Exchange unwated gifts or other items

If you have any games, books, music or movies you don't want, go to www.swaptree.com. To swap books only, there is also www.paperbackswap.com. Both sites makes swapping very simple, including giving you mailing labels and the option of including postage on the label.

This is a great way of saving and being green!

Happy swapping
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Free call from Santa!

Go to a web page hosted by Kroger to sign up for a call from Santa to your child! And…. it’s free! http://www.holidayphonecalls.com

Merry Christmas!
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Cybermonday tips

GMA gave these tips this morning:

1. Compare prices at sites like extrabux.com.

2. Look for free gifts with purchases.

3. Go to savings.com for online coupon codes.

4. Toys and DVD's should be purchased now, books and apparel can wait.

5. At priceprotectr.com you can enter what you bought, where you bought it from and how much you paid. This site will track the item and email you if the item is marked down. This way, you can ask for a refund of the difference if it's within the store's refund time frame.

For the full article, go to: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/ConsumerNews/cyber-monday-2009-deals-shopping-tips/story?id=9202386

Happy shopping!
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Greek Festival - free coupon

I love festivals and this weekend it's the Greek Festival hosted by The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Raleigh North Carolina. Go to their website to print a coupon for free admission valued at $3.00. Kids under 13 are free!
http://www.holytrinityraleigh.org/GreekFestival/

Enjoy!
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Teachers: $50 reimbursement for school supplies

I'm a patient at Cary dental and got this email from them today. Go to the link for more information.

Enjoy Teachers!
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SCHOOL SUPPLY REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Cary Family Dental is offering area teachers up to $5,000 through our School Supply Reimbursement Program. From now until November 30th, we're writing 100 checks, up to $50 each, to qualifying educators.
To qualify, teachers must work in Wake County, be a new or current Cary Family Dental patient, and have spent money on school supplies during 2009. If you qualify and would like to take advantage of our program, simply download our School Supply Reimbursement Program form, fill it out, and mail us the requested information. It's that easy!
We're proud to support our teachers and to be able to give something back to those who give so much of themselves on a daily basis. Thank you! If you have any questions or would like more information, call us at (919) 460-6884.

Sincerely,

Cary Family Dental
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Harris Teeter Triple coupons days

Up to Tuesday, September 22, it's triple coupon time again! Coupons up to 99c can be used.

Happy Saving!
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One-stop coupon site

I read about http://coupontom.com/ in All You magazine. It's a great site to search for online printable coupons or to see if your Sunday paper or any other insert has had a coupon. This way one saves time, no more paging through reams of coupons to see if you can find a particular one. Time is money, so definitely a money saver!

Remember to go to the Chick-fil-A free sandwich give away on Monday.

Happy Labor Day!
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Chick-fil-A Labor day free chicken sandwich

Wear your sports team logo to Chick-fil-A on Labor Day from 10.30am to closing for a FREE Original chicken sandwich! http://www.chickfila.com/#home for details.

Happy eating!
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Low cost physicals

Remeber that Access Healthcare does school sports and camp physicals for just $25.00!

The daycare entrance exam, regular office visits and work physicals are only $45.00! The telephone number is (919) 363-0190 and the location is 1031 W. Williams St. Suite 106, Apex, NC 27502. The website is http://prosites-bforrest.homestead.com/

Happy saving!
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Harris Teeter Super Double Coupons

Harris Teeter is doubling coupons up to $1.98 again this week, until Tuesday, September 1, 2009.

Happy saving!
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Harris Teeter Super Double Coupons

Harris Teeter is having the double coupons up to $1.98 again! Get your $1 plus coupons and save.

Happy Saving!
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Busch Gardens special

Busch Gardens has a discovery ticket good for 7 consecutive days for the Europe park and Water Country. This ticket sells online through their own site or AAA for$69.95. This is a good deal! So you can go back and forth to both parks for one price!!!

You can also save $2 per day on the parking ticket by buying a parking pass online. Buying food vouchers online will save you a dollar or two per person as well.

Enjoy the rides!
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Wilton cake decorating special - Michael's

Wilton is having a 50% off special on their cake decorating classes in July. Classes start the week of July 6. In addition to that special, there is a $10 off coupon at the registration desk. I will be doing the fondant and gum paste class, which is $22 after 50% off, then only $12 after the additional discount coupon! You can use the Sunday paper (or online) coupons to buy your student kit and supplies. This all adds up to a super saving!

