The pizza joint is on speed dial. The keg is in the basement. What more do you need to enjoy Super Bowl XLI? How about a football field tablecloth, a touchdown platter and some football-shaped party favors? As always, find the best party gear online at PlumParty.com. And with only eight days until kickoff, you'll want to order now.

A potluck is always a good idea. And finger foods sure hit the spot. Why not avoid the kitchen altogether on game day? Pick up some three-gallon commemorative Super Bowl cans of flavored popcorn from ThePopcornFactory.com. One set even comes with chips, salsa, chocolate chip cookies, pistachios, pretzels, popcorn and more. You'll earn a 5% rebate from ConsumerClub.com with all your purchases here.

You can also find wonderful appetizers that require only baking and serving at AppetizersToGo.com. The Skybox Sports Combo comes with bacon-wrapped sirloin, chicken teriyaki satay skewers, spicy Shrimp spring rolls and much, much more. And you can score a timely 7% rebate from ConsumerClub.com on this site.

Need an extra TV so everyone can see the action? Earn a 1% rebate from ConsumerClub.com when you shop BestBuy.com or CircuitCity.com.

And how will you be showing your team spirit on game day? ProSportsMemorabilia.com has your answer. Shop now for signed Bears and Colts merchandise, including jerseys, helmets and framed photos. You may lose your Super Bowl betting pool, but you'll at least earn a 6% rebate from ConsumerClub.com on this site. Enjoy the game.

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Film lovers like me kicked off the week by watching the Golden Globes — and finished it up at the Sundance Film Festival. But you don't have to travel cross-country or wait in long lines to see fascinating independent movies. Just sit back, relax and let the entertainment come to you:

Get a taste of the envelope-pushing movies that made the Sundance Film Festival famous — for free online. Visit Festival.Sundance.org this week and watch the amazing short list of short films that beat out more than 4,000 other entries.

Then shop BN.com and order recent Sundance hits such as "Little Miss Sunshine," "The Illusionist" and "An Inconvenient Truth." Barnes and Noble members can save up to 30%, in addition to earning a 3% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.

Not yet a member of Nexflix? It's time to join the crowd. Go to Netflix.com and browse an ever-expanding list of daring documentaries, fascinating foreign films and family-friendly festival favorites such as "March of the Penguins" and "Mad Hot Ballroom." You'll earn a $5 rebate from ConsumerClub.com just for joining.

One more way to enjoy the spirit of independent filmmaking: Download shorts and full-length movies to your computer from iTunes.com. You'll be surprised at the variety of options available. And you can stock up your at-home concession stand with all the cash you save thanks to your 3% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.

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Snowstorms are raging. Heating bills are skyrocketing. How's a person supposed to stay warm around the house, and particularly in bed at night? It's simple. Just invest in a high-quality comforter. Here are the best places to find one:

The Home & White sale is currently underway at JCPenney.com. That means you can save 20% to 60% on a vast selection of plush blankets in cotton, flannel, fleece, down and down alternative. You'll also earn a 3% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.

My favorite blanket is the big, fluffy down comforter I bought from TheCompanyStore.com. And right now you can find various down (and even down-free) comforters on sale here. Some are up to 50% off in the clearance area. Not sure what type or style to buy? Check out The Comforter Guide on this site.

DesignerLinensOutlet.com has comforters, quilts and duvets in all varieties and patterns, at unbelievably low prices. Add a 5% discount from ConsumerClub.com and you might even be able to stock up on warmth for every room in your house.

Stop by BedBathandBeyond.com for plenty of cuddly down comforters, soft blankets and throws at the low prices you've come to expect. The site also has many helpful guides to help you make the right choices for your needs.

Finally, find more great sale prices on comfy comforters and blankets at Kohls.com — in prints, solids, flannel, down and down alternative. Many are already marked down to half off regular price. But it doesn't hurt to have a 2% rebate from ConsumerClub.com working for your wallet as well.

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Let me guess: You've already drop-kicked a resolution or two. How about taking it easy on yourself in 2007? Rather than carrying around a list of goals no saint could fulfill, take my advice and make it to 2008 a more reasonable person. Here are a few ideas that might help you achieve subtle improvements all year long . . .

Spend less.
Visit Staples.com for the Quicken® 2007 Deluxe Edition software, which can help you take control of your finances in minutes. Right now Staples.com is offering Easy Rebate savings on this product. Another great way to save money in the coming year? A 2% rebate from ConsumerClub.com on all your purchases here.

Eat less.
Don't broadcast your eating intentions to the world. Measure your portions at home or on the go with this set of six attractive Mesü® Nesting Bowls available on StudioPanePinto.com. Simple pastel graphics within each unassuming porcelain bowl help you keep everything in check.

Shape up.
Visit BodyTrends.com for the last few days of the "No Excuses Sale," which gives you 15% off almost everything on the site. Get help slimming your body — and while you're at it, fatten up your wallet with a 4% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.

Exercise your mind.
Looking at another year of lengthy commutes? Spend it with one of the mind-expanding selections from Audible.com. With inspiring titles ranging from "You: On a Diet" to smart selections from "The New Yorker," you can't go wrong. And your 6% rebate from ConsumerClub.com will only add to your listening enjoyment.

Happy new year indeed.

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