The Chronic Consumer

Costco is currently giving away free samples of Nicorette Fruit Chill Gum. This is a new flavor from Nicorette, and probably tastes better than the regular version. I remember using Nicorette back when I tried to quit and thinking that it tasted like chewing on rubbery salt and pepper. It was pretty gross. But what’s the alternative to not quitting? Sitting down for an afternoon of early funeral planning? Um, no thanks.

Anyway, if you want this free sample, follow this URL to Costco and then click on the Get a Sample box. You’ll be taken to a page where you can fill out your name and address.

Good luck!

I just read that the second generation Amazon Kindle now costs only $189. That’s down $70 from its original price of $259, making it an amazing deal in the e-book reader market. Heck, I get a little queasy thinking of how I spent a whopping $359 for the first generation Kindle just two short years ago! Think of all the money I could have saved if I’d been more patient! Oh, well… The Kindle is one of the best purchases I’ve ever made, regardless of the price, so go out and get one now!

To celebrate the end of the tax season, Boston Market is offering patrons a Buy One, Get One special on select dinners. You need to use a coupon, which can be found here, and the offer is not valid with any other coupons, discounts, or specials. Today (April 18) is the last day to take advantage of the savings, so why not give yourself the night off from cooking and treat your family to some Boston Market chicken tonight? I actually love this place and plan on taking full advantage of this deal!

I haven’t been buying anything recently because I haven’t come across any really good sales. Is there a Cyber Monday equivalent for April or May??? Seriously, I’m suffering from withdrawal here! I really need to update my wardrobe, as I haven’t bought any decent clothes in ages. I am also dying to treat myself to a diamond pendant necklace. Nothing too flashy, but nice all the same. I usually don’t wear jewelry, but a diamond pendant is something I’ve wanted for a long time. As soon as I see a good one for less than $500, I’m going to pounce on it… but that’s why I need a massive sale to come up soon!

I hate to admit it, but my family wastes a lot of food. We always seem to have leftovers, and because no one really likes to eat the same thing two or three days in a row, the leftovers get shoved to the back of the refrigerator, where they’re promptly forgotten until the rot. Yeah, not a great situation.

So I’m thinking of buying this FoodSaver vacuum system that seals food in vacuum-locked bags to help preserve freshness. The food can then be stored in the freezer, where it’ll keep a lot longer than in the fridge. I don’t know if this will actually help us reduce the amount of food we waste (it could just end up cluttering our freezer), it can’t hurt to give it a try. The machine costs about $100, and bags are extra. Maybe I’ll buy this the next time I go shopping!

I love IHOP pancakes, so I’m definitely planning on taking advantage of this offer! Tuesday February 23 is National Pancake Day, and to celebrate, IHOP is giving away a free short stack of pancakes (that’s three for those of you who have never been there) to customers from 7am to 10pm. No purchase is required, but IHOP does ask that you donate to the Children’s Miracle Network or a similar charity (although again, this is NOT required). Limit 1 short stack per customer, and you can’t get the free pancakes in conjunction with other specials or coupons.

Can’t wait for this one!

I absolutely LOVE soft pretzels and cannot go to the mall or a baseball game without getting at least a couple. Hmm, maybe I just figured out why I also have to buy cellulite gel on a regular basis!! At any rate, there’s an Auntie Anne’s at the mall right down the street from my house, so the delicious, warm goodness is never too far away.

The only thing better than an Auntie Anne’s soft pretzel is a FREE Auntie Anne’s soft pretzel — which everyone can enjoy this coming Saturday, Feb. 20. That’s right, on Feb. 20 from 10am to 3pm, you can get a free regular or cinnamon pretzel at participating locations. You don’t need a coupon or anything, and it says limit one per person. You can even sign up for a text message reminder on the 20th — which I’ve already done. See you at the mall!

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a good coupon code for you, so I thought I’d take a break from writing reviews today and share a freebie instead. Do you have any Redbox movie rental kiosks in your area? If so, then you can use the following Redbox code to get a free rental: SPNSV9.

If you’ve never used one of these kiosks before, you might want to visit the Redbox website to learn more.

Don’t forget to pick up some popcorn too!