Stretch Your Dollar

Dearest Readers

I have sinned and I admit it; as I have been going really slowly with my deals. However, family always comes first.

Now let’s talk money saving. If you have children then you know that spring break is here and wondering where to go, what to do, and most important how to keep them entertain without breaking the bank?

You can always go to the Park and enjoy a picnic under the sun. You can also go to indoor pools; always check with your community for especial deals.

How about movies? Monster vs. Aliens is great; you can go before noon for especial savings. And remember to look for those online coupons. Last time I checked AMC were having free large popcorn. Now they are having free small popcorn with any size drink. Members always get free popcorn on Wednesdays. Click here.

How about eating outside for a change; check this website where children eat free. Click here.

Don’t forget to hit the library where children can grab a book or two to enjoy it during their spring break. While you are at there you can ask for free tickets to visit your local museum(s) and zoo.

You do not have to spend a fortune to make children happy. It is all about spending time together and making the best out of it.

Jack In The Box is offering for one day only a Free Curly Fires with a Free Soft Drink. No substitution. At participating restaurants only. Coupon most be present when ordering. One coupon per guest, per visit. One offer per coupon. Not valid with any other offer or coupon. No purchase necessary.

Click here for Coupon.

Enjoy 

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No one can avoid the temptation by saying NO for eating outside, but sometimes the budget do not allow. Well, I have the deal for you. Ruby Tuesday is having Buy One Entrée from their specialties and Get One Free (of equal or lesser value). Their Specialty prices starts at $10.99 to $14.99 on a single Entrée, but on the other hand you will have a second free. You can also check the menu with their prices before you head.

You will need a coupon that you can find at coupondad.net. Click here. If you are looking to stretch that dollar; then Coupon Dad is the place to check for those free printable coupons. It is a place that I always have a sneak at before I go out.

As for now, have a great weekend and enjoy the company of a friend at Ruby.

See you there.

For a limited time only Ralph Lauren is having an additional 20 percent off already reduced prices to 70 percent. Plus using this code you can save yourself cost of shipping. I have used this code RTNC7565 or RGNC6588 and both worked perfectly with me. It runs now for free shipping.

Be sure to drop by the Sale section and then as an example click on Children’s Sale tab then click on either Boy’s or Girl’s last Chance tab and you are set. Ralph Lauren is also running their clearance on Men, Women, Baby, Home and Pup.

Shop smart, save big, stay in fashion!

Pancakes were great for breakfast, how about Arby’s for lunch today? Click here to print your coupon. You can have a Roast Burger with the purchase of a Drink at Regular price. They are testing the market by introducing their new line of burgers. Arby’s claim that the burger done better, never fried, never greasy and it is oven roasted thinly sliced roast beef. It is worth a try with their famous curly fries.

Have a mid week break from the brown lunch bag. Do not forget to print that Coupon, and I will see you at Arby’s.

Have a great day

Start your day full with IHOP National Day. are offering free short stack of Pancakes from 7am until 10pm today Tuesday February 24, 2009. They celebrate every year to help raise money for Children’s Miracle Network. Since the inception of National Pancake Day in 2006, IHOP has raised nearly two million dollars to support charities in the communities in which it operates. Last year on National Pancake Day they raised more than $875,000. Click here to see if there is a location near you.

Drop by and have a short stack on the house. Help yourself with a donation, then let us know your how your Pancakes tasted?

Don’t forget to grab that syrup

It is the question that hits most people while shopping; where can I find this item cheaper?

Frucall is a site that helps you compare the price of the product before you buy it in store. Frucall gives you price comparison on your cell phone: Just call the service (1-888-DO-FRUCALL) and enter either the product name or barcode. Then listen to see if Frucall can find you a lower price. You can also send a text-message by writing the barcode or product name and model for the item you like and send it to FRU 11. Then Frucall will send you back the results via SMS. Frucall is powered by Amazon.com; Shopping.com; Yahoo and StreetPrices.com. Frucall also sends you informative product reviews and even set a price alerts to let you know when an item is discounted to the price you want.

Frucall is free to use, though standard text-message rates apply if you go to the SMS route.  

Shop smart, shop on a dime. Would you use Frucall?

On this tough economy we are all cutting back on a lot of things. But a recent study found that there are some things people are not willing to cut back on. For example their internet and cell phone services.

On the other hand, people are willing to cut on a lot more things such as changing the habit of eating outside, cut back on the satellite radio and not buying those high end cosmetics.

People are cutting back on their coffee and lattes. Good bye for those days were people were paying $4 for a latte. Sales at Starbucks dropped 9 percent in the last three months of 2008 forcing the company for more closes and cutting hundreds of jobs.

However, Starbucks seems to find its way in this harsh economy as they are lunching the $3.95 promotion. Customers can get a 12oz. latte with oatmeal or coffee cake or 12oz. brewed coffee with a choice of breakfast sandwich or roll.

It is the first time that Starbucks has made a “Value Menu”. What’s next for Starbucks a “Dollar Menu”?

What are you cutting back on? 

 You do not have to break the budget to get your beloved one a smile. Here are some quick ideas for Valentine’s Day:  

• A lot of people decorate using flowers which cost more than $25 for 4 flowers; with this bad economy you may want to change to red tissue and shredded paper/wrapper. You can find it at your local store for 99 cents each.     
•  As for the cake couple slices or pieces would be great.  
• Going to a restaurant might be a good idea if you already had a reservation, they will be so booked this Saturday.     
• Gift cards works like magic, but try something unique like getting her/him a gif card for message, or spa ;-)        
• Romantic movie with a scoop of ice cream instead of popcorn would be a good thought.
• Remember you can always have a great romantic movie for free, check your local library.
•  Write a note and put it on his/her car windshield or in an unsuspected place.

Remember it is the thought that counts after all.

Have a great romantic weekend !