Enrolling in Medicare or Helping a Loved One? Must Read Info #SLMedicareEnrollment

A few years ago, my mom turned 70 and we needed to help her navigate the Medicare maze.

She has a few underlying health conditions, such as high blood pressure and we needed to make sure her dr. visits and meds were covered.

One thing we didn't know is that skipping annual enrollment can lead to fees. The longer you wait to enroll, the larger the fee will be, so it’s important to enroll when you’re first eligible. So we've put it in our calendar so we don't forget.

Before she retired, my mom worked as a bus driver, in retail and more. She worked hard to get the Medicare benefits. A call to QuoteManage can make the process as painless as possible. QuoteManage representatives can help you navigate the process, ensure that you’re receiving everything you’re entitled to, and put together a plan that’s going to be the right fit for your needs and budget.


The Medicare Annual Enrollment starts Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. You can enroll in Medicare for the first time, drop your plan, or switch plans. This goes for Original Medicare (Parts A and B), along with Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D (prescription drug plans).

There's help with this process! Just call QuoteManage at 855-943-2826 for their free Medicare plan consultation. 


QuoteManage is a national Medicare telesales brokerage firm that specializes in Medicare and helps seniors across the country find the best plan to fit their needs. They help eligible Medicare customers enroll in Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Medicare prescription drug, vision, and dental plans to cover all of their evolving health needs. They also advise newly Medicare-eligible and newly retired Medicare recipients with their healthcare insurance options.

Call QuoteManage at 855-943-2826 for their free Medicare plan consultation. This is a no-cost, no-obligation call with an expert who can help seniors find the right Medicare plan for their needs. 

This post is sponsored by Sivan Social. All comments and opinions are my own.

 

Starbucks Starlands Sweeps

The Starbucks sweeps is back! Here's what you could win!

  • 4,500 will win a 60-day subscription to Headspace ($25.98 value)
  • 3,200 will win a Ravensberge Puzzle w/ Custom Starbucks 50th Anniversary Art ($25 value)
  • 5,000 will win a $10 Uber Eats promo code
  • 3,000 will win a Siren Retail Exclusive Mug ($7.95 value)
  • 47,900 will win a coupon for a FREE handcrafted beverage ($5.22 value)
  • 160,000 will win a $5 Starbucks Gift Card
  • 85,000 will win a coupon for a FREE Starbucks Bakery Item ($2.73 value)
  • 5,000 will win a cup sleeve ($1.88 value)
  • 150,000 will a coupon 50 Bonus Stars ($1.66 value)
  • 300,000 will win 25 Bonus Stars (83¢ value)
  • 1,150,000 will win 10 Bonus Stars (33¢ value)
  • 25,000 will win a coupon for 50% off packaged coffee
  • 115,000 will win a coupon for 50% off a handcrafted beverage
  • 84,300 will win a coupon for 50% off a breakfast food item

Starbucks Rewards instant win game is back and bigger than ever.  You could win prizes instant and bonus entry tickets PLUS you could even win a trip to our Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Seattle or Starbucks coffee for a year!

To enter without making a purchase, click here” found at the very bottom. They’ll e-mail you your entry link. Play it TWICE daily through October 24th.

Amazon Black Friday Deals 2021

Amazon is making gifting even easier with the addition of new services and deals to ensure that every gift given is the perfect one.

  • No Address, No Problem - Email or Text Gifts: Prime members using the Amazon mobile shopping app in the U.S. can send recipients a gift without knowing their delivery address—a new feature just in time for the holiday season. Simply select the product to gift, select “add gift receipt for easy returns” during check out, then type in a known email address or mobile number of the recipient. That individual can either accept the purchase or exchange for an Amazon gift card, without letting the sender know they did.
  • Amazon Holiday Gift List: New this holiday, all customers can access the Holiday Gift List to easily create and share one list of gift ideas for everyone in their household, conveniently organized by recipient. Customers can add nearly any product on Amazon to their list, from the product page, and enjoy extended 90-day returns on gifts purchased off their list at amazon.com/registries/holiday.
  • Amazon Gift Cards: Now through December 18, first-time Amazon Gift Card shoppers will receive a $10 promotional credit with the purchase of $50 or more in Amazon Gift Cards, while supplies last. Restrictions apply.

