There’s no denying that NFL games are heating up. If you’ve already blown your weekly entertainment budget at the local pub, it’s time to bring the party home. Being a fan myself, I offer you tips on how and where to save on NFL party supplies.

If you’re looking for where to find NFL props for parties, your first stop is NFL Shop. Save 15% on $90 or more when you use NFL Shop coupons on jerseys, figurines, DVDs and collectibles.

Teamwork – A great option that works for big groups is to share hosting duties. Also, friends can bring food, drinks and snacks of their choice to share the costs. Just remember, when it comes to how to plan a football party, food and decor are the two most important things. So, let’s get ready to rumble (oops, wrong sport):

Decor & Supplies – Inject some liveliness into the place to give the guys and the gals an experience! The benefit of buying team themed decorations is that you can reuse them year after year if you’re a loyal fan, and get your full money’s worth.

If it’s your turn to host a tailgate party at home, check out our Target coupons to save $5 on $50 or more on a variety of home entertaining items for game day. Check out banners, beer pitchers and glasses, dip platters and slow cookers. Speaking of food…

Food – Have you tried sitting through a football game without munching on something? It’s virtually impossible! Most football fans expect some hearty grub like chili, meat and potatoes. However, who has the budget for this? I don’t recommend you trying making any of these dishes if you’ve never picked up a pan before in your life.

Here are some other ways to serve delicious food at a fraction of the cost:

• Get Some Help – Know someone who’s a whiz in the kitchen? You buy the groceries at a discount grocery store & have them cook the food for you. Thank them by offering them a small token or inviting them to the party!
• Pick Up the Order - Preorder the food and pick it up when you’re running other errands. Consider how many people you’re having & assume seconds for everyone. Don’t let your appetite order for you because you’ll have lots of leftovers.
• Use Coupons – Ah, my favorite. I’m always in for a good deal & when you use Omaha Steaks coupons you save 10% on $100 or more on burgers, roasts, appetizers & more.

Throw a foolproof NFL party at home and score a touchdown of savings.

Staying in seems boring…right? Well ladies, I’ve got a list of ideas and applicable coupons on how to throw the perfect girls night in. I’m a natural homebody, so it’s easy for me to think of things to do on a girls night in. For those who love the social scene, I have to prove to them just how fun and resourceful it is throwing a girls night at home:

Testing the Waters

Take small steps. While you love your group of friends, they may not be the type of people who want to stay in to save a buck. So start off with the obvious: makeover nights (check out my post on beauty budget ideas), board game nights and, the obvious, girls night in dinners.

Movies, Books & Music Club

I can hear the moans from here! Well, this isn’t the typical idea to rent a bunch of sappy movies or listen to old tunes from way back in the day. I’m suggesting you make a club out of it. My friends and I recently started a Pop Culture Club and formed lists of books, movies and music we have yet to see, read or hear.

We watch the movies together and read on our own and discuss them collectively at our next club meeting. If you’re not into reading, then make it a Movie Club. When you use Netflix coupons, you can make it a frugal movie night in!

Blast from the Past

When I bump into my old friends, all we do is laugh and reminisce. So what I’m suggesting next on my Things to Do on a Girls Night In list is to invite a bunch of your oldest friends over and tell them to bring their yearbooks, videos and photo albums. Sit back and remember old times gone by. I also suggest you check out Omaha Steaks coupons and split the cost with your cohosts.

Talent Rotary

If you surround yourself with some pretty talented females (and are one yourself), swap talents once a week. Say you’re an amazing cook, your bestie might be an amazing cocktail maker. So make a plan to rotate talents each week so everyone gets to showcase their talents and learn something new!

Throwing a girls night in at home party is one of my favorite things to do because I believe in having fun with the company around you. More often than not, it’s your friends who make you have the time of your life. So try it out for yourself and make tons of memories when doing it!

Is it hot in here or is it just me? Actually, it’s the steaks sizzling on the grill. If you’ve never sunk your teeth into the delectable delights at Omaha Steaks, you don’t know what you’re missing.

But before you comb the site and get your drool pan ready, make sure you redeem the free Omaha Steaks coupons valid until March 8 for 50% off sitewide!

Here’s a taste of what they have to offer:

• Lobster Tails - When life hands you lemons, get these & some butter sauce
• Filet Mignons - So juicy & tender, each bite practically melts in your mouth
• Bacon-Wrapped Top Sirloins - Enjoy not 1, but 2 savory sensations at once
• Roasts - Heat up the oven & prepare this traditional family favorite
• Whole Basted Turkeys - Why wait for Thanksgiving to enjoy one?

