So you wanna be an oenophile, eh?

The Daily Sip or just play one on TV…here’s a site that allows you to learn about, discuss and rate new wines:  The Daily Sip.  Only restrictions are you must be 21 to join and live in the United States.  how can they check that?

Sweeps for old peeps

And yeah, I entered…This is a sweepstakes and daily giveaway sponsored by AARP, which explains the age restriction.  And since it is sponsored by them, it’s legit.

AARP - The Great Escape Travel Sweepstakes AARP & The Great Escape Sweepstakes – Enter for your chance to win a Royal Caribbean cruise to the destination of your choice! Don’t forget to play the instant win game – they give away Amazon Gift Cards Daily! This sweepstakes is sponsored by AARP; please do NOT enter if you are not in the US and aged 50+.

More Halloween costume deals!

On the unlikely possibility that you still have no idea what to wear for that Halloween party, here’s two more companies vying for your business:

Costume Express is offering the biggest selection in their history – over 4,000 costumes, accessories, decor and more!  Free shipping on orders over $75.  Use these promo codes (through 10/31) for more savings:

cosex5 – $5 off $50 or more (before tax & shipping).
cosex10 – $10 off $75 or more (before tax & shipping).
cosex15 – $15 off $100 or more (before tax & shipping).
cosex2011 – 10% off $40 or more (before tax & shipping).

Darth Vader $14.99

buycostumes.com is offering costumes for children, adults, and even pets.  Free shipping on $65+.  Use the following promo codes (though 10/31) for more savings:

buyc5 – $5 off $50 or more (before tax & shipping).
buyc10 – $10 off $75 or more (before tax & shipping).
buyc15 – $15 off $100 or more (before tax & shipping).
buyc2011 – 10% off $40 or more (before tax & shipping).

Vistaprint – Halloween tote bags for $2

Vistaprint is offering over 50 Halloween designs ranging from cute to creepy to customize your Halloween Tote Bag.  Check out their other Halloween products also on sale.  Shipping starts at $4.41 with free shipping on orders over $20.  Hope the other kids have bags strong enough to hold all those Hershey bars and Mentos and Extra gum packs!

livingsocial – Segway, frozen yogurt, clean cars

This deal showed up under the Western Suburbs tab…South Elgin?  $10 worth of frozen yogurt for $5 at Spirels Frozen Delites.

Signature Segway Tours has a 2.5 hour “See It All” deal for $34.  Take in breathtaking views of the Chicago skyline and glide past Millennium Park, Grant Park, and Museum Campus.  This deal always sells well – the voucher is good until April 15, 2012.

Arlington Car Wash and Detail in Palatine is offering a choice of two packages:  Hand wax for $15 (reg $40) or a full auto detailing, including a Gold Wash, pristine cleaning of doors, dash, vents, and vinyl; leather cleaning and conditioning; and shampooing for seats, carpets, and mats for only $79 (reg. $169).

NPD Research Panel

NPD Research Panel is one of the survey sites to which I belong – and have for a number of years.  Completely legit and you won’t find your email spammed with crap – they’ve only sent me emails for surveys.  And none of that half-way through a survey being told you don’t qualify (hate sites that waste my time like that).

totsy – up to 90% off deal site

I’ve read about Totsy and know some of you belong to this members-only deal site, so here’s the Totsy link for anyone interested.  Hey, it’s free, isn’t it?!

Become a member today for access to brand-specific sales, up to 90% off retail, just for you and the kids, ages 0-8. Prenatal care products, baby gear, travel accessories, bedding and bath, children’s clothing, toys, and educational materials — and that’s just the start.

coupons to print

As I said earlier, this is a dangerous time to be without IPs.  Print, print, print and figure out it’s better to have printed and recycled than to have missed a MM.  Well, that’s my take, anyway.  The HARIBO coupon (.30 off 4 oz. or larger HARIBO product) works with the in-ad coupon at Walgreens:  .30 for a bag of these!  I printed out the Robitussin $1:  It can be used at Walmart on the Robitussin to go (.97) for FREE (and three cents overage).  A $1.50 off a 4-pack of Seattle’s Best?  Check them all out – these are great coupons!

Free Android App Guide

with a very clever title:  These Are The Droids You’re Looking For: An Android Guide 

The description reads:

This guide will help you become acquainted with Android devices and teach you tricks that can make them even better than they already are.

Android is among the most influential operating systems crafted this century. Along with iOS, it has paved the way for mobile devices that offer an unprecedented level of functionality. Currently Android is the most common mobile operating system–and there’s no sign that its popularity will wane anytime soon. If you’re reading this guide, it’s likely because you have an Android device. This 23 page guide will go over Android’s history and the different versions on the market. Knowing this is important, as Android is frequently updated with new features and not all devices are sold with the same versions. Also some other topics this guide will cover will be home screen interface, multimedia, the android marketplace, tweaking your android and last but not least security. Also with this free guide you will also receive daily updates on new cool websites and programs in your email for free courtesy of MakeUseOf.

i gots me an iPhone….

$5 rebate on AMC Theatres purchase

AMC - $5 rebate And yet another deal site…Offermatic is giving a $5 rebate on any purchase at AMC Theatres.  You register a credit or debit card with them, use it for any purchase at AMC Theatres and a $5 credit is applied to that card.