November 24th is Small Business Saturday! Mark your calendars NOW for November 18th, when enrollment for the American Express $25 Statement Credit Cardmember Offer opens– enrollment is limited! On Small Business Saturday, you’ll get $25 statement credit for spending $25 with your American Express card at a small business. The Small Business Saturday page also has free marketing materials and online advertising to raise awareness.

American Express Sync has recently come out with more promotions after a dry period. These following offers are currently only available via Facebook. Remember that to qualify, you must link your American Express card to your Facebook. You may then load the offer onto your card and the statement credit will be automatically applied to your account.

Recall that minimum purchases must be made in a single purchase. Here are the more popular promotions:

• California Pizza Kitchen: $10 back on $25+ through 12/31/12; also on Twitter #AmexCPKOffer
• Costco.com: $25 back on $100+ through 12/31/12; Note: valid on online purchases only
• Border Grill: $10 back on $50+ through 11/30/12
• Henri Bendel: $50 back on $200+ through 11/30/12
• One Kings Lane: $20 back on $100+ through 12/17/12
• Phillipe New York: $75 back on $250+ through 12/31/12
• The Container Store: $5 back on $25+ through 12/4/12
• The Darby Restaurant: 20% off through 12/12/12
• Yoga Works: $20 back on $100+ through 12/17/12

No coupons necessary; just use your AmEx card and your statement will automatically be applied! Statement credit should be issued within 3-5 after your qualifying purchase, but it could take up to 2 billing periods to be posted on your account.

In light of Hurricane Sandy, American Express is waiving transaction fees on donations to select charities and non-profit organizations. This waive is extended for the rest of 2012. Donations must be made through this MembersGive site. Membership Reward points can also be redeemed to make a donation. Note that transaction fees may be waived retroactively.

Tomorrow, November 6th is Election Day! While Starbucks usually gives out a free tall coffee on Election Day, this year they are doing things different. Stop by your local Starbucks tomorrow and get a FREE indivisible wristband. The wristband supports Starbucks’ Create Jobs for USA initiative.

on Election Day, November 6, Starbucks U.S. company-operated stores will offer wristbands to those visiting our stores.

Shop at Warby Parker with your synced American Express card and get $10 statement credit after a $95+ purchase. To take advantage of this deal:

• you must have an American Express Card that is synced with Twitter (see sync.americanexpress.com/twitter for more details on how to sync your Card)
• you must tweet using hashtag “#AmexWarby”
• make sure you receive an “@ reply” message from @amexsync stating that this offer has been added to your synced Card
• AND then use your synced card to make a single purchase of $95+ in-store or online at Warbyparker.com any time before 3/31/2013

For even more American Express Twitter deals, check out our other posts!

No coupon code needed; just use your AmEx card and your statement credit will automatically be applied to your account. Limit of one offer per qualifying card. Statement credit issued within 3-5 business days after your qualifying purchase, but it could take up to 2 billing periods to be posted on your account.

Use your synced Amex card and eat $25+ at California Pizza Kitchen and get $10 statement credit. To take advantage of this deal:

• you must have an American Express Card that is synced with Twitter (see sync.americanexpress.com/twitter for more details on how to sync your Card)
• you must tweet using hashtag “#AmexCPKOffer”
• make sure you receive an “@ reply” message from @amexsync stating that this offer has been added to your synced Card
• AND then use your synced card to make a single purchase of $25+ in-store at California Pizza Kitchen any time before 12/31/2012

For even more American Express Twitter deals, check out our other posts!

No coupon code needed; just use your AmEx card and your statement credit will automatically be applied to your account. Limit of one offer per qualifying card. Statement credit issued within 3-5 business days after your qualifying purchase, but it could take up to 2 billing periods to be posted on your account.

Through tomorrow, November 3rd, show your support for Small Businesses via Facebook. 40,000 entrants will receive a $25 American Express Shop Small Gift Card ($1 million total). Gift card will be available for use on Saturday, November 24th, to support small businesses in your area. If you have won, you’ll receive an e-mail within 10 business days.

Also, enter and vote for a small business grant of $25,000. Registration must be completed by November 17th. Once approved, daily voting will run through November 24th.

Hurricane Sandy has affected approximately a third of the United States and devastated millions. Several Airline loyalty programs are currrently offering miles for those who donate. Of course, the main objective and incentive is a chance to help those in need.