Feast your eyes on the gourmet goodies, and then treat your wallet to the buffet of bargains when you shop at Omaha Steaks today!

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Coupons featured in this post:

• iWin discounts – 40% off downloadable games
• Omaha Steaks discounts – up to 66% off plus free gift
• Plow and Hearth discounts – up to 60% off clearance items

January 30th – So, the first month of 2009 is already coming to an end. You know what that means, don’t you? The Super Bowl is this Sunday! Oh man, isn’t it exciting. Are you hosting a Super Bowl party this year? Do you have enough goodies to feed those hungry fans? Don’t panic! Just head over to Omaha Steaks where you’ll find delectable, finger-licking good ribs, steaks, burgers, roasts and a whole lot more! Use our free Omaha Steaks coupons for up to 66% off plus a free gift!

1487 – Bell Chimes Invented – They’re also known as wind chimes today. I think the sound of bell chimes softly ringing in the wind is so serene and beautiful. Some people hang bell chimes on the front porch, so when a subtle wind blows, nature plays you a pretty song. Turn your front and back yard into a tranquil haven by hanging some bell chimes around. You can find them for less at Plow and Hearth. Discover stunning bell chimes in gorgeous designs to add character to your garden along with music. Use free Plow and Hearth coupons to save up to 60% on clearance items.

Famous Birthday

Boris Spassky – He was an excellent and talented chess Russian chess champion. I cannot wrap my head around chess. All those pieces intimidate me so I just never really got around to learning how to play. However, I can see myself really enjoying it if I gave it a chance. Are any of you avid chess players? Play online with other people worldwide to see if you’re as good as you think you are. If you think you can be another Boris, then head over to iWin to test yourself out! Use free iWin coupons for 40% off downloadable online games like chess and others.

Dress up Your Pet Day – Although many people have pets or are animal lovers, not everyone enjoys dressing up their pet. They see it as weird or wrong. When my dog was little enough, we used to dress him in little boots and winter coats for the winter especially because his paws would get cold. Trust me, he hated wearing these ridiculous things; however, it did keep him from getting sick and coming inside with his wet paws! You can’t deny how popular this trend is in Hollywood nowadays. The pooch has become a red carpet accessory, and you better believe they’re dressed to the nines! Every time I think of this obsession, I think of the movie How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. The part that cracks me up is when Kate Hudson shows up at Matthew McConaughey’s office with their new puppy, a Chinese Crested poodle, which is decked out in Burberry pet gear. Recently, I went shopping with my friend who is getting a puppy and we couldn’t believe the selection of pet clothes. We saw hair bows, Santa hats, capes, organic tees and bandanas. Mind you, my dog has 3/4 of the things I mentioned. Well, that’s besides the point! For all your pet apparel and accessories, discover Petco. Save 10% on Snoozer, Paws Aboard and Hunter pet apparel and accessories when you use Petco coupons.

National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day – MmMm. When I think of this type of sandwich, I think of two things: New York City and Joey Tribbiani. Why? Well because every time I sit down and watch Friends, Joey is eating a sangwich (as he calls it) and I have heard him say before he was eating hot pastrami on rye. The other thing I think of is New York City because it’s one of the top foods to have when visiting the Big Apple. I have not tasted a hot pastrami sandwich because I haven’t really gotten around to it yet! Pastrami is a lean meat cut from the brisket. In North America, pastrami is a popular choice on deli menus and is usually found in a Ruben sandwich. The traditional way to serve pastrami is with coleslaw, cheese and pickles. YUM! Now I said I never tried pastrami; however, I have tried its equivalent, salami and do enjoy it very much. In fact, it was very much a part of my upbringing because it is an Italian staple food item. Now I’m sure all this talk about pastrami on rye has made you remember all the times you took a bite into it. So you should totally reclaim your love for the pastrami sandwich by checking out Omaha Steaks. Save up to 66% on brisket cuts, roasts and burgers and more plus receive a free gift when you use Omaha Steaks coupons.

It may be called Fisherman’s Wharf, but this neighborhood in North San Francisco really belongs to you and every fun-loving visitor to the City by the Bay. Where else in town can you find museums, shops, restaurants and street performances all in one place?

But don’t worry about budgeting enough cash to get the full wharf experience. With the low-price guarantee from Orbitz, you always hook the best rates for hotels in San Francisco near Fishermans Wharf.

Plus, take your hotel rate even lower with Orbitz coupons. You get an additional 10% off! It’s the best way for first-time San Francisco travelers to experience the city. Stay in an unforgettable part of the city without paying through the gills.

