{"id":6979,"date":"2011-10-30T19:23:40","date_gmt":"2011-10-30T19:23:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/joethecouponguy.com\/blog1\/?p=6979"},"modified":"2011-10-30T22:38:11","modified_gmt":"2011-10-30T22:38:11","slug":"deals-o-the-week-coupons-galore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joethecouponguy.com\/blog1\/2011\/10\/30\/deals-o-the-week-coupons-galore\/","title":{"rendered":"DEALS O&#8217; THE WEEK, COUPONS GALORE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <IFRAME SRC=\"http:\/\/ad.doubleclick.net\/adi\/N6457.2825.COMMISSIONJUNCTION\/B5079981.3;sz=468x60;cj_sid=;cj_pid=2783844;cj_aid=10867172;ord=[timestamp]?\" WIDTH=468 HEIGHT=60 MARGINWIDTH=0 MARGINHEIGHT=0 HSPACE=0 VSPACE=0 FRAMEBORDER=0 SCROLLING=no BORDERCOLOR=\"#000000\"> <SCRIPT language=\"JavaScript1.1\" SRC=\"http:\/\/ad.doubleclick.net\/adj\/N6457.2825.COMMISSIONJUNCTION\/B5079981.3;abr=!ie;sz=468x60;cj_sid=;cj_pid=2783844;cj_aid=10867172;ord=[timestamp]?\"> <\/SCRIPT> <NOSCRIPT> <A HREF=\"http:\/\/ad.doubleclick.net\/jump\/N6457.2825.COMMISSIONJUNCTION\/B5079981.3;abr=!ie4;abr=!ie5;sz=468x60;cj_sid=;cj_pid=2783844;cj_aid=10867172;ord=[timestamp]?\"> <IMG SRC=\"http:\/\/ad.doubleclick.net\/ad\/N6457.2825.COMMISSIONJUNCTION\/B5079981.3;abr=!ie4;abr=!ie5;sz=468x60;cj_sid=;cj_pid=2783844;cj_aid=10867172;ord=[timestamp]?\" BORDER=0 WIDTH=468 HEIGHT=60 ALT=\"Advertisement\"><\/A> <\/NOSCRIPT> <\/IFRAME><\/p>\n<p><strong>BREMECS<\/strong><br \/>\n50% off fountains at the Chesterland location &#8211; good through 11\/6\/11.<br \/>\n30% off all Halloween decorations<br \/>\nBOGO flats of pansies<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-2783844-10395827\" target=\"_top\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ftjcfx.com\/image-2783844-10395827\" width=\"468\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Print Free Coupons\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>COUPONS.COM<\/strong><br \/>\nBe sure to print any coupons before the end of the month on Coupons.com.  The coupons will reset on Nov 1st.<br \/>\nClick here to print over 150 coupons:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3hdom3d\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3hdom3d<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>CVS<\/strong><br \/>\nBuy 3 American Greeting cards get $3 in extrabucks.  I bought three 99 cent cards and got the $3 extrabucks.  Otherwise, lame deals at CVS this week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOUNT DRUG MART<\/strong><br \/>\nArm &#038; Hammer fabric softener &#8211; 49 cents after $1\/2 coupon<br \/>\nEkrich Franks &#8211; 99 cents<\/p>\n<p><strong>FAMILY DOLLAR<\/strong><br \/>\nCoke 2 liter &#8211; 75 cent coupon in ad<\/p>\n<p><strong>GIANT EAGLE<\/strong><br \/>\nGet 20 cents in fuelperks for each $50 gift card purchase of Lowe&#8217;s TJ Maxx, JC Penney, Amazon, Pottery Barn, and Bass Pro Shops gift cards.  Limited time.<\/p>\n<p>McElheny Tabasco sauce &#8211; free after .75 coupon<br \/>\nBar S hot dogs &#8211; 25 cents after .75\/2 coupon<br \/>\nNature Valley granola bars &#8211; 4\/$4 after .50 coupon and $2 OYNSO (on your next shopping order) coupon that prints at register<br \/>\nCenter cut pork chops &#8211; BOGO<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dpbolvw.net\/click-2783844-10898900\" target=\"_top\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.awltovhc.com\/image-2783844-10898900\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>KELLOGGS<\/strong><br \/>\nPrint Kelloggs coupons at:<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3gpomne\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3gpomne<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>KMART <\/strong><br \/>\nDouble coupons this week!  Any coupon 99 cents and less will double &#8211; ie: a 75 cent coupon will double to $1.50 off.  For grocery and health and beauty items.  Limit 4 like item coupon.  Excludes BOGO sale items.  Must have ShopYourWay Rewards card.<br \/>\nTyson boneless skinless chicken &#8211; $1.77\/lb<br \/>\nT-bone steak &#8211; $5.99\/lb<br \/>\nCenter cut pork chops &#8211; $2.99\/lb<br \/>\nGet a free Thanksgiving turkey with $250 purchase between 10\/16\/\/11 and 11\/19\/11.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEAN CUISINE<\/strong><br \/>\nClick here for a $1\/4 coupon for Lean Cuisne:<br \/>\n <a href=\"http:\/\/bricks.coupons.com\/Start.asp?tqnm=yj1gafv45513160&#038;bt=vi&#038;o=93092&#038;c=LC&#038;p=yOjP6zQR\">http:\/\/bricks.coupons.com\/Start.asp?tqnm=yj1gafv45513160&#038;bt=vi&#038;o=93092&#038;c=LC&#038;p=yOjP6zQR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>LOWES<\/strong><br \/>\nI found the rest of outdoor plants for 50 cents each including a full flat of violas.  Each store may price differently.  