Hot Deals: 1 Year ESPN Magazine Subscription $5 - or Maybe FREE

Amazon.com is offering some hot deals lately, including a 1Year ESPN Magazine Subscription for $5. Amazon is also currently advertising that if you order this magazine by November 30th an extra $5 off will apply automatically at checkout. The $5 price is valid until Saturday, November 28, 2009, so with the discount it should be free. (Is it a typo? Not sure, but even at $5 this subscription is a steal.)

The 1 year ESPN Magazine subscription includes 26 issues. Magazines from Amazon.com always ship free, and help you qualify for free super saver shipping on qualified orders over $25.

See my other recent post on $5 Magazine Subscription from Amazon (Some may no longer qualify for the discounts, so check with each offer.)

*Update 11/23/09 - Amazon has removed the $5 off promotion on the ESPN magazine so its no longer free. However it is still only $5 for the 1 year ESPN Magazine subscription.

Hot Deals: Cabela's Online Sale

There are some hot deals to be found in the Cabela's online sale. Look through the Bargain Cave where you'll find rock bottom prices such as:

• Women's Snug Sack $4.99 - Similar to the Snuggie, the description states "you can up in front of the fire with this ultraplush snug sack. A spacious 60" x 70", this 100% polyester snug sack is luxurious, durable and subtle zip front closure. Easy care. Wash before wearing. Machine washable. Imported. Size: One size fits most. Colors may vary." (No color choice is available.)
• Needlepoint Christmas Stockings $4.99 - Currently available in the Deer, Moose, or Labs design. Decorated with fine needlepoint portraits of wildlife by the Hautman brothers. All are backed with microsuede and have hanging loops. Each is lined with 100% cotton. Dimensions: approx. 11" X 17". Add personalization for an additional $5.00.
• Cabela's Wilderness Access Lamp Sets $9.99 - Set of two lamps each measuring 15"H x 10"W x 10"D. Hand painted with faux-leather lamp shades. Currently available in a pinecone or tree design.
• Cabela's Country CD - Lance Combs $0.88 - 10 original songs plus 4 bonus tracks.

All sale items are limited in stock and may sell out quickly. You can avoid the shipping charges on many of the items with the free in-store pick up option. Cabela's is also offering free shipping on orders $99 and over using the promo code 9WINTER through Dec. 16, 2009.

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Free Thanksgiving Cookbook, Kids Activity Book, Taco John's Potato Oles, $25 BlackFinn Gift Card

Read the post at Freebie Fanatics to find out how to get a Free Thanksgiving Cookbook from RecipeLion

Download a Free November 2009 Roadtrip Activity Passport for Kids from RadRoadTrips.com which contains road trip ideas, activities, and games for the whole family to enjoy while on the road.

Sign up at Taco John's for Free Potato Oles. Join the Taco John's Potato Oles Maniacs and you'll receive any size Potato Oles free with your next purchase.

Find your BlackFinn location and sign up for the Finn Club to receive a free $25 BlackFinn Gift Card, discount offers and more. This introductory offer is limited to one per household for those ages 18 or older.



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Free Road Maps, Jiffy Recipe Book, TSO Song Download & Kraft Foods $10 Rebate

Planning on doing some traveling for the holidays? Get Free Road Maps for several locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. These free maps, which are provided by government and tourism agencies, are easy to find using the website www.freeroadmaps.bravehost.com. Simply select from the U.S. or Canada maps list and you'll be directed to the appropriate agency that is offering the free road map. Follow the instructions on how to get your free road maps and they will be sent to you in the mail.

Get a Free Hospitality in a Jiffy Recipe Book from Jiffy Mix. Fill out the online form to have the free recipe book mailed to you, or check out the free online recipes which include cookies, breads,
dinner recipes and more.

Submit your email and get a Free Download of TSO's New Song "Child of the Night" from the new Trans-Siberian Orchestra album "Night Castle". The free download is available until 12/31/09.

