5 tips for surviving the bankrupt skies from Consumer Traveler

2009-09-28T13:07:00.004-04:00

I'm not sure about everyone else but once I hear an airline is in financial trouble or filing for bankruptcy I try to stay off their flights. Maybe I am being hasty in my decision. Check out the article from Consumer Traveler that lists their 5 tips for surviving the bankrupt skies -

1. Not all bankruptcies are created equal

2. Bankrupt airlines lie

3. Beware of the low-fare trap

4. Mind the sagging morale

5. Look out for the squeeze

Thanks Consumer Traveler!!

Onion Store T-shirt "Stereotypes" - Sale 3 for $10 T-Shirts

2009-09-25T08:00:00.002-04:00

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Sale - 3 for $10 Tshirts

Carnival Cruise Lines - New Ship & New Port

2009-09-23T10:46:00.003-04:00

CARNIVAL DREAM
Carnival Cruise Lines newest and largest ship has officially set sail -
the 130,000 ton Carnival Dream. Starting December 12th, 2009, Carnival
will be offering year-round seven-day Caribbean voyages, so book now!

CARNIVAL COMING TO CHARLESTOWN, SC!
Carnival Cruise Lines will introduce the first year-round cruise schedule
from Charleston, S.C., with the deployment of the 2,056-passenger Carnival Fantasy in May 2010.

Carnival Fantasy will operate five-, six- and seven-day voyages to The
Bahamas and Key West, Fla., from the Passenger Terminal in historic
downtown Charleston beginning May 18, 2010.

Grand Pineapple Resorts - Affordable, ALL-inclusive (Even gratuities!)

2009-09-20T07:31:00.006-04:00

Grand Pineapple Resorts - Affordable, ALL-inclusive (Even gratuities!) - NOW 60% off - Starting at Only $90 pp a night - A MEMBER OF THE SANDALS FAMILY!

I have to start answering my phone...

2009-09-18T08:43:00.005-04:00

I have to start answering my phone...Turns Out Unwitting Secretary Becomes a Royal!! Phone Call That Changed Her Life -

(Sept. 17) - At her day job in Washington, Peggielene Bartels answers phones and performs other secretarial duties. But her boss had better not ask her to pick up dry cleaning or run other personal errands. That's no way to treat royalty.
Bartels, 55, of Silver Spring, Md., is also king of Otuam, a seaside town in the West African nation of Ghana.

"I'm a big-time king, you know," she told The Washington Post.

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Fall Colors, Road Trips & Bed-and-Breakfasts!

2009-09-15T07:43:00.003-04:00

A Few Suggestions for enjoying the Season - Fall Colors, Road Trips & Bed-and-Breakfasts!, NY, VA, VT, CO & UT - Suggest your favorite drive!!

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2009-07-01T18:42:00.002-04:00

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2009-06-26T10:11:00.002-04:00

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2009-06-17T18:10:00.003-04:00

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2009-06-10T09:04:00.002-04:00

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My Ten Favorite Songs - (Inside Dealtaker Post)

2009-06-08T23:36:00.003-04:00

My Ten Favorite Songs - Yep They're All Mine

Stretch Your Budget with TombStone Pizza!

2009-06-04T23:01:00.002-04:00

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2009-06-03T11:36:00.005-04:00

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2009-06-03T11:18:00.005-04:00

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2009-05-28T12:14:00.003-04:00

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Ready for a Beach Trip?

2009-05-27T21:02:00.002-04:00

Me too!! Check out these Beach specials @ Bed & Breakfast, Orbitz, Expedia, Marriott & More!!

See you there ;)

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2009-05-26T12:53:00.002-04:00

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Amtrak has lowered fares on Northeast Regional

2009-05-19T17:43:00.005-04:00

Amtrak has lowered fares on Northeast Regional. Save up to 25% off lowest fares - book 14 days advance

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2009-05-19T16:42:00.002-04:00

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2009-05-16T12:14:00.003-04:00

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2009-05-12T17:10:00.002-04:00

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2009-05-05T14:21:00.002-04:00

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Roadtrips @ Inside Dealtaker

2009-04-30T15:42:00.003-04:00

Check out my article on Roadtrips!

One of the things I enjoy the most about car trips is experiencing all of the neighborhoods and towns and watching things subtly change the further I get from my house....

Inside Dealtaker is our team's Blog & is "All Things Deal Oriented" and a whole lot more!

LA Times Recommends Dealtaker.com for Travel Deals!

2009-04-30T14:20:00.005-04:00

Thanks to the LA TIMES for their Dealtaker.com recommendation in the following article!

MORE FOR YOUR MONEY
Tips for cheap family travel

Venturing out with the kids? It pays to book early, shop for bargains, watch for freebies and consider a hostel stay.

By Jane Engle, Chris Erskine, Anne Harnagel and Catharine Hamm
09:47 AM PDT, April 30, 2009

Check bargain e-mail newsletters.SmarterTravel.com offers great bargain advice, of course, but look also at some of the more broadly focused websites such as Dealtaker.com, which periodically lists travel specials.

My biggest tip? Always Check Dealtaker first to save money and have more fun on your trips!

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2009-04-28T18:30:00.008-04:00

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Top 15 Free (or Nearly Free) Outdoor Experiences for Spring in NYC

2009-04-23T22:22:00.003-04:00

Top 15 Free (or Nearly Free) Outdoor Experiences for Spring in NYC

Few places on earth are as full of bustling, ecstatic life as New York City in the spring and summer. Here's how to capture a piece of that New York magic without breaking the bank.

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Help make sick children comfortable with soft Pajamas

2009-04-23T11:16:00.003-04:00

From Sweet Dreams Website:

AS A FAMILY WE HAVE STARTED THIS ORGANIZATION. OUR DREAM IS FOR ALL KIDS IN THE HOSPITAL TO HAVE CUTE, COZY, AND COMFORTABLE NEW PAJAMAS.

WE HAVE DONATED CLOSE TO 300 NEW PAJAMAS TO CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS AND CLINICS OF MINNESOTA. WE WANT THAT NUMBER TO GROW. OUR STORY WAS FEATURED TWICE ON KARE11 IN DECEMBER 2008 AND JANUARY 2009. IT CAN BE FOUND ON THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.KARE11.COM. SWEET DREAMS FOR KIDS HAS RECEIVED NATIONAL ATTENTION. OUR STORY CAN BE FOUND IN THE MAY 2009 ISSUE OF PARENTS MAGAZINE.

PLEASE HELP BY DONATING NEW PAJAMAS. ANY SIZES FROM BIRTH TO TEEN WILL BE APPRECIATED. WE ALSO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATIONS SENT DIRECTLY TO CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS AND CLINICS OF MINNESOTA.

