Any fans of Singin’ in the Rain out there? As a kid, I had a huge crush on Cosmo Brown (played by Donald O’Connor). Remember his Make ‘Em Laugh performance? How could you not laugh with all those crazy antics? The part where he contorts his mouth never fails to get me.

The power of laughter is seriously undermined. It can break the tension when we’re feeling anxious. It’s also highly contagious. Come with me, and let’s spread the laughter with gag gifts and funny shirts from Taylor Gifts.

But before you start shopping, be sure to bring your free Taylor Gifts coupons – you’ll get 20% off everything through February 21!

Peep the goods:

• Singing Toilet Paper - Movements become symphonic
• The Cash Shirt - When you wear this to a party, you’ll bring a whole new meaning to ‘you look so money’
• Annoying GPS Gag - It’s probably the gentlest way to tell someone to get lost
• Inflatable Turkey - This would be a funny gift for a vegetarian like me on Thanksgiving
• Racing Grannies - My granny’s faster than your granny! *Blows raspberries*

There are many other novelty items and gag gifts available at reasonable prices at Taylor Gifts. Buy them today with the free Taylor Gifts coupons, and those pesky capitalists won’t be laughing all the way to the bank.

Big hills, curvy streets and nice weather – San Francisco is a real driver’s town.  So why do so few visitors drive?  Finding affordable parking in the city is harder than breaking out of Alcatraz.

Avoid the hassles of driving from block to block looking for an open spot – book a hotel in San Francisco with free parking instead.  Get the guaranteed lowest rate on your stay by booking through Orbitz.  And take an additional 10% off with Orbitz coupons!

Hotel Del Sol San Francisco

• Retro design reminiscent of a 1950s motor lodge
• Courtyard features a heated outdoor swimming pool & big palm trees
• Free poolside breakfast
• Located right in the Marina District, close to Lombard Street

Laurel Inn San Francisco

• Kitchenettes in most rooms
• Pet-friendly accommodations available
• Free wine hour every evening
• Just a 10-minute drive to the Golden Gate Bridge

Wharf Inn San Francisco

• Free high-speed internet access, plus premium cable channels
• Penthouse suite available with views of Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood
• Only a short walk to Pier 39

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42nd Annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival (April 11th to 19th)

Drop by Japantown in mid-April to catch one of the biggest and most famous celebrations of Asian-American culture in the state.  Join 200,000 people for authentic Japanese cuisine, arts and crafts expos, family activities and more.

But you can’t be a part of the celebration if you can’t get there!  Since you’re staying at a hotel with plenty of free parking, rent the car of your choice through Budget Rent-A-Car.  Get 10% off your car rental with Budget Rent-A-Car coupons.

Coupons offered in this post:

• West Marine discounts – 12% off orders of $100 or more
• iRobot discounts – $50 off $250 or more
• Buy.com discounts - $5 off $75 or more in Movies section

February 18th – This day in history, enjoy savings on fishing and boat products, iRobot vacuums and movie rentals.

1836 – Detroit Boat Club Forms – I remember when my dad used to take me fishing. We’d get up early and head out into the crisp-cold morning. My dad always had to put the bait on the hook for me though – the worms grossed me out. Are you an avid fisher or boater? If so, you’ll find the best of both worlds at West Marine. Save 12% on orders of $100 or more with exclusive West Marine coupons.

1901 – Dust-Removing Suction Cleaner Patented – Oh, so this is what they called a vacuum cleaner back in the day, huh. Believe it or not, I actually enjoy vacuuming. There’s nothing more gratifying than watching a carpet go from full of dust and pet hair to smooth and clean. But you know what’s even better? Enjoying a bag of popcorn while I sit back and watch the carpet get cleaned. The iRobot vacuum is the coolest vacuum ever because it does the work for you – and it does a great job too! Shop with exclusive iRobot coupons and save $50 on $250 or more.

