Victoria's Secret Deal plus FREE Pink Tote!

Great deal at Victoria Secret online thru July 3rd!

1) Go to Ebates - sign up (it's FREE) and you will get 2% cashback PLUS a $10 gift card if this is your first ebates purchase of $25/more
    NOTE: Ebates is good for LOTS of online purchases - so always check before you buy ANYTHING online!

2) Search for Victoria Secret - click Shop Now
3) Click the Pink Tote Bag and Add to cart (pick from PINK/BLACK)
4) Purchase PINK items - I suggest the 5/$26 PINK panties (see tab on left) - try to get those regular price $10.50 each to maximize the savings!

5) Enter codes SHIPSEMI (gives you FREE ship on a $25/more purchase) - code expires June 30
Enter code PINKTOTE (give you the tote bag FREE - valued at $22.50) - code expires July 3

So you get $75 worth of merchandise for $26 shipped! (and the $10 gift card if new to ebates!)

Restaurant Deals - Week of June 30

LOCAL HALF PRICE RESTAURANTS!
If you don't see what you are looking for - CHECK HERE for TONS MORE - up to 60% off!

**This is GREAT when you go on vacation too - you can search by zip code and save anywhere in the US**
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KIDS EAT FREE!!! Local restaurants only! (also broken out by city/area)


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Wolfe's Restaurant (Pass Christian, MS) - $25 for a $50 gift cert, expires July 15, 2014! A whole year to use it!
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PAPA JOHNS -Click Order Now  AND enter the promo code FIREWORKS when you place your order at papajohns.com to get BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!

If you placed an order using codes from LAST week (to get a FREE pizza this week - free pizza expires july 7th) - you can click use papas rewards (bottom right) and add that FREE pizza to your order too! I just got 3 pizzas for $14!

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METAIRIE

Cajun Grill & Bar - $7 for $15 gift cert
Cat's coffee Cafe - $10 for $21 lunch for 2

Krispy Kreme - FREE Donut for EVERY "A" on Report Card, limit 6. Just bring in your child's report card!



Dairy Queen - Every day from 11 am-4pm...$5 Lunch, you pick a 1/4 lb. GrillBurger^™ with cheese Lunch, Chicken Strip Lunch, or a Chili Cheese Dog Lunch... AND a sundae on the side. And right now you can upgrade that sundae to a small Blizzard^® Treat for just $1 - no coupon needed.


Rotolo's Pizza - $5 off your purchase


Copelands of New Orleans - Happy Hour specials - $5 martinis - $5 appetizers from M-F 4-7 pm and all week 9 pm to close (in lounge only!)



Izzo's - Give a $25 Izzo's gift card and get a $5 gift certificate FREE!!

Sushi Village - $15 for a $30 gift cert, expires August 7

Spudly's Super Spuds - $10 for a $20 gift cert, expires January 23, 2014

Short Stop Poboys - $10 for a $20 gift cert, expires January 23, 2014



Don Fortunato's Pizza - $10 for a $20 gift cert,

France's Bakery - $20 for a $45 cake  serves 10 to 12 people - a custom four-layer cake flavored with praline pecan, tropical coconut, tuscan almond, or white chocolate

Gris Gris Seafood - $10 for a $20 gift cert

That's Amore Pizzeria (W Metairie by Krispy Kreme) - $10 for a $20 gift cert expires December 27

Cafe Fresca (W Met by Krispy Kreme) - $10 for a $20 gift cert OR $20 for a $40 gift cert, expires November 27

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 Copelands of New Orleans - Happy Hour specials - $5 martinis - $5 appetizers from M-F 4-7 pm and all week 9 pm to close (in lounge only!)

Baskin Robbins - $3 off a $15 or more ice cream cake - coupon must be printed, expires June 30

Lee's Hamburgers (Williams) - $10 for a $20 gift cert, expires January 23, 2014


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HARAHAN/RIVER RIDGE
Smilie's Restaurant - $25 for a $50 gift cert, expires August 30

Rotolo's Pizza - $5 off your purchase

 Copelands of New Orleans - Happy Hour specials - $5 martinis - $5 appetizers from M-F 4-7 pm and all week 9 pm to close (in lounge only!)


Baskin Robbins - $3 off a $15 or more ice cream cake - coupon must be printed, expires June 30



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New Orleans

NOSH (Dauphine St) - $8 for a $16 gift cert - homestyle comfort food for 2!


Tujague’s (one for the Adults!) – Monday night after 6 pm.  Free Red Beans and Rice.  Must Purchase Adult Beverage at the Bar.

