Arizona Shopping Secrets

Starting tomorrow, the fall hours start at the Phoenix Zoo.
9 am until 5 pm (early entry for members 8 am)

The new Koala exhibit opens to the public on October 3rd.

Tips to save money on admission:
~ check out a Culture Pass at valley libraries to get FREE Admission
~ Bank of America Cardholders, get in free on the first full weekend of the month as part of the Museums on Us promotion.
~ Moms-to-be get free admission + goody bags on Sept 18th for the Fisher-Price Luv U Zoo Baby Shower.  Must register by Sept 15th.
~ Each Wednesday in September, receive $2 off adult or child admission (up to 4 admissions) or $5 off any Zoo Membership when you show your Fry's VIP card. More information can be found on Fry's Facebook Page.
~ AAA Arizona Members save $2 off admission for up to 6 people when paid for by card carrying AAA member.
~ Join or renew your membership before September 19th and receive a FREE Koala Plush and entrance to the exclusive Members Only Koala Preview on the 25th & 26th. Code: ZNL0910

Adility Deal

• $49.99 For Facial, Body Polish, Cut & Style (+Bonus) at Defina Salon and Day Spa in Glendale

Buy With Me

•  $40 for a solid hour of bodywork at ProActive Therapeutic Massage ($80 value) in Phoenix

•  $29.99 For 5 Unlimited All-Day Passes and 6 Buy One, Get One All-Day Park Passes (+Bonus) in Phoenix

Groupon
  ~ Nationwide:

• Click here to purchase a movie ticket for $4 valid at Fandango.com theatres

  ~ Phoenix

• Up to 83% Off Auto Services at Stewart Detailing in Phoenix, Tempe or Mesa
• $25 for $50 Worth of Plants at Desert Foothills Gardens Nursery in Cave Creek
• $10 for $25 Worth of Designer Resale Clothing and a Free Pair of Earrings at Fair Trade Consignment in Peoria (Up to $25)

• $15 for $30 Worth of Steaks, Sandwiches, Drinks, and More at Chad's Steakhouse & Saloon

LivingSocial

• $39 for a Medical-Grade Microdermabrasion at All About You Med Spa in Tempe (regularly $100)

• $25 for $50 worth of services at F8 Fate Image Studio in Scottsdale

• 50% off an Outdoor Photo Shoot with Bella Bean Photography - a $300 Value
• $15 for $30 worth of Children's Clothing from Kitsel

Snag and Save

• $55 for 5 Oil Changes & More at AAMCO Car Care in Ahwatukee, Tempe, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Flagstaff or Prescott Valley ($500+ Value) 
• $10 for 10 Days of Unlimited Yoga at Urban Yoga (up to $150 value)

SocialBuy

• Get discounted tickets for select Arizona Cardnials games (Click on View ALL to see all games available)

Check out the pre-made shopping lists & discussions at PinchingYourPennies for the following local stores...
Albertsons
Bashas
CVS
Frys
IGA
Safeway
Sprouts
Sunflower Markets
Target
Walgreens

Retail Stores:

• Abercrombie & Fitch - 20% off total purchase - valid thru 8/28/10
• Abercrombie Kids - 20% off - valid thru 8/22/10
• Aeropostale - $10 off $50 - valid thru 9/19/10
• Banana Republic - 30% off entire purchase - valid 8/26-8/29 only
• Bath & Body Works - Free Anti-Bacterial Hand Soap with any $10 purchase - valid thru 8/29/10
• Catherines - $10 off $25 - valid thru 9/5/10
• Childrens Place - 20% off entire purchase - valid thru 9/1/10
• Dick's Sporting Goods - $10 off $50 - valid thru 8/31/10
• Gap - 30% off entire purchase - valid 8/26-8/29 only
• JCPenney - $10 off $25 - valid 8/25-8/28 only
• Old Navy - 30% off entire purchase - valid 8/26-8/29 only
• Westcor Shopping Centers - various retail store coupons - some valid thru 8/31/10
• Yankee Candle - $10 off $25 purchase - valid thru 09/18/10

Dining:

• Baja Fresh - $2 off $7 purchase or $5 off $15 - valid thru 9/4/10
• Sweet Tomatoes - Buy 1, Get 1 FREE - valid thru 8/26/10
• T.G.I. Friday's - $3 off $10 purchase - valid thru 8/25/10
• The Good Egg - Buy 1, Get 1 FREE Entree - valid thru 8/30/10

Adility Deal
~ $39.99 For 4 Greens Fees and 6 Buy One, Get One Rounds of Golf (+Bonus)
Buy With Me
~ Body Envy BootcampWomen-Only Classes that Whip You Into Shape

• $49 for 12 Boot Camp Sessions (Value $169 -- Discount 71%)
• $49 for One Month Unlimited Sessions (Value $249 -- Discount 80%)

Groupon

• $25 for $50 Worth of French Café Fare at Coup Des Tartes
• $34 for One Month of Swim Lessons at Aqua-Tots Swim School ($68 Value)

• $25 for Two General-Admission Tickets to N9NE Fest ($50 Value)

LivingSocial
Snag and Save

Get this one before it is gone!
Groupon.com LINK
Attack the shelves with today's Groupon: for $25, you get $50 worth of apparel and accessories, including sale items, purchased in-store at Gap, which has hundreds of locations nationwide.
Today's Groupon is not valid for online or previous purchases, or at Gap Outlet, Gap Factory, or Gap Generation stores. Valid at all Gap stores. Expires Nov 19, 2010. Limit 1/person.

