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7 Sales Happening This Week
Get a head start on the Black Friday crowds that are just a couple weeks away by taking advantage of some sale events happening this week. You can shop and save on gifts without even leaving the house! Check out seven promo codes that could help you get a jump-start on holiday shopping while staying on budget.
Best Buys at Warehouse Clubs
Almost every list of saving tips includes some mention of buying things in bulk. But if you’re not the Gosselins or the Duggars, are warehouse clubs (like Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s Wholesale) really that great of a deal? The answer is yes — if you know how to shop smart.
Sweet Freebies For Your Birthday
Now that you've dined, shopped, and played to your heart's content, treat yourself to something sweet on your birthday. Here are five places to score a free, creamy treat.
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Where to Score Delicious Birthday Freebies
Who says there's no such thing as a free lunch? Not only can you score a free lunch on your birthday, you can score a free steak dinner if you play your cards right! Plenty of restaurants go beyond the standard complimentary dessert, and will spring for your entire meal.
6 Entertaining Birthday Freebies
Think the only free stuff you're entitled to on your birthday is a scoop of vanilla ice cream and an off-key song at your local restaurant? Think again! Plenty of businesses and entertainment venues want to help you celebrate by giving you a free pass.
Is It OK to Write a Yelp Review For a Restaurant Discount?
Mel's Drive-In, a restaurant chain in California, made news this week when a PR firm uncovered the diner's "virtual bribe" — or a deal for Yelpers. Here's how it works: you write a Yelp review (it can be good or bad) of the eatery, bring in a copy, and receive a 20 percent discount on your bill. I've never been into Yelp, the website that lets everyone be a restaurant critic, so I won't be participating in Mel's discount any time soon.
Yummy Links: From Breast Milk Cupcakes to Food Discounts
- Would you eat a cupcake made with breast milk?— Serious Eats
- Five simple tips for planning the perfect party. — Simply Stated
- Gordon Ramsay cooks a "credit crunch" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. — Eat Me Daily
- The Cupcake Kit provides everything you need to make delicious pretty cupcakes.
Let's Dish: What's Your Favorite Dirt-Cheap Meal?
Although prices of almost everything have soared, good deals do exist. The New York Times scoured the boroughs to see what kind of fare could be had for $1, and earlier this year, New York magazine proclaimed that "beggars can be choosers" when it comes to 99-cent finds. Even in my expensive backyard, the Bay Area, there are deals to come by.
Boston Market Latest Chain to Promote Cheaper Meals
Boston Market is the latest restaurant chain to succumb to sluggish spending. The Golden, CO-based corporation announced yesterday that it will offer a larger discounted menu of 11 meals for $5.
Boston Market joins a list of food chains — such as Subway, Quizno's, and Domino's — that have been promoting meals for $5.
Starbucks Announces $2 Afternoon Drink Deal
Starbucks has announced its plan to offer an afternoon discount to morning customers. Present a receipt of your morning beverage after 2 p.m. and you can order any iced grande coffee drink (including Frappuccinos!) for just $2.
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