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Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Another FREE Movie Night


On Saturday I mentioned there was a new coupon code to score a FREE Movie at your local Blockbuster Express- now there is another code for TODAY, use code: G2U13B4 to rent another great movie for the night. This code is only valid for today..Enjoy!

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Arby's FREE Regular Roast Beef


I LOVE ARBY's. I know it is not the healthy option, but I can't help myself. Their roast beef is the best. There is a new coupon for a FREE Regular Roast Beef Sandwich when you purchase a drink. Get your coupon here. Coupon is good through 4/10/10.

If you are not a member of Arby's Extras, sign up here for exclusive coupons. Enjoy!

Monday, March 29, 2010

FREE Sure Deodorant- MIR


I love Mail in Rebates, hopefully you got your FREE Olay Quench Body Lotion last week. Now, there are great mail in rebates for Sure Deodorant. There are actually 4 new Mail In Rebates, all Sure products.

Sure MAX
Sure for Men
Sure for Women
Sure with Natural Extracts

You need to make sure the deodorant you buy has the "Try Me Free" sticker, as you need to attach the sticker to the rebate form...Enjoy!

FREE Coffee @ Dunkin Donuts



Start your morning off right with FREE Coffee..Enjoy!

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Bloomingdale's : Friends and Family-20% off


Today is the last day for the Friends and Family sale at Bloomingdale's . Get 20% off your ENTIRE order in store and on-line. This would be a good time to get some new clothes for either your engagement party, rehearsal dinner, or even for your honeymoon.

Print your coupon here if you are heading in store or redeem online, use code: FFMARCH.

This coupon is valid on sale items too, so you can get double the savings. Enjoy!

Saturday, March 27, 2010

FREE Movie Tonight


If you are looking for a cheap Date Night Idea- head on over to your local Blockbuster Express Machine and get a FREE Movie. Use coupon code: GY131, code expires 3/31..Enjoy!

I have a handful of movies I need to pick up from my local library- Movie Reviews shortly. Enjoy!

Friday, March 26, 2010

Giveaway Reminder!


Remember to enter the Treasure Chest Spa Gift Basket Giveaway from Castle Baths. Giveaway ends on Wednesday, 3/31...Enjoy your weekend!!

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Thursday Wedding Tip #40

Happy Thursday!!!

Hopefully your week has been going as good as mine. Last week's wedding tip was on picking out your wedding cake, but now what about the music. Yup, you will need to decide on what song you want to be played while you are cutting your cake. I know, there is a song for everything- it can drive you crazy.

I went through and found my top 3 songs and included the lyrics as well for you to see:

#1 Sugar, Sugar
By: The Archies

Sugar, ah honey honey
You are my candy girl
And you've got me wanting you.
Honey, ah sugar sugar
You are my candy girl
And you've got me wanting you.
I just can't believe the loveliness of loving you
(I just can't believe it's true)
I just can't believe the one to love this feeling to.
(I just can't believe it's true)
Ah sugar, ah honey honey
You are my candy girl
And you've got me wanting you.
Ah honey, ah sugar sugar
You are my candy girl
And you've got me wanting you.
When I kissed you, girl, I knew how sweet a kiss could be
(I know how sweet a kiss can be)
Like the summer sunshine pour your sweetness over me
(Pour your sweetness over me)
Sugar, pour a little sugar on it honey,
Pour a little sugar on it baby
I'm gonna make your life so sweet, yeah yeah yeah
Pour a little sugar on it oh yeah
Pour a little sugar on it honey,
Pour a little sugar on it baby
I'm gonna make your life so sweet, yeah yeah yeah
Pour a little sugar on it honey,
Ah sugar, ah honey honey
You are my candy girl
And you've got me wanting you.
Oh honey, honey, sugar sugar ..
You are my candy girl ..



