Have you voted yet?

In Oregon, where I live, we vote by mail -- my husband and I voted together Friday night and handed the ballots off at the county elections office Saturday. We're set.

And so now I know what I'll be doing Tuesday morning in the place of the booth voting ritual I miss sometimes: I'll be going to Starbucks down the street to pick up my free tall coffee. In an advertisement on NBC's Saturday Night Live tonight, Starbucks promised it would give a free coffee on November 4 to anyone who says they've voted.

If your area doesn't give voting proof, Starbucks will go on the honor system; and the offer is good at all company-owned stores. The idea behind the free coffee for voters concept came from MyStarbucksIdea.com discussion.

Watch the 60-second ad (friends were reporting tears so watch it!) after the jump:

The Daily Deal for Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008: Women's down stadium jacket, 50% off.

It's football season again. Time to get out there and support your man, er, your team.

If you're going to suffer through an actual live football game, you're going to need to be warm. This down stadium jacket should do the trick. Standing collar, storm flap, down and feather fill.

Best of all, it's 50% off, selling now for $49.99, from Blair.

Best hup to, though. Supplies are limited. Get your tickets, then get your jacket. And may the best team win...

One of my favorite non-profits is Jump$tart, which is dedicated to improving youth financial literacy. Jump$tart is offering a free '12 Principles' calendar, sponsored by Capital One.

Fill out this form to receive the calendars -- request a few if you have kids, and be sure to check the website to learn more about Jump$tart.

The Daily Deal for Thursday, October 16 is: an iPod projection alarm clock.

The hills are alive with the sound of music. Or maybe that's just your bedroom.

No matter, this iPod projection alarm clock is a very cool way to wake up each morning. Pop in your iPod and wake up to your favorite tunes (or set the radio for your favorite morning show jolt.) The unit will also project the time onto your wall. How cool is that?

Normally reselling for $129.99, this unit is currently a sleeper-hit at only $69.99 -- that's 46% off (plus $5 shipping). iPod not included, although it will dock any model, and recharge it to boot.

A sweet dreams deal if there ever was one. Today only. (iPod not included. )

SlickDeals.net reports that "Yankee Candle has a 12-pack of Bagged Sampler Votive Candle Collection (fruit) for $10. Place 3 in your cart = $30 - $10 (with code CRM810X) = $20. Shipping is $6."

Total included (in 3 sets):

• 6 Berry Tangerine
• 6 Black Raspberry
• 6 Juicy Peach
• 6 Juicy Watermelon
• 6 Sparkling Lemon
• 6 Vanilla Lime

The Daily Deal for Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 is: a Euro-Baby Red Castle Topsit.

Baby, it's cold outside. And for the warmest, easiest way for Mamma to keep you warm entails a snug little contraption known as a topsit.

For the uninitiated, this is a warm, fleece-lined sack that fits over baby's car seat. You can zip him in and out in a sec (much easier than getting the actual car seat in and out of the car). In cold weather, this makes everything in your life easier.

And now you can grab this one just in time for winter at Mamabargains for only $29.16. That's an incredible 71% off the retail price, which nuzzles up against $100.

Deals like this should make everyone feel warm and fuzzy. Hurry, while supplies last.

The Daily Deal for Saturday, October 11, 2008

It's been coooolld here in Portland over the past few days, and I'm getting ready to start outfitting my family for rainy fall and winter bike rides. I am looking for a jacket with a nice high collar and a bright, but snug profile. Bingo! The Burton girls' 'System' jacket is just what I need. And at a daily deal price too, down from the original $169.95 to only $67.98. It's a girls' jacket, but the sizes available are large and extra-large, ideal for a smallish woman.

It's a boarder jacket, so if I ever decide to hit the slopes, I'll be stylish and snug there too. The closest comparable jacket, the Element, ranges from the low $70s up to $89.97 at other online retailers; no one else seems to carry the System, which is a 2006 style (and in my opinion, way cuter than this year's fashion).

The Daily Deal for Thursday, October 9, 2008: is "The Two Towers" DVD, for 88% off retail price.

One film to rule them all. One film to bind them. One film to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them.

We all know what film we're talking about here. Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings. Yes, it's a three-film series, based on J.R.R. Tolkien's immortal trilogy of the same name. And yes, today's Daily Deal involves only the second film, "The Two Towers."