Rotolo's Pizza - $5 off your purchase

Flaming Torch (Uptown) - 

• $15 for $30 worth of French lunch cuisine and drinks for two
• $25 for $50 worth of French dinner cuisine and drinks for two
• $50 for $100 worth of French dinner cuisine and drinks for four or more

View other NOLA restaurant deals here


Tutti Frutti (Lake Forest Blvd location ONLY) - $10 for a $20 gift cert - expires May 2014

Tutti Frutti (Lakeview - Robert E Lee only) - $15 for a $30 gift cert, expires January 23, 2014

O-Henry's (Carrollton Ave only) - $15 for a $30 gift cert, expires January 23, 2014

Nonna Mia's Pizzeria and Cafe (Esplanade Ave) - $15 for a $30 gift cert

Star Steak & Lobster (French Quarter) -$25 for a $50 gift cert

Marigny Brasserie (Frenchmen) - $20 for a $40 gift cert

City Greens (Poydras) -

• $10 for $15 worth of fresh bistro fare fare, valid any time
• $7 for $15 worth of fresh bistro fare fare, valid after 2 p.m.
• $75 for $150 worth of fresh bistro fare fare for catering

Pepperoni's Cafe (Hampson St)- $10 for a$20 gift cert - not valid for Breakfast

Fellini's Cafe (Carrollton Ave)- $10 for a $20 gift cert

  DESI Vegas Steakhouse (St. Charles Ave) - Get your Steakhouse deal here

 $20 for $40 to spend on food and drink (only $14 with code CELEBRATE30 - that is savings of $26!) code good thru June 30th only!
• Start your meal with fried green tomatoes topped with lump crab meat
• Choose from filet mignon, New York strip, ribeye, or a porterhouse for two

Melting Pot - Purchase any four-course experience dinner and get the second for 50% off. All of our 4 course experiences include a cheese fondue, a salad, an Entrée and a chocolate fondue of your choice. Four Course Experiences are priced and portioned per person. They range in price from $28.95 to $45.95, therefore, with this offer you will receive a discount of $14.48 up to $22.98, depending on the entree you choose. 

 Early Birds: Receive a Free Champagne Toast with your dessert for tables sat before 6 pm daily! 21 + only of course!  The Small Print: This offer expires on August 29, 2013. Valid in New Orleans and Baton Rouge locations only.


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$15 for $30 at Dignette's Diner (Belle Chasse),

Dairy Queen (Barataria) - $10 for $20
Dairy Queen - Every day from 11 am-4pm...$5 Lunch, GrillBurger^™ with cheese Lunch, Chicken Strip Lunch, or a Chili Cheese Dog Lunch... AND a sundae on the side. And right now you can upgrade that sundae to a small Blizzard^® Treat for just $1 - no coupon needed.


 Izzo's - Give a $25 Izzo's gift card and get a $5 gift certificate FREE!!

Baskin Robbins - $3 off a $15 or more ice cream cake - coupon must be printed, expires June 30



My Thai Cuisine (Harvey) - $15 for a $30 gift cert, expires December 11

Sicily's Italian Buffet - $15 for a $30 Gift cert, expires January 23, 2014


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NORTHSHORE

Rotolo's Pizza - $5 off your purchase (any location)


Izzo's - Give a $25 Izzo's gift card and get a $5 gift certificate FREE!!

Baskin Robbins - $3 off a $15 or more ice cream cake - coupon must be printed, expires June 30


Fox's Pizza Den (Slidell) - $15 for a $30 gift cert, expires December 11


Sunrise on Second Street (Slidell) - $15 for a $30 gift cert, expires December 31

Nola Southern Grill (Slidell) - $15 for a $30 gift cert, expires January 23, 2014


Copelands of New Orleans -Happy Hour specials - $5 martinis - $5 appetizers from M-F 4-7 pm and all week 9 pm to close (in lounge only!)

Tacos and Beer (Hammond) -$10 for a $20 gift cert, expires October 9


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 If you don't see what you are looking for - CHECK HERE for TONS MORE - up to 60% off!

Keep your night going for only $5 with Wendy’s Moonlight Meal Deal featuring a Double Stack™, Chili Cheese Fries and large drink for just five bucks. It’s only at participating Wendy’s and only available after 10 p.m.


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All summer Sonic will have their shakes priced at HALF OFF when you purchase one AFTER 8PM! No coupons needed!

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Dolphin Cruise Deals - Orange Beach

If you are headed to ORANGE BEACH before September 1st, you need to check out this deal!

 

GET YOURS HERE!

Enjoy a 1.5-hour cruise where guests seek dolphins on a boat with a glass-bottom viewing area, snack bar, air conditioning, and restrooms!

This is always a FUN experience while on vacation and get it now while you can save some money too!

Choose from Three Options

• $11 for a dolphin cruise for an adult (a $22 value)
• $10 for a dolphin cruise for a senior aged 60+ or military member (a $20 value)
• $5 for a dolphin cruise for a child aged 4–12 (an $11 value)

Children aged 3 and younger receive free admission. See the schedule for information regarding departures.

GET YOURS HERE !   Limit 10 - reservations are required!

Little Girl DIVA Giveaway - Gg Gifts & Day Spa for Girls

  
Do you have a little diva on your hands? Then she would LOVE to spend a day at Gg Gifts and Day Spa for Girls for pampering  - little girl style!  Located in Mandeville on W. Causeway Approach, they have the cutest girly stuff around! They offer non-professional day spa services for entertainment purposes for girls ages 2-14. Your little diva will love being pampered at the spa with cute little spa packages that include manis, pedis, a Glam Up Do, a Cottoncandini - even a 20 minute chair massage! See all their girly, girl packages here!


My daughter had an appointment this week for her spa day - and no detail was left out!  Her name was on the welcome sign at the door - she had a spa robe to wear during her treatments - and she said "I got my nails done, my feet done, my hair and makeup done...and I am BEAUTIFUL!"  Here is a link to the photos taken by Gg's of Madelyn's spa day!

