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Amazon Local Deals: Have You Signed Up?

December 2, 2012

Amazon Local Deals: Have You Signed Up?

Have you heard about Amazon Local deals? I signed up a few months ago, and from I can tell this competitor to Groupon and Living Social could help you to save up to 75 percent on restaurants, spas, entertainment, and more. It is free to sign up for Amazon Local deals, and once you do–and identify your local city–deals will start popping into your inbox daily. Just today I found out about deals in my area that included private dance lessons and savings on customized iPhone cases. Amazon Local deals is for U.S. residents only, FYI. If you’re looking...

Starbucks 12 Days of Giving is Back for 2012

December 1, 2012

Starbucks 12 Days of Giving is Back for 2012

Starbucks 12 Days of Giving is back for holiday 2012. Every day for the next 12 days, Starbucks will have a different offer in store. If last year was any indication of what to expect, each day should have a freebie associated with it. On December 1st, if you visit Starbucks and purchase a tumbler or mug, you will get a free grande Starbucks espresso beverage of your choice. Keep in mind that Starbucks is limiting the number of tumblers and mugs it will be selling today for the promotion. On December 2nd, you can choose from one of...

Cheap Flu Shots 2012: At the Airport

December 1, 2012

Cheap Flu Shots 2012: At the Airport

With so many people traveling between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, wouldn’t it be great to mark something non-shopping off your to-do list–and be able to do that when you’re waiting around at the airport? Well guess what? It is possible to get a cheap flu shot at the airport. Turns out that there are a handful of medical clinics located inside or very near to airports in major cities. Many of these clinics accept insurance–which means if your insurance covers flu shots 100%, then they are free to you. For others the cost is nominal, adding up to a...

3 More Chili’s Coupons Online for Free Food

November 29, 2012

3 More Chili’s Coupons Online for Free Food

I wanted to update you on the latest Chili’s coupons online for free food this holiday season. Chili’s just released three more coupons to get you through the weekend. They are: Friday, 11/30/12: Free pretzel sticks or sweet potato fries Saturday, 12/1/12: Free chips and salsa Sunday, 12/2/12: Free chips and queso When you click through for the Chili’s coupons online, you’ll be able to see a calendar of the upcoming deals–at least through Sunday, December 2nd. This is one of those coupon deals where you must print out the coupon. You cannot show the image on your Smartphone....

Free Old Navy Coupons: Save 20%

November 29, 2012

Free Old Navy Coupons: Save 20%

In my opinion Old Navy is a great place to shop when you have growing kids or you want to keep your fashion on style without going broke. When there is an Old Navy Groupon or Old Navy coupons that can help you save even more, I’m thrilled. That’s why I wanted to tell you about the latest Old Navy coupons available on Facebook. They can help you save 20% on a purchase–whether you buy online or at the store. Here’s how: Head over to the Old Navy Facebook page to find the offer. Click that you would like...

Regifting: To Regift or Not Etiquette

November 29, 2012

Regifting: To Regift or Not Etiquette

What’s your opinion on regifting? In my mind it is perfectly OK, as long as the item you’re regifting is something you would have genuinely given to the recipient and it is still in good enough, brand-new condition. You don’t want to give away old used crap and call it a gift. In my mind regifting goes along with my notion of a gift closet–the actual, literal closet I have upstairs where I stash items for when I need a gift. The items in my gift closet are those that I’ve purchased on sale all year long and/or gifts...

Free Food: Free Slice of Pizza from Sbarro

November 28, 2012

Free Food: Free Slice of Pizza from Sbarro

Did you know that Sbarro pizza had an email club? I didn’t but they do now, and here’s why you’ll want to sign up. You’ll get a FREE Slice of Cheese Pizza as a thank you. That’s not all. You’ll also get exclusive savings on your birthday as well as throughout the year! Once you complete the sign-up process, Sbarro will email you your coupon for a free slice of pizza. Sbarro is usually one of those places I stop in to eat when I’m at the mall or in an airport. If I could have a way to...

Free Food at Tim Horton’s

November 28, 2012

Free Food at Tim Horton’s

Tim Horton’s, the coffee and doughnut chain that started in Canada, has two holiday gifts for its customers this year: free food and cheap coffee. First, over on Facebook, you can print out a coupon for a free donut with a beverage purchase! This freebie coupon is good through Christmas Day, December 25. Then, according to Restaurant News, now through December 9, you can get a small specialty hot beverage at Tim Horton’s for only $1. The drinks that qualify include: French Vanilla Cafe Mocha Espresso Latte Peppermint Mocha Latte Some U.S. Tim Horton locations are inside Cold Stone...

