Welcome to Coupon Chaos, where our readers post their best ideas for saving on our weekly shopping!

Whew! Thanksgiving, Black Friday AND just about the best coupon shopping week I can remember! Anyone else worn out? Sooo, the big question? Are you done with your holiday shopping?

Last week reader and frequent poster Katiria knocked our socks off with the completion of her Christmas shopping for a grand total of $7. And in all the mad rush of the season, she stopped to share the details with us on Coupon Chaos. We owe you Katiria, thanks. Check out her post in the comments here.

Tell us where you are finding sales and deals. Remember, two heads are better than one, just think what our collective heads can accomplish. --Super Saver Kathy

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Norelco is offering free IMAX 3D movie passes to see "Tron: Legacy" at 8 p.m. on Dec. 14 at the Autonation IMAX Theater at 401 SW Second Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.

A limited number of tickets will be offered each day through Dec. 12.

Click here for the deal and go to the tab "IMAX 3D Passes" in the upper right-hand corner of your screen and then select Fort Lauderdale/Miami in the dropdown menu.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Only 1 cent shipping on orders of $49 or more on Wine Spectator Top 100 wines. Use code CYBERMON in your cart. Offer ends midnight, Nov. 29.

Each year, Wine Spectator editors survey the wines they've reviewed over the past 12 months and select the most exciting for the Wine Spectator Top 100.

In 2010, they reviewed more than 15,800 new releases from around the world in blind tastings. More than 3,900 of these wines earned outstanding ratings (90 points or higher).

Wine Spectator notes quantities are very limited. Available at: Wine.com

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As you make your holiday shopping list and check it twice, take a break to join Sun Sentinel shopping bloggers for the Shop-O-Matic Jingle Mingle at Origins Town Center at Boca Raton from 5 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1!

Get pampered and refreshed while sharing your favorite holiday shopping tips and stories with Sun Sentinel bloggers and fellow South Florida deal-hunters.

Origins will offer complimentary mini-facials and makeup applications to help you sparkle. Plus, you’ll receive free deluxe samples to keep you looking your best through the holidays. You’ll also get a free Sunday paper stuffed with savings to help you finish last-minute gift-giving.

Register today as spots are limited! We look forward to seeing you at Origins Boca Town Center on Dec. 1. Until then, visit Origins.com for great gift packages, like the Grapefuit Greats set, right, and keep up with the latest holiday and Black Friday bargains at SunSentinel.com/deals.

Click here to reserve your ticket! We can't wait to meet you! We'll be the ones with bells on!

The Origins store is in Town Center mall located at 6000 Glades Road ,#1136A, Boca Raton, 561-417-3404.

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If you have family in other parts of the country as I do, it makes sense to shop at place where they can return gifts. JC Penney is one of those retailers.

On CyberMonday, JCPenney is advertising its biggest sale ever, plus free shipping for orders $25 and over.

JC Penney's brands have really improved. The styles are much hipper for teens, such as this leopard faux fur jacket for $83 at JC Penney this CyberMonday.

Find more deals at jcpenney.com.

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Here's a roundup of great Cyber Monday deals 2010 that we'll be updating all day. Most come with free shipping. Also, try using an online rebate website to save even more.

Buy.com: XBox 360 4GB Console with 12-month XBox Live Gold Subscription for $199.99 + free shipping

Amazon.com: XBOX 360 and PS3 "Medal of Honor" for $29.99

Amazon.com: Canon VIXIA HF R100 Flash Memory Camcorder for $279

Walgreens.com: Olympus FE4020 14MP Digital Camera with free 2GB SD card for $69.99 with code CYBER20

Crocs.com: 25 percent off everything + free shipping

Lowes.com: KitchenAid 5-Quart Artisan Onyx Black Stand Mixer for $199 after $30 rebate

Dell.com: Mitsubishi 65-inch 120 HZ 10890p 3D Home Cinema DLP HDTV for $729

Lowes.com: Rival 3-quart Stainless Steel Slow Cooker for $9.99.

SmartBargains.com: 33 percent off Betsey Johnson dresses, purses, shoes

Reebok.com: Get 40 percent off your entire order. Enter code CYBER40

RadioShack.com: Garmin® nüvi® 1200 3.5" GPS Receiver for $89.99

ToysRUs.com: Buy one, get one 50 percent off on all NERF toys

TommHilfiger: 40 percent off everything + free shipping

PerryEllis.com: 50 percent off everthing + free duffle bag with $50 purchase with code CYBER50

Szul.com: Diamond jewelry sale from $19 + free shipping

GameStop.com: XBbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect for $299.99

Borders.com: 50 percent off books, DVD,

Macys.com: Cuisinart DLC5BC Food Processor, 7-Cup Chrome for $79.99

Avon.com: Flip MonoHD Video Camera 4GB for $89

Buy.com: Refurbished NOOK by Barnes & Noble 3G + Wi-Fi eReader - Certified Pre-Owned for $99.

Walmart.com: Nintendo DSI value bundle for $169.99

Buy.com: Brother PT-1290 Home & Office "Simply Stylish" Labeler for $9.99

Amazon.com: Roku XD Streaming Player 1080p for $67.99

Dell.com: FUJIFILM FinePix S2550 12 MP 18X Zoom Digital Camera for $149.99

Staples.com: HP 20" LCD Monitor for $99.98

Sears.com: Hewlett Packard HP Pavilion DM3-3010US Notebook PC for $499.99.

BestBuy.com: 8GB, 32GB or 64 Apple iPod Touch with free Insignia GPS for $229.99, $299.99 or $399.99

BestBuy.com: Seagate 1TB External USB 2.0 Desktop Hard Drive for $49.99

NewEgg.com: TomTom XXL 540-S 5.0" GPS Navigation with Advanced Lane Guidance for $99.99

Walmart.com: Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Personal Training Unit with Heart Rate Monitor for $99.

NewEgg.com: LG 32" 1080p LCD HDTV 32LD450for $379.99

Target.com: Wii Fit Plus with Biggest Loser Challenge Fitness Bundle for $129.99

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Get a 20 percent off pass good for savings on nearly everything at CVS/Pharmacy when you "like" its Facebook fan page and click on the "Holiday Pass" tab.

Also get items at a deep discount or for free wih your ExtraCare Rewards card. Extra Bucks deals include a Sylvania Netbook for under $95 and an Essence of Beauty Luxury Bath Robe for $4.99 . Also, swipe your card and get bucks back to spend like cash in the store such as a Kodak EasyShare digital camera is $79.88 with $20 back in Extra Bucks.

Click here for the deal. Make sure you're logged into Facebook.com The pass expires Dec. 3.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Avon.com (yep, the makeup company!) is offering the Flip MinoHD video camera for $89 with free shipping. It normally sells for $199.

This slim camera slips easily into your purse or pocket and weighs under 4 ounces. It records for about an hour with 4GB of memory. You flip open the USB and plug the camera right into your computer to upload high-quality videos in a flash.

Click here for the deal. Shipping is free with code FREE2010. Don't wait!

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Call it Cyber Sunday. Macy's is starting its Cyber Monday sale today as well, following Walmart's lead.

Get great bargains on nearly everything in the store with free shipping on purchases of $75 ore more with a coupon code.

Some of the deals:
Dyson DC14 Vacuum for $279.97 (was $450)
Le Creuset 2.75 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Oval French Oven for $119.99 (was $175)
Cuisinart 7-cup Chrome Food Processor for $79.99 (was $149)
Room in a bag for $99 (was $450)
Select boots, buy one get one free
Select sweaters $34.99-$99, buy one get one free
Extra 40 percent of all clearance items

Click here to shop. Use code CYBER to bag free shipping on purchases over $75. The sale ends Monday at 11:30 a.m.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Since Cyber Monday is the biggest online purchasing day of the year, consider using a cash-back websites such as EBates.com, ShopAtHome.com or FatWallet.com to get percentages of your purchases back.

These free online services offers rebates at thousands of stores, collect your savings into an account and then send you a check. Many of the sites immediately deposit $5 into your account when you sign up (get a $10 Home Depot gift card from EBates now) and also offer other cash incentives when you refer friends.

Typical rebates offered by EBates.com are six percent back on purchases at JC Penney and Kohls, five percent back from Macy's, two percent for Walmart and three percent back from Groupon.com.

I use EBates.com all the time when I shop online. Every once in a while I get a "Big Fat Check" in the mail. It's convenient and easy and once you get a check in the mail, you're hooked. I have received rebate checks for hundreds of dollars for buying things I was going to buy anyway.

Here's how EBates.com works: Register with an e-mail address, click through retailers listed on the site (Macy's, Walmart, iTunes, Sears, Barnes & Noble, Target, etc.). When you make a purchase, a percentage of the sale is posted into your EBates account after you checkout. After the money collects, you request a check (up to four times a year) or the money can be transferred into a Pay Pal account. The site has paid out over $50 million in cash to members, according to its website.

