July 2012

Wawa offers free iced beverage

I love Wawa. Right now Wawa stores can only be found along the east coast. The first thing that everyone misses when they move away from my area is the Wawa. My mom still tells me she's craving Wawa and she moved away six years ago.

If you have a Wawa in your area, you'll be excited to know that they are offering a free 16 oz. iced beverage to anyone who has their coupon. I got one the other day for my daughter. I believe she chose the chocolate caramel version. She pretty much finished the entire thing before we even got back home with it. There are plenty of other flavors to choose from as well.

Free haircuts for kids

Has your child's hair been growing out of control since school ended? Have no fear. For the entire month of August, J.C. Penney is providing free haircuts for children who fall in between grades kindergarten and sixth grade. Your children will look neat and presentable once again, just in time for school to start.

The first thing you need to know in order to take advantage of this awesome deal is whether or not your local J.C. Penney has a salon. I know the one closest to me does not have a salon. If you aren't sure, you can use J.C. Penney's store finder tool to find out. Make sure you check the box that says “salon” which is just under the phrase “JCP department stores with.” Type your zip code into the box and click “search.” Fortunately, there were several J.C. Penney salon's not too far away from where I live. I was willing to travel a bit.

Free meals for kids

Can we keep it simple, please?

Ask any family where they like to eat when they have the money, and most of us have a pretty specific answer, which is often based on what foods our kids will actually eat, as well as who serves free food when. For example, we like Captain D’s on Thursdays because of the free kids’ meals, though we can all eat there for around $10 any night if we get the $2.99 deals and one drink to split (or waters). We also like Cicis because our daughter eats there well and we always get coupons, so we can all three eat there for between $12 and $15.

O’Charley’s has always been our favorite actual restaurant, however. We can get all you can eat soup and salad deals for $7 each, which are delicious—and our daughter has always been free. She loves the kids meal with shrimp and broccoli. Together, we eat for about $20, which is amazing at a sit-down restaurant like that. Plus, you get all you can eat rolls on top of it, and they are scrumptious.

Free “Lullaby and Goodnight” download

Do you sing lullabies to your children at night? If so, you'll want to take advantage of Pampers' offer of a free download of the famous lullaby “Lullaby and Goodnight.” This lullaby is sung by none other than Grammy Award-Winning singer Jennifer Hudson.

Jennifer Hudson gained fame as a singer during her time on American Idol, but is also well accomplished as an actress. She has appeared in such films as “Dreamgirls” and “The Secret Life of Bees.” Now Jennifer is lending her musical talents to Pampers to help get your children to sleep.

I think Pampers made an excellent choice in Jennifer Hudson. She has a very soothing and pleasant voice, which will be well received by babies around the globe. She's also had plenty of practice singing lullabies to her son, David Jr.

Ten free music downloads

I always say, “You can't beat free!” That is why I was so excited to come across FREECCM.com. This website is currently offering all individuals who are new to the site a total of 10 free music downloads upon registration. This amazing current deal is titled “FREECCM Songs of Summer.”

To get the free music downloads, you'll need to register. Simply enter your first name, last name and e-mail address into the boxes provided on the screen. Then click the word “download.” A thank you message will appear letting you know that a special code has been sent to your e-mail inbox. This code is only good for a total of 24 hours from the time the e-mail was sent, so don't think you can wait a few days to get your downloads. You must act quickly or the opportunity will pass you by.

Environmentally friendly tote bag for $1

York Photo is currently offering new customers a great deal. You can get a grocery tote bag for only $1. This tote bag is even customized by you with your own photographs. I am a photo freak, and absolutely love ordering gifts for family members that feature memorable pictures. Since I was going to take advantage of this offer, I thought I'd share it with you.

Head to York Photo's website and click on the “Grocery Tote Bag Only $1” image. This bag normally sells for $8.99 so that's a savings of $7.99! This eco-friendly grocery bag is one you can be proud to carry around. It is not only a great alternative to plastic bags, but it also decomposes when tossed in a landfill.

Free Starbucks K-Cup packs

Every once in awhile, Target places an amazing free offer on their website. This time, you can grab free Starbucks K-Cups packs. I have family members that are totally addicted to Starbucks, so I'll be sharing this freebie with them after I finish writing this post. Next to Wawa, which is located only on the East Coast, Starbucks is my favorite.

If you have a Keurig brewing machine, then you are eligible to request the Starbucks K-Cups free samples. If you don't have one, the website won't send you any samples. Of course, if you still want to try them, you can always share the freebie offer with a friend. Your friend can request the samples and invite you over for a cup of coffee when they come in.