2008, not so much. In 2009, it got better again.<\/p>\n

I usually ask for a taste when I go to a restaurant before getting a bottle of wine so that I don’t end up with a horrible one when I thought I was getting an awesome one. Good restaurants will let you taste for free.<\/p>\n

Trying to find a good value wine, I’ve had my share of bottles of wine that cost $15 to $20, sometimes less. There are my favorites at certain restaurants and they are worth the couple extra bucks. At TGIFridays they have a bottle of 2013 J Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon for $27 and it is worth it. Sometimes they will offer half off on bottles for a limited time. Another favorite is Edna Valley Merlot for $15 on Wednesdays (half off) at Danny Boys. St Francis Cabernet at Tavern on 6 in Kirtland costs $25 and usually costs almost double that elsewhere. There are also some great wines at the wineries around Geneva and Harpersfield that charge in the teens for their wine.<\/p>\n

We enjoy our wine and we’ve travelled to most wine regions in the U.S., including Santa Barbara, Paso Robles, Temecula, Sonoma, Russian River Valley, Dry Creek, Napa, Sierra Foothills, Placerville, Santa Rosa – all in California. Also in Oregon, Washington, New York, Michigan, Niagara on the Lake, Missouri and even wineries in Idaho, Montana, West Virginia, Maryland, and other not so well known states for wine. I just love the atmosphere of the wineries…and the wine! Nothing like being out in the country enjoying the scenery and being in a rustic or unique building to wile away the stress.<\/p>\n

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\nWINE TAGS<\/strong>
\nWine tags are coupons found on bottles of wine. They were more prevalent back some years ago, but there are still some found here and there. You can find coupons for meat, produce, condiments, snacks, and other items. Depending on the state you live in you don’t always need to purchase wine with it. In Ohio you don’t need to purchase the wine. Cashiers sometimes see a wine bottle advertised on the coupon and they mistakingly think you need to purchase the wine with it. If you get in good with the wine person at your store you can have them save you some good ones in exchange for a good knock knock joke.<\/p>\n

WINE REBATES<\/strong>
\nRebates for wine can be found on bottles of wine. You can usually find one that will give you a rebate for purchases of 1, 3, 6, or 12 bottles. I regularly find rebates for $24 for a case of wine. I’ve even seen rebates of $50 for a case of wine. Buying one bottle usually gets you $2 off or so and it tiers up from there. Giant Eagle also has rebates via a Catalina that prints at the register. Check iBotta for rebates too.<\/p>\n

CASE DISCOUNTS<\/strong>
\nMost every store will give you a 10% discount when you buy a case of wine. You usually can mix and match so that you don’t have to buy all of one wine. Wineries usually do the same. Some even give bigger discounts or 5% off for half a case. The boxes also make a great place for storing lost socks or water balloons. <\/p>\n

I’ve purchased cases that some out of state wineries were trying to get rid of at 75% off the original price! Sometimes shipping can be costly though, but I’ve gotten it shipped from wineries out west for free.<\/p>\n

Sign up to get e-mails from you favorite winery and they’ll usually send you deals through the year.<\/p>\n


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\nGLASS OR BOTTLE<\/strong>
\nA bottle of wine typically is equal in volume to 4 glasses of wine, but that depends on how a restaurant pours it and the size of the glass they pour it in. Sometimes you can get 6 glasses out of a bottle of wine if they are pouring them into small glasses. As a standard, multiply the glass price times 4 and if it is more than the cost of the bottle then get the bottle, if you plan on drinking that much. Check out their wine glasses first. Some places use tiny glasses while others use large wine glasses. Ohio allows you to cork the bottle and take it home if you don’t finish it. Not finishing your wine is like crazy talk though.<\/p>\n

HALF OFF BOTTLES\/GLASSES OF WINE<\/strong>
\nMany bars and restaurants do happy hour pricing on wine. Many are a $1 off or so for a glass of wine. Some charge $5 a glass…not that great of a deal, especially if their glasses are small. Places like Bar Louie will do $4.25 glasses of wine including glasses that are normally $10 or more. Burgers and Beer in downtown Willoughby does $2.50 Happy Hour glasses of wine. Some even do half off bottles or glasses of wine on certain days. Bless their hearts. Here are some (subject to change):<\/p>\n

