This post, Pamper Yourself & Save, is sponsored by Groupon. All opinions are mine.
Pamper Yourself & Save
With Great Deals from Groupon
A few months ago, I told you of how I finally discovered the amazing savings with Groupon, and how It Feels Good To Save. I have put my Sam’s Club membership to good use, and I’ve also started exploring other facets of the Groupon site.
I know you’ve heard about the savings on club store memberships, travel, and such. But, did you know you can also find great deals on Health, Beauty & Wellness Groupons? I had no idea you could save on things like haircuts, manicures and pedicures, and hair removal.
Plus, you can take care of your body with massages, eye care, and dental whitening. Not to mention, the hot yoga, spin classes, and indoor rock climbing. The list just goes on and on.
I just celebrated my birthday, and I received a day of pampering as a gift. It’s going to be fun to go have a special day with Rory, and make the most of it with Groupon. We finding out how much we can save on everything!
Explore Groupon for all your savings. The possibilities are endless. You can also follow Groupon on Facebook and Twitter.
Do you like to save money? I do too. That’s why I am so glad I finally took the time. I know, I’m coming late to this bandwagon. I have heard people talk of Groupon Coupons and the great offers they have received for years. I just always thought it was too much time and trouble. Boy, was I wrong!
I was in need of a Sam’s Club membership, and I found a fantastic offer on Groupon that saved me a bundle. Not only did I receive a highly discounted price for the membership, I also received certain items free or at a very low cost. And BONUS, since it was my first Groupon, I got an additional $10 off as a welcome gift. That membership ended up costing me about $15 for the entire year of savings on Jinx’s and Josie’s kitty litter, gasoline, and much more. Now that’s fantastic.
Groupon is FREE. You just sign-up, and start saving.
Rory just used Groupon to purchase a ticket for the Catalina Flyer for a day trip with her friends. They were headed out to Catalina Island. Unfortunately, we had a storm come in the day they were to go. Gale force winds when you are on a boat in the ocean, are not a good thing. The trip was cancelled. Not to worry, the Groupon ticket is valid for six months. They are rescheduling their fun-filled ocean and island adventure. Don’t live near Catalina Island? That’s okay, you can get great deals with Travelocity through Groupon too.
You can save on almost anything with Groupon Coupons. Give it a shot, we’ve been super happy with our purchases; and more over, our savings. It feels good to save!
Freebies! Who doesn’t love them? Let’s take a look at where you may be missing out on some awesome freebies…
How-To Get Freebies
The only thing better than getting stuff is getting free stuff, as the saying goes. While there are many great coupons at Discountrue.com with which you can save a lot of money in Kohl’s or other popular shops, there are few things better than being given free things outright. So, how can we maximize our ability to soak up all of the awesome free stuff that’s out there for us to snag? Read on for some helpful tips!
Whether it’s when we get our morning coffee at Dunkin Donuts, or when we head to the mall to go shopping, we are inundated with offers to sign up for rewards cards. Most of us decline and continue on our merry way, but if you are someone who frequents a certain location on a regular basis, why not be compensated for it? A variety of outlets and retailers offer their regular customers the chance to accrue points to collect free items at a later date.
Use Your 401(k)
If you are not utilizing the 401(k) plan at your current place of employment, you are leaving money on the table in the form of matching contributions. The vast majority of employers will match any amount that you are contributing to your own 401(k), and even if you end up quitting, cashing out and paying the penalty, you are still likely to turn a profit.
Food Samples
Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and Publix have all been known to provide free food samples to hungry shoppers. Check the stores in your area to see which days these stores choose to put out samples and you may luck out even more by experiencing a wine tasting. If you make it to Publix or Trader’s Joe on the right day, their samples are almost the same size as a full meal, so be sure to bring your appetite!
Foraging For Fruit
Fruit lovers who are consistently frustrated with the selection at their local supermarket are probably unaware of the fact that there is a bevy of public land where you can pick fresh fruits to heart’s content, completely free of charge. To find out where you are allowed to go foraging for fruit in your area, head to FallingFruit.org and they will help you to locate your best opportunities.
Get a TV Antenna
With so many programs offering viewers a chance to enjoy a live stream and a number of websites providing a free place to watch television after the fact, the average person who is constantly on the go does not have the same amount of time to watch television as they used to. So why keep that expensive cable box, when you can get an antenna for your television and receive the same ten channels everyone else watches for free?
Some people prefer reading, and some prefer watching a movie. And, of course, there are some who love to do both. No matter which type of person you are, today I am going to share five excellent movie adaptations from books that are worth your time. Some adaptations fall short, leaving people who read books unsatisfied with how the director recreated the story. But, these five critically acclaimed movies show how a good book can become a good movie. Enjoy!
Cloud Atlas
Somehow, this movie was underrated among movie critics and society. But in fact, this great piece is extraordinary to look at and also is a very great movie adaptation too! It is a happy marriage of two different books with similar story lines called Gravity’s Rainbow and Infinite Jest (written by David Mitchell). The movie is beautifully made, with spectacular scenery. The story line is a little challenging, but this movie from Wachowskis (creators of the legendary Matrix’s trilogy) is worth it.
The Prestige
A fantastic film about the world of magicians, with an incredible cast, is another excellent adaptation. The book with the same name was written by Christopher Priest and is full of spiritualism, magic, and plot twists aplenty that you won’t believe. If you loved Christopher Nolan’s movies before (Batman trilogy, Inception), you have to watch this one too. Nolan’s name is a guarantee that the film will be a spectacle you will never forget!
Blade Runner
If you are sci-fi nerd and love dystopian literature, then Blade Runner is a wonderful combination of both genres. The movie was adapted from Philip K. Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? It is said that Philip K. Dick wrote a letter to Ridley Scott expressing his desire for Scott to create the adaptation and direct the film. Dick thought this movie would be a breakthrough for all sci-fi movies, and it was one of the first in its genre.
Schindler’s List
We must talk about this movie. Although it is not the exact adaptation of the book, this tremendous film about the horrors of the holocaust much be watched. Schindler’s List is the USA title for Thomas Keneally’s book Schindler’s Ark. The super popular and successful Steven Spielberg, after releasing ET and Raiders of the Lost Ark, felt too immature to tackle such horrific material the first time he took the book, Schindler’s List. But after a decade, Spielberg finally gathered his courage and created the black and white movie that left many people incredibly moved.
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
And last but not least, the epic story famous for its fantastic adventures, friendship and the fight between good and evil. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, by JK Tolkien is surely loved by many generations. Thanks to Peter Jackson, this masterpiece was perfectly transferred to theaters and enjoined by many.
So, you loved the books and loved the movies? I bet so! Visit Target right now and get shopping for them all! You will find a great selection, and save money with these Target deals and coupons–so make your movie watching even more enjoyable! Have fun!