The site also offers deals of the day and coupons and sometimes can be combined with the rebate offered. If you refer friends, Ebates.com gives you and your friends $5. There also are “Featured Coupons.”

The sites fund the rebates by offering you a portion of the affiliate commissions, or revenues, generated from referring you to online merchants.

Fatwallet.com offers coupons, deals and rebates from more than 1,000 stores, typically offering from one to 40 percent back on purchases. Rebates have totaled $29 million, according to its website.

ShopAtHome.com offers rebates as well as coupons for groceries and restaurants, free samples and even has a free shipping section. The site has 50,000 affiliate stores and offers 1,200 coupons. According to its website, its members have earned more than $50 million in cash back.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Walmart is offering Cyber Monday deals now, according to a press release.

The world's largest retailer will kick off six days of savings on Sunday, offering deals on more than 150 items with free shipping on most of them through Dec. 3

Expect to find deals on:

FujiFilm Digital Camera Bundle, right, includes camera case, 4GB SD card and 100 4x6 prints from Walmart One Hour Photo for $89

Element 42” Class LED-LCD HDTV for $499

Philips 8GB Vibe MP3 Video Player for $39.98

Garmin Nuvi 295W 3.5” Portable GPS for $89

Viore 24” Class LED-LCD HDTV for $199

HP Mini 210 Netbook PC for $318

Sony PlayStation 3 Entertainment Value Bundle (includes 160GB console, choice of 2 games, choice of Blu-ray movie and Sony Blu-ray remote) for $388

VTech MobiGo Touch Learning Game Bundle (includes Toy Story 3 Bonus Software Cartridge) for $49.97

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Get a free item up to a $13 value from Bath & Body Works when you spend $10 with this coupon.

Bath & Body Works is having a fantastic Black Friday sale right now. Buy three Signature Collection Body Care and get three free. Also get 14.5 ounce candles, normally $20, two for $20. The sale ends today. Then use the coupon to pick out something yummy for yourself for free!

Click here for the coupon. It expires on Dec. 24. Use code FREE4U at checkot online.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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"Ten to Spend" is a special holiday shopping feature designed to help you save time and money during the busy gift-giving season.

'Tis the season give your best girlfriend a gift that will make her crack up every time she uses it. We promise she'll flip for a gift featuring one of Anne Taintor's feminist femme fatales.

Taintor's hilarious merchandise uses vintage images of real women, known as Taintorettes, that modeled for advertisements in the 1930s, '40s and '50s, and pairs them with irreverent and witty captions of what they really might have been saying.

Choose mini-notebooks, ($6), coin purses ($10); pill boxes ($10); sticky notes ($4.50); paper drink coasters (($6); luggage tags ($9) names just a few in he under-$10 category.

Here's a few of our faves, but seriously, they're all so wonderful it's a tough job to choose:

"You be Thelma. I'll be Louise"
"high maintenance" doesn't even begin to cover it"
"she could never remember which was better...safe?...or sorry?"
"stop me before I volunteer again"
"I don't suffer fools gladly...but I do gladly make fools suffer"
"and to think that I'm only using one-tenth of my brain!"
"so...how does a bombshell like me get through security" (luggage tag)
I'll take mind-numbing chores over a fulfilling career any day!

There are loads more captions available on one item or another.

Click here to browse and wipe that smirk off your face, young lady! Shipping is free through Nov. 29 with code THANKS4181.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Get this DC Mills Holiday Tag door mat at HomeDepot.com for $4.72. It was $19.99. Plus, shipping is free.

The cute foot wipe is 18-by-36 inches and is made of 60 percent coir and 40 percent vinyl. It has a non-slip vinyl backing.

Home Depot is also offering half off monogrammed door mats, starting at $14.

Click here for the deal.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Get up to 60 percent off Mattel toys with free shipping. Plus, use a coupon code to save another 20 percent!

There are action figures, Matchbox cars, Hot Wheels playsets, Polly Pocket playsets, board games, Disney Princess playsets and more. Get Barbie Fashionistas for $5.51!

Click here for the deal. Use code TXTA to save another 20 percent. Shipping is free. The sale ends on Monday, Nov. 29.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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JC Penney has a Cook's 1.5-quart mini-slow cooker on sale for $7.88. It normally sells for $19.99.

The small capacity is perfect for making recipes for one or two people. You also can use it to keep sauces or dips warm on a buffet. It has a removable stoneware crock with a glass lid and comes in six colors.

Click here for the deal. Ship to store for free.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Get a free box of hand sanitizer wipes when you redeem this coupon at the Minute Clinic inside CVS/Pharmacy.

There are locations all over Central and South Florida.

Click here to print the coupon. It expires Dec. 31.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Here's the latest from our Black Friday team:

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We're working on a special, midnight edition of "Freebie Black Friday" where we'll round up holiday coupon, offers, deals and savings passes to help you score more on your early-morning bargain hunt.

Check the Daily Deal on SunSentinel.com at midnight Friday.

P.S. I'll be at Sawgrass Mills at 3 a.m.! Follow along and help the Sun Sentinel consumer team report on the South Florida shopping scene on Twitter using hashtag #sflblackfriday.

Happy bargain hunting!

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Gap is offering 50 percent off its entire store beginning at midnight on Black Friday in select stores. The offer includes GapKids, babyGap and GapBody. The sale ends at 10 a.m.

Click here for the deal.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Send friends or family a Happy Thanksgiving e-Card today for free.

Here's a few sites to choose from:

JibJab's Jive Turkey, Thanksgiving Cranberries or Be Thankful videos cards you customize with photos are super fun and loved by everyone.

BlueMountain.com offers some cute options. We like the taking Pilgrim Kitty.

Vervecards.com offers wry and snappy, not sappy, greetings. We liked "Happy Thanksgiving to a Rare Bird."

These animated cards with music from JacquieLawson.com are lovely. You must sign up with an e-mail address.

AmericanGreetings.com has everything, from fun to traditional. You can send these to friends on Facebook and mobile phones, too.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Happy Thanksgiving to all our readers, enjoy your day! We hope it is filled with friends and family, and lots of good food. It's a busy day, be sure to stop to hug someone you love.

Today's Groupon is $10 for $20 worth of photo books or holiday cards, plus four free accordian desktop calendars at KODAK Gallery. (I hope Groupon's website is back to normal after the Nordstrom Rack fiasco.) Click here for details.

Happy Thanksgiving. --Super Saver Kathy

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Here's a sneak peek at leaked Black Friday ads from the top retailers:

Walmart stores open Thanksgiving day; Black Friday specials start at midnight; electronic sale begins 5 a.m. Friday.

Sears opens Thanksgiving day from 7 a.m. to noon;

Lowes stores open at 5 a.m. on Friday.

Costco stores open at 9 a.m. (Mindblower!)

BJ's Wholesale Clubs open at 7 a.m. Click here for a free 60-day membersihp pass.

Walgreens open on Thanksgiving day; 7 a.m. Friday.

Macy's stores open at 4 a.m. Don't forget your $10 savings pass in Thursday's newspaper.

Best Buy stores open at 5 a.m. Friday or shop Thanksgiving day online.

BrandsMart USA stores open at midnight on Friday.

Newegg.com sale starts at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24.

Target doorbuster sale begins at 4 a.m. in stores.

Office Depot stores open at 6 a.m.

Kohl's stores open at 3 a.m. Friday. Shop online Thursday.

Staples stores open at 6 a.m.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Preparation is the key to getting your hot little hands on the best Black Friday deals.

Here's our Top 10 Tips on how to score:

1. Make your list: Make a list of all the items you know you need to purchase. Know what you want to buy and then seek out the best deals. Rank them in order of importance -- and savings.

2. Be prepared: Check all the circulars in the Thanksgiving edition of the Sun Sentinel. This is the biggest newspaper of the year and it's also the most convenient way to see what's being offered where and at what price. Compile the ads with the items you want to buy and take the ads with you to the stores. Walmart is price matching right at the register. No proof, no price reductions.

3. Go online: Next, check retailers websites for items on your list for pricing, quantity and special offers and to get other information about hours, shipping and more. We have a handy list of South Florida mall hours.

4. Decide where you're going: Based on your research, plan which malls and/or stores you're going to hit first and then check hours. Tip: South Florida malls and retailers' Macy's and Kohl's are offering savings passes with additional money off. If you're shopping at one of those stores, print out the passes and add them to your circulars.

6. Cook & shop: Many retailers are holding online Thanksgiving days sales. Put down the spoon and grab the mouse to see if anything on your list is available on Turkey day. Also, many stores are open on Thanksgiving this year.

