Archive for June, 2012

Walgreens deals
Stay safe in the sun with stock-up price

Coppertone: Walgreens has Coppertone sun care products on sale for $9.79 each. Use the $5-off-two coupon from the June 24 RedPlum circular to pay $7.29 each at the register. You also will get a $10 Register Rewards coupon when you buy two, so your net cost will be only $2.29 each. Stock up for the summer at this price.

Be a barista

Starbucks: Walgreens has Starbucks coffee (12-ounce bags) on sale for $6.49. Use the $1.50 coupon from the June 17 SmartSource circular to pay $4.99. Be your own barista and enjoy Starbucks at home at a fraction of the cost of going out for coffee.

Diapers and more

Baby products: When you spend $30 on selected baby products at CVS, you will get a $10 Extra Bucks reward. For example, Huggies jumbo pack diapers are on sale for $10 each. Buy three packages of Little Movers or Little Snugglers varieties and use three of the $2 coupons from the June 17 SmartSource circular to pay $24. After the $10 …

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These select deals were originally shared on B98.5 this week. For our full list of great offers, pick up a copy of Thursday’s DealSpotter section.

Landmark Diner: The restaurant has a daily BOGO special —  buy one entrée and get another entrée free, 3-7 p.m. every day. Try one of the burger varieties ($9.99-$10.49) or opt for a salad ($10.99-$17.99), or classic Greek or Italian dishes (starting at $12.99). And don’t forget to bring a friend for the special. Landmark Diner, 3652 Roswell Rd. NW, Atlanta.

David Gallery: Looking to decorate your home or office with new artwork? Then visit David Gallery in Peachtree Hills for this Deal Spotter special that gets you a 50 percent discount on paintings all summer. Choose from three centuries of art (19th-21st centuries), including many local famous artists, European and American paintings. The sale will run until Aug. 31; just mention Deal Spotter when making your purchase. David Gallery, 365 Peachtree Hills Ave., No. 103, …

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“You are not alone” if you’re looking for a deal on Cirque tickets for this weekend.

Get a discount on Cirque du Soleil’s “Michael Jackson the Immoral World tour” this Sunday from Goldstar.com. These aren’t the cheap seats — they’re premium, center-of-the-arena seating for $124.50 including fees (regularly $195.60 on Ticketmaster).

A bit about the show, from Goldstar:

Presented by The Estate of Michael Jackson and Cirque du Soleil, Michael Jackson the Immortal World Tour is a riveting fusion of visuals, dance, music and fantasy that immerses audiences in Jackson’s creative world and literally turns his signature moves upside down. The Immortal World Tour takes place in a fantastical realm where Jackson’s inspirational Giving Tree — the wellspring of his creativity — offers the treasures of Jackson’s inner world — his love of music, dance, fairy tale, magic and nature.

– By Lauren Davidson, Atlanta Bargain Hunter

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Consumer expert Clark Howard’s column appears here each Thursday in conjunction with Deal Spotter, a weekly print section in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Sunscreen doesn’t have to be expensive to be effective. One brand that sells for 59 cents an ounce got a top score from Consumer Reports in the June 2012 issue. It just goes to show that you don’t have to pay big bucks to protect your skin from harsh UV rays.

The highest rated sunscreen was NO-AD (“No Advertisement,”) a practically no-name brand introduced in 1960 that “prides itself in offering twice the size product for the same price as the national brands,” according to the product’s website.

NO-AD got a score of 88 from Consumer Reports and costs only 59 cents an ounce. (In fairness, many of the sunscreens tested got ratings in the 80s, which means many of them are doing a good job protecting you. So the real question truly is cost.) To give you a comparison, a high-end, name-brand sunscreen called …

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Strappy beauty

Off Broadway: Many offices are now on the sandal bandwagon, allowing nicer styles in the workplace. I am particularly impressed with the selection at Off Broadway. My first choice is the DV by Dolce Vita Corliss strappy sandal. These are sleek and professional for work but transition to weekend wear with ease (regularly $59, on sale for $39). The Michael Shannon Abby, a neutral/metallic style, has enough of a heel to dress it up for work but enough shine for fun (above; regularly $49, on sale for $29). Jessica Shops’ AJC Atlanta Bargain Hunter readers can text “OFFER” to 34763 to receive a mobile coupon good for 20 percent off entire purchases of $40 or more (valid today-Monday in Georgia stores only).

