…or something of the sort. This really isn’t “for one buck,” since you’re responsible for port taxes of $59 per person, gratuities, incidentals, and transportation to and from the award destination (i.e., where you sail out of). However…all of your onboard meals are covered, your accommodations are covered, and you get live entertainment (shows are free) and access to the sundeck pool (just like everyone else lol). It’s not so much a “special” offer as it is getting you a cruise for about $60 bones a pop. Not too shabby (of course, if you’re like me you’ll run up a bar tab in the four or five digit area over 3-4 days…)

It comes down to…if you want a cruise on the cheap, do some research if you feel the need to, but my research shows this is a pretty good deal.

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What, did you think I was just gonna post without offering something as well?

Wow, I just noticed it’s been eleven (11!!!!) days since I last wrote anything here…didn’t realize I was gone for that long, damn. Life gets crazy sometimes, finally got away on a bit of a summer vacation (after talking about em since June lol). I hope you’ve all been well, I see there was some craziness while I was gone, lol, looks like Hilary went bonkers in the Congo, Bill pushed his Korea trip in Harlem (while talking about how great Hil is, of course…which, really, is what spouses should do for one another…funny that the one accused of being less faithful puts on a better face in public…or is it?), and Obama and Company are pushing ever-toward a United Socialist America…this is what I get for taking my bi-annual vacation, I guess!

Of course, one of the all-time traditions of summer vacations is taking pictures, it’s so interesting to watch people change over the years. For that matter, it’s pretty cool to look at how technology has changed over the years, too, and I gotta say…I don’t miss having to spend $1 per picture for Polaroid™ film or having to drop off and pick up developed photos. Of course, if you have older photos, they probably haven’t aged as well as the people in them…or maybe they have…and it’s scary!

So if you’ve got old photos, I recommend you check out these guys, they specialize in restoring old photos. They’ve gotten rave reviews from CNNMoney, Popular Photography, and Ancestry Magazine. They clean up scratches and fading and they color correct, all by hand. The most important part is they guarantee the safe handling of your photos, which as we all know are usually irreplacable. They can provide cleanups of slides, negatives, and prints, and they even send you the shipping materials to ensure the protection of your memories. You can try 20 scans for free, just pay S&H.

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Alrighty…here’s our other offer for the day, and in keeping with the coupon theme, I bring you the 777 Discount Club…it really is like winning the coupon jackpot!!! You can save $100’s every month at brand name restaurants, stores, hotels, and more…and the best part is, you get a free trial! It’s only $25/month if you find it’s worthwhile to you…and personally, I think if you save $25.01 a month you’re already ahead…and I expect you can save so much more! Amazon.com, Baskin Robbins, McDonald’s, Burger King, Verizon, Curves, Budget…these are just a few of the great stores…plus there are a ton of online savings as well.

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Hey, welcome back from the weekend…hope yours went well, mine was exciting (I caught UFC 100 on pay-per-view on Saturday…totallly money well-spent, no, I couldn’t be there in person lol)

Anyway, I wanted to kick off the week with an offer slightly different from what I’d normally bring ya…but one I think is valuable enough in the long run to make it worth your while! The down side to the Entertainment book is it actually costs money…about $25 to $40, depending on where you live. But…the upside (and it’s a really big upside), is that you’ll save hundreds of dollars on eating, shopping, and travelling (like top travel destinations Las Vegas, Hawaii, and Orlando; top retailers like Best Buy, Target, and The Home Depot).

But hey…I like to make sure you save as much money as possible, and the reason I’m bringing this to you today (instead of before, the book has been around for 50 years!!!) is because they’re also giving away 2009 books with each preorder of a 2010 book. You’ve only got half a year to use the ‘09 book…but I know you’ll save more than what you spend on the 2010 book, and you’ll have all of 2010 to use that one!

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Wow…I really think it’s time for me to take a vacation…I’m seeing more and more vacation offers, and talking about them more and more…yeah…it’s high-time I get away. But enough me talking about me…what do you think of me? (hmm…maybe you shouldn’t answer that one )

Okay, okay, enough yammering. Right now, Summer Bay Resorts is giving away 3-day/2-night trips to the inspirational and spiritual center that is Sedona, AZ. Explore the splendor of Red Rock Country…hike the Red Rock Trails, enjoy yoga classes, or visit spiritual healers! Don’t forget you can go helicopter or balloon sightseeing, visit the many spas, national parks, and historical districts…or even go shoppping…there really is something here for everyone!

Awaken your mind and body with a 3-day/2-night stay in beautiful Sedona, AZ!

Like I mentioned in a previous installment, summer always makes me think of travel. My mind wanders back to the nostalgia of road trips with the family, and for some reason I always see a picturesque, 50’s-era (in sepia tones, no less!) version of my parents taking us kids in a big Chevy Fleetline Aerosedan (kinda your “standard” late 40’s-era sedan, like you picture in a movie)…which is really weird, cuz I grew up in the 80’s! The sepia tones and Aerosedan sure beat neon “jams” (remember those? like early board shorts…) and Chevy Celebrity sedans of the 80’s though!

Remembering all this always leads me to the same place, and that is hours and hours of kids fighting unless they’re eyeballs-deep in a brand-new Nintendo DSi. Then I remember how vacations really were (though I wouldn’t give up those memories for anything, fighting with my brother, asking “are we there yet?” a hundred and seven times…I know you know what I’m talking about ). So then I remember that “hey, we should just get a babysitter for the weekend and go somewhere, kid-free”…and then I found this offer…two (2) FREE tickets for Delta® Air Lines! And it’s only for two people…so I guess you’re just gonna have to leave the kids at home for the weekend!

Travel when and where you want…a $1,000 value!

You’ll get VIP entrance to the pool party at Rehab…PLUS $250 in drink vouchers…get the babysitter, grab your significant other, and just get away for a weekend!

 So I figured I’d do what I do best…check the ‘Net for ideas…and I found tons of ‘em. I really think I gotta go with this one, though, because anyone can use a getaway. Everyone worries that cruises are so expensive…but when you do the math, after you take into account food, gas, and lodging costs, they’re GREAT deals! The best part is, cruises make you feel like a million bucks…laying out in the sun, swimming in the deck pools, playing minature golf while the wind whips by, fruity frozen drinks with umbrellas in them…I’m thirsty already!

Take advantage of this $500 Carnival Cruise gift card offer today, and get ready for the time of your life!