Contests Twittered Last Week 4/13 to 4/19

2009-04-21T18:47:00.007-04:00

Contests Twittered Week 4/13 to 4/19

# Enter to win a $100 GC to Wind & Weather http://bit.ly/cQKqJ

# Saks Fifth Ave - 25% off - Ends Tonight! http://bit.ly/9ktci

Enter to win a State-of-the-Art Outdoor kitchen - (Will ask for age because a wine is sponsoring) http://bit.ly/4MjC8

Enter to win a $200 Plow & Hearth Gift Card http://bit.ly/iQSV1

Mother's Day Giveaway @ Sleepyheads.com http://bit.ly/TFiQO

Win a crewed-yacht charter from the Moorings and 4 round trip tickets to the British Virgin Island! #contests #travel http://bit.ly/118oRb

Enter today for your chance to win a trip for two to Mexico from Parade magazine - Contest ends 4/17 http://bit.ly/oFf76

Enter to win the $20,000 Hellmann's Spread the Bread Sweepstakes http://bit.ly/LgIzd

Enter to win Every Day with Rachael Ray Big Deals (#476) sweepstakes - Win a trip to see the show(worth $2,132) & More! http://bit.ly/14RVU

Win a One-Week Stay at the Inn High Cotton just minutes from the beach! Rack Room Shoes http://bit.ly/3fpvA3

Virginia is for Lovers - Enter to win one of 40 Trips in 40 Weeks http://bit.ly/vUCjm

Contests Twittered this Week 4/6 to 4/12

2009-04-13T14:51:00.002-04:00

Enter to Win a trip for 2 to L.A. for the Transworld Skateboarding Awards! http://bit.ly/NWzAm

Enter to win Zales's Mother's Day Sweepstakes - Diamond Tennis Bracelet (value $1,859) http://bit.ly/2a8VgE

Enter to win Gordon's Jewelers Mother's Day Sweepstakes - Diamond Heart Pendant (value $799.99) http://bit.ly/hWOtw

Sign in to win daily prises at Eastbay! http://bit.ly/UZcCj

Enter to Win Bob Seger’s CD Catalog & Guitar Hero Metallica for Xbox 360! http://bit.ly/FxLu

Enter to win your next Kissimmee getaway, a 6-night vacation for 4 inc air & rental car http://bit.ly/15kXdP

30 Days of Free Travel - Win a trip a day http://bit.ly/12XsV

Enter to win a free trip for 2 to Fiji http://bit.ly/14HOO

Enter to win a Philip Stein Diamond Watch from Saks Fifth Ave http://bit.ly/KdEJE

Snorkeling Bonaire Sweepstakes - Enter to win a trip to the island's premiere oceanfront resort http://bit.ly/1927xm

Play Linea Pelle's LP Rocks! game for a chance to win a $3000 shopping spree and other stellar prizes! http://bit.ly/1pdu0K

Enter Today for a chance to win a trip for 2 to Long Beach CA on JetBlue, 3 nights at Queen Mary Hotel & more! http://bit.ly/sYEGb

Enter Today for a chance to win a Heifer International study tour - Meet the families & farmers http://bit.ly/2FcvO4

Reno Rules Contest - 3 Day / 2 Night stay Silver Legacy Hotel Casino for two,buffet for two & two comedy show tickets http://bit.ly/3N3j5U

Enter to win 1 Million Miles from Continental Airlines http://bit.ly/kWB10

Top 10 free things to do and see in Europe!

2009-04-05T21:30:00.005-04:00

Top 10 free things to do and see in Europe!

By Nelson Alcantara - eturbonews | Apr 01, 2009

In this economy, the word “free” is the most alluring way to bring tourists to a destination. Cognizant of this is the European Travel Commission, which hasn’t wasted any time by coming up with a list of the top ten free things to do and see in Europe.

AUSTRIA
In Innsbruck (innsbruck.info) from May 30 to October 26, the hiking bus is free for guests with a Club Innsbruck Card staying in Innsbruck or one of the holiday villages— also free is the great hiking program.

ESTONIA
Tour the old town of Narva (tourism.narva.ee) and its 13th century castle of the Order of Germanic Knights that faces Russia’s opposing fortress of Ivanogrod, just an arrow’s flight across the river. The easternmost point of the European Union, it’s the east/west duality captured in two stone towers—and a great spot for concerts and open- air shows.

FRANCE
Welcome in summer with the Fête de la Musique: Celebrate the summer solstice with free music and events in Paris and all throughout France (us.franceguide.com).

GERMANY
Berlin Museums Island—Visit the peerless Pergamon, the Old Museum, the Old National Gallery, the Bode Museum and the New Museum free of charge every Thursday after 2:00 PM—five temples on their own island in the River Spree, covering 6000 years of civilization.

HUNGARY
Red Bull Air Race August 19-20— breathtaking aerial speed and acrobatics above the Danube River as the world’s top pilots navigate an obstacle course in the sky in the fastest possible time, including flying beneath the historic Chain Bridge (gotohungary.com).

SWITZERLAND
A giant rave, a demonstration for love, freedom and tolerance, and a fantastic carnival to boot, Zurich’s August Street Parade is the world’s most colorful house and techno party.

LONDON
Whether London is sunny or foggy, the British Museum never loses its charm, with some of the greatest cultural treasures including the Rosetta Stone. Also free is the National Gallery, brimming with Botticelli, Da Vinci and Monet, and the Victoria and Albert Museum—3,000 years of art, jewelry, photographs, sculpture and fashion (visitlondon.com).

FLANDERS
Free Beer (this being Belgium)—Antwerp’s Brewery Haacht (haacht.com) offers a free one-hour guided tour of their sprawling facility and a taste of one low- and one high-fermentation beer.

NORWAY
Economy got you screaming? Edvard Munch’s painting “The Scream” says it all, and you can see it at Oslo’s National Museum of Art (nationalmuseum.no). Maintain the vibe over drinks in the bar of the Hotel Continental (www.hotel-continental.com), a Leading Hotels of the World property, with several original
Munch pictures on the walls.

IRELAND
Mystical and pristine, the Ring of Kerry (ringofkerrytourism.com) is a natural center for golf, cycling, walking, riding and fishing, and enjoying fine beaches. What’s more, it’s an outdoor museum of Ireland’s ancient heritage, with iron age forts, fascinating ogham stones, old monasteries and a landscape carved by the last Ice Age 10,000 years ago.

Source: European Travel Commission

Save on travel to Europe! A sample of the deals you can find with our Travel Stores! Chicago to London $156 - Paris 4-Star Hotel w/upgrades $129, Virgin Atlantic, Rail Europe, AirFrance, Expedia & More!

Contests I Twittered this Week 3/30 to 4/5

2009-04-05T21:01:00.005-04:00

Follow Me :)

Get on Board this beautiful season and you could win a trip for 2 to Mexico w/Air Mexicana http://bit.ly/NTTFM

Enter the Movies at your fingertips.™ sweepstakes for a chance to win a 16GB iPod Touch! http://bit.ly/FjdwR

Enter to win Vegas Uncork'd VIP Getaway at the Signature Suites of MGM Grand http://bit.ly/7zOLc

Cash in on your Fashion Disaster - Ugliest bridesmaid dress contest - One day of embarrassment could earn you $5,000! http://bit.ly/c3pk

This Mother's Day Organize.com wants to recognize the most organized woman you know - the Most Organized Mom Contest http://bit.ly/3wTf

Spring Break Sweepstakes and 20% off eyewear coupon (click on coupon - contest on site) http://bit.ly/A4G2

Share stories of a mother's love - Chance to win one of two $1,000 James Avery gift cards http://bit.ly/flx6

Trip of a Lifetime Sweepstakes - Runaway Bay - 4 days/3 nights plus airfare & spending money http://bit.ly/1vbLE

"Recycle Your Old Fridge Sweepstakes" win a Bosch Evolution ENERGY STAR® qualified refrigerator & products to fill it! http://bit.ly/5qQy

Win a six-night stay for four at the newest, hottest, luxury resort in St Martin http://bit.ly/Pv1qn

Enter to win a trip to celebrate Carnival in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands! http://bit.ly/oEjmU

Enter to win a 3 day / 2 night Getaway to the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort http://bit.ly/HUjJ

Save on travel to Europe!

2009-03-31T21:42:00.004-04:00

A sample of the deals you can find from our Travel Stores!

Chicago to London $156 - Paris 4-Star Hotel w/upgrades $129 @ Virgin Atlantic, Rail Europe, AirFrance, Expedia & Lots More!

Ten Important Lessons I Learned From SchoolHouse Rock

2009-03-29T16:35:00.001-04:00

Ten Important Lessons I Learned From SchoolHouse Rock

Exclusive WOW Travel Deals! Up to 55% off!!

2009-03-29T16:09:00.003-04:00

Exclusive WOW Travel Deals! Up to 55% off - Aruba, Cancun, Jamaica-NEW! Book by April 9th!!

