Apr 302013
 

kids home depotFree hands-on projects for youngsters are offered occasional Saturdays at participating Home Depot stores.

The activity May 4 is building and decorating a planter. 

The  free kids’ workshops, which teach youngsters tool safety, usually are 9 a.m. to noon the first Saturdays of the month. Participants receive a Kids Workshop apron and keep their projects. The activities are designed for youngsters ages 5 to 12.

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Apr 082013
 

ben&jerry ff

Participating Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops serve free scoops  April 9.

Various yummy flavors with yummy names like  Late Night Snack are included in the offer.

If you’re eager to take advantage of Free Cone Day, it’s a good idea to phone shops in the neighborhood to be sure they are participating.

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Apr 022013
 

bird feederHome Depot stores offer free hands-on workshops for kids.

The project April 6 is building a bird feeder.  The free workshops are offered between 9 a.m. and  noon, generally  the first Saturday of the month.

The free kids’ activities are intended for youngsters ages 5 to 12, and provide information about tool safety and do-it-yourself techniques.

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Mar 242013
 

sbarro pizza

With purchase of any pizza slice or stromboli at participating Sbarro shops , receive a Skinny Slice  for free.

The offer is among the Sbarro deals featured on the Sbarro Facebook page.  Sbarro restaurants often are in shopping malls.

Access these coupons on Sbarro’s Facebook page.

Some restrictions apply.

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Mar 122013
 

paintParticipating Ace Hardware stores are repeating a promotion in which they hand out free quarts of paint.

The offer is March 16  while supplies are available.  The average supply at participating stores is 40 quarts.

To be eligible, shoppers need to submit a coupon, which is featured on the Ace Hardware website. The coupon, which also is a sweepstakes entry, asks for name, street address and email address.

The free paint is Clark & Kensington flat enamel.  A store locator is featured on the website. It’s probably wise to phone local shops to determine which are participating.

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Feb 052013
 

Sliders_FAIn separate deals, participating Pizza Hut and IHOP restaurants are serving free food.

Pizza Hut:  Participating Pizza Hut restaurants are offering Big Pizza Sliders  4 p.m. to 7 p.m. February 5. A Big Pizza Slider is a mini pizza with up to three toppings.

IHOP:  For National Pancake Day, participating  IHOP restaurants offer guests a free short stack of pancakes, while supplies last.  Restaurants are using the promotion to accept donations for specific non-profit organizations.

Thanks to Living On The Cheap.

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Jan 302013
 

hd projectHome Depot stores offers free hands-on workshops for kids.

Generally, the free workshops are offered between 9 a.m. and  noon on the first Saturday of the month.

The project February 2 is a Valentine’s card holder.  The free kids’ activities are intended for youngsters ages 5 to 12, and provide information about tool safety and do-it-yourself techniques.

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Jan 292013
 

totemWe’re offering three pairs of tickets to “Totem” in South Florida.

Entering the drawing is free and easy.

The winning tickets are for a show February 3, at 5:30 p.m. at Sun Life Stadium, 2269 NW 199th St, Miami Gardens

To be eligible, subscribe to a daily newsletter from or Fort Lauderdale on the CheapMiami on the Cheap or Palm Beach on the Cheap.  To subscribe, type your email address in the subscribe section on the right side of the page, near the top.

If you already subscribe, proceed to step 2.

  1. Leave a comment   on this link with your favorite free or cheap tip for South Florida.
  2. Entries must be submitted by midnight Thursday, January 31.

Winners will receive their tickets via email.

Contestants must be 18 or older. One entry per household. Winners must be residents of South Florida.

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