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Avoid the Black Friday Stampede!

There is someone very near and dear to my heart who loathes lines and crowds. He much prefers to shop online and have gifts delivered to the lucky recipient.  He’s much more of a Cyber Monday shopper than a Black Friday  shopper. Although Cyber Monday is a relatively new concept, it becomes more popular every year. Cyber Monday is just like Black Friday -it’s a day when online retailers offer their best coupons and deals. So, for everyone who has to work the day after Thanksgiving and will miss out on Black Friday deals, Cyber Monday coupons and deals are here just for you! Your wallet will thank you (especially if you score a free shipping coupon code)!

Get great deals this holiday on Cyber Monday deals, discounts and promotions by shopping online at stores like L.L. Bean, Nordstrom.com, Orbitz, BestBuy.com, Clinique, Apple Store, Banana Republic, Brookstone, Fossil, Target.com, TiVo, WalMart, DisneyStore.com and more!

So whether you’re shopping for gifts for her, gifts for him, toys, video games, or electronics, you’ll find a gift for everyone on your list at a great price! For the best Cyber Monday deals and discounts with coupon codes and promotions this holiday, shop through Upromise!  The best part about Upromise for me is the access to the best coupons and deals and free shipping offers. I used to spend a lot of time fishing around the internet looking for free shipping codes, but when I shop through Upromise, finding free shipping coupon codes is as easy as a click of a button.

If you’re new to Upromise, learn more about how Upromise works. If you’re ever feeling lost, connect with other members in the Upromise Community where you’ll find other Upromise members talking about deals and coupons, Upromise tips, ideas, contests, and information about college planning and more!

Don't forget to check out all the great money saving tips on our Deal Hound blog and great tips from Mommy Saves Best. Halloween is over, but don't forget to check out all the amazing holiday deals, shopping coupons, discounts, free shipping, and promotions at Upromise. Until next time, happy shopping!

Hi everyone! How’s the holiday shopping going? I’m gearing up for a marathon weekend of shopping-Black Friday, Thanksgiving Weekend, and Cyber Monday are busy days for my credit card! Target is one of the few stores I could spend all day in. From furniture, baby, electronics, toys, video games, Christmas decorations, movies,  women’s clothing and more, Target is a great one-stop-shop, especially for the holidays. I’ve been known to talk into Target with a very small list and leaving with a very full basket (especially if I come within a 10 mile radius of those $1 bins!).

Target  is on my must-visit list on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This year I’ll shop smarter with Upromise Black Friday coupon deals and discounts online while saving money for college. I can’t decide if I want to spend Black Friday indoors eating Thanksgiving leftovers or if I want to one of the many who will wake up early on Black Friday to wait in line at Target . What’s your plan for Black Friday this year? You can save money at Target this holiday with Black Friday deals and coupons too.  See all Target Black Friday Deals at Upromise.

If you like shopping at Target , you might also like shopping online at Bed Bath and Beyond, Macys, Walmart, JCPenney, Sears and other great retailers!

If you’re new to Upromise, learn more about how Upromise works. If you’re ever feeling lost, connect with other members in the Upromise Community where you’ll find other Upromise members talking about deals and coupons, Upromise tips, ideas, contests, and information about college planning and more!

Don't forget to check out all the great money saving tips on our Deal Hound blog and great tips from Mommy Saves Best. Halloween is over, but don't forget to check out all the amazing holiday deals, shopping coupons, discounts, free shipping, and promotions at Upromise. Until next time, happy shopping!

Presenting a guest post from Briana Carter of BargainBriana.com.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This blog post has been updated as the restaurant gift certificate offer has expired and is no longer available.

For my birthday last year, my mom bought me an Entertainment Book. This was one of the best gifts I have ever received and meant my mom really knew me - because I love to save!

In this economy everyone is looking for a bargain or an awesome coupon to save. Give the gift of saving all year long to loved ones by purchasing an Entertainment book full of hundreds of dollars of savings they can enjoy year round.

When you purchase your Entertainment book, you will have to buy the book based on your region to get the coupons applicable to your area or for the recipient's area. You will receive discounts for dining, groceries, shopping, services, and attractions.

Best of all, Entertainment.com is offering FREE standard shipping on the book, plus you can earn 14% for college when you shop Entertainment.com through Upromise..

Great holiday gift idea for your favorite tightwad or anyone who wants to save!

Click here for more offers from Entertainment.com.

And don't miss out on our Black Friday coupons and Cyber Monday deals.

Are you the type of person who shops for the holidays really early? I am! I’ve already started my shopping, but I much prefer online shopping. I'm not a fan of waiting in line or the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping in stores. I love having gifts for my friends and family delivered right to my door. There’s nothing like curling up on the couch watching “A Muppet Christmas Carol” (a personal favorite-don’t laugh!) with a big mug of hot chocolate, a huge bowl of popcorn, and my laptop. I’m a multi-tasker at heart, so I order gifts for my loved ones while watching my favorite holiday movie.

If you want the best holiday deals, I encourage you to shop early. The best times to shop for holiday gifts in November are Black Friday, Cyber Monday , all throughout Cyber Week. This is when you’ll find the best holiday deals.

Stumped and need some gift ideas?I’m a self-proclaimed gift-giving expert and I’d be happy to point you in the right direction!

Looking for a gift for her? We’ve got the best gifts for her at any price point. Still stumped? Check out some sure to please retailers that have the best gifts for her, including Sephora.com, Bloomingdales.com, and Macys.com.

Need a  gift for him? Check out these retailers for the best gifts for him. You can’t go wrong with BestBuy.com. I’ve never met a man who didn’t love electronics! And who can resist a nice fuzzy fleece from L.L. Bean? Find these gifts for him and more!

If you need gift recommendations or suggestions, write in by leaving a comment on this blog-we’d love to hear from you!

If you’re new to Upromise, learn more about how Upromise works. If you’re ever feeling lost, connect with other members in the Upromise Community where you’ll find other Upromise members talking about deals and coupons, Upromise tips, ideas, contests, and information about college planning and more!

Don't forget to check out all the great money saving tips on our Deal Hound blog and great tips from Mommy Saves Best. Halloween is over, but don't forget to check out all the amazing holiday deals, shopping coupons, discounts, free shipping, and promotions at Upromise. Until next time, happy shopping!

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Hi everyone! I'm Karen from Upromise. I have a confession to make: I'm not your typical Upromise member. Who am I? I'm in my mid-20's, I'm single, I don't have any kids, and have minimal student loans to pay off. So, why do I use Upromise? Upromise is a rainy day fund for me. Who knows what the future might bring? And, Upromise has the best coupons and deals in one place, which is great for me because I love online shoppping!

I’m a city girl at heart and my life involves a lot of nights out on the town. I go out for dinner a lot! I’m a Upromise Preferred Diner Preferred Diner, so every time I go out to eat or get take-out at any of more than 8,500 Upromise Dining by Rewards Network restaurants, I can earn college savings!

When I’m not going out to eat, I venture into this strange and scary place I like to call my kitchen. I couldn’t live without online grocery shopping. I do all my groceries shopping online, which saves me a ton of time, and have them delivered right to my door (and hauled up the 3 flights of stairs in my walk-up apartment).  On the rare occasion that I venture out to the grocery store, I love using grocery eCoupons.

I love to travel and Upromise has travel deals galore. So whether I’m flying home to visit my family, planning a trip to Europe, or soaking up some sun and fun with my friends, I have access to the best travel deals through Upromise.

But the best part about Upromise for me is the access to coupon codes and discounts and free shipping codes. I used to spend a lot of time fishing around the internet looking for free shipping codes but when I shop through Upromise, finding free shipping coupon codes is as easy as a click of a button.

Although I might not be your average Upromise member, I love Upromise because I can earn money for college by making purchases I’d be making anyway! If you’re new to Upromise, learn more about how Upromise works. If you’re ever feeling lost, connect with other members in the Upromise Community where you’ll find other Upromise members talking about deals and coupons, Upromise tips, ideas, contests, and information about college planning and more!

I love Old Navy kids costumes, so why not buy them at their cheapest and stock up for next year? From now until November 8th, you can get an additional 30% off of everything - not just costumes - and free standard shipping on orders over $75 by using the code ONSTUFF30. Shop OldNavy.com now to jump on these deals. And earn 5% for college when you shop through Upromise.

Check out more special offers, deals and coupons from OldNavy.com.  And find great sales and product picks over at Mommy Saves Best.

Hi Everyone-I'm Karen from Upromise. There are some awesome Halloween deals and coupon codes  available right now. Don't wait-Halloween is coming up so fast it's scary! There are so many treats for your wallet, like free shipping, coupons, and on upromise.com that you’ll forget about the tricks! Let’s talk Halloween!Want to get started shopping right now? Read on or click here for the best Halloween coupons and deals!

What are your kids going as for Halloween this year? I don’t have any little ones, but I’m still stumped on a Halloween costume. My favorite costume as a little girl was Snow White. You can find all of Disney’s Halloween costumes at the Disney Store. Whether your kids want to be Buzz Lightyear, Snow White, or Ariel the Little Mermaid, you can go trick-or-treating in style as their favorite Disney character. For all Disney Store coupons and deals, click here!

Are you hosting a Halloween party this year? Stock up and save on candy, decorations, costumes, and your family’s favorite products with Walmart Coupons. I love shopping online and having everything delivered to my door. It takes the hassle out parking, crowds, waiting in line, and all of those impulse purchases (like that magazine or pack of gum I just had to have at the checkout counter).  For all Walmart deals and coupons, click here!

I am a self-proclaimed candy addict and I can’t resist buying enough candy corn to last me for the rest of the year-it’s one of my Halloween weaknesses! Find the best deals on Halloween candy at Oriental Trading Company. Oriental Trading Company is a great one-stop-shop for all your Halloween needs. For all Oriental Trading coupons and deals, click here!

 Want to access to the best Upromise offers for Halloween? Click here for special offers, free shipping, coupons, deals, and more for Halloween! I know it feels early to start thinking about the holidays. I’ll admit-I was a little freaked out by the candy canes next to the Halloween candy at the drugstore, but it’ll be here before you know it! It’s never too early to save money on your holiday shopping. Holiday Discounts are here!

Happy Shopping!
 -Karen

After years at $250 and flying off the shelf not to mention it, the Nintendo Wii has come down in price.  Rumors were recently popping up on different tech and deal sites of the impending drop to $199 a $50 savings.

This is the best gaming system ever made (my opinion only). It is simple to play, it is visually appealing and it is incredibly fun to play. Get a cheapo Wii while you can for $199 from Dell Home Systems with free shipping (select 3 to 5 day standard delivery). And earn 2% for college when you shop through Upromise.

The Land of Nod is a spin off of Crate & Barrel and every bit as fun and creative.  We get their catalog, which shows up a few times of year.  Every time it arrives in the mail, we smile.  The Land of Nod finds a great artist to adorn its cover with fun illustrations and as you flip through the pages you are sure to find something that catches your eye.  My favorite, and hopefully something we will buy our son one day when he gets old enough, is the "All Solar Systems" bedding with soft yet bright materials and cute spacey visuals which tie into all parts of the room.

Get in on the savings now while The Land of Nod sale is on. And earn an impressive 6% for college when you shop through Upromise.

Check out more special offers, deals and coupons from The Land of Nod.  And find great sales and product picks over at Mommy Saves Best.

While this listing will tell you this two pack of ear buds is made for iPhones and iPods, what it doesn't mention is that ear buds, these and all others, will work on all your 3.5 mm audio devices (basically all modern mobile music devices, except some phones). That's right, for only $7.95 you will get two pairs of white earbuds which you can plug into your iPod, or Zune, or Gameboy, or Walkman.  These are dirt cheap and are great to keep around in case of emergencies.  Get this 2-pack of ear buds from Buy.com for only $7.95 with free standard shipping. And earn 1% for college when you shop through Upromise.

For more special offers, deals and coupons from Buy.com.  And find great sales and product picks over at Mommy Saves Best.

Do you have any old hard drives sitting around your house?  Dig deep, because after upgrades, dead units, spring cleaning and more, a lot of us are bound to have old hard drives just lying around.  Maybe it's dusty and in your father's old desk.  Pull them out and buy a hard drive dock, reuse all your old hard drives (so log as they are compatible).  The unit mentioned in today's sale is meant for SATA hard drives, which tend to be newer.  Don't fret, we will post other kinds when deals sprout up.

