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Lower Your Energy Bills Series: Hot Water

Today's entry in our Lower Your Energy Bills Series focuses on hot water.  There are a number of simple things you can do to help reduce your energy bills by reducing the amount of hot water you use.

Turn It Down: Check to see what temperature your water heater is set at.  Consider lowering it to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.  This can save as much as 10% on water heating costs compared to a temperature setting of 140 degrees.  And, 120 degrees should still be plenty hot for all your showering and washing needs.

Turn It Off: Consider turning off your water heater when you don't need it.  This might mean turning it off before you go to bed at night, or before you leave for work (or golf) during the day.  If you worry about not having hot water because you'll forget to turn it back on, consider installing a timer.  When going out of town for an extended period of time, be sure to turn the hot water heater off completely.

Clothes Don't Need It: Try to wash your clothes on a cooler water setting.  Most of the time clothing doesn't need to be washed in hot water to get cleaned.

Use The Right Handle: When doing things like brushing your teeth or getting a drink of water, be sure to use the right faucet handle.  You don't need hot water for these tasks.  Turning on the hot water, even for a second, causes cold water to enter the water heater tank.

Fix The Drip: If you have a leaky faucet, especially one with a single handle, fix it.  Not only does this help conserve water, but it will allow hot water to stay in the tank where you want it.

Maintain Your Water Heater: Like any machine, your water heater needs maintenance now and then.  Flush the tank about every 6 months, and check for leaks while you are at it.  Check and replace the anode rod every 1-3 years.  Also, check the water pressure and make sure it's within the range recommended by the manufacturer.  A well maintained water heater not only works more efficiently, but it also extends the number of years of use you'll get out of it before it needs to be replaced.

Reduce Your Usage:  Don't run the hot water constantly while shaving.  Take more showers instead of baths.  Wash dishes by hand instead of the dishwasher. The less hot water you use, the less you spend to heat it.

Any and all of these small steps will help you reduce the energy costs associated with heating water in your home.  Find the ones that work with your lifestyle, and enjoy the savings!

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Publix BOGOs for May 16-22

Here are the BOGOs in the upcoming Publix ad for May 16-22:

Bakery & Deli:

• DiGiorno Cheese, 5-6oz: $4.99
• The Alternative Bagels, Assorted Varieties, 10oz: $3.19

Meats:

• Lloyd's Meats in Original BBQ Sauce, Assorted Varieties, 15-16oz: $5.99
• Hebrew National Beef Franks (or Knockwurst, Kosher, Assorted Varieties), 11-12oz: $4.99

Grocery:

• Doritios Tortilla Chips, Assorted Varieties, 10-11oz: $4.29
• Kraft Barbecue Sauce, Assorted Varieties, 16.25-18oz: $1.91
• Wish-Bone Dressing, Assorted Varieties, 16oz: $2.97
• A.1. Steak Sauce, Assorted Varieties, 10oz: $4.45
• Lipton Tea Bags, Iced Tea Brew, Family Size, (Excluding Decaf) 24ct: $3.19
• Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 32oz: $11.99
• Gatorade Perform 02 G Series or G2, Assorted Varieties, 64oz: $2.75
• Ocean Spray 110% Cranberry Juice Blend, Selected Varieties, 8pk: $3.39
• Del Monte Tomatoes, Assorted Varieties, 14.5oz: $1.65
• Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal, 10.5oz: $4.39 (Chocolate Frosted Flakes, Krave and Corn Pops also included): $4.39
• Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, or Big Chewy, or Dipps, Assorted Varieties, 6.1-7.4oz: $3.09
• Duncan Hines Decadent Brownie Mix, or Decadent Cake or Cupcake Mix, 16.76-18oz: $2.79
• Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Assorted Varieties, 5.5-7.3oz: $1.85
• Krusteax Cookie Mix, Bakery Style, Assorted Varieties, 15.5-18oz: $2.19
• Orville Redenbacher's Gourmet Popping Corn: $5.45
• Nabisco Chips Ahoy! Cookies, Assorted Varieties, 9.5-13oz: $3.69
• Nabisco Munch Pack Variety Pack, 12-15pk: $6.69
• Arnold Bread, Assorted Varieties, 24oz: $4.29
• Keebler Chips Deluxe Cookies, Assorted Varieties, 10-15oz: $3.59
• Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Mins, or Rolo or Kit Kat, or other, 5.6-10.5oz: $3.79
• Betty Crocker Hamburger, Tuna or Chicken Helper, or Suddenly Salad, 4.4-12.2oz: $1.99

Dairy:

• President Feta Cheese, Fat Free, Assorted Varieties, 6oz: $5.39
• Smart Balance Spread, 13-15oz or 2-pack, Excluding Organic: $3.69
• Daisy Cottage Cheese or Sour Cream, Assorted Varieties, 16oz: $2.50

Frozen:

• Klondike Ice Cream Treats, Assorted Varieties, 16-27oz: $4.09
• Aunt Jemima Pancakes, or French Toast, Assorted Varieties, 12.5-14.8oz: $3.09
• Green Giant Vegetables, Assorted Varieties, 11-12oz: $2.59
• Breyer's Ice Cream, Assorted Varieties, 48oz: $5.15
• Gorton's Fish Sticks, Assorted Varieties, 14oz: $6.49
• Whole Fruit Sorbet, Assorted Varieties, 1 pint: $3.29

Health & Beauty:

• Irish Spring Body Wash, or Softsoap Body Wash, 15-18oz: $3.99
• Complete Multi-Purpose Solution, Easy Rub Formula, 12oz: $8.99

Household:

• Fab Laundry Detergent, Powder or Liquid, 2.1-3.41 lb box or 50oz bottle: $4.09

NOTE:  All prices and items listed are believed to be correct.  Village Grocery Delivery, LLC is not responsible for any errors.  Refer to the official printed flyers to ensure pricing and item accuracy.

Olive Garden's 3 Course Dinner for $12.95 Is Back!

Olive Garden's 3 Course Dinner for $12.95 is back!

Start with your choice of soup or salad, along with bread sticks.  

Then choose one of five new entrees, including Grilled Chicken Toscano, Shrimp Penne, Parmesan-Potato Crusted Chicken, Bucatini with Meat Sauce, or Three-Cheese Pomodoro Ravioli.

Finish your meal with your choice of one of three desserts, including Chocolate Mousse Cake, Choice of Dolcini, or Choice of Italian Coffee.

Click here for menu details.

If you would like to enjoy this deal in the convenience of your home, just call Village Delivery at (352) 751-0310 to place your order.  

DiGiorno Pizzas: Get 6 Pizzas For 8 Cents Each!

There is still time to take advantage of an amazing deal on DiGiorno Pizzas at Publix.  

They will continue to be on sale 2 for $10 through May 22nd.

$5.00 each is a nice price.  But wouldn't you like to be able to get them for for 8 cents each?!

Graduates of our Savings Class learn the tips and tricks that makes these kinds of deals possible.

We teach you how to stretch your grocery budget further.  This is not "extreme couponing" but it is extreme savings!

For our in-your-home Savings Class, one of our expert shoppers will come to your home and spend 90 minutes teaching you the best tips and tricks to help you save hundreds of dollars every year.

To schedule a class, call us at (352) 751-0310. 

$25 For $85 in Groceries!

How's This For A Deal?

A graduate from our Savings Class purchased $85 worth of groceries today for just $25!

That's over a 70% savings!!!

The purchase included:

• 2 Huge Bottles of Hawaiian Punch
• 2 Boxes of Mrs. Paul's Fish Sticks
• 1 Family Size Stouffer's Mac & Cheese
• 2 Large DiGiorno Pizzas
• 3 Lean Cuise Entrees
• 2 Bottles of Vlasic Pickles
• 2 Bottles of Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing
• 2 Hallmark Greeting Cards for Mothers Day
• 1 Dozen Roses

This savvy shoppers total came to $24.97.  Regular retail price would have been $85.73.

If you would like to save 50% or more on your grocery bills, sign up for our Savings Class.  We teach some simple methods to reduce your grocery bill by 50% or more.  This isn't "extreme couponing."  We simply teach what stores have the best deals, how to find those deals, and how to maximize your savings.  To sign up for a class, call us at (352) 751-0310.

FREE Bloomin' Onion at Outback Steakhouse Today

Enjoy a FREE Bloomin' Onion at Outback Steakhouse today.  Just mention Ryan Newman when ordering.  This deal is valid at the restaurant, and also with delivery through Village Delivery.  For delivery orders, call (352) 751-0310.

Love Your Pet? Join Publix Paws Program

So many of us in The Villages love our pets.  Life just wouldn't be the same without them.  If you have a pet, and also like to save money, consider joining Publix Paws Program.

As a member of the Paws program, you will receive valuable coupons by email to help you save on pet food, treats, toys and more.  You will also get advance notice of upcoming specials on pet-related products.  Members also enjoy tips to help keep your pet happy and healthy.

To join, simply go to Publix.com, look under the Clubs & Programs menu, and then create an account. It couldn't be easier, and best of all there is no cost to join!

Save $8 at Outback Steakhouse!

