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Free Cone Day @ Ben and Jerry's

2010-03-22T14:44:00.001-04:00

Tomorrow Tuesday March 23rd is free cone day at Ben and Jerry's. Unfortunately there aren't many where I live and if there are they aren't participating but that doesn't mean my national readers (because there are so many!) can't benefit!

Free (with catch) Starbucks Pastry

2010-03-22T10:20:00.002-04:00

So I don't normally post anything free where you have to buy something however, so many people regularly feed their coffee addiction so why not? Ashley informed me that tomorrow Tuesday March 23rd is free pastry day with the purchase of a coffee at Starbucks. Enjoy!

Put the lotion in the bottle..for FREE

2010-03-22T10:10:00.002-04:00

Currently at Walgreens you can buy a 20.2 oz Oil of Olay Quence lotion (sale $7.99) and with this mail-in rebate it's free, and then you get a free shower lotion for free ($4.99 value). It's like ethical stealing. Also if you use Discover card this month (March) if you are signed up you get 5% back at drugstores.

Free Pancakes

2010-02-22T13:05:00.003-05:00

Tomorrow 2/23 is National Pancake Day...I'm sure you knew that but wanted to inform you that IHOP is celebrating by giving free pancakes from 7am-1opm.

Free Victoria Secret Perfume

2010-02-09T10:19:00.002-05:00

Today (2/9/10) if you go to a Victoria's Secret with a March 2010 copy of Seventeen you will get a free Life is Pink Delux Fragrance Sampler worth $10! You can print out a copy of the cover here.

Free Denny's

2010-02-09T10:16:00.002-05:00

Today only (do I sound like a sales person?) Denny's is doing free grand slams from 6am to 2pm. fyi: it will be exceedingly busy.

Free Pretzel

2010-02-07T14:24:00.002-05:00

Saturday February 20th Auntie Anne's is celebrating Pretzel Day by giving away 1 free pretzel per person from 10am -3pm. I love pretzels and free stuff!!

$5 to Babies R Us

2010-01-28T15:47:00.001-05:00

If you are anything like me everyone around you is producing a child. here is a great way to save on baby shower gifts! Become a fan of Babies R Us on Facebook and fill out the information and they will e-mail you a $5 gift certificate.

Free Einsteins Bagel & Cream Cheese

2010-01-28T15:46:00.001-05:00

If you are on facebook (and who isn't?) go to Einsteins page and click on the free bagel tab and sign up for a free bagel and cream cheese coupon. Enjoy!

Free Brueggers Bagel & Cream Cheese

2010-01-28T15:40:00.001-05:00

Go to Brueggers website, then on the bottom left click on Sign Me up and they will e-mail you a coupon for a free bagel and cream cheese. It expires one week after signing up.

AAA

2010-01-18T22:13:00.002-05:00

I was checking out at Gap today and found out that with AAA membership I got 10% off (all the time!) at Banana Republic, Gap, and Old Navy! You also get 10% off on target.com, you just have to get to target via the AAA website. I am now going to be that lady who asks everywhere I go if they give a AAA discount. Not only will they fix my flat but they will help me buy great clothes for less.

Free Bagel & Cream Cheese

2010-01-12T18:19:00.001-05:00

If you are on facebook you can become a fan of Einstein's and get a coupon for a free bagel and cream cheese. Once you become a fan, click on the free bagel tab and print coupon.

Free Comic books

2010-01-12T18:18:00.001-05:00

Coliseum of Comics at Fashion Square mall (and their website says all locations) is offering four free comics on Wednesdays. Details here.

Free Coffee on Wednesdays in January

2010-01-12T17:51:00.001-05:00

One free cup of medium hot coffee to each customer at participating Dunkin’ Donuts in Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia counties, which is pretty much all of Central Florida. No purchase necessary. One coffee per customer per visit.

This promotion will be January 13th, 20th and 27th.

