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Costco’s Mother’s Day Deals

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Are you looking for Costco’s Mother’s Day deals? Costco is the members-only wholesale discount chain offering multiple membership levels for those who want wholesale bargains for personal or business use. When there are holidays, like all other retailers, Costco offers bargains and deals, and Mother’s Day is no exception.

Costco’s Mother’s Day Deals on Flowers

The Costco official site has a Mother’s Day section which includes the usual offerings of floral arrangements, especially for the holidays. The Costco Mother’s Day section is not necessarily a page full of deals–this is more of a gift guide–but there are some good examples of competitive pricing that puts Costco on top in flowers.

One such example? A 1-800 Flowers “Lovely Mom Roses” set includes 36 roses with a “Mom sentiment vase” for $64.99 plus applicable taxes, shipping, etc. The Costco Mother’s Day 50-Stem Hot Pink Roses or 50-stem Red Roses options do not include a vase but do feature a whopping 50 stems for only $44.99 plus applicable taxes, shipping, etc.

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Costco Mother’s Day Deals: Home Goods

The trick to finding good deals in the Mother’s Day gift guide or when just searching the Costco official site for other options? Look for the listings that feature sale prices–not all of them do! Some are just gifts at the usual prices, such as the Mikasa double-walled stainless steel four-piece mug set at $39.99 at press time (subject to change).

That’s not a sale price, but the listing right next to it on the Costco Mother’s Day gift guide, the Ellery Park nine-piece dining set has a $300 manufacturer’s rebate (available at press time, your experience may vary). It pays to read that fine print!

Costco Deals: Tech For Mom

Mother’s Day gift-giving is a lot more modern these days–Moms use technology the same as anyone else, so why not give Mom a tablet, earbuds, or even a smartwatch? Smartwatches for mom can be a great choice and Costco’s Samsung Galaxy Active 2 Smartwatch 40mm – Pink Gold with bonus charging dock may appeal to the tech-savvy mom.

Here’s one catch for those interested–on the Costco official site this item is listed at a “Members Only” price that only those with active Costco memberships can see. Becoming a member could lead you to some good Mother’s Day savings on tech.

Members Only?

There are, in general, more “members only” deals in tech than sales but there are some Mother’s Day Deals to be had–some Smart Cooking Systems (Ninja grills and related items) as well as some Roomba type robotic vacuum cleaners are also listed with manufacturer’s rebates or other discounts.

Some might balk at Costco “savings” when they have to pay a membership fee to get into the Costco club but keep in mind that signing up for the “everyday value” Gold Star membership can lead to cash rewards up to $1,000 per year on Eligible Costco and Costco Travel purchases. Those incentives could make up the difference in the membership fees for the right types of purchases and frequency of purchases.

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25+ Best Memorial Day Deals and Freebies for 2019

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Here’s to a three-day weekend that culminates with a day of honoring the men and women who have served our country. Many retailers, restaurants, and entertainment venues get into the spirit and offer holiday promotions. Here’s a list of some of the Memorial Day deals and freebies you might want to check out.


Memorial Day Deals and Freebies for 2019

Deals and freebies aren’t limited to dining out. Here are some other deals on entertainment and shopping that you might also want to check out.

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Save up to 40% on household appliances including microwaves, washers, dryers, and refrigerators. Purchase two or more major household appliances with a total of $1,500 or more, and receive a free $100 gift card.

Crate & Barrel

Outdoor furniture and outdoor entertaining are currently marked down by up to 40%. You can also take up to 60% off Zwilling Cutlery, up to 35% off Ballarini fry pans, and up to 60% off select Calphalon electric kitchen appliances.

Dell

Save up to $400 on laptops, 2-in-1 systems, desktops, and all-in-one computers. XPS and Gaming PC systems will be marked down up to $1,550. Gaming monitors, UltraSharp monitors, and gaming accessories will be marked up to 40% off. Save up to 50% on audio equipment, 25% on 4K Smart TVs and home theater products and 30% on PC accessories.

