Still have Christmas shopping to do? I don’t know about you, but I hate paying for shipping on online orders (which is why I usually shop through Amazon). If there's an item I want to purchase for Christmas, and I can't find a free shipping code, I wait until Free Shipping Day. This year, Free … [Read more...] about Free Shipping Day is December 14
If your family is in the mood for burgers and fries, head to Steak ‘n Shake. The kids eat free deal will fit within your family's dining budget! Kids (12 and under) eat FREE on Saturdays and Sundays at the popular family-friendly diner. For every $9 spent, one child in the party will get a … [Read more...] about Kids eat free at Steak ‘n Shake
For those who like their lunch with a sweet treat, Dairy Queen continues its popular lunchtime meal deal. The DQ $5 Buck Lunch is now available all day at participating locations. Get three chicken strips, deluxe cheeseburger, or A.1. BACON CHEESEBURGER (limited time), as well as fries, a beverage … [Read more...] about Dairy Queen serves $5 Buck Lunch with sundae
College students are known for just scraping by and trying to save a buck, as the price of tuition and books seems to keep rising. Amazon tries to help with the struggle by offering Amazon Prime Student, where you can get six months of Amazon Prime for free, and then a 50% off discounted rate … [Read more...] about Extra 25% off local Groupons with Groupon Student
Want to discover the secrets of super savers? Living On The Cheap's Teresa Mears and Laura Daily have just published “The Ultimate Guide to Coupons”. We share the smart way to use coupons, investing just minutes to save dollars. To make it super simple, the guide can be downloaded as an … [Read more...] about Learn secrets of saving money with book: The Ultimate Guide to Coupons
Wake up to a good morning, with this freebie from Chick-fil-A. Through Sept. 30, receive an offer for a FREE breakfast item at participating locations via the Chick-fil-A One app. Choose from a Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuit, Egg White Grill or Hash Brown Scramble Bowl. The offer is only … [Read more...] about Get free breakfast item via Chick-fil-A One app
There are oodles of rewards and benefits awaiting fans of Noodles & Company. The pasta-based, fast-casual restaurant just launched its first customer loyalty program — NoodlesREWARDS. Members get menu updates, special sneak peek access, member tastings invitations and sweepstakes opportunities. … [Read more...] about Noodles & Company launches customer loyalty program
I'd pick appetizers over a main course any day, and if you are anything like me, this deal is for you! TGI Friday's is serving an endless supply of some of its most popular appetizers for just $10 per person at participating locations. Choose from chicken quesadillas, loaded bacon nachos, … [Read more...] about Endless Appetizers for $10 at TGI Friday’s
A date night is a way to reconnect as a couple. But you don't have to have the typical dinner and drinks to make the experience romantic. With a little bit of planning and imagination, your date nights can be memorable and cheap. Become the chef. Instead of going out to dinner, find your favorite … [Read more...] about 8 cheap date night ideas
This appetizing promo is back. The deal is quite delicious for the variety of food and savings. TGI Friday's is serving an endless supply of some of its most popular appetizers for just $10 per person at participating locations. Choose from fried pickles, meatballs, boneless wings (all flavors), … [Read more...] about Endless Appetizers for $10 at TGI Friday’s
The Triangle–the area of North Carolina anchored by Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill–is a thriving, growing region. Boasting three major universities, the University of North Carolina, Duke University and N.C. State University, it's home to countless cultural, entertainment, arts and sports events. A … [Read more...] about New site showcases free and cheap things to do in the Triangle in North Carolina
There's now one more good reason to try Amazon Prime. Besides the unlimited FREE two-day shipping, 40,000+ movies and TV shows that you can instantly watch and the Kindle Owners' Lending Library, unlimited ad-free access to over a million songs, now Amazon Prime users get unlimited photo storage. … [Read more...] about New reason to try Amazon Prime for free: unlimited photo storage
It's always a smart move to get rewarded for your patronage, whenever possible. If your family loves Chili's, you'll want to join its new loyalty program, My Chili's Rewards. (The loyalty program replaces its previous e-club.) Members earn one point for every full dollar spent on eligible items, … [Read more...] about Earn free food with My Chili’s Rewards
Did you know our tax dollars support the Consumer Information Catalog? The government offers hundreds of FREE and low-cost (as low as $1.50) publications. However, most are FREE. The focus is to help consumers make informed decisions on many topics, including cars, computers, education, employment, … [Read more...] about Free and low-cost consumer advice publications
The word is spreading about Ibotta, a popular app that lets you receive rebates when you shop, so we want to make sure that you have all the information you need to get started. If you have an smartphone with iOS or Android you can use Ibotta. First, register here. Then you can download the app onto … [Read more...] about Earn cash by using the Ibotta app when you shop
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