Outback Steakhouse is offering $8.00 Off Your Order of Two Dinner Entrees!  Click here and print the coupon.  This offer is valid in the restaurant or for delivery from Village Dining Delivery.  To order delivery, call (352) 751-0310.  Be sure to mention the coupon, and that your order meets the coupon requirements.  Hurry, this deal ends today, May 11, 2013.

"Achoo!" It's Allergy Season In The Villages

Many of our Grocery Delivery customers have been telling us that their allergies have been terrible for the past few days.  We're suffering, too.  But perhaps some deals on allergy supplies will help make things for your nose, and your wallet, a little more bearable.  Here are some upcoming deals that you might want to take advantage of:

Publix: From May 11-24, you can find coupons for Zyrtec, Zyrtec-D, Claritin, Claritin-D, and Claritin Pediatric Syrup in the Advantage Buy Flyers in the store.  (For more on Advantage Buy Flyers, and how to double your savings on these deals, sign up for our Savings Class.)

As part of their regular weekly sale, you can also find these deals at Publix until May 15th:

• Clear Eye Drops, 15ml BOGO $3.99
• Claritin Ready Tabs of Liqui-Gels, 10ct. $8.99

Walgreens: Starting May 12th you can enjoy these deals at Walgreens:

• Up to $8 Off Claritin, with card and coupon
• Allegra 45ct Box: $23.99
• Zyrtec 30ct Tablets or 25ct Liquid Gels: $18.99
• Alaway Eye Itch Relief, .34oz: $5.99 After all savings offers

Another way to save money on allergy medicine is to buy the store brand.  You can always check the packaging to see if the active ingredients and the dosage are the same as your preferred brand.

Save At The Pump

Would you like to save money on fuel every time you go to the gas station?  Consider joining Fuel Rewards Network.  There is no cost to join, and you will save 3 cents per gallon at Shell, just for being a member.

You can save even more money on fuel just by doing your regular shopping.  There are over 700 online retailers that participate in the Fuel Rewards Network.  If you are buying something online anyway, you might as well get a discount off gas for doing it.  MasterCard users, link your MasterCard to your Fuel Rewards Network account, and save even more.  If you are a Winn Dixie shopper, be sure to link your Customer Reward Card to your Fuel Rewards Network card.  Not only will you get the savings from Winn Dixie's Fuel Perks program, but you'll also get an extra 3 cents per gallon off fuel for each $100 you spend in groceries at Winn Dixie.  You can even rack up Fuel Rewards by dining out at over 10,000 participating restaurants.

There are so many ways to rack up the fuel savings with this program.  Best of all, membership is free! Just remember, don't make purchases simply to get Fuel Rewards.  You'll spend more than you save.  To truly save money, buy only what you need and enjoy the Fuel Rewards as an added bonus.

Gardening Saves Money: Save Money Gardening!

One of the best ways to save money on fresh produce is to grow your own.  Whether you go for a full backyard garden, or just an in-home herb window box, growing your own produce can be loads of fun and save you tons of money.

            

Whether you are thinking about getting into gardening, or have been growing your own produce for years, you can benefit from joining The Home Depot Garden Club.  

Membership in The Home Depot Garden Club is free.  Members get valuable coupons for gardening needs, including a $5.00 Off coupon when you join!  Members enjoy access to over $300 in annual savings sent directly to their email box.

In addition to the coupon savings, you will have access to how-to videos, expert advice, and project ideas.  When you sign up, you will also be able to choose other types of Home Depot specials you would like to learn about; from first looks at their weekly ad, to a how-to newsletter for tips and tricks on all your home improvement projects.

Great Deal On Orlando Sentinel Home Delivery

Would you like another source for news, information, and valuable grocery and restaurant coupons?  Consider a subscription to The Orlando Sentinel.  Right now you can enjoy a Free $10 Publix Gift Card with your subscription!

Village Delivery customers, use this gift card as payment toward your grocery delivery order!  Just give the gift card to your delivery driver, and $10 will be deducted off your grocery bill (subject to verification of the value of the gift card).

To get this, or other deals on the Orlando Sentinel, click here.

