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7 Sales Happening This Week

SavvySugar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:30:33 -0800

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. Some of them expire soon, so if you're going to act, do it fast!

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Best Buys at Warehouse Clubs

SavvySugar — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:00:30 -0700

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. Read on to see which products make sense to buy in bulk.

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Sweet Freebies For Your Birthday

SavvySugar — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:30:15 -0700

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

SavvySugar — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:30:11 -0700

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. One thing to note: most of these deals require you to sign up with the restaurant's club or email newsletter in advance, so be sure to plan ahead!

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6 Entertaining Birthday Freebies

SavvySugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:30:22 -0700

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. Whether you plan to stay close to home or get away, give yourself a fun and affordable birthday when you take advantage of these freebies.

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Is It OK to Write a Yelp Review For a Restaurant Discount?

partysugar — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:15:05 -0700

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. However, if it was a restaurant I frequented or was interested in checking out, I might be persuaded to give it some online publicity. How about you?

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Yummy Links: From Breast Milk Cupcakes to Food Discounts

partysugar — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 06:50:47 -0800

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. - The Epi-Log
How to properly separate an egg. - The Kitchn
Coupon-clipping resources: where to find discounts for groceries and restaurants. - Chow

Let's Dish: What's Your Favorite Dirt-Cheap Meal?

YumSugar — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:00:08 -0700

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. My favorite bargain? The 99-cent, foot-long hot dog with all-you-can-eat ketchup, mustard, and sauerkraut at Slots-a-Fun in Las Vegas. I also love the McCormick & Schmick's $2 bar menu, which includes mussels and burgers. I have to say that when it comes to these prices, value does in fact have a taste: delicious.

What about you? What's the best thing you can find at a rock-bottom price?

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Boston Market Latest Chain to Promote Cheaper Meals

YumSugar — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:15:42 -0700

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. The company's chief brand officer, Judy Cantrell, said:

The $5 price point is an important part of the new vernacular in the restaurant industry. It’s become a price point that consumers respond to, and we see an opportunity to increase the quality of choices with our slow-roasted rotisserie chicken meals.

The value menu includes the chain's popular one-quarter rotisserie chicken, classic chicken salad, and rotisserie chicken pot pie, which come with a side dish and a drink. The company will promote its newly-priced menu with a TV commercial and online campaign. Will you try one of their $5 meals?

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Starbucks Announces $2 Afternoon Drink Deal

partysugar — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:16:52 -0700

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. The promotion begins on Tuesday and runs until Sept. 2. According to Brad Stevens, the vice president of customer relationship management, the discount is a no-brainer:

I think we've kind of hit the nail on the head. It's easy for baristas to implement and it's easy for customers to understand.

Since Starbucks's iced drinks are a little pricey the concept is quite clever. However, I rarely order two Starbucks drinks in one day, so I don't know how often I will be able to use the discount. How about you? Will you use the discount?

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