Serious fans won't care. This DVD, filled with significant added footage and extras, including cut scenes that add 43 minutes to the original theater-length running time, is priced at the ridiculous sum of $3.49 (plus $4.99 shipping and handling). That's 88% off regular retail price, and so low even an Orc could afford it.

But pray thee hurry, ere this treasure most rare is sold out.

I love candles! They smell wonderful, create a wonderful atmosphere -- and they looked better than a can of air freshener. Kohl's is having a great sale on 17 ounce soy jar candles. Regularly priced at $9.99, they're being offered at $4.50 each with coupon code NEW425. Your entire order ships for 99 cents. Hat tip: SlickDeals.net

• Holly Berries
• Snowy White Christmas
• Powdered Sugar Cookies
• Woody Winter Pines
• Cooling Spiced Cider
• Ground Cinnamon
• Toasted Pumpkin Pie
• Fresh Yellow Tulips
• Clean Fluffy Cotton
• Sea Treasures
• Sweet Hazelnuts
• Sweet Apple Filled Tarts

Amazon.com is offering this Aerobed for Kids for $50 including shipping -- 50% off the list price. From the website:

GoldenGadgets is offering an Emergency AA Phone Charger for $3.99 plus $1.85 for shipping. From the website:

Mobile Phone Emergency Charger AA

Use 1 x AA battery to charge your cell phone.

Includes 4 - power connector intended for Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericcson, and Blackberry.

Specs:

• Input Voltage: 1.2V - 1.5V
• Output Voltage: 5.7V +- 5%
• Product Size: 1.8 x 7.1 cm
• Net Weight: 20 grams
• Charging Current: 400mA
• Charging time: approx. 1-3 hours
• Talk Time: up to 2 hours.
• Standby Time: 24-30 hours
• Typical Efficiency: 88% - 93%

The Daily Deal for Saturday, October 4, 2008

My sweet husband has a problem with phones. Specifically, he loses them. He's lost his Blackberry and I've been tiring of paying the monthly fee for his account on the 'friends and family' plan, without having the benefit of being able to actually CALL HIM.

Perhaps we can remedy that without having to pay the rather large cost AT&T would charge us for replacing his equipment in less than 22 months. J&R.com has the refurbished Blackberry 7100 on its Weekend Sale for only $99.99; $17 less than Amazon.com's deal and $80 less than the regular discounted price (the list price is $349.99, but we all know no one pays retail for these things). The phone is unlocked, so you can use it on any cellular plan. This Blackberry utilizes the "SureType" keypad; I haven't used it but, according to RIM, it's the best evah.

SlickDeals reports that "Gamestop offers a Free Used Game withl your purchase of 2 used games (with code GSB2G1). The lowest price game will be the free one. This is valid in store and online both."

Another thing: if you like the idea of having a video game system but haven't wanted to spend the money, GameStop is also offering refurbished Nintendo GameCube systems for $30! You can get used games for under $10 and, with the coupon code, walk out with a GameCube and three games for less than one Ulysses S. Grant.

The Daily Deal for Saturday, September 27, 2008

Got grocery bags? If you're in Seattle, Washington or a number of other U.S. cities considering following the northwestern trailblazer, you might be replacing your plastic bags with something more permanent. The Gregory Gran Torino bag sounds like a great answer; it combines "the best features found in briefcases, messenger bags and urban backpacks and blends the functionality into a look that's distinctly contemporary and complete."

It's high praise from a bag manufacturer, of course, but it's a good deal so why not check it out? Other retailers had the bag listed at $74.95 to $128.95, so this is a screaming deal at $24.97 at Altrec.com. It includes a laptop sleeve, waterproof outers, and lots of room for books or groceries. Bike to class, bike to the coffee shop, bike to the grocery store, and your things will be fine. Best of all: no 20 cent surcharge to carry home your bagels and brussels sprouts.

The Daily Deal for Thursday, Sept. 25 is: Men's suits at up to 70% off.

Look. It's getting ugly out there, economy wise. It might be a smart use of your shrinking American dollars to buy yourself a new suit and ready yourself for the job market. You know, just in case.

The first place to go is Jos A Bank, purveyors of all that is manly and executive. The retailer is currently selling fine men's suits for up to 70% off retail prices.

Like this lovely specimen to your right, for example. It's a two-button, premium light wool suit and trouser blend, normally selling for $550, now on sale for $199. Can you afford not to make an investment in such a steal? Check out this and other fantastic suit deals here, and hurry, because the sale ends Sept. 26 or until supplies last.