The Budget Diet

A diet for your wallet...not your waistline!

Category : Shopping

 
 
So…what goodies will your man discover when you purposely leave your computer screen open to the RetailMeNot Valentine’s coupon codes and exclusive offers? He’ll discover that RetailMeNot is the source for money saving coupon codes.

Take a peek at these Valentine’s deals…drop another hint and tell him how you feel!

I’ll bet you could find a great gift at Macy’s, and with 15% off, he just might buy you more than one gift!

If you’re the type that expects flowers, make sure he knows that 1-800-FLOWERS is offering 25% off sitewide and
Pro Flowers will give him 20% off orders of $29 or more.

Chocolate = Valentine’s in our house, so I’ll make sure my husband doesn’t miss this great deal on Godiva – 15% off orders of $60+. I’ve always thought it would be fun to get a bag of personalized M&M’s, and it’s not such a splurge when they’re 10% off ($40+).

Are you a jewelry lover? Macy’s, Blue Nile, Zale’s and others are offering huge savings with their coupon codes on RetailMeNot.

Now I’ve got just one more idea to help your man with Valentine’s Day…

Make sure to enter the RetailMeNot Share the Love Sweepstakes for a chance to win 1 of 7 great Valentine’s gifts! Click here to enter and don’t forget to make and share a fun Valentine’s Day card with your Facebook photos after you submit your entry!

There you have it, now you know…make sure to tell me how it goes!

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what and when to buy
Are you planning to buy a new computer this year?

How about a new phone or television?

Is a new refrigerator on your list?

Has your husband been saving up for a shiny new lawnmower or gas grill?

If you’re planning any major purchases this year, consider this a “must-read.”

Gone are the days of studying Consumer Reports because there’s a new money saving “shopping advisor” in town.

I’d like to introduce you to Decide.com – they’ll help you decide what to buy and when to buy it. Imagine these shopping scenarios…

Shopping Scenario #1: You’re shopping for a new laptop, you found an amazing deal, but you wanted to run it buy Decide.com. Whew…the folks at Decide.com told you that a new model of that laptop is coming out in 2 weeks, hence the bargain price. Instead, they suggested a better deal, and you saved money on a better laptop.

Shopping Scenario #2: You just saw an ad for an appliance sale, so you decided to do some research. Decide.com comes through again by telling you NOW is a good time to buy because prices are trending up. Even better, if the price drops below the amount you paid, they’ll pay you the difference! You won’t get that from Consumer Reports.

What are you waiting for? Make a list of your upcoming major purchases and start doing your research! Use coupon code: BUDGETDIET to get an annual membership to Decide.com for just $10 (regular price $29.99).

Happy Shopping and Saving!

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Pamper yourself or a loved one with the 58-piece Lovestruck Collection! These beloved products for your eyes, lips and face were hand-selected to help you achieve a beautiful look for Valentine’s Day or any day. Grab this set which includes the 47pc Makeup Clutch Palette, Nail Polish, Lip Gloss and so much more!
 
 
 
 
Set includes:
Studio Makeup Clutch Palette
2 Nail Polish in Bubble Gum and Lilac
Studio Lash Extending Mascara
Essential Jumbo Lip Gloss in Flirty & Girly
Essential Shimmer Lip Gloss in Love
Essential Body Shimmer Set
Studio Eyeshadow C Brush
Studio Mascara & Shadow Shield
Studio Angled Contour Brush
Studio Blush Brush

Limited Quantities Available.

On Thursday 1/17 only, get the Collections Lovestruck Collection for just $18.45 with coupon code LOVE! That’s 51% off the original price!

This offer valid through 11:55pm on Thursday January 17th, 2013

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Get $5 off your entire order through 1/31 using coupon code HAPPY! No minimum purchase required!

This offer valid through 11:38pm on Tuesday January 31st, 2012

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The malls are packed, the traffic is a nightmare, and it’s too late to order gifts online.

What to do? What to do?

I’ve got a solution for you!

Daily Deal sites are loaded with great gifts, and all you have to do is choose one and print the gift certificate…you’ll be done with your shopping in a matter of minutes!

I turned to Groupon to see if I could come up with some gift ideas for my college age son and my husband…both have absolutely nothing on their wish lists! Problem solved! We recently moved to South Florida, and I was able to find Groupon certificates that will let them enjoy the beautiful blue water! A 2 hour paddle boarding or kayak trip for just $15, and a 4 hour motor boat rental for $99 (regular price: $249!).

Groupon is all about fun things to do in your neighborhood, and today’s Groupon deals in my town include wine glass painting (50% off), Ice Skating (51% off), Bahama’s Ferry (56% off), Spa (56% off), Surf Lessons (58% off). Check out the deals in your neighborhood and finish your Christmas shopping at home!

Merry, Merry!

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crest whitestrips review
When our children were little, they wanted their two front teeth. Now our teenagers want bright white teeth!

Unfortunately, Mom’s idea of baking soda and peroxide just doesn’t cut it for our Starbuck’s loving boys, and if you’ve ever priced teeth whitening at the dentist…yikes! Thankfully, the folks at Crest have come up with an at-home teeth whitening system that really works because they use the same enamel safe ingredients that dentists use, and lucky me – I get to give it a try! If it works, Santa will be adding these to his list, and we’ll have 3 happy teenagers!

When I was asked to review Crest 3D White Professional Whitestrips, my daughter said, “that’s not fair, you have the whitest teeth in the family!” Much to her surprise, after just 3 days my white teeth were even whiter, and I’ve got 17 days to go…they might be blinding white!

I love how easy they are to use…the directions take less than 30 seconds to read!

  1. Apply the strips to your upper and lower teeth…it’s super easy because they have advanced seal no-slip technology, so they conform to your teeth!
  2. Use once a day for 30 minutes.
  3. You’ll start seeing results in 3 days, and you’ll be ready to show off your white smile in 20 days…that’s it – easy, peasy!

 
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I’m not surprised that Crest 3D White Professional Whitestrips are the #1 most awarded whitening brand by beauty editors – they remove over 10 years of set-in stains and whiten 25X better than the leading toothpaste. Save money and save a trip to the dentist for professional whitening because thanks to Crest, professional whitening now comes in a box.

Enter to Win
Leave a comment letting me know why you’d like to try Crest 3D White Professional Whitestrips, and 1 winner will be chosen on December 26th.

Congratulations Lindsay!

Remember, if you’re not whitening, you’re yellowing.

By the way, guess what’s going in my teenagers stockings this year – Crest 3D White Professional Whitestrips!

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I participated in this campaign for One2One Network. I received product to facilitate my review and by posting, I am eligible for incentives. All opinions stated are my own.

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Save Your Money – It’s FREE SHIPPING DAY!

 
If you still have Christmas gifts to buy, your procrastination pays off today!
 
It’s Free Shipping Day 2012, and over 1500 merchants are offering free shipping and promising delivery by Christmas Eve! It’s a Christmas wish come true, but don’t procrastinate any longer!

Just a few of the 1500 merchants include:

Harry & David
Barnes & Noble
Best Buy
Land’s End
Godiva
Red Envelope
Brookstone
Boston Proper
Tom’s
L.L. Bean
Tervis Tumblers

Happy Shopping and Happy Saving!

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This offer valid through 10:36am on Tuesday December 25th, 2012

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A program for serious savings! $29 includes:

  1. A series of 4 challenges which can be completed in 8 weeks, but they may take longer depending on your situation.
  2. Personalized feedback after you complete each challenge
  3. Personalized e-book of Shape Up Tips to slim your budget for life!
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