Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Back from Thanksgiving vacation and still scouting out deals



I'm finally back from my vacation along the shores of sunny Alabama.  I thoroughly enjoyed the time off.  I'm happy to report that I packed lunch/dinner/snacks for the drive there and the drive back.  I only ate out once on vacation and that consisted of two drinks and an appetizer that I split with my husband.  I think my family (all 6 of us and our dog) spent less than $1000 during our 7 day vacation. $340 for a condo across from the beach which included cleaning, taxes, and pet fees (found on vrbo.com).)  $350 for gas for the drive-down, drive around town, and drive-back.  $150 for food which included Thanksgiving Day food/drinks.  I'm always amazed when I see people who spend $5000 for a one-week vacation.  In my opinion, I don't think I could enjoy myself if I spent that much for just one week of vacation.


Speaking of the holidays, I seem to add a few pounds each Christmas season.  This year I've made a promise to myself to eat healthy throughout the season.  They say that 30 minutes of cardio is better than nothing.  Hey its cold in metro-Cleveland, but I figured I can at least walk my stairs or do a work-out video if its a day that I just can't make it to the gym.

Here's some great deals I found:

Shopping online?  If so, make sure you sign up for ebates.com.  You just log on and find coupons, etc. for most of your favorite online retailers.  You get a CASH REBATE on all purchases.  I've used them for years and love the site.
http://www.ebates.com/index.do?eeid=22495&AutoLoginID=shrfqmjaFZ3gl6w8qdvI6g%3D%3D


EARTH FARE:
Earth Fare is offering great coupons. All you need to do is pop into your local Earth Fare Market.
http://go.earthfare-email.com/l/a/3wi/q6/54op/84i/di5p/trouble.htm



OLD NAVY:
http://oldnavy.gap.com/?tid=onembt0241&EV=OMULTIAET11272012&DI=113440290&CD=OSC_OAC&redirect=true

TODAY ONLY (11/27), In Stores
Stuff & Save: 40%* off
when you use your Old Navy Card, GapCard or BananaCard
To redeem online:
Stuff & Save:Enter STUFFSAVE at checkout.
20% Off:




 
Enter ONHOLIDAY at checkout.
 

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