Famous Birthday

John Travolta, 55 – From Saturday Night Fever to Grease, Look Who’s Talking to Pulp Fiction and Ladder 49 to Hairspray – John Travolta has made his way around Hollywood. It’s a fact that I will love him forever, seriously, as much as Oprah if not more. I enjoy what I call Travolta nights a few times a year where I’m glued to the TV screen for about 8 or so hours. Find all sorts of John Travolta movies at Buy.com for less and build your collection. Use our Buy.com coupons for $5 off orders of $75 or more in the movie section! Check out how easy it is to your these coupons:

February’s the month of love. Many people tomorrow will be busy picking up bouquets, exchanging heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, and flaunting personal displays of affection.

While the adults will most certainly be busy with intimate dinner plans and romantic getaways, let’s not forget that this sweet holiday is also a blast for the little ones! (Remember when you gave out handmade Valentine’s Day cards in elementary school and shared cinnamon hearts with friends?)

Surprise your child today with a new plush toy, doll, book, action figure, or craft kit. Get 20% off sitewide when you redeem FAO Schwarz coupons by February 17!

Watch as their adorable eyes light up for joy when you get them one of these:

• Custom Couture Fashion Design Kit - Allow her to design her dream dress, work with a professional designer & then see her vision actualized in a gown she can wear
• Piano Dance Mat - It’s more fun using your pedal pushers instead of your fingers
• Make-My-Own-Monster Custom Design Kit - A 20-inch plush monster springs to life from their boundless imagination
• Blokus - The building blocks that are the fun way to facilitating better logical skills
• Clifford the Big Red Dog ‘Be My Big Red Valentine’ DVD - The famous cuddly canine teaches kids the value of unconditional love

Put a smile on your child’s face, and present them with a cool new gift from FAO Schwarz today!

Does speed make your pulse race faster with excitement? Do you enjoy the thrill of watching as cars zoom around a track?

Come get your fix at Nascar Superstore – you’ll find everything from car memorabilia to other officially-licensed gear.

You’re in luck because they’re having a special one-day sale. Simply use the free Nascar Superstore coupons for 25% off and free shipping on orders over $100 today only (February 12)!

Quick, pick these up before the deals leave you behind in a cloud of dust:

• Uniform Jackets
• Adjustable Caps
• Die-Cast Car Models
• Framed Collectible Prints
• Piggy Banks Decked in Fun Fan Gear
• DVDs Capturing Pivotal Moments in Nascar History

Especially during these economic times, stop burning your money. Burn rubber, and head to Nascar Superstore – the place that drives the hardest bargains!

New online coupons added today:

• Performance Products – Find parts and upgrades from Husky Liners, AVS, EGR, K&N Performance and other top brands to make your car purrrrrr. Redeem Performance Products coupons for free shipping on select truck/SUV accessories.
• Sheet Music Plus - Love music? Pick up songbooks, scores, tabs, methods and more by various legendary and new artists or composers. Save 10-40% on full band sets at the Concert Band Music Sale with Sheet Music Plus coupons.
• Stacks and Stacks - De-clutter your home and maximize the use of space with furniture, furnishings, storage & organization and more. Apply Stacks and Stacks coupons for up to 50% off hot deals.
• Paintball Online - Get free shipping when you spend $199 on paintball guns, accessories, apparel and gear by 32 Degrees Paintball, CORE Paintball and others – just use Paintball Online coupons.
• Better World Books - Make a difference in the world and promote literacy by purchasing a book! Redeem Better World Books coupons for free carbon neutral shipping in the USA.
• Raffaelo Ties - Shop for ties, handbags, ties and fashion items by designers such as Armani, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci and Prada. Get 40% off on designer ties with Raffaelo Ties coupons.
• Overstock.com - Save on everything with their discounted prices on bedding, clothing, jewelry, books and health & beauty by Columbia, Emerson, Apple, Movado and others. Get $20 off $500+ orders with Overstock.com coupons.
• Biblio - Discover over 50 million books – used, rare and out-of-print. They’re composed of 5500 bookstores so you always find your title. Use Biblio coupons to save $1 off textbooks that are already up to 90% off! Just spend $25 or more.
• Black Forest Decor - Transform your home into a country-style setting. They have rustic-inspired bedding, decor, furniture, lighting and more. Get $15 off purchases over $100 using Black Forest Decor coupons.

