Archive for July 27th, 2009

Travel Smarts – 10% off Boston Hotels on Boylston Street – Be Closer to the Sights You Came to Visit

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Want to see more of Boston?  Stay on Boylston and put the whole city right outside your door.  As one of Boston’s major streets, Boylston connects you to plenty of big-name landmarks and neighborhoods, including Boston Common and Copley Square.

Get the guaranteed lowest rate online for your stay by booking your Boston hotel on Boylston Street through Orbitz.  Plus, take an additional 10% off the cost of your stay with Orbitz coupons!

Howard Johnson Inn Fenway Park Boston

  • Located right on Boylston, just next door to Fenway
  • Coffeemaker, hair dryer, premium cable TV & high-speed internet in every room
  • Outdoor pool

Lenox Hotel Boston

  • Luxurious boutique hotel just off Boylston
  • Rooms feature MP3 docking stations, fridges, safes & on-demand movies, plus fireplaces in select rooms
  • Fitness center, business center & 24-hour in-room dining available

Hilton Boston Back Bay

  • Just a block from Boylston, around the corner from Hynes & Prudential Tower
  • Designer rooms offer sumptuous wood accents, plus sweeping city & river views
  • Indoor pool

Tell Me What’s Going On

Boston GreenFest 2009 at City Hall (August 20th)

Get some summer fun and learn just how much is possible through sustainability.  Check out cool art shows and music performances as you pick up tips on growing organic foods and sticking to a diet healthier for you and the planet.



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Bargain Bonanza – Shield Yourself with Bliss Suncare & Brandish Your Sword to Spear Savings – 15% off All Bliss & Remede Products Including Acne Treatments & Facial Scrubs

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Lately my skin has been freaking out like a prepubescent. So, I’ve been taking some proactive measures to bring it back to its former state.

In addition to drinking plenty of water, you can get your skin in its best condition with sunscreen, moisturizer, and perhaps even a specialized treatment. Save money, too, when you use the free Bliss coupons for 15% off all Bliss & Remede products by July 31!

Check out these fantastic items by Bliss:

  • Change Your Spots Acne Gel - Zap zits with 2% salicylic acid that also reduces overall shine
  • The ‘Pore’-fect Pair - Bigger isn’t always better! Just ask a pore. Make ‘em less noticeable with this special formula
  • The X Zit Kit - Point to the exit, open the door & kick those blemishes out with this kit that includes a blackhead extractor
  • All You Need Is Glove Set - You’re going to ‘glove’ getting your hands silky smooth & soft

And don’t forget to look for Remede secret weapons:

  • Matte Pack - When shine lingers as long as the Brat Pack, use this to tell them that its 15 minutes of fame are up
  • Sweep - Scrubs can be abrasive, but this one’s the gentle giant that everyone loves
  • Wrinkle Therapy Moisture Lift Baume - The modern time machine that fills in lines for a youthful appearance

Since skin is your body’s largest organ, treat it well, and be rewarded with a complexion that’ll get you compliments!



Filed under: All Coupons, Bargain Bonanza, Health & Beauty

How to Use Coupons to Stay on Budget – Guest Post by Kimberly of Retire With Coupons

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Once you get the hang of using coupons, you can save money left, right and center without a single thought. But how do you start? Well, Kimberly of Retire With Coupons can help! Here’s the Extreme Couponer herself:

As an avid couponer, I am grateful to have the skills to pay a fraction of what the national average is for groceries.  But, when our economy tanked, I had never been as thankful as I am today.  Many people use coupons to help with their budgets, but not as many are considered the extreme couponer – a title I appreciate, not only as a benefit to my family, but because I’m able to share my experience with others to help individual and family budgets, as well as food pantries, and other social service agencies!

How do we begin?  These are my top five tips on utilizing coupons to keep your out of pocket expense low, while purchasing as much as possible!

1.  Know your local store policies and legalities. Each store has specific rules for coupon use.  Some stores double the value of coupons, but others don’t.  Some stores will allow you to bring in coupons after your purchase (if you’ve forgotten them), but others won’t.  Some stores will price match, and other stores will accept a store coupon and a manufacturer coupon on one item!  By knowing the policies of the stores you shop at the most often, you’re able to save more money.

2.  Ask your family, friends, and co-workers for extra coupons. A lot of people never use coupons.  This means there are a lot of available coupons for your use.  Ask!  You’ll be surprised at how many people toss the inserts of their paper, and how many people would be more than happy to share them with you!

3.  Get organized! Once you understand store policies, and you have a great supply of incoming coupons, you need to get organize.  You’ll need a system for organizing your coupons, as well as a system for organizing your shopping lists, and the best deals at each store!

4.  Don’t be brand loyal. Many people believe buying the generic brand will always cost less than if you buy name brand.  This isn’t true.  By combining sales, coupons, and promotions, you’ll often be able to buy the item that is normally more expensive at a price that is lower than the generic!  And, if you’re partial to one particular brand, and just can’t live without it, find other items you aren’t brand loyal with, and save money on that purchase to cover the items you truly love!

5.  Get Rain checks. If a store has a great deal, and they are out of the product, ask for a rain check!  You normally have at least 30 days to redeem that rain check, and you won’t miss out on something you really wanted!

Kimberly McCormick is the owner of Retire With Coupons.  She may be contacted via email at kimberly@retirewithcoupons.com, or via her site http://www.retirewithcoupons.com.



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