Friday, November 26, 2010

Kristin’s Kickbacks List Week of 11-26

Activities

November 28. 6 p.m. FREE weekly concerts at LACMA. These one-hour concerts are presented free to the public on Sundays in the Leo S. Bing Theater. This week: Ruslan Biryukov (cello) and Pavel Petrov (piano) perform Handel: Passacaglia for solo cello, Cassadó: Spanish Suite, and Barber: Cello Sonata.

November 30. 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. Toddler story time at Borders at the Northridge Mall. Theme this week is music and dancing.

December 1. 9 a.m. Get tickets for January free day for Huntington Gardens. Call 800-838-3006 or get tickets online at http://www.huntington.org/default.aspx.

December 1. 7 p.m. Free Church Family Christmas at The Church on The Way, East Campus. The children’s choir presents a musical for the whole family.

December 2. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Last Mommy and Me Class at The Church on The Way for this year. For children under 5 years of age. Please bring a snack for your child. Theme this week: Celebrating Christmas. King’s Kid’s Bldg. on the West Campus. 14800 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. 818-779-8000.

Ongoing Deals

Anyone who is considering a membership to the Los Angeles Zoo can save $10 on the cost of the membership through December 31, 2010. Use promo code: 11010FFW www.lazoo.org

Get a free download of the Veggie Tales Holiday album The Incredible Singing Christmas Tree from Amazon.com. You can either download each song individually, or if you want the whole album at once, you'll have to download the Amazon mp3 software. Either way, it's FREE! There's no indication of how long this offer will be available.

Upcoming Events

December 3-4. Dec. 3 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2 Day Book Sale at the Mid Valley Library. Amazing used book sale with children’s books generally 25 cents! 16244 Nordhoff St., North Hills. 818-895-3650.

December 5. 1:30 p.m. 27th Annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade. On Chatsworth St., from Petit Park Ave. to Zelzah Ave. Over four thousand youth participants representing 150 entries will be marching down Chatsworth Street Sunday, December 5th. This year's theme "Favorite Holiday Gifts and Presents." The Granada Hills Holiday Parade is the largest holiday youth's celebration in the San Fernando Valley featuring celebrities, marching bands, equestrian units, youth groups, drill teams and decorated floats.

December 5. 5 p.m. 5th Annual Lighting of the Valley’s Christmas Tree at The Church on the Way Sports field. Free hot chocolate, live nativity, Christmas carols and more!

December 16. 6:30 p.m. Christian Performing Arts Center CHRISTMAS SHOW will be held at Houses of Light in Northridge. 19408 Londelius St., Northridge. $3.00 per person general admission. I went last year and enjoyed the show very much!

Monday, November 22, 2010

Amazon.com Black Friday $3 MP3 credit

Amazon.com $3.00 MP3 Credit
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Get $3 in MP3 Downloads

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Friday, November 19, 2010

Kristin’s Kickbacks List Week of 11-19

Activities

November 19. 6-8 pm. Last of the free weekly jazz concerts at LACMA until April. LA Times Central Court. This week: John Altman Big Band.

November 20. 10 a.m. FREE Build and Grow Clinic at Lowes. Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build a project. The kids get goggles and an apron and a kit to build an item. They use hammers their size and get a patch afterward for completing the project.

November 20. 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Free performance at the outdoor W.M. Keck Children’s Amphitheatre at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Enjoy a show featuring Red Thunder, celebrating the heritage of the Plains Indians through music and traditional dance. (Tickets for 11 a.m. show distributed beginning at 10 a.m. Tickets for 12:30 show distributed at 11 a.m.).111 S. Grand Ave., L.A., 90012. Tickets are free and distributed on Grand Ave. at 2nd street. http://www.musiccenter.org/events/worldcity.html

November 20. 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Free admission to the Performing Books presentation. The Performing Books series is a monthly program designed to introduce children ages 4-10 to the performing arts through books. Professional storytellers and artists bring books to life through song, dance, voice and instruments. This month hear Belinda and the Glass Slipper & Belinda in Paris by Amy Young. Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 W. Fifth St., L.A. http://www.lapl.org/kidspath/events/Performing_Books_flyer.pdf

November 20. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. San Fernando Valley 2010 Children’s Day. Woodley Park. 6350 Woodley Avenue, Van Nuys. Free admission! There will be carnival rides, rock climbing, food and much more!

November 21. 6 p.m. FREE weekly concerts at LACMA. These one-hour concerts are presented free to the public on Sundays in the Leo S. Bing Theater. This week: NEC pianist Kyu-Yeon Kim performs Robert Schumann: Kinderszenen, Opus 15, and Kreisleriana, Opus 16.

November 23. 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. Toddler story time at Borders at the Northridge Mall. Theme this week is stories about Thanksgiving.

November 23. 11:30-2 p.m. Kabob n' Roll Gourmet food truck will be at Telesis Credit Union. 9301 Winnetka Ave., Chatsworth, 91311.

November 25 (and subsequent Thursdays). No Mommy and Me Class at The Church on The Way this week.

