Gift baskets and flowers : GiftTree.com offers military members 15 percent off on most gift baskets,

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Auto parts : The Kragen Auto Parts chain will knock 5 percent to 10 percent off your purchase car rental and new zealand if you have a military ID, one reader says. AutoZone offers military discounts as well, according car rental and new zealand to another reader, and Advance Auto Parts gives active and retired military members 10 percent off. R1Concepts.com offers 10 percent off brake pads and brake rotors to military car rental and new zealand personnel when you call in to order. Go-Part.com will give federal employees car rental and new zealand 15 percent off on all items; to take advantage of this promotion, enter FED15PERK on the website or call 1-877-321-PART car rental and new zealand and mention the discount car rental and new zealand to the operator.
Auto service: American car rental and new zealand Auto Assurance offers government employees and active and retired military members discounts car rental and new zealand on fully insured vehicle protection plans. Click here for a quote. The company also offers first-time callers $500 off fully-insured, A-rated car rental and new zealand vehicle service contracts (extended auto warranties). Call (877) 214-0335 with discount code AAA1Gov to obtain the deal, but note you must sign up for a plan on your first call to qualify.
Child care : NannyPro.com , an online resource car rental and new zealand for parents seeking nannies car rental and new zealand or babysitters, car rental and new zealand offers federal employees 30 percent off family memberships. To claim the discount, visit the company s website and use the coupon code Fedsave at checkout. Sittercity.com , a website that offers babysitting, housesitting, petsitting, and other services such as housekeeping, has free registration for military members, according to one reader. Service providers have gone through background and criminal checks, car rental and new zealand and the site is an ideal way for military families to find reliable childcare in a new area, the reader says.
Clothing, shoes and accessories : Nautica and New York and Co. give discounts of 10 percent or more to customers with military IDs, and Old Navy gives a 10 percent discount on the first of the month, readers say. Aeropostale also offers 10 percent off, according to one tipster, as does Lucky Brand . Footlocker and its affiliates offer a 20 percent discount to active, reserve and retired military personnel who present their identification card, a reader says. Payless Shoes gives military families 10 percent car rental and new zealand off, another reader tells us. American Eagle stores offer military families a 20 percent discount, according to one tipster.
Eye care . Group Health Eye Care offers federal employees, military members and retirees a 20 percent discount on prescription eyeglasses or sunglasses, and a one-time 20 percent discount on contact lenses. Membership is not required. MilitaryContacts.net offers contact lenses to military members and their families at prices as much as 30 percent lower than other retailers, according to its website. car rental and new zealand And Buy More Contacts offers 5 percent off when government employees spend $100 or more, and free shipping.
Food : IHOP , Denny s and Long John Silver s give military members 10 percent off, readers tell us, though one notes the IHOP offer is not available at all locations. One reader noted that Applebee s gives discounts of 15 percent, and one said T.G.I. Friday s offers a 10 percent discount. The Hard Rock Cafe offers military members car rental and new zealand discounts of 10 percent or more.
Gift baskets and flowers : GiftTree.com offers military members 15 percent off on most gift baskets, flowers and other merchandise. car rental and new zealand According to the company, To access the discount, simply visit our website and enter the promotion code MILITARY67 at checkout. Wine Country Gift Baskets is giving military members 5 percent off baskets, flowers and fresh baked goods. Enter the catalog code Military at checkout. Silk Plants Direct gives federal employees and military members 10 percent off online purchases, car rental and new zealand if you mention your employer at checkout. Gift Basket Villas car rental and new zealand offers federal employees a 10 percent discount with the code FED10.
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Home improvement : Readers tell us Lowes and The Home Depot give military members and retirees 10 percent off at most locations, but the discount isn t always advertised so be sure to ask about it if no information is readily available. Also, be sure to carry your military ID. Menards gives shoppers with a military ID or VA identification card 10 percent off, according to one tipster, but the policy seems to vary from store to store because another reader said a branch in Wisconsin denied him a military discount. Long Fence and Home offers deals to federal employees and military members -- employees should contact car rental and new zealand the company to get an estimate of how much the discount would be.
Home security : Absolute Security of America - Your Local ADT Authorized car rental and new zealand Dealer provides government employees a special offer on home security. Employees should click here or contact the company at 1.866.792.3595 to find out more.
Insurance : Federal employees receive 3 percent to 10 percent off on automobile insurance at Geico , depending on the state. Readers tell us they ve found insurance deals at Liberty Mutual as well. And Capitol Benefits of Gaithersburg, Md., has partnered car rental and new zealand with Travelers to offer federal employees in the Washington area a break on home, auto, renters, boat and umbrella insurance.
Movers : Transit Systems Inc. offers discounts on moving and shipping services. Use the discount code GOV611 to obtain the deal. And if you prefer to do it yourself, a reader with a military car rental and new zealand background tells us he was able to get 10 percent car rental and new zealand off on a moving truck from Penske .
Superior Nut Co. : This Cambridge, Mass.-based specialty food provider offers military members a 10 percent discount on orders through its website, one reader tells us. The coupon code is military, and according to our tipster, there is no minimum order or expiration date.
Government Employees Travel Opportunities car rental and new zealand : This program, sponsored by Resort Condominiums International, offers discount rentals at condominium timeshare resorts and vacation villas worldwide. The catch is that the discounts often are available only in the off-season or on short notice.
National Parks : Active-duty military service members and their families can visit national parks and wildlife refuges car rental and new zealand for free, under a new program . Show your military identification card at agency fee stations nationwide to obtain a free America the Beautiful National car rental and new zealand Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. Other discounts car rental and new zealand are available to veterans.
SatoVacations : Offers discounted vacation packages and leisure car rental and new zealand travel services for government workers and military members. The company specializes in tours and cruises but also provides air, car, rail, and hotel accommodations and tickets to local attractions, car rental and new zealand according car rental and new zealand to a marketing manager. Feds based in Europe can click here .
Apple : Offers discounts on iPods, computers and other equipment for personal use, through its Store for Government. One reader reported Apple seemed to have discontinued the discount as of December 2011.