Wisconsin Cigarette Tax Goes Up $0.75 on Tuesday
If you’re a smoker, you might want to stock up on cigarettes today. That is because the State of Wisconsin cigarette tax increases by $0.75 to $2.52 a pack on Tuesday, September 1, 2009. This increase is in addition to the $1.00 per pack state tax increase last year, and a federal tax increase of $0.61 to $1.01 a pack earlier this year.
In addition to the increased tax on cigarettes, taxes on chewing tobacco and cigars are also increasing. Chewing tobacco will see an increase equal to 100% of the manufacturer’s established list price, up from a $1.31 per ounce. The tax on cigars will increase from 50% to 71% of the manufacturer’s established list price, or $0.50 a cigar, whichever is lower.
More information on the Wisconsin cigarette and tobacco tax increase can be found on the State of Wisconsin website.
McDonald’s Coupons in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
One of the best deals around Milwaukee is the home delivery of the Sunday Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. You can easily recoup the cost of the paper with using a few of the coupons from the paper. Here’s a deal that caught our eye in today’s paper. If you found a deal that you think is worth sharing with our readers, please leave a comment!
McDonald’s Coupons
Today’s Journal Sentinel has an advertisement for McDonald’s wrapped around the front of the newspaper. The ad is promoting McDonalds’ new third pound angus burgers which retail for $3.99 each. In addition, there are eight McDonald’s coupons in the ad:
- Free large breakfast sandwich when one of equal or greater value is purchased.
- Free large breakfast sandwich when one of equal or greater value is purchased.
- Free small fries. No purchase necessary!
- Free medium fries and medium soft drink with purchase of an Angus Third Pounder.
- Free Hotcakes and Sausage platter when one is purchased
- Free Brownie Melts with the purchase of any McCafe.
- $2.99 McChicken or Double Cheeseburger extra value meal
- Free medium iced coffee when one of equal or greater value is purchased.
All coupons expire on October 4, 2009.
For additional savings at McDonald’s, check out our post on how to earn 1% cash back using a free Upromise account.
BP C’mon Back Club Cards Must Be Redeemed By August 31st
If you’ve been saving BP C’mon Back Club Cards you’ll need to redeem them by August 31st. Remaining games this season are:
- September 4 (Friday) vs. San Francisco Giants @ 7:05pm
- September 8 (Tuesday) vs. St. Louis Cardinals @ 7:05pm
- September 18 (Friday) vs. Houston Astros @ 7:05pm
- September 24 (Thursday) vs. Philadelphia Phillies @ 7:05pm
Although there are still four more games to redeem your completed card for a free Terrace Level ticket, the Terrace Level tickets are practically sold out (single tickets or obstructed view might still be available). You can also upgrade and use your ticket as a $14 voucher towards a ticket in an upgraded seating section. There is a minimum cost of $14 per ticket to upgrade. Your upgrade options are:
- Field Infield – $34
- Field Outfield – $24
- Loge Infield – $22
- Loge Outfield – $14
- Club Outfield – $22 (no wait staff)
If you’re not interested in upgrading your tickets, the Brewers are also offering vouchers to three games in April 2010.
For a list of participating BP gas stations and the official rules, check out the official program website.
Kelly Clarkson Presale Password
The original American Idol, Kelly Clarkson is coming to Milwaukee for a show at the Milwaukee Theatre on Friday, October 23rd. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Saturday, August 29th. We have a presale code so you can get your tickets early. The presale starts at 10:00 A.M. today, August 28th and runs until 10:00 P.M.
The pre-sale password and Ticketmaster can be accessed by clicking here(you may need to allow pop-up windows in order to see the presale code).
If you ever wanted to meet Kelly Clarkson, you have your chance the night of the show. For $250, you can get V.I.P. seats in the first 2 rows, plus admission to a pre-show hospitality party with Kelly Clarkson! The V.I.P. seats also include an official tour laminate and a merchandise gift item. If the V.I.P. seats are out of your price range, you can get a lower level V.I.P. package that includes seats in rows 3-10, plus a merchandise gift item for $75.