MONDAYS<\/em>
\nBeckys Bistro – Willoughby Hills – retail price wine night
\nBricco – downtown Akron – retail price wine night
\nLure – Willoughby – half off bottles of wine
\nBillys Martini Bar – Mentor – half off bottles of wine
\nParagon – Euclid – half off bottles of wine
\nGrindburger – Highland Heights – half off bottles of wine
\nBistro 185 – half off bottles of wine<\/p>\n

TUESDAYS<\/em>
\nBricco – downtown Akron – retail price wine night
\nManhattan Deli – Willoughby – half off bottles of wine with two entree purchase
\nSara’s Place – Gates Mills – half off glass of wine
\nBass Lake Tavern – half off bottles of select wine
\nThe Blue Star Tavern – Solon – $5 off you bottle of wine
\nBallantine – half off bottles of wine
\nCorks – bottle and appetizer for $20
\nBistro 83 – North Ridgeville – half off bottles of wine $99 or less beginning at 3 pm<\/p>\n

WEDNESDAYS<\/em>
\nCaf\u00e9 Bricco and Bricco Kent – retail wine night
\n100th Bomb Group – half off bottles of wine
\nThe Corner Alley – Cleveland – half off wine
\nDanny Boys – half off bottles of wine
\nChesterland Tavern – half off bottles of wine
\nGreat Scott Tavern – Euclid – half off bottles of wine
\nRistorante Stella Mia – Westlake – half off bottles of wine
\nBravo Cucina – half off bottles for a limited time<\/p>\n

THURSDAYS<\/em>
\nThe Blonde – 6901 Rockside Rd in Independence – half off wine bottles after 7 PM.
\nParagon – Euclid – half off bottles of wine
\nMacaroni Grill – half off bottles of wine
\nPub Bricco – retail wine night
\nValenti’s Restaurant – Beachwood – half off glasses of wine
\nOliver Twist – Willoughby – half off glasses and bottles up to $50
\nBodega – Cleveland Heights – Coventry – half off bottles of wine<\/p>\n

FRIDAYS <\/em>
\nGuarino’s – Little Italy – half off select bottles of wine – rare to see a deal like this on a Friday<\/p>\n

SATURDAYS<\/em>
\nStampers – Half off bottles of red wine.<\/p>\n

SUNDAYS<\/em>
\nBricco – downtown Akron – retail price wine night
\nStampers – Half off bottles of wine.<\/p>\n

Please let me know if you come across any other half off places!<\/p>\n

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\nOHIO WINERY COUPONS<\/strong>
\nIf you want free cheese plates, BOGO entrees, wine glasses and other deals at Ohio wineries, you can find coupons for them in the Our Town and All Around coupon book. The books are only $15 now (regularly $28 – new books available in September). Purchase them at: http:\/\/www.joethecouponguy.com\/merchandise\/index.htm<\/a> <\/p>\n

