Deal of the Day – Hurry Before It’s “Gone With the Wind”!

Deal of the Day!!Are you a big movie buff?  If so, you must be a fan of the all-American classic—Gone With the Wind.  Good news!  You can own your very own copy for super cheap!  Amazon is selling Gone With the Wind, 70th Anniversary 2 – Disc Edition (which normally goes for $24.98)  for the low,  low price of $6.99! Amazing!   It’s so cheap, you can buy two sets—one for me and one for you!  What’s that?  You’re not buying me anything?   Well, frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn! It’s so cheap, I’ll buy my own copy!  Ha!    Amazon Deal Link!

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Save Money…and Your Brains!

Have you watched a Walking Dead marathon and realized you need to practice surviving the zombie apocalypse like NOW?  Or are you tired of running in those hum drum 5ks where no one tries to eat your juicy brains?  Boring!  Well then today is your lucky day!  I’ve got just the thing you need—a hundred real live zombies chasing you as you run in terror!  Yeah, it sounded like fun to me too!  It’s called the “Run For Your Life 5k!”  It’s a cool annual 5k unlike any other race you’ve ever done before!

Zombie Walk 2010Runners are given flags that represent your “health.”  The Zombies try to take your flags while you run through an obstacle course, overcoming man-made challenges set up to help you avoid the Zombies.  If you pass the finish line with at least one flag, you get a “Survivor” medal.  Woo hoo!  However, if you get to the end with zippo flags, you are “Infected” and get a different finisher’s medal.  Womp, womp…  But everyone gets a free t-shirt, beer, and entertainment!  Sounds like fun, right?  To get more information and to find out their next race and locations, check out :  www.runforyourlives.com .  Well I wouldn’t be Miss Cheapskate-A-Holic if I didn’t help you get a hook up!  You can get $5 off the registration fee if you use this discount code  RFYL13 when you checkout.

You’re not doing anything with your brain anyways.  Might as well run in this wacky race and let some Zombies chase after it!  Hee hee!  See you at the finish line!

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Birthday Freebies – How to Get Yours!

In honor of my birthday (cough — April 29th, money orders, trips to Europe, and other expensive gifts welcomed! — cough),  I am reprinting this popular blog from last year.  Enjoy!

Hello, fellow Cheapskate-a-holics!  My birthday is coming up, but I’m giving YOU the present.  Did you know you can really rack up on the free eats for your birthday?  There are lots of restaurants that will reward you (or compensate you, depending on how you feel about it) for getting a year older.  Just to name a few:

  • Denny’s: Free Grand Slam on your birthday!
  • IHOP: IHOP: Free meal on your birthday when you join their online club.
  • Red Robin: Join their online club and receive a free burger on your birthday!  And some restaurants may even give you a free sundae and a balloon too!
  • Ruby Tuesday: Join their online club and receive a free burger on your birthday!

You can find even more deals by searching the internet for birthday freebies.  Be sure to call your local restaurant first and ask if they are participating and what the restrictions are before you show up with your bib and fork ready to eat!  If the deal requires an online club membership, sign up well in advance of your birthday because it could take weeks to process. birthday-cake- picture

I guess I should also mention that sometimes “free” isn’t totally free.  Some places insist on singing Happy Birthday to you.  Ugh!  It’s especially annoying if you’re eating by yourself.  They come over singing loudly and everyone in the restaurant stares and points saying “Awww!  Look at the sad girl eating all alone on her birthday,” and it is soooooo embarrassing, and you just want to crawl under the table with your free Birthday sundae and die!  Not that this has happened to me, of course.  It happened to a “friend.”  Yup, my poor pathetic friend.  Moving on!

So there you have it!  You can gorge on lots and lots of free food on your next birthday.  Now that you’re all taken care of, let’s get back to something more important—my birthday.  Diamond is my birthstone (preferably canary, 7 carats, emerald cut), my ring size is 5½, and my mailing address is….  What’s that?  The name of the blog is Cheapskate-A-Holic, key word being: cheap?  Fine!  Just send me a ring from a Cracker Jack box, and we’ll call it a day.

Enjoy your early birthday present, Cheapskate-a-holics!

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Tax Day Freebies!!!

Today is April 15th – also known as the dreaded “Tax Day.”  But Tax Day doesn’t have to be all bad!  Here are some freebies and sweet deals to make today a more pleasurable occassion!

