Birthday Freebies

Sign up ahead of time for a variety of different meals on your birthday.


OK, here are a couple more for steak:

Outback Steakhouse also has a program you can sign up for at this link.

BREAKFAST at Denny's - Denny's Reward Club click here to sign up for their reward's program.  They'll even let you add four children to get special deals in your email box.

IHOP International House of Pancakes gives you two free meals (under $8.00).  One on your birthday and one on the first anniversary of when you signed up with their IHOP Reward's club.  This program also lets you sign up a spouse and a couple of kids.

Japanese food anyone?  For a special treat, enjoy a free $30 gift certificate on your birthday at Benihana.  You must register ahead of time and there is also a kids club called Kabuki.

Free meal at Famous Dave's BBQ.  Join the P.I.G club here.

Free dish at Noodles & Company.

Free stir fry meal at BD's Mongolian BBQ  Go MONGO!

Free something at Red Lobster.  You must sign up at least a week before your birthday.

Time for dessert!  Free ice cream on your birthday at Baskin' Robbins (aka 31 Flavors).  You also get a BOGO coupon when you sign up!

How about DQ?  That's Dairy Queen to the rest of y'all.  Free Blizzard on your birthday, BOGO when you sign up (24 hours until you get the email coupon).

Logan's Roadhouse - Nut-E Club when you sign up you'll get a $5.00 off $20.  There is also a bonus on your birthday - I think it may be a dessert.


Previous posts about free birthday stuff on Brilliant in My Poverty
December 9, 2012 
http://brilliantinmypoverty.blogspot.com/2012/12/birthday-dinners.html

February 19, 2012
http://brilliantinmypoverty.blogspot.com/2012/02/free-birthday-kar-wash-and-entree.html

February 14, 2012
http://brilliantinmypoverty.blogspot.com/2012/02/birthday.html

March 6, 2011
http://brilliantinmypoverty.blogspot.com/2011/03/birthday-freebies.html



Elsewhere on the interwebs...
There are so many more free things - check out these lists too - they look legit.

Birthday Treats
http://www.freebirthdaytreats.com/adults.aspx

Free Food  http://freebies.about.com/od/freefood/How_to_Get_Free_Food_for_You_and_Your_Family.htm

Free Ice Cream 
http://freebies.about.com/od/freefood/tp/free-ice-cream.htm

BOGO Breakfast

Happy New Year everyone!

Today in my inbox, I received a BOGO (Buy One Get One Free) coupon from Bob Evans.  It's good today-January 12th, 2013 (excluding Sundays).
Click on this link and print your own:
http://www.bobevans.com/Downloads/online-coupon-12-30.pdf

20% off at Rite Aid Dec 18-20

Wow!  What a coupon I got in my email today.  I would like to share it with you.

Here is the link to the real coupon - print on full 8.5x11:
https://raemails.rebateplus.com/EmailCouponPromotions.asp?id=holgold1218eml&e=dmsketch%40hotmail.com&c=707e7e2e-da43-e211-81cf-003048dfafcb

*Certain limitations apply. See offer for details. You are receiving this email because you are registered for wellness+ on the Rite Aid website. We value your loyalty and time - if you do not wish to receive these messages, you can unsubscribe here. For more details please read Rite Aid's privacy policy. Rite Aid, 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011, 1-800-RITE-AID www.riteaid.com

Fund Your Passion

Need some cash for your latest project?  There are several local, national, and international ways to raise funds.

Kickstarter

Kresge Grants

Apply for Funding 

Resources for Grants 

Soup  Our local chapters include DetroitSoup  

I originally posted about Detroit Soup in May of 2011, but it's worth repeating.  

Have a terrific idea how to help Detroit & need some grant money? 

• Check out the DetroitSoup About page for information
• Submit your proposal two weeks before the next soup dinner. 
• Come to the monthly dinner on the second Sunday of the month.

Or, if you want to support local ideas, 

1. Go to DetroitSoup 
2. Pay $5
3. Enjoy soup, salad, and camaraderie
4. Learn about four creative projects happening in Detroit
5. Vote on which project to fund with the money raised from the meal that night.

Donations of soup, salad, and volunteering is welcome.  Contact them ahead of time to see what is needed this month.

You know what's funny?  This was in my draft folder from January 2012!  Well, better late than never!

Art in Detroit

As many of you know, the DIA proposal passed during the primary elections.  Therefore, all residents of Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties have free admission (all special exhibits and films do cost money).

There are many other museums and galleries throughout metro-Detroit to visit.  Some are free, some do charge for admission.  Galleries usually do not charge, and sometimes they have special events for opening or closing nights or artist talks (usually on Friday evenings).

You can subscribe to Detroit Art Now to get weekly updates on Thursday for weekend events.  Sometimes they include call for artists too.Check out what's coming up this weekend for the holidays!
http://artdetroitnow.com/

Afternoon Starbucks BOGO

Buy One Get One
Thursday - Sunday December 13-16 from 2-5 pm at Starbucks.

Let me know if you're going...Order a Peppermint Mocha soy with Whip for me!