Gap

Save up to 50% off all merchandise online — plus if you use the promo code WARMUP at checkout, you can get another 20 percent off. Shop in-store to save 40% off everything.

Home Depot

Home Depot will offer storewide savings, including 40% off patio furniture and products, 30% savings on hardware and tools, and savings of up to 40% off with special deals on appliances.

Ikea

Take 20 – 25% off mattresses over $150, all outdoor furniture, cushion covers, and decorative cushions, select natural fiber baskets, and SUNDVIK cribs. Take 15% off all custom countertops (in-store only).

Lowe’s

Now through June 5, save up to 40 percent on appliances and up to 30 percent on patio furniture, grills, and outdoor power equipment. Veterans get an additional 10 percent discount on Memorial Day (and all year long) at Lowe’s.

Macy’s

In addition to sales up to 40% on swimwear and home goods, 5/22 through 5/27 are Star Money Days, where you will receive $10 in star money for every $50 spent.  Use the promo code MEMDAY at checkout to save an additional 15 to 20 percent off prices that are already discounted.

Mattress Firm

Save up to $700 on all name-brand mattresses, and with any order of at least $499, get a free adjustable base that is worth up to $699. This offer is available while supplies last, through the end of Memorial Day.

Overstock

Save up to 70 percent on the entire store, with free shipping. Select rugs, living room furniture, patio, and garden furniture, bedroom furniture, and dining room pieces are discounted an additional 20 to 25% throughout the weekend.

Sears

Save up to 40% on appliances in the Summer to Save Memorial Day Parade sale. You’ll also get an additional 10% off purchases of $399 if you pay with your Sears card.

Target

Take up to 30% off home and patio items.

Wayfair

Save up to 70 percent on mattresses, bedding, and dining furniture and up to 65 percent on living room and patio furniture. You’ll also find coffee and end tables marked up to 60% off as well as GE appliances up to 35% off.

World Market

Save 15 percent and get free shipping on orders over $99 when you use the discount code MEMORIAL15 at checkout.

Food and Restaurants

Denny’s

Get Free delivery 5/24 through 5/27 at participating Denny’s locations.

Firebirds

Veteran, Active Duty Service Members, or Gold Star Family receive a free meal on Monday, May 27th, when dining with another guest. Free entree must be equal to or less than the purchased entree. Must have a military ID.

Logan’s Roadhouse

Logan’s Roadhouse is offering a free American Roadhouse meals to Active Duty military members and Veterans on Monday, 5/27 from 3 pm to 6 pm. Not available in NC, SC, or Augusta, GA locations.

McCormick & Schmick’s

Active-duty military and veterans, along with Gold Star spouses and parents, get a free lunch or dinner entree on Memorial Day.

Ninety-Nine

Buy one meal, get a veteran or active duty military member’s meal for free on Memorial Day.

Outback

Take 10% off your entire check using online code MEMDAY10 when ordering, or print the coupon to take into the restaurant.

Twin Peaks

Both past and present members of the armed forces can receive a free meal on May 27.

Entertainment

Blue Star Museums

From May 18 until Labor Day, more than 2,000 museums in the U.S. will offer free admission to active duty members of the military, veterans, and their families.

California’s Great America

Throughout Memorial Day weekend, both past and present members of the military will receive free admission to Great America.

Carowinds

Carowinds, a theme park located in North Carolina, will be giving all current and former members of the United States military free admission Memorial Day weekend (May 26 and 27).

Cincinnati Zoo

All members of the military, past and present will receive free admission to the zoo on Memorial Day, July 4th, and Veteran’s Day.

Colonial Williamsburg

U.S. military active duty, veterans, and their immediate dependents will receive free admission from May 24 to May 27.

King’s Dominion

King’s Dominion is offering free admission to all active, retired and veterans over Memorial Day weekend. Family members may purchase tickets online at a discounted price of $29.99.