Here are the winery coupon offers from this past year’s Our Town and All Around coupon book:
\nBarrel Run Crossing – BOGO sandwich
\nBenny Vino – free small cheese appeizer with purchase
\nBuccia Vineyard – free cheese plate
\nCana Valley – Cheese and Meat plate with purchase
\nCandlelight – BOGO menu item
\nCountry Porch Winery – free spinach dip
\nD&D Smith Winery – free small cheese and cracker tray with purchase
\nDebonne Vineyards -50% off three cheese plate with purchase
\nDeer’s Leap Winery – BOGO dinner entree
\nEmerine Estates – free perfermented wine shake dessert
\nFerrante – free Trio garlic bread with purchase of two lucheon entrees
\nFirelands – free cheese plate
\nGoddess Wine House – one free dessert with purchase
\nGrand River Cellars – BOGO dinner or luncheon entree
\nGrape and Granary – free bread with oil and spices
\nGreen Eagle – free baguette and hot peppers
\nHallidays Winery – free flatbread
\nHermes – free Baked Labrea bread round with olive oil with purchase
\nHundley Cellars – 50% off one cheese board
\nJohn Christ – free assorted cheese and crackers with purchase
\nKosicek Vineyards – free apple strudel with purchase
\nLalure – free wine glass with food or beverage purchase
\nLil Paws Winery – free wine glass with food or beverage purchase
\nLittle Mountain Brewing Company – free cheese plate
\nM Cellars – free bread and dipping oil with purchase
\nMarkko Vineyard – free cheese and crackers with purchase
\nMastropietro – free cheese plate with purchase
\nMatus winery – free cheese plate with purchase
\nMyriddin winery – free cheese and crackers with purchase
\nOld Firehouse winery – free dessert with purchase of $10 or more
\nPaper Moon Vineyards – free ciabatta bread with dipping oil with purchase
\nPark Avenue Winery – free cheese plate with purchase
\nPut-In-Bay Winery – free glass with purchase
\nRainbow Hills – free bread and cheese block board with purchase
\nRed Horse Winery – free cheese spread and crackers with purchase
\nSarahs Vineyard – free salsa and chips with purchase
\nSchool House winery – free cheese plate with purchase
\nSwirl – free small jar of mixed olives with purchase
\nSwiss Heritage – free pound of Swiss cheese with Heritage wine purchase
\nVermillion Valley – free bruschetta with french points with food or beverage purchase
\nViking Vineyards – free Italian bread and dipping oil with purchase
\nVirant – free cheese plate with food or beverage purchase
\nWinery at Spring Hill- – free dessert with any food or beverage purchase
\nYour Vine or Mine – free hunger buster cheese plate with purchase<\/p>\n


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\nBEST OHIO WINE<\/strong>
\nFind the best wines as found by the Ohio Grape Industries Committe at http:\/\/www.tasteohiowines.com\/award-winners.aspx<\/a>
\nAny Ice wine at Ohio wineries is usually top notch and win tons of awards. They have to wait for two days of 19 degree weather before they can pick the grapes for the ice wine.<\/p>\n

The Polar Vortex killed a lot of vines. Many wineries had to start over, so the quality may not be the best until the vines recover. There are some wineries that have consistently put out good wines. Here are some of my favorite – I like dry wine, ice wine, and some semi-dry wines. If you like sweet wines I list some of those wineries in the area that specialize in them past his list. <\/p>\n

1) Markko’s – awesome chardonnays, cab sauvignon, and Rieslings
\n3) Laurentia – great pinot noir, cab, chardonnay, and Gewurztraminer
\n3) M Cellars – great reds and whites
\n4) St Joseph – great pinot noirs (won double gold in San Fran), awesome cab franc, their Shiraz just won some nice awards too
\n5) Harpersfield – superb dry white varietals
\n6) South River Vineyards (Church Winery) – they’re getting better
\n7) Paper Moon winery – good selection
\n8) Laurello – great variety of quality wines. Some Italian varieties too. Try the Rodavi.
\n9) Maple Ridge – not open much, but great wines – organic too
\n10) Spring Hill Vineyards – they have some nice reds.
\nThere are also others that have a spectacular one or two wines. <\/p>\n

BEST VIEWS<\/strong>
\n1) Lakehouse Inn – it’s a B&B that sits on a bluff next to the lake, they have a deck on the lake, garden area that is a site to see that goes down to the lake.
\n2) Gervasi Winery – located in Canton. The place looks like an opulent California winery. Beautiful
\n3) Laurentia – new winery has a great rustic look and overlooks a pond.
\n4) South River (Church winery) – rebuilt church now a winery, great picnic pavilion and terrace area overlooking the winery.
\n5) Thorn Creek Winery – beautifully landscaped winery
\n6) Ferrante – busy, but the place looks high falutin
\n7) Laleure – old barn with patio on hillside that overlooks the vineyard
\n8) Wolf Creek – great view from deck – in Akron
\n9) Mastropietro – many weddings there
\n10) St Joseph – new location – great overlook <\/p>\n

