Coupons and Deals for Valentine's Day + FREE stuff!

This week I've highlighted some of the freebies on my website along with some Valentine's ideas. Go to Brand Central Station Coupons and Deals to get the links for these offers along with many more!

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and easy recipes from your favorite restaurants.

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MySavings.com - Free Samples and Coupons

FreeFly - Join FreeFly’s and get FREE samples of name-brand products!

TradePub - Sign up for free trade magazine subscriptions. 100's to choose from.

Favecrafts - Subscribe to FaveCrafts Free Quick & Crafty e-mail newsletter and enjoy new
craft projects, tips and videos.

Babycenter - Get Babycenter's free email newsletter with valuable coupons, sale notices, and free offers

Coupons.com - Print Free Local Grocery Store Coupons
(I print coupons from here all the time but I wouldn't recommend downloading their toolbar, I had problems with my browser after I did and ended up removing it.)

Carefree - Get a sample and a coupon for $1 off

PetMaxi - Free Dog Sleeping Bag

Post-It - Join Post-It Perks for free coupons, samples and special offers!
(I've received quite a few samples in the mail from them over the years)

Free Trials...

Corel - 30 Day Free Trial Over 20 software programs to choose from!

Adobe - Free Trials - Try all the popular Adobe products for free!

RealArcade - GamePass 30-Day Free trial (PC's only, if you're on a Mac try Gamehouse below)

Gamehouse - FunPass - Play 900+ games FREE with FunPass at GameHouse! (PC and Mac)

Netflix - Free Trial, in 30 seconds, watch movies and TV shows on your PC, Mac or TV! Over 12,000 titles to choose from.

Valentine's Day

Szul - 1.00 Carat Genuine Sapphire Heart Pendant in .925 Sterling Silver - $38 + FREE
Shipping (exp: 2/6)

WBshop - Get it in time for Valentine's Day with, FREE 2-Day Shipping on orders of $50 or more, plus save 15% off all Official Merchandise (link is at the top in the center) with Coupon Code: LOVE
RARE coupon!

Sears - FREE Chocolate Box with purchase of Created Ruby and Diamond Heart
Pendant with Diamond Accents $79.99 + Free Shipping and an extra $5 off with coupon code: SEARSLOVE (Exp: 2/6) Was: $199.99 Now: $74.99 with coupon

Walmart - 97 cent shipping on Valentine Gift Baskets at Walmart.com!

Shari's Berries - Valentine's Special - Save 15% on Hand-Dipped Berries, Cookies, Cakes, Truffles & More. Click link to activate coupon. Discount applied at checkout.

David's Cookies - Get 15% Off All Items for Valentines Day at Davids Cookies with Coupon Code: VDAYLS

Ties.com - Spend $25 and receive a Limited Edition Valentine's Day tie FREE (a $25 value) Plus, free shipping if your order is $30 or more and 10% off with coupon code: BRANDCENTTIES

Lingerie.com - Get Free Shipping on any size order with Coupon Code: VALENTINE

Chadwick's - Special Valentine's Day Offer - $20 off your order of $60 or more with Coupon Code: CH0802VAL

Ghirardelli Chocolate - Get 15% off Premium Ghirardelli Chocolate with Coupon Code: CJ15
Excludes sale items.

ELF Cosmetics - Free 27 Pc Special Edition Mini Kit in Red with any purchase of $10 or more and Coupon Code: BMINE

Popcorn Factory - Valentine Special - Get $5 off any order with Coupon Code: HRT5

ProFlowers - Choose Your Valentine's Savings - $5 off, 15% off or Free Vase & Chocolates. Click link to activate coupon.

ProFlowers - Save $40 on All-In-One Flowers for Valentine's Day, w/ FREE Ruby Vase, Bear and Chocolates, only $49.98 (coupon already applied through link)

ProFlowers - One Dozen Assorted Roses + 12 FREE + FREE Glass Vase, only $29.99
(coupon already applied through link)

Corso's Cookies - Valentine's Special - Get 10% off any order with Promo Code: SAVE10

Disney Store - Buy One Plush Toy, Get One FREE with Coupon Code: FREEPLUSH

FTD - Valentine's Day Flowers starting at ONLY $19.99! At least 10% off through this link.