#2 How Sweet It Is
By: James Taylor

How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you

I needed the shelter of someone’s arms, and there you were
I needed someone to understand my ups and downs, and there you were
With sweet love and devotion
Deeply touching my emotion
I want to stop and thank you baby
I want to stop and thank you baby

How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you

I close my eyes at night
Wondering where would I be without you in my life
Everything I did was just a bore
Everywhere I went it seems I’d been there before
But you brighten up for me all of my days
With a love so sweet in so many ways
I want to stop and thank you baby
I just want to stop and thank you baby

How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you

You were better to me than I was to myself
For me, there’s you and there ain’t nobody else
I want to stop and thank you baby
I just want to stop and thank you baby

How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you

 
 #3 Cut The Cake
By: Average White Band

CUT THE CAKE-
give me a little piece
let me lick up the cream
CUT THE CAKE-
well, just a little piece
baby you know what I mean
CUT THE CAKE-
give me a little piece
a little lovin' on the side
CUT THE CAKE-
I need a little piece
just to keep me satisfied
Chorus
gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme,
gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme that cake
Well it tastes so good don't pass it all around
gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme,
gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme that cake
You got to cut it-down!
CUT THE CAKE-
just a little piece
of your sweet love
CUT THE CAKE-
don't you know that I
can't get enough
CUT THE CAKE-
want you to know that I
ain't a greedy man
CUT THE CAKE-
don't you know that I'll
do the best I can
Chorus
CUT THE CAKE-
give me a little piece
let me lick up the cream
CUT THE CAKE-
well, just a little piece
baby you know what I mean
CUT THE CAKE-
give me a little piece
a little lovin' on the side
CUT THE CAKE-
I need a little piece
just to keep me satisfied
Chorus
gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme,
gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme that cake
Well it tastes so good don't pass it all around
gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme,
gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme that cake
Never knew you cooked the way you do
gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme,
gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme that cake
Tastes so good don't pass the recipe around
gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme,
gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme that cake
You got to
cut it-DOWN
cut it-DOWN
cut it-DOWN-cut the cake-please

What song are you using for your cake cutting? Enjoy!

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Old Navy 30% OFF


There is a great new coupon for 30% off any single item at Old Navy. This will help get you into some new clothes for Spring. Print your coupon here. Coupon good through 4/4...Enjoy!

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Ben & Jerry's FREE Cone Day TODAY!


FREE CONE DAY Today from 12-8pm...Details here. The lines are always around the block at my local store for cone day, so make sure you give yourself enough time. Enjoy!

Monday, March 22, 2010

Jewelry Stylist: Coupon Code


Are you still sad over not winning this gorgeous pearl necklace from Jewelry Stylist. Well, don't be. Jewelry Stylist is offering all my readers a coupon code for $10 off your next $60 purchase for anything in store. Use code: F9BT60 at checkout. This would be a great time to order your bridesmaid gifts. The coupon code is good until 12/31/10- so you have plenty of time to use it. Enjoy!

Starbucks: Coffee Journey Update & FREE Pastry Tomorrow

Hopefully you are keeping up with your Bold Coffee Journey in hopes of getting your FREE Coffee. Today starts a new Bold Blend-(Starbucks) RED.


Head on in to Starbucks tomorrow(3/23) before 10:30am to score a FREE Starbucks Pastry with the purchase of any handcrafted beverage. Print your coupon here. Enjoy!

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Joe's Key Lime Pie


After Wicked last Saturday night, my husband and I went to Joe's Stone Crab for dinner. The stone crabs are the best around and we finished the night off with key lime pie. I checked Joe's website out and they have the recipe. This key lime pie was AMAZING and the crust- yummy yummy. If you are looking for a great recipe- check out Joe's key lime pie here. Enjoy!

Saturday, March 20, 2010

FREE OLAY Quench- How to Submit a Rebate


There is a great new rebate for Olay Quench Body Lotion. I got to try this product FREE a few months ago and I really like it. It smells great and leaves my skin smooth and hydrated. Print your rebate form here and head into your local store to score this FREEBIE( after rebate). Purchase must be made by 4/16.

