The Bottom Line My recommendation is that you use your local coupon sites as they will benefit you the most. My pick for Naples,Bonita Springs,Estero,Marco Island,Fort Myers,Cape Coral,Punta Gorda,Port Charlotte,North Port,Venice,Englewood Coupons is http://www.swfloridarewards.com
I prefer to type in my city to find a money saving coupon site.
For example, I type in the search Naples Coupons and I ran across a site that I can just print the coupons off, no membership or anything, It's FREE!
I found several restaurants, pizza places and many services that I will use on this site. All I have to do is print the coupon onto a piece of paper and take it in to the establishment. Easy as that!
Ready for the site...It's http://www.cityrewardsnetwork.com - well, that is The USA'S hottest site for me.
I hope you can find your own local top sites for your community as well.
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Monday, July 30, 2007
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Cut back your spending Florida With Coupons
Always check swfloridarewards.com for coupons
Naples,Bonita Springs,Estero,Cape Coral,Fort Myers,Punta Gorda,Port Charlotte,North Port,Venice,Englewood.
Cutting down on what you have:
☻Cancel TV service or downgrade to a plan that saves at least $30 a month
☻Cut out buying one soda or coffee a day – make or bring your own
☻Downgrade/Cancel cell phone or landline service
☻Cut out one or two meals eating out
☻Lower your utility use (use cold water more, lower thermostat in the winter, raise it in the summer, etc)
☻Cut back on a bad habit – reduce smoking by ½ packs, buy fewer drinks when going out, cut the lottery buys down
☻Trade down in car or home and bank the difference you’ve made
☻Figure out what you pay for gas each month, drive one day less a week and at the end of the month bank the difference
Adding to what you already do:
☻Round up in your checkbook to the next dollar amount – bank the extra money at the end of the month
☻Use coupons and consider them money – every coupon used (or doubled) means you put that amount away
☻Don’t spend rebate checks, cash back refunds, etc
☻Found money in washer/street gets saved
☻Borrow from the library when the urge to buy comes up – put that money away
☻Bring lunch to work- calculate what you normally spend on lunch and save that amount
☻Buy generic and save the difference – keep a pen and paper with you to figure the savings
☻Check around to make sure you are getting the best deal for insurance – the difference goes into savings
☻Call credit card companies to get a lower interest rate – calculate the saving for the lower interest rate based on what you owe, divide by 12 and put that amount away each month
☻Write checks for over the amount instead of paying bank fees
☻Rent a movie instead of going to the theater and put the difference into savings
☻Stop off at the thrift store to find what you need before spending money at the department store
☻Sit down and do a budget- find out how much is going out from what is coming in and pay yourself that amount each month
Make money to put away:
☻Sell items in your house
☻Sell items from other people’s homes (meaning: sell for family/friends, from yard sales)
☻Pick up trash, fix it up and sell it
☻Bank your raise- right there can be the whole year’s worth of savings (~360$)
☻Bank your refund check from the IRS- Since you already are living on less
☻Offer to do odd jobs for neighbors/friends that you already do for yourself
☻Sell textbooks back – even if they aren’t yours
☻Sell an old cell phone
☻Sell your expertise in tutoring, shopping for others or giving instructions on hobbies
Naples,Bonita Springs,Estero,Cape Coral,Fort Myers,Punta Gorda,Port Charlotte,North Port,Venice,Englewood.
Cutting down on what you have:
☻Cancel TV service or downgrade to a plan that saves at least $30 a month
☻Cut out buying one soda or coffee a day – make or bring your own
☻Downgrade/Cancel cell phone or landline service
☻Cut out one or two meals eating out
☻Lower your utility use (use cold water more, lower thermostat in the winter, raise it in the summer, etc)
☻Cut back on a bad habit – reduce smoking by ½ packs, buy fewer drinks when going out, cut the lottery buys down
☻Trade down in car or home and bank the difference you’ve made
☻Figure out what you pay for gas each month, drive one day less a week and at the end of the month bank the difference
Adding to what you already do:
☻Round up in your checkbook to the next dollar amount – bank the extra money at the end of the month
☻Use coupons and consider them money – every coupon used (or doubled) means you put that amount away
☻Don’t spend rebate checks, cash back refunds, etc
☻Found money in washer/street gets saved
☻Borrow from the library when the urge to buy comes up – put that money away
☻Bring lunch to work- calculate what you normally spend on lunch and save that amount
☻Buy generic and save the difference – keep a pen and paper with you to figure the savings
☻Check around to make sure you are getting the best deal for insurance – the difference goes into savings
☻Call credit card companies to get a lower interest rate – calculate the saving for the lower interest rate based on what you owe, divide by 12 and put that amount away each month
☻Write checks for over the amount instead of paying bank fees
☻Rent a movie instead of going to the theater and put the difference into savings
☻Stop off at the thrift store to find what you need before spending money at the department store
☻Sit down and do a budget- find out how much is going out from what is coming in and pay yourself that amount each month
Make money to put away:
☻Sell items in your house
☻Sell items from other people’s homes (meaning: sell for family/friends, from yard sales)
☻Pick up trash, fix it up and sell it
☻Bank your raise- right there can be the whole year’s worth of savings (~360$)
☻Bank your refund check from the IRS- Since you already are living on less
☻Offer to do odd jobs for neighbors/friends that you already do for yourself
☻Sell textbooks back – even if they aren’t yours
☻Sell an old cell phone
☻Sell your expertise in tutoring, shopping for others or giving instructions on hobbies
Monday, June 11, 2007
Advertising You Restaurant Florida
Restaurants don’t usually have the resources to launch huge advertising blitzes in multiple media formats. In fact, even if you are already in business, chances are you don’t have an extensive cash allocation earmarked for promotion, or you’ve tried many different advertising approaches and vehicles and haven’t hit on a really successful campaign yet.
