Having a holiday party and need some help coming up with the menu? Download a free, 23-page booklet at lynnskitchenadventures.com/free-holiday-ebook. It includes many quick and easy recipes.
Make your children feel extra special this Christmas by setting up a free, personalized video message with Santa. Go to www.portablenorthpole.tv/home to set up a message for your child. Messages vary depending on the child’s age.
The Good Samaritans are giving away free scripture-related Christmas cards. Visit www.1goodsam.org/freecards.aspx and fill out the form to receive your free cards.
Treat yourself or a friend through one of the many gift card specials available through the holidays. Here are some of the offers I’ve found:
• AMC Theaters: Buy $50 in gift cards and get a free $10 concession card.
•Applebee’s: Buy a $50 gift card and get a $10 bonus gift card through Feb. 29.
• Arby’s: Get a free combo meal when you buy a $20 gift card.
• Cheesecake Factory: Get a voucher for a free slice of cheesecake on your next visit when you buy a $25 gift card by Dec. 24.
• Chick-fil-A: Select locations are giving away a free 2011 calender chock full of savings and free offers when you buy a $20 gift card. You can also buy the calendar for $6.
• Chipotle: Buy a $25 gift card in stores by Dec. 24 and get a free entree on your next visit with the original receipt. You must claim the freebie by Dec. 31.
• CVS: Receive a $5 bonus gift card for every $25 gift card you buy.
• Friendly’s: Get a free $5 gift card with every $25 gift card purchase.
• Outback: Buy a $100 gift card and get a free $20 gift card. The bonus card can only be used Jan. 1-Feb. 10.
• Taco Bell: Get a free large soda when you buy a $10 gift card.
• TGI Friday’s: Purchase a $25 gift card and get a $5 bonus card.
• UNO Chicago Grill: Buy a $25 gift card and get a free $5 bonus card. The bonus card is valid Jan. 1 through Mar. 31.
For more bargains, savings tips and freebies visit the Here’s the Deal blog online at middletownjournal.com/go/bargains or journal-news.com/go/bargains).
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