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Friday, May 15, 2009

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Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Coldplay freebie

Starting on May 15, you can download a copy of British band Coldplay's live nine-track album LeftRightLeftRightLeft. Read about the band's free offer here.,

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

More Free Ice Cream

OK, so this offer is not quite as good as free ice cream at Haagen-Dazs. But there will be plenty of free ice cream at Wal-Mart on May 30 for Free Ice Cream Day. Check out the offer here.

Free scoop at Haagen-Dazs today

Check out the details of this offer good today (May 12)

Monday, May 11, 2009

Your Monday Redbox code

This Monday's code is 6A43JK. Use it any Redbox location to get a free rental, TODAY only.
Note: This is the last weekly code you're going to see for a while. Starting in June, Redbox will issue free-rental codes on a monthly basis only. Say it isn't so!
If you're new to Redbox codes, you can use one code per credit card account. To use the code at a Redbox kiosk: Select “Rent With Promo," then enter the code, select your movie and swipe your debit or credit card.
Even though the company is doing away with its weekly free rental codes, you can still rent movies from Redbox for free periodically. Want to know more? Read this. Also, if you rent from a Redbox location that's in or near a Walgreens store, read this.

Prizes, pizza, free bicycle helmets

The Utah Transit Authority's Bike Bonanza will be held in downtown Salt Lake City's Gallivan Plaza on Friday, May 15 from 4-8 p.m. Free bicycle helmets will be given to the first 75 kids. For information about Cycle Salt Lake Week and other Bike Month events and activities, go to www.utahbikemonth.com. For more information on the UTA event, go here.

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Free Smoothie at Orange Julius

Orange Julius is giving away free "light" smoothies on June 19. You'll need to print out a coupon that's on their web site to get one, though. To find a location near you, go here. This is a nationwide chain. In Utah, there are locations in The Gateway shopping center and Valley Fair, Fashion Place, South Towne and Layton Hills malls.

Mother's Day freebie at TCBY

Don't forget, moms get a free cup or cone today at TCBY today (May 10).
Want more deals for mom? Go here.
Or, if you want another upcoming frozen treat: A free scoop of any "Bee-built ice cream flavor" at Haagen-Dazs on May 12 from 4-8 p.m.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Watch those extra-bag fees

It may be worth a call to your airline before your next trip to see how many bags and how much weight you may bring on board without paying extra and what you would have to pay if you exceed any limits.
Many flyers are being caught off guard by charges for extra bags or excess weight.
Read one flyer's experience on Delta, when the cost of several extra bags added up.

Community money-management expo

Don't forget, there's a great free event on Friday, May 15 for anyone trying to improve their finances. The Credit and Savings Help Expo (CASH Expo) will run from 12 p.m to 9:30 p.m. at the South Towne Expo Center, 9575 South State St. in Sandy. Get details and register here.

Friday, May 8, 2009

Free strand of pearls

Goldsmith Co. Jewelers in Provo is giving away free strands of
freshwater pearls ($99 value, they say) through Saturday. (May 9) Go here to print the coupon. One per person. As always, it's a good idea to call before you go.

Live Green Festival

The 6th annual "Live Green" eco-festival in downtown Salt Lake City is Saturday (May 9) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Library Square. Learn how to be more "green." Includes activities for children. Get details about this free event here.

The Kids Bowl Free Program

A Salt Lake City bowling alley has signed up to be part of the national Kids Bowl Free Program. The program allows children to bowl for free all summer long. Adults can purchase a discounted pass good all summer as well.

A list of centers nationwide that are participating in the program is here. The Utah bowling center that is part of the program is AMF Ritz Classic Lanes, 2265 South State St. in Salt Lake City. For more information about the center, go here.

Free Sonic breakfast sandwich

Sonic Drive-in restaurants would like you to try their new CroisSonic breakfast sandwich. You have to purchase a large drink. Go here for the coupon.

A fun class

The average adult watches 16 hours of prescription medication advertisements each year. Many children and teen-agers view 40,000 ads per year on TV. Children as young as age 3 recognize brand logos.
Here's a free one-hour workshop (lunch included) on May 12 that helps you learn more about how advertisers get us to spend.
Check out the details of this fun class and others listed on the Utah Saves web site.

Mother's Day Deal Roundup

It must be a recession if high-end eatery Fleming's Steakhouse is not only touting a discounted Mother's Day special, but the restaurant also is giving mom a $25 "dining card" good on a future visit. Read the details of that offer here.
Mexican-food restaurant Z' Tejas has a buy one get one free offer on Mother's Day. (Salt Lake City only) Check it out here. Note: The ad says to call for reservations.
Other Mother's Day deals:
-Free breakfast for mom at IKEA.
-Free cup or cone for mom at TCBY
-Special offer from T.G.I. Friday's
-Another offer from Outback Steakhouse.
-If you have a coupon for a free meal at KFC, El Pollo Loco will honor it on Mother's Day.
Want to read more about Mother's Day specials? Go here. Wherever you plan on dining with mom, it's worth calling the restaurant and asking if they have any Mother's Day specials or discounts.

Labels: Mother's Day deals

If you have children, you may want to sign up for e-mail alerts from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. You can specifically request that only information about products for children be sent to you.
With so many recalls, it's hard to keep up. This service makes sure you don't miss any recalls of products you have in your own home.

It's Free Mocha Friday

Don't forget, McDonald’s restaurants in Utah have a freebie for you today. Most of the company's locations now have the equipment to make lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, iced lattes, iced mochas, hot chocolates and flavored steamers. To celebrate the enhanced beverage line, restaurants throughout the state will offer a free small hot or iced mocha from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays in May beginning today. "Free Mocha Fridays" will continue in Utah on May 15, 22 and 29.

Kids can make a gift for mom

Lowe's has a free clinic for kids Saturday (May 9). Kids can make a gift for mom for Mother's Day. I'm hearing that stores are running out of kits fairly quickly these days, so it's always a good idea to register online and get there around the time the clinic starts or even few minutes beforehand. Some stores are now even requiring advance registration.
Kids can also make a gift for mom tonight and Saturday at Michaels.

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About Lesley

Lesley Mitchell has been a business reporter at The Tribune since 1997, covering real estate, the retail industry, personal finance and economic development. She's been a devotee of frugal living for more than three decades, starting when she was 8 and began washing cars (rain insurance anyone?) as a way to fund her goal of early retirement. A graduate of Utah State University's MBA program, Lesley, and her family, are dedicated to finding creative ways to save money, avoid debt and still have fun.

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