Start Saving Today—Early Deals Available Now

Customers can find Black Friday-worthy deals starting today with new deals dropping daily at amazon.com/epicdeals. In addition, on select days throughout October and November, top brands such as Apple, Hasbro, Sony, Shark, L’Oreal Paris, Bose, KitchenAid, and others will offer limited-time offers with deeper deals on their selection of most-loved products to give Amazon customers even more ways to save.

Holiday Toy List

Seasonal Fashion

Home Entertaining and Decor

Need to Have Electronics

Beauty

Amazon Brands

  • Save up to 25% on select men's and women's fashion from Amazon brands including Amazon Essentials, Daily Ritual, and Goodthreads
  • Save up to 25% on select kids and baby clothing from Amazon brands including Simple Joys By Carter’s and Spotted Zebra
  • Save up to 40% on select pet supplies from Amazon brands including Amazon Basics, Wag, and Kitzy
  • Save up to 30% on select sports and wellness products from Amazon brands including Amazon Basics and Amazon Basic Care

Small Business

  • Save up to 35% on the Taco vs Burrito card game
  • Save up to 15% on the FaceTory Best of Seven Facial Masks Collection
  • Save up to 40% on select Bed Jet Climate Comfort for Beds
  • Save up to 30% on select Leather Honey Cleaner and Conditioner
  • Save 15% on Namore desk organizers
  • Save 50% or more on Hope Love Shine masks
  • Save 15% on Relaxcation bath bombs gift set

Amazon Devices

Outdoor Adventures and More

  • Save up to 30% on select NCAA tailgate products
  • Save up to 30% on select Segway electric scooters
  • Save on select Makita power tools and saws
  • Save on select BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX drills
  • Save on select DEWALT 20V MAX battery packs and table saws
  • Up to 30% on Greenworks 40V outdoor tools
  • Save on Camco RV parts and accessories

Furry Friends

  • Save up to 20% on Stella & Chewy’s
  • Save up to 20% on Outward Hound
  • Save on PetSafe dog chew toys

Entertainment and Dining

  • Audible: Beginning on October 4, on Amazon and Audible, non-members will receive 46% off the first four months of Audible Premium Plus. Membership includes one credit a month, which you can use to choose anything from our expansive selection of new releases and best sellers, plus unlimited listening to thousands of select Audible Originals, audiobooks, podcasts, and more.
  • Amazon Music: Beginning mid-October, customers who haven’t yet tried Amazon Music Unlimited can get three months free for a limited time—with unlimited access to more than 75 million songs, ad-free, and millions of podcast episodes. In addition, with the purchase of select Amazon Echo devices, customers new to Amazon Music Unlimited can get six months free. Eligible Amazon Music Unlimited customers also now have access to the highest quality streaming audio at no extra cost.
  • Amazon Fresh: Between November 10-16, when customers buy two Amazon Kitchen holiday sides—from green beans to stuffing—for Amazon Fresh delivery, including same-day, or at an Amazon Fresh store, they will receive 20% off of these holiday favorites.
  • Wondery+: Beginning in mid-October, customers who have not previously started a trial of Wondery+ will be able to sign up for three months free of the premium ad-free podcast subscription. This offer is only available for Wondery+ on the Wondery app and website, not via Apple Podcasts. Customers will have full access to the catalog, early access, exclusives, and ad-free listening. The offer will auto-renew into an annual subscription, unless a customer changes their plan to monthly. Gift cards will be available for one year of Wondery+ for $25.99 (which equates to three months free).

National Taco Day 2021

National Taco Day Deals and Freebies – 2021

7-Eleven
To celebrate, all loyalty members will be able to get 10 mini tacos for just $1 at participating locations nationwide.Plus, purchase one order of mini tacos for delivery through the 7-Eleven app and get a second order free.


Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
On October 4, all Bodega Taqueria y Tequila locations will have a $2 promo on their Clasico Tacos. Want more? You got it! If you use the Bodega App you’ll earn 2x points for every dollar you spend.


