In The Mind of A Thirtysomething Mom

Giveaway Ending This Weekend

Just a reminder, my giveaway for the eyeglass cleaner ends Sunday.

Go here to read more and enter to win.

There are only 3 entries so far, so your chances are great!

Freebies in Honor of Our Veterans

Thank you so much to all our Veterans out there.  We're free because of you.

Many companies want to thank you as well! As with all freebies, some of these may be limited to participating locations only. Just to be safe, you may want to call ahead before heading out.  These are all valid on November 11, 2010 unless otherwise noted.

Thanks to Bargain Brianna and My Fox DC for this nice long list of freebies.

Applebee’s: Veterans and Active Duty military can get a FREE entree from the special Veteran’s Day Menu. No purchase necessary.

Brides Across America - Military fiances can get a free wedding dress Nov. 8-13 at select locations across the county. The dresses are donated by a slew of designers and sell for $500 to $3,000. Sizes range from 4 to 22.

Chili's:  Veterans and Active Duty military can get a FREE entree from the special Veteran's Day Menu.  Beverages and gratuity not included.

Claim Jumper -- Free dessert for veterans and active duty military with ID is available on Nov. 10, 2010. Dine in only.

Dollar General: Veterans, Active Duty, National Guard, and their immediate families can receive 10% Discount on all Dollar General purchases on 11/11/2010.

Golden Corral: On Monday, Nov. 15, 2010 from 5-9 p.m., veterans, active duty, reserve, and national guard members can get a free dinner buffet. Last year they fed 335,000 people!

Hooters - Get a free meal from a special menu at participating restaurants when you purchase a beverage. Available for veterans and active military with ID. Dine in only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Up to an $8.50 value.

The Home Depot -- Veterans get a 10% military discount year round. Show your military ID at checkout.

Hy-vee - The midwestern grocery chain with in-store dining is serving free breakfast buffet to veterans on Nov. 11 from 7-11 a.m.

Hydro Massage: Free Massage on 11/11

Knott's Berry Farm -- Through Nov. 24, 2010, admission is free to veterans or active duty military personnel plus one guest. Get up to six extra tickets for $15 each. ID required. Eligible person must be present. Dependent I.D.s will not be accepted.

Krispy Kreme: One free doughnut of any variety.

Lowe's -- Just like rival Home Depot, Lowe's offers a 10% military discount year round. Show your military ID at checkout.

National Parks -- Some 393 National Parks across 49 states are free to everyone on Nov. 11, 2010.

New Balance -- Shipping on sneakers and everything else is free for everyone through Nov. 11, 2010.

Outback Steakhouse -- Veterans and active duty will be treated to a free bloomin' onion and non-alcoholic beverage of their choice on Nov. 11, 2010.

Red Roof -- Veterans get a hotel discount of 15% at participating Red Roof hotels for the month of November. Mention your military status over the phone or when you book online use coupon code 606310. ID required.

Sam's Club -- Veterans can get a free cane from AMG Medical at participating Sam's Clubs Nov. 10-12, 2010. They are giving out 36,000 canes total. Membership not required.

Sears - Veterans get an extra 10% off regular, sale, and clearance merchandise Nov. 11-12, 2010. The discount is also valid for policemen, teachers, hospital staff, and firefighters. Some exclusions.

Sea World -- Admission is free for active military duty personnel and up to three dependents for Sea World Orlando, San Diego, or San Antonio, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay or Williamsburg, Sesame Place, Adventure Island, or Water Country USA. Some exclusions. One per person per year. ID required.

Sleep Number -- Veterans get a mattress discount, free shipping on bed sets, and special discounts through Nov. 14, 2010.

Subway: Free 6″ sub for veterans or active duty personnel.

Universal Studios (Hollywood, CA) -- Military discounts are offered year round to military retirees, DOD personnel, members of the National Guard/Reserves, dependents and all other base personnel when you buy tickets in advance through participating MWR/ITT offices or through the mail.

Uno Chicago Grill -- Get a free meal or pizza when you show up in uniform, have a picture of you in uniform, or have military ID. Nov. 11, 2010 only. No coupon needed.

Seeing Spots?

I'm having a giveaway over on my review blog.  If you wear glasses, or know someone who does, head on over and check it out!

Click here to get to the review/giveaway.

 

Play Ball!

I L-O-V-E baseball. 

The crack of the bat, the smells of stadium food, the atmosphere filled with excitement, the 7th inning stretch, all of it!

Unfortunately, the last baseball game we were able to attend was when we lived outside of St. Louis.  We were in attendance back in 1998 when Mark McGuire hit home run #49 in his quest to break Roger Maris' record of 61.  We haven't been to a game since (mainly because we moved in 2002 and the Washington Nationals really blow).

Thanks to Eventchaser (see the lovely orange banner over there in the right hand column?), we'll be taking in a game this weekend!

I can't wait!  Trust me, you'll hear all about it come Monday.  :P

Now I'm off to brush up on my Orioles stats.  (Hey I tried to find a Cardinals game in town, but it's just not the weekend for that!)

Friendly's Giftcard Giveaway

On my review blog, I've got a $10 Friendly's gift card up for grabs.

Head on over and check it out!