Free Ice Cream Today at Cold Stone Creamery (9/28)
Here’s another great tip from Jennifer:
Cold Stone Creamery is giving away free 3-oz portions of ice cream today from 5pm-8pm while supplies last. 100% of all donations collected during the promotion will be given to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Thanks!
Pay What You Can Night at Olney Theater
This was sent in on the Stone Soup DC Yahoo Group board by Jennifer. Thanks!
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Thought folks might be interested in Pay What You Can night next Tuesday evening at the Olney theatre. I typically pay 5-10$ and the shows are great.
Arrive early! Pay-What-You-Can Night!
Tuesday, September 26 at 7:30 pm
by Larry Shue
directed by Stewart F. Lane
on the New Mainstage
Tickets will go on sale at 6:30 pm Tuesday evening (seating is general admission).
“I sometimes wonder-how does one obtain a personality?” So questions Charlie, a painfully shy Englishman on holiday in the U.S.A. with gregarious Froggy, a freelance demolition expert. They’re staying at a lodge in the backwoods of Georgia, where Charlie attempts to avoid social interaction with the colorful locals by passing himself off as a foreigner who doesn’t speak a word of English. This ploy backfires entirely as Charlie becomes the center of attention, confidant to all, and witness to secrets and scandals. The laughs are continuous throughout this engaging comedy directed by Tony Award-winner Stewart F. Lane.
Regularly scheduled performances September 27-October 22. Tickets $34-$44
Birthday Freebies
This great resource was sent in by Julie:
This came from a website called http://www.slickdeals.net/ Not all of the freebies are local, but quite a few are! All deals are up to the specific location. So you can call ahead and see if they do them or not. ALFY'S PIZZA - free mini pizza ALL-AMERICAN CAFÉ - free dessert APPLEBEES - free dessert AUSTIN GRILL - free meal (register first) BAKERS SQUARE - free pie BANDIDO'S [IN] - free entrée BASKIN ROBBINS - free ice cream treat BEACHES RESTAURANT - free meal BENIHANA'S JAPANESE RESTAURANT - free dinner WITH 3 other paying guests BENNIGANS - free dessert + song BJ's - Free Pazookie!! (best dessert) BOB EVANS - Free Kids Meal for kids Under the age of 12 https://kids.bobevans.com/birthday.asp BOB'S BIG BOY - free hot fudge ice cream Boston Market also has a free kids B-Day! meal coupon for kids under 12, and coupons online for their various entrees. B-Day meal: http://www.bostonmarket.com/offers/i...dsBirthdayClub Sirloin coupons: http://www.bostonmarket.com/coupons/sirloinCoupons.jsp BUFFALO WILD WINGS (BW3) - free dozen hot wings BURGER KING - free kids meal to all kids club members CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN - free kids meal during the month of their birthday (register first) CAPTAIN DIZZY'S CAR WASH - free car wash CARROWS - free cake CATTLEMEN'S - free dessert and cowboy hat CHEVY'S - free dessert and sombrero CHILI'S - free song CHIPS N GIGGLES - free meal CLAIM JUMPER - Free Dessert COLDSTONE CREAMERY - Free Creations DENNY'S - free meal (said to be only kids under 10 now) EINSTEIN'S - free meal EL CHICOS - free dessert ERNIE'S STEAKHOUSE - free meal FAMOUS DAVE'S BARBEQUE - free meal (w/advance signup) FIRESTONE SUBS - Sign up and get an email for a free sub http://www.firehousesubs.com/ecrew/signup.cfm FUDDRUCKERS - free burger **apparently its free sundae and NOT free meal** GOLDEN CORRAL - free meal to Birthday Club members (not just kids!) during month of birthday GRILLFISH - free meal HARD ROCK CAFÉ - free dessert HOMETOWN BUFFET - free birthday cake HOOTERS - free song + tshirt Houlihans - Free Coupon for an entree next visit(up to a week after b-day) IHOP- free meal **apparently its free sundae and NOT free meal** People are reporting getting nothing JOE'S CRAB SHACK - free cake LOTUS - free meal LUTHERS BBQ - free stuff (varies) for "Great Rewards" members MACARONI GRILL - free dessert + OPERA-style "Happy Birthday" song MAGGIANOS - $10 Off purchase of $20 (sign up in advance) MARIE CALENDERS - free dessert MAX AND ERMA [OH] - free $5 dessert Memphis BBQ - coupon good for a free Rack of Ribs & strawberry shortcake (must sign up on website 24 hours in advance) MEXICAN VILLAGE - free meal MOONIES DINER - free meal OLD SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE - free meal OLIVE GARDEN - cake (some say free, most say $$) OUTBACK - free dessert + song PAPPA'S RESTAURANTS (PAPPADEAUX, PAPPASITO'S, ETC) - free dessert PARADISO'S - free meal PERKIN'S - free stack of pancakes PF CHANGS - free cake or cheesecake PONCHO'S - free meal, dessert & picture PROVINO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT - free $10.99 meal and ice cream dessert RED LOBSTER - free slice of cake + song RED ROBIN - Free Hamburger ( sign up for Eclub) ROCK BOTTOM - free appetizer for Mug Club members ROUND TABLE - free personal pizza SMOKEY BONES - Free Meal YMMV( up to the location) STEAK AND ALE - free mini choco cake STEAK-N-SHAKE - free dinner for "birthday club" kids TACO BELL - free combo meal of your choice TGI FRIDAYS - Free Birthday Dessert THE PALM - 3lb lobster (must be a member/register first) The Pasta House - free dessert THE VINE TAVERN - free meal TODAI SEAFOOD BUFFET - Free