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120 Free Things To Do With Kids this Summer

All the things to do listed below are fun things you can do with your kids this summer using things typically found around the house (assuming you have children).

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1. Make Paper Planes
Look up great new layouts or teach your child the classic folds of paper planes.
Supplies: 8×11 paper, ruler, flat [...]

36 Free Food Deals for Your Birthday

Children of large families rapidly learn to appreciate the vital importance of birthdays. It’s the one day a year that’s exclusively yours.

After 21, however, celebrations usually are limited to happy birthday wishes on Facebook or free birthday ecards.

Mr. Free Stuff would like to put the “special” back into your birthday with an up-to-date list of birthday food freebies from chain eateries.

1. Abuelo’s
Join the Abuelo’s eClub for free birthday and anniversary gifts.

2. Austin Grill
You can sign-up for a Austin Grill Rewards Club Card or simply register online for special birthday and anniversary rewards.

3. Baskin Robbins
Sign up for the BR Birthday Club and, five days before your birthday, the ice-cream joint will send a free-scoop coupon and a discount on your birthday cake.

12 Fathers Day Freebies, Discounts and DIY Ideas

Without Father’s Day there would be no tacky ties; no sales on golf pants or fishing vests; and no mad rush to find the perfect cut of barbecue beef. For better or worse, all those things still exist and Dad still mostly loves them, but pops had to fight a lot harder for a celebration than his better half.

Sonora Dodd, the daughter of a widowed Civil War veteran, heard a sermon about Mother’s Day and organized the first official Father’s Day celebration in 1910. Local boys wore roses to church and Dodd distributed gifts to fathers around town. But it was 1972 before former President Richard Nixon finally signed Father’s Day into law.

That makes this June 20 the 100th anniversary of Father’s Day. Help your pappy celebrate and impress him with a trait both of you share, from a slightly bent nose to a bent for financial economy. Here are 12 freebies, deals and DIY ideas to make this Father’s Day frugal and fun.

As always, check to make sure your local outlet is participating in these promotions.

11 Memorial Day Freebies, Deals, and Events

Summertime is nearly upon us, bringing abundant barbecues, copious camp outs and fun-in-the-sun galore. Memorial Day weekend is arguably the granddaddy of summer kick-offs, so what better way to greet the season than with FREE activities, hot deals and events that honor the occasion.

Here are 11 ways to recognize Memorial Day, save some cash and still enjoy the long weekend because — after all — you (hopefully) have the day off.

1. Sonic Restaurant

Drive-in Sonic Restaurants are offering a buy-one, get-one-free deal through June 27 or a coupon good through July 15 on their new line of shakes and malts made with real ice cream (where available). From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, Sonic will serve 99-cent single-topping sundaes after 8 p.m.

2. Museums

A handful of museums and galleries will close for the holiday, but many others will offer free admission to the general public. The American Association of Museums has a state-by-state list of accredited museums and phone numbers, so call ahead to check on any deals or closures at the location that interests you.

If you’re in the Nation’s Capitol, all 16 Smithsonian museums and parks continue to be free, but several are offering special Memorial Day exhibits.

3. Theme Parks

Theme and water parks kick into high gear this weekend, with several offering free or discounted admission for veterans and active-duty members of the military. Knott’s Berry Farm, Cedar Point and all 15 Cedar Fair sites are free on Sunday and Monday for vets and active-duty military, with special discounts for up to six family members. Even if you have to pay for entry, most parks feature free fireworks shows.

14 DIY Ways to Make Mom’s Day Memorable

I’m 13 years old and my mom has three kids. I need a DIY or recipe that I can do to make her feel really special. She means the world to me and sometimes I don’t really show her that. She works, goes to school, and takes care of all of us at the same time! Please help me make my mom’s Mother’s Day special! Anything will do!

Just makes you all teary eyed, doesn’t it?

Here are 14 ideas to help Heather — and you — make Mother’s Day very special.

1. Manicure & Pedicure
If you’re good at polishing nails, give Mom a manicure, pedicure, or both! Any woman would love to get pampered, and Mom will, too.

2. Manicure The Garden
Pull the weeds from her flower beds, or plant flowers and veggies for her. If your mom likes gardening, but she hasn’t gotten around to tending the gardens this year, do it for her.

3. Long-lost Friend
Surprise Mom with a friend or family member that she hasn’t seen in a long time. Take your mother to this person’s house as her Mother’s Day gift, or arrange for the person to come to yours or your mom’s house. She will be shocked, thrilled, and very happy.

5 Earth Day Freebies

Jump onto the green movement for FREE with these great Earth Day Freebies. If your interested in helping make the planet a little greener, and getting some fun freebies along the way make sure you stop by the Disney Store, Origins, and more for Earth Day.