Call to find out what your store is doing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MICHAELS<\/strong><br \/>\n50% off any one regular priced item coupon in ad on 10\/30 and 10\/31 only.  40% off coupon available the rest of the week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PARTY CITY<\/strong><br \/>\nGet $10 off a $50 purchase, $20 off a $75, or $30 off of $100 through 10\/31.<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3o4e477\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3o4e477<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>REDBOX<\/strong><br \/>\nRedbox is raising their rates even after Netflix was hit with hundreds of thousands of subscriber losses after their rate increase.  The new rental rate will be $1.20 per day, instead of the current $1 daily rate. Redbox prices will remained unchanged for Blu-ray discs at $1.50 per day and video games at $2 per day.  Want to find codes for freebie movies at Redbox?  Go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.insideredbox.com\">http:\/\/www.insideredbox.com<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.redboxcodes.com\">http:\/\/www.redboxcodes.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><strong>RITE AID<\/strong><br \/>\nSunday and Monday only &#8211; 50% off Halloween costumes, masks, makeup, and wigs.<br \/>\nAussie shampoo &#8211; 99 cents after $1 UP reward and $1 coupon.<br \/>\nRevlon lip, nail, or beauty tools &#8211; buy $10 worth, get $4 in UP rewards plus get $3 via rebate with $10 purchase of beauty tools plus use $1 coupon on each &#8211; note: you may get discounts using your Rite Aid wellness card so be sure it adds up to $10 after card discount to trigger the $4 UP reward.<br \/>\nBufferin &#8211; 130 count &#8211; Profit after $6 rebate and $2 coupon<br \/>\nCurel &#8211; 13 oz or 3.5 oz &#8211; free after $1 or $2 coupon<br \/>\nUP2U gum &#8211; free after $1 coupon<\/p>\n<p><strong>SAVALOT<\/strong><br \/>\nDon&#8217;t forget to use your $5 off $20 purchase coupon from the Our Town book.  There are five of the coupons in the book.  Sav-a-lot also takes coupons!<br \/>\n$1 each:<br \/>\nEkrich Franks<br \/>\nEkrich Bologna<br \/>\nOcean Market fish fillets<br \/>\nAvocados<br \/>\nGreen Peppers 3 pack<br \/>\nImitation crabmeat<br \/>\nDole Salad mix<br \/>\nButterball Turkey Bacon<br \/>\nBuddig deli lunchmeat<br \/>\nToast&#8217;em<br \/>\nTropican Fruit or Berry punch<br \/>\nApples &#8211; 3lb bag &#8211; $1.99<br \/>\nPost Fruity Boulders &#8211; $1.9779<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/SavingStar.ojrq.net\/c\/20559\/17743\/758\"><br \/>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/adn.impactradius.com\/display-ad\/17743\" alt=\"\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1\" width=\"1\" src=\"http:\/\/SavingStar.ojrq.net\/i\/20559\/17743\/758\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>SAVING STAR<\/strong><br \/>\nGet these electronic coupons and many more at Saving Star &#8211; a manufacturer&#8217;s coupon can be stacked with these offers:<br \/>\nDiamond Crystal Kosher Salt &#8211; .40<br \/>\nInternational Delight creamer &#8211; .55<br \/>\nNo Yolks -= .40<br \/>\nQuaker Oatmeal &#8211; $1\/2<br \/>\nRice-a-Roni &#8211; $1\/3<br \/>\nSmart Balance peanut butter &#8211; .75<br \/>\nSweet Baby Rays &#8211; $1\/2<br \/>\nMcCains Sweet Potato fries &#8211; $1<\/p>\n<p>Click here to sign up for free:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3fsy4wc\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3fsy4wc<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-2783844-10915034\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.awltovhc.com\/image-2783844-10915034\" width=\"180\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>SNAPFISH<\/strong><br \/>\nUp to 65% off custom calendars! Code: CALENDAR65 or CALENDAR40 Exp: 11\/8.<\/p>\n<p>300 Prints for $3 Code: SPOOK300 and 100 prints for $1 Code: SPOOKY100<br \/>\nExp: 11\/06\/2011<\/p>\n<p>Click here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3dh5fes\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3dh5fes<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-2783844-10958415\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.awltovhc.com\/image-2783844-10958415\" width=\"125\" height=\"125\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>STAPLES<\/strong><br \/>\nStaples announced that they will price match online retailers including Amazon!<\/p>\n<p>QuickBooks SimpleStart Free After Rebate!<br \/>\nStart Date: 10\/30\/11<br \/>\nExpires: 11\/5\/11 <\/p>\n<p>Click here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3slpyop\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3slpyop<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tkqlhce.com\/click-2783844-10958327\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.awltovhc.com\/image-2783844-10958327\" width=\"120\" height=\"60\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>TOYRUS<\/strong><br \/>\nFree $10 gift card with qualifying $75 or more purchase coupon in Great Big ToysRUs Book ad.