Never Pay Retail Again...

That is part of the tag line on the new online auction site,  Quibids. 

Quibids, is an amazing new penny online auction that allows you to pay pennies on the dollar for name brand products.  

NOTE: Quibids is not at all like E-Bay, the difference with this site is that you buy pre-paid bid packages up front (once you register there are several different packages to choose from). 

Auctions start at $.60 cents and you can save up to 95% on products.  Make sure you understand the way the site works before you actually start to place your bids . You may try  your hand at smaller items when you first start in order to get the hang of things. Items don't time out as on E-Bay, each time a new bid comes in it adds time to the clock until all bidding stops. The last person to bid wins.

Once you are familiar with the process of penny auctions, you can't go wrong with this site, and... all items are still under warranty. If you don't win the item you bid on they do have a "buy it now" option where you can apply the cost of your bids to the retail value of the item. Imagine, a Canon Rebel camera for under $20, a Macbook Pro for under $30 - You can't lose!

Happy bidding!

Cyber Monday Sale on Virgin America Flights!

Some flights starting as low as $39 each way. Check it out Virgin America... NOW!

Special Deals Today Only at the Gap et al

Its Cyber Monday which means crazy sales online today. You can catch additional savings (30%) online at Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy by clicking on this link. 

Shipping is free on orders over $50

Happy Shopping.

Would you like to take a class at Yale for free?

Did you know that you can take classes at Yale, Stanford or Penn State for free? Well you can through iTunesU! Many of the worlds top schools have now made public their material for you to explore through iTunes.


If you currently have an iTunes account login to the iTunes store then click on the tab for iTunesU. You will have instant access to classes, courses, lectures, essays on virtually any subject you can imagine from some of the worlds top universities and colleges. Some of the courses available are:

• United States History & Politics
• Music with Yale
• Quantum Mechanics from The University of Oxford
• Culinary Arts from The Arts Institutes
• Business courses (How to Write a Business Plan, Starting a Startup, etc)
• Fine Arts 
• Entrance Exam tutorials (SAT, GMAT, LSAT, etc)

iTunesU is a great learning tool for students currently enrolled in college/ university, if you are curious about a certain subject, or interested in continuing/ extended education. The possibilities are endless.


Enjoy!

The best FREE apps for your smartphone

Short and sweet here are the best free apps:

• iPhone, Blackberry, Droid, Windows, etc...
• iPhone and iPod Touch

What more can I say when except they're FREE!!


If you have some extra cash then you should check out one of my favorite sites Gizmodo.com. They have weekly updates on the latest apps. Check out this weeks here, This Weeks Best Apps.


Enjoy!

DSW Men's and Women's Shoe Clearance - Happening NOW!

I love Zappos as much as the next person but some days, you just don't have  Zappos money. 

Visit DSW's online store and save lots of $$ on those new booties you've been eying. Ladies, save on pumps, flats, casual, athletic shoes and handbags. Men can save on dress, casual and athletic styles and the best part is you don't have to leave your home. 

When you sign up for DSWRewards you also qualify for free shipping on orders over $35 and, it's free. The membership also earns you points which entitle you to additional savings coupons and special offers. 

DSW has great customer service; if you are not happy with your purchase or have trouble with your order you can contact them and speak to a live person who is more than happy to assist you.

Happy Shopping!

Cable bill too high? You may want to think about streaming.

You want to see the latest releases but can't afford or are sick of high cable bills; have you thought of streaming directly from the internet onto your TV? 


Right now there are many free and low costs alternatives to cable. If you can live with the local channels and are okay with seeing some of your favorite shows a bit later, this may be the solution for you. If you already own an Xbox 360, Wii or PS3 media player follow the link at Gizmodo.com for easy setup instructions for streaming directly from the internet to your television. 


If you don't own any of these devices you will need to purchase a media player but there are several brands on the market  as mentioned in this article also from Gizmodo (do your research to make sure you find the best type for your needs). You will also need:

• high speed internet service (at least 1.5MB per second)  
• a wireless router
• an ethernet cable

If  you happen to have some extra cash lying around then you should look into the new internet-ready TV's from Sony and Logitech (you may want wait until the reviews are in).

Netflix has plans where you have access unlimited streaming starting at $8.99 per month (includes movies as well as favorite television series). Not finding what you need on Netflix, check out Huluplus  where you can access many of your favorite tv shows and view current episodes as well full series runs of popular shows all for $9.99 per month. It will still cost you but it is a much cheaper alternative to high cable bills.


Once you have are able to connect the internet through your media player you find access to other sources of content including Youtube, Pandora, Amazon, MLB and on, and on...


You may never look at television the same way again.


Enjoy!

Organic skin care that won't break your bank.

Who wouldn't love to have the best skin possible and at a price that won't break your piggy bank. Best of all you do so using products that contain organic ingredients. 

Juice Beauty has a great offer that does just that. Juice Beauty products contain 95% organic ingredients such as organic fruit Alpha-Hydroxy acids which exfoliate skin naturally, reduce old cellular build-up, refine, hydrate, heal and nourish your skin tone and texture. Other ingredient's include Apple juice (malic acid) Lemon Juice (citric acid) Grape Juice (tartaric acid) Fruit Sugars (glycolic Acid).
 
Juice's products contain the highest organic content in skincare because of its powerful patent pending organic juice base. They even have a money back guarantee for results in 30 days. Powerful blemish clearing action without harsh ingredients. Order now and you'll receive two free gifts; Juice's Blemish Clearing Powder (a $29 value) and an Eco-Bamboo Headband ($5 value).

Beautiful skin the organic way for just $39 (normally an $85 value). If you can't pay all at once you can do two payments of $19.50 and, if you order online, shipping is free -  nothing to lose, only great skin to gain the organic way.