Eight Great Deals - Check these two out!

The Aruban Resort & Casino - Pefect for families - 3 Star

Added Value - Kids can stay FREE!

* Located near the world-famous Eagle Beach More highlights
o All-suite accommodations with a kitchenette, living room and Jacuzzi tub
o 150-foot waterslide
o On-site casino

3 nights hotel + flight

Was $799

Now $349

(Up to 55% off)

Iberostar Rose Hall Beach - Pefect for families - 4 Star All-Inclusive

Added Value - Exclusive double upgrade to an Oceanfront room!

* 24-hour all-inclusive service More highlights
o Just minutes from the airport on the exclusive Rose Hall Beach
o Upscale dining including Japanese Tepanyaki, Cajun cuisine and a Steak House
o Kids can stay, play and eat FREE!

3 nights hotel + flight

Was $1069

Now $649*

(Save up to 40%)

Reduced price on travel & Added Incentives

2009-03-20T21:54:00.003-04:00

There are so many travel deals available right now. The travel stores are really trying to reduce the price of travel and add enough incentives that folks are unable to say no.

I have posted a lot of deals for Alaska Air, Southwest Airlines Vacations and United Vacations - Las Vegas, Orlando, Hawaii - Check it out! :)

SouthWest Airlines

United Vacations

Alaska Airlines

Have you ever taken a cruise on a Refurbished Ship?

2009-03-18T17:10:00.003-04:00

Have you ever taken a cruise on a Refurbished Ship? Any words of wisdom about it? The price is great but is it worth it?

Would love to hear from you as a reply or you can PM me - I will use your feedback to help identify the best cruise deals!

Thanks!!

Here is the cruise that got me thinking about this:

3-night Bahamas (Miami roundtrip) $119 pp

Register for FREE park admittance to DisneyLand on your birthday

2009-03-18T00:44:00.003-04:00

Register for FREE park admittance to DisneyLand on your birthday

Even if not sure you will go! It doesnt cost a thing!

You will need to give them some time to get everything back to you -

(Taken from http://disneyparks.disney.go.com)
After You Register

1. We will send you a confirmation e-mail within approximately 48 hours.
2. You will receive a reminder email 2 weeks prior to your birthday.
3. Print the confirmation message on your confirmation email or reminder email.
4. Bring proper valid ID and your confirmation message to the Main Entrance ticket booths outside the Disneyland® Resort Theme Parks.

They have instructions for what to do if you find yourself going to Disney within the two weeks and dont have an email confirmation, but you know who wants to worry about trying to get into an amusement park with an "exception"?

Polarized Sun Glasses - Optic Nerve

2009-03-17T12:31:00.003-04:00

First let me say how unbelievable it is to me that I have been posting in my blog long enough that I can refer back to posts.

On to Today - We have a deal for Polarized Sun Glasses - Annex CP Polarized Sunglasses - Optic Nerve - Reg $48 Today $19.92, @ Mountain Gear - Free Shipping on $49 or $4.95

Here is the link for that Click Here

But now back to my blog - in June of last year I wrote my Polarized Glasses story - I would have never thought they could make a big difference but I was wrong - Here is the link for that article:

June Polarized Glasses

A Glass of Ginger-ale and a Bendy Straw

2009-03-13T22:36:00.001-04:00

Moms & Dads......dont ever think that what you do is not carried with your children forever =) Gingerale & My Mom

Do You Need a Notebook or Desktop Computer?

2009-03-13T21:12:00.004-04:00

An article to help you make an insightful decision - in layman's terms - Posted on Mon, 9 Mar 2009 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Do You Need a Notebook or Desktop Computer?

Haier 42" LCD Surround HDTV -1080p

2009-03-07T18:33:00.005-05:00

Haier HL42R 42" LCD TV, Surround HDTV -1080p

Reg $1,149.00
Now $699.00 (~$779 Shipped!)

Beats Amazon by $66.47!

Electronics Expo - Best Price I Found! Go meeeeeee!

WOW! What a Deal! $39.34 FOR TWO BIKINI'S SHIPPED! They're Cute too!

2009-03-05T21:03:00.006-05:00

$39.34 FOR TWO BIKINI'S SHIPPED!!!!

Dirtiest Hotels - United States (based on TripAdvisor traveler reviews)

2009-02-26T14:03:00.003-05:00

2009-02-25T19:18:00.003-05:00

I love Wednesday because it is the day that the majority of travel sites send out a weekly update on their promotions and specials. I am still posting but here are a couple awesome deals -

20% off Club Quarters Rockefeller Center NY, NY. New hotel & the first ever in Rockefeller Plaza, just steps away from skating & Christmas tree.

CLICK HERE

This ends TODAY -

$69 pp per night -- Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Beachfront Resort + Reward Card & Kids Free! 60% off!! Today ONLY!!

CLICK HERE

It's Hard to Make a Difference When You Can't Find Your Keys

2009-02-24T22:54:00.003-05:00

The book 'It's Hard to Make a Difference When You Can't Find Your Keys' seems to sum up the problem with clutter =)

Spring is right around the corner - Get a head start on your Spring Cleaning with these helpful organization items! Ideas for every room in your house!

A Couple Good Deals from today's Deal of Day Thread!

2009-02-23T13:30:00.002-05:00

Easter Egg Lights - Reg $14.99 Today $5.97 Shipped, @ Collections etc - DOD - Free Shipping!

Rolling Explorer Backpacks (Dinosaur) - Reg $49 Today $16.99, @ The Company Store - DOD

$100 Daytrip for Family of 4 to The Bunker @ Greenbriar

2009-02-22T12:36:00.004-05:00

Visit the former US Government Relocation Facility commonly known as the Bunker. Save $10 on adult admission 'til 3/31

The Greenbriar restaurants are, of course, fine dining. But if you are interested in traveling on a budget check this place out - Grannys House Very good food, nice folks & very inexpensive.

From their website: The only 24-hour restaurant in the area. Serving “down home” country cooking. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and unique gift shop.

The Greenbriar has a beautiful rolling lawn and a very "slow down and enjoy yourself" feeling. There is a little dollhouse store near the original spring. The sell miscellaneous stuff but I call it a dollhouse store because it looks like a playhouse for your kids. The front door is so tiny you really wonder if you can squeeze through it!

If you live within 200 miles DIRECTIONS you could spend as little as $100 on this educational day trip for a family of four!

($20 gas + $60 tour fee + wandering aimlessly on the campus FREE + $20 Lunch)

Be The First To Know about ARIA Resort & Casino LV

2009-02-21T21:07:00.003-05:00

Be The First To Know

Sign up in our guestbook now and you will automatically become included in ARIA Confidential, the exclusive communications program for ARIA Resort & Casino. Each month until we open our doors on December 16, 2009, we will reveal to you details about the excitement and intelligent luxury of ARIA.

Sign up today and try Netflix for FREE! Plus get a $10 Papa John’s CG

2009-02-20T12:19:00.003-05:00

17 Day Ukrainian River Cruise with Flights - $840 Off Per Couple

2009-02-20T10:15:00.004-05:00

17 Day Ukrainian River Cruise with Flights - $840 Off Per Couple

17 Day Ukrainian River Cruise with Istanbul
Once in a Lifetime Voyage Through Ukraine & Black Sea - $3339 from $2919*

Lead Price Travel Date: May 4 '09
Promo valid: Apr 1 - Sep 30 '09

10 Day Tour of Spain with Flights - Save $200pp

2009-02-20T10:08:00.003-05:00

10 Day Tour of Spain with Flights - Save $200pp

10 Day Crown of Spain
Travel in Matador style - Visit Madrid, Seville & Costa del Sol
$2099 from $1899*

Lead Price Travel Date: Nov 12, 2009
Promotion Valid: Apr 1 - Dec 31, 2009

Also valid for: 14 Day Crown of Spain

Unbelievable $99 package airfares to Mexico!