Perfumania - Valentine's Triple Bonus - Get 15% off any order, a free gift ($27.50 value) + Free Shipping if your order is $65 or more with Coupon Code: VDAY3

Barnes & Noble - Get $10 off any purchase of $50 or more in the Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Colonial Candle - Free Shipping on any order over $30 with Coupon Code: LOVESHIP

Kohl’s - Get an extra 15% off everything with Coupon Code: SAVE15FEB
Plus, Get $10 Kohl's Cash for every $50 that you spend

There's a lot of new coupons and deals other than Valentine's on my homepage and throughout the
site! As always, adding more daily.

Have a great week,

Laura

Coupons and Deals

There's lots of not to miss big sales going on right now! Many of them have coupons to use in combination to sweeten the deal. All of these can be found at Brand Central Station Coupons and Deals

Bargain Catalog Outlet - Save up to 75% off at the Bargain Catalog Outlet
There's 3 coupons to choose from here. Use whichever saves you the most.

Woman Within - Save up to 80% off Clearance Sale! Plus, get a Free Ultra Soft
45x50 Faux Fur Throw ($34.99 value) with any order of $25 or more and
Coupon Code: WW40363

Current Catalog - Save up to 75% at the After-Christmas Sale. PLUS, Get an extra 15% off
and Free Shipping with promotion code: WEL9AR
Also shop the Buy 1 get 1 Free Sale, the Dollar Sale, Hot Deals and more!

Limoges Jewelry - Limogés Jewelry After Christmas Sale: Up to 85% off + Free Shipping
with Coupon Code: SHIPSHARE

Lord & Taylor - Save 55%-70% off storewide Fall & Winter Sale & Clearance, plus get an extra
20% off sale and clearance items with Coupon Code: TAKE2

Newport News - Annual Clearance Sale - up to 70% off! Plus, get an additional 20% off with
Coupon Code 545

Sears - Buy One, Get One FREE select Bath Towels + Save 60% on Cannon Flannel Sheets
Sears - Shop & Save on After Christmas Prices up to 70% off on Thousands of Items
Sears - Fashion Clearance! Save up to 60% off Coats, Fleece & Sweaters for Her & Him
Get an extra $5 off any order of $50 or more with Coupon Code: SEARS5OFF50

Toys R Us - Clearance Blowout - Up to 60% off in our Online Clearance Store

VistaPrint - Winter Clearance Sale - Up To 90% Off Site-Wide!

PacSun - Sale on Sale! For a limited time we are offering an additional 30% off all guys items
already on sale and an additional 50% off all girls clothing already on sale.

Soft Surroundings - Big Savings in the Outlet + Get Free Shipping on any size order with
Promo Code: 2211010

Entertainment Book - Pay just $20.10 for your 2010 Entertainment Book + Free Shipping

Here's some of the At Least 50% off Deals that I added...


Wilsons Leather - Nine West Anorak - Was $180.00 Now $29.95
Search For 9WWMC237 Choose from 3 colors in sizes S through XL.


Wilsons Lamb Double Collar Bomber with Thinsulate Zip Out Liner - Was $350.00 Now $119.95
Search For 669P2159 Mens sizes M through 2XL. Big and Tall sizes on sale for the same price,
search for 669X2159.