<br \/>\nOver 50 free after offers in booklet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WALGREENS<\/strong><br \/>\nQueen Anne cordial cherries and World&#8217;s Finest chocolate &#8211; 4\/$5 after $5 register rewards<br \/>\nBuy $20 in listed items and get $5 in register rewards &#8211; Puffs 99 cents &#8211; buy 21 and use .25\/3 coupon = 67 cents each<br \/>\nRicola dual action drops &#8211; two free after BOGO coupon and $2 register reward<br \/>\nAdvil &#8211; 20 or 24 count &#8211; $1.99 after $1 register reward or free with $2 on pack<br \/>\nComplete Needle collection &#8211; free after mail-in rebate<br \/>\nCrest Pro-Health toothpaste &#8211; Profit after $2 coupon and purchase of 2<\/p>\n<p>$10 Off $50 Sitewide<br \/>\nCoupon Code: HOLIDAY10<br \/>\nEnd Date:  11\/05\/2011<\/p>\n<p>$.09 4&#215;6 Prints on Orders of 75+<br \/>\nCoupon Code: 75FORNINE<br \/>\nEnd Date:  11\/30\/2011<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/5urbhkh\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/5urbhkh<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>WALMART<\/strong><br \/>\nWalMart plans to price match any ad between Nov 1 through Dec 25. Just bring in your WalMart receipt and they will give the difference back in a gift card. The offer excludes some items, such as groceries.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how it works: If a customer buys an eligible product at Walmart anytime between Nov. 1 and Dec. 25, and then finds that same product advertised for less at another store, Walmart will give the customer a gift card for the difference through Dec. 25. Guaranteed. <\/p>\n<p>Offer excludes: Black Friday ads, expired ads, offers with Gift Cards, internet pricing, limited time or quantity offers (i.e. 6 hour sales), percentage off ads, bundles, trade-in offers, offers that require a purchase or gift provided with purchase, clearance or ads with typographical errors. The Christmas Price Guarantee does not apply to grocery items, non-branded items (i.e. live plants), tobacco, firearms, gasoline, tires, prescription drugs, optical, or wireless products that require a service agreement.<\/p>\n<p>Walmart\u2019s Christmas Price Guarantee is valid on purchases made Nov. 1 through Dec. 25 on identical items (the same brand, size, color, quantity, grade and model number) that are currently available at competitor\u2019s stores located within the same local market as a particular Walmart storei. To apply for the Christmas Price Guarantee, customers need to simply bring in their original Walmart cash register receipt and the local competitor\u2019s current printed ad to Walmart\u2019s Customer Service desk through Dec. 25. Once validated, a gift card for the difference will be issued.<\/p>\n<p>Items placed on layaway will also be eligible for the Christmas Price Guarantee.  Walmart\u2019s Christmas Layaway program enables customers to make payments on purchases in varying amounts when they want through Dec. 16. Toys and electronic gifts with a retail price of $15 or more are eligible.<\/p>\n<p>Also, the Gas Rollback program has been extended through Dec. 24, and is available at participating Murphy stations at more than 1,000 Supercenters and 10 Walmart stations. This program gives customers a $0.10 discount on each gallon of gas or diesel fuel purchased at participating Murphy USA or Walmart stations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV<\/strong><br \/>\nLook for a story this week, supposed to be Nov 1st where Denise Dufala from CBS News filmed one of my classes and me shopping.  Another one with Lorrie Taylor from Fox News on cell phone and smart phone deals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OLD EL PASO<\/strong><br \/>\nClick here for a .60\/3 Old El Paso coupon:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bettycrocker.com\/products\/old-el-paso\">http:\/\/www.bettycrocker.com\/products\/old-el-paso<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>DOUBLE COUPONS<\/strong><br \/>\nWhy are stores that double so much better than stores that don&#8217;t?  Simply because you can get better deals.  For instance, this past week Giant Eagle had Gold Peak iced tea 59 oz on sale for $2.  At Marcs it was 2 for $3.98.  Pretty much the same price.  However, there was a .75 coupon that is found at <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3hdom3d\">Coupons.com<\/a> that doubles at Giant Eagle.  So at GE it&#8217;s 50 cents and at Marcs it costs $1.24.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST DEAL MAGAZINES<\/strong><br \/>\nGet 17% off with code SPOOKY17 through Oct 31st.