Penny For My Thoughts

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Entries from November 2009

I just made my first purchase on Groupon.com…

November 30th, 2009 · 1 Comment

So, I’m sure you’ve heard the buzz about Groupon.  If you haven’t, it’s atkin to the 50/50 offers offered by some radio stations-because Groupon buys in bulk, they can get discount gift certificates.  It’s very popular (and available in many Metro areas), in fact they were featured on Good Morning America this morning.  You should [...]

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Tags: Saving · Shopping · recession beaters

The generic trap, revisted…

November 27th, 2009 · 5 Comments

I, like most people, have some staples that I try to stock up on when it’s on sale.  A big one for me is my contact solution, CIBA Vision Clear Care No Rub Cleaning & Disinfecting Solution Value Pack – 12 Oz- Bottles, Pack of 2.  I usually stock up when I can stack a [...]

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Tags: Shopping

Free Mp3’s from Amazon today!

November 23rd, 2009 · No Comments

Amazon is offering a $3 credit in their MP3 store today with code MP34FREE. What an awesme deal. For those of you who have, like me 10 minutes ago, never used Amazon’s MP3 offerings, you need to enter the code BEFORE you shop. Also, you should download a their Amazon MP3 downloader, [...]

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Tags: Shopping · free money

Cellphone insurance=so worth it!

November 21st, 2009 · No Comments

As you probably don’t recall, I got insurance on my EnV2 when I bought it last year. I’d never gotten insurance before. This past Monday, I managed to lose my cellphone. By Tuesday, I had hunted, called everyplace it might be, so I placed a claim through my insurance online.
Literally in minutes, [...]

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Tags: Kitchen sink

Penny for my Thoughts review: Boston Market holiday catering

November 19th, 2009 · No Comments

I’ve known Boston Market so long, I remember when they were Boston Chicken. I’m a fan of their side dish sampler (mmm, mashed potatoes, mac n cheese, and creamed spinach); however, the service at my local Boston Market is slower than molasses. When I had the opportunity as a BzzAgent to find out [...]

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Tags: bzzagent

Lands End Friends and Family

November 15th, 2009 · No Comments

Yet another Friends and Family sale, this time from Lands End. It ends tomorrow, but drop me a comment with your e-mail, and I’ll forward it to you!

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Tags: Shopping

Gap Friends and Family Sale-it’s back!

November 9th, 2009 · 47 Comments

From November 12 through November 15, Gap (and its partners Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta) are having their Friends and Family sale again.  For those of you who are unaware of what this sale is, the Gap Friends and family sale is one of the best deals out there-30% off in store, online, and [...]

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I now hold a Visa Signature Card…

November 8th, 2009 · 2 Comments

I’ve held an Amazon.com Visa for over six years.  I got a letter from them about two months ago saying I was being upgraded to a Visa Signature card-as far as I could see, the biggest bonus was two points for every dollar spent in drugstores, grocery stores and gas. However, the other day I [...]

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Veteran’s Day Freebies

November 5th, 2009 · No Comments

November 11 (next Wednesday!) is Veterans’ Day.  My father served in the Coast Guard during the Korean War, so it was always a celebrated holiday in my house.  Were he still alive today, I’m quite sure he’d be plotting out the best way to take advantage of these freebies.

Applebees is offering veterans and active military [...]

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Tags: Kitchen sink · family · free money

Penny for my Thoughts review: Softsoap Nutri Serums

November 5th, 2009 · No Comments

As I’ve mentioned before, I am a BzzAgent, and as such I receive items to “Bzz” about.  I am currently participating in a Bzz Campaign for SoftSoap’s Nutri Serum bodywashes.  I myself opted to go with the Softsoap Bodywash Nutri Serums Replenishing with Omega 3 & 6, as I found the concept of getting something [...]

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