This dock has two slots for drives and even comes with a built in media card reader.  Get the Cables Unlimited SATA Hard Drive Dock with 2 Port Hub and Memory Card Reader for only $24.79 with free standard shipping from Buy.com. And earn 1% for college when you shop through Upromise.

For more special offers, deals and coupons from Buy.com.  And find great sales and product picks over at Mommy Saves Best.

Pottery Barn makes great furniture and items for your home, office and so on.  Now, with their Teen store you, or more likely your teen, can redecorate in a style all their own. Hopefully "a style all their own" will reflect your home's too, a good chance if you buy stuff from Pottery Barn too.

Upromise is now offering a higher percentage back for Pottery Barn Teen, usually 3% but now 4% until 9/30/09.  In addition, many of their items qualify for free standard shipping.

Also check out special offers, deals and coupons from PotteryBarnKids.com. And find great sales and product picks over at Mommy Saves Best.

Another great TV deal today.  The Vizio series of LCD HDTVs is top notch, and their price is usually opposite to their high quality.  Today, Dell Home Systems is offering the Vizio SV421XVT 42" 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV for $899 with free standard shipping*. The next lowest price I could find for this TV was over $1000.  The stats for this TV are below:

• Tuner: Integrated ATSC/Clear QAM
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
• 240 Hz
• Response Time: 4ms
• Viewing Angles: 178° Horizontal / 178° Vertical

Get a Vizio LCD HDTV from Dell Home Systems and earn 4% for college through 9/30/09 (usually 2%).

*Limited time offer.  See site for details.

Check out more special offers, deals and coupons from Dell Home Systems. And find great sales and product picks over at Mommy Saves Best.

A recent survey found that a huge amount of new laptop purchases are netbooks.  This new breed of cheap, small, fast laptops is great.  Most people only use their computers for basic web crawling and document editing.  Armed with a webcam and weighing almost nothing, these are a great buy.

Dell has a line of Minis, their netbook line, which start at 9 inches.  Dell Home has the Inspiron Mini 9 for $199 with free standard 3 to 5 day shipping. This netbook has low-power consumption, an Intel Atom Processor N270 1.6GHz, 1GB DDR2 memory, 4GB SSD hard drive, 8.9" 1024x600 LCD screen, 802.11g Wireless, a long running 32WHr Battery, and runs Ubuntu Linux (which is easy to learn).

Get a Netbook from Dell Home Systems and earn 3% for college.

Check out more special offers, deals and coupons from Dell Home Systems. And find great sales and product picks over at Mommy Saves Best.

Nintendo recently upgraded the Wiimotes, their game controllers for the super popular Wii game system, to make them more accurate.  With the release of this upgraded hardware comes Wii Sports Resorts.  This fantastic game is really a whole assortment of truly fun and immersible gaming experiences.  You can shoot arrows in archery or fly a plane around the island or swash buckle in swordplay or, my personal favorite, slam the ball in table tennis.  After playing for an hour, I was tired and sweaty, seriously... this game is a great workout and so much fun that you don't even realize.

Get the new Wii Sports Resorts from Dell Home Systems for only $49.99. And earn 1% for college.

In case you didn't already know the value of keeping hydrated while exercising, I'm here to tell you. Ya, it's important.  Ok, now on to the product...hydration packs are great. They keep your chosen liquid cold and easy accessible. Just wear this pack like you would a backpack and keep the tube near your mouth. Voila, hydration!

The Hydrapak holds 70 fl. oz or 2 litres and is made from durable polyester which resists tears and abrasion. It has a air-mesh back panel and shoulder straps which offer great ventilation to keep you cool during activities. Get the Hydrapak Flume Hydration Pack for only $30 at REI.com and free ship to store. And earn 3% for college.

While Bluetooth speakers are nothing new, LG has produced a really great version at a now really great price.  This unit is built with use in mind, it has dedicated buttons for music play and even a visor clip should you want to use it as a hands-free speakerphone.  Reviews place the call quality good, the battery life very good (20 hours of talking, 37 days standby with a 3 hour full recharge) and I am rating the new dropped price as fantastic.