<\/p>\n<p>Deals available all week for annual subscriptions:<br \/>\nFAMILY FUN<br \/>\nAdditional 20% Off<br \/>\n$3.76 for 1 year<br \/>\nCoupon Code: WKLYSPEC <\/p>\n<p>YOGA JOURNAL<br \/>\nAdditional 20% Off<br \/>\n$3.76 for 1 year<br \/>\nCoupon Code: WKLYSPEC <\/p>\n<p>ULTIMATE MOTORCYCLING<br \/>\nAdditional 20% Off<br \/>\n$3.76 for 1 year<br \/>\nCoupon Code: WKLYSPEC <\/p>\n<p>Deals available on day specified:<br \/>\n10\/31 &#8211;  Elle 1 Year &#8211;  $4.39<br \/>\n11\/1 &#8211;  Natural Health 1 Year &#8211;  $4.39<br \/>\n11\/2 &#8211;  Road &#038; Track 1 Year &#8211;  $4.39<br \/>\n11\/3 &#8211;  Clean Eating 1 Year &#8211;  $9.39<br \/>\n11\/4 &#8211;  Budget Travel 1 Year &#8211;  $5.39<br \/>\n11\/5 &#8211;  Shape 1 Year &#8211;  $4.39<br \/>\n11\/6 &#8211;  Outdoor Photographer 1 Year &#8211;  $4.39<\/p>\n<p>Deal of the Day valid only on date specified through Midnight EST<\/p>\n<p>Take An Extra 15% Off Most Titles<br \/>\nCode: PXCJ1106 Offer Expires November 6, 2011<br \/>\n250+ Magazines under $10 with this coupon!<br \/>\n70+ Popular Magazines &#8211; Just $3.99 with this coupon!<br \/>\n30+ Popular Magazines &#8211; Just $5.24 with this coupon!<\/p>\n<p>TAKE AN EXTRA $5 OFF $30 ORDER COUPON &#8211; Code: MNDCJ1106 Offer Expires November 6, 2011<\/p>\n<p>TAKE AN EXTRA $7.50 OFF $40 ORDER COUPON &#8211; Code: MQQCJ1106 Offer Expires November 6, 2011<\/p>\n<p>TAKE AN EXTRA $10 OFF $50 ORDER COUPON &#8211; Code: MQPCJ1106 Offer Expires November 6, 2011<\/p>\n<p>TAKE AN EXTRA $15 OFF $70 ORDER COUPON &#8211; Code: MTKCJ1106 Offer Expires November 6, 2011<\/p>\n<p>Click here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/yegw9yq\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/yegw9yq<\/a> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-2783844-10954910\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tqlkg.com\/image-2783844-10954910\" width=\"320\" height=\"50\" alt=\"Match.com Mobile Banner - 320x50 - View Pics Free\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>MATCH.COM<\/strong><br \/>\nView pics for free on Match.com.<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3d4tkga\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3d4tkga<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>INSURANCE<\/strong><br \/>\nEvery so many years and especially when insurance companies increase rates, shop around for the best rates.  Ask friends and family who they use and if they like them.  Be sure to get an apples to apples comparison.  We did and we saved $800 a year switching to another provider for our home and auto insurance.  Thems no small peanuts.<\/p>\n<p>For comparison, the average insurance premium rate was $735 in Ohio.  It was $476 in 2003.  Recently, State Farm raised rates 12%, Grange by 16%, and Allstate by 1%.  State Farm reduced rates in 2004, 2005, and 2006.  There are 255 home insurance companies operating in Ohio, the 4th most in the U.S.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HOTELS.COM<\/strong><br \/>\nSave up to 50% with our Hotel Deal of the Day!  I&#8217;ve found some unique deals on the hotels listed each day.  Worth checking out.  Changes every day.<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3cpywf3\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3cpywf3<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>RED PLUM COUPONS\/VALASSIS<\/strong><br \/>\nValassis, the company that sends out Red Plum coupon inserts, had their stock take a hit this past week when they reported its full-year forecast was well below analyst expectations, and its shares tumbled to their lowest level in more than two years before recovering.  <\/p>\n<p>They said The combined effect of the economy and increasing coupon redemptions are prematurely exhausting annual consumer promotion budgets in the second half of 2011.  The good news is that people are using their coupons, but the bad news is that there is a limited coupon promotional budget that got exhausted early.  <\/p>\n<p>Valassis said it lowered its profit expectations because global economic uncertainty is leading its clients to cut their budgets for advertising and packaged-goods promotions, especially as consumers increasingly redeem coupons.<\/p>\n<p>The company now expects to earn $2.33 per share for the year, down 16 percent from its previous forecast for $2.76 per share.  Revenue fell nearly 8 percent to $528.4 million, short of analysts&#8217; consensus forecast for $571.6 million.  Costs and expenses fell 7 percent to $479.4 million.<\/p>\n<p>They said they believe marketers will expand their consumer promotion budgets in 2012 to accommodate the increasing redemptions as they have in the past.  They are also counseling clients to proactively manage redemption costs by controlling the variables we know influence redemptions, such as coupon face values, coupon durations and multiple purchase requirements.  <\/p>\n<p>In other words, the way I read it they want to shorten expiration dates, have more items needed to be purchased to get the coupon discount, and have lower coupon values so that more coupons won&#8217;t be used, but they will get the advertising dollars from the manufacturers to extend the monies that are available for coupon promotions.  Nice for them, but not the consumer.  