We’re in Chicago today to see the broadway musical Wicked. Have you seen it? We took the Amtrak and we’ll be staying overnight at a FABULOUS hotel thanks to a 50% off deal we purchased with LivingSocial Escapes. More on that later ;)
LivingSocial Escapes are hugely discounted hotels, bed & breakfasts, and spas all over the country. It’s definitely worth checking out. You just have to be signed up for a LivingSocial account.
- If you already have an account, go here. Check out the “Escapes” tab.
See today’s Groupon, Seize the Deal, and LivingSocial for YOUR city here.
It was such a pleasure to be a project leader in the #CanYouTopThis Challenge. Thanks to each participant who created a project with an Elmer’s Tri-Fold display board. You are all so creative and it was difficult to pick the winners. The three winners will receive a $100 Walmart gift card.
Without further ado, the three winners are:
Congratulations! I will contact each of you via email with instructions on how to claim your gift card.
Visit the other project leaders to see their three winners! Our Crazy Boys, Mallerys Deals, Mommy2k, and Scraps of My Geek Life. Check out cool and crafty Elmer’s projects on the Can You Top This website.
Disclosure: I am being compensated by Collective Bias as an Elmer’s #CanYouTopThis Round 2 project leader.
Travel Tip: Check for restaurants in your destination city to eat well on a budget! Save 60% – 80% on Restaurant.com gift certificates, gift cards AND Diner of the Month Club when you use the coupon code below.
We’ll be in Chicago for a couple of days, so I checked out their restaurant selection on Restaurant.com. See my example of How to Use a Restaurant.com Gift Certificate.
If you’re not familiar with Restaurant.com, you’ll find it’s a great way to try a new local restaurant with 13,000 participating restaurants nationwide! The gift certificates are valid for one year, so you have plenty of time to use them! *Don’t forget, restaurant.com also offers actual gift cards which make great gifts!
Have you used a restaurant.com gift certificate? Great value, yes?
 This deal is still available. Don’t miss it!
If you aren’t afraid of trying a few new bottles and varieties, wine clubs can be perfect! I joined the WSJ club in the past, tried varieties of red, and loved every bottle. Here’s what you need to know:
- You will get a low-priced introductory offer and free gift(s) for the initial shipment. Save over $100 for the case! Approx $7.50 per bottle when you factor in shipping.
- You will be enrolled in the club. The membership means you’ll automatically receive subsequent (substantially higher-priced) shipments. You CAN cancel your membership after receiving the initial shipment if you so choose.
- If your state laws requires the wine to be delivered by private courier, be prepared to wait a little longer to receive your shipment. Free gifts may be delivered separately. Someone 18+ must sign for the package. (When I did the WSJ offer, it took about 4 weeks to receive my order. That probably will vary depending on your location and which club you choose.)
- You can do ALL of these offers if you want to! Choose from mixed, whites, or reds cases.
Wine Club Deals:
 WSJwine.com - 12 bottles for $69.99, $19.99 shipping + applicable tax, FREE accessories kit including lever-action corkscrew
- Zagatwine.com
 – 12 bottles for $69.99, $19.99 shipping + applicable tax, FREE set of 4 wine glasses
- 4SeasonsWine.com
 – 12 bottles for $69.99, $19.99 shipping + applicable tax, FREE lever-action corkscrew
It’s quality wine and I had a good experience. Have you tried wine clubs? What did you think?
This post is linked to Things I Love Thursdays at The Diaper Diaries.
 Here are the guidelines for my $25/wk Food Budget Challenge.
Everyone is welcome to participate. Your weekly spending may vary depending on the number in your household, the grocery stores you shop, your commitment to using coupons, and any special dietary needs. The point is to #1 monitor your spending and #2 challenge yourself to do a little bit better. Set a realistic goal and feel good about your progress.
I’ll be posting a video in the next couple of days to share my own circumstances, but in the meantime, here are the guidelines:
1. We will all start with different amounts of food in our pantry and freezers. This doesn’t count towards the weekly spending and affords a cushion at the beginning. The challenge will be to use coupons to stockpile food and maintain that cushion throughout the year.
2. I will only spend $25 per week on food. If I attend a potluck or family meal, the food I bring counts towards my $25 because I’m sharing a meal. I don’t eat out very much at all, but I consider that part of my limited entertainment budget. I won’t be accepting gifts of food.
3. Using coupons and buying inexpensive staples in bulk will be crucial. I’ll share all my resources with you here. Everything will be in the Food Budget Challenge on the menu bar for easy reference.
4. I’ve been planning my meals for next week and will share those with you in the next few days. We start with the new coupons and circulars on Sunday, January 9, 2011.
5. It’s a tradition for #5 to be blank. To leave room for the future and possibilities ;)
So, are you with me?
Thanks to reader Wendi for sharing this deal. Get (99) 4X6″ photo prints for 99¢ from Snapfish.com by HP when you use code 2011PENNY through Jan 9, 2010.
If you order online, you can pick up the prints at Walgreens , Walmart or Meijer. I won’t be doing this deal myself, so I’m not sure how much shipping is if you opted to do it that way.
 Did you make a New Year’s resolution to hit the gym? This is a great deal on a gym membership if it’s in your neighborhood! I’m still debating if I should sign up for the gym or just run outside. Brrr!
Today’s Grand Rapids LivingSocial deal is $40 for a 3-month gym membership at American Fitness Partners on Northland Dr. in Grand Rapids, MI.
- If you already have an account, go here.
See today’s Groupon, Seize the Deal, and LivingSocial for YOUR city here.
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