Advertising is extremely expensive. Despite adequate funding, even large national companies often find it difficult to develop successful advertising campaigns. And, with an increasing number of companies advertising through every imaginable communication avenue, it is becoming increasingly hard to attract the attention of consumers. We have found that working with swfloridarewards,com and cityrewardsnetwork.com has had the best response.
However, there are internet approaches to promotion. They generally require less money to implement and are often more effective. You don’t have to distribute coupons in print advertising or in big direct mail campaigns. You can hand them out on the street corner, at trade shows, or just about anyplace else. You can send a few to your best customers, or you can include “next purchase” coupons in customer orders. Or add links from your website to swfloridarewards.com.
Coupons can be “quick and dirty” to design and print because their selling point is price, not image. To assure your chances of getting an additional sale or establishing an ongoing relationship with your customers, make your coupon offer exceedingly generous. Always ask you SW Florida Media Group sales rep for a list of best offers. Naples,Bonita Springs,Estero,Fort Myers,Cape Coral,Port Charlotte,Punta Gorda,Venice Florida.
Advertising is extremely expensive. Despite adequate funding, even large national companies often find it difficult to develop successful advertising campaigns. And, with an increasing number of companies advertising through every imaginable communication avenue, it is becoming increasingly hard to attract the attention of consumers. We have found that working with swfloridarewards,com and cityrewardsnetwork.com has had the best response.
However, there are internet approaches to promotion. They generally require less money to implement and are often more effective. You don’t have to distribute coupons in print advertising or in big direct mail campaigns. You can hand them out on the street corner, at trade shows, or just about anyplace else. You can send a few to your best customers, or you can include “next purchase” coupons in customer orders. Or add links from your website to swfloridarewards.com.
Coupons can be “quick and dirty” to design and print because their selling point is price, not image. To assure your chances of getting an additional sale or establishing an ongoing relationship with your customers, make your coupon offer exceedingly generous. Always ask you SW Florida Media Group sales rep for a list of best offers. Naples,Bonita Springs,Estero,Fort Myers,Cape Coral,Port Charlotte,Punta Gorda,Venice Florida.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Offering SW Florida Coupons
We offer business owners in Naples,Bonita Springs,Estero,Fort myers,Cape Coral,Punta Gorda,Port Charlotte,Venice,North Port,Marco Island an easy, affordable way to bring in new customers to your business. Unlike newspaper coupons, the coupons hosted here are never lost or crumpled, they are always online so your customers can find and print them out 24/7.
Consumers - Save money with free coupons you print from your own computer. Find savings from dining to oil changes in our Local Coupon program. swfloridarewards.com provides all your savings needs.
We developed this site for both consumers and business owners to benefit. All business owners realize that they must be on the Internet in some capacity. We make it easy for all businesses to market themselves through their own coupon. Our goal is not only to make the Internet a more appealing destination for consumers to shop but also an easier place for businesses to advertise.
Consumers - Save money with free coupons you print from your own computer. Find savings from dining to oil changes in our Local Coupon program. swfloridarewards.com provides all your savings needs.
We developed this site for both consumers and business owners to benefit. All business owners realize that they must be on the Internet in some capacity. We make it easy for all businesses to market themselves through their own coupon. Our goal is not only to make the Internet a more appealing destination for consumers to shop but also an easier place for businesses to advertise.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Naples/Fort Myers Save Money
No matter how tight the budget gets, you can count on one thing... you'll always need food. Here, then, are tips for filling your stomach without emptying your wallet. There are times when dining out can be cheaper than eating at home. Keep your eyes peeled for lunch and early bird specials Estero,Fort Myers,Cape Coral,Port Charlotte,Punta Gorda, Venice,Naples,Bonita Springs,Marco Island,North Port.
