Get a new Light Smoothie free from Orange Julius, with this printable coupon.  It contains fruit, ice, nonfat milk, and Splenda and has 250 calories, which is one-third less than a regular smoothie. Offer valid for one 20 oz. Light Smoothie, either Strawberry Delight, Tropical Sunlight, or Berry-Pom Twilight.

I adore smoothies and they can be really healthy if they’re not loaded with sugar.  These light smoothies sound like a great, delicious option that won’t pack on pounds.  Do you go to Jamba Juice or Starbucks to grab a fruit smoothie or fruit drink?  Which one do you like better?

Expiration Date: 6/19/2009

Free Orange Julius Light Smoothie

Wendy’s is offering a cool deal on their Frosty’s, buy one, get one free.  Besides the Original Frosty, they have Frosty Shakes, Frosty Floats and Twisted Frosty.  Click here to find your nearest Wendy’s.

The Wendy’s Frosty comes in the usual chocolate and vanilla, and now they’re offering two new flavors: Coffee Toffee and Frosty-cino.  Presumably they’re trying to compete with the Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts frozen drinks.  This sounds nice to be able to get a frozen coffee drink right along with ordering my lunch at the drive-up window.

Expiration Date: 6/7/2009

Free Wendy’s Frosty 

Get a free sample of Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal.  For once a day and only 30 minutes, you can have a whiter smile.  It fits your teeth perfectly and is comes off clean.  Instead of paying over $500 for whiting treatment, you can use Crest Withestrips Advanced Seal for less than $50. 

I think I should try this because my teeth are stained yellow.  I drink too much Coca Cola and Starbucks.  If I cut back on those two drinks, I would have nice shiny white teeth and can get a gold grill to put in my mouth. I don’t know if I want to blind people with my shiny white teeth yet, because I enjoy drink Coke.

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The next time you’re in your local Starbucks, check out their new Tazo Tea Lattes. They have Apple Chai, Berry Chai, Vanilla Rooibos, London Fog, Green Tea, Black Tea and Traditional Chai. Since they’re the latest greatest thing to happen to Starbucks, they’re offering a free tall Tazo Tea Latte of your choice, via in store coupon. This is a double deal coupon. They want you to come back to Starbucks after 2 pm and with the second coupon you can choose any one of the Tazo Tea Lattes for $2. You have to ask for this coupon if they don’t offer one to you and some stores maybe out, so no time for procrastination. 

Those of you daily Starbuckaneers know that they needed something new. I’m liking this line up allready. I’ve personally had the Vanilla Rooibos and Black Tea…they’re fantastic! A perfect balance of a light refreshing tea and a hearty latte that can be enjoyed anytime of the day.

Expiration Date: 2/28/2009

Not a deal, but a very important tip to pass along during this holiday shopping season.  Consumer Reports says you, and your giftee, could be left holding the bag when you use gift cards.

These days, many chains are have filed bankruptcy – including Circuit City, Sharper Image, and Linens n Things.  Some of the ailing businesses are no longer accepting gift card redemptions, or are telling card holders to get in line and make a claim in bankruptcy court.   Consumers are wise to check and make sure they are getting gift cards from a financially healthy place.  Search Google news with the query  "name of business" AND bankruptcy and that should help arm you with good information before you shop.  Also check the store’s website for their gift card policies.

Mark writes:

I saw this article and rethought my christmas shopping.  I was going to buy everyone gift cards.  Lucky, I didn’t buy a Circuit City gift card.  I might still buy starbuck cards because everyone loves to drink coffee.  I rather gift money for gifts because it’s easier for me because I worry that they won’t like the gift I got them. 

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