Get a $10 Rebate from Kraft Foods when you buy any 10 participating Nabisco crackers, Easy Cheese or Planters nuts. Follow the instructions on the "Keep the Jingle in Your Holiday" rebate form to receive the $10 rebate check by mail. Purchases must be made by 11/30/09 and the rebate form must be received by 12/15/09. Limit one request per family or address.


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Hot Coupons & Discounts

Hot Coupons & Discounts:

Buy a $20 Chick-fil-A Gift Card and Receive a Free 2010 Chick-fil-A Calendar. The calendar is a great deal because it includes 12 coupons for free food at Chick-fil-A. Examples of some of the coupons are a free Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich, a free small milkshake and a free large Coca-Cola. (Plus those darn cow pictures are just funny.)

Print out a coupon for 30% off at Aeropostale stores or use the promo code FFNOV for 30% off purchases made at Aeropostale.com. Valid 11/19/09 - 11/22/09. Excludes clearance, may not be combined with other discount offers.

Print out a coupon for 40% off $40 or more at adidas outlet stores. Coupon is limited one per person, per transaction and must be presented at time of purchase. May not be combined with additional coupons or promotions. Valid only at adidas outlet stores.

Get the LEGO Ultimate Building Set - 405 Pieces for $19.97 from Amazon.com. Eligible for free super saver shipping on orders over $25.

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Christmas TV Schedule for 2009

Are you wondering when your favorite Christmas show is going to be on TV this year? Well check out the Christmas TV Schedule for 2009 from Chiff.com. This huge list of Christmas specials, movies and more tells the date, time and television station each Christmas show will be aired. (Times are Eastern, so plan accordingly.) The Christmas TV Schedule for 2009 includes Christmas programming scheduled to air from now until December 25, 2009 on several different television networks.

Some of the networks have Christmas movies and specials available to watch online for free, such as The Hallmark Channel's Full Length Christmas Movies and online movies from ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas .

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Enjoy! Cheap Cindy

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Buy One Get One Free Fandango Movie Tickets for Visa Signature Card Users

Visa cardholders: check to see if you qualify for the Buy One Get One Free Fandango Movie Tickets offer. Visa Signature cardholders get access to exclusive movie ticket offers which is currently buy one movie ticket on Fandango and receive a second ticket to the same show for free. You can check to see if your Visa card qualifies for the offer by entering the first six digits of your card into the online form.


If your card qualifies, here’s how the Visa Signature offer works:

1. Enter your ZIP code or city name in the box provided to find theatres in your area that offer online ticketing through Fandango.

2. Choose your show date, theater and movie. Click on a show time listed in red to purchase tickets for that show.

3. Enter the number of tickets you would like. You must select at least two tickets to participate in this offer.

4. Enter your Visa Signature card number to pay for your order. On the Review page you’ll see the price of one ticket and convenience fee deducted from your order, up to $13.50 total, compliments of Visa Signature.

5. Complete the purchase process and follow the instructions on your confirmation page to claim your tickets at the theater.

Offer is limited to one free ticket per cardholder per calendar month. This offer is through September 30, 2010, while supplies last. Click here for the full offer terms and conditions.


I didn't think my Visa was a Signature card, but apparently it is, cause I qualified for the offer. Maybe I'll get to see The Twilight Saga: New Moon and The Lovely Bones movies in the theater after all. Woo-hoo!

I'd love to hear if you qualify for the buy one get one free Fandango movie tickets. Leave me a comment and let me know. Recommendations on good movies to see would be great too. Thanks! - Cheap Cindy

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Free Martha Stewart Thanksgiving Recipes Cookbook & Paula Deen's Holiday Hosting Guide

Get a free download of the Martha Stewart Thanksgiving Hotline Recipes Cookbook from Sirius.com. Martha Stewart Living Radio is delighted to give you some delicious recipes to help prepare the best meal for your family and friends this holiday. These recipes cover all courses of the Thanksgiving meal, from savory turkey to fresh salads and creamy mashed potatoes to sweet desserts. The dishes come from acclaimed chefs, such as Emeril Lagasse, Nigella Lawson, and Mario Batali. Over 30 recipes are included. Download the Thanksgiving Hotline Recipes by chapter, or view the entire Martha Stewart Thanksgiving Hotline Recipes PDF.