In the end that stance will doom them just like the mailing the inserts out to homes has soured consumers to them.  <\/p>\n<p>In other big news with them the 52 year-old CEO decided to retire at the end of the year.  Must be nice.  I wonder if he uses coupons&#8230;    <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-2783844-10865007\" target=\"_top\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ftjcfx.com\/image-2783844-10865007\" width=\"120\" height=\"60\" alt=\"FTD.com\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>FTD<\/strong><br \/>\nSave 25% on the FTD fall pumpkin bouquet.  Same day delivery available.<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3w5rlgn\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3w5rlgn<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-2783844-10954898\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lduhtrp.net\/image-2783844-10954898\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/joethecouponguy.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/tree.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/joethecouponguy.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/tree.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"tree\" width=\"238\" height=\"240\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7026\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>CHALLENGES<\/strong><br \/>\nDid you ever wake up an wonder how you&#8217;ll get through the day with all the challenges that lie ahead of you.  I&#8217;m not talking about driving for over three miles with your right blinker on or that humungous talking lesion zit on the side of your head that just won&#8217;t go away?  I&#8217;m talking divorce, losing your job or house, death in the family, kids, friends, or spouse in trouble.  When hit with life&#8217;s downturns all you can focus on are the issues.  Things just seem to be getting worse and worse and you wonder if it will ever get better.  It can be financial, emotional, physical, or in any other way. <\/p>\n<p>Some people find vices to numb the pain and help them forget whether it be drinking, shopping, drugs, outbursts, or cheating. The vices are temporary and don&#8217;t solve the issue at hand. They almost always make the problem worse. How do you cope? <\/p>\n<p>Everyone goes through challenges. Not everyone responds to them in the same way. There have been many that I thought came at the worst time, but looking back I see they were there for a reason and I think God did so to help me grow. I remember a time when I was in elementary school and I wore snow boots. I forgot to bring in a pair of tennis shoes to change into after I took off my boots. It really freaked me out to just wear socks and no shoes in class. Looking back it was no big deal. Not like my feet stunk or anything or that I had hideous toenails sticking out from holes in my socks. It was just something I wasn&#8217;t used to and I needed to cope with it. Life tends to numb these kind of experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Some people give up once they hit a roadblock while some persevere until they accomplish their goal. There have been many people in history that have beat the odds and obstacles only to succeed after numerous failures.  Getting through challenges builds character they say.  Oprah Winfrey once was told she was &#8220;unfit for TV&#8221; when she was fired from a reporting job.  A newspaper editor fired a young Walt Disney because he &#8220;lacked imagination and had no good ideas&#8221;.  One record label rejected the Beatles after concluding that they &#8220;had no future in show business.&#8221;  We&#8217;ve all had people in our lives that didn&#8217;t think we were any better than bottom shelf liquor.<\/p>\n<p>One way to cope is to take a step back and take a look at the big picture. Is what you are going through temporary and can it be fixed? What is still good in your life. It&#8217;s hard to notice the good when all you can focus on is the bad. Best not to let it overwhelm you as easy as it is to do so. If you think you are about to lose it and slather peanut butter on your head and top it with ping pong balls then maybe it&#8217;s time to seek professional help. Always good to have friends and family to talk through the issues. Doing it alone will only put you in a bad place.<\/p>\n<p>Even the Occupy Wall Street folks are having at it since they feel they are at wits end. No jobs and no prospects and the safety net is being pulled from under them. They have nothing to lose. Getting arrested is a way to cope by sending a message to the world.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, money doesn&#8217;t always solve problems and sometimes makes things worse.  Many lottery winners wish they never had won the money.  So I stick to getting scratch off tickets.  At most I usually win a dollar or a free ticket.  I just enjoy scratching off the ticket as for some reason it soothes my nerves even though it makes a mess with all that grit that gets scratched off.  