Royal Doulton - Royal Albert Old Country Roses Chip & Dip Set - Was $160.00 Now $39.99
Search For OCRFUN22118


Wisconsin Cheeseman - Holiday Carnival Cheese & Sausage Gift Box - Was $39.99 Now $19.99


Wisconsin Cheeseman - Swirl of Sweets Gift Tower - Was $44.99 Now $15.99


Buy.com - Samsonite Leather Laptop Case - Was $299.99 Now $49.99 + Free Shipping


Buy.com - Telebrands Pedi Pistol Deluxe Pedicure Set - Was $39.99 Now $9.99 + Free Shipping


Avon - Three Piece Frontal Twist Gift Set - Was $29.99 Now $9.99


Avon - Helpful Hearts Mirror & Tweezer Set - Was $4.99 Now $1.99
Buy One, Get One for $10 on the ANEW Ultimate line!
Plus, in the Avon Special Offers area there's:
The new In Bloom by Reese Witherspoon 3-Piece Fragrance Body Set (a $45.00 value)
Yours for 22.50
NATURALS Bath & Body Sale: 3 for $9.99 on select items. Save up to $17.00
Mascara & GLIMMERSTICKS Makeup Sale: 2 for $7.99 on select items. Save up to $11.00
Eye-Mazing Makeup Sale: 3 for $8.99 on select items. Save up to $9.00
PLUS, Free Shipping on any order of $10 or more with Coupon Code: CELEBRATE


Aeropostale - Tie-Front Cable Cardigan - Was $69.50 Now $19.99
Choose from 2 colors in sizes XS through XL.


Aeropostale - Satin Logo Zip-Front Hoodie with Faux Fur Lining - Was $89.50 Now $24.99
Choose from 4 colors in sizes XS through XL.


Aeropostale - Solid Zip-Front Hoodie - Was $44.50 Now $12.99
Choose from 9 colors in sizes XS through XXL.


Babies R Us - Only $7.00 on a wide assortment of Miniwear 2pc Clothing Sets
Click link then on the left under brands, go to Miniwear to view them all.


Disney Shopping - Disney Holiday Faux Fur Princess Jacket for Girls - Was $34.50 Now $12.99
Sizes 2 through 12.


Disney Shopping - Thumper and Bambi Ornament - Was $9.50 Now $3.99


Disney Shopping - Animated Cinderella Stocking - Was $24.50 Now $5.99

Whew! Long newsletter but there's a lot on sale! Much more on my web site. Next week I'll be updating all the Freebies on the left hand side of the home page. Free is always good =)

Have a Great Week,

Laura

Cyber Monday Online Only Coupons and Deals

The biggest online shopping event of the year is here. My homepage is ridiculously long with all the Cyber Monday Specials! The longest in 3 years and they aren't all on there yet. More will be coming in tomorrow. Most are valid right now but a few of the west coast stores don't start until 3AM. Some stores still have Black Friday deals going on too. Here's some of the better offers...

Aeropostale - Cyber Monday! 50%-70% off everything at Aeropostale!

Amazon - Cyber Monday Deals At Amazon!
Check several times a day for unannounced deals that are popping up and only valid for 1 hour or while supplies last. Amazing deals on DVDs, Blue-Ray and TV on DVD!

Aramark - Black Friday Special - Sweatshirts for $4.95! Originally up to $44.99

Avon - Cyber Monday Shopping Event! Get Free Shipping on any order of $5 or more with
Coupon Code: SPREE2009
Don't forget to check the special offers pages and clearance section.

Blair - Get an extra 25% off everything with promo code: BLACK25

Boscov's - Cyber Monday Doorbusters up to 77% off plus,
Free Shipping on any order of $50 or more

Buy.com - Cyber Monday Price Drops from Buy.com! Save up to 70% while supplies last!

Disney Shopping - Cyber Monday SALE! Plus, Get up to 25% off at the Disney Store with
Promo Code: CYBERMONDAY
(If your order is $89 or more use pormo code: SHIP89 for free shipping too. Disney is one of the
few stores that allows 2 coupons).

ELF Cosmetics - Cyber Monday only, get a whopping 70% off all ELF Mineral Makeup with
Coupon Code: CM70MIN

Fashion Bug - Cyber Monday Only - Get 30% off regular-priced items and 50% off all clearance.
Plus, Free Shipping on any size order!