Don't be afraid to take your leftovers home with you! For many people, dinner portions are more like two meals. Why not eat them both, separately?Fast food can be a real deal, but don't make it the mainstay of your diet. Your health is your wealth.Use coupons, but use them wisely. Ask yourself these questions.If the product is more expensive than your usual brand, will the coupon still save you money? If you have to buy several of an item to use the coupon, will you be able to use it all before it goes bad? Will you have to drive out of your way to take advantage of the offer? If so, will you save more than you spend on gas? Do any of the supermarkets near you have a day when coupons are worth even more? Online coupon sites make finding coupons easier. Some require registration. Read their privacy policies carefully before entering your personal information Keep an eye on swfloridarewards.com and cityrewardsnetwork.com we have found they have the best local restaurant and service coupons on the web. There is no sign up!
Don't be afraid to take your leftovers home with you! For many people, dinner portions are more like two meals. Why not eat them both, separately?Fast food can be a real deal, but don't make it the mainstay of your diet. Your health is your wealth.Use coupons, but use them wisely. Ask yourself these questions.If the product is more expensive than your usual brand, will the coupon still save you money? If you have to buy several of an item to use the coupon, will you be able to use it all before it goes bad? Will you have to drive out of your way to take advantage of the offer? If so, will you save more than you spend on gas? Do any of the supermarkets near you have a day when coupons are worth even more? Online coupon sites make finding coupons easier. Some require registration. Read their privacy policies carefully before entering your personal information Keep an eye on swfloridarewards.com and cityrewardsnetwork.com we have found they have the best local restaurant and service coupons on the web. There is no sign up!
Monday, June 4, 2007
When not to use coupons! Florida
Know when NOT to use coupons. When is a coupon not a good deal? Knowing this can be as helpful to you as the coupon itself. In most cases, the generic version of what you're buying is cheaper than the more expensive counterpart even WITH a coupon. You may be asking yourself, "So why even bother? Why not just purchase generics?" You will need to become coupon-savvy in order to recognize when coupons are a good deal and when they're not. Coupons work best when they're combined with another deal or are doubled. Carry a small calculator in your purse to help you calculate the price per unit when you're shopping.always check swfloridarewards.com and cityrewardsnetwork.com daily for new online coupons.
Organize! Make coupons easy to file and easy to use. I used to have my coupons clumped together in an envelope in my purse. I could never find the coupons I needed, and I ended up throwing out expired coupons I could have used. I use a large plastic index-card box for my coupons now. I have it divided by categories such as: canned goods, baby products, cereal, baking, dairy, etc. After serious couponing for a few months, you will discover which categories work the best for you.
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Use Coupons Florida
What is a Coupon?
A coupon is a certificate with a stated value if it is used when purchasing a specific product or service. The consumer presents the coupon to the restaurant or retailer selling the product at the time of purchase. The restaurant will reduce the cost of the dinner by the specified amount on the coupon.
Coupons are issued by businesses to give consumers immediate discounts on the purchase of the specified items, which may be virtually any product found in retail stores.
Most coupons are distributed to consumers in internet on swfloridarewards.com and cityrewardsnetwork.com.
How can I use coupons?
It’s easy to use coupons. Simply print them off of the internet or other source, and present them to the cashier when you purchase the product specified on the coupon.
You will get an immediate savings in the amount of the value printed on the coupon. The restaurant of the dinner absorbs this cost. So go out to eat Naples,Bonita Springs,Estero,Fort Myers,Cape Coral,Port Charlotte,Punta Gorda,Venice.
Persons purchasing coupons have often been associated with organized criminal activities. They often purchase the coupons as one aspect of a scheme to defraud the coupon issuers/manufacturers, usually by seeking to redeem coupons without purchasing any products. Individuals selling coupons to such crime rings have been charged with and convicted of criminal violations.
Can I buy coupons?
No, there are good reasons not to purchase coupons. You can get them for free on line at swfloridarewards.com or cityrewardsnetwork.com. In addition to being in violation of the manufacturers’ policies, it simply does not make sense to pay for something that is given away for free.
A coupon is a certificate with a stated value if it is used when purchasing a specific product or service. The consumer presents the coupon to the restaurant or retailer selling the product at the time of purchase. The restaurant will reduce the cost of the dinner by the specified amount on the coupon.
Coupons are issued by businesses to give consumers immediate discounts on the purchase of the specified items, which may be virtually any product found in retail stores.
Most coupons are distributed to consumers in internet on swfloridarewards.com and cityrewardsnetwork.com.
How can I use coupons?
It’s easy to use coupons. Simply print them off of the internet or other source, and present them to the cashier when you purchase the product specified on the coupon.