7 - Day Home Delivery 13 weeks w/ $10 Gift Card - $33.20

BOGOs For May 9-15, 2013

Here are the BOGOs in the Publix ad that starts tomorrow, May 9th:

Meat & Seafood:

• Matlaw's Seafood Appetizers, (Assorted Varieties), 7-11oz packages: $3.99
• Ball Park Franks, (Excluding Beef, Angus, Deli Style and Smoked White Turkey) 16oz: $3.00
• Tyson Chicken Nuggets, Tenders, Patties, Country Fried Steak or Steak Fingers, 20.5-29oz: $5.99

Grocery:

• Eight O'Clock Coffee (Assorted Varieties), 11-12oz: $6.60
• Bull's-Eye BBQ Sauce (Assorted Varieties), 17.5-18oz: $2.19
• Vlasic Pickles (Spears or Stackers, Selected Varieties), 16-46oz: $2.89
• Bumble Bee Premium Chicken Breast (w/ rib meat, Chunk, in Water, 98% Fat Free) 10oz: $3.29
• Hunt's Tomato Ketchup, 35oz: $2.63
• Ocean Spray Juice Drink (Selected Varieties, Excluding 100% Juice) 64oz: $3.95
• Welch's Essentials Juice Cocktail Blend (or Lite Grape Juice Beverage, Selected Varieties) 64oz: $3.19
• Barilla Pasta (Excluding Barilla Plus and Lasagna) Selected Varieties, 13.25-16oz: $1.53
• La Famiglia Pasta Sauce (Assorted Varieties) 26oz: No Price Listed
• Betty Crocker SuperMoist Cake Mix (Excluding Pound & Angel Food Cake), 15.25-16.25oz: $1.89
• 4C Bread Crumbs (Regular, Japanese Style Panko, Plain or Seasoned), 8-15oz: $1.50
• Nabisco Toasted Chips (Ritz or Wheat Thins, Assorted Varieties), 8.1oz: $3.69
• Snapple Tea (Assorted Varieties), 64oz: $2.60
• Assorted Tostitos Tortilla Chips (or Ruffles, Lays, Doritos, Fritos, Cheetos) Party Size 13-20oz: $4.99
• Thomas' English Muffins (Assorted Varieties), 11-13oz: $4.19
• Keebler Town House of Club Crackers (Assorted Varieties), 9.5-16oz: $3.85
• Nature's Own Bread (Honey Wheat), 20oz: $3.25
• Arnold Sandwich Thins Rolls (or Pocket Thing Flatbread, Assorted Varieties), 8ct.: $3.89
• Dove Chocolate Promises (Assorted Varieties), 8.5-9.5oz: $4.29
• Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dressing (or Farmhouse Originals, Assorted Varieties, Excluding Organic Ranch), 16oz: $3.69
• Quaker Cap'N Crunch's Cereal (Assorted Varieties), 14.5-20oz: $5.07

Frozen:

• Dole Blueberries, 12oz: $4.69
• Mrs. Paul's Fish Sticks (or Fillets, Select Cuts, or Haddock, Assorted Varieties), 8-11.4oz: $4.65
• Lightlife Meat Free Entrees (or Burgers, Assorted Varieties), 9.7-12oz: $3.79
• Pepperidge Farm 3-Layer Cake (Assorted Varieties, Excluding Cookie Cakes), 19-19.6oz: $4.65
• WeightWatchers Ice Cream Bar (or Ice Cream Sandwich, Frozen Yogurt Bar, Frozen Greek Yogurt, or Giant Sundae Cone, Assorted Varieties), 15.9-24oz: $4.99
• Marie Callender's Pot Pie (Assorted Varieties), 4pk: $7.99

Health & Beauty:

• Publix Extra Strength Pain Relief (Active Ingredient: Acetaminophen) (Excluding PM, Geltabs, and Gelcaps), 50ct: $4.79
• Clear Eyes Eye Drops (Assoerted, Excluding Complete 7 Symptom Relief and Cooling Comfort Relief) 15ml: $3.99
• Dial Bar Soap (Assorted Varieties), 3ct: $2.79

Pet Supplies:

• Pedigree Dentastix Snack Food for Dogs (Assorted Varieties), 13.97-15.6oz: $8.99

Baby Care:

• Huggies Wipes (Assorted Varieties), 3pk or 184ct: $5.99
• Earth's Organic Baby Food (Assorted Varieties), 4oz: $1.05

Lot's of nice deals to choose from this week.  If you looked at your paper this morning, you might have found the Winn Dixie and Sweetbay ads.  They also have BOGO deals.  Individuals that have taken our Savings Class know why we prefer to get most of our BOGO deals at Publix.  Sign up for a class, either in-home by yourself, or as a group, and find out why.

NOTE:  All prices and items listed are believed to be correct.  Village Grocery Delivery, LLC is not responsible for any errors.  Refer to the official printed flyers to ensure pricing and item accuracy.

SavingStar: Coupons Without Clipping

Using coupons is a great way to save money on groceries.  But many people don't like having to clip the coupons, and often time forget to bring the coupon to the store.  But with SavingStar, you can enjoy coupon savings with no clipping and no forgetting!