Ongoing Deals

I found Banana Boat spray sunblock SPF 30 at the 99 cents store this week! This is a fantastic deal! The sunblock at my local grocery store marked down is still around 5 dollars. I’m now stocked up and ready for next summer. Check a 99 cents store near you and see if you can find some too!

Anyone who is considering a membership to the Los Angeles Zoo can save $10 on the cost of the membership through December 31, 2010. Use promo code: 11010FFW www.lazoo.org

Get a free download of the Veggie Tales Holiday album The Incredible Singing Christmas Tree from Amazon.com. You can either download each song individually, or if you want the whole album at once, you'll have to download the Amazon mp3 software. Either way, it's FREE! There's no indication of how long this offer will be available.

Coffee Deals

Starbucks has a great deal from 11/18-11/21. Buy one holiday drink, get one free between the hours of 2 p.m.-5 p.m. I’ll definitely be enjoying this deal!

Burger King has free coffee Fridays during the month of November.
http://www.bk.com/en/us/restaurant-locator/index.html?coffee=true
Stop by BK® every Friday in November for a free cup of tasty Seattle’s Best Coffee.® One free 12 oz. hot Seattle’s Best Coffee® per customer per visit during breakfast hours only on Fridays in November. While supplies last. Not valid on flavored shots or whipped topping. At participating restaurants only.

7-Eleven has an even better free coffee coupon that is good every day of the week, and doesn't expire until December 31, 2010.The coupon is on the second page of the link:
https://online.citibank.com/USBA/einserts/3270.pdf
Excludes iced coffee. Offer good at participating U.S. 7-Eleven stores. Limit one coupon per customer per day. Offer not valid with any other coupon or discount. (The link for this coupon is temporarily unavailable. If you would like a copy of the coupon, comment or email me and I'll forward it to you).

Weekend Group Deals

Here are 2 of the weekend deals available. Remember, you do not need to live in the city where the deal is posted if it’s an online deal. Check my blog later in the day for more group deals. http://www.kristinskickbacks.blogspot.com/

Half Off at American Apparel
($25 for $50 worth of regularly priced merchandise)
http://www.groupon.com/los-angeles/

Highlights

  • Array of timeless garments for men & women
  • Numerous accessories
  • Responsible manufacturer

The Fine Print

  • Expires Feb 19, 2011
  • Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. $50 minimum purchase. In-store only. Not valid on Multi-Packs, California Select Vintage, Multibrand products, or shoes. Not valid at outlet locations. Not valid with other offers or sale items.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

$25 for $50 Worth of Shoes, Apparel, and More at Nordstrom Rack (Thanks Diane, for the deal!)

http://www.groupon.com/san-diego/

Highlights

  • High fashion for less
  • Thousands of shoes in stock
  • New items 4–5 times a week
  • On-site tailor

The Fine Print

  • Expires Dec 31, 2010
  • Limit 1/person. Valid at all Nordstrom Rack locations. In-store only. Not valid for gift cards. Not valid with other offers or discounts. EXPIRES ON 12/31/10. View complete terms.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

Upcoming Events

December 16. 6:30 p.m. Christian Performing Arts Center CHRISTMAS SHOW will be held at Houses of Light in Northridge. 19408 Londelius St., Northridge. $3.00 per person general admission. I went last year and enjoyed the show very much!

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Free Starbucks!

Starbucks: Buy One Get One Free!
Starbucks has a deal for today 11/18 through 11/21. From 2-5 p.m., buy one holiday drink, get one free! Guess where I'll be this afternoon!

Local and Online Weekend Deals from Groupon

Half Off at American Apparel
($25 for $50 worth of regularly priced merchandise)
http://www.groupon.com/los-angeles/

Highlights

  • Array of timeless garments for men & women
  • Numerous accessories
  • Responsible manufacturer

The Fine Print

  • Expires Feb 19, 2011
  • Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. $50 minimum purchase. In-store only. Not valid on Multi-Packs, California Select Vintage, Multibrand products, or shoes. Not valid at outlet locations. Not valid with other offers or sale items.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

$15 for a Six-Brownie Sampler Pack Plus Shipping from Vermont Brownie Company (Up to $29 Value)

http://www.groupon.com/albany-capital-region/

Highlights

  • Made-from-scratch brownies
  • Preservative-free
  • Six flavors
  • Shipping included

The Fine Print

  • Expires May 1, 2011
  • Limit 1 per person, may buy 2 add'l as gifts. Orders must be placed online. Not valid with other offers.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

$25 for $50 Worth of Shoes, Apparel, and More at Nordstrom Rack

http://www.groupon.com/san-diego/

Highlights

  • High fashion for less
  • Thousands of shoes in stock
  • New items 4–5 times a week
  • On-site tailor

The Fine Print

  • Expires December 31, 2010
  • Limit 1/person.
  • Valid at all Nordstrom Rack locations. In store only.
  • Not valid with other offers or discounts.
$12 for $26 Worth of Coffee and More from The Bean Coffee Company
http://www.groupon.com/deals/bean-coffee-co-chicago?c=dnb&p=1