You will get an immediate savings in the amount of the value printed on the coupon. The restaurant of the dinner absorbs this cost. So go out to eat Naples,Bonita Springs,Estero,Fort Myers,Cape Coral,Port Charlotte,Punta Gorda,Venice.
Persons purchasing coupons have often been associated with organized criminal activities. They often purchase the coupons as one aspect of a scheme to defraud the coupon issuers/manufacturers, usually by seeking to redeem coupons without purchasing any products. Individuals selling coupons to such crime rings have been charged with and convicted of criminal violations.
Can I buy coupons?
No, there are good reasons not to purchase coupons. You can get them for free on line at swfloridarewards.com or cityrewardsnetwork.com. In addition to being in violation of the manufacturers’ policies, it simply does not make sense to pay for something that is given away for free.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
On the coupon Hunt SW Florida
We all want to save money and this article will help you understand the thrill and excitement of coupon shopping. Coupons, rebates and discounts, we have all herd of them and many of use them regularly. How would we survive without them? I love saving money & having fun at the same time. It's an exciting online modern day past time and I love every minute of coupon hunting. That is why I use swfloridarewards.com and cityrewardsnetwork.com to find them.
Personally I never purchase anything online unless I can find a coupon code or rebate offer for that particular product or service. There are lot's of cities in sw florida you can get coupons for like Naples, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs,Estero, Punta Gorda,Port Charlotte,Venice, Marco Island, North Port, Fort Myers Beach. I have purchased consumer goods, clothing, gifts, musical equipment and even services online and all of them were purchased with a coupon. In fact there are so many coupons and rebate offers available these days that it would be hard to find any product categories that don't have savings available. It's not hard to find your favorite coupon, just try one of the many coupons and discount websites swfloridarewards.com and cityrewardsnetwork.com and you should hunt down that discount within a short time.
My friends often call me up or send email to ask where they can find a coupon code for a new TV or toy for their kids. Just tell me the details and requirements and I'm usually too happy to let them know how to save. I think it's a mild addiction for me as I wake up in the morning and the first thing I do is have a look to see what the latest coupons are today for my favorite shops on swfloridarewards.com and cityrewardsnetwork.com.
Coupon code and rebates are the best thing of shopping online and it gets more exciting everyday.
Personally I never purchase anything online unless I can find a coupon code or rebate offer for that particular product or service. There are lot's of cities in sw florida you can get coupons for like Naples, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs,Estero, Punta Gorda,Port Charlotte,Venice, Marco Island, North Port, Fort Myers Beach. I have purchased consumer goods, clothing, gifts, musical equipment and even services online and all of them were purchased with a coupon. In fact there are so many coupons and rebate offers available these days that it would be hard to find any product categories that don't have savings available. It's not hard to find your favorite coupon, just try one of the many coupons and discount websites swfloridarewards.com and cityrewardsnetwork.com and you should hunt down that discount within a short time.
My friends often call me up or send email to ask where they can find a coupon code for a new TV or toy for their kids. Just tell me the details and requirements and I'm usually too happy to let them know how to save. I think it's a mild addiction for me as I wake up in the morning and the first thing I do is have a look to see what the latest coupons are today for my favorite shops on swfloridarewards.com and cityrewardsnetwork.com.
Coupon code and rebates are the best thing of shopping online and it gets more exciting everyday.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
North Port Online Coupon Service!
North Port now has a premier new down loadable coupon site Navigate your way through our interactive website swfloridarewards.com. We can help you enjoy savings on your next trip or entertainment venue. Whether you are searching for discounts and savings for Worldwide or local attractions, be sure to stop by this website to check for any possible coupons that may be out there!
Each week, your internet team at cityrewardsnetwork.com will bring fresh new content and excellent deals for the budget conscious.
We are the premier coupon provider for online customers. By offering FREE printable money saving coupons and discount offers, NO SUBSCRIPTION NECESSARY! Featuring hundreds of coupons for goods and services including discount theme park tickets, restaurants, hotels, spas, vacation home rentals, dinner shows, auto and specialty shops, just for kids, home services, cruises, shopping, Florida attractions, North Port Real Estate, travel discounts and business services, and plenty more!
Monday, May 28, 2007
Coupon users SW Florida
Use swfloridarewards.com and cityrewardsnetwork.com Naples,Fort Myers,Cape Coral,Punta Gorda,Port Charlotte. Before we go further, we need to talk about something. You don't like using coupons. Maybe you even hate using coupons. Unless you are part of the 15 percent of shoppers who use coupons religiously, you likely have a logical reason for not shopping with coupons.
I've used coupons for over a decade, and for the past five years I've spoken to thousands of people about using coupons to save money and donate food to charity. I have learned what people don't like about coupons, and in some cases, I agree with their objections. Invariably shoppers across the country object to the same challenges and share common misconceptions about coupons.
