Deal of the Day

I was able to get both Family Circle and Woman's Day this way - so cheap! They're great little magazines and I give them to the Vital records department waiting room at work when I finish with them so I feel my $3.5o goes a long way. This could also be a great gift.

Family Circle Magazine - One Year Subscription - $3.50 w/code!!

Tanga Daily Deal

Once you are at the site, copy and paste this at the end of the address in the address line of your browser: products/family-circle-magazine-subscription--5

Family Circle Magazine Subscription - 15 Issues Per Year!
Today: $14.99
$3.50 after code: FAMILY

Deal of the Day for next month

As you know, doubling coupons can make a HUGE dent in how much you save at the store. Kmart is planning a double coupon promotion from April 4- April 10th! So start collecting those coupons, especially for non-food items that Kmart carries.

However, there are a few rules:

• You can only double 5 coupons per day. (Looks like you may be shopping Kmart every day that week!)
• Offer doesn't include Kmart Coupons or Pharmacy coupons
• They will double up to a $2.00 coupon! That means you can get up to $4.00 off an item!

I doubt if they carry Kix but you can get a $1 coupon here. A dollar is still a good discount even without doubling. There is a store in Ogden who doubles every day up to $1 but I just don't live close enough. If I were a serious couponer it might be worth it.

Deal of the Day

Free photobook from Picaboo.
And... (Sorry - update says they are already sold out - no wonder!)
Apple iBook Laptop, G4 iBook 1.33GHz Processor, 1GB, 40GB, 12.1" 1024x768 Display, Combo Drive ,WiFi, 56K Modem ,10/100 Ethernet , Bluetooth, OS X 10.5 installed, Off-Lease Refurbished - A1133

I love Buy.com! They are THE computer/electronics super-store. Click the picture or post title for an amazing deal (from my limited vantage point)

New show worth watching

Update: See DesNews article on how this and other shows have given genealogy another push.

This Friday, March 5 at 8/7c on NBC - will be the premier of a new show, Who Do You Think You Are. See the trailer here. Not just for family history buffs. I may have to skip dancing on Friday nights for this - not that I've been doing it much lately anyway...

Want to spread the word to your friends? Click here to see some ideas.Today's deal...

If you have a PC and want a free genealogy program, Roots Magic is offering their basic program with many of the features of the paid version. It's a good way to get started with your family history. Click the link with their name to download it. I wish I could get a good one for my iMac. Surely as more users switch to the Big Apple, someone will deliver, right?

One woman's bargain is another woman's...

This is not a "deal of the day" in my book.
Wow! I know I am out of it when it comes to top fashion but I recently discovered how really removed I am from some giant rip-offs out there.

Let me explain~

It was suggested that joining "Beyond the Rack" for online discounts would allow me to get some steal-of-a-deals. One who loves bargain shopping and considers Ross upscale, I signed up right away. I started getting their emails. Here is what came today: Accessories

How could I pass up on a bag with wallet for just $999 (regularly $1395)? As I scrolled down, I noticed some wallets (alone) - oh darn! Sold out at $319 (regularly $430). I can't believe I missed out on that - sold out in one day of the ad! Fortunately for somebody they still have some styles of key rings for $119. Oh, and by the way, if I refer someone else to join this exclusive website/email update I get a $10 coupon. Woo-hoo!

Who has this kind of money in this economy? I think my biggest personal splurge ever was a flat-iron I paid too much for and a nail buffing kit (to save money on salon nails) - this is why I stay out of malls :)

I think I will be unsubscribing to this deal.

Deal of the Day

Free Uni-Ball Pen

Uni-Ball is giving away 500,000 pens. The catch is that they are only giving away 10,000 a day. Starting at 10:00 MST, be one of the first 10,000 entrants to receive your freebie! Thanks Freebies2Deals.

Trivia~ On this day in 1455: The Gutenberg Bible is published.

