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All of the best advice and resources to save money on eating out or going to the movies, get discounts for theater and concerts, cut costs on parties and more. Get the LOZO on how to save on all the fun things in your life, without having to cut back.
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Amazon offers free digital items year-round, including e-books, MP3s and videos, and we recommend checking out their vast selection before you buy elsewhere. Some items require a special (free)...  Amazon offers free digital items year-round, including e-books, MP3s and videos, and we recommend checking out their vast selection before you buy elsewhere. Some items require a special (free) software to download the items, but generally they come with few if any restrictions so you can freely gift them or keep for yourself (or both!). 
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Shoppers who have The LOZO know to always try to use coupons whenever they make a purchase. Some stores are quite stingy with the coupons they offer, so you're happy to get your hands on any of them.... Shoppers who have The LOZO know to always try to use coupons whenever they make a purchase. Some stores are quite stingy with the coupons they offer, so you're happy to get your hands on any of them. But some stores are known for frequently issuing coupons with various discounts and minimum spend thresholds, so you might have several available at your fingertips. So the question then becomes, " how do you maximize your coupons to save as much as possible?" LOZO has the answer!
Most stores have a policy that you can only use one coupon per transaction, so to get the best discount you'll have to split up your purchases. If a store is not busy they are usually happy to ring up the transactions separately at the register, one after another. In other cases you might need to take separate trips or go back in line. Once you figure out what the extra savings will be worth, you can decide whether to go through any extra hassle.
The first thing you need to do is assess the value of each coupon to figure out which is worth the most. That's easy to do when you are comparing coupons like $5 off $25 vs. $10 off $25, but harder when the coupons are in different "flavors".
LOZO recommends first adjusting everything to the equivalent "percentage discount" so you can compare apples to apples.
Then you start by trying to use up the best coupon first. There are a couple of cases when this approach might not be the best strategy for you, so we recommend double-checking before you checkout!
Click on this tip to read more details and see some real examples in action.
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One of our more popular tips is how to be a smart Restaurant.com shopper. We recommend not paying the prices listed on the site, but instead using a coupon code for 60%, 70%, 80% or even 90% off and... One of our more popular tips is how to be a smart Restaurant.com shopper. We recommend not paying the prices listed on the site, but instead using a coupon code for 60%, 70%, 80% or even 90% off and stocking up when there is a great offer.
When you find a great coupon, here's the LOZO on how to make this discount last year-round: Instead of buying a certificate to a specific restaurant, buy yourself a "Restaurant.com Gift Certificate" or sign up for the Dinner of the Month Club. Click to read the entire tip with step-by-step details. Buy as many as you want so the savings will last all year. These make terrific holiday and teacher gifts as well! Send the certificates to yourself and then print them out or forward to your recipient when you are ready. The physical "Gift Cards" cost a little more so we recommend sticking with the email-able gift certificates to get the best savings.
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When traveling, don't underestimate the power of promotional magazines. Check out welcome centers, rest stops and hotel brochure racks. Most magazines will have tons of discount coupons.
Before... When traveling, don't underestimate the power of promotional magazines. Check out welcome centers, rest stops and hotel brochure racks. Most magazines will have tons of discount coupons.
Before traveling, call the destination's tourist board or chamber of commerce and ask them to send you a visitor's pack - these are often full of discount coupons and ideas for things to do. Check out local newspapers, city halls, community centers and the Internet for calendars of what's happening in town. If you're a local - do the same in your own town.
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Check out this summary of all the top Halloween stores' price match and return policies so you can make the right choice when buying your costume this year.
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Like most families, we’re celebrating July 4th with a mix of fireworks, parade, and of course BBQ. If you’re planning to chow down with friends and family this Independence Day, let LOZO help you... Like most families, we’re celebrating July 4th with a mix of fireworks, parade, and of course BBQ. If you’re planning to chow down with friends and family this Independence Day, let LOZO help you save with money saving tips on that big feast!
So, here’s how my family and I are doing it:
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Use Grocery Coupons! Just like for your regular weekly trips, shopping with grocery coupons can save 50% or more on your bill for the 4th. And it’s even easier than you might think. Instead of spending hours hunting through newspapers, come to LOZO.com for 100s of free printable grocery coupons, all in one place. You can easily select categories (like meat, dips, or chips) and search for your favorite brands. I created a special coupon bundle you can use to get popular BBQ coupons in one click! You can also let LOZO do the searching for you, just enter your grocery list at LOZO.com and we’ll email you grocery coupons that are custom-matched to items on your list. I mean, it’s summer after all… we don’t want you to work too hard for these coupons!
- Create a Menu Based on Coupons & Sales. Well, now that you’ve got your coupons, take a look at what sales are taking place in your favorite local grocery store. Find out what food & condiments are selling at the best prices and—bingo!—you’ve got your meal planned out. If you can find a great deal on chicken and barbeque sauce, chicken it is! If you find a better deal on ground beef, ketchup and Kraft cheese, well then…bring on those cheeseburgers! For drinks, make your own pitchers lemonade and iced tea. They are better thirst quenchers than soda, and cost a lot less too when you use mixes.
- United We Stand. This country became great by standing together and joining toward one common cause. With that spirit in mind, rely on friends and family to help out. Let Betty bring her famous potato salad and Cousin John bring his favorite ‘flavor’ of beer. We’ll all work together to create one heck of a great pot luck dinner. Thomas Jefferson would be proud.