They also have birthday party packages as well as fun, girly products for sale in the store such as all-natural spa products, specialty soap and much more.  So you can stop in and grab a birthday gift (they gift wrap too!)



And GUESS WHAT? Gg Gifts is giving ONE Lucky winner the following:

"Ahh La La" Spa Package - valued at $35.00 it includes a Mini Mani, Mini Pedi, Up Do, Cottoncandini & Tattoo!
BONUS: Gg's is also giving away a $50 GIFT CARD On their facebook page - so scroll down to the post that starts "Ggs needs more fans" (posted on June 19) and like/share that post to enter!

Enter to win this giveaway for a Ahh La La Package, valued at $35.00! Here is how:

1) Make sure you "LIKE" Tiff's Deals on facebook

2) Make sure you "LIKE"  on facebook Gg Gifts and Day Spa for Girls - tell them that Tiff's Deals sent you!

3) Comment below with your NAME and why your little girl would love to win this giveaway!

Comments MUST be on this blogpost (not on facebook) Deadline to enter is Sunday, July 7, 2013 at 5 pm.  Good luck!

WINNER IS #1 -  AMBER MIORANA!  CONGRATS, please email tiffsdealsnola@gmail.com for more info!

Fandango - Movie Tickets HALF PRICE!

 For $6, today's Groupon gets you a movie ticket up to $12 from Fandango, so you can catch a movie at any of Fandango's partner theaters. Your promotional code must be redeemed online at Fandango.com or on Fandango's mobile app by November 30, 2013. If movie ticket with Fandango’s convenience fee included is more than the $12 value of the code, customer must pay the remaining balance with preferred method of payment.


Purchase your MOVIE TICKET DEAL here!

Local Theaters:

AMC Palace 20 (Elmwood) - tickets are $7.50 adults/$5 children or $10.25 adults/$7.50  children on weekend nights

AMC PAlace 12 (Clearview) - tickets are $7.50 adults/$5 children or $10.25 adults/$7.50  children on weekend nights

AMC Westbank 12 (Harvey) tickets are $7.50 adults/$5 children or $10.25 adults/$7.50  children on weekend nights

Canal Place Theatre (tickets are $12.50 - so you would pay difference)

*3D is additional charge ($13.75 adults/$11 children)!

 Convenience fee is $1.25/ticket so a $10.25 adult ticket would be $11.50 with fee - so you would only pay $6.00!  Don't forget to use your Stub Card if you have one for snacks/drink purchases too - it helps the savings!

Can I suggest DESPICABLE ME 2 - saw the advanced screening and it was TOO TOO CUTE! Love those little Minions!

PaPa John's - Get 4 Large pizzas for $20!!!

• Click Order Now  AND enter the promo code SUMMER when you place your order at papajohns.com to qualify.
• Your order must be for $15 or more and must be completed on or before Sunday, June 30, to qualify for the large FREE PIZZA with up to three toppings on a future order.
• Enter code SPEC50 to get 50% off your pizza  purchased (you can enter same code for each pizza ordered)
• 25 bonus Papa Rewards points will be deposited in your account the day after your completed order. You may then redeem the 25 bonus points for a large FREE PIZZA with up to three toppings. These bonus points expire on Sunday, July 7.
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• I just ordered (3) pizzas for $19.56 (inc tax) AND will get a FREE one to order before July 7! MAKE SURE YOU ENTER BOTH CODES ABOVE!!!!

Living Social - 30% off ANY DEAL!!!

NEW CODE to take 30% OFF ANY DEAL of ANY AMOUNT (max discount is $30)

Just enter promo code CELEBRATE30 at checkout page!  Code is good through June 30th!

Here are a few ideas to use it on:

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PALM TREE PLAYGROUND
FIVE (5) PLAY PASSES for $20 (with code it's $14) or $15 for under age 3 ($10.50 with code)

Use Stephanie G link here to purchase!  She is trying to get hers TOTALLY for free!  You can too - just after you purchase, post your link on the event page here!  I lost track but 8-10 deals ALREADY WENT FREE!

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NEW ORLEANS VOODOO
TWO (2) Tickets to the July 20th game at 5 PM - only $20 (with code its $14) - Lower level seating - regular price is $128 - so this is a GREAT DEAL!!!

Use  Shannon R link here to purchase! She is trying to get hers TOTALLY for free!  You can too - just after you purchase, post your link on the event page here! TWO DEALS ALREADY WENT FREE!!!
 
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OTHER LivingSocial Deals

Remember: AFTER You purchase ANY living social deal - you can share you link with others - if THREE people also buy the deal from your link - yours is FREE! This is what we call "STACKING" deals!




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Northshore Baby Boot Camp - Mandeville or Covington locations

• $35 ($75 value) for one month of STROLLFIT classes  (ONLY $24.50 with code)
• Participate in either Mandeville or Covington
• Classes are one-hour in length and involve cardio drills, strength training exercises, and stretching

Get Boot Camp Deal here

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 DESI Vegas Steakhouse (St. Charles Ave) -

 $20 for $40 to spend on food and drink (only $14 with code - that is savings of $26!)
• Start your meal with fried green tomatoes topped with lump crab meat
• Choose from filet mignon, New York strip, ribeye, or a porterhouse for two

Get your Steakhouse deal here

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TUBING in Denham Springs
$16 ($33 value) for a four-hour tubing experience (with discount code it is $11.20)
• Experience includes a Bubba's Yacht Tiki Tube, ice chest, parking, and bus ride
• Open seven days a week all summer - expires November 2013

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AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! At the UNO Lakefront Arena - $35 per person (with discount $24.50)

Get your tickets here!  July 30th at 7:30 pm - tickets are lower or upper level, based on availability!

