Dick's Sporting Goods Insider Testing

DICK’S Sporting Goods is looking for people to test out new products in their new DICK’S Sporting Goods Insiders Testing Panel! To apply, simply register and account and fill out the short survey. If you get selected for a product test, they’ll send the product that you get to keep in exchange for your honest feedback and can participate in exclusive giveaways. Good luck!

Keurig K-Cup Class Action

Calling all readers who have purchased at least ONE Keurig K-Cup Product between September 7, 2010 and August 14, 2020! You may be entitled to get back up to 100% reimbursement from this Keurig K-Cup Settlement if you are eligible! Simply complete the short form by July 15th to submit your claim. This settlement is about how they violated antitrust laws by fixing the price of its Keurig K-Cup products. Go here for more information

Note that you can only get 100% reimbursement if you have proof of purchase. If you do not have proof of purchase, your reimbursement rate is 0.75%. No proof of purchase is necessary to obtain settlement benefits, but please do not fill it out if you never purchased these products to qualify. It is against the law to fill out the form if you do not qualify.

TMobile 10 Million Freebie

Check to see eligible Students & Families can get Free 100GB of Mobile Data/Year and a Mobile Hotspot from T-Mobile. To qualify you need to be on the National School Lunch Program and must be without an internet connection. You can check for eligibility here, and apply here. You can also Apply as a school administrator, more info is here.

If you qualify you'll get this for 5 years: 100GB Mobile Data per Year, Mobile Hotspot, and an Opportunity to Purchase Select Devices at a low cost at a T-Mobile Retail Store: Coolpad Tasker Tablet, Samsung Chromebook 4, Lenovo 100e Chromebook, or Lenovo 100e Windows PC.

Free Museum Admission

On the dates listed below, you’ll be able to score FREE admission to select museums! Must be a Bank of America Cardholder to take advantage of this.

List of dates for FREE admission in 2021:

  • January 2nd & 3rd
  • February 6th & 7th
  • March 6th & 7th
  • April 3rd & 4th
  • May 1st & 2nd
  • June 5th & 6th
  • July 3rd & 4th
  • August 7th & 8th
  • September 4th & 5th
  • October 2nd & 3rd
  • November 6th & 7th
  • December 4th & 5th

Stimulus Check Info

The IRS has announced they they have started depositing funds in bank accounts for those who qualify! If you are expecting a paper check, you’ll have to wait longer than those who are set up for electronic payments. As a reminder, most people who qualify will get $600 and parents will also get $600 for each qualifying child. Note that they are depositing these payments daily and it can take days for yours to come. You can check the status of your payment online if you’re still waiting.

30+ Stores Offering Curbside Pick Up and More

Target

Academy Sports + Outdoors
Academy Sports + Outdoors is extending its free buy online pickup in-store option through Christmas Eve! At all locations, Academy offers 2-hour curbside pickup and buy online pickup in store options. For curbside pickup, simply shop on academy.com, choose the “pick up” option at checkout and bring both your confirmation and valid U.S. government issued ID. Thousands of items are also eligible for in-store pick up – just select the “Store Pick Up” filter to sort by eligible products available near you.


Apple
When an item is available at your local Apple store, you can order it online and choose to pickup in store, often within an hour. In some instances, you may also be able to select a window of time to go to an Apple Store to pick up your order to avoid waiting. And with Apple’s free personal setup service, you can walk out with a fully set up and functioning product.

They also have fast and free delivery on any in-stock iPhone products and free two-day delivery on almost everything else. Faster options are available for a fee. Plus, they offer 2-hour delivery in most metro regions for a small $9 courier fee. You can select this option at checkout if it’s available.

Apple has started to reopen retail stores (see if yours is open) and will provide face masks, touchless temperature checks, limited store occupancy, physical distancing and deep cleaning. You can even reserve your shopping session in advance. As always, you can still shop for items online and get fast, free delivery. If you need help or have questions on specific products, use Apple’s online chat function to talk with a Specialist or you can call 1-800-MY-APPLE.


Bed Bath & Beyond
Buy all the bedding you desire with Bed Bath & Beyond’s in-store pickup service. You select the items you want to purchase online and enter your credit card info to reserve them. They then send you an email to confirm the reservation. When you arrive at the store, show the confirmation email and checkout with any form of payment you want. They will hold your items for up to three days. Plus, don’t forget those ubiquitous 20% off coupons!

