Chains like Dairy Queen and Starbucks have come up with new treats that appeal to health-conscious customers because they have fewer calories. Actually, “new” isn’t the right word—because these items already exist on the menu, …
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It’s a Deal: 50% Off Everything at Snapfish.com
Use the coupon code 50ALLCART (thanks Bargainist) to get half off all prints, photo books, mugs, calendars, and other photo products at Snapfish. The code is valid for discounts on purchases made by May 30.
It’s a Deal: 25% Off Everything at Old Navy
Use the coupon code ONMELON to get 25% off your total purchase at Old Navy’s website, or follow the link to print out a coupon for the same discount for in-store purchases. The discount is valid for purchases made on Monday, May 23, though there are also discounts for Tuesday (20%) and Wednesday (15%) as well.
98 Money Tips: Quirky Credit Card Perks, ‘Happy Accident’ Deals, Home-Decorating Ideas Under $5, and More
Also, this week’s link roundup features everything you need to know about navigating this summer’s bargain real estate market—including arguments that, even with the relatively low prices of homes today, it’s still smarter to rent.
It’s a Deal: 30% Off Everything at Levi’s
Use the coupon code FRIENDS (thanks Buxr) to get 30% off your entire purchase at Levis.com. Discounts are valid for purchases made by May 23.
It’s a Deal: Save $5 or $20 Off Paint, Stains, and Primers at Home Depot
When you purchase paints, primers, and stains now through May 30 at Home Depot, you’ll be eligible for mail-in rebates of $5 or $20. Purchase a one-gallon container of paint or stain made by brands such as Behr, Martha Stewart Living, and Glidden and you’re eligible for a $5 rebate, while a $20 rebate comes with the purchase of a …
Finally, Services to E-mail Friends and Tend Pets When Jesus Welcomes You to Heaven Just Before Armageddon
Rapture: It’s not only an influential ’80s song by Blondie that helped introduce rap to the masses. It’s also believed to be the moment when the born-again faithful are taken up to heaven by Jesus, just before the second coming and Judgment Day (in the religious sense, expected by some to occur on May 21, 2011, not to be confused with …
It’s a Deal: Buy One, Get One Free Dinners at Old Country Buffet
When you like Old Country Buffet on Facebook, you’ll receive a coupon for one free adult dinner buffet and beverage when you buy one adult dinner and beverage.
It’s a Deal: JetBlue Flights from $29
During a one-day JetBlue sale, flights start at just $29 one way between Las Vegas and Burbank, $39 (Baltimore-Boston), $44 (Washington, D.C., to Boston or New York City), $49 (New York City to Martha’s Vineyard, Burlington, or Buffalo), $69 (Fort Lauderdale-Washington, Long Beach-Salt Lake City), $79 (Seattle-Long Beach, …
It’s a Deal: $25 Off $50 Coldwater Creek Purchase
Use the coupon code WZH6273 (thanks Buxr) to get $25 off purchases of at least $50 at Coldwater Creek (which has been hosting a 40% off everything sale, btw). The code is valid for purchases made by May 19.
The World Would Be Better Off Without Engagement Rings
One writer—and she happens to be a woman, not just some cheap guy—argues: “To encourage more marriages, reduce materialism and further the equality of the sexes, I say let’s chuck the engagement ring.”
It’s a Deal: 20% Off Everything at Converse.com
Through May 12, Converse has a site-wide sale with 20% off all merchandise, with a few exceptions (no gift cards or design-your-own products). No promotional code required.