According to Hoyle Day - So, it’s a lazy Friday morning or afternoon, and I could just see you now reading the title of today’s holiday and thinking “HUH?” Who’s Hoyle, you ask? Good question. Well, I had to do my research because I hate to break it to you friends, I do not know it all. I know, I know, it’s shocking! Except you might know Hoyle better than you think. His invention brings people together every weekend to play one or two or several of these games (if you’re the competitive type). That’s right, he invented the 52 card playing deck! The saying “according to Hoyle,” was invented because of his know-it-all nature on the subject of cards. In my opinion, it’s the cheapest way to have a good time. My favorite game is Crazy Eights, and I do occasionally like to play poker…that’s if I feel like wasting my money, which is never, which is why I hardly play! Get in on his invention the old fashioned way, except you might need to practice your game first online at iWin. After you become a pro, play your friends and family with a real deck of cards! Use iWin coupons to save 40% on discounted playing card games like poker, blackjack, solitaire and more!

More Herbs, Less Salt Day - There is something to be said about today’s so-called holiday. If we need a day, no sorry, a “holiday,” to cut back on salty foods, then we have some major issues, friends! I just really can’t see what all the fuss is about with salt! Herbs and other flavorful seasonings on the other hand, now that’s something I can taste. I love herb-crusted grilled chicken. Ohh boy, my stomach is growling. And herbs are so much healthier compared to salt. I know salt is one of the most popular food seasonings; however, did you know it’s made up from a bunch of chemical properties? Herbs are natural; hence, they’re better for you in the long run. Today, wherever you are and whatever you eat, make sure you add some herbs and less salt. And here’s a thought for next season, plant your own herb garden and you’ll see just how fun and beneficial it is for your life! Head to Gurney’s and enter a seasoned world of possibilities. Take advantage of Gurney’s coupons and get $20 off discounted herb plants like basil, lavender, oregano and more on orders of $40 or more!

Race Your Mouse Over the Icons Day - How many of you have slow computers at home or work? Well, the statistics don’t surprise me. I know I do, and boy does it ever drive me insane! Every time I’m in the middle of something important, my computer loves to take its sweet time and then sends me a message like “Page cannot be found.” ARGH. I’m assuming that’s where the inspiration for this holiday comes from. You can also say it comes from people’s lack of patience and low attention spans. When something takes too long, we usually find something else to do, right? In this case, we race our mice over the icons. Sometimes if I believe it enough, giving my mouse a little shake and swirl around the screen will make my page load faster. HA! The joke’s on me because it doesn’t work. I’ve had my fair share of annoying slow computers, and it was mostly because of low available memory. Today, check out your computer and if you need to upgrade your memory or PC, head over to Crucial Technology. Save 10% on discount memory upgrades including high performance memory, flash drives and memory card readers when you use Crucial Technology coupons.

Tall Building Day - I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned how I hate being tall once or twice before, OK maybe tons of times! Unfortunately, this time, my height kind of sort of came in handy. Two summers ago, I visited New York City, and besides the fact that I’m absolutely in love with the city for its culture and shopping, I was blown away by the massiveness of the buildings. My mom warned me that these buildings were going to be big, except I wasn’t worried. Want to know why? Because I’m tall! So while I gawked at the buildings all around me, I didn’t get THAT much neck pain or feel nauseated as compared to an average or petite person. So today on Tall Building Day, sure, it would be great to go up top the highest building and scream your lungs out. Or may I suggest you take a walk downtown? First check out some sassy shoes from Heels.com to help you stand tall and proud just like a tall building. Once again, unfortunately for me, I don’t need heels, so you can take advantage of Heels.com coupons instead for your chance to save 10% on platforms, stilettos, pumps and slingbacks on orders of $75 or more.

