Bankermom's Money Saving Tips http://www.bankermom.com Most recent posts at Bankermom's Money Saving Tips posterous.com Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:04:00 -0800 Discounted Lift Tickets at Several Resorts for Buying Shell Fuel http://www.bankermom.com/discounted-lift-tickets-at-several-resorts-fo http://www.bankermom.com/discounted-lift-tickets-at-several-resorts-fo

My family is headed to Squaw Valley for a ski vacation in March, and I've been looking for discounted lift ticket options.  I recently discovered the following website, which describes discounted lift ticket deals at numerous ski areas in California, Colorado, Michigan, and Oregon.  To qualify for the discount, it just requires purchasing 10 gallons of Shell fuel, and requesting a voucher.

There are some date restrictions, depending on the ski area.  This deal offers 2 for 1 lift tickets. Please check out the link below for all the details:

http://www.skifreedeals.com/ski-resorts-all.html

Some of the resorts participating in this promotion include the following:

- Alpine Meadows

- Kirkwood

- Squaw Valley

- Copper Mountain

- Loveland

- Crested Butte

- Winter Park

- Hoodoo

- Mt. Hood Meadows

- Timberline

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/33354/IMG_2572_1_ http://posterous.com/users/Q2McIqSF69 bankermom bankermom Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:44:00 -0800 LivingSocial is adding Bend, Oregon as one of its cities for deals! http://www.bankermom.com/livingsocial-is-adding-bend-oregon-as-one-of http://www.bankermom.com/livingsocial-is-adding-bend-oregon-as-one-of

I live in Bend, Oregon - a town of about 80,000 people in the center of Oregon.  I don't know exactly what the criteria is for deal websites, but Bend is currently not a city on most of the deal sites.

Bend does have Zing Dealz (http://www.zingdealz.com/) and Do Local Deals (http://dolocaldeals.com/) but until now, it has not attracted any of the larger, more well-known deal sites (Groupon, etc.).

That, however, is changing.  Living Social has hired a local Bendite to establish Bend as a city in its deal choices.  I have heard the launch will be happening soon and will keep you posted!

 

 

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/33354/IMG_2572_1_ http://posterous.com/users/Q2McIqSF69 bankermom bankermom Sat, 23 Oct 2010 09:25:18 -0700 Medela Breast Pump Accessories - Free http://www.bankermom.com/medela-breast-pump-accessories-free http://www.bankermom.com/medela-breast-pump-accessories-free Sorry it has been so long since I have posted here.  I just want to comment on how awesome Medela has been to me.  

I purchased a Medela Pump-in-style Advance breast pump in 2006, when my first son was born.  In preparation for my youngest son's birth this year (in 2010) I decided to purchase some new parts for my breast pump.  I looked everywhere (in stores and online) for another set of tubing and could not find a place to purchase just replacement tubing.  There were options to purchase an entire set of shields and tubing for around $70.00, but I just wanted tubing.

So, I called Medela directly after obtaining their phone number off the website.  The website is: http: //www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/.  The contact information is below:

Medela, Inc. Breastfeeding U.S.
1101 Corporate Drive
McHenry, IL  60050
1-800-435-8316
Fax: 815-363-1246

When I called, I chose the prompt that got me to a real person.  I explained my need for new tubing and that person was able to determine that I actually needed a new faceplate to accommodate the tubing they now make at Medela.  She sent me a new faceplate and new tubing for free - and didn't even charge me for shipping.

A few months later, I decided it would be helpful to have a second set of tubing.  I called Medela again, and requested more tubing.  I fully expected to pay for it, but they sent it to me free of charge again.  I have piece of mind because if something happens to my tubing, pumping will not work.  This happened to me with my first son.  A hole got poked in my tubing somehow, and I was not able to pump while at work one day.  An extra set of tubing on hand will prevent that from happening again.