Virginia Aquarium

Throughout May, active military and veterans with valid ID will receive 50 percent off admission on Sundays and Mondays.

Check back for more Memorial deals and freebies throughout the weekend.

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Where Can You Find the Best July 4th Freebies and Deals?

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Any time there is a holiday to celebrate retailers take advantage of people having an extra day off and hold sales, offer special deals and even give away products. As you are probably aware, July 4th is just a couple days away. What kind of July 4th freebies and deals are available this Tuesday?



Are There July 4th Sales?

July 4th is a huge holiday for many different kinds of sales. Many people are beginning to kick off their summers and retailers like Walmart and Target will hold sales on cookout equipment, outdoor activities, pool, pool equipment, etc. Make sure that the store you’re headed to will be open though. Some retailers, like Costco, close their doors for the Fourth of July.

You’ll also likely see sales on traditional cookout food like hamburgers and hot dogs. Items like paper plates and party supplies will be on sale too. Independence Day is another good time to check out grills and patio furniture as well. Oftentimes retailers place these items on sale in hopes of customers coming in on their day off. If you’re in the market for an item like this you may want to check your weekly ad to see the different sales near you.

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The Best July 4th Deals

Scoring a deal is a great feeling. There are tons of great deals for this July 4th holiday. Just a few are listed below. If you have more deals or freebies to add to the list, let us know!

July 4th Food Deals

  • Brio Tuscan Grille – Many people have July 4th off. If that’s the case for you and you don’t feel like cooking Brio Tuscan Grille is offering 20% off all to-go orders until July 5.
  • Bruster’s – Get $1 off any item on July 4th.
  • Denny’s – Get $5 off $20 or more at Denny’s through July 4.
  • HoneyBaked Ham – Wanna grab a HoneyBaked Ham for July 4th? You can get $7 off any purchase of $50 or more through July 4.
  • Krispy Kreme – Krispy Kreme has some limited time July 4th donuts available. The red, white and blue treats will only be available as long as supplies last.
  • Marie Callender’s – The famous pie company is offering a Buy 1, Get 1 for $4.99 sale on all of its pies except cheesecake through July 7.
  • SouperSalad – Instead of cooking out you may want to grab a salad this July 4th. SouperSalad locations in Arizona, Arlington, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, San Antonio, Santa Fe and Waco are offering a $7.49 adult buffet for the holiday.

July 4th Retail Deals

  • JCPenny – Get 50% off any mattress at JCPenny on July 4th.
  • Sam’s Club – Sam’s Club is holding a 4th of July Home of the Save sale. Get savings of up to $1,700 on select furniture and appliance items.

These are just a few of the great deals available for this patriotic holiday. What type of July 4th freebies are available?

Where to Get July 4th Freebies

  • Long John Silver’s – Until July 5 Long John Silver’s is offering a Buy 1, Get 1 Free deal.
  • Ninety Nine Restaurants – Any veteran or active duty military can receive a free appetizer with any meals.
  • Quiznos –  Get free chips and drink with any 8 or 12 inch sub purchase. Offer valid until July 13.
  • Smashburger – Buy 1, get 1 free Land of the Free burger through July 4.
  • Which Wich – Through July 4 any veteran or active duty military that visits Which Wich can receive a free regular sandwich. Proof of military service will be required.

No matter what holiday it is saving money is great. If you’ve already been planning on a purchase and can save some cash this holiday you should. If you can score a great deal or even a freebies why not head out this July 4th?

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National Sandwich Day Deals

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Sandwiches are incredibly versatile. People eat sandwiches at breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner. Most people have at least one favorite sandwich and the day to celebrate that favorite sandwich is here! National Sandwich Day is celebrated annually on November 3 (tomorrow). Like other nationally-recognized food holidays, National Sandwich Day will be a great day to score some deals and freebies. Where are the best National Sandwich Day deals?