Cheap Fares for Christmas on Southwest Airlines

November 27, 2012

Cheap Fares for Christmas on Southwest Airlines

Right now Southwest Airlines has a sale on cheap fares. These cheap fares will allow you to fly from certain Southwest cities to another U.S. destination, sometimes for under $100 each way. Southwest is calling it a Cyber Monday sale. But don’t worry. You have until Thursday, November 29th to book these great cheap fares for holiday 2012 travel and beyond. Best of all: if you are one of those people who don’t mind flying on an actual holiday, these fares will work for you. That is, the blackout dates are all around Christmas but Christmas Eve (December 24)...

11 Best Freebies When You Travel

November 27, 2012

11 Best Freebies When You Travel

Do you like to get things for free when you travel? I know that I do. In fact, I’ve come to assume that there will be complimentary things like free Wi-Fi in the airports and hotels I visit when I’m on the road. And when I have to pay for these assumed conveniences, I’m mad. I’m not the only traveler who likes to get things for free. GO Airport Express, which provides airport shuttles to and from O’Hare International Airport and Midway Airport, polled travelers nationwide about what their favorite and best freebies are. For starters most travelers like...

30 Days of Freebies from Chili’s

November 26, 2012

30 Days of Freebies from Chili’s

Chili’s just announced 30 days of freebies–basically, a free daily deal program to take you through the holidays and help you save money on meals out. All you need to do is click through the links provided on this page to receive your new Chili’s coupon every day, between now and Christmas. I just clicked through for my deals and here’s what I discovered: Monday’s deal (11/26/12) is kids eat free. Tuesday’s deal (11/27/12) is free guacamole and chips. Wednesday’s deal (11/28/12) is a free appetizer. Thursday’s deal (11/29/12) is free dessert. When you click through, you’ll be able...

Get 50% Back on Entertainment Books via Ebates

November 26, 2012

Get 50% Back on Entertainment Books via Ebates

Shopping online today like the rest of the world on Cyber Monday? Well, if you’ve been thinking about picking up Entertainment Books for yourself or people on your gift list, now is the time to do it–and do it through Ebates, the cash back site I’ve been telling you about. For starters, from November 26-29, Entertainment Books are on sale for $25–they are normally $35–with free shipping. Then, today, Cyber Monday, Ebates is giving you 50% Cash Back on your purchase to your Ebates account. (You may recall my writing about my success with Ebates in a recent “Deals...

Black Friday Freebies

November 21, 2012

Black Friday Freebies

In lieu of my regular Freebie Friday post, I’ve put together this list of Black Friday Freebies. Also, I’m publishing this early so you can plan in advance to take advantage of them on Friday. I hope you can benefit from at least one of them. I already know the ones I want to get while out shopping! Here are 6 Black Friday Freebies for 2012: Eat for Free at IKEA: Fuel up for your holiday preparations! Dine in the restaurant at your local IKEA store and deduct your restaurant receipt total from any home furnishings purchase over $100!...

Best Days to Shop for the Holidays 2012

November 20, 2012

Best Days to Shop for the Holidays 2012

In my opinion the best day to shop for holiday 2012 deals is whenever you can find the best price on an item that you’ve had on your “to buy” list. Savings.com, online source for coupons, deals and expert shopping tips, has a more scientific way of determining the best day to shop. (Full disclosure: Savings.com is owned by the same organization that owns Valpak.com, the coupon company for which I acted as a spokesperson for a satellite media tour in 2012.) Savings.com analyzed more than 1.5 million deals from 25,000 retailers and polled leading consumer and shopping experts,...

Guest Post: What’s Hot, What’s Not for Black Friday 2012

November 19, 2012

Guest Post: What’s Hot, What’s Not for Black Friday 2012

I’m taking a mental vacation this week, staying completely offline for the Thanksgiving holiday week. That in and of itself is a much needed break. However, I didn’t want to let my Suddenly Frugal readers down by not providing content. So expect to see a few posts this week, some of them guest posts from sources I know and trust. Today’s guest post comes from Andrea Woroch, who has written for me here before. Andrea Woroch is a nationally-recognized consumer and money-saving expert who helps consumers live on less without radically changing their lifestyles. From smart spending tips to...

