Get up to 30% cash back on your online purchases

I just wanted to make sure you are aware of Bigcrumbs.com that allows you to earn cash back on your everyday online shopping.

Tiny sample of some sites that offer cash back:

Walmart - 1.8%

The Container Store - 4.8%

Staples.com - 3.2%

Skype - 20%

Magazines.com - 28%

Here I'll explain how it works and how to sign up. In my next post, I'll talk about some advance techniques so you can double dip and get cash back twice!

How it works:

1. Sign up at Bigcrumbs.com
2. Then before you shop, sign in to Bigcrumbs.com, and find the retailer you want to shop at, and click through.
3. Shop as usual!
4. In about 2 months, you will get a paypal deposit with any cash back you earned! Payments take about 8 weeks, so purchases made throughout the month of June will be paid on Aug 15. (Always the 15th)
5. That's it!

Note, please go through my referral link, I do receive a small commission if you sign up through my account. If you go on to refer others, you will end up earning a little cash on your referral's shopping also!

NYC transit saving tips over at NYC Money!

Just wanted to let you know I've updated my NYCMoney blog with a new post detailing how one can save money on NYC transit.  Go check it out!

NYC Money blog relaunched!

Today, I'm relaunching my other blog (nycmoney.blogspot.com) to be a more NYC specific deal finding and money saving blog!

Times are tough and I know everyone would not mind saving some money - especially on things they purchase already. So, if you live in NYC (or don't, it doesnt' matter) - head on over and check out my new blog!

There, I expect to have links to specific NYC related deals including fresh direct coupon codes, ways to save extra money at local stores, transit related deals, and more!

More Friends and Family coupons

Here's some more friends and family coupons for both online and in store.  

Credit to slickdeals.net.

Online coupons

• Aeropostale 30% off coupon FRIENDS08.  Expires: 11/23/08
• Alternative Apparel 40% Off coupon CEF183. Expires: 11/26/08
• Ann Taylor 30% off coupon FRIENDS08. Expires: 11/23/08
• Ann Taylor Loft 30% off coupon FRIENDS08. Expires: 11/23/08
• Art.com 30% off coupon FF2008.  Expires: 11/21/08
• Eddie Buaer 20% Off Coupon FRNDSAVE.  Expires 11/24/08
• Land's End: 20% Off Coupon SHARE with pin 00008692.
• New York & Co 30% Off coupon 9815. Expires: 11/26/08
• QuickSilver 40% off Coupon FFN8 or FFN81. Expires: 11/23/08
• Ralph Lauren 30% off coupon HOL2008.  Expires: 12/8/08
• Roxy.com 40% off Coupon FFN8 or FFN81. Expires: 11/23/08
• Rugby 30% off coupon HOL2008. Expires: 12/8/08
• Sports Authoriity 25% off coupon TSAFEPL. Expires: 11/23/08
• Shop Ecko 30% off coupon FRIENDS. Expires: 11/23/08

Printable/in-store coupons

• Aeropostale printable 30% off coupon. Expires: 11/23/08
• Ann Taylor printable 30% off coupon. Expires: 11/23/08
• Ann Taylor Loft printable 30% off coupon. Expires: 11/23/08
• New York & Co printable 30% Off coupon. Expires: 11/26/08
• QuikSilver Stores printable 40% off coupon. Expires: 11/23/08
• Roxy Stores printable 40% off coupon. Expires: 11/23/08
• Sports Authority printable 25% off coupon. Expires: 11/23/08

It's that time of the year again, except...

It's almost holiday shopping season again! The one time of the year where everyone is almost expected to spend spend and spend. Except, given what's going on with the economy, I don't think most of us can afford it. But if you have the cash, there are plenty of deals to be had.

Keep an eye on this space as I'll be posting any deals I find worthwhile.

For now, here's a 20% Bloomingdales friends and family offer. Use that in store or combine that with their online sale and you could be potentially saving up to 60% off.

Freshdirect : Free Delivery Pass

Got this from Fresh Direct in my email just now:

HOW TO CLAIM YOUR TWO-MONTH FREE TRIAL MEMBERSHIP:
1.Click here for Unlimited DeliveryPass
2.Add the membership (a $29.99 value) to your cart.
3.Shop as usual and enter the code FDDELIVERSFT1 at checkout.