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New Orleans Zephyrs game - 2 tickets for $10 (with discount $7)

Jennifer N link: https://www.livingsocial.com/deals/716102?ref=conf-jp&rpi=122748538
She is trying to get hers TOTALLY for free! 

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Wyndham HOtel - with discount code it is $62 - and you get $60 off TOURS alone!!!!

A One-Night Stay for Two Adults and Up to Two Children, Sundays through Thursdays ($89)
• Or, a Two-Night Stay for Two Adults and Up to Two Children, Fridays and Saturdays ($218)
• Welcome Gift Bag of Mardi Gras Beads, Sweet and Salty Treats, and Two Bottled Waters
• $20 Off Each of Up to Three Tickets to Cajun Encounters Tour Co.'s Swamp Tour, City & Cemetery Tour, or Plantation Tour
• Combine Vouchers to Stay Up to Five Nights

Melissa L link: https://www.livingsocial.com/deals/744128?ref=conf-jp&rpi=123076738
She is trying to get hers TOTALLY for free!



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FINE PRINT:

Redemption instruction:

1. Take 30% off your next purchase* on LivingSocial.com when you use promo code "CELEBRATE30".
2. Add Deal by clicking "Buy Now" button on the Deal information page.
3. Click on "Redeem promo code" during purchase process.
4. Enter code "CELEBRATE30" and hit apply.
5. The amount of the savings will be reflected on the final purchase confirmation page.

Terms and Conditions:

• *Good for purchases of any amount, but maximum discount to be applied is $30.
• Not valid on any Takeout&Delivery Orders.
• Promo code must be used between June 26, 2013 12:00 a.m. EST and June 30, 2013, 11:59 p.m. PST.
• One code use only per credit card.
• Promotion requires a LivingSocial account, and is subject to terms and conditions found here.
• Entire amount must be used in one transaction; no partial redemptions; may not be combined with any other offer.
• Promo codes not valid for ticket or Deal purchases required to be completed on a third party site.
• LivingSocial reserves the right to cancel the promotion at any time.
• This offer is single-use and non-transferrable.
• If you return your purchase, you will be refunded the amount paid.
• Offer good while supplies last.
• Void where prohibited.
• Valid in the US only.

Office Max FREEBIES - Week of June 23

Office Max is offering 100% CASHBACK on SUPPLY ITEMS -  ONLINE only!!!


Shipping is FREE with $20 purchase so that can easily done with a combo of these freebie options!!! All Bonus Reward offers are available 6/23/13 thru 6/29/13


REMINDER:GET Additional 3% CASHBACK by going thru EBATES first - and then this is a MONEYMAKER!!!



Make sure you are SIGNED up for Max Perks FIRST! (It's FREE!)

How it Works: NEXT MONTH you will get an Office Max gift card in that cashback amount for any future purchases (online or in store) - don't need office supplies then? they have toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags, video games, etc too!

What to Do?

1) Once on Office Max website, sign in (or create an account) and make sure you register for MAXPERKS (it's FREE too!)  YOU WILL NOT GET THESE ITEMS FREE IF YOU DON'T!


2)  Click HERE to find the 100% cashback items - and add the ones you want to your cart! DO NOT CHECKOUT YET!!!  MAKE SURE YOU only get TWO of each item!!!!

3) Click or Sign up for EBATES - this is a FREE service and you get CASHBACK (plus a $10 gift card if this is your first purchase!) - search "Office Max" - then look in your cart (your items should already be there!)

4) PURCHASE!   (If you are using Maxperks Reward $ already earned, you can enter it as payment!)



Here are the items that you can pick and choose from this week! TONS OF POST IT NOTES AND FLAGS!!!



NOTE: LIMIT 2 of each item  - so you can get a TOTAL of (10) free items as of now (one set of pens are sold out) which also qualifies for FREE shipping! 

You do NOT have to get (2) of each item, nor do you have to buy all of them - you can only get 100% cashback limit of 2 of each item!

• HERE IS MY ORDER BELOW:
• Item Total:$59.50 with FREE Shipping! (10) ITEMS - 2 of each above!
• I will get 3% cashback from Ebates ($1.80) AND $59.50 Next month in Office Max gift cards (this will be received around JULY 19-20th)
• TOTAL OUT OF POCKET: $3.40 (a portion of the taxes only!)
  (I used my MAXPERKS Rewards received from prior orders so I didn't pay anything - just "rolled over" old ones to get more FREE stuff!)

THIS IS NOT FOR THIS ORDER BUT AN EXAMPLE OF HOW TO SEE YOUR REWARDS FOR PAST ORDERS (don't get scared! I didn't spend that much money- I use the gift cards to get new gift cards! It works! I only spent money on my very first order!!!)

Restaurant Deals - Week of June 23

LOCAL HALF PRICE RESTAURANTS!
If you don't see what you are looking for - CHECK HERE for TONS MORE - up to 60% off!