I highly recommend the Medela breast pump, and I am so impressed with their level of customer service.  Thank you Medela!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/33354/IMG_2572_1_ http://posterous.com/users/Q2McIqSF69 bankermom bankermom Sat, 05 Jun 2010 08:01:06 -0700 $5 off your order at Bend Brewing Company http://www.bankermom.com/5-off-your-order-at-bend-brewing-company http://www.bankermom.com/5-off-your-order-at-bend-brewing-company Just click on this link, and print your coupon for $5.00 off a $25.00 purchase at Bend Brewing Company.  It is good through 9/30/2010.  They have great beer!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/33354/IMG_2572_1_ http://posterous.com/users/Q2McIqSF69 bankermom bankermom Sat, 29 May 2010 07:55:12 -0700 Piperlime.com - 20% off your entire purchase http://www.bankermom.com/piperlimecom-20-off-your-entire-purchase http://www.bankermom.com/piperlimecom-20-off-your-entire-purchase Sorry for the very long delay since my last post.

Piperlime.com is an online shopping site that offers free shipping and free returns on various apparel and accessories.  I have not used it before but I have many friends who speak highly of this site.

If you go to the site, and type in "WOW" in the search field, you will receive a code for 20% off your first purchase on the site.  I received my discount code immediately when I did this earlier this week.  The code is good for your entire purchase and expires 7/31/10.  

Good luck and enjoy!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/33354/IMG_2572_1_ http://posterous.com/users/Q2McIqSF69 bankermom bankermom Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:06:05 -0800 $10 off $50 Purchase at Safeway in the Bend Bulletin Today http://www.bankermom.com/10-off-50-purchase-at-safeway-in-the-bend-bul http://www.bankermom.com/10-off-50-purchase-at-safeway-in-the-bend-bul Don't miss getting this coupon. It's in the Bend Bulletin today. Enjoy!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/33354/IMG_2572_1_ http://posterous.com/users/Q2McIqSF69 bankermom bankermom Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:48:16 -0800 Get a free airline ticket on Alaska Airlines http://www.bankermom.com/get-a-free-airline-ticket-on-alaska-airlines http://www.bankermom.com/get-a-free-airline-ticket-on-alaska-airlines
This is a great deal for anyone that needs to buy a plane ticket to travel prior to April 1st, 2010 that is to, from, or connecting through Portland, Oregon.
 
Sign up for an Alaska Airlines mileage account, and get 5000 miles.
 
Buy a plane ticket and fly by 4/1/2010 and get 20,000 miles.
 
Then you will have 25,000 - enough for a free roundtrip ticket on Alaska Airlines.
 
See this link with details and feel free to spread the word...
 

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/33354/IMG_2572_1_ http://posterous.com/users/Q2McIqSF69 bankermom bankermom Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:01:12 -0800 $10 off a $50 Purchase at Safeway 12/30/09-1/1/10 http://www.bankermom.com/10-off-a-50-purchase-at-safeway-123009-1110 http://www.bankermom.com/10-off-a-50-purchase-at-safeway-123009-1110 Check your Safeway circular in the Bend Bulletin today for this $10 off coupon. Good only 12/30/09, 12/31/09, and 1/1/2010. Usually these coupons have longer before expiration, so use yours soon!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/33354/IMG_2572_1_ http://posterous.com/users/Q2McIqSF69 bankermom bankermom Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:07:17 -0800 Make the best of all of your online shopping http://www.bankermom.com/make-the-best-of-all-of-your-online-shopping http://www.bankermom.com/make-the-best-of-all-of-your-online-shopping

This post may be a bit too late for Christmas shopping, but it can be something to keep in mind going forward.  If you plan to purchase anything online, be sure to link to the website that you are going to purchase from through an incentive site.  

Here is what I mean:

This year I went to www.mileageplanshopping.com prior to purchasing any online gifts.  Many retail websites (such as rei.com, macys.com, etc.) can be accessed through that website, and I earned Alaska Airlines frequent flier miles just by linking to the sites this way.  It's an easy thing to do, and allows you to get additional credit for making online purchases that you would make anyway.