6. Stay up, sleep in: See if the items on your list will be offered online at midnight on Black Friday if you don't want to head out at the crack of dawn. Many retailers, like Lowe's, are offering the same deals online as in the stores beginning at midnight on Friday, making a trip to the store needless.

7. Use your smart phone: Your mobile phone can be an invaluable way to save. Download a shopping app. Check out Daniel Vasquez's Consumer Talk blog on the best ways to use your smart phone to shop and save. Also, use social media like Facebook and Twitter to help find the best deals.

8. Visit Black Friday sites: BlackFriday2010.com, FatWallet.com/Black-Friday and SlickDeals.net/BlackFriday are three of the best.

9. Online rebates: If you do purchase online, use cash-back sites like EBates.com, FatWallet.com, ShopatHome.com and others to get percentages off your purchase deposited into an account. The sites then send you a check.

10. Have fun and be courteous! Heading out in the wee hours to shop on Black Friday is an adventure. I'll be at Sawgrass Mills in Sunrise at 4 a.m. on assignment for the paper. Share your scores and finds with us on Twitter using hastag #sflblackfriday!

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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As a special Thanksgiving wish, Waffle House is offering a coupon good for a free waffle when you buy a waffle. Just click on the e-card and then print out the coupon. You can even send the happy wishes with the freebie to a friend.

Click here for the coupon. It expires on Nov. 29. There are locations all over Central and South Florida.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Download the top-rated free Shop Savvy app for iPhone or Android and put your mobile phone to work in hunting down the best deals on Black Friday. Also, check out our Top Ten Tips on score the best deals.

This free application lets you scan a barcode fast with your phone's camera and then it gives you all the best prices online and at local stores. It gives price match tips, too.

Download the app then click the scan button, take a picture of any barcode on the item you're interested in and then press the "Deals" button. It then lists all deals at local stores, with prices and addresses, as well as online pricing.

Pretty cool. Try it at home on any UPC to test it out!

Also, I'll be posting the hottest and best Black Friday deals I find along with news about the South Florida malls on Twitter at hashtag #sflblackfriday. Follow along and tell us what you're finding, too!

Click here for the deal.

To see what other Black Friday apps are available, check out Daniel Vasquez's Consumer Talk blog.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Join our Black Friday/Cyber Monday live chat today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. as Sun Sentinel comsumer experts tell you about where to find all the hot deals and how to use the latest technology to score the best bargains on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Sun Sentinel Consumer Talk columnist Daniel Vasquez and Shop-O-Matic's Doreen Christensen will answer your holiday shopping questions so you can land the best deals and save big at South Florida malls and on the web.

Click here to submit your questions and join in live at 11 a.m.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Kohl's is offering a Black Friday savings pass and a coupon code good on Thursday for 15-percent off all sale, regular and clearance merchandise. Print the pass out and bring it to the store at 3 a.m. Friday. There will be more than 400 early-bird specials.

Click here to print out the pass. If you're shopping online, use code THXGIVING15. Spend $50 and everything ships free.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Get up to five free Tony Hawk "Be Tobacco Free" posters from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as part of its Tobacco-Free Sports Initiative.

The pro skateboarder uses his celebrity to teach kids about the dangers of tobacco and never accepted sponsorship money from tobacco companies.

Click here for the deal.

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Welcome to Coupon Chaos, where our readers share their best ideas for saving on shopping!

This is THE week for sales, not only Black Friday, but groceries and staples as well...huge savings!! Why, our very own DP reported that at Publix she "spent 35.93 saved $128.00 Whoo hoo!!" Whoo hoo is right DP, way to go! You are holding out on us, we need details!

Thanks Michele for telling us the whereabouts of the $5 off coupon in the circular. That's what this post is all about. Coupon Chaos is sort of lost in the flurry of Black Friday posts on Shop-O-Matic, but if you get a chance, find us and tell us where you are saving this week.

If you just can't squeeze it all in, you are too busy plotting your Black Friday strategies, then tell us that too. Which lines will you be in on Black Friday? What items will you try to snag the big deal on? Happy shopping. --Super Saver Kathy

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Amazon.com has launched Black Friday deals, offering a "Deal of the Day" as well several dail discounted offers called "Lightning Deals." These limited-supply bargains will be scattered thorughout the day now through Cyber Monday.

TAmerica's largest online retailer kicked things off with a Flip MinoHD Video Camera for $109.99. It lists for $229.99.

Other bargains include a Kodak Mini Video Camera: $49 (retails for $99) a PlayStation 3 160 GB Family Bundle with two free games ("Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time" and "SingStar Dance Party Pack" for $299.99 ($369.99 retail) and a KitchenAid Pro 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixer for $249 after $50 mail-in rebate (retails for $499.99).

Other offers available at various times this week include:
Mitsubishi 60-Inch 3D-Ready DLP HDTV: $699 (list price: $999)
Toshiba 55-Inch 1080p LED HDTV: $1,199 (list price: $2,399.99)
42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV: $298 (list price: $579.99)
Toshiba BDX1100 Blu-ray Disc Player: $59 (list price: $99)
Fujifilm FinePix J40 Digital Camera (includes 2 GB SD Memory Card): $79.99 (list price: $99.95)
Flip UltraHD Camcorder: $99 (list price: $149)
Samsung Ultra Compact “Touch of Color” Camcorder: $99 (list price: $199)
Garmin nüvi 4.3-Inch Widescreen GPS Navigator: $79 (list price: $249.99)
Sony Blu-ray Theater Disc System (3D Compatible): $299 (list price: $399)
Ultimate Ears TripleFi 10 Noise Isolating Earphones: $94.99 (list price: $399.99)
Logitech Z-2300 Speakers: $79.99 (list price: $169.99)
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3: $124.99 (list price: $299)
Red Dead Redemption: $29 (list price: $59.99)
Halo Reach: $34.99 (list price: $59.99)
Harry Potter Years 1-6 Giftset (Blu-ray): $39.99 (list price: $99.98)
“Lost: The Complete Collection” (DVD): $99.99 (list price: $279.99)
“The Vampire Diaries: The Complete First Season” (DVD): $12.99 (list price: $59.98)
Save up to 50% on select Crayola
Save 40%-50% on select toys from Mega and K’Nex
Save up to 40% on select Barbie toys
“The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force”: $45 (list price: $99.99)
“The Suburbs” by Arcade Fire (MP3 Download): $1.99
“Dark Side of the Moon” by Pink Floyd (MP3 Download): $1.99
Wusthof 6-Piece Kitchen Helper Set: $39.99 (list price: $79.99)
White Gold Round Diamond Stud Earrings: $199.99 (list price: $799)
Save 50% on cashmere sweaters
Save 33% on full price boots and slippers (restrictions apply)

Visit Amazon.com/BlackFriday for the deals.

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Walmart has upped the Black Friday ante again. The world's largest retailer will match the price of any competitors' ads of an identical product right at the register, Walmart announced in a press release.

Most Walmart stores will be open 24 hours on Thanksgiving Day with in-store specials kicking off at midnight and 5 a.m. on Black Friday. The sale will continue through Saturday.

Walmart announced it will kick off three days of savings with Thanksgiving Day online-only specials, offering nearly 150 deals on Walmart.com with savings up to 40 percent on electronics, toys and video games. The retailer will offer either free shipping on electronics and or free "Site to Store" shipping on the majority of the items available for the Thanksgiving Day online specials.

Here are highlights of some of the Thanksgiving Day online deals:
RCA 37-inch LCD HDTV for $399
Acer Purple Netbook Bundle (includes case and flash drive) for $248
Kodak M530 Camera Bundle (includes case and 4GB memory card) for $79
Nintendo DSi Bundle (includes choice of two games and accessory kit) for $169
Ematic 2GB MP3 player in multiple colors for $20
Step 2 Easel for Two for $29
K’NEX Lava Roller Coaster for $39
Eureka Canister Vacuum for $49

Here are some of the in-store Black Friday deals starting at midnight:
Over 90 DVD titles including "Lord of the Rings" and "Ice Age" for $1.96
Over 60 Blu-ray titles including "The Dark Knight" and "Superbad" for $5
Select PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii video games, including "Madden NFL 11" and "Modern Warfare 2" for $29
All Nintendo Wii gaming systems for $199 with $50 Walmart Gift Card
Zhu Zhu Pets for $4

Electronics sale starting at 5 a.m. (while supplies last) include:
15.6” HP Laptop for $298
Emerson 32" LCD HDTV for $198
Sansui 19" LCD HDTV for $98
Nintendo DS Lite (in multiple colors) for $89
15.6” eMachines Laptop for $198
Kodak C183 Digital Camera (14 megapixels) for $59
Tom Tom GPS XL 335 SE 4.3" GPS for $79
Magnavox Wi-Fi Blu-Ray Player with $10 free VUDU movie credits for $69

Saturday deals include:
Sony 46” Bravia LCD HDTV for $698
Sony Blu-ray Player for $94
Sony Wi-Fi Blu-ray Player for $158
Xbox/Kinect Bundle (includes Xbox 360 4GB console, Kinect sensor, Kinect Adventures! game and wireless controller) for $299
Kinect for Xbox 360 for $149
Vizio 37” LCD HDTV for $378 with $40 Walmart Gift Card

Starting at midnight on Black Friday, Walmart will offer treats in stores, including 5-Hour Energy, Great Value Breakfast Bars, donut holes, Trident Gum and Hershey Holiday Kisses.