Free Ream of Paper at Staples

Everyone uses paper! Why not get some for free?
Purchase a ream of STAPLES multi-use paper & send in the rebate for the value of your ream.  ($6.99)  Valid through Saturday, December 15, 2012.

Print this page to redeem this offer in store.

Valid in store only. FREE after easy rebate. Staples® Multipurpose Paper, 8 1/2" x 11", Ream.* Item no. 513099. Reg. $6.99 - $6.99 with this rebate = Free Associate scan UPC before completing sale: Non Inventory SKU: 866957 *Valid through 12/15/2012 in Staples® U.S. stores only. Valid on Staples® 8 1/2" x 11" Multipurpose Paper Ream, item no. 513099. Reg. $6.99. Limit of 1 rebate per household. While supplies last. Plus tax where applicable. For details, see StaplesEasyRebates.com. Cashier instructions: Scan the bar code, or cashier enters SKU 866957 in the same transaction as the paper purchase to trigger the easy rebate. Follow instructions to submit easy rebate online or by mail.

Here's the link:
http://reg.e.staples.com/c/s/tagfrm/hBQxugIB7SHGCB8vpvkCi0c6VgO/coupon.html?n=8464&email=dmsketch%40hotmail.com&COUPON_1=866957&cm_lm=dmsketch%40hotmail.com&cid=EM:CM:_BQxugIB8vpvkAn&om_rid=dmsketch%40hotmail.com

Birthday Dinners

Well Hello!
New Year's Resolution - Keep up with Brilliant in My Poverty weekly.  (Getting a jump start on that!)

Free Dinner on your birthday - some need you to register 30-45 days early.  So, get a jump start on that and register now.

How about a nice Chicken Dinner in Frankenmuth?
Check out this link to Zehnders Reward Program. (register 30+ days before your birthday & free sign up)

Prefer The Bavarian Inn?  $10 to be in the club.  Get discounts and a free birthday dinner (register 45+ days before your birthday)

I'll find more birthday deals soon.
Happy Hanukah!


OK, here are a couple more for steak:
Logan's Roadhouse - Nut-E Club when you sign up you'll get a $5.00 off $20.  There is also a bonus on your birthday - I think it may be a dessert.

Outback Steakhouse also has a program you can sign up for at this link.

BREAKFAST at Denny's - Denny's Reward Club click here to sign up for their reward's program.  They'll even let you add four children to get special deals in your email box.

IHOP International House of Pancakes gives you two free meals (under $8.00).  One on your birthday and one on the first anniversary of when you signed up with their IHOP Reward's club.  This program also lets you sign up a spouse and a couple of kids.

Japanese food anyone?  For a special treat, enjoy a free $30 gift certificate on your birthday at Benihana.  You must register ahead of time and there is also a kids club called Kabuki.  

African World Festival in Detroit

This weekend is the 30th Annual African World Festival in Detroit!  

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History 

Mid-town/Cultural Center.

Friday, August 17-Sunday, August 19, 2012  

Noon-11pm

Parking $5-10.  

Metered parking runs until 10pm (and yes, they do patrol and give out lots of tickets!)

More information http://thewright.org

FREE admission to the DIA

Thank you voters in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties for approving the county art initiative!  Starting today, Wednesday, August 8, 2012, the DIA (Detroit Institute of Arts) will be free for all residents in those three counties.  

     Wayne    67%    YES
     Oakland  64%    YES
     Macomb  50.5% YES

The proposal passed yesterday, and we reap the rewards immediately.  FANTASTIC!
     Five Masterpieces now through August 19
     Patti Smith Camera Solo until September 2
     Picasso & Matisse until January 6

Link to DIA
Link to DIA Facebook
Link to Art is for Everyone 

Free Kid Haircuts

I saw a commercial this evening from JC Penny.  All kids (Grades K-6) can get a free haircut in the month of August.  Go get some free grooming kiddos! 

Click on this link to find your local JCP


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FREE DIA admission Aug 3-5

Salvador Dalí would be proud! The DIA is celebrating “Mustache Day” today through Sunday, August 5. Visitors who wear a mustache (real or fake) receive free general admission in honor of Dalí’s eccentric appearance. Museum-goers are encouraged to see Dalí’s “Soft Construction with Boiled Beans” as part of the DIA’s Five Spanish Masterpieces, and check out one of three performances of The Dalí Project—a puppet performance that explores Dalí’s embrace of the subconscious through various forms of puppetry—presented by Puppet Junction. Note: Performances on Friday and Saturday are appropriate for adults only; Sunday’s performance is appropriate for ages eight and up. Tonight’s performance begins at 8 (FRIDAY). See you there!

Remember to vote YES on the county art initiative on Tuesday, August 7th during the primary election.  More information at ART IS FOR EVERYONE.ORG 

DIA on Facebook    DIA.org

Teachers - free stuff

I was fortunate enough to learn about this fantastic organization called Operation Kid Equip over the weekend.  Teachers working at low-income area schools are invited to make an appointment to shop for free for their students.  If you have 28 students, you get 28 of necessary things for your students.  http://operationkidequip.org/


Like them on Facebook too!  https://www.facebook.com/okequip
Oh, and I just found out, they are sponsoring a contest.  Deadline July 24, 2012.  Details here: http://operationkidequip.org/about/policies/bts-contest-rules/


While I'm on a "Teacher" kick, here are some other things teachers will be interested in to help them out in their classrooms.

