Free Schick Hydro 5 Razor

Word on the street is that you can get a free Schick Hydro 5 Razor if you call them at 1-866-755-9995.

If you call after hours, be sure to wait until the end of their message to leave your request. If you call and their mailbox is full please wait until office hours are open. 

Get 50% off at The Souper Market

As its clever name implies the local lunch joint offers a large selection of homemade soups and salads, many vegan or vegetarian. I've been to the Ohio City location before and throughly enjoyed my bowl of deliciousness that came along with a fresh piece of bread.

Pay $5 for the $10 voucher and enjoy at several locations including, Carnegie, Loarin, or Detroit Avenues in Cleveland.

*If you haven't signed up for Groupon yet, I'd appreciate it if you used my reference link. It helps me out :-) Thanks!

$4 passes to the Cleveland Garlic Festival

Although it sounds stinky, I think the Cleveland Garlic Festival  looks like a good time. So if you're not going anything September 10 or 11, consider coming out to support local farmers and have a good time! Get cheap passes on Living Social today. 

Get a free T-shirt while supplies last

I'm always up for a free Tee, regardless of its political views. If you're not partial either, sign up to get one free while supplies last!

Some new codes for free rentals from Blockbuster Express

Here's some new promo codes for free rentals from Blockbuster Express. These codes expire on September 5.

57TPLD3
38RMAQ2

*each code can be used once per account

One for the kids from Elmo

Amazon is offering a FREE Sesame Street Amazon Music Sampler MP3 Album.

Song Title:
1. The Wheels On The Bus – Bert & Ernie & The Kid Chorus
2. Ladybugs’ Picnic – Sesame Street
3. Let’s Go Tubbin’ – The Bath Boys
4. Oh Look What Our Baby Can Do! – Humphrey. Ingrid & Natasha
5. What’s the Name of That Song? – Big Bird, Oscar, Savion, Bob, Gina, Gordon, Lillian, Luis, Maria, Merry Monster, Mr. Hanford, Prairie Dawn, Rosita, Susan, Telly Monster


They just posted one for Veggie Tales too!

Song Title
1. The Hairbrush Song
2. The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything
3. I Love My Lips
4. His Cheeseburger
5. Belly Button

$20 to get your mani pedi on

Even though it's the end of summer we're not quite out of flip flop season yet. Get your toes done as well as a manicure for just $20 at Butta Fingers Nail Studio in Euclid. Usually pedicures alone run more than $20!

*If you haven't signed up for Groupon yet, I'd appreciate it if you used my reference link. It helps me out :-) Thanks!

*Don't be that person. Remember to always tip off the regular price of the product or service before coupons or vouchers are added. You don't want to cheat anyone out of a good tip just because you got a good deal!

Get some free beauty samples from Target all in a cute little bag

Target is offering free samples of some of their beauty products in a cute little make up bag! Their site is running a little slow so you may have to retry later if you run into problems.

$39 for a 21-day mosquito spray

This is an interesting concept. I guess for $39 (normally $80) they'll come spray your yard with a natural-based repellent safe for pets and kids, which will keep those annoying creatures away for 21 days. Now if they can just do something about the flies....

Kids driving you crazy? Maybe it's time for The Little Gym

If your kid is sitting around the house coloring the walls with crayons maybe it's time to introduce them to a new hobby. Groupon is offering a special for The Little Gym. For $49 you get a month of children's classes and a one-year family membership. They have locations in several cities and cater to kids 4 months to 12 years. 

*If  you haven't signed up for Groupon yet, please use my referral link. Thanks!

Deals for sweet treats today!

While the ice cream truck is still coming around my neighborhood blasting that obnoxious "hello" and dog barking song, here's some specials to get your sweet treat fix in an adult fashion. 

Living Social is offering $10 to Cibik's Dairy Island in Bainbridge for just $5. 

And LS is also offering the same deal for Stoddard's Frozen Custard in Kent! 

 

Get a free sample of biscuits for your pup

For the next several Fridays Hartz is giving away 500 free samples at noon EST on their Facebook page! So treat your pups to some yummy snacks for free! 

Create your own liquor label with Gentleman Jack

Need an idea for a small gift for your man? (Or woman I suppose if you're into this stuff). Gentleman Jack will let you create your own customized label on their Facebook page. Just type in your special message, enter a U.S. shipping address, and hit submit. After the label arrives in the mail, affix to a bottle of Gentleman Jack and share with family and friends!