**This is GREAT when you go on vacation too - you can search by zip code and save anywhere in the US**
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KIDS EAT FREE!!! Local restaurants only! (also broken out by city/area)


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Wolfe's Restaurant (Pass Christian, MS) - $25 for a $50 gift cert, expires July 15, 2014! A whole year to use it!

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METAIRIE

Cajun Grill & Bar - $7 for $15 gift cert
Cat's coffee Cafe - $10 for $21 lunch for 2

Krispy Kreme - FREE Donut for EVERY "A" on Report Card, limit 6. Just bring in your child's report card!


Applebee's  - Purchase a $50 gift card, receive a $10 gift card FREE (online or in store)

Dairy Queen - Every day from 11 am-4pm...$5 Lunch, you pick a 1/4 lb. GrillBurger^™ with cheese Lunch, Chicken Strip Lunch, or a Chili Cheese Dog Lunch... AND a sundae on the side. And right now you can upgrade that sundae to a small Blizzard^® Treat for just $1 - no coupon needed.


Rotolo's Pizza - $5 off your purchase


Copelands of New Orleans - Happy Hour specials - $5 martinis - $5 appetizers from M-F 4-7 pm and all week 9 pm to close (in lounge only!)


Wow Wingery (Clearview Mall location only) - $15 for a $30 gift cert

Izzo's - Give a $25 Izzo's gift card and get a $5 gift certificate FREE!!

Sushi Village - $15 for a $30 gift cert, expires August 7

Spudly's Super Spuds - $10 for a $20 gift cert, expires January 23, 2014

Short Stop Poboys - $10 for a $20 gift cert, expires January 23, 2014


Chef Ron's Gumbo Shop - $15 for a $30 gift cert, expires November 28

Don Fortunato's Pizza - $10 for a $20 gift cert,

France's Bakery - $20 for a $45 cake  serves 10 to 12 people - a custom four-layer cake flavored with praline pecan, tropical coconut, tuscan almond, or white chocolate

Gris Gris Seafood - $10 for a $20 gift cert

That's Amore Pizzeria (W Metairie by Krispy Kreme) - $10 for a $20 gift cert expires December 27


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 Copelands of New Orleans - Happy Hour specials - $5 martinis - $5 appetizers from M-F 4-7 pm and all week 9 pm to close (in lounge only!)

Baskin Robbins - $3 off a $15 or more ice cream cake - coupon must be printed, expires June 30

Lee's Hamburgers (Williams) - $10 for a $20 gift cert, expires January 23, 2014


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HARAHAN/RIVER RIDGE
Smilie's Restaurant - $25 for a $50 gift cert, expires August 30

Rotolo's Pizza - $5 off your purchase

 Copelands of New Orleans - Happy Hour specials - $5 martinis - $5 appetizers from M-F 4-7 pm and all week 9 pm to close (in lounge only!)


Baskin Robbins - $3 off a $15 or more ice cream cake - coupon must be printed, expires June 30



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New Orleans

NOSH (Dauphine St) - $8 for a $16 gift cert - homestyle comfort food for 2!





Tujague’s (one for the Adults!) – Monday night after 6 pm.  Free Red Beans and Rice.  Must Purchase Adult Beverage at the Bar.

Rotolo's Pizza - $5 off your purchase

Down the Hatch (Sophie Wright) - $10 for a $20 gift cert

Flaming Torch (Uptown) - 

• $15 for $30 worth of French lunch cuisine and drinks for two
• $25 for $50 worth of French dinner cuisine and drinks for two
• $50 for $100 worth of French dinner cuisine and drinks for four or more

View other NOLA restaurant deals here


Tutti Frutti (Lake Forest Blvd location ONLY) - $10 for a $20 gift cert - expires May 2014

Tutti Frutti (Lakeview - Robert E Lee only) - $15 for a $30 gift cert, expires January 23, 2014

O-Henry's (Carrollton Ave only) - $15 for a $30 gift cert, expires January 23, 2014

Wasabi (Lakeview or Frenchmen st) - $15 for a $30 gift cert, expires January 23, 2014

Nonna Mia's Pizzeria and Cafe (Esplanade Ave) - $15 for a $30 gift cert

Star Steak & Lobster (French Quarter) -$25 for a $50 gift cert

Marigny Brasserie (Frenchmen) - $20 for a $40 gift cert

City Greens (Poydras) -

• $10 for $15 worth of fresh bistro fare fare, valid any time
• $7 for $15 worth of fresh bistro fare fare, valid after 2 p.m.
• $75 for $150 worth of fresh bistro fare fare for catering

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$15 for $30 at Dignette's Diner (Belle Chasse),

Dairy Queen (Barataria) - $10 for $20
Dairy Queen - Every day from 11 am-4pm...$5 Lunch, GrillBurger^™ with cheese Lunch, Chicken Strip Lunch, or a Chili Cheese Dog Lunch... AND a sundae on the side. And right now you can upgrade that sundae to a small Blizzard^® Treat for just $1 - no coupon needed.


 Izzo's - Give a $25 Izzo's gift card and get a $5 gift certificate FREE!!

Baskin Robbins - $3 off a $15 or more ice cream cake - coupon must be printed, expires June 30



My Thai Cuisine (Harvey) - $15 for a $30 gift cert, expires December 11


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NORTHSHORE

Rotolo's Pizza - $5 off your purchase (any location)


Izzo's - Give a $25 Izzo's gift card and get a $5 gift certificate FREE!!

