Reminder: 18 Magazines Available for Just $5!

 

Now through 12/5/12 through Living Social you can score 18 different magazine subscriptions for just $5 each 

What you get through the Living Social Link:

Take a page from our holiday present playbook: Everyone loves magazines. For just $5 (an $11 value), gift or get a subscription to one of 18 magazines from Hearst. Women will look forward to receiving O, The Oprah Magazine, Marie Claire, Redbook, and Woman's Day -- and fashionistas will especially appreciate ELLE, Cosmopolitan, Harper's BAZAAR, and Seventeen. Design devotees can draw inspiration from ELLE Décor, Good Housekeeping, House Beautiful, Country Living, Town & Country, and Veranda. For stylish fellas, adventure-seekers, and car enthusiasts, you can't go wrong with Esquire, Popular Mechanics, Road & Track, or Car and Driver.

Get your magazine deal NOW!!

Fine print:

Limit 3 per customer, up to 3 additional as gifts • Limit 1 title offer per household • Entire value must be used in a single visit • Valid for US delivery only • Allow 4-6 weeks for receipt of first issue from day of redemption • Cannot be used as renewal offer • O, The Oprah Magazine & Country Living are 6-month subscriptions; everything else is a full 1-year • Other conditions apply

Get your magazine deal NOW!!

Still Available! Wine Deal Through 12/12/12

 

Right now through Living Social you can score $50 of wine for $25 or a half case of wine for just $39!

What you get through the Living Social Link:

Nothing spreads holiday cheer quite like a bottle of fine wine. Fill your glasses with this deal from Lot18.com, a site that connects consumers with wineries they wouldn't normally visit by offering limited-time flash sales on small batches of wine, and savor a naughty amount of vino at a very nice price.
• $25 for $50 to spend on any wine
Uncork luscious reds, refreshing whites, festive bubbly, and more to pair with holiday dinners, serve at soirées, or give as hostess gifts.

• $39 for a half-case of assorted wine (a $103 value)
Enjoy an assortment of six bottles handpicked by esteemed wine curators:
• 2011 Vinum California Chenin Blanc-Viognier
• 2011 La Villa Veneto Pinot Grigio
• 2011 Apaltagua Reserva Colchagua Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2011 Caligiore Malbec Reserve
• 2010 Chai de Bordes Bordeaux
• 2010 Rancho Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Get your wine deal NOW!

Fine print:
Limit 1 per customer, up to 1 additional as a gift • Limit 1 per transaction • Entire value must be used in a single visit • Shipping and tax not included • Cannot ship to the following states: AL, AK, AR, CT, DE, GA, HI, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MS, MT, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WV • Orders cannot be shipped to P.O., A.P.O. and F.P.O. boxes, Canada, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands • Must be 21+ to order & redeem • Other conditions apply

Get your wine deal NOW! 

Reminder: $20 for $40 Worth of Snapfish Products

 

Right now through Living Social you can score $40 Worth of Snapfish Products for just $20 out of pocket! This deal is valid through Wednesday, December, 5, 2012.

What you get via the Living Social Link:

Tis the time of year to think really hard about finding the perfect, thoughtful gift for everyone on your list. No need to feel like you're in between a jingle bell rock and a hard place -- land gorgeous, personal presents when you pay $20 for a $40 credit at Snapfish with this deal. Personalize one-of-a-kind gifts like photo books, calendars, holiday cards, coffee mugs, and more. Whether you use family photos for a gift for the grandparents or use a romantic vacation shot in a present for your sweetie, you'll give something that will delight. Or, you can make your own photo book, which includes pictures of your choosing bound in an album that's sure to add character to any coffee table -- and make you feel jollier than Old Saint Nick.

Get Your Discount Snapfish Certificate NOW!

The Fine Print:

Limit 1 per customer • Limit 1 promo code per Snapfish account • Entire value must be used in a single visit • Excludes Skin-it photo skins, stamps, gift certificates, photo scanning services, Photo Book Design Service, Disney, Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon Suites Resorts, Dr. Seuss, and DreamWorks themed products • Valid for U.S. customers only • Offer applies to mail-order purchases only and cannot be used for in-store pick up • Other conditions apply

Get Your Discount Snapfish Certificate NOW!

Thursday Freebies 11/29/12

 

Plan your day! If you like free activities, here are the Freebies in Tampa Bay on Thursdays!
Free Pool Tournament at Peabody's

Free Drinks for Ladies at Chase Club

Possible Free Groceries at Publix!!

Free Meditation Thursdays with Shiva Dharma

Free Meditation Audio From Omharmonics

Wednesday Freebies 11/28/12

 

Plan your day! If you like free activities, here are the Freebies in Tampa on Wednesdays!

Free drinks and Sushi at Blue Martini

Free Comedy at Improv

Bamboozle Cafe Free Fitness Classes Wednesdays

Possible Free Groceries at Publix!!

Free Dance Lesson @ Aspire

Free Meditation Audio From Omharmonics

Tuesday Freebies 11/27/12

 

Plan your day! If you like free activities, here are the Freebies in Tampa on Tuesdays!