Free Jeremiah's

2009-10-29T14:54:00.002-04:00

On Halloween if you go to Jeremiah's dressed in costume you will receive a free small item. If you haven't been to Jeremiah's this is a great time to try. I recommend the chocolate layered with cookies and cream gelati or vanilla layered with pumpkin pie gelati. Enjoy!

Free Bagel

2009-10-23T08:29:00.003-04:00

On Fridays before 11am you can go to Einstein Bros Bagels and get a free bagel with this reuse-able coupon. Expires 11/3 (so you can use it twice 10/23 and 10/30)

Free Barnes & Noble Treat

2009-10-23T08:03:00.001-04:00

Print this coupon and you can get a free kid-size hot chocolate and cookie at Barnes and Noble on Saturday October 24th, no purchase required.

Free KFC grilled chicken

2009-10-23T08:00:00.001-04:00

On October 26th you can go to KFC and get a free piece of grilled chicken. Details here as 5,000 KFC's are participating.

Free Schwan's

2009-10-14T17:22:00.002-04:00

Schwan's is giving away $10 in food product for FREE for the first 500,000 (until 10/31) new customers who sign-up for home delivery. There is no commitment beyond this first order of $10, so go here to see if delivery is available in your area and get your free food! I choose the 'charge me when you deliver' option just so they didn't have my credit card number.

Free 7-11 Beverage

2009-10-14T17:07:00.001-04:00

Get a free 12 oz. coffee, cappuccino, hot chocolate, or hot tea at 7-Eleven stations when you bring in this printable coupon. There is no print limit & you do not need to purchase anything in order to score the freebie! Coupon does state that it can only be used once per day per customer through October 31, 2009. Click here to find a 7-Elven location near you

Free Night of Theater 2009

2009-10-08T19:32:00.002-04:00

On October 15th there is a free night of live theater to encourage people to see the Arts. Click here and see if your area is participating.

Free Snapfish Photo Card

2009-10-06T18:53:00.002-04:00

Today is the last day to get a free photo card from Snapfish. Use the code FALLCARD09. You just have to pay $1.49 for shipping. Just make sure you choose a type of card (folded cards/greeting cards) where you can buy only 1 (some cards require you to order a minimum of 12 or 20).

Free Disney Day!

2009-10-06T17:09:00.001-04:00

So starting January 1, 2010 if you do a day of service with a select group of organizations you get a free day at Disney. Win-win!! Details here

Free* ColdStone

2009-09-21T19:14:00.001-04:00

This Thursday (September 24th) Coldstone is offering free ice cream with the hopes that you make a donation to Make-a-Wish foundation (a great organization). So it's win win, you get ice cream and a great cause gets your money. Details here.

Free Samples of Panera (?)

2009-09-09T17:39:00.001-04:00

So Panera is advertising that tomorrow (Thursday September 10th) they are offering samples of their fall menu. However I called 3 and none of them are participating so be sure and call before you go.

Free Kashi Sample

2009-09-08T16:42:00.001-04:00

Free* Cheesecake

2009-09-03T09:52:00.002-04:00

Mark your calendars Orlando for September 21st. From 7am to 10am the first 500 people to bring two cans of soup get a free slice of Stephanies's ultimate red velvet cake Cheesecake. This is only good for the Mall of Milenia location in Orlando. It is also nationwide on different days, check the website for details. This is part of their drive-out hunger tour. Win-win!

Free Chick-Fil-A

2009-09-03T09:22:00.001-04:00

On Labor day (Monday September 7th) wear your Gator gear and get a free Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwhich from 10:30am until close. Okay so you don't have to wear Gator gear, but why wouldn't you? You just have to wear your "sports team logo." Details here.

Free Ice Cream (mail-in rebate)

2009-09-03T09:17:00.002-04:00

Click here to print out the rebate for for Blue Bunny's new Sedona or Aspen. You have to purchase the ice cream this weekend, then mail in the receipt & UPC and they will mail you a refund check. It takes some work but it is free ice cream.