2009-02-18T20:37:00.001-05:00

Unbelievable $99 package airfares to Mexico!

Grab this amazing $99 airfare with your air and hotel package from Dallas/Ft. Worth to Cancún, Isla Mujeres, or Riviera Maya, Mexico, while supplies last! You can travel on select dates during the peak months of February, March, and April, with a fantastic fare up to $40 lower than our usual lowest fare to these sunny destinations.

No promo code is needed to take advantage of this fantastic deal. And to save even more, combine this offer with one of our great hotel specials!
Book Now
or call 1-888-225-5658 or
contact your travel agent. Use promo code: none needed
Book by: Until sold out
Travel between: Specific dates in
February, March &
April
Vacation packages include:

* Roundtrip air transportation
* Accommodations and tax
* Roundtrip transfers between airport and hotel
* Luggage handling
* Maid and/or bellman gratuities
* Assistance of a local host or toll-free number for assistance

$50 off @ Spirit Airline

2009-02-18T19:50:00.003-05:00

$50 off* a roundtrip purchase when booking a qualifying flight!

Purchase period - Between 12:00 AM ET on February 17, 2009 through 1:59 AM ET on February 19, 2009

Value Added Vacation - Visit Curacao during this special "Curacao Now" season

2009-02-18T12:25:00.003-05:00

Visit Curacao during this special "Curacao Now" season and enjoy a vacation like no other! Curacao is located off the coast of South America and on the outer fringes of the hurricane belt. The island is truly a melting pot of diversity, of history and culture. It boasts more than 35 beautiful beaches, some of the world’s top dive sites and is a UNESCO World Heritage city thanks in part to its authentic 17th century Dutch architecture.

During this special season, Curacao offers you amazing added value on your vacation package. Book Curacao and be eligible for a $100 per person credit on your airline ticket, free nights, $140 Food & Beverage Credit, Free dive day, Free car rental day, discounts on entrance to Museums plus half price off on attractions, tours and transfers combined with high value shopping discounts in downtown Willemstad.

Headed to Florida for Spring Break? This website can help!

2009-02-18T12:16:00.008-05:00

VISITFLORIDA.com, the Official Travel Planning Website for the State of Florida

Online Shopping Nomenclature - Is this Really a Good Deal?

2009-02-12T13:56:00.001-05:00

Check out my article on Inside Dealtaker - Online Shopping Nomenclature - Is this Really a Good Deal?

Just kind of ran into this deal! Love when that happens

2009-02-09T14:00:00.002-05:00

Jelly Belly Buttered Popcorn Theatre Boxes 12-pk - Reg $34.99 Now $16.12, Runts $16.12, 8-pc Junk Food Junkie $16.12, @ Target - $5 off $50+

* From Candy Crate
* 12 theater-size boxes of crunchy, colorful, fruit-shaped Runts candies
* The original candies from Wonka are a sensation at slumber parties and fun favors for birthdays, too
* Each 7-oz. box includes an assortment of delicious flavors
* Fruity bites in classic movie-theater boxes are as fun to play with as they are to eat

* From Candy Crate
* Classic Jelly Belly jelly beans in a great new flavor
* Savor the taste of delicious buttered-popcorn-flavored jelly beans
* Great for movie night or birthday parties
* Includes twelve 4-oz. boxes

Eddie Bauer - Lots of quality 'in season' items deeply discounted right now

2009-02-05T09:43:00.003-05:00

Lots of quality 'in season' items deeply discounted right now at Eddie Bauer

Ladies Waffle-Knit Colorblock Henley - Reg $39.50 Now $16.99, Waffle-Knit Printed V-Neck Tee - Reg $34.50 Now $16.99, Double-Layer Tee - $19.99, Short Wool Skirt - Reg $69 Now $19.99, Corduroy Cargo Pants - Reg $59.50 Now $19.99, Fair Isle Sweatshirt Sweater - Reg $59.50 Now $19.99, Women's Yukon Classic Down™ Vest - Reg $79 Now $29.99, Slope Side™ Down Vest - Was $89 Now $49.99, Plaid Yukon Classic Down™ Vest - Was $79 Now $39.99, Men's Yukon Classic™ Down Jacket - Reg $99 Now $49.99, Yukon Classic™ Down Vest - Reg $79 Now $29.99

5 Reasons to order your Valentine's Day Flowers Today

2009-02-04T09:13:00.003-05:00

Red roses proclaim "I love you." They are the ultimate symbol of romantic love and enduring passion. Florists can't keep up with Valentines Day demand for red roses, which makes them especially expensive in February [honeymoons.about.com]

OK ya'll........ 5 Reasons to order your Valentine's Day Flowers Now

1. The price will probably double and maybe even triple the closer you get to Valentine's Day
2. You can check it off your list
3. A few Days before the 14th you can pretend you forgot and when the flowers arrive it will be twice as nice!
4. Save your space! Average prices are lower if you have the flowers delivered on the 13th vs the 14th
5. You have all the info you need - right in this thread - so place your order already! :-)

Black Friday Deals Already Available Online!!!!

2008-11-19T13:38:00.003-05:00

Why wait for Black Friday when some deals are already available now?

Here are some examples but CHECK OUT DEALTAKER for a complete list:

Rock Revolution For Xbox 360 - $49.99 as advertised Black Friday price (Available Now @ $29.99)

Nintendo DS Red $149.99 advertised Black Friday price -available now for $146.99 Shipped

Canon 10MP Digital Camera w/ 6x Optical Zoom - $249.99 advertised Black Friday price (Currently $229.99!)

Deals of the Day - Sunday November 16th - Dont Wait, You may be too Late!

2008-11-16T15:24:00.005-05:00

Honora Cult. Freshwater Pearl Set of 7mm Sterling Studs

Seven times more stylish. Presenting seven pairs of button-shaped Honora cultured freshwater pearl studs, this set is essential for any woman that loves to accessorize with color. There's a different shade for every day of the week--everything from classic white to novel pistachio to trend-topping chocolate.

Retail Value $50.00
* QVC Price: $36.50
* Today's Special Value Price: $29.94 Shipped

Paris Throw

Wrap yourself in comfort with this fleece throw. The original was cashmere - a one-of-a-kind we found in Paris. We so loved its heavenly touch and sophisticated style that we decided to recreate this bedding basic and share it with you. Made of extra soft, easy care fleece in a choice of seven serene shades: laurel, chocolate, ivory, smoke, pale teal, shell pink or aubergine. Polyester. 55"x76" (plus 8" of fringe at either end).

* Washable.
* Imported.
* Only at Soft Surroundings.

Shop today.
Quantities are limited!

ORIGINAL PRICE $58.00
SALE PRICE $9.99

The Things That Really Matter

2008-11-07T10:24:00.005-05:00

I came across this article by Pete Langr, Budgeteer News and it reminded me of the things that really matter to me: http://www.duluthbudgeteer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=23208

I sent the author an email with a little story about my upbringing:

Mom & Dad bought their first house and immediately began to have a water shortage with the well. Bath's growing up were a big pot of water heated on the stove and a cold one to follow. This was Erie PA and always cold - I never had more than 2" of water in the tub (you can imagine I took as few baths as possible) I took my first shower around 16 at a friends house.

My father had 6 different wells drilled but to no avail. The majority of my life my father worked 3rd shift at a Plastic shop and my mother was a house wife. They never incurred debt and God only knows how they afforded it, but they did.

My mother died in 1999 and in 2000 the township said they were going to put in waterlines. Of course there was cost involved but my father was determined to have water in his house.

One of the last conversations I had with him before he passed in 2002 was in regard to water. He could barely get the words out and chocked back tears while he said "I just wish your mother were here to see this" and he collapsed into my arms.

My furnace also continues to start.