Happy learning!
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Harris Teeter Super Double Coupons

This week only, Wednesday, June 24th thru Tuesday, June 30th, 2009, Harris Teeter is doubling coupons up to $1.98. For more information, go to
http://www.harristeeter.com/promotions/online_coupons/coupon_policy.aspx

Happy Saving!
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Michael's coupon - 50% off!/JC Penny's Coupon $10 off

If you missed the Sunday paper or if you need more 50% off coupons for Michael's this week, go to http://printable-coupons.blogspot.com/2008/02/michaels-coupons-arts-craft-store.html
and print some more!

For a $10 off $25 coupon for JC Penny's, go to http://printable-coupons.blogspot.com/2005/11/jc-penney-coupons.html

Everyone can use the coupon code GR8DAD for $10 off any $10 purchase at JCPenney online and the coupon code is active today!

Happy shopping!
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Summer fun for free or on special offer!

It's that time of year again, school is out and kids need to be entertained!

For a special offer on bowling, go to http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/ for more information on how to sign up for 2 free games every day throughout the summer for each child, age 15 and under. This offer is valid from June 1 through August 31, 2009, up to 5pm daily. There is a family pass for $23.95, good for up to 4 adults. Please note that standard shoe rental fees still apply for both children and adults. Registraton required.

Free movies are back at Regal theaters! http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx?state=NC has all the details as well as the movie line-up for the summer. Every Tuesday and Thursday starting June 16, 2009 through August 13, 2009 two movies will be screened. Admission is free on a first come, first served basis. In our area, Apex, Brier Creek and North Hills are the theaters participating.

Enjoy!
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Free redbox Monday

Watch a free movie tonight with the free Monday Redbox code: FM63H7. Put a bag of popcorn in the microwave and what a fun and inexpensive night of entertainment!

Enjoy!
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Free Redbox Rental credit

If you have not tried Redbox yet, sign up by entering your email address only at http://www.redbox.com/Help/Signup.aspx. Redbox is very convenient, giving one $1 rentals for 24 hours! You can even reserve your movie online at http://www.redbox.com/Rent/RentInfo.aspx

Redbox codes can also be found online, for example http://www.insideredbox.com/redbox-codes/ and http://www.dealtaker.com/Free-RedBox-Movie-Rental-Codes-t118243.html are just two of many sites that give codes for a free one day rental.

Try it for a really good deal on fun entertainment!

Happy viewing!
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Triple coupon week

Harris Teeter is having triple coupon week, starting today, April 29 through May 5, 2009. Make sure to check the weekly specials and make the most of those items with the coupons.

Happy saving!
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Online coupons

Manufacturer's web sites often have coupons. So, before buying a product, check online for a coupon. Here are some examples:

Wholly Guacamole is delicious! http://www.whollyguac.com/coupon - $1/1
Johnson & Johnson: http://www.johnsonsbaby.com/special-offers-expanded.jsp - several
Bertolli frozen entree: http://www.villabertolli.com/registration_frozenmeal.aspx $1.50/1
Gorton's Fish: http://www.gortons.com/coupons_promotions.htm - 75c/2
For a changing list of product and restaurant coupons: http://printable-coupons.blogspot.com/2007/03/johnsons-baby-product-coupons.html

Happy saving!
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Basking Robbins 31c scoop night!

It's 31c scoop night again at Baskin Robbins on Wednesday, April 29, 2009. Go to http://www.baskinrobbins.com/firefighters/ for more information about this night and making a donation to local fire charities.

Happy eating!
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Free order Friday

April 24, 2009, all day at Chick-fil-A at Waverly place, your chicken order will get you a special blue receipt which is good for the same order, free on your next visit! That's a deal!

Enjoy
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Free Rita's Italian Ice - spring is here!

Rita's is giving away a free, regular size Italian Ice tomorrow, Friday, March 20, 2009 from noon to 10 p.m. at participating Rita's locations. Click here to find your closest Rita's.

Enjoy!
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News and Observer online registered users specials!

Exclusively for newsobserver.com registered users, the following businesses are having specials:

Imaginese, Great Grapes, Xios, Garden Supply, Ragazzi's, Liberty Tax service, Lucky 32 and Goodberry's

Click on this link to see the advertisement.

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Enjoy!
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Cruise Deals

The upside to the poor economy is all the deals being offered! Vacations To Go offers one of the widest selections of cruises. If you know exactly what you want, or if you are new to cruising and are looking for help in selecting the cruise best suited to your individual needs, www.vacationstogo.com is the place to start your cruise adventure. You can sign-up to get emails on deals in your zipcode.

