Juice in the City – group deals
 Group discount sites seem to be popping up monthly. Here’s one I just learned about: Juice in the City. Their Dallas/Fort Worth deal site hasn’t launched yet, but Collin County has. So if you live in or near Collin County (north of Dallas), check out today’s deal. They also have deal sites that have launched or will launch soon in these cities: - Alexandria (not sure if this is VA or LA) What is especially interesting about this site is that you can sign up to be paid if you secure the daily deal. So if you know businesses that would be interested in participating, sign up to be a Deal Sourcer. Free 4.5 x 6 Photo Book at Walgreens (8/25 only)
 If you have a Facebook profile, you can get a coupon code for a free 4.5″ x 6″ purse photo book at Walgreens on August 25. Just be sure to “like” Walgreens and check the Facebook page for the code on Wednesday. The coupon code is only good on Wednesday, so you’ll have to act quickly to redeem it. You can upload photos any time between now and when the coupon expires on Wednesday night. Five of our Favorite ActivitiesTwitterMoms and Legos are running a new blogging program about ways to spend family time, so I though I would share five of our favorite activities. 1. Game night 2. Crafts 3. Evening walks 4. Chores 5. Free weekend activities Disclosure: I wrote this blog post while participating in the TwitterMoms and LEGO blogging program, making me eligible to get a prize pack. For more information on how you can participate, click here. Are you a member of “The Club” at GGP Malls?
 In November 2009, I posted about a $10 gift card giveaway good at a General Growth Properties (GGP) mall. I went to the Collin Creek Mall in Richardson to collect my $10 gift card and have since collected a couple of them. I am saving them to combine with Macy’s gift cards from MyPoints.com to buy a kitchen item – hopefully soon! After signing up for Collin Creek Mall, I decided to sign up for every GGP Mall in Dallas and the surrounding suburbs. This week, I received an email redeemable for a $10 gift card at Stonebriar Centre in Frisco. The other GGP malls are offering gift cards with a certain minimum purchase, so it is worth signing up for each club if you are close enough that it’s worth the effort. Some malls will also send out birthday offers, including the $10 gift card. Find a GGP Mall near you and sign up for “The Club” to receive these special offers in the future. Local Readers: Toy Maven Sale 10-90% off
 If you live near Preston and Royal in Dallas and are in the market for discounted seasonal toys, stop by the Toy Maven now through Sunday, August 22. They are having a “huge tent sale” with 10-90% off seasonal merchandise including pool toys, beach towels and bags, sand and outdoor toys, games, puzzles and books. They are also having surprise sales and savings every day with special daily markdowns. I heard about this through my neighborhood moms’ group and haven’t been over to check out the sale yet. You can “Like” Toy Maven on Facebook to be notified of additional special in-store deals. Free activities and gifts at Pottery Barn & Pottery Barn Kids
 My sister recently told me about Pottery Barn’s free activities in select stores. Her store was giving away a free gallon of Benjamin Moore paint to each person who attended one of their free design classes earlier this month. The Web site did not mention the store would be giving away free paint, but it was mentioned in the email she received. If you live near a Pottery Barn, sign up for their email list so you get the inside scoop about future in-store events. This weekend, the Pottery Barn is hosting a free, in-store event entitled “The Art of Organizing”. Check to see if a store near you is offering it.  Last weekend, I learned that Pottery Barn Kids offers a free story time called “Book Club” on Tuesday mornings. Each participant receives a “Book Club Passport” when they first attend. After attending five story times, the participant redeems the stamped passport for a “special gift”. I don’t know if the gift will vary by store, but my friend told me her special gift was a $10 gift card to Pottery Barn Kids! They are offering special story times this month that will feature Curious George and Batman. Both will have readings, giveaways and activities. Learn more about the Pottery Barn Kids programs, and be sure to RSVP if you plan to go! Groupon: Get $50 worth of items at Gap for $25
 Today’s Groupon is for the Gap.  For $25, you can get $50 worth of apparel and accessories at any Gap store in the United States. This is great for back-to-school and fall clothing purchases – especially this weekend with tax-free shopping! Unfortunately it is not valid online or at outlet stores, but it doesn’t say anything about not being valid on sales merchandise, so you might be able to pick up some great deals! Be sure to read the entire terms and conditions for this deal. For example, if you do not redeem it by the expiration date, you can exchange it for a $25 gift card. Don’t live in Dallas? You can still take advantage of this Groupon. Just change the city to “Dallas” and purchase it! UPDATE: it looks like the Gap Groupon is *the* Groupon for every city today, but the minimum number of buyers needed to purchase it varies by city. If you’re not familiar with Groupons, they are group “coupons” that you can purchase one day only. As long as this Groupon has 300 buyers, the coupon will be good. I doubt this one will have any trouble meeting the minimum! The Gap Groupon offer will end today at 11:59 PM Central. If you buy the Groupon, you will be able to print it on August 20 and can use it any time between August 20 and November 19, 2010 (when it expires). I have been using Groupons since the site launched and have had nothing but great experiences with them! On the one occasion when I had an issue with one company who decided not to honor the Groupon before the expiration date, Groupon made sure I was refunded. Whole Foods Market Daily Deals starting 8/16 (Richardson Store only)
 If you live near Richardson, Texas, be sure to mark your calendar for the upcoming daily deals at the Whole Foods Market located at Coit and Beltline. They are “while supplies last” and only available at the Richardson location. Here are the deals: Monday, August 16 Tuesday, August 17 Wednesday, August 18 Thursday, August 19 Friday, August 20 Saturday, August 21 Sunday, August 22 Monday, August 23 Tuesday, August 24 Wednesday, August 25 Thursday, August 26 Friday, August 27 Saturday, August 28 Sunday, August 29 Print the entire calendar of deals (PDF) and put it on your fridge so you don’t forget! The Richardson store also has some fun, free events this month, including: Value Tour Sign up for a value tour of the store and learn how to shop Whole Foods Market on a budget. We will point out our favorite values, quick and healthy recipes and you get to sample all around the store! RSVP at carla.chavez@wholefoods.com. Go Local Fair Join us in celebrating our local vendors! Stroll through the store and taste the local difference! Back to School Fair It’s time to go back to school! Join us for great ideas for healthy lunches and dinners. Make Your Own Green Cleaning Products Wondered about making your own cleaning products? This free class will teach you the science and theory behind making your own cleaning products! Not only are they cheaper, they are gentle on the environment and your body! There are also several “Cooking with Josephine” classes that cover Middle Eastern cooking this month. They last one hour and are free. Find out more about these and other events at the Whole Foods Market Web site. |
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