You can get a free sandwich, a free session with an interior designer and more in this week’s freebies.
The Bare Escentuals Quickie Van is coming to Atlanta to give samples, coupons and what they’re calling makeunders to metro Atlanta women.  The van will be at Decatur’s Oakhurst 
Music Festival Saturday and at the Sweet Auburn Festival Sunday.
You have till October 13th to grab a free box of Smucker’s Uncrustable sandwiches.  You have to be one of the first 400 people to register at uncrustables.com every day till the promotion ends.
The Atlanta Wind Symphony is kicking off its 32nd season with free concerts. Â The first is Sunday, October 10th at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center at 3pm. Â Subsequent concerts are free as well, although donations are welcome.
If your home needs a makeover, interior designer Kraig Kelsey of Kraig Kelsey Interiors is doing free one on one sessions at the Kirkland’s store at Cumming Town Center from 1pm to 4pm October 23rd and 24th. Â Bring in photos, swatches and paint chips for free decorating advice.
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Flash sale websites are proliferating on the internet. The sites typically have deeply discounted items that vary from day to day. Â
OneKing’sLane.com has name brand cooking, houseware and décor items at up to 70 percent off regular retail prices. The store is having a promotion that gives newly referred members
$15.00 off a purchase.  There are plenty of items that are only 15 dollars each, which makes them free after $7.50 shipping.Â
Click here to join and get a $15.00 store credit, then refer friends to earn further credits.
Families who are heading to the Mayfield Dairy pumpkin patch and corn maze can go it for half price. Just go online and buy tickets at HalfOffDepot.com. The tickets are available while supplies last, they’re four dollars each and kids under age two get in free.
The Mayfield Dairy is located in Braselton, Georgia about an hour from Atlanta.
Restaurant.com gift certificates are on sale again, and there is an extra incentive to buy them.  Customers can buy a $25.00 gift certificate to one of many Atlanta restaurants for two dollars using the coupon code “AUTUMN.” After checking out you will receive an additional ten dollar gift certificate via email within 24 hours. The two certificates cannot be used together.
Most restaurants require a $35.00 dollar purchase in order to use your $25.00 dollar certificate.
The best way to save is keep your tab right at $35.00Â so you’ll end up paying $12.00 total plus tip.
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Participating Chili’s restaurants are giving 100 percent of their profits to charity on Monday, September 27th.
The money goes to St. Jude’s Children’s Research hospital.Â
Sign up for Chili’s email club and get a coupon for a free chips and queso appetizer.
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Heading out to watch the Peachtree Road Race? On July 4th the McDonald’s at 2929  Peachtree (along the race route) