New mailing time

For loyal subscribers to The Blue Patched Couch, I have changed the time you will receive these deals in your inbox. Now you will get them in the early evening -- between 5-7 pm. Makes more sense since I can only do this during the day while The Monkey sleeps and many deals will expire that night at Midnight.

Hope this makes life easier (and cheaper) for you...especially during this holiday season.

NBC fans savings

For fans of Friday Night Lights (we are big time), or The Office (almost as much as FNL), check out NBCs cyber sale...great deals of show items, including Dwight Booblehead and East Dillon T-shirt.

Origins FREE shipping and $10 off

Spend $25 and get $10 off. Here is the info. Also, get free shipping. Enter code: MONDAY

Why I heart Vistaprint!

First a happy birthday shoutout to the wife of my favorite Vistaprint employee :)

Ok, am attaching the link here, but just look at this list of deals below!!! These are all good through Wednesday, so you have some time.

Good luck!

Invitations & Announcements 10 Start at $7.99 Now FREE
Photo Holiday Cards 10 Start at $7.99 Now FREE
Wall Calendars 1 Starts at $15.99 Now FREE
Small Magnets 25 Start at $12.99 Now FREE
FREE Photo Flip Books Great Value Get 1 Now
Note Cards 10 Start at $7.99 Now FREE
FREE T-Shirt Great Value Get 1 Now
Holiday Cards 10 Start at $7.99 Now FREE
Postcards 100 Start at $24.99 Now FREE
Return Address Labels 140 Start at $7.99 Now FREE
XL Photo Magnets 1 Start at $9.99 Now FREE
Custom Envelopes 100 Start at $44.99 Now $33.74
Small Stamps 1 Starts at $12.99 Now FREE
50% OFF Mugs 1 Starts at $9.99 Now $4.99
Holiday Gift Tags 25 Start at $7.99 Now FREE
50% OFF Photo Books 1 Starts at $33.99 Now $16.99
Notebooks 1 Starts at $9.99 Now FREE
Mouse Pads 1 Starts at $7.99 Now FREE
Premium Business Cards 250 Start at $19.99 Now FREE
Desk Calendars 1 Starts at $6.99 Now FREE
Note Pads 1 Starts at $8.99 Now FREE
Pens 1 Starts at $4.99 Now FREE
Uploads 1 Starts at $4.99 Now FREE
Checks 25 Start at $4.99 Now FREE
Tote Bags 1 Starts at $12.99 Now FREE
Banners 1 Starts at $13.99 Now FREE
Posters 1 Starts at $6.99 Now FREE
Hats 1 Starts at $14.99 Now FREE
FREE Sticky Note Great Value Get 1 Now
Keychains 1 Starts at $4.99 Now FREE

Act now! These limited-time offers expire Wednesday, December 01, 2010.

Lands End deals -- through Monday

Wow, just looking at their site I may have to do some of my shopping here.

First, spend $75, and take $20 off OR spend $150 and take $50 off. Either way the code is NOV29 and the pin is 7410.

Second, look at some of the sale items listed! Down vests for $20, and cashmere sweaters for $75!

Happy shopping!

Pottery Barn for kids -- free ship and/or monogramming TODAY ONLY

Here is a link to a bunch of free shipping and/or free mongramming for a bunch of kiddie items.

Kohl's Cyber Monday treats

15% off today on all orders. Code: CYBER15

15% off today AND free shipping on all orders greater than $75. Code: CYBER15

20% off today AND free shipping on all orders greater than $100. Code: CYBER20

More coupon codes

These come courtesy of Coupon Cabin!

Included in this lot are Home Depot, Dell, Walgreens, White House/Black Market and Radio Shack.

For the wine lover in all of us

Too bad my tolerance plummeted after The Monkey was born!

Today's DC Groupon is for $75 worth of wine, for $25! Make sure to read all the details and fine print, found here.

Monday Only -- For the man who travels

Check this out from Red Envelope! Its a Leather excusion carrying case for all his essentials. Regular price $124.99, sale price $59.99. Monday only.

A slew of Cyber Monday Coupon Codes

Many thanks to Brads Deals for sharing!

Click here for the complete list...which includes Ann Taylor, Crate and Barrel, Modell's and many more!

Coupons galore for free and cheap stuff!

As I have mentioned before I get a slew of emails from many of the other money savers across the county.

For the Momma's compiled this great list of coupons for free food and discounts, many expiring this weekend. Coupons include a free pie at Bob Evans and a free appetizer at Chili's.

Enjoy!

And thanks For the Momma's!

Amazon magazine deals

Now through Nov. 30, you can get some silly magazine deals, some as low as $5/year. Click here for more info.

BOGO at Starbucks!

I know some Bluepatchers who will like this (thinking Tricia in VA and Sophie in MD). Get one of your favorite yummy coffee drinks free at Starbucks, deal runs from Nov. 18-21, from 2 pm to 5 pm.

Starbucks is apparently running a 12 Days of Sharing special promotion. You can sign up to receive text alerts about the deals.

Info on both promos can be found here.

FREE Everything

Thanks to our good friends at Vistaprint, look at all these FREE items! You just pay shipping.

I learned last year that its better to shop early than cram everything at the last minute. If grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, old roommates, whoever is on your list...this is a great deal! Also a good idea if you want fun address labels for the holidays instead of writing out.

Click here for the details.!

365 Prints FREE with $10 Purchase

Snapfish has an incredible deal running from now through Nov 20! Buy anything for $10 on their site and get 365...no that is not a type 365 FREE 4x6 pictures! Enter code 2010MY365 at checkout!

150+ deals for veterans

The Monkey kept me busy all day so just now getting to post this list. Thanks to Brads Deals, which is a great site to keep track of as you start your shopping, it always has deals!!!

And if you haven't already, make sure to thank a veteran! If it wasn't for him/her/them you wouldn't be reading this at all! I thank my Dad. A brave WW2 vet who fought in the Pacific. He passed away this summer, and not a day goes by that I don't think of him....love ya and miss ya Dad!

Thank a veteran!

Tomorrow is Veteran's Day! Instead of promoting sales, which in themselves are a good thing, there are a ton of places that are offering specials to Vets and their families as a small THANK YOU for all they have sacrificed.

Here's the list I have so far, but if I get others will update in new posts.

Applebee's: is offering free food for Veterans. I can't link to their site though because it keeps freezing my computer :( I recommend calling your local Applebees beforehand if you want more information.

BJ's Brewhouse: free lunch entree or free pizza with one topping for dinner, click here for information.

Build-A-Bear Workshop: 20 percent off on one transaction. Online enter code 95516 at checkout. Check stores for details. Promotion runs from Nov 10-14.

Cheeseburger in Paradise: free entree, click here for details.

Chili's: is offering a free entree from a special menu, see here for details.

Famous Dave's: Free entree, click here

Hooters: Veterans Eat FREE - Thursday, 11/11 with a drink purchase All Day! Choose from one of Hooters specialty menu items - Nacho Ordinary Burger, BBQ Sandwich, Baja Burger, or a Speedway Chicken Sandwich. Must present Military ID or proof of military service. Valid for All active or retired military personnel. Dine in only. Not valid with any other offer or discount.. Click here

O'Charleys: 20 percent off your bill. Coupon is here.

Outback Steakhouse: Free Bloomin Onion and beverage. Click here for 411

Regular readers of the Blue Patch know I am not a fan, but its more because of customer service than quality. With that said, Sears is offering an additional 10 percent off purchases, including sales and clearances. Click here.

TGI Fridays: Vets eat free for FOUR DAYS! They celebrate from Nov 11-14. Click here for the coupon information.

Uno's Chicago Grill: Free Pizza with purchase of entree. More info here.

Free wedding gowns! Yes, you read that correct! Brides Across America is doing a promotion for qualifying military brides. Lots of locations nationwide, but make sure to click here for details.



The Military Wallet blog has a great list of restaurants and attractions offering deals for military vets and families. Check here for complete list!



Many thanks to these bloggers Coupon Divas, the Military Wallet, and For the Mommas for helping me find many of these deals!

Good deal on Amazon shipping

Get FREE Amazon Prime shipping for up to year! It doesn't cost anything (other than a minimum purchase requirement) and no, despite the name, you don't have to be a Mom to join. This is great timing, especially when you consider the holidays are right around the corner.

Click here for more info. Thanks Carolyn!

New Month...

Well October definitely ended on a good note!

After dropping our son off at my Mom's so we could head northward for a family wedding, we spent the night in Delaware. We went to Delaware Park Casino and I am very happy to report we left there with TRIPLE the money we came in with! My husband did so well at Black Jack that his winnings paid for our hotel both nights and also for the wedding gift!

The key to this was quitting while we were ahead. I honestly had more fun watching him play than I did anything else. When it was my turn I originally intended to just play my small amount and when it was gone, so were we. BUT, I had some luck and some fun, so 30 mins later when I had the same amount I started with, I walked away.

November is shaping up to be a good month, I think. Although with a few trips and Thanksgiving our gas budget is going to be completely obliderated.

Yesterday by going to the outlets and using a gift card, I paid $40 for a $150 Pottery Barn quilt. I am quite proud of myself because this quilt will last our monkey until he is in grade school!

As for food, last night we made the Guiness Stew I mentioned last week. All told I figure this meal cost us about $8, not bad.

Tonight, nothing is more American than Hot Dogs, which we have, so thats how we are celebrating Election Day!

Tomorrow night, we are having Chicken Korma in the CrockPot! Here is the recipe. I have everything it calls for except the stewed tomtoes. Total cost, ballpark but am estimating about $5.

Thursday, leftovers.

Friday, its pizza night. Total cost, $5

Saturday, burgers. Have everything, but total cost is $5.

Have a great week everyone...and be sure to vote!!!!