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Janine is a 20-year veteran journalist who puts her sleuthing skills to use unearthing deals and discounts for families in the Tampa Bay area. Raising her own two daughters has taught her that some of the best things in life are “free” but not necessarily “cheap.” Gayle Guyardo co-anchors “News Channel 8 Today” weekday mornings with Rod Carter. She does a special segment, “Ways to save today,” each Monday between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. Gayle is a third generation Tampa native and a graduate of Auburn University. She and her husband Mark raise four little girls - Katie, Lindsay, Ali and Ella. The Tampa Tribune’s retail reporter, Richard Mullins writes about consumer trends and everything you buy at the mall, grocery stores and restaurants. He believes credit cards are the window to our souls. And yes, he gets paid to wander the mall for work. Debbie, a 20-year veteran journalist, can typically be found at the end of Target aisles looking at clearance items. She’s also been known to send one her young daughters through the checkout lane to redeem a coupon. 
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Kids eat free pizza on Mondays
Posted Apr 9, 2012 by Janine Dorsey
Updated Apr 9, 2012 at 12:50 PM
It’s Monday and that means kids eat free at Your Pie in Tampa.
Children 12 and under get a free kid-size pizza with purchase of an adult entree.
The offer is good for both lunch and dinner dining every Monday.
Your Pie specializes in pizzas, but they also serve bread bowl salads, paninis, cheese sticks and more.
Those adhering to a gluten-free or vegan diet will find plenty of menu options, too.
BOGO Subway all month long
Posted Apr 9, 2012 by Janine Dorsey
Updated Apr 9, 2012 at 12:49 PM
Fans of Subway sandwiches are in for a sweet deal during the month of April.
Just stop in before 9 a.m. and buy a 6-inch sandwich and get a free 6-inch sandwich.
The sandwiches can be any combination of breakfast/lunch, breakfast/breakfast or lunch/lunch.
The cheaper menu item is the one that will be free.
Check the store locator to see when your favorite location opens. Many open at 7 a.m. weekdays and at 8 a.m. Saturdays.
Free zoo admission with ‘We Bought A Zoo’ purchase
Posted Apr 5, 2012 by Janine Dorsey
Updated Apr 5, 2012 at 12:14 PM
Did you buy the movie “We Bought A Zoo” on DVD to stuff your child’s Easter basket this year?
If so, don’t throw away that receipt!
Make sure you take advantage of this free child’s admission to the Lowry Park Zoo offer with proof of purchase.
The purchase must be of the Blu-Ray version of the movie.
A child’s ticket for ages 3 - 11 retails at $18.95.
The offer is good through June 30.
Free kid’s admission at zoo, children’s museum
Posted Apr 4, 2012 by Janine Dorsey
Updated Apr 4, 2012 at 02:47 PM
If you have yet to celebrate spring break with your kids, or just want to take advantage of the beautiful weather, you may want to head on over to Lowry Park Zoo.
Right now, you can save and get a free child’s ticket by just completing a short survey from The Children’s Board.
The free child’s ticket is good with the purchase of a regular adult’s admission.
Also from The Children’s Board is a buy-one-get-one free offer from The Glazer Children’s Museum.
The printable coupon is good at the ticket office for one free kid’s ticket with the purchase of adult admission.
AAA members can skip the lines, save at Legoland Water Park
Posted Apr 4, 2012 by Janine Dorsey
Updated Apr 4, 2012 at 02:52 PM
Fans of Legoland Florida are eagerly awaiting the grand opening of the newest addition to the theme park: Legoland Water Park.
The water park is set to open May 26.
But if you are a AAA member, you can skip the line AND save $20 off the admission price.
Whether you are already a season pass holder to Legoland or not, you can save.
The special AAA day is May 20 and members save $20 off the combo Legoland/Water Park ticket price or just the water park price if they are current pass holders.
Tickets purchased online for this event are only good on that day.
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