Beer Pong at Peabody's

Latin Dancing Lessons at Blue Martini

BOGO Burgers at Hamburger Mary's Tuesdays

Free Dance Lesson @ Aspire

Free Meditation Audio From Omharmonics

Monday Freebies 11/26/12

Free Poker at Peabody's

Free Engagement/Wedding Announcements

Free Meditation Audio From Omharmonics

Free Movie in Clearwater Tonight 11/24/12

Bring the family to Clearwater's Pier 60 for a FREE film screening every Friday and Saturday. Bring a blanket or low sitting chair and watch a movie on the jumbo screen. Weather permitting.


The movie being shown on  Saturday, 11/24/12 is:  THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN/ PG-13

Address: 1 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33767

Parking is not free and the fee for it varies depending on where you park.

Movie Schedule starts Approx: 6:00 PM/ When it gets dark

For more information on Sunsets at Pier 60 visit HERE
check out the weather in Clearwater Beach HERE 

Other movies playing soon:

NOVEMBER

30- ARTHUR CHRISTMAS/ PG

Tonight! Free Movie in Pinellas Park 11/24/12

 

Pinellas Park firefighters are raising funds to help victims of tragedy in the community by hosting a FREE movie in the park. This month, they're showing Elf. Concessions will be for sale. Bring a chair or blanket. The movie will begin at 6 p.m. 

Source

18 Magazines Available for Just $5!

 

Now through 12/5/12 through Living Social you can score 18 different magazine subscriptions for just $5 each 

What you get through the Living Social Link:

Take a page from our holiday present playbook: Everyone loves magazines. For just $5 (an $11 value), gift or get a subscription to one of 18 magazines from Hearst. Women will look forward to receiving O, The Oprah Magazine, Marie Claire, Redbook, and Woman's Day -- and fashionistas will especially appreciate ELLE, Cosmopolitan, Harper's BAZAAR, and Seventeen. Design devotees can draw inspiration from ELLE Décor, Good Housekeeping, House Beautiful, Country Living, Town & Country, and Veranda. For stylish fellas, adventure-seekers, and car enthusiasts, you can't go wrong with Esquire, Popular Mechanics, Road & Track, or Car and Driver.

Get your magazine deal NOW!!

Fine print:

Limit 3 per customer, up to 3 additional as gifts • Limit 1 title offer per household • Entire value must be used in a single visit • Valid for US delivery only • Allow 4-6 weeks for receipt of first issue from day of redemption • Cannot be used as renewal offer • O, The Oprah Magazine & Country Living are 6-month subscriptions; everything else is a full 1-year • Other conditions apply

Get your magazine deal NOW!!

Great Deal for Wine Lovers!! Through 12/12/12

Right now through Living Social you can score $50 of wine for $25 or a half case of wine for just $39!

What you get through the Living Social Link:

Nothing spreads holiday cheer quite like a bottle of fine wine. Fill your glasses with this deal from Lot18.com, a site that connects consumers with wineries they wouldn't normally visit by offering limited-time flash sales on small batches of wine, and savor a naughty amount of vino at a very nice price.
• $25 for $50 to spend on any wine
Uncork luscious reds, refreshing whites, festive bubbly, and more to pair with holiday dinners, serve at soirées, or give as hostess gifts.

• $39 for a half-case of assorted wine (a $103 value)
Enjoy an assortment of six bottles handpicked by esteemed wine curators:
• 2011 Vinum California Chenin Blanc-Viognier
• 2011 La Villa Veneto Pinot Grigio
• 2011 Apaltagua Reserva Colchagua Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2011 Caligiore Malbec Reserve
• 2010 Chai de Bordes Bordeaux
• 2010 Rancho Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Get your wine deal NOW!

Fine print:
Limit 1 per customer, up to 1 additional as a gift • Limit 1 per transaction • Entire value must be used in a single visit • Shipping and tax not included • Cannot ship to the following states: AL, AK, AR, CT, DE, GA, HI, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MS, MT, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WV • Orders cannot be shipped to P.O., A.P.O. and F.P.O. boxes, Canada, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands • Must be 21+ to order & redeem • Other conditions apply

Get your wine deal NOW! 

$20 for $40 Worth of Snapfish Products

 

Right now through Living Social you can score $40 Worth of Snapfish Products for just $20 out of pocket! This deal is valid through Wednesday, December, 5, 2012.

What you get via the Living Social Link:

Tis the time of year to think really hard about finding the perfect, thoughtful gift for everyone on your list. No need to feel like you're in between a jingle bell rock and a hard place -- land gorgeous, personal presents when you pay $20 for a $40 credit at Snapfish with this deal. Personalize one-of-a-kind gifts like photo books, calendars, holiday cards, coffee mugs, and more. Whether you use family photos for a gift for the grandparents or use a romantic vacation shot in a present for your sweetie, you'll give something that will delight. Or, you can make your own photo book, which includes pictures of your choosing bound in an album that's sure to add character to any coffee table -- and make you feel jollier than Old Saint Nick.

Get Your Discount Snapfish Certificate NOW!

