National Doughnut Day!

Hey everyone! Apologies for being MIA recently - I've got some good stuff lined up for next week though. :)

There's not enough for a full Friday Deals post, but who can complain when it's National Doughnut Day! Krispy Kreme is giving away FREE doughnuts at participating locations from 6 AM - 6 PM, and no additional purchase is required.

Dunkin Donuts is also giving away some free doughnuts with the purchase of any beverage. But really, don't you need coffee to go with doughnuts anyway?

YUM! Happy National Doughnut Day!

Tax Day Freebies and Deals!

"Nothing is certain except taxes and death." - Benjamin Franklin

Unfortunately, that is probably true. Luckily, Tax Day has some good freebies and deals so while it's still certain, it's maybe just a bit more fun!

*Taco Del Mar will be giving away FREE tacos! Just fill out your Taco 1099 and bring to a participating location!





*Cinnabon is trying to make Tax Day less taxing, so they're offering 2 FREE cupcake bites from 6-8 PM!


*McCormick and Schmick's is offering a FREE $10.40 gift certificate to every customer on Tax Day (good for your next visit), plus a $10.40 dinner and drink specials! Oh, and if you are a tax preparer, go celebrate there on the 16th - you get a FREE dessert when you present your business card.


*P.F. Chang's is offering 15% off your bill (not including alcohol - I thought that might be important to add).


*Whole Foods will not be charging sales tax on Tax Day.


*Maggie Moo's Ice Cream and Treatery will be giving out FREE slices of their ice cream pizza (uh huh - ice cream pizza) from 3-7 PM. Check here for the participating locations.


*And while I think it's more Earth Day than Tax Day, Starbucks is giving you a FREE coffee if you plan to drink it in a reusable mug.


*File this in the Earth Day more than Tax Day category, too: iTunes is giving away FREE downloads of the BBC's Planet Earth Episode 1.



That should make filing your taxes a little less stressful and a lot more appetizing! If you know of any more deals, feel free to post them in the comments or on our Facebook page!

Why Your Birthday ROCKS

Clearly, you're aware that your birthday rocks. YOU were born! Don't you think that everyone should celebrate? Well, lots of people want to help you celebrate! Check out all the stuff you can get for FREE on your birthday!

*I scream, you scream, we all scream for FREE ice cream on our birthday! Baskin Robbins, Cold Stone Creamery, and Ben and Jerry's offer a free scoop on your birthday if you register online with their clubs.

*Register your Starbucks card and get a FREE drink.

*DSW offers $5 off a pair of shoes on your birthday when you join their Rewards program.

*Like beauty products? Sign up for Sephora's Beauty Insider program and you'll get something free on your birthday!

*Are you a movie buff? Hollywood Video gives you a free rental on your birthday! Check with a local theater to see if they offer you discounts or even free tickets (it's done differently in so many regions, so I can't confirm what chains offer birthday bonuses).

*There are loads of restaurants that do things for your birthday. Some of my favorites: Red Robin (free burger of your choice when you join their eclub), Qdoba (free entree when you buy a second one when you join their club) and BJ's (free PIZOOKIE when you join their club). Just in case you have never had one, a pizookie is a cookie pizza with a scoop of ice cream on top and it's ah-mazing. Nothing like putting on the pounds as your metabolism starts to slow down...

*Definitely check around your local area - some of your favorite restaurants may offer a deal. For example, Ray's Boathouse in Seattle offers free lunch on your birthday!

Make sure to check the fine print for each business. Some will give you the freebies on the DAY only while others have a two week window. Some are even good for the whole month of your birthday!

So cheers to you and your new year! Anyone else know of good things to get for free on your birthday?

Free Food and Good Flights!

If you're heading out to lunch or dinner, don't forget about Jack in the Box's FREE grilled sandwich with the purchase of a large fountain drink!

Also, if you're in the market to fly somewhere for a Halloween party, JetBlue has a crazy special for $31 for a one-way ticket! They are selling the rest of their open seats on Halloween for $31 today only! I wish it was for when I'm heading to NYC in a couple of months...

Happy Tuesday!

Friday Deals

Hey folks!

Hope you've had a good couple of weeks! The fall weather's definitely starting to kick in up here in Seattle, and from the looks of it, everywhere else in the US! Here are some great deals to jump start your weekend!

*FREE 12 oz hot beverage at 7-11! To promote their new Brazilian blend coffee, they have this game (albeit a somewhat silly one) - for spending a couple of minutes trying out pick up lines on people in a bar, you get a free drink. Try to print this coupon first, but if it doesn't work, head to their website and play the game yourself if you have some minutes to kill. It looks like you can use the coupon once a day through Halloween! I'm going to get mine in a few minutes to wake up!