You can still shop online and get free shipping on orders with a minimum spend. The company is also offering contactless curbside pickup at select locations. Available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., shop eligible items online, choose your preferred pickup location and the order will be ready for curbside pickup within two hours or less.


Best Buy
Best Buy lets you order and—in some cases—pick up in store in as little as an hour. Bring your ID, credit card and order number to the store and pick up your items. They’ll hold them for up to five days. Avoid shipping fees and ensure that your brand-new 50-inch TV isn’t waiting outside your home while you’re at work all day. Talk about speedy!

Best Buy stores are open, and masks are required in-store. Pickup orders are still being accepted at most locations through contactless Curbside Pickup where an employee will bring your items to your car. You can also order online and get your purchases delivered right to your doorstep.


Bloomingdale’s
Sometimes you just need that Vince Camuto blush jumpsuit ASAP. And when that need arises, Bloomingdale’s in-store pickup is here for you. Use the “pick up in store” filter to search for your items and select “pick up in store” at checkout. Keep an eye on your inbox–they’ll send an email to notify you when your items are available.

Almost all Bloomingdale’s stores have reopened (book an appointment, though), and you can still shop online. BOPIS is currently available in select stores. Place an order online before noon local time, and your order will be available the same day, usually within two hours.


The Container Store
On a mission to reorganize your kitchen? Use The Container Store’s GoShop! option, and pick up all those drawer organizers on your schedule. The Container Store has a free Drive Up and Pick Up curbside carryout service at most locations, where an employee will bring your order out to your car—a nice perk if you’re ordering bulky items.

Most Container Stores are open with curbside pickup. Confirm if your local store is still open, and if they have limited hours and services here. And remember, you can always shop online!


CVS
At CVS, you can order photos, prescriptions and even shampoo, and pick it all up that same day—in as little as an hour! It’s a free service with no minimum, and you can opt to go into the store for pickup or go curbside. Plus, you can use their app to monitor your order and set a pickup time.

In addition, CVS is accepting online orders and offers free shipping on orders over $35, but notes that delivery times may be delayed due to increased demand. All prescriptions will still be delivered for free or you can prepay and pick up in store. If you need your items sooner, you can order through Instacart to get your order delivered right to your door in as little as one hour.


Dick’s Sporting Goods
Does your child need a new pair of cleats ASAP? No problem! Check inventory and order online with Dick’s, and then pick up for free in as little as one hour at your nearest store using the self-service station or contactless curbside options. Watch for email updates for when your items are ready. So high-tech!

You can also order online and get free delivery on orders $49 or more.


Dollar Tree
Fill up your online cart with $1 goodies, ship the order to your local Dollar Tree store for free and then four to six days later—voilà, it’s yours! You’ll get an email notification when your order is ready for pickup. Present the manager with your email confirmation and photo ID, and they will process your order through the “In-Store Pickup” lane. If your order is large and you need assistance, ask the store manager for help.

Dollar Tree also offers UPS delivery to your home or business, or you can choose free in-store pickup at your local store.


Gap/Banana Republic/Athleta
With Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Athleta, you can place your order online and choose to receive you items via “In-Store Pickup” or contactless “Curbside Pickup.” Most orders will be ready for pickup within two hours, but know you have five days to pick up your purchase. Learn more about these convenient services!

You can still order online at any of the stores, and each currently have free shipping options with minimum spend.


The Home Depot
Sick of trolling the aisles of Home Depot for that random half-inch, galvanized carriage bolt? Us too. Order online, pick up at customer service and avoid the meandering! Store pickup is available at all The Home Depot stores, with purchases typically ready in a few hours. Thousands of items are eligible for this service. Talk about a game-changer!

Curbside pickup is another option, and they’ll bring your items out to your car.


JoAnn
This fabric retailers is offer up to 70% off all online deals, plus free in-store pickup. JoAnn fabrics is also now offering curbside pickup when you order online.


Jos. A. Bank
This popular menswear store offers the option to choose free pickup when you add each item to your cart. You can update your store pickup location or change where to have your items shipped at checkout. When your order is ready for pickup, you’ll receive an email confirming that your items are ready at your store of choice.

