April 17, 2013 - 10:13 AM
Stop by any Wegmans this Earth Day and you'll be showered with freebies and coupons.
Departments throughout the grocery store will offer samples of organic produce and organic Wegmans brand products, as well as money-saving coupons.
While you're noshing an organic roast beef on ciabatta sandwich, some cedar-plank E.U. Certified Organic salmon from Ireland and chasing both with a freshly-made organic strawberry-orange-banana smoothie, the kids can pick up farm-themed tattoos, try an organic peanut butter and jelly sandwich and get a free organic juice box.
Parents can also grab up to $10 in coupons for things such as eco-friendly cooking pans, and bring in plastic bags for recycling to receive a free Wegmans reusable bag.
Some stores will have additional activities, such as story times and seedling plantings.
The Earth Day Organic Festival will take place Saturday April 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
---Samantha Maziarz Christmann
In honor of Tax Day, Arby's will offer free Curly Fries or Potato Cakes today.
To take advantage of the deal, print out the coupon at www.arbys.com/taxdaygiveaway and bring it to an Arby's store.
The coupon is good for one free value-sized Curly Fries or small Potato Cakes, while supplies last. Coupons are limited to one per customer. No purchase is necessary.
---Samantha Maziarz Christmann
Ick.
Three Burger King workers near Cleveland have been fired after a picture was posted of one of them standing with his feet in two bins of lettuce.
You hear stories about stuff like this happening, but I think most of us try to pretend it doesn't.
Is this just a rare instance grossery that happened to be captured for posterity on some idiot's cell phone? Or does it happen more often than we'd like to imagine?
Most of us already feel conflicted enough about eating at a fast-food chain. We have to plug our ears and hum a song to drown out thoughts of what the food is doing to our health and what the corporations' business practices are doing to the planet. Pictures like this make fast food that much harder to stomach.
Maybe that's a good thing?
---Samantha Maziarz Christmann
Restaurant.com is offering discounted restaurant deals at new, lower price points. Here's what the company had to say in a press release announcing the new denominations:
Restaurant.com, the nation’s leading destination for restaurant deals, today launched $15 dining certificates and eGift cards retailing for only $6. With this new option, restaurant goers will save $9 at more than 15,000 participating restaurants nationwide. The certificates can be purchased online at Restaurant.com or on a mobile device using Restaurant.com’s mobile apps.
“Restaurant.com now offers more choices of dining deals than any deal site or restaurant directory on the planet,” said Restaurant.com President and Chief Marketing Officer Christopher Krohn. “The new $15 gift certificate is a great option for lunch or a fun, fast-casual meal, and will tempt deal seekers and food lovers alike.”
Featuring more than 60,000 dining deals daily, Restaurant.com is the smart first stop when going out to eat. New restaurants and deals are added daily and gift certificates are now available in $10, $15, $25, $50, $75, and $100 denominations. Unlike most restaurant deals, Restaurant.com Gift Certificates never expire, and can be easily exchanged at no charge across its nationwide network of participating eateries.
7-Eleven, the convenience store chain which recently bought out Wilson Farms, will host SlurpFREE Day Wednesday.
Each customer will receive one free 7.11-ounce slurpee May 23 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m, while supplies last.
Check with your 7-Eleven to be sure they're participating.
---Samantha Maziarz Christmann
April 26, 2012 - 11:16 AM
Wegmans has released its consistent low pricing list for summer.
Wegmans will freeze prices on a list of items it says families buy most. The list differs from the one released for winter, and contains things people buy more often in summer.
The list includes bananas priced at 49 cents a pound, Wegmans brand macaroni and cheese for 49 cents per box and Wegmans brand whole wheat bread for $1.99. For a complete list of items and prices, click here.
Wegmans vows to keep the prices in place until August 25, whether or not the cost of each item increases.
---Samantha Maziarz Christmann
January 20, 2012 - 11:54 AM
To celebrate its 76 years in business, Friendly's is giving away free 12-ounce Fribbles Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The extra thick, signature milkshakes will be available in chocolate, vanilla and strawberry while supplies last. There is a limit of one per customer.
Click here to find your closest Friendly's location.
October 28, 2011 - 10:59 AM
At least two restaurants will feed your little goblins for free on Monday:
Kids in costume will eat free after 5 p.m. at Old Country Buffet at 3048 Sheridan Drive in Amherst. When one adult dinner is purchased, up to two costumed kids get free dinner. Call 832-1773.
Kids 10 years old and younger can eat free at any Applebee's in Western New York. They can choose from chicken fingers, mini cheeseburger, grilled cheese, macaroni and cheese, fried shrimp or hot dog and will receive a coloring sheet and a free Oreo Cookie Sundae card to be used on their next visit. Up to two kids' meals are free per each adult meal purchase. Costumes are encouraged but not required.
---Samantha Maziarz Christmann
August 8, 2011 - 10:04 AM
Here is today's MoneySmart tip of the day:
Have breakfast for dinner. Some breakfast foods, such as eggs and oatmeal, make some of the most nutritious, inexpensive meals around.
---Samantha Maziarz Christmann
October 25, 2010 - 12:21 PM
Kids age 12 and under can enjoy a free Scary Face Pancake at area IHOP restaurants Friday October 29 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The Scary Face Pancake is an oversized buttermilk pancake with a whipped topping mouth and strawberry nose, served with two mini OREO cookies and candy corn on the side which kids can use to finish decorating their creation.
---Samantha Maziarz Christmann