Here in The Villages, you can enjoy SavingStar coupons by connecting your store loyalty cards from CVS, Sweetbay, and Winn Dixie.  To start saving, click here to join:

SavingStar.com saves you money on groceries. 100% digital eCoupons

To our Grocery Delivery customers: We can keep your loyalty cards on file for you.  We'll use your loyalty card for your delivery orders from these stores, allowing you to enjoy coupon savings from SavingStar!

Stick It (To Save Money)!

The humble stain stick.  It's pretty obvious that removing stains from your clothing saves money.  Getting rid of the stain means you don't have to buy a new shirt or dress, etc.

But using a stain stick can also help you save money by allowing you to wait until you have a full load before washing your stained clothing.  As the label on this stain stick says, "Treat Now, Wash Later."  Instead of washing one article of clothing when you get a stain, simply apply the stain stick and then throw the clothing in the hamper until you are ready to wash a full load.

Whether you wash or or two items, or a whole load of laundry, the water and power used to run the washer and dryer are the same.  By doing a full load, you get more for the money you spend on water and power.  Plus, you'll do fewer loads, using less water and power each month.  And fewer loads means less time washing and more time relaxing!

Dining Delivery Deals

We have a few updates for restaurant dining delivery deals:

Honeybaked Ham: In the inserts in Sunday's paper you'll find several coupons for Honeybaked Ham.  Village Dining Delivery will honor these deals.  Simply mention the coupon when you place your order by calling (352) 751-0310.  Be sure your order complies with the terms printed on the coupon.  Your delivery driver will collect the coupon from you at the time of delivery.

Publix: Also in Sunday's inserts, many of you found a coupon for $2.00 off any Publix Whole Sub Combo.  Village Delivery will honor these coupons as well, either as a restaurant delivery, or as part of your grocery delivery order.  Just be sure to tell us the type of sub you would like, the toppings of your choice, what flavor chips you would like, and what type of fountain soda you would like.  To order for delivery, call (352) 751-0310.  This deal is valid for the entire month of May!  Your delivery driver will collect the coupon from you at the time of delivery.

Palmer Legends Country Club: Monday Lobster Dinner Specials.  Your choice of a single 6oz lobster tail for $17.00, twin 6oz lobster tails for $23.00, or a surf /n Turf special with a 6oz lobster tail and petite filet for $24.00.  These specials are available on Mondays only.  You can have any of these delivered by calling (352) 751-0310.  No coupon necessary.

If you find other great deals for Villages-area restaurants, please post them in the reply section of this post.  Thank you!

Grow Your Own / Verti-Gro

In the past, we've mentioned that one way to save money on fresh produce is to grow your own.  Options for this run anywhere from a full fruit and vegetable garden in your back yard to just a small table-top herb garden.

In The Villages, we have a neighbor located just a few miles north in Summerfield, off of US 27/441, called Verti-Gro.  Verti-Gro is a hydroponic growing system that people with little or no garden space can use to grow their own fruits, vegetables and herbs.  Their system uses vertically stacked insulated pots along with specially formulated hydroponic fertilizers and nutrients to grow beautiful produce.

A ride up to Verti-Gro makes a nice little (free!) day trip from The Villages.  Seeing all of the plants they have growing in a relatively small space is most impressive.  Even if you don't have an interest in growing your own produce, a trip to Verti-Gro is worth the short drive.  The people working there are so friendly, and you'll often come home with a free tomato or other Verti-Grown piece of produce!  Before heading up to Verti-Gro, give them a call to check their visiting hours.  Their phone number is (352) 347-9888.

Another Deal From Our Savings Class Graduate

Our Savings Class Graduate strikes again!  This time on a deal for Jose Ole frozen snacks 

(perfect timing for Cinco de Mayo)!

Normally, these snacks sell for $5.99 per box.  

However, our Savings Class Graduate scored 4 boxes for just $3.98.

That's $3.98 total!  That works out to less than $1.00 per box --  a savings of more than 85%!

You can learn how to save like this, too.  It doesn't take hours of your time to get deals like these.  

You just have to know a few techniques to save like a pro!

  Learn how to save like never before.  Sign up for one of our Savings Classes.  Call (352) 751-0310.

eReaders Can Save Time & Money

If you enjoy a good book, and you also like to save money, you might consider investing in an eReader.  eReaders like Amazon's Kindle, Barnes & Noble's Nook, and even full fledged tablets like the iPad have become very popular.  In our travels around The Villages, we often see people enjoying a good book on their eReader.  They are a convenient way to keep your current read by your side no matter what you are doing.

