Free tow home for inebriated drivers

Posted May 24, 2012 by Janine Dorsey

Updated May 24, 2012 at 01:55 PM

Had too much to drink at that Memorial Day picnic? Help is just a phone call away.

AAA auto club and Budweiser will help protect roadways during the Memorial Day weekend with the “Tow to Go” program.

“Tow to Go” provides a free, confidential ride and tow home from any bar or restaurant to anyone who may have had too much to drink by calling 1-800-AAA-HELP (4357).

Services are offered throughout Florida, Georgia, and West and Middle Tennessee.

The program is designed to be used as a last resort and is offered based on availability of AAA Service Technicians and tow trucks during times of high call volume.

The free ride home is offered Friday, May 25 through Monday, May 28.

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Free sample roundup

Posted May 23, 2012 by Janine Dorsey

Updated May 23, 2012 at 12:54 PM

One of our favorite things here at Free & Cheap is to get free goodies in the mail.

It doesn’t matter if it is cat food or a micro-pack of tissues, it can still almost cancel out the sting of getting bills everyday.

Here’s a roundup of some free samples we found currently available on the Internet (while supplies last, of course):

Garnier Ultra-Lift Serum for facial care

Finish dishwasher detergent just “Like” them on Facebook and fill out a form

Milk Bone Trail Mix and Poise pads  currently available on the Wal-Mart website

Prilosec heartburn relief

Crystal Light Mocktails drink mixes

Quaker Oatmeal Squares cereal

Lacoste fragrance for him

Depends undergarments

Lanacane anti-itch relief

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“Free” meal deal at IKEA this weekend

Posted May 23, 2012 by Janine Dorsey

Updated May 23, 2012 at 12:56 PM

Dine in the restaurant at IKEA and deduct your food purchase receipt total from any home furnishings purchase over $100 this weekend.

The offer is good Saturday (May 26) through Monday (May 28).

The home furnishings purchase amount total must be $100 before taxes are calculated and the restaurant purchase must be consumed on the premises.

The way the deal works is this: go for lunch with your family, spend $30 or so. Then choose $100 worth of merchandise in the store, deduct the restaurant receipt of $30 and pay only $70 for your home furnishings.

There is a limit of one restaurant receipt per purchase and the offer is not good at the Bistro or in the Swedish food market or on a gift card purchase.

And while we’re on the subject of IKEA freebies, remember this great free kids craft/t-shirt/meal deal I blogged about recently? It happens on Memorial Day starting at 11 a.m. for the first session.

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Get a free Slurpee today

Posted May 23, 2012 by Carl Lisciandrello

Updated May 23, 2012 at 09:48 AM

It’s Florida, and even though it’s not officially summer, today is certainly going to feel like it. And if you’re out and about, running errands, driving for work or even working outside, 7-Eleven will make the heat a little more bearable.

Instead of waiting for the traditional July 11 (7-11, get it?) date to offer free Slurpees, we were pleasantly surprised to see today (May 23) is “SlurpFREE Day.” Participating stores will be offering free 7.11-ounce versions of the refreshing icy treats from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Check out 7-Eleven’s Facebook page for details.

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Free admission to Legoland for world record event

Posted May 22, 2012 by Janine Dorsey

Updated May 22, 2012 at 02:04 PM

On Thursday, May 24, Legoland Florida will attempt to break the record for the largest number of beach balls simultaneously thrown in the air. 

To reach this goal, Legoland is offering free admission to the first 400 guests in line at the main entrance at 9 a.m.

Those guests will also recieve free admission to the new Legoland Water Park, a free T-shirt and beach ball. 

For more information, visit florida.legoland.com.

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