Relax and Save with New Deal Friday

This time around for New Deal Friday, we’re highlighting some offers for health and relaxation, and it all starts with a good night’s sleep.

You’ve no doubt heard of the legendary Tempur Pedic mattress. It absorbs motion, so that both you and your partner can sleep more soundly and wake up feeling more rested. It never sags in the middle and never needs to be turned or rotated. It conforms to your body, relieving painful pressure points and reducing tossing and turning. In fact, tossing and turning was reduced by 83% in clinical studies. Now you can save when you shop for Tempur-Pedic and other items for sleep and relaxation at Relax the Back. Get free shipping from now through March 23rd, plus two free Tempur-Pedic pillows with your mattress purchase.

In addition to Tempur-Pedic products, Relax the Back offers a full line of ergonomic chairs, massagers and more to help you relax and relieve back and neck pain. Take a look at their entire selection. You’re sure to find something beneficial to your health and well being.

Want to take relaxation to a whole new level? Why not get away to Las Vegas or Florida (or wherever else you can imagine) with a vacation package from CheapTickets? They’ve been offering deep discounts on everything from flights and hotels to cruises, vacation packages and more for over 20 years. Take a look at their top offers to getaway.

Tired eyes? Maybe it’s time to visit your eye care practitioner. Once you get checked out, you’ll save on your lenses and supplies at AC Lens. They’ve got all the top brands, including  Acuvue, Air Optix, Bausch & Lomb, Focus Dailies, Soflens, and more – and all at discount prices. You’ll get an additional 10% off when you use our AC Lens coupon.

Finally, we all know the value of proper nutrition to well being. And there’s no doubt that many modern diets lack some of the essential nutrients important to our health. GNC is always there to help. For more than 70 years people have been turning to GNC for the widest selection and the highest quality vitamins and supplements. Whether you’re just looking for a general multi-vitamin to meet minimum daily requirements, have special health concerns, or want to support a strenuous fitness regimen, GNC has everything you need on one convenient website. You’ll save up to 30% with our GNC coupons.

Why not take a few minutes right now to relax and browse the rest of our offers? We’re adding more coupons and discounts every day, so you’ll always find something new. Take a load off your feet and have a look around. Hang on while we fluff up that pillow for you.

There. That’s better.

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Toyota Recall: How To Cope with Sudden Acceleration

In addition to the hundreds of thousands of individual consumers who have been effected by the Toyota recalls, car rental firms are also working to get Toyotas in their fleets repaired and back into service. Enterprise Rent-A-Car announced last month that almost 8,000 of its approximately 35,000 recalled Toyota and Pontiac Vibe vehicles have already had their sticky accelerator recall service performed, and the vehicles have been returned to their rental locations.

As recall service continues, many drivers are understandably nervous to take the wheel of a Prius or other model involved in the recall. It might surprise you to learn that sudden unintended acceleration, although rare, is nothing new, and not necessarily limited to the makes and models being recalled. In addition to misplaced floormats, the same problem can be caused by a stuck cable, stuck linkage, malfunctioning throttle body, etc.

In the unlikely occurrence that you ever experience this problem, keeping your cool and following these simple steps from the Consumer Reports Auto Test Center can help bring your runaway vehicle safely to a halt, and quite possibly save your life.

Brake firmly. Your brakes should help to slow (or perhaps even stop) the vehicle even as the engine races on. Don’t pump the brakes, and don’t kill the engine yet, since that will cause loss of power assist both for brakes and steering, and possibly make the vehicle even more difficult to get under control.

Shift Into Neutral. The engine may make some interesting sounds for a moment, but most vehicles have rev limiters that will protect the engine from damage.

Steer to safety. Now with the engine in neutral, bring the car under control and steer it to the side of the road or other safe location and bring it to a complete stop.

Shut off the engine. Leave the transmission in neutral until the engine is off, and then once it’s off, shift into park, set the brake, and call for help. Do not attempt to drive the car until it receives qualified service for the problem.

On some models, it may be more difficult than you might guess to move the transmission into neutral on the fly, so it’s a good idea to practice ahead of time at slow speeds in a large, empty parking lot. Although it’s very unlikely that you will ever have to face the situation on the road, by practicing a shift into neutral while your vehicle is under way, you’ll be better prepared should you actually have to do it at highway speed.

