tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851322133816062332.post142533367560715869..comments2023-06-02T02:58:00.488-07:00Comments on i pick up pennies: Sanity Savers II: Coupons and SpecialsAbigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043674506776005070noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851322133816062332.post-91829406459618662692010-01-10T16:02:06.667-08:002010-01-10T16:02:06.667-08:00I got my first Entertainment book through a deal t...I got my first Entertainment book through a deal through Ebates, so I got it free. I wasn't too impressed. There were some good coupons, but most of them required spending more money than I wanted. Of course, the fact that it was the Orange County (California) edition was probably a big factor.<br /><br />It seems the quantity and quality of coupons has gone down the past couple of years. I love coupons but I try to use them wisely. For example, a store brand product at the grocery store is probably cheaper than the same Kraft or Dole, etc product with coupon.Beccahttp://www.becksterslaboratory.com/scfblognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851322133816062332.post-51196550036377948102010-01-07T05:47:15.419-08:002010-01-07T05:47:15.419-08:00I use Groupon's deals for some things. Nothin...I use Groupon's deals for some things. Nothing really covers necessities, but it does vary by city and usually offers decent discounts on entertainment-type things (if limited to 1/person).Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10100069708848540266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851322133816062332.post-76170371953007319732010-01-06T17:55:24.299-08:002010-01-06T17:55:24.299-08:00I did a Living With Less column on this, "20 ...I did a Living With Less column on this, "20 freebies for your birthday." It can be found at http://tinyurl.com/dgrdat<br />No one NEEDS ice cream twice on her birthday, but lots of us WANT it. :-)Donna Freedmanhttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Commentary/ByAuthor/Donna-Freedman.aspxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851322133816062332.post-36545511580857059542010-01-06T13:29:38.140-08:002010-01-06T13:29:38.140-08:00This is true. I actually mention a few -- plus a l...This is true. I actually mention a few -- plus a link to a more complete list: http://ipickuppennies.blogspot.com/2008/08/happy-birthday-to-me.html<br /><br />My favorites are the free Cold Stone cone and the free Red Robin burger. Also good are the BOGOs you get at DQ for a Blizzard, Gordon Biersch for an entree and a discount at DSW ($5 off any purchase of $19.95 or more.) Not to mention $10 off any item at The Body Shop in your birthday month. <br /><br />And, while I wouldn't recommend regular visits, casinos will often give you some freebies on your birthday.Abigailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043674506776005070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851322133816062332.post-85541270231025932672010-01-06T06:08:56.372-08:002010-01-06T06:08:56.372-08:00There are many, many businesses that offer somethi...There are many, many businesses that offer something free for your birthday. Do a search for birthday freebies, or search for the posted list on the fatwallet freebie site. I finally did this for my bday this year and found that many of the freebies could be picked up anytime during your birthday week (e.g. Coldstone Creamery), and some during your entire bday month. By getting food "to-go" from more than one place on the same day, can even share with friends!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com