Boudin BOGO on February 25: Tip-of-the-Day #225

NOTHING LIKE A BOWL OF FREE CHOWDER

In honor of National Clam Chowder day, Boudin is offering a one day deal! Buy a clam chowder in a bread bowl & receive another clam chowder in a bread bowl for FREE.

Remember to bring this voucher to your nearest restaurant to redeem the offer. Mmmm!

Save 30% on Virgin America: Tip-of-the-Day #224


THE SKIES JUST GOT FRIENDLIER AT 30% OFF

I'm not one to enter every contest that hits my inbox, but I am a fan of New York and Virgin America, so when I just got an email promoting a SoHo adventure with three of my friends on a weekend of excess - I couldn't resist signing up. Email and zip was all they asked for and I was promised 15% off my next Virgin flight. Fine.

Then it got more interesting. If I pony up five of my friends' email addresses, I get a code for 30% off my next Virgin America flight (book by March 9 and fly through June 15). That was a tough one to pass up, given I fly Virgin as often as I can and can't resist a deal. So, I did that too! (Sorry, mom).

Once I entered the info and got my promo code for the flight, I was also extended a free upgrade offer from the Mondrian SoHo Hotel. Nice bonus!

To register for this great deal, just go to: http://sohoinvasion.urbandaddy.com/?utm_campaign=SohoInvasion&utm_source=VA&utm_medium=Elevate&utm_content=Email

Enjoy!

Get 5 Free Songs on iTunes!: Tip-of-the-Day #223


AMERICAN EXPRESS CARDHOLDERS GET FREE MUSIC UNTIL MARCH 15!

I just got an email from Amex saying that I'm eligible (just for being a card member!) for five free songs from iTunes when I use my American Express to "purchase them". Given that I buy songs from iTunes ALL the time, this piqued my interest! Free is free after all.

I went to this link: https://enroll.amexnetwork.com/US/iTunes2011/

Then all I had to do was register (first name, last name, card number and email address) and voila! I just had to make sure my Amex is listed as my preferred form of payment on my iTunes account and the next five songs I buy will be credited back to the card. 5 x $1.29 = $6.45. Not too shabby!

Enjoy. :)

UPDATE: I got my credit one day after buying my songs on iTunes! Amex even sent me an email to let me know.

Instant Savings on Instant Coffee: Tip-of-the-Day #222


SOME SPECIALS AREN'T ADVERTISED - HERE'S ONE!

I walked into Starbucks the other day and while waiting in line to order my grande, non-fat, one Splenda latte, picked up a pack of their "new" VIA coffee packets to see what the fuss was about. Well, turns out Starbucks has found a way to capitalize on instant coffee. Gone is the stigma of Folgers, this tiny packet of goodness promises to deliver a full-bodied and flavorful experience, simulating what you'd get in-store.

No price on the pack but I figured it couldn't be more than say...$6? So I gave it a whirl. Picked up the "cinnamon enhanced" version and made my way to the counter. Surprise! With my purchase of VIA, my latte was free! At $6.95, that's 50% off the VIA! I liked that, a lot.

Got back to my office and after inhaling my latte, whipped up a cup of my new cinnamon instant delight and believe it or not, liked that too!

Just thought I'd let you smart women know that you can try something new (6 packets worth) for very little - not sure how long this special is going to last, but I'll bet you can mention this post for the same treatment!