Cold Stone Creamery Eight Layer Cake Sampling Event on 11/16

Cold Stone Creamery is offering a free sample 3oz portion of their Eight Layer Cake on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 from 5-8pm.

Cold Stone's Eight Layer Cakes feature three layers of ice cream, three layers of cake and two mid-layers of mix-ins and finished with frosting and edible decorations. They're available in two flavors: Cake Batter Layers and Quilted Coffee Caramel. Valid only at participating locations. While supplies last.

See more information on the Cold Stone Creamery website or the announcement on the Cold Stone Creamery Facebook page.

Also, if you haven't done so already, sign up for the Cold Stone Creamery birthday club and get free ice cream on your birthday. See over a hundred other places offering birthday freebies.

Aveda - Free 3-piece Smooth Infusion Sample Pack

Get a free Aveda Smooth Infusion 3-piece sample pack, containing Smooth Infusion Shampoo, Conditioner and Style-Prep Smoother. Print out the coupon and bring it to a participating Aveda location. No purchase necessary.

Offer expires December 31, 2010. Limit one per customer. While supplies last. Participating locations and aveda.com only. Aveda reserves the right to substitute any free item offered with an item of equal or greater value. With an order of $30 or more on Aveda.com, you can redeem the offer for your free Aveda Smooth Infusion 3-piece sample pack and free shipping by entering the offer code SMOOTH at checkout.

Plus, join the Aveda Birthday Program and get a free birthday gift valued up to $24.

To join the Birthday Program, you must provide your full name, full address and birthday. Once enrolled in this program, you will be sent a postcard within 28 days of your birthday that must be brought to your nearest participating Aveda Experience Center to receive your free gift (no purchase necessary). You will also receive communication from Aveda on events, new product launches, special offers and seasonal sampling mailers.

Don Pablo's $10 on your birthday, free dip sampler & more!

Join Don Pablo's Habaneros Club and get the following:

• $10 on your birthday
• $10 on your hab club anniversary
• $10 on your 8th visit reward
• free Dip Sampler just for joining
• more great offers & promotions

Membership to Don Pablos Habaneros Club is open to all residents of the US who are 21 years of age or older, members must have a valid email address. To join the club, pick up your Habaneros Club card at your local Don Pablo's restaurant and register it online. See complete details on the online sign up page, located on the upper right hand side of the Don Pablo's website.

Sorry Northwest readers, there aren't any Don Pablo's in our area, but you can find out about great deals from other restaurants by reading: Free stuff on your birthday from over 100 places.

Free Queso at Moe's Today & Free Burrito on Your Birthday!

Moe's Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary with Free Queso! From the press release:

Guests are invited to enjoy a free 6 oz cup of Queso on July 21 in honor of Moe's tenth year of business - Moe's Southwest Grill, the fast growing, fast-casual burrito chain with over 400 locations nationwide, is celebrating its tenth anniversary by giving each guest a free six ounce cup of its famous Queso at all locations all day on July 21 – no strings attached; no purchase necessary.

"This once-in-every-ten-years offer will be the first and only nationwide giveaway since the company's inception," explains Paul Damico, president of Moe's Southwest Grill. "We are excited to share this company milestone with our guests by giving away one of our best loved and most celebrated products."

Additionally, Moe's is encouraging fans to express themselves and their love for Moe's hot, flavorful, melted white cheese sauce by entering the I Love Queso Video Contest at www.ilovequeso.com for a chance to win $1,000 and free Queso for a year.

See more about the Moe's free Queso promotion here.

In addition, sign up for Moe's eclub and get a little somethin' somethin' just for signing up - plus you'll receive a free birthday offer which currently is a free burrito.

Visit www.moes.com for more information and to find a location near you.

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Free Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream at Target for Volunteers

Target now has two new exclusive Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavors at all stores nationwide. The super premium ice cream flavors, Berry Voluntary® and Brownie Chew Gooder®, will be available throughout 2010 in mini cups and pints. Berry Voluntary is raspberry cheesecake flavored ice cream laced with white chocolate chunks and raspberry swirls. Yummy!

Take part in the "Scoop It Forward" program and you can get a coupon for a free pint of Ben & Jerry's ice cream, redeemable at Target stores.

