The best Veterans Day restaurant freebies
These restaurant chains are thanking veterans for their service on Nov. 11, 2023, and in some cases, beyond.
Food
Get this 50-quart propane turkey frying pot for only $100 (regularly $174)
Walmart's 50-quart Ktaxon Stainless Steel Propane Outdoor Turkey Fryer is marked down 43% right now ahead of Thanksgiving.
Aldi and Walmart are lowering prices on Thanksgiving groceries
Both grocers are reducing prices starting Nov. 1 on favorite traditional holiday foods and charcuterie items in advance of Thanksgiving.
How to get free McDonald’s fries every Friday through the end of the year
Free Fries Friday is back for 2023! Here's how to add your free medium fries to your order through the end of the year.
First responders can get BOGO sandwiches at Firehouse Subs
If you're a first responder, you can get a buy one, get one deal at Firehouse Subs for First Responders Day on Oct. 28.
Chipotle’s $6 Boorito deal is back this Halloween, but without costumes
Members of the rewards program can order online with the discount code to get a regularly-priced entree for just $6.
M&M’s will deliver candy for free if you run out this Halloween
M&M's is offering this Halloween Rescue Squad delivery service after 3 p.m. Eastern on Halloween through GoPuff.
Tombstone is giving away free pizza to people named Jason to celebrate Halloween
If you're a Jason, Pamela or Crystal (names familiar to those who have seen the 'Friday the 13th' movies) you can enter to win a free pizza.
Applebee’s $1 margarita returns for October
The restaurant's Dollarita is back after a three-year absence, and the $1 margs will only be available during the month of October.
Get these National Coffee Day freebies and deals on Friday
National Coffee Day is on Sept. 29 this year. Here's a roundup of retailers offering free coffee, discounts and other deals.
Get a box of Lucky Charms for 60 cents for the cereal’s anniversary
Buy a box of Lucky Charms and send in an online rebate form to get reimbursed up to $5.09, making your purchase just 60 cents.
Uber Eats will start accepting food stamps in 2024
Uber Eats will allow customers to pay using SNAP/EBT benefits in an effort to make grocery delivery available to more people.
Here’s how to get free refills on coffee and tea at Starbucks
Did you know that you can get free refills at Starbucks? Neither did we! Turns out, you can get free refills on coffee and tea. Here's how.
Olive Garden’s Never Ending Pasta Bowl is returning soon
The annual pasta event starts this year on Sept. 25 and runs through Nov. 19. It's only available in restaurants.
Walgreens has Halloween candy on sale for $1.99 a bag
Right now you can get onto the Walgreens website and order Halloween candy for $1.99, then use a 10% code to bring the price down to $1.79.
How to get a 50-cent double cheeseburger from McDonald’s today
For National Cheeseburger Day on Sept. 18, McDonald's is reducing the price of a cheeseburger to just 50 cents. Order through the app.
Everything you need to know about Walmart’s reorder service
Walmart's Easy Reorder service lists your recent purchases (made both in-store and online) and allows you to easily repurchase them.
How to get free fries at Wendy’s through Sept. 17
You can get a free order of fries with any purchase right now, but you can't just show up at the drive-thru to get the deal.
Get BOGO Starbucks every Thursday in September
You have to be a rewards member to get this deal, and it's only good for drinks from the fall menu, including the classic pumpkin spice latte.
Dairy Queen will have Blizzards for just 85 cents for 2 weeks
Dairy Queen is honoring the creation of the Blizzard in 1985 by offering small discounted Blizzards priced at 85 cents.
Get a BOGO deal at Firehouse Subs on Labor Day
If you buy a medium or large sub, drink and chips at Firehouse Subs on Labor Day, you can get another medium sub for free.
Some bulk grocery items save you more money than others
A study from Coupon Follow explains which bulk items save you more money and we list some items that probably aren't worth it.
Blaze Pizza has a BOGO 11-inch pizza deal right now
This buy-one-get-one-free deal from Blaze Pizza will only be available through Aug. 16, so you'll have to act fast.
Get free Wendy’s fries with any purchase on select days this month
There are some great deals you can get at Wendy's right now, including free fries with any purchase starting next week.
Get a free Doritos Locos Taco every Tuesday through Sept. 5
Taco Bell is offering free Doritos Locos tacos every Tuesday through Sept. 5, so you may want to stop in and get one!
Buffets are making a comeback
Prices are rising, so more and more people are turning to budget-friendly food options, even when going out to eat.