Baskin Robbins - $3 off a $15 or more ice cream cake - coupon must be printed, expires June 30


Fox's Pizza Den (Slidell) - $15 for a $30 gift cert, expires December 11


Sunrise on Second Street (Slidell) - $15 for a $30 gift cert, expires December 31

Nola Southern Grill (Slidell) - $15 for a $30 gift cert, expires January 23, 2014


Copelands of New Orleans -Happy Hour specials - $5 martinis - $5 appetizers from M-F 4-7 pm and all week 9 pm to close (in lounge only!)

Tacos and Beer (Hammond) -$10 for a $20 gift cert, expires October 9


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 If you don't see what you are looking for - CHECK HERE for TONS MORE - up to 60% off!

Keep your night going for only $5 with Wendy’s Moonlight Meal Deal featuring a Double Stack™, Chili Cheese Fries and large drink for just five bucks. It’s only at participating Wendy’s and only available after 10 p.m.


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All summer Sonic will have their shakes priced at HALF OFF when you purchase one AFTER 8PM! No coupons needed!

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Disney - Park Ideas

PARK IDEAS

No matter what park you are in - you NEED A PLAN!  And when your plan gets messed up you need a BACKUP PLAN or to think quick on your feet (before the rest of the crowd realizes they need a backup plan!)

We didn't get to see everything  - my plan sometimes didn't workout - like when I wanted to see the Firework show at Magic Kingdom - one kid refused to leave the resort - one kid threw up on the way to the bus - one kid had to go to the bathroom as soon as the fireworks started - so I missed the entire show! Good thing it was EXTRA MAGIC HOURS and we had two hours to ride everything in the whole park right? Um. no. One fell asleep - and one felt sick still.  So that didn't quite work out as planned!

Magic Kingdom - Barber Shop (on far left at Main Street - where parade starts basically) - you can stop in and get FREE Pixie Dust - If hair is already in a ponytail or pigtails, they will just spray gel and sprinkle for FREE!  If you need to have hair put up in ponytail - it is $5 ...so be prepared with a pony!  This was much cheaper than the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Boutique ($55-195 per child) - it wasn't quite a magical experience, but it was all that we needed!and it was FREE!!!! Bring your own tiara and VOILA!


Magic Kingdom - The Sorceror's Key Game  - cool concept - you have a key and if you find the special spots in Magic Kingdom a TV screen magically appears and tells you to do something...BUT you have to do them in order - unless you have an entire day to just walk the park and do these, I don't recommend letting your kids know it exists - or only play in on Main Street and then "forget" (LOL!) You can pick up your key at the Fire Station (far left of Main Street by Barber Shop) - it's a FREE game to play!

                       


LEARN THE BUS SYSTEM! It can be quite complicated! So always ASK the driver before you get on the bus if you are on the right bus for where you want to go.  If you plan to go from one park to another - you can't take a bus straight there - you have to take a bus to another resort - and then to that park...This is why I suggest NOT hopping parks - especially with small kids - it takes too much of your day (each bus ride at least 20-30 minutes) Have your stroller folded up already (you HAVE to fold it on ALL bus transportation) and MOVE MOVE MOVE! People (including myself) get annoyed with the slow pokes 

who aren't prepared!

FASTPASSES - you should ALWAYS have a fastpass in your hand for something! This allows you to jump the line in front of everyone else - Disney has different Phases - but for instance Phase 3 - they let SIX people in that have been standing in line for 60 minutes plus - and they let SIXTY people thru with fastpasses - so you don't stand in line long at all! 

• How to do it right - choose one person to be in charge of EVERYONE's park tickets AND fastpasses (they hold all the tickets ALL Day long) - this person can split up from the group and walk fast to the fastpass location (usually outside of that specific ride) - have the rest of the group stand in line for another ride that does not allow fastpasses and then have your "fastpass holder" jump in line with them.  Keep an eye on two things on your fastpass:

1) The time you can get another one (usually 1-2 hours later) and have a plan for where you will get the next one.

2) The time you can all ride the ride - sometimes the Disney Staff do not pay attention to the times listed on the pass, so you can usually get in line even if its HOURS later than you should have - sometimes though they will check so try to get there in the time slot given.

NOTE: Get a fastpass for Buzz Lightyear in Hollywood studios FIRST! Mine was for 9 hours later from when we arrived!

EXTRA HOURS - If you take advantage of Extra Hours I would suggest skipping anything with a long line and waiting til late in the evening to ride - for instance, you can stand in line 85 minutes to ride Splash Mountain during the day...or you can ride it 8-10 times in a row late at night (sometimes they don't even make you get back in line you just stay in the car) AND if the park closes at 1 AM  -that means you can get on the last ride at 12:59 am and if it is a 20-minute jungle cruise than you are good!  The rides shut down at park close, but most of the shops stay open for 1-2 hours after that! So a little late night shopping doesn't hurt either - and it's better than waiting in a long bus line!

I suggest only seeing FANTASYLAND In Magic Kingdom at night - the lines are CRAZY long and the crowd is HEAVY during mid-day...but wait til after 6 pm and you can do it all quickly!

Late at night - NO ONE was on the streets in Fantasy land but US! It was like our own private Disneyworld!