Here are the steps to send in for a rebate (for the newbies):

1. Print your rebate form above

2. Head on into your local store and purchase the product(make sure it is the right size as what the rebate is for.) Hint: Bring in your rebate form so you can do a double check before you bring the product home.

3. Fill out the rebate form- include the UPC #

4. On your receipt, circle your purchase price

5. Make a copy of your receipt as well as rebate form for your records

6. Address your envelope and place in your rebate form and receipt

7. Send your rebate off in the mail

8. Allow 6-8 weeks for your rebate check to arrive

Rebates are great ways to Save Money!!! They offer you FREE products for little effort.

Wedding Tip: Make sure you moisturize all the time- it will leave your skin feeling great for your wedding day. Enjoy!

Enjoy!

Free Rita's TODAY!


Happy First Day of Spring!!!!! Stop into Rita’s TODAY between noon and 10 p.m. to get a FREE Italian Ice to celebrate. Find a location near you here. No purchase necessary. Enjoy!

Friday, March 19, 2010

And the Winner is...


Congrats to Mavericks Mommy as she won the Jewelry Stylist's giveaway. She said " I would wear the 3 strained with the black bow very classic!!!".

Thank you to everyone that entered and a special Thank You to Jewelry Stylist..Enjoy!

T.G.I. Friday's: 1/2 off Wings



If you are a BIG College Basketball fan and like Buffalo Wings- head on in to T.G.I. Friday's. They will be offering 1/2 price Boneless Wings at the bar during televised college basketball games for March Madness. You can choose from six flavors: Jack championship BBQ, Garlic Parmesan, Classic Buffalo, Roasted Green Chile, Spicy Thai, or Inferno. March 19, 20, 21, 25,26, 27, 28 & April 3, 5. Get all the details here. I would suggest calling your local store to make sure they are participating...Enjoy!

P.S.- I wont be watching much of the tournament now that the GATORS lost =(

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless-Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set


Amazon has a great deal on this Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless-Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set. It usually sells for $400, and is on sale for $108. I personally got this set from my wedding registry and I am sure the people that bought us the gift did not get this price. If you are looking for a wedding gift- you can purchase this for another couple or just get it for yourself. Having a nice quality set of cookware is VERY important. I have seen this set on sale for around $200, but nothing close to $108. Get all the details and order here on Amazon.com. Enjoy!

Thursday Wedding Tip #39



This week's wedding tip is on narrowing down you wedding cake search. Here are a bunch of cakes from weddingchannel.com. All of them have different features that you will love and you don't even know the flavor yet.








The best thing to do is decide on your style. Then bring your ideas to your local bakery or cake maker. The Country Club I got married at had their own bakery staff and they used all my ideas to make my dream cake. Most cake makers will love a challenge. I heard from my bakery that they like new designs. They don't want to make the same cake every week. Be creative.


Now that you are all starving, go out for a nice dessert treat with your fiancee tonight and talk CAKE!!


If you missed last week's wedding tip on honeymoon locations, check it out here..Enjoy!

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Jewelry Stylist Giveaway ends TONIGHT!


Make sure you enter the Jewelry Stylist giveaway for this gorgeous pearl necklace with your choice of ribbon color. Giveaway ends Tonight. Sign up here. Good luck..Enjoy!

Happy St. Patrick's Day

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!!!!!!!!!

Hope you all have a wonderful day and remember to wear GREEN today..Enjoy!

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Wicked was AMAZING


Saturday I told you all I was going out for the night to see Wicked. Well it was totally wicked. If you don't know, Wicked is the story behind the two witches from the Wizard of Oz. It has been a VERY LONG time since I saw the Wizard of Oz, but I caught right on. The performance and the actors were wonderful- what a fantastic musical. Check out to see the tour schedule here. Since I was not allowed to take pictures- check out the photo gallery here. I still want to know how Elphaba stays green throughout the entire show. Enjoy!

Monday, March 15, 2010

Bachelor 20/20 Special Tonight


Since the Bachelor ended last week with Jason and Molly's wedding, there is a Bachelor Special tonight on 20/20 on ABC @ 8pm. Set your Tivo's now.

