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More Starbucks Deals & FREE Offers ~ Mmmmm!

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It’s apparently an “I need a Starbucks” kind of a day.  : ) Just in time for the summer heat blues, Starbucks has a couple of more great offers to cool you off!

:: Buy three Frappuccinos at Starbucks inside Target and get a FREE handcrafted Refreshers beverage In case you need to know, the Target store locator  indicates which of their stores include a Starbucks inside.  This offer is good through July 13 and you can find more details here.

:: Get HALF-OFF any handcrafted Starbucks Refreshers beverage from 3 to 5pm at Starbuck’s Wake Up Call.  This offer is good through June 29 at participating stores.  Get more info here.

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$1 Betty Crocker E-Cookbooks ~ Easy Sizzling Grilling, Gluten-Free Baking, Best Brownies, and More!

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Right now, Amazon has a fantastic deal on several Betty Crocker e-Cookbooks for 99 cents! We enjoyed perusing the cookbooks and found simple, easy to follow recipes that look worthy of sharing with friends and family.  The Sizzling Grilling cookbook has some great 4th of July recipe ideas and the  Chocolate Cake with Praline Topping (mmmm!) from the Best Gluten-Free Desserts cookbook sounds and looks delicious.

Our favorite 99 Cent Betty Crocker Cookbook finds include:

   
   
   

::  Go here to find the entire list of Betty Crocker e-Cookooks available at Amazon.

Do note that if you plan to get any of these books, you might now want to wait, as we don’t know how long these will be available at this price (as you may already know, Amazon prices can change often).

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Don’t Have a Kindle?
No worries. You likely already have a device to read Kindle ebooks in your home. All you need to do is download one of the FREE applications for your PC, Mac, Android, iPhone/iPad/iTouch, Blackberry, or Windows Phone.  Go here to learn more.

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20% OFF Coupon For Sweet Tomatoes & Souplantation

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Get 20% OFF your entire check through August 17th at Sweet Tomatoes & Souplantation! You’ll need to print the coupon you’ll find here to get this deal.  

Plus: Go here to sign up for Sweet Tomatoes email newsletter and they will also instantly send you a coupon for a Buy One Meal Get One 50% OFF.

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2013 Dates For Texas Tax Exemption Holiday/Tax-Free Weekend

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Be sure to mark the 2013 back-to-school Texas tax-free weekend on your calendar to save on clothes, school supplies, and more.  The tax exemption weekend will take place August 9-11, 2013.  Note:  this is a week earlier than normal this year.

Texas residents can receive tax-free shopping benefits August 9-11, 2013 on the following categories:

  • Clothing (under $100)
  • Shoes (under $100)
  • Backpacks and messenger/book bags for elementary
    and secondary students (under $100 )
  • School supplies under $100 such as binders, crayons,
    paper, and more (see complete list of qualifying school
    supplies here)

To find out more, go to the Texas comptroller’s site, here.

 

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HOT! 20% OFF Savings at Amazon Shoes & Handbags

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Amazon has brought back this pass-along worthy 20% OFF shoes and handbag event (great size selection, and we love that returns are FREE, too!)…

This is a GREAT savings opportunity:  Get 20% OFF your next shoe and/or handbag purchase total at Amazon.com ~ this includes top name brands like Sperry, Ralph Lauren, Missoni, Toms, Frye, Sam Edelman, Vince Camuto, Nike, Justin, Kate Spade, Cole Haan, Rebecca Minkoff, Asics, Ariat, Clarks and 1000s more!

To get the 20% OFF, go here, then sign up to be on the Amazon Shoes E-mail subscription list (FREE).  Once you sign up, Amazon will email you a personal coupon code to receive 20% off your next shoes and/or handbag purchase sold directly by Amazon.com.

Amazon 20% OFF shoes

 

Do note that the promotional code expires 30 days from the date you sign up. Also, this offer only works if you are a new subscriber to Amazon Shoes E-mail program. 

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FREE Summer Time Fun! Fort Worth Bureau of Engraving Tours & Special Demonstrations

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If you are looking for an interesting and free outing with the kids, put Fort Worth’s Bureau of Engraving and Printing on the list.  Most people do not know that half of the nation’s paper currency is printed right here in Fort Worth and that you can tour the facility for FREE, almost year round. This week is a perfect time to visit as they are hosting a special week of interactive demonstrations (June 25 – 28 or save the date for July 23 – 26) at the facility in north Fort Worth.

Special printing demonstrations include:
•  Watch Intaglio engraving artisanship at the engraver’s workbench.
•  Learn about print plate making for currency printing presses.
•  Enjoy special educational activities in the Kids Corral where children over 8 years old can engrave and print their very own currency design.
•  See how currency was printed circa 1900 at the refurbished spider press.

Take a FREE tour and watch as billions of dollars are printed
While you are at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, you can also take a FREE tour  and watch billions of dollars being printed as you walk along an enclosed elevated walkway that is suspended over the currency production floor.  Before or after your free 45-minute tour, enjoy two floors of interactive exhibits and displays showcasing the history of currency, the intricacies of the printing process and more.