- The Land of Plenty…But Don’t Go Overboard. Leftovers are great, but you don’t want to have so much that the food will go to waste. Try to estimate how much food and drink you’ll need to keep your family and friends satisfied. Of course, there’s no exact science to this, but here are some questions to consider. How many sides will you have? If you you plan to have 5 side dishes, you can expect that folks will be eating more of the BBQ meat. If you’ve got 25 side dishes, you can expect they’ll be loading up on those and eating a bit less meat. And, how many kids (with smaller appetites) versus adults (with bigger appetites)? And if you do have leftovers, be sure to eat or store them before they go bad. Check out StillTasty.com for some great tips on how long different foods will last and the best ways to store them.
- Who Likes Free Music? We Like Free Music! Remember the old days when “free music” meant you stole it from the internet? Or the even older days when it meant you got a hand-me-down cassette tape of music you don’t even like from an older sibling (who you probably didn’t like at the time either)? Well, those days are over. Now there are tons of legit ways to listen to free music, but one of my favorites is Pandora. At this point most folks know it, but in case you don’t:
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Ordering groceries online can be a great convenience, and can also means savings for savvy shoppers. Take advantage of being in the comfort of your home to carefully analyze prices and look to... Ordering groceries online can be a great convenience, and can also means savings for savvy shoppers. Take advantage of being in the comfort of your home to carefully analyze prices and look to stock up on the best deals. Most stores will also offer a range of specials you can only get when ordering online, potentially yielding greater savings than the cost of delivery (especially when you factor in the savings on gas!).
Don't worry about missing out on using your valuable grocery coupons as most stores will still accept them for delivery (the only difference is that you might have a slight processing delay before you get the money credited back).
If you are new to online shopping take advantage of first time buyer deals like these:
And don't forget to check Amazon.com which has a wide selection of groceries and many special coupon offers every month. Read this article from LOZO to learn how to triple up on savings when you shop there.
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Whether it's during the holidays or any other time of year, here are a few tips that will save you some money on your next party.
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About.com collection of links to the top kids' birthday clubs at restaurants and toy stores, for special offers and discounts
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Broadwaybox.com database of discount codes for various Broadway, off-Broadway, and other shows and attractions
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Theater Development Fund's membership program for getting to see "hundreds of Broadway, Off Broadway, music and dance productions each year for only $20 to $37 a ticket." Off-broadway shows are just... Theater Development Fund's membership program for getting to see "hundreds of Broadway, Off Broadway, music and dance productions each year for only $20 to $37 a ticket." Off-broadway shows are just $9 per ticket. Membership is free for "full-time students, full-time teachers, union members, retirees, civil service employees, staff members of not-for-profit organizations, performing arts professionals, members of the armed forces or clergy." Proof of eligibility is required.
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Smarter.com search engine for comparing prices on a range of fitness and sporting goods
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 Ann David and Nicky Reinhard at About.com: "Unless you are hell bent on having a platinum wedding, you can still make your day a special and unique affair without breaking the bank. Try these five... Ann David and Nicky Reinhard at About.com: "Unless you are hell bent on having a platinum wedding, you can still make your day a special and unique affair without breaking the bank. Try these five simple ways to save on your wedding."
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Lisa Mahar at About.com: "Toys can run up a pretty big bill if you let the spending go out of control, but of course you don't have to break the bank on them. Learn some smart ways to save money on... Lisa Mahar at About.com: "Toys can run up a pretty big bill if you let the spending go out of control, but of course you don't have to break the bank on them. Learn some smart ways to save money on toys."
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Better: "Don't skimp on eating out. Here are five tips that'll get you the best dining deals."
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Walletpop: "What's the best season for discounts? Is there an ideal time of day to book tickets? Are the best deals drying up nowadays? And just how much of a discount is a good discount? Find out in... Walletpop: "What's the best season for discounts? Is there an ideal time of day to book tickets? Are the best deals drying up nowadays? And just how much of a discount is a good discount? Find out in our original podcast."
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Instantly stream a wide variety of online movies, videos, TV shows, and music from Netflix®, YouTube®, Pandora®, Hulu Plus™ and more with the Sony Entertainment Network
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Share your videos or photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite music. Simply connect your digital camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device.
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From Buxr.com on 05/25/13 Enjoy Blu-ray Disc™ movies in brilliant high-definition resolution2 or upscale the quality of your DVDs to near HD
Easily connect to the internet through your home's... From Buxr.com on 05/25/13 Enjoy Blu-ray Disc™ movies in brilliant high-definition resolution2 or upscale the quality of your DVDs to near HD
Easily connect to the internet through your home's wireless broadband network, with the LAN port
Instantly stream a wide variety of online movies, videos, TV shows, and music from Netflix®, YouTube®, Pandora®, Hulu Plus™ and more with the Sony Entertainment Network
Dolby® TrueHD and dts®-HD codecs reproduce high-definition sound with 7.1 channels of discrete audio for uncompromised quality
Share your videos or photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite music. Simply connect your digital camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device.
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MSN's guide to saving money on meals, movies, concerts, sporting events and Broadway shows -
If you're a Nascar fan, you're probably tuning into the Friday night Nascar Nationwide race (9/10/10 7pm ET ESPN2) at Richmond International Raceway. The event is headlined by Virginia 529 College Savings, a perfect fit with LOZO's mission to help people save money on everything!
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Discount days are a great way to see any number of sites for a reduced rate. Theaters, museums, galleries, parks and zoos all offer discount days, usually on the same day of the week every week. Depending on the destination, you'll get anything from discounted admission to limited facilities up to an entirely free pass for the day. And don't [...] -
Each month Amazon features select MP3 complete albums for download at just $5 each. You can usually find a range of music including top artists and favorite classics.
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Thanksgiving. It’s a time to get together and “break bread” with our family, friends and community. A time to celebrate our country’s rich heritage. A time to give thanks for all that we have. A time to eat food…lots and lots and lots of food. Did I mention we’ll be eating a lot of food? Well, before we eat all that food, [...]
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