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\nOUR TOWN AND ALL AROUND COUPON BOOK<\/strong>
\nThe 2026 Our Town Coupon Book is now available for $20 with FREE shipping! Save $8! Regularly $28. <\/strong><\/em> <\/p>\n

Click here to order:
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View the book here: https:\/\/issuu.com\/savearound\/docs\/our_town_2019?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ<\/a><\/p>\n

The NEW 2026 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\u2019s like getting hundreds of Groupons, but for the price of one! Now on sale for $20 (regularly $28) Plus FREE shipping! 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, 2026! A great bargain! Keep a book in each car. <\/p>\n

* RESTAURANTS<\/strong> – Get over 100 offers for dining! Some of the buy one get one free Restaurant coupons include Ridgewood Kitchen & Spirits, Flannery’s, Wild Goose, Spuddy’s Tavern, Chagrin River Diner, Don Tequila Bar & Grill Mexican Restaurant, Oriole Cafe, Paws, Mallorca, Burgers 2 Beer, Corso’s Italian Restaurant, Frankie’s, Fiesta Jalapenos, Houlihan’s, Ballantine, TOLI and more!<\/p>\n

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

* FINE DINING<\/strong> – 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! <\/p>\n

* ENTERTAINMENT<\/strong> – Coupons for museums, local attractions, sport-related attractions, game rooms, and much more! Deals for Atlas Cinemas, Fun-n-Stuff, Rollhouse Entertainment, Pioneer Waterland and more! <\/p>\n

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

* FAST FOOD\/PIZZA\/CASUAL RESTAURANTS<\/strong> – There are tons of “two for one” or “50% off when dining alone” offers at fast food restaurants, pizza restaurants, and neighborhood favorites. Find coupons for Jersey Mike’s, Charleys, Arby’s, Burger King, Denny’s, Hardees, Long John Silver’s, Orange Julius, Sonic, Taco Bell, Around the Corner Saloon & Cafe, Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, IHOP Restaurant, Muldoon’s Saloon & Eatery, Spats Cafe, TJ’s on the Avenue, Wild Goose and tons more!<\/p>\n

* WINERIES<\/strong> – Many coupons for wineries from across Northern Ohio including Ferrante, Paper Moon, Hundley Cellars, Debonne Vineyards, and Old Brooklyn Winery. <\/p>\n

* GOLF<\/strong> – Coupons for dozens of green fees & driving ranges, including Pleasant Run, Powderhorn, Punderson State Park Golf Course, Lost Nation Golf Course, and Vermillion Country Club. <\/p>\n

* NATIONAL RETAILERS COUPONS<\/strong> – Save at national chains, including Quick Change, Lugz, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Dunhams, Fitness 19, UPS, and more! <\/p>\n

* MISC. COUPONS<\/strong> – Find coupons for IGA (five $5 off $20 purchase coupons)! Get a Free photo prints at Discount Drug Mart.<\/p>\n

* SAVEAROUND APP<\/strong> – New app loaded with tons of additional coupons from SaveAround!<\/p>\n

* The 2026 Our Town coupons are good now through December 1, 2026! <\/em><\/p>\n

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\n\"Get<\/a><\/p>\n

\nKEURIG <\/strong>
\nGet the NEW and Unbelievably Small K-Mini Mate\u2122 Coffee Maker for Just $24.99 (Regularly $89.99) as Part of a Keurig\u00ae Starter Kit + 25% off Beverages + FREE SHIPPING on Keurig.com!<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Get the NEW K-Crema\u2122 Coffee Maker for Just $99.99 (Regularly $219.99) as Part of a Keurig\u00ae Starter Kit + 25% off Beverages + FREE SHIPPING on Keurig.com! PLUS Earn Rewards Points Towards FREE Coffee!<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Get 2 FREE Boxes (10\/12ct) of K-Cup\u00ae Pods With the Purchase of ANY Coffee Maker! Use Code BREW2FREE on Keurig.com to Save!<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Click here: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/KeurigCoffee2025<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nWINE EXPRESS<\/strong>
\nGet great values for quality wine at Wine Express!