Plus, all employees are using hand sanitizer or gloves before touching a customer’s garment and handling packages to be delivered curbside.


JCPenney
Available at select JCPenney stores, free same-day in-store pickup means your order may be ready in as little as two hours if it is placed before 5 p.m. local time. Plus, you can choose for someone else to pick up your order, making it super easy to ask your spouse to swing by on their way home. Sweet!

Contact-free curbside pickup is available, and you can still order online and get free standard shipping on orders of $49 or more.


Kmart
Shop online and skip the shipping fees! You can select items that are available for in-store pickup or curbside pickup, add them to your cart and easily check out. You’ll get an email when your order is ready for pickup. If you use in-vehicle pickup, an associate will be out with your order in five minutes or less—guaranteed!


Kohl’s
Once you’re done shopping, and you buy the items in your bag, click the “FREE STORE PICKUP” tab next to “SHIP”. Then, all you have to do is wait for the notification that your order is ready for free pickup at your local Kohl’s! Orders are usually ready within two hours.

You can still shop online and get free shipping on orders over $50 or opt for in-store pickup or “pop your trunk” curbside (availability varies by store so check with your location).


Lowe's Storefront

Lowe’s
Whether it’s a gift for the home improver in your life, an urgent need for a tool or a faux Christmas tree to spread joy at home, Lowe’s has it—and can get it to you safely and quickly. Lowe’s currently offers both in-store pickup and curbside. Just choose “FREE Store Pickup” as your shipping option when you place an order at Lowes.com or on the mobile app. You’ll be notified via email once your purchase is ready for pickup. Plus, they’ll hold your items for up to seven days.

For store pickup, you’ll follow bright-blue pickup signs to the customer service desk to collect your purchase. For curbside, you’ll park in a designated pickup space, call the store, have your ID ready, and an employee will bring your order out contact-free to your car!


Macy’s
Macy’s makes it super easy to get the clothing, toys and electronics you love fast and easy. They offer free in-store pickup on most items in just two hours if your order is placed before 6 p.m. local time. You’ll be notified with an email once your order is ready for pickup. Sounds great to me!

Certain locations are offering contactless curbside pickup. You can still order online (although some deliveries may be delayed) and get free shipping on orders over $25.


Men’s Wearhouse
Starting on August 19 nationwide, Men’s Warehouse will offer the ability for customers to order online and head to their nearest store location to pick up their purchases. You can choose from curbside or in-store pickup options. Pickup will generally be ready within two hours for same-day if placed four hours before the store closes. If placed after the four-hour window, pickup will be available tomorrow. Items can only be picked up from one store (if an item is not available in your most recently selected store, it will be shipped to you instead).

They currently do not offer multi-store pickup. If a customer is unable or does not pick up their order after the seven-day pickup timeframe, then they will need to call the store to return their order and receive a refund.

Bonus: Men’s Wearhouse often has offers exclusive to those using its safe pickup options!


Nordstrom
Many love Nordstrom for its customer service, and the service with in-store pickup is no exception. You can even mix and match the way you buy, so if you have items you want to pick up ASAP (like that elegant blazer to wear on your upcoming job interview), plus items you want to have shipped to you and purchases you want to send to someone else, you can do it all in one order. If you’re a Nordy member, you can check in on the app and when you arrive at the store and an associate will bring your order out to you. Same-day delivery is also available.

You can still shop online, and get free shipping and free returns. Nordstrom also has contactless curbside pickup with free gift wrapping!


Office Depot
Printer out of ink and your daughter’s book report is due in the morning? No problem! At Office Depot, most in-stock items are available for free store pickup in one hour. If you order within two hours of closing time, the products will be ready for you the following day (hopefully before homeroom!). Just look for their Online pickup Station when you arrive at the store.

Keep in mind that in-store and curbside pickup is available, though orders for eligible items must be placed at least two hours before closing time. Check your local store for current hours and curbside availability. You can also order online and get free next-day shipping on qualifying orders of $60 or more.


Old Navy
Old Navy has launched its buy online, pickup in-store service at all stores nationwide. After you place an order, you have five days to visit the store to pick up your purchase at a specially designated kiosk. So easy!