Happy planning!
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BJ's savings

I know everyone has their personal preference of bulk store that they patronize. If you're a member of BJ's club, they have some great savings at the moment! These are just the items I happened to buy yesterday. There may be others of course.

Fiber One granola bars (20) - only $5.89 after $1.00 instant rebate at the register.
Nesquick - $4.99 after $2.00 instant rebate at the register.
Milk (1 gallon of 2%) - only $2.56!

There are other specials with the coupon booklet they mail to you, some of which expire on Saturday. Remember too that BJ's is the only bulk store that accepts the Sunday paper coupons! If a product has 2 or more items, you can use 2 or more coupons! One coupon for each item. That's a great saving on top of their already great prices!

Happy Saving!
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Town of Apex events

The Town of Apex has two upcoming events, one of them today!

Madagascar Escape 2 Africa
Thursday, February 26 at 6:00pm (doors open at 5:30)
Free Admission - First Come First Serve Seating

The Grey Seal Puppets presents: THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES
Wednesday, March 4 at 5:00pm (doors open at 4:30) All ages, show length is 60 minutes.
All tickets are $5 and can be purchased at www.etix.com or at the Halle Cultural Arts Center.Ticket sales are first come first serve are subject to being sold out the evening of the performance. Advance purchase is suggested.

Enjoy!
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Woolite Coupon

Go to http://www.woolite.us/ to get a $1.50 coupon off woolite.

Happy saving!
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Pancake day at IHOP

Just a reminder that tomorrow is pancake day at IHOP. You get free pancakes and are asked to make a donation to The children's miracle network.

Happy eating!
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Car wash

You have to love a business that makes the best of the bad economy! Carolina Auto Spa has great deals and you can get more information and/or to sign up for their upbeat emails on their special offers by going to: www.carolinaautospa.com

Wacky Wednesday is here!
$3 Car Wash - including free self-serve vacuums with wash
$2 off ALL Car Washes
$5 off All Detail Services (Express and Full)
Look for it every Wednesday in 2009

Happy saving!
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Free download: The Truth About Cheating

From today up to tomorrow, February 12, 2009 at 7pm you can download the book by M. Gary Neuman, The Truth About Cheating, for free from Oprah's website. Go to: http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20080827_tows_bookdownload
to download it.

Happy reading and learning!
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Planet Child in Cary

Ever been to Planet Child in Cary? It is located on Asheville Avenue, close to Wholefoods and Walmart in Cary.

Wednesdays they have half off between 1 and 3pm. So $4.00 per child will get you two hours down time while the kids enjoy themselves. Adults enter free. You can also pack a lunch or snack and enjoy it in a special area for eating. Go to http://www.planetchild.com/ for more information on hours, prices and directions.

Have fun!
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Double-deal with daily savings

Two tips on saving daily.

1. Pack a lunch for work and/or school for kids. Not only will this save you money, but probably be much healthier as well!

2. Carpool! There are several sites recommended by AAA for carpooling.
http://www.icarpool.com/, http://www.sharetheridenc.com/, http://www.erideshare.com/, http://www.carpoolworld.com/ and http://www.commuterchoice.com/. This will save you money and decrease your carbon footprint!

Happy Saving!
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IHOP

IHOP is having National Pancak day on February 24, 2009. You'll 3 free buttermilk pancakes in return for a donation to local children's hospitals.

IHOP has 'All you can eat pancakes' again. They will serve you three pancakes at a time, as many times as you want, with any combo. http://www.ihop.com/ has more details.

Happy eating!
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Movie savings

Regal Entertainment group has a reward card out. With the Regal Crown Club card, you earn points toward free movies, popcorn and drinks. Monday night is $1 candy and Tuesday night is $1 popcorn!

Discounted tickets at $6.00 per ticket can be purcashed from Coastal Credit Union by members only. These tickets are restricted and not accepted the first 12 days of certain new releases.

Remember the discount Carmike movie theater on Blue Ridge Road as well, where all movies are $1.50 every day!

Happy viewing!
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Restaurant specials

Bogarts restaurant on Glenwood Ave is having an Early Dinner special, valid every day during January from 5–6pm. Complimentary entree must be of equal or lesser value. One offer per table. Reservations Recommended. A gratuity will be added to pre-discounted total. Please note though that sides are extra. There is also a Blue Monday special, 2 salads, 2 Entrées, choice of an appetizer or a dessert to share plus a bottle of wine or two Blueberry Martinis for only $39.95 per couple. For more on this and other restaurants in the area, go to http://www.510glenwoodnightlife.com/

Enjoy!
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