You can get Wendy’s new Frosty Cream Cold Brew for just 99 cents
Wendy's has added a new flavor to its Frosty lineup—and they're encouraging people to try it by offering a great deal.
Is Trader Joe’s generally cheaper than other grocery stores?
One of the best places to cut costs is on groceries. If you're wondering whether Trader Joe's can help you save, here's what to know.
These 5 cheap cuts of beef are perfect for grilling
Compared to pricier cuts of meat like filet mignon, these five cuts of beef are surprisingly inexpensive without sacrificing flavor.
How to get free french fries at Wendy’s this week
Wendy's is celebrating National French Fry Day on Thursday with a deal: Get free fries with any purchase from Thursday through Sunday.
Easy ways to save money on your Fourth of July barbecue
You don't have to spend a fortune to have a fun Fourth of July barbecue. You can make some easy swaps to save money.
Get a free medium Firehouse Sub if you have the right name
The 'Name of the Day' deal highlights new names on the chain's social media pages each day, allowing lucky customers to pick up free subs.
Wendy’s is offering free chicken nuggets through June 25
Wendy's is offering some great deals this June, including late-night discounts, free fries and discounts on breakfast.
You can get a free small Frosty once a week ahead of summer
Wendy's is offering the free Frosty deal once a week through June 21, so if you start now, you can get three before summer starts.
This simple trick will help you keep bags of frozen food closed
This handy method, which went viral on TikTok, allows users to store bags of frozen food without help from clips or rubber bands.
Domino’s is offering a free medium pizza with your delivery order
For a limited time, customers can add a free medium two-topping pie to a minimum purchase of $14. Find out how.
People are putting all kinds of foods into their waffle makers
A social media trend that started in 2019 is helping people realize their waffle makers are much more versatile than they thought.
Grocery delivery can save time, but it leaves some shoppers frustrated
Grocery delivery can help you save time, but it can also cause a few headaches. Missing items, extra charges and bad produce are all issues.
Candy company owner donates 133,000 Rum and Butter bars to charities, churches and fire departments
After pandemic supply issues left her with a huge stock of candy bars she couldn't sell to stores, a candy shop owner had to get creative.
How to get a free crispy chicken sandwich at Wendy’s right now
Wendy's is offering a new deal every week for the next few weeks, but you'll need to download the app to get these freebies.
This woman’s viral TikToks create cheap but tasty meals using food from Dollar Tree
Rebecca Chobat started her channel, Dollar Tree Dinners, to show how to create meals on a budget as inflation caused grocery prices to soar.
Russell Stover recalls candy due to undeclared pecans
Russell Stover's Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cups, sold nationwide, are being recalled due to potential allergens.
Restaurants with subscriptions you’ll want to get if you’re a frequent customer
National restaurant chains and local hot-spots are offering subscriptions to keep customers loyal—and diners can benefit from the discount.
You can win $50,000 for sharing your margarita recipe with Jose Cuervo
Do you have a margarita recipe that rivals one from a bar or restaurant? Jose Cuervo’s Marg Shake-Up contest is looking for margarita lovers to share their recipe for a chance to win $50,000 and have their creation sold in…
Chipotle to launch new restaurant concept focused on healthy foods
Fast-casual restaurant chain Chipotle announced it is opening a new restaurant concept in Santa Monica, California, focused on healthy foods that include proteins, greens, grains and vegetables. Farmesa will serve a variety of bowls for between $11.95 and $16.95 each.…
You could win free food for a year if you propose at Cracker Barrel on Valentine’s Day
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2.5 million pounds of canned meat products recalled
Conagra Brands, Inc. is recalling more than 2.5 million pounds of canned meat and poultry products amid contamination concerns. According to a notice from the Department of Agriculture, the recalled products have a packaging defect that may cause them to…
Why you should be drinking more pickle juice—no, really
Did you know pickle brine is jam packed with vitamins, electrolytes, and even probiotics? It can even help you recover from a hangover.
Chipotle seeking to hire 15K new employees
Chipotle is looking to hire 15,000 new employees. The fast-food chain said in a statement it wants to be fully staffed for “burrito season,” the period from March to May when the company does the most business. “Our restaurant teams…
It’s not just eggs—other foods are also more expensive right now
You may have heard that inflation is down overall this month. So, why are groceries still so expensive? If you talk to almost any shopper at the checkout line these days, you’ll get an earful about grocery prices. “It’s really…