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Is Couponing Godly?

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When I discussed Extreme Couponing, there was a huge response, and it wasn’t entirely positive. There are many misconceptions about couponing. The goal is not to hoard endless amounts of product that will expire unused. And it’s certainly not about gluttony. Couponing is not only a decent hobby, I’d go so far as to call it Godly.

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Those who coupon properly understand that it’s about three things:

1. Stewardship

Couponing forces you to be aware of money. By searching out the best deals and comparing prices, I’m not being wasteful. Working out the numbers and percentages also keeps my math skills sharp. I don’t buy over-priced junk that’s unaffordable and I definitely don’t accumulate any debt.

2. Fellowship

Couponing can be a very social activity. I’ve had great discussions with other couponers, both online and in person. I’ve discussed it with countless strangers in check-out lines. I’ve gotten to know many store managers and cashiers by name and learned about their lives and families.

3. Charity

Because I’ve couponed consistently since 2008, I’ve accumulated a ton of extra stuff. Much of it was given away—to friends/family, co-workers, food banks and homeless shelters. There’s an enormous need for food and hygiene items. Not only did I get the fun of buying the stuff, I feel good by helping others enjoy it, too. It never hurts to share the bounty.

For those reasons—and more!—I’d encourage everyone to give it a whirl.

 

Do you think Couponing is good or bad?

The Most Overused Ingredient

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I love to experiment in the kitchen. Rarely does a day go by that I’m not cooking something. Most of my recipes use the same basic items, but there is one I confess to overusing—salt!

I am definitely a salt addict. I like salt on pretty much anything, including sandwiches and salads (is that weird?). Too much sodium is not good; that I know. Still, it’s hard to break the habit. Here are some tips to reduce sodium:

1.  Substitute

Try using another spice, garlic, vinegar, or citrus juice/zest. The salt has to be replaced with something tasty. Nobody wants bland food.

2.  Taste First

How many of us automatically reach for the salt shaker before the first bite? Taste first, then add more only if needed.

3.  Cook

While table salt is an issue, the hidden sodium in processed foods is way worse. Cold cuts, soy sauce, and cheese have shockingly-high levels. Yet another reason to cut back on the junk food and eat healthy.

4.  Switch Snacks

Most snacks are very salty—chips, pretzels, crackers, popcorn, etc. Swap in some fresh fruit or cut-up veggies instead.

It’s doubtful that I would ever eliminate salt completely, but I’m working to cut down and stick to the recommended serving of 2300mg (1 tsp.) per day.

 

Which ingredient do you overuse?

Huge List of Birthday Freebies

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For those of you celebrating a birthday soon, here is a list of all the free birthday food available. Obviously, not all of these restaurants are available everywhere and promotions can change, so call ahead if you’re unsure. If you’re dying to eat someplace not on the list, mention it’s your birthday anyway. Many times, there are unadvertised freebies for the bold!

Abuelo’s — Free dessert.

Acapulco— Free entree.

Amato’s Sandwich Shop —Free large Amato’s original 9″ cheese pizza.

Applebee’s —Free birthday dessert with the purchase of an entree.

Arby’s— Free milkshake with any purchase.

Atlanta Bread Company — Free cookie.

Au Bon Pain — Free sandwich or salad.

Auntie Anne’s Pretzels — Free BOGO coupon for any pretzel item.

Bakers Square — Free slice of pie with any adult entree purchase.

Baskin Robbins — Free 2.5 oz scoop of ice cream or a swirl of soft serve.

Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream  — Free scoop of ice cream plus $3 off an ice cream cake.

Benihana’s — $30 gift certificate.

BD’s Mongolian Grill — Free stir-fry meal.

BJ’s Restaurants — Free Pizookie dessert.

Black Angus Steakhouse — Free BOGO steak dinner, up to $19.99.

Boston Market — Free individual dessert with purchase of any meal.

Bonanza Steakhouse — BOGO coupon for one free steak or buffet.

Bruegger’s — Free bagel with the purchase of a drink.

Bruster’s Ice Cream — Free BOGO coupon for a waffle cone.

Buca di Beppo — Free small appetizer.

Buffalo Wild Wings — Free dessert.

Burger King — Free Kid’s meal on their birthday.

Captain D’s — 2 piece fish dinner, fish & shrimp dinner, or season tilapia dinner.

Caribou Coffee — Free medium drink.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill — Free dessert with purchase of an entree.

Carrows — Free dessert.

Chevy’s — Free entree.

Chili’s — Free brownie sundae.

Cinnabon — Free mochalatta.

Coldstone Creamery — Free BOGO coupon for a Coldstone Creation.

Country Buffet — $3 off a regular adult dinner.