National Sandwich Day Deals

National Sandwich Day will offer much more than just a new Snapchat filter. If you are looking to get a great deal on National Sandwich Day you may want to do some planning. Locations like Subway and other sandwich shops will likely be crowded, however, they aren’t the only places offering great sandwich deals. Here are some of the best National Sandwich Day deals:

  • Arby’s: Sign up for Arby’s email deals and receive a coupon for a free roast beef sandwich. You must purchase a drink to receive this National Sandwich Day deal.
  • Burger King: Burger King is offering a deal on its breakfast sandwiches. You can get any two breakfast sandwiches for $4 for a limited time.
  • Domino’s: For a limited time you can get any two oven-baked sandwiches from Domino’s for $5.99 each. Use the promo code 9193.
  • Panera Bread: Use code RPUBC2 at checkout online and save $3 on your Panera Bread order. This offer is valid through November 6.
  • Smiling Moose Rocky Mountain Deli: On National Sandwich Day Smiling Moose Rocky Mountain Deli will give customers a free drink and chips with a purchase of a sandwich.
  • Quiznos: Register for the Q Club and receive email deals. You can receive a coupon for $1 off your next sandwich order.
  • Schlotzsky’s Deli: Download the Lotz4Me app and get a free small “The Original” sandwich. The deli is also doing a “buy one, get one free” promotion for National Sandwich Day. You can get any medium sub free with the purchase of a sub of equal or greater value.
  • Steak ‘n Shake: Save $1 on a Turkey Club ‘n Fries until November 20.
  • Subway: On National Sandwich Day you can buy any sandwich and drink and get another sandwich of equal or lesser value for free. Subway will also donate a meal to Feeding America for each sandwich they sell on National Sandwich Day. Not all locations will be offering this freebie. Be sure to call ahead and inquire about the location’s deals for National Sandwich Day.
  • Tubby’s Grilled Submarines: Until December 31 you can take $1 off any regular or large sub.
  • Lance Crackers: This deal may seem odd. However, crackers are often referred to as “cracker sandwiches.” To honor National Sandwich Day, Lance is offering “Buy one, get one free” boxes of crackers. You can get this deal at Lance.com.

Now that you know where to get the best deals and freebies on National Sandwich Day there is only one thing left to do. Go out and enjoy your discounted (or free) sandwiches!

Will you take advantage of any of these National Sandwich Day deals and freebies?

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Get Free Taco Bell Today

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Getting things for free is always great. Every so often your favorite restaurants, donut shops or even retail locations give items or food away for free. Usually this is part of a more concentrated effort to get more foot traffic in the restaurant or store. Taco Bell is one of those companies that will give away free product to pull customers in. Today only (November 2) you can get free a Taco Bell Doritos Locos taco.

Why is There Free Taco Bell Today?

Taco Bell is giving away free Doritos Locos tacos today as a part of their “Steal a Base, Steal a Taco” campaign. As you may be aware, the World Series is taking place and millions of people are tuning in to watch America’s favorite pastime.

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In Game 1 Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor came through and stole a base. It is being referred to as the “stolen base heard ’round the world.” The Taco Bell website says that the company believes one great steal deserves another (how clever!).

When Can You Get Free Taco Bell Today?

From 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. (your local time) you can get one free Doritos Locos taco at any participating Taco Bell location. There is no purchase necessary, however, each person is limited to one taco.

Taco Bell is a franchise so each Taco Bell location is privately-owned. Not all locations will be participating in the giveaway today. So, if you are curious as to whether your local Taco Bell will be giving away free tacos you may want to give them a call before heading over.

What Other Days Can You Get Free Taco Bell?

Today’s giveaway is to celebrate a new American hero, according to the Taco Bell site. However, you can get free Taco Bell more than just one day a year. In fact, the restaurant offers great deals and freebies throughout the entire year.

