Great Deals
The Awesome New $5.99 LED Light Bulb for the Home
Aug 5th
So several weeks ago I was walking in Home Depot and came across the new Cree LED light bulbs and their incredible pricing… about $10 a bulb. I had been thinking about going LED for my home but the cost was still a bit prohibitive. All the other bulbs were running at least $20 each and with about 40 A19 bulbs (the regular ones) and 10 R30 (recessed lighting), it was going to be a major investment. When Cree partnered up with Home Depot to offer affordable LED bulbs in the 40W, 65W range and either warm 2700k or 5000k day light, I thought I found the ones. But then…
The New Roku 3 vs Roku 2 XD, Should I Upgrade?
Mar 8th
Roku recently announced a new addition to their line of media streaming devices designated as “Roku 3”. I became a Roku fan when back in the day they were one of the few devices on the market to have Amazon Instant Video streaming. Most of their competitors (PS3, Apple, SmartTV’s, BD players, etc) were only carrying the big names like Netflix, Hulu, and Vudu.
The introduction of the Roku 3 brings along a couple of new things for Roku fans:
It’s Here Again, Subway’s $2 Customer Appreciation 2012 December Deal
Dec 8th
I’m a big Subway Fanatic and eat Subway for lunch most of the time. I tend to stick with the daily deals but for December, I’ll be enticing myself randomly with Subway’s $2 Customer Appreciation Deals.
For the entire month of December, get any of the following 6-inch subs for only $2:
- Cold Cut Combo
The cold cut combo has turkey-based ham, salami, and bologna. The standard sub is below 400 calories.
- Meatball Marinara
This sandwich doesn’t have much variety but if you’re into pizzas, this might fit your tastebuds.
Side-by-Side Nutritional Info
| Cold Cut Combo | Meatball Marinara | |
| Total Calories | 370 | 480 |
| Cal from Fat | 120 | 160 |
| Total Fat | 13g | 18g |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 30mg |
| Sodium | 1140mg | 950mg |
| Carbs | 46G | 59G |
| Protein | 18G | 21G |
Compare the nutritional info on Subway’s Website:
Cold Cut Combo | Meatball Marinara
Both sandwiches have their pros and cons nutritionally, but if anything I would lean slightly towards the cold cut combo if you’re watching your nutrition.
Why I’m Getting My Mom a Kindle Fire HD Tablet for Christmas
Nov 29th
I was honestly trying to decide between a Google Nexus 7 or the Kindle Fire HD. For all intent and purposes, it is a very close match between the two. There’s not even a differentiation on price. Ultimately though I had to consider who my target audience is for this special gift… my mom.
Like some baby boomer parents, if not most… being technology savvy is not at the top of her list so I kept that in mind when thinking of what kind of tablet to get her; she’s been asking my thoughts on which one to get for a couple of weeks now so I know it’ll be a perfect gift. I could have gone with the iPad or the iPad mini, but honestly price factor was a concern given how much of the features my mom would probably utilize. So it came down to either the Google Nexus 7 or the Kindle Fire HD.
Sure I can get into the technology specifics as far as processor, ram, etc. However what really matters most to me would be the simplicity of the interface and if my mom could adapt to it easily. This is where I feel the Kindle Fire HD really has an advantage. They have an integrated app and media eco-center built right into the tablet. I know Google has been pushing Google Play and whatnot, but I feel the integration of Google Play isn’t as simple and straight forward as what Amazon has developed with their Amazon Prime program and the integration into their tablets.
After some thoughtful consideration, I’ll be getting my mom a Kindle Fire HD Tablet for Christmas.
How I Got $125 Bonus for Opening a Checking Account with ING Direct
Nov 23rd
You know me, I’m always keeping an eye out to make best use of my finances. Today I received an email from ING Direct about their Black Friday Special… $125 for opening a checking account. I’ve had my savings accounts with ING Direct since I was a teenager. Today’s interest rates have barely any return, but ING Direct is still leaps higher than the big mortar banks. Additionally, I love their web interface. It’s fairly easy to add additional savings account. I set up a sub-account for each one of my goals.
So how do you get an extra $125? Easy (no huge deposit required)… just make 10 purchases with the debit card they send you. From the looks of it, there’s no minimum purchase per transaction so I’m planning on buying some small lunches to meet my minimum. If you don’t have a checking account yet with ING Direct, open one up by Sunday, Nov 25 and be on your way on earning an extra $125. Also if you use my referral link below, you gain an additional $25 if opening a savings account as well. So overall, you walk away with a $150 bonus.
Click here to Open an ING Direct Account and Score Your Bonus
Sometimes a Deal isn’t a Deal on Daily Deal Sites Like Groupon and LivingSocial
Sep 2nd
I just received an email on today’s LivingSocial Deal for a “Shazzam Tsunami Rechargeable Electric Hydroflosser with Included Shipping“:
LivingSocial claims a 72% savings. So you would think this is definitely a great deal. Imagine getting something for $64 that was originally $231. However this is clear deception because I found the exact same product on Amazon.com for less… a lot less… almost half of the LivingSocial deal.
You can get the Professional Rechargeable Oral Irrigator with High Capacity Water Tank by ToiletTree Products on Amazon.com for a mere $39.95.
As the group discount sites deal with slower traffic and businesses that are realizing that it may not be to their benefit, they’re are desperately trying to turn an income by no longer delivering value to their target base; which ironically will be the demise of these group coupon sites. I feel for the 142 and counting people who have purchased the inferior LivingSocial Deal.
Recently I’ve turned my attention to FatWallet who’s overall goal is to deliver value to their target base. I also found a very strong community of people who are actively looking for value in their purchases. I would say, put these “Groupon” sites on the backburner and give FatWallet a try… perhaps you’ll find real value instead of a “deal” that’s not really a deal.
Subway $5 Any Footlong February Special – Eat Out the Entire Month for Only $145
Jan 29th
2013 UPDATE: Since this post has been receiving quite a bit of traffic lately… I’m happy to say that Subway is doing their Februany special again this year (2013) where most footlongs are only $5.
To all those fascinated with Subway sandwiches, which I’ve found to be an affordable single-household meal alternative, there’s a new special to take note of. This Subway special is only available for the month of February. More >
PlayStation 3 Reduced Price Games Deal
Aug 26th
I used to be a big Playstation fan but found the Xbox360 to be more affordable. But now that the PS3 has been priced down and Amazon.com is offering reduced priced games as well, I’m very tempted at getting one. Checkout the
Reduced Price Games at Amazon:
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Affordable Dry Cleaners in San Antonio
Sep 21st
I recently moved and so my quest to find affordable dry cleaners near my area began. I’m surprised how expensive dry cleaning can get. I remember spending close to a $100 once for dry cleaning 8 suits. No more, I went to search for some affordable dry cleaners here in San Antonio and this is what I found… More >
Subway Dinner Time Special
Jul 16th
Yes I’m a Subway Fanatic… what I usually do is buy a $5 foot long and eat half of it for lunch and the other half for dinner. The choices for the $5 foot long were limited but it seems Subway is having another special promotion… More >