BEST ATMOSPHERE<\/strong>
\nMost every winery has a great atmosphere. Here are some good ones:
\nHermes, South River, Lake House Inn, Thorn Creek Winery, Harpersfield Winery, Laurentia, M Cellars, Ferrante, and Chalet Debonnet<\/p>\n

There are many Ohio wineries making spectacular wine. Sure, many years ago there were some and still are ones that still make the sweet stuff. But don’t let that fool you. There are many making great dry varietels. Some of the ones that made nasty wine some years ago have turned the corner and they now make spectacular wine. <\/p>\n

Old Mill is unique with old wood beams. It’s near downtown Geneva.<\/p>\n

Many have great music venues (indoor and\/or outdoor) like Grand River Cellars, Ferrante, Chalet Debonnet, Harpersfield, Firehouse, Old Mill, and Laurello. Chalet Debonnet has a great outdoor facility. They have craft beer there too – Double Wing Brewery. <\/p>\n

If you like the sweet wines that Ohio was known for way back when then try John Christ, Klingshirn, Firehouse, Deer Pass, Emerine Estates (try their caramel apple), Buccia, and Virant. I’m not crazy about them. Too much sugar can make them headache wines.<\/p>\n

Some wines are sourced from outside of Ohio. Because the source changes most every year the taste can change also. You’ll see those bottles labeled American instead of say, Grand River Valley. Estate wines means they grow the grapes locally that they bottle.<\/p>\n

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\nCORKAGE FEE<\/strong>
\nSome restaurants charge a corkage fee. It’s a fee to open a bottle of wine that you brought in. Works great since you can find a steal at a store and then bring it in to open for $5 or less. Some places don’t even charge a fee to do so. <\/p>\n

At Cedar and Green Wine and Cheese you can pick a bottle in their store and drink it there with a $5 corkage fee. You can find great deals on bottles. Some are less the $10 on sale. Located in University Heights across from Heinen’s on South Green Road. <\/p>\n

At Pranzo located in downtown Willoughby bring in your own bottle and pay $10 per bottle for a corkage fee. It used to be $2 per glass, but now they sell wine there so they upped the price. <\/p>\n

Grumpys in Tremont lets you bring in wine. There is a convenience store across the street with a decent selection and price.<\/p>\n

Deweys Coffee in Shaker Square has a $5 corkage fee.<\/p>\n

Biga Woodfired Pizzaria in Kirtland stopped their corkage program as they started selling their own wine.<\/p>\n

Speaking of corking, Ohio law lets you take your wine home that you don’t finish. The restaurant will cork the bottle back up and seal it so that you can take it home.<\/p>\n

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\nGet 5% to 15% or more off you dinner tab which includes the whole bill including wine and tip. Just match up your credit card to the site and start earning rewards that will be sent back to you in the form of a gift card.
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\nRESTAURANT.COM<\/a><\/strong>
\nSome restaurants on Restaurant.com<\/a> allow you to use the gift certificate on your wine purchase. It will usually state on the certificate if they do. If nothing is stated, ask if they do. Get $25 restaurant gift certificates for $10 or less with their special discount codes. Check http:\/\/www.joethecouponguy.com\/blog1<\/a> to find the special discount deals for the certificates for an additional 40% to 70% off!<\/p>\n

Click here to get gift certificates for around 200 northeast Ohio restaurants and thousands of others across the U.S. – great for vacations!: http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/Restaurant2015<\/a><\/p>\n

\nSHIPPING WINE<\/strong>
\nSome states don\u2019t allow shipment of wine out of state. Check this site to see if your state does: http:\/\/www.freethegrapes.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nNEW WINERIES<\/strong>
\nPark Avenue Winery Gallery and Gift opened at 4316 Park Avenue in Ashtabula in a century home. <\/p>\n

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\nWINE TASTINGS<\/strong>
\nIn Ohio the law to charge for tasting changed. Wineries no longer have to charge for tastings. Many still do though. Here’s the rule: http:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/oac\/4301:1-1-30 <\/a> <\/p>\n