Black Friday Online Shopping Tips

2008-11-04T19:13:00.005-05:00

It's Black Friday and you are standing in line at 3am, freezing your butt off, waiting patiently for the store manager to unlock the door and LET YOU IN!!!! This particular stop is an exclusive pre-Black Friday door buster and you have only 15 minutes to fight the crowd for your item and check out, before you have to be in the car driving to the next destination in the dark and cold with your thermos of coffee riding shotgun. There are no passengers because you dont have time to worry about their wants and needs. This is a solo show baby, just get out of the way.

And then there is me: I am up at 3am too, but I am in my jammies, in my bed, under the covers with the browser open on my laptop to the stores and the items I want to purchase. The time I have spent planning has paid off and I am able to complete my shopping with minimal clicks of the mouse.

I am trying to think of any drawbacks to shopping online........ Well, sometimes the servers cant handle all the hits and the site goes painfully slow or doesnt move at all. Sometimes the item you are looking for sells out. But even on Black Friday shopping on line, in my opinion, is the way to go - you just have to have to do a bit of planning.

Here are a few tips and things to keep in mind:

1. Set yourself up to be automatically emailed when a new Black Friday ad is released. It takes less time and energy to have the ads come to you then continually searching. Tip - Maybe even set up a second email box just for shopping so that you dont have to pick through? Gmail is free and so are a bunch of others. Here is the link to DealTaker's Black Friday site - There are others but we are right on top of this stuff and you wont need them ;-)

2. There are some stores that will have a limited # of items they are willing to sell at extremely low prices (Just like in a retail store). To make sure that you dont miss a great sale on a special item, prioritize the items based on how good the sale is, what time it starts and how sure you are you will buy the item regardless of the price. Tip - Use bookmarks to organize the items instead of creating a new list you have to keep up with. Plus with bookmarks you can move the item up or down in priority if a new sale alert comes outs with a better deal.

3. Check for Coupons!!!! Always check for coupons when you shop online. Tip - Sometimes coupons are excluded on heavily discounted items so prioritize your items based on the stores sale price unless you know for sure a coupon can be used. Tip - Check for Coupons as close to the time of the sale as possible. Coupons are always changing and the stores may release a coupon to co-inside with their sale.

4. Check to see if the item is already discounted. Why wait? Purchase it now and open up the space to put another item on your list. Tip Dealtaker will put a message on the item to let you know if it is available now!

5. When the time of the sale arrives -Tip Speaking of time be careful to check the timezone - it may be 3am, but on the west coast - If the price doesn't automatically change refresh (F5) your browser. I know that for the folks that shop on line all the time this isn't a big tip, but if you are new to shopping on line the F5 key will become your new best friend :-)

5. Putting items in the shopping cart prior to the sale time has not worked well for me. Some stores will hold the items in your shopping cart, but trying to get the new or discounted price on that item can really cause confusion. I have better luck with the item up in front of me and my finger on the mouse ready to click 'add to order'.

6. Tip - Set up your account in advance so that you can just fly through the checkout. If you are comfortable storing your CC # (or if the store keeps this info) you can basically enter your user ID or email address, password and place the order in a couple clicks. Even if you don't store your credit card info at the store, having the account set up will save tons of time.

OK then - On to the next store and Happy Shopping!

Westinghouse 37" 1080p HDTV - Save $930! Now only $569.99 Shipped

2008-10-28T14:38:00.005-04:00

Westinghouse 37" 1080p HDTV Ready LCD 1-HDMI / 2-DVI-HDCP - List $1,499.99 Now $569.99 Shipped - Very Good Reviews!, @ Buy.com - Limited Stock

List Price: $1,499.99
You Save: $930.00
Our Price: $569.99 Shipped

This LVM-37W3SE is from a newer production run and does not suffer from the EDID issues found on some previous models.

With 37" of pure HD entertainment, you''ll have trouble deciding what to do on it next. The Westinghouse 37" 1080p monitor is a true 1080p monitor, combining leading-edge technology with stylish design, to deliver the ultimate in entertainment enjoyment. The LVM-37w3 is ideal for all viewing environments, with greater versatility than plasma, especially for daytime viewing. Designed to be future-proof, this big 1080p monitor is equipped with 6 HD connections. If you''re into maximum entertainment, it''s the only display that should be connected to your HD cable box, satellite or multimedia PC.

This Item is Shakin'
Today's Rank: 6
Yesterday's Rank: 34
467%

Jeans - Sizes 2 thru 14 - Only $8.74!

2008-10-27T14:33:00.005-04:00

Converse® One Star® Boot-Cut Jeans - Violator

List price: $34.99
clearance $8.74 !!!
You Save: $26.25 (75%)

• The legendary brand shines even bigger and brighter with a whole new line of vintage-inspired footwear and clothing, exclusively at Target

• Pull-On, 5-Pocket Jeans
• Bootcut
• Enzyme-Washed Denim
• Modern Fit, Belt Loops
• Made of 99% Cotton, 1% Spandex; Tumble Dry Low, Machine Wash Cold

Great Deals on Junior's Clothes for Under $10 - Yippee!!

2008-10-21T15:40:00.006-04:00

Brown Belted Skirt

Price $39.00 $9.99 SALE

Rampage high waisted skirt comes in a deep brown color - AND comes with a matching belt! White stitching detail throughout. Beige buttons down the front. Two front slit pockets. Measures 18 1/2" down the side seam.See items below that complete this look.

Material
97% Cotton, 3% Spandex

Soft lace-trimmed T

Size available - S, M

A soft and pretty style, perfect for sweet slumber.

$24.50 Now $6.99

Daytrip Metallic Thread Cardigan

Was $ 32.50 SALE $ 8.01

Sizes Available - S, M, L

* DISCONTINUED - NO RETURNS/EXCHANGES
* Heavily discounted item, may have slight imperfections, flaws, fading or discoloration.

* Long sleeve hooded double zip cardigan with lurex thread stitch

DONT FORGET TO CHECK DEALTAKER'S BLACK FRIDAY & CYBER MONDAY SHOPPING PORTALS!

Halloween Dots Pants by Flap Happy from CWD Kids - $4.99 @ Dealtaker.com

2008-10-20T14:50:00.005-04:00

CWD Kids provides quality clothes and excellent customer service. They do not use the same cookie cutter patterns that so many children's stores do - so you can find fun new styles for your kids.

They have some great sales on Halloween attire right now:

Cat's Meow

Combed cotton, garment dyed A-Line tee has a ribbed collar, lettuce edges, and screen-print on the front. Stretchy, garment dyed pants have an elastic waist and flared legs. By Flap Happy. Criss-cross elastic straps add flair to suede nubuck ballet flats. A lightweight, flexible rubber sole adds comfort. Child-sized witch hat makes any Halloween outfit more fun. Pants: Cotton/Spandex.

Black Cat Tee by Flap Happy

$25.00 Now $14.99

Dots Pants by Flap Happy

$25.00 Now $4.99

Bat Boy Bat Tee

This Halloween tee has a cool, tie-dye effect that creates bamboo-like stripes down the front and back of the tee. It features a ribbed collar and an appliqued bat with unfinished edges. Wes & Willy twill pants have an elastic waist and front pockets. ALL COTTON.

Reg $24 Now $9.99

DONT FORGET TO CHECK DEALTAKER'S BLACK FRIDAY & CYBER MONDAY SHOPPING PORTALS!

Finding the lowest prices on Travel

2008-10-17T10:06:00.003-04:00

Travel discounts are large and many right now!

In the past most travel deals were so specific, (i.e. only good for a Monday thru Wednesday stay in October when you purchase air, hotel and car at the same time), that it was not worth the time to search! But now most 3 star hotels have heavily discounted rooms, perks such as 50 gas cards or free dinners, and if you book through a third party such as travelocity, cheaptickets, hotels.com, etc., you can usually find a coupon for a flat $ amount off of the stay on top of all of the other discounts.