Get a free download of Paula Deen's Holiday Hosting Guide from Smithfield.com. Smithfield and Paula Deen are offering a guide that you can download here for free which includes recipes, gorgeous table setting ideas, and some wonderful articles to help make your holiday both creative AND economical! You can view the entire Paula Deen's Holiday Hosting Guide PDF here.

Enjoy! Cheap Cindy



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Elf Yourself 2009

It's back! The popular free Elf Yourself from OfficeMax is up and running for Christmas 2009. This fun little creation by JibJab allows you to upload a photo to create a dancing elf. You can create up to 5 elves. Select from 4 dances for your elf to perform: Hip Hop, Disco, Classic or Country. You can also choose singing elves this year.

Once you've made your selections, you can download the Elf Yourself creation, email it to people, post it to your facebook, MySpace or other sites. You can also purchase products with your Elf Yourself image on them, such as mugs, greeting cards, playing cards etc.

So have some free fun and "Elf" yourself, your friends, your pets - whatever you want.

Here is my Elf Yourself creation.



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$5 Magazine Subscriptions from Amazon

Amazon.com is offering discounts on magazine subscriptions for the holidays. Hundreds of magazines have instant discounts of $3 off, $5 off, or $10 off. The discount is applied once you add the magazine subscription to your shopping cart.

These discounts mean several 1 year magazine subscriptions can be had for a mere $5. Here's a sampling of some of the $5 subscriptions:

• House Beautiful
• Good Housekeeping
• Redbook
• Parents
• Marie Claire
• Harper's BAZAAR
• Coastal Living
• Country Living
• Seventeen
• Smart Money
• Popular Mechanics

Magazine subscriptions always ship free, and they help you qualify for Amazon's Free Super Saving Shipping on qualified orders over $25.

These discount magazines make great gifts, and how can you beat $5 for a 1 year subscription? Well, a better deal would be free - if you're interested in free magazines be sure to read:
How to Get Free Magazine Subscriptions In The Mail.

Hot Deals & Coupons

Friends & Family Get your Couture On - print out this coupon good for 30% off your purchase at Juicy Couture retail stores. Offer valid 11/11/09 - 11/18/09 at any Juicy Couture specialty store in the U.S. Valid on full priced and sale priced merchandise. Cannot be used with any other offers or discounts. Not valid in department stores, Juicy Couture outlet stores or online. To receive future offers sign up for to be on Juicy Couture email list. Visit the Juicy Couture website to find a location near you.

Print out this coupon for 30% off at Gap & Old Navy stores. Offer valid in stores only November 12, 2009 through November 15, 2009 at Gap, Gap Outlet, Gap Factory Store, Gap Generation, Banana Republic, Banana Republic Factory Store and Old Navy stores in the US only (including Puerto Rico). Not valid online or at Edition by Banana Republic store. Discount cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.

Join the Save-A-Lot Smart Shopper Club and get a coupon for $5 off your next purchase or $20 or more. Current members that update their information will also receive the $5 off $20 coupon. Visit the Save-A-Lot website to find a Save-A-Lot Food Store near you.

Get a 1 year subscription to Cooking Light magazine for $5 from Amazon.com. This price is valid through Saturday, November 14, 2009. Magazine subscriptions always ship for free, and can help you qualify for free super saver shipping when ordering additional items over $25 at Amazon.com.

Free Stuff for Veterans and Military for Veteran's Day

Free stuff for Veterans and Military Personnel in honor of Veteran's Day:


Free entree at McCormick & Schmick's for Veterans 11/08/09. Veterans will be able to choose a complimentary lunch or dinner entree from a special menu.

Veterans and Active Duty Military Eat Free at Applebee's on Veteran's Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. Available during business hours on November 11, 2009 at participating Applebee’s only. Dine-in from limited menu only. Beverages and gratuity not included. Veterans and active duty military simply show proof of military service. Visit the Applebee's restaurant website to find a location near you.