  • Cinnabon – Two free Classic Cinnabon Bites on April 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at participating locations. No coupon needed!
  • Sonic – Half-price on drinks, iced tea, and slushes at participating locations!
  • Arby’s – Choice of potato cakes in addition to curly fries. Go to Arby’s Facebook page to get the coupon.
  • Chili’s – Free appetizer or dessert with the purchase of an adult entree April 15 through April 18. Get the coupon from their Facebook page.
  • Panda Express – Free single serving of their Samurai Surf and Turf at participating locations only on April 17. Use this coupon: http://www.pandaexpress.com/coupon/full/Free-SST-Coupon?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Posts&utm_campaign=Samurai%2BSurf%2B%26%2BTurf

It’s not just food!  Check out this deal:

  • Office Depot - Customers can make 25 single-sided black and white copies and up to 5 pounds of shredding for free through May 1. No coupon is necessary!

Enjoy your freebies & deals, on this lovely Tax Day, Cheapskate-A-Holics!

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FREE HBO this Weekend!

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Hey, ya’ll!  You can watch HBO for FREE this weekend (March 29 – March 31) if you’re a Time Warner Cable subscriber!  They are showing Snow White and the Huntsman, Sherlock Holmes, The American, Game of Thrones, and so much more.

Enjoy the free premium channel!

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Deal of the Day! 20% Off Coupon at CVS Pharmacy

Deal of the Day SquareNeed some Preparation H for your, er, …puffy eyes (wink, wink)?  Maybe you need some ointment for your…I mean … your friend’s weird rash?  (heh, heh)  CVS is giving a 20% off coupon good for your next regular price purchase!  If you already have a CVS card then you’ve probably received the coupon in an email already.   If not, then you must get a CVS card and a CVS online account. (Both are FREE.) Once this is done, log in onto your CVS online account, click the link below, then click “Send to Card.”  The coupon should load onto your CVS card so you can use it on your next shopping trip.  I signed up for the card & online account on Saturday and received the 20% off coupon email the following day.  Get yours too!!!   20% Off Coupon Link

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Did You Know…..? (Free Anti-Virus Software!)

Did You Know...?…that Microsoft offers free internet security that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software?  Yes, I said FREE!!!  And it’s not a case of “you get what you pay for.”  It’s reportedly pretty good software that competes with the expensive software you can buy.  They have Microsoft Security Essentials for computers with older versions of Windows and Windows Defenders for computers with Windows 8 or Windows RT.   Click here to get to the downloads (hint – look for the wording in green): http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security-essentials-download

Enjoy your free security software, Cheapskate-A-Holics!

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Run Towards Good Health, Smaller Thighs, and a Big Fat Wallet!

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If you’re like most people, one of your 2013 new year’s resolutions was to exercise more.  And if you’re like most people, you were totally gung ho for the first 2 weeks but then woke up from a sugar induced coma, covered in empty Ding Dong wrappers, with chocolate smeared all over your face.  (Or was that just me?) Your waistline was gone and so were your exercise dreams.  But it doesn’t have to stay that way.  You can reenergize your resolve by registering for your first 5k race!  That’s only 3.1 miles.  You can do that, right?  Right!  Here are some money saving tips for running in a 5k, 10k, or marathon:

  • Registration:  If there is a particular 5k/10k/marathon race you want to do, don’t pay full price for the registration!  Google the name of the race and the word “discount code.”  For example, the Hollywood 5k/10k/Half Marathon has several discount codes to try, including GEMINI which will take $10 dollars off the registration fee!
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    Running Shoes:  You may be a Cheapskate-A-Holic, but don’t scrimp when it comes to your running shoes!  A good pair is gonna cost you from $80 to $150. But, of course, shop around!  I found the Asics GT 2000 for $110 at one store, but the same exact shoe was $120 to $130 everywhere else!  But watch out because some stores charge a higher price for shoes based on the color.   At Lady Foot Locker, the loud neon pink GT 2000s were $110, but the really pretty purple ones were $120.  For $10 dollars, I can live with an uglier color…