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Rich Reds Wine Club<\/a>
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Under $20 Wine Enthusiast #1 BEST BUY 93 Point Method 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon! Find many 90+ rated wines for under $25!<\/p>\n

Click here: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/WineExpressSale2025<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\"Sam's<\/a><\/p>\n

\nSAMS CLUB<\/strong>
\nJoin Plus for just $70!* Enjoy 100% of the Plus perks for $40 off.<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Join the Club for just $25!* At 50% of the price, it can pay for itself.<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Shop Shocking Values for daily, limited-time savings!<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Click here: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/SamsClub2025<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\"Magazines.com\"<\/a><\/p>\n

\nMAGAZINES.COM<\/strong>
\nNEW YEAR SALE: Get Best-Selling Titles as Low as $5 for a FULL YEAR Subscription + FREE SHIPPING!<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Get a Full Year Subscription to Food & Wine ONLY $8! LIMITED TIME OFFER!<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Save 92% on a Full Year of Better Homes & Gardens\u2014Now Just $5!<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Save Up to 90% Off Best-Selling Subscriptions<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Click here: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/Magazines2025<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\"Giftcards.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\nGIFTCARDS<\/strong>
\nGifting Made Easy \u2014 Save Up to 15% & Earn 1% Giftcards.com Rewards on Select Gift Cards! Valid through Dec 25, 2025<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Last Minute Magic Savings! 15% off $50 Spafinder gift cards with discount coupon LMSPA. Valid until 12\/25.<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Click here: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/GiftCardsSale2025<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\"Holiday<\/a><\/p>\n

\nAUTONOMOUS<\/strong>
\nAutonomous helps the world’s smartest people work smarter. They offer technology powered office products that re-think working, including a standing desk, but now offer ergonomic chairs, meeting stools, robots, and more!<\/p>\n

Holiday Deal: Shop Select Items up to 70% OFF!<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

End of the Year Special: Free Shipping on ALL Orders!<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Click here: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/Autonomous2025<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\"Florsheim\"<\/a><\/p>\n

\nFLORSHEIM SHOES <\/strong>
\nWinter Sale! Shop up to 50% off when you use your 10% clearance code TCM5<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Last pairs left! Shop up to 60% off our best prices ever on select items! No code needed.<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

18% Off your first order<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Click here: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/Florsheim2025<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nARES TRAVEL <\/strong>
\nSave up to 40% on popular attraction tickets, hotels and vacation packages at arestravel.com.<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Find the lowest prices on DISNEYLAND Resort tickets at arestravel.com<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Save $32 on 1-Day general admission to LEGOLAND Florida Resort with promo code LEGO<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Click here: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/AResTravel2025<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\"SharperImage.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\nSHARPER IMAGE <\/strong>
\nUp to 70% off with code HAUL2025<\/p>\n

Receive $10 off your order when you spend $100 or more. Enter Coupon Code: AFF10 at checkout.<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Receive $15 off your order when you spend $150 or more. Enter Coupon Code: AFF15 at checkout.<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Click here: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/SharperImage2025<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\"Cheap<\/a><\/p>\n

\nCHEAPFLIGHTFARES<\/strong>
\nAlong with cheap flights, they have compiled a wide selection of flight-saving promo codes and coupon codes for different types of travelers so you can enjoy even more savings on your flights. Our coupon codes range from exclusive discounts and savings for first-class and business-class flights to economy-class flights. Apart from flight class-specific promo codes, their team of travel experts has crafted special coupons for International flights, Round trips and Group travel as well. Find the coupon that will help you save big on your flights and use it while doing online flight booking.<\/p>\n

Cheap Domestic Flights<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Cheap International Flights<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Click here: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/CheapFlightsFares2025<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\"Cutter<\/a><\/p>\n

\nCUTTER & BUCK<\/strong>
\nCutter & Buck creates short sleeve polo shirts, vests, pullovers, button-downs, long sleeve shirts, dress shirts, t-shirts, pants, shorts, sweaters, sweatshirts, hoodies, outerwear, jackets, windbreakers, vests, puffers, quilted jackets, quarter zips and athleisure clothing for men and women and are also offered in Mens Big sizes and Mens Tall sizes. Our clothes are perfect for your active lifestyle, engineered for exceptional versatility so they will be perfect for work, work from home, travel, date night, golf, walking, boating, hiking, entertaining, and for showing your team pride and fan support for your favorite MLB, NFL, or NCAA College or University Team.<\/p>\n

