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New Year New TV Signals

The Queen — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:31:30 +0000

January ushered in a new year and February will usher in new television signals. Digital television is just a month away. Are you ready? If you currently have cable or satellite service, you are ready. If not, then you will be missing out on your favorite shows come February 17, 2009.

You don’t have to have cable or satellite service to continue watching TV but you will need a TV converter box. The converter is inexpensive and the government is offering $40 coupons to help you purchase one. To receive your coupon apply online at DTV2009.gov or by calling 1-888-DTV-2009. The website says to apply for a coupon by December 31, 2008, but that is just a suggested deadline. The real deadline is March 31, 2009. However, the fine print says “while supplies last.” So the sooner your request your coupon the better.

For those considering purchasing new televisions, please take the time to recycle your old television. Don’t just throw it in the trash.

Finding Online Savings

The Queen — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:34:23 +0000

I like to play tennis. Not that I am really good at it though. But I am good at finding tennis (and other) deals. Yesterday I received my free USTA tennis long sleeve shirt in the mail. This was in addition to the $11 discount I received for my membership fee. None of my team mates got this discount, so how did I manage it?

Before I make any purchase online, I always do a Google search for the store/website name and the words coupon and promo. You would be surprised at what kind of discounts are out there if you just spend a few minutes or in some cases seconds searching for them.

Finding Deals Through Your Credit Cards

The Queen — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:06:31 +0000

There are so many credit card promotions out that I don’t know where to start.

Actually, the first place to start is your credit card company’s website. They list many travel, entertainment, dining and shopping deals. The deals are especially good if you are shopping online although many printable coupons are also available.

Some of the noteworthy promotions currently are:

1. Save $10 at Lowe’s when you pay with Visa

2. Save $15 at a local spa through Spawish.com certificates purchased with Mastercard

3. American Express has many dining deals, so check out their site: www.AmericanExpressOfferZone.com before you head out to eat. They also have local shopping coupons too.

The key is to remember to check the websites often as the deals are constantly changing. The summer months especially are a good time to find deals.

Save On Groceries

The Queen — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:21:42 +0000

With the cost of gas going up, so is everything else. Especially noticeable is the rising cost of groceries. Coupon clipping can only go so far. We have to be more creative in saving at the store. Here are some tips to help you save:

1. Don’t just rely on Sunday coupons. More and more grocery stores have their own coupons online, so check their websites before you head to the store.

2. Join a coupon sharing club or a coupon train. Do a search online to find one in your area.

3. Join your grocery store’s loyalty club. They offer additional deals.

4. Buy what’s in season. Learn what fruits and vegetables are in season and purchase accordingly. They are less expensive for two reasons, first they are in more abundant supply and second because they don’t have to travel from foreign countries to reach you.

Infant Cold & Cough Medicine Recall

The Queen — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:33:43 +0000

Most U.S. drug companies have issued a voluntary recall of their infant cold and cough medicines. The reason for this recall is accidental overdose by giving young infants too much medicine. To see which products are affected here is a listing to help you.

Dimetapp Infant Drops (Information)

PediaCare Infant Drops (Information and $5 coupon for future purchase)

Robitussin (Information)

Triaminic Infant & Toddler Thin Strips (Information)

Tylenol Infants Drops (Information and $5 coupon for future purchase)

Saks.com Beauty Bonus

The Queen — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:35:51 +0000

If you make a beauty or fragrance purchase of $85 or more at Saks.com, you can get a free cosmetic case with a dozen deluxe beauty samples. You must enter code Summer2007 at checkout.

Latest Online Shopping Codes

The Queen — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 02:48:06 +0000

Here are a few new offers for online stores for the holidays:

AnnTaylorLOFT.com: 15% off $75 or 20% off $150 and free shipping with any order over $75 (Until 1/1/07). Free gift boxes with any order and $3 shipping for anything less than $75 (Until 12/7/06). Promotion code: 50400001

VictoriasSecret.com: $10 Off & Free Panty with any bra purchase of Body by Victoria®, Angels by Victoria’s Secret® or Very Sexy®. To get your free panty add VS Cotton™ Panty in White (092) or Black (093) to your shopping bag and enter offer code SPECIAL at checkout. (Until 12/15/06.)

Holiday Free Shipping Offers

The Queen — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 18:47:34 +0000

Here are the latest free shipping offers:

Officemax.com: Free shipping automatically until 12/15 (No Minimum)

Saks.com: Free shipping until 12/20 with code HOLIDAY6 (No Minimum)

Zappos.com: Free shipping automatically until 12/19 (No Minimum)

Google Checkout

The Queen — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 04:52:46 +0000

Checkout Google Checkout! With Google’s new service, you can save $10 off your online purchase of $30 at dozens of online stores. You just shop at the partner retailers at then choose Google checkout when you are ready to finalize your purchase. Your savings are automatic. Retailers range from Toys R’ Us to Starbucks. Some retailers also offer $20 off a $50 purchase; however, the site isn’t clear on which ones.

Online Deals

The Queen — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 01:01:40 +0000

If you are looking for deals at local stores, visit my site at www.ShoppingQueen.com. For online deals for this weekend here are some notable ones:

AnnTaylorLOFT.com: Get FREE shipping NO Minimum, Free gift boxes, and 15% off $75 or 20% off $150 when you use promo code: 5010001

Amazon.com: $20 off $80 in shoe purchases from selected styles and free shipping

DesignerLinensOutlet.com: Extra 50% off and free shipping with code: FRIENDS

Joann.com: Free shipping with no minimum until 11/29 with code NOVFSE6

Saks.com: Free shipping with any order until 12/20 with code: HOLIDAY6

Target.com: Thousands of free shipping items

Ulta.com: Free shipping with no minimum and $3.50 off $10 with code: 68182

Overstock.com: Free shipping no minimum