Get a one month membership to CSU's rec center

This is a pretty good deal if you're looking to get back in shape whether you're starting school or working in the downtown area. You get a one month membership to Cleveland State University's rec center for $20, but the nice part is that your initiation fees are included so even if you buy more months after that at full price those initial fees will be covered! 


*If you haven't signed up for Groupon yet please use my referral link. Thanks!

Herbal body wrap and facial, try it for $20 bucks

I don't know too much about these but they sound interesting. The spa explains that herbal body wraps can trip inches from your waste (probably water weight) and boost blood circulation which can reduce the appearance of cellulite. And you get a facial as well. If nothing else I'm sure it'd be relaxing. I'm sure the facial is worth $20 alone!


*If you haven't signed up for Groupon yet please use my referral link. Thanks! 

Don't forget, today is free Redbox movie rental day!

Usually bored on Thursday nights? How bout picking up a free movie? Redbox if offering free rentals for August 25th only if you Like their Facebook page. Just write down the code and enjoy! 

$20 for $40 toward an Avis car rental

Groupon has a special for $20 for $40 toward an Avis car rental.


*If you haven't signed up for Groupon yet you can sign up here.  

Aching for a vaca? A nice trip could be cheaper than you think

Everyone wants to go on a nice vaca once in awhile. No one wants to shell out the dough.

A solution may be in two sites I subscribe to that feature deals, usually 50% off or more. These sites have become an asset to the hospitality industry, which has suffered in this poor economy. But their loss, could be your gain. 


Living Social Escapes has daily deals to far away places, as well as some right in your back yard. For instance here are some of the packages they've recently featured:


An escape to a waterfront cottage in New York's Adirondack's Mountains. The package included a two night stay for up to four guests, a complementary hiking book and local map, a s'mores package, and 10% off your dinner and a free appetizer at a local restaurant, all for $162 ($325 regularly). 


Or, if you're craving some warmer weather there's a 4 night stay in Cozumel, Mexico for two that includes daily breakfast, a welcome drink and a bottle of wine, a tour, and a romantic dinner all for $434 ($1,000 regularly). 


And if you're really feeling adventurous you can opt for an international deal, such as an 8-day trip through India that even includes airfare for $2, 217 (regularly $3,700). 


Groupon Getaways is another good site for vacation deals. If you haven't signed up yet you can here. Recent deals include:


A two night stay in Vegas starting at $139 (regularly $254) that comes with a free bottle of liquor.


Or stay at the historic Powhatan resort in Williamsburg, Virginia for three nights for $259 (regularly $599).


Or take a trip to Nashville, Tennessee for $189 (normally about $400) with breakfast and a bottle of champagne waiting for you. 


Of course, these are deals for a reason. Many do not include airfare and have restricted dates for use. However, if you're willing work within these restrictions your flexibility could really pay off. 


*And just a side note, I've also heard that Tuesdays are the best day to book a flight because the big airlines put their rates up on Monday and all their competitors scramble to offer a lower one the next day. 


You can get a good vacation for a good price if you know where to look :-)

Free Outback Steak Dinner available tonight!

Outback Steakhouse is being very secretive about this deal, but word on the street is that tonight at 8 p.m. CST and 9 p.m. EST they're going to give away 1,000,000 free steak dinners. I don't know specifics but I know I'll be on their site watching later tonight trying to get mine! 

More free Blockbuster Codes

I honestly don't know how Blockbuster is making any money with all these free codes, but I'm not going to ask questions. Find your closest Blockbuster Express and use one of these codes to get a free movie to watch before August. 29th. Each can be used once per account. 


48KRVF2
27PGAR6
29JEAH5
39PBCG4
26TTDR3

Free French or Greek yogurt

Add something delicious and free to your lunch. Activia is offering a coupon for a free cup of one of their new French or Greek yogurts. I tried the French strawberry one and it was yummy! 

Free candle at Value City Furniture

Value City Furniture is offering a free 20 oz. candle on Facebook. Apparently they're having some technical problems right now, but they say they're working on it. So keep checking back on their Facebook later today. 


*You have to go into the store to get the candle. You can't order online. 

Free cup of Dannon Oikos yogurt

Add a free delicious addition to your lunch with a printable coupon emailed to you for Dannon's Greek Oikos yogurt. 


*This offer is not valid in Ca, LA, or NJ. 

An African Safari....in Ohio!

Want to get in touch with your wild side without leaving the state? African Safari Wildlife Park in Port Clinton, OH is offering drive-thru safaris for just $12 per couple on Groupon. (I noticed this deal is also on JB Dollar Stretcher's site except in individual $6 increments). Kids 3 and under are free and the voucher is good until December, so great chance to take the fam out for a day of fun or take a trip with your friends. 


