Buy a $25 CVS gift card and send it via e-mail to the recipient of your choosing, and you’ll receive a $5 e-gift card for yourself. Thanks Fat Wallet.
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What’s Wrong with Online Shopping
Online shopping has plenty of pluses going for it: Compared to the in-store experience, the consumer can browse more quickly than strolling down the aisles, and can do so 24 hours a day, without ever having to head to the mall. But the experience is far from perfect, and I’m not talking about the obvious downsides, like that you can’t …
It’s a Deal: Free Chipotle Burrito with $25 Gift Card Purchase
Thanks to Buxr for the head’s up about Chipotle’s special offer aimed at grads but open to anyone: Purchase a $25 gift card now through June 12, and the next time you visit a Chipotle location, you can get a free burrito, salad, or order of tacos.
It’s a Deal: 50% Off Everything at New York & Company
Through Sunday, May 3, all merchandise at New York & Company is being sold at 50% off the usual price. More details here.
It’s a Deal: Free Ice Cream Today at Carvel
All day on Thursday, April 29, Carvel is giving customers a 3.5-oz taste of its new low-fat ice cream—with a choice of 12 flavor shots included—free of charge. More details here.
It’s a Deal: $5 Off $25 Purchase at Save-A-Lot Food Stores
Sign up to receive e-mails with deals and promotions from discount supermarket Save-A-Lot, and you’ll receive a coupon knocking $5 off your next purchase of $25 or more (thanks Buxr).
It’s a Deal: Last-Minute JetBlue Flights from $10
For one day only, JetBlue is selling last-minute flights for as little as $10 each way. The $10 fare is only for trips between Boston and Buffalo this weekend (departing on Saturday, returning on Tuesday or Wednesday). There are sale prices with similar departure restrictions on routes such as Boston-Chicago (from $59), Fort Lauderdale …
It’s a Deal: More Than 50% Off at REI
The Mega Deals section of REI.com has dozens of tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, and clothing items, all discounted by 50% or more off the original retail price.
It’s a Deal: Baskin Robbins 31¢ Scoop Night
On Wednesday, April 28, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., participating Baskin Robbins ice cream shops will be charging just 31¢ per small scoop. Customers are also asked to consider making a donation to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
Save Money, Save Paper, Save the Earth, Save Yourself a Trip to the Supermarket
A roundup of 91 tips that’ll help you make efficient use of natural resources, your finances, your time—and also, printer ink.
It’s a Deal: 40% Off Timberland Purchases
Use the coupon code FFAPRE10 (thanks Buxr) to get 40% off purchases made at Timberland.com. Valid for discounts through April 26.