Chronic Tacos
Chronic Tacos, the Southern California taco shop brand, is giving away free tacos with every purchase on October 4 in celebration of National Taco Day. Customers will receive a free taco by purchasing any Coca-Cola fountain drink at participating locations. Offer available in-store only.


Chuy’s
On October 4, add a crispy beef taco to entry entrée for $1. There are also tequila specials–get $1 Tequila Floaters to top your favorite margarita with an extra pour of tequila. 


Del Taco
Del Taco is excited to offer 10 days of deals to celebrate National Taco Day. Members of the new Del Yeah! Rewards program now have more rewards more often! From Saturday, Sept. 25 to Monday, Oct. 4 members can enjoy exclusive offers and perks including Buy One Cheddar Quesadilla, Get One Free on National Quesadilla Day (9/25) and a Free Stuffed Quesadilla Taco w/any purchase on National Taco Day (10/4). Yum!


Descanso
Descanso Restaurant, a modern taqueria in Costa Mesa, is celebrating National Taco Day on Monday, October 4 with a special $10 combo offer (a $19 value)! They are offering a $10 taco and margarita combo which includes their popular Don Chingon taco and Bad Hombre margarita, available for dine-in all day at Descanso Restaurant on October 4 from 3 p.m.-9 p.m. No promo code necessary.


El Pollo Loco
Last year you could celebrate at El Pollo Loco on Sunday with free tacos on a future order. To get the future freebie, you just had to place a curbside order in the app Sunday to get two free Taco al Carbons on your next visit. 


Fuzzy’s Tacos
On Oct. 4 the popular Baja-style taco joint will offer $1.50 tacos all day. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has nearly 140 corporate- and franchise-owned locations in 18 states. Enjoy your tacos on a Fuzzy’s patio with a FuzzyRita or an ice-cold schooner of beer. Special National Taco Day pricing is valid when you dine in, and will be available for takeout and online orders placed through the Fuzzy’s Taco Shop website and app at select locations.


goPuff
On October 4, customers can get 25% off all Old El Paso products on Gopuff to celebrate National Taco Day! Though not on discount, customers can also get everything to have the perfect taco night at home like salsa to shredded cheese, and even a pack of Corona or Modelo in some markets, delivered in about 30 minutes for a flat fee of $1.95.


Hurricane Grill & Wings
Get free Chicken BLT Tacos and free delivery with any online order via DoorDash on October 4.


Jack in the Box
This year Jack in the Box is celebrating National Taco Day with two free tacos with any app purchase on October 4.


Lime Fresh Mexican Grill
They are offering tacos–chicken and beef–all day for just $2!


On the Border
On October 4, get seasoned ground beef or chicken tinga tacos for $2, and for only $4 you can get Southwest chicken or brisket tacos.


Qdoba
Rewards members get double rewards points all day on any purchase.. Sign up for the loyalty program at www.qdoba.com/rewards.


Rubio’s
Get any taco on the menu for free with any purchase. Order online or through the app, just use coupon code TACO. Plus, Rubio’s Rewards members who place an order on National Taco Day will be entered to win $50 in free food.


Taco Bell
This year, the popular chain is giving diners $5 off when they order $15+ on Grubhub.


Taco Boy
Taco Boy is celebrating National Taco Day by giving one lucky winner a year’s worth of free tacos. Here’s how to enter: Starting September 27 through October 3 at 10 p.m., get one raffle ticket entry with every taco purchased at any Taco Boy location. On National Taco Day, Taco Boy will draw a winner to receive a gift card good for 365 tacos ($1,460 value). Only one winner will be chosen, and Taco Boy will announce the winner through social media on National Taco Day.


Taco Cabana
Taco Cabana is offering a selection of its most popular tacos for $1 each on National Taco Day. Guests can purchase a classic bean and cheese, shredded chicken or ground beef taco for just $1. Plus, get frozen margaritas for just $2.

