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Free $10 Picaboo Referral Credit for Each Friend (up to $200)

March 3, 2011 by Ashley 2 Comments

Picaboo has just announced their new referral program and they are offering a big $10 credit for every friend who signs up…up to $200 in free credit!

Just sign up for a Picaboo account, if you don’t have one already, and then grab your own referral link by clicking “NEW Referrals” at the very bottom of the page. You can share this with your Facebook friends, Twitter followers, post it on your blog or just email your friends about it. You can use your free credit towards any Picaboo purchase- calendars, photo books, anything!

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My Mini Vacation Review and Discounts for You

February 28, 2011 by Ashley 2 Comments

Prospect Hill

My husband and I just took a little mini vacation to Tennessee and I thought I would review the B&B we stayed in in case you are ever wanting a relaxing inn to visit. You ready? Oh, and be sure to scroll to the bottom of the post to score great deals on discounted rooms!!!

My husband and I have visited here the past four years and we absolutely adore it. Every time I come I think about writing you and telling you how wonderful it is! We always stay in the same room, the Rose Room (room 2). It’s a gorgeous room with a beautiful view, stain glass windows, nice fireplace, and glowing flickering candles. There is a sink downstairs in the corner of the bedroom but upstairs, at the top of a winding staircase is a full bathroom. There is a whirlpool tub for two with the best bubble bath in the world (I need to find out what kind it is!). Along the side of the tub is a line of votive candles just waiting to be lit. The shower is roomy with seating for two and a beautiful, unique mountain mural made from tiles.

The room itself is set apart, private, and perfect but that’s just the beginning. The B&B’s owners Judy and Robert Hotchkiss have always gone out of their way to make our experience special. They leave chocolates by the bed, a snack basket with bottled water that is refilled daily, and this last visit we were greeted with mini carrot cakes in our room. They supply the room with votive candles, wine glasses, and even a romantic cd. Each breakfast there has been delightful. We’re given ice water, coffee, tea, juices, fruit and then a hearty, delicious breakfast. My favorite is the cranberry french toast!

Robert and Judy are the sweetest people you’ll ever meet and are always a joy to talk to. They have recommended some amazing places to have lunch and dinner at. In case you want to stop by, our favorite local dinner spot is Subas. This last visit they even helped us find unique gifts for the hosts of our upcoming baby showers. Robert and Judy are friendly and personable and make the visit even sweeter.

Now that I’ve shown you my favorite room, I’ll give you a peek into a few other rooms available at Prospect Hill.

Room 3, also known as the Garden Room.

Room 4, is a room made for romance, the Hideaway.

Look at this gorgeous bath in Room 4!

Okay, now for those special rates I was telling you about!

Are you a NASCAR fan? Do you love a restful nights sleep and avoiding heavy traffic? Well I have a deal for you!

Who says you can’t mix romance and NASCAR racing?

When you book a room at the nicest B&B in the region for March 18-20, 2011 you will get 25% off!

The 3 night minimum has been reduced to 2 nights.

Plus when you stay 3 nights you’ll receive one free dinner entree at the Tributary on Main restaurant!

Prospect Hill is just 32 miles/50 min. from the Bristol Motor Speedway with no traffic problems or waits.

Race tickets are still available- call the track for discounts or purchase them at Ticketmaster.com.

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All rooms include use of candles, plush bathrobes and private fireplace, free snack basket and chocolates, and a full breakfast that is sure to delight. For your convenience there is a guest refrigerator for storing food you may want to take to the track.

The fine print:

Reservation required; subject to availability. Cancellation policy applies. Credit card required at booking. Tax not included. Not valid with other offers.

Prospect Hill

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Reservations

801 W. Main St./ Hwy. 67

Mountain City, Tenn. 37683

Highlights:

Affordable luxury lodging
32 miles from Bristol
Spacious private rooms
Hearty & delicious breakfast
Good selection of pre- and post-race activities from golf to hiking to shopping

Discover a better way to sooth stress and reconnect with an affordable stay at a revitalized country mansion. Tranquilize tension with a relaxing stay at Prospect Hill in Mountain City, Tennessee.

Nested in the midst of the stunning Appalachian Mountains, this 1889 built mansion resort treats travelers to a galvanizing medley of activities and burden-lightening luxuries fit for singles, couples, and families alike. Adventurous types may opt for local equestrian trail rides, hiking, fishing and bike rentals. For more laid-back activities adults may unwind with local golf, shopping, or spa and salon services. There are many ways to customize your visit so be sure to peruse the area activities online after you book your ideal escape.

Reviews:

I’ve selected reviews to share here but to view all reviews visit Prospect Hill Reviews.

14 TripAdvisors gave Prospect Hill an average of 4.5 owl eyes.

This is a wonderful B&B set in the middle of the mountains. My husband and I stayed here whilst driving down the Blue Ridge Parkway and it was a wonderful way to break up the driving. Everything has been thought of by these hosts, the result being a very relaxing, hospitable B&B.
Our room was lovely – the bathroom in particular was very luxurious. Having a view of 3 states was also pretty cool. – Mr&MrsRees London, UK

After spending several days at this lovely B&B, we can’t wait to go back. Our room was very clean and all the details were thought of. The full breakfast each morning was awesome. The hosts, Robert and Judy Hotchkiss, were so accommodating and helpful. We enjoyed everything about our experience at this place and we can’t wait to go back. – Billandbeau Charlotte, NC

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Over 200 Borders Stores Closing: Discounts of up to 75% Off!

February 23, 2011 by Ashley 1 Comment

Borders is closing over 200 locations by April 2011. There have been rumors of people finding marvelous clearance deals up to 75% off and more!