Check out the shopping link at your favorite airline frequent flier site to do this.  Or, some banks and credit card companies offer similar incentives to link to online retailers through their sites (usually by allowing you to accrue additional points, or even cash back, if you use their debit or credit cards).

One online retailer that never seems to linked through these incentive sites is www.amazon.com.  

If you are motivated to take an extra step to save additional money, I recommend checking out www.retailmenot.com or www.dealcatcher.com to obtain discount codes which you may be able to use when making an online purchase.

 

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/33354/IMG_2572_1_ http://posterous.com/users/Q2McIqSF69 bankermom bankermom Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:55:25 -0800 Join Magazines.com! http://www.bankermom.com/join-magazinescom http://www.bankermom.com/join-magazinescom
I've recently become a big fan of magazines.com.  Go to the site and sign up to receive their email specials.  I received a $10 gift card last week which I just used this morning to get a Christmas gift.  Every day they have specials on magazine subscriptions that are very inexpensive.  In the last week I've seen $5 annual subscriptions to Women's Health, Real Simple, and Maxim for example.  Happy shopping!
 
 

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/33354/IMG_2572_1_ http://posterous.com/users/Q2McIqSF69 bankermom bankermom Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:48:42 -0800 $20 of $50 Purchase at Cost Plus thru 11/25/2009 http://www.bankermom.com/20-of-50-purchase-at-cost-plus-thru-11252009 http://www.bankermom.com/20-of-50-purchase-at-cost-plus-thru-11252009

I just went shopping today and when I walked into Cost Plus (World Imports) they have their weekly ad available which includes a $20 off coupon for a purchase of $50 or more.  My total bill came to $47.86 and they still honored the $20 off coupon - resulting in a total bill for me of $27.86.  Great deal!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/33354/IMG_2572_1_ http://posterous.com/users/Q2McIqSF69 bankermom bankermom Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:40:56 -0800 Nashelle Holiday Trunk Show on Online Discount Code for November 12th http://www.bankermom.com/nashelle-holiday-trunk-show-on-online-discoun http://www.bankermom.com/nashelle-holiday-trunk-show-on-online-discoun The Nashelle Holiday Trunk Show is scheduled for November 12th from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. I always find great gifts for friends and family at this event.  If you can't make it to the Nashelle event that day (located at 61511 American Lane Unit 5 in Bend, Oregon) you can still purchase items online at www.Nashelle.com for a 30% discount by using the following discount code: "wemissedyou".  Happy shopping!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/33354/IMG_2572_1_ http://posterous.com/users/Q2McIqSF69 bankermom bankermom Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:33:04 -0700 $10.00 off a $50.00 purchase at Safeway Today in the Bend Bulletin http://www.bankermom.com/1000-off-a-5000-purchase-at-safeway-today-in http://www.bankermom.com/1000-off-a-5000-purchase-at-safeway-today-in Check the last page of the Community Section to find this ad. Enjoy!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/33354/IMG_2572_1_ http://posterous.com/users/Q2McIqSF69 bankermom bankermom Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:09:27 -0700 $10 off (no minimum) at Sears http://www.bankermom.com/10-off-no-minimum-at-sears http://www.bankermom.com/10-off-no-minimum-at-sears

Sears.com – $10 off (No Minimum) Junior Apparel


*Today Only* Sears_com Sears.com coupon posted about 5 hours ago

Coupon Code: 17SEARSAPPAREL   Not valid on Lands End merchandise, outlet stores or catalog purchases. One coupon per purchase. Not valid on prior purchases. Discount is applied before taxes. Cannot be used with any other discount or coupon. Shipping starts at $6.25. You can also get $10 off in-store via this printable coupon. Sears.com has juniors tops starting at $3.59 and jeans for as low as $10. (Expires 09/15/09)

