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Free Smoothie on National Flip Flop Day

Good thing the weather is supposed to be warm on National Flip Flop Day, which is May 31st. That's because you'll need to grab a pair and wear them to a Tropical Smoothie Cafe if you want a free smoothie. You see, each year Tropical Smoothie rewards customers by giving them a freebie when they … [Read more...] about Free Smoothie on National Flip Flop Day

Teacher Appreciation Days

Both Teacher Appreciation Day and Teacher Appreciation Week happen in May. Usually, it's the first week of May. However, for 2023 it is happening the second week of May. So, May 8-May 12 is Teacher Appreciation Week this year. On the other hand, Teacher Appreciation Day is supposed to be the … [Read more...] about Teacher Appreciation Days

Auntie Anne’s National Pretzel Day Offer

As I wrote about in this roundup of national food days and holidays, National Pretzel Day happens each year in late April. This year that food holiday falls on April 26. Primarily, you'll find free pretzel offers from national chains. However, most of the chains don't have a presence in … [Read more...] about Auntie Anne’s National Pretzel Day Offer

Starbucks Reusable Cup Discount

There is nothing new about getting a discount on your coffee when you bring a Starbucks reusable cup with you. In fact, many years ago, I wrote an article about Earth Day discounts and covered lots of coffee shops that would take something like 10 cents off your order when you brought your own … [Read more...] about Starbucks Reusable Cup Discount

The Holy Donut Maine

As soon as we moved to Kennebunk, our neighbors told us that we had to try The Holy Donut. It was top of mind for them because the doughnut shop was opening its fourth location in Southern Maine in nearby Arundel. So, for years we watched the area near the corner of Route 1 (aka Portland Road) … [Read more...] about The Holy Donut Maine

Maine Restaurant Week

Maine Restaurant Week started in 2009 as a way to help local eateries survive during the non-tourist winter season.  For them, summer is like what Black Friday is for retailers. That is, if they had to shut down during the cold weather months, they would (hopefully) make up for lost … [Read more...] about Maine Restaurant Week

Cracker Barrel Has a Gift For You

This month, you can enjoy a two free Cracker Barrel gifts. Both are in time for Valentine's Day. The big one is this: if you get engaged at Cracker Barrel, you could win free food for a year. Maybe you met working at Cracker Barrel? Or maybe you like to park your RV at one of the 600-plus … [Read more...] about Cracker Barrel Has a Gift For You

Birthday Freebies in Maine for Kids and Teens

I’ve built out a list of birthday freebies for kids and teens. Why teens? Because some restaurants with a rewards club ask users to be at least 13 years old to join. Some want you to be at least 18 (no fun)! On the other hand, many of the restaurants that have kids eat free promotions on a … [Read more...] about Birthday Freebies in Maine for Kids and Teens