New Famous Footwear Coupon

November 16, 2012

New Famous Footwear Coupon

Great news, Famous Footwear is back with a coupon just in time for you to save when holiday shopping. Print your coupon for 20% off your entire purchase at Famous Footwear. Please note: While I’m telling you about this coupon today, this Famous Footwear coupon is valid November 22nd thru 25th only. If you can’t get to a Famous Footwear store between 11/22 and 11/25, you can also purchase online using coupon code GIVTHX12 to save the same 20%

Suddenly Frugal’s Freebie Friday (November 16-Thanksgiving! 2012)

November 16, 2012

Suddenly Frugal’s Freebie Friday (November 16-Thanksgiving! 2012)

Here are dozens of freebies you can enjoy in the next week. As always look for NEW! in front of any freebie that’s never been mentioned before in a Freebie Friday post. FREE FOOD NEW! Free drink at Dunkin Donuts NEW! Get a Free sample of Welch’s Fruit Snacks. NEW! Get a Free sample of Crystal Light. NEW! Free coffee from Folgers.Choose traditional blend or biscotti coffee flavor–YUM! NEW! Free BOGO coffee at Starbucks through November 18th! NEW! Free coffee from Seattle’s Best Coffee (sign up on Facebook). Get free food from Outback Steakhouse when you “Like” the restaurant...

Get Better Facebook Notifications for Suddenly Frugal

November 15, 2012

Get Better Facebook Notifications for Suddenly Frugal

If you’re on Facebook you’ve undoubtedly noticed that you don’t get all the posts from your favorite pages, including from Suddenly Frugal. I’ve noticed that when I click on my “News Feed,” even the pages and brands I have liked aren’t showing up anymore. So instead of getting important news on Facebook, I’m often left to rely on emails that brands may or may not send out. So what’s the problem? Facebook wants brands, big and small, to pay for the honor of showing up in your News Feed. However, there is a workaround and it is free for...

Tons of Discount Gift Cards

November 15, 2012

Tons of Discount Gift Cards

Saveology has great deals on discount gift cards, and this latest deal just landed in my inbox. Choice of iTunes, Boston Market, ExxonMobil, or The Children’s Place Gift Card Saveology gifts cards contain a full value that you can purchase at a fraction of the cost. You’ll find gifts cards for your favorite national restaurants chains, brands, and popular retailers which can be used towards any in-store or online purchase (merchant restrictions may apply). These gift cards carry a full value that will never expires or decrease in value for as long as you have it. Check back often...

Discount Tickets for Holiday Shows and Events

November 15, 2012

Discount Tickets for Holiday Shows and Events

You’ve heard me talk before about Goldstar.com, the ticketing service that offers half-price tickets to the best events, including theater, music, museums and sports. Well, if you’re hoping to take in a holiday show or event in a city near where you live or where you’ll be traveling to this holiday season, you should check with Goldstar first. Goldstar membership is free and, as I’ve mentioned in the past, signing up doesn’t mean you get all this spam. I get one email a day from Goldstar. Goldstar mostly works for local deals, but starting today Goldstar has a national...

Free Carvel Ice Cream Nov. 15

November 15, 2012

Free Carvel Ice Cream Nov. 15

Visit your local Carvel location on Thursday, November 15th, and enjoy a free junior size soft serve cone. This freebie runs 12 noon until 8 p.m. While you’re at Carvel, you will be asked to make a $3 donation to help Hurricane Sandy victims via the Red Cross. If you choose to give the $3 donation–and it is not required–Carvel will give you a free coupon booklet stuffed with coupons worth $30, to be used at Carvel. Get more details on the Carvel Facebook page. I know what you should do on your lunch hour, after work, or after...

Free Holiday Labels from Vistaprint

November 14, 2012

Free Holiday Labels from Vistaprint

How many people do you have on your holiday card or gift list? If you come from a big family and tend to send lots of holiday greetings and give lots of holiday gifts, this free offer from Vistaprint is worth noting. If you visit Vistaprint by Friday, November 16, you can order 140 labels for free. These are labels that you can use as return-address labels or you can design them as “to/from gift tag” stick-on labels. While the labels themselves are free, you will need to pay for shipping, which starts at $3.69. But even so? That’s...

Starbucks Freebie: Nov. 15-18

November 14, 2012

Starbucks Freebie: Nov. 15-18

Coffee lovers, take note: Starbucks has a BOGO (buy one, get one) freebie November 15-18. When you buy one Starbucks Holiday Drink, you’ll get a second one of equal or lesser value for free at participating stores. This freebie runs Thursday, November 15 to Sunday, November 18, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at your local Starbucks. The Holiday Drinks, including hot, iced and blended versions, are: Peppermint Mocha Gingerbread Latte Eggnog Latte Caramel Brulée Latte Skinny Peppermint Mocha Best of all you don’t have to get the same holiday drink when you cash in your BOGO freebie. Details on...