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Loehmann's Thanksgiving sale, with stores opening 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26, and 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, is featuring a "buy one, get the 2nd at 50% off" everything in the store.

The first 400 customers on Friday and Saturday will also receive a $20 coupon.

On Wednesday, Nov. 24, take an extra 25 percent off all regular-priced boots, back room sportswear, and coats.

Loehmann's is a great place to find designer wear, handbags and accessories for the holidays. During the Thanksgiving sale, the stores will include Michael Kors wool jackets and coats, DKNY down jackets, BCBG and Steve Madden boots, Calvin Klein, Tahari and Kenneth Cole handbags, Tommy Bahama, Kenneth Cole and Invicta watches, and many other items.

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If you're heading out to score hot deals on Black Friday, join the Sun Sentinel consumer team in reporting on the South Florida shopping scene and you could win a $25 Target gift card!

We want to know what deals you're finding, if there are traffic jams and how long the line are.

Tweet your news using hashtag #sflblackfriday, report on the Sentinel Deals Facebook fan page or text hot shopping scoops to BLACK FRIDAY at 23539.

Also, join our live chat and ask Sun Sentinel consumer experts your questions about holiday shopping, Black Friday and Cyber Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23. Click here to submit a question and to get more info.

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Last week, Groupon.com's 50 percent off deal for Nordstrom Rack (also feature by Oprah) crashed the daily-deal site's servers as people tried to grab the hot coupon.

If you missed out, take a second crack at the offer. For the next two days, the deal is back (search Fort Lauderdale). Get $25 for $50 worth of shoes, apparel, and more at the outlet, which will be perfect for that midnight shopping adventure at Sawgrass Mills on Balck Friday!

Click here for the deal. The Groupon must be used by Dec. 31.

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Amazon.com is offering a free $3 MP3 download credit with a coupon code.

So you could get "Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album" album for $6.99! The credit can be applied for individual songs or albums of any price.

Click here for the deal. Enter GET3MP3S and the credit will be applied to your account. It expires on Monday, Nov. 29.

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Download a free 8-song country music holiday playlist from People magazine through iTunes.com.

Three on the list: "Away in a Manger" by Brad Paisley, right, Rascal Flatts' "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" and Indigo Girls' "Your Holiday Song."

Click here for the deal. The offer expires on Jan. 7.

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If Martha Stewart's free e-cookbook didn't float your gravy boat, then maybe Mr. Food's will.

Get the free "Mr. Food E-cookbook: Thanksgiving Feast" filled with 40 recipes, from starter to leftovers. It even has a section on Game-Watching Favorites. Sweet Potato Biscuits and Creamy Pumpkin Mousse sound mighty tasty!

Click here for the deal.

Ooh It's So FREE!

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Hanukkah is careening toward us, coming early this year on Dec. 2. If you are in the market for a hip looking, modern menorah, we have a few suggestion that will light up your room for the Festival of Lights. These are definitely not your mother's menorahs.

The lovely Skyline Menorah by Jonathan Adler, top right, is made of polished nickel and is 10.5 X 8.75 inches wide. Get it for $125.

The hand-painted ceramic Muzeum Menorah from Target.com is $49.99 and echos Picasso. It's 12 x 6 inches with brass inserts to hold candles.

These nine glass cubes, below right, are cool as ice and offer a refreshing twist on the traditional Hanukkah lamp. They come with 45 colorful candles. Get them from Shop.TheJewishMuseum.org for $24.

This menorah grows each night as you arrange the individual leaves of the Sabra Haukkah Menorah from CanaanOnlie.com. Made of aluminum, the "leaves" are fashioned after the Sabra, or Israeli Prickly Pear, which is tough on the outside and sweet on the inside. It's $99.95.

Get Rite Lite's Premium Hand-Dipped Chanukah Candles at BedBathandBeyond.com for $9.99.
The high-quality candles with lead-free wicks burn for more than one hour. There are 45 candles per box. Don't forget your 20 percent off coupon!

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"Ten to Spend" is a special holiday shopping feature designed to help you save time and money during the busy gift-giving season.

Get this XBox Ring of Death T-shirt from Tanga.com for $5.99. It originally retailed for $22.95. The geeky gamer in your life will love it.

I bought one for my teen son (hoping he doesn't see this post) for Christmas. This happened to his XBox and I confess I was secretly happy about it. Unfortunately, Microsoft fixed the problem for free and the XBox Live nightmare continues in our house.

Click here for the deal. Shipping adds $1.99.

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Get a free votive at Yankee Candle Company’s Holiday Open House from 10 a.m. to noon today. Limit one per customer while supplies last. There are locations all over Central and South Florida.

Also “like” The Yankee Candle Company on Faceook and get a coupon for buy two, get two free on all large jar candles and tumblers. Keep one scented candle and give three away for holiday gifts!

Also, you can add a photo label to any Yankee Candle jar for $1 when you purchase online. What a great idea for holiday gifts and weddings. Love that!

Click here for the coupon and to find a location. It expires Nov. 28.

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Recover up to $15 if you purchased Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats cereal between Jan. 28, 2008 and Oct. 1, 2009 as a Class Member in a settlement reached with the cereal company over false advertising. The actual amount a Class Member receives will depend on the number of claims made.

The lawsuit is over Kellogg's claim that its Frosted Mini-Wheats cereal improved kids’ attentiveness, memory and other cognitive functions to a degree not supported by competent clinical evidence. Kellogg denies it did anything wrong.

And now you get $15. Is this a great country or WHAT?

Under the terms of the settlement, Kellogg agreed to change its advertising and will create a fund to pay claims of $2.75 million and to distribute to charities that provide food to the indigent $5.5 million in Kellogg food items.

Visit CerealSettlement.com website for more information and to make a claim. It must be completed and either submitted online or postmarked by June 3, 2011.

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Croc's outlet is offering a Simpsons messenger bag for $2.40 with a coupon code and free shipping!

The bags are put together in pieces, so add these to your cart in this order and then add the codes at checkout to bag the deal:

1. Large Main Body - Black for $1

2. Large Shoulder Strap - Black for $1

3. Large Flap - Simpsons Crowd for $1

Click here to see all the bags in the outlet, but note small bags don't have any flaps. Check out and add coupon code CROCSSURVEY to get 60 cents off. Add code springfreeship to free shipping.

Love this deal! D'OH!

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Anyone else want to start a Groupon Anonymous therapy group?

All the Groupon deals aren't for everyone, I don't have time for spa days, or flight lessons, but today's Ft Lauderdale deal is for 50% off shopping at Nordstrom Rack. With the holidays upon us, chances are...we might have to make time for shopping For this deal search 'Ft Lauderdale'. Valid until 12/31.

Click here for details. (Be patient, this deal is so popular, it seems Groupon is experiencing technical difficulties, check back periodically.)

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With the big opening of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" Target Daily Deals offers steals on Harry Potter merchandise with free shipping:

Get XBox 360 "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince for $12.99 (was $29.99)

Harry Potter: Years 1-6 (7 discs) on Blu-ray and Widescreen for $49.99 (was $99.99)

Harry Potter & Dealthy Hallows Part One (score) for $11.99 (was $17.98)

Harry Potter and the Dealthy Hallows #7 Hardcover for $17.49 (was $34.99).

Click here for the deals. Offers are good today only.

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Walmart.com continues to WOW with pre-Black Friday deals. Also, the world's largest retailer is offering free shipping on more than 60,000 items.

Right now, you can score some amazing bargains, from $100 gift card with the purchase of qualifying cell phones and contracts to hot toys, TVs and home goods.

Here's a roundup:

Through Nov. 25: Buy one of 40 smart phones from Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T or Verizon and get a $100 Walmart Gift Card with a two-year contract. Phones start at $28.88 for a BlackBerry Cuuve 3G and run up to $148.88 for a Verizon Motorola Droid X.

Nintendo Wii video games two for $30 with free shipping.

Kung Zhu Hamsters three-pack bundle for $20 with free shipping

Harry Potter paperback book set #1-7 for $48 and ships free.

Element 32-inch LCD 1080p HDTV for $339 or Element 42-inch LCD 1080p HDTV for $449. Both ship for free.

