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Thomas The Train Set – $2.49 Black Friday

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by Filed Under: Black Friday & Cyber Monday, Holiday2010

published date: November 21, 2010
modified datt: November 23,2010

This is a HOT Black Friday deal…

Toys R Us will have the Thomas and Friends Early Engineers Roundabout Station Set for $12.99 (from $24.99.)

Use the $10 coupon from November Family Fun Magazine or Parenting, The Early Years (page 101) to bring your total down to $2.49! In addition, each purchase at Toys R Us comes with a free box of crayons and coloring book (while supplies last.)

Remember Toys R Us opens on Thanksgiving day at 10 pm!

More Black Friday Deals HERE.

Thanks, Common Sense with Money


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Cyber Monday/ Black Friday Tips

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by Filed Under: Black Friday & Cyber Monday

published date: November 20, 2010
modified datt: November 19,2010

What is Black Friday? Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving. Retail stores open before the crack of dawn (sometimes even on Thanksgiving) to offer a rush of discounted items. It is one of the biggest shopping days of the year.  With the rise of internet sales, many stores take their deals online as well!

Black Friday Tips. Stores will have less on the shelves for two reasons 1.) to get the hype up, it REALLY is first come, first serve 2.) the economy.

  • Think fast and furious – get there before the store opens, especially when talking about these major sales like Best Buy (known for Black Friday!)
  • Take as many willing participants with you and divide and conquer. Use cell phones and split the list so you have a greater chance of getting the items you want.
  • Organize – who are you shopping for, what have you bought?
  • Wear comfortable shoes, layers – especially if waiting outside in a large line.
  • Don’t go to bed or consider it a nap if you do. Nap thanksgiving afternoon and Friday afternoon.
  • Check your budget – I tend to people to use cash. However, when shopping on a busy chaotic day like BF, I would focus on a debit card and have enough cash in the bank – limit yourself
  • Skip those coffee places. Bring a canister of coffee, and don’t waste time in those long coffee lines

What is Cyber Monday? Cyber Monday is the first Monday after Thanksgiving. It first became popular when internet shopping did and has worked as a fallback to Black Friday. It is a great day to shop when you do not have everyone marked off your checklist. Many folks DO NOT use it as a fall back to Black Friday, and prefer to do their shopping online avoided cleared off shelves and made chaos.

Cyber Monday Tips. This is a great day to shop to avoid crowds, stay in your PJs or make sure that the stock (the amount of items you need/want) are still available. Saves gas, saved the hassle. Most stores offer discount codes and FREE S&H.

More questions on Black Friday. I will be answering questions Tuesday morning in a live chat. Stay tuned for more infomation!


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Holiday Bonus Gift Cards

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by Filed Under: Holiday2010, Restaurant, Retail

published date: November 20, 2010
modified datt: November 22,2010

During the holiday season when you buy gift cards, sometimes retailers and restaurants want to give back to you in the form of a bonus card.

In the list below is a list of bonus cards running this holiday season. Let me know if you know of others!

AMC – Buy a $50 gift card and  get $10 in concessions

Applebees – Buy a $50 gift card and get a $10 gift card

Barnes and Noble – Buy a $100 gift card and get a $10 egiftcard

Ben & Jerry’s – Buy a $10 gift card and get a FREE scoop of ice cream

Borders – Buy a $50 gift card and get a $10 gift card

Brunswick Zone –Buy a $25 gift card and get a $5 gift card

California Pizza Kitchen – Buy a $100 gift card and get a $20 Rewards Card

Cici’s – Buy a $20 gift card and get a FREE Adult Buffet

Culver’s – Buy a $20 gift card and get a voucher for a FREE Double Deluxe Value Basket

Jamba Juice – Buy a $25 gift card and get a FREE 16 oz smoothie

Joes Crab Shack – Buy a $25 gift card and get a $5 card

Macaroni Grill – Buy a $25 gift card and get $5 gift card

Moe’s – Buy a $25 gift card and get $5 gift card

Outback Steakhouse – Buy a $100 gift card and get $20 gift card

Odoba – Buy a $25 gift card and get $5 gift card

Red Robin – Buy a $25 gift card and get $5 bonus bucks

Ruth Chris Steakhouse  – Buy a $250 gift card and get 10% back in gift cards

Steak ‘n Shake – Buy a $25 gift card and get $5 gift card

Ted’s Montana Grill – Buy a $100 gift card and get $20 in bonus cards. Bonus card expires in 45 days.

