*SUPER, SUPER HOT* $20 Amazon.com Gift For ONLY $10!

Whoo-hoo! Here is an absolutely amazing and fabulous deal. Head on over to LivingSocial and purchase a $20 Amazon.com gift card for ONLY $10!! This is SUPER DUPER HOT, and is sure to sell out, so be sure to grabs your NOW.

If you are new to Living Social - GO HERE - to get signed up. It is free to sign up and there are no obligations. It is a daily deal site (very similar to Groupon). Where every day they feature a new deal from all sorts of merchants from all over. Some deals are good only for locals, while other deals are great for any and everyone. This is a fabulous way to save money.

Groupon/Living Social/EverSave Deals for Jan. 6, 2010

Unless otherwise stated, all deals are online deals and accessible to any and everyone who purchases these deals.

Living Social  has some awesome deals today!  Here is a quick list of some online deals. Be sure to head on over and get signed up and look for deals in your area.

1. St. Petersburg, FL :  ShoeBacca.com – get a $50 voucher for only $25 (FREE Grd Shipping)!

2. Albuquerque, NM or Dayton,OH: Whole Foods- Receive 50% off one of five gift boxes to choose from. Pay anywhere from $20-$30. They have some great gift boxes to choose from.

3. Wilmington/Newark: indiDenim – For only $85 get a $155 voucher to purchase custom-fit jeans!

4. Chicago (Local Only): Navy Pier IMAX Theatre – For only $24 get two tickets to see Tron Legacy in IMAX 3-D plus one large popcorn, and two regular sodas! That’s an awesome deal – and if you are in the Chicago area, you should grab this one now, as I bet it will sell out quickly!

Groupon also has some great deals going on.

1. Birmingham, AL: FitOrbit – For only $60 get three-months of online personal training program ($134!)

2. Baltimore, MD (local deal): EastPoint 10 Cinemas – For only $10 get one movie ticket, md. Popcorn, and 24oz drink (limit 2 per person)

3. Minneapolis/St.Paul, MN: MixBook – For $15 get $50 worth of fully customizable photo-books.

4. Springfield, MO: Xoopii – For only $10 get $25 worth of eco-friendly reusable bags & more (limit 2 per person)

5. St. Louis, MO: iGrourmet – For only $20 get $40 worth of groumet gift baskets & more (may use towards shipping costs)

6. Central Jersey, NJ: Flag Fables – For $15 get $30 worth of Flags & Outdoor décor

7. New York, NY:  American Yogini – For $115 get a 3-day Hohm Juice Cleanse & One coaching call, plus The 7-Day Total Cleanse  book. (Save $112 – 49%)

8. Orlando, FL (Local Deal): Paxia Alta Cocina Mexicana – For $15 get a $30 certificate for contemporary Mexican dinner cuisine & drinks. Or for only $7 get $15 worth for lunch.

9. Orlando (Local Deal): Style International – For only $25 get a customized 1-hr facial ($75 value – save 53%)

10. Tampa Bay Area (Local Deal): CDB’s Southside - For only $12 get $25 worth of traditional Italian dinner fare at DCB’s Southside, or $6 for $12 worth of lunch.

11. Tampa Bay Area (Local Deal): Tampa Water Taxi Co. – For $35 or $40 get a Harbor & River cruise for two (2). You have two options to choose from

12. Jacksonville, FL (Local Deal): Ashley Store Furniture – For only $49 get $150 worth of furniture! (3 Locations to choose from in the Jacksonville area only)

EverSave has some great deals today:

1.  Orlando, FL (Local Deal): MarbleSlab – For only $10 get $20 worth of scrumptious ice cream at Marble slab creamery in Altamonte Springs – good towards take-home pints, quarts, & cakes.

2. Orlando, FL (Local Deal): Volcano Island Mini Golf – For $12.95 get two rounds of mini golf at Volcano Island Mini Golf, off I-Drive.

3. Orlando, FL: VazuUSA.com – For $12 get $25 worth of portable, expandable and oh-so giftable vases.

4. Orlando, FL (Local Deal): Jersey Mike’s Subs – For $10 get $20 worth of subs, wraps & salads at 3 participating locations around Orlando area.

