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Marie Callender’s: Free Slice of Pie on March 14 (Entree Purchase Required)

admin | March 13, 2010

Marie Callender’s is also offering a National Pi(e) Day deal: On March 14, you can get a free slice of pie with the purchase of any entree. Yum. I knew that 3.1415926535…thing was good for something beyond high school.
Thanks to Teresa at Miami FL on the Cheap for the lead.
–Jennifer Maciejewski, Atlanta on the [...]

Free Espresso Shot (Moose It) at Caribou Coffee on March 14 & 15

admin | March 13, 2010

I can’t remember if I struggle with adjusting to Daylight Savings Time or not—I know I like the longer days though, so I’ll do what’s necessary to get them.
If you like coffee & it’s a bit challenging for you to make it through the day when the clocks change, Caribou Coffee has a deal [...]

$2.99 = “All or Nothing” by Jay Sean (MP3 Album) + Free MP3 Download of Bad Company’s “Rock Steady”

admin | March 13, 2010

Don’t miss out on these MP3 deals on Amazon.com:

You can download "All Or Nothing" by Jay Sean for $2.99.
And there’s a free download of Bad Company’s "Rock Steady".

As always, the MP3 deals can end at any time, so if you click through & the price has reverted back, it’s over.
–Jennifer Maciejewski, Atlanta [...]

Free (& Almost Free) Crafts at Michaels

admin | March 12, 2010

Some of these are true freebies in that you show up, you make the craft, & you take it home with you. Others may require you to buy supplies. It looks like most Saturday craft events at Michaels are free while those on Sundays require purchase. Both sets look adorable, so it really comes down [...]

Free Spaghetti at Buca di Beppo on March 15

admin | March 12, 2010

Buca di Beppo is attempting to break the record for the world’s largest bowl of spaghetti. To celebrate, they’re giving away free spaghetti (meat or marinara sauce) on March 15 with the purchase of a Buca Small or Buca Large pasta or entree. That’s perfect for our family, as it’ll work like a “kids [...]

$2.99 = “Breakaway” by Kelly Clarkson (MP3 Album) + Free MP3 Download of “Solitary Gun” by Rogue Wave

admin | March 12, 2010

I’m previewing these songs as I type this—I think I may need to get these MP3s:

You can download Kelly Clarkson’s "Breakaway" for $2.99 on Amazon.com.
And there’s a free download of "Solitary Gun" by Rogue Wave.

As always, the MP3 deals can end at any time, so if you click through & the price has [...]

Free Build & Grow Workshops at Lowe’s: Tabletop Basketball & Kaleidoscope

admin | March 11, 2010

Lowe’s offers make-&-take workshops for kids, though they’re better known as their free Build & Grow workshops. This month, the kids can tackle the following projects:

Saturday, Mar. 13: Tabletop Basketball Game
Saturday, Mar. 27: Kaleidoscope

If these projects aren’t a good fit for your brood, check back in April. Lowe’s typically offers two free Build [...]

Einstein Bros. Bagels: Buy a Variety Bucket, Get a Free Tub of Shmear

admin | March 11, 2010

Came across this coupon in the Einstein Bros. Bagels email update: If you buy a variety bucket, you’ll get a free tub of cream cheese shmear. The bucket has a good mix in it, hence the name: You’ll get 6 bagels, 12 mini-bagels, & 24 bagel poppers for $9.99. There’s a limit of one coupon [...]

Free Dipped Fruit Sample at Edible Arrangements on Sunday, March 14

admin | March 11, 2010

If you’ve ever wanted to try the dipped fruit at Edible Arrangements without buying an arrangement, you’ll have your chance this weekend. On Sunday, March 14, stop by an Edible Arrangements near you for a free piece of dipped fruit. Yum.
First pie & now chocolate-covered fruit…I can’t win. I’m very tempted to move my [...]

Free NPR Music at SXSW Sampler on iTunes

admin | March 10, 2010

I’m not familiar with the songs on the NPR Music at SXSW Sampler on iTunes, but they’re free, so I downloaded them anyway. I’ll listen to them when I get done with work later today. Until then, the rest of you can check them out.
To get the deal, you’ll need to have iTunes installed on [...]