Old Navy locations are open, offering curbside pickup or in-store pickup. You can still order online and get free shipping on purchases of $50 or more.


PetSmart
It happens: You realize that Fluffy’s food bowl is empty, and you don’t want him to miss mealtime. For your convenience, you can shop online and pick up at your local PetSmart within one hour or less. Rest easy, Fluffy.

Curbside pickup is available for online orders, and you can also order online and get same-day delivery in some areas via DoorDash.


Redbox
Ah, Redbox: Easy, cheap, and those kiosks seem to be everywhere. The only uncool thing? Not being able to get your favorite movie or game because that guy in front of you snagged it first. So reserve and pay online or in the app, and then pick up and return at the kiosks as usual. Plus, you can get a free night when you create a Redbox account.


REI
Calling all adventurous, outdoorsy types. Get your merch sent free to an REI store when you order online (or, for that matter, over the phone). They’ll send you an email when your order is ready, so order that shiny new bike and pick it up for free.

Curbside Pickup is now available at most REI locations—check your local store page for availability. Note: Pickup hours may differ from store hours. Check stores near you for Curbside Pickup availability with the Store Finder. Shop the app or REI.com. Select “pick up at store.” Place order.


Sears
Sears is not playing. Many items can be purchased online and then picked up for free as soon as they’re available. In addition, the store offers curbside pickup if you’re a Shop Your Way member, so whether you enter the store or stay in your car rocking out to Lizzo (just us?), Sears guarantees it’ll have your order ready within five minutes. They even have special reserved parking spaces!


Staples
Reserve online, choose the “pick up today” option and head over to the store, where your items will be waiting for you with customer service—in one hour or less! If your item isn’t available for immediate pickup, Staples will ship it to the store for free.

Your local store hours can be found here. You can also now get free delivery with no minimum.


Target
It’s a tale as old as time: You go into Target for one thing and emerge with 20. Take a more focused approach to your Target run by ordering online and picking up in store. (Just steer clear of the dollar spot on your way to customer service.)

To see if an item is eligible for order pickup, look for “free ship to store” or “free order pickup” when adding the item to your cart. You can also shop from a list of pickup-eligible items by browsing any category and selecting “buy online & pick up” from the “shipping & pickup” drop-down. If the price is lower in the store, you will automatically receive the lower price.

Target is also offering a Drive Up option for orders placed through the Target app, where a Target employee will bring your items directly to your car for free. Most items are eligible with the exception of perishable food, flowers, adult beverages and other select items. UPDATE: Target is now offering an expanded fresh and frozen grocery assortment through Drive Up.

 


Tiffany & Co.
Browse to your heart’s content, and then pick up select items at one of three Tiffany stores in New York City. While you’re there, enjoy some breakfast!

Some Tiffany stores are offering curbside pick-up. Local customers can place an order with their Tiffany store via phone. The store teams will confirm product availability, process payment and provide confirmation once items are ready for contactless pickup.


Urban Outfitters
More and more Urban Outfitters locations are offering in-store pickup nationwide. Just select the “In-Store Pickup” option on the product page. You can pick up items same-day (if they are in stock) or have them shipped to a store for free and pick them up in four or six days. Fabulous!

You can still shop online or through the app! Learn more.


Walmart
The retailer offers many items that can be picked up same-day or shipped for free to your nearest Walmart, which is super-convenient if there’s something online you want that is not available in your local store. And Walmart offers a pickup discount on many of the items in your order! Just search “free pickup + discount” items in the left navigation on search pages.

No Walmart nearby? No problem. There’s also an option to get your order delivered to a nearby FedEx Office location, where it will be held for you for free. Just choose this option at checkout.


Walgreens Photo
If you need to get photos developed, head to photos.walgreens.com and find savings on everything photo related. Plus, they offer express delivery and same day pickup!


World Market
Look for items marked with “free store pickup,” and add them to your basket. At checkout, select which products you want shipped (if any), and which you want to pick up in store. You can get them as soon as the same day, or schedule to pick up at a more convenient time for you. Done and done!

World Market stores also offer free contactless curbside pickup. And you can still shop online and get items delivered straight to your door!