At www.Dealtaker.com we are constantly finding new deals and coupons to save you money on travel - Here is a sampling - Check it out!

Compare "additional fees" on the airlines to ensure you get the most for your money!

$200 off a single stay of 30+ nights, $100 off 15-29 nights, $50 off 7-14 nights or $25 off 2-6 nights

Phoenix - Buy 1 Night Get the 2nd Night 50% Off Plus $40 - Food and Beverage credit

Get Disney Character Breakfasts for a family of 4 for FREE!

Las Vegas, NV - $60 off 3+ nights, $80 off 4+ nights, $100 off 5+ nights

All Travel Coupons

Hotels.com DOD - Chicago, IL - 50% off with a stay of 3+ Nights

2008-09-05T15:02:00.003-04:00

Chicago, IL - Stay 3 or more nights, Save 50%, Amalfi Hotel Chicago, 3 Star Deal of the Day, Regular Price: $276.67, Today Only! $138.33 Lowest average nightly rate, Stay 2 nights, save 30%, Stay 3 or more nights, save 50% @ Hotels.com

Hotels.com DOD - Chicago, IL - 50% off with a stay of 3+ Nights

2008-08-23T20:33:00.002-04:00

Chicago, IL Stay 3 or more nights, save 50%, The Whitehall Hotel - 3 Star Deal of the Day, Regular Price: $279.00, Today Only! $139.50, Lowest average nightly rate, Stay 1 night, save 20%, Stay 2 nights, save 30%, Stay 3 or more nights, save 50% @ Hotels.com

Hotels.com DOD - ATLANTA GA - 40% off The Georgian Terrace Hotel

2008-07-31T17:04:00.005-04:00

ATLANTA GA - The Georgian Terrace Hotel - Regular Price: $149.00, Today Only! $89.40 (Lowest average nightly rate) Save 40% on travel through August 29, 2008 @ Hotels.com

Now is the Time to Visit the Caribbean! Sandals Resorts Fly Free Sale!!

2008-07-26T12:56:00.004-04:00

Sandals Resorts Fly Free Sale
Book a stay as short as three-nights by July 31, 2008, and get an air credit of up to $550 per person. And, depending on where, when and how long you stay, you could get up to 2 nights free and up to 35% off. Plus, you can combine them all for unprecedented savings.

Receive up to a $550 credit, plus save up to 35% and get 2 nights FREE when you book 7 nights before July 31, 2008, for travel before December 20, 2009.

* Fly Free offer is valid for new bookings only made from 7/18/2008 to 7/31/2008 for travel through 12/20/2009.
* Offer fulfilled as credit toward land portion of booking, based on double occupancy, minimum 3-night stay.
* Fly Free credit: $350 airfare per person for travel to Jamaica or Bahamas; $450 per person for travel to St. Lucia; $550 per person for travel to Antigua.
* Maximum 2 person limit for offer.
* In some cases, offer may not cover all airfare costs, taxes and fuel surcharges. Credit has no cash value.
* 35% Savings is based on 6 nights or longer stays for new bookings made from 7/18/2008 to 7/31/2008 for travel through 12/20/2009.
* Other savings depend on resort and length of stay.
* 1 or 2 Night Free Promotions based on booking a minimum of 6 or 7 nights in select room categories, at select resorts. See individual Resort Room categories for qualifying resorts and room categories.
* For all promotions, blackout dates including but not limited to12/27/08-12/31/08 and 02/13/09-02/21/09 are applicable.

"Two Tickets to Paradise" Let me know if you remember this episode :-)

Deal of the Day at 6ave - LG Electronics 125 Prepaid Wireless Phone for $15.88!

2008-07-24T17:20:00.002-04:00

Check out this deal from 6ave!

LG Electronics 125 Prepaid Wireless Phone - (Limit One Per Customer) - Reg $49.99 Now $15.88 @ 6ave

LG Electronics 125 Prepaid Wireless Phone - (Limit One Per Customer)
SKU: LG125
(Limit One Per Customer) 100 Free Minutes Included Speakerphone Text message capability Speed dial Includes 30 ringtones

Six Flags Coupons - Dont Pay Full Price - Update

2008-07-22T15:22:00.002-04:00

General Promotions that may vary by location:

Park Specific Promotions:

One Day Admission - Buy 1 ticket, Get 1 Free @ Six Flags Magic Mountain in Los Angeles, CA

One Day Admission - Buy 1 ticket, Get 1 Free @ Six Flags America in Baltimore/Washington DC

Everyone Pays the Kid's Price Ticket offer @ Six Flags in Chicago!

Everyone Pays the Kid's Price Ticket offer @ Six Flags in Springfield, Mass!

Hampton Plaid 4-piece Comforter Set in Full, King & Queen - List $149.99 Now $23.99

2008-07-14T17:09:00.003-04:00

Hampton Plaid 4-piece Comforter Set in Full, King & Queen - List $149.99 Now $23.99

Check out this deal I found! Shipping is only $2.95 so the whole set is only $26.94 Shipped! For a King or Queen set none-the-less - You cant beat it!

Compare at: $149.99
* Today's Price: $23.99
* You Save: $126.00 (84%)

Product Description:

# Update your bedroom decor with this casual four-piece comforter set
# Bedding features classic plaid with red, navy and yellow tones
# Comforter set includes comforter, two standard shams* and bed skirt

Flash Drive Deals

2008-07-09T16:21:00.003-04:00

Dealtaker.com has a 4GB Flash Drive from Super Media Store for $13.99 Shipped. I can remember a year ago measuring the price of a flash drive in tens by the size. So a 4GB was normally around $40. A 1GB was around $10 and a 2GB around $20. Anything less than that could be a good deal.

I have watched the price of flash drives go down over the the past year - (It is nice to see something going down in price instead of up!) Now I wont even post a 1GB that is over $6 Shipped. It is just not a good deal. $10 for a 2GB and usually $18 or $20 for a 4GB.

Long story short - I think this is a great deal! But it is only good for today so "Don't Wait, You might be too late!"

A-DATA PD22 4GB USB Flash Drive - Retail Package (Free Ground Shipping) Original Price: $37.99, Sale Price: $13.99 @ SuperMedia Store

Current Six Flags Coupons & Promotions

2008-07-05T14:56:00.002-04:00

Special deals from Alaska air on Dealtaker now!

2008-06-27T19:13:00.007-04:00

One would think that Alaska air would be a smaller, more local airline not able to provide the kind of specials that the big guys do. But one would be happily wrong!

I have included a sampling from the coupon area of Dealtaker.com - Everything from a percentage off on certain flight markets to complimentary admission to Knott's theme park.

Sign up for their emails! They do a great job keeping you alerted to all the current specials. But, as always be sure to keep your eye out on Dealtaker.com for those exclusives and harder to find deals!

Kids Eat Free & 25% off at the Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay Resort & Spa
Coupon Code: CLICK HERE

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa - Every 4th night is free in the City View, Ocean View or Diamond Head ocean View Rooms. Daily breakfast is included.
Coupon Code: CLICK HERE
Expires: 12/18/08

Stay at the Knott's Hotel and Resort 3+ nights & receive 2 complimentary one-day adult admission tickets to Knott's Theme Park
Coupon Code: CLICK HERE
Expires: 12/28/08

Branson Tourism Center Gives Customers Gas Credit

2008-06-24T20:18:00.005-04:00

Branson MO - The place with all the shows! - is jumping on the bandwagon to entice tourists to visit.

Now through December 31st, ALL Branson Tourism Center Customers get 20 Cents OFF Each Gallon of Gas or diesel at the Branson 1^st Stop Travel-Plex. Just purchase your show tickets or Lodging through the Tourism Center. The coupon is valid only for those living 100 miles or more away from Branson and up to 20 Gallons Per Vehicle. That would be a $4 savings and every little bit helps!