This unit came on the market at around $120. Get the LG MSB-100 Bluetooth Stereo Speakerphone from NewEgg.com for only $29.99 with free standard shipping.  And earn 1% for college.

Check out more special offers, deals and coupons from NewEgg.com. And find great sales and product picks over at Mommy Saves Best.

The season is ending, although the heat outside probably hasn't tipped you to that yet.  I walked into an Old Navy last week looking for shorts (mine had finally worn out) and found NONE!  Mid August, and apparently it was already the fall.  So I went to Upromise to check out the front page deals.  Low and behold OldNavy.com was having a sale. Shorts for $10, polos for $9... keep yourself stocked up now and get everything in your cart for $7 flat rate shipping.  And earn 5% for college.

Check out more special offers, deals and coupons from OldNavy.com. And find great sales and product picks over at Mommy Saves Best.

The crank radio has been around for years and is the type of technology which has revolutionized communication efforts in energy deficient locations where batteries and plug in capabilities are hard to come by.  Stateside, this unit is perfect to keep around the house, boat, garage or anywhere where having a self powered flashlight and radio can help you.

Never worry about where the flashlight is and if you've remembered to get new batteries or plug it in again (there are types like that).  Get the Slick Emergency Device Crank Powered Radio and Flashlight in yellow from Buy.com for only $10.63 plus free budget shipping. And earn 1% for college.

For more special offers, deals and coupons from Buy.com.  And find great sales and product picks over at Mommy Saves Best.

Today we found another great TV deal for you.  The Vizio 42" Class Eco 1080p LCD HDTV is part of Vizio's eco line, whereby the TV "consumes less energy than traditional HDTVs and exceeds current Energy Star Guidelines by at least 15%."  So not only will this tv save you money up front but will also cost less to operate.

Vizio, although a newer player in the electronics field, has become a quick powerhouse of cheap, yet reliable and innovative products.  With prices like this in August, I am excited to see what Black Friday and Cyber Monday will bring this year.

Go to Walmart.com to read about the specifics and see the high ratings before buying the Vizio 42" Class Eco 1080p LCD HDTV for only $648 plus free ship to store. And save 1% for college.

Check here for more special offers, deals and coupons from Walmart.com.  And find great sales and product picks over at Mommy Saves Best.

UPDATE: As of 8/12/09 the price is $34.99, still a great savings off of Buy.com's $49.99 list price.  Also, see the video on this game system below.

The original Nintendo entertainment system (NES) made its mark with such games as Mario Brothers & Duck Hunt.  The Super Nintendo entertainment system followed with Super Mario Brothers as well as hundreds of truly amazing games.  My childhood was uniquely formed , as compared to that of my parents' childhood, with the advent of gaming systems.  The NES and SNES were the start of many people's entry into the world of computers, a fun and easy access point.

Finally, new manufacturers are coming out with systems that can play the old games, and with this unit, both types at once.  Bring back all the fun and frustration of your youth, get the Retro Duo Twin Video Game System NES & SNES from Buy.com for only $29.99 plus free budget shipping. And earn 1% for college.

For more special offers, deals and coupons from Buy.com.  And find great sales and product picks over at Mommy Saves Best.

This product was just to fun too pass up...I love that Disney has expanded from movies, to kids merchandising, to theme parks, to more kids merchandising, to adult merchandising, to everything else imaginable.  Now, you can own your very own snow cone maker, Mickey-style.

The Disney Back To Basics SITDIS Ice Shaver shaves regular ice cubes down to yummy snow.  The specs are below:

•     Includes two removable syrup-dispensing bottles and convenient bottle holders
•     Removable cone holder holds cone in place while shaving ice and dispensing flavor
•     Mickey snow cone shaper for making perfectly shaped snow cones
•     Lid opening allows user to add ice cubes without removing lid
•     Kid-safe design keeps motor off until lid is locked in place
•     Powerful motor
•     36 Power Cord with Two Prong Plug
•     Non-slip rubber feet
•     Easy to clean

Get the Disney Back To Basics SITDIS Ice Shaver for only $19.99 at Buy.com with free budget shipping. And you can earn 1% for college.