Kiss and Make up Day - What was it this time? Forgot to take out the garbage? Left the bathroom light on? Didn’t take the dog for a walk? We’ve all been there! You can’t stay mad at someone forever. Besides, there’s nothing better than making up with someone you just had a huge fight with, whether that be your boyfriend/girlfriend, best friend or parents. The making up part always brings out big laughs and silly behavior as you remember how insignificant the fight was! So who are you going to kiss and make up with today? Dreading to make that first move with a phone call? I have a better idea (don’t I always). Look through all your photo albums and gather a bunch of photographs that truly highlight your fun and exciting relationship. Next, check out Roxio for cool ways to share your photos. Use Roxio coupons and get free shipping on photo project software, video production software and more. After you create your digital scrapbook or photo slide show, all you have to do is send it through email and it’ll put the biggest grin on your recipient’s face!

National Second-Hand Wardrobe Day - Having a second-hand wardrobe is somewhat stylish nowadays. In fact, celebrities go in search of vintage, second-hand clothing from decades gone by. You can find really good designer accessories and clothes in second-hand stores that don’t require you to take out a mortgage. That must mean something to you and your wallet who has taken far too many beatings in the past. Go through your closet and get rid of clothes you haven’t worn in years then get yourself some trendy second-hand pieces and you can start trends just like your favorite celebrities. Not crazy about wearing someone else’s clothes? How about their bags? Check out BagBorrowOrSteal.com and get your hands and arms on designer bags and accessories just like the celebrities wear, without actually buying it. Take advantage of BagBorrowOrSteal.com coupons and save 25% on rental Gucci or Louis Vuitton handbags and you’ll be proud to show off your second-hand bag around in public, without anyone ever knowing it’s not really yours!

To get the most out of your Vegas vacation, you don’t have to stay along the Strip, or even downtown. Try staying south of the airport, where there are plenty of value resorts in a tranquil suburban setting.

And when booking through Orbitz, you land the guaranteed lowest rate every time. Hit the jackpot in discounts when you book with your Orbitz coupons and take an additional 10% off your stay at these Las Vegas hotels:

• Cancun Resort & Spa Las Vegas - Try the 4 waterslides & check out the massive Mayan pyramid
• Emerald Suites South Las Vegas - Stretch out & enjoy value-priced suites
• Holiday Inn Express Las Vegas South - Take advantage of the free shuttle to the Strip

The southern side of Las Vegas offers plenty of perks for travelers. Casinos are close by, the airport is minutes away, and shopping options are never in short supply:

• The Strip - World-famous spot for nightlife & gaming just a short drive away
• Las Vegas Premium Outlets - 150 outlet stores from designers like D&G, Kenneth Cole & more
• Bali Hai Golf Club - Play with the bright lights of the Strip in the distance

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BlogWorld Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center (September 18 to 22)

With more than 57 million Americans reading them, blogs now command a hugely important role in our online lives. Hear from some of the biggest names in the blogosphere and hobnob with new media leaders at the BlogWorld Expo 2008.

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National Radio Day - Today is all about inventions from the past. We’ll start with the radio. Throughout the years, the radio has played an important role in politics, wars and of course passing important news, weather, sports and traffic to listeners. The more technologically advanced portion of society has different views towards radio. When someone mentions the radio, I’m sure everyone’s first reaction is something like “who listens to the radio anymore?” I know I get that all the time since I love listening to the radio, despite the fact that I have an MP3 player and tons of music on my computer. I’ll tell you what I love about the radio…conversation! I don’t love everything about the radio like commercials…UGH! That is until another invention hit mainstream to give listeners everything they love about the radio, without commercials - SIRIUS Satellite Radio! Take part in this fun holiday by checking out SIRIUS Satellite Radio coupons and you can save 15% on COMMERCIAL FREE music, sports, news, entertainment and more!

Thomas Edison Day - I’m sorry…this man was not just an inventor, he was a GENIUS! I bet you didn’t know he invented over 1000 inventions. WOW! What’s more amazing is that he invented the telegraph at the mere age of 16! I seemed pretty useless at 16 compared to what he accomplished. I am a real sucker for new and exciting inventions. Those late night infomercials reel me in all the time…it never fails. Whether the invention sucks or not, I seem to be so intrigued by the fact that the inventor came up with the idea. My mom has been trying for years to think of an invention. She’s come up with a few; however, there was some variation of it already in stores, so she gave up. Although I doubt she gave up entirely! Today we should be thankful for everything that Edison created. If you love quirky inventions like me, then check out Brookstone. Take advantage of $15 off discounted unique and specialty inventions in a range of categories from jewelry to electronics, when you apply Brookstone coupons towards your purchase.