When checking out at the grocery store, other shoppers frequently look at me incredulously and ask, "You really like coupons, don't you?" I like to reply, "Well actually, I really like my money. Using coupons is one way to have more of it."
In 2004 shoppers saved almost $3 billion with grocery coupons, a substantial sum. However, the number that gets my attention is the $315-billion worth of grocery coupons that were thrown away. In spite of massive advertising and promotion by the grocery and coupon industries, fewer than 2 percent of coupons are converted into real money. In my opinion, coupon redemption is low because clipping and using coupons is time-consuming for people who are already busy. But we also know that more than 2 percent of people in our country have real financial needs and could benefit from some of that $315 billion being thrown away. So what's the solution?
I believe the answer to helping more people save money is to make it easier for people to use restaurant and grocery coupons. Organizing coupon information and identifying good coupon deals for people is the key. My website has successfully helped thousands of people save millions of dollars since its inception in March 2001. check SWfloridarewards.com
Whether your personal goal is to save $10 or $100 a week on your groceries or on going out to restaurants, you can achieve your objective much easier than you can imagine.
Pazzo Naples FL
 We brought a party of six to Pazzo and every person had an amazing meal. We found them on bestswfloridadining.com They happily prepared something off menu for one of the kids. Every single employee we spoke to was friendly and accommodating. The food was out of this world. The chicken saltimbocca melted in our mouths. The veal chop and Italian meatloaf were delicious. The pasta side dishes were flawless. Their desserts also knocked us out. The atmosphere was casually elegant, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Sorry no coupons on swfloridarewards.com. If you go to Naples, do not miss this place! | |
Saturday, May 26, 2007
SW Florida Online!
According to City rewards network, an online direct marketing and media company, online coupon users
come from larger households than regular coupon users. These online coupon users spend 30% more on
weekly restaurant and grocery expenditures than regular users. (internet retailer, 2002). Another study by Forrester
Research reported that online coupon users may be less brand loyal than non-users. When asked how
they typically choose products, E-coupon users stated that they get the lowest priced (brand), while nonusers
said they get their usual brand.” (SW Florida Rewards.com)
Online Coupons—Direct mailings to consumers are relatively expensive to execute. A low-cost option which
is also highly flexible and has the ability to target certain consumers is the use of online coupons. Delivery of
coupons through existing online coupon service firms like SW Florida Rewards websites can be inexpensive and
distribution to the market can happen within days of planning rather than weeks or months for methods using
printed media.
While costs to deliver coupons online may be very low, the number of consumers accessing those coupons is
much lower than traditional methods. A Research study reported that only about 38% of U.S. online
households use Internet coupons (Cityrewardsnetwork.com). “When asked how coupons downloaded from the
Internet compared with coupons garnered from off-line sources, 54% of respondents said it was harder to find
coupons online unless it was a site they would frequent often.”
The Online Coupon User
The online coupon user may be somewhat younger than the non-user. Consumers age 51-65 are
significantly less likely to be online users than consumers age 22-35. Those consumers whose household
income is $25K-$64,999 are more likely to be users. Online coupon users are also more likely than nonusers
to be online in other respects, to receive an online newspaper and to shop online. They may be
more likely to read promotional material in the mail, but they are less likely to read promotions in the
papers. Although they more frequently look in newspapers for specials, this is the only active,
participatory economizing behavior. They will stock up on a bargain if they see it.
come from larger households than regular coupon users. These online coupon users spend 30% more on
weekly restaurant and grocery expenditures than regular users. (internet retailer, 2002). Another study by Forrester
Research reported that online coupon users may be less brand loyal than non-users. When asked how
they typically choose products, E-coupon users stated that they get the lowest priced (brand), while nonusers
said they get their usual brand.” (SW Florida Rewards.com)
Online Coupons—Direct mailings to consumers are relatively expensive to execute. A low-cost option which
is also highly flexible and has the ability to target certain consumers is the use of online coupons. Delivery of
coupons through existing online coupon service firms like SW Florida Rewards websites can be inexpensive and
distribution to the market can happen within days of planning rather than weeks or months for methods using
printed media.
While costs to deliver coupons online may be very low, the number of consumers accessing those coupons is
much lower than traditional methods. A Research study reported that only about 38% of U.S. online
households use Internet coupons (Cityrewardsnetwork.com). “When asked how coupons downloaded from the
Internet compared with coupons garnered from off-line sources, 54% of respondents said it was harder to find
coupons online unless it was a site they would frequent often.”