Outside of Ohio some wineries charge while others don’t. Some will credit the tasting fee if you buy a bottle of wine. Some charge way too much like $5 or $15 for a tasting if not more (Napa). Some are free after using a wine pass that gets you freebie tastings and discounts (Dry Creek Region and Fingerlakes). Some charge a reasonable amount or none at all. Some you can find free tasting coupons on their web-site. Some wineries should pay you to taste their wine and then use your body for science to test the effects of their nasty wine. <\/p>\n

Go to a wine region’s web page or City of Commerce dept page to find coupons for wineries. <\/p>\n

Great wine tasting sites like Cheers2Wine will post winery tasting and bottle coupons at http:\/\/www.cheers2wine.com\/wine-newsletter.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When you go to wineries ask them if they have coupons for other wineries. Many do. They usually have free tasting coupons for other wineries. They appreciate the “recommendations” from other wineries.<\/p>\n

Check local magazines for wine tasting coupons. I found one for Standing Stone winery in the Fingerlakes in the local Wine Buzz magazine that I used. Whatever wine region you’re in they usually have a local magazine – kind of like a Scene magazine or Voice Magazine – that will have coupons in them.<\/p>\n

Another coupon card with discounts and free tastings is the Wine Travel Card. Get them at http:\/\/www.winetravelcard.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

After tasting wines you usually want to buy a bottle of it. Sometimes they offer discounts at the winery, but there is a good chance that same wine is even cheaper at a local grocery store. Check out the local stores to see what they are pricing the bottles at before you buy them at a winery as they are sometimes up to half the price than what you would pay at the winery. <\/p>\n

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\nVINTAGE OHIO<\/strong>
\nThis huge wine event is half at Lake Farmparks in Kirtland. It’s being held August 5th & 6th this year. Tons of Ohio wineries participate. Music and events all day long from 1-10 pm. Get $10 off the $35 advance sale ticket price with code VB216NH. Click here for more information about the event: http:\/\/www.visitvintageohio.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

WORLD SERIES OF WINE<\/strong>
\nWVIZ throws a great wine event each year. It’s one of my favorites. Heinens used to be the sponsor, but Giant Eagle is now. Click here for more information: http:\/\/www.ideastream.org\/wine<\/a><\/p>\n

GRAPE JAMBOREE<\/strong>
\nTypically the festival is the last weekend in September in downtown Geneva. Stomp grapes, try grape pies, and listen to bands. You can do wine tastings at one of the halls there.<\/p>\n

GRAPES AND ALE<\/strong>
\nIn June they have a BBQ and wine and beer event at Progressive Field. It’s sponsored by Giant Eagle. Great food this year with eats from some of the hottest restaurants around town. For more info click here: http:\/\/www.thewayside.org\/grapes\/<\/a><\/p>\n

LOCAL WINE EVENTS<\/strong>
\nFind other wine events across the U.S. and locally at http:\/\/www.localwineevents.com\/events\/by_date<\/a> <\/p>\n


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Industrial Shallow Wine Glass Shelf for $64.99
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\nWill, Living Will, and Power of Attorney Package for $29.99 – Save $69.99
\nCarpet Cleaning or Sofa\/Loveseat Cleaning Package by Comprehensive Carpet Cleaning for $29 – Save $30
\nBasic Cheese-Making Kit by Standing Stone Farms for $15.99 – Save $24
\nLegacy Box Media Conversion Kit – 3 Options for $27.99 – Save $46.99
\nWindbed Inflatable Lounger or Couch for $39.99
\nGutter Cleaning or Window Washing by Sure Shine Cleaning Solutions for $59 – Save $66
\nEscape Room Challenge by Lockdown Cleveland for $145 – Save $63
\n$50 to Spend on American Fare at Olivor Twist in downtown Willoughby for $25.99 – Save $24.01<\/p>\n

Escape packages. Up to 80% off trips, spas, dining & more!<\/a><\/p>\n

Restaurant coupons. Up to 80% off dining in your city.<\/a><\/p>\n

Shop their Collection of Free Shipping deals and save up to 80%.<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nCLEVELAND GROUPON DEALS<\/strong>
\nFind Today’s Daily Deal on the Best in Cleveland!<\/a><\/p>\n

BONUS GROUPON DISCOUNT CODE<\/strong>
\nTake an EXTRA 20% off with code TWENTY up to three times – code good through 7\/31\/16.<\/p>\n

