Additionally, you may sign up here for Pretzel Perks (VIP stuff, freebies) and go here to sign up for a reminder text for the free pretzel day (I have a reminder post scheduled too!).
Free Pretzel Day Feb. 20!
Walgreen photo deal
Get 25 free 4×6 prints when you buy 25 at Walgreen’s this week with code LOVE10 through Feb. 13. Pick up in store and don’t pay shipping.
Thanks to Thrifty & Chic Mom for sharing this deal.
National Heart Month free event
Vista Health System has a special program planned for Sunday, Feb. 21 at Vista Surgery Center, 1050 Red Oak Ln., Lindenhurst. The schedule of events is as follows:
- “When your heart speaks: Atypical symptoms of heart failure” from 12-12:30pm, presented by a cardiologist; this one is particularly close to me as a family member had an atypical sign for a long time before it was caught that he had major blockages and ended up having open heart surgery.
- Non-fasting cholesterol, blood pressure and BMI screenings will be held from 12-2pm. The cholesterol screening is free for Senior Circle and Healthy Women members. Non-member charge is $15. To become a member, click here for Seniors and here for Women. Blood pressure and BMI screenings are free of charge.
- “Favorite Meals, the Healthy Way”from 12:30-1pm, presented by a chef and a dietician.
- “Kid’s Learning Room” is offered for children age 5 and older to learn about first-aid and safety. The kids will listen to their own heartbeats with stethoscopes and participate in other activities, even getting a healthy snack.
To attend, RSVP to the marketing dept. at Vista Health System at 847-360-4246.
Hollywood Video closing
Just found out today, after receiving a “True $1 Rental” add from Hollywood Video (their attempt to fight Redbox), that Hollywood Video is closing many of its stores, including the Round Lake Beach location. It will be closed in the next six weeks, I believe she said over the phone. So if you’re looking to get some used DVDs cheaply, head on over and see what they’ve got. Best selection is now but better discounts will be later.
Birthday goodies pictures, part 1
Free cheesecake with raspberry sauce from Buffalo Wild Wings
Free hot chai tea latte at Caribou Coffee, served with a smile!
Free bowl of Japanese noodles from Noodles & Co.
Free cookie cake slice from Great American Cookies
Priceless message made from K'nex by my kids!
To find out how to get some of these goodies for your birthday (I don’t know that my kids will make you a K’nex message, sorry!), click here. It’s a listing of all of the birthday goodies so far!
More birthday freebie pictures to come as I gather them. I was too sick to go out today. Though I did redeem these freebies and not take pictures: the Wendy’s coupon (to get my son lunch), the Blizzard BOGO (shared with my hubby and it felt good on my sore throat, and the free birthday rental at Hollywood (got a movie I’ve never heard of but it sounds funny!).
Free Blood Glucose Screening at Walgreens 2/5
If you are concerned about your health and are so inclined, Walgreen’s is offering a free blood glucose screening at its Take Care Clinics tomorrow, Feb. 5, from 11am-7pm, no appointment necessary.
If you don’t live near a 24-hour Walgreens location or can’t get tested on February 5, you can still receive a free glucose test before February 18. Click here for specific testing hours or clinic where they will be accepting walk-ins during the next two weeks.
Bath & Body Works Winter Clearance
At Gurnee Mills Bath & Body Works Outlet today, I saw they had 90% off on holiday scents, such as Twisted Peppermint and Gingersnap. The sale means a decent-sized bottle of bubble bath was just $1. Thought you’d want to know!
Get a free subscription to Fitness magazine
I rarely pay for a magazine subscription, because there are all of these good deals. Click here to fill out a form (don’t pay a penny and there’s no invoice). You’ll either get it or not. Quantities are limited. I have received this magazine for free in the past. It’s a good one.
Thanks to Frugal Rhode Island Mama for sharing this freebie.
More birthday stuff and a sporting goods deal (at end of post)
Today’s inbox contained a “happy birthday” message from MyCokeRewards. No bonus code or anything (which would’ve been nice). It’s always nice to hear “Happy Birthday” though. Additionally, I received birthday wishes from Couponers Wanted, the awesome couponing group I’ve mentioned here, and K-love, the fantastic positive, encouraging radio station you can listen to online at Klove.com or locally at 94.3FM.
I also got a coupon from Wendy’s for $1 off a premium combo meal. Probably won’t use that one unless I’m out that way for some reason. It is good for an entire month, so that helps.
As I have mentioned before, I earn free gift cards through MyPoints. As they did last year, I received a special birthday offer, which I took advantage of in the same way I did last year. I spent $5 on a Kohl’s gift card through the special birthday link (with birthday money from Mom– thanks Mom!). That earns me 510 points, which is a third of the way toward a lower-valued gift card. And I can stretch $5 at Kohl’s in the clearance section, no problem! I recently purchased a a very nice new purse from the Kohl’s clearance section for $8.60 (with tax). Awesome! If you’re interested in earning free gift cards too, read more about it here and email me for a referral link to join (so I can earn free points when you do too!) at bargainsrock@yahoo.com. Thanks! I’ll consider it your birthday present to me! 
Other birthday freebies I have received recently:
- Comedy Sportz Chicago sent me a free ticket, good for a month. However, if I want to take my hubby (and I would), it’s gonna cost $21 for him to get in plus parking. Oh well.
- Betty Crocker sent me a link to a Birthday Parties digital magazine,
100 pages long with lots of good recipes like Key Lime Coconut Angel Cake and Pina Colada Cupcakes. It has ideas for kids cakes, appetizers, main dishes and more. Thank you! - T.G.I.Friday’s sent me a coupon for a free dessert with the purchase of an entree during my birthday month.
- Chevys Fresh Mex sent me a coupon for a free entree, good for 2 weeks from my birthday. Dine-in only.
- Extra info on the Denny’s free Original Grand Slam on your birthday: Dine-in only. Offer valid only on your birthday for those 11 and older. One per guest. Must present valid photograph identification to server upon ordering. Valid ID required for those guests 18 and over. Guests between the ages of 11-18 will need a parent/guardian to verify birth date if no ID is presented. Bummer, I was hoping to pick it up and go since I’m not feeling so well today. I might just skip this one.
- Waffle House apparently has a birthday club, but there isn’t a location close enough to me.
- Steak and Shake sent a coupon for a free double steakburger with cheese and fries. It’s good til 3/1! That’ll give me some time to use it.
- Texas Roadhouse offers a free appetizer or sidekick of ribs with the purchase of one adult entree. It’s good for a little over a week.
- Applebee’s sent me a free dessert shooter, dine-in only. Good till the end of the month.
- NFL.com gave me 15% off my next purchase, encouraging me to “pick up that personalized jersey” I’ve “wished for.” However, my AWESOME sister found that Target currently has all Bears apparel on clearance for 75% off and picked up a Forte jersey for just under $7. She reports there are all sizes (including kids).
