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Mars Chocolate Giveaway

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It’s 9 AM–have you gotten your free chocolate yet?

Every Friday through September, Mars will be giving away 250,000 coupons to be redeemed for your favorite Mars product.  Simply head here starting at 9 a.m. ET to enter the giveaway.  You can also enter your e-mail address to be sent a reminder.

You’ll receive your coupon by mail within six weeks. Limit four coupons per household during the offer period.

GOOD NEWS!  This week only Mars is giving away an additional 250,000 coupons!! (My guess is this is due to some technical difficulties they had last week.)  I got one for me and one for Wes!

Note: Only 1 coupon per e-mail address will be awarded each week.

KFC Coupons: Rain checks

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Oh my–this whole KFC thing has turned into a bit of a fiasco.   I just read on their web-site that they have had such an overwhelming response that they are now offering rain checks when you bring your coupons in to your local KFC. They’ll even throw in a free Pepsi 2-liter.  You’ll just have to wait for your rain-check to come in the mail.

Well, I for one still plan on making the trip.  That grilled chicken is calling my name, and hey…it’s still free.

By the way, did you hear that El Pollo Loco is accepting these KFC coupons on Mother’s Day?  Check out the scoop from “Dealicious Mom”.

Mars Chocolate Giveaway

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What’s this?  Free and chocolate in the same sentence?  Does it get any better than that??!  I think not.

Starting Friday (5/8), Mars will be giving away 250,000 coupons every Friday through September to be redeemed for your favorite Mars product (Snickers, please!).  Simply head here starting at 9 a.m. ET to enter the giveaway.  You can also enter your e-mail address to be sent a reminder.

You’ll receive your coupon by mail within six weeks. Limit four coupons per household during the offer period.

I’ll race you there tomorrow!

KFC: Free 2-piece Grilled Chicken Meal–HOT coupons!

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Go here Through Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 9:59 p.m. CDT to print a coupon for a free two-piece Grilled Chicken Meal from KFC.  Meal includes 2 pieces of Grilled Chicken, two sides, and a biscuit.

And get this–you can print up to four coupons per computer–enough for our whole family to get a free meal–and I’m guessing Lincoln will share with Daddy!

*NOTE:  Due to the overwhelming interest in this coupon, the site may be slow.  Don’t give up, though.  It worked for me!


A ‘Twist’ of Fate

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I had to chuckle when I found these three ice cream offers shortly after writing the last post.  I haven’t decided yet if it’s irony or the hand of God. =)

Carvel Free Ice Cream

  • Carvel Ice Cream will be handing out free Ice Bergs on Thursday, April 30 from 3-7 p.m.  Go here to see if there is a store near you.
  • Try a free scoop of Haagen Dazs Bee-Built ice cream flavor on Tuesday, May 12 from 4-8 p.m.  To find a shop near you, go here. Participating locations only, so be sure to call ahead!
  • Go here to get $1 off one of Wendy’s new Frosty flavors: Coffee Toffee Twisty and Frosty-cino.

Money Saving Monday: The Lovely Day Edition

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It’s always Money Saving Monday around here.  But we thought we’d continue this feature in order to highlight some of our favorite deals we’ve seen this week.

It’s a lovely day here in upstate NY…thus the name of this edition!

  • Did you know that Amazon.com offers a list of 789 (and growing) free downloads?  Neither did I.  Check it out here.

  • Don’t forget about Walmart’s weekly free download here!

  • Go to unbottleyourtea.com and get a free eco-friendly, BPA free reusable bottle just for telling five of your friends!  (Thanks, Anca!)

  • Here’s one to tuck away:  TCBY will be giving free cones or cups to Moms on Mother’s Day.  Go here for more details. (No, that does not excuse you from buying your Mom a present.)

  • Here’s one for my local readers:  The Cutting Crew at 800 Hooper Road in Endicott, NY is offering FREE haircuts Monday-Wednesday this week only!  On Thursday (4/30), they are offering 50% off any color treatment and on Friday (5/1), 50% off any service in the salon. Walk-ins only.  Now be sure to leave a nice tip! (Thanks, Karin!)

Money Saving Monday: The Housewarming Edition!

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It’s always Money Saving Monday around here, but we thought we would continue to highlight our favorite deals of the week every Monday.

If you haven’t entered our $25 FTD Giveaway yet, you can join here!

The party continues!  Looks like we aren’t the only ones celebrating this week.  Dunkin Donuts, Ben & Jerry’s, Cold Stone Creamery, and McDonald’s wanted to get in on the fun too!  Check out these fun and yummy deals:

  • Ben & Jerry’s is celebrating their 31st birthday with a FREE CONE DAY on Tuesday, April 21.  Just stop in at your local Ben & Jerry’s from noon to 8 p.m. and receive a free scoop of your favorite flavor.  Since we don’t have one nearby, could somebody air mail me  a scoop of Chunky Monkey?  Thanks.

  • Dunkin Donuts is celebrating ICED COFFEE DAY.   Stop in on Tuesday, April 21 for a 16 oz. Iced Coffee for only $.50!  Not only that, but 10% of all proceeds to support Home for Our Troops.  (Since Dunkin Donuts is my FAVORITE, I plan on doing my part!)

  • Cold Stone Creamery is giving away free Iced Coffee Lattes from noon to 5 p.m. in select location in Massachusetts and New Hampshire TODAY, Monday April 20.  Go here for a list of participating locations.

  • Did you know that McDonald’s is giving away  free small Iced Mochas and Lattes from their new McCafe selection on Mondays during the month of April?  Just stop in today or next Monday, April 27 any time from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to get yours!  Check out their new selections here.
    Update:  Apparently this may not be a national promotion.  Be sure to call your local Mickey D’s before making the trip!