Choice of Green Tramontina 3.5-Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven or 3-Quart Cast Iron Covered Braiser for $25 each (normally $49.97). Ships to store for free.

Kodak EasyShare C143 12MP Digital Camera in choice of blue or green Choice Blue or Green with I (2) rechargeable batteries, wall charger and case for $69 and free shipping

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Wake up and smell the free coffee! Burger King is giving out free 12-ounce cups of Seattle's Best Coffee every Friday in November during breakfast, which is served until 10:30 a.m. No purchase is necessary.

You can also get a coupon for free iced coffees, too.

Click here for the deal.

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If you try and love the hot Peppermint Mocha, then grab a cold one at the grocery store. Oh my, I can't wait to try it! Sounds delish, no?

Click here for the coupon.

-- Super Saver Kathy

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If you're wondering what to bring to that Thanksgiving feast, look no further than a can of Unicorn Meat from Radiant Farms.

This tasty treat is 14-ounces of sparkly meat with magic in every bite. It's imported from a small cannery in County Meath, Ireland where the Sisters of Radiant Farms massage the unicorns' coats with Guinness each day and fatten them up on diet of candy corn. As a result, the meat
tasts like chicken with a hint of marshmallow.

In the interest of full disclosure, it's actually a dismembered stuffed unicorn in a can and isn't tasty at all. But it is deliciously fun.

Get it at ThinkGeek.com for $11.99.

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Calendars.com is offering bargains on 2011 wall calendars. There are loads to choose from for $7.99 with free shipping.

From dogs, to cats to pigs to beaches, Calendars.com has something for everyone on your list. It's nice to give a gift they'll use 365 times!

Also, if you're willing to spend more, there are some pretty cool options in the Weird & Interesting section (Bacon Love) and also some fun desk calendars like Cartoons from the New Yorker and Laugh Till the Mascara Runs for $13.99.

Click here for the deal. Bag free shipping with code SHIPFREE.

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Amazon.com is offering "The Holy Bible English Standard Version (ESV)" as a free download for Kindle. It normally costs $19.99. Average customer reviews for this version of the Good Book are 4 stars out of five.

Also, did you know you don't need an expensive Kindle reader to use the download? Click here to download the Kindle reader app for your computer (Mac and Windows PC), smart phones (iPhone, BlackBerry, Android and Windows 7) and iPad.

Click here for the deal. You must have an Amazon.com account.

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American Express card members can sign up for "The Daily Wish," an exclusive collection of offers and deals available in limited quantity on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. It's sort of like Groupon for card members.

AmEx teams with national brands to give card members savings on everything from travel to electronics on a first-come, first served basis. Two weeks worth of offers are listed on the site. Sometimes specific products are offered, liked big-screen LED TVs, other times, it's shopping sprees for whatever you want at stores like Walmart.

Here's this week's offerings:
Tuesday: Noon: Spend $150 at Nautica.com and get $75 back (50 deals available).
Wednesday: Time TBA: $100 off an order of $200 or more at Kipling-USA.com (50 deals available).
Thursday: Time TBA: $100 back when you spend $200 or more at Walmart (150 deals available).

Here's how it works:
Sign up for Daily Wish. You must have an American Express card. On the sale day, the time is revealed for the offer and then you click the "I Want It" button and if you're one of the first, you'll get the opportunity to buy. Learn more from American Express.

Click here for the deal.

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Welcome to Coupon Chaos, where our readers share their best ideas for saving on shopping!

I had a cocktail party conversation with my friend Bill the other night. He was impressed when a woman in front of him at the downtown Ft Lauderdale Publix bought an overflowing cart full of groceries for $15.34.

Now, a response could turn into a very long blog post. First of all, where is that woman, and why isn't she sharing on Coupon Chaos?

Since I don't want to hog all the Shop-O-Matic real estate, after years of writing this blog and scouring the planet for coupons and deals for our readers, I can tell you that saving like that requires prep time and organizational skills. And a lot of coupons!

One trick is to find the coupons. Where do you get your $5 off $50 coupons? Where do you find your store coupons that stack with manufacturers coupons? Do you surf the Internet for printable coupons, join manufacturers' facebook groups, and email your favorite brands?

Share with us your tips on fattening that coupon stash. Happy shopping. --Super Saver Kathy

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Have your cake and ice cream and eat it, too! Get a free 3-ounce sample of Cold Stone Creamery's new Eight Layer Cake from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 16.

The cool new treat comes in two flavors: Cake Batter Layers and Quilted Coffee Caramel. The cake consists of three layers of ice cream, three layers of cake with mix-ins sandwiched in between the layers with frosting on top. Yum.

Click here to find a Cold Stone Creamery near you.

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Weekly Cinema, the discount movie club that offered $5 movie tickets through Groupon.com and was part of the Fandango.com network, has gone out of business, according to its website.

Deals for movie tickets from Weekly Cinema have been popular offerings through Groupon.com in various cities, with offers ranging from $20 for four movie tickets to $30 for six. Groupon.com has made good on the bad deals, sending e-mails informing those who bought the offers of the news and making full refunds to their credit cards, even if some of the tickets were used.

In addition to offers on deals sites, Weekly Cinema also offered three movie tickets a month for a $14.99 subscription fee.

According to the WeeklyCinema.com website, a hotline has been set up to provide updates. Call 1-866-241-0510 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Pacific) or enter your e-mail address at the website to get updates. Also, e-mail the company at support@weeklycinema.mojohelpdesk.com to request a refund if you joined the movie club, as well.

If you purchased a Groupon.com Weekly Cinema deal and haven't been contacted by Groupon yet, send an e-mail to support@groupon.com to request a refund. Also you can contact Groupon.com on it's "Contact Us" page and request a refund.

Visit Secure.WeeklyCinema.com for more information.

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Score a 30 percent discount on one full-priced item at Gap when you say "Viral30" at any store. The deal is part of Gap's holiday advertising campaign called "Want." The offer's good through Dec. 31.

"Like" the Gap "Want" video on Facebook and the company will donate $1 to one of 10 charities mentioned in the ad (you get to pick the charity). At the end of the video (at 1:09 minutes), the Viral30 offer is mentioned.

You can watch the ad on YouTube, too.

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Macy's Black Friday sale starts at 4 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26 with great deals on jewelry, electronics, home goods and more. We have a short list of specials for early risers.

Macy's will post a full list of Black Friday deals on Facebook on Nov. 18, according to a press release. The retailer also will offer free shipping on all online purchases of $99 or more from Nov. 18 through Dec. 20.

Here's a highlight of early-bird bargains:

Jewelry: Initial pendants in sterling silver for $19.99; 2-carat diamond bracelets in sterling silver for $99; 1/4-carat diamond earrings in 14-karat white gold for $149 and AK Anne Klein and Tommy Hilfiger watches for $29.99 to $39.99.

Electronics: Remote control cars for $14.99; 9-inch Pandigital Digital Photo Frames for $39.99 and Literati E-Readers from Shaper Image for $99.99.

Women and men's fashions: Charter Club cashmere crewneck sweaters for her for $39.99; Tommy Hilfiger leather jackes for him for $99.99.

Home goods: Martha Stewart Collection Enamel Cast Iron 2.75-Quart Casserole for $19.99 and 510 thread-count sheet sets for $34.99.

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RaceTrac convenience stores are offering free refills with a "FreeFill Cup" every Tuesday through Dec. 28.

Like RaceTrac on Facebook and find other great offers.

Click here for the deal. There are location all over Central and South Florida.

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Get free coffee and a "Recycled Content" mug at Starbucks in Deerfield Beach today as part of the city's "America Recycles Day - Pledge to Recycle More" promotion.

Get the goodies, including prizes, until 2 p.m. at the Starbucks store at 130 S. Federal Highway in Deerfield Beach.

Click here for more infomation on the event or call 954-480-4454.

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My colleage Arlene Satchell reported on Friday that a Bealls Department Store is opening in Deerfield Beach on Sunday, Nov. 14.

As reported by Arlene (who also hunts deals for our Travel blog), there are special promotions planned for the grand opening today:

The first 100 customers in line get a free Muvico ticket and a 16-ounce Tervis Tumbler.

One random customer arriving before 8:30 a.m. will be awarded a two-minute, $1,000 shopping spree.

Save an extra 20 percent off select purchases.

Register for a chance to win a two-night Celebration Cruise and four tickets to the IMPROV comedy club.

In addition, there is a senior discount (age 50 and older) of 15 percent offered on Tuesdays through Nov. 30. Sign up for e-mail alerts for hot deals, too.

Bealls is localed at 1079 S. Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach; 954-481-1575.

There are stores located in Boca Raton, Boynton Beach and Royal Palm Beach, too.

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Request an autographed bookplate from President George W. Bush that can be inserted into his new memoir "Decision Points," released on Nov. 9. The president is speaking today at a sold-out event at the Miami Book Fair International at Miami Dade College in downtown Miami. It runs through Nov. 21.