Highlights

  • 100% organic coffees
  • Contains antioxidant CGA
  • Roasted in small batches
  • Family-owned business

The Fine Print

  • Expires Mar 20, 2011
  • Limit 2 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts. Must use in 1 purchase. May not redeem until 11/21 at midnight. Valid online only. Shipping not included. Tax Included. Must use in 1 visit, no cash or credit back.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

$12 for $25 Worth of Premium Teas and Fashionable Accessories from Tea District

http://www.groupon.com/deals/tea-district-cincinnati?c=dnb&p=2

Highlights

  • Fragrant, exotic teas delivered to your door
  • Organic and fair-trade varieties
  • Charming tea accessories

The Fine Print

  • Expires May 24, 2011
  • Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. Not valid until 11/23. Online only. Shipping not included.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

$29 for a Sample Pack of All-Natural Artisan Sauces, Dressings, and Bruschetta from Vino de Milo ($51 Value)

http://www.groupon.com/deals/vino-de-milo?c=dnb&p=2

Highlights

  • Made from scratch using fresh, local ingredients
  • No sugar added
  • Includes shipping

The Fine Print

  • Expires May 21, 2011
  • Online only. Shipping included. Not valid with other offers.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

$20 for $60 Worth of Custom Photo-Book Creations from Blurb

http://www.groupon.com/deals/blurb-fresno?c=dnb&p=1

Highlights

  • Professionally printed books
  • Variety of designs & styles
  • Order one book or many
  • Quick delivery time

The Fine Print

  • Expires Feb 22, 2011
  • Limit 2 per person. Must use in 1 order, no cash back. Tax and shipping not included. Not valid with other offers.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

$9 for $18 Worth of Online Purchases at Poochie-Pets

http://www.groupon.com/deals/poochie-pets-hartford?c=dnb&p=2

Highlights

  • Potty-training tool for dogs
  • Available in many colors & styles
  • Made in the United States

The Fine Print

  • Expires May 22, 2011
  • Limit 1 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts. No cash back. Tax, shipping, and handling not included. Not valid with other offers.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

$15 for $35 Worth of Wise Desserts at Fancy Fortune Cookies

http://www.groupon.com/deals/fancy-fortune-cookies-jacksonville-1?c=dnb&p=1

Highlights

  • Large variety of flavors
  • Customizable fortunes
  • Awesome for weddings
  • Online ordering

The Fine Print

  • Expires May 22, 2011
  • Limit 3 per person. Limit 1 per order. May redeem starting 11/22 at noon. No cash back. Shipping not included. Not valid with other offers.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

$30 for $50 Worth of Floral Goods from Touched By Flowers ($60 Total Value)

http://www.groupon.com/deals/touched-by-flowers-kansas-city?c=dnb&p=3

Highlights

  • Percentage of sale given to a charity of your choice
  • Fast and reliable delivery from local florists

The Fine Print

  • Expires Nov 23, 2011
  • Limit 5 per person. Limit 1 per order. May not redeem until 11/23. Order cancellations must be made within 2 hours of placement. Must use in 1 order, no cash back. Shipping included. No shipping on Sundays.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

$22 for a 24-Cookie Gift Box from Insomnia Cookies ($50 Value)

http://www.groupon.com/deals/insomnia-cookies-little-rock?c=dnb&p=3

Highlights

  • Includes an assortment of flavors
  • Value includes shipping
  • Nationwide delivery available

The Fine Print

  • Expires Nov 30, 2010
  • Limit 3 per person. Allow 7-14 days for delivery. Cookies shipped only via Signature Chocolate Brown Box. All orders shipped 2 day USPS Air. Tax and shipping included.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

$50 for $100 Worth of Gourmet Frozen Foods from Specific Pacific Foods Delivered to LA County

http://www.groupon.com/deals/specific-pacific-foods?c=dnb&p=1

Highlights

  • Fresh-frozen cuisine
  • Kid friendly foods
  • Organic products available
  • Free delivery in LA County

The Fine Print

  • Expires May 22, 2011
  • Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. By appointment only. Valid for delivery in LA county only. Must use in 1 visit, no cash back. Not valid with other offers.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

$4 for Adult Admission (Up to $8 Value) or $14 for a One-Day Family Pass (Up to $34 Value) at Descanso Gardens in La Canada

http://www.groupon.com/deals/descanso-gardens?c=dnb&p=2

Highlights

  • 150 acres of natural beauty
  • Various themed gardens
  • Open year-round

The Fine Print

  • Expires Feb 22, 2011
  • Limit 2 per person. Expires 2/22/11. Valid only for option purchased. Not valid for re-entry. Not valid with other offers.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

$39 for One Photo Print Reproduced on a 16"x20"x1.5" Gallery-Wrapped Canvas from Picture it On Canvas ($124.95 Value)

http://www.groupon.com/omaha/

Highlights

  • Thick-bar gallery wrap
  • Artistic photo reproduction
  • Shipping & tax included

