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Groupon: Get a $10 Starbucks Card eGift for $5

Photo courtesy of Starbucks.

Photo courtesy of Starbucks.

I know there are tons of Starbucks fans out there that will be very excited about this deal.

Head over to Groupon today and you can pick up a $10 Starbucks eGift card for only $5. This gift card can be used at any participating Starbucks and must be redeemed by September 30. There is a limit of one eGift per person.

Groupon says: “Starbucks Card eGifts are digital gift cards that can be used for anything, such as a cup of the mellow Starbucks blonde roast coffee, a skinny mocha, or a hot or iced hazelnut macchiato. Use it all at once or across multiple visits, in participating stores.”

This deal is available for one day only, so grab your’s before it’s gone!

Two new freebies from Starbucks

Starbucks

Photo courtesy of Starbucks.

Starbucks is always surprising us with fun freebies and today I’ve got two I’ll share with you.

Today through Saturday (March 9) you can get a free Tazo tea after 2 p.m. when you bring in your receipt from an earlier purchase. For more information, visit the Starbucks Facebook page.
*Note: This promotion is only available at participating Starbucks, so inquire about it on your next trip in.

And the next deal:
Today through March 14, new My Starbucks Rewards members can get a free $5 credit when they register a gift card. Registration is easy. You just go online and fill out a form with the number on your card, plus a few other details. After that the $5 credit will automatically be added to your card (though be patient, it may not happen immediately).
*Note: This deal is for new members only. For more information, click here.

It’s a good idea to keep money loaded on your card and make future purchases with it. For every purchase made with a card that’s registered with My Starbucks Rewards you’ll earn a point and those points can be redeemed for freebies.

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Valentine’s Day Freebies & Deals

KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUT CORPORATION HEART DOUGHNUTS

On ThursdayKrispy Kreme will be giving customers who purchase one dozen Valentine doughnuts 12 cards that are good for a free doughnut of your choice.
Photo courtesy of Krispy Kreme.

Valentine’s Day is coming up on Thursday. What better way to celebrate than with some freebies?

First of all, there are tons of free printables available. Coloring pages, cards, activity sheets — you name it. With a quick Google search you can come up with endless results.

 Also, on Thursday Krispy Kreme will be offering customers who purchase a dozen Valentine doughnuts — which are  in delicious heart shapes — 12 Valentine cards, each of which are good for a free doughnut. Co-workers, friends and family members will love getting a special tasty treat and a coupon for a treat in the future.

Don’t want to wait for Thursday? Now through the 14th Starbucks is offering customers a sweet new BOGO deal. Print this coupon or show it to the barista on your phone and you can get the select featured drinks buy one, get one free after 2 p.m. The participating drinks include caffe mocha, vanilla spice latte and hot chocolate.

 Need some romantic tunes? Amazon is offering this download of “Valentine’s 2013 – A TuneCore Artist Hip-Hop / R&B Compilation” for free. If you’re interested in this deal download it soon, you never know when the price will change.
* Before downloading be sure that the price reads “FREE” in red print or else you will be charged.

Know of other holiday freebies or deals? Share them in the comments section below.

Free Starbucks coffee for you and a friend

Starbucks loves a BOGO deal. It seems like  you can always find some sort of buy one, get one offer that gives you the perfect excuse for a coffee date — and this deal is even better. It’s all free and there’s no expiration date!

The latest deal is offering a free cup of Starbucks Blonde Roast for you and a friend. Here’s how to get it:

Head over to the Starbucks Facebook page and click the green “Get Started” button.

From there, click “Go to App” on the pop-up window, which will take you to a screen where you can enter your email address (your coupon for a free cup of coffee will be emailed to you). Submit your email address, and then pick out an eCard to be sent to one of your Facebook friends offering them a free cup of coffee, too.

Pretty simple! And who wouldn’t love to open an email offering free coffee, especially on a Monday?

Here’s the fine print: Offer to be redeemed through eGift. Value of eGift equivalent to one tall cup of brewed [Starbucks ® Blonde Roast] coffee valued up to $2.60. Number of eGifts available are limited. Limited time offer.

BOGO Holiday Beverages at Starbucks Today through Sunday

These three holiday drinks are buy one, get one free now through Sunday. Photo by Starbucks.

Today (Dec. 13) through Sunday Starbucks is offering holiday beverages (caramel brulee lattes, peppermint mochas and gingerbread lattes) buy one, get one free from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

That sounds like a perfect excuse to make a coffee date. Plus, there’s no coupon necessary — which makes this deal even better.

BOGO Starbucks deal now through Sunday

These three holiday drinks are buy one, get one free now through Sunday. Photo by Starbucks.

The temperature is dropping, and that always puts me in the mood for steamy coffee drinks. So it’s very appropriate that Starbucks just announced this deal:

Now through Sunday (Nov. 18) participating Starbucks locations are offering holiday beverages buy one, get one free. Your drink choices include caramel brulee lattes, peppermint mochas and gingerbread lattes.

This is the perfect excuse to grab a friend and treat yourselves.

For more information, click here.