Request your copy by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your name and the name of the bookplate recipient (if different) to:

Decision Points
Office of George W. Bush
P.O. Box 259000
Dallas, Texas 75225-9000

Click here for more information (scroll down).

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Make tonight a family movie night. You can rent one movie and get one free from Blockbuster Express kiosks, located inside Publix markets. Also, get a free DVD rental from Redbox, too. They are located inside Walgreens and Walmart stores.

DVD rentals cost $1.

Click here to find a Blockbuster kiosk near you. Enter code 2FRDY to get the freebie. It expires on Nov. 14.

Click here to find a Redbox kiosk. Enter code 7sfdrg7. The offer ends Nov. 17.

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Amazon.com is having an incredible sale on all AT&T smart phones (not iPhones), offering loads of models for a penny with activation of a new service contract.

On the list: Samsung Captivate Android (was $599); BlackBerry Bold 9700 ($499) Motorola Backflip Android (was $349.99), along with multiple models from LG, Palm, PanTech, Sony, HTC and others.

Wish I knew this before I recently plunked down a hunk 'o cash for two PanTech phones for my boys.

Click here for the deal. The offer ends on Nov. 15

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Get a coupon for a free bottle of Original Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce for steaks and hamburgers at the company's website.

The sauce is available at Walmart stores.

Click here for the deal. The coupon should arrive in 4-6 weeks.

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"Ten to Spend" is a special holiday shopping feature designed to help you save time and money during the busy gift-giving season.

Hot Topic is having a great 50 percent off sale, offering music T-shirts starting at $3.49, novelty tees and shoes for $4.99 and denim starting at $6.99. There also are accessories and jewelry on sale, too.

Teens and Twentysomethings on your list will appreciate these hip fashions. Check out this Cobra Starship Brains tee for $4.99. It was $20.

Click here for the deal. Shipping adds $4.95.

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If you're intending to get holiday portraits, here' a great way to save with a 50 percent off coupon good at PictureMe Portrait Studios inside Walmart stores.

The coupon gets you half off wall portraits, enhanced sheets, unframed specialty products, collages and composites.

Click here for the coupon. It expires on Dec. 28.

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If you're going out to dinner tonight, why not save big bucks by trying Restaurant.com. The free service offers certificates for local restaurants at 80 percent off the retail price with a coupon code.

There are 300 restaurants participating in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties and nearly 200 in and around Orlando.

Get $25 certificates for two dollars with some restrictions like added gratuity and a minimum purchase. It's important to read the fine print BEFORE you purchase as offers vary, with some being better values than others. The best deals are noted with a "Best Value" flag so search for those.

Click here for South Florida deals.
Click here for Orlando deals.
Add code GIVE at checkout. It expires on Nov. 15.

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Heading to the movies to see "Megamind" or "For Colored Girls" or "Morning Glory" this weekend? Then be sure to "like" AMC Theatres on Facebook and get $10 AMC Promotional Card when you see five qualifying holiday movies though Jan. 6. On the list: "Megamind," "For Colored Girls," "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1," "Tangled," "Burlesque," "Yogi Bear," "Tron" and others.

Also, get a free collectible Yogi Bear cup with any frozen drink purchase. Click here for more offers from AMCTheatres's website.

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"Ten to Spend" is a special holiday shopping feature designed to help you save time and money during the busy gift-giving season.

Vera Bradley is having a fantastic sale and offering an additional 30 percent off. Some of the adorable handbags are only $5.60!

Bet your BFF would love to have a Frill Tippy Tie bag, right, originally $24.99, on sale for $7.99 and with 30 percent off, the price drops to $5.60 when you add to cart. It comes in seven cute colors.

Or how about the Frill Charmed Pouch, also on sale for $5.60.

Click here to see all the sale items. A 30 percent discount is applied at checkout; shipping is free for orders over $100, otherwise, it's $8. The sale ends on Nov. 15.

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UPDATE: The appraisal fair has been postponed and is being rescheduled for January or February. We'll let you know when the events is scheduled.

The Sugar Chest Antique Mall in Pompano Beach is holding an Appraisal Fair and First Annual Thanksgiving Outdoor Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13. There will be food and refreshments as well.

Bring one item to be appraised for free; each additional item for appraisal is $5. This is a great way to find out the value of your treasured keepsakes. Written appraisals are $25.

The Sugar Chest is South Florida's largest antique mall with a 30,000 square-foot showroom packed with more than 200 dealers of antiques, jewelry and collectibles.

The mall is open seven days a week and is located at 960 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach; 954-942-8601.

Get more info at TheSugarChestAntiqueMall.com.

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Walgreens is offering a free diabetes blood glucose and A1C test from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 12-13, at all 24-hour Wallgreens drug stores and Take Care ClinicSM locations.

After a finger-stick test, a pharmacist or nurse practitioner in the clinic will discuss your results and if you're at risk, offer advice about the next steps you should take.

Click here for the deal or call 877-926-3968 for more info.

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Get a free pair of flip-flops when you buy Orbit gum.

Buy the gum, enter the wrapper's lot code online and pick from four fruitabulous footwear designs in small, medium or large for men and women. Also, you can mix and download tropical ringtones for your phone, too.

Click here for the deal.

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New customers can get $20 off a $40 purchase with a coupon code at Home Shopping Network.

Click here to browse. Enter code 988051 at checkout.

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Walmart is offering free shipping on 60,000 items beginning today and will run the offer through Dec. 20. There is no minimum purchase required.

“Everyone’s trying to figure out how we can serve a customer that’s trying to save every penny they can,” said Steve Nave, senior vice president and general manager of Walmart.com told The New York Times in a Business Day story on NYT.com. “It’s the most competitive offer out there, and we’re pretty excited about it.”

Free shipping always sweetens the deal and it's hard to beat the prices at Walmart.

Click here to vist Walmart.com.

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On Veterans Day, we salute our brave men and women who served or are serving in the U.S. armed forces.

To show our appreciation, we pay tribute by rounding up a list of all the free offerings, from meals, to theme park admissions to bridal gowns, available today through Monday. We even found a few offers good all year long. Most of these deals listed require an ID to prove military service, so better bring it along.

Free Hugo folding canes valued at $29.99 for veterans available at Sam's Clubs through Friday, Nov. 12. You don't have to be a member of the club to get the cane.

Enjoy shopping discounts 365 days a year at at Lowe's and Home Depot.

Free entrance to Anheuser-Busch theme parks, including SeaWorld and Busch Gardens, for any active duty, a reservist, or National Guardsman and up to three dependents in 2010 in AB's Here's to the Heroes program.
Visit HeroSalute.com to register.

List of free meals and deals, appetizers, beverages, and more from at Applebee's, Duffy's, Outback Steakhouse, Dunkin' Donuts and more from our dining blogger John Tanasychuck.

Get a free American Flag "Support Our Troops'" lapel pin with flashing red, white and blue LED lights valued at $19.99 today only at 1SaleaDay.com.

For everyone, not just vets, visit a national or state park for free on Thursday.

Military brides can get free wedding dresses today, compliments from BridesAcrossAmerica.com, as told by our Fashion columnist Rod Stafford Hagwood.

The National Park Service honors American veterans with an amazing web list of NPS.org sites about U.S. battlefields, military parks or related themes. From the French and Inidan War to the Cold War, vist the NPS.org's History E-Library.

Free car washes for vets on Thursday from GraceForVets.org

Free yoga classes for vets from YogaForVets.org.

Golden Corral is having a Military Appreciation
Free "Thank You" Dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15.

Dunkin' Donuts will donate one pound of coffee to the USO when you purchase two pound pages. Click here for details.

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There are a few office supply coupons floating around right now. Click here for a $15 off $75 at Office Depot, good through 11/15. I like to use these to stock up on printer ink...it doesn't take much to get to $75.

Staples sent me one this week as well, but it was a PDF, and I'm too technologically impaired to share a PDF on a website. But I'll bet if you google Staples $15 coupon, you'd find it.

--Super Saver Kathy

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Amazon is offering another good deal on video games. In addition to the buy one XBox Kinect title, get one at 50 percent off, you also can buy two qualifying video game titles and save $10 plus get a $30 game credit.

Choose from 124 titles for XBox, Wii and Playstation 3.

Click here for the deal. The offer end Saturday, Nov. 13.

Also, learn how to save $20 on an XBox Gold 12-month card and how to score "Call of Duty: Black Ops" for $49.99.

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Get uberhot "Call of Duty: Black Ops for $49.99 from NewEgg.com with a coupon code.

Click here for the deal. Enter code EMCZZYX76 at checkout.

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Welcome to Coupon Chaos, where our readers post their best ideas for saving on our weekly shopping!