1. Disney Youth-Sized Baseball Hat
Get a free Disney youth-sized baseball hat when you bring in six empty plastic bottles or soda cans between 10 am and 8pm to any Disney Store or Disney Outlet Store. This offer is only good while supplies last.

2. 22% off Earth-Friendly Brands
Visit Walgreens to receive 22% off all earth friendly brands including Green Works, Alba, and Method. This offer lasts through April 30. Walgreens will donate 30% of its profits from the sales of earth friendly products to the World Wildlife Fund.

3. Free Reusable Bag
Receive a free reusable bag when you shop at Babies R Us. You also will receive 25% off all clothing items for newborns (up to 48 months) that you can fit into your reusable bag.

15 Tax Day Freebies and Deals for April 15

From beer to bagels, tax day has become a big promotional event. More than ever this year, restaurants and merchants hope to get some relief of their own with freebie and discount offers designed to draw new and old customers.

Here are 15 deals that will help brighten income tax return deadline day for everyone. (As always, check to make sure your local outlet is offering these deals.)

1. BLT Restaurants
On April 15th, BLT restaurants across the nation help take the stress out of tax day with half-off all alcoholic beverages throughout the day.

2.Chick-Fil-A
Select locations are offering free breakfast on tax day. Call your local Chick-Fil-A to make sure they’re participating.

3. Cinnabon
Tax Day Bites, free bite-size cinnamon rolls usually known as Cinnabon Classic Bites, are free from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at its 700 outlets on tax day. (Not valid at airport or travel plaza locations.)

16 Ways to Burglarproof your house for Free

Did you know that a burglary takes place every 15 seconds in the United States? In order to help combat this disturbing statistic we have compiled a list of 16 free ways to burglar proof your house without breaking the bank.

1. Take your name off your mailbox
By taking your name off your Mailbox a thief cannot call 411 to get your phone number. Many robbers will call a house they are planning on robbing before hand to ensure that no one is home. Also try to bring in your mail as quickly as possible so they cannot get your name off of this as well.

2. Watch what you put in the trash
If you just purchased high end items such as a big screen TV or advanced computer system you should not just bring the box out to the curb. Instead break down the box and when possible try to fit it inside the trashcan. Other high risk items you might have in your trash are billing statements. Criminals can steal these and use them to open new accounts in your name. Its always better to be safe than sorry in these situations so take the time to cut up or shred important documents.

3. Ringing telephone
If you are going on a trip its best to turn down the volume of your phone, or if you can turn it to silent while your on a long trip even better. Many criminals will roam the streets listening for loud rings that are not picked up, since this is a sure sign that no one is home.

44 Free Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Do you see Valentine’s Day as just another manufactured holiday designed to separate you from your money? Do you consider yourself a romantic but refuse to lay out a pile of cash just to show you care?

Mr. Free Stuff doesn’t believe Valentine’s Day has to mean a fancy date, big dinner or an impressive gift. So we’ve compiled 44 free dates to help you and your loved one spend special time together without giving into the commercial hype.

1. Local Art Shows
Many cities have local art shows on a regular basis that are free to visit and some even offer free wine and cheese. Look in your local newspaper or city website for an art show near you.

2. Amateur night at a bar
These amateur nights tend to show case some local talent in either music or comedy depending on the bar. Before going check out what is going on at the bar and make sure it’s something you would be interested in.

3. Attend an outdoor free concert
This is an ideal summer date. There are hundreds of free outdoor concerts that you can potentially go to and you can even make it into a fun dinner by bringing a pick-nick with you.

4. Have a game night
Everyone has a favorite childhood game, whether it’s Monopoly, Clue or Risk settle in for a night and play a classic. This is a great way to bond and share memories with your special someone.

99 Restaurants with Free Pizza Delivery for your Super Bowl Party

That day is soon upon us when Americans will throw on our lucky jerseys, camp in front of a giant flat screen TV, and honor all traditions of tailgating.

Super Bowl Sunday is an annual tradition in the U.S. akin to Thanksgiving and the 4th of July. And what gathering of sports nuts is complete without a pizza? According to Fox News, one in seven Super Bowl fans will order pizza on Super Sunday, for a total of 30-million slices at roughly 350 slices per second. Clearly, pizza and the Super Bowl go together like chips and dip. Add free pizza delivery and you’ve got sweet perfection.

Unfortunately, many restaurants now charge a delivery fee of $1.50 to $3 for these delightful doughy discs — even more in some major urban areas. That’s why we’ve compiled a state-by-state listing of 99 restaurants that offer free delivery — Super Sunday and every other day of the year.

Check out frugal friend CouponSherpa.com for a list of pizza coupons.

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