Meal or voucher for Meal Next Visit TONY ROMA'S - free dessert (sign up for Eclub to get coupon) VACCARO'S ITALIAN PASTRY SHOP [MD/DC AREA] - free dessert and drink WENDY'S - free kids meal to all kids club members Z' TEJAS - $15 coupon for the month of your birthday (register first) ZIO'S - free dessert BEAR MOUNTAIN OR SNOW SUMMIT - free skiing/riding BELLEAYRE MOUNTAIN - free skiing/riding DAVE AND BUSTERS - $5 game card credit FOOD PAVILION GROCERY STORE - free movie rental Hallmark - 20% off coupon for one item HARKINS - free movie HOLLYWOOD VIDEO - free video rental SAFEWAY GROCERY STORE - free movie rental SCRUB-A-DUB - free car wash VARIOUS TANNING SALONS - free tan WHITEHALL JEWELERS - free $50 gift certificate Claim Jumper - Free Desert + sing Bakers Square - Free Pie Hollywood Video - free rental http://www.texasdebrazil.com/index2.php (sign up for free $40 gc on B-day) OTHERS: Auto Zone - Free oil change (Most Autozones do NOT do oil changes)YMMV DAVE AND BUSTERS - $5 game card credit FOOD PAVILION GROCERY STORE - free movie rental Hallmark - 20% off coupon for one item HOLLYWOOD VIDEO - free video rental SAFEWAY GROCERY STORE - free movie rental SCRUB-A-DUB - free car wash VARIOUS TANNING SALONS - free tan WHITEHALL JEWELERS - free $50 gift certificate COLDSTONE CREAMERY - Free Creations
Thanks, Julie!
Borders Coupon
If you receive Borders emails, you will often find a coupon for 20-30% off of one item each week. This week, the coupon is for 10% a total purchase. Here’s the link: http://f.chtah.com/i/9/276579820/coupon0824.htm
Reminder: MD Tax Holiday Begins Tomorrow
Maryland’s back-to-school tax holiday runs from August 23-27, 2006. Quailified clothing sold in Maryland priced at $100 or less will be exempt from the 5% state sales tax through the weekend. See the Maryland Comptroller site for all the details.
Regal Free Family Flicks
Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 15 and Wednesday, August 16, Regal Entertainment Theaters are offering free kids movies such as Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, Madagascar, Fat Albert, Curious George, and/or Robots. The movie selection varies by theater and offerings are different in MD and VA. All start at 10am, seats are limited and they are first come, first serve. Check out your local theater schedule on the Regal web site.
Source for Books
For our family, the fall leading into winter is jam packed with birthdays followed by the holidays. I am trying to get a head start on gift buying this year. One internet source I have found particularly great for kids books is Bookcloseouts.com. I just bought a stash of great kids book for some of the upcoming birthdays. For instance, my son loves the book, “Little Quack’s Hide and Seek”. A nice hardcover version is $5.99 marked down from a list price of $14.95 (and $10.17 at Amazon). They also have a good selection of softcover books, board books, and coloring/activity books for even less. I bought a box of various books for gifts and got 17 great kids books for $74.83 plus $6.95 shipping. You can also pick up inexpensive books or coloring books here to use in lieu of goody bags at kids parties.
Any other great gift resources in the local area or on-line? I could really use some new suggestions!
Children’s Day at the Montgomery Co. Agricultural Fair
Tomorrow, Monday, August 14, children ages 18 and under get into the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair for free (adults are $7). All exhibits will be open, the carnival opens at 11am, the 4H Flying Tigers rocket launch is from 11am-1pm, and if you can last that long, a tractor pull is on schedule for 7:30pm (for an additional fee of $10 per person). Check out the schedule and more info about the fair.
Two Deals at Target
I was in Target (in Cherry Hill) today and saw two deals I thought
worth mentioning. First they have swim diapers on clearance. They
were a couple of dollars off the regular prices. If you still have
swim classes into the fall, they might be worth checking out. They
seemed to have a variety of sizes and brands. They were on an end cap
by the pharmacy.
The other deal was a cartridge for the Leapster, if you have a child
into such things. They had the Letter Factory cartridge, regularly
$24.95 on sale for $6.22 in another clearance aisle just past the toy
section toward the back of the store. I picked one up for my son for
his birthday. He loves the Leapster.
If you spot any good deals out there, please share.
Amazon.com Grocery
From Katie on the Yahoo Group:
For those who like to buy in bulk (and don’t like to go to the
store!), Amazon.com is beta-testing their new grocery site now & you
can get $10 off any purchase of $49 or more through Aug 31st. All
items in their grocery store include free shipping, too, which is
good. What I like about the site is it has some products that are
sometimes hard to find and/or rarely go on sale and/or are difficult
to find in bulk (e.g., McCann’s Irish Oatmeal and Glide floss tape!).
I’ve seen that the level of discounts vary depending on the product,
so pay attention to the % off and make sure you know your prices.What I haven’t figured out yet is whether you can use this promotion
more than once (I haven’t figured out that you can’t, but I haven’t
tested it yet).
Thanks, Katie!
