Want a fun way to dine out with friends with delicious food? Look no further than Benihana. Benihana is the leading Japanese-themed restaurant chain in the world.

We made our first visit to Benihana in October. While dining, we celebrated my son’s 10th birthday! There was just three of us that night so we were paired randomly with other families. Peyton made friends with the little girl who sat next to him because she was a regular diner of Benihana. Everything was delicious and made to order.

They even snapped this photo and gave it to in a Benihana paper frame before we left!

Join the Chef’s Table and you will receive a $30 Birthday Certificate to use in your birthday month.

For a limited time this holiday season, you can give a friend or family member a unique gift from Benihana that will provide an unforgettable experience for everyone with the “Be The Chef” package. This package will give them a chance to experience Benihana firsthand with a private lesson and performance in teppanyaki cooking from a master chef.

The “Be The Chef” holiday package includes:

• One-on-one training session with a Benihana chef to learn the art of teppanyaki cooking on the hibachi grill
• Full Benihana teppanyaki performance to entertain friends and family
• Masterpiece meal created by you to enjoy with three additional guests
• Official Certificate of Completion certifying you as a Teppanyaki Master
• Complimentary souvenir photo of your performance that can be downloaded and shared with friends and family

Benihana is also offering a gift card bonus. When you spend $50 on gift cards, you will receive an additional $10 bonus card to be used in the future.

How would you like to win a $100 gift card to Benihana to experience the fun for yourself?

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Be Fine is a modern range of naturally source, food-based skin care products that work the way your body works. All Be Fine products come from plants and minerals. There are no fillers, artificial colors, parabens, or fragrances. All products are fortified with vitamins, minerals, and healthy oils. Basically, this is a product line that is good for you and your skin!

With winter almost here, my elbows are starting to rough up. I was beyond ecstatic to see something in my Be Fine package for rough spots – Rough Spot Lemon Balm. It smells so yummy and comes in a lemon shaped package. Best of all, it has really helped me with my elbow rough spots!

Be Fine Skincare set is 20% off when you use DEC2010 at checkout.

How would you like to win a gift pack from Be Fine? The gift pack will include all of these popular products:

• Be Fine Warming Clay Mask
• Be Fine Exfoliating Cleanser
• Be Fine Rough Spot Lemon Balm
• Be Fine Gentle Cleanser
• Be Fine Firming Toner
• Be Fine Pore Refining Scrub

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A few weeks back, I had a scare that our printer wasn’t working. Several days went by before I discovered that a connection had come loose from the printer. Sadly, I was almost excited the printer had died because the one feature our current printer does not have is wireless printing.

Being a lap top only household, it can be time consuming and just a plain pain to have to connect the USB cord to the computer each time you wish to print. If I want to print a quick coupon especially one that will go fast,  I have to rush to the computer room to get it done.

Needless to say, I was excited when Dell sent over a V515W All-in-One Wireless Printer. There are other great features like it being ALL in one! With it being All-in-One, perhaps you will have a little more space on your desk.

Here’s some other cool features:

• Print, scan, copy and fax with one easy-to-use, compact device
• Offers fast print speeds and 35-page automatic document feeder
• Eco Mode provides valuable energy-saving capabilities
• Built-in 802.11b/N wireless card for freedom in printing

The Automatic Document Feeder can be a huge time saver too. You can use this to copy, scan, or fax up to 35 pages without supervision. I wish I had these a few weeks ago when I had to scan a copy of a past year’s tax return.

Even better, you can save lives by purchasing the V515w (PRODUCT) RED. A portion of the proceeds will go to The Global Fund to help eliminate AIDS in Africa.

This printer retails for $149 but is just $79 after instant savings currently on Dell.com.

How would you like to win this printer? One lucky Bargain Briana reader will win a Dell V515W All-in-One Wireless Printer!

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To get the best picture from your HDTV, you will need a HDMI cable. You can pick up a basic (aka reasonably priced) Monster HDMI cable from Walmart or Radio Shack. These cables can get pricey so it’s good to know Monster is producing a cable with great results at under $50.