Free Meal at Golden Corral Restaurants Nov. 16, 2009 for Active Military and Veterans.
Military Appreciation Monday. Golden Corral's 9th annual Military Appreciation Monday dinner will be held on Monday, November 16, 2009, from 5 to 9 pm in all Golden Corral restaurants nationwide.The free dinner meal is a special "thank you tribute" to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to join us for Golden Corral's Military Appreciation Monday dinner.

Free Entree or Individual Pizza with an Entree or Pizza Purchase at Uno's Chigago Grill. Uno Chicago Grill would like to thank those men and women who have risked their lives in service to our country. This Veteran's Day, Uno invites all members of the military, both veterans and active duty, to enjoy a free entree or individual pizza with the purchase of an entree or pizza of equal or greater value. No coupon is necessary. Veterans or active military can either show up in
uniform, or with a picture of themselves in uniform, or with a military or veteran's ID.


Free Breakfast for All Veterans at Hy-Vee Stores. Hy-Vee will honor America's vets on Veterans Day with a free breakfast from 7 until 11a.m. at all Hy-Vee supermarkets with in-store dining services in appreciation of their service to the country. The buffet is complimentary for veterans, but open to others at a small cost. All community members are encouraged to stop by and express their gratitude to their local veterans.

Free Krispy Kreme Doughnut for Veterans and Military Personnel on Veteran's Day. This year, Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation is honoring America's service men and women on Veteran's
Day by giving away free doughnuts to all veterans and active military personnel. Veterans and active military personnel are invited to visit any participating U.S. Krispy Kreme store on Veteran's Day, November 11, and enjoy one free doughnut of any variety. To find a participating location near you visit the Krispy Kreme website.

Free Bloomin' Onion and Beverage at Outback Steackhouse for all Veterans and Active Duty Military on Veteran's Day, Nov. 11, 2009. Just show proof or military service. At participating Outback Steakhouse locations.

Free Park Admission at Knott's Berry Farm through Nov. 26, 2009 for Military. Knott's Berry Farm pays tribute to past and present U.S. armed forces personnel during Veteran's Month with free park admission for them and a guest November 1-26 only. Up to six additional tickets can be purchased for only $15 each. Military ID or DD214 presented with a photo ID required for discount.

Free Canes for Veterans at Sam's Club. On Nov. 11, 2009, Sam's Club stores nationwide will be giving away 25,000 Hugo canes free of charge to U.S. Military Veterans in need of mobility assistance. Limited quantities per club. While supplies last. Sam's Club membership is not required. Proof of military service may be required. Visit the Sam's Club website to find a store near you.

Free Admission on Veteran's Day from National Parks Service. To honor America’s service men and women, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has announced that areas managed by the department will not charge entrance fees on Wednesday, November 11th. Visitors to public recreation lands managed by the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation are invited to take a day to honor and reflect on what our service men and women have done to maintain our freedom and keep peace around the world. All visitors are invited to enjoy this fee free day and take time out on this national holiday to remember our service men and women who are currently serving overseas in harm's way. The Department of Agriculture also is waiving entrance fees at its national forests.





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Free Food Offers: Outback Steakhouse, Panda Express, Steaz Tea & $10 off Buca di Beppo

Become a fan of Outback Steakhouse on facebook and get a Free Bloomin' Onion with the purchase of an entree. Offer is valid for the first 500,000 fans, at participating Outback Steakhouse restaurants in the U.S. Must be 18 yrs or older.

Print out the Panda Express coupon good for a Free Entree Item at Panda Express with the purchase of a 2 or 3 Entree Plate. Must present coupon. Limit one coupon per person per purchase. Not valid with any other coupons, discounts or promotions. Valid only at participating Panda Express locations. Expires November 10, 2009.

Print out a coupon for One Free Bottle of Steaz Zero Calorie Sparkling Green Tea. Available at participating Whole Foods Markets and natural food stores nationwide while supplies last. Limit one per customer, expires December 31, 2009.

Print out a coupon for $10 off a purchase of $20 or more from Buca di Beppo. One coupon per visit per table. Present the coupon at time of purchase. Not valid with other offers or discounts. Valid for dine in or Buca To Go. Valid until December 31, 2010. Sign up for the Buca di Beppo eClub to receive future offers and announcements. You'll get a free appetizer just for signing up, a free dessert on your birthday and another treat on your anniversary.