Check out the pre-made shopping lists & discussions at PinchingYourPennies for the following local stores...
Albertsons
Bashas
CVS
Frys
IGA
Safeway
Sprouts
Sunflower Markets
Target
Walgreens

*Check out a preview of next week's CVS ad here.

Click here to print a coupon valid for two Like-It Creations
for $5 at Cold Stone Creamery.

Click here to print a coupon valid for 30% off entire order at Aeropostale. Valid today thru 8/15/10.

*If prefer to shop online at Aeropostale.com or P.S. From Aeropostale, use promotion code FFAUG.

Get a $10 off $20 purchase certificate for 80¢ OR a $25 off a $35 purchase certificate for $2.00 after code
for restaurants, like...

• Cafe Wasabi in Tempe
• Focaccia Fiorentina in downtown Phoenix
• La Parrilla Suiza in Chandler, Phoenix or Tucson
• Valle Luna Mexican Food in Chandler
• & many MORE

Code:
Extra 80% off Dining Certificates BIG - exp 08/16/10

Restaurant.com LINK

*Be sure to read the fine print for each offer, not all offers have the same terms!

Sign up for the eClub Newsletter for Shalimar Country Club and receive a FREE Round of Golf for your birthday. 

Also, thru the end of August, anytime their thermometer reads 100 degrees or more, the greens fees are FREE!

Link

American Idol Live!
US Airways Center, Phoenix, AZ
Thu, 08/12/10 @ 07:30 PM

Charlie Daniels Band
Dodge Theatre - Phoenix
Sun, 08/29/10 @ 07:30 PM

Moscow Ballet
Dodge Theatre - Phoenix
Wed, 12/22/10 @ 07:30 PM

LiveNation.com LINK

Check out the pre-made shopping lists & discussions at PinchingYourPennies for the following local stores...
Albertsons
Bashas
CVS
Frys
IGA
Safeway
Sprouts
Sunflower Markets
Target
Walgreens

Click here to print 2 new coupons for Baja Fresh.

~ $2 off $7 purchase
~ $5 off $15 purchase

Valid thru 8/20/10.

$1.00 off any produce item at Target!

Print your coupon at THIS LINK.

Click on "groceries" on the left side to narrow the choices.

Celebrate Dora's Birthday this Saturday at Walmart with FREE Cupcakes and get a FREE Dora Photo Card. Celebration is in the Toy Department from 11am-4pm.

Click here to get more information and to find a participating location near you.

Today's Deal on PlumDistrict.com for Phoenix is $15 for a $20 Target Gift Card.

PlumDistrict.com LINK

Currently BuyWithMe.com is offering 6 different deals in the Phoenix area, like...

~ $12.50 for $25 worth of food, ice cream and drinks at Swensen's Ice Cream Factory in Phoenix

~ $20 Manicure & Pedicure at LaVie Nails & Spa ($38 value) in Gilbert.

BuyWithMe.com LINK

$11 for Unlimited 30-Day Membership at The Play Factory ($35 Value)

Locations:
The Play Factory (now open)
4180 S. Arizona Ave., Suite 3
Chandler, AZ 85248

Desert Ridge Marketplace
(opening Sept., 2010)
21001 N. Tatum Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85050

SnagandSave.com LINK

Check out the pre-made shopping lists & discussions at PinchingYourPennies for the following local stores...
Albertsons
Bashas
CVS
Frys
IGA
Safeway
Sprouts
Sunflower Markets
Target
Walgreens

*Click here to get a preview of next week's CVS ad/coupon match-ups.

If you've wanted to try out Sam's Club, here's your chance.

This weekend only, enjoy Members-only prices with no upcharge.

LINK TO OFFER

Last week, I tried Safeway's Home Grocery Delivery Service and had a good experience.  It was very convenient to have the items I ordered delivered right to my kitchen counter. 

Highlights:
~ Shop from the convenience of your home
~ Choose a delivery time that works best for you
~ Receive Safeway Club Card prices
~ Shortcuts.com manufacturer coupons work (simply load them on your card first)
~ Save an additional $7 off and get Free Shipping when spend $50 with code AZSAVINGS

LINK

NOTE: I did receive two gift cards for trying out this service.

Check out today's deals on Groupon.com.

Phoenix -- $50 towards climbing passes, birthday parties, climbing gear and more for only $25 at AZ On The Rocks in Scottsdale. NOTE: May purchase unlimited quantity but must redeem within 6 months.

Tucson -- 50% off a 1-year Membership to Tucson Museum of Art.

Groupon.com LINK