The Fine Print

  • Expires May 22, 2011
  • Limit 1 per order. Redeem starting 11/24/10. Not valid with other offers. Tax & shipping included. May apply toward upgrade.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

$20 for $40 Worth of Gourmet Gift Baskets and More from Igourmet.com

http://www.groupon.com/deals/igourmet-rochester

Highlights

  • Gourmet gift boxes & baskets
  • Candy, coffee, fruit, and imported cheeses
  • 100% satisfaction guaranteed

The Fine Print

  • Expires Mar 31, 2011
  • May not redeem until 11/24. Limit 1 per household. Limit 1 per order. Must use in 1 order. Valid toward ground shipping. Valid on sales items.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

$20 for $40 Worth of Posters, Prints, Framed Decorative Art, and More from Barewalls.com

http://www.groupon.com/sioux-falls/

Highlights

  • Huge variety of posters, prints, and more
  • 165,000 different images
  • High-quality framing available

The Fine Print

  • Expires May 22, 2011
  • Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. Not valid until 11/24 at midnight. Valid for shipping. Must use in 1 visit, no cash back. Not valid with other offers.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

Friday, November 12, 2010

Free Taco with any purchase at Del Taco

Free Pollo Asado Taco with any purchase
http://deltaco.fbmta.com/members/ViewMailing.aspx?MailingID=34359751754&storecode=73

Try the new Pollo Asado Chicken Taco at Del Taco for Free with any purchase through November 22, 2010.

Kristin’s Kickbacks List Week of 11-12

Activities

November 11-14. Give & Get is here! Enjoy 30% off your total purchase and Feeding America gets 5% of what you spend. Shop in store at Gap, Gap Outlet, Banana Republic, Banana Republic Factory Store or Old Navy. Use this coupon: http://gap.p.delivery.net/m/p/gap/gcan/gpjump.asp?p=bp/fa.html

November 12. 6-8 pm. FREE weekly jazz concerts at LACMA, no reservations required. LA Times Central Court. This week: Littleton Brothers.


November 13. 10 a.m. FREE Build and Grow Clinic at Lowes. Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build a periscope. The kids get goggles and an apron and a kit to build an item. They use hammers their size and get a patch afterward for completing the project.


November 13. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE day at Japanese American National Museum. This day includes a weaving workshop for kids, Thanksgiving-themed crafts and cookie making. 369 East First Street, Los Angeles, 90012.(213) 625-0414.

November 14. 1-3:30 p.m. Gingerbread House Event at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura. Look at beautiful gingerbread houses created by local chefs and kids can create their own houses (RSVP required) to raise money for this charity organization. $5 per family (up to 4 people). To RSVP and reserve time slots for the children, please call 805.379.4777. http://www.twcvv.org/

November 14. 4-7:30 p.m. Half Day Marrieds Seminar at the Church on the Way. “Making Difficult Marriages Great and Great Marriages Better!” At just $10 per couple and dinner included, this is a bargain! Childcare is available. For more information call 818-779-8000.

November 14. 6 p.m. FREE weekly concerts at LACMA. These one-hour concerts are presented free to the public on Sundays in the Leo S. Bing Theater. This week: NEC pianist Gonzalo Farias performs Robert Schumann: Davidsbündlertänze, Opus 6, and music by György Kurtag.


November 16. 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. Toddler story time at Borders at the Northridge Mall. Theme this week is ideas and things that changed the world.


November 16. after 2 p.m. Get 2 free tacos at Jack in the Box. You just need to ask.

November 18. 11:30-2 p.m. The Bacon Truck will be at Telesis Credit Union. Stop by and see what they are serving. 9301 Winnetka Ave., Chatsworth, 91311.

November 18 (and subsequent Thursdays). 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free Mommy and Me Class at The Church on The Way. For children under 5 years of age. Please bring a snack for your child. This week: Field Trip to the Getty Museum. $15 for parking, admission is free. Bring a picnic lunch or food is available for purchase.

November 18. 3-5. Free ice skating, including skate rentals, at Westfield Promenade in Woodland Hills 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd at Erwin St. (818) 854-4151. Opening Ceremony at 5:30PM followed by an ice show.

Photo Deals

Picaboo has a photo deal right now. Buy A Book or Calendar, Get A Copy Free - Code: BGFTHX. I plan to use this deal with my gift certificate I got from Groupon. I make photo calendars to give out as gifts to my family each year. You can also get 25% off cards. Use code CARD25 at checkout. Both deals expire 11/15.

My friend Mercy told me about this site http://www.photobookgirl.com/ It’s “A Guide to Photo Book Reviews, Deals and Tips.” It tells about the latest photo deals out there.

I also like Frugal Girls photo deals at http://thefrugalgirls.com/hot-photo-deals

Ongoing Deals

Anyone who is considering a membership to the Los Angeles Zoo can save $10 on the cost of the membership through December 31, 2010. Use promo code: 11010FFW www.lazoo.org

Get a free download of the Veggie Tales Holiday album The Incredible Singing Christmas Tree from Amazon.com. You can either download each song individually, or if you want the whole album at once, you'll have to download the Amazon mp3 software. Either way, it's FREE! There's no indication of how long this offer will be available.