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Free Twilight Bookmarks, Avatars, Wallpapers and More

Twilight fans will love all of the free Twilight graphics offered from BellaAndEdward.com. Some of the graphics include:

Fun Free Twilight Animations

Free Twilight Avatars

Fabulous Free Twilight Bookmarks

Free Twilight Wallpapers


Many of the free Twilight graphics are for personal use only. See the terms for use and credit as instructed.

BellaAndEdward.com is one of the largest fan sites online dedicated to The Twilight Saga by Stephanie Meyer. In addition to the free graphics, the site offers information on the Twilight Saga books and Twilight movies, fun games, quizzes and contests, a fan corner with Twilight convention listings, fan fiction, artwork and more. You can also keep up with the latest Twilight news by following BellaAndEdward.com on Twitter or becoming a fan on facebook.



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Free Pie from Sharis, 3 Free Issues Wood Magazine, Free Whataburger, Free Card to Military Personnel

Give a Free Slice of Pie from Sharis to your friends (or give one to yourself)

Get 3 Free Issues of WOOD Magazine from ValueMags.com. No credit card required. No strings attached. Hurry, these free magazines go fast!

Send a free postcard to military personnel stationed overseas with the ongoing Let's Say Thanks program from Xerox.

Get a Free Whataburger on 11/10/09 for Orange Night Out. On Tuesday, November 10th from 5-8 pm, Whataburger invites you to get decked out in orange from head to toe for an Orange Night Out. So dress up, dine in, show how much orange spirit you have and get a Free Whataburger. Dine in only.
Also coming in December is The Twelve Days of Whataburger, a special promotion starting December 1st, where every other day until December 23rd, they’ll email you a coupon for a Free Food item. In order to receive these free offers once they start on December 1st, along with other future promotions, click here to sign up. Use the Whataburger locator to find a location near you.

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Black Friday Ads 2009

Are you among the bargain hunters eagerly waiting to see the Black Friday ads? Do you get a thrill from getting up at 2 am, standing outside in frigid temperatures in a line that stretches on for miles? Do you like fighting off an angry mob of people as you grab that last must-have-item-for-Christmas from the store shelf? Then you might appreciate this information.

Lowes is offering customers a Black Friday Sneak Peek online. You can see some of the items that will be offered in the Lowes Black Friday ads. The online sneak peek is updated every few days, so keep checking back. The sale prices will be valid Nov. 26 - Nov. 30, 2009.

A great source for finding Black Friday ads is The Master Index of Black Friday Ads (2009 Edition) found on SlickDeals.net. There is also a general forum discussion thread for Black Friday 2009 where you'll find Black Friday addicts such as yourself talking about the upcoming ads, speculating on this year's hot items, giving and getting tips for the best Black Friday shopping strategies and more.

So get some sleep now, cause Black Friday is coming soon!

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Free Recipes & Cookbooks from Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Costco, Sun Maid and Gooseberry Patch

Here are some great free recipes and digital cookbooks for Holiday entertaining and everyday cooking:

• Betty Crocker Most Requested Holiday Cookies 2007
• Betty Crocker Cookies, Bars & Cakes
• Betty Crocker Appetizers & Desserts
• Betty Crocker Bisquick Recipes
• Betty Crocker Healthy Home Cooking
• Betty Crocker Soups, Stews and Chilies
• Betty Crocker Diabetes Easy Family Meals
• Pillsbury Casseroles & Slow Cooker Meals
• Pillsbury Easy Fabulous Pies, Tarts & More

Free Recipes & Recipe Booklets from Sun-Maid. Click on the recipes you want or select one of the free recipe booklets listed on the right hand side of the page. The recipe booklets can be downloaded or you can request to have them mailed to you. The free recipe booklets include:

• Fruit and Sunshine Recipe Book
• The New Taste of Tradition
• Recipes for Healthier Eating
• Gooseberry Patch Fall Favorites
• Gooseberry Patch Family Favorites Recipe Book

View or download Free Cookbooks from Costco (listed on right hand side of page):

• In the Kitchen - The Costco Way 2008
• Favorite Recipes - The Costco Way 2007
• Cooking in Style - The Costco Way 2006
• Easy Cooking - The Costco Way 2004
• Creative Cooking - The Costco Way
• Cooking The Costco Way
• Entertaining The Costco Way

(Rumor has it that the new free Costco Cookbooks for 2009 will be handed out to customers at Costco stores starting 11/19/09, while supplies last. Check your local Costco for details.)