The Fine Print:

Limit 1 per customer • Limit 1 promo code per Snapfish account • Entire value must be used in a single visit • Excludes Skin-it photo skins, stamps, gift certificates, photo scanning services, Photo Book Design Service, Disney, Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon Suites Resorts, Dr. Seuss, and DreamWorks themed products • Valid for U.S. customers only • Offer applies to mail-order purchases only and cannot be used for in-store pick up • Other conditions apply

Get Your Discount Snapfish Certificate NOW!

Free Movie in Clearwater Tonight 11/23/12

Bring the family to Clearwater's Pier 60 for a FREE film screening every Friday and Saturday. Bring a blanket or low sitting chair and watch a movie on the jumbo screen. Weather permitting.


The movie being shown on  Friday, 11/23/12 is:  LEGEND OF THE GUARDIANS THE OWLS OF GAHOOLE/ PG

Address: 1 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33767

Parking is not free and the fee for it varies depending on where you park.

Movie Schedule starts Approx: 6:00 PM/ When it gets dark

For more information on Sunsets at Pier 60 visit HERE
check out the weather in Clearwater Beach HERE 

Other movies playing soon:

NOVEMBER

24- THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN/ PG-13

30- ARTHUR CHRISTMAS/ PG

Tonight! Corey Lights Up- Free Event 11/23/12

When: Friday, November, 23, 2012 at 5 p.m.

Where: Corey Avenue Area
155 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach FL 33706

What: "More than 17 merchants are decked out for the holidays and will hold a Black Friday sale with live music by Kevin Wilder Jazz, a kids craft area and a gathering of food trucks including Dude and His Food, Mikes Off the Hook, Gringos Burrito Box, O'Macalicious, Americanwiener, Maggie on the Move, Killer Samich, Mobile Munchies, Gone Bananas and Nates Q4U. "

Price: Free.

Source

Reminder: Black Friday Freebies

 

Couldn't resist posting this funny image!!

If you are one of those brave souls that will be heading out for Black Friday, you might as well know about the freebies available on that big day. MSN posted a full list of Black Friday freebies HERE and below are a few that I think are pretty awesome:

Sam's Club- "As Sam's Club opens its doors at 7 a.m. on Black Friday, it'll be handing its members a free cup of Starbucks holiday blend coffee along with a free Artisan Fresh pastry."

7-Eleven- "Nab a free coffee of any size with the purchase of any size Red Bull (confirmed)."

 CVS- "Select drugstore items are free via ExtraBucks, including candy bars, earbuds and more."

Reminder: Surviving Black Friday - Tips for Survival

 

How can you survive Black Friday? Well, my tip would be just to avoid it completely. Think of all the money you will REALLY save! However, I know lots of you will be braving the malls and stores looking for those perfect deals so I decided to round up some of my favorite tips on surviving Black Friday. Here they are:

First off, wear comfortable shoes! I've seen this on several websites. 

My big tip - don't bring your purse. All you need is your credit card, your I.D., your car keys and your cell phone. Just put your stuff in your pockets. You shouldn't bring a purse for several reasons- you won't want to keep track of it, you will be able to move faster without it, you don't want to worry about pickpockets and you don't want to accidentally hit someone with it since folks are already going to be on edge.

TheFrisky.com suggests doing your homework! Plan ahead because the scene will be chaotic. Knowing exactly what deals you are after will help you navigate the madness.

Wikihow suggests making sure you have plenty to eat. Plan out your meals for the day and make sure you keep yourself hydrated and fed. Don't want to risk passing out at a store and getting trampled over!

The Examiner suggests NOT going alone! This is important. Not only can having someone with you help you keep your sanity, you will also be able to cover more ground in the stores and safety in numbers is always a bonus.

The Smoking Jacket had two that I really liked. First, don't bring kids. The risk of losing them, them getting hurt, them getting trampled, etc... is just not worth it! The other, don't cut in line!! This should be a well, duh! kind of tip, but just in case you are remotely thinking of doing something that stupid, I repeat DON'T CUT IN LINE! This includes having someone meet you in line. When people have been waiting for hours to get a coveted item that most likely there is a limited quantity of nothing will make them more irate than your friend joining you in the line right before the store opens. Trust me, don't do it!

LifeHack suggests you check the online deals BEFORE Black Friday as some retailers are offering deals just as good if not better than the ones in the stores. They also suggest you using your credit card for Black Friday purchases because "Many credit card companies have much better return protection than stores: a purchase made on your credit card may have guaranteed refund up to 90 days. Credit cards often offer warranty coverage for free on purchases — a much better deal than most of the service contracts offered by stores. Lastly, some cards offer sale price protection. If the price of your purchase is marked down further than the price you paid within a certain time frame, you can get a refund of the difference."

Happy Thanksgiving from Tampa Bay Freebies

 

image downloaded from susanpolgar.blogspot.com

I'm thankful for all of you. Thanks for being a reader of Tampa Bay Freebies. I hope that you and yours have a wonderful and very Happy Thanksgiving. 

 

Eat too much, sleep too long and enjoy being with friends and family. The best things in life are free and the happiness that is shared by being with loved ones on special days like today is priceless!

Reminder: FREE Thanksgiving Eve Party at Hard Rock 11/21/12

 

Don't forget you can get free play at Hard Rock too. Check out how HERE!! 