Easy, affordable online legal assistance that won't break your wallet!

Need a D-I-VO-R-C-E, starting a small business, a will, trademark, patent or filing for bankruptcy then you need to visit LegalZoom.com. Many attorney fees start at $250+ per hour. If you need legal assistance and are living check to check then this may be the answer for you. LegalZoom is not a law firm but a company that provides legal documentation service. There is not a client/ attorney relationship, instead information is provided for you to complete legal documents which helps to keep the costs down. In other words, you represent yourself.


LegalZoom was founded by some of the top attorneys in the country (one of them being Robert Shapiro, yes "that" Robert Shapiro) in order to provide a cost effective alternative to those who probably wouldn't seek council simply because they can't afford it. LegalZoom provides a wide variety of services from complex to simple documents. You can check costs before you purchase and they even provide payment plans on some of the services like bankruptcy; with most practices you have to come up with the money up front. If it all seems overwhelming it isn't, LegalZoom provides step by step instructions and questionnaires to ensure you find the right type of document/ assistance you need. They even provide a great customer care page where you can look up legal terms, find answers to commonly asked questions as well as a toll-free number so you that you can speak to a customer service representative (NOTE: they do not provide legal advice but can assist you with your account, documents, filing status, etc).


Finally, if you are not completely satisfied with their services or support you can contact them within 60 days of purchase and they will correct the situation, provide a refund or offer credit that can be used for future LegalZoom orders.


Obviously if your legal matters are more complex then you should seek out legal counsel but take a look at this site first and see if it can help you and your wallet.

Need a little extra savings?

At some point or another you may have laughed at the thought of cutting coupons but let's face it this economy is going to take awhile to turn around and every little bit helps. This blog was created to bring the kind of information that will help stretch those dollars just a little bit more. Today we are talking about coupons. Not those packs that you may have once got in the mail and tossed directly in the recycle bin we're talking about coupons for groceries, cell phones, clothing, travel, you name it!


Wow-Coupons is a site you must check out. They offer coupons for almost every item you can imagine - both online and printable coupons you can take for in-store savings. You can search by store, item, or category. New coupons are featured daily, you can even search by new or expiring coupons. There are so many types of coupons you may become overwhelmed.


Coupon clipping has moved into the future - don't miss out on some of these amazing deals! 

Target: Clearance, Daily Deals, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday!

Get a head start on your holiday shopping from the comfort of your couch. Visit Target's online store and sign up for exclusive deals and extra savings.

• Clearance Items - up to 75% on select items.
• Daily Deals - one day only, limited time offers.
• Black Friday - (Nov. 26 -27) 2 day post Thanksgiving sale.
• Cyber Monday - (Nov. 29) sign up for to receive alerts and previews on email steals.

Shipping is free and if you are not happy with your purchase(s) you can return either in-store or via mail. Also, make sure you visit the coupon page for printable coupons to take for in-store purchases at additional savings.


What are you waiting for?

Go Green on the Cheap!

Introducing Preserve's recycled toothbrush now available at your nearest Fresh & Easy store for just $2.79. This ingenious new toothbrush is made from recycled yogurt cups. Included with each toothbrush is a pre-paid mailer so you can send your toothbrush back to Preserve to be made into a new product! You can order through Preserve's website for $2.99 and view their other eco-friendly products.

Also available at Fresh & Easy try Stella Mare soy candles. Each candle is hand made using natural oils and food-grade soy wax. Fresh & Easy sells these wonderful smelling candles for the bargain price of $5.99 for the 5oz size. These type of candles can range anywhere from $12 - $25 normally. Burn time is up to 50 hours and they come in a variety of scents; Lemongrass, Gardenia, Italian Blood Orange and many more.

If you are in Los Angeles, don't miss California Market Center's weekend Sample Sales!

Every weekend from now until Christmas showrooms usually only open to retailers will be open to the public. California Market Sample Sales


Remaining dates open to the public are: Nov 12 & 19, Dec 3, 10 & 17.
Vist their blog http://californiamarketcenter.blogspot.com/ 
or you can also sign up for sale alerts on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/California-Market-Center/133128708040?ref=nf


California Market Center
110 East 9th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90079

Budget Travel Anyone?

If you're in need of a vacation or a quick getaway but current high pricing is holding you back you may want to visit Lowfares.com. If you are flexible with your travel dates Lowfares.com offers fantastic deals on airfare, hotel, car and vacation packages. 


You can sign up to get updates on deals via email or you can follow and do quick flight searches as well on Facebook.


They also offer great tips and travel news as well as helpful links for you to find out more about your destination.


Happy travels!

Did You Know Sephora Has an Online Sale Page?

Well... they do! And, with every purchase you can order 3 FREE samples, everything from eyeshadows to perfumes. 


I highly recommend you visit Sephora.com. Prices start at $3 and up on a variety of items from nail polish to gift sets. Shipping is free for orders $50 or more and returns are free.


Shop well.

Why Pay $40 or More for Moroccan Oil When You Can Get a Similar Product for under $10?

Argan oil, the main ingredient in Moroccan Oil has been touted as the next big thing in hair care. In fact, Argan oil has been used for centuries by the Berbers (indigenous people of Morocco) and much later in Europe during the 1700's. 
Regardless of how long it has been in use there is no denying the restorative properties of Argan oil. It has been known to be an: 

• excellent conditioner
• de-frizz 
• enhance color
• protect against heat styling 

You can now get yours at Sally Beauty Supply, in fact they carry many different brands of Argan Oil products starting as low as $1.49.  And if you sign up for the Sally Card ($5) you may be eligible for additional discounts. Free shipping is available on online purchases over $50.  If you can't wait to try it out check the store locator to find the Sally Beauty Supply nearest you.


Happy hunting!