Buy One Get One: Medival Times

2009-08-26T11:31:00.002-04:00

Many companys (tv and radio stations) do the Buy one, get one free deal. These are great for Christmas, I buy a friend a gift card, and keep the other one for a date. Win-win. Normally I only post freebies but this one is unique. Right now through WFTV you can receive 2 certificates to Medival Times for the price of one. That is a savings of $60. Couple that with the fact that kids are free and you could pay $60 for an entire family to go! Also they give free passes for your birthday so you can couple this with other deals and save big time. Go Blue Knight!

Free Papa Johns IF you own a Camaro

2009-08-26T11:27:00.001-04:00

Today only there is free Papa Johns if you own/drive a camaro. Kind of a neat reason why if you're interested.

Free Chick Fil-A...hurry

2009-08-25T12:38:00.001-04:00

Go here and sign up to win a free chick-fil-a sandwich. This time you don't have to dress up :)

Free Prints

2009-08-20T09:30:00.000-04:00

I rarely print pictures but when I do I don't like to pay for them. Thank you Walgreens for offering free prints today only (8/20). Go here for more details.

Free Chocolate Friday Reminder

2009-07-17T10:19:00.000-04:00

Reminder today is Friday so you can register again for free chocolate from Mars and you'll get a coupon for free Mars chocolate in 6 weeks. You can only sign up on Fridays.

Free Starbucks Pastry with purchase

2009-07-17T09:42:00.000-04:00

So I don't normally post freebies if you have to buy something (I'm a taker and the US economy despises people like me) however a lot of people buy starbucks so on Tuesday July 21st if you buy a starbucks beverage and have this coupon you win a free pastry. Or you can show them the coupon on your tricked out phone (if you have internet obviously). Thanks Allie!

Anyone near a McAlisters...free Sweet Tea

2009-07-17T09:37:00.001-04:00

On Thursday July 23rd Mcalisters if offering a Free Tea. No purchase necessary, one per person, check with your location for participation. Location listing here. Details here

Free Dinner-Rebate

2009-07-15T19:19:00.000-04:00

Go here and print out the rebate form. Then buy a Tyson Skillet Creation at your grocery store (I had to ask someone about them, and he got me one from the back, they weren't out in the freezer section), make sure to save the receipt, and the upc code and mail it all in. They'll refund you up to $8.99. Enjoy.

Young and Like Ice Cream?

2009-07-15T11:14:00.001-04:00

Then head on over to Baskin and Robbins for free soft-serve ice cream from July 13th thru July 17th. You have to be between the ages of 13 and 25, do something good, then print out this coupon.

Free Movie

2009-07-14T22:32:00.000-04:00

This Thursday (7/16) you can see Food Inc. at Regal's Winter Park Stadium at 7pm. Details and more locations for you not-so-local readers can be found here.

Win/Win

2009-07-14T22:30:00.000-04:00

Donate blood and get $10 to Publix. We should be donating blood anyway, and why not get a free Publix sub and groceries as a nice incentive? Look for participating locations (it does not work at the blood mobiles and the gift card will be mailed to you. Details here.

Free Admission to National Parks

2009-07-13T13:18:00.000-04:00

The National Park Service is allowing visitors free entry during three weekends this summer (two left). Visit over 100 parks for absolutely free July 18-19, and August 15-16. Admission to some of these parks range anywhere from $3 to $25. Be aware that this offer does not apply to any fees charged for camping, reservations, tours or concessions. Details here

Free Long John Silvers

2009-07-13T12:49:00.001-04:00

Tomorrow (July 14th) Long John Slivers is offering a free Baja Fish Taco from open to 2:30pm at participating locations. Details here. I don't know that I've ever eaten here but wanted to spread the word on free food.

Free Bag

2009-07-11T19:23:00.001-04:00

Win-win. Get a free bag and save the environment by going to World Market by 7/12 (tomorrow). Details here.