Source: Retailmenot.com

USPS Operation Santa Digital Letters This Year

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IN ITS 108TH YEAR, “OPERATION SANTA” IS STILL HAPPENING AND WILL ADAPT TO THE PANDEMIC

This year more than ever it’s imperative to make the holiday brighter for those in need, especially families with children who are struggling to provide presents amid the pandemic and devastating economic fallout. Thanks to the United States Postal Service’s “Operation Santa” letters to Santa program, anyone can help make a child’s Christmas a little brighter, and this year it’s easier than ever because it’s all digital.

“Operation Santa” allows children and families to write letters to Santa (directly to the North Pole), which are then processed and shared online beginning on December 4th at USPSOperationSanta.com. Once the letters are live, anyone in the US can go online and “adopt” a letter, and help make a child or family’s holiday wishes come true. Companies and groups can also adopt letters as teams.

Free $35 Whole Foods Gift Card

Whole Foods Market Whole Turkeys

Progressive Insurance and Whole Foods Market have teamed up to offer a little extra protection to “insure” your Thanksgiving isn’t a total loss this year should your holiday turkey cooking endeavor turn out to be an epic fail!

The parameters are quite simple. If you purchase your turkey at Whole Foods between November 11th thru November 22nd either in-store or online, you will qualify to submit for a $35 Whole Foods gift card if you experience a bird blunder that results in a holiday centerpiece that is overcooked, undercooked, burnt, dry or just plain inedible! Just be sure to save your receipt.

The first 1,000 entrants to submit a valid claim on November 26th – 27th will receive a $35 gift card to use on anything you want at Whole Foods Market.

Ring Recall

person ringing Ring video doorbell

 

Ring has issued a recall for about 350,000 video doorbells due to a potential safety issue. This recall was issued because the video doorbell’s battery could overheat, potentially causing fire and burn hazards if the wrong screws are used for installation.

This recall affects both the satin nickel and Venetian bronze editions of second-generation Ring Video Doorbells with the model number 5UM5E5. So far, there have been 85 incident reports, with 23 of those doorbells igniting and causing minor property damage. There have also been eight reports of minor burns.

Free Thanksgiving Dinner From Ibotta

thanksgiving dinner plate of turkey green beans mashed potatoes
To find them, click the "in store walmart" box under recommended retailers and look for the free Thanksgiving dinner section that looks like this(1,2,3). Load all of the offers that you're interested in, then purchase those items at Walmart, and submit your receipt using the Ibotta app to get your money back.
  • Butterball Frozen Boneless Turkey Roast 3lbs (up to $ – limit 1) – free after cash back
  • Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup 10.5oz Can (up to $ – limit 1) – free after cash back
  • French’s Original Crispy Fried Onions 2.8oz (up to $ – limit 1) – free after cash back
  • McCormick Turkey Gravy Seasoning Mix 0.87oz (up to $ – limit 1) – free after cash back
  • Great Value Frozen Green Beans 12oz (up to $ – limit 1) – free after cash back
  • Idahoan Mashed​ Potatoes 8oz (up to $ – limit 1) – free after cash back
  • Great Value ​Canned Cranberry​ Sauce 14oz (up to $ – limit 1) – free after cash back
  • Great Value ​Stuffing 6oz (up to $ – limit 1) – free after cash back
  • Coca-Cola 2 Liter Bottle (up to $ – limit 1) – free after cash back

Sign up here, it's FREE!

Top 10 Places To Buy Thanksgiving Dinner

Costco

Costco is offering this all-inclusive feast for just a little bit more than $100. The frozen meal (which requires no thawing time, BTW, you just cook it when it comes to you) includes turkey breast, pounds of mashed potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, green beans, sweet corn, biscuits, pumpkin pie, apple pie, and ice cream. Woooo! Friendly reminder, though: Costco is not open on Thanksgiving!

Denny's

Denny's has offered "dinner packs" in the past that you can totally lie about and say you made yourself. They have everything you need for a full Thanksgiving feast, including turkey breast, stuffing, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, potatoes, and one additional side. Best of all, the kits ready to heat and eat right away, and they feed four guests. You can simply go to Dennys.com for pick-up by Thanksgiving and they can be ordered on Dennys.com from Friday, November 20 through Wednesday, November 25, 6pm EST, and will be available for pickup or delivery for guests to heat up on Thanksgiving Day.