With Thanksgiving almost upon us, now is the time for some big sales. Time to stock up on non-perishables, so you have them at the sale price when you need them.

Stovetop stuffing, chicken broth, nuts, flour and other baking items are a few items mentioned that go on sale this time of year, see HotCouponWorld.com. As you see the sale/coupon match ups, please post here in the comments below.

Tell us where you are saving this week. --Super Saver Kathy

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Lysol Disinfectant Spray is declaring war on germs, offering $5 rebates on flu shots as part of its Mission for Health campaign. There is no purchase necessary.

Get a flu shot by Nov. 30, send in the original, dated receipt showing payment for the shot, fill out the form and mail both by Dec. 30 to get the dough.

Click here for the deal.

Also visit Lysol.com/MissionforHealth for more tips on staying well this season.

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This may be the year I finally buy an artificial Christmas tree.

One factor is they're on sale at Big Lots! for as little as $25 for a 6-foot pre-lit artificial tree. The 7-foot pre-lit trees run $49.

To get in the holiday mood, I picked up a package of Christmas wrap with matching bows and ribbon -- only $7. There are also wreaths, Christmas lights of all kinds, decorative pillows and tableware.

The best selection no doubt is right now so don't wait until Christmas Eve to go to a Big Lots! near you.

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Here's a great deal on XBox 360's new Kinect games at Amazon.com: Buy one, get another for 50 percent off.

Choose from 11 titles, like "Kinect Sports," "Dance Central" both $47.99 and "The Biggest Loser Ultimate Workout," for $46.99 (hint, hint mom!).

The games work with the new XBox 360 Kinect Sensor (about $150) that hooks up to the XBox console. The new pricey device turns you body into the controller and is Miscosoft's answer to Nintendo's Wii gaming system. Learn more about it at XBox.com

Click here for the deal. The sale ends on Nov. 13.

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Last week, Daniel Vasquez reported on his Comsumer Talk blog that XBox Live annual fees were going up to $60 just in time for the holidays.

We have a way for you to score a 12-month card for only $40 so you can put the $20 you save toward the hot new "Call of Duty: Black Ops," which drops today.

Text GAMER to 332211 to sign up for Best Buy mobile alerts. After you sign up, Best Buy will text you a coupon code that you show the cashier for a $20 discount on the Live Gold Card. The offer expires on Saturday, Nov. 13.

This is the message I got back within minutes of signing up:

"Best Buy GAMER Alert: Save $20 on ANY XBox Live 12 Mo. Gold Card. Expires 11/13/10. Show Sku 9636222 to Cashier."

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"Ten to Spend" is a special holiday shopping feature designed to help you save time and money during the busy gift-giving season.

ThinkGeek.com offers these adorable App magnets, which promise to attract the pocket-protector crowd. They're normally $12.99.

If your best bud has an iPhone, this 18 magnet set is a most appropriate gift that doesn't require a Wi-Fi connection or any updates.

Click here for the deal.

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Save $5 when you purchase a $30 multipack of iTunes Gift Cards at the grocery store with a coupon. These make great gifts for the holidays.

Redeem the coupon at 20 different markets, including Albertsons and Pulbix. Publix isn't listed, but the chain takes competitor coupons (did you know that?) so print out the Albertsons coupon and use that. Tip: If you clip the weekly $5 off on $50 purchase coupon from Albertsons, you can use it at Publix! I do it every week.

Click here for the coupon. It expires on Nov. 13.

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Try Mr. Q Cumber all natural sparking soda for free with a coupon from the Pompano Beach-based beverage company. It's redeemable at retail locations throughout South Florida.

Here's where to get a free bottle:

Smoothie Jungle at 924 E. Cypress Creek Blvd.; 3208 W. Commercial Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale.
Cafe Turin Coffee Shop in the food court at the Swap Shop in Fort Lauderdale.
Smoothie King at 1135 E. Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale
Tokyo Sushi in the food court at Coral Ridge Mall in Fort Lauderdale.
L' Hermitage Catering & Gourmet 3045 N. Federal Highway, #38, in Fort Lauderdale
Yokohama Sushi at 60 N. Federal Highway in Boca Raton
New Asia Restaurant at 2600 Glades Circle # 700 in Weston
Coconut Wine & Spirits at 4859 Coconut Creek Pkway in Coconut Creek.
Nutrition S'Marts at 12594 Pines Blvd. in Pembroke Pines; 4155 NorthLake Blvd., Suite B, in Palm Beach Gardens and 16250 NW 57th Ave. in Miami Lakes.

Click here for the coupon. It expires on Nov. 15.

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Create treasured keepsakes as a holiday gifts from Walmart for only $10. There are seven designs to choose from.

Choose from Season's Greetings Ornament ornament (red, white, gold, silver), a desk calendar, a cute mini canvas with easel (a 4X6 photo is printed on canvas), a Christmas photo stocking (choose from 15 designs), a hardbound journal or an 11-ounce coffee mug (add up to 15 images).

The great part is, you can do it all online and never leave the house!

Click here for the deal. Shipping is 97 cents.

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Get a better night's rest with a free 5-piece sleep solution kit from Tylenol.

The kit includes:
Satin sleep mask
Sleep guide and journal
CD of soothing sounds
Sample of Johnsons Melt Away Stress Lavender & Chamomile Lotion
Coupons worth up to $12

Click here for the deal.

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Get glow-in-the-dark Crocs for kids for $8.99 when you "like" the Crocs fan page on Facebook. They're normally $29.99, on sale for $14.99 at Crocs.com and are 40 percent off with the coupon.

The clogs come in three fun styles for boys and girls.

Click here for the deal.

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"Ten to Spend" is a special holiday shopping feature designed to help you save time and money during the busy gift-giving season.

Your little tyke will love the very useful Percy's Day at the Farm Thomas & Friends TrackMaster Playset from Fisher-Price for only $10 at ToysRUs.com. It was priced $22.99. (This set is listed at Amazon and Walmart for $19.99.)

Kids ages 3-6 will love watching the the battery-powered Percy and his cargo car chug around the track. The platform lifts up, too.

Plus, you get a free Thomas Rolling Backpack when yo spend $50 or more on select Fisher-Price toys.

Click here for the deal.

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Nordstrom is having a sale on mascaras: Buy two, get one free on Saturday, Nov. 6, only.

This includes all brands in the store. Get the deal online only on Lancome's highly-rated Definicils, Bobbi Brown, Chanel, Clinique, MAC, Trish McEvoy and Yves Saint. Laurent.

Click here for the deal.

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Score some early holiday savings at Best Buy and Walmart's pre-Black Friday events in stores and online on Friday through Sunday. Sales will be offered at varying times online was well, but these offers below for limited amounts of merchandise in stores:

Also, keep up with Black Friday and holiday shopping trends by checking in with Consumer Talk blog written by Daniel Vasquez, too.

Best Buy on Friday and Saturday:
Insignia™ HD Camcorder for $174.99 (normally $299.99)
Sony PSPgo for $149.99 (normally $199.99)
Wii - Toy Story 3 for $29.99 (was $49.99)
Wii "Toy Story Mania!" for $19.99 (was $29.99)

At Walmart at 8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday:
Compaq 15.6-inch laptop CQ6-109WM with Intel Celeron 900 Processor & Windows 7 Home Premium for $288.
Sony PS3 Move and console bundle with $50 gift card for $399.
Vizio LCD TVs in 26- 32- 42- 47- and 55-inch in prices ranging from $198 to $898.
$50 iTunes gift cards for $35.

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Since NASA has delayed the Discovery space shuttle launch, you still have time to hitch a ride to the International Space Station. Well, at least your face can! NASA wants to fly your face in space for its final two space shuttle missions.

The agency will launch your name and uploaded photograph on the historic final launches of Discovery's STS-133 mission and/or shuttle Endeavour's STS-134 mission.

After the launches, you can get a commemorative flight certificate signed by the mission commanders. You also can check on mission status, view photographs, space out watching NASA TV, even follow the commander and crew on Facebook and Twitter.

Click here to go to NASA's "Fly Your Face in Space" page and click the "Participate" button to upload your name and photo. Click here to get the latest space shuttle news on NASA's website.

Have a blast!

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"Ten to Spend" is a special holiday shopping feature designed to help you save time and money during the busy gift-giving season.

This lovely glass bead organza necklace from TenThousandsVillages.com would make a lovely gift for a teacher or friend and it's 50-percent off its regular $20 price. Plus, it has the added benefit of supporting a program that helps artisans earn fair compensation for their handicrafts.

The 15-inch pink organza ribbons are strung with blue and pink beads and is made by an artisan in Delhi, India.

Click here for the deal.

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Gap is giving away 10,000 pairs of free jeans or offering a 40 percent discount on Friday through a Facebook event.

