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Get $5 Rebate on Dummies Books

THE “FOR DUMMIES” series has a title for everything — whether it’s about computers, food, home maintenance, or travel.  Here’s a little incentive to grab that title you’ve been eying.   Get a $5 mail-in rebate for any Dummies book or audio set priced at $6.99 or higher purchased from March 1 to April 30, 2010.  [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Buy Barbie for $3 During Birthday Week

BARBIE is having a birthday this week on March 9!  Everyone gets to celebrate as SuperStar Barbie debuts again for $3 — the original price in 1959.  I’ve heard folks have found the bargain SuperStar Barbie at Wal-Mart, Target, and Toys’R’Us.  This deal is only good through March 13, 2010.  Thanks to Charlotte on the [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Monday, March 8th, 2010

Free Houston Weekend Fun March 5-7

IT’S Friday once again!  Time to plan your weekend fun.  Here is a snapshot of free things to do this weekend in Houston with family and friends:
Craft with metal — Hands-On Houston is back this weekend at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft as part of its first Saturday craft series.  This month features a [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Friday, March 5th, 2010

25% Off Coupon to Ann Taylor LOFT

LOOKING TO SAVE on some spring outfits this weekend?  Save 25 percent at Ann Taylor LOFT stores with this coupon. To get the discount online, use the coupon code SPRING25.  The deal is good on full-price items through March 1 at 2 a.m. CST.  Thanks to Charlotte on the Cheap for this deal!

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Friday, February 26th, 2010

Pre-Order Toy Story & Toy Story 2 Blu Ray/DVD Combo, Get 2 Free Movie Tickets

EXCITED ABOUT the latest Toy Story adventures coming to the big screen?  Then maybe you’ll enjoy seeing the first two Toy Story movies in the series in Special Edition format.  Here’s a great pre-order deal right now at Amazon.com that comes with free movie tickets to boot!
Pre-order Toy Story and Toy Story 2 DVD combos [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Museum of Fine Arts Loading Dock Sale 2/23-28

THE PUBLIC is invited to shop the annual Museum of Fine Arts Shop Loading Dock Sale this week, February 23 to 28, 2010.  It’s a great opportunity to stock up on discounted books, gifts, and publications.  Access the loading dock through the Museum of Fine Arts Shop from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Monday, February 22nd, 2010

20% Off Entire Purchase Famous Footwear

WITH TEMPS sneaking into the 60s, it’s easy to start thinking about pedicures and spring shoes.  Here’s a coupon to help save you some money with 20 percent off your entire purchase at Famous Footwear.  This deal is good in store or online through February 27, 2010.  Thanks, Saving with Shellie!

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Friday, February 19th, 2010

One-Day Deals at Kids.Woot

HEARD OF THIS one-day deal site targeting kids’ items?  At midnight, Kids.Woot.com features a new kid-related product for sale, which is available until it sells out — or until the next midnight when a new item is featured.
Today’s one-day deal is a Wii 6-in-1 Sports Kit for only $5.99.  This currently retails around $29.99 at [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Free ULTA 15-piece Set with $17.50 Purchase

LOOKING FOR SOME bonus make-up deals!  Through February 20, receive a free ULTA 15-piece set with any $17.50 purchase of ULTA cosmetics, minerals, or beauty tools. The bonus kit — valued at $88 — comes with two eye shadow quads, two mini nail lacquers, a 4-piece brush set, lip gloss, lipsticks, blush, bronzer, eye liner, [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Monday, February 15th, 2010

20% Off Purchase at Half Price Books This Weekend

JUST IN TIME for Valentine’s, it’s the Half Price Books’ Booklover’s Weekend Sale February 11 – February 14.  Follow the online link to get your coupon for 20 percent off your entire purchase.  Find the Houston area locations here.  Thanks to Mary for sharing this deal!

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Friday, February 12th, 2010