As the summertime approaches, those of you with little ones will want to sign up at http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/. Once registered, kids qualify for 2 free games per day all summer long! There are centers all over the country that are participating, so there’s a good chance of finding one close by. *Special note for my Canadian readers: You can join in the fun, too!

Shoe rental will cost extra, so it won’t be an entirely free outing. Still a very good deal, particularly if you want to get out of the house and into an ice-cold environment on the cheap.

 

Do you like bowling?

A huge thank you is going out to my sister, Jackie, for this post! As many of you know, she’s been dealing with a very sick Chihuahua on a limited budget. She’s spent countless hours looking for financial assistance to cover medical expenses for pets. This is the master list of nearly every nationwide pet charity. If you’re also in need, check out these resources:

 

Dogs and Cats:

 •http://www.thepetfund.com •http://www.bigheartsfund.org/ (diagnosis and treatment of canine and feline heart disease)  •http://www.browndogfoundation.org/ (prescription medications)  •http://www.all-creatures.org/gcm/help-cf.html all animals  •http://www.imom.org/ all pets  •http://www.onyxandbreezy.org/ dogs and cats  •http://www.paws4acure.org/ dogs and cats  •http://www.petfoodstamps.org/aboutus/ pet food help  •http://www.petsofthehomeless.org/ pet food & vet care for homeless  •http://www.rosesfund.org/ all pets  •http://www.shakespeareanimalfund.org/ all pets  •http://petsmartcharities.org  •http://petcofoundation.org   http://www.redrover.org   http://ww.Graciesmission.org   http://www.aahahelpingpets.org (866) 4HELPETS   http://www.angels4animals.org   http://www.petdiabetes.net

Cancer:

 •http://www.dccfund.org/ (dogs and cats)  •http://caninecancerawareness.org/ (dogs)  •http://www.catsincrisis.org/ (cats)  •http://www.themagicbulletfund.org/ (dogs)

Dogs Only:

http://www.themosbyfoundation.org/

Cats Only:

http://www.fveap.org http://www.felineoutreach.org

State specific: 

http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html

Dog breed-specific assistance programs: http://www.corgiaid.org http://www.doberman911.org http://www.labradorharbor.org http://www.labradorlifeline.org http://www.westiemed.org (West Highland White Terriers) http://www.chowwelfare.com/ (Chows) http://www.goldstockfund.org (Golden Retrievers) http://www.ksrf.org (Keeshonds) http://www.pbrc.net (Pit Bull Terriers)

While you await approval from charities, start a fundraiser to get a jumpstart on the vet bill total:

www.Youcaring.com is the best crowdfunding site! There are no fees to host your fundraiser! (You will have to pay the 3% PayPal fee from your donations.) Check out their sister site petcaring.com, which has less traffic, but is pet specific. There are several other crowdfunding platforms, but YouCaring.com is the ONLY free option available. I have seen others run successful campaigns on GiveForward.com, but you will have to pay a 4% fee on top of the PayPal fee. 

 

Have you ever struggled to pay vet bills?

Headed to Walgreens before 3/19? Create a free 8X10 Photo when you use the code MARCH8X10 at checkout!

Just order online at the above link, upload your photo, choose your print, and use the code. You need a photo account, so if you don’t have one, you’ll have to create that first (Also free and super easy).

This coupon may be used only once. Choose in-store pickup to get free shipping. You can have the photo shipped, but it won’t be free. I’ve gotten many free collages over the years with these awesome codes!

 

Where do you buy photos?

 

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.

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.

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?