• Holiday Inn San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf – Good balance of luxury & value with a variety of room options
• Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco - Modern styling, electronic amenities galore & a huge outdoor pool
• Suites at Fisherman’s Wharf - Ideal for family travel, thanks to extra space & full kitchens
• Super 8 Motel San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf - Low-cost option with free parking & daily breakfast

It’s no wonder that Fisherman’s Wharf is San Francisco’s most popular tourist destination. Be amazed at how much is packed into this one neighborhood:

• Museums – See celebrities at the Wax Museum & mechanical oddities at the Musee Mecanique
• Sea Life - Touch fish, eels & rays at the Aquarium by the Bay or watch sea lions lounge on docks in the marina
• Shopping - Check out more than 100 stores at Pier 39 & the Cannery Shopping Center
• Amazing Views – Look out over Alcatraz, Angel Island & the Golden Gate Bridge

Tell Me What’s Going On

Local Crab Season at Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurants (Now Until Spring)

It’s a good time to be a crab lover. Winter may bring colder temperatures, but it also happens to be the height of Dungeness crab season – San Fran’s most famous aquatic resident. Crab dinners this time of year are a world-renowned Wharf specialty. Taste for yourself!

But don’t worry if the thought of a crab dinner has your stomach rumbling. It’s always beef season at Omaha Steaks, so check out their mouth-watering selection of porterhouses, rib eyes and more. Get $20 off your purchase of $100 or more with Omaha Steaks coupons!

Christmas Day – What the song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” is true. Year after year, you wonder how you get through the holidays. All that preparing, planning, cooking, baking and shopping for one day of the year. It can really get you down. Thankfully, you had me to thank for directing you to amazing deals throughout the months leading up to the one big day. Christmas Day is a truly special time that should be spent with the people you care the most about and vice versa. Yes, it’s true, not everything is about presents and food; however, you can’t deny the fact that people are most giving and generous throughout this time of year more than any other. That should account for something, right? So to everyone who celebrates the holidays: Feliz Navidad, Buon Natale, Joyeux Noel, Nollaig Shona Dhuit, Shinnen omedeto, Kung His Hsin Nien bing Chu Shen Tan, Mele Kalikimaka, Kala Christouyenna, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Holidays and Merrrrrrrrry Christmas! No matter who you are, check out deals at Beauty.com, Magazines.com and Omaha Steaks.

• Beauty.com Coupons - $10 off Philosophy skincare, CK Fragrances & Elizabeth Arden cosmetics on orders of $60 or more
• Magazines.com Coupons – $5 off In Touch, People Magazine, Shape & Vibe magazine subscriptions
• Omaha Steaks Coupons - up to 60% off gourmet meats, fish platters and desserts, plus 12 free burgers

National Lager Day – Ahh, we’re celebrating a very relaxing (in my eyes) drink today. Any type of alcohol makes me tired so if I choose to participate in today’s holiday, then I’ll be sleeping like a baby in no time. Nonetheless, it’s National Lager Day, and if you didn’t know lager is one of two types of beer. The other is ale. Generally, more people like lager beer better. Why? I have no idea! To me, I find it interesting and a little annoying how there are so many variations of everything, including beer. Wine is another one that just boggles my mind! I never know what to bring people because there are so many options! Since we’re in the holiday season, you’re probably going to be making a trip to the liquor store and trying to decide what tastes best with the type of food you’re serving. From experience, it’s best to give people options. Not everyone drinks wine and prefer beer (or vice versa), soda or water (that’s me!). If you have your drinks set and instead need food ideas, check out Omaha Steaks to place your order for the holidays. Save up to 63% on gourmet steaks, chicken meals, fish platters and receive 12 free burgers when you use Omaha Steaks coupons.

Human Rights Day - Since I graduated with a degree in sociology, most of the topics covered in my courses led back to the theme of Human Rights. It’s an important issue to me since I highly emphasized it in many papers and presentations I worked on. I’m thankful I got the chance to study important world human rights issues which we don’t necessarily know of or hear of in our news programs. I came out of my program with a new appreciation for people who are not as fortunate as we are. Nonetheless, Human Rights Day was a day organized by the UN in 1948. Every year, the UN takes on a new theme. This year, since it’s the 60th anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights, the theme is “Dignity and justice for all.” This season, it’s important that we spend our time wisely and not take things and life for granted. It’s also a time to give from the goodness of your heart to loved ones and those less fortunate. With that being said, check out Bake Me A Wish. Receive overnight delivery on gourmet cakes and desserts with 5% of your online order going towards the Bake Me A Wish Foundation when you use Bake Me A Wish coupons.