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Free photos with Santa: Dec.1 at Towers Shopping Center (pets can come, too!)

Towers Shopping Center in Roanoke is offering free photos with Santa from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday (Dec. 1). Pet parents, feel free to bring your furry children as well — animals are allowed!

Additionally, you can bring your own camera and snap a few of your own photos.

For more information, click here.

Special Halloween treats at Outback Steakhouse

Outback Steakhouse has a few money saving promotions coming your way this week.

On Wednesday, you can get a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree. Who needs candy?

Additionally, if you find the “The Treat” in the beverage book on your table Wednesday, tell your server and you’ll get a coupon for a free steak dinner to use on your next visit. The graphic to the left is what you should search for.

Know of any other sweet deals on Halloween? Share them below.

Free JC Penney haircuts for kids are here to stay, plus a special October deal for breast cancer survivors

Ready for a trim? Check out these options for free salon services. Stock photo.

JC Penney will be bringing back free haircuts for kids in Kingergarten through 6th grade on Sunday, Nov. 4. From that point on, free haircuts for kids will be offered each Sunday.

Additionally, during the entire month of October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the salon will be offering free hair cuts to breast cancer survivors. Nothing like a little free pampering!

To schedule an appointment for either of these services, just call your local JC Penney Salon.

(Expired) Buy specially marked boxes of Gogurt, get a free movie ticket for kids

Look for these specially marked boxes containing codes.

Gogurt and the new movie “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days” have teamed up for a fun, end-of-summer promotion.

Buy three specially marked boxes of Gogurt and enter the codes online here, and you’ll receive a free child’s movie ticket ($8 value).

The codes will give you access to a special voucher you can print and take to the theater. Locally, Regal Cinemas and Carmike Cinemas are participating, but you can see the full list of participating theaters here.

Codes must be entered online by January 31, and the tickets will expire 60 days from the date they were issued.

REMINDER: Free haircuts for kids at JC Penney Salons in August

Love or hate JC Penney’s new format (it’s still a popular issue), you can’t argue with this deal.

The entire month of August JC Penney salons will be giving free hair cuts to kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade.

An appointment is necessary to take advantage of this deal, so book yours before all the slots are filled!

Click here to find a location near you.

Free two-year LEGO Magazine subscription

There are a few young men in my life who absolutely love LEGOs. If you’re in the same boat, check out this cool freebie.

Click here and you can sign up your child, nephew, niece, etc. for a free two year subscription to LEGO magazine.

Just select the child’s age and country of residence, then fill out some simple information like name and address. No credit card information is collected.

Kids also love getting their own mail, so this is a win-win situation for everyone — but especially your wallet!

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Want to be a Shoptimist? That's what this blog is all about. We aim to make shopping fun and affordable by helping you find deals and be a smarter shopper. The blog is written by a group of Roanoke Times staffers, including Rebecca Holland.

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