Free Movie Rentals

2009-07-11T19:20:00.000-04:00

Every Monday night Redbox gives out free rental codes. Find a redbox location near you, and go pick one up. The catch is it has to be returned to a redbox (any location) the next day. You are charged $1 for everyday you are late. You get a free rental just for signing up. For those of you that don't know Redbox is a movie vending maching located outside of grocery stores, McDonalds, gas stations, etc.

Free Picture People Portraits

2009-07-11T19:16:00.000-04:00

Go here for details. A portrait package consists of one 8x10, two 5x7's and eight wallet sized portraits of the same image. Not valid on existing orders, portrait sheet reprints, enhancements or special orders. Offer valid in-studio only. Coupon cannot be used in combination with this or any other offer and must be presented at time of session/purchase. Limit one coupon redemption (this or similar offer) per person (individually and/or as part of a family/group). Limit one offer per family/group during event period dates (07/08/09 - 07/25/09). Offer expires 07/25/09. (C) 2009 The Picture People. All rights reserved.

Email Code: SGCEA (Free Portrait Package)

Friday=Free Chocolate

2009-07-10T13:48:00.001-04:00

Reminder today is Friday so you can register again for free chocolate from Mars at https://secure.realchocolate.com/default.aspx?ar=1 and you'll get a coupon for free Mars chocolate in 6 weeks. You can only sign up on Fridays.

Free Chick Fil-A...there's a catch

2009-07-09T10:09:00.000-04:00

If you are willing to dress like a cow tomorrow (July 10th) you can get free chick-fil-a. I am surprised to learn I had a limit...I don't know that I'm willing to dress like a cow for free Chick-Fil-a but you totally should. More details: http://www.cowappreciationday.com/

Free Slurpee on 7/11

2009-07-08T17:55:00.000-04:00

This Saturday (7/11) visit your local 7-11 for a free Slurpee. It's a small size but so refreshing in the Summer.

Local Sale

2009-07-08T17:53:00.000-04:00

Albertsons by Full Sail in Winter Park (off Semoran/436) is closing mid August, thus there are sales on everything throughout the store. 5% of produce, 10% off dairy (not milk or "dairy fluid as they describe"), and up to 50% off on perfume, greeting cards and gift wrap.

Free Mocha at McDonalds

2009-07-08T17:52:00.000-04:00

McDonald’s will be offering free 8 oz Mochas every Monday starting July 13th through August 3rd between the hours of 7 AM and 7 PM!

Parenting Magazine has expired

2009-07-03T13:14:00.001-04:00

Sorry folks the Parenting Magazine free subscription offer has expired.

Free Chocolate

2009-07-03T13:13:00.001-04:00

Free Parenting Magazine for Two Years!

2009-06-25T14:19:00.000-04:00

If you are anything like me you have a revolving list of 13 people who are pregnant. Here's a freebie to all the pregnant ladies (maybe Beyonce will do a new song for them) and to all the parents, or if you are neither and know someone who is you can give it as a (really cheap) gift. The website is: http://www.valuemags.com/freeoffer/Parents-BBS.asp

Free Paint

2009-06-17T09:04:00.000-04:00

Starting June 25th you can get a free gallon of paint from Gidden. Details here: https://www.glidden.com/promotions/free-paint-giveaway.do

Free Pizza Coupon

2009-06-17T09:02:00.000-04:00

Free coupon for DiGiorno Flatbread Melts. Go http://flatbreadmelts.digiorno.movies.msn.com/default.aspx. One per household, e-mail address. Apparently they go fast.

Free Rootbeer Float (Again!)

2009-06-16T17:46:00.000-04:00

This Friday, June 19th, from 2pm-8pm A& W is offering free rootbeer floats. No purchase necessary, one per person. Details here: http://www.awrestaurants.com/default.asp

Free Minute Maid Novelty Item

2009-06-11T15:43:00.000-04:00

Go to this site http://www.jjsnack.com/minutemaid/couponform.asp and fill out the form, you will get a coupon in 6-8 weeks. Perfect for these hot summer days.