40% Off Select Outerwear and Layers. Use code COZY40 at checkout.<\/p>\n

ProShop at Cutter & Buck, Cutter & Buck has built a legacy by making top-tier golf apparel. Now, we\u2019ve pulled together the best of our performance fabrics and styles, so you always know where to find the right gear for your game.<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Click here: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/CutterBuck2025<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nRESTAURANT.COM<\/strong>
\nTake 55% Off Orders of $25+ at Restaurant.com with code XMAS. Offer valid 12\/18 – 12\/24<\/p>\n

Shop the 3-Month Discount Dining Pass at Restaurant.com Enjoy Savings at Over 170,000 Restaurants and Retailers Nationwide.<\/a>
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\nTEXTBOOKS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Save up to 90% on new, used and eTextbooks at Textbooks.com<\/a>
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50% CASH BACK on Guaranteed Cash Back books at Textbooks.com<\/a>
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Click here: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/TextbooksSale2025<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nBURPEE<\/strong>
\n25% Off All Seeds & Seed Starting Supplies with code SEEDSTART25 <\/p>\n

Returning customers save 20% on orders $60+ with code BURPEE20<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Save 10% on your first Burpee purchase with promo code BURPEE10<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Click here: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/Burpee2025<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\"Savvy<\/a><\/p>\n

\nSAVVY SHOPPER BOOKLET<\/strong>
\nUPDATED! 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!<\/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, 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<\/p>\n

Click here to order:
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\nCLASS SCHEDULE<\/strong>
\nLearn 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 as I add classes please go to: https:\/\/www.joethecouponguy.com\/schedule\/index.htm <\/a><\/p>\n

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 beat inflation and tariffs! <\/p>\n

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\u2019ll 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.
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\nAt 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!<\/p>\n

\nJANUARY<\/strong><\/em>
\nTuesday, January 6, 2026 – Couponing\/Savvy Shopper Class – Aurora Community Education – 7:00 pm – FEE – Register at https:\/\/aurora.activityreg.com\/selectActivity <\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 – Travel Affordably Class – Aurora Community Education – 7:00 pm – FEE – Register at https:\/\/aurora.activityreg.com\/selectActivity <\/a><\/p>\n

\nFEBRUARY<\/strong><\/em>
\nMonday, February 2, 2026 – Couponing\/Savvy Shopper Class – Willoughby Hills Library – 6:30 pm – FREE! – Register at https:\/\/welibrary.libcal.com\/event\/15688400<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 – Cutting the Cord Class – Aurora Community Education – 7:00 pm – FEE – Register at https:\/\/aurora.activityreg.com\/selectActivity <\/a><\/p>\n

\nIf 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 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. Thank you!<\/p>\n

\n\"Lowest<\/a><\/p>\n

\nPAPA JOHNS <\/strong>
\nGet any pizza of up to seven toppings for only $9.99 with a Papa Johns deal valid for a limited time!<\/p>\n

Try the Papa Pairings at Papa Johns for $6.99 each when you pair up two or more items. Mix and match to your heart\u2019s desire with these items:
\nMedium 1 Topping Pizza
\nPapadias
\nWings
\nBread sides
\nDesserts
\n$9.99 Large Pizza Special<\/p>\n

Get one-topping large pizzas for $9.99 when you order at least two at Papa Johns. <\/p>\n

Every Tuesday for a limited time, buy any Papa John\u2019s Large or Extra Large Pizza at regular menu price and get a large or extra large pizza of equal or lesser value for $2.<\/p>\n

\nRED ROBIN <\/strong>
\nGet a Double Tavern Burger, bottomless side and drink with the $9.99 Big Yummm special at Red Robin for a limited time.<\/p>\n

Get two entrees and your choice of side for $20.99. Entree choices are: Clucks with Ranch, Whiskey River BBQ chicken breast, Crispy Fried Shrimp, or Whiskey River BBQ ribs.<\/p>\n

Red Robin has a new Happy Hour from 3-6 pm on weekdays
\n$3 off these appetizers:
\nPretzel Bites
\nFried Pickle Nickels
\nMozzarella Sticks
\n10 inch Cheese or Pepperoni Donatos Pizza (at participating locations)
\nMilkshakes
\n$4 Domestic drafts and bottles, Truly Hard Seltzers and house margaritas
\n$5. Wine Pours Tito\u2019s Blue Chills
\n$6 Long Island Iced Teas, Spiked Freckled Lemonades, and craft drafts and bottles.<\/p>\n

