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Ben & Jerry’s: FREE Cone Day – April 8, 2014

March 29, 2014 by Tracy

Ben & Jerry’s: FREE Cone Day – April 8, 2014
Ben & Jerry’s: FREE Cone Day – April 8, 2014

Photograph Credit: Ben & Jerry’s

Mark your calendars!

On Thursday, April 8, 2014, visit a participating Ben & Jerry’s location from 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. to celebrate FREE Cone Day!  

According to the Ben & Jerry’s Facebook page:

Free Cone Day is on 8th April! It’s the Ben & Jerriest Day of the year! So, make sure you swing by one of our participating scoop shops around the world and grab yourself a FREE cone. Since 1979, Ben & Jerry’s has been thanking fans for their support in the best way they knew how: with a free cone of the chunkiest, funkiest ice cream around!

If you are fortunate enough to live near a participating location, then enjoy your FREE cone on Thursday, April 8, 2014. Enjoy!

Happy FREE Cone Day!

Filed Under: Spring, Going Out, Free Outings, Family Activities Tagged With: Ben & Jerry's

Rita’s: FREE Italian Ice on March 20, 2014

March 19, 2014 by Tracy

Rita’s: FREE Italian Ice on March 20, 2014
Rita’s: FREE Italian Ice on March 20, 2014

Photograph Credit: Rita’s Italian Ice

On another cold and rainy day, I’m looking forward to the change in seasons this week.

Not only due to the hope of warmer weather, but also because Rita’s is celebrating with FREE Italian ice on March 20, 2014. Yay!

Along with the start of the Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament, we get to enjoy a FREE Italian ice on Thursday. Rita’s Italian Ice celebrates the first day of spring by giving each guest a FREE Italian ice in an available flavor of your choice.

This event is quite popular in our area. A couple years back, our choice was limited to two flavors: lemonade or cherry. By narrowing the selection, our local Rita’s was able to keep up with the demand as many guests were served in a short amount of time.

Please understand that you might find your location limiting the choices to keep the crowd moving. But all are welcome to enjoy a FREE Italian ice on March 20, 2014.

To find a Rita’s Italian Ice location near you, check this store locator. Schedule a stop between 12:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. to enjoy your first Italian ice of spring. Happy celebrating!

Question: Do you have a favorite Italian ice flavor?

Filed Under: Going Out, Free Outings, Family Activities Tagged With: Rita's

Sonic Drive-in: ½ Price Cheeseburgers – March 17, 2014

March 15, 2014 by Tracy

Sonic Drive-in: ½ Price Cheeseburgers – March 17, 2014
Sonic Drive-in: ½ Price Cheeseburgers – March 17, 2014

Photograph Credit: Sonic Drive-in

In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, participating Sonic Drive-in locations will offer ½ price cheeseburgers all day on Monday, March 17, 2014.

This offer is good even if you don’t want to wear green. Of course, you want to show your Irish side, so even a little green will do. 😉

To find a participating location, check this store locator, and you might want to call before making a special trip.

With the ½ price cheeseburger only valid on Monday, March 17, 2014, mark your calendars if you want to snag this deal at a participating Sonic Drive-in.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Filed Under: Going Out, Inexpensive Outings, Family Activities Tagged With: St. Patrick's Day, Sonic

Wendy’s: $1 Key Tag for a FREE Jr. Frosty with Each Purchase through August

March 14, 2014 by Tracy

Wendy’s: Key Tag Expires Sunday, August 31, 2014
Wendy’s: $1 Key Tag for a FREE Jr. Frosty with Each Purchase through August

Photograph Credit: Wendy’s

While we were on our mini-vacation for spring break, we stopped into Wendy’s for a quick bite to eat on Sunday afternoon.

On the counter was an advertisement for the $1 key tag.

Since we were planning to purchase a Frosty for each child, we purchased 3 key tags and received 3 Jr. Frosty desserts.

You see, for a limited time, Wendy’s is selling a $1 key tag.

When presented with a purchase, the cardholder receives a FREE Jr. Frosty from the date of purchase through August 2014.

Tracy’s Tip: The expiration date is on the back of the key tag. Some markets cut off this deal in June while others extend it into December. Check your card to verify the expiration date.

Though this offer is available now when some of you still see snow on the ground, the hot summer is coming and getting a FREE Jr. Frosty with any purchase is really refreshing.

The key tags slip right onto my key ring along with all my other loyalty cards. So, when we need a little break for some fries and a frosty, we will have our key tags ready to present at the time of our order.

Each key tag purchase supports the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption as all proceeds benefit children in foster care waiting to join a loving home through adoption.

Since we should have purchased 2 more key tags earlier this week, Miss 3 and I will have to make a stop next week at our local Wendy’s. If you support the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and would usually purchase a Frosty, then purchase a $1 key tag before this offer melts. Happy giving and receiving!

Question: Do you prefer the vanilla frosty or the chocolate frosty? 

Filed Under: Going Out, Inexpensive Outings, Family Activities Tagged With: Wendy's

Chick-fil-A: March Calendar Card Deal – FREE Chick-fil-A Sandwich

March 13, 2014 by Tracy

Chick-fil-A: Calendar CardIf your family uses one or more Chick-fil-A calendar cards, then the fan favorite deal for the month of March is a FREE Chick-fil-A sandwich.

Our family took a mini-vacation this past weekend and on our way home, we used 3 of our 4 Chick-fil-A calendar cards.

Feeding our family of 5 for less than $20 is a great deal. To feed our family, we ordered the following:

Paul

  • Chick-fil-A sandwich (FREE with calendar card) – $0
  • Medium waffle fries – $1.65
  • Medium coke to share – $1.55

Tracy

  • Chick-fil-A sandwich (FREE with calendar card) – $0
  • Yogurt parfait – $1.79
  • Medium sweet tea to share – $1.55

Mr. 8

  • Chick-fil-A sandwich (FREE with calendar card) – $0
  • Yogurt parfait – $1.79

Miss 6

  • 6-piece chicken nugget kid’s meal with waffle fries and Sprite to share – $3.99

Miss 3

  • 4-piece chicken nugget entrée – $1.52
  • Yogurt parfait – $1.79

Subtotal: $15.63

Tax: $1.09

Total: $16.72

By using our Chick-fil-A calendar cards, we saved $8.97 and kept our total below $20. We chose to share drinks as our children do not drink much, and refills are FREE. Finding a visit to Chick-fil-A a fun and reasonable family activity, we built in a visit while on our mini-vacation.

If you have a Chick-fil-A calendar card, remember to snag your FREE Chick-fil-A sandwich before March 31, 2014. Happy savings!

Question: Do you have any stops that you add into your vacations?

Filed Under: Going Out, Inexpensive Outings, Family Activities Tagged With: Chick-Fil-A

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