A sneaky deal

Yoox.com: My latest online shopping secret is Yoox.com. Save as much as an extra 50 percent off spring and summer designer apparel, footwear and accessories from top brands like Valentino, Givenchy, Marni, Gucci, and more. I found an …

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These select deals were originally shared on B98.5 this week. For our full list of great offers, pick up a copy of Thursday’s DealSpotter section.

There’s No Place Like Your Home: The company, which offers in-home and errand services for seniors, now offers a “home-cooked meals” service prepared in your kitchen — they’ll even grocery shop for you, too. This AJC Atlanta Bargain Hunter special gets you two meal services free when you buy two. You have until Aug. 31 to redeem this deal, but you must contact them by July 15. Call 678-373-9575 or 404-219-6955.

Abracadabra Video: Transfer your home movies to DVD with this special. Thanks to this AJC Atlanta Bargain Hunter exclusive, transfer your home video (in any format, including VHS, 8mm, VHSC and Mini DV) to DVD and get your second transfer free (regularly $25-$45). This deal is good through July 31 — just mention AJC Deal Spotter. Abracadabra Video, 2250 North Druid Hills Road, Suite 123, Atlanta; …

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July is all about clearance.

Retailers next month will scramble to offload “small, piecey stuff” to clear space for autumn shipments, says Dan Butler, VP of retail operations for the National Retail Federation. Plus, “people are usually going on vacation in the summer months, so retailers really have to promote their values strongly to get their customer in the door.”

So keep your peepers peeled in July for these deals:

SLR cameras: “We’ve noticed lately there’s been a spike in the number of ‘editor’s choice’ deals [on single-lens reflex cameras] in May and June already,” says Lindsay Sakraida, features editor at consumer website DealNews.com. “We’re hoping that will continue into July. It might be a good thing to keep an eye on if you need a [late] graduation gift.”

Apparel: Look for 40 to 70 percent off spring holdovers. “Some retailers will get very aggressive and mark things down dirt cheap just to get rid of it,” Butler says.

Sandals: July …

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Certified financial planner Wes Moss provides personal finance advice and accessible investment strategies. His guest post appears here weekly.

Wes Moss hosts 'Money Matters' Sunday mornings on AM750 and 95.5FM News/Talk WSB

Earning a college degree has long been something of a golden ticket, a credential that helped ensure a person’s employment and advancement prospects — but no more. College graduates are now struggling with limited job prospects and low starting pay once associated more with non-college-grads.

My advice to young people: Make your own luck. One way to do this is by taking an internship. It’s hardly an original idea, but too many interns still don’t understand how to make the most of what can be a life-changing experience. Here are some suggestions:

Do what you (might) love: Passion is key to success in any field. There are no real estate superstars who hate looking at houses; no rocket scientists who struggle with math.Choose an internship that …

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Get ready to bend it like Beckham.

On Saturday, choose from one of two free yoga sessions (2 – 3:15 p.m. or 3:30 – 4:45 p.m.) at Atlanta Hot Yoga. The event will be hosted by Branden Albert, NFL offensive left tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs. Yoga Instructor Jason Anderson, a Yoga Alliance certified instructor and former University of Florida basketball player, will teach the class.

The “Pro Fitness for the Mind & Body” initiative aims to gather men, teens and athletes who don’t already use yoga in their daily lives and help them realize the benefits associated with it.

Atlanta Hot Yoga. 2140 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. 404-355-2652.

– By Lauren Davidson, Atlanta Bargain Hunter

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Cluck if you need a late-night snack.

Participating Panda Express locations are giving away a free single serving of orange chicken tonight from 9 p.m. to close to promote their extended summer evening hours.

Visit the Panda Express Facebook page to print the coupon for a free serving of the orange chicken entrée and bring it to a participating store to redeem it. Summer hours will be in effect until Labor Day.

– By Lauren Davidson, Atlanta Bargain Hunter

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