Get out your green Sharpie and circle September 22nd for World Carfree Day! It’s a day put aside to experience what life would be like if there were no cars and people walked or rode bikes instead.

Imagine a greener world with less exhaust, honking and unnecessary revving. Sure, sometimes you need to drive, but bikes can be much more affordable, especially if you use our bicycle discount coupons and these other tricks.

Grab your helmet and let’s ride!

Affordable Bicycles

Riding a bike is an inexpensive solution that causes less stress on the environment. Cars can run in price from a few grand to simply outlandish bucks, while a bike can run from free to a few hundred bucks for a stellar one. Check out this FabulousSavings coupon that’ll have you sailing on men’s, women’s and kid’s bikes:

• Dicks Sporting Goods Coupons – Enjoy 15% off cruisers, comfort, speed, BMX & road bikes

Although bikes fall apart every once in awhile, the repair prices are significantly lower than if your car breaks down. Add in car insurance and gas, and you’ll begin to calculate just how cheap riding a bike can be!

Used Discount Bikes

Another way to start enjoying a nice ride through the park is buying a used bike. If you don’t mind a little wear and tear, keep your eyes peeled for yard sales and put the word out to your friends that you’re on the prowl. One other little known trick? Police auctions are a great way to get beautiful bikes at a…er…steal.

Join the Carfree movement and make the world and your wallet both contain a little more green.

Imagine stepping out into the crisp desert air as you look out over the bright lights of Vegas.  When you book a Las Vegas hotel with a balcony, that’s the unforgettable moment you can look forward to.

Start planning your Las Vegas getaway today by booking your hotel through Orbitz, where you always land the guaranteed lowest rate online.  After that, take an additional 10% off the cost of your stay thanks to Orbitz coupons!

The Platinum Hotel and Spa Las Vegas

• Luxury accommodations with walk-out balconies for every suite
• Balconies overlooking the Strip available
• Indoor & outdoor pools with drink service
• Full-service spa & fitness center on-site

The Signature at MGM Grand Las Vegas

• Exclusive all-suite towers at the MGM Grand with a private, gated entrance
• Select suites feature private balconies
• All suites offer whirlpool tubs, designer kitchen appliances & oversized marble bathrooms
• Private heated pool & cabanas exclusive to Signature guests

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2009 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships (Now Until July 24)

The 106th USBCOC may have been rolling since February, but the competition really starts to heat up in the summer.  From now until July 24th, the best teams in the country face off for a chance to win $7 million!  Drop by Cashman Center in July to see the best of the best.

You may not be competing in this year’s USBCOC, but you can still pick up some of the best bowling equipment around at Dicks Sporting Goods.  Shop for balls, bags, shoes and gloves and get 15% off your order with Dicks Sporting Goods coupons!

Canada’s largest indoor expo center, BMO Field, a bandshell and monuments – Exhibition Place in Toronto delivers the goods in a big way.

But whether you’re visiting the Direct Energy Centre for a trade show, BMO for a soccer match or the CNE in the summertime, you want to save cash on your hotel.

Book through Orbitz and land the guaranteed lowest rate on your Toronto hotel near the Ex.  Plus, take an additional 10% off with Orbitz coupons!

Travelodge Toronto Downtown West

• Free continental breakfast served daily
• Set your room’s temperature with individual climate controls
• In-room coffeemaker & fridge

Alexandra Hotel Toronto

• Kitchenette & premium cable TV in all rooms
• Complimentary high-speed internet access
• Parking available at the hotel

Radisson Hotel Admiral Toronto Harbourfront

• Every room features coffeemaker, cable TV, on-demand movies & free high-speed internet
• Outdoor pool with patio overlooking the harbour
• On-site spa, lounge & restaurant

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Toronto FC at BMO Field (Select Dates, Now Until October)

Right now, Toronto FC is the hottest ticket in town.  Since the club started up in 2007, the city’s support for its Major League Soccer team has grown every season.  Drop by BMO Field at Exhibition Place on matchday and join in the fun!

If you’re an MLS fan, then you know that Dicks Sporting Goods has been supporting the league for years.  It’s also the premier place to shop for your MLS team jerseys, gear and memorabilia.  Get 15% off your entire order with Dicks Sporting Goods coupons (some exclusions apply)!

Coupons offered in this post:

• Expressionery.com discounts – 20% off
• Singer 22 discounts – free shipping on select designer names
• Dicks Sporting Goods discounts – 15% off

March 7th – This day in history, enjoy savings on stationery, designer clothing and tennis equipment.

1876 – Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone – Sure, this made life so much more convenient, but I’m guessing love letters slowed down then. Technology has made things so instantaneous nowadays which is great, but it takes the romance out of things. For example, instead of clicking on the mouse to send a quick “I love you” e-mail, write a note and place it on her car seat with a rose. It’s the same message but delivered in a romantic way. I’m still grateful to you, Mr. Bell, but some things are better said in letters than on the phone. So, use exclusive Expressionery.com coupons to save 20% on stationery like note pads, post-its, envelopes and more.

1939 – Glamour Magazine Begins Publishing Issues – Magazines are the best place to get all the fashion ideas you need. You see celebrity outfits that you can mimic and get info on where to find similar apparel for a fraction of what the rich ‘n’ the famous paid for it. That’s why I suggest you shop at Singer 22. There are so many ways to shop there like Shop by Designer, Shop by Trend or Shop by Top 10 which are choices taken right out of the fashion mags you love to read! Use our free Singer 22 coupons for free shipping on selected designer names!