Here's the scoop, as found in the recent press release:

Berry Voluntary and Brownie Chew Gooder were specifically created to encourage guests to volunteer in their local communities through a special promotion called "Scoop it Forward." Guests simply visit www.VolunteerMatch.org/scoopitforward to find volunteer opportunities in their neighborhoods. After registering for a specific volunteer activity, and forwarding the opportunity to five friends, that person and each of his or her friends will receive a coupon for a free pint of Ben & Jerry's ice cream, redeemable at Target stores, while supplies last. After that time, guests will still be able to participate in the "Scoop It Forward" promotion, and will receive a $1 off coupon in recognition of their volunteer efforts.

Do some good and get some good - sweet deal!

Looking for more free Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream? Visit Ben & Jerry's website and become a Chunk Spelunker to find out about future events and promotions. Make sure to select your local Scoop Shop when you sign up - the current welcome email includes a coupon for a Free Ice Cream Cone, plus you'll receive another free ice cream offer on your birthday. Use the Scoop Shop Locator to find a location near you.

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Starbucks Treat Receipt is back! $2 Cold Drink after 2pm

Starbucks has a cheap fix for your mid-day slump. From June 29 to October 4, 2010, make any purchase before 2pm at Starbucks and enjoy any Grande (16oz ) cold beverage for just $2 after 2pm on the same day when you show your receipt. This discount offer is valid only at participating U.S. Starbucks stores.

See more about the Starbucks Treat Receipt offer and find a Starbucks location near you by visiting www.starbucks.com.

Looking for more ways to get free stuff and save money at Starbucks? Buy a reloadable Starbucks card and register online for the Starbucks rewards program. All registered Starbucks card holders get a free birthday beverage of their choice as well as other benefits.

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Free Ice Cream at Friendly's June 5

Get a free scoop of ice cream at Friendly's on Saturday, June 5, 2010 in honor of their 75th anniversary. Visit any participating Friendly's for your free scoop from 12-5pm. Use the online location finder to locate a Friendly's near you.

Plus, join Friendly's BFF Club and get a free 3-Scoop Sundae just for enrolling, birthday offers for you and your family, information on special events, announcements of new products and new menu items, newsletters and more!

3 Free Meals at IHOP for Joining Pancake Revolution - Facebook

Get 3 free meals at IHOP when you join the Pancake Revolution on Facebook.

By joining, you will be the first to receive exclusive offers from your favorite IHOP including a free meal just for signing up, a free meal on your birthday, and another free meal on your 1 year anniversary of joining the Pancake Revolution.

I received my first printable coupon by email with 24 hours of signing up. The coupon is valid for one free Rooty Tooty Fresh 'n Fruity or menu item of equal or lesser value. The coupon expires 14 days from the date the email was sent.

What a great deal!

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Free Pretzel at Pretzelmaker Today - April 26

Get a free pretzel at Pretzelmaker and Pretzel Time stores today, April 26, 2010 in honor of National Pretzel Day. As posted on the Pretzelmaker website:

Pretzelmaker/Pretzel Time will once again host a day-long National Pretzel Day celebration on April 26 at participating stores across the country. This year the company is putting a new "twist" on the holiday by asking customers to "Sing for Your Snack."

To mark this festive day, customers are encouraged to visit their local Pretzelmaker on National Pretzel Day, sing a snippet from a song of their choice and receive a FREE pretzel (with or without salt). Patrons who prefer not to sing won't go hungry - they can simply mention "National Pretzel Day" and receive their free snack*.

Plus, join the Pretzelmaker and Pretzel Time eclub and get another free pretzel offer and a free birthday surprise.

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Free Brewed Coffee at Starbucks April 15 - Bring Your Own Tumbler

For the good of the planet, Starbucks is encouraging everyone to switch from paper cups to reusable travel mugs.

Join the movement. On April 15th, bring a reusable travel mug into your local Starbucks and get a free brewed coffee up to 20oz.

One person can save trees, together we can save forests.

Looking for more ways to get free stuff and perks at Starbucks? Buy a reloadable Starbucks card and register online for the Starbucks rewards program. All registered Starbucks card holders get a free birthday beverage of their choice as well as other benefits.

Free Country Scramble with Beverage Purchase at Country Kitchen 4/14

Get a free Country Scramble with the purchase of a beverage at Country Kitchen restaurants on Wednesday, April 14, 2010. Country Scramble includes scrambled eggs with diced ham and 4 cheese blend, served with 2 pancakes. Valid at participating Country Kitchen locations. Limit one per guest per visit. Hours may vary based on location's opening hours. More information can be found on the Country Kitchen facebook page.