From 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5, Gap is giving away the jeans through Facebook Places which is Facebook's answer to FourSquare. The cool thing about Places is that you can get great deals and offers from retailers.

So turn on the feature in Facebook (you know you haven't done it), check-in at the Gap, show an employee your check-in and you could score the free threads. If you don't get the jeans, they'll give you 40 percent off any regularly priced item. So far, ther are less than 5,000 attending the event, so I'd say if you do it, your chances of grabbing a freebie are pretty good.

Click here for event details on Facebook.

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I'm a sucker for dresses.

Last Call by Neiman Marcus has 30% to 50% percent off all items, including dresses, sweaters, handbags, jewelry and accessories.

Here's an interesting look from Romeo & Juliet, on sale for $69 (regularly $130.)

Sale valid now through November 8, at Last Call Stores and now through November 9, at 8 a.m. at LastCall.com.

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Facebook wants to help you hunt bargains just in time for the holiday shopping season.

The popular social networking service is rolling out deals through its Places application, the service announced today on its blog. The new concept is a way for local businesses to offer you specials when you check-in using the Facebook geotagging application, which was introduced in August.

The first deal up is Gap, offering 10,000 pairs of free jeans or a 40 percent discount on Friday when you check in at U.S. stores.

Other offers planned in the coming weeks:
American Eagle Outfitters: Offering 20 percent off.
Chipotle: Giving its Facebook guests two entrees for the price of one.
H&M: Offering 20 percent off.
JCPenney: Giving $10 off any $50 purchase.
Macy's: Offering 20 percent off select merchandise.
McDonald's: Giving $1 per customer to the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Starbucks: Donating $1 per guest to Conservation International.

Places, used on your mobile device allows you to share where you are with friends and also see who's nearby. With deals, you also can see special offers from retailers nearby your check-in spot.

Click here to learn more about Facebook Places feature.

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I can smell a freebie from a mile away and this one's got a holiday scent! Renuzit is giving away free air-freshening cones through Facebook.

The company gave away 30,000 on Monday and it was so popular, they're giving out 70,000 more. "Like" Renuzit, enter your e-mail address then you can print a coupon good for a free air freshener (it gave me two).

Click here for the deal. Make sure you're logged into Facebook and your printer's on.

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Update: Get the freebie at Nova Southeastern Bookstore from Noon to 2 p.m.; 1-3 p.m. at Barnes and Noble at 1400 Glades Road in Boca Raton.

On Thursday, Nov. 4, Red Bull is giving out free 4-packs at hundreds of colleges all across America. On the list: FAU, FIU, Nova, University of Central Florida, Yale (joke!).

To get the freebies, select your Central or South Florida university, sign up with your mobile number and Red Bull will text you the secret location to get the goods on your campus.

Click here for the deal. While you're at it, sign up for alerts by texting DEALS to 23539!

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Crocs.com is offering its diabetic shoe RX Cloud for $14.39, a 60+ percent savings. They normally sell for $39.99. A pair of coupon codes gets an additioal 10 percent off and free shipping.

The shoes are designed for ultra-sensitive feet with impaired circulation and sensation.
Get them in black or brown

Click here for the deal. Use code FABULOUS10 to save an additional 10 percent; score free shipping with code secondchance.

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H&M, the Swedish retail store popular in other parts of the country, opens noon Friday, Nov. 5, at The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens. (From I-95, exit PGA Boulevard and go east. The Gardens Mall will be on your left.)

There will be free giveaways and special offers for the first 250 shoppers in line, according to H&M's Facebook page.

*The first 250 customers in line before the Grand Opening will receive free giveaways and an Access to Fashion Pass randomly valued from $10 - $300. One lucky winner will receive the Pre-Opening Pass that will allow him/her early entry to the store before the doors open to the public."

Sounds good to me. H&M, which has reasonably-priced yet trendy clothes and accessories for teens, women and men, is a fun store to visit anytime. It's one of my favorite destinations when I visit New York.

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Hey Deadheads! Get a free Grateful Dead MP3 download every day in November at Dead.net. You also can win road trips and boxed music sets, too.

Here's how it works. Create an account, sign in and listen to the song; cast your vote for the venue and date it was recorded, get the song and then if you're the first to get the answer right, you win the daily prize. Get hints on the band's Facebook fan page, too.

Click here for the deal.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Update: This deal went fast! You can now get 25 percent off with the code TODAY25.

Get three full-sized Living Proof Full hair-care products for $5 with a coupon code. The three-piece thickening set is valued at $72! Heck, you can't even buy three Suave products for five bux!

Here's what you get: Living Proof's Full Shampoo (8 ounce), Full Conditioner (8 ounce) and Full Thickening Cream (3.7 ounce). These were featured in Jill's Steals and Deals segment on "Today."

There's plenty of science behind the brand, which was developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge. This system helps fight the flats.

Click here for the deal. Enter TODAYSHOW at checkout. Shipping is $5. (Still an incredible deal!)

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The holidays call for glitter.

This "Swoon" Glitter pump from Stuart Weitzman is new the holidays and gorgeous. If you can afford, $335 for the designer shoe at Bloomingdale's, go for it.

But if you're on a budget like me, pick a shoe you like for the holidays and then shop around at more affordable venues.

This sparkly pump by N.Y.L.A. Karlie is on clearance for $39.94 at DSW, for example.

Remember that a little glitter goes a long way so if you choose a sparkly pump, you should wear a black dress with accent jewelry. A sequin dress with glitter pumps should be reserved for Lady Gaga.

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Welcome to Coupon Chaos, where our readers post their best ideas for saving on our weekly shopping!

We are slipping, Halloween came and went, and we never discussed candy sales. But now is the time to get your kiddies costumes for next year. They are on sale everywhere. See any good ones?

I must confess, I am guilty of a 'no-no' for serious coupon shoppers. And it's going to cost me! Last night, alas, I used the last of my dishwasher detergent. A serious coupon shopper would have stocked up, during a good sale, long before running out. Unless I wash by hand until the next sale//coupon match up, chances are I'll pay retail. Or retail minus one measly coupon. Let that be a lesson to ya...

Tell us where you are saving this week. --Super Saver Kathy

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The "Dr. Oz Show" is having a bonanza giveaway beginning at 3 p.m. Tuesday. You can win a $50 Target gift card, free Sketchers Shape-Ups, a free eye exam, a free hotel night, a free gym membership and free fish oil supplements starting at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Here's a rundown of prizes:
5,000 can win $50 Target gift cards
800 can win Sketercher's Shape-Ups sneakers in three styles
300 can win a free night at Holiday Inn
500 can win free eye exam certificates
1,000 can win 90-day gym memberships
5,000 can win the fish oil supplements

Chances are they'll all be gone by 3:01, so be ready! Hard part is picking out which one to enter. I'm going for the $50 gift card. Odds are better.

Click here for the Target deal.
Click here for the Sketcher's deal.
Click here for the Holiday Inn deal.
Click here to win a free eye exam certificate from PearlVision.
Click here for the 90-day gym membership from 24 Hour Fitness.
Click here to win a 60-count bottle Schiff MegaRed Fish Oil Capsules (ick!).

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Save with a bunch o' printable Quiznos coupons.

Save $1 off a regular sub, save $2 on a large sub or buy one, get one free after 4 p.m. and and all day on weekends and other coupons. Plus, join the Q Club and get a free sub.

Click here for the deal.

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Discover Card is offering double cash back (two percent) on online purchases of up to $1,000 made from Nov. 15 through Dec. 31. You have to sign up to get the special offer.

If your credit card is going to get a workout this shopping season, might as well get as much as you can out of the deal.

Click here to sign up.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Back up all your cherished photos and other important documents with a Western Digital Elements 120 gigabyte External Hard Drive for $19.999 from NewEgg.com. In September, it was offered at $24.99. Free shipping sweetens the deal.

Just plug her in and drag the files to be copied to the portable drive. It's great for use at the office, too. We bought one of these (a much more expensive model with less storage space) after we lost all of our digital family photos when we had a hard-drive failure a few years ago. Don't make the same mistake if you haven't backed up your photos! This is cheap insurance.

Click here for the deal. Shipping's free.

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Microsoft is offering students 20 free professional software programs at DreamSpark.com.

There are 14 developer tools including Visual Studio 2010 Professional, MS Visual Basic, WindowsPhone and XNA Game Studio 3.1; two applications (Explorer 9 and Virtual PC), Express Studio for designers and five servers.

There also are discounts offered on MS Office: Mac 2011 at 50-percent off. Freebies include a one-year academic trial membership to XNA Creators Club; a free Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist exam voucher and a $99 waiver on Windows Marketplace for Mobile with your first 5 submissions for free.

There are also handy tutorials that you can read, do and watch.

Click here for the deal. You must have an .edu e-mail address.

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