UNO Chicago Grill: Buy a $25 gift card and get $5 voucher

Before heading out, please call your local location to make sure they are participating.

Thanks, Clipping with Carrie.


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Macys – Kids Winter Coats/Vests Discounted

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by Filed Under: Uncategorized

published date: November 19, 2010
modified datt: November 19,2010

Sometimes it is hard to find winter clothing so heavily discounted during the actual winter season!

Heady to Macy’s and check out their Vest and Coat sale – many items up to 78% off. S&H is $5.95 and up.

Hawke & Co. Kids Coat, Girls or Little Girl Bubble Coat Was $70 Now $24.99

Weatherproof Kids Vest, Boys/Girls and Little Boy/Girl Puffer Vest Was $35 Now $9.99

Protection Systems Kids Coat Puffer Coat for Boys or Girls Was $70.00 Now $149.99

Shop on Macy’s to find yours.


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Victoria’s Secret – PJs, FREE Slippers, and Codes

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by Filed Under: Online Shopping, Retail

published date: November 19, 2010
modified datt: November 19,2010

I LOVED this deal last year and will love it again this year! Get a FREE Secret Rewards Card from Victoria’s Secret with any $10 purchase now until 11/30. The secret rewards card will be for $10, $50, $100, or $500 and will come with your purchase. No matter what you will get value. I had a reader last year get a $100 one for a $10 purchase she made.

Currently, you can use the code VS10SLEEP to get FREE Slippers with a PJ purhcase. Most pajamas are reduced to $39.50. Add the qualifying slippers to your cart before adding the code.

Additional Codes to Use (they can be stacked):
FA1023953 – FREE Scarf with Sweater purchase (sweaters are as low as $12, add scarf to your cart)
FREE50 – FREE S&H on orders of $50+
15OFF100 gets you $15/$100 (Expires 11/21)
25OFF150 gets you $25/$150 (Expires 11/21)
FA1022765 $10 off full prized bra

Head to Victoria’s Secret to get yours.

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Groupon for Tallahassee Readers – 83% Off Laser Treatment!

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by Filed Under: Groupon, Local, Today Only

published date: November 19, 2010
modified datt: November 19,2010

It has arrived. I heard it was coming and Groupon is NOW in Tallahassee…and it might make a nice gift for the wife this holiday season – ask her first!

Head to Groupon and go to more cities. Select Tallahassee. Get $900 worth of  Laser Hair Removal for only $149 . Expires in one year. Limit 2 per person.

Head to Groupon to get yours.

Note: This offer goes THROUGH the weekend.


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Groupon for Tallahassee Readers – Tasty Pastry!

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by Filed Under: Groupon, Local, Today Only

published date: November 17, 2010
modified datt: November 17,2010

It has arrived. I heard it was coming and Groupon is NOW in Tallahassee…and at one of all of our favorite bakeries!

Head to Groupon and go to more cities. Select Tallahassee. Get $20 worth of Treats at Tasty Pastry for only $10 – Yum. Expires May 18, 2011. Limit 1 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts.

Head to Groupon to get yours.


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Electronic Scrabble Cubes

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by Filed Under: Uncategorized

published date: November 16, 2010
modified datt: November 15,2010

If you have a Scrabble lover or games in general, this might be a good holiday gift.

Head to Amazon and pick up Scrabble Flash Cubesfor $22.


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