Save 20% on Disney Merchandise in store or online!

http://www.disneystore.com/?CMP=AFL-AffLSGen&att=LSGenAffl&LSID=3593887%257C10836292%257C
Get 20% off sitewide with this Disney coupon CVS coupon $10 off, Disney coupon, new grocery coupons, valid through Nov. 15, 2010 with coupon code DISNEYFAN AND get free shipping on purchases of $75 or more (after discount).

There are two retailers currently offering free coffee:

Burger King has free coffee Fridays during the month of November.
http://www.bk.com/en/us/restaurant-locator/index.html?coffee=true


Stop by BK® every Friday in November for a free cup of tasty Seattle’s Best Coffee.®

One free 12 oz. hot Seattle’s Best Coffee® per customer per visit during breakfast hours only on Fridays in November.

While supplies last.Not valid on flavored shots or whipped topping.At participating restaurants only.

7-Eleven has an even better free coffee coupon that is good every day of the week, and doesn't expire until December 31, 2010.

The coupon is on the second page of the link:

https://online.citibank.com/USBA/einserts/3270.pdf

Excludes iced coffee.
Offer good at participating U.S. 7-Eleven stores.
Limit one coupon per customer per day.
Offer not valid with any other coupon or discount.

Free game of bowling at AMF for up to 6 people. Shoe rental not included. Here’s the link to the coupon. (Thanks, Nikki!) http://images.revtrax.com/RevTrax/amf2.jsp?viewType=viewFull&programId=10335037&merchantId=10231201&affiliateId=10311263&uid=MTQ3OTg3NTY4OTES1&text1=270&text2=nikki

Upcoming Events

November 20. 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Free performance at the outdoor W.M. Keck Children’s Amphitheatre at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Enjoy a show featuring Red Thunder, celebrating the heritage of the Plains Indians through music and traditional dance. (Tickets for 11 a.m. show distributed beginning at 10 a.m. Tickets for 12:30 show distributed at 11 a.m.).111 S. Grand Ave., L.A., 90012. Tickets are free and distributed on Grand Ave. at 2nd street. http://www.musiccenter.org/events/worldcity.html

November 20. 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Free admission to the Performing Books presentation. The Performing Books series is a monthly program designed to introduce children ages 4-10 to the performing arts through books. Professional storytellers and artists bring books to life through song, dance, voice and instruments. This month hear Belinda and the Glass Slipper & Belinda in Paris by Amy Young. Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 W. Fifth St., L.A. http://www.lapl.org/kidspath/events/Performing_Books_flyer.pdf

November 20. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. San Fernando Valley 2010 Children’s Day. Woodley Park. 6350 Woodley Avenue, Van Nuys. Free admission! There will be carnival rides, rock climbing, food and much more!

Santa Clarita Valley Holiday Catering Deal 60% Off

$59 for Holiday Turkey or Ham Dinner with Trimmings for 8-10 people from Bellamente Catering ($150 value)

http://www.screamindailydeals.com/coupons/deal-santa-clarita-turkey-ham-dinner-bellamente-catering

Highlights
  • Choose Whole Roasted Unsliced Turkey or Ham
  • Comes with: mashed potatoes, gravy, salad, rolls, and pumpkin pie
  • Delivered to your home or office for additional fee
  • Serve 8-10 people without stepping in the kitchen
  • 8 years experience in the catering business
  • Full service Catering Company for events of all sizes
  • Additional meals/food can be purchased when you call to schedule your dinner

Fine Print
  • Promo value expires Feb 12, 2011
  • Limit 1 per member
  • May purchase additional deals as gift (may we suggest Santa Clarita Winter Shelter, Domestic Violence Center, the Circle of Hope or Salvation Army)
  • Tax & gratuity not included
  • $10 additional fee for delivery
  • Valid in Santa Clarita Valley only
  • Valid for delivery prior to holiday, not on holiday
  • Must place order 72 hours in advance
  • Not valid with any other offers
  • No cash value

Discount Oil and Filter Change in Orange County

90% off Oil and Filter Change in Mission Viejo
http://livingsocial.com/deals/13468-5-oil-changes-for-15

For anyone who lives or works or travels to Orange County, this is a great deal! Get 5 oil and filter changes at Tony's Automotive for $15!

