Need to do a little sprucing up? participating Ace Hardware stores are giving away a free quart of paint Saturday, March 24!
Sometimes, spring cleaning means more than organizing, getting rid of clutter, and washing the windows. Sometimes walls or furniture items need a new splash of paint. Why not get a free quart at Ace?
In case people aren’t aware, because Wal*Mart has overcharged some customers in California, they have agreed to a “get it free” policy through November, 2013 that requires $3 off if they overcharge you. If the item is less than $3, you get it free. Watch your receipts. . . .
Here is an article with more details about the Wal*Mart get it free policy.
In celebration of its 20th anniversary at the current location, Birch Aquarium at Scripps is offering half-off entry to all San Diego County residents on the 20th of every month clear through September 2012 (it’s actual anniversary month).
Kids 3 and under are always free, so with half off regular prices for others, this may be a great time to check out the sea-nery!
I know … it’s so corny to spell scenery like that. . . . but the deal is great!
The half off Birch Aquarium deal is valid for residents in zip codes 91901-92199. Show a valid ID with the zip code to receive the offer.
Limitations: two children per paid adult; cannot be combined with other offers.
Regular admission is $14 for adults, $9.50 for children ages 3-17 and $10 for seniors. Children under age 3 are free.
Find out a bit more about this half-off Birch Aquarium anniversary, and get the entire scoop on the San Diego discount by
visiting the website.
Stay at participating Hilton Brand hotels any weekend in 2012 and book before January 31 to get 33% off.
You know you need a weekend away … book soon and get the discount.
No matter how anyone spins the numbers, the economy has a lot of people unemployed. Are you tired of responding to anonymous want ads, or sending resumes into a black hole? Now you can meet, shake hands, and put your face in front of prospective employers. Attend this National Careers Jobs Fair
Career experts will also be on hand to review resumes and offer advice.
Held at the Marriott San Diego Hotel & Marina, San Diego.
This Sunday, January 15, 2012 from noon to 3pm in Old Town San Diego, have your pet blessed. Dog, cat, bird …. your pets will get their blessing from Monsignor Mark Campbell. Free.
Officially, it’s called “Day Without a Bag,” an event that started in Encinitas and has now gone San Diego County-wide on an annual basis. This year, December 15 is the official day for you to go green and not use plastic bags, hence the name Day Without a Bag. But there’s more! Free reusable bags are a giveaway at many stores in San Diego County.
So, why not frequent participating stores in No Bag Day San Diego, do some holiday shopping, and take home a free reusable bag as your gift? You might also save money on wrapping paper and use the bag to wrap your gift (it’s two gifts in one). Here are a few more ways to save on wrapping paper and cards, too. Celebrate San Diego’s Day Without a Bag December 15, 2010 and take home free reusable bags. Find out where you can get your free reusable bags in San Diego.
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$39 gets you a rodeo experience or riding lesson with a trail ride via a lively third-generation cowgirl at North County’s Rockin’ L & D Ranch. Heck, this fun trail riding deal would make a FABULOUS Christmas gift for someone special.
This looks like fun — and it’s not one of those old nag experiences. You get the expertise of a champion trainer and her expert staff who teach you the basics in horseback riding lessons that entertain and stress safety so you can ride in style. Get the details and hit the trail for $39 with this San Diego horseback riding deal. (Groupon)
Is there a talented sculptor hiding inside you? Wheel clay-sculpting isn’t all about latent talents. It’s skills that can be learned, with the potter’s wheel as a helpful tool. Get the satisfaction of making a special something — at half off. A Colorful Universe in San Marcos offers half off your sculpting experience. Reserve your lesson now. (Groupon)
Ooh and ahh your way into the holidays with a $35 massage at Karma Relaxation Spa. This package is really more than a massage. It includes a half hour massage, some reflexology, detox and a paraffin wax treatment for your feet. Did I say OOOh? Did I say AHH? At this price, why not treat a friend. Order your $35 massage package now. (Groupon)
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At Pacific Beach Christmas Trees, spend $24 and get $50 worth of natural Christmas trees. This is a great discount Christmas tree offer. Don’t wait. Get choice of the choicest trees at a deep discount. Get the details for this 52% off natural Christmas trees discount at Pacific Beach Christmas Trees now. (Groupon)
Do you dream of gold medals? Want to fly along the ice with the greatest of ease? It does look fun, but a lot of us don’t have the nerve to try. Don’t let another year go by without doing some of the things you’ve always wanted to try. With a few lessons, you might just be showing your ice blades of glory — all at an on-the-cheap price. San Diego Ice Arena offers 3 public or 3 private ice skating lessons for up to 58% off. Come on. Step out onto the ice with help, and try the sport you love to watch. Get your discount ice skating lessons now. (Groupon)
$39 gets you a rodeo experience or riding lesson with a trail ride via a lively third-generation cowgirl at North County’s Rockin’ L & D Ranch. Heck, this fun trail riding deal would make a FABULOUS Christmas gift for someone special.