The Online Coupon User
The online coupon user may be somewhat younger than the non-user. Consumers age 51-65 are
significantly less likely to be online users than consumers age 22-35. Those consumers whose household
income is $25K-$64,999 are more likely to be users. Online coupon users are also more likely than nonusers
to be online in other respects, to receive an online newspaper and to shop online. They may be
more likely to read promotional material in the mail, but they are less likely to read promotions in the
papers. Although they more frequently look in newspapers for specials, this is the only active,
participatory economizing behavior. They will stock up on a bargain if they see it.
Friday, May 25, 2007
Tell us all about it!
We are mainly one company swfloridarewards.We run this website and add many coupons everyday to all your favorite restaurants and retailers. That is only half our job as I also take off coupons as they expire. So yes we am very busy, especially around the end of the month when many coupons expire and new ones are added to replace them. we love my job and we love hearing from you with suggestions on how we can improve this website. But we really love e-mails telling us how awesome this site is! (Kidding of course) Happy shopping and I look forward to helping you save a few bucks 
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Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Printable coupons Now!
RESTAURANT PRINTABLE COUPONS. SW Florida Rewards shows you how.
Face it: you have to eat. You need to feed your family. But do you really feel like cooking tonight?
We have the answer for you.
Eating out may seem like an extravagance, but think again. We have coupons that you can print out and use to save money at restaurants across sw florida in towns like Naples,Bonita Springs,Estero,Fort Myers, Cape Coral,Punta Gorda,Port Charlotte,Venice.
Now, enjoy your dinner!
Face it: you have to eat. You need to feed your family. But do you really feel like cooking tonight?
We have the answer for you.
Eating out may seem like an extravagance, but think again. We have coupons that you can print out and use to save money at restaurants across sw florida in towns like Naples,Bonita Springs,Estero,Fort Myers, Cape Coral,Punta Gorda,Port Charlotte,Venice.
Now, enjoy your dinner!
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Entertainment book or SW Florida Rewards
If you enjoy saving money, there's a good chance you're familiar with the Entertainment coupon book or the internet giant SW Florida Rewards. I do not recommend the Entertainment coupon book product but it is out there. Now you can order the book over the Internet. Simply input your zip code for Naples,Fort Myers or Cape Coral and the service will display the Entertainment coupon book for your area. Most of the books boast to have over $20,000 in savings inside. Many of the coupons are entertainment related and are good at restaurants, theaters, theme parks and more.
These coupons are not available directly from the web, unlike swfloridarewards.com or cityrewardsnetwork.com which cost you nothing. so you'll have to wait for your coupons to arrive by mail. The coupon book costs between $28 and $45 depending on geographical area. Though this may seem like a lot for coupons, if used, you'll save what you pay for the book and more. other service's you can print out what you need at the time you need it so save some trees and it cost you nowthing.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Coupon Facts for Florida and More!
SW Florida Rewards and City Rewards Network Internet Coupons
- 76% of the United States population uses coupons.
- Shoppers saved nearly $3 billion last year by using coupons.
- The typical coupon was worth $1.00 savings in 2005.
- Coupon users report an average of 11.5% savings on their grocery bill with coupons.
- Manufacturers offered more than $300 billion in coupon savings in 2005.
What's New?
Manufacturer offers are just one slice of the coupon pie — retailers are increasingly turning to coupon promotions to help attract, retain and reward loyal shoppers — in fact, in 2005, 46% retailers reported offering shoppers some form of a bonus coupon program.
All Age Groups use Coupons!
Age % using coupons 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+
Coupon users broken out by income:
Income % using coupons under $25,000 $25-50,000 $50-$75,000 $75,000+
1894 Coupons are born! Asa Candler, the druggist who bought the formula for Coca-Cola for $2,300, gives out handwritten tickets for a free glass of his new fountain drink. 1895 Next stop, the local grocer! C.W. Post distributes the first grocery coupon worth one cent towards his new health cereal, Grape Nuts. 1930's Coupons are a staple in American households because of the Depression. Everyone needs to save money wherever possible, and clipping coupons clips weekly grocery bills. 1940's Supermarkets sprout across the country and continue the coupon tradition that had begun in neighborhood groceries. 1957 The Nielsen Coupon Clearing House becomes the first clearing house devoted to coupon redemption. Coupons have created a new industry. 1965 One-half of Americans are now coupon users. 1975 Coupon popularity continues to grow. Over 35 billion coupons are distributed and 65% of American households clip! 1998 America celebrates the first National Coupon Month. Children create art designs of their favorite coupons in the 1st Annual Coupon Month. 1999 American shoppers learn how to be savvy by saving with coupons during National Coupon Month, Sept. 1999 and, real men are found to use coupons too. 2000 Parents learn how to involve children in saving with coupons for National Coupon Month 2000. 2001 Teachers use coupons to teach the value of money in the Fourth National Coupon Month. 2002 2002 Shoppers save $3 billion dollars by redeeming 3.8 billion coupons. 2003 77% of consumers report using coupons, making it one of the most popular shopping activities in America. 2004 79% of primary shoppers report that they have used coupons. 2005 74% of coupon shoppers have used coupons in the last month.