Gap - Exclusively Online 20% off + Free Shipping on any size order with Coupon Code: MONDAY

Hooked On Phonics - Get 60% off all Learn To Read Levels with coupon code CYBER60 or
50% off everything else with coupon code SLICK50
Click Reading, Programs then Learn To Read Levels to view the 60% off items.

Limoges Jewelry - Cyber Monday Special - Get an extra 25% off and Free Shipping on everything with Coupon Code: BLACKCYBER

Macy's - Cyber Monday Sale + Free Shipping on any order of $75 or more with coupon code: CYBER
Many items on sale including:
Bella Cucina 12-Piece Rocket Blender Sale Price $19.99 (Regular Price $49.99)
Buy 1 Women's sweater, get 1 sweater free

New York & Company - Cyber Monday Special - 50% Off Absolutely Everything And
Free Shipping on ANY Purchase with Coupon Code: 4136

Nothing But Software - Cyber Monday Blowouts including WalletBe CrocoEmbossed Leather Wallet
w/ DigitalPhoto Viewer - Was $42.00 Now $15.95 + Free Shipping! Get an extra 10% off everything
with coupon code: AFLXV15

OfficeMax - HOT Cyber Monday Deals (worth checking out some items at least 50% off)

Old Navy - Online Only! Extra 20% off + Free Shipping on any size order with
Coupon Code: MONDAY

OmahaSteaks - $2.49 a Steak at Omaha Steaks! Cyber Monday only!

PC Mall - Cyber Monday Deals - SAVE $100! Acer Aspire ONE 1.6GHz Netbook: 1GB RAM,
160GB HDD Diamond black only $229.99 - SAVE $77! Logitech Alto Cordless Notebook Stand
with Wireless Keyboard only $22.99 - SAVE $65! Targus Notebook Messenger Bag Essentials fits up
to 15.6" w/ mouse & USB Hub only $24.99 - SAVE $60! Smartparts 8.5" Digital Picture Frame only
$39.99 - SAVE $52! Smartparts 7" Digital Photo Frame only $27.99 PLUS much more!

PETCO - Buy One Get One FREE ScoopFree Automatic Self-Cleaning Litter Box
Plus, many more Cyber Monday Specials! Get 20% off sitewide and free shipping on $50 or more
through this link.

Restaurant.com - Get $25 gift certificates for just $2! Extra 80% off already reduced Dining
Certificates with Coupon Code: SAVE

Sally Beauty Supply - Lowest Price of the Year - Get a GVP Ceramic Flat Iron for $49.99!
Get an extra $5 off with coupon code: 555202 OR search for SBS-487114, add it to your cart
and get a free flat iron stand ($9.99 value) with coupon code: 444782
10 colors to choose from! Free Shipping sitewide, no minimum!

Sears - Online Only: Prices Slashed on Thousands of Cyber Monday Items

Shoe Steal - Save 60% - 90% off Everything at Shoe Steal on Cyber MondayCyber Monday,
plus save an extra 20% with promo code STEAL

Sony Style - Cyber Monday Specials including $70 off Sony Blu-ray Disc Player -
only $129.99 + free shipping!

Staples - Staples Cyber Monday Event including: Compaq Presario CQ61-313US Laptop for $399.98,
Seagate Expansion 500GB External Hard Drive for $69.99, Lowest Price Ever on Norton 360 v3.0 -
Only $9.99 after Combined Savings, Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 v3.0 Keyboard and
Mouse for $29.99 and much more! Plus, Free Shipping if your order is $50 or more.

Szul - 3.50 Carat Natural Pink Topaz and Diamond Pendant in Sterling Silver - $44 + FREE Shipping
Cyber Monday deals up to 80% off!

The History Channel - Cyber Monday: Amazing Deals, One Day Only!

Toys R Us - Online Only Cyber Monday Deals - Save up to 60% on hundreds of items

VistaPrint - Save 75% Off All Photo Holiday Cards

Everything you see here is at Brand Central Station Coupons and Deals!