The fine print:
If you enjoy your free trial, your membership will be automatically renewed at the $59 Six-Month Membership fee. There's no obligation — cancel anytime before your free trial ends.
This limited-time invitation is good through April 1, 2008.* Shop today to claim your FREE Two-Month Unlimited DeliveryPass!

"The Mother of all Holiday Discount Codes list!"

Well, the shopping season is upon us. With the economy turning and recession coming (it is, ignore the optimistic press), I hope you decide to save your money instead of splurging and buying the latest useless gifts. However, I know everyone has to do a little gift shopping, and I hope this helps.

Got this via email, although it seems to have originated from fatwallet. I have not checked if they work, so leave a comment if something is wrong. Enjoy!

ps. Sorry no fresh direct codes, I'm keeping an eye on them though!

Online Discounts:

Alloy Coupon Code: ALYGIFT (20% off entire order til Dec. 3, 2007)
American Eagle Outfitters Coupon Code: 64152219 (15% off from Nov. 27 - Dec. 11, 2007)Armani Exchange Coupon Code: STYLE20 ($20 off $100 from ? - ? )
Banana Republic Coupon Code: BRHOLIDAY (20% off from Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2007)
Bare Escentuals Coupon Code: BEFAMILY (20% off from Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, 2007)
Barnes & Noble Coupon Code: T4N3B6W (25% off Single Item on Nov 27 – Dec 10, 2007)
Bath and Bodyworks Coupon Code: VELVET10 ($10 off $30 from Nov. 27 - Dec. 2, 2007)
Bed Bath Store Coupon Code: holiday07 ($15 off $75 from Nov. 28 - Dec. 10, 2007)
BeBe Sport Coupon Code: FAMILY25 (25% off from Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2007)
CCO - Closeout Catalog Outlet Coupon Code: CC10040 (extra 30% off your most expensive item - ends midnight Thursday, 11/29/07)
CCO - Closeout Catalog Outlet Coupon Code: CC10042 (extra 30% off your most expensive item - ends midnight Tuesday, 12/04/07)
Children's Place Coupon Code: FFTAHPVAC7 (30% off from Dec. 2 & Dec. 3, 2007)
Cloud Veil Coupon Code: 7LJ400 (45% off from ? - ? )
Crazy8 Coupon Code: C8ONLINE (20% off from Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2007)
Designer Linens Outlet Coupon Code: FRIENDS77 (50% off from Nov 27 – Dec 3, 2007)
Disney Store Coupon Code: HOLIDAY25 (25% off from Nov 27 – Dec 2, 2007)
***Eastbay Coupon Code: EMEB72GC (20% off Giftcards from Nov 17 – Dec 20, 2007)
GameStop Coupon Code: AFF25 (25% off Used Games from ? – ? )
Golf Smith Coupon Code: FFD07 (UP TO 30% off from Nov. 28 - Dec. 4, 2007)
Exclusions, here's the original post
Guess Factory Stores Coupon Code: FNF30F (30% off from Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2007)
Hasbro Toy Shop Coupon Code: FRIENDS20 (20% off from Dec 2 - Dec. 9, 2007)
Illuminations Coupon Code: 999201329 (20% off from Nov. 27 - Nov. 30, 2007)
J. Jill Coupon Code: FFNV25 (25% off on Nov 27 – Dec 2, 2007)
JC Penny Coupon Code: CHAMPION (20% off from Dec. 9, 2007)
Joann.com Coupon Code: NOVA740 (40% off 1 Regularly-Priced Item from Nov. 28 - Nov. 30, 2007)
Levis Store Coupon Code: LOJVWYJ9 (20% off $75 from Nov 30 – Dec 2, 2007)
Limited Too Just click link for savings (25% off from Nov 27 – Dec 9, 2007)
Linen & Things Coupon Code: 223823997733 (20% off from Nov 30 – Dec 31, 2007)
Liz Claiborne Coupon Code: FRIEND40 (40% off from Nov. 30 - Dec. 3, 2007)
Macy's Coupon Code: MACYSFRIEND or MACYSFF or CFF117 (20% off from Nov 28 – Dec 03, 2007)
MetroStyle Coupon Code: MSTYLE50 (50% off Single Item from Nov. 28 - Dec. 31, 2007)
New York & Company Coupon Code: 9897 ($30 off $75 from Nov 27 – Dec 3, 2007)
Nike Coupon Code: 2PCTH7A (20% off $125 from Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2007)
***Overstock Coupon Code: 73989 (10% off $45 from ? - ? )
***Ralph Lauren Coupon Code: HOL2007 (30% off 11/10 - 12/10)
Red Envelope Coupon Code: AMX25WISH ($50 off $200 from ? – ? )
restaurant.com Coupon Code: THANKS (60% off from Nov. 28 - Nov. 30, 2007)
Sephora Coupon Code: FF2007 (20% off from Nov. 28 - Dec 31, 2007)
***Sharper Image Just cick link for savings ($10 off $100 from Nov 27 – Jan 31, 2008)
Snap Fish Coupon Code: FRIENDS07 (25% off on Nov 27 – Dec 25, 2007)
Speedo Coupon Code: FRIENDS4 (25% off on Nov 27 – Nov 30, 2007)
Sports Authority Coupon Code: TSASAVE25 (25% off on 11/29-12/2)
Timberland Coupon Code: 3421273 (40% off from Nov 30 – Dec 2, 2007)
Toys 'r' us Coupon Code: TRUFRIENDFAMILY (15% off $150 from Nov 27 – Dec 1, 2007)
Ulta Coupon Code: 84447 (20% off Single Item from Nov 27 – Dec 1, 2007)
Victoria's Secret Coupon Code: FA78113 or FA78449 ($15 off $100, $30 off $150, $75 off $250, & $150 off $500 from Nov. 28 - Dec. 20, 2007)
Victoria's Secret Coupon Code: WARM25 (25% off Single Sweater from Nov. 28 - Dec. 1, 2007)Warner Bros Coupon Code: HGFFWB (20% off from Nov 27 – Nov 30, 2007 )
WinkFlash Coupon Code: G3F8E7W4 (40% off from Nov 28 – Dec 15, 2007 )
Yankee Candle Just cick link for savings ($10 off $25 from Nov 27 - Dec. 22, 2007)
Zales Coupon Code: SAVE50FRIEND ($50 off $200 [works on 199.99] from Nov 28 & Nov 29, 2007 )