Deals of the Day

Pizza Hut is having $10 pizza days and $5 Big Eats. Lots of good deals on good pizza. (This is not a photo of a Pizza Hut pizza - this one even makes pepperoni look good). But, I do like Pizza Hut. And, speaking of pizza, has anyone tried the "new Dominoes" pizza? Go here and use the code M24L for buy one get one large. And of course you can't miss the Lava cake. Pier 49 will give you a free personal pizza if you sign up for their mailing list here.
Wow! $149.00 delivered from Walmart.com If I didn't have a good sewing machine, albeit 32 years old, I would jump on this one, complete with cabinet.

Freebie of the Day

Click the post title to receive a free pocket copy of the Declaration of Independence.

Deal of the Day

Wow! Cool label maker for $16.99 (and free shipping too)! Buy.com of course. I have one of these and I love it! Refills can be a little pricey if the kids get hold of it. They usually come with a limited supply. This is a good price if you've been thinking about getting one. Someone recently asked me about mine and now I can't remember who it was to tell them about this.

I also found this on Amazon a little cheaper but you need to spend $25 for free shipping. Another place with the same price as Buy.com is Dealighted.

Good News! More needed savings...

Insurance is the expense we love to hate; the necessary evil.

It was time to renew my homeowner's policy and it seemed like $728 was pretty high, especially considering the dropping housing values. I realize it is replacement value we need to worry about and not current sales, but still it seemed like a lot so I decided to shop around. MetLife has a deal with the state for employees' discount but I didn't particularly want to switch from Allstate where my agent, Dan, takes good care of my insurance needs, including cars. So, I called him to see if something could be done to lower my premium. I knew I could increase my deductible and that would help. He took time to speak with an underwriter. They have a good discount for people who have been with them for 10 years. Since I moved into my house 5 years ago, I didn't have the discount. Dan explained to her that I had been with Allstate for more than 10 years when considering the previous home and he was able to get my premiums cut in half!!! It does pay to be in good hands, to be loyal to a company, and to have a caring agent on your team.

New Phone - (I love a deal!)

I got tired of Qwest a long time ago and I have never gotten sucked into their internet/TV/phone deals. It's a long story but the monopoly and gouging was really getting to me. It was a huge ordeal getting the phone bill transferred to my name alone and in the process they managed to jack my bill up by $5 (the current "good deal" they were offering). Still, it seemed the only option for a home based phone.

I was reluctant to lose my number even though I'm most accessible on my cell phone and I had decided to give up the land-line when Jenn and Fred moved out. So, I had seen ads for Magic Jack and then learned that Rob was using it at his business. I checked out some reviews and I decided to give it a try. $20 a year for unlimited calling in U.S. and Canada. It goes through the computer so you need to have high speed internet (DSL or Cable) and keep it on to receive calls - I do that anyway, but in sleep/energy-saver mode. The jack itself costs $20 and they have a 30 day free trial going on. They only bill on day 31 so if you don't like it you can return it by then and no charges (maybe the shipping - around $6 I think). The adults in my home all have cell phones now and I am never home anyway. There's a slim chance you could be out of power and unable to use it, but in a crisis land lines can be a problem too. I have considered that but realized I was paying a lot for that "maybe" need.

Late added note: I'm having a little trouble with this now. For some reason I'm no longer getting a dial tone. I need to check into this. Some online discussion says sometimes this is a problem and you have to just return it for another jack. Trouble is, that means another new number. I'll keep you posted in case you're interested.

It arrived in one day and was super-simple to set up. I had to get a new phone number because they don't yet have number transferability - they said it might be in the future but it was worth it, especially since that is mostly for a backup. Anyway, it looks like I'll be saving $550/year - more than enough to pay for my high speed internet. Way cool! You'll have to ask me for the number if you need it. I just love a bargain and I loved telling Qwest I didn't want their overpriced service. Now I have just one little complaint about t-mobile... I'll work on that one.

Deal of the Day, Yesterday's Conference and Haiti Disaster Aid

The good deal - I don't even have a Wii but I can tell this is a good deal. Click on the photo for a docking station with rechargeable batteries for the Wii at $26.99 (normally > $100)
Where I was yesterday...

