To celebrate the coming of Spring, Rita’s is giving away a regular-size Italian ice to every customer who wants one on Saturday, March 20. More details about the promotion, and where to find Rita’s (it’s a mostly East Coast thing) here.
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Cut Your Grocery Bill Right Now
A little effort and planning can yield a bigger-than-expected payoff when you’re trying to trim your food budget.
McDonald’s Drink Special: $1 Beverages All Summer
Soft drinks in all sizes will cost just a buck at the golden arches, starting around Memorial Day.
Food Stamp Foodies
“I’m sort of a foodie, and I’m not going to do the ‘living off ramen’ thing,” said one 31-year-old resident of Baltimore who recently qualified for $200 a month in food stamps—and who used that money to prepare a dinner of roasted rabbit with butter, tarragon and sweet potatoes. “I used to think that you could only get processed food …
It’s a Deal: Free Burrito Today at Baja Fresh
Sign up to be a fan of Baja Fresh on Facebook and you’ll get a free burrito with the purchase of a large beverage. Today only, in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. What’s more Irish than a burrito, right?
Restaurant Chains Get Serious with the Giveaways: A Year’s Worth of Free Food
As far as promotions go, a day of freebies is nice. For example, next Tuesday (3/23), Ben & Jerry’s is giving out free ice cream cones. But one day of giveaways seems pretty skimpy compared to a year’s supply of freebies.
Where’s the Cheapest Milk? And the Cheapest Caffeine Fix?
Some tips to drink in for getting the most of two essential liquids for the least amount of money.
Savings Tip Mania
One list is never enough. So here are 13 money-saving lists: 178 tips in total.
More Birthday Freebies
Here’s another round-up of free treats you can receive on your birthday from total strangers.
Shout Out: Buxr’s Birthday Freebies
The deal-finding specialty site has created a Wiki page, on which anyone can list restaurants, stores, and services that offer you something for free on your birthday.
It’s a Deal: 50% Off During a Sitewide Sale at Omaha Steaks
Knock at least half off filet mignon, sirloins, gourmet burgers, combo packages, and everything else sold by Omaha Steaks. The sale is on through March 4. More details here.
Cheaper Coffins and Happier Hours
In a tough economy, the casket-making business is getting buried, and the restaurant business is trying to get more appetizing.