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McAlister’s Deli: Free Tea Day – July 26, 2012

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Free tea at McAlister's Deli on Thursday, July 26, 2012

Photograph Credit: McAlister’s Deli

As a tea drinker for over 30 years, I have my favorite ice tea establishments. Though my children are only 7, 5, and 2, they are extremely picky about their sweet tea. Of course, mom’s tea is always best, but I do expose them to other tea makers. Unfortunately, their taste buds are stuck on the tea brewed at home. 😉

Last year, I took my kiddos to McAlister’s Deli for a free refreshing sweet tea on Tea Day. Knowing how picky they are, I took the chance.

Though they were not ready for McAlister’s tea, I didn’t mind it. The tea was not my favorite brew. I would prefer Chick-fil-A or Wendy’s, but I liked McAlister’s tea.

If you enjoy sweet or unsweetened tea or just want to try it, then mark your calendar for Thursday, July 26 for a visit to McAlister’s Deli and enjoy your free tea.

Note: Our McAlister’s Deli had a separate line on Tea Day last year. Our family did not waste time standing in line. We were ushered right up to the counter and received our free tea.

Question: What is your favorite choice of beverage? 

Reminder: Today is Chick-fil-A’s Cow Appreciation Day 2012!

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Appreciating the CowsChick-fil-A’s Cow Appreciation Day is a great family activity to dress as a bovine and eat free chicken together. Click this link for more details.

2011 Cow Appreciation Day

Last year, I spent about 2-3 hours creating our cow costumes for Cow Appreciation Day. This year, we spent 10 minutes getting ready for Chick-fil-A’s Cow Appreciation Day. The bulk of this time was finding the “safe” place I put the hats. 🙂

In using time wisely last year to invest in preparations for 2011 and beyond, I saved money, energy, and time this year for our special family activity.

Eat More Chikin2012 Cow Appreciation Day

After dressing Eat, Mor, and Chikin, we ventured out together. While enjoying our free lunch, we visited with some of our friends. Our Chick-fil-A was full, but the staff worked hard and provided free games and prizes. My children each received a little rubber basketball and a coupon for a breakfast item.

Are you short on time and need some cow inspiration? How do you make a cow costume? Try this:

1. Get an old white tee-shirt, and cut holes in it.

2. Then wear a black shirt under it.

3. Use a black eye liner to darken your nose.

4. Place black socks on your ears.

5. Wear black or white shoes.

6. Go to your local Chick-fil-A.

7. Eat free chicken.

In using time wisely and investing in the lives of your family, enjoy dressing up in cow attire. With Cow Appreciation Day occurring once a year, you can survive. Think of it as Halloween in July. 😉 Happy Cow Appreciation Day!

Question: How are you appreciating the cows today? 

Dippin’ Dots: Free Clusterz Sample on Saturday, July 14, 2012

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Dippin' Dots free sample on ice cream day eve

Photograph Credit: Dippin’ Dots

In celebration of National Ice Cream Day, participating Dippin’ Dots locations will offer a free sample of their new Clusterz flavor:

Get your coupon for a FREE sample of Dippin’ Dots Clusterz – Ice cream dots clustered with rich crunchy chocolate. Click below to print your coupon. Redeemable only on National Ice Cream Day Eve – Saturday, July 14 from 7-9 p.m. at participating Dippin’ Dots’ stores and shopping center locations.

You might want to verify participation before heading out. Not all locations will participate. Enjoy!

Chick-Fil-A: Cow Appreciation Day – July 13, 2012

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Chick-fil-A: Cow Appreciation Day - July 13, 2012

Photograph Credit: Chick-fil-A

If you are crazy enough to dress from head to toe in cow attire, then Chick-fil-A will give you a free meal on Cow Appreciation Day, Friday, July 13, 2012.

If you are a little chicken, then you can get a free entrée with partial cow attire (e.g., shirt, hat, etc.).

By now you know that our herd will come with our cow attire.

Cow Appreciation Day on July 8, 2011

Since we take part each year, I invested in making t-shirts and saving the cow hats from a kid’s event sponsored by Chick-fil-A for last year’s special day.

The only problem this year is making sure that our shirts still fit. 🙂

Mark your calendar, create your costume, and enjoy a free breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Chick-fil-A next Friday, July 13, 2012. You’ve got one week, so get mooving! 😉

Question: Will you dress up?

Free Smoothie on National Flip Flop Day – June 15, 2012

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Photograph Credit: Tropical Smoothie Cafe

On the heels of Flag Day, we have National Flip Flop Day. Before the e-mail from Tropical Smoothie Café arrived, I had not heard about National Flip Flop Day.

Evidently, this “holiday,” invented by Tropical Smoothie Café, occurs on the third Friday in June – which happens to be today!

In celebration of their holiday, Tropical Smoothie Café will give every customer sporting their flip flops a free 24 oz. Jetty Punch Smoothie today from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in one of their more than 300 cafés nationwide.

In addition to their generosity, Tropical Smoothie Café will accept donations for their favorite charity Camp Sunshine.

When you are out and about today and need refreshment, stop by your local Tropical Smoothie Café, enjoy your smoothie, and give (as you can).

Photograph Credit: Old Navy

Though not coinciding with National Flip Flop Day, Old Navy’s $1 Flip Flops One Day Wonder sale is coming on June 30, 2012. The limit is 5 pairs per customer; so mark your calendars, adjust your schedules, and shop early if you want in on this deal.

Happy Flip Flop Day!

Question: If you could make up a holiday, what would you choose?