Time for part two of our Employee Spotlight! If you missed last week's spotlight with Community Manager Allegra, you can find it here. We're rolling back the curtain to introduce you to the people behind Savings.com! This week, we're moving from our onsite community to your inbox, with Email Marketing Specialist, Tim.

Tim's the person you talk to without realizing it. As incredible as it would be if our daily, weekly, and personalized newsletters magically came together, that isn't the case. We have a team that works to craft each and every one with the best deals; a team composed of Mr. Tim Katlic. Alternating between seersucker and running shorts, he's often found in an elaborate game of chase with one of our office dogs.

Tim took a moment from his busy day to chat with us. Read More …

Summer starts this weekend - finally! I'm in Seattle and the sunshine is slowly starting to come out on a regular basis here. No more gray skies! Before you log off of your computer and start enjoying the great outdoors grab your free stuff. There are even freebies our military families this week.

You can get yourself (or someone else) a free salon treatment from Tyson when you purchase Tyson Chicken Strips through June 30, 2012.  Go the 'redeem' tab to print your form, you will need your UPC code(s) to access the form. Then mail all required information in. You should receive a voucher for your free Salon Treatment with 4-6 weeks. Garnier has free samples of it's products available. The offer changes every Thursday, right now you can get Garnier's Sleek and Shine shampoo & conditioner sample. Read More …

Last week, we had a $50 gift card for BedHead Pajamas! Congratulations to Savings.com user peacefulangie! Angie, I've sent you an email with all the details, but if you haven't received a note by next Tuesday (the 29th), send me a shout-out at social@savings.com.

While I never quite get the chance to escape traffic in LA, I'm already worried about what holiday traffic will mean this weekend. With Labor Day on Monday, there's no better time to step away and take a break from your normal workweek. The laundry can wait, and you don't need to spend all day slaving in the kitchen. Now, where's the beach bag? If you're headed to the ocean, I'd recommend getting there early this weekend. Follow the locals, and don't be afraid to walk a bit. The beach is often super crowded right near the parking lot for a reason.

If you're headed to a cookout, don your favorite floppy hat and sundress. This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and it's time to peel back the winter layers. However, I'd recommend slathering on the sunscreen, especially if this is first time your legs have seen sunlight in months. And if you're rocking a faux glow, remember- that spray tan isn't going to save you from skin damage.
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There's never been a better time to ditch your landline.

If you're already paying for cable or DSL Internet service, you've got everything you need to kiss your local and long-distance telephone companies goodbye.

Well, almost everything: The missing ingredient is a voice-over-IP adapter, which sounds complicated but isn't. It's a little box that sits between your existing phone (or cordless phone system) and your router and provides full-featured home phone service. For pennies.

You've probably heard of one such product: the MagicJack, an infomercial staple. A few months back, I reviewed its successor, the MagicJack Plus.

Today let's talk about its latest competitor, the NetTalk Duo WiFi. Read More …

JCPenney- do you miss us? A few months ago, JCPenney teamed up with Ellen DeGeneres and launches a marketing campaign to promote their everyday low prices. I know what you're thinking- JCPenney always has low prices. Well, now it's guaranteed! Not quite, but the store wanted to drive customers in their stores without waiting for a specific sale or coupon. No longer would you see a commercial for "THE JCPENNEY ONE-DAY ONLY SALE!", which let's be honest, was promoted nearly every other week. For that, I'm thankful. Overall, Penney's stock dipped and they suffered losses. Did the lack of sales and coupons make you refrain from shopping there?

Saving With Grocery Sale Cycles: Stocking Up I'm going to keep bringing this up until you've all got it memorized. Sale items + coupons = saving money. Buy a lot when the price is low, so you're not purchasing when prices are high.

How to Save on Meat: Buy in Bulk With the pink slime debacle barely behind us, more and more people are paying attention to what's actually in their meat. Don't think you're doomed to cheap meat with mystery ingredients, because you've got a fixed budget. Read on to find out how to save on your essential protein* Read More …

Ever wish you could get in and out of the grocery faster, easier, and maybe even smarter? You can, provided you're packing your smartphone.