Tony's Automotive
23253 Madero #A112
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
949-421-3850

Local and Online Weekend Deals from Groupon

$25 for a One-Year Individual Membership to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art ($50 Value)

http://www.groupon.com/los-angeles/

Highlights

  • Free art history classes
  • Free ticket to Tim Burton in spring
  • Unlimited general admission for one person for 12 months

The Fine Print

  • Expires Feb 15, 2011
  • Limit 1 per person, may buy multiple as gifts. Must activate membership by 2/15/11, membership expires 1 year after activation date. New members only. Not valid with other offers.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

$25 for $50 Worth of Steaks and More Plus Free Shipping from Kansas City Steak Company ($54.95 Value)

http://www.groupon.com/deals/kansas-city-steak-company-los-angeles?c=dnb&p=2

Highlights

  • Corn-fed beef aged up to 28 days
  • Free delivery
  • Many specialty meats

The Fine Print

  • Expires Feb 15, 2011
  • Limit 5 per person. May only redeem 1 per order. Not valid with other offers. Shipping included. Additional fee applies for shipping to Hawaii and Alaska.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

$10 for $20 Worth of Books, Stationery, and Gifts from Peter Pauper Press

http://www.groupon.com/bakersfield/

Highlights

  • Eclectic stock
  • High-quality products
  • 15-day return policy
  • Online redemption

The Fine Print

  • Expires May 15, 2011
  • Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. Not valid until 11/17/10. Shipping not included.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

$15 for $35 Worth of Wise Desserts at Fancy Fortune Cookies

http://www.groupon.com/deals/fancy-fortune-cookies-little-rock?c=dnb&p=1

Highlights

  • Large variety of flavors
  • Customizable fortunes
  • Awesome for weddings
  • Online ordering

The Fine Print

  • Expires May 16, 2011
  • Limit 3 per person. Limit 1 per order. Not valid until 11/15/10 at 12 PM. No cash back. Shipping not included. Not valid with other offers.
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$15 for $30 Worth of Candles and Gifts at The Candleberry Candle Company

http://www.groupon.com/deals/the-candleberry-candle-company-fort-lauderdale?c=dnb&p=1

Highlights

  • High-quality candles
  • Variety of scrumptious scents
  • Thoughtful gift

The Fine Print

  • Expires May 15, 2011
  • Limit 1 per person, may buy multiple as gifts. Additional $6 flat fee for shipping & handling applies. Must redeem by phone.
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$30 for $89.85 Worth of Accessories from Send the Trend

http://www.groupon.com/deals/send-the-trend?c=dnb&p=2

Highlights

  • Fashion accessories matched to your personal style
  • Curated by fashion designer Christian Siriano
  • Shipping included

The Fine Print

  • Expires Dec 16, 2010
  • Limit 1 per person. Redeem starting 11/15. Valid for 3 accessories. Must activate for initial purchase by expiration date; must redeem in full within 1 year of activation. Tax not included. Shipping included. Not valid with other offers.
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$10 for $20 Worth of Decadent Sweets at Chocolate.com

http://www.groupon.com/deals/chocolate-com-lincoln

Highlights

  • Nationwide shipping
  • Wide range of fine chocolates
  • Orders filled locally

The Fine Print

  • Expires in 1 year
  • Limit 3 per person. Limit 1 per order. Valid toward shipping. Not valid with other offers.
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$20 for $40 Gift Certificate from igourmet.com

http://www.groupon.com/albany-capital-region/

Highlights

  • Gourmet gift boxes & baskets
  • Candy, coffee, fruit & cheeses
  • 100% satisfaction guaranteed

The Fine Print

  • Expires Mar 31, 2011
  • Redeem starting 11/17/10. Limit 1 per household. Limit 1 per order. Must use in 1 order. Valid toward ground shipping.
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$20 for $40 Worth of Gourmet Brownie and Cookie Gifts from Fairytale Brownies

http://www.groupon.com/deals/fairytale-brownies-buffalo

Highlights

  • Brownie and cookie gifts
  • All-natural ingredients
  • 12 brownie flavors
  • Flat rate shipping available

The Fine Print

  • Expires May 17, 2011
  • Limit 1 per person. Redeem starting 11/16 at noon. Online only. Valid towards shipping. Shipping rates only valid for orders up to $150. Not valid with other offers.
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$20 for $50 Worth of Holiday Cards, Canvas Prints, and Other Merchandise at Paper-Moments.com

http://www.groupon.com/deals/paper-moments-com

Highlights

  • 380+ holiday card designs
  • Canvas prints & photo gifts
  • Ships out within two days

The Fine Print

  • Expires May 15, 2011
  • Limit 1 per person. Limit 1 per order. Not valid until 11/16 at midnight. Must use in 1 visit, no cash back. Tax and shipping not included. Not valid with other offers.
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$35 for $100 Worth of Photo Books, Cards, and Calendars at Picaboo

http://www.groupon.com/westchester-county/

Highlights

  • Fast & fully customizable
  • Broad range of photo book, card & calendar choices
  • Easy-to-use software

The Fine Print

  • Expires in 1 year
  • Limit 1 per person. Redeem starting 11/16/10. Valid only with Picaboo X software. May use across multiple orders. Valid toward tax and shipping. Not valid with other offers.
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$25 for $50 Worth of Goods from HelpChildren.org

http://www.groupon.com/deals/help-children-cleveland?c=dnb&p=1

Highlights

  • Raise awareness for Malawi
  • Supports health & education
  • Worn by notable celebrities