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals

Be sure to check out my Brand Central Station Coupons and Deals home page to see the latest coupons and deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. I'm updating them several times a day until Monday. Check New Arrivals too for the latest! Happy Shopping, Laura

Spring Cleaning Tip from HomeDecorators.com

How to Clean Wood Furniture

General Wood Cleaning

While dusting should always be done to enhance wood furniture, general wood cleaning will help maintain your wood's beauty. Once a year, wash your wood furniture with a sudsy solution of mild soap and water. Dip a clean, soft cloth into the soapy water and wring out. Work the cloth over a small area at a time, overlapping areas as you work. Next, rinse with a soap-free dampened cloth. Dry immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth.

Remember to always test areas in an inconspicuous spot first. Following manufacturers' instructions is key to preserving your treasured wood furniture.
Removing Water Marks
White marks left by water or steam make a bad impression on your furniture. Catching them quickly gives you the chance to erase them for good. Just follow these simple steps to wipe out those white marks:

1. Grab a paper towel and spread a spoonful of mayonnaise on it.
2. Press the mayonnaise lightly over the white mark; leave for 15 minutes.
3. Lift the paper towel to see if stain is removed; reapply as necessary.
4. For older stains, leave on overnight.

Please note:
You should always follow manufacturers' instructions for the particular finish of your furniture.

* Always test in an inconspicuous spot first.
* Oil can be substituted for mayonnaise.
* Contact a refinishing specialist for older or stubborn stains.
* For valuable furnishings, get professional advice from an antiques expert.

Shop wood Furniture at Home Decorators Collection.

Spring Break

Well it's that time of year again for college students to swarm the beaches for their spring break. With tuition and housing expenses, college is already expensive enough. But, going away for spring break is an experience that students remember all their lives. It's such carefree fun and in a lot of cases the last hurrah before the responsibilities of having a full time job and a family. Spring break doesn't have to break the bank though. There's many deals to be found if you spend the time and look for them. In no particular order, here's some of the places to start looking:

Orbitz lists the top 5 travel destinations as Fort Lauderdale, Acapulco, Nassau (as low as $304 for 3 nights!), Miami and Las Vegas.

Hotel and airfare packages to the Caribbean and Mexico can be found at Hotwire for $339.

Check out the "Cheap of the Week" at Cheap Tickets, coupon codes can be found on that page for extra special deals.

At Travelocity click on the site map at the bottom of the page and access the free Travel Video Gallery, Weather Center, Currency Converter, Passports & Visas, Destination Guides and more. Don't forget to check the top deals under Vacation Packages. While you're looking around, keep an eye out for the special Roaming Gnome to enter the sweepstakes sponsored by The Amazing Race and Travelocity. The grand prize includes round trip airfare to a mystery location, seven night deluxe hotel accommodations, $2,000 cash spending money and $1,000 hotel credit for spa and excursions. All entries are automatically entered to win a weekly gift pack prize that includes a CBS Amazing Race backpack filled with Amazing Race merchandise such as DVDs, hats, and other official gear.

If it's a cruise you're looking for, get a free Funship DVD from Carnival Cruise Lines. Click on "Specials" to see the great deals on cruise packages starting at $249.

If you already have a plane ticket or are driving to your destination and just need a place to stay, Hotels.com has a ton of Spring Break Specials right now.

Not to put a damper on the great fun but I have to end this entry with a strong warning for students to be very careful during your break. We all know about missing teen Natalee Holloway who was last seen in Aruba in May 2005. Please be careful. Only trust your friends and always be aware of what's going on around you. If you HAVE to drink, don't get so intoxicated that your judgement is impaired. Don't go anywhere by yourself if you can help it. Set up a system of some sort with your family where you check in with them at a certain time every day by phone, text message or email so they know you're safe.

At Least 50% off!

Check out the section At Least 50% off! Great bargains that I update as much as possible. Feel free to email me any deals you find that you think should be added. Also, if you run across any that are sold out, please let me know. Don't forget to check for a coupon that goes along with the deal. Just click on "View all deals for this merchant" and if I have a coupon, it'll be there. Happy Bargain Hunting!