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Grocery Super Saver Tips

If saving money on groceries seems to be a recurring theme here on our blog, there’s a good reason for that. As noted in an earlier post about how to save with grocery coupons, groceries are a significant part of every household’s budget, ranking right up there near housing and transportation as the top three components, and costing the average family hundreds of dollars each month.

So it pays to keep grocery savings on your radar, and to devote a little time each week to planning and doing what you can to trim those grocery costs. Here are some great tips and “food for thought.”

Tip #1: More than 80% of paper coupons will come with your Sunday paper. Even in our age of online and SMS coupons, the good old fashioned Sunday newspaper, along with any weekly circulars from your favorite grocery stores, are still the best source for money saving information and deals. Most avid couponers and coupon experts agree that devoting about one half-hour per week to a thorough examination of the Sunday paper will save most folks hundreds of dollars a month in groceries. If you find a truly great bargain on a household staple, it’s sometimes even worth it to buy an additional copy of the paper for that second batch of coupons to clip. The idea here is to clip the coupons on items you’re likely to purchase anyway (or those you can definitely use), keep them organized, and match them to current sales at the store or stores where you shop. And when you do find that perfect storm of sale price and coupon on your routine purchases, it’s time to stock up. This leads us to…

Tip #2: Buy enough of something when it’s on sale to last you awhile. Keep a list of the essential items that you buy most often and their prices over time. You’ll often notice patterns in sales relating to seasonal or other considerations. When a deal comes around, stock up with enough to get you through to the next good sale. Obviously, don’t buy more of something with a limited shelf life than you can use before it expires, and don’t feel compelled to buy things that you’re unlikely to use just because it’s a “good deal.” Saving money on things that you don’t need or want anyway is no bargain.

Tip #3: Bring along your calculator. The bigger sizes, or the products with sale tags aren’t always the best bargains. Take a look at the unit price (i.e., price per ounce, etc.) after any coupon savings for the real value. Sometimes you’ll pick up a “buy one, get one” deal on the smaller size that makes it cheaper than the economy size. Combine deals and play your cards right, and you might even pick it up for free.

Tip #4: Sometimes store brands and generics really are just as good. Sometimes an alternative name brand is almost as good as your favorite, and will save you bundles. The point is, that if you’re after really big savings on groceries, you’re gonna have to loosen up a little with brands. So your mother always bought Skippy. Don’t you think you could at least try the Jif when it’s on sale? Be flexible with brands, buy the ones that are on sale, or for which you have a coupon, or both. And be sure to stock up when you do find great deals on the ones you prefer.

Tip #5: Know the rules. We covered this in another post, but it can hardly be over stressed. Knowledge is power. Know when double coupon day is. Know which stores accept competitors’ coupons and ad match. Make the most of your loyalty card. Be aware of coupon and rebate terms and policies. A little time getting familiar with the lay of the land can make your journey on the path of grocery savings all the smoother.

And don’t forget the great savings you’ll find online too. In case you missed our grocery offers, you really ought to check them out. We’re adding new offers all the time, so keep checking back for the latest!

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Great Spring Fashions For New Deal Friday

It’s been a long, cold winter. Snow, ice, wind, overcoats, scarves, stocking caps, insulated boots – sometimes it seems like it will never end. Take heart in the fact that Spring, as they say, is just around the corner now. And though it can’t come quickly enough for most of us, it’s certainly on its way.

Almost time to pack up that winter garb and put on some bright new apparel, and if you’re itching to make some new additions to your wardrobe for Spring of 2010, we’ve got you covered with some great deals on Spring fashions for this week’s New Deal Friday.

First up, you can save from 30 to 70% at one of the  leading women’s apparel and accessories retailers online with our Shopbop coupons. Originally conceived as the online presence for trendy Madison boutique “Bop,” Shopbop.com is now one of the hottest sites online for the fashion minded. With clothing from all of the top designers, a huge denim shop, and helpful book looks, you’ll find everything you need to stay right in step with the hottest styles for Spring.

Want to add some hand-picked shoes and handbags to the mix? Save up to 70% at Piperlime, the fresh new online shop from The GAP. You’ll find over 200 footwear brands, including top women’s salon and designer brands, plus plenty of styles for kids and men. Piperlime carries over 30 top handbag brands as well, all at some of the lowest prices online.