Click here: http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/Groupon2016<\/a><\/p>\n

HOT GROUPON DEALS<\/strong>
\nGet these deals and thousands more up to 80% off and more on Groupon!<\/p>\n

Save 70% or more on shopping deals near you<\/a><\/p>\n

Up to 57% Off at A-1 Auto’s & Detail
\nSears Auto Centers \u2014 Up to 43% Off Oil Changes – $16.99
\nUp to 50% Off Family Fun at The Jump Yard
\n50% Off Flowers and Gifts at FTD
\n46% Off Mini Golf at Chip’s Clubhouse in Chardon
\nMonsoon Lagoon Waterpark \u2013 Up to 44% Off Waterpark
\nUber \u2013 75% Off
\nPioneer Waterland & Dry Fun Park \u2013 Up to 33% Off
\nUp to 77% Off a Personalized Outdoor Pillow
\nUp to 59% Off a Safari-Park Visit or Membership
\n4-Star Suites Overlooking Niagara Falls, Canada \u2014 Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls – Stay for two with couples or family package; dates into November. Kids 17 and younger stay free. Save 29%
\n1- or 2-Night Stay for Two with Vineyard Passes at Historic Rosemont Manor in Berryville, VA. Combine Up to 10 Nights. Save 58%
\nFort Lauderdale, FL \u2014 4-Star Top-Secret Fort Lauderdale Hotel – Stay at 4-star hotel for two with daily in-room WiFi. Dates into October. Save 53%
\nPuerto Plata, Dominican Republic \u2014 The Tropical at Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort All-inclusive stay for two, with dates into April 2017. Includes taxes and fees. Save 62%
\nBoutique B&B near Virginia Wineries – Nellysford, VA \u2014 The Mark Addy Inn – Stay for two, with dates into November – Save 60%
\nNiagara Falls, ON \u2014 Quality Inn & Suites Niagara Falls – Stay for two with family fun package. Dates into November. Prices in USD. Save 40%
\n1-Night Stay for Two with Chocolate-Covered Strawberries and One-Year Sybaris Membership at Sybaris – Indianapolis – Save 52%
\n1-Night Stay for Two with Romance Package at Sybaris Pool Suites \u2013 Northbrook in Northbrook, IL. Combine Up to 5 Nights. Save 34% <\/p>\n

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\nCLASS SCHEDULE<\/strong>
\nLearn how to save a ton of money at one of my classes! Learn how to consistently save 70% and more grocery and toiletry shopping. Find out how to save money on restaurants, utilities, cell\/smart phones, travel, gas, prescriptions, clothes, and on much more! To view my upcoming class schedule please go to: http:\/\/www.joethecouponguy.com\/schedule\/index.htm <\/a>. Be sure to register for libraries that require registration as some have waiting lists. All classes are free unless otherwise noted. I hope to see you there!<\/p>\n

SEPTEMBER<\/strong><\/em>
\nWednesday, September 28, 2016 – Travel Affordably Class – Chardon Library – 7:00 pm – FREE!<\/p>\n

OCTOBER <\/strong><\/em>
\nWednesday, October 19, 2016 – Travel Affordably Class – Aurora Community Education – 7:00 pm – 9 pm – Fee<\/p>\n

NOVEMBER <\/strong><\/em>
\nWednesday, November 2, 2016 – Savvy Shopper Class – Aurora Community Education – 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Fee<\/p>\n

JANUARY <\/strong><\/em>
\nFriday, January 20, 2017 – Travel Affordably Class – Forest City Yacht Club – 7:30 pm<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re 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’ve done classes all across Ohio and for many businesses including the Cleveland Clinic, Bendix, Lake Hospitals, Hyland Software, and others. I can tailor the topics to your organization.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n


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\nENTERTAINMENT BOOK<\/strong>
\nAll Entertainment Books are SOLD OUT! You can still get a digital edition. Or get an Our Town Book! <\/p>\n

