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eBags: 10% off + Free Shipping, 25% off One Item, + Save $100 off Full-Price Tumi Purchase $300+

Posted By admin on March 13, 2010

I got distracted & forgot to place my order during the last eBags sale. Which may be a good thing, as one of these may prove to be a better deal for the laptop bag I’ve coveted for a while nowimage:

1) Through Monday, you’ll get an extra 10% off + free shipping on orders over $50 sitewide.

2) During the Tumi 35th anniversary sale, you’ll save $100 on full-price purchases over $300.

3) And there’s a St. Patty’s Day special: On March 17 only, you’ll save 25% off one item—I just checked this link, and right now it takes you to an offer to save 20% during the Daylight Savings Weekend sale. It should change to the 25% off deal on March 17.

–Jennifer Maciejewski, Atlanta on the Cheap

FYI—I’ve linked you to the deals via my affiliate’s link. If you plan to take advantage of the deal & feel like sending a little love my way, please use the links. Thanks!

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Marie Callender’s: Free Slice of Pie on March 14 (Entree Purchase Required)

Posted By admin on March 13, 2010

Marie Callender’s image is also offering a National Pi(e) Day deal: On March 14, you can get a free slice of pie with the purchase of any entree. Yum. I knew that 3.1415926535…thing was good for something beyond high school.

Thanks to Teresa at Miami FL on the Cheap for the lead.

–Jennifer Maciejewski, Atlanta on the Cheap

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80% Off Restaurant.com Orders through March 16

Posted By admin on March 13, 2010

Through March 16, Restaurant.com’s cheap discount certificates get even cheaper. image_thumb6555[6]You can save 80% off Restaurant.com orders by using promo code “BITE”. You can use the promo to slash 80% off when you buy restaurant-specific discount certificates on Restaurant.com or when you purchase Restaurant.com gift cards, Restaurant.com gift certificates, & Restaurant.com Dinner of the Month club orders, too.

As for the discount restaurant certificates themselves, you’ll find a variety of deals on Restaurant.com: $25 certificates for $10, $10 certificates for $3, and more, and the 80% off deal applies to your purchase price. All of the vendors apply their own restrictions to each certificate’s redemption, so read the fine print before you check out to make sure it’ll be a good deal for you.

–Jennifer Maciejewski, Atlanta on the Cheap

FYI—I’ve linked you to the deal via my affiliate’s link. If you plan on taking advantage of it & feel like sending a little love my way, please use the link. Thanks!

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Free Espresso Shot (Moose It) at Caribou Coffee on March 14 & 15

Posted By admin on March 13, 2010

I can’t remember if I struggle with adjusting to Daylight Savings Time or not—I know I like the longer days though, image so I’ll do what’s necessary to get them.

If you like coffee & it’s a bit challenging for you to make it through the day when the clocks change, Caribou Coffee has a deal for you: On Sunday, March 14, and Monday, March 15, they’re doling out free espresso shots (moose it), no coupon required.

–Jennifer Maciejewski, Atlanta on the Cheap

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$2.99 = “All or Nothing” by Jay Sean (MP3 Album) + Free MP3 Download of Bad Company’s “Rock Steady”

Posted By admin on March 13, 2010

Don’t miss out on these MP3 deals on Amazon.com:image

As always, the MP3 deals can end at any time, so if you click through & the price has reverted back, it’s over.

–Jennifer Maciejewski, Atlanta on the Cheap

Update: Yep. I’m getting them.

FYI—I’ve linked you to the deals via my affiliate’s link. If you plan to take advantage of a deal & feel like sending a little love my way, please use the link. Thanks!

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Free (& Almost Free) Crafts at Michaels

Posted By admin on March 12, 2010

Some of these are timagerue freebies in that you show up, you make the craft, & you take it home with you. Others may require you to buy supplies. It looks like most Saturday craft events at Michaels are free while those on Sundays require purchase. Both sets look adorable, so it really comes down to what types of projects you want to take over your home. Here’s a look at the upcoming events:

  • March 13, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.: Make-It Take-It. Fun with Beads
  • March 14, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.: Make-It Take-It with Purchase. Lady Bug Clay Pot
  • March 20, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.: Michaels Birthday Bash
  • March 21: Make-It Take-It with Purchase. Easter Egg Event

–Jennifer Maciejewski, Atlanta on the Cheap

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Free Spaghetti at Buca di Beppo on March 15

Posted By admin on March 12, 2010

Buca di Beppo is image attempting to break the record for the world’s largest bowl of spaghetti. To celebrate, they’re giving away free spaghetti (meat or marinara sauce) on March 15 with the purchase of a Buca Small or Buca Large pasta or entree. That’s perfect for our family, as it’ll work like a “kids eat free” promo.

Thanks to Teresa at Miami FL on the Cheap for the lead.

–Jennifer Maciejewski, Atlanta on the Cheap

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$2.99 = “Breakaway” by Kelly Clarkson (MP3 Album) + Free MP3 Download of “Solitary Gun” by Rogue Wave

Posted By admin on March 12, 2010

I’m previewingimage these songs as I type this—I think I may need to get these MP3s:

As always, the MP3 deals can end at any time, so if you click through & the price has reverted back, it’s over.

–Jennifer Maciejewski, Atlanta on the Cheap

Update: Yep. I’m getting them.

FYI—I’ve linked you to the deals via my affiliate’s link. If you plan to take advantage of a deal & feel like sending a little love my way, please use the link. Thanks!

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Free Build & Grow Workshops at Lowe’s: Tabletop Basketball & Kaleidoscope

Posted By admin on March 11, 2010

Lowe’s offers make-&-take workshops for kids, image though they’re better known as their free Build & Grow workshops. This month, the kids can tackle the following projects:

  • Saturday, Mar. 13: Tabletop Basketball Game
  • Saturday, Mar. 27: Kaleidoscope

If these projects aren’t a good fit for your brood, check back in April. Lowe’s typically offers two free Build & Grow workshops each month.

–Jennifer Maciejewski, Atlanta on the Cheap

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Einstein Bros. Bagels: Buy a Variety Bucket, Get a Free Tub of Shmear

Posted By admin on March 11, 2010

Came across imagethis coupon in the Einstein Bros. Bagels email update: If you buy a variety bucket, you’ll get a free tub of cream cheese shmear. The bucket has a good mix in it, hence the name: You’ll get 6 bagels, 12 mini-bagels, & 24 bagel poppers for $9.99. There’s a limit of one coupon per person, and it expires on March 15, 2010.

–Jennifer Maciejewski, Atlanta on the Cheap

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