New Printable Coupons and Certificates Available
It’s the beginning of the month which means it’s time to check Coupons.com and Restaurant.com for their restocked coupons and restaurant certificates.
Notable high-value coupons on Coupons.com today include:
- $3 off Alka-Seltzer Antacid and Alka-Seltzer
- $2 off any Aleve-D product
- $3 off 10 Weight Watchers Smart Ones
- $.40 off six cups of Yoplait Yogurt
Some of the coupons may be good to print for double coupon usage at Pick ‘n Save or Piggly Wiggly. You can also check out some coupons available by browsing the new Coupons.com widget located on the right hand column of the Milwaukee Consumer website.
Certificates available on Restaurant.com include popular establishments such as:
- **New** Los Burritos Tapatios (located at 4350 South 27th Street in Milwaukee)
- Open Hearth
- Transfer Pizza
- Hector’s on State
- Cafe Manna
Restaurant.com frequently offers discounts on their already discounted gift certificates. For the most recent discount code, consult our “Hot Deals” list at the top of the Milwaukee Consumer web site.
Are You Getting Your Share of the 2011 Lottery Tax Credit?
With 2011 property tax bills recently sent out by most municipalities, it is a good time to check to make sure you are receiving the State of Wisconsin Lottery Tax Credit. A portion of the annual lottery proceeds is returned to homeowners each year in the form of a tax credit. The credit will appear on your tax bill every year once you have applied for it. If you don’t apply for it, you don’t get it. The amount varies each year, and depends on the amount of State lottery revenue and your school district tax rate. Unfortunately the State doesn’t publicize this credit much, and a lot of people don’t claim it because they don’t know how to.
If your tax bill doesn’t show the credit, call your city or county treasurer’s office to find out what you need to do (most likely, just send them a note saying that you want to apply for the credit). You have up until January 31, 2012 to claim the credit for your 2011 property taxes. If you miss the deadline, you can still get the credit but it involves a little more work (click on the link below for more information).
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue website has more detailed information on the Lottery Tax Credit, including instructions on what to do if you bought or sold a home during 2011.
$25 Restaurant.com Gift Certificates for $1 Through Christmas Eve!
Restaurant.com is having a 90% off sale through Christmas Eve. With this special deal, you can get a $25 gift certificate to some restaurants for only $1 (regular price – $10)! Or if you prefer, you can get a $10 restaurant gift certificate for only $0.50. There have only been a couple other times that prices for gift certificates from Restaurant.com have been this low. There are over 100 restaurants in the Milwaukee area that participate in the Restaurant.com program and new restaurants are being added all the time.
When you check out, enter coupon code JOY to save 90% on your order.
Popular Milwaukee area restaurants on Restaurant.com have included:
- Crisp
- Kil@Wat
- The Milwaukee Chophouse
- Motor Bar & Restaurant at the Harley-Davidson Museum
- Charro (Brookfield & downtown)
- Transfer Pizza
- Milwaukee Sail Loft
- Brocach Irish Pub
- Izumi’s
- Zaffaran
- Anchorage
- Cafe Manna (Brookfield)
- And over 100 more…
To take advantage of this offer, visit the Restaurant.com website (don’t forget to use code JOY).
Each of the participating restaurants has restrictions, such as minimum purchase amounts and days that the gift certificates can be used. Make sure to read the details for the restaurant you’re considering before making your purchase. Not all restaurants are eligible for the discount code.
Three Tips for Gifting a Perfect Bottle of Wine
With Christmas less than a week away, we invited Joel Freeborn, owner of Wine Cellar of Wisconsin, to share some suggestions on how to buy the perfect bottle of wine for a gift.
Well, here we are, just a few shopping days to go, and you still haven’t found the right gift for the wine lover on your list. Have no fear: Just follow these three simple tips, and you’ll have a bottle they will talk about for years to come!
1. Learn their preferences. The wine universe is full of widely varied flavors. Knowing that your gift recipient loves wine is certainly helpful, but it’s not always enough; for example, even the most passionate ‘Big Red’ fanatic may not care for Chardonnay. If you can uncover their very basic preferences of red vs. white, or sweet vs. dry, that alone will go a long way towards picking a bottle they will love. If at all possible, try to gather more specific information like preferred grapes or regions, as it will lead you even closer to the bulls-eye.
2. Know your budget. Quality wine is available at every price point from $7 to the moon, and almost all of it is priced appropriately (in other words, $15 bottles are better than $8 bottles, $40 bottles are better than $20 bottles, and so on). Knowing in advance whether you are looking for a $15 bottle or a $50 bottle will significantly narrow your search and save time (you could use a little extra time during the holidays, right?).
3. Be adventurous. Armed with your recipient’s preferences and a budget, now you’re ready for the fun part! Head out to your favorite wine shop and see what jumps off of the shelf. Don’t be afraid to grab a bottle you’ve never seen before, and by all means, ask the staff for their own personal suggestions. You’ll walk out with a bottle that the wine lover on your list will be thrilled to pop.
Happy shopping, and have a wonderful holiday season!
Established in 2006, The Wine Cellar of Wisconsin’s goal has been to provide the best service, selection, and pricing in Wisconsin, and has twice been voted “Milwaukee’s #1 Wine Shop” in WISN’s A-List competition. For more information on Wine Cellar of Wisconsin, visit their website, like them on Facebook, or follow them on Twitter. Wine Cellar of Wisconsin is located in the Autumn Grove Plaza in Elm Grove at 12910 W. Bluemound Road.
Six Gift Ideas Under $25 for Green Bay Packers Fans
The Green Bay Packers are hot, and Packer merchandise is a very popular gift item this holiday season. Even the most hard to buy for people are your list will usually appreciate something adorned with the Packers logo. We have selected six items from Amazon.com priced under $25 that Packer fans may appreciate receiving this year. All of the items we chose are eligible for Amazon’s free Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.
NFL Super Bowl XLV: Green Bay Packers Champions – $12.99
Green Bay Packers: The Complete Illustrated History – $19.80
Green Bay Packers Logo T-Shirt – $17.99
Green Bay Packers Cheesehead – $17.99
100 Things Packers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die – $10.17
Green Bay Packers License Plate Frame – $10.64
Don’t see what you’re looking for? There are literally thousands of other Green Bay Packers items available on Amazon.com.