Saw this on Facebook:

HOT 101.5 Thanksgiving Eve Party at Hard Rock Tampa Pool and Hard Rock Cafe on Nov. 21

WHAT: HOT 101.5 poolside party followed by a night of dancing at the Hard Rock Cafe. DJ Ekin performing poolside followed by DJ Five in the Hard Rock Cafe spinning the night away. Must be 21 and up.

DJ Ekin, of the Bronx, New York, began his craft with a set of turntables given to him by his father. Known widely as “Tampa’s Most Connected DJ,” he has worked with Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Lil Wayne and Justin Timberlake. He can be heard on WPOI HOT 101.5 every morning for the “HOT Morning Mix” at 6 a.m., 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. and again at 10 p.m. for the “10 o’clock HOT Mix.” DJ Ekin is also the host of Tampa Bay’s Flip TV, which is a weekly countdown show of the area’s best talent on MyTV Tampa Bay.

Groomed in one of the epicenters of turntables, Cerritos, Calif., it was a simple task for DJ Five to rise to the top in Las Vegas. With DMC-caliber skills, impeccable mixing, a vast knowledge of music and a love for hip hop that has spanned decades, DJ Five has emerged as a household name in Sin City’s burgeoning nightlife industry. He was voted “#1 DJ” in 2004 by Las Vegas Life Magazine and has played across the nation.

WHEN: Wednesday, November 21

Poolside 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Hard Rock Cafe 11:30 p.m. to 4 a.m.

COST:  Poolside: Free Admission

Hard Rock Cafe: Admission is free with pool wristband from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. After 12:30 a.m., entry fee is $5 for ladies and $10 for men.

WHERE: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Poolside and Hard Rock Cafe 5223 North Orient Road Tampa, Florida 33610

Wednesday Freebies 11/21/12

 

Plan your day! If you like free activities, here are the Freebies in Tampa on Wednesdays!

Free drinks and Sushi at Blue Martini

Free Comedy at Improv

Bamboozle Cafe Free Fitness Classes Wednesdays

Possible Free Groceries at Publix!! 

Free Dance Lesson @ Aspire

Free Meditation Audio From Omharmonics

Free Movie in Pinellas Park 11/24/12

 

Pinellas Park firefighters are raising funds to help victims of tragedy in the community by hosting a FREE movie in the park. This month, they're showing Elf. Concessions will be for sale. Bring a chair or blanket. The movie will begin at 6 p.m. 

Source

Corey Lights Up- Free Event 11/23/12

 

When: Friday, November, 23, 2012 at 5 p.m.

Where: Corey Avenue Area
155 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach FL 33706

What: "More than 17 merchants are decked out for the holidays and will hold a Black Friday sale with live music by Kevin Wilder Jazz, a kids craft area and a gathering of food trucks including Dude and His Food, Mikes Off the Hook, Gringos Burrito Box, O'Macalicious, Americanwiener, Maggie on the Move, Killer Samich, Mobile Munchies, Gone Bananas and Nates Q4U. "

Price: Free.

Source

Black Friday Freebies

 

Couldn't resist posting this funny image!!

If you are one of those brave souls that will be heading out for Black Friday, you might as well know about the freebies available on that big day. MSN posted a full list of Black Friday freebies HERE and below are a few that I think are pretty awesome:

Sam's Club- "As Sam's Club opens its doors at 7 a.m. on Black Friday, it'll be handing its members a free cup of Starbucks holiday blend coffee along with a free Artisan Fresh pastry."

7-Eleven- "Nab a free coffee of any size with the purchase of any size Red Bull (confirmed)."

 CVS- "Select drugstore items are free via ExtraBucks, including candy bars, earbuds and more."

Surviving Black Friday - Tips for Survival

 

How can you survive Black Friday? Well, my tip would be just to avoid it completely. Think of all the money you will REALLY save! However, I know lots of you will be braving the malls and stores looking for those perfect deals so I decided to round up some of my favorite tips on surviving Black Friday. Here they are:

First off, wear comfortable shoes! I've seen this on several websites. 

My big tip - don't bring your purse. All you need is your credit card, your I.D., your car keys and your cell phone. Just put your stuff in your pockets. You shouldn't bring a purse for several reasons- you won't want to keep track of it, you will be able to move faster without it, you don't want to worry about pickpockets and you don't want to accidentally hit someone with it since folks are already going to be on edge.

TheFrisky.com suggests doing your homework! Plan ahead because the scene will be chaotic. Knowing exactly what deals you are after will help you navigate the madness.

Wikihow suggests making sure you have plenty to eat. Plan out your meals for the day and make sure you keep yourself hydrated and fed. Don't want to risk passing out at a store and getting trampled over!

The Examiner suggests NOT going alone! This is important. Not only can having someone with you help you keep your sanity, you will also be able to cover more ground in the stores and safety in numbers is always a bonus.

The Smoking Jacket had two that I really liked. First, don't bring kids. The risk of losing them, them getting hurt, them getting trampled, etc... is just not worth it! The other, don't cut in line!! This should be a well, duh! kind of tip, but just in case you are remotely thinking of doing something that stupid, I repeat DON'T CUT IN LINE! This includes having someone meet you in line. When people have been waiting for hours to get a coveted item that most likely there is a limited quantity of nothing will make them more irate than your friend joining you in the line right before the store opens. Trust me, don't do it!