5. Atlanta, GA: ShopBossa.com – For $22 get $45 worth of over 150 designer vegan handbags & more.

Random Thoughts: Saving Money Eating Out

One of the ways I plan to cut back on expenses this year is how, when, & where we eat out. First and foremost we have cut out McDonald's completely this year (NO McDonald's)! Which I am thrilled about -  the kids a little less, but their food is so bad, and my kids are constantly asking me for it, granted we weren't having it every day but still...I was tired of being nagged to go. So for 2011 as a family we cut this restaurant out 100%.

Secondly, as a family we have cut eating out at any fast food restaurant down to no more than once a month, just no McDonald's. We did decided to keep Subway and places of that sort, that provide quick, easy, and a bit healthier options open to those random moments we are hungry and need to eat and happen to be out and about. 

Finally, the other thing we have done is limit our eating out to only restaurants where we can either get great coupons, Groupons/EverSaves/Living Social, ect, and/or Restaurant.com certificates. If we can't get some good savings then we aren't going to be eating at that restaurant. 

Having said that I wanted to take a moment to share with about the above sites I mentioned for saving money on eating out.

Groupon, EverSave, & Living Social all work very similarly in that they have daily deals that take place in different cities around the country. Some deals are for local residents only, and other deals are good for any and everyone!  

How these sites work is that when a certain number of people buy the deal, the deal is considered "On", meaning the deal is available and anyone can purchase and will receive the discount from the particular merchant. I have never seen a deal not reach the certain number of required purchases, so this is not a worry. If you happen to be one of the first few people to purchase the deal before it is considered 'On', and for some reason not enough people participate in purchasing the deal you won't be charged and you won't receive the discount. 

I bring all this up because today on all three of the above sites each has some great deals in Orlando for local restaurants. Now if you aren't in the Orlando area I still suggest you check each site out and visit the city nearest you and see what your local deal may be for today. I have used all three sites successfully numerous times and have never had an issue, and I have been able to save a lot of money on all sorts of different services and products from all over, not just eating out.

GROUPON

For only $17 get a $35 voucher to Giordano's Italian Restaraunt & Pizzeria in the Orlando area.

LIVING SOCIAL

For only $10 you can purchase a $20 voucher for food and drinks at Pine 22 in the Orlando area.

EVERSAVE

For only $10 you can purchase a $20 voucher for food at Jersey Mike's Sub Shop in the Altamonte Springs area & Lake Mary

Before I close let me give you a quick intro to Restaurant.com. This is also another great way to save on your eating out trips. Normally for $10 you can purchase certificates to local restaurants for $25 off $35 (this amount can vary per restaurant, some are $25 off $40, or $25 off $50). However, more times than not Restaurant.com has promo codes where you can purchase these same certificates for 50%-80% off. When the 80% off codes are available I will then stock up on these certficates because I now only have to pay $2.00 for the same certificate. 

My other little secret is to purchase through ShopAtHome.com and receive 30% back, making these well under $2.00 for each certificate. 

Those are my random thoughts on saving money eating out. . .

Movies: Little Fockers Only $5.00 (FREE for Others)

SOLD OUT! Hope you purchased yours, because they are all gone. Sorry if you missed this deal!

LivingSocial has an awesome deal to see Little Fockers in theaters for only $5.00! GO HERE to purchase your ticket through Fandango.com, and pay only $5.00 (67% savings). Be sure to check that you have a theater near your area that accepts tickets from Fandango.com.

If you are new to LivingSocial you will actually be able to get a FREE movie ticket, because you will receive $5.00 when you first sign up, which will be applied towards your first purchase, making this deal FREE!

You can purchase one for yourself and gift another one. I purchased one as a gift for my hubby, so we can go on a great 'cheap' date ;).

This deal is taking place in Kansas City, but you don't have to live in Kansas City to get the deal, just be sure that your theater takes Fandando.com tickets and you can buy into this great deal.

Plus if you can get three friends to purchase this same deal you will get yours for FREE, so spread the word. Maybe you can make it a 'GNO' (Girls Night Out)!

LivingSocial: $125 Voucher on Men's Shirts For ONLY $50!