*If you haven't signed up for Groupon yet, I'd appreciate it if you used my reference link. It helps me out :-) Thanks!

$10 for a $50 gift certificate on Vistaprint

This is an absolutely awesome deal. On Living Social, for just $10 you get a $50 credit for Vistaprint. I made my own photo book (really nice, 50 pages and hardcover), which I was very pleased with, but the site also offers office supplies, invitations and announcements, other photo gifts such as T-shirts, calendars, and cards, and a heck of a lot more. Great for making something for yourself or knocking out some Christmas gifts with something sentimental, yet super cheap! 

$5 coupon to Charlotte Russe

If you Like Charlotte Russe's Facebook page you get a $5 coupon for the store. There is no minimum purchase so if you buy something for $5 (as I did with a cute pair of sandals) you walk away without paying a penny! 


*After you Like the page it will give you a chance to vote or enter for some contest they're having. Just click vote then select an image to cast your choice and it will give you the option to print the voucher or send it to your phone. I tried to do this twice, but it will only let you do one pass per person. 

Highlights, haircut, and Keratin for just $60 bucks!

This seriously is an amazing deal. You get a Keratin treatment to treat your frizz, highlights, and a hair cut just for $60 (regularly $135). This Living Social Voucher available at The Savvy Salon on Ridge Road in Parma. I've actually been there before because they participate in the Locks of Love program as well. It's a super cute salon. When I was there they even had a little clothes section so you can shop while you wait. I think the girl I went to was Lauren and she was really great. If you haven't signed up for Living Social I highly suggest it! Perfect time to shape up summer hair in time for school season.


*Don't be that person. Remember to always tip off the regular price of the product or service before coupons or vouchers are added. You don't want to cheat anyone out of a good tip just because you got a good deal! 

Free Redbox movie rental on August 25!

Usually bored on Thursday nights? How bout picking up a free movie? Redbox if offering free rentals for August 25th only (next Thursday) if you Like their Facebook page. Just write down the code and enjoy! 

Free collage photo print at Wallgreens

Got a lot of pictures lying around? Turn them into a nice collage for free! Walgreens is offering free 8x10 college prints when you use the code PRINTONE then select FREE in-store pickup to make it 100% FREE. However, this offer is only valid through the 20th (Saturday) so get on it or miss out!

Free fries at Penn Station!

Here's one the guys and gals can all enjoy. Penn Station is offering free fries (apparently no purchase necessary) today only for all customers dinning in. And daaaaaamn are those fresh-cut fries delish!

Free food for the kitty!

Your kitty will love you when you treat her to a delicious can of food, and you will love the fact that it didn't cost you a thing! If you Like Purina's Pro Plan Facebook page they'll send you a coupon for a free can of their cat food. Remember, you can always unlike them after if you don't want cat food feed coming up on your news everyday. 

Blockbuster is going bonkers with free rental codes!

Maybe it's because they're being nice, or more likely to get their foot back in the rental game, but whatever the reason Blockbuster has been offering free rental codes for their Express stands (their version of Redbox) for the last couple of weeks. I'm not sure how long this will last, but here's the latest bunch of promo codes.

Enter Code: 26PBCG2
Enter Code: 68TTDR5
*Expire August 22

You simply enter them in the promo code box at your checkout on the $1 movie rentals (which I think they all are?). You can use each code once per account. Also a note, you still have to put in your card, just to verify the account, but they won't charge you (unless you return the rental late!).

Up to two free full-size Suave hair products!

Have some extra time on your hands? Watch some videos and get some free stuff! Suave put together a little interactive game where you watch girls get their hair blown away or dirtied up and then you have to guess which had used the Suave product and which the professional one. If you answer correctly you can watch the next "test" and move your way up to choose from more prizes! The prizes begin with a coupon and move up to one product, then two, then even a magazine subscription. You can play and thus unlock as many prizes as you want and then choose which you'd like at the end. I went for the two products. They mail a coupon to your house in 6-8 weeks so I think you can pick out which you want..

To make things even easier. Here are the answers as follows: B, B , A, A, A, A, B, A

P.S. you can play as many times as you want by cleaning you flash cookies. I'm up to 4 free products to far ;-)

Make a trip to the Marc's closeout aisle once in awhile

After proudly serving my time (5 years) as a Marc's cashier I was ready to move on to bigger and better things. However, if anything my love for the Northeastern Ohio grocery chain has only heightened since my quitting. Their prices are pretty good, somewhere between Giant Eagle and Walmart I'd say, and personally I think it's great to support a local business started by a nice man with a white mustache and a good sense of humor.

