Restaurant.com 80% Off

Get 80% off Restaurant.com gift certificates by using the promo code INDULGE at checkout. Offer expires on January 19, 2009.

As with all Restaurant.com gift certificates, restrictions vary with each restaurant and range from a minimum purchase amount to specific days when the gift certificate is valid. See the terms and conditions for certificate use provided with each offer.

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It's My Kiss Up To Manufacturers for Grocery Coupons Day

Today is my Kiss-Up-To-Manufacturers-For-Grocery-Coupons Day. This is actually a bi-annual event that I take part in, usually in January and June. I'm simply schmoozing product manufacturers in order to get them to send me grocery coupons.

This isn't a national holiday or anything, but it's something you might want to try. This can be a great way to get grocery coupons and free samples.

Here's what I do:

• Make a list of grocery items and the brands that I buy on a regular basis
• Go online and look for the official manufacturers website for these products
• Locate the customer service email address
• Send an email telling the company how much I love their products and if they could please send me coupons I would appreciate it
• Enclose my name and mailing address

That's it! Within a few weeks I'll start getting coupons in the mail. I've gotten several high value and free item coupons doing this.

Here is an actual email I sent to Eden Foods last year:

" Hello to all at Eden Foods,

Just wanted to thank you for your wonderful organic products. I love your refried beans and wasabi chips. Unfortunately my budget currently does not allow me to enjoy your products as much as I would like. If you happen to have some coupons or samples you could send my way I would be most appreciative - if not I will still be devoted to your products.

Sincerely,

(My name)

(My address)"

They sent me recipe books and twelve coupons for their products. How awesome is that? Not all companies will send you coupons, but it doesn't hurt to try.

So start your own Kiss-Up-To-Manufacturers-For-Grocery-Coupons Day. I totally recommend it!

There are more great ways to find grocery coupons. Read How to Find Grocery Coupons Online and How to Find Free Grocery Coupons which contain tips for finding coupons and links to sources for printable grocery coupons.

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HoneyBaked Ham Coupon 50% off Bone-in Half Hams

Print out a coupon for 50% off a HoneyBaked Bone-in Half Ham. Off valid through 1/31/2010 at participating HoneyBaked Ham locations in AZ, KS, KY, MD, MN, MO, OR, PA, VA and WI. While supplies last. Limit one coupon per customer.

To see more HoneyBaked Ham promotions at other locations, visit the HoneyBaked Ham Promotions web page and enter your state.

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adidas Outlet Stores coupon 30% off $50 or more

Print out a coupon for 30% off your total purchase of $50 or more at adidas Outlet Stores. Coupon is limited one per person, per transaction and must be presented at time of purchase. May not be combined with additional coupons or promotions. Valid only at adidas Outlet Stores. Expires 1/26/2010.

Your special Earn Your Stripes savings coupon is good at any adidas Outlet Store. Simply present this printed coupon at the register before checking out, and receive 30% off your total purchase of $50 or more. Discount limited to total transaction of $1,000 or less, before discount is applied.

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Free Sample Gold Bond Ultimate Hand Sanitizer Moisturizer

Get a free sample of Gold Bond Ultimate Sanitizer Moisturizer from Walmart.com.

Fill out the online form and the sample will be sent to you by mail. Limit one sample per household. While supplies last.

Gold Bond Ultimate Sanitizer Moisturizer kills 99% of germs but feels like a lotion and loves your hands.

Free Hot Chocolate at Eat n' Park

Warm up with a free hot chocolate from Eat n' Park! Posted on the Eat n' Park Blog:

"Brrrr…This year has certainly gotten off to a cold start! Warm up at Eat’n Park with a toasty hot chocolate – on the house! Print the coupon below to enjoy a free hot chocolate with your next meal. Valid through January 22, 2010."

The coupon states: Free small Hot Chocolate with your next meal. One coupon per guest check. Guest must pay any sales tax. Not good in combination with any other offer. Offer valid in store only.

In addition, you may want to join the Eat n' Park Smiley's Email Club. You'll be notified of special offers, get a free gift for joining, and get free stuff on your birthday and anniversaries.

Use the Eat n' Park Restaurant Locator to find one near you.

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Einstein Bros Free Bagel & Schmear for Facebook Fans

Become a fan of Einstein Bros Bagels on facebook, go to the tab marked "Free Bagel" and print out a coupon good for a Free Bagel & Schmear.

Free Bagel & Schmear does not include Twisted, Gourmet or Powerbagel. No purchase necessary. Limit one coupon per person. Valid only at participating Einstein Bros locations. Not valid with any other offer. Coupon expires 1/18/10.

Visit the Einstein Bros website to find a location near you.

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Country Store Sale + Free Shipping: 2010 Calendars $1.99

Country Store is having a huge online Holiday Sale which includes 2010 calendars for $1.99. Get free shipping site wide using coupon code 9681 . Some of these are pretty cute!

Supplies are limited.

Plus get 5% cash back when you shop through Ebates. (New Ebates members get a $5 bonus at sign up.)

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Free Celestial Seasonings Green Tea Sample

Become a fan of Celestial Seasonings on facebook, take the PossibiliTEAS quiz and get a free sample of their new green tea. While supplies last.