Get your Entertainment Book on your phone for only $0.99!<\/a> <\/p>\n

Click here: http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/EntertainmentBook2016<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nOUR TOWN AND ALL AROUND COUPON BOOK<\/strong>
\nOn Sale for $15 with FREE shipping!<\/strong> Normally the book costs $28. Save $13! Very limited supply. Get around 1,000 mostly, buy-one-get-one-free coupons for Northeast Ohio restaurants and businesses! The coupons are good through Dec. 1, 2016! A great bargain! Keep a book in each car. <\/p>\n

The 2016 Our Town coupon book has around 1,000 coupons for Northeast Ohio area restaurants, fast food, drug stores, movies, golf courses, pizza, dry cleaning, wineries, entertainment and more! The Best coupon book available in the area! It\u2019s like getting 1,000 Groupons, but all for only $15! Some restaurant coupons are good for up to $30 off! The book can pay for itself with just one coupon! <\/p>\n

* RESTAURANTS<\/strong> – Get 147 offers for fine dining! Some of the buy one get one free Restaurant coupons include Cork\u2019s Whiskey & Wine Bar, Don Tequila Bar & Grill Mexican Restaurant, Doogan\u2019s of Aurora, Wood & Wine, Sapori Italian Grille, Arrabiata\u2019s Italian Restaurant, Yours Truly Restaurant, The OriginalHarley Diner, Oriole Caf\u00e9, Peppermill Casual Eatery & Club Lounge, Bianca\u2019s Ristorante Italiano, Welshfield Inn, Morgan\u2019s Place \/ Smokehouse, Chesterland Tavern, Chocolate Martini Bar, House of Blues, Pacer\u2019s Rib House, Tick Tock Tavern, Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, West Park Station Restaurant & Bar, Quinn\u2019s Cut Above, Captain\u2019s Club Restaurant & Bar, The Harry Buffalo, Hibachi Japanese Steak House, Compadres Mexican Restaurant, Shula\u2019s 2 Steak & Sports, Old Carolina Barbecue Company, Skye Bistro, Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill, Punderson Manor Resort & Conference Center, Frankie\u2019s Italian Cuisine, Olesia\u2019s Place, Tree Huggers Caf\u00e9, Matteo\u2019s Casual Italian, Rider\u2019s Inn, Vivo Ristorante, Tavern of Richfield, Saffron Patch, Romano\u2019s Macaroni Grill, Slim & Chubby\u2019s Neighborhood Bar & Grille, Dave and Buster\u2019s, Vittorio\u2019s Buon Appetito, Ballentines, Crepes in the City, Kleifeld\u2019s Restaurant, Willoughby Brewing Co., and Dino\u2019s Restaurant & Bar! <\/p>\n

* SAVE<\/strong> – The book will pay for itself after 1 or 2 coupons. It\u2019s like finding a gift card on every page! Save thousands of dollars!<\/p>\n

* FINE DINING<\/strong> – 147 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 $30 off! <\/p>\n

* ENTERTAINMENT<\/strong> – Coupons for museums, local attractions, sport-related attractions, comedy clubs, and much more! Deals for Atlas Cinemas, Fun \u2018n\u2019 Stuff, Improv Comedy \/ Restaurant, Memphis Kiddie Park, United Skates, and more! <\/p>\n

* LITTLE ITALY<\/strong> – The “On the Hill”, find a section of Little Italy restaurants such as Guarino\u2019s Restaurant, Il Bacio, La Dolce Vita Bistro, Maxi\u2019s, Trattoria on the Hill, and Vino Veritas Winery & Ristorante. <\/p>\n

* WEST SIDE MARKET<\/strong> – 60 offers for businesses at the iconic West Side Market. <\/p>\n

* BIRTHDAY COUPONS<\/strong> – 32 FREE dinners on your birthday coupons. <\/p>\n

* FAST FOOD\/PIZZA\/CASUAL RESTAURANTS<\/strong> – Over 350 \u201ctwo for one\u201d or \u201c50% off\u201d offers at fast food restaurants, pizza restaurants, and neighborhood favorites. Find coupons for Arby\u2019s, Burger King, Cinnabon, Hardees, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Long John Silver\u2019s, Mr. Hero, Orange Julius, Sonic, Taco Bell, Wendy\u2019s, Around the Corner Saloon & Caf\u00e9, Big Boy Restaurant & Bakery, Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, IHOP Restaurant, Muldoon\u2019s Saloon & Eatery, Quaker Steak & Lube, TJ\u2019s on the Avenue, Waffle House and tons more! <\/p>\n