This looks like fun — and it’s not one of those old nag experiences. You get the expertise of a champion trainer and her expert staff who teach you the basics in horseback riding lessons that entertain and stress safety so you can ride in style. Get the details and hit the trail for $39 with this San Diego horseback riding deal. (Groupon)
This looks all warm and fuzzy. And guess what? It feels that way too — both to the receiver and the giver. Get Coze and don’t fleece your wallet while you give someone a blankety hug. Coze on-the-cheap.
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Play it Again Sports has cool deals on all sorts of new and used sports items. We found left-handed golf clubs for an on-the-cheap price. Right now, spend $15 and get $30 worth of products at Play it Again Sports. Get the Play it Again Sports savings deal and use it at their Pacific Beach or La Mesa locations.Could be a cheap gift for the holidays on Play it Again Sports shelves. Get the Play it Again Sports half-off deal. (Groupon)
How about a little wine tasting party for two ($10) or for four ($18). Sound like fun? Tease your taste buds and enjoy a fruity wine experience for an on-the-cheap price. California Fruit Wine in Vista will host your wine-tasting for two or four with this San Diego North County wine tasting deal. Reserve your space now — this one is going fast. Tantalize your taste buds and have fun with a wine tasting for two for $10 or for four for just $18. What a fun way to combine your exploration into wine with the holiday season. (Groupon)
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On Monday’s, Papa John’s discounts their large pizza with your fave toppings — only $8.99.
I gotta tell you, at least in online orders, this promotional code has worked for me on other days ….
You might try using the Monday Mania code another day, too.
Use coupon code 899T4T (participating restaurants and online).
Save money with Papa John’s Monday Mania.
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With a little help, even a tight budget can make room for good food eaten out where your whims are catered to and service is good. First off, look for your favorite restaurants at restaurant.com and buy ahead for HUGE discounts.
Some restaurants offer great deals for people who sign up for their Email clubs: meal discounts, coupons, birthday entrees. Here are a few of the restaurant e-club deals going on now for great San Diego restaurant discounts.
P.F. Chang’s offers what they call the P.F. Chang’s “Warrior Card.” You sign up for this at the restaurant, so it’s not a true e-club, but you will get email offers and a standing offer for all card holders publicized at their website. Right now, P.F. Chang’s offers 10% off your ticket when you present it at the restaurant.
Elephant Bar will give you frequent coupons and discounts, a birthday deal, and a variety of specials for joining the passport club. The deals they give aren’t stingy either. The most recent one was a free lunch entree. To get free food, join Elephant Bar passport club then find your San Diego Elephant Bar location. Find yours here.
At the other end of the dining spectrum, Weinerschnitzel will give you a free chili dog for joining their club. Get your free Weinerschnitzel chili dog
Arby’s offers a free Arby’s beef sandwich, and promises price-cutting deals for joining their email list.
If you sign up for Chili’s Email club, you’ll receive cool offers and print coupons. Get a free Chili’s appetizer plus more specials in email over time.
Go on. You know you want it!
iHop will give you a free meal upon e-club signup, plus one on your birthday, and on your one-year anniversary from sign up. Join iHop’s e-club, or as they call it, the Pancake revolution.
Chuck E. Cheese’s promises $30 in savings upon joining, plus their very best offer, birthday promotions, etc. It helps if you do birthday parties for the kids. Join Chuck E. Cheese’s club.
For Mexican food lovers: if you join Acapulco Mexican Restaurant’s e-mail club you’ll receive a free order of guacamole, a free meal on your birthday and other offered specials as they come up throughout the year.
These are three that San Diego on the Cheap has vetted and knows perform well. Do you know of another? Let us know. Some of the e-clubs are better than others (For instance, Home Town Buffet never sent anything for joining! Maybe they will in the future, but I’m only recommending proven money-saver, coupon-giving restaurants.)
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Balance Bands, Sade and John Legend tickets. Home Sweet Home Cafe.
(Groupon.) Looking for that magic bullet of energy and balance? Well, the use of natural tourmaline may not be magic at all. And if just wearing one of these cute, chic, colorful balance bands renews energy by emitting negative ions, then why not give it a try?For $15, you get a bright Harmony Balance Band ($40 value) Find out more about the science behind tourmaline’s energy-renewal properties, and how it can help your heart function, your energy, and a host of other health benefits– all in a cute discounted Balance Band for $15
You’ll be considered quite the smooth operator when you get discount Sade and John Legend tickets for the August 23 concert at the Cricket Wireless Ampitheatre in Chula Vista. $23 Sade and John Legend tickets ($46 value) are yours (limit of four) with this great San Diego Sade ticket deal.
$7 breakfast deal (Groupon) means you get $15 worth of sandwiches or breakfast food at Home Sweet Home Cafe in Escondido. They say breakfast is the most important meal. Time to make it fun, delicious, and cheap with a Home Sweet Home Cafe deal. That’s $8 worth of f ree food if you do the math–but don’t stress your brain before breakfast.
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