Certificate Giveaway – What is Your Favorite Milwaukee Restaurant on Restaurant.com?
We’re giving away $25 Restaurant.com gift certificates to three lucky readers! Just leave a comment on this post and mention your favorite Milwaukee area restaurant on Restaurant.com and the reason why it is your favorite. Hopefully your comments will give our readers some ideas for new restaurants to try in our area! There are more than 95 restaurants within 30 miles of Milwaukee to choose from, so it shouldn’t be a problem to find one that you enjoy. Just browse Restaurant.com and search by zip code or state. Winners will be chosen randomly on September 1, 2009.
If you are interested in purchasing a $25 gift certificate, check out our recent post on the 80% Restaurant.com sale that ends on 8/31/09.
Milwaukee Radio Station Half-Price Dining, Shopping & Recreation Deals for the Week of 8/24
Filed under: Dining, Entertainment, Radio Station 1/2 Price Deals
Here is our list of the Milwaukee radio stations half-price dining, shopping, & recreation deals that go on sale on this week. Notable deals this week include offers for Ovation American Grill inside Ipic Entertainment at Bayshore, Sundara Inn & Spa in Wisconsin Dells, and a 2 for 1 ticket offer for Dancing White Stallions at the Bradley Center on September 12th. Full details of this week’s deals are as follows:
FOX 6 – StoneFire Pizza Co., New Berlin. 2 – $25 gift certificates for $25 (valid for games and rides only). On sale 8:00 A.M. on Friday.
FM106 – Houlihan’s, Brookfield. 2 – $25 gift certificates for $25. On sale Friday at 8:00 A.M.
WTMJ – Ovation American Grill (inside Ipic Entertainment), Bayshore. 2 – $25 gift certificates for $25. On sale Friday morning at 8:20.
B93.3 – Sundara Inn & Spa, Wisconsin Dells. $100 gift certificate for $50 (can be used for lodging or spa services). On sale Friday at 9:00 A.M.
B93.3 – The Ten Chimneys, Genesee Depot. 1 admission ($35 value) for $17.50. On sale Friday at 9:00 A.M.
WISN – Caterina’s Ristorante, West Allis. 2 – $25 gift certificates for $25. On sale Friday at 9:00 A.M.
94.5 Lake FM – Caterina’s Ristorante, West Allis. 2 – $25 gift certificates for $25. On sale Friday at 9:00 A.M.
WMCS – Burrito Bueno, Milwaukee. 5 – $10 gift certificates for $25. On sale Friday at 9:00 A.M.
Milwaukee Perks (99.1 WMYX, 103.7 Kiss FM, Sportsradio 1250)- Lipizzaner Stallions “Dancing White Stallions” at the Bradley Center, September 12th. 2 – $22.50 seats for $22.50. On sale 12:00 Noon on Friday.
Milwaukee Perks (99.1 WMYX, 103.7 Kiss FM, Sportsradio 1250)- Houlihan’s, Brookfield. 2 – $25 gift certificates for $25. On sale 12:00 Noon on Friday.
96.5 WKLH, 102.9 The Hog, Joy 1340, Jammin’ 98.3 & Smooth Jazz 106.9 – IHOP, Milwaukee. 3 – $8 gift certificates for $10. On sale at 2:00 A.M. on Saturday.
Each of the promotions have restrictions, so check out the links above before purchasing.
Deals at Milwaukee Area Walgreens
There are a number of deals to be found at Walgreens this week.
Common Sense with Money has a coupon for $5 off purchase of $25 or more valid from 8/26/09 to 8/29/09.
Frugal Gossip has detailed sales advertisement information, along with coupon match ups. Sales are through 8/29/09.
To find a store near you, use the Walgreens Store Locator.