LifeHack suggests you check the online deals BEFORE Black Friday as some retailers are offering deals just as good if not better than the ones in the stores. They also suggest you using your credit card for Black Friday purchases because "Many credit card companies have much better return protection than stores: a purchase made on your credit card may have guaranteed refund up to 90 days. Credit cards often offer warranty coverage for free on purchases — a much better deal than most of the service contracts offered by stores. Lastly, some cards offer sale price protection. If the price of your purchase is marked down further than the price you paid within a certain time frame, you can get a refund of the difference."

In Case You Missed It- 970 WFLA Audio

 

Corey Dylan, Jack Harris and The Famous AshleyGrant at the 970 WFLA studios in Tampa.

Hey guys! In case you missed it, HERE is the audio of me on 970 WFLA AM Tampa Bay with Jack and Corey!!

What is your favorite freebie you have scored? Leave a comment and let me know :)

Frugal Tip of the Day 11/20/12

 

Have a plan before you walk into any store. Know exactly what you are going in for to make sure you don't spend money on unnecessary items. Make sure you have read the fine print on all coupons you are planning on using in advance as well. I once thought I was going to get $3 off an item only to find out I grabbed the wrong size item at the checkout!

Welcome 970 WFLA Listeners!

 

Welcome to my website! I LOVE free stuff as I said on AM Tampa Bay!! If this is your first time here, basically what I do is I scour the newspapers, the radio and television looking for free stuff and stuff that's discounted. Then, I bring the savings to my readers by telling them what I got free and how they can do it too!

On the show I talked about free movie tickets and free dining. As I find deals on these items I post them. Usually with movie tickets there is a time limit involved and with free dining and drinks there is usually a website to visit to sign up for freebies. This website is free to view and you are welcome to look at all of my posts!

Some of my recent posts have been about Christmas and how to save money during the holidays:

Check out how to save money on your holiday meals HERE

Also, check out how save money on Christmas presents HERE

This year, I'm doing the homemade Christmas challenge and you can read about that HERE

Some of my popular posts:

How to get free play at Seminole Hard Rock Casino.

Stuff I got free for my birthday

Free Wedding Announcements/ Engagement Announcements

Free Fitness Classes Wednesdays

Free Poker Mondays

Free Meditation Audio

Free drinks and Sushi at Blue Martini

Free Comedy at Improv

Tuesday Freebies 11/20/12

 

Plan your day! If you like free activities, here are the Freebies in Tampa on Tuesdays!

Beer Pong at Peabody's

Latin Dancing Lessons at Blue Martini

BOGO Burgers at Hamburger Mary's Tuesdays

Free Dance Lesson @ Aspire

Free Meditation Audio From Omharmonics

Pajama Grams 50% Off Through 11/23/12

 

Now through Friday, 11/23/12 you can score a Pajama Gram gift certificate 50% off!! Snag a $50 gift certificate for just $25. Many of the pajamas are only $49.99 so this deal is perfect for Christmas!

What you get via the Living Social Link:

While the weather outside may be frightful, this deal will make your holiday season delightful: Get $50 to spend on pajamas and gifts for $25 from PajamaGram.com. Scoop up gift sets decked out in seasonal themes for every member of the family, like playful penguins, falling snowflakes, Tartan plaid, or holiday stripes. Snuggle up with your sweetie in matching fleece and flannel sets, or present friends with fun Hoodie-Footie fleece jammies for head-to-toe coziness. Each set arrives beautifully wrapped, too, so you can kick back and relax while giving the gift of R&R.

Get your Pajama Gram certificate NOW!

Fine Print:

Limit 1 per customer, up to 1 additional as a gift • Limit 1 per transaction • Entire value must be used in a single visit • Shipping & handling not included • Cannot be used towards the purchase of gift certificates • Valid only for online purchases • Other conditions apply

Get your Pajama Gram certificate NOW!

14 Flameless LED Candles for $26!

Now through 11/25/12 you can score 14 Flameless LED Candles at 48% off retail price through Living Social! Your cost is $26 plus $4.99 shipping. These Flameless LED Candles are normally $50.

What you get per the Living Social Link:
Turn down the lights and switch on the charm with 14 flameless candles by Westinghouse. The battery-operated LED bulbs create realistic flickers to safely illuminate your sumptuous holiday spread. Create a classically beautiful table display with the array of unscented pillar, votive, and tea light candles, highlight the garland on your mantle, or shed some light on the question of what to give your Secret Santa.

Specifications:

• Brand: Westinghouse
• Model #: 661270-MX2
• Includes: Two 3” x 3” Ivory Pillar Candles; Two 3” x 6” Ivory Pillar Candles; Two 1.42” x 1.81” Ivory Wax-Dipped Votives; Four 1.25” x 1.5” Plastic Ivory Tea Lights; Four 1.25” x 1.5” Plastic Silver Tea Lights.
• Color: Ivory and Silver
• Material: Unscented Real Wax; Plastic
• Weight: 3 Pounds
• Batteries: Votives and Tea Lights—CR2032 Batteries (Included); Pillar Candles—Two AAA Each (Not Included)
• Origin: Imported

Get your candles!