Rewards Program – Earn points with every purchase and redeem rewards quickly. Plus, get FREE appetizer just for signing up (details apply). Click here:
\nhttps:\/\/www.redrobin.com\/rewards<\/a><\/p>\n

\nMARCS <\/strong>
\nWeekend Sale – Dec 19 – 21:
\nBreakstone Sour Cream 16 oz – $1.50
\nPioneer Light Brown or Powdered Sugar – 2 lb – $1.25
\nCensea Cooked Tail Off Shrimp 31-40 ct – 2 lb – $12.99
\nLand o Lakes Butter – 1 lb – $2.99
\nChex Cereal – $2
\nWalnuts – 12 oz – 3\/$7
\nPineapples – $1.99
\nDole Premium Salad Blends – $2
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\nGIFT CARD DEALS <\/strong>
\nBARRIO – Get $10 bonus card with $50 gift card purchase through 12\/31\/25<\/p>\n

BIBIBOP – $5 Bonus Card offer available through 12\/31\/25 while supplies last. One $5 Bonus Card earned with the purchase of a $25 gift card. Available for in-store purchases only. Not valid for gift cards purchased through 3rd-party stores & websites. $5 Bonus Card cannot be used on gift card purchases. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. $5 Bonus Card has no cash value. Void if copied, transferred, or where prohibited by law. $5 Bonus Card can be redeemed from 12\/1\/25-1\/31\/26.<\/p>\n

CHEESECAKE FACTORY – Get a $15 Bonus eCard* with every $50 gift card purchase – online now through 12\/31 and in restaurants starting Black Friday. Then, redeem your Bonus eCard when you dine in or order pickup from 1\/1\/26 \u2013 2\/28\/26.<\/p>\n

FAMILY DOLAR – 10% off select gift cards through 12\/27.<\/p>\n

MASSAGE ENVY – Get a FREE $20 Promo Card when you purchase $100 in gift cards OR a FREE $40 Promo Card when you purchase $150 in gift cards. Offer available in-location only, now through December 31, 2025. <\/p>\n

NCR VENTURES (17 River Grille, Jojos, Bar Fuoco, Cedar Creel, Bar Italia, Lakehouse, Lola Bistro) – Purchase $10 in gift cards get $20 bonus card – in-store only – while supplies last – they sell out quick. <\/p>\n

PF CHANGS – Receive two (2) $20 Bonus Rewards for every $100 spent on P.F. Chang\u2019s Gift Cards purchased online from 11\/26\/2025 through 12\/01\/2025 (\u201cDouble Bonus Period\u201d). All other purchases of $100 in P.F. Chang\u2019s Gift Cards made from 10\/20\/2025 through 12\/31\/2025 but outside of the Double Bonus Period will receive one (1) $20 Bonus Reward per $100 spent. Each $20 Bonus Reward may be redeemed from 1\/5\/2026 \u2013 2\/10\/2026 and is valid for the purchase of food and non-alcoholic beverages (excluding alcoholic beverages, gift card purchases, and gratuities) at participating P.F. Chang\u2019s restaurants, excluding Puerto Rico, airport, international, P.F. Chang\u2019s To Go, and Pagoda Asian Grill by P.F. Chang\u2019s locations. <\/p>\n

SARAS PLACE – Purchase a $100 Gift Card & receive a $20 Gift Card for yourself! Gift Card sale runs 11\/26\/25 through 12\/31\/25. Bonus $20 Gift Card Valid for 1 year<\/p>\n

\nSHERWIN WILLIAMS<\/strong>
\nGet 30% Off SuperPaint\u00ae, Ceiling Paint & Primer plus 15% Off Supplies. Ends December 2\u200d2<\/p>\n

\nELECTRICITY RATES INCREASING <\/strong>
\nElectric rates are increasing partially because new AI data centers are using tons more electricity. Too much demand is increasing prices.