Assistance Dog Day - Today is just one more reason to celebrate how truly special dogs are! Aren’t you amazed when you see dogs assisting people with disabilities or working for the police? Besides being a person of disability, a dog is the best companion you’ll ever have because they’re attentive, good listeners, bundles of fun and will never fight with you! Now that’s what I call a great friend. We should all remember how much dogs do for us and for members in our community. So, instead of neglecting and mistreating our dogs, I believe we must be able to assist and help our own dogs when they’re not feeling their greatest. On this Assistance Dog Day, we should honor and commend all those brave dogs who guide people through life and come to our rescue. And, we should also shop at PetCareRX for all of our dog and pet needs. Use PetCareRX coupons and save $15 on discount pet medications, vaccines, pet supplies and more on orders of $100 or more.

National Navajo Code Talking Day - Navajo code talkers played a huge role in WWII and helped to defeat the Japanese thereby ending WWII. This was the only code that the Japanese could not decipher. If you didn’t know, Navajo is a Native American language still used on the reservations in Southwestern United States. It is the oldest preserved Athabaskan language and is a tonal language which means that depending on how the vowels are pronounced, the meaning changes. Come to think of it, I used to speak in code with my friends so that our parents wouldn’t understand us (it wasn’t that long ago actually…). Languages have always fascinated me, and when I was younger, I wanted to be a professional interpreter (no joke). Today, we should use the theme of language and check out Rosetta Stone so you can learn a new language and speak in “code.” Get 2 free day shipping in the U.S. when you use Rosetta Stone coupons.  

Book Lover’s Day - Finally…a day to call my own! I’ve always enjoyed reading and being around old books in used book shops. It’s like my paradise because I feel so at peace. Whenever I meet someone new and tell them what I like to do on my spare time my answer is usually: shopping and reading. Being surrounded by thousands and thousands of books makes you feel like there’s so much out there and it’s impossible to know it all. That’s the part that fascinates me the most. If you go on to post-secondary learning, you spend the majority of your time reading. I was so excited about entering University because of that reason alone…until I found out that I wouldn’t necessarily LOVE all my classes and had to buy and read the books anyways in order to pass. Ahh! Well, I know what I’m doing today - heading to Overstock…you heard me! Overstock coupons help you save $5 on discount new books in an array of categories when you spend $100 or more.

National Garage Sale Day - Garage sales are all about bargains. And since I love bargains, I love garage sales.  I usually try to have a garage sale and sell my junk, I mean things I don’t use anymore, at least once a year. I rarely make good money which is probably because I have a hard time charging people too much on things that are already used. My neighbor on the other hand is the complete opposite which is why every time she has a garage sale, she makes $1000 easy. Now that I think of it, a garage sale is kind of like managing your own business. You have to plan, market, advertise and sell strategically in order to make a profit. Are you a business owner? Thinking of taking your small business venture and turning it into a million dollar establishment? Franklin Covey has the tools you need in order to be successful and effective. Take advantage of Franklin Covey coupons and save $10 on discount organizers, planners, computer software and more business essentials on orders of $55 or more.

National Night Out Day - I’m excited for this one, except I’d like to believe I always encourage my readers to get out and have a good time! A typical night out for me is having dinner or dessert at a hip and happening restaurant in the downtown core. Trust me, as cool as I may sound (aww thanks, you think so too?!), a guaranteed fun night for me is sticking to what I’m comfortable with. Every time I try a new place or want to get out of my comfort zone, I get totally disappointed and ripped off. You should do whatever YOU love to do most on this national holiday. Inviting a bunch of friends over won’t cut it. You could go to a friend’s house, just as long as you GET OUT of your house - it’s called National NIGHT OUT for a reason. What’s a typical night out for you? Movies, dinner, dancing, concert, shopping, all of the above? Whatever you do tonight, you should get all dolled up (that’s my favorite part!). Go get yourself some new attire from Boden. Save 12% on discount men’s and women’s trendy apparel and receive free shipping and returns (new customers only) just by using Boden coupons.