Ready to kick your Spring training into high gear? Whatever you do to keep fit, Athleta has the clothing and gear to help you push yourself to the limits and look great while you’re doing it. Athleta specializes in women’s yoga clothing, swimwear, runner’s wear and other clothing for your active life. With styles designed by women athletes themselves, they offer the best in comfort and performance. Our Athleta coupons will save you from 50 to 60%.

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Oops. Sorry to bring up the cold again. What we mean is that you’ll find dozens of other offers for discounts on clothing, shoes and accessories here on our site. Browse around and enjoy the savings.

Oh, and for those of you in the Southern Hemisphere, have fun in the Summer sun while you can. Old Man Winter is looking for you next.

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Save on Groceries with New Deal Friday!

It’s New Deal Friday once again on the MEVIO Network, and this week we’ve got several outstanding offers to please the palate and the pocketbook. And they may even payoff in time savings to help with your busy schedule.

You web-savvy readers are almost certainly comfortable with shopping online for many of the things that you need. You’re probably also old hands with looking around online for the best deals. But have you ever shopped on the web for groceries?

You might be surprised at how many people will shop for electronics, books, pet supplies, music and hundreds of other products and services online, but have never considered doing the same with groceries. The fact is, grocery shopping online can save you time, hassles and money – and we’ve got just the deals for you to get your feet wet.

First of all, we’ve really got to mention the grand-daddy of them all: Peapod. They’ve been around since 1989, way before other sites got into online grocery shopping. Peapod started as a small shopping and delivery service to local neighborhoods, and has steadily expanded across many states in the Midwest and East ever since, serving more than 13 million customers. Our Peapod coupons will get you $15 in free groceries when you try out Peapod’s convenient online grocery shopping and home delivery service.

Chances are you may have shopped in person at one of the 1700 Safeway stores across the United States and Canada. Now you save on thousands of products and enjoy the convenience of shopping online for home delivery at Safeway.com. It’s almost like shopping in a Safeway store, except without the hassle of parking, and waiting in line, and driving back and forth. You simply order the items you want, a Safeway personal shopper will prepare and pack your order, and it’s delivered to your door at the time you specify. Kind of like magic, eh? Get free delivery on your order, shop weekly specials and check out the free product of the week on our Safeway offers page.

If you love Mexican food, you owe it to yourself to take a look at MexGrocer.com. They offer an incredible selection of authentic Mexican food products that you simply won’t find anywhere else outside of Mexico. In addition to food, they’ve also got jewelry, religious items and gifts, and an extensive collection of recipes, cooking tips and even a Mexican food glossary for the aspiring home chef. Our offers will get you $10 in free food when you order online.

You’ll also find great deals from Omaha Steaks, Vons and others in the grocery coupons section of our site. We’re adding offers every day, so check back often for the latest discounts.

Until next time, bon appetit!

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Text Message Coupons: Handy, Frugal and Green

Nearly 85% of Americans now own a cell phone, and if you’re like most of them, you probably have yours with you nearly everywhere you go. As a result, many businesses are going mobile – utilizing text message coupons for customer loyalty, product updates and special offers. Here’s the lowdown on coupons by text.

According to Consumer and media research firm Scarborough Research, text messages and email are an emerging method for households to obtain coupons. Eight percent of U.S. households currently acquire coupons via text messages or email. That’s nearly 9 million households (and growing). Although more traditional sources of coupons such as the newspaper, in-store ads and mailouts still surpass couponing by text, the new method is gaining a following among American consumers, according to Scarborough.

Coupons received via text messaging are usually sent only to consumers who have opted-in to receive them, so they’re more likely to be well-received and relevant to your needs. And since your cell phone or other personal communications device is mobile, you’ll likely always have that coupon available to you when it’s time to use it.

Restaurant chains are some of the first to embrace the new couponing medium. Fast food giants like  McDonald’s, Arby’s and Wendy’s have already jumped into the fray. Arby’s program allowed customers to text a certain message to their coupon number and receive a coupon by text in return.  They tapped mobile coupon and discount service provider Cellfire Inc. to manage the project. Dwight Moore, vice president of corporate marketing at Cellfire, explained. “If you think about quick service restaurants, they are ultimately trying to reach people who are on the go and potentially hungry.” So it makes sense to provide coupons by SMS, according to Moore “since people who are on the go are likely to eat out.”