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Bob Evans Restaurant

Bob Evans' Thanksgiving Farmhouse Feast serves four people and runs for $59.99. It's packed cold, so you just have to heat and serve. The feast includes allll the good stuff: Slow-roasted boneless turkey breast, bread and celery dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered sweet corn, green beans with ham, cranberry relish, rolls, and cherry pie. You have until the week before the holiday to order online, though it's a "while supplies last"-type deal, so you might want to do it sooner.

BOB EVANS

Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel is serving Heat n' Serve Holiday Family Meals that feed up to 10 people, but as few as four people. You can pick them up from a Cracker Barrel, then heat at home in about two hours. The meal comes with oven-roasted turkey breast, cornbread dressing, gravy, cranberry relish, your choice of sides depending on which portion you order, sweet rolls, a pumpkin pie and a pecan pie. The restaurant recommends ordering online at least 24 hours ahead of when you want to pick it up, and you can read more about the different options you can choose from here.

CRACKER BARREL

Boston Market

Boston Market typically offers some sort of holiday meal like a Thanksgiving meal that feeds up to 12 people for $120. It comes with an 11- to 12-pound whole roasted turkey, spinach artichoke dip and crackers (gotta have an appetizer), mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, cranberry walnut relish, dinner rolls, and a 9-inch apple pie and pumpkin pie. The items come precooked but frozen, so you'll have to let them thaw. From there, it takes about two hours to heat everything up. Boston Market sells a few other meals if you have fewer guests or prefer ham as your protein.

 

Whole Foods

Whole Foods is selling classic turkey dinners and vegan meals this year. The latter was made in partnership with Chef Jenné Claiborne, author of Sweet Potato Soul: 100 Easy Vegan Recipes. You can get a Roasted Turkey Dinner that serves 8 for $130 or one that serves 4 for $80. The options are categorized by the size of your gathering and your dietary needs.

Buca Di Beppo

Buca Di Beppo is known for its family-style meals, so it's no surprise their Thanksgiving Feasts really feeds a crowd. Buy a half-pan that serves 10 for $219, or a full pan that serves 20 for $399. Feasts include sliced white meat turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, spicy Italian sausage stuffing, green beans, bread, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Make sure to place an order prior to the big day.

Bravo! Italian Kitchen

Bravo! Italian Kitchen is also offering family-style Thanksgiving meals that include sliced white meat turkey, homestyle gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, spicy Italian sausage stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Prices range from $69 to $380 and portions can feed anywhere from three to 20 people.

BRIO Italian Grille

With a price of $29 per person, BRIO customers can get Thanksgiving meals for their families that come with turkey, stuffing, broccolini, mashed potatoes, orange cranberry sauce, and pumpkin spice bread pudding.

Trader Joe's

Leave it to Trader Joe's to have a crazy-good deal on Thanksgiving turkey. While TJ's usually doesn't sell an entire meal, the grocery store is does often offer a $13, 40-ounce Turkey and Stuffing en Croute. Similar to a beef Wellington, turkey tenderloin and sweet cornbread stuffing are wrapped in a puff pastry. The box also comes with turkey gravy and cranberry sauce, so you're about a third of the way to a full meal already.

TRADER JOE'S

Marie Callender's

Marie Callender's has five Thanksgiving feasts to choose from, all of which require about 3 hours of reheating time. They can serve up to eight people typically, depending on which you choose. Order ham, turkey, or both, and you'll get all the trimmings: apple sage stuffing, fire-roasted yams, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and gravy, veggies, cornbread, house blend coffee, and a whole pumpkin or apple pie.

 

Williams-Sonoma

Though it's not the cheapest option on this list, Williams-Sonoma offers gourmet options for those who just aren't feeling it. Fresh, free-range turkey has ranged from $79-$179, depending on how many people you're looking to feed, but there are so many other options to choose from: pre-brined turkey, smoked turkey, bone-in turkey breast, and more. If you want to do it all in one shot and be done with everything, they also have Complete Turkey dinners, starting around $279 going all the way up through the Ultimate meal, which comes in around $629.

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Veteran's Day Freebies 2020- Nov.11, 2020


Top 10 Free Meals

The following restaurants are offering free meals to current and former military members in honor of Veterans Day. In most years, these offers are generally only available when dining in. However, due to the pandemic and local restrictions, some restaurants are making these offers available for take-out, or are offering a free meal on different dates in order to reduce crowding.