  • Socks:  Socks are SUPER IMPORTANT.  A good pair can save your little footsies from blisters.  Look for socks specially designed for running.  I personally like the Nike Elite “Cushioned” Running socks because they feel great and pull away sweat.  These socks will cost you between $10 to $14 dollars.  But you can also find them on sale with those “buy one, get one half off” deals.
  • Marathon “GPS” Watch:  Having a watch that tells your speed and distance will be helpful for when you run outdoors (especially during the race).  There are a lot of options on the market.  Pick one you like and then search the internet for the best price.  I ended up going with the Soleus Fit 1.0.  I found a brand new one on Ebay for $20 cheaper than I could find any where else. What a deal!
  • Clothes:  When running, it’s really important to wear clothes that will keep sweat/moisture away from your skin and reduce odor so that you can stay
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    comfortable.  Look for clothes that say “wicking” or “dri-fit.”  Of course, these specialty clothes will cost more, but you can scour the aisles for bargains at places like Marshalls and TJ Maxx.  For example, Macy’s sells Calvin Klein Performance capris for around $55 dollars.  At Ross Dress For Less, I bought the Calvin Klein Performance capris for $14.99!

  • Training Programs:  You don’t have to hire Carl Lewis or one of those Kenyans who keep winning all the marathon races to teach you how to prepare for a 5k!  The internet has a bunch of free programs that anyone can do.  Here are two that I’ve used and like: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml  and http://www.women-running-together.com/beginnerrunning.html

So you’ve never run a 5k before.  Giving yourself challenges keeps life interesting!  And it doesn’t have to cost a lot either.  If a couch potato like me can take up and enjoy running (and give up her Ding Dongs), you can too – the Cheapskate-A-Holic way, of course!

See you at the finish line, Cheapskate-A-Holics!

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Love At Bargain Prices! (Match.com)

Well another Valentine’s Day has come and gone.  Were you sitting all alone, determined it would be your last V-day playing solitaire while your cat, Scruffles, watched?  Well help has arrived!  This blog was posted last year, but since there are still losers…er, I mean – lonely people in the world, this post bears repeating!  Enjoy!

Cheapskate-A-Holics, I’m about to tell you a mind blowing secret.  I am (wait for it) – single.  Shocking!  I know, right?!  It’s certainly not by choice.  The guys keep escaping from my basement.  Just kidding!  I don’t hogtie unsuspecting men then toss them in my basement.  No!  I use the trunk of my car…  But, dear readers, there is an easier (and more legal) way to get a mate:  Online Dating Sites!!!

There are all sorts of dating sites:  Jewish, Christian, Black, Single Parents, Meet Prisoners… (You think I’m kidding? Go to Meet-An-Inmate.com.)  You’re a Cheapskate-A-Holic so I know you want to go the tightwad — cough, I mean — economical route.  You could go with the free dating sites, but you truly get what you pay for – nutcases who aren’t taking their medication.  (Did I say that out loud?!)   I recommend you go to the paid sites because the people tend to be more serious about dating, have gainful employment, and can at least afford their medication.

I just recently joined Match.com myself.  They have various levels of membership for varying lengths of time.  You could pay the regular prices, but I know you’re smarter than that.  You want — nay, demand a discount.  Love at a discount!  (Oh, I just thought of a joke involving the Secret Service, but this is a family friendly website – moving on!)  You can get  25% off the regular prices if you use this link: Match.com 25% offer.

Whether you sign up for 1 month, 3 months, or more, be sure to remind yourself to cancel the service before the expiration date or Match.com will automatically renew your membership.  Also, I wouldn’t recommend their 3-day or 7-day free trial offers because if you decide to keep your membership, you may have to pay the regular prices to join full-time.  (A lot of the discounts are for new subscribers only.)  Plus, 3 or 7 days isn’t enough time to cruise all the profiles.  I have to admit, there are some real hotties on Match.com.  None of them are interested in me, of course, but at least I can  have fun seeing the cute guys who are available, just waiting to be plucked, and throwninto my trunk… (Did I say that out loud?)  Anyways, happy hunting, Cheapskate-A-Holics!  I’ll expect an invite to the wedding!

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Deal of the Day!!! $1 Jamba Juice Smoothies!!!

Hey, do you like smoothies?  Do you like them for like super cheap?  Then congratulations!  Jamba Juice is celebrating “Dollar Days!”  Participating Jamba Juice stores in CA, CT, ID, KY, LA, NJ, NV, NY, OK, WA, Colorado Springs, CO and Phoenix, AZ are offering $1 sixteen sized smoothies.  The offer is valid 9am – 11am, now until – February 15, 2013.  Limit one per person per visit.  Check out their website for more info:  Jamba Juice Offer.  Enjoy!

Thanks for the tip, Cheapskate-A-Holic member, Rene!

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