Fine print:

• This item is eligible for returns. Must be returned within 14 days from delivery. See return policy for more information.
• Not eligible for Deal Bucks use.
• Limit of 10 per person.
• Sales tax is calculated at checkout.
• Estimated ship date on or before December 7.
• Shipping only to fifty (50) United States and District of Columbia. Will not ship to P.O. boxes.
• Shipping charge of $4.99 per item will be added at check out.
• Purchaser must provide name and shipping address at checkout, which will be provided to supplier or distributor for shipping.

 Get your candles!

Great Cheap Gift Idea- Photos on Canvas! Through 11/20/12

 

Now through tomorrow, 11/20/12 there is an awesome deal on Living Social to have photos printed on canvas up to 66% the regular price! This could be a great Christmas gift!!!

What you get via the Living Social Offer Link:

From fireside poses to caroling candids, your holiday plans include snapping an overload of seasonal photos. With this deal from MyPix2Canvas, you can take your yuletide shots from the memory card to the family room: Pay $29 (regularly $86) for one 16"x20", 1.5"-thick canvas print, or $45 (regularly $129) for one 20"x30", 1.5"-thick print from this leading online photo-to-canvas provider. Using their innovative giclée technology, these pros will transfer your digital images onto a real, museum-quality, 1½-inch-deep canvas. You simply upload your favorite snaps, choose your preferred edge wrap, and wait for your print to be delivered to your door – meaning after you unwrap this deal, you can display your prints from seasons past for years to come.

Get your Photos on Canvas!

Fine Print:

Buy as many vouchers as you'd like • Tax (N.C. only) and shipping fees not included (average $10 shipping), you can bundle up to five canvases per order • Purchasers may start redeeming 24 hours after receiving voucher • Check www.mypix2canvas.com for current production times, subject to posted to Holiday Shipping deadlines • Vouchers cannot be combined for a larger canvas, but you can apply the value of your voucher towards a larger canvas • For additional details call 919-363-6180 or email info@mypix2canvas.com • Other conditions apply

Get your Photos on Canvas! 

Half off an iPhone Case Off Through 11/25/12

Right now through 11/25/12 you can score an iPhone case half off!


What you get for $15 (normally $29.99) per the Living Social Deal available now:
A new smartphone is like freshly fallen snow: at its best when it looks brand-new. Protect your iPhone 5 from bumps, nicks, and scratches with a Signature case. Custom-designed to fit an iPhone 5 perfectly, these rubber cases offer easy access to all buttons and ports without impairing the phone's sound. The black case has a soft-touch exterior and matte finish, while the other colors feature a gloss finish and polished texture.

Specifications:

• Brand: Signature
• Model #: 8101916; 8101917; 8101918; 8101986; 8101984; 8101985
• Color: Baby Blue, Black, Electric Oil, Hexagon, Red, and White
• Material: Rubber, Plastic
• Measurements: 4.92" x 2.36" x 0.35"
• Weight: 1.76 Ounces (In Packaging)
• Care: Wipe Clean With Soap and Water
• Origin: Imported

 Get your case now!

Fine print:

• This item is eligible for returns. Must be returned within 14 days from delivery. See return policy for more information.
• Not eligible for Deal Bucks use.
• Limit of 10 per person.
• Sales tax is calculated at checkout.
• Estimated ship date on or before December 7.
• Shipping only to fifty (50) United States and District of Columbia. Will not ship to P.O. boxes.
• Shipping charge of $2.99 per item will be added at check out.
• Purchaser must provide name and shipping address at checkout, which will be provided to supplier or distributor for shipping.

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Monday Freebies 11/19/12

Free Poker at Peabody's

Free Engagement/Wedding Announcements

Free Meditation Audio From Omharmonics

Frugal Tip of the Day 11/19/12

 

Save money on shoe polish by switching to a banana peel instead. According to the 9/19/11 issue of First for Women Magazine the white side of a banana peel can diminish scuff marks on a leather shoe leaving the shoe looking like new. How? The peel has potassium in it which is a key ingredient in leather polish. Simply rub the white side of the peel onto the marks and then wipe it away with a clean cloth.

Frugal Tip of the Day 11/18/12

 

Add labels to your leftover with masking tape. Add a piece and write on the top or side of the container what is in it along with the date it was made. This will (hopefully) keep you from having to open every container and help you see what needs to be eaten first before going bad in your fridge.

Free Movie in Clearwater Tonight 11/17/12

Bring the family to Clearwater's Pier 60 for a FREE film screening every Friday and Saturday. Bring a blanket or low sitting chair and watch a movie on the jumbo screen. Weather permitting.


The movie being shown on  Saturday, 11/17/12 is:  STEP MOM/ PG-13

Address: 1 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33767

Parking is not free and the fee for it varies depending on where you park.