A Few Features of  the Monster Cable Basic HDMI Cable:

•    Legendary Monster Cable performance and engineering at a price everyone can afford
•    Delivers 1080p Full HD video
•    Carries digital surround sound for a movie theater experience
•    CL-3 rated by Underwriters Laboratories for in-wall installation
•    Recyclable cardboard packaging is a green alternative to plastic

Tips for HD Travelers

Hotel rooms just aren’t what they used to be – and that’s a good thing! Warehouses around the country are filling up with the bulky cabinets that used to house the equally bulky 25” cathode ray TVs that were the hotel standard for decades. Those relics have now been replaced – virtually overnight, it seems – by sleek wall-mounted HDTVs.

At the same time, travelers have changed too. Smart Phones that can produce high definition video and play back full-length movies, ultra portable video games and sophisticated lap top computers are all a part of the modern traveler’s media kit.

So, how do you make the most of that beautiful hotel HDTV and all those powerful devices you’re carrying around? Simple. Hook ‘em up!

If you’re like most people, you’ll want to kick off your shoes, relax on the bed and use the hotel TV as your display. To do that, you need about an eight foot HDMI cable stashed in your travel satchel.

If you’re using your lap top, a standard HDMI cable is all you need. The newest generation of Smart Phones uses a micro-HDMI cable, so a standard to micro-HDMI cable is just the ticket to get images from your phone up on the TV.

One more thing. Standard HDMI cable can be a bit on the heavy side. For a lighter, more portable, alternative you might want to check out Monster’s SuperThin HDMI cable.

The sales associate at your local electronics store should be able to point you toward the correct HDMI cable for your travel needs. If you’re already on the move, check out an airport retailer like InMotion to get the right hook up.

You can find more tips and information about Monster’s Product line on their Facebook Page.

You will also want to make sure to pick up the Monster ScreenClean Kit. With kids with grubby little paws our devices are often needing a good clean. Whether it gets cleaned or not is another story! ;) Sofia just passed back my iPhone the other night and I’m not sure what it even was that was on it but it was like a thin layer of kid grime!

The Monster ScreenClean can be used on any electronic device including your iPad, cellphone, TV, computer screen, laptop, and more! It cleans safely without streaking or scratching without hurting delicate screens. The antibacterial cloth removes 99.9% of germs!

This would make a great stocking stuffer!

One last gift idea for someone who is serious about listening to music is the

Butterfly by Vivienne Tam High Performance earphones (not included in the giveaway).  These serious earphones also come at a serious price – $179 on Amazon. These headphones even have an inline mic that works with your iPod and iPhone.

You won’t want to lose these headphones! :)

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Berries by Aetrex are a new line of comfortable shoes. They come in Clogs, Mary Jane, and Slip-On styles in fun colors like Cocoberry, Cranberry, Blueberry, Appleberry, and more!

Berries have features that make them among the healthiest and comfortable women’s shoes developed. Berries blend four way stretch fabrics, spandex, and memory foam to conform to feet without any pressure or discomfort. The fabric is lined with Aegis Microbe Shield, which is one of the most effective Anti-Bacterial/Anti-Fungal technologies available for footwear linings.

I would recommend ordering a size up with purchasing your Berries by Aetrex as they seem to run a little small! You can learn more about the Berries by Aetrex products by following on Facebook.

How would you like to win a pair of these comfortable shoes?

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I love to do my shopping online so I don’t have to deal with the crowds. Plus, I can find great deals and unique gift ideas from places like Red Envelope, which you have seen posted on here from the great Groupon Deal they had going on!

I was also pleased to learn that Red Envelope has two sister sites Personal Creations and Pro Flowers. With these three sites, you can find something for everyone on your holiday list!

Save 10% at Red Envelope with code 10OFFRED and 10% at Personal Creations with code 10OFFPC

Fresh Flowers always brighten a home. When we moved into our first home, our neighbor sent us flowers for the holidays, which I remember to do this day! Pro Flowers has a wide range of Christmas Flowers that can be sent anywhere in the United States.