So, how can an eReader save you money?  If you are an avid book buyer, investing in an eReading device will very quickly pay for itself.  Most of the time, new releases and best sellers are less expensive in ebook format than their hardcover versions.  For example, this week's New York Times Best Seller The Hit by David Balducci sells for $15.49 in hardcover on Amazon, while the Kindle ebook version of the same book sells for just $8.99.  That's a savings of over 40%!  With this kind of savings, an investment in an eReader can pay for itself very quickly.

In addition to the savings off current best sellers, you can find thousands of ebooks for FREE!  A quick search of Amazon.com (Kindle eReader), BN.com (Nook eReader), and iBooks (iPad) will reveal a huge selection of free books.  These free selections change regularly.  A service called BoobBub will send you a daily email listing free and inexpensive ebooks based on your reading preferences.  Best of all, there is no cost for this service!

eReaders are also becoming an electronic alternative, and extension, for public libraries.  For an annual fee of $79, Amazon Prime membership includes access to a lending library where you can read many recent releases for free.  This is just one benefit of membership.  Amazon Prime members also get FREE two day shipping on anything purchased on Amazon.com, as well as access to thousands of movies and TV shows which can be streamed to your eReader, tablet, computer and other device at no charge!  Also, many public libraries are offering access to ebooks for their members to borrow on their eReading devices, which offers another way to enjoy books at no cost to you.

In addition to the potential money savings from free and cheap ebooks, eReaders offer a world of convenience.  Instead of trudging to the book store to find a new book, you can simply go online and get instant access to any book of your choice.  The world is literally at your fingertips.  Many devices can also double as a tablet computer, video streaming device, and even a possible substitute for a laptop.

For anyone with difficulty reading small print, eReaders offer several nice features.  Most eReaders allow you to change the font size of any book.  With an eReading device, you are no longer limited to reading just the books available in large print format.  Many eReaders also offer the option of having the device read to you; essentially an audio book feature.  Both of these features make eReaders perfect for anyone that has given up on reading due to reduced vision.

Even if you don't want to invest in an eReading device, you can still take advantage of many of the benefits of ebooks.  If you have a tablet or smartphone, you can download free Apps to read Amazon Kindle or Barnes & Noble Nook ebooks.  Also, most ebooks can be read right from your computer -- just buy the book (or download the free book), and enjoy.

For more information, or to order Amazon's Kindle device, please click the Amazon ad at the bottom of this page.  You can even find the Nook, iPad, and other eReading devices on Amazon.

Publix Wine Discount Program

Attention wine connoisseurs, did you know that Publix has a wine discount program?  When you purchase 8 or more bottles of wine in a single purchase, you get a 10% discount off the wine.  Buy 4 to 7 bottles,  get a 5% discount.

Plus, when you buy 4 or more bottles of wine in a single purchase, Publix gives you a complimentary wine carrying tote.  This offer applies to regularly priced bottles (or boxes) of wine only.  This is a great way to save on your favorite wines, even when they are not on sale.

If you would like to try some different wines, a great way to do it on a budget is to buy what's on sale.  This week, Publix has the following wines on sale:

• 14 Hands Red Blend Wine (or White), 750ml bottle: $8.89
• Yellow Tail Wine (Selected Varietals), 1.5 L bottle: $10.99
• Fish Eye Pinot Grigio (or Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot, 750ml bottle: $5.00
• Barefoot Wine (Selected Varietals), 750ml bottle: $5.49
• Bolla Wine (Selected Varietals), 750ml bottle: $8.49
• Zonin Pinot Grigio Wine (or Montepuliciano, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Pinot Noir) 1.5 L bottle: $12.00

If you want to learn more about wines, sign up for Publix FREE Grape Magazine.  The magazine features articles on wine varietals, pairing suggestions, as well as wine-related travel and entertaining tips.

Village Delivery is happy to pick up wine as part of your grocery delivery, or as part of a restaurant delivery.  Just let us know what you would like when you place your order.

Pizza For $1.67 Each!

This week Publix has DiGiorno Frozen Pizzas on sale 2 for $10.  

That's roughly a 37% savings off the regular price of $7.99 each.  A pretty nice deal.

However, a graduate of our Saving Class was able to purchase 6 Pizzas for just $10!

Which would you rather have?  2 pizzas for $10, or 6 pizzas for $10?

Using the techniques taught in our class, this Savings Class graduate saved nearly 80% today!

If you would like to learn how to save this type of money on your groceries, give us a call at 

(352) 751-0310.  One of our instructors will spend 90 minutes sharing our tips and tricks to help you save $1000's each year off your grocery budget.