*FREE body or shower cream when you buy 2 at Bath and Body Works!

*The GAP family is having pretty good online sales through October 20th. Spend $75, get 15% off, 20% off $100, and 25% off $125. Use the Promo Code SAVE123.

*DSW.com is having a sale - get $5 off every time you buy a pair of shoes ($10 off 2 pairs, $15 off 3, etc) through October 18. Use the Promo Code GETMORE. Definitely took advantage for some new gray pumps I had my eye on...

*A little early, but get a FREE grilled sandwich at Jack in the Box on Tuesday, October 20th with the purchase of a large fountain drink.

*For the fellas, Express has buy 1 MX sweater, get the next one 50%! Perfect for the chilly weather! (Bonus: if you sign up for Express' email list, you get 15% off your next purchase)

That's it until next week! Have a great weekend everyone!

Free Lunch in Downtown Seattle

Hey Seattle peeps! Free lunch at Sazerac on 4th and Spring (in Hotel Monaco) from 11:30-1:30 today AND tomorrow (while supplies last). Get a pulled pork sandwich fresh from the grill, a bag of Tim's Potato Chips and a Dry Soda. YUM! Thanks to Joseph and Mari for your detective work!

Picture courtesy of Seattle Times

For other details:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/foodwine/2009826861_freesandwich09.html

FREE Sundaes on Mondays with Ben and Jerry!

Just when the temps are starting to climb again (well, here in the Northwest anyway), Ben and Jerry's has a very tempting and delicious offer. Every Monday in August (so today, the 24th and the 31st), they are offering a FREE sundae when you buy one at regular price. YUM! Enjoy!

FREE Tacos at Jack in the Box

Thanks to Alysia for pointing this offer out:

Two FREE tacos today only (8/4) at Jack in the Box. You don't have to buy anything else...just free tacos! Here's the coupon!

Enjoy!

FREE BURRITO!

I'll make this quick...

Coupon for a FREE burrito at Baja Fresh with a drink purchase. It's only good for today (11 AM - 9 PM).

I have to find one near me because someone forgot to pack her lunch this morning...

Yum! Enjoy! Happy Wednesday!

FREE CUPCAKES!

Okay, sorry to all the non-Seattle readers....

But Cupcake Royale, one of my very favorite cupcakeries, is handing out FREE cupcakes tomorrow at their brand new store on Capitol Hill at 1111 E. Pike to celebrate their grand opening. All you need to do is say "legalize frostitution" (cute, right?) and they'll give you their cupcake-of-the-month (mmm...strawberry) for FREE! I don't think there's anything much better than that to beat the Hump Day Slump. Thanks Megan for the tip!

Oh, and here's a great article from Wise Bread about how plain ol' vinegar can replace a ton of products you're buying! It's frugal and definitely a greener way to clean.

Friday Deals

Happy Friday! Here are some great deals to start off your weekend!

*FREE Breakfast at IKEA this weekend! Check IKEA's website for your local cafe's hours and to make sure your IKEA is participating (sorry Hicksville, Houston and Stoughton!). Note: IKEA's breakfast's are already very reasonable...99 cents plus a free cup of coffee! But who doesn't like free!? Does anyone know what Swedish potatoes are?

*Already mentioned earlier in the week, but just in case you missed it, FREE piece of bakeware from Easy Bakeware!

*FREE pint of Starbucks Ice Cream for Facebook users! Yum! Go the the Starbucks Newsroom for details, but hurry, the offer ends on Sunday, July 19th.

*Another free Starbucks goodie, get a FREE pastry with your drink purchase on Tuesday, July 21st. Just make sure to get in by 10:30 AM!

That's all I got! Have a great weekend!

Tax Day Freebies

Well, it's April 15th - Tax Day. Congratulations to all of my friends in accounting! But I thought I'd pass on some tips for free food to ease tax time for all of us:

1) Taco Del Mar - free taco today! You have to go to their website, click on Free Taco link, give them your email address, and print your 1099 Free Taco Form. A little bit of work, but perhaps worth it for a free dinner!

2) Cinnabon - free Cinnabites from 5-8 PM at participating Cinnabon locations!

3) Dunkin Donuts - free donut with the purchase of any size coffee!

I went to the company websites to check it out, and Dunkin Donuts was the only one not advertising the free donut. But everything else checked out! Happy Tax Day and bon appetit!