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May 25, 2007

Great Grills

Are you good to grill? The weather definitely is. Make sure you have everything you need, including a great grill at a sizzling price, as the season continues warming up.


Start with tried-and-true Sears.com, where "Grilling 101" will set you straight on grill parts, grilling lingo and more. Browse the dozens of options in the "Grill Gallery" and find the grill that's best for you by taking the "Grill Profiler" quiz. Still not sure what to get? Enter your phone number and a "Grill Advisor" will call you directly. All this and you'll get a 1% rebate from ConsumerClub.com when you buy from Sears.com.


Shop TableTools.com for basting brushes, meat tenderizers, grill lights, grill fans and a variety of basic and premium grill tool sets, plus small countertop grills for the occasional rainy day. You'll earn a 3% rebate on all of your purchases here.


Cooking.com is another perfect place to find grills and grilling tools in all shapes and sizes — and earn a 3% rebate from ConsumerClub.com. From compact natural gas models to built-in electric options to massive charcoal grills, you'll find hundreds to peruse at Cooking.com. Pick up some mitts, an apron and some marinade here too.


It's easy to get overwhelmed when you're investing in a top-quality grill and accessories. So I'll keep it to one more recommended online shop: Barbecues.com, where you can also outfit your patio with furniture, pick up some spicy sauces and a whole lot more. Spend more than $299 between now and Monday, May 28th and save 10% on your order. You'll also earn a 4% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.


May 18, 2007

Wedding Planning

Another day, another wedding invitation in the mail. Yes, it's hard to deny that the season is in full swing. Are you one of the soon-to-be spouses tying the knot in the coming months? Then you're probably experiencing some denial of your own about all that needs to happen before your big day. Here are a few helpful websites:


Questions? Concerns? Utter confusion? First stop: WeddingChannel.com. Find ideas and advice on everything from beauty to budgets. Print out checklists. Plan your honeymoon. Find local vendors. Even register with top department stores.


Then let the planning begin. And there's no better planning resource than FranklinCovey.com. Find books and audio books, software, paper planning products and a whole lot more. I recommend the helpful planning pages, which come in five sizes and plenty more styles to suit your personal planner. You'll earn a 2% refund from ConsumerClub.com as you shop.


Still searching for the perfect dress? At a price that costs less than the actual wedding? I may have found it for you. Target.com has the new Isaac Mizrahi Bridal for Target collection with dresses starting at only $89.99. Choose from sheaths and full princess skirts in a variety of styles. As if these prices weren't enough for you to get married twice, you'll earn an incredible 5% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.


You'll probably need some prints to include in your invitations. And how about a lovely save-the-date card? KodakGallery.com can help. In fact, prints are only 10 cents each this week. KodakGallery.com is also a great place to save photos from the event and share them online afterward. And you'll earn an overwhelming 7% rebate from ConsumerClub.com when you shop here.


Best of luck! You're off a great start.


May 11, 2007

Face Values

When's the last time you updated your makeup palette? Or replaced those dusty old compacts you've been contemplating since the 1990s? Seize the moment. I've found some great selections and discounts from some of the web's best makeup resources.


Lancome. Clinique. Dior. Bobbi Brown. Many of the finest lines in cosmetics can be found on Nordstrom.com. From blushes and brushes to base coat and brow care, you'll find it here in easy-to-navigate categories. Get more of the products you know and love — or try something new and exciting. You'll earn a 3% rebate from ConsumerClub.com as you shop here.


CosmeticMall.com is another great place to take in an amazing range of makeup, hair products and more. Browse high-end brands like Shiseido, La Prairie, Chanel and Aveda at prices that often beat other online retailers. And speaking of saving money, you'll earn a 7% rebate from ConsumerClub.com when you shop here.


No list of cosmetics websites would be complete without Sephora.com, where all the latest, hottest face and body products converge. Shop the cutting-edge Sephora Collection of cosmetics, which includes plumping lip glosses, colorful eyeshadow duos and a whole lot more. And then there are the exclusives — products from Pop Beauty, Stila and other brands — that can only be found on Sephora.com. I have a feeling you'll be putting your 3% rebate from ConsumerClub.com to good use here.


May 04, 2007

Frame It

School's almost out and you've got stacks of children's artwork to sort through. Pictures from years past are languishing in old shoeboxes. And again, Mother's Day is just a week or so away. All good reasons to invest in some attractive, affordable frames that will decorate your (or Mom's) living space and eliminate some clutter.


Start at ThingsRemembered.com, where the frames range from shadowboxes and folding frames to flip-album frames, albums and boxes. You can personalize many of the timeless gifts on this site with meaningful engravings. Here's a small gift for you as well: A 4% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.


Find fun, silly frames in all shapes and sizes at OrientalTrading.com. Perfect for kids' photos and artwork, Oriental Trading Company has foam, plastic and metal frames in various seasonal themes. This site also has the "#1 Mom Photo Frame Craft Kit" and a quilted photo frame wall hanging, among many other options — plus a 3% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.


Finally, for unexpected, unique frames made to last, check out FlaxArt.com. The hand-sanded Aluminum Window Boxes add a modern sophistication to your photos or artwork. The Archival Gallery Frames come complete with matting and mount boards for preservation. And there are plenty more frame options on this funky site, in addition to a 5% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.