Find out more about Celestial Seasonings New Green Teas on the Celestial Seasonings website.

Kohl's Sale up to 80% Off + 20% Off

Kohl's has added new items to their online clearance sale with items up to 80% off. Take an additional 20% off using the promo code EXTRA20 at checkout.

Clearance items are selling quickly!

There are some good deals in the regular sale items as well. Get 20% off all baby items with promo code BABY20, and check out the other sale items on clothing, rugs and more.

Plus get 2% cash back when you shop through Ebates. (New Ebates members get a $5 bonus at sign up.)

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Free Guitar Lessons Online

Get free guitar lessons online via Amazon.com's Video on Demand: Beginning Guitar 101 Season 1. This is the first part of a series on guitar chords. This collection of iVideosongs tutorials shows you how to play an assortment of techniques and skills to begin playing the acoustic guitar. Perfect for the beginning musician who has just picked up a guitar for the first time. You can find more free videos from the chord series by scrolling down the page. There are also free lessons available for Beginning Guitar 101 Season 2 which covers guitar strumming.

The Amazon videos on demand are available as streaming online video or digital download.

You can also find free tutorials on the iVideosongs website, including selections for both acoustic and electric guitar from beginner to intermediate

Find several other free guitar lesson sources by reading How to Learn to Play Guitar for Free Online. This tells tips for finding free lessons and provides links to websites where you can find free guitar lessons in the resources section.

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Free Sample Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets

Get a Free Sample of Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets. Fill out the online form and a two pack sample will be mailed to you within 6-8 weeks. U.S. households only. Limit one free offer per household. While supplies last.

Find out more about Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets on the Purex website.

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Free Breakfast at IKEA 1/9 & 1/10

Get free breakfast at participating IKEA stores this weekend. The offer is valid 9am - 11am on Saturday, January 9, and Sunday, January 10, 2010.

The free breakfast is available in the IKEA restaurant and consists of one small breakfast valued at 99¢ and one cup of coffee valued at 99¢ . Limit one free breakfast per customer.

Old Navy Sale Online up to 75% Off

Old Navy is having an online clearance sale with prices up to 75% off on select items. See page near bottom right titled "Clearance". Supplies are limited.

Enter promo code CELEBRATE for an additional $10 off a minimum $50 purchase.

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Free 12oz Drink at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 1/14

Free 12oz Heritage Drink at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

When: Thursday Jan 14, 4pm-7pm

Where: Participating The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf store locations

Only valid at participating The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf store locations in CA, AZ, TX. Excludes San Francisco, NV, HI, all Ralphs stores, military base, campus or airport locations. Valid only on January 14, 2010, from 4pm to 7pm. Offer applies to 12oz. Cafe Mocha, Sunrise Ice Blended or Berry'd Treasure Ice Blended drink only. No substitutions. Limit one complimentary drink per customer.

Visit The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf website for details and to find a location near you.

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Buy One Get One Free Breakfast Entree at Ruby's Diner

Print out a coupon for a Buy One Get One Free Breakfast Entree at Ruby's Diner. Expires 2/28/10. Valid at participating Ruby's Diner restaurants. Limit one coupon per party. Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with any other offer, coupon, promotion or discount.

Another deal offered by Ruby's: Tuesday nights, 4pm to closing, kids 12 and under can receive a free kid's meal.

Join Ruby's eClub to find out bout future promotions and offers.

Use the online locator to find a Ruby's location near you

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Free Sample Emergen-C Alert Fizzy Drink Mix

Want to boost your energy and mental focus for free? Fill out the online form and get a free sample of Emergen-C Alert!® fizzy drink mix. If you love that I-can-take-on-the-world feeling and want more (who wouldn't?), they'll also give you a 25% off coupon on your next Alert! 10-count box , so you'll be clicking your heels everyday.Supplies are limited, so request your sample lickety-split.

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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Free Box Combo Meal

Get a free box combo meal at Raising Cane's when you join the Caniac Club. In addition, you'll get free food on your birthday, anniversary and special days at Raising Cane's restaurants.

See the map of locations to find a Raising Cane's restaurant near you.

There aren't any near me, but maybe you'll have better luck.

Find more free food offers in my post: Free Stuff on Your Birthday from Over 100 Places.

Ski Free Vouchers at Shell Gas Stations

Get Ski Free Vouchers at participating Shell gas stations, January 4, 2010 - April 16, 2010. Purchase 10 gallons of Shell fuel and receive a Ski Free voucher good for one free adult lift ticket when you purchase an adult lift ticket at participating area ski resorts. Limit one Ski Free voucher per fuel purchase.

Check the list of participating ski resorts to find a location near you. See the specific restrictions and exclusions provided from each resort for using the Ski Free vouchers.

Locate a Shell gas station with the online Shell Station Finder.

In addition, those wanting to buy fuel in one state but ski in another state can use a Ski Free Exchange Voucher.

Fuel receipt may be required in addition to voucher. See details at www.skifreedeals.com.

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Free Sample Barbara's Bakery Organic Cereal

Request a free sample of Barbara's Bakery Organic Cereal. Samples are only available for deliveries in the U.S.

The free sample form does not state what kind of cereal will be sent, so it will be a surprise. Find out more about Barbara's Bakery organic products on their website.

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