Online Coupons and Deals

For the average consumer, it’s hard to understand the different types of online coupons and deals. Tricia Meyer and Ashleigh Ball talk in this podcast about the different types of codes and how to get the best deals shopping online. Find Coupons and Discounts for hundreds of merchants at Sunshine Rewards and combine then with cash back rewards.

Show Notes

• Compare free shipping (minimums, no minimums) with flat rate shipping and figure out when they are good deals and when they are not. When are “per item” charges the best deals?
• Percent off coupons and dollar off coupons from the same merchant can be confusing. Do the math to figure out which is better for you. Spending more to save more isn’t usually worth it.
• “Stacking” coupons is the best deal when it is possible. Not all merchants allow it but it is worth trying.
• “BOGO” can be “Buy One Get One Free” or “Buy One Get One Half Off” depending on the merchant and that makes a big difference.
• Read the fine print for exclusions such as brands or previously reduced merchandise.

You can save a lot of money online when you use free shipping, flat rate shipping, percentage off, and dollar off coupons but you need to still be a smart shopper and compare prices, deals, and coupons across sites.

I’m addicted to Big Fish Games. There…I admitted it. They have just the kind of games that appeal to me. The games are more about using your mind to solve puzzles than memorizing 6 different buttons to push at the same time that you move your joystick and pull a trigger.

For the next 48 hours you can download one of their best selling adventure games, Hidden Expedition Amazon, for only $1.99. The CD of this game usually sells on Amazon for $11.88 PLUS shipping. You can download the game from Big Fish immediately and play it for less than 2 bucks. You can even try their games for free before you commit to buying them.

If you would like to get a look at the game before you download it, check out the Amazon video below. This price ends on July 16 so take advantage quickly! Be sure to use coupon code hidden199.

Tiny Prints is running a terrific deal where you can get a personalized Father’s Day card starting at only $.99. The great thing about Tiny Prints is that you can either use their templates or create something entirely unique for the dad in your life. You can also choose whether you want the card sent directly to you or to the recipient. Choose from funny, sentimental, or serious cards. You can even upload pictures to make the card as personal as possible.

Below is a video that will show you how to get started creating cards at Tiny Prints. Visit Sunshine Rewards for Tiny Prints coupons and cash back shopping.

With less than two weeks left until Mother’s Day, Sunshine Rewards has pulled together a list of terrific deals that are sure to make your mom (and your pocketbook) happy!

1-800-FLORALS Best cash back deal! Earn 10% back on purchases. Most arrangements are delivered by local florists.

1-800-FLOWERS Earn an increased 7% back on your purchase. Plus, save up to 30% on arrangements.

FloraFlora Earn an increased 8% back on purchases plus get 15% off and free delivery with code MDAY15.

Cellars Wine Club Earn 10% back on all regular and wine club purchases.

Mrs. Prindables Earn 5% back on purchases. Free gift box and gift card with Jumbo Apple purchases.

Fairytale Brownies Earn 5% back. Gourmet Mother’s Day gifts start at only $22.90.

My Jewelry Box Earn 5% back on purchases. Save 20% on all orders plus get free shippnig with code MJB20.

ProFlowers Earn 4% back on purchases. Deals on roses, tulips, and bouquets good through May 5.

Smiley Cookies Earn 5% back plus save 20% on orders over $20 with code MOM20.

Spa Finder Gift Certificates Earn 3% back. Get free shipping and a free gift box on orders over $75 with code FSMOM75.

Teleflora Earn 6% back on purchases.

Don’t see what you like? We have plenty more to choose from. Visit either our special Mother’s Day Shopping Category or our more general Flowers and Gifts.

1-800-FLOWERS – Save 15% on Easter purchases with code EASTER15 plus get increased cash back this month.

Harry and David – Take 20% off order over $50 with code SPRING20 plus earn an increased 5% cash back for Easter.

Dayspring – Best source for Christian Easter gifts including children’s activity books for as low as $0.99. SPRING SPECIAL Save 25% through April on all items with our coupon code.

Fairytale Brownies – Gourmet Easter gifts starting at only $22.90.

Smiley Cookies – Take 15% off any Easter item, including bunny shaped Smiley Cookies (code EASTER 15).

1-800-BASKETS.com – Save up to 20% on Easter baskets including items such as spiral sliced ham, truffle cake pops, brownies, and more.

Omaha Steaks – Free Ham with $99 purchase.

Personal Creations – Personalized Easter baskets up to 39% off.

See’s Candies – Easter gifts under $20 from a name you can trust.

So hop on over to the Easter shopping category at Sunshine Rewards to fill your Easter baskets and save while earning cash back.

Our Irish eyes are smiling because we have some great cash back increases for you. It’s the luck of the Irish, and even if you aren’t Irish you can still take advantage of these special deals.