I wish I could just scratch off any zits I get.  And it would be real cool if I scratch of three I win $20.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/joethecouponguy.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bhouse.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/joethecouponguy.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/bhouse.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"bhouse\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7025\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>VICE COUTURE<\/strong><br \/>\n$15 for a set of noise-reducing earbuds from Vice Couture ($49.99 value), plus free shipping!<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/6ba8tdq\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/6ba8tdq<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>GARMIN GPS<\/strong><br \/>\n$96 for a Garmin GPS navigator, shipping included ($117.99 value).<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/6ba8tdq\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/6ba8tdq<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-2783844-10860219\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ftjcfx.com\/image-2783844-10860219\" width=\"125\" height=\"125\" alt=\"Save Up to 50% All Inclusive packages on Book It \" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>ALLERTON HOTEL<\/strong><br \/>\nGet 80% off the Allerton Hotel in Chicago &#8211; deal ends 11\/1.<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/44aexla\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/44aexla<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>HUNAN SOLON<\/strong><br \/>\nFork over $10 and receive $20 worth of food and drink at Hunan Solon.<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4epwuq5\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4epwuq5<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>STUDIO LUXE<\/strong><br \/>\nThis good looking deal is at Studio Luxe in Stow, where your $30 will earn you $60 toward services from Joanie and Angela at this expert salon.<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4epwuq5\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4epwuq5<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>KENT LANES<\/strong><br \/>\nAt Kent Lanes 11th Frame, you can get two hours of bowling for six people on one lane, shoe rentals for six people, and a pitcher of ice-cold soda to split &#8212; all for a cool $30 (regularly $81).<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4epwuq5\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4epwuq5<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>PALMIERIS PHOTOGRAPHY<\/strong><br \/>\n$79 for $199 worth of professional photography services from Palmieri&#8217;s Photography in Avon Lake.<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4epwuq5\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4epwuq5<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-2783844-10769818\" target=\"_top\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.awltovhc.com\/image-2783844-10769818\" width=\"468\" height=\"60\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>BLUE WATER RESORT NASSAU<\/strong><br \/>\nRelax in the Bahamas with this deal at the Blue Water Resort.<br \/>\n\u2022For $364 USD ($1,047 value), a four-night stay for two adults and up to six young kids in a garden-view villa, valid October 31, 2011\u2013December 17, 2011<br \/>\n\u2022Or, for $396 USD, a four-night stay for two adults and up to six young kids in a garden-view villa, valid January 2, 2012\u2013January 31, 2012<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4bqn6dt\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4bqn6dt<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>LA DOLCE VITA BISTRO<\/strong><br \/>\nFor $20, you get $40 worth of classic Italian fare at La Dolce Vita Bistro.<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4bqn6dt\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4bqn6dt<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>TREASURE ISLAND<\/strong><br \/>\nRoll the dice on this deal at Treasure Island in Las Vegas.<br \/>\n\u2022For $188, a two-night stay for two in a deluxe room, valid Sunday\u2013Wednesday<br \/>\n\u2022Or, for $268, a two night-stay for two in a deluxe room, valid Thursday\u2013Saturday<br \/>\nIncluded in all options:<br \/>\n\u2022Resort fee of $20 per day<br \/>\n\u2022$50 dining credit<br \/>\n\u2022$25 spa or salon credit per person<br \/>\n\u2022$10 casino-play credit per person (when joining the TI Players Club)<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4bqn6dt\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4bqn6dt<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>COSMOPOLITAN<\/strong><br \/>\nCheck out one of the great deals under the sun at CosmopoliTan in Westlake. Choose from the following options:<br \/>\n\u2022For $19, you get five red-light skin-therapy sessions and one Level 1 tanning session from (a $45.90 value)<br \/>\n\u2022For $13, you get five Level 1 tanning sessions (a $26.95 value)Click here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4bqn6dt\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4bqn6dt<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>SAFIRE ROSE BEADS AND THINGS<\/strong><br \/>\nCraft up this deal at Safire Rose Beads and Things in Madison. Choose from the following options:<br \/>\n\u2022For $10, you get $20 worth of beading supplies and a complimentary basic beading class.