Psychic Day - I love the topic of psychics. I can’t really tell you why, it just intrigues me so much. I have never had a psychic reading done before even though I really want one. I guess I’m just too apprehensive about knowing the future. Sometimes I like to believe I have psychic abilities, like dreaming about something and then seeing or hearing about it actually happen. Cool eh? I also share a mental telepathy relationship with other people, like friends and family, especially my mom and best friend. My mom could be thinking about something, and then I’ll end up saying it out loud! I’m especially good at knowing when the phone is going to ring. I bet this has happened to you before! What’s that you say? You can’t find an affordable phone service? Well…since we’re on the topic of telephones, have you checked out Hello Direct recently? If you’re looking for reliable telephony solutions, use Hello Direct coupons and save 10% on discount brand name telephony from AT&T, Nortel, Panasonic and more!

Thumbs, twiddle no more because I’m going to put you to work. And fingers, you’re not getting off scott-free, either. See that mouse? Use it to click on the free Best Buy coupons. There are amazing sales, and if we miss them, I’m not going to be a happy camper. If I’m not happy, you’re not happy, and I may make you type out a 60-page essay.

All of the following Best Buy deals are valid until August 2 (except for the DVD coupon, which runs through August 9).

• 40% off Select DVDs
• $100-$300 off Select Laptops
• 10% off All Countertop Microwaves
• 10% off Select Vacuums & Floor Care Products

What do they all have in common? They’re what you need for Movie Night with a bunch of your friends. Don’t quite follow? Click this way, and you will.

Step 1:
Pick a Flick - Drama, horror, comedy, or classic? It’s up to you. You’ll save on the Martin Scorsese Film Collection and the Amityville Horror Collection, among other great DVD packages.

Step 2:
Get the Word Out - Use your new laptop (such as the Sony Vaio Laptop or Dell Inspiron Laptop) to send out Movie Night invitations to your friends in seconds.

Step 3:
Pop It like It’s Hot - When they show up, microwave the buttered popcorn in the GE Profile Spacemaker or stainless-steel Frigidaire Mid-Size Microwave.

Step 4:
Make like Mr. Clean - When it’s dark, you’re bound to drop a few kernels of popcorn. Not to worry because the Bissell Garage Pro Wet/Dry Bagless Vacuum or Black & Decker DustBuster Bagless Cordless Hand Vac will take care of all the evidence.

And there you have it. You’ve enjoyed a great time bonding with friends, and you saved tons of money on quality products from Best Buy. It doesn’t get better than this.

It’s only a few days until August, and that means summer’s growing longer in the tooth than a mountain lion’s fangs. It’s high time you embarked on one last outdoor excursion - Lake Mead’s trails, beaches and campgrounds are calling your name.

Stay closer to the lake by booking at Henderson, NV hotels. Get the guaranteed lowest rate on your room through Orbitz. Plus, take an additional 10% off simply by redeeming your Orbitz coupon when booking at the Henderson hotel of your choice:

• Americas Best Value Inn Henderson - Great rates & spacious rooms
• Hawthorn Inn Henderson - Big suites with kitchenettes & Jacuzzis
• Holiday Inn Express Henderson - Plenty of amenities at an affordable rate

Break free of the city and the grind. Lake Mead captures part of that elusive dream of the American West - that the frontier offers an escape and an adventure. Explore:

• Clear Waters - Sunbathe on sandy beaches or rent a boat & fish for bass
• Open Trails - Hike miles of pathways & catch some stunning desert vistas
• Big Skies - Camp out under a canopy of stars & see the Milky Way like never before

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Guided Hikes of Lake Mead (Available Now)

If it’s your first visit to Lake Mead, let a guide from the National Park Service show you some of the prime spots along the trails. Listen closely and learn some of the lake’s storied past.

With so much to see, you’re sure to come back with a camera full of pictures. Rather than burning through toner after toner, try Snapfish for your photo-printing solutions. Get 50 free prints and 25% off photo frames when you shop with your Snapfish coupon!