Extend Your Budget with Groupon

When living on a tight monthly budget there are often times I just want to splurge!  I remember the days when we lived "budgetless" and I would go shopping just because and go out to eat just because we could.  Now I think back at all the money we wasted!  Having a monthly planned budget is stressful, but in the end it is so worth it!

One way we splurge now is buy purchasing Groupons!  We get to go out to dinner still and get it for half price!  I get to go shopping and get my items for half price!  I still get a manicure/pedicure and guess what?  They are half price!

If you have yet to check out Groupon, now is the time.  Check out some of the deals now!

$10 Master Italian Pizza Certificate for $5 (Local Groupon)

Today's local Groupon for Cleveland is a $10 certificate for Master Italian Pizza in Strongsville for $5.  Valid for dine in only, expires November 23, 2011!

$30 of Toys from Hasbro Toy Stop for $15

I just scored this HOT Groupon!  Receive a $30 certificate to HasbroToyShop.com for only $15!  Limit one per person, one per order, valid on in stock items only, never expires, and can be used towards shipping!

If you never used Groupon, go here to sign up first, then find this Groupon here!

*HOT* Groupon Deal to WalMart Portrait Studios

This is a HOT Groupon deal, for $10 you get for Five Color Portrait Sheets, Photo Shoot, and Picture Enhancement ($99 Value) from WalMart Picture Me Portrait Studios.  Limit 1 per person, 1 per visit, expires 12/31/11, valid at any location!

Groupon Partnering with Grocery Ghain

 Groupon which disclosed plans to hold an initial public offering last week, has been looking at new industries where it can apply its group-buying model in a large-scale way. Recent efforts include national partnerships with Live Nation and Expedia to sell discounted tickets and travel offers.
Groupon has offered deals for grocers in the past. Last year, it offered a discount for upscale market Fox & Obel in Chicago. But the new partnership with Springfield, Mass.-based Big Y is the first time a multi-store grocery retailer has run a Groupon deal. Big Y operates 61 stores in Connecticut and Massachusetts. In addition, Big Y is the only retailer in any industry that has fully integrated Groupon deals into its loyalty card program.

"The grocery retail industry is a fantastic opportunity for us that has been largely untapped," Darren Schwartz, Groupon's senior vice president of sales, said in a statement.

On June 7, Groupon subscribers in Springfield will receive an offer to buy a Big Y "Shellfish Grill Pack," valued at $39.99, for $24. Shoppers that buy the voucher will be asked to enter their Big Y loyalty program membership number. When they buy the shellfish package, the deal is automatically credited at the cash register.

Ohh - I hope this comes to Giant Eagle!

$10 Cold Stone Card for $5 on Groupon - Strongsville, OH Only

Get a $10 gift card for only $5 for the Cold Stone Creamery (Strongsville, OH) today on Groupon!  There is a limit of 2.  I can taste the cake batter ice cream!

Today's Groupon Deal

Still haven't tried Groupon yet?  Well today's deal is $20 worth of food for $10 at The Root Cafe in Lakewood.  What a great way to stretch your eating out dollars a little further!  Go here to join now!

The Root Cafe uses organic ingredients from local farms to prepare its vegan and vegetarian salads, sandwiches, and baked goods. The menu of healthy munchables, with offerings ranging from oven pizzas and Mediterranean rice dishes to artisan sandwiches shaped such as Egyptian obelisks, showcases the cafe’s global inspiration. Opt for high-quality coffee and other non-alcoholic drinks to pair with a selection of sweet, vegetarian pastries and baked goods.
The Root Cafe uses organic ingredients from local farms to prepare its vegan and vegetarian salads, sandwiches, and baked goods. The menu of healthy munchables, with offerings ranging from oven pizzas and Mediterranean rice dishes to artisan sandwiches shaped such as Egyptian obelisks, showcases the cafe’s global inspiration. Opt for high-quality coffee and other non-alcoholic drinks to pair with a selection of sweet, vegetarian pastries and baked goods.

Groupon

Have you tried Groupon yet? This is an online deals site where you can buy the daily deal at half off! I have already bought 2 of their offers, which included:


A $37 oil change at Lube Stop for only $18
A One Month Membership to Gymboree for only $39

There are over 160 cities in the US that participate, so you can even look for deals in another city for an upcoming vacation!

They also have a referral program, where you earn $10 for everyone you refer that makes a purchase.

Today’s offer is $49 for Environmentally Friendly House Cleaning Package from EcoMaids of Cleveland!  Hop on over and check it out!  I'm thinking this would make a great gift for a new mom-to-be!

Groupon

I just tried Groupon and I LOVE it! I just got an Eco-Friendly oil change from Lube for only $18!! The normal price is $37! What a great deal. We already get out oil changes at Lube Stop and use the Eco=Friendly oil so it was a perfect deal for me!


If you haven't signed up for Groupon, it's a really neat site. Each day they email you an amazing deal based on the city of your choice. Deals can be up to 90% off. Then, because Groupon uses the theory of collective buying power, they have to sell a certain number of deals or they cancel the deal and you don't get charged. That way you only get the most unbeatable price.

It's really easy to register and it's FREE. Here's what you do:
1.Register for Groupon
2.Check each day for their unbeatable deal (or sign up to have the deal emailed to you)
3.If you decide you want the deal, you just click on the buy button.
4.If the minimum number of people sign up, they charge your credit card and send you a link to your coupon. If not enough people sign up, you don't get charged (but you don't get the deal either).