Details, details
What:  Learn more about touring the Bureau of Engraving & Printing  here.  Special demonstrations are free and available to the public.  Call 817.231.4000 or 866.865.1194 for more information about the tours or demonstrations.
When:  Special demonstrations will take place June 25-28 and July 23-26.  Free summer tours are available during extended operating hours,  June 1 to July 31 ( 8:30AM – 5:30PM).  Closed all Federal Holidays.
Where:  Bureau of Engraving & Printing ~ 9000 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth
Cost:  FREE!

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Party City 20% OFF Coupon ~ Just in Time for 4th of July Celebrations!

Party City has a 20% off $50 or more total purchase printable coupon for online and in-store purchases  ~ perfect timing to save on your 4th of July picnic & party supplies.  Hurry as it is only valid through June 25, 2013.

:: To shop online or to find a Party City close to you, click here.  Use promo code PCCGF if you decide to use this coupon online.

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FREE $5 Credit For Instant Video Rental or Purchase at Amazon (For Wii Owners)

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Now through February 28, get a $5 credit towards any Amazon Instant movie or TV series video when you register a Nintendo Wii console with Amazon Instant Video.  We registered our Wii to test this out (it took less than 5 minutes), and we received the $5 credit immediately.  

I love that you can choose to use the credit towards instant movie rentals OR purchases, and it doesn’t have to be used all at once. We perused the selections and found thousands of new releases from family favorites to comedies.  In the $1 to $2 range, we found almost 20,000 videos available to instant rent  (several nights of free entertainment for us!) ~ everything from the latest episodes of Downton Abbey to fun family movies like Rio. 

      

Here’s the scoop on how to get your $5 credit:

  1. Register a Nintendo Wii console with Amazon Instant Video for the first time before February 28, 2013.  Go here to register yours.
  2. A credit for $5 will be automatically applied to your account after successful registration.
  3. Use the $5 credit for your purchase or rental of eligible movies or TV episodes. This credit will expire on June 30, 2013. 

:: Learn more about the $5 Movie credit here.

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SAVE THE DATE: Sharon Young & Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Clothing Sale ~ February 7-9

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The time for our favorite Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Sale has finally arrived again!  This huge, direct from the designer warehouse clothing sale only happens 4 times a year and the next sale runs next week ~ Thursday to Saturday, February 7-9. Everything in the sale is marked down 50% to 75% OFF retail, and they have sizes to fit just about anyone ~ from petite to women’s sizes and everything in between.

Take a look at some of the great finds we found on our recent preview visit.  We’ve included some sneak peek photos that we took just for our readers ~ a little taste of what’s in store…

    

We found the winter warehouse sale absolutely packed full of gorgeous winter and transition to spring fashion bargains.  We took special notice of the embellishment, textures, and attention to details found throughout the collections ~ the fabrics were lush and amazing. 

Several of the pieces have reversible design features (almost like getting 2 items for the price of one).  One of my favorite “on trend” reversible finds was the jacket below ~ black faux leather on one side, lined with a light textured animal print on the other.  It provides two completely different looks and a flattering longer length for $60!  It is a nice “Texas-weight,” go-with-everything jacket and would be great for travel.   

Reversible Jacket

We also found rows and rows of fabulous designer pants, tops, vests, and thousands of jacket designs ~ from traditional to trendy ~ even gorgeous Jackie O/Audrey Hepburn-style retro designs.  The jacket selection was immensewe even found a huge rack of one-of-a-kind jackets made of both real and faux leathers, as well as faux furs that were so well done, we had to look at the tag to find out they weren’t made of real fur.

   

Check out the fabulous vest above  ~ it’s faux fur, but looks convincingly real! 

  

We caught a closeup picture of the winter white wool blend jacket on the left so that you could see the amazing detail on this jacket ~ it has a textured cutout design on the fabric that is absolutely gorgeous. We saw this same jacket made up in a light heather blue color as well.

 

The February 7-9 sale will feature thousands of discounted items with prices starting at $20 and the most expensive items (dresses and jackets) at $60.

In a nutshell, here’s what you will find at the sale:

  • Over 18,000 gorgeous ladies clothing pieces, 50 to 75% OFF retail.  There is a huge selection that covers a wide variety of styles from trendy to traditional and from casual to dressy.  These are gorgeous top designer quality collections carried in high-end department stores and fashion boutiques ~ you’ll find them at this designer warehouse sale at a fabulous discount.
  • Ladies, Petite and Plus Sizes ~ something for everyone! Sizes range from Ladies & Petites 2-18 to Women’s Plus 14W-24W.
  • Half price designer fashions from: Sharon Young, City Girl, Multiples, A La Carte, Vicente, Tru Luxe and more. You will find rack after rack of beautiful clothes and everything to complete an outfit including tops, skirts, pants, and jackets.