If you missed anything from last season or want to see more of Jason and Molly's wedding- check it out here. Enjoy!

Dunkin' Donuts: FREE Coffee Monday



Yep- every Monday in March Dunkin' Donuts is giving out FREE Coffee. Get more details here..Enjoy!

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Castle Baths Spa Products Review and Giveaway


Castle Baths Spa Products is a great site for all your spa product needs. Castle Baths specializes in creating natural organic spa products for skin and bath with therapeutic aromatherapy and botany ingredients. All bath and body products are made to order. Castle Baths is an eco-friendly business and they are here to help save our environment. They use natural ingredients and purchase product ingredients from other eco-friendly businesses as well. Castle Baths has everything from spa soaps, bath salts, body wash and even bath teas just to name a few.

Castle Baths sent me a treasure chest spa gift basket that had foot scrub candies and a yellow rose soap. First off the presentation of the spa products are so unique. My husband thought it was real candy =)

The foot scrub candies soften and exfoliate your heels. Rub the "candy" over your heel and then drop the rest of the candy into a warm foot bath. I used one spearmint candy for both feet and then let them soak for about 10 minutes. I used them right before bed to let my feet absorb the oils while I slept. I usually have to go to get a pedicure for my feet to feel this good. I wear sandals most days, and my heels get rough constantly. The next day my heels were still super smooth and I felt more relaxed. The rose soap bar was also great and I felt very refreshed. I just adore spa products and it is so nice to get pampered in your own home.

These great spa and bath products would make wonderful bridesmaid gifts as well as ways to pamper the bride before the wedding. The yellow rose soaps come in packs of a dozen. Yellow roses are for friendship and who doesn't love adorable great smelling soaps. I also think these bath soaps would be great gifts to give out at your bridal shower to thank everyone. Additional colors are available upon request. Remember made to order!!


Now for the best part, Castle Baths is offering one of my lucky readers a treasure chest spa gift basket. The gift you receive will be based on your comment on which product you like best.

How to Win: Look around Castle Baths Spa Products and leave a comment letting me know your favorite product. Remember the spa gift basket you win will be based on your choice.

Each of the following will give you an extra entry in the giveaway. Please make sure to leave a separate comment for each thing you do:

-Twitter or Facebook Castle Baths Spa Products
-Post about this giveaway on your blog, linking back to Saving Money for a Wedding.
-Subscribe to my blog
-Leave a comment on a Non-Giveaway post and let me know which post
-Add my blog button and/or add me to your blog roll (2 entries)
-Become a Blog follower (2 entries)


Giveaway will end on Wednesday, March 31st @ 11:59pm EST. The winner will be picked randomly and I will send them an email. The winner has 48 hours to respond to the winning email. Good Luck and thank you for stopping by...Enjoy!

Disclosure: I was provided with free products from Castle Baths and all opinions are my own.




Saturday, March 13, 2010

WICKED

Tonight I am heading out to see Wicked. I have not seen this Broadway show before, so it is a real treat. Hope your all having a wonderful weekend.

Check back tomorrow for an AWESOME new product review and giveaway...Enjoy!

Friday, March 12, 2010

Kmart Double Coupons 4/4- 4/10

Well, I have good news and bad news. The good news of course is that Kmart is having another DOUBLE COUPON DAYS in April. The bad news is the rules are a little different now.

New terms on doubling:

Manufacturer Coupons up to $2
Does not include Kmart Store Coupons
Does not include Kmart Pharmacy Store Coupons
Limit 5 total coupons per customer per day
The first 5 coupons provided by customer will be doubled

In the past my local store did not enforce the coupon limit- it used to be a limit of 10 coupons per customer, per day. Five coupons is nothing to write home about except if you live practically next door to a store, then it might be worth it. I'll post once I get more details, as I hear a rewards card might be involved to track your 5 coupons. Check out to see the list of all stores participating here..Have a wonderful weekend...Enjoy!