Winter Park Farmers Market

2009-05-29T16:30:00.000-04:00

This Saturday (May 30th) at 9am-1pm Winter Park Farmers Market is celebrating their 30th Anniversary. They will have door prizes, games, face painting and a "Dress to Impress Dog Show." Event details: http://www.cityofwinterpark.org/Calendar/Details.aspx?ei=15635

Free Sonic Root Beer Float

2009-05-29T16:21:00.001-04:00

Wednesday June 3rd from 8pm to 12am Sonics is offering a free 10 oz. float. Click here for details or to see if your local Sonic is participating http://www.sonicdrivein.com/prmtns/2009/frbf/index.html

Free Chocolate

2009-05-29T15:37:00.000-04:00

Register here https://secure.realchocolate.com/default.aspx?ar=1 and you'll get a coupon for free Mars chocolate in 6 weeks. You can only sign up on Fridays.

Seasonal Food

2009-05-28T17:17:00.001-04:00

This website is helpful for knowing foods that are in season. Buying food in season will taste better and be better for the environment, and typically cheaper. Check out this site for what foods are local in your area: http://www.nrdc.org/health/foodmiles/fullyear.asp?state=10

Free Ice Cream-Friendlys

2009-05-28T17:13:00.000-04:00

On Saturday June 6th Friendlys is offering a free single scoop of ice cream from 12pm to 5pm. More info http://www.friendlys.com/

Free Ice Cream-Walmart

2009-05-28T09:11:00.000-04:00

On Saturday May 30th from 11am -4pm you can get free ice cream at Walmart. This is good while supplies last and your choices consist of 1.57fl oz. Dibs Snack Bag, 24 fl. oz Blue Bunny Aspen Frozen Yogurt Granola Bar, or 4 oz. Ben and Jerrys flipped out cup. Click here to see if your walmart is participating: http://instoresnow.walmart.com/food-center-ice-cream.aspx?povid=cat976759-env189909-module233429-lLink4

Dollar Deals on Movies

2009-05-28T09:01:00.001-04:00

On Sunday June 7th and Monday June 8th Touch Star Cinemas http://touchstarcinemas.com/locations.asp the Colonial Promenade 6 is offering $1 movies, $1 large popcorn and $1 for 12 oz. coke products. I am unsure if other locations are participating but may be worth looking into.

Free Burts Bees

2009-05-27T16:48:00.000-04:00

Burts Bees is giving away 25,000 lip balms to celebrate 25 years. You can try getting yours tomorrow at 9am EST http://www.burtsbees.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/GiveawayView?catalogId=10051&storeId=10001&langId=-1 They are all out for today (5/27)

Free Jeremiahs!

2009-05-27T16:43:00.000-04:00

Thanks to Blue and White igniting we get free Jeremiahs! Sign up for the j-list at www.jeremiahsice.com. They just won last night (5/26) so the coupon is good until Game 5 (Thursday 5/28). It's Magic! (My recommendation layering chocolate soft serve with cookies and creme).

Free Donut

2009-05-27T16:41:00.000-04:00

June 5th is National Donut day, I'm sure you knew that. Not only do you have an excuse to eat a donut (I've been wanting one) but you can get a free one at Krispy Kreme. Click here to find a participating store http://www.krispykreme.com/storelocator.html

Free KFC meal

2009-05-05T22:35:00.000-04:00

You have to print this out by afternoon of 5/6, and the coupon is good for 2 weeks (excluding Mother's Day). It includes 2 pieces of grilled chicken, a biscuit, and two sides.

http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20090430-tows-kfc-coupon-download

Free Rita's Italian Ice

2009-03-17T15:20:00.000-04:00

On the first day of Spring (March 20), this Friday, you can get free Rita's regular size ice at all participating Rita's. Enjoy! http://www.fishbowl.com/clt/ritas/pc/200902/1/jmp/jump.htm