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Port Charlotte Has A New Coupon Web Site
We are a leader in online coupons for Port Charlotte, saving you money on products and services you use everyday near your home, office or when you travel. Just enter your cities dining site and press the rewards link at the top of the web page. SW Florida Rewards teams up with best city dining and we help restaurants, people grow relationships, spend time with family, and celebrate special occasions. With each dining experience we are treated to the simple pleasure of good food, good friends and good times… and so goes our mission to bring people together to share a dinner well served and save with coupons for the Port Charlotte area.
Sunday, May 6, 2007
Is the Entertainment book worth it?
Anyone living near large cities like Naples,Fort Myers and Cape Coral that is budget conscious has probably heard of the Entertainment Book. They are sold in SW Florida, and while the majority of their coupons are usually for retailers in the sw florida area, they used to cover large enough areas to make them worth the purchase for many people. If you are not familiar with these books, they general had coupons in several different categories. One of the most valuable was the "fine dining section", there were also areas for chain and local restaurants that were less expensive in the local area. Other coupons usually included a local travel attraction, coupons for entertainment venues, and coupons for general retailers.
As I mentioned, the fine dining section was one of the best sections of the book in the past. It would include a large number of coupons for local fine dining restaurants that in general were high enough value for buy one, get one free entrees. They also included sample menus. In recent years that section has gotten smaller each year and the section in my local Entertainment Book is now about one third the size it was when I first started buying it in the mid 1990's. The coupons have also dropped in value, many times the average entree at one of these restaurants is over $20, but the coupon is for $16 maximum value or less. This year saw another disturbing development in my opinion. Many of the fine dining coupons now place restrictions on weekend use. Some will state "not valid Fridays or Saturdays", or "you must be seated before six or after nine on weekends". It's becoming clear that with the drop in the number of coupons, the lower values, and new restrictions that the restaurants are not getting the business they want from these coupons.
I have discovered many restaurants that I liked using these coupons and returned to visit even without the use of the coupon. Obviously that would be the restaurant's goal in advertising in the book. With the new limitations on the coupons my guess is that the restaurants are seeing more people use their Entertainment Book coupons on weekends, and then not becoming repeat customers. Now, it appears those restaurants have either decided to stop advertising all together or at least lower their loses by reducing the value of coupons, or requiring people to use them during their off-peak hours.
As I mentioned, the fine dining section was one of the best sections of the book in the past. It would include a large number of coupons for local fine dining restaurants that in general were high enough value for buy one, get one free entrees. They also included sample menus. In recent years that section has gotten smaller each year and the section in my local Entertainment Book is now about one third the size it was when I first started buying it in the mid 1990's. The coupons have also dropped in value, many times the average entree at one of these restaurants is over $20, but the coupon is for $16 maximum value or less. This year saw another disturbing development in my opinion. Many of the fine dining coupons now place restrictions on weekend use. Some will state "not valid Fridays or Saturdays", or "you must be seated before six or after nine on weekends". It's becoming clear that with the drop in the number of coupons, the lower values, and new restrictions that the restaurants are not getting the business they want from these coupons.
I have discovered many restaurants that I liked using these coupons and returned to visit even without the use of the coupon. Obviously that would be the restaurant's goal in advertising in the book. With the new limitations on the coupons my guess is that the restaurants are seeing more people use their Entertainment Book coupons on weekends, and then not becoming repeat customers. Now, it appears those restaurants have either decided to stop advertising all together or at least lower their loses by reducing the value of coupons, or requiring people to use them during their off-peak hours.