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/33354/IMG_2572_1_ http://posterous.com/users/Q2McIqSF69 bankermom bankermom Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:16:30 -0700 30% Off at Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy - Give & Get with Gap and Lick Leukemia - 7/30 thru 8/ http://www.bankermom.com/30-off-at-gap-banana-republic-and-old-navy-gi http://www.bankermom.com/30-off-at-gap-banana-republic-and-old-navy-gi Just print off the coupon at the link below.

http://www.gapinc.com/giveandget/lls/

Happy Shopping!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/33354/IMG_2572_1_ http://posterous.com/users/Q2McIqSF69 bankermom bankermom Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:25:14 -0700 $10 off at Safeway in Today's Bend Bulletin http://www.bankermom.com/10-off-at-safeway-in-todays-bend-bulletin http://www.bankermom.com/10-off-at-safeway-in-todays-bend-bulletin Check the second-to-last page of the front page section for the coupon. It is good through 8/4/09.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/33354/IMG_2572_1_ http://posterous.com/users/Q2McIqSF69 bankermom bankermom Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:02:46 -0700 Roku is a must if you have Netflix http://www.bankermom.com/roku-is-a-must-if-you-have-netflix http://www.bankermom.com/roku-is-a-must-if-you-have-netflix
I just purchased a Roku as a gift for my husband, and although I don't have any discount codes for purchasing this item, it is a great value.
 
It is a device that you plug into your television, and as long as you have a wireless internet connection, you can view any instant movies or shows from Netflix for free.  There is no monthly service charge to do this, just whatever you are already paying for your Netflix subscription.
 
If you already have a Netflix subscription, I'm sure that you've noticed many movies and shows that are available for immediate viewing on your computer.  With a Roku, these can be watched on your TV.  This was a big hit of a gift for my husband.
 
A Roku costs about $100.00 and you can buy it at www.roku.com.
 

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/33354/IMG_2572_1_ http://posterous.com/users/Q2McIqSF69 bankermom bankermom Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:09:34 -0700 Nashelle Trunk Show Thursday June 18th in Bend - and Online Discount Code for 20% Off http://www.bankermom.com/nashelle-trunk-show-thursday-june-18th-in-ben http://www.bankermom.com/nashelle-trunk-show-thursday-june-18th-in-ben I am a huge fan of Nashelle jewelry, which is made here in Bend, Oregon.

Occasionally Nashelle hosts a trunk show, selling many items at big discounts.

This time Nashelle has created an online code which can be used for those of you who can't make it to her trunk show.

For 20% off your online order at www.nashelle.com, enter promo code: TRUNKSHOW

This promo code ends June 16th.

The trunk show itself is from 3-8 pm on Thursday June 16th at the Nashelle warehouse located at 61511 American Lane #5 in Bend.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/33354/IMG_2572_1_ http://posterous.com/users/Q2McIqSF69 bankermom bankermom Sun, 31 May 2009 16:43:34 -0700 $10 off your grocery bill when you purchase $50 or more – June 2nd in The Bulletin http://www.bankermom.com/10-off-your-grocery-bill-when-you-purchase-50 http://www.bankermom.com/10-off-your-grocery-bill-when-you-purchase-50

$10 off your grocery bill when you purchase $50 or more

June 2nd in The Bulletin

Look in the June 2nd Bulletin newspaper for a valuable coupon worth $10 off your grocery bill when you purchase $50 or more.

 

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/33354/IMG_2572_1_ http://posterous.com/users/Q2McIqSF69 bankermom bankermom Thu, 07 May 2009 07:54:36 -0700 $10 off $50 at Fred Meyer - Coupon in the Bend Bulletin Today - for for today and tomorrow http://www.bankermom.com/10-off-50-at-fred-meyer-coupon-in-the-bend-bu http://www.bankermom.com/10-off-50-at-fred-meyer-coupon-in-the-bend-bu If you need to do any non-grocery shopping at Fred Meyer today and tomorrow, there is a coupon good for $10 off $50 in the Bend Bulletin today.  Enjoy!

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