Save at stores like Buy.com by using Google Checkout.

http://www.buy.com/corp/promos/google_offer.asp

It's a nice way to get saving on items that are normally tough to find sales on.  For example, $20 off the latest video game is a great deal as video games for consoles usually don't see significant discounts until they older.  Also, the $20 Off is offered by Google, so it's on top of any discounts offered by the merchant.

The key here is you have to sign up for and use google checkout to complete your order.  It's free to sign up for and use Google Checkout.  Just like with PayPal, it's free to send money. 

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At the urging of a friend, I just called my insurance company to see if they covered repairing dings on your windshield.  Sure enough, they cover it and wave the deductible.  They repair up to 3 dings for free.  They even are sending someone ot the house to perform the repair.  I have comprehensive coverage from USAA but I have heard that other insurance companies offer this as well.  Doesn't hurt to call.

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One fringe benefit of losing weight is it saves you money on clothing.  I now can fit into a lot of clothing that I purchased when I was a couple sizes smaller.

Which reminds me of a tip I read somewhere.  Don't get to fixated on the scale.  Your weight goes up and down, and muscle weighs more than fat.   How your clothing fits can be a better sign of progress.  Especially when you are working hard to lose weight but it's not showing up on the scale.

Current Weight: 189

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Weeks went by and I barely lost a pound, despite sticking to my exersize routine.  The good news is I am still slimming down, and am now at 190 pounds.  Just 10 pounds from my 180 target. 

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