   

Details, details
When: February 7-9, 2013 ~ Thursday & Friday, 8:00AM to 8:00PM
and Saturday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Where: 10367 Brockwood Rd ~ Dallas.  You’ll see signs directing you where to go (or just follow all the ladies you will see!).
Do note: There is a large dressing room provided for trying on all your finds, but typical of women’s fashion warehouse sales, it is ladies only and not private. Since this is a women only event, husbands, guy-friends and kiddos under 12, please stay comfortable at home. 

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FREE Breakfast Sandwich at Corner Bakery Cafe

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Corner Bakery Cafe, is offering a FREE Breakfast Power Panini Thin via an RSVP invitation.  Hurry over here to sign up to get yours (don’t wait too long, as Corner Bakery is only giving away a limited number).

Click here to find a Corner Bakery location near you.

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Container Store 10% OFF Discount Coupon for Teachers ~ Please Pass Along

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Please pass this along to any teachers you might know…  

The Container Store is offering a special 10% OFF just about everything discount for teachers and educators when you sign up for their latest “Organized Teacher” discount program. Once you are signed up, you’ll receive other just-for-teachers special offers throughout the year.   Learn more here.

Insider’s Buying Tips ~ The coupon you’ll receive via email, once you sign up, is valid for 30 days from sign up and cannot be combined with other offers. That said, we recommend you plan your enrollment time to when you know you will be using the coupon and when no other sale or discount is offered on your purchase. Also, the discount will work at both the Container Store’s bricks & mortar store and at their online store (containerstore.com).

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  Many thanks for helping pass the word to teachers you know! :)   

 

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FREE Pair of Glasses from Coastal.com & Plum District

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If you or anyone in your family need new glasses, you may want to jump on this freebie deal before it goes away…

This is hotYou can score a coupon for a  FREE pair of prescription glasses from Coastal.com for women, men, or kids ~ valid for new customers through Plum District.

Here’s how you can get yours:

  1. Sign into/sign up for Plum District here and scroll to the bottom of the page to find and claim your coupon (look for the above picture) for new Coastal customers.
  2. Plum District will issue you a coupon voucher with a unique coupon code to use when you checkout at Coastal.
  3. Go to www.coastal.com/plumdistrict.
  4. Grab your prescription, so you have it handy.
  5. Select your FREE frames (make sure you don’t select frames that say ‘coupons not applicable’) ~ standard single vision lenses with UV protection, scratch resistant and anti-reflective coatings are included!
  6. Enter your unique coupon code from the Plum District voucher(from step #2 above) at checkout, to get your glasses for FREE.  Do note that shipping and handling will probably be around $10 to $15.

FREE Glasses at Coastal    FREE Glasses at Coastal

The Small Print (Only Made Larger): Valid toward coupon eligible frames and standard single vision lenses with UV protection, scratch resistant and anti-reflective coatings.  Other lens upgrades available at additional cost. Shipping and handling not included. Coupon valid for new customers only. Claim your coupon and redeem it at Coastal.com/plumdistrict.  Limit 1 per person.  Expires 03/15/13

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Smashburger Buy One Get One FREE Chicken Sandwich Coupon

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This is a great dining deal…

Pop over here to get a Buy One Smashchicken Sandwich Get One FREE coupon.  The coupon is valid through February 5th and can be used at all participating Smashburger locations (find one near you here).

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Romano’s Macaroni Grill $5 OFF Printable Coupon

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Romano’s Macaroni Grill has a nifty $5 OFF coupon that you can snag to save on your next meal.  The coupon is valid through February 10th and is good for any entrée.  Plus, there is no minimum purchase needed for dine-in orders (love that!). 

Details, details
How:  Print the $5 OFF coupon you will find here and present it when you place your order.
When:  Coupon is valid through February 10, 2013.
Where:  Valid at participating Romano’s Macaroni Grill locations only.  Find a location near you, here.
The Small Print (Only Made Larger):  Coupon required. Dine-in or To Go. Minimum $20 purchase required for To Go orders only. One coupon valid per party, per table. Not valid with any other offer or discount. Coupon has no cash value, may be used one time only and applied to one check only. Taxes & gratuity not included.

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40% OFF TurboTax Deluxe ($29.99 For a Limited Time)

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Amazon has a really great offer on TurboTax this week ~ $29.99 for TurboTax Deluxe Federal + E-File 2012 download for PC or Mac.  If you plan to use this do-it-yourself tax software this year, you might not want to wait on this one, as the price will unlikely stay this low for very long (historically, the price has continued to rise as Tax day approaches, and we expect this year to be no different).  Here’s the scoop…

For a limited time, Amazon is offering TurboTax Deluxe download for PC or Mac for $29.99  (40% OFF, MSRP $49.99) ~ a hot price that we don’t expect to last very long ~ it’s even cheaper than Costco Warehouse!  We did a price comparison with some of our favorite discounters and found this price to be $10 cheaper across the board (e.g. Costco is selling the same software in a boxed version at a discounted box price of $39.99). We haven’t found anyone who has beat the Amazon price yet.

:: Go here to get the TurboTax Deluxe download version for PC or Mac for $29.99.

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