<br \/>\n\u2022For $12, you get a beaded Christmas ornament-cover class (a $25 value).<br \/>\n\u2022For $12, you get a Noel Christmas-banner class (a $25 value).<br \/>\n\u2022For $19, you get a beaded Christmas-tree class (a $40 value).<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4bqn6dt\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4bqn6dt<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>CLEVELAND BARTENDING SCHOOL<\/strong><br \/>\nFor $59, you get a four-hour bartending class at Cleveland Bartending School in Cleveland Heights. Classes are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Today&#8217;s deal lets you enroll in one of the following classes:<br \/>\n\u2022Martinis and Manhattans: covers cosmopolitans, apple and chocolate martinis, and other drinks<br \/>\n\u2022Tropical Drinks: covers long island iced teas, mojitos, mai tais, and other drinks<br \/>\n\u2022Shooters and Party Drinks: covers shots such as the washington apple, B52, sex on the beach, and purple hooter<br \/>\n\u2022Margaritas and Sours: covers mixing drinks with 1800, Jose Cuervo, and blue tequilas.<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4bqn6dt\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4bqn6dt<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>CARIBOU COFFEE<\/strong><br \/>\nBOGO coffee Offer: Valid only on 10\/31\/11 at participating stores. Drink must be of equal or lesser value than purchased beverage. Not valid on bottled beverages. Coupon must be printed or shown on mobile device at time of transaction. Coupon may not be duplicated or sold. One offer per person.<br \/>\nGo to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cariboucoffee.com\">http:\/\/www.cariboucoffee.com<\/a> to sign up and get the offer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARINOS<\/strong><br \/>\nLocated in Little Italy.  Half off select bottles of wine on Fridays.  Look for BOGO deal in Entertainment book.  Happy Hour M-F between 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM &#8211; wine $5, cocktails $4, beer $2.  Not many restaurants have happy hour in Little Italy on Fridays, so nice to find one that does.  Oldest restaurant in Cleveland &#8211; established in 1918! <\/p>\n<p><strong>OPENING<\/strong><br \/>\nFamily Dollar &#8211; Payne Ave at East 36th<br \/>\nGood Fortune Asian Cuisine &#8211; 7537 Mentor Ave in Mentor &#8211; look for coupon flyer in the mail with BOGO50% and 10% and 15% off coupon<br \/>\nViaduct Lounge &#8211; at the old Ponte Vecchio downtown<br \/>\nRockne&#8217;s &#8211; Strongsville<br \/>\nILuvTanning &#8211; Willoughby (formerly Sunny D Tanning) &#8211; look for coupons in Gold Clipper Magazine including free trial week for new customers, $25 1 month unlimted, 2 free tans with 10 tan purchase, and free lotion with month tan of $35.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CLOSING<\/strong><br \/>\nVine &#038; Bean Cafe &#8211; Cleveland<br \/>\nDamons &#8211; Stores in Mentor, Canton, Twinsburg, Middleburg Heights, Independence, Sandusky, and Stow are now closed. I remember going to the Canton locations around 15 years ago and thought they were the bomb. That changed somewhere along the way as I noticed they just weren&#8217;t that great anymore. I noticed their ribs tasted like fish. I thought maybe I got a bad batch, but each time I went back I noticed the same thing. Maybe they were using whale ribs. Once restaurants start cheaping out on their food, they are doomed. Service was horrible too. Another problem is that many people might still have gift cards for Damons. There are still some around with the restaurant in Kent being the closest. As we get closer to the holidays many people buy gift cards as gifts. Fair warning that gift cards can become worthless in these situations. Better to give cash and coupons for the restaurant!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/joethecouponguy.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/welw1.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/joethecouponguy.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/welw1.gif\" alt=\"\" title=\"welw1\" width=\"150\" height=\"49\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5502\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>WELW<\/strong><br \/>\nListen at 7:18 AM on Wednesdays to WELW 1330 AM as I go over the deals of the week on the Wake Up Lake County Show. Go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.WELW.com \">http:\/\/www.WELW.com <\/a>to listen to old podcasts or to listen live.