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\nThe average household consumption of electricity is between 750 and 1,000 kilowatt-hours. Check your electricity bill to see if you exceed over 1,000 kilowatt-hours. If so, check to see where you can lower your usage.<\/p>\n

One way to reduce your electric is to replace light bulbs with energy efficient LED bulbs. Check Menards for good deals on LED bulbs. Getting rid of sparsely used appliances that use a lot of electricity like second refrigerators will reduce costs substantially. Using a programmable thermostat will reduce heating and electicity costs.<\/p>\n

Switching to energy star appliances with lower electric usage helps reduce usage. Find rebates for energy star appliance rebates at https:\/\/www.energystar.gov\/rebate-finder?<\/a><\/p>\n

Check NOPEC to see if you can get better fixed or variable rates at https:\/\/www.nopec.org\/residents\/pricingrates<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\nGAS PRICES DECREASING <\/strong>
\nWinter brings a usual drop in gas prices. With higher unemployment, debt increasing, tariffs increasing prices, and corroding consumer confidence it’s a recipe for a larger drop in gas prices. The GetGo on Reynolds Road dropped to $2.19 per gallon after Advantage Pay\/MPerks Plus or $2.29 per gallon without. A newly refurbished Sheetz across the street, so there are some prices wars going on for a limited time. <\/p>\n

Gas stations around West 130th and West 117th along with Avon\/Lorain area are in the $2.25 range. Prices will go lower as unemployment creeps up. Less people needing gas to go to work means less demand and lower gas prices. Gas prices dropped below $2 per gallon in 2020 for the same reason when the unemployment rate peaked at 14.8%. Gas prices also plunged during the 2009 Great Recession to an average low of $1.61 per gallon.<\/p>\n

\nMENARDS SETTLEMENT <\/strong>
\nMenards reached a $4.25 million settlement with 9 states over allegations that the retailer misled customers with deceptive rebate advertising. Menards advertising of 11% off sales, were in reality, an in-store merchandise credit for future purchases. Ohio will receive over $365,000 in settlement funds, which will go to the Attorney General\u2019s Consumer Protection Enforcement Fund.<\/p>\n

Under the settlement, Menards agreed to discontinue ads suggesting store-credit rebates are an immediate discount, and to clearly explain rebate program rules and conditions. The company will also research online rebate submission options and explore allowing customers to use rebates on online purchases. Menards must also give customers at least one year to submit rebates, among other policy changes.<\/p>\n

\nBAH HUMBUG<\/strong>
\nWalgreens has cut six paid holidays for hourly store workers as the company aims to cut costs under its new owners, Sycamore Partners. The company eliminated the paid vacation leave for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other major holidays just weeks after it was bought by the private equity firm. Walgreens seemed to already have staffing issues and this move won’t help. So if your Walgreens cashiers seem a little cranky, it’s no surprise.<\/p>\n

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\nCENTRAL AMERICA CRUISE DEAL<\/strong>
\nI found probably the best deal for a cruise we booked. For around $1,100 TOTAL we got a balcony, all-you-can-drink package for two, and three fancy dinners. Gratuities were included plus a $50 excursion credit per port, a $100 credit from vacationstogo.com and a $250 credit from Norwegian. It was priced too good not to go. <\/p>\n

I was checking vacationstogo.com to find deals and sorted it by balcony prices. The price kept dropping as the cruise neared. Once I found there weren’t many rooms left after speaking with an agent I knew I had to book the deal or lose it.<\/p>\n

We left out of New Orleans. Hadn’t been there in quite some time. Last we were there was before they got hit by hurricane Katrina. This time around we had to contend with hurricane Melissa that was less than 600 miles from our closest destination. We had some thunderstorms that hit us from the bands of the hurricane. One was so close I think lightning zapped our bathing suits we had out on the balcony.<\/p>\n

Our flight didn’t get into New Orleans until around 9:00 PM on the day before the cruise. With flights being so sketchy getting to places on time or at all, we made sure we got there a day early. Good thing we did because it was during the government shutdown. Our flight was a little late, but it got there!<\/p>\n

We stayed out late into the night at New Orleans. Tried to absorb all the craziness there. Had some gumbo and fried catfish. Caught some beads…and I didn’t have to reveal anything of myself!<\/p>\n

We got our hotel via Hotels.com. Great deal as it was a block away from Bourbon Street and had two big rooms and a kitchen for around $200. Most rooms were going for double that amount that were close to Bourbon Street. Found out why later. The hotel part of Sonder which went bankrupt soon after our stay. They were partnered with Marriott and Marriott ended the relationship.<\/p>\n

