80%-Off Code for Restaurant.com

Enter discount code FOUR at Restaurant.com to get 80% off restaurant gift certificates. Offer expires on October 12.

That means you pay $2 and you get a $25 gift certificate! Visit Restaurant.com to see which restaurants are participating in your area. The restrictions vary for each restaurant, so be sure you are okay with them before ordering your gift certificate. I'm planning to use my first gift certificate at Restaurant BT this weekend!

Since it was such a low price, I bought another certificate today. This time it was for Giordano's of Tampa. I purchased it through Ebates and got 15% cash back. Although 15% of $2 isn't very much, every little bit is nice. And it didn't require any extra effort on my part!

Free Blockbuster Express Movie

Get one night free with these codes: PT99A & DT99A (expire October 15)

If you use a different credit card, you can use the codes more than once.

By the way, most Florida Publix stores will have a Blockbuster Express movie vending machine by November 1. Click here for the full story.

Good Deal on Soy Candles at Walgreens

Glade Soy Candles are on sale at Walgreens for $3.99 for the 4.9 ounce and $4.99 for the 10 ounce (three wick). Click here for a $3.50-off coupon. There was also a $1-off and a $3-off coupon in the newspaper on Sunday, October 4. Click here for a $5 rebate that can be used if you buy three candles.

I went to Walgreens today, and this is the deal I got (by the way, I had two sets of newspaper coupons):

• 10 ounce (three wick) for $4.99 minus $3 coupon = $1.99
  
• 10 ounce (three wick) for $4.99 minus $3 coupon = $1.99
• 4.9 ounce for $3.99 minus $3.50 coupon = 49 cents

Total with tax was $5.45. Because I bought three, I can submit a rebate for $5. Accounting for the 44-cent stamp I need to mail in the rebate, the total cost for all three candles is 89 cents. That's a savings of $26.50!

By the way, the bigger 3 wick candles are slightly less expensive at Publix. So, it's possible to get an even better deal by getting the big ones there.

Coupons for Muir Glen & Cascadian Farms

Click here for $1-off coupons to Muir Glen, Cascadian Farms, and a number of other products. Note that you can print each coupons twice. Thanks to The Thrifty Mama.

Awesome Organic Coupons

Click here for some rare coupons for great organic and natural products such as Earthbound Farm and Method.

Going Green Tampa Bay EXPO - Oct 9 & 10

Click here for more information about this FREE event at the University of South Florida (USF) Marshall Center this Friday and Saturday. The Going Green Tampa Bay EXPO 2009 will focus on sustainability issues and opportunities that face the Tampa Bay area. There will be exhibits, workshops, family-friendly activities, and food from local restaurants. Thanks for the information, Randi!

I'm planning on going! Are you?

Green Smoothie - Yum!

I've heard about smoothies made with spinach, and truthfully, they sounded kind of gross. However, our regular smoothie recipe was getting a little old, so I decided I was ready to give this green smoothie thing a try. It was actually VERY good! I've made it two days in a row and both days my boys slurped them right down and asked for seconds.

Smoothies have become a mainstay in our household. They provide a surefire way to get some good nutrition into our picky children. Not to mention, I feel great after I drink one!

It's hard to go wrong with a smoothie. There are a million variations you can use. Here's the recipe I used for the green smoothie we made today (shown above):

• a few handfuls of fresh organic spinach
• frozen strawberries (I get Publix brand for the best price)
  
• fresh pineapple (often on sale at Publix for $3.99)
  
• 2 bananas
• about a cup of organic non-fat plain yogurt
• about a cup of Bolthouse Farms 100% Carrot Juice
  
• a splash of orange juice
• a splash of flax seed oil
  

Free CFL Lightbulbs

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Click here to take a survey and get two free CFL lightbulbs. CFL lightbulbs are very green and they help you save money on your electric bill! Thanks Deal Finding Chik!

Free Outdoor Festivals

It's the perfect weather for outdoor festivals. The best part is that they are usually free! Here are two free outdoor events coming up in central Florida.

Florida Orchestra - Pops in the Park - October 16 & 17 - I've attended this several times over the years, and have always had a wonderful time. October is beautiful in Florida. I especially love the fireworks at the end.

Tampa Theatre's Sunset Cinema - October 10 & 24 - this is a free movie in the park. Thanks for this idea Ronda!

What's going on in your area?

20% Big Lots Coupon

Click here to register for the Big Lots rewards program and receive a 20% coupon (expires October 10). Here's how the reward program works, according to the Big Lots website:

Just have the cashier scan your Buzz Club™ Rewards card every time you shop. Make 10 Qualifying Purchases of $20 or more within a 12-month period and earn a 20% discount on a future purchase. Discounts are good for 60 days from the date you earn them.