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Mystery shopping at area attractions = more fun for less money! Amusement Advantage was started in 1997 specifically for the amusement industry. In exchange for providing professional-quality feedback on amusement/theme parks, water parks, family entertainment centers, arcades, attractions/museums, children’s play centers/parks, zoos/wildlife parks/aquariums, and carnivals/fairs, Amusement Advantage shoppers receive free admission tickets, reimbursement, and/or payment.

Most assignments are released on the Friday closest to the 20th of each month and the following week. Amusement Advantage pays within two to three weeks of successful assignment completion, and Early Return $5 bonuses are offered to shoppers who submit all paperwork by 10am of the morning following the attraction visit.

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Thanks to Barbara for reminding me that it’s that time of year again! For those of you who had a difficult time narrowing your selection down to just one museum from last year’s Museum Day, try another this year, thanks to the Smithsonian!

The Museum Day event is taking place in museums across the country on Saturday, September 27th, as a celebration of our country’s culture. Though many museums are open to the public year-round without an admission cost, the Smithsonian admission card allows patrons to visit many other museums that would typically charge a fee, provided they visit on 09/27/08.

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Not interested in a free $25 restaurant gift certificate (with purchase of $25 in cosmetics)? Restaurant.com has another coupon code good for 50% off gift certificates purchased by midnight on Sunday, September 14th. Pay as little as $5 for a $25 gift certificate.

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With exceptions for special promotions, you’ve probably noticed a trend with Restaurant.com…the gift certificate discounts start out each month near 50% off the purchase price, and the discount generally increases toward the end of each month. The reason? Gift certificates are in limited supply through Restaurant.com, and the supply of the most popular establishments is quickly depleted at the beginning of the month. As we reach the end of the month, the less common restaurants still have gift certificates remaining, and Restaurant.com works to move them out for new inventory the following month.

If your favorite restaurants have already sold out of gift certificates through Restaurant.com, either try a new restaurant, or wait until the first week of the month for a new supply of your favorites. While the discounts at the beginning of the month aren’t as substantial, it’s still better than paying full price! If you’re interested in trying something new, all gift certificates are available at a 60% discount through Sunday, August 31st. Purchase $25 gift certificates for $4!

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The supply of restaurant gift certificates has been replenished since the “lucky” 80%-off promotion over the 08/08/08 weekend. If your favorite restaurants had already been sold out, try back now with a 50% discount, good through Sunday, August 24th.

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For the first time EVER…Restaurant.com is offering 80% off all of their restaurant gift certificates…TODAY ONLY! Order by midnight tonight, and receive $25 gift certificates for $2!

Let the games begin on this “lucky” day - and STOCK UP now!

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The discount isn’t as substantial as last week’s promotion, but 50% off the price of already-reduced gift certificates is still of value. In addition to the discount, new certificates are made available at the beginning of each month, so check back this week for new restaurants and gift certificates at Restaurant.com.

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It’s summer clearance time at Restaurant.com, and just in time for those late summer vacations! Through Thursday, July 31st, take 70% off the purchase price of gift certificates purchased from Restaurant.com. Pay as little as $3 for a $25 gift certificate!

Be sure to check the restaurant choices in your vacation destinations, as well as your local areas!

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Of course, there are endless uses for tote bags (carrying your purchases from store to vehicle, as an example ), but the design of the World Market tote makes it a great dual-purpose travel gift bag.

Pick up a free tote from your local World Market, and pack it with travel snacks and activities, for your own family, or as a gift. A few examples of items to “pack”:
Books/Magazines
Coloring Books & Crayons (I recommend colored pencils to avoid potential melting disasters!)
Audio Books/Music CDs
Mad Libs
Travel Games
Entertainment Book (specific to your vacation destination)
Restaurant.com Gift Certificates (specific to your vacation destination)
Chewing Gum/Mints
Snack Foods
Juice/Water Bottles
Disposable Camera (great for kids!)
Binoculars
Travel Maps
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Tissues/Hand Wipes/Hand Sanitizer
…etc…

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New gift certificates were just added to the Restaurant.com website this week. Check your local areas and vacation destinations for new certificate choices available for purchase (at 50% off the regular price through July 6th, 2008).

The restaurant choices, and available certificates, vary by geographic location, but you could pay as little as $5 for a $25 restaurant gift certificate with an online coupon code.

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