Movie Schedule starts Approx: 6:00 PM/ When it gets dark

For more information on Sunsets at Pier 60 visit HERE
check out the weather in Clearwater Beach HERE 

Other movies playing soon:

NOVEMBER

23- LEGEND OF THE GUARDIANS THE OWLS OF GAHOOLE/ PG
24- THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN/ PG-13

30- ARTHUR CHRISTMAS/ PG

Frugal Tip of the Day 11/17/12

 

Prevent waste of snacks with duct tape! Use a strip of it to recreate an air-tight seal to keep your snacks crisp. No more throwing out half eaten bags because they are to stale to enjoy!

FREE Concert 12/9/12 Jingle Ball PreShow

 

93.3 FLZ’s Jingle Ball will kick-off with the action-packed 93.3 FLZ’s Jingle Ball Pre-Show on the Plaza, the official 93.3 FLZ’s Jingle Ball pre-event celebration. The event, which is FREE to the public, will include performances by fan favorites Bridgit Mendler, Austin Mahone and The Ready Set. 93.3 FLZ’s Jingle Ball Pre-Show on the Plaza will take place on the West Plaza of the Tampa Bay Times Forum and will also feature interactive contests and ticket upgrades from participating sponsors. The event will welcome fans of all ages from 3:00- 5:30 p.m. ET.

 

Friday Freebies at Club Skye 11/16/12

 

Ladies can get in free and drink free at Club Skye tonight! #freebies Check this out from Club Skye's Website:

TWIN PARTY
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 16TH
DRESS ALIKE and GET 2 FOR 1 ADMISSION
DJ CHRISTION + DJ SPINATIK
HIP HOP ALL NIGHT
DJ DOMI + DJ BIG BLAZE
REGGAETON V HIP HOP IN THE STAR LOUNGE
LADIES IN FREE TILL 12 and DRINK FREE TILL 1
WILD 94.1 LIVE and ON-AIR
18+ DOORS @ 10
BOTTLES: 813.516.SKYE(7593)
1509 E. 8TH AVE YBOR CITY, FL
SKYE1509.COM

Free Movie In Clearwater Tonight 11/16/12

Bring the family to Clearwater's Pier 60 for a FREE film screening every Friday and Saturday. Bring a blanket or low sitting chair and watch a movie on the jumbo screen. Weather permitting.


The movie being shown on  Friday, 11/16/12 is:  HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS/ PG-13

Address: 1 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33767

Parking is not free and the fee for it varies depending on where you park.

Movie Schedule starts Approx: 6:00 PM/ When it gets dark

For more information on Sunsets at Pier 60 visit HERE
check out the weather in Clearwater Beach HERE 

Other movies playing soon:

NOVEMBER

17- STEP MOM/ PG-13

23- LEGEND OF THE GUARDIANS THE OWLS OF GAHOOLE/ PG
24- THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN/ PG-13

30- ARTHUR CHRISTMAS/ PG

Frugal Tip of the Day 11/16/12

 

If an item goes on sale within a few days after you purchase it, some retailers will give you a refund of the difference provided you have the receipt for the purchase. Check with your local retailer. Some let you get the refund of the difference as much as a week after the purchase!

Thursday Freebies 11/15/12

 

Plan your day! If you like free activities, here are the Freebies in Tampa Bay on Thursdays!

Free Pool Tournament at Peabody's

Free Drinks for Ladies at Chase Club

Possible Free Groceries at Publix!!

Free Meditation Thursdays with Shiva Dharma

Free Meditation Audio From Omharmonics

Frugal Tip of the Day 11/15/12

 

My granny says not to buy Windex but instead wipe down your windows with white distilled vinegar. She swears that it gets all the gunk off your windows and mirrors and costs WAY less than glass cleaner. Just get yourself a spray bottle from the dollar store or a discount shop and pour it in and spray away. As an added bonus to save money use newspaper to wipe it off instead of paper towels. Not only will this reduce streaking, it will save you on paper towel waste and you can still dry and then recycle the newspaper after you use it to clean!

Reminder: TODAY Free Haircuts for Kids 11/15

 

Heard this on Tampa Bay Parenting's Facebook page:
Darren Peña Salon and Spa in Carrollwood is giving FREE HAIRCUTS to every child that brings in a recyclable item on Thursday, Nov 15th, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Darren Peña Salon and Spa is located at:

10330 N. Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, Florida 33618

Darn Near Free Wednesdays at Whiskey North

Free cover and drinks are just $1 for ladies on Wednesdays at Whiskey North?!? That sounds like a darn near free night out to me. Check this out from the Whiskey North website:

  COVER

• Ladies Free til 12p. Ladies after 12 $10
• Guys til 11 p. m. $5 then after $10
• Minors Ladies $10
• Minor Men $15

SPECIALS

• $1 Wells for Ladies til 12am
• $4 Drinks All Night For Everyone
• $2 HEINEKEN All NighT

MUSIC

• Tampa’s Hottest DJs Playing the Best Latin
• DJ Rafy Ramon, DJ XCESS and DJ Spaniko playing the hottest salsa, meringue, bachata and Reggaeton, keeping you dancing til 3 a.m.

