Monday, October 29, 2007
This
Week's Special Section:
Only a few days left to get ready for those scary
creatures who will be visiting your door this Wednesday. If you haven't purchased
your candy yet, here are some last minute ideas on where you can find discounts.
Remember, last week we talked about discounts available at national retailers that can help you save money on decorations and costumes. Click here.
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Off:
Many of us will see an increase in the cost for heating our homes
this winter. What can you do to lessen the impact of these high prices and keep
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Senior
Discounts Section:
We highlight discounts on auto repair and maintenance,
banking, and car rentals among others.
Challenge
Section:
SeniorDiscounts announces a new winner in the Add A Discount Challenge
and Weekly Newsletter Challenge every week. Do you know which US state produces
over 90% of processed pumpkins in the country?
Peter of Los Angeles, CA informs us that Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers in Southern CA provide a 10% discount to shoppers 60 and older.
Cindy in Lakewood, CO lets us know that Einstein's Bagel locations in her area provide a 10% discount to customers 55 and older.
Jefferson from Lakeland, FL tells us that Dickenson Theater locations provide about a 30% discounts to movie-watchers 55 and older.
Thanks
for all of your submissions.
Let
us and others know
about senior discounts,
click here.
Ghostly Savings
Part 2
Grocery
Discounts for Halloween Preparations
Here are some tips to help with the cost of stocking up on candy and other goodies for those little ghosts and goblins.
Most grocery stores only offer a senior discount on a certain day of the week, but if that day falls just before Halloween, it can mean some good news and great savings. Sure enough, grocery store discounts usually occur at the beginning of the week, most often on Tuesdays, and are available just in time for you to prepare for little visitors on Wednesday.
You can expect to receive about a 10% discount at most grocery stores. Some stores may offer even more substantial discounts on their own store branded items. If you plan to entertain adult trick-or-treaters this year, restrictions may apply to products like alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, but it never hurts to ask.
Here are a few examples of discounts offered at some national and regional chains, but don't forget to check with your local grocer. Many co-ops and family owned grocery stores provide the best discounts.
Bi-Lo Grocery Store - Located in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Save an extra 5% with the Senior Bonuscard every Wednesday.
Foodland - Some Foodland Stores offer a 5% senior discount one day a week. The day of the discount, discount amount and age requirement varies for each store.
Fry's Food & Drug - Located in Arizona, shoppers 55 or older save 10% on the total food bill on the first Wednesday of every month. Must be a member of the Fry's VIP Club.
Harris Teeters Grocery Store - Located in the Southeast US. Shoppers 60+ save 5% on groceries every Tuesday. Not all stores participate.
Kroger Grocery Stores - Typically a 5% discount on Tuesdays for shoppers 55 and older. Day, age requirement, discount amount and store participation vary.
Meijer - Meijer offers a Senior Discount Day featuring 15% off general merchandise. Senior Discount Days usually occur weekly, generally on Monday or Tuesday. Check at your local store for details.
Price Chopper - Customers 60+ receive special discounts and offers with the Senior AdvantEdge program. Visit a local store or the web site for details.
Ralph's Grocery Store - Located mainly in California, seniors 60+ save 10% on Ralph's Private Label Products.
Shop N Save - Located in the Midwest, many locations offer a 10% discount one day a week. Check with a local Shop N Save for participation and information.
Wild Oats Natural Marketplace - There is a 10% discount one day a week. Day, age requirement, discount amount and store participation vary.
We hope these discounts help save you some money this Halloween. Just don't eat too much candy.
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1-800-Patches.com
offers health, beauty and wellness products. Products include weight loss, wellness,
anti-wrinkle treatment, teeth whitening, pain relief, nutrition, and more. SeniorDiscounts
members receive a 12% discount off all orders. (Discount is only available online
and with the link provided on the SeniorDiscounts web site for Gold and Premium
members.)
Bank of America's "Advantage for Seniors" offers bankers 55 and older a custom checking account with special features like: Interest option on checking balances, free online banking service with free bill pay, free Advantage checks, preferred rates on Money Market Savings, CDs and IRAs, free standard-size safe deposit box rental, free cashier's check and traveler's check services, and much more. Visit their web site for more details. www.bankofamerica.com
Find
a retirement or assisted living community, nursing home or Alzheimer's care home
that matches your needs at NewLifeStyles.com.
View maps and online tours or get driving directions. Check out their new, easier
search, click here.
Find
elder care at ElderCarelink.com.
This free referral service helps you find everything from Home Care and Assisted
Living to Financial Planning and Personal Emergency Responses. Click
Here.
Add
a Discount Challenge
Each week in this newsletter we announce a new winner in the Add A Discount Challenge. Let your fellow senior discounters know about any new discounts you find and keep those discounts coming.
Click
Here to Enter
As always, we greatly appreciate your participation
in adding value to our service.
Our
winner of the senior discount challenge this week, Cindy of Lakewood, CO,
will receive a one year SeniorDiscounts Premium Membership and Guide Book. Cindy,
please e-mail us at:
newsletter@seniordiscounts.com to claim your prize.
Weekly Internet Challenge
Answer the trivia question correctly and you will be entered to WIN a complimentary SeniorDiscounts Premium Membership and Guide Book.
This
Week's Challenge:
Which state produces over 90% of the processed pumpkins
in the US?
Last
Week's Challenge and Answer
Our winner of last week's challenge, Barry Olsson, of Eden Prairie, MN, will receive a one year SeniorDiscounts Premium Membership and Guide Book. Barry, please e-mail us at: newsletter@seniordiscounts.com to claim your prize.
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