St. Augustine Lighthouse-Free 3/21

2009-03-16T16:48:00.000-04:00

St. Augustine Lighthouse is free this coming weekend 3/21 in celebration of the Lighthouse Festival. It's normally $9/person. It's on AAA's list of 124 things to do in FL off the beaten path. It's worth going to if it's good weather. It's 219 steps up to the top and a great view of the city. There is a museum there as well. http://www.staugustinelighthouse.org/

Cheap Flick

2009-03-05T15:45:00.000-05:00

We normally wait for movies to come to us in the form of netflix, but occasionally you miss the theater (or in our case you want to sit in a comfortable chair and watch a movie, we don't have a couch at this time), but then you think about paying $10 and you don't miss it as much. My husband and I went to the cheap theater in Altamonte Springs where their regular price is $1.50, $1.25 before 6pm, and $.75 if you go on Tuesdays. It's called the Picture Show located at 130 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Springs (407) 644-7469. It is kind of hard to find, but you can get to it by walking in the Art Boulavard Entrance or driving around back of the plaza. And fyi (if you are anything like my husband who never has cash) it is cash only.

The Best Sub!

2009-03-05T15:40:00.000-05:00

If you are like me when you don't do things for free...I think it's called paying for it? you want to make sure you eat something great, seeing something great, or helping a great cause. Here is one of those experiences: Lawless Subs in Altamonte Springs 1/4 mile West of I-4 across from Rooms-to-Go. They make their own bread (which is perfectly crispy and soft). My husband and I had the Italian and I'm embarrassed to say how many times I have thought of that delicious taste the next day. 7" subs were around $5-6, 11" subs $6-8. They have a $5 off coupon in the entertainment book...it's what brought me in, but for that taste I'm willing to pay full price. 445 W Sr-436Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 (407) 774-8827

Good deal for a movie lover

2009-02-23T16:53:00.000-05:00

So I missed out for this year, but you can bet I'll learn from my mistake. The Saturday before the Oscars you can see all 5 movies up for Best Picture at AMC theaters for $25 if you're a movie watcher member or $30 if not, but that's $5/6 a movie for guaranteed quality movies and unlimited popcorn. Here's the information to mark you calendars for February 2010: http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1406

Free Quiznos Sub

2009-02-23T16:50:00.001-05:00

Sign up here, and you get a free sub. Once you print the coupon you have 5 days to use it before it expires. http://www.millionsubs.com/Reg.php

More Free Pancakes

2009-02-02T08:53:00.000-05:00

February 24th is national pancake day, as I'm sure you know. IHOP offers free pancakes 7am-10pm on that day, they just ask that you make a donation to Children's Miracle Network. Not a bad deal, yummy meal and making a donation at the same time. Details at their website http://www.ihoppancakeday.com/

Free Dennys Grand Slam

2009-02-02T08:48:00.000-05:00

If you go to Dennys tomorrow February 3rd between 6am and 2pm and you get a free Grand Slam breakfast. Details on the website: http://www.dennys.com/

Free Universal Ticket

2009-02-02T08:40:00.000-05:00

If you go to this website http://www.universalheroes.com/register.jsp you can sign up to hopefully win a free ticket to Universal Studios Orlando. Hurry as it only goes to the first 100,000. I believe it's one per household...so they are trying to get you to convince someone to pay to go with you.

Free Deals on your Birthday

2009-01-26T13:55:00.000-05:00

My husband's birthday is coming up and I know a lot of places do freebies, so I figured I would do some research so we could make sure to take advantage of all of them.
firehouse subs
http://www.firehousesubs.com/birthday/

unos chicago grill
http://insidersclub.unos.com/insiders/

rita's
http://www.ritasice.com/events-and-promotions/birthday-club.aspx

bd's mongolian grill i believe gives a free coupon for bday dinner and it doesn't have to be on your bday
http://bdsmongolianbarbeque.fbmta.com/members/UpdateProfile.aspx?Action=Subscribe&InputSource=W

also coldstone does a free coupon that is good for up to a week or so after the big day.
http://www.coldstonecreamery.com/mycs/myCS_pub_home.aspx

