While I’m more of a homing pigeon who dreams about becoming a fearless traveler, my former co-worker (and current muse) is a wide-eyed wanderer who goes wherever the wind blows.

Free-spirited and spontaneous, he has left for Australia and Vancouver on a mere week’s notice. The thing I admire the most about him is his knack for making anyplace in the world truly feel like home.

It’s certainly exciting to explore new destinations and expand your horizons with first-hand experience of diverse cultures and social norms. But it’s the ‘getting there’ part that can be a real pain in the you-know-where. And it only becomes worse when you arrive at the airport in time to discover that your luggage got damaged in transport.

Avoid hassles and protect your possessions with durable and reliable luggage that won’t let you down. Take a peek at Luggage Online, which offers much more than luggage. You’ll also find backpacks, duffles, briefcases, and travel accessories from tons of your favorite brands like Samsonite, American Tourister, Olympia, JanSport, Claiborne.

Put this on your To-Do List: Check out the incredible Luggage Online coupon and get an extra 10% off your order until the end of September.

So before you go backpacking across Europe with your adventurous partner or see the Big Apple in all its bustling glory, hit up Luggage Online for deals on all your baggage needs.

One, two, buckle my shoe? That takes waaaaaay too much effort. Personally, I prefer slip-ons. You just slip them on, and voila, you’re ready to go. How easy is that? But whatever footwear type you prefer (sandals, boots, sneaks or dress shoes), Piperlime has it at an additional 15% off! Take advantage of this 2-day offer on men’s women’s, & kids’ sale items from adidas, BCBG, Kenneth Cole, Converse, and more. But better get stepping! It’s only available on July 31st & August 1st. 

The anticipation rises like mercury in a thermometer on a summer scorcher. Then the velvet curtain goes up. Whoa, Nelly! Ring the alarm, Beyonce! Make way because a real showstopper is strutting to the forefront. And please try to avoid slipping on your puddle of drool.

Put your hands together and make some noise! Until the early morning of August 2, you’ll get 52% off the Inspiron E1405 notebook. But that’s only if you use the Dell coupon. So click it. You know you want to.

Normally retailing for $1,133, this baby is all yours for just $549 before tax, fees, shipping, and handling. How sweet is that?

Are you or do you know a college-bound student? This offer couldn’t have come at a better time with September looming over your shoulder. Just like the course-selection process, you can customize your Dell notebook.

And unlike last year’s bad luck of getting mean professors and dry course syllabi, you’ll get everything you want and expect from the Dell Inspiron E1405 notebook.

But yes, Stephen King, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. That’s why Dell has equipped the notebook with an 8x CD/DVD burner that has DVD+R writing capability and the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 for stunning video viewing.

The Inspiron E1405 notebook is the best affordable option for everyone from the student on a tissue-thin budget and the business owner who wants the best value. Act quickly because there may not be an encore of this incredible Dell deal!

You know the feeling. Your best friend’s birthday is just around the corner and you diligently fight through the bustling crowds in attempts at finding the Holy Grail - that perfect gift for the person who seems to have everything.

And we all have experienced the disastrous results of purchasing the wrong gift. The recipient is polite and beams a fake-but-polite grin. Okay, maybe getting Dad a silk tie with dancing teddy bears and flashing holiday lights wasn’t your most brilliant idea. But you were broke, and Bob Barker, the price was right.

Now you don’t have to sacrifice quality for affordability. Get all the great gifts that will please both the buyer and the recipient. With so many deals, you’ll definitely want to pick up something for yourself while you’re at it.

At ShopNBC, you’ll find the perfect silver pendant for Mom’s 65th birthday and a multi-function stainless steel watch that Dad will be proud to wear to work. Choose from a virtually-endless array of superb products like a fitted lamb-leather jacket to a stylish ruffled shirt.

And scoop up the savings by using the coupon before August 4 to get free shipping and an extra 12% off jewelry, watches, and apparel at the Semi-Annual Clearance Sale! Just spend at least $75!

So exercise the plastic, and pick up some hidden gems for less!

National Raspberry Cake Day - Now that you know it is National Raspberry Cake Day, are you going to miss an opportunity to snack on a light, delicate slice of Raspberry cake? Even if you don’t like this particular type of cake, you can go to Mrs Beasley’s armed with FabulousSavings coupons and get 15% off any cake! That whole “let them eat cake” thing may have been a misquote, but this exclusive offer is not.

Always Live Better than Yesterday Day - Always Live Better Than Yesterday is a promise you make to ensure each day is more fulfilling than the last one. This may sound like a lofty goal, but you don’t have to make drastic changes everyday. Today, for instance, why not decide to be more responsible with your money. Shop at FabulousSavings.com and browse the exclusive coupons section to find moneysaving opportunities you won’t find anywhere else.

Don’t get enough sleep each night and have to jumpstart your day with a jumbo cup of Joe? Leave work feeling fatigued? Find yourself frequently forgetting things? Suffer from aches? Feel or look older than you are?

