Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Coupon-A-Rama!


Since the economy has fallen into the toilet, the glut of credit card offers that used to clog up our mailbox has pretty much dried up (thank God!). They have been replaced by coupons. Lots and LOTS of coupons. Pictured above is just one weeks worth of accumulation.
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It seems just about everyone with something to sell is coming out of the woodwork. They are using special offers an other incentives in attempt to lure us into spending money at their establishment. Except for those offering 2 for 1 smoothies, most of these coupons will go unused. We currently have coupons for:
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Health and wellness...
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orthodontics, chiropractic services, dental care, hemorrhoid relief, elder care services, orthopedic shoes, eyeglasses, weight loss centers, testosterone replacement.
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Personal care...
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laser treatments, haircuts, tanning salons (we have a pant-load of these places here in sunny Arizona. Why? I don't know), colon hydrotherapy, manicures, pedicures, botox, teeth whitening, facials, yoga classes, massages, skin rejuvenation, eyebrow waxing.
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Auto-related services...
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car rental, airport parking, car washes, windsheild replacement, brake jobs, transmission repair, oil changes, window tinting, coolant flushes, collision repair, camping trailer rentals.
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Goods and services for inside the house...
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window blinds, carpet cleaning, game room supplies, granite countertops, flooring, cabinet refacing, pest control, plumbing, electrical, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, handyman services, closet organization, air duct cleaning, tub-to-shower conversions, consignment furniture, heating and air conditioning repair, grout cleaning, carpet stretching, popcorn ceiling removal, furniture movers, upholstery cleaning, room additions.
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And outside...
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tree nurseries, concrete slabs, retractable awnings, tree removal, pool remodeling, landscape design, pool covers, window replacement, house painting, wrought iron gates, barbecue pits, precast fountains, stucco replacement, imitation grass, security systems, patio-to-sunroom conversions, pool tile cleaning, stone facings.
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And even in the garage...
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garage door repairs, garage cabinets, overhead garage shelves, mini storage, garage floor coating, garage door replacement, garage door openers.
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"Mom" stuff:
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scrapbooking items, art and craft supplies, boutique clothing, jewelry
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Stuff for the kids:
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martial arts classes, zoo admission, preschool and day care, go-cart races, learning centers, pottery painting, museum admission, dance classes, foreign language lessons, inflatable and party slide rentals, bowling, mobile game truck party rentals, swimming lessons.
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Stuff for the animals:
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pet grooming, online pet medication store, pet sitting, pet doors, obedience training, tropical fish, aquarium decor.
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Restaurants:
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frozen yogurt, Thai food, Chinese food, Mexican food, smoothies, fish and chips, pitas, sushi, coffee and donuts, ice cream, hot dogs, fried chicken, pizza (I found more than a dozen pizza coupons, but NOT ONE for a sandwich shop).
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Modern conveniences:
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satellite tv, long distance phone services, digital cable, high speed Internet, cellular service.
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Coupons for those who have a little extra cash in their pockets:
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bottled water delivery service, dry cleaners, concierge services, gourmet desserts, housekeeping, catering, wine tasting.
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And coupons for those who wish they did:
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bankruptcy consultation services, jewelry buyers, rare coin buyers, tax preparation services, divorce lawyers, eBay selling services.

1 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi, Val. I have an idea for those unused coupons, especially the personal/health products and food that isn't for a specific store. In Longview the VFW collects the coupons and sends them to service people overseas. maybe the vfw in your area does something like that.