Here is a FABULOUS deal on LivingSocial today, and will most certainly make for a wonderful Christmas gift for the special man in your life.

(This is an online deal so anyone can buy and use this deal. I believe you can find it in most cities, but I know for sure you will find it under Orlando)

Hugh & Crye: Pay $50 and get a $125 voucher (60% Savings) OR Pay $42 and get an $85 voucher (49% Savings)

Hugh & Crye is “…dedicated to making clothing that fits correctly. [They] specialize in creating a high-quality dress shirts that are cut to fit specific body types. With a wide variety of sharp styles and prints to choose from, there is something to complement anyone’s wardrobe.”

If you are new to LivingSocial - SIGN UP today and receive a $5.00 sign up bonus which will be applied towards your first purchase. If you purchase today's deal through Hugh & Crye, you will then only pay $45. PLUS if you are able to get just three friends to sign up and purchase today's deal, you will get this deal for totally FREE. :) So, spread some savings love!

LivingSocial: $100 for Only $50 Worth of Kids Clothing at The Dapper Baby

And, yet, and another great kids clothing sale on one of the many daily deal sites. LivingSocial has a $100 voucher to The Dapper Baby for only $50. Again another great way to save on Christmas shopping!

You'll have to click on Southern CT to find this deal.

EverSave: $7 Date With My Hubby

I wanted to share with everyone why I love and recommend using sites like EverSave (Groupon & LivingSocial). Tonight I was able to go on a nice date with my husband and it only cost us $7 for a $25 meal at Maria Bonita's in Orlando. 

-Our bill actually came to $0.00!-

How did we do this, well last week on EverSave, Maria Bonita had a deal that for $12 you could purchase $25 worth of food and drinks. I had a $5.00 credit on my EverSave account, which I only had to pay $7 for $25 worth of food and drinks. 

I just want to encourage ALL of you to sign up with these amazing Daily Deal sites. You don't have to purchase every single deal out there. But especially with Christmas coming up there have been amazing deals on merchandise that would make excellent Christmas presents. And many of these sites provide one time credits that can be used on your first purchase. Plus if you refer friends, these sites will credit your account with more credits that can be used on future purchases. 

If you are looking for ways to save on eating out, Christmas presents, or anything for that matter. Then I suggest you, if you haven't already, sign up for these sites. I am providing a list below of all the sites I am signed up for and follow and have purchased amazing deals from already. (If you wouldn't mind clicking the links below when you go to sign up. As I said earlier many of the sites will provide credits for referring others to their sites, and this is also a way of helping me continue to keep this site going). 

Swagbucks - A search engine (like google or yahoo) that gives you rewards, just for searching the web. Completely FREE and completely worth your time. Intro to Swagbucks

ShopAtHome- A site that pays you for shopping online. You will earn a certain percentage from thousands of national stores and online stores, just by shopping through ShopAtHome. It's a great way to receive an extra discount for stores you would normally shop. 

Ebates- Same idea as ShopAtHome, just a competitor site to ShopAtHome. Receive a certain percentage from thousands of national and online stores, just for shopping through Ebates. 

Modnique- A Daily Deal site, that has different deals from well-known named products and stores that are discounted up to 90% off regular retail. You'll find stores like Reebok, Cuisineart, Disney, Gap, Limited, ect.. on here offering unbelievable deals. Plus you will receive a one time $5 credit that is good towards your first purchase. 

Groupon- A Daily Deal site, that offers unbelievable discounts on local area businesses and online businesses, as well. You will find deals that are marked down by up to as much as 90%. Businesses include everything from restaurants, local gyms, spas, hair treatments, movie tickets, and on and on the list goes. The trick is that so many people have to be willing to purchase the deal before it is considered to 'Be On'. But, the minimum number of people usually purchase the deals. 

EverSave- A Daily Deal site, very similar to Groupon. However, you will receive a one time $5 credit for signing up that you can use towards your first purchase. This site works the same as Groupon. Once the minimun number of participants purchase the deal, it will then be considered 'Unlocked'.

LivingSocial- A Daily Deal site, similar to Groupon and Eversave. A minimum number of participants must be willing to purchase the deal before it is available.