I attended an awesome seminar yesterday on breastfeeding - a subject near and dear to my heart :) Molly Pessl is a wonderful speaker and expert on breastfeeding. She is from Seattle but has been all over the place studying this ancient tradition that just gets better all the time as we learn more about it. I wish I had paid more attention when I had my own children. Fortunately I learned after Chris was born but realized nobody was talking about it and any who did made it sound like formula and breastmilk were equal - NOT! Still, I would have nursed my babies longer had I really understood the immense value. Aubrey has also mentioned that she knows more about it than any of her friends and that is only because of me - she said they really don't have a clue and she wished people said more than just "it's better..."

And kindness amid tragedy... the Haiti earthquake may have claimed 40,000 to 50,000 according to the Red Cross. Utah-based Healing Hands for Haiti clinic was reduced to rubble. Read the article to learn about this amazing operation that has provided healthcare to Haitians.

Read what the LDS church is doing here. Their humanitarian program has partnered with Islamic Relief USA to make an even bigger impact. It is amazing how they have crates of supplies and personal care items already packed and ready for loading and departure when needed. If you are ever in Utah you should tour the Humanitarian Center of the LDS Church to see this massive, ongoing operation. Other Christian groups are also responding with aid. It's wonderful to see people unite in efforts to help those in need. That's what it's all about.

Online donations to the church humanitarian effort can be made here and Islamic Relief here. We're all struggling in this economy but others have it much worse. Ashli shared this article about Ozark churches rendering assistance (Convoy of Hope from James River Assembly).

An anonymous donor in St. George has donated his helicopter and private plane for transporting people and supplies in Haiti, and Hendricks Motorsports, the NASCAR team loaned a 45-passenger plane to Missionary Flights International, which will send support teams in and out of Port-au-Prince. The first flight is scheduled to leave Fort Pierce, Fla., on Saturday morning and will take 30 passengers and medical supplies into Haiti. More stories of aid here and here.

These are the times I don't like having my blog private. (A few can ruin it for many)

Deal of the Day

I just love buy.com.

Microsoft keyboard and optical mouse for $19.99 with free shipping! Click on the picture to be taken to the offer.

Couldn't help but think of Aunt Betty here... Digital photo frame $16.95 - too cute!

Deal of the Day

I don't know how to do this yet, but Amazon is giving away holiday music downloads - a song a day until Christmas. Check the link to participate. In the meantime, I'll try to get enough time to try it out for my iPod.

Black Friday

I don't go shopping on Black Friday - even though there are some great deals. I do love shopping online and there are deals to be found here too.

Gotta love these cool electronics. We live in such a great time when these things are abundant and almost affordable!
Netgear Wireless Router $34.99 & shipping deals too! I love having this so we can roam with laptops in my house. Buy.com

$16.95 8 GB Kingston Data Traveler Flash Drive at buy.com

Digital Blue Girl Caribeener VGA Camera Buy.com has it for $9.99 and it may be eligible for free shipping (limit 5)

Disney 512MB Mix Stick MP3/WMV Player This was a good deal at $9.99; Now Buy.com has it for $7.99 (limit 5 and may qualify for free shipping)

Deals of the Day - Thinking Christmas

Some of these include free shipping - in some cases with minimum purchase but with some good deals, combining is not difficult.

$7.99 EarGrips Wrap around Kid's Fleece Ear warmers from Buy.com

$9.99 - Disney 512MB Mix Stick MP3/WMV Player (Princess Flowers) - DS17014
iLive iB109 Portable Speaker System for iPod with AM/FM Radio (Amazon.com)

Disney Mix Stick Jonas Bros 2GB MP3 Player for $19.99 (Buy.com)
I found my Flip Video on a great deal like this. Now you can get this MP3 player at a great price. So, if it's on your Christmas list, check this out at Buy.com This MP3 player is expandable to 4GB via SD card slot. Limit 5 per customerThey also have a good deal on the Samsung N120-12GW Netbook - NP-N120-KA02US $294.95 with free shipping. (Buy.com) What a deal!