For all you lads and lasses, we have increased your cash back on the following merchants:

Celebrate Express Stock up on Spring party supplies.

Sephora.com Time for new colors of makeup!

ThePerfumeSpot.com Fresh scents are in like the flowers that will be popping up soon.

Hot Topic New movies + new music = new, hot merchandise.

SubscriptionAgent.com Get magazines subscriptions going for decor and warm weather sports.

Smiley Cookies Colorful, happy, and sure to make someone’s day.

Stupid.com Are you ready for April Fool’s Day yet?

Cleatskins Spring sports are coming! Protect those shoes.

DirectGardening.com Order early to get the best savings on plants and flowers.

Candy Direct Easter candy plus great bulk deals.

Hurry now and grab your pot of gold because it only lasts until March 17th.

Just because money is tight this Valentine’s Day, it doesn’t mean that you can’t treat your loved ones. Here are a few tips from Sunshine Rewards to create a memorable Valentine’s Day that doesn’t break the bank.

1) Look for free shipping offers. A number of our cookie, jewelry, and flower merchants are shipping for free with low or no minimums. Don’t waste money on the shipping…save it for the gift!

2) Check out Restaurant.com for a good value on a Valentine’s Day dinner. You can save as much as $50-100 on a meal. Use code LOVE before Valentine’s Day and get 80% off certificates.

3) Earn increased cash back plus save up to 30% at 1-800-FLOWERS when you order by February 12.

4) If you already have an Amazon Prime account, be sure to check out their selection of gift baskets and towers. If you don’t already have an Amazon Prime account, sign up for the free trial when you make your purchase.

5) Get $20 for $40 at FTD.com when you take advantage of the Groupon that expires Friday.

Woman’s Day Magazine Subscription, $3.99 (Regular Price: $18.00) with Coupon Code ‘MOMSCONNECT’

Weight Watchers Magazine Subscription, $3.99 (Regular Price: $14.99) with Coupon Code ‘MOMSCONNECT’

Disney Family Fun Magazine Subscription, $3.99 (Regular Price: $9.99) with Coupon Code ‘MOMSCONNECT’

Coupon codes will expire February 13.

As someone who has used many different CD/DVD creation utilities and software packages, I can tell you the task can seem daunting.  However, if done right, the results can be fantastic.   Roxio Creator 2011 takes all the complex tasks and simplifies them so even novices can create breathtaking home video DVDs or photo CDs.  But the software isn’t just for video beginners – it has so many options, even an experienced video editor can agree the software is full featured and can be used for a wide variety of situations.

Creating photo CDs (especially for grandparents who live far away), is always a good idea but can be cumbersome and difficult.  Roxio helps you each step of the way to make amazing photo discs that can play on any DVD player or computer.  Also, new in this version of Creator is the ability to take your current photos and videos and turn them into 3D!  Imagine taking all those old photos and breathing new 3D life into them and reliving those experiences all over again.  No need to buy a special camera or anything else.   Roxio will take both your old photos and any new photos and make them 3D.

Creator is not just for visual media.   Use it to rip and catalog your CD collection and organize your music.  You can even use it to capture and clean the sound from old vinyl LPs.  Don’t let those LPs sit on the shelf any longer and possibly warp – protect them by digitizing them and make them sound great.  Once you have all your music, create a modern version of the mix-tape and create your own CD of your favorite tracks.

And last but not least, for those of us who “live in the cloud”, Roxio now offers a way that you can access your photos, videos, and music all remotely with any internet connected computer.  Traveling to a relatives?  No need to create photo CDs ahead of time and spending time putting specific photos on the disc!  Just use Creator 2011 and access every photo back on your home PC while you are traveling.

Don’t forget:  Roxio is available on SunshineRewards for Roxio cash back and coupons for many of their other products too!

Special Thanks to Roxio for donating a copy of Creator 2011 for a Sunshine Rewards Holiday contest!

From now through Monday (November 8), new customers can use the code “sunshinegame” (without quotes) to buy the full version of any standard game (excludes collector’s editions) for only $2.99. Plus, all Sunshine Rewards members will get an increased cash back of 20%. That’s a savings of up to 73%. And because you can download the game immediately, there is no shipping charge. Many of the games on Big Fish sell on Amazon for upwards of $20.

Even if you are not usually a “gamer,” I challenge you to give Big Fish Games a try this weekend. I can personally say that after trying just one game, I ended up loving them and my whole family is now all playing their games. There are no advertisements on the games and they are completely safe to download. If you need some ideas of which games to get started with, here are some favorites from Big Fish Game players as well as our own Sunshine Rewards members:

• Diner Dash
• My Kingdom for the Princess
• Cooking Dash
• Bejeweled 2 Deluxe
• Dora Saves the Snow Princess

Click here to see all of the Big Fish Games coupons and cash back deals at Sunshine Rewards. And check out the video below if you want to see a game in action.