Kids in Need Foundation is offering a $25 grant to teachers for bulletin board making materials.  Apply at this link: 
http://kinf.org/grants/grant_applications.php

SOUP ANYONE? Over $64,000 granted!
Detroit Soup offers micro grants to creatives for programs that will help others.  Everyone pays $5 for soup, bread and a vote.  Usually four people/groups present.  The idea with the most votes at the end of the evening receives the money collected at the door.  Often $300-600!  There are other SOUPS across the country.  
Ferndale Soup started in 2012.  https://www.facebook.com/FerndaleSoup
There is a Soup in Flagstaff Arizona.  You can start your own in your town too!


Check into your local area at this link Sunday Soup: http://sundaysoup.org/




Back To School Sales are starting already!  Why?  Well, having taught in AZ, school starts in July there, so, national companies offer savings for families as early as the beginning of July.
Staples http://www.staples.com/
Office Depot  http://www.officedepot.com/
Office Max  http://www.officemax.com/
Kmart  http://www.kmart.com/
Target  http://www.target.com/


Tips

Best Back-to-School Savings Tips From Moms Around the Country  

Please leave a comment with your best Teacher Deals!!!
Thank you and enjoy the rest of your summer!

Friday July 13th Deals

I'm awake.  
Sorry I missed the reminder about yesterday's Free Slurpie at 7-Eleven.  I hope many of you did partake in that yearly tradition.


Enjoy this video:  HAVE A SUMMAH!


I just received an email from Starbucks about a free beverage this Friday, July 13th from noon-3 pm.  Enjoy!

HAVE A SUMMAH!!!!

Thanks to OaklandCountyMoms.com for the following list of free & cheap stuff to do on Friday July 13th.  

• Oakland County Fair in Davisburg, MI
• Summer Palooza in Milford (fun for the family)
• Downtown Rochester Sidewalk Sales (Main Street is closed to traffic while under construction)
• Camping at Groveland Oaks in Holly, MI ($10 entry fee) 
• Teen Rock 'n Bowl at Classic Lanes in Rochester Hills 
• Friday Night Campfires at Heritage Park (24915 Farmington Rd) Farmington MI (make Smores for $1)
• Free Summer Concerts at Riverside Park (Auburn Rd & Squirrell Rd) Auburn Hills 7:00-8:30
• Free Summer Concerts at Depot Park (5856 S. Main St) Clarkston 7pm
• Free Concert at Riley Park Farmington 7:00-8:30pm
• Free Summer Concert at Town Square, Northville 7pm
• DIA free to Detroit residents on Friday night
• Free Family Fun at Fuerst Park (Taft & 10 Mile) Novi  "Candy Band" is playing at 7pm
• Free Concert in McHattie Park (400 Dorothy St) South Lyon 7:30pm

Frugal Food Ideas

These are links to frugal food ideas
 15 Meals under $1.50 per serving


20 Favorite Dirt Cheap Meals 


20 Cheap Heart-Healthy Meals under $3

DIA: Ford Free Sundays

Ford is sponsoring "Ford Free Sundays" at the Detroit Institute of Arts this Sunday, June 10th.  So, tomorrow!  I've been wanting to go to see the Patty Smith photography exhibition.  Who wants to join me?

Check out all the events on June 10th at this link.


Here is a link to the upcoming Family Sunday events.  I am not sure if Ford will be sponsoring Free Sundays throughout the summer, but I sure hope so! 


You Goin'? 

Games for Kids - Summer Fun!

Via Pinterest then via I'm Topsy Turvy's blog, I found some great ideas at The Cheapskate Mom.  So, for all y'all who have kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews, check this out!


Link to Games for Kids Summer Parties

Artistic Nightlight

You just have to love Pinterest.  There is so much to look at and now, that I've stumbled on there for over an hour today, I would like to share this great & inexpensive artistic idea inspired me.


Link to Lit Up Canvas Wall Decor on I'm Topsy Turvy blog

Free Slurpies at 7-11 on May 23

7-Eleven is giving away free 7.11 ounce slurpies on May 23rd from 11am-7pm.  Enjoy summah!

Link to 7-Eleven.com
Link to article

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mama Day to y'all on Sunday!
Take mom out for a FREE coffee at Caribou!  
Find the nearest location on the Caribou website.

Cheap Treats

In case you didn't know, there are two fabulous places to get discounted yummies.  At 13 Mile and Mound, you can find a local Entenmann's Bakery Outlet.  You can go to their website and enter your zip code to find the nearest Bimbo Bakery (I swear to you that's what it says!!!!) 

The other yummy store in metro-Detroit is the Wonder Bread & Hostess Outlet.  They have outlets throughout the country - so find yours by entering your zip code at the bottom of their home webpage.