For more special offers, deals and coupons from Buy.com.  And find great sales and product picks over at Mommy Saves Best.

Timberland, the fine purveyor of outdoors and athletic gear is where I find my deal today.  Interesting fact - the CEO of Timberland spoke at my university graduation...he rocked! Among other perks and symbols of a quality company, Timberland encourages employees to take off work - paid leave - to do charity work.

The City Boundary backpack which sells elsewhere for $90, so the $26 sale price is a serious slash.  It has dual compartments, dual side zip pockets, a capacity of 1281 cubic inches and comes with a limited lifetime warranty. Get the Timberland City Boundary - Greely Backpack from Buy.com for only $25.99 plus free budget shipping. And you can earn 1% for college.

For more special offers, deals and coupons from Buy.com.  And find great sales and product picks over at Mommy Saves Best.

I've written about the fun and functionality of label makers before, so this is just a rehash of a great deal.  If you like being (or need to be) organized, then the simplest way is a digital label maker.  Quickly type in your item, pick a font style and size and voila - printed label!

This unit at Buy.com comes with a roll of  9mm black-on-clear tape to get you started on your labeling needs.  Get the Casio KL-60 Label Printer for only $9.99 plus free budget shipping.  And you can earn 1% for college.

For more special offers, deals and coupons from Buy.com visit: http://shop.upromise.com/mall/merchant/buy.  And find great sales and product picks over at Mommy Saves Best.

Remember washing the car in your driveway, the sponges, the soap, the towels.... the mess!  Yet, you were almost left with a clean car and spots, smudges and water lines.  No more.

The Mr. Clean Auto-Dry Carwash System promises a "Spot-Free clean and shine with no need to hand dry" and the built in "Pur water filter Removes water impurities which cause spots, even in hard water."  This 2-pack of units and soaps usually retails for almost $60, but get this value now from Buy.com for only $13.99 with free budget shipping. And you can earn 1% for college.

For more special offers, deals and coupons from Buy.com click here.

And find great sales and product picks over at Mommy Saves Best.

A purveyor of fine men's clothes and accessories, Kenneth Cole has an abundance of styles and materials in their watch collection.  I have owned leather, polyurethane and metal kinds of Kenneth Cole watches and have always been happy with them. The watches are made well, function properly and look great.

Overstock.com is now having a 10% watch sale, meaning this already good deal is slightly better.  The Kenneth Cole Men's Stainless Steel Quartz Watch started off at $144 and is now only $47.69, plus standard shipping is only $2.95. And you can earn 3% for college.

Dock and charge your Blackberry 8300, 8310, 8320, and 8330 Curve devices easily and attractively from your home or office for 80% off the regular price at Buy.com.

Wind the charging cable behind the dock for a seamless look and to keep wires out of the way. This device has 2 led color indicators to let you know what state you device is in.  The dock sits your BlackBerry up in such a way as to "conveniently position your handheld for speakerphone calls, watching movies, or listening to music - while winding a charger behind the Charging Pod to re-power and/or a data cable to your phone's USB port for syncing."

All this in a convenient new bag for only $2.64 plus $5.99 shipping from Buy.com.  And earn 1% for college.

Small, quiet and fast are the three terms I would normally use for this breed of external hard drive. Here, I can go further - great design and darn cheap.  These drives have been hovering around the $100 range and have been clunky, sometimes loud and sometimes hot.

Verbatim, along with a few others have started producing nice looking drives which operate quietly and happen to look cool enough to toss in your bag and take in public.  The price drop here includes a rebate.

Grab the Verbatim 320GB USB Portable Hard Drive for only $59 (list price is $167) with free budget shipping from Buy.com. And earn 1% for college.

Dropping in price from $50 down to only $8, the Radius Atomic Straps Stereo Earphones are a great value.  Need a new pair of in-your-ear, music thumping, rocking out, awesome little earbuds? Or, did you just accidentally "lose" another pair?

I have gone through so many earbuds...the wires are too thin, the material cracks, the sound can get buzzy.  But for only $8 to replace them, I'm doing just fine.

Get the Radius Atomic Straps Stereo Earphones from Buy.com for only $7.99 with free budget shiping and you can earn 1% for college.