All offers are available on Nov 11th, unless otherwise noted. Valid at participating locations only.

  • Applebee's. Free meal from a select menu.
  • Bob Evans. Free select breakfast, lunch, and dinner items.
  • Buffalo Wild Wings. Free order of 10 boneless wings and a side of fries. Dine-in or take out.
  • Chili’s. Free meal from a select menu.
  • Golden Corral. Promotional cards for one FREE “Thank You” Meal will be distributed during the month of November, and can be redeemed Nov 1, 2020 – May 31, 2021. 
  • Little Caesar’s. Free pizza or $5 HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo from 11 am - 2 pm.
  • O’Charley’s. Free meal from the ” Veterans Thank You Menu”
  • Red Robin. Free Red’s Tavern Double and Bottomless Steak Fries for Red Robin Military Royalty members who register by Nov. 5th. Coupon can be redeemed between Nov 12th - Nov 30th.
  • Shoney’s. Free All You Care To Eat, Breakfast Bar from 6 am - 11 am.
  • Texas Roadhouse TXRH -2.1%. Texas Roadhouse will hand out dinner vouchers at store parking lots on Wednesday, November 11, from 11 am – 2 pm. Veterans and active military can redeem their dinner vouchers when they choose in-store until June of next year.

 

These are only the most popular nationwide offers. Each year, The Military Wallet tracks over 100 restaurants that offer free meals on Veterans Day. Be sure to check, as the site is updated daily.

Freebies on Veterans Day

Many locations are also supporting the military community in other ways. Some of the more popular offers include free haircuts, car washes, coffee, and donuts. Here are some of the national offers you can find:

 

  • Car washes - Grace for Vets lists over 4,400 car wash locations around that nation that are offering free car washes to veterans.
  • Coffee. 7-11 is offering a free coffee. Starbucks SBUX -1.4% is offering free tall (12oz) hot brewed coffee. Many other local and regional stores also offer free coffee. Be sure to call ahead.
  • Donuts. Many local donut shops and even some national chains offer a free donut on Veterans Day. Again, check with your favorite donut shop in advance.
  • Haircuts - Great Clips and Sport Clips are both offering free haircuts for veterans. Great Clips is also giving out haircut vouchers to non-veterans getting a haircut on Veterans Day. Those vouchers can be given to a veteran for a free haircut.  

 

Retail Discounts on Veterans Day

Here are some of the more popular retail discounts available on or around Veterans Day.

 

  • Academy Sports + Outdoors. 10% Discount for military members, veterans, and first responders. Available from Oct 25 – Nov 11. 
  • Home DepotHD +1.3% 10% discount on most items. Home Depot generally offers current military members and retirees a military discount every day, however, they limit discounts to non-retired veterans to military holidays such as Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Veterans Day.
  • Office Depot / Office Max. 25% off coupon. Some restrictions apply, qualifying in-store purchases only. Offer available Nov 11 - 13.
  • Rack Room Shoes. 20% discount, in-store only.
  • Samsung. Additional savings on top of their normal 10% military discount. Offers available from Nov 6 - 11. Must register for the Samsung military discount program.

 

You can find more Veterans Day discounts here.

Free Tickets & Admission

Many locations are offering free and discounted admission for military members, veterans, and their families.

 

Angel Tree @ Walmart This Year

Anyone wishing to purchase a gift for a child in their community can do so in person at most Walmart Stores. Starting November 1, you can simply pick a tag off the Angel Tree located inside your local Walmart.

This year, you can also shop online using Walmart’s Registry for Good. Gifts purchased online will be delivered directly to The Salvation Army, which will then distribute them to the families in time for Christmas. To participate online, just head on over here and enter your ZIP code to search for an Angel Tree in your community.

Election Day Freebies and Deals 2020

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Bobo’s

On November 3, Bobo’s, the brand that makes simple and delicious 100% oat bars and snacks, is offering 2,000 free bars for those who voted. All you have to do is provide your basic information and a photo of your “I Voted” Sticker to get a coupon for a free tasty snack to celebrate your patriotism. You can easily do that here!


