Celebrate National Nurse Appreciation Week, May 6 through May 12 - which is the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Nurses are the backbone of any medical facility, so they certainly deserve some goodies for their hard work. They deal with people while they are at … [Read more...] about Nurse Appreciation Week Deals: Chick-fil-A and more
Get over hump day and enjoy a cheap night out with friends or a date at the Charity Happy Hours each Wednesday at The Hill's Market from May through October from 6-8 pm. Hills Market Charity Happy Hours Each happy hour will showcase a local charity and feature one of their own "celebrity" … [Read more...] about Charity Happy Hours, Food Trucks, and Wine Bar weekly at Hills Market
In honor of National Pretzel Day on April 26, Auntie Anne's has a celebration planned for Rewards members. Auntie Anne's is celebrating National Pretzel Day by giving away FREE Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels all day long on April 26! Available for Rewards members only. Not a … [Read more...] about National Pretzel Day: Get a free pretzel at Auntie Anne’s
The beloved Northstar Café Earth Day Deal is back for 2024! On Monday, April 22, 2024, Northstar Café is giving away free veggie burgers in honor of Earth Day at Columbus locations! Brassica has also joined the fun and offering free Falafel Sandwiches in honor of Earth Day! Both of these … [Read more...] about Free Veggie Burgers at Northstar Café and Free Falafel at Brassica for Earth Day
Cool your jets on Tax Day with some free shaved ice at Kona Ice trucks! On April 15, Kona Ice is hosting its annual National Chill Out Day. Trucks around the country will be serving FREE cups of shaved ice as a way to chill out from Tax Day. Limit one per person. The sweet … [Read more...] about Free cup of shaved ice at Kona Ice on Tax Day
The deadline to file your 2024 federal taxes is Monday, April 15, 2024, without an extension. You can take the pinch out of this day with some Tax Day freebies and deals! Getting a refund? Put it in the bank while you take advantage of these offers. If you're feeling taxed this week, these Tax Day … [Read more...] about Tax day freebies and deals in Columbus
March 14 is Pi Day - which mean there are some tasty specials going on for pizzas and pies! Pi Day, 3/14, in honor of the Greek letter that represents the symbol used in mathematics to represent the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter - approximately 3.14. What that … [Read more...] about Celebrate 3/14 with Pi Day Specials in Columbus
Everyone has an opinion on Daylight Saving Time - in many cases negative. There are also a lot of questions surrounding the "time change", such as "when is daylight savings time" and "why oh why do we have the time change". Many people struggle adjusting their internal clocks after daylight … [Read more...] about When is daylight savings time? Plus some special deals to perk you up
Spring is almost here, whether it feels like it or not (this is Ohio, after all). Rita's Italian Ice is celebrating the first day of spring with a FREE cup of Rita's Italian Ice. Free Rita's on the First Day of Spring Rita's First Day of Spring FREE Ice Giveaway is back for everyone … [Read more...] about Free cup of Rita’s Italian Ice on the first day of Spring
Dairy Queen is back to celebrating the first day of spring with Free Cone Day on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. We never know what weather the first day of Spring in Ohio will bring, but we know this cool treat deal is HOT! Stop by a participating location for a FREE small vanilla … [Read more...] about Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen celebrates Spring
Who loves doughnuts?! Whether you like the round doughnuts, filled doughnuts, mini doughnuts, or other types...most people will agree that Krispy Kreme doughnuts are SO GOOD. Especially when they are warm! Krispy Kreme constantly offers new flavors, products, and special deals - and we've … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme special offers
Fans are Chipotle Mexican Grill are BIG fans, and Chipotle Rewards gives members a chance to earn discounts and free food throughout the year. Chipotle celebrates Leap Day with Free Guac Chipotle celebrates February’s “Extra Day” by offering Rewards members FREE guac on digital orders … [Read more...] about Chipotle: Free Guac on Leap Day for Rewards members
You know you love the C.Kreguer's frosted sugar cookies (and the other varieties)! C.Kreguer's is hosting a fabulous Warehouse Cookie Sale for 2 days only, on March 1-2, 2024! Get up to 55% off gourmet cookies by the case! Meet the founder, Cheryl Krueger - and sample the NEW Finest … [Read more...] about C.Krueger’s Warehouse Cookie Sale – 2 days only!
Whether you don't have plans, or you'd rather dine out or get carryout for Easter, check out this list of options for Easter brunch, lunch, and dinner in Columbus for 2024. Most Easter brunches and dinners require or strongly recommend reservations and pre-order, so make yours as soon … [Read more...] about Easter brunch and dining out for Easter in Columbus 2024
Swensons Drive-In may seem like a newer, fun fast food concept, but it's been serving up food in the Midwest since 1934. While the brand has grown, and some things have changed, the nostalgia and tasty food still remain. Whether you're going for a chicken sandwich, crispy onion rings, or The … [Read more...] about Swensons Drive-In serves tasty food, Lent-friendly options, and nostalgia
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