Customers of the nation’s number 3 burger chain (Wendy’s) who sign up for their promotion and provide a cell phone number will receive a discount by showing their mobile device to a Wendy’s cashier in several test markets. The promotions began in December of 2009, and are expected to roll out nationwide this year. Options Media Group is running the program for Wendy’s, and CEO Scott Frohman says that many advertisers are now spending more on marketing that involves mobile devices, as opposed to traditional media.

Quick-lube chain Valvoline Instant Oil Change is also conducting a mobile coupon campaign at all of their locations in Cleveland, Minneapolis and St. Louis.

Although SMS coupons are still in their infancy, it won’t be long before your favorite brands, retailers and restaurants are texting you offers. They can be delivered at relatively low expense, have a higher rate of use and relevancy, and are greener than traditional paper coupons.

So, how do you get your text coupons? Check the websites of places you patronize regularly to see if they have a loyalty program or email signup. You can also look for announcements in-store or even ask a cashier or salesperson if they offer text coupons yet. And don’t forget your friend the search engine. Simply enter the brand name followed by the words “text coupons” to see what you find. With more and more advertisers jumping on the band wagon, there are new deals coming every day to a cell phone near you.

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Valentines Savings Offers

The day is swiftly approaching, but there’s still time to get in on the savings with special Valentines shopping offers from the MEVIO Network. Here are just a few of the opportunities for savings.

As any guy with half a clue will tell you, one word really says it all: Jewelry. Save 20% on your purchases with our Diamond.com coupon. Save on diamonds, fine jewelry and more.

Or if you’re looking for savings on fashion jewelry, take a look at the top Valentine’s Day jewelry at Walmart.com  and save when you shop online with our Walmart coupons.

And what Valentine’s celebration would be complete without flowers? Our Fleurop coupon will save you 20% on international flower delivery from the world’s largest florist when you place your order online.

If you need actual Valentines at this point, take a look at the selection at Overstock. It’s always name brand products at clearance prices from Overstock.com, and you’ll save even more with our Overstock promo code offers.

Here’s a great idea. Why not throw a Valentine’s party? You’ll find everything you need, decorations, balloons, banners, tableware, party favors, even personalized items and tiaras (that’s right – tiaras) at Shindigz. Save 10% on your order of $85 or more with our Shindigz coupon code. And be sure to check out their deal of the day for savings of up to 80%.

Of course, the savings don’t end on February 14th. Check back often for the latest discounts, coupons and promo codes from MEVIO.

XOXOXO

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Gear Up For The Big Game with New Deal Friday

On yet another installment of New Deal Friday, we’re gearing up for the big game with offers (old and new) to help you enjoy your sports action, be it as a spectator or participant.

First of all, isn’t it time that you watched your sports in style with an HDTV flat screen? You’ll save up to 15% on select TVs with our Best Buy coupons. They also offer free delivery, hook up and recycling on any HDTV purchase of $999 and up. Shop all of the top brands like Samsung, Panasonic, Sony BRAVIA, LG and more. Whether you’re looking for a flat panel monitor or an entire home theater system, you’ll find great gear at discount prices from Best Buy.

Ready to gear up for your own sporting activities? We can help with that too. Our Eastbay coupons will save you up to 20% on everything you need for competition, as well as fan gear and cool shoes and apparel to keep you stylin’ courtside or after the game as well. It’s always the highest quality merchandise from all of your favorite brands at Eastbay.com, and the best discounts on the Web with our coupons.

They set ‘em up, and you knock ‘em down at AMF Bowling centers. Since the introduction of the automated pinspotter in 1946, AMF has been a leader in the bowling industry and they’re now the largest owner and operator of bowling centers in the world, with multi-lane ten-pin bowling for all ages. Have some fun with friends and family and save on your game with our AMF Bowling coupons.

Finally, don’t let the best moments of your glory days on the lanes, field or court fade from your memory. Save on Kodak EasyShare digital cameras and services from Kodak Gallery with our Kodak coupons. Share your pictures and videos with a push of the button, and enjoy free storage and download of your high resolution images. You’ll save on professional Kodak prints as well as gifts and other items you create with your images at Kodak Gallery. Celebrate your Kodak Moments today.

Whether you’re rooting for the Saints, the Colts, just want to see the halftime show, or couldn’t care less, have fun this weekend, and get out and play some yourself if you can. We’ll have plenty of new offers when you get back.

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UC Radio Serves Up Music and Savings

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