Taco Del Mar
On October 4, Taco Del Mar is offering Buy One Taco, Get One Taco Free (limit 4) on online orders through tacodelmar.com to celebrate National Taco Day. Customers can find the coupon code to use at checkout on Taco Del Mar’s Facebook page. The offer is available at participating locations in the US and Canada.


Taco John’s
On October 4, you can get a free Crispy Beef Taco by using the Taco John’s Rewards app in honor of National Taco Day.


The Hampton Social
Enjoy National taco Day on Oct. 4 with shrimp tacos paired with a complimentary Margarita shot. Must be 21+, and valid in-store only. They will also have live music during happy hour and brunch!


Tijuana Flats
Tijuana Flats is celebrating National Taco Day for three days. Starting October 4, get two tacos, chips and a drink for just $5.99.


Torchy’s Tacos
Join Torchy’s in celebrating National taco Day with free delivery and no service fee when you order on their website from October 4 to October 8.

Top Amazon Holiday Toys for 2021

Here are the hottest toys for holiday 2021!

Disney Wooden Toys Winnie the Pooh Balance Blocks

BUY IT: $19.99; amazon.com

Disney Wooden Toys Winnie the Pooh Balance Blocks
Disney Wooden Toys Winnie the Pooh Balance Blocks

Yahtzee Jr. Marvel Spidey and His Amazing Friends Edition

BUY IT: $13.99; amazon.com

 

BUY IT: $31.72; amazon.com She'll have hours of enchanted fun dressing up as her favorite Disney princesses. For ages 3 and up.

Craftabelle Art Easel and Canvas Set with Paint Supplies

BUY IT: $69.95; amazon.com

 

Craftabelle Art Easel
Craftabelle Art Easel

Little Tikes T-Ball Set

BUY IT: $26.26; amazon.com

 

Little Tikes T-Ball Set
Little Tikes T-Ball Set

Play-Doh Ultimate Color Collection 65-Pack

BUY IT: $20.99, amazon.com

 

Play-Doh Ultimate Color Collection 65-Pack
Play-Doh Ultimate Color Collection 65-Pack

KidKraft Wooden Farm to Table Play Kitchen

BUY IT: $184.99; amazon.com

 

Kidcraft Play Kitchen
Kidcraft Play Kitchen

PJ Masks PJ Launching Submarine and Rovers Preschool Toy

BUY IT: $57.99; amazon.com


PJ Masks PJ Launching Submarine and Rovers Preschool Toy
PJ Masks PJ Launching Submarine and Rovers Preschool Toy

GUND Philbin Teddy Bear Stuffed Animal Plush

BUY IT: $29.05; amazon.com


Gund Plush Teddy Bear
Gund Plush Teddy Bear

Fisher-Price Rock-a-Stack and Baby's First Blocks Bundle

BUY IT: $14.99; amazon.com

 

Fisher-Price Rock-a-Stack and Baby's First Blocks Bundle
Fisher-Price Rock-a-Stack and Baby's First Blocks Bundle

Toysmith Beetle & Bee Build & Paint A Birdie B&B DIY Outdoor Birdhouse

BUY IT: $17.79; amazon.com

DIY Birdhouse Kit
DIY Birdhouse Kit

Hot Wheels Criss Cross Crash Motorized Track

BUY IT: $14.99; amazon.com

 

Hot Wheels Motorized Track
Hot Wheels Motorized Track

Melissa & Doug Scoop and Serve Ice Cream Counter

BUY IT: $42.09; amazon.com

 

Melissa & Doug Wooden Scoop and Serve Ice Cream Counter
Melissa & Doug Wooden Scoop and Serve Ice Cream Counter

Disney Princess Dress Up Trunk

BUY IT: $31.72; amazon.com

 

Disney Princess Dress Up Trunk
Disney Princess Dress Up Trunk

Radio Flyer Retro Toy Wagon

BUY IT: $24.99; amazon.com

 

Radio Flyer Wagon
Radio Flyer Wagon

Paw Patrol, True Metal Adventure City Movie Play Mat Set

BUY IT: $39.99; amazon.com

 

Paw Patrol, True Metal Adventure City Movie Play Mat Set
Paw Patrol, True Metal Adventure City Movie Play Mat Set