Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Birthday Freebies!

My birthday was last month and I was ecstatic when I received a coupon from my favorite pizza place, Grimaldi's for a FREE pizza in honor of my special day.

Here is a list of other "freebies" you can score near or on your birthday.*

Abuelo's: Free dessert
Arby's: Free milkshake
AMF: Free bowling
Baja Fresh: Free burrito
Bashas': Free cake for children under 10
Baskin Robbins: Free ice cream
Benihana: $30 credit (Monday-Thursday only)
Changing Hands Bookstore: $10 credit when you show your ID
CVS: $3 ECB coupon (emailed to you)
Dairy Queen: Free Blizzard
Denny's: Free entrée (on your birthday)
DSW: $5 coupon
Dunkin Donuts: Free coffee
Harkins: Free medium popcorn (with ID)
IHOP: Free entrée
Jason's Deli: Free $5 gift card
Joe's Crab Shack: Free appetizer
Joe's Farm Grill & Joe's Real BBQ: Free meal (up to $10)
Johnny Rockets: Free hamburger
Kona Grill: Free Meal (up to $15)
Mimi's Café: $10 off $20 purchase
Qdoba: Free birthday gift
Oregano's: Free Pazooki
Panera Bread: Free pastry (with rewards program membership)
Red Robin: Free hamburger (with rewards program membership)
Rubio's: Free meal (up to $7)
Ruby Tuesday: Free hamburger
Sephora: Free birthday item
Snowbowl: Free lift ticket on your birthday
Souper Salad: Free salad buffet
Sprinkles: Free cupcake (valid on your birthday)
Starbucks: Free coffee (with rewards program membership)
TCBY: Free frozen yogurt
The Melting Pot: Free chocolate covered strawberries
Toys R Us: $3 off coupon

*Several of the offers require registering online beforehand so start signing up now!


Information taken from The View. Article by Melissa Hurst

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Top Ten Family Events- September 2014

Looking for something fun to do with the family this month? Here are some great suggestions!

1. Disney Live! Mickey's Music Festival
 
Mickey Mouse and his band of friends will perform in a musical mash-up of mega proportions during Disney Live!
 
When: Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28, at 12 pm and 3 pm
Where: US Airways Center
Cost: $39 to $84
Info: 800-745-3000 or www.usairwayscenter.com
 
We will be there for the 3 pm Sunday show!
 
2. Child Fair
 
This celebration of young people features dozens of organizations that offer children's services and resources.
 
When: Saturday, September 6 from 12 pm to 4 pm
Where: Southeast Regional Library, Gilbert
Cost: Free
Info: 602-652-3000 or www.mcldaz.org
 
3. Brazilian Day Arizona
 
This family-friendly event showcases musicians, singers, dancers, DJs, Capoeiristas and Brazilian inspired foods and beverages for purchase.
 
When: Saturday, September 6 from 12 pm to 6 pm
Where: Virginia G Piper Theater at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Cost: $5 to $12
Info: 480-499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
 
4. Charlotte's Web
 
Meet Wilbur, a piglet in grave danger of ending up as pork chops, and Charlotte, the spider who becomes his true friend.
When: Sunday, September 7 through Sunday, October 12
Where: Tempe Center for the Arts Theater
Cost: $12 to $25
Info: 480-350-4311 or www.tempe.gov
 
5. Suessical Jr.
 
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and other favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in a musical extravaganza.
When: Saturday, September 10 through Saturday, September 20, 3 pm and 7 pm
Where: Tuscany Theatre, Gilbert
Cost: $12
Info: 480-907-7050 or www.actorsyouththeatre.com
 
6. The Illusions of Eric Giliam

The high energy, live show of magic, laughter, fascination and crowd participation has entertained and amazed audiences of all ages.
When: Saturday, September 13 to 1 pm, 4 pm, and 7:30 pm
Cost: $19
Info: 480-279-7194 or www.higleyarts.org
 
7. Fall Foliage Fantasy

Celebrate the magic of fall with activities related to the season
When: Tuesday, September 23
Where: KidsPark, Scottsdale
Cost: $8 first child, $4 second sibling, $3 each additional sibling
Info: 602-788-2445 or www.kidspark.com
 
8. Wonderland! The Musical Adventures of Alice

Wonderland is a silly adaptation of Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking Glass" with hip hop music and an upbeat, coming of age story that audiences of all ages will adore.
When: Thursday, September 25 through Sunday, October 5, matinees and evening shows
Where: Mesa Arts Center's Nesbitt/Elliott Playhouse, Mesa
Cost: $11 to $15
Info: 480-644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com
 
9. Fall Festival

The festival features a 7 acre corn maze, extreme air pillow, giant tube slide, spider web rope climb, rubber duck race, mini hay maze, pumpkin patch, pedal race cars, barrel train ride and farm animals.
When: Saturday, September 27 through Sunday, November 2
Where: Vertuccio Farms, Mesa
Cost: $9
Info: 480-650-6611 or www.vertucciofarms.com
 
10. Dragonfly and Butterfly Walk

Learn basic identification and appreciation of these beautiful creatures.
When: Sunday, September 28 at 7 pm
Where: Riparian Preserve, Dragonfly Ramada, Gilbert
Cost: $5 donation
Info: www.gilbertaz.gov