See the full list of locations closing here.

Thanks, Capitally Frugal!

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Snapily: Custom 3D Photo Greeting Card for $0.99 Shipped

February 9, 2011 by Ashley 1 Comment

Do you wanted to send a special Photo Greeting Card to someone you care about forValentine’s Day? Here’s how to get one shipped for $0.99.

Sign up for a new Snapily account.
You’ll receive a unique coupon code for $3 off after you sign up.
Use this on the 3D Greeting Cards which are $3.99 to get it for $0.99 with free shipping.

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30 FREE Photo Valentines Day Cards -$4.50 Shipped

January 31, 2011 by Ashley Leave a Comment

Here is an awesome new offer from Vistaprint for Valentine’s Day Cards. You can get 10 Free Notecards or 30 Custom Photo Valentines for free plus the cost of shipping. Shipping starts at $4.50.

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Target: GE lightbulbs for a penny each

January 19, 2011 by Ashley Leave a Comment

Buy 1 GE Reveal Light bulbs (4-count pack) – $2.54
Use $1/1 GE Light Bulb Products coupon from the 1/9 SmartSource insert
Combine with $1.50/1 GE Light Bulb Reveal or CFL Target coupon (search under “household”)
$0.04 for four lightbulbs — a penny each!

Thanks, Common Sense With Money!

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Ebates: Rebates for Online Purchases

November 19, 2010 by Ashley 1 Comment

Today I want to tell everyone about Ebates, my favorite rebate program. Even though I have written several posts about a good deal I’ve found and included a line at the bottom about shopping through Ebates, I realize it’s been a while since I’ve explained what Ebates really is.

A few examples of said posts:

– Bath & Body Works 3% Cash Back

– Sephora 4% Cash Back

– Land’s End 6% Cash Back

Yesterday I realized I may have not given Ebates the full description and praise it deserves when my husband came to me with a rather big Ebates check and said, “Is this real”? Of course it is real! I feel that I must have failed you all if my husband wasn’t even aware of Ebates. 🙂

I have fallen in love with Ebates since my friend Heather introduced me to it a little over a year ago. It’s a great way to get cash back on the purchases you are already making. Think of all the money you could save on those holiday deals while avoiding the long lines!

Could you get excited about cash rebates on most of your online purchases? Sign-up with Ebates and when you do your shopping through Ebates you can earn cash back from hundreds of online stores. A few include eBay, JCPenney, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Overstock.com, Walmart, Kohl’s and Home Depot. Plus you get additional savings with exclusive coupons,
free shipping offers, and limited-time sales! This is a great way to get cash back on online purchases you would normally make anyway. You simply go to all the online stores you usually shop at by clicking on the link at Ebates – it’s a simple rebate program that is well worth a few extra seconds of your time. It’s can quickly put money back in your wallet!

They will put a $5 sign-up bonus into your account. As soon as you make your first $5 purchase through Ebates (from any store that offers cash back) then that $5 bonus is yours plus whatever cash-back percentage offered for that store. You will get paid that $5 sign-up bonus as soon as you earn at least $5.01 in cash back from your purchases.

Ebates is a great way to create your own cash rebate on most online purchases you make. As if that isn’t good enough…they give you easy access to some of the best coupon codes and promotions for your favorite stores.

3 Simple Steps:

1. Visit Ebates and sign-up.

2. Type in the name of the store in the top left-hand corner (i.e. Home Depot, Victoria’s Secret) then click “Search”.

3. Click on the store of your choice. You will see how much cash back you will earn (5% at Home Depot, 2% at Victoria’s Secret) and what coupons are available to use at that store.

Congratulations! You are now on your way to earning that percentage cash back on your purchase. Now wasn’t that easy! Don’t worry you can still use all the coupon codes you normally would. Ebates will even give you Ebates exclusive coupon codes but if you know of one you like better you can use that one instead. You have the option to receive a check in the mail every 3 months (when you earned at least $5.01 cash back in your account) or you can have your cash deposited into your PayPal account. This is honestly one of the easiest online rebate programs I’ve ever used. My rebates have been adding up fast even though I don’t make too many purchases online. So what are you waiting for? Go sign up with Ebates today! 🙂

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Starbucks: BOGO Drinks + 12 Days of Special Offers

November 16, 2010 by Ashley Leave a Comment

From November 18-21 from 2-5 p.m. you can buy one holiday drink and get a second one FREE! What a great way to have a “cheap date” with your husband or a fun time with a girlfriend.

You can also text 12DAYS to 29943 to join Starbucks’ 12 Days of Sharing. You’ll receive a special offer by text each day for 12 days, starting 12/1. Enjoy!

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Origin’s Peace of Mind Wrapped & Shipped for $10

November 15, 2010 by Ashley Leave a Comment

You can snag Origin’s Peace of Mind On-the-spot Relief for $10.00 and get free shipping and free gift wrap plus applicable sales tax through Wednesday, November 17. If you want to order these for gifts they have a limit of 6. Don’t forget to shop thru Ebates to earn 4.0% cash back!

On the order review page under be sure to select “Gift Wrapping” (it’s free!). You get to choose a green box with raffia, green ribbon, or red ribbon for the entire order or a special decoration for each item. Plus you’ll get a blank message card with each purchase. If you’re ordering several items you’ll get a discount of 10% off $38+, 15% off $60+ and 20% off $80+ automatically with no coupon code required.

This awesome deal was found by Freebies4Mom who loves Origin’s Peace of Mind. She says that it smells like peppermint and loves dab it on her pulse points for sensory therapy. She has a few around her house and even one in her car!

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