Saturday, May 5, 2007
How to save money in SW Florida Restaurants
When you visit SW Florida Cities Naples,Fort myers,Bonita springs,Estero,Marco Island,Golden Gate,Cape Coral,Fort myers Beach,Port Charlotte,Punta Gorda,North Port. Make sure to check the site sw florida rewards .com How And Where To Save Money Today You can often find local organizations and establishments offering a variety of "weekly" specials that will save you money. By lowering prices and offering special discounts, these businesses attract customers during their "down" time, or slow days. Always check the internet! Granted these places won't have the typical Friday night crowds, nevertheless they WILL provide you and your date more quality time together and save you money at the same time. There is no need to feel cheap, or tight, just because you are interested in saving some of YOUR money. Is there a law commanding that you spend $200 every time you go out? Check For Local Events always Another idea is to check with your City Hall or local Parks and Recreation center to see what's coming up. Often cities/counties sponsor a number of dance, theater, music and visual arts events that are either FREE, or cost a few dollars for admission. Local colleges also offer quite a number of events that cost very little to attend. Sporting events, musicals, drama and performing arts, are just a few that you will find. Contact your local colleges and see if you can be placed on a mailing list to be notified of upcoming events. Don't forget to check the papers and the everpopular website swfloridarewards.com ! Many times you will find ticket deals on all types of events just from browsing the classifieds/Internet. You can often find ads placed by season ticket holders, selling because they are unable to attend. This is a great opportunity to score on a deal. You may also find lower priced tickets on games that are during the week or on games that are a bit "unpopular". Save money When Dining Out If you are looking to save money when dining out, consider eating something at home before you go out, to lessen your hunger. You can then order a smaller meal or an appetizer when out. Also, avoid desserts and alcoholic beverages at restaurants since their markups are very high. This will really reduce the overall cost for dinner. Here's an idea for a somewhat of a romantic evening. Prepare a nice candle-lit dinner at home (pasta is very inexpensive) along with soothing music and afterwards, go out somewhere nice for dessert or a nice walk around a lake or by the beach. some Ideas These are just a few ideas and tips that can help you save money when going out, but don't stop here! There are literally hundreds of activities, places, and events to see and do that cost very little. All it takes is a little research, creativity, and a willingness to try something new check cityrewardsnetwork.com. |
Friday, May 4, 2007
Coupon Tips for SW Florida
Use the internet to get the best coupon with out black out dates.
Keep track of the coupons for each city Fort Myers,Naples, Bonita Springs,Estero,Cape Coral,Port Charlotte,Punta Gorda,Marco Island,Golden Gate,Fort Myers Beach.
When you find your coupon use the zipcode search to make sure it is close to your house.
Keep checking swfloridarewards.com and cityrewardsnetwork.com for new coupons.
Use coupons for services like getting a hair cut and oil change and carpet cleaning.
Keep practicing using your coupons. You will get good at it!
Always check your receipt to make sure the clerk credited the coupons for you. I can't tell you how many times I find mistakes on my receipt.
I bought a coupon organizer today from CVS. The coupon organizer was less than $3.00. The coupon organizer actually helped me when I went shopping with my coupons. The coupons were organized in a smart way and made it easy for me to save money.
I recommend going to the library and using their computers that have T1 lines, which give you super fast internet connection, to order your coupons.
I recommend going to a more mature grocery clerk to use your coupons. They have the wisdom to realize the value of what you are doing for your family. Some of the younger clerks don't yet realize how $20 saved every couple of days adds up.
Moms have no time. If your child is over 18 years old, have him/her order the coupons for you. I suggest giving the child a dime or so for each coupon you use that they got for you.
Free shipping to me is like getting at least a $5.00 coupon. If you just order a low priced item, free shipping is the best. If you are ordering a lot of items in an online store with free shipping, use multiple coupons to take advantage of the coupon discounts.
Use a Discover Card and get 2% back on all purchases at the end of the year.
A hundred dollars saved is a hundred dollars earned! Tax-Free! Your savings are Tax-Free earnings. Absolutely! That money you get back from your coupons is not taxed. Absolutely legal tax-free earnings.
Keep track of the coupons for each city Fort Myers,Naples, Bonita Springs,Estero,Cape Coral,Port Charlotte,Punta Gorda,Marco Island,Golden Gate,Fort Myers Beach.
When you find your coupon use the zipcode search to make sure it is close to your house.
Keep checking swfloridarewards.com and cityrewardsnetwork.com for new coupons.
Use coupons for services like getting a hair cut and oil change and carpet cleaning.
Keep practicing using your coupons. You will get good at it!
Always check your receipt to make sure the clerk credited the coupons for you. I can't tell you how many times I find mistakes on my receipt.
I bought a coupon organizer today from CVS. The coupon organizer was less than $3.00. The coupon organizer actually helped me when I went shopping with my coupons. The coupons were organized in a smart way and made it easy for me to save money.
I recommend going to the library and using their computers that have T1 lines, which give you super fast internet connection, to order your coupons.
I recommend going to a more mature grocery clerk to use your coupons. They have the wisdom to realize the value of what you are doing for your family. Some of the younger clerks don't yet realize how $20 saved every couple of days adds up.
Moms have no time. If your child is over 18 years old, have him/her order the coupons for you. I suggest giving the child a dime or so for each coupon you use that they got for you.
Free shipping to me is like getting at least a $5.00 coupon. If you just order a low priced item, free shipping is the best. If you are ordering a lot of items in an online store with free shipping, use multiple coupons to take advantage of the coupon discounts.
Use a Discover Card and get 2% back on all purchases at the end of the year.
A hundred dollars saved is a hundred dollars earned! Tax-Free! Your savings are Tax-Free earnings. Absolutely! That money you get back from your coupons is not taxed. Absolutely legal tax-free earnings.
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