Click Here for more information & Internet Specials. Enjoy the show!

Three New Deals For Six Flags Parks & Update on existing deals

2008-06-24T14:44:00.004-04:00

Here are some new deals for specific parks -

One Day Admission - Buy 1 ticket, Get 1 Free @ Six Flags Magic Mountain in Los Angeles, CA
One Day Admission - Buy 1 ticket, Get 1 Free @ Six Flags America in Baltimore/Washington DC
One Day Admission - Buy 1 ticket, Get 1 Free @ Six Flags Great America in Chicago

These coupons are still good!

Adult Ticket at the Kid's price (May vary by location) - Coupon Code: COLDSTONE
Free child's ticket (under 48inches) on one adult @34.99 - Coupon Code: FREEKID
General admission ticket at kids price (May vary by location) - Coupon Code: PJKID

Amazon Grocery Coupons - Doritos, Skippy, Nestle & More

2008-06-20T20:25:00.005-04:00

Amazon Grocery Coupons - I have been very pleased with their products and delivery!

FREE SHIPPING ON $25!

Amazon sells in Bulk (like Sam's sizes)

$15 off $39+ on Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, and More
$10 off $29+ on Lipton Tea

50% off on Select Tea Chests

$5 off $19+ on Jolly Time Popcorn

25% off on Skippy Peanut Butter

$15 off $39+ on Stacy's Pita Chips, Soy Crisps, and Bagel Chips

$15 off $39+ on Bit O' Honey | Nestle | Wonka

$5 off on Napoleon Extra Virgin Olive Oil in 33.8-ounce commemorative tins

40% off on Kettle Chips

$10 off on Big Train Beverage Mixes

$15 off $39+ on Oh Boy! Oberto

Here are some more Grocery Coupons from Amazon

CLICK HERE FOR COUPON CODES

CLICK HERE TO GO SHOP AT AMAZON

Amazon

* $5 off on Select Sun Crystals Natural Sweetener

* $10 off $39+ on Steaz Energy Drink

* 50% off on Tassimo Carte Noire flavored discs

* $10 off on eligible Bonne Maman preserves

* $15 off on two eligible Zensoy beverages

* $10 off $29+ on Miss Leone's Olives

* 10% off on Dogswell Dog Treats

* 50% off on LesserEvil snacks

* $10 off $29+ on R. Dalton Coffee

* $15 off $59+ on any combination of eligible Wisk and Snuggle products

Baltimore Offers New 'Buy Two Nights, Get One Night Free' Hotel Promotion This Summer

2008-06-19T14:50:00.002-04:00

Excerpt from Earthtimes

For the first time, Baltimore is offering a city-wide hotel promotion
offering one night free with the purchase of two nights.  The new "Buy Two
Nights, Get One Night Free" hotel specials are available for booking starting
June 15, 2008, for stays between July 1 and September 1, 2008.  Travelers can
visit http://www.baltimore.org to find booking information for the more than
40 participating hotels.

For those traveling to Baltimore by train, it's now even more affordable
with Amtrak.  Travelers can save 50 percent off the best available rail fare
for one adult companion traveling coach with a paid regular adult, senior
citizen or disabled discounted ticket for Amtrak travel to Baltimore.
Visitors can visit http://www.amtrak.com and use the code V828 to receive this
special deal.  Plus, Baltimore is a walkable city, so once visitors arrive,
they can easily walk to most attractions, thereby saving money on additional
transportation costs.

To make visiting all of Baltimore's world-class attractions as easy as
possible, Baltimore offers a special "Harbor Pass," which includes admission
to four attractions -- the Maryland Science Center, the National Aquarium in
Baltimore, Top of the World Observation Level and a choice of either Port
Discovery Children's Museum or the American Visionary Art Museum.  The pass is
available for four days from the date of purchase, and offers a savings of 20
percent if booked online at http://www.baltimore.org.

Amelia Ballerina Slipper $7.00 (was $28.00), Bailey Plush Spa Slipper $5.50 (was $22.00), Crabtree & Evelyn

2008-06-19T12:57:00.003-04:00

Amelia Ballerina Slipper
Our take on the classic ballerina slipper features soft suede cloth uppers trimmed with satin piping.
Classic ballerina style
Suede cloth uppers with satin trim
Quilted insoles
Non-slip soles
Was $28.00
ON SALE: $7.00

Crabtree & Evelyn Coupons

Stock up for Christmas presents! LOTS of different Styles! Mom, Grandma, Aunts, Sisters, BFF, Daughters, In-Laws.

You can count on Crabtree & Evelyn for quality too!

FREE SHIPPING ON $65

Wrought Iron adjustable elevated Pet Feeder & 2 Stonewear Bowls - $14.99

2008-06-17T13:06:00.005-04:00

XSmall & Small sized - Wrought Iron adjustable elevated Pet Feeder & 2 Stonewear Bowls - Reg $19.99 to $39.99 Now $11.99 to $14.99, @ Drs Foster and Smith

The Small sized feeder can be adjusted to your pet's preferred eating height. The price for this is just $14.99 and includes two bowls! This is an unbelievable price and would be a nice treat for cats or dogs! Oh and the bowls are able to go in the dishwasher - It's ALL Good!

USB Port Rechargeable AA Battery 2 Pack

2008-06-13T14:53:00.005-04:00

I SHOULD HAVE INVENTED THIS! I mean how perfect - if your batteries run out just pop them in a USB port for a bit!

It's definitely a "green" product in that you do not have to throw used batteries away - It will simplify your life not having to worry about carrying a charger around - AND - You may save the day! AA batteries are used in so many items you never know where they will come in handy!

Carrot Ink is giving a $2 discount on this handy little item. Click Here for coupons.

Cabela's Deal of The Day - Women's Tank $1.88

2008-06-10T14:35:00.004-04:00

I decided to buy myself some tanks and had a really pleasant surprise - I put three in my cart and received a promotional discount of $2 off each shirt! Too Cool!

Lots of colors and sizes left too!

Cabela's Women's Pigment-Dyed Tank

Item:EBC-913291


	Reg: $9.95
	Sale: $3.88

Deal of the Day Sales - Monday June 9th - Dont Wait, You may be too Late!

2008-06-09T15:54:00.004-04:00

OK this title made me chuckle - Only because my mother use to say to me Siddeley (name has been changed to protect the innocent).....

Siddeley, Sh*t or get off the POT! We've gotta go!!!! (Yes, she swore very little, but I heard this saying quite a bit)

This was usually on a Saturday morning when I was pretending I had something important to do/get/repair instead of leaving with my mom to get groceries. I didn't mind going to the grocery store but I did mind leaving in the middle of Land of the Lost or Josie and the Pussy Cats.

So Mom, for all those times you waited on me........ I will be right there! Really.......Just a second!!!!!

Fhee's First Flight - Funny Story

2008-06-09T13:51:00.005-04:00

What Is So Great About Flying?

A friend of mine and one of the Dealtaker moderators, Fheenix33, wrote up an account of her first flight. It is pretty funny and I think anyone who took their first flight as an adult can relate to so many of the thoughts, feelings and fears she has expressed.

Here are a couple excerpts, but be sure to read it through if you have time - Cracked me up :-)

This plane was so small that I almost turned and walked off.
I couldn't "pull to the side of the road" and get some fresh air or stretch.
The big deal that they make about the "snacks and drinks" is amusing too. (*Note from Siddeley - this will be one of those things Fhee tells her Grandchildren "On my first flight they served snacks and drinks.....but things were different then.......")
In the Atlanta Airport - I think I walked about 5 miles before I even had a clue as to where I was supposed to be.
...my whole train of thought was "how the hell I was going to get back to Ohio without having to get on a plane again?"
Luckily we made it out, but we were the last flight to leave. (Been there, done that for sure)
Our bodies were not meant to make it from Atlanta to Ohio in an hour
...two days after I got back, I got very sick. Gotta love that recycled airplane air.