Here are the current promotions:

• United Airlines:
  • $50-$99 donation: 250 bonus award miles.
  • $100+ donation: 500 bonus award miles.
  • Donations can be made to the American Red Cross, Feeding America, or AmeriCares. United Airlines will match up to $100,000 in donations.
• American Airlines:
  • $50+ donation: 250 AAdvantange bonus miles
  • $100+ donation: 500 AAdvantage bonus miles
• Salvation Army accepts airline mile donations (United and Delta), with a minimum of 1,000 miles

Amazon asks you what’s your favorite party song. Answer and share on your Facebook and you’ll get a FREE song. Free song must cost $1.29 or less. Credit must be redeemed by 11:59 PM PST (2:59 PM EST) on November 2nd.

Reminder: The Scott Shared Values $5 Amazon mp3 credit is still available. Just answer “Which stores is your go-to place to get your paper product needs like bath tissue and paper towels?” Amazon mp3 credit valid through January 31, 2013.

Tomorrow, October 31st, is the last day to take advantange of the Radisson “Stay One, Get One” promotion. Register for the promotion and book a qualified stay for  a single night at a US, Canada, or Carribbean Radisson or Radisson Blu Hotel and get a FREE night. Qualified stay must be before December 31, 2012. Free night can be used through December 31, 2013.

Note that you need to be a Club Carlson member to register. If you are not already one, sign up here.

Tomorrow, October 31st, for one day only, CodeWeavers is giving the world CrossOver for FREE ($59.95 value). This free download is part of the Flock The Vote campaign: if 100,000 people pledged to vote, CrossOver would be given away for free. Though they never reached their goal, they decided to give it away anyways. In addition to the application, you will also receive 12 months support. CrossOver allows you to run Windows programs on Mac/Linux.

Through November 11th, get a full version of PDF to Word for FREE ($29.95 value). Must create a Wondershare account and then you’ll be sent a registration code via e-mail. Note that the freebie applies to the Windows version and not Mac. Offer expires November 11th.

PDF to Word Converter can:

• Convert a 100-page PDF file in 1 minute.
• Keep your PDF’s original content, layout and formatting in Word
• Convert many types of encrypted PDF files.
• Convert up to 200 PDFs at one time.

Open a new Citizens Bank checking account and be qualified for a $125 bonus. To qualify:

• Open a new account online by Nov 11th
• Deposit $500 by Nov 30th
• Make 20 payment transactions by the end of 2012. Qualifying transactions: include ATM withdrawals, payments made in branch or using the Online Bankiing service, debit card purchases, checks paid and automatic electronic payments to a third party
• $125 will be deposited to your account by March 31, 2013

Citizens bank has branches in CT, DE, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, and VT. Maintain a minimum of $1,500 average daily balance or 5 qualifying payment transactions per month to avoid the $9.99 monthly fee.

On Tuesday, head over to Taco Bell for a FREE Doritos Locos Taco. While you’re devouring it, be sure to thank San Francisco Giant Angel Pagan.

Pagan stole second base during the World Series on October 25th: He stole a base, you steal a taco. Free Doritos Tacos for America!! Offer valid 2PM-6PM only.

Already have Windows 8 Pro? Get Windows Media Center for free through January 31st, 2013. Just provide a valid e-mail address to get your free product key.

After you get your product key:

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search.(If you’re using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, and then click Search.)
2. Enter add features in the search box, and then tap or click Settings .
3. Tap or click Add features to Windows 8 and then do one of the following:
   • If you need to purchase a product key, tap or click I want to buy a product key online.You will be prompted through the steps to buy a product key from there and it will be entered for you.
   • If you already have a product key, tap or click I already have a product key.
4. Enter your product key and click Next.
5. Read the license terms, select the check box to accept the license terms, and then click Add features.

Together, American Express and Walmart have launched Bluebird, a checking and debit alternative. There is a $5 activation fee, but no monthly, annual, overdraft, minimum balance, or customer service fee. There is an ATM fee which is waived for direct deposit customers at MoneyPass ATMs. It’s free to reload your card when done at a Walmart store.

Other benefits include the ability to deposit checks and transfer money through the Bluebird app for iOS and Android devices. You can also create up to 4 Sub-Accounts for your family. Other services include 24/7 Amex Customer Service, Purchase Protection, fraud protection, Global Assist Services, Roadside Assistance.