I've rounded up five apps that can seriously simplify your shopping experience. They're all available for both Android and iOS (some work with other platforms as well), and they're all free!

Cozi
A must-have for busy families, Cozi keeps a shared calendar in sync between everyone's PCs, phones, and tablets. But it also features a shopping list that any family member can add to. Read More …

Stretching your food budget is as easy as learning to take those leftovers that usually get pushed to the back of the fridge and using them to create a new and exciting dish. The key to doing this successfully is planning your meals to take full advantage of everything in your kitchen. Following a few simple rules will ensure that you don't end up with a refrigerator full of plastic leftover containers.

Plan Ahead

There are literally thousands of ways to take main course leftovers and turn them into something dramatically different. One of the easiest ideas is making tacos, which can be done with shredded beef, chicken or even turkey. Soups are another easy transformation for a former main course meat. The tried and true pot pie is also a great choice. Read More …

Extreme Couponing is coming back for another season on TLC, bringing with it even more attention on some of the negative perceptions of the couponing world.  When you get weird looks in the store for walking around with a coupon binder or having a stack of coupons at checkout, you can thank some of the more "extreme" people who tend to get lots of attention on TV.

In reality, most couponers are ethical, use coupon etiquitte, and don't displace their children's play areas for paper towel storage.  Here are a few myths people believe about people who use coupons, and some ideas for setting people straight.

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Here! There! Everywhere! I love to travel. Book a flight, reserve a room, and I am already packing before the confirmation e-mail makes its way to my inbox. With that said, I do have a least favorite moment when traveling. And, it is not standing in line to go through a security check point, nor is it waiting for my bags to appear on the carousel. It is the awkward pause when a service provider, such as a bell hop, delivers my luggage to my room. I cringe at the thought that I must quickly calculate a tip, and then dole it out.

Traveling abroad often puts me in a quandary. Is it customary to tip? If so, how much should I give?
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This week, we're rolling out a new part of our "Behind the Scenes" look at the company, where we spotlight different employees in our company. While some of these people are more visible on our site (such as myself), the deals on our site don't just find themselves, and we have lots of help making sure our site stays current. We pride ourselves on having an incredible group of people working here at Savings and the drive and dedication they have to their job. First up in our series is Allegra Ringo. If her name looks familiar, it's likely because you've talked to her over in our Community! She currently serves as Community Manager for Savings.com, where she gets to interact with our favorite members on a daily basis.

Allegra took a moment from her busy day to put down the cubicle wall separating us (only kidding, we don't actually have cubicles in the office) and chat with us. Read More …

If you've somehow managed to avoid the news this week, not to worry; I'm about to bring you up to speed on the top three items that crossed my radar faster than you can say "Twenty-four hour news cycle". The Internet has been buzzing since Facebook's announced in January that they would go public.  As of this morning, it's officially listed on NASDAQ and debuted as the third-largest IPO in history.

Meanwhile, the LA Times reported that coffee has been linked to a lower risk of death. As a huge fan of coffee, I was thrilled to see this headline. Upon further reading though, I realized that this referred to folks who drank six or more cups of coffee a day. So much for my morning latte making a difference. Yesterday, legendary pop singer Donna Summers passed away from cancer at her home in Florida. Over the span of her career, she had 32 singles that charted in the Hot 100. If you're going out this weekend, throw on "Last Dance", and save this one for Donna.
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A cruise can offer hassle free travel with luxurious amenities without leaving your wallet drowning, as long as you do a bit of thought-filled planning. You'll be sure to fit in with the cruising crowd once you implement a few easy ideas to reach the destination of your choice.

Port of Call
Before booking a cruise, make sure you are aware of where the ship will be leaving from. Choosing a ship that will be departing from a far off destination may seem exotic, but beware, getting to that port of call can tack on added travel costs. Air fair can to some locations can prove to be quite pricy. Read More …