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CLASS SCHEDULE<\/strong><br \/>\nLearn how to save a ton of money at one of my classes! Learn how to save 70% and more grocery shopping and over 90% toiletry shopping. Also find out how to save money on restaurants, utility bills, cell phones, travel, gas, and tons more! To view my upcoming class schedule please go to: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.joethecouponguy.com\/schedule\/index.htm \">http:\/\/www.joethecouponguy.com\/schedule\/index.htm <\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in booking a class for your organization, please contact me at joe@joethecouponguy.com. <\/p>\n<p>Be sure to register for libraries that require registration as many have waiting lists.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>November<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nTuesday, November 1, 2011 &#8211; 7:00 PM &#8211; Chagrin Falls Library &#8211; register at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cuyahogalibrary.org\/EventRegistration.aspx?EventInstanceID=61841\">http:\/\/www.cuyahogalibrary.org\/EventRegistration.aspx?EventInstanceID=61841<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, November 9, 2011 &#8211; 7:00 PM &#8211; Lakewood Community Education &#8211; fee &#8211; register at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lakewoodrecreation.com\/programs\/?sec=3&#038;grp=2&#038;cat=The+Coupon+Guy\">http:\/\/www.lakewoodrecreation.com\/programs\/?sec=3&#038;grp=2&#038;cat=The+Coupon+Guy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thursday, November 10, 2011 &#8211; Big Red Wagon Event &#8211; Willoughby Hills (at old AJ Wright store)<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, November 12, 2011 &#8211; Big Red Wagon Event &#8211; Willoughby Hills (at old AJ Wright store)<\/p>\n<p>Monday, November 14, 2011 &#8211; 7:00 PM &#8211; Bainbridge Library<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, November 19, 2011 &#8211; 3:00 PM &#8211; Assumption School &#8211; Geneva<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>January<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nTuesday, January 10, 2012 &#8211; 7:00 PM &#8211; Amherst Library<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday, January 17, 2012 &#8211; 7:00 PM &#8211; Streetsboro Parks &#038; Recreation &#8211; fee<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, January 18, 2012 &#8211; 7:00 PM &#8211; Brecksville Library<\/p>\n<p>Monday, January 23, 2012 &#8211; 7:00 PM &#8211; Cleveland Heights\/University Heights Noble Road Branch Library<\/p>\n<p>Monday, January 30, 2012 &#8211; 7:00 PM &#8211; Akron Odom Boulevard Branch Library<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>March<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\nTuesday, March 4, 2012 &#8211; 7:00 PM &#8211; Streetsboro Parks &#038; Recreation &#8211; fee<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, March 5, 2012 &#8211; 7:00 PM &#8211; North Ridgeville Library<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>April<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nTuesday, April 10, 2012 &#8211; 7:00 PM &#8211; Mayfield Library<\/p>\n<p>Monday, April 16, 2012 &#8211; 7:00 PM &#8211; Burton Library<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>May<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nTuesday, May 8, 2012 &#8211; 7:00 PM &#8211; Streetsboro Parks &#038; Recreation &#8211; fee<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, May 9, 2012 &#8211; 7:00 PM &#8211; Middlefield Library<\/p>\n<p><strong>FACEBOOK<\/strong><br \/>\nHey there, Like the Coupon Guy on Facebook at:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Joe-The-Coupon-Guy\/197073886914\">http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Joe-The-Coupon-Guy\/197073886914<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Joe<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.joethecouponguy.com\">http:\/\/www.joethecouponguy.com<\/a>  <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/joethecouponguy.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/leaves.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/joethecouponguy.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/leaves.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"leaves\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7024\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BREMECS 50% off fountains at the Chesterland location &#8211; good through 11\/6\/11. 30% off all Halloween decorations BOGO flats of pansies COUPONS.COM Be sure to print any coupons before the end of the month on Coupons.com. 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