Kobe and Disney deals are free on the day of your birthday only.
You have to register in advance for Disney.
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/disneyparks/en_US/WhatWillYouCelebrate/index?name=WDWCelebrationsOverviewPage

Kobe you just have to show up with proof it's your special day.
http://www.kobesteakhouse.com/

At Buca di Beppo you get free dessert and a $10 gift card to come back with
http://www.bucadibeppo.com/

Free Photo Book

2008-11-21T15:14:00.000-05:00

Oprah announced free snapfish photo books, if you register on snapfish by Friday at midnight (11/14), then you have until 11/22 to finish it. Thanks daytime Queen. http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/oprahshow/20081029_tows_messyhouse/7

Just What the Dr. Ordered

2008-11-21T15:06:00.001-05:00

Dr. Pepper announces this Sunday 11/23/08 (12:01am) it will be giving away free 20 ounces of Dr. Pepper. www.drpepper.com And if you want to read the fun short reason they are doing this....here's why: http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_7783/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=14Ooyiuf

Holiday music to my ears

2008-11-21T15:02:00.000-05:00

Free Handel's Messiah at Bob Carr on Sunday November 30th. Details on this website http://www.christmasinorlando.com/christmas-event-orlando/p18_action/displayeventdetails/p18_eventid/151

Music to a Frugal Girl's Ears

2008-11-21T14:55:00.000-05:00

Seminole Community College has concerts throughout the year that are free to the public. Here's the schedule http://www.scc-fl.edu/arts/music/concert_series.htm This is at the Sanford-Lake Mary campus. Enjoy!

Free Fair Fun

2008-11-21T14:52:00.000-05:00

The Volusia County Fair opens Thursday October 30th. Opening night has free admission and $1 rides. Get ready for next year (10/29/09) http://www.volusiacountyfair.com/

Money doesn't grow on trees

2008-07-01T18:38:00.000-04:00

I have been asked multiple times if I work for entertainment book, because I get a little excited when talking about the benefits. You get me started on how great these books are and someone has to distract me with something shiney to get me to stop (or a dessert). I think they are so helpful if you are paired up (meaning have a buddy you do stuff with, i.e. spouse, best friend), and you live in a decent size city. My sweet Mom bought one for my husband and I when we lived in Wilmore, KY (the county got it's first movie theater when we lived there kind of small town) and most of the stuff was an hour away so needless to say we didn't get a ton of use out of it. However our Seattle book has saved us over $300 dollars, and yes that's on stuff we would have paid for anyway. We go out to eat twice the amount, because most deals in the book are buy one get one free (that's where the whole buddy thing comes in). We have also done many museumes, attractions, boat rides, seaplanes (again, all for buy one get one free). Also it has cheap movie tickets in their so you don't have to sell your first born to see a night time movie. And if you buy your 2009 (you start reaping the benefits on November 1st) you get a free 2008. There is a link on the right. Enjoy.

The orange tree is planted

2008-07-01T13:36:00.000-04:00

I was born in the Big Apple, moved to Orlando (where I grew up 4-17), went to University of Florida (Go Gators!), moved to Seattle for graduate school, moved to FL for a month to get married, then moved to KY to work while my husband went to graduate school, then together we moved to Seatte, and now we're working on moving to FL to stay put for a little while by family and friends. Whew, most of my sentences will be shorter but I write like I talk (a lot). So while living in Seattle (2 years), KY (2 years), then Seattle again (1 year) I have realized and refined a passion of mine. I love soaking up everything a town has to offer, doing everything once and thouroughly enjoying and exploring where I live (all for a good deal). So while thinking of living in one place for a long time excites me as far as being in community, it also scares me that I won't explore as much because I'll think, 'I can do that later.' My husband and I have committed to exploring FL like we've never lived there and this blog is for me to spread the word of all the fun stuff we're doing and how to do it affordably (aka super cheap or free).