Country Kitchen — Free dinner entree.

Culver’s — Free one-scoop sundae.

Dairy Queen — BOGO coupon for a free mini, small, or medium blizzard.

Del Taco — Free premium milkshake.

Denny’s — Free Grand Slam breakfast.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit — BOGO coupon for one free BBQ sandwich.

Dunkin Donuts — Mailed coupon for a free medium drink.

Einstein Bros Bagels — Free breakfast sandwich when you buy any drink.

El Chicos — Free fried ice cream.

El Torito — Free entree.

Famous Dave’s Barbeque — Free dessert with the purchase of an entree.

Fazoli’s — Free dessert.

Firehouse Subs — Free medium sub.

Fox and Hound — Free BOGO coupon for any entree.

Friendly’s — Free single cone with any Friendly’s purchase.

Fuddruckers — Free 1/3 lb. burger with the purchase of another Fudd’s entree.

Genghis Grill — Free birthday bowl.

Glory Days Grill — Free Oreo sliders.

Gold Star Chili — Free meal.

Great American Cookies —Free cookie cake slice with the purchase of a regular soda.

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Hometown Buffet — Free BOGO adult dinner buffet.

Hooters — 10 free wings.

Houlihan’s — Free menu item up to $15.

IHOP — Free Rooty Tooty Fresh ‘N Fruity breakfast.

Jack in the Box — Free dessert.

Jamba Juice — One sixteen size smoothie for $2.

Jason’s Deli — $5 off any item.

Jersey Mike’s — Free regular sub and 22 oz. fountain drink.

Joe’s Crab Shack — Free appetizer.

Johnny Rockets — Free hamburger with the purchase of any entree and drink.

Juice It Up — Free BOGO 24 oz. smoothie.

Keva Juice — Free 24 oz. regular blend smoothie.

Krispy Kreme — Free doughnut and a free small coffee or fountain drink.

La Madeleine — Free pastry.

Logan’s Roadhouse — Free dessert with any entree purchase.

Long Horn Steakhouse — Free dessert.

Maggie Moo’s — Free ice cream cone.

Marble Slab Creamery — Free ice cream cone.

Marie Callenders — $5 coupon and a free slice of pie.

Memphis BBQ — Free entree up to $20.

Mimi’s Cafe — Free entree

Moe’s Southwest Grill — Free entrée, chips and salsa.

Ninety Nine — Free dessert.

Noodles & Company — Free bowl of soup.

Old Country Buffet — Free BOGO adult dinner buffet.

Olive Garden — Free Dessert.

On The Border — Free brownie sundae.

Panera — Surprise loaded onto Rewards Card

Papa Murphy’s — Free cookie dough with the purchase of any pizza.

Planet Smoothie — Free small smoothie.

Ponderosa — Free steak dinner

Qdoba Mexican Grill — BOGO free entree coupon.

Red Robin — Free Gourmet Burger

Rita’s Italian Ice — Free regular Italian Ice.

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Romano’s Macaroni Grill — Free slice of chocolate cake.

Rubio’s — Free meal.

Ruby Tuesday — Free cupcakes with entrée purchase. (This used to be a free burger, but they changed it!)

Schlotzsky’s — Free small sandwich or 8″ pizza.

Shari’s Restaurant — Free slice of pie.

Smokey Bones — Free slice of cake.

Sonic — Free regular creamslush, medium tator tots, or medium drink.

Souper Salad — Free lunch or dinner buffet.

Spaghetti Warehouse — Free spaghetti entree and spumoni sundae.

Spicy Pickle — Free entree.

Starbucks — Free handcrafted beverage

Steak ‘n Shake — Free Double Steakburger.

Taco Bueno — Free cheesecake chimichangas with the purchase of any entree.

Taco Cabana — Free flauta plate.

Taco John’s — Free cini-sopapilla bites.

TCBY — Free small cup of frozen yogurt and $3 off a cake or pie.

Ted’s Montana Grill — Free cookie and ice cream dessert.

Texas Roadhouse — Free appetizer or sidekick of ribs.

T.G.I. Friday’s — Free dessert with the purchase of an entree.

Tony Roma’s — Free entrée.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe — Free smoothie.

Waffle House — Free waffle.

Wendy’s — $1 off any premium combo.

Wienerschnitzel — One free corndog.

Wingstop — Free large fresh cut seasoned fries.

Zaxby’s — Free nibbler and free meal deal.

Zoe’s Kitchen — Free BOGO coupon for an entree.

 

Have you ever gotten a Birthday Freebie?

Free Lipton Tea

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Anyone thirsty? Use this link to get a free sample of Lipton Natural Energy tea! Sounds delicious to me.

 

Do you drink tea?