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Kids get free Scary Face Pancake for Halloween at IHOP
Nothing scary about this freebie — just lots of fluffy Halloween fun for families. And kids love pancakes, even more so when it’s topped with sweet treats. The diner’s popular Scary Face Pancake has become an annual tradition for many families — a sweet way to get in the mood for spooky fun.
Krispy Kreme scares up $2 dozen special on Saturdays, free doughnut on Halloween in October
Can you make Halloween any sweeter? Well, Krispy Kreme is doing just that with lots of spooky offers in October. Krispy Kreme is introducing an all-new Haunted House Collection of doughnuts — available starting Oct. 10, including the following:. Spooky Spider Doughnut – An Original Glazed Doughnut dipped in...
Never-Ending Pasta Bowl returns to Olive Garden for limited time
There are just so many “pasta-bilities”, thanks to this popular offer for pasta lovers. After a two-year absence, the Never-Ending Pasta Bowl is making its triumphant return to Olive Garden’s menu. Customers can enjoy never-ending servings of their favorite pasta combinations, homemade soup or salad and the...
Most valuable card in your wallet? You might be surprised
Free wi-fi. Tickets for free admission to local attractions including museums, nature centers, and historic sites. Free job search help. As one librarian told me, “We get paid to help you find a job.”. Free technology training. You can learn the secrets of Microsoft Office or editing digital photos.
McDonald’s brings back Halloween Happy Meal with popular pails for limited time
Every family already knows how popular Happy Meals are with kids…and some adults, too. However, the happiness is heightened even more with the return of a Halloween favorite. Making their first appearance in 1986, the OG McBoo, McPunk’n and McGoblin characters are making a much-anticipated return to McDonald’s this...
Make your own cheap and healthy microwave popcorn
This “secret” to healthy microwave popcorn is so easy and obvious you have to wonder if the food industry hasn’t conspired to keep the public ignorant all these years. Once you try it, you’ll never buy popcorn in those little folded bags again. The secret is...
Save money with a freezer-meal party
When you’re trying to balance work, school and other obligations, coming up with dinner ideas can seem like a thankless task that renews itself each night. And chances are, many of your overscheduled friends feel the same way. Share the dinner burden by hosting a freezer-meal party. You’ll stock up on easy-prep meals, avoid the takeout trap – and sneak in some quality friend time, too.
Del Taco offers free food, BOGO specials and discounts all month long in October
It’s Tacoberfest! Del Taco is celebrating the month of October with lots of tasty savings. The popular fast-food Mexican restaurant is offering 31 days of deals at participating locations, including discounts, FREE food and buy-one-get-one FREE specials. The offers are only available via Del Taco’s Del Yeah! Rewards app...
Michaels offers free weekly craft events this fall and winter
Fall and winter are the perfect setting for getting “crafty”, given all of the holidays and family gatherings that fall in October, November and December. And, if you’re feeling creative, head to Michaels for a fun afternoon on Sundays. Michaels’ popular Sunday Makebreak craft events offer a...
Think you’re saving on high-end stuff at outlet stores? Think again
With the holiday season fast approaching, now is as good a time as any to review what we’re really getting at outlet stores. This isn’t meant to discourage people from shopping at outlets; it’s just to advise and to make us better shoppers. Overall, you can save...
Subway offers discount on new soups on weekends in October
Autumn is not only about cozy sweaters, cool breezes and rustling leaves, it’s also the official start of “Soup Season”. A big bowl of hot soup on a fall afternoon is the perfect pairing. And Subway just introduced a lineup of refreshed soups on its menu. Subway’s...
Noodles & Company offers half-price entrée every weekend in October
This fall, there are oodles of savings for noodles lovers — thanks to Noodles & Company. The fast-casual eatery is making autumn a little cozier (and budget-friendly!) with its many specials in October. All of the offers are only available to Noodles Rewards members. Here are the deals Noodles...
5 easy, frugal steps to sustainable living
I’d like to live more sustainably and make choices that are kinder to the earth. However, the magnitude of the changes can feel overwhelming. I can’t see myself living off the grid in a yurt with a herd of goats doing my landscaping. I need simple ideas — baby steps. So I went to the expert, Kris Bordessa, who publishes Attainable Sustainable, for advice on small, easy changes that will save money and decrease my carbon footprint. I asked Kris for five easy changes. Here are her suggestions, which she promised even I could do. No goats involved.
Target offers holiday savings with Target Deal Days, Holiday Price Matching and more
It’s about time to start getting your holiday shopping list ready! For bargain hunters, that means only one thing — finding the best deals on gifts, holiday decorations, toys and more. And smart shoppers know it’s never too early to start shopping for the holidays, especially when it...
Panera Bread offers first-ever MyPanera Week with new daily deals
It pays to be loyal and there’s no better place to start than being a member of a loyalty club. Why not earn rewards for your purchases?. ‘s MyPanera. The program began in 2010 as one of the earliest and remains one of the largest customer loyalty programs in the restaurant industry, with nearly 48 million members.
Get buy-one-get-one free special on orange chicken bowl at Panda Express
Finding healthy options when dining out can be a challenge. However, more restaurants are adding plant-based options to their menu. And one of the more popular dishes is Panda Express’ Beyond The Original Orange Chicken Bowl — the chain’s signature entrée made with Beyond Meat’s plant-based version of chicken. However, the dish still serves up the crunchy and tangy experience of the original that customers love.
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