Grubhub

Grubhub is partnering with big chain restaurants like Burger King, Red Lobster, California Pizza Kitchen, P.F. Chang’s and BurgerFi to help voters stay fed and hydrated. They’re offering free delivery and discounts with select restaurants.

Some highlights:

  • Free delivery on 7-Eleven and BurgerFi orders of $15+
  • $3 off Burger King orders of $18+
  • $10 off California Pizza Kitchen orders of $30+
  • $5 off Pret A Manger orders $15+
  • $5 off Wow Bao orders of $20+
  • Free delivery on orders at Red Lobster of $25+

Hertz

To help you get to the polls, Hertz is offering a “Drive the Vote” promo, which includes one free day when you pick up your car on either November 2 or November 3. You’ll have to complete at least a two-day rental from participating neighborhood locations to use this promo. Just use the code 210350 when reserving your car.


Lyft

Since 2018, Lyft has been offering voters affordable access to the polls via their “Ride to Vote” initiative. On Election Day, they are offering 50% off one ride up to $10 to any polling location or dropbox using the code 2020VOTE when you request a ride. For the first time, this offer also includes their bikes and scooters in select cities.

Lyft is also partnering with Sony Music Group and their artists and songwriters to help mobilize voters as part of their Your Voice, Your Power, Your Vote initiative, which offers resources about registering to vote and getting to designated polling locations in Houston and Miami, as well as to More Than A Vote arena polling locations.


Natural Grocers

Natural Grocers customers get a free chocolate bar, discounts on bacon, snack packs and de-stressing and relaxing products from their supplements and body care departments. Plus, they can enter a prize giveaway. 


Pieology

Pizza innovator Pieology is celebrating everyone who votes in this upcoming election with a new national “You Vote, You Pie” Reward that celebrates individuality and freedom. From November 1 to November 3, locations across the United States will be offering an Election Day 2020 Bundle deal: two 11-inch ‘Create Your Own’ pizzas and a shareable dessert for $20.20.

They are also asking customers to vote on their favorite premium crust: Original Thin, PieRise Thick, Cauliflower or Gluten-Free. They will be rewarding all users who vote on their social media platforms with a special offer. And five random winners from the comments will receive a free 2020 Bundle!


Uber

Uber’s “Get Out the Vote” initiative has been around for a bit, but in 2020 they’re amping it up. Their food delivery service, Uber Eats, is working with Pizza to the Polls to deliver free food to 25 cities across the country between October 24 and November 3. Uber is offering 50% off round-trip rides to and from the polls—up to $7 each way or $14 round-trip—for cars, bikes and scooters. Plus, the Uber app has a new feature that will help users find their correct polling place. Very cool!

Cottonelle Recall

Check your home for this product recall!

Kimberly-Clark recently announced a recall of select Cottonelle Flushable Wipes sold in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.

This recall is due to a possible contamination of the bacteria Pluralibacter gergoviae, which can cause infections, especially in people with weakened immune systems. The possible affected products include Cottonelle Flushable Wipes and Cottonelle GentlePlus Flushable wipes manufactured between February 7, 2020, and September 14, 2020.

You can check if your products are affected here.

Once you’ve verified your product is included in this recall, fill out this form here to request a refund.

If you believe you bought an affected item but have thrown it away already, you can contact customer service at 1-800-414-0165 OR use this form here.

Ground Coffee Settlement

You qualify for this Ground Coffee Settlement if you purchased Great Value, Bonus Blend, Flavor Peak, Food Lion, Hannaford, Market Pantry, and Signature Select ground coffee between January 1, 2016 and July 29, 2020! You may be entitled to get back up to a $30 check ($1 per product)!

Simply complete the short form by November 18th to submit your claim. This settlement is about these brands deceptively labeled their products that mislead consumers about how much cups of coffee it would make. Go here for more information. 

Apple iPhone Settlement

You qualify for this Apple iPhone Settlement if you owned an iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, and/or SE device that ran iOS 10.2.1 or later before December 21, 2017, and/or a U.S. owner of an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus device that ran iOS 11.2 or later before December 21, 2017! You may be entitled to get back up to a $25 check per eligible device!

Simply complete the short form by October 6th to submit your claim. This settlement is about how they intentionally slowed down older devices through updates to try to encourage sales, but Apple denies any wrongdoing. Go here for more information.