Answering yes to any of the above questions can mean that you’re not in the best of shape. It’s time to take your health seriously. As they say, ‘health is wealth.’

Increase your stamina, improve your attentiveness, and feel energetic and spry again. In conjunction with eating nutritiously-balanced meals and exercising regularly, vitamins and supplements will help your body get the nutrients it craves in the doses it needs.

I believe in the power of vitamins and have tried almost everything from beta carotene to improve myopia to calcium tablets to fortify my bones and prevent osteoporosis.

(Did you know that osteoporosis affects approximately 28 million Americans and hits about 55% of people over the age of 50? And according to the 2004 report by the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 80% of those cases involve women.)

In the winter, I like to take Vitamin Cs when I feel the onset of a cold creeping up. And when my skin needs a little boost, I pop a Vitamin E capsule.

Looking for antioxidants, anti-aging treatments, allergy relief, circulation aids, or multi-vitamins? Botanic Choice has all this and so much more!

And it’s important to keep your wallet healthy too. Use the coupons to score free shipping & 25% off any order. You can also get $25 off any order of at least $75 (even on sale items)! But act fast because this deal is only available until the end of August.

Why walk when you can run? It’s time to get up to speed with technology. Cruise along the freeway of the future and prepare dazzling documents for work or school (or just for fun).

With HP coupons, you’ll see that high quality printers, all-in-ones, and digital cameras don’t have to come at a high price.

Do you need to print cover letters, photocopy presentation handouts, scan photographs, or fax meeting notes? Get 50% off select printers & all-in-ones if you use the coupon by August 25.

Say Cheese! Shutterbugs enjoy free 2-day shipping on all HP digital cameras, but only until August 4, so hurry and order yours today. Get point-and-click cameras by pointing and clicking your mouse toward this deal.

And don’t leave your home computer in the digital dust. It’s time to upgrade it. Use the Circuit City coupon by August 4 to save up to 50% on select memory cards, up to 66% on select PC accessories, and up to 55% on USB flash drives.

You can also save up to $500 on select projectors too. Take home entertainment to the next level and show your family vacation photos and movies like a real pro.

Go from being a Rip Van Winkle to a Neo Techie thanks to HP and Circuit City.

National Cheesecake Day -

Dearest Cheesecake,

Today we celebrate your divine self by, well, eating you! New York style, chocolate peanut butter, white chocolate raspberry - your flavor combinations are as endless as they are comforting, so I thank you. I also thank David’s Cookies for offering (not-so-mini) mini cheesecake assortments. I mean, cheesecake fans are obligated to try all 4 flavors (NY, Turtle, black forest & cappuccino). So what if they add up to more than 1 regular slice of cake? We can even save 15% on orders of $29 or more for boxes of 6 or 12 mini cheesecakes.

Anyway, thanks for always being there. You’re a real champ.

Love forever and always,
burnski

Father-in-Law Day - Getting in with the in-laws is easy when you surprise them on relatively-unknown holidays like Father-in-Law Day. But what do you surprise your dad-in-law with? Opt for something any guy would want. Universal remote controls. Tools. Beer. Or golfing gear from ProGolf, where you’ll get free shipping on a variety of top brands or 10% off orders of $100 or more.

Other July 30th Holidays -

• Deviled Eggs Day
• Copperhead Day
• Herbal Ballooning
• World Vegetable Congress

National Lasagna Day - Who doesn’t love lasagna with its delectable layers of pasta, cheese, veggies and meat (optional, of course)? If your mouth’s watering but you don’t have time to make this classic meal, order the Traditional Lasagna Dinner, made with 5 cheeses, from Omaha Steaks. You’ll get a side of green beans and a tiramisu cake for dessert! Save $20 on orders of $100 or more — and get 6 free burgers!

Dragon Day - When you hear “dragons,” it’s hard not think of the ultimate fantasy video game, Dungeons and Dragons. Chock-full of role-playing action, this game has been the best-known and most-popular video game for YEARS. Target celebrates Dragon Day by letting you save $5 on orders of $50 or more, so you can stock up on classic D&D and more hit games!

Other July 29 Holidays -

• National Roller Skating Tournament

National Milk Chocolate Day - When it comes to chocolate, are your eyes bigger than your wallet? Satisfy your sweet tooth cravings without spending all your chocolate gold coins thanks to FabulousSavings coupons. Redeem at Mrs Fields to get 10% off everything! Looking for something a little more decadent? Shop at zChocolat and save on the most luxurious, high end chocolate gifts. Waistlines no longer need to suffer on this day of indulgence. Use the Dr. Siegal’s Cookie Diet to lose weight quickly while still enjoying your favorite chocolate snacks.

Accountant’s Day - On this Accountant’s Day, you need to go outside and get far away from that spreadsheet, adding machine & abacus. The only number crunching you should be doing is adding up your golf score and tabulating the money you saved by shopping at ProGolf. Get 10% off orders over $100 with FS coupons! Take your game even further with more golf products from Eastbay or Dick’s Sporting Goods. Make sure your profit margins include the biggest savings from FabulousSavings.