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Nordstrom: FREE Lipgloss


Only a few more days of Winter and my lips sure can use a boost. Now through April 12th, you can score a FREE full-size Lancôme Juicy Tubes lip gloss (approximate retail value: $18). Eight thousand (8,000) will be given away. One per person, Once all lip glosses are distributed, there will be no substitute product given away. If you happen to have the latest issue of Seventeen(April 2010) at your house, just bring in the cover to your local Nordstrom to get your FREE Lipgloss, otherwise just bring a printout of the seventeen.com home page. Get more details here. Enjoy!

Thursday's Wedding Tip #38




I was so happy to see Jessica emailed me with a wedding question this week. Her question is "Do you have honeymoon location suggestions for our January wedding next year". I certainly do have some ideas and what a great question.

Wedding tip #38- How to pick out the best honeymoon location for your wedding month.

Winter : (December -March)

-A romantic ski resort
-Caribbean and the Bahamas

A ski resort would be very romantic and think about sitting next to a fireplace all night long with your new husband. I had friends who went to Vail for their honeymoon in February and loved every minute of it. Of course if you are not a fan of the cold, you can always head to the Caribbean or the Bahamas. You can find a nice hotel down south or take a romantic cruise. I suggest a 7-10 night cruise for full relaxation.

Spring: (March- May)

-Hawaii
-Mexico
-Costa Rica


Hawaii is always a top honeymoon destination. If you are from the west coast it is not to far of a trip, but for me in Florida, I did not want to take extra time away from work for all the travel time. There are great resorts in Mexico for all your honeymoon needs if you want to sit back and relax. Head to Costa Rica for beautiful beaches and spectacular rainforests if you are looking for more adventure.


Summer: (June-August)

-Bermuda

Bermuda is a gorgeous location for your first days as husband and wife. Car rentals are not used, so mopeds are the preferred form of transportation. There are cute cottages for you to rent for the week.


Fall: (September- November)

-Las Vegas
-Aruba

Aruba is usually out of the hurricane zone so if you are looking for warm weather- Aruba is the spot. Vegas is a top choice of mine and many of my friends have honeymooned their. It is great for young couples(21+).


*The most important thing to remember when planning is hurricane season, which runs June to November.

P.S.- I finally got a picture for my Thursday Wedding Tips- took me 38 weeks(lol)!! I would love to know what you think. It was hard to choose the perfect picture, but since my weekly tips are for walking down the aisle, I though this was the most appropriate. Enjoy!

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Jewelry Stylist Review and Giveaway Reminder



Last week I had the pleasure of reviewing this Fun and Flirty White Pearl 60" Necklace with Ribbon.

This week I reviewed the Black Crystal Octagons on Antique Silver Y - Necklace and earrings.


This set is GORGEOUS. You can even see how it sparkles in the picture above.

This set has the Antique silver octagons with black channel set Austrian crystals with a black crystal in the center. Octagons are strung on a Y- Necklace with alternating diamond shaped crystals on antique silver with 2" drop.

This set is great for your rehearsal dinner and could be paired with many items you already own to dress up your outfit. I wore this necklace and earring set with a nice black shirt over the weekend and it looked great. The length of the necklace is adjustable, so you may customize the necklace to your outfit.

Jewelry Stylist is offering one lucky reader the beautiful Pearl Necklace with your choice of ribbon. Make sure you enter here. Enjoy!!

Disclosure: I was provided with free products from Jewelry Stylist and all opinions are my own.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Duck Fest Update

Here are some pictures from Duck Fest last weekend. I had a blast, but my duck didn't win again this year.
Wow that is a lot of ducks. I was a V.I.D.- Very Important Duck and got the AWESOME Prize pack below.

Janet is the winner of the February Surprise Monthly Giveaway and won a duck prize pack- I emailed her and even shipped her prize pack, but forgot to post. Congrats Janet- glad your son likes the duck fest prize pack- quack quack!!!! I might be getting some more of these cute duck packs and if I do I'll host a giveaway- Kid's love them and all the goodies inside are yellow and duck related. Enjoy!