Fifty bucks. It could get you a single steak at a fine dining establishment. Or it could feed you—and feed you pretty darn well—for an entire week. A trio of writers from around the country is proving just that with the recent launch of their experiment and blog Fifty Bucks a Week.
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It’s a Deal: Free Pint of Starbucks Ice Cream
With the help of Facebook, Starbucks is giving away coupons for free pints of ice cream. Log into your Facebook account, and through July 19, you can share a pint with a friend. Starbucks is giving out 20,000 coupons a day. Click here for details.
It’s a Deal: Free Admission at National Parks
On three weekends this summer, the National Parks Service is offering free entrance at more than 100 parks that normally charge admission fees. The weekends are: June 20-21 (this weekend, Father’s Day), July 18-19, and August 15-16. Read more here.