Do you have people on your list who seem to have everything? Not sure what to get them? Check out Red Envelope for some unique ideas such as the monogrammed golf club links pictured above.

Want a personalized gift this holiday season? Check out Personal Creations to make your gift personalized this holiday! I think this Metal Family Tree Sculpture is really cool!

How would you like to win a $50 gift certificate to each of these stores? One lucky winner will receive (3) $50 gift certificates!

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I’m so excited to be sharing this giveaway with you! I almost turned it down because we are not huge coffee drinkers. However, when I found out you could also “brew” hot chocolate with the Keurig, I was sold!

Keurig is perfect for someone who wants a perfect cup of coffee or tea one cup at a time (6, 8, or 10 oz.) I was very impressed with the ease of use of the Keurig. My ten year old son watched me once and was able to make his own chocolate quite easily the next time.

We are limited on countertop space like many households so I was pleased to receive the Keurig Mini Brewer, which fits perfectly in small spaces. The Mini Brewer comes in five cool colors and would be perfect for a dorm room.

We were sent an assortment of K-cups, which offer just the right amount of coffee, hot chocolate, or tea for your satisfaction.  Of course, we are down to just two hot chocolate K-cups.

Follow Keurig on Twitter and Facebook for more information on their brewers.

How would you like to win a Keurig Mini Brewer?

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Our six year old son has been begging for a new bicycle! Ever since he learned to ride without training wheels he has wanted a new bicycle. Well, guess what, he is going to get a fully assembled Performance bike for Christmas this year.

A few years ago, I ordered a bike online because it was a really good deal and didn’t realize “we” would have to spend hours putting the bike together, which kind of defeated the purpose of the smoking deal. I was THRILLED when I learned these bikes were fully assembled…so excited I sent a message to my team members that it was “Fukky” assembled, not checking my spelling before sending off that message from my phone, which basically looks like a dirty word!

Performance Bicycles offers something I’ve never seen from any other company – the Performance Growth Guarantee. Which means as your child grows and develops, you will receive great discounts on future bikes! On your 1st bike purchase you will receive 10% off any kid’s helmet, 2nd purchase 15% off, 3rd purchase 15%, and 4th purchase Kid’s Bike Purchase or 1st Adult Bike 20% off.

Plus you receive these great features too:

• Assembled by a professional “Spin Doctor”
• 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
• Low Price Promise
• Lifetime Free Adjustments

Performance is dedicated to giving you everything you need to find the right bike for your child. A complete kids bike sizing chart and a fun, fitness and safety coloring book are available for download at PerformanceBike.com.

Boys Holeshot / Girls Raven – The 24” geared bicycle is the ideal build for children ages 7 and over or 56-62” tall. It has a durable frame with front suspension, 21-speed twist shifters, aggressive wheels with traction-hungry tires, and linear-pull brakes to keep things under control.

Boys Burnout / Girls Starling – At 20”, this geared model offers seven speeds for kids 4-8 years or 44-56” tall. Its sturdy aluminum frame provides the durability for both neighborhood exploration and mountain biking.

Boys Downforce / Girls Piper – A 20” coaster model for speedsters between 4-8 years or 44-56” tall. It has double the stopping power thanks to rear linear-pull calipers, as well as coaster breaks that offer the opportunity to transition easily into an adult bike.

Boys Thrasher / Girls Sparrow – At 16”, this bicycle is built for kids between 3-6 years or 34-44” tall who are ready to kick off the training wheels. Its Hi-Ten steel frame can take a beating, and features a daredevil design that will stand out in the neighborhood.

Boys Boost / Girls Chickadee – With fun graphics and a sturdy, Hi-ten steel frame, these 12” models provide excellent balance for beginners. Best for ages 2-4 or 26-34” tall.

Balance Bike – Learning to ride a bike can be tough, but the Balance Bike teaches children coordination and control by simply letting them sit in the saddle and push off the ground with their feet to propel themselves along. Balance bikes have proven to be a great starter for kids prior to training whee

How would you like to win one of these fabulous bicycles for your child?

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