I wanted to find a picture to go along with this story. So I googled 'fear of flying woman' and this is one of the pics that was brought up. It's a woman alright, other than that I am not sure how it relates....but hey, what do I know?

Polarized Sunglasses

2008-06-05T20:49:00.003-04:00

Ok first the important stuff - Deal of Day - Pepper's Windchill Polarized Sunglasses - '07 Closeout - Reg $34.95, Now $14.93 @ REI

Now - Why Polarized? Who Cares? What's the big deal? My DH would rave about his polarized glasses - he'd make me look through them an turn them this way and that, but it was his prescription lenses so I never got the "full effect". Had to buy a new pair of sunglasses and just to shut him up (I know it sounds rude - but it's honest) I tried on a pair of polarized - Which were on sale but more expensive! This deal loving chic didnt see any reason to pay more - Not in the store anyway......I bought the glasses and when I got outside it was literally amazing - The sky was bluer, trees greener, everything POPPED!

Here is an explanation from PolarizedLenses.com:

Polarization is like a chemical venetian blind which rearranges light and lets you see "through" glare. 100% Polarized lenses are the only truly effective way of elininating glare. Water, fog, rain, snow or early morning dew, have reflective properties, which enhance reflected glare. In addition to water, glare is also a problem on roads and highways.

I actually put my polarized sunglasses on now when it starts raining - I can see everything better.

I had to swallow my pride and tell DH that he was right. He was very gracious and excited that I liked them and then he said "So will you listen to me next time?" I still dont think I have answered ;-)

Discounts on Garmin Navigation System

2008-06-03T12:53:00.006-04:00

I am not sure why but there have been a lot of Great Deals on Garmins lately.

Here are some examples from a Dealtaker.com search:

*HOT DEAL* Garmin Nuvi 350 - Reg $329.99, Now $199.99 w/ Free Shipping @ Amazon.com

Garmin StreetPilot c340 Mobile GPS Receiver - List $499.99 Now $144.99 Shipped!

Big Price Drop on Garmin Nuvi 760: Reg $429.99, Now $349.99 with Free Shipping @ Amazon.com

Six Flags Coupons - Dont Pay Full Price

2008-06-02T18:10:00.004-04:00

Six Flags amusement parks has maintained discount coupons on line for over 4 months now. I check every couple days to be sure they are still active, because they cant keep this sale up forever right? Here are two working coupons as of today:

Free child's ticket (under 48inches) on one adult @34.99
Coupon Code: FREEKID

General admission ticket at kids price (May vary by location)
Coupon Code: PJKID

Curious About Your Opinion on the Shoes?

2008-05-31T11:15:00.005-04:00

Is this the new style or, like so many things, does it only work when Sarah Jessica Parker wears it?

ABC’s Wife Swap is Looking For Families

2008-05-30T14:40:00.003-04:00

This is something I could never, ever do - but in case YOU are interested here is how to go about it

"The premise of Wife Swap is that one parent from each household swaps places for a week to experience how another family lives. It is an incredible family experience and opportunity to both learn and teach different family values. Families featured on the show will receive a $20,000 honorarium. Refer a selected family and receive $1000"

More info Here

One of the Challenges of doing a Deal-of-Day thread

2008-05-29T14:42:00.009-04:00

One of the challenges of doing a DOD thread is making sure that the store has changed the deal. This sounds like something that should just be a given, but there are varying degrees to which this happens.

Some of the sites are great and when I login around 7am the new item is there just waiting for me (ok this is my world we're talking about)...... I title this bookmark group as 'DOD'.

Some other sites are a bit later but it is a 'scheduled later' so they are part of my "plan" and I check on them last. They are called 'DOD - Later in Day'

Other sites are more of a Deal-of-Week (DOW). I can hang with this too - Check on them all every couple days (OK I am anal and if you have to know the truth I check every ding dong day) anyway...... I only post the deal the first time it is shown or the first time I see it. But, once again, I am expecting that the item wont change daily so it's OK. I call these my 'DOW ' group (down right original eh?)

I have a 'DOD New' that I put all of the new stores in until I can decide what group they fit in.

Which brings me to the final group (for the moment) - the 'DOD infrequent changes' group. (Gives me chills just thinking about it). See, I want to have all of the Deals posted as early as possible so that the folks who shop from the DOD thread can get the items before the store runs out of stock. If the deal hasn't changed I check back "often" (I already said I was anal, so dont ask how often). I DO eventually give up (no honestly I do), but before I log off for the day I have to look again and doggone it if the deal hasn't been updated! Who knows when....sitting there waiting for me.... "Where have you been Siddeley? I have been waiting here for hours"

If we were to change to an automatic DOD feed this would all be taken care of, of course. But, in the meantime you can know that there is some good old fashion Heart going into these Deals :-)

and some obsessiveness, but do we have to bring that up again?

New Stores added to DOD thread @ Dealtaker

2008-05-29T14:26:00.006-04:00

Every chance I get I search for stores that have a Deal-of-Day or Deal-of-Week and add them to the DOD thread. I found a couple last night that look promising -

Eastern Mountain Sports

EMS Men's Techwick Thermo Heavyweight Shirt - Was $49.00 Now $20.98

Sierra Trading Post

EMS Men's Techwick Thermo Heavyweight Shirt - Was $49.00 Now $20.98

Click Here for the entire listing

This Guy is INCREDIBLE!!

2008-05-29T13:00:00.003-04:00

Week 1- Robert Muraine The Great- So You Think You Can Dance

This Guy is INCREDIBLE!! Give him 6 months and he will be in everything we see...

Not sure who the judges are (I havent watched the show before) but at the end of the video the male judge does a great job at matching him with talent.

I especially liked the part where he pretends to pull on his chin/throat and it is in synch - VERY hard to explain so go check it out ok?

Free Shipping No Minimum! @ Books-A-Million

2008-05-28T11:26:00.003-04:00

Free Shipping No Minimum! @ Books-A-Million

Great Post from NCJP today

$1 Books for Kids

Save even more if you are a Millionaire's Club Member!

Memorial Weekend Sales! Check out the Savings!

2008-05-25T07:30:00.002-04:00

There are so many stores having sales this memorial day that I decided to create a thread to hold them all. Here are a couple of my favorite -

The Children's Place $5 Memorial Day Event ~ Girl's Graphic Tee, $5, Was $9.50 ~ Boy's Graphic Tee $5, was $8.50

JCPenney - LOTS on sale! 50% off Patio Sets

American Eagle - Free Shipping on ALL orders this weekend

Check out the thread for all Weekend Sales and be sure to add a post if you find one we missed!

2008-05-24T12:37:00.003-04:00

Cost-Effective, Online Local Marketing Strategies

I really appreciate the candidness in this short article. When I first started to read it I was expecting cost effective ways to advertise online. But what the blogger is really saying means even more to me:

"The older methods of marketing have gone the way of black and white television and AM radio – such methods are pretty much obsolete in today’s fast-paced world.

Your customers are working and living in the fast-paced environment so you need to appeal to them. Your customers don’t have time to flip through the newspaper and find your ad somewhere in the back."

The final line of my comment was: In fact - I see the companies who are marketing through the mail as behind the times and am less likely to be interested in what they are offering.

But you can check out the article for yourself since there are no envelopes to open, nothing to shred or toss and it is just one click away

Amazon Grocery Deals

2008-05-22T10:49:00.004-04:00

Amazon has some great grocery deals if you are willing to buy in bulk (similar to the sizes at Sam's).

Today they are having a special on Kellogg's, Keebler, Carr's, and more - Save $20 on $49 plus Free Shipping

I have taken advantage of these deals before and have always been delivered fresh products - even on the less known brands.

Have a great Day! Check out the Deal of Day thread too! Lots of Money Savers there too!

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