Even more foodie deals to start your weekend

We’re on a roll with the restaurant and food coupons lately. But no complaints there, right?

Good news: I have more! Check out these deals and share any that you have found.

Be aware of the expiration dates — some of these have a short shelf life!

Running to get everyone coffee? Reap the reward. Photo by Starbucks.com.

If you’re in the mood to treat your office or household, consider bringing everyone a fresh cup of coffee and utilizing the Starbucks Runner Reward. Now through Sept. 30 Starbucks is offering a free cup of coffee when you buy four. To get the deal, download this handy order form and hand it in when you pick up your drinks.
This offer excludes chilled beverages, cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts, and is only valid at participating locations, so you may want to check with your favorite before you make a coffee run.

Papa John’s has a new 50% off deal for online orders. Use the code SPORTS50 and you’ll get half-off any regular priced menu items. This deal can’t be combined with any other offers or discounts.
The promotion code expires on Sept. 4.

Arby’s is offering a free hot turkey roaster sandwich from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 6 at participating locations (check before you show up). Choose from three different sandwiches: Turkey Classic, Turkey ‘n Cheddar Classic, or Grand Turkey Club.
Best of all — there’s no coupon or purchase necessary! Enjoy your free lunch.

Outback Steakhouse is offering $5 off online orders of at least $20 with the code SCHOOL$5OFF. This offer expires Sept. 6.

 Firehouse Subs just released this printable coupon offering a free medium sub when you buy a sub, chips and a drink on Labor Day. It’s important to note you can only use this coupon on Monday.

Quiznos has five new printable coupons available:
* Buy one sub at regular price and get a small sub for $1, a medium sub for $2 or a large sub for $3
* 20% off a catering order of $50 or more
* A $5 small combo
* Two meals for $9.99
* Free kids meal with the purchase of a sub or salad combo
These coupons all expire Sept. 3.

Denny’s is offering customers free ‘Nana Bread Pancake Puppies with the purchase of an entree and this printable coupon. This coupon expires on Sept. 8.

Red Robin has a new coupon on its Facebook page offering $5 off a $20 purchase. This offer expires Sept. 3.

Receive a $5 bonus when you reload a Starbucks card

Starbucks is offering customers who reload an existing Starbucks card an extra $5 for free.

You must reload your card with $20 or more to get this deal, and you  must complete the purchase with the shop’s mobile app and by using your Visa card. Those are quite a few stipulations, I’ll give you that, but if you’re a tech savvy customer it shouldn’t be a problem.

This offer expires on Friday, Aug. 24.

If you haven’t done so yet, be sure to register your gift card for Starbucks My Rewards. They’re great about sending out special promotions and freebies.

Friday from noon to 3 p.m.: Free Starbucks Refreshers

Tomorrow (July 13) only from noon to 3 p.m. participating Starbucks locations will be offering free tall Refreshers. You can choose between Cool Lime or Very Berry Hibiscus to sweeten the end of your week.

Call ahead to make sure your favorite location is participating.

While you’re out, don’t forget to pick up your free Chick-fil-A and 75 cent Krispy Kreme doughnuts!

Foodie freebies, deals and reminders

 Get your printer ready, I’ve got a whole host of printable coupons and foodie deals ahead:

Visit Blimpie‘s Facebook page and you can print out a coupon offering a free 6-inch sub with the purchase of a 6-inch sub and a 22 oz. drink. This coupon is valid through June 9.

Olive Garden has released this printable coupon good for a free dessert or appetizer with the purchase of two entrees. Sounds like a perfect date night! This coupon is valid through May 27.

Pilot Travel Centers just posted a printable coupon on their Facebook page offering $1 off any large combo. This means you can get $1 off purchases at participating Wendy’s, Taco Bell, Arby’s, KFC, Subway, Dairy Queen or Pizza Hut located inside a Pilot Travel Center. There’s no expiration date listed on this coupon.
On the same page, you can also print out a coupon good for a free 16 oz. hot beverage from Pilot Travel Centers. This coupon is valid through May 31.

Quiznos is also offering a printable coupon on their Facebook page for a free small sub with the purchase of a sub of equal or greater value and fountain drink. This coupon is valid through May 31.

Sonic is offering all milkshakes for half-price after 8 p.m. this summer. What a great way to cool off after a hot day! To make it even sweeter, you don’t even need a coupon. Click here for more information.

Also, remember that Starbucks has frappucinos for half price from 3 to 5 p.m. from now through Sunday. Enjoy it while it lasts!

Know of any other great foodie deals out there? Share them!

Starbucks Frappuccino Happy Hour returns on Sunday

Which flavor will you choose? Photo courtesy of www.starbucks.com.

The weather is heating up, so instead of your steaming cup of coffee how about trying something new?

Starbucks is bringing back its Frappucino Happy Hour from Sunday, May 6 to Sunday, May 13 (aka, Mother’s Day). From 3 to 5 p.m. participating stores will have their frozen coffee drinks for half-price.

I’d recommend calling ahead before visiting your favorite location to be sure they’re participating.

For more information, click here.

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