Free Coffee for Black Friday Workers

November 14, 2012

Free Coffee for Black Friday Workers

Do you have to work on Black Friday? If so, I have a freebie that you can take advantage of now. In honor of those working this Black Friday, Seattle’s Best Coffee is providing a ‘Black Friday Coffee Break’ via a FREE sample of coffee delivered straight to your mailbox. Between now and November 25, those working Black Friday can visit the Seattle’s Best Coffee Facebook page to request their free coffee sample, which brews a 10-cup pot of delicious Level 3 coffee. (Note: If you haven’t yet clicked “Like” on the Seattle’s Best Coffee Facebook page, you will...

Save on Food Storage Containers: $1 Ziploc Coupon

November 13, 2012

Save on Food Storage Containers: $1 Ziploc Coupon

When it comes to Thanksgiving and the holidays, leftovers are a given. If it’s been awhile since you stocked up on storage containers, you may be interested in the two Ziploc coupons below. One is for Ziploc-brand bags and the other for containers. You can access these by clicking through to Coupons.com. Both are for $1 off. I’m constantly washing out and reusing these kinds of containers, making my money go further by having them be reusable containers rather than disposable ones. In fact, Ziploc bags were a must-have during the recent hurricane. We filled the bags with water...

Free Coffee at Bruegger’s 11/14/12

November 13, 2012

Free Coffee at Bruegger’s 11/14/12

Free Coffee Wednesday. That’s what you can expect at Bruegger’s Bagels locations tomorrow, Wednesday, November 14th. For the third year in a row, Bruegger’s has designated 11/14/12 as a day when guests can get a free cup of coffee when they visit before 2 p.m. The day is designed to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, so you will be asked for a donation when you ask for your free cup of coffee. It’s up to you whether or not to give one. Details on the Bruegger’s Facebook page. While you’re at Bruegger’s, consider this: if you...

6 Free Gifts from Vistaprint

November 12, 2012

For a limited time (though I don’t know how long) Vistaprint is offering 6 free, customizable gifts. Choose from holiday cards, photo calendars, mugs, t-shirts, business cards, and tote bags, sticky notes, and small stamps all for free—just pay for shipping and processing! And as a bonus, you can also get sticky notes and small stamps for free! Shipping Starting Price: · Holiday Cards: starts at $5.23 · Desk/Wall Photo Calendar: $5.23 · Mug: $5.78 · T-Shirts: $5.99 · Business Cards: $5.99 · Tote Bag: $5.26 · Sticky Note: $4.77 · Stamp: $5.99 As I mentioned I don’t know...

Holiday Treat: Cheap Tickets to Radio City Music Hall

November 9, 2012

Holiday Treat: Cheap Tickets to Radio City Music Hall

Will you be spending any portion of the Thanksgiving holiday in or around New York City? If so and you want to see the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, I have a way for you to do that with cheap tickets. Through this weekend you can take advantage of this Groupon to save up to 42% on tickets for the Radio City Christmas show, for performances through December 1st only. To purchase your ticket, you will be linked out to a Ticketmaster page, where you can select a showtime and a date from a list....

Suddenly Frugal’s Freebie Friday: Veterans Day 2012 Edition

November 9, 2012

Suddenly Frugal’s Freebie Friday: Veterans Day 2012 Edition

Today’s Freebie Friday is dedicated to Veteran’s Day 2012, which falls on Sunday, November 11th but is celebrated on the federal level (i.e. no mail, banks are closed) on Monday, November 12th. Veteran’s Day is a day to remember and thank all of the military men and women–past and present–and thank them for their service to our country. So I’ve decided to focus this Freebie Friday on free stuff for Veteran’s Day. Most of these freebies are limited to those with military personnel who must provide valid ID. Unless specified otherwise all deals are good for Sunday, November 11th....

11 Election Day 2012 Freebies and Deals

November 6, 2012

11 Election Day 2012 Freebies and Deals

Voting day is today! It couldn’t hurry up and get here fast enough–not only because I’m excited about electing the next American president but also so all the damn political calls and ads on TV will stop. I guess I was lucky not having power or phone service for a week because it was a week when I wasn’t subjected to all of this political nonsense. But now that I’m back online in all aspects of my life, so is the political push. By Tuesday night we will have elected a president and the ads and calls should stop....

Post-Hurricane Sandy Plans

November 5, 2012

Post-Hurricane Sandy Plans

For the first time in 144 hours, my house has heat, light and hot water. At least I still have a house. So many are doing without so much. I still have a house to come home to and no permanent damage to my house, yard or cars. I know others are not so lucky. In the past week I have had to wait in gas lines, something I haven’t done since my elementary and middle school years in the late 1970s. It was inconvenient, to be sure, but it is the new normal post Sandy. I was lucky...