If you don't want to see the parades, this is a perfect time to ride a bunch of rides! Just make sure to stay AWAY from the parade route as the crowd can get very thick and then you are stuck!

I suggest seeing the Magic Kingdom parades at Frontierland - the crowd is less thick and you can usually sit down and watch it.

LEARN THE MAP! If you can study the maps ahead of time, great! I didn't even see a map until we entered the park for the first time.  I had to be very quick on my feet - run to get fastpasses - and figure out the best way to avoid the crowds...

THIS WORKED FOR ME! I put a highlighter and a pen in my purse- I highlighted the rides we wanted to go on (so I could block out all the restaurants to avoid confusion) and also wrote on the map with a pen any attractions that closed earlier than the park so I could make sure to see those before it was too late!

LEAST FAVORITE ATTRACTIONS:

Magic Kingdom - Country Bear Jamboree, The Tiki Room - unless you are just desparate for A/C don't go!

Epcot - the World Showcase (very few rides -mostly restaurants) - kids aren't very interested - I heard the new Detective thing for Kids in the Showcase is cool, but you have to have time to do it.

Hollywood Studios - the new Jack Sparrow ride is TERRIBLE! Don't waste your time!

MOST FAVORITE ATTRACTIONS

Just about everything else!   

Mission space interactive video game

We saw all of Epcot (no World Showcase) - from 4-9 pm - It was perfect because most of the crowd was gone for the day...If you have a video game lover - take the time to play in the area after you get off Mission Space -it is a video game that the whole crowd can play and compete!

We made it to Animal Kingdom for ONE HOUR (ugh!) - so we saw the FESTIVAL OF THE LION KING (fabulous!) and ate at Pizzafari - It was our last hour before leaving for the airport so we had to use our last 7 quick service meals and 5 snacks in that hour - we ate well:)  There is a side entrance to enter the park through Rainforest Cafe (whether you eat there or not!)

Indoor playground at Dumbo ride

Magic Kingdom has a new concept for the Dumbo Ride - you wait in an indoor playground which is nice and gives the kids a break from just standing (there are several rides in the same area with Fastpasses so make sure you grab one before going in!)

Jungle Cruise was HILARIOUS (I love dry humor) - my all time favorite is Carousel of Progress!


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Disney - Dining Ideas

DINING IDEAS

WATER IS ALWAYS FREE!!!! You can ask for a cup of ice or water and it's free! You can also bring in your own Crystal light packets and make it flavored water if you want! Bottled water is not included and must be paid for.

We stayed at Fort Wilderness (sleeps 6) and had a FULL KITCHEN in our room! We ordered groceries ahead of time and they were delivered to our room.  We made breakfast in the room most days - we were late nighters not early risers! We also had lots of drinks and late night snacks...and when we did have leftovers we could refrigerate them and heat them up later!  And I will admit, I also ordered a case of daiquiri pouches to the room - you know when Mom needed her own special "Capri Sun" after a long day:)

Cabin had a bedroom with a queen bed/two bunk beds, Murphy bed and a sofa in the living room  - lots of sleeping room! Full kitchen and your own picnic table out on the deck!

DID YOU KNOW? Disney allows you to bring in your own food/drinks to the park...they will check your bags at the entrance, but they don't stop you for food/drinks.  We froze water at night (put in a large ziploc bag) and carried them in the bottom of the stroller...I brought in snacks and cokes...I have heard people bringing in their own sandwiches for lunch, etc...but I had the dining plan so we ATE very WELL!

You can pay for your meals - however, it freaked me out to pay $100-200 per meal for us all to eat and I would have been stressed out if they didn't like it or didn't eat it all - so I went with the meal plan! Trust me - we ate hundreds/thousands of dollars in food so it was well worth the small investment! I know that if we were paying "per meal" -I would have made everyone split entrees and no desserts:(

If you stay at a DISNEY RESORT you can add the Dining Plan to your package (or get it FREE during certain times of year - contact CupcakeCastles for when!)  The Dining Plan allows each person in your party two or three meals per day (we choose two meals) PLUS 1 SNACK per day (a drink/ice cream, etc)

The meal includes: ENTREE, DESSERT, and a BEVERAGE 

The best part: YOU CAN ORDER ANYTHING ON THE MENU! So if you order a salad - it's covered...if you order the most expensive steak - it's covered!  So let them eat steak!  and save room for dessert because EVERYONE gets one!  You will be overly full by the end of the trip!

LEARN FROM MY MISTAKE!!! We had 6 days/5 nights so we had FIVE Table Service (sit down meals) and FIVE Quick Service (order at counter and carry to your table with no waitress) meals - I thought we had six so OOPS!!! At Table Service meals you still have to pay the gratuity (and any additional items ordered - appetizers, alcoholic drinks, etc)

ANOTHER PERK: With the dining plan, you get a RESORT MUG for each person which allows UNLIMITED drink refills at your resort (not in the parks) - The mugs are $15 each normally so with 6 people this is a $100 in souvenirs! We didn't really stay at the resort much to use the refills, but got some here and there - and we also carried the mugs into the parks (ponytailed onto the stroller!) so we could take drinks to go easier!

Here are a few tricks:

• If you don't ask, they will give you a medium drink - but a large drink is also included in the meal plan.  Most restaurants don't give refills so this can be a big help!