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The cruise started off on a bad note. We planned to get to the ship before noon. We got a message that said don’t show up before 2:00 PM. We still got there before that time and it was a mess. We found out the ship we were to get on was late because a government ship came through the channel which caused all ships not to be allowed to come or go. We were supposed to leave at 4:00 PM, but ended up leaving after 9:30 PM. There were throngs of people trying to get on and off the ship and they weaved into each other. It didn’t help that it was raining. <\/p>\n

I’m pretty aggressive and impatient so I was able to finagle our way onto the ship early. We got on around 3:30 PM. We kept getting told nobody was allowed to get through, but saw that people were. Sometimes the workers aren’t always right.<\/p>\n

Because the workers were doing double-duty, they didn’t get all the luggage onto the ship in time. It was left in the rain until they could get to it. One of our luggages was soaked, so we complained and they gave us some free dry-cleaning to use which came in handy.<\/p>\n

We got the all-you-can-drink package. Dangerous and awesome. The one night I decided to try some drinks I never had. The bartender humored me as I went through them. What’s Pernod I asked? She said it’s like licorice. I asked how many people got it. She said she maybe had three people order it in 6 months. I tried it and it was ok. Not a fav. After trying three or four I decided that was enough. I didn’t want to feel like my head was a pumpkin the next day.<\/p>\n

One trick to getting better drinks if you have the drink package is to as for higher end booze when getting the classic drinks. For instance, if you ask for a Mojito ask them for Bicardi. Otherwise, they will use low end rum.<\/p>\n

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Cozumel was our first stop. Because the times changed how long we’d be there we had to cancel a snorkel tour. Instead we hiked to a local beach of which I was able to snorkel Saw a flying gurnard. Weirdest fish I’ve ever seen. It looks like it swallowed a kite and a switchknife. <\/p>\n

Next up was Roatan in Honduras. It’s an island off the mainland. Got a great deal on a excursion through Viator that took us to a chocolate making shop, rum maker, beach and “zoo”. At the zoo we were allowed to go in the cages of a monkey, parrot, sloth, and pheasants. The Capuchin monkey walked up my back and onto my hat. Yep, had a monkey on my head. Thankfully, it didn’t poop or pee on me. I was able to pet the sloth. Not very “petable” fur. Felt greazy. It could’ve used a good bath using Pantene shampoo.<\/p>\n

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Our next stop was Belize on a private island off the coast. I was able to get in a good many hours playing volleyball. Good thing as I needed to burn off a good many calories from all the food and drink I ingested. A couple guys went down with injuries as they thought they still had their athletic skills.<\/p>\n

Saw some great shows and bands on the ship. It was the most shows we ever seen while cruising. Syd Norman’s Pourhouse had a great quartet singing with humourous interactions.<\/p>\n

Our last stop was Costa Maya in Mexico. Didn’t have much time there so we just rented a beach chair. I got a super cheap massage at a facility they had there. Only $50 for an hour massage. Deep tissue which is hard to find a masseuse that does it well.<\/p>\n

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The trip ended in some hijinks. We had an early flight and the ship was supposed to dock at 8:00 AM. It didn’t get in until around 8:45 AM. At 9:30 AM nobody had gotten off the ship. We had an 11:25 flight. We still had to go through customs and get a taxi not to mention check our luggage and go through TSA at the airport yet. Luckily, we are gold status (Norwegian was offering triple points on cruises in early November) so that let us go into the section that leaves first. I had to ask around to make sure we were one of the first to get off. They opened the door around 9:45 AM and I flew like I had hornets chasing me.<\/p>\n

A lady by us was freaking out because she had an early flight too. She said she was ready to cry. She said she was flying on American and I said we were too. She asked if she could get on the taxi with us. I said yes. We lost her in our shuffling through crowds. I figured we would get the taxi first and wave her over. Sure enough, as we were loading our bags into the taxi she popped out. We called her over and she got in. Found out she was a doctor and was originally from Venezuela. I was trying to calm her down because she was still nervous. We both got out and made a beeline to the counter and we got through all the lines and all where we had an hour to kill. Whew. I need another vacation.<\/p>\n

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