Hurricane Sandy Status

October 29, 2012

Due to Hurricane Sandy, it is anticipated that my area will be without power for much of the week of October 29th. While I still do have power and access to email and the Internet at this time (otherwise I couldn’t have written this message), that could change at any moment. I will do my best to reply to email messages and update blog posts on Suddenly Frugal using alternate methods. I thank you in advance for your patience if you do not hear back from me right away. Leah Ingram

Free Taco at Taco Bell

October 27, 2012

Free Taco at Taco Bell

Who are you rooting for in the World Series? The Giants? The Tigers? Even if you couldn’t care less about baseball, you can still benefit from the Giants vs. the Tigers–with free food from Taco Bell. It seems that the restaurant chain promised that for every stolen base during a World Series game, it would give away free Doritos Locos taco. Well, there’s been bases stolen and now Taco Bell is making good on its promise. On Tuesday October 30th, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m., you’ll be able to get a free Doritos Locos taco. (Funny, the way...

50% Off Old Navy Gift Cards

October 26, 2012

50% Off Old Navy Gift Cards

I just became aware of Saveology through one of my affiliate networks, and have brought you a few deals recently. I know how popular Old Navy is among Suddenly Frugal readers, so I wanted to make sure you knew about this 50% off gift card offer–especially if you’ve never purchased gift cards through Saveology before. Here’s the deal with this Old Navy Gift Card offer–you can choose from two amounts: Option 1: $7.50 for $15 Old Navy Gift Card Option 2: $15 for $25 Old Navy Gift Card Here is the fine print: Offer Only Available For Saveology First...

New Freebie from Chilis–Soft Pretzels

October 26, 2012

New Freebie from Chilis–Soft Pretzels

I’ve heard of Chili’s giving away free appetizers, free desserts, and free kids meals. But I’ve never heard of Chili’s giving away free soft pretzels. Well, that day has come. From October 26 through October 28, you can get a free jumbo soft pretzel or parmesan sweet potato fries when you purchase an entree at Chili’s. Bring this coupon with you to get this free deal. FYI, you can use only one coupon per table. This is a great deal if you were planning on going out with friends after work on Friday, or out with family and friends...

More Ways to Get Cheap and Free Flu Shots 2012

October 25, 2012

More Ways to Get Cheap and Free Flu Shots 2012

The CDC started tracking flu outbreaks this month, with a few cases being reported nationwide. Since it takes two weeks for your body’s immunity to kick in after you receive a flu vaccine–shot or intranasal–you still have time to get some protection against the flu. You also still have time to find a cheap flu shot or a free flu shot clinic, if you know where to look. Here are some ideas on how to get a free vaccine this fall. Local health department. In my “Deals of the Week” column last week over on NextAvenue I suggested ways...

1 Day Left on Shutterfly Photo Book Offer: Save 67%

October 25, 2012

1 Day Left on Shutterfly Photo Book Offer: Save 67%

A number of my relatives love giving custom photo books as holiday gifts. Because I’m so terrible about taking pictures of my children, I never have enough pictures to make a calendar, let alone a whole book. But maybe you’re different. If you like creating and giving photo books, you have one day left to take advantage of this Shutterfly Photo Book offer. Available through Groupon, you’ll spend $10 for a photo book worth $30. That’s a 67% savings! And this isn’t your mother’s photo album we’re talking about. Shutterfly photo books are hard cover works of art. These...

9 Halloween 2012 Deals and Free Stuff

October 24, 2012

When you think about it, Halloween is the ultimate freebie holiday with free fun things for everyone to do. Kids get dressed up in costume and go door to door to get free candy. This year it doesn’t have to be just the little ghosts and goblins that benefit from the free stuff. A number of restaurants and retail outlets have lined up frightfully terrific freebies and deals that, in most instances, nearly anyone can take advantage of on or around October 31. Some do require dressing up in costume but, hey, isn’t that the fun of Halloween anyway?...

NEW Famous Footwear Coupon

October 22, 2012

For five days only you can save big time on shoes, using this brand new Famous Footwear coupon. It’s for 30% off. Famous Footwear is calling this savings event the “Friends and Family Sale”–I guess because you can share this coupon with your friends and family. What’s cool about this coupon is it is for 30 percent off EVERY shoe in the store. And speaking of the store you can print it out and use it at a physical Famous Footwear location. Or, you can use the code FALLFF2012 to save when shopping online. Though I am telling you...

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