Discounted Wine Tasting for 2 or 4 at Mattucci Winery in Oceanside

Buy a discounted wine tasting package for either 2 or 4 people at Mattucci Winery in Oceanside. $18 for 2, or save even more and pay $30 for 4.  http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-4368919-10872943?url=http%3A//www.groupon.com/deals/mattucci-winery-1

Discounted Gift Card Packs at Costco Combined With Coupons for Big Savings

So you all are probably more Costco savvy than me (I don't go all that often), but was delighted to pick up some restaurant gift packs last week. The ones I grabbed were for Sammy's Woodfired Pizza, Daphne's and Jamba Juice. Through Costco, you can purchase $100 worth of cards for only $79.99.  That's a $20 savings. All 3 of these businesses frequently offer coupons for up to $10 per visit, so combined with this gift card savings, it's really quite the deal!  Around The Town often posts these printable coupons on our Facebook page. There is a coupon up for Daphne's at this very moment. Check it out!

Family Tours of Wild Wonders Animal Preserve Only $39 (Bonsall)

Interact with up to 150 kinds of exotic animals, under the supervision of zoologists and trainers in this guided, interactive tour of Wild Wonders animal preserve in Bonsall.  With this Groupon special, 2 adults and 2 kids can take the tour for $39.  Sounds like a fun family activity! 
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Free Tours Daily at Orfila Vineyards and Winery in Escondido

Did you know that Orfila Vineyards and Winery gives free tours every day?  Educating people about fine wines is a delightful part of their job! At 12 noon daily, you are invited to a complimentary tour that details the process of winemaking from the vineyard to the cellar. The 30-minute tour is the perfect prelude to a a tasting.  Reservations are not required. Please wear comfortable shoes.

Only $15 For Online Driver's Ed Course with DMV Certificate of Completion

For only $15, teens earn a DMV certificate of completion with this online driver's ed class, which is the first step to obtaining a learner's permit.  This is the lowest pricing I have seen yet for this course and represents a $65 value.  Purchase now, but teen must be ready to start the class process by March 2014.      http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-4368919-10872943?url=http%3A//www.groupon.com/deals/my-california-permit-com-11

Weekend Farmers Markets

San Marcos-  Restaurant Row on Sundays from 10am-2pm. Fallbrook- Friday 10am-2pm, 102 S. Main St (corner of Main and Alvarado) also, Sundays 11am-3pm (Main and Alvarado) and Sunday 11am-3pm, 123 S. Main (parking lot of Caffe Primo) Encinitas- Sundays, 2-5pm Flora Vista School, 1690 Wanderling Rd. Carlsbad- Saturday 1-5pm at Carlsbad Village Drive and Grand.   Leucadia- Sundays 10-2pm Near the beach on the interior grounds of Paul Ecke Elem. School. Vista- Saturdays 8:00-1pm. Vista Courthouse parking lot. 325 S. Melrose Dr. Solana Beach/Cedros Design District- Sundays, 1-5pm. South end of Cedros Ave. http://cedrosavenue.com/. Scripps Ranch- Saturdays 9-1pm, Bonsall- Sundays 9:30am - 1:30pm. River Village Plaza at 5256 S. Mission Rd., Escondido- Sunday 11-4 at 12655 Sunset Dr. (across from Mall). Rancho Bernardo- Friday 9-12 at Bernardo Winery.

My Coke Rewards Program

Many people drink coke products, few people take advantage of My Coke Rewards. If you are not taking advantage, go to http://www.mycokerewards.com/ and sign up. Every time you buy a 12 or 24 pack (or various other single serve items)- log on and enter your code (code is on the end of the box or under the cap). Points add up quickly and you can spend them on entering sweepstakes or obtaining merchandise. I get many magazines subscriptions for free using my reward points, and recently was offered 50 FREE 4 x 6 photos from Snapfish through My Coke Rewards and wasn't even required to use my points to obtain them. If you drink Coke products, you need to check it out.