Plus, join the Country Kitchen eClub to find out about other special offers. Currently new members receive a printable coupon good for $4 off your next entree purchase. The restaurant also offers a free entree on your birthday. Show a valid ID to receive a free birthday entree of your choice. Maximum value not to exceed $8. Valid at participating locations.

Use the online locator to find a restaurant near you.

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Free Waffle Cone at TCBY

Join the TCBY eClub and get a printable coupon for a Free Waffle Cone just for signing up. You'll receive periodic emails containing news, special offers and a free birthday treat.

I received my Free Waffle Cone offer within minutes of signing up. The coupon stated it was valid for one month from the date it was sent. Be sure you are ready to print the coupon once you click on the link in the email because you can only view the coupon once.

Visit the TCBY website to find a location near you.

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Free Ice Cream Pizza at MaggieMoo's on April 15

In honor of Tax Day on April 15, 2010, MaggieMoo’s will offer customers nationwide some Ice Cream Relief with a Free Sample of their New MaggieMia’s™ Ice Cream Pizza. The nationwide ice cream social will take place from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., at participating MaggieMoo's Treateries across the country. See the online list of participating locations. There is a limit of one free sample per person.

Plus, join MaggieMoo's official fan club, MaggiE-mail, and receive exclusive offers, a free birthday surprise and more.

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Free Tall Drink at BIGGBY Coffee March 15

Yet another Free Coffee offer to report - BIGGBY Coffee celebrates it's 15th birthday this month and will offer a free tall drink on March 15, 2010. To receive the free drink, you must be a current E-wards member. Membership is free and you can sign up online. See more about the promotion in the BIGGBY press release.

E-wards members receive weekly emails that include money saving coupons plus members receive a free birthday treat.

Visit the BIGGBY Coffee website for more information and to find a location near you.

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Free Rita's Italian Ice and Peeps

Mark your calendars for the First Day of Spring Celebration at Rita's. On Saturday, March 20, 2010 Rita's will be giving out a free regular size Italian Ice in the flavor of your choice to each guest. This free celebration has been going on for the last 17 years.

This year Peeps Brand Marshmallow Candies is teaming up with Rita's Italian Ice for another Spring giveaway. On Saturday, March 27, 2010, the first 500 guests at each Rita's location will receive a Free Peeps Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Chick.

Get other exclusive offers year round and a free birthday treat by joining Rita's Online Birthday Club. Visit Rita's website for more information and to find a location near you.

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Free Crispy Shrimp Taco with Purchase from Del Taco

Become a fan of Del Taco on Facebook and get a Free Crispy Shrimp Taco with any Purchase.

Once your logged in and become a fan, go to the "Free Shrimp Taco" tab and be ready to print your coupon. The coupon I got was valid until 3/04/2010. Limit one coupon per person per visit. Not valid with other offers or coupons. At participating locations.

Get more free stuff from Del Taco by joining their Raving Fan eClub. You get two free Chicken Soft Tacos just for signing up, a free Premium Shake on your birthday plus you'll be notified of future special promotions and offers. Visit the Del Taco website for more information and to find a location near you.

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Free Stir Fry on Your Birthday from Flat Top Grill

Join the Flat Top Grill eClub and get a coupon for a Free Stir Fry on your birthday. Plus you'll be notified of other special offers and events.

Visit the Flat Top Grill website to find a location near you. (Looks like locations are in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.)

Don't have any in your area? There are lots of other restaurants that give birthday freebies! See Free Stuff on Your Birthday from Over 100 Places.

BOGO Free Bob Evans Biscuit Bowl

Get a printable coupon for a Buy One Get One Free Biscuit Bowl at Bob Evans. The coupon can be found on the Bob Evan's Facebook page under the sweepstakes tab. Coupon expires March 31, 2010.

To be notified of additional offers and Bob Evans coupons sign up for BE-Mail. Currently you get a $2 off $10 purchase coupon just for signing up.

Plus, kids 12 and under can join the Bob Evans Birthday Club and will receive a Free Kids Meal.

Visit the Bob Evans website for more information or to find a Bob Evans restaurant location and products near you.

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