• If you are using a "Quick Service Meal" the kids can order from the Adult menu (table service if under 9 years old, they MUST order from the kids menu)

• You don't have to order a meal for everyone at Quick Service - we had 6 people and sometimes only used 4 "meals" and shared - remember they come with dessert so LOTS of food!

• You can also substitute a side (fries/salad, etc) for a DESSERT

• At ANY meal, if your child has allergies, you can ask for special items - or ingredients list - Disney is well versed on allergy issues and know what to recommend to eat. 

MY FAVORITE DINING VENUES!

Remember: you MUST book your Table Service restaurants BEFORE your trip (like WAY WAY WAY before) - if you try to do in the park, you will have to eat lunch at 4 pm or later - no joke!  If you use a travel agent, they can help with your dining reservations too.

Hoop de Doo Musical Revue - although this one is at the Fort Wilderness Resort (a boat ride from Magic Kingdom) - this dinner show is WELL WORTH IT!!  At about $57/adults, and $30/kids - includes a FABULOUS dinner show that will have you laughing the whole time!  Dinner is unlimited salad, ribs, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, and strawberry shortcake!  I had picky eaters, so we also requested hot dogs and macaroni and cheese which they accommodated. AND THE BEST PART!!! Unlimited draft beer, wine, and sangria is included! This was much needed after a few days in the park - just enough to take the edge off:)  If you use your dining plan, this show costs TWO table service meals, but I still think it is WAY WORTH IT! If you go to the last show of the day (8:30 pm) you can sit in the front of the room using the dining plan (we were one table away from the stage)

HOLLYWOOD AND VINE (at Hollywood Studios) - this a Buffet-style TABLE SERVICE restaurant - if using the dining plan, it counts for ONE meal. There are certain times you can book a meal and get preferred seating for the FANTASMIC show at night!) Trust me this is WAY worth it - we had to eat "dinner" at 3:30 in the afternoon to get this- HAHA! But for the Fantasmic show we were in the middle section (arrive 1 hour early for the show to make sure you get a seat - they suggested 30 minutes, but the theatre was filled up by then!)

This is our front and center view of Fantasmic!

50s Diner (at Hollywood Studios) - this is good old-fashioned cooking like Mom used to make! The waitresses will " yell" at you for elbows on the table or not cleaning your plate - the kids loved it!

Coral Reef (at Epcot) - the food here was AMAZING!!! We ordered steak (told ya!) - mahi mahi - and lobster (all included on the dining plan!!) and it was all melt in your mouth incredible...and the desserts - OMG were fabulous - The middle one is Jack Daniels mouse or something crazy like that When everyone gets a dessert included, you get one of each and try them all! This was my favorite meal - and you eat "UNDER THE SEA" with the fish/sharks swimming by your table - great atmosphere...amazing food!

Coral Reef- this is for (5) people - one went home sick for the day:( Total $165.50 - all but the alcohol and $9 lobster tail (we added for fun!) included on the dining plan!

        

CHARACTER BREAKFAST - is a must for little kids - this time we did the Crystal Palace (at Magic Kingdom) - the kids get to have autographs and pics taken with characters during the meal.  Crystal Palace was a Buffet breakfast - and Disney has the BEST SCRAMBLED EGGS in my opinion! In the past we have done Cinderella's Royal Table and Aloha Mickey - many of my friends have done Chef Mickey - they are all very good - you CANNOT be late for your reservations - you have 15 minutes at character meals or they cancel your reservation (that is why I don't suggest travelling too much for meals- it can get very stressful!)

Crystal Palace Breakfast - This is for (4) adults (kids over age 9) and (2) kids - total $171.74 - 

Included on the DINING PLAN!

 

Rainforest Cafe (at Animal Kingdom or Downtown Disney) - you do NOT need a ticket to eat at either restaurant- they are located outside of park).  The ceiling is incredible - there are random rainstorms and "animals" throughout - and of course we ate STEAK! This is restaurant where your "beverage" can also be a smoothie (no alcohol in it) and the volcano for dessert is to die for!   

Rainforest Cafe - 6 meals - over $200 paid on the dining plan!

LEARN FROM MY MISTAKE: WE booked at the Downtown Disney location - we had to take 2 buses to get there and were over an hour late for our reservation! At MOST restaurants (not Character ones) they will accept you late but it is a stress to get there so again, I don't recommend travelling!

Note: If you eat at the Animal Kingdom location, there is a park admission area behind the restaurant so you can skip the long lines to enter Animal Kingdom

Quick Service Meals - remember this is order a counter and seat yourself meal (no waitress and no tips)

All have different themes based on where you are - I don't have any amazing recommendations but the Desserts at Pizzafari (in Animal Kingdom) were AMAZING! You don't make reservations - you just stop in and order- if it starts to rain - RUN into a quick service meal BEFORE the rest of the crowd thinks of it - that way you can eat and stay out of the rain (make sure to put a poncho on your stroller first!)  If you figure each quick service meal is roughly $10-12 per entree - so a QUICK SERVICE meal for 6 people could run $60-75 easy! Don't forget to ask for your FREE WATER!

Ok - now I am very hungry!!! And I LOVE the Dining Plan! We ate hundreds/thousands of dollars in meals and we ate much better than I would have allowed if we were paying for each meal! Just make sure to use ALL of them! If you have too many leftover in the end of your trip- pay for the poor person in line behind of you who is paying cash for their meals:)

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