Florida Resident Deals: Another Perk of Living in The Villages

There are so many things to love about life in The Villages.  One of those perks that often goes overlooked is taking advantage of your Florida residency status.  In The Villages, we live just an hour away from attractions that bring in visitors from literally all over the world.  As a Florida resident, you have the opportunity to enjoy these attractions frequently, and with less costs, than most people throughout the world!

SeaWorld is located just about an hour's drive from The Villages in Orlando.  Florida residents can take advantage of many great deals, including the Fun Card (pay for one day's admission, get in free the rest of the year) or an Annual Pass.  SeaWorld even offers monthly payment plans to stretch the cost of your passes out over the life of the pass.  Most of these deals offer free parking for members, as well as discounted ticket prices for when you want to take your out-of-town guests.

Of note is SeaWorld's newest attraction, opening May 24th: Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin.

If you are a fan of the coolest birds in the world, you wont want to miss this one!

Busch Gardens is SeaWorld's sister park located in Tampa (just over an hour from The Villages).  Like SeaWorld, Bush Gardens offers the Fun Card or Annual Pass options.  Because these parks are owned by the same company, you might also consider a pass that allows entry into both SeaWorld and Busch Gardens for one low price.

LegoLand is one of the newest theme parks in Florida.  Located in Winter Haven, this park is about 90+ minutes from The Villages.  LegoLand is geared toward younger children, making it a great choice when the grandkids are visiting.  Florida residents save $30 on an Annual Pass!  LegoLand is located on the property of the old Cypress Gardens attraction.  LegoLand has kept much of the beautiful gardens intact, offering a nice alternative to the kiddie attractions in the park.

Closer to home in Ocala, you'll find Silver Springs, "Nature's Theme Park."  Just 30 minutes from The Villages, Silver Springs offers wildlife exhibits, botanical gardens, and rides.  Silver Springs is currently offering Florida residents 50% off admission!

No blog post about Florida attractions would be complete without mentioning Walt Disney World.  Walt Disney World is only about an hour from The Villages.  There you will find 4 distinct theme parks; The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom.  There are also 2 water parks on the Disney property.  And, you can also enjoy Downtown Disney and Disney's Boardwalk -- shopping, dining and entertainment areas that can be enjoyed with no admission fee!  Florida residents have many options for savings when it comes to the Disney parks, from Annual Passes to the 3-Day Discover Disney Ticket for just $119!

Whichever attractions you choose, be sure to take advantage of the savings offered from being a Florida resident.  In addition to the admission cost savings offered from various passes, many offer added perks like free parking, discounted food inside the park, and even discounted ticket prices for your guests!

Also, by owning an annual pass, you don't have to feel guilty for leaving the park after just a few hours if you get tired.  You will be able to come back again tomorrow, next week, or next month, depending on your pass, to enjoy the parts of the park you missed.

For those of you that enjoy Village Delivery's grocery service, feel free to ask us to pick up Fun Passes for SeaWorld, Busch Gardens or single-day admission to LegoLand as part of your grocery order from Publix.

 

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Let The Rain Save You Money On Your Water Bill

It's a wet night in The Villages, and it looks like we will have rain over the next several days.  As we start to move into the rainy season, be sure you have your lawn irrigation set properly to reflect the increase in precipitation.

With enough rain each day, many people will be able to turn off their sprinkler system altogether.  Even if you have a rain gauge connected to your automatic irrigation system check to see if it's actually turning off your system when you don't need it.  Most systems work well enough to not turn on the system while it's raining, but many will allow the system to come on shortly after it rains.  The best thing to do when we get lots of rain is to move your system to the off position.  This will ensure that you are not wasting water on your lawn when it doesn't need it.

Also, if you haven't checked in a while, make sure your sprinkler heads aren't broken.  Nothing runs up your water bill faster than water shooting out of a broken sprinkler head.

While Village Delivery doesn't do lawn or irrigation work, we can connect you with our network of lawn care professionals.  Feel free to call or email us, and we'll help you find a reputable company to that can help you with any lawn or irrigation needs you have.