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Ivan Lendl, 49 – He’s a championship tennis player with 94 career tournament wins. If you love to swing a racquet now and then, get you equipment from Dicks Sporting Goods for less. Save 15% on brand-name tennis equipment like Wilson, Prince and many others with exclusive Dicks Sporting Goods coupons.

Toronto’s Rogers Centre plays host to Pool C games of the 2009 World Baseball Classic starting on March 7th.  If you’re a baseball fan, there’s no better place to be before the MLB season starts up again.

Book your stay at Toronto hotels near Rogers Centre to be as close as possible to the action.  Make your reservations through Orbitz to land the guaranteed lowest rate on your hotel.  Then, take an additional 10% off with Orbitz coupons!

InterContinental Toronto Centre

• Lake Ontario or city skyline views from all rooms
• Egyptian cotton linens, upscale duvets & in-room coffeemaker
• Indoor pool & spa open until 10 PM
• 5 minute walk to the Rogers Centre

Radisson Hotel Admiral Toronto Harbourfront

• Boutique-style accommodations
• CN Tower & Lake Ontario views from most rooms
• Rooms feature coffee, movies, high-speed internet & premium cable TV
• Just 1 mile from the Rogers Centre

Westin Harbour Castle

• 24-hour room service
• Pet-friendly accommodations available
• Indoor heated pool, sun deck, whirlpool & fitness facilities with sauna
• Less than half a mile to the Rogers Centre

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World Baseball Classic 2009 Round 1 (March 7 to 11)

Watch Canada, Italy, USA and Venezuela battle it out in the first round of the 2009 WBC.  The two teams to finish top of the qualifying pool advance to play round two in the USA.  This is all-or-nothing, do-or-die baseball – excitement is guaranteed.

Baseball nuts, why not get out on your local diamond to toss the ball around and slug a few into the outfield?  Check out Dicks Sporting Goods for a range of gloves, bats, balls and more from names like Wilson and Mizuno.  Get 15% off your entire order (some exclusions apply) with Dicks Sporting Goods coupons!

Coupons featured in this post:

• Dicks Sporting Goods discounts – 15% off your order
• Golfsmith discounts – up to 60% off in the Clearance Center

Curling Is Cool Day – I didn’t need a holiday to know that! Curling is cool in my opinion. It may not be as popular or commercialized as other sports; however, it is still a great skilled sport. The sport was thought to originate in Scotland. Curling is unlike other sports because it involves more than one stick and ball. A team is comprised of four players, two sweepers (yes with brooms), a thrower and the skip who determines the strategy of the game. Just like any other competitive sport, curling involves two teams battling it out. Whether you play a team sport like curling, check out Dicks Sporting Goods. Save 15% on Reebok, Nike and Adidas sporting goods and equipment when you use Dicks Sporting Goods coupons.

Tennis Day – Out of all sports, tennis has to be my favorite to watch on television. There’s something about tennis that is fun and exhilarting for such a repetitive sport. I’m not as good on the court as I am a viewer. In the eighth grade, my school was holding tennis tryouts. I only played tennis casually with my mom who is 10 times better than I am. Still I thought, how hard can it be? Well, it’s pretty hard and technical. After being yelled at by my grade 2 teacher (the coach), I gave up and ran off the court in tears. To this day, walking onto a tennis court makes me sad! If you’re looking for tennis gear, check out Golfsmith. Save up to 60% in the Clearance Center on brand name tennis gear and more when you use Golfsmith coupons.

Don’t take another look at the business section of the paper – it’s more doom and gloom.  The only positive sign?  Now’s your chance to escape to the Big Apple and score some of the lowest prices since Peter Minuit bought Manhattan Island in 1626 for $24!

Hotel owners know that budgets are tight for everybody – which is why they’re slashing rates to entice you to visit.  And thanks to Orbitz’s low-price guarantee, you always know that you’re getting the best hotel prices in New York City.

But now you can make even the best rate a little better with Orbitz coupons.  Take an additional 10% off the cost of your stay at some of the best-value hotels the city has to offer:

Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel New York

• East Side Manhattan location close to Madison Ave. & UN Headquarters
• Luxury accommodations include 24-inch flatscreen TVs & slate-floor bathrooms
• On-site restaurant & cocktail lounge

Holiday Inn Express New York City Fifth Avenue

• Located in Midtown Manhattan, only blocks from Times Square
• Complimentary breakfast & wireless internet for every guest
• Spacious rooms & baths

Hotel 17 New York

• Walking distance to East Village, Gramercy Park & Greenwich Village
• Full concierge services, plus a 24-hour doorman
• In-room climate controls for the perfect temperature at all times

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Winter Jam 2009 at the East River Park (February 7)

Break out of your winter funk and embrace the fun part of the season – sledding, snowshoeing, skiing and snow sculptures!  Get to East River Park and check out the sled-ready 70-foot snow flume, the 90-foot snowscraper sculpture, live music and more.

And while all equipment at Winter Jam 2009 is provided free of charge, you may want a sled, a snow tube or a pair of snowshoes of your own.  That way you can throw your own winter fest whenever you want.

Shop at Dicks Sporting Goods and find all the winter sports gear you need, from ice skates to wooden toboggans.  Get 15% off your entire online order (some exclusions apply) with Dicks Sporting Goods 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.

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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.