In particular, Marc's closeouts section is great for a lot of things, and each store's section differs. But some of my favs around me are:

Skintimate shaving lotion and other beauty products (Skintimate $1.99)
Packs of panties ($1.99-$2.99)
Purses ($1.99-$9.99)
Bras (up to size C I think $1.99, though only some locations have these)
Seasonal items (I just bought a tent for $16!)
Ear buds ($2.88-$5.00)
Shower curtains: (about $3-$5)
Loofahs ($.25)
Hair stuff (many headbands, clips, and bobby pins are 2/$1)
There's also hardware, rugs, kitchenware, baby stuff, kids' toys, photo frames and albums, rugs, baskets and boxes, furniture, sheets and so much more!

Literally every time I run in to buy some groceries I am sucked in to the closeout section "just take a quick peak," only to finally get to the rest of my shopping 20 minutes later. People used to hand me a pile of closeout items at my register in addition to the milk and bread they bought saying, "I always end up getting so much more than I came in for!"

However, the closeout section at Marc's can actually be very beneficial to your budget as long as you follow a few simple guidelines.

1. Try to keep to buying things that you need. I'm not just talking shaving cream and shelving units here, though those are def needed at times. Marc's has recently started getting a lot of old clothes and shoes from Target (the Xhilaration brand of junior's clothing) I recently bought a pair of grey heels and a pink sundress each for $3. Since my heel collection isn't what it used to be and it's hard to find a sundress that actually fits me, these were things I was in the market for and it's a lot cheaper to buy them at Marc's than anywhere else. So I took advantage of the steal!

2. Keep your treats under a certain amount. Mine is $10 bucks. If you do see a few items you want but don't really need (a new car air freshener, nail polish, a cute purse) try to keep it under a certain amount. If you're going to treat yourself it's a lot more affordable to do it at Marc's than a lot of other places.

The drawbacks:
1. Marc's only takes cash, check, or Discover card so plan ahead!
2. Marc's accepts coupons on everything else, except the closeout stuff :-(

I always try to make an effort to check Marc's before I go buy anything. And if you see something you want you better get it fast, because it may not be there when you come back!

Use the store locator at the left of the homepage to find the Marc's nearest you! Happy shopping!

Always check for coupons

Know that old phrase measure twice cut once? I've adapted that to my life's mantra: Check for coupons twice, shop once.

There's nothing worse than getting something from a store and then realizing there was a coupon for it online or in your Sunday paper. Although it's not possible to always match a coupon with a purchase, it's definitely worth a try, even two if you're willing to wait a couple days or so and check again.

I'll admit, I'm not really big on reading the news. I was about the worst journalism major ever in that sense. However, for the rest of my life I will absolutely buy the Sunday paper. The $1.75 investment (at least for the Cleveland Plain Dealer) is absolutely worth it. You are almost guaranteed to get that amount back with coupons, though you'll probably save much more. These coupons are also available online at sites like,redplum.com, smartsource.com, and coupons.com but personally I think it's less of a pain to just clip coupons from the paper instead of printing them out. But whatever floats your boat.

This goes for restaurants too. Check their sites for specials or coupons before you dine out. Many times if you order something ahead of time you may get a discount or a free drink or dessert! Yum!

I also check online for coupons before I buy anything retail. Example: when Bath & Body Works had their semiannual sale a few months ago I checked online and found a coupon for a free travel-sized item with any purchase $10 or more. So what did I do? I stocked up on several 75% off shower gels and a couple hand soaps, which added up to $10 and then also got a free travel-sized lotion to keep in my purse! My favorite site for these retail deals is retailmenot.com. Just search the name of the store and it gives you a mix of online coupon codes or printable coupons. If there's a retail deal out there it's usually on that site.

The last tip I have for using coupons is to match them with a sale. Although I will never have the time nor patience to be an extreme couponer, one secret I have learned from them is to wait, if possible, until the product you want is on sale and then use your coupon in addition to that, as I did with Bath & Body. And remember, at least around here Giant Eagle doubles coupons under a dollar so you could even end up getting something free! (if somewhere else doubles them let me know). For example, when they have tooth paste on sale for $1.50 and you have a $0.75 coupon it's really worth a $1.50 value and makes the tooth paste free!

Hope these tips help. Remember, you may pay a little more in time, but it's worth it to save in cash.

Have a deal to share? Post it right there!

Feel free to post any deals you may find as comments below. Half the fun of getting a good deal is telling others about it!

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