Printable instore coupons:

Barnes & Noble (10% off on Nov 27 – Dec 3, 2007)
Bath and Bodyworks ($10 off $30 from Nov. 27 - Dec. 1, 2007)
BeBe Sport (25% off from Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2007)
BestBuy ($20 off $175 from Nov. 27 - Dec. 1, 2007)
Borders or Waldenbooks (20% off from Nov 27 – Dec 6, 2007)
Crazy8/Gymboree (20% off from Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2007)
Foot Locker (30% up to $100 or 30% + 10% over $100 from Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2007)
Champs (30% up to $100 or 30% + 10% over $100 from Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2007)
FootAction (30% up to $100 or 30% + 10% over $100 from Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2007)
Gordmans (20% off Single Item from Nov 27 – Dec 9, 2007)
Guess Factory Stores (30% off from Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2007)
H&M (25% off from Dec. 7 - Dec. 9, 2007)
J. Jill (25% off from Nov 27 – Dec 2, 2007)
JC Penny (20% off on Dec. 9, 2007)
Kirklands (25% off Single Item from Nov 27 – Dec 31, 2007)
The Limited ($30 off $100 from Nov 26 – Dec 2, 2007)
Limited Too (25% off from Nov 27 – Dec 9, 2007)
Linen & Things (20% off from Nov. 27 - Dec. 31, 2007)
Loehmanns (15% off Reduced Item & 20% off Clearance Item from Nov 27 – Dec 31, 2007)
Lord & Taylor (15% off from Nov. 9 - Dec. 24, 2007)
Macy's (pdf)(20% off from Nov 28 – Dec 03, 2007)
New York & Company ($30 off $75 from Nov 27 – Dec 3, 2007)
Niketown, Nike Women, Nike Outlet - Front / Back 30% off 11/29 - 12/2 YMMV
oshKosh ($10 off $50 from Nov 26 – Dec 11, 2007)
Radio Shack (Various Deals Dec 1, 2007 from 7am - 9am)
Sharper Image ($10 off $100 from Nov 27 – Jan 31, 2008)
Staples (12% off from Dec. 2 - Dec. 8, 2007)
Ulta (20% off Single Item from Nov 27 – Dec 1, 2007)
Yankee Candle ($10 off $25 from Nov 27 - Dec. 22, 2007)