Whiskey North is located at:
11921 North Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, Florida 33618

Tonight: Wild Wednesdays at ZO Lounge FREE for Ladies 11/14/12

Wednesday at ZO Lounge is a big ladies night with the following offers from the company:

***ALL ladies who arrive between 9pm-1am receive a FREE $20 Gift Certificate!***
* $5 Patron Silver for EVERYONE all night long! *

LADIES DRINK FREE til 1am!
Includes wines, wells, and select premiums, including:
-Three Olives Vodka (all flavors)
-Bacardi Rum (all flavors)
-Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
-Bombay Gin
-Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey
-El Jimador Silver Tequila


ZO Lounge is located at 25032 US 19 N. in Clearwater, Florida 33763

FREE Thanksgiving Eve Party at Hard Rock 11/21/12

 

Don't forget you can get free play at Hard Rock too. Check out how HERE!!

Just saw this on Facebook:

HOT 101.5 Thanksgiving Eve Party at Hard Rock Tampa Pool and Hard Rock Cafe on Nov. 21

WHAT: HOT 101.5 poolside party followed by a night of dancing at the Hard Rock Cafe. DJ Ekin performing poolside followed by DJ Five in the Hard Rock Cafe spinning the night away. Must be 21 and up.

DJ Ekin, of the Bronx, New York, began his craft with a set of turntables given to him by his father. Known widely as “Tampa’s Most Connected DJ,” he has worked with Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Lil Wayne and Justin Timberlake. He can be heard on WPOI HOT 101.5 every morning for the “HOT Morning Mix” at 6 a.m., 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. and again at 10 p.m. for the “10 o’clock HOT Mix.” DJ Ekin is also the host of Tampa Bay’s Flip TV, which is a weekly countdown show of the area’s best talent on MyTV Tampa Bay.

Groomed in one of the epicenters of turntables, Cerritos, Calif., it was a simple task for DJ Five to rise to the top in Las Vegas. With DMC-caliber skills, impeccable mixing, a vast knowledge of music and a love for hip hop that has spanned decades, DJ Five has emerged as a household name in Sin City’s burgeoning nightlife industry. He was voted “#1 DJ” in 2004 by Las Vegas Life Magazine and has played across the nation.

WHEN: Wednesday, November 21

Poolside 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Hard Rock Cafe 11:30 p.m. to 4 a.m.

COST: Poolside: Free Admission

Hard Rock Cafe: Admission is free with pool wristband from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. After 12:30 a.m., entry fee is $5 for ladies and $10 for men.

WHERE: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Poolside and Hard Rock Cafe 5223 North Orient Road Tampa, Florida 33610

Free Tasting at Whole Foods Tonight 11/14/12

 

Whole Foods Tampa is hosting its annual FREE Thanksgiving Tasting tonight from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The store invites you to "come Home for the Holidays and find the perfect appetizer, side dish, or dessert to put your Thanksgiving feast over the top!"

Whole Foods Tampa is located at:

1548 North Dale Mabry Highway

Tampa,  Florida  33607

There is also a free tasting at the Carrollwood Store from 6- 7:30 p.m.
Whole Foods Carrollwood is located at:
3802 Northdale Blvd
Tampa, FL 33624 

How to Get Cheap and Free Christmas Gifts

 

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If you have been a reader of this blog for more than a minute then you know I LOVE free stuff. What you might not know is I also love sharing free stuff. So, last year that is exactly what I did. For Christmas I got a lot of stuff for free and then presented it all together in care packages for my friends and family. I got free video games for my husband, free razors and toiletries for my mom, dad and sister, dirt cheap wine for my father in law, you get the idea.... Here are five tips to get free and deeply discounted gifts for Christmas:

- Swagbucks. I have talked about Swagbucks in the past. Swagbucks is how I got free video games (read about that here), how I got a free Starbucks gift card (read about that here), how I get lots of free Amazon books and more. Basically the way that Swagbucks works is you get rewarded for searching online. When you use it as your search engine you get random awards of bucks that you can use to cash in for gift cards and other things. When you use it to buy stuff from stores you get more bucks to cash in. Read about how to get the most from Swagbucks HERE and if you want to sign up for a free Swagbucks account do so HERE!

- Amazon Daily Deals- Every day and sometimes every hour Amazon discounts select products 50%, 60%, I've even seen them at 90% off the retail price. Check online for your favorite products and/or products you're considering giving for Christmas.

- Groupon, LivingSocial, Creative Loafing, etc... There is nothing wrong in my opinion in buying a deeply discounted gift certificate for someone as a gift. There is also nothing wrong with getting rewarded for it! With Groupon if you refer friends you get Groupon dollars, with Living Social and Creative Loafing if others buy what you bought via your referral link you get the item free. Pair the gift certificate with something or just buy more gift certificates if you feel like.

- Discounted and Free Groceries- If you have a surplus of free and discounted groceries why not make gift baskets? For example, I made an Italian dinner basket with extra spaghetti, sauce and melba toast one year. I got some awesome coupons to save money on wine last year and when I paired that with a buy one get one free deal I got two bottles dirt cheap!

- Rewards at Pharmacies- Last year I got a bunch of freebies at CVS with coupons and then got rewards bucks for my purchases on top of that. I cashed in the rewards bucks for free gifts!

What are your favorite ways to save money on gifts? What's the best deal you have scored? I want to know! Leave a comment below :)