Publix BOGOs for May 2-8, 2013

The following is a list of BOGOs at Publix for May 2-8, 2013:

Meat & Seafood:

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast: $4.69/lb.
• Uncle Ben's Converted Rice, 5 lb. bag.: $7.79
• Old El Paso Dinner Kits (Assorted Varieties): $3.29
• Trans Ocean Surimi (Assorted Varieties): $2.99
• Chi Chi's Seasoned Ground Beef, 15oz Tub: $5.99
• Oscar Mayer Beef Bologna, 16oz Pkg.: $5.69
• Mama Lucia Meatballs, 25.6oz Pkg.: $5.99
• Publix Premium Chicken Tenderloins, 24oz. Pkg.: $8.99

Deli:

• Toufayan Pita Bread (Assorted Varieties), 12oz Pkg.: $1.39
• Wholly Guacamole (Assorted Varieties): $3.59

Bakery:

• Small Fruit and Custard Pies (Assorted Varieties), 11-12oz: $5.79
• Crispy Marshmallow Bites, 4.5oz Pkg.: $3.09

Grocery:

• The Better Chip Tortilla Chips (Assorted Varieties), 6.4oz Pkg: $3.49
• Pace Chunky Salsa (Assorted Varieties), 16oz: $2.79
• V8 Splash, 64oz: $2.79
• Green Giant Canned Vegetables (Excludes Three Bean Salad and Asparagus): $1.35
• Crystal Light Drink Mix (Selected Varieties): $3.59
• Rotel Diced Tomatoes (Assorted Varieties): $1.49
• Post Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal (Assorted Varieties): $4.79
• Ragu Old World Style Pasta Sauce (Assorted Varieties): $3.75
• Mueller's Pasta (Excludes Lasagna, Jumbo Shells, Manicotti and Egg Noodles): $1.59
• Kellogg's Raisin Bran Cereal (or Crispix, Crunchy Nut or Smart Start): $4.55
• Mrs. Butterworth's Syrup (Regular or Sugar Free), 24oz.: $3.49
• Nestle Skinny Cow Dreamy Clusters Candy (and others), 6 ct.: $4.29
• Thomas' Bagels (Assorted Varieties), 6 ct.: $4.49
• Tostitos Salsa (Assorted Varieties), 15.5oz jar; $3.49
• General Mills Chex Mix Snack (Traditional, Cheddar or Bold Party Blend), 15oz.: $3.65
• Arnold Dutch Country Bread (Assorted Varieties): $3.49
• Pop-Secret Premium Popcorn (Assorted Varieties, 6 or 10 ct.: $5.45
• Pepsi Products (Assorted Varieties), 8-Pack 12oz bottles: $4.49

Dairy:

• Breakstone's Sour Cream (Assorted Varieties), 16oz: $2.59
• Shedd's Spread Country Crock (Regular or Churn Style) 15oz or Twin Pack: $2.75
• Mama Francesca Imported Parmesan Cheese (Assorted Varieties), 8oz: $3.49

Frozen:

• Contessa World Cuisine Meal for Two, 22-24oz: $7.99
• Jose Ole Taquitos (Assorted Varieties), 20 or 22.5oz: $5.99
• SeakPak Shrimp Co. (Assorted Varieties), 8.2oz to 28oz: $7.99
• Healthy Choice Premium Bars (or Greek Frozen Yogurt), 11.4-15oz: $3.99
• Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream (or Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet or Gelato), 14oz: $4.09
• Popsicle or Creamsicle Pops (Assorted Varieties): $4.75

Health & Beauty:

• Publix Allergy Tablets, 25mg., 100 ct.: $10.49

Household:

• Hefty EZ Foil Pan (All Purpose, Casserole, or Lasagna), 1 or 2 ct: $1.99
• Glad Zipper Bags (Gallor or Quart, Freezer or Storage) 30-50 ct: $3.59

Lots of nice deals this week.  If we have time, we're going to try and put together a sample shopping list, based on meals for two people for a week, using the Publix ad.  Would that be a feature you would like to see regularly?

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Restaurant Deals in The Villages

Here are 3 hot new deals for some of your favorite Villages area restaurants:

Carrabba's Amore Mondays: 3 Courses Starting at $12.00.  Choose an entree, choice of soup or salad, and choice of appetizer or dessert.  Available only on Mondays.

Red Loster: In your April 28th Sunday Newspaper, you may have found Red Lobster coupons for $3.00 Off Any Two Lunch Entrees, or $4.00 Off Any Two Dinner Entrees.  These coupons are valid in the restaurant, and Village Delivery will also honor these coupons.  Simply mention the coupon when you place your delivery order (call (352) 751-0310), and give the coupon to your delivery driver.  Be sure that your order conforms to the terms of the coupon in order to receive the discount.

Outback Steakhouse: On Thursday, May 2nd and Thursday, May 9th enjoy a FREE small order of Aussie Cheese Fries with any purchase.

All of these offers are available for delivery from Village Delivery.  Call (352) 751-0310 to place your order.  Please mention the special deal, offer, or coupon when ordering.

Also, check out our post from last week for more great restaurant deals.