Happy eating! More free stuff coming soon. - Cheap Cindy

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Free Halloween Old Time Radio Shows Online

Have some old fashioned fun this Halloween and listen to free Halloween Old Time Radio shows online. Here are some great sources:

OldTimeRadioFans.com has hundreds of free Old Time Radio shows including several Halloween OTR Shows. Listen to funny classic shows such as Fibber McGee and Molly - Trick or Treating with Molly, Ozzie and Harriet - Haunted House and Jack Benny - Jack Throws a Halloween Party. Get creeped out listening to spooky Halloween stories from the Old Time Radio shows Inner Sanctum and Suspense. Just click on the title of the show you want to listen to and it will begin to play.

OTRCat.com is offering a collection of Free Scary Halloween Old Time Radio Shows from horror and mystery shows such as Escape, Quiet Please and The Whistler.

Old Time Mystery Theater has Free Halloween Old Time Radio Shows of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Dracula, Frankenstein and other creepy classics.

Turn down the lights and enjoy these free Halloween Old Time Radio Shows Online!

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Free Stuff on Halloween

No tricks, just more treats and free stuff on Halloween:

Celebrate Halloween Bass Pro Style, October 31, Noon - 4pm, with mask decorating, marshmallow roasting and free samples of dutch oven apple cobbler at participating Bass Pro Shop locations, while supplies last.

Kids can enjoy the Free Halloween Event at participating Michaels Craft Stores on October 31, 10am - Noon. Kids get a free trick-or-treat pail, candy and balloon.Take part in the coloring activity, free Crayola pencil topper demo with Crayola Model Magic Fusion and Make-It Take It Halloween Frame project. While supplies last.

Meijer Stores will offer a Welcome to the Neighborhood Halloween Event, October 31, 11am - 2pm. Free Halloween bags (500 per store, while supplies last), candy, treats, giveaways, special offers, demos and more. Find a Meijer Store near you.

Macy's is offering the following Free Halloween Treats on October 31: The first 100 customers to arrive on Saturday when the doors open at every Macy's store receive a free $10 treat to spend, there will be a Coolest Costume Contest at 11am in the Kids Dept, kids get free face painting from the pros at participating Macy's makeup counters and a free trick-or-treat bag while supplies last. Use the store locator to find a store near you and details.

Download and print out 6 coupons each good for One Free Game of Bowling at Brunswick Bowling Centers. Give out to trick-or-treaters or use some yourself. Coupons expire 11/24/09. Void where prohibited.

Finally, in case you missed my previous post, Get a Free Black Jack Taco from Taco Bell on Halloween night.

Happy Halloween! Cheap Cindy

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More Free Halloween Stuff & Discounts: Free Black Jack Taco, Mattel Toy, Halloween eCards, 80% off Restaurant.com

Taco Bell is offering a Free Black Jack Taco after dark. Creep in from 6pm - Midnight this Halloween (Saturday October 31, 2009) to get one free Black Jack Taco at participating Taco Bell restaurants. While supplies last. Limit one free Black Jack Taco per person.


On October 31, bring your child dressed in their Halloween costume to the new Sears Toy Shop and receive a Free Mattel Toy. While supplies last. You can also print out a coupon for $5 off a $20 toy purchase.


Send Free Halloween eCards from Yahoo Greetings with American Greetings.


Get 80% off at Restaurant.com by using the code TREATS. Restrictions and terms of use vary with each restaurant certificate.


Stay tuned for more ticks and treats! - Cheap Cindy


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