  • Every day between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Taco Bell hosts a “Happier Hour.” Although you cannot score free Taco Bell every day during this time you can get great discounts. You can get loaded grillers, medium drinks and freezes all for $1!
  • You can also save money at Taco Bell by signing up for a Taco Bell account. By signing up, you will get email offers and freebies periodically. You can sign up here.
  • Download the Taco Bell app and save money. By using the Taco Bell app you can get exclusive offers, free Taco Bell and (in some locations) you can order ahead of time and even get Taco Bell delivered!

Taco Bell is offering its customers a freebie today in honor of a new American hero: Francisco Lindor. Although this deal was a last-minute decision on the company’s part, you can keep a lookout for more Taco Bell freebies and deals in the future. Normally Taco Bell will plan these events out ahead of time and you will have plenty of time to plan a trip to the nearest Taco Bell location.

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National Donut Day 2016 Deals and Freebies

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Whether you like your donut cream-filled or powdered, there is one day a year you must have one of America’s favorite pastries. The first Friday in June, is a day to celebrate the donut.

If you are a lover of the round pastry, you may already know that National Donut Day is an opportunity to get a free donut or at least a good deal. So, if you catch yourself passing by a Dunkin Donuts, Krispy Kreme or any other location selling donuts, you’ll want to watch out for these deals:

Krispy Kreme: Krispy Kreme is giving away a free donut (any variety). You cannot get your free donut at the drive thru though. You will have to walk into the store.

Dunkin Donuts: Dunkin Donuts is requiring a purchase of a beverage to get a free donut. Who wouldn’t want a hot cup of coffee from DD with their donut?

Fractured Prune: Select Fractured Prune locations will be offering free donuts with the purchase of a drink as well.

Duck Donuts: Duck Donuts, located on the East Coast, is offering a free sugar donut for National Donut Day. You will have to go to Duck Donuts Facebook page and claim the offer to receive a coupon to your email address. Then you show the coupon to the store and can claim your free pastry.

Randy’s Donuts: Randy’s Donuts, located in California, will be offering free donuts from 6 a.m. until 12 p.m. Patrons will also be entered in a raffle today.

Voodoo Doughnut: Voodoo Doughnut created some pretty awesome donuts. Some of them are topped with Cap’n Crunch cereal, others are topped with Bacon. However, the company will not be offering any freebies for National Donut Day. That doesn’t mean it isn’t a great place to stop to celebrate the day.

Entenmann’s: Usually you will only find these donuts in grocery stores. While many stores won’t be giving them away, the company is holding a sweepstakes in which 10 winners will receive free donuts for a year. The company will also be giving out free donuts in select cities throughout the United States.

Glaze Donuts: Glaze Donuts in New Jersey is offering one free glazed donut for each customer. The company has also joined with Uber for the day to have donuts delivered to your doorstep for $20. Proceeds of the Uber-Glaze partnership for the day will go to the Community Foodbank of New Jersey.

Shipley Do-Nuts: Located in the South and Midwest, patrons of Shipley Do-Nuts will be able to get a free glazed donut from 5 a.m. until 12 p.m. Shipley Do-Nuts will donate a portion of the sales to the Salvation Army.

Giant Eagle, Inc: If you purchase a 1/2 dozen donuts from the bakery at Giant Eagle, you will receive a 1/2 dozen for free.

Doughnut Plant NYC: Doughnut Plant NYC will be giving out free Carnival Sprinkle Mini Cake Doughnuts. They will only be available while supplies last.

Lamar’s Donuts: Print a “golden ticket” and get a free glazed donut from Lamar’s. Like Shipley Do-Nuts, Lamar’s will also be raising money for the Salvation Army. Donations are being accepted at all locations.

Keurig.com: Through Tuesday, Keurig.com is offeirng $2 off all of its Original Donut Shop coffee items. Enter “DONUTDAY” at checkout and receive the $2 off.

Do you have plans to celebrate Donut Day and capitalizing on freebies? Let us know in the comments.

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