Driving into Chi-Town?  The last hassle you want to deal with is finding a place to park.  If you don’t spend a fortune on a parking garage in the city, you end up losing sleep worrying about what might happen to your car while it’s parked out on the street.

Put your mind at ease by booking a Chicago hotel with free parking.  Breathe even easier when you book through Orbitz, where you always get the guaranteed lowest rate on your lodging.  Plus, book now and take an additional 10% off your stay with Orbitz coupons!

Best Western River North Hotel

• Skyline views from all rooms, plus complimentary coffee
• Full-size indoor pool, open until 10 PM daily
• Located in the River North neighborhood, close to Navy Pier & the Loop

Howard Johnson Inn Downtown Chicago

• Every room features coffeemaker & individual temperature controls
• Popular on-site restaurant & cafe open 7 days a week
• Downtown location near Museum of Contemporary Art & Magnificent Mile

Holiday Inn Select Chicago O’Hare

• HD flat-screen TV & high-speed internet in every room
• 24-hour fitness center with cutting-edge cardio equipment
• Minutes from O’Hare Airport, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center & Allstate Arena

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Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place Convention Center (February 13 to 22)

It’s no secret that automakers are going through a rough patch.  Sales are down, and the industry is undergoing sweeping changes.  But that’s exactly why this year’s Chicago Auto Show is shaping up to be one of the best ever!

Check out dynamic new vehicles from all the big-name international auto companies.  Each manufacturer is trying to position itself as the new leading innovator after a rocky 2008, which means plenty of fresh ideas and designs for cars, trucks and SUVs.

Consider yourself an amateur gearhead?  Then you need to visit JC Whitney to check out auto parts, electronics and accessories from top brands like Bosch, JVC and more.  Plus, you get 10% off orders of $100 or more with JC Whitney coupons.

January 29th – It was on this day in history in 1886 that the first gasoline-driven car was patented by Karl Benz Karlsrune. Is the middle name “Benz” a coincidence? Anyways, gas prices are insane these days. Add this growing cost to car payments, insurance payments, maintenance and more and you’ll soon have to take out another mortgage! Since we have no choice but to be slaves to the pump, we’ll have to find other ways to save. So, for all your other car parts, accessories and even decor, head over to JC Whitney. They carry top brands like Bosch, Goodyear, JVC and more and offer great deals and fast delivery. When the dealership price for the part you need makes your eyes bulge, check out JC Whitney where you’ll most likely find it for less. Plus, use free JC Whitney coupons for 10% off when you spend $100 or more.

1924 – Ice Cream Cone Rolling Machine Patented by Carl Taylor in Cleveland – I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice creeeeeeeeeam! So, what’s your flavor? Strawberry, vanilla, chocolate, banana, jamocha almond fudge? I can keep on going but I may start to drool and I like the blouse I’m wearing. Actually, to tell you the truth I’m pretty picky when it comes to ice cream. My grandma used to make it, and it was gooooood! So naturally, anything that’s not hers just doesn’t compare. Why don’t you try making your own ice cream? Come up with flavors you think will go well together and start creating icy magic! And guess what? At Cooking.com, you’ll find both an ice cream maker and waffle cone maker on sale. Save 10% on one of these items by redeeming free Cooking.com coupons from FabulousSavings.

Famous Birthday

Greg Louganis, 49 – In the 1984 and 1988 Olympics, he won gold medals in two events for his amazing talent for precision diving. He sliced into the water with such ease that instead of a huge splash like other divers created, there was a small circular ripple that disturbed the water. Wow, he was good! Diving takes a lot of upper-body strength and flexibility. Contour your body and become more flexible with body-building machines like the Bowflex. Your arms will be stronger, your core will shrink, your shoulders will be more defined, the list goes on. Check out Dicks Sporting Goods for discounted Bowflex body-building machines, weights, treadmills, bikes and more. Use free Dicks Sporting Goods coupons for 15% off your purchase.