* WINERIES<\/strong> – 45 coupons for wineries from across Northern Ohio including Ferrante, Paper Moon, M Cellars, and Debonne Vineyards. <\/p>\n

* GOLF<\/strong> – Coupons for 64 green fees & driving ranges. <\/p>\n

* MISC. COUPONS<\/strong> – Find coupons for Great Clips ($7.99 coupon), dry cleaning, IGA (five $5 off $20 purchase coupons), Bremecs, Gale’s Garden Centers, and much more! Get a $25 gift card at Discount Drug Mart or $15 gift card at Marc’s with the transferred prescription coupon in the book (have them honored as competitors coupons at other pharmacies). <\/p>\n

* ALL 2016 Our Town coupons good now through December 1, 2016!<\/em><\/p>\n

Click here to order: http:\/\/www.joethecouponguy.com\/merchandise\/index.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nSAVVY SHOPPER BOOKLET<\/strong>
\nUpdated!<\/em> <\/strong> Get the Savvy Shopper Booklet and learn how to save tons of money! The booklet has over 190 pages with thousands of money-saving tips. Great for someone just starting out or wants to learn more ways to save money. Only $13 (includes FREE shipping)! You could learn to save thousands and thousands for just the cost of a large pizza!<\/p>\n

Included in the booklet are ways to save on these Topics:
\nRules 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, Technology\/Internet\/Computers\/Electronics, Etc., Phone Savings, Cell Phones, Miscellaneous Tips\/Information, Traits of Savers vs. Spenders, Other Money Saving Web-sites<\/p>\n

Click here to order: http:\/\/www.joethecouponguy.com\/merchandise\/index.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nADVANCE AUTOPARTS<\/strong>
\nGet wipers, windshield washer fluid and other car needs at a discount at Advance Autoparts.<\/p>\n

Get the Better Built Full-Size 2-Lid Truck Box for $129.95 (orig. $269.99) when you shop AdvanceAutoParts while supplies last!<\/p>\n

Get the Better Built Full-Size Low-Profile Truck Box for $129.95 (orig. $259.99) when you shop AdvanceAutoParts while supplies last!<\/p>\n

Get the Better Built Full-Size Narrow Truck Box for $74.59 (orig. $199.99) when you shop AdvanceAutoParts while supplies last!<\/p>\n

Take 15% off orders of $50 or more with code H61 at AdvanceAutoParts.com! Ends 8\/31.<\/p>\n

Take 30% off orders over $50 with code TRT30 at AdvanceAutoParts.com! Valid online only.<\/a><\/p>\n

Save $20 Off Purchases of $75 or more at AdvanceAutoParts.com with code BIG20!<\/a><\/p>\n

$30 Off Orders of $90+ with code HUGE30 at AdvanceAutoParts.com!! Limited Time Only!<\/a><\/p>\n

Great Deals at AdvanceAutoParts.com!<\/a><\/p>\n

Monthly Oil Change Special (OCS) page<\/a><\/p>\n

Click here: http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/AdvanceAutoParts2016<\/a><\/p>\n


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\nALDI<\/strong>
\nSale through Tuesday.
\nBaby carrots – .59
\nCantaloupe – .99
\nCucumbers – 2 ct – .59
\nOranges – 3 lb – $1.99
\nGreen Grapes – .99\/lb
\nBackpack – $6.99<\/p>\n


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\nBIG LOTS<\/strong>
\nSummer clearance sale at Big Lots with items up to 50% off. Click here for a $10 off $50, $20 off $100 or $40 off $200 coupon good at Big Lots through 7\/31:
\nhttp:\/\/www.biglots.com\/images\/marketing\/2016\/072316-bmsm-printable-rev.pdf?zcp=em_bmsm_SL3_07262016&mid=21636407<\/a><\/p>\n

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