The Fine Print

  • Expires in 1 year
  • Limit 1 per person, may buy 5 additional as gifts. No cash back. Not valid with other offers.
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$34 for One 12"x12" Custom Hardcover Photo Book or Two 8.5"x11" Classic Hardcover Photo Books from MyPicTales ($70 Value)

http://www.groupon.com/deals/mypictales-oklahoma-city?c=dnb&p=2

Highlights

  • High-quality bindings & pages
  • Share photo book online
  • Wide variety of themes & templates
  • Mac- & PC-compatible

The Fine Print

  • Expires May 13, 2011
  • Limit 1 per person. Valid for option purchased only; additional pages extra. No cash back. Tax, shipping & handling not included. Not valid with other offers.
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$20 for $60 Worth of Custom Photo-Book Creations from Blurb

http://www.groupon.com/deals/blurb-houston?c=dnb&p=1

Highlights

  • Professionally printed books
  • Variety of designs & styles
  • Order one book or many
  • Quick delivery time

The Fine Print

  • Expires Feb 15, 2011
  • Limit 3 per person. Limit 1 per transaction. No cash back. Tax and shipping not included. Not valid with other offers.
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$35 for a "Big Wall Graphic" Panoramic Wall Mural from LTL Prints ($84 Value)

http://www.groupon.com/deals/larger-than-life-prints-richmond

Highlights

  • Named "Best Kids Room Decor"
  • More than 3,000 images
  • Free shipping
  • Clings to wall without damage
  • Can be taken down, reapplied

The Fine Print

  • Expires May 13, 2011
  • Limit 1 per order. Valid only for panoramic wall murals. Not valid with other offers. Shipping included.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Disney Merchandise Discount

Save 20% on Disney Merchandise in store or online!
http://www.disneystore.com/?CMP=AFL-AffLSGen&att=LSGenAffl&LSID=3593887%257C10836292%257C
Get 20% off sitewide with this Disney coupon CVS coupon $10 off, Disney coupon, new grocery coupons, valid through Nov. 15, 2010 with coupon code DISNEYFAN AND get free shipping on purchases of $75 or more (after discount).

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Free Tacos at Jack In The Box

Free Tacos Tuesday, November 16th after 2 PM
Jack in the Box is giving away 2 Free Tacos on Tuesday, November 16th after 2pm. No coupon or anything. Just show up after 2pm and say, "Gimme your Free Tacos!" Or something less aggressive. You don't want people thinking you're pulling some kind of taco-hold-up or anything. Ask nicely and ye shall receive.

Friday, November 5, 2010

Free Coffee!

There are two retailers currently offering free coffee:


Burger King has free coffee Fridays during the month of November.
http://www.bk.com/en/us/restaurant-locator/index.html?coffee=true


Stop by BK® every Friday in November for a free cup of tasty Seattle’s Best Coffee.®

One free 12 oz. hot Seattle’s Best Coffee® per customer per visit during breakfast hours only on Fridays in November.

While supplies last.

Not valid on flavored shots or whipped topping.

At participating restaurants only.

7-Eleven has an even better free coffee coupon that is good every day of the week, and doesn't expire until December 31, 2010.

The coupon is on the second page of the link:

https://online.citibank.com/USBA/einserts/3270.pdf

Excludes iced coffee.
Offer good at participating U.S. 7-Eleven stores.
Limit one coupon per customer per day.
Offer not valid with any other coupon or discount.

Kristin’s Kickbacks List Week of 11-5

Activities

November 5. 6-8 pm. FREE weekly jazz concerts at LACMA, no reservations required. LA Times Central Court. This week: Theo Saunders Quartet.

November 6. 8 a.m. for light breakfast, 9 a.m. meeting starts. Women N Sync Meeting at The Church on the Way in The Living Room on the East Campus.
Come at 8 a.m. for...
• A light breakfast fare
• Pampering by loving manicurists
• Our “Visitor’s Tea Room”
• A timely message, “But I’m Not Ready For The Palace.”
We’ll worship, pray, honor our school teachers, and enjoy special music. For more information call 818-779-8000. Childcare is available.

November 6. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Home Depot's FREE Kids Workshop to make a kit. The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.

November 6. 2 p.m. Lego Atlantis Kids Party at local Borders (It will be at the Northridge store. Call your local store to see if they are participating). Join the quest for the Lost City of Atlantis! Check out all of the cool LEGO® items Borders has to offer and play some fun games. Giveaways available while supplies last. Best for ages 8 to 12.

November 6-7. 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Burbank Fine Arts Festival. The free event includes the exhibition of 90 artists who will display their original work in Downtown Burbank, as well as live entertainment. 100 San Fernando Blvd. between Magnolia and Olive Ave., Downtown Burbank. www.downtown-burbank.org

November 6-7. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Japanese Festival at Descanso Gardens. Celebrate Japanese arts, crafts and culture in the Gardens. Enjoy a thunderous performance by taiko drummers at noon on Saturday, and don't miss a unique Suiseki stone exhibit in the Minka both days. Van de Kamp Hall will be filled with blooms at the annual Glendale Chrysanthemum Society Show both days, and the Camellia Lounge returns with a special menu. All activities free with admission, fee for food and drinks at Lounge. http://www.descansogardens.org/

November 7. 4-8 p.m. Frozen Crush is having a free sampling of their pumpkin yogurt! All other menu items will be 50% off. This store in the Costco complex at 8850 Tampa Avenue, Northridge, 91324. (818) 882-8486.

November 7. 6 p.m. FREE weekly concerts at LACMA. These one-hour concerts are presented free to the public on Sundays in the Leo S. Bing Theater. This week: Members of the Capitol Ensemble perform Dvorák: Sonatina, Opus 100, and Piano Quintet in A major.

November 9. 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. Toddler story time at Borders at the Northridge Mall. Theme this week is all about Fancy Nancy and her newest book Fancy Nancy and the Fabulous Fashion Boutique. We are also having a very special interactive musical puppet show with Miss Brown. She teaches "fancy" words and brings a runner carpet for a "fancy" fashion show...Little girls are encouraged to come dressed "fancy" like Fancy Nancy. There will also be interactive song and dance.

November 10. 11:30-2 p.m. Two Gourmet good trucks will be at the Telesis Credit Union In Chatsworth this week. The Greenz on Wheelz truck serves salads and sandwiches, while the NY Ice Connection truck offers Italian ice. Many friends have recently become interested in the gourmet food trucks that offer good prices on great food. 9301 Winnetka Ave., Chatsworth, 91311.

November 11 (and subsequent Thursdays). 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free Mommy and Me Class at The Church on The Way. For children under 5 years of age. Please bring a snack for your child. Theme this week: Thanksgiving Turkey for Mom. King’s Kid’s Bldg. on the West Campus. 14800 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. 818-779-8000.

6 Ways to Save on Groceries

1. Shop at less expensive grocery stores, such as Food 4 Less.
2. Check the ads from the stores and see what’s on sale. Stock up when it’s less expensive.
3. Shop less often. Plan meals for a few days or the week. Double a recipe and freeze half of it. Don’t forget to write the date and the name of the recipe on the ziplock bag.
4. Use coupons. Use a website to help you track the best time to use your coupons, such as Coupon Mom or The Grocery Game.
5. Order a food box from The Treasure Box or Angel Food. It’s $30 and is supposed to last for about a week.
6. Keep track of how much you’re spending each month on groceries. Before I started keeping track, I had little idea how much we were really spending on food. After you know how much you’re spending, try the above ideas to save.

Photo Deals

Picaboo has a photo deal right now. Buy A Book or Calendar, Get A Copy Free - Code: BGFTHX. I plan to use this deal with my gift certificate I got from Groupon. I make photo calendars to give out as gifts to my family each year. You can also get 25% off cards. Use code CARD25 at checkout. Both deals expire 11/15.

Here's the latest deal from Snapfish. Buy one 8" x 11" Personalized Cover Book, get two 8" x 11" Personalized Cover Books FREE, up to 20 pages each! This deal is good for four days only, so order your photo books by November 8. Use coupon 1BOOK2FREE at checkout.

My friend Mercy told me about this site http://www.photobookgirl.com/ It’s “A Guide to Photo Book Reviews, Deals and Tips.” It tells about the latest photo deals out there.

I also like Frugal Girls photo deals at http://thefrugalgirls.com/hot-photo-deals

Ongoing Deals

Anyone who is considering a membership to the Los Angeles Zoo can save $10 on the cost of the membership through December 31, 2010. Use promo code: 11010FFW www.lazoo.org

Get a free download of the Veggie Tales Holiday album The Incredible Singing Christmas Tree from Amazon.com. You can either download each song individually, or if you want the whole album at once, you'll have to download the Amazon mp3 software. Either way, it's FREE! There's no indication of how long this offer will be available.

Upcoming Events

November 14. 4-7:30 p.m. Half Day Marrieds Seminar at the Church on the Way. “Making Difficult Marriages Great and Great Marriages Better!” At just $10 per couple and dinner included, this is a bargain! Childcare is available. For more information call 818-779-8000.

November 20. 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Free performance at the outdoor W.M. Keck Children’s Amphitheatre at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Enjoy a show featuring Red Thunder, celebrating the heritage of the Plains Indians through music and traditional dance. (Tickets for 11 a.m. show distributed beginning at 10 a.m. Tickets for 12:30 show distributed at 11 a.m.).111 S. Grand Ave., L.A., 90012. Tickets are free and distributed on Grand Ave. at 2nd street. http://www.musiccenter.org/events/worldcity.html

November 20. 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Free admission to the Performing Books presentation. The Performing Books series is a monthly program designed to introduce children ages 4-10 to the performing arts through books. Professional storytellers and artists bring books to life through song, dance, voice and instruments. This month hear Belinda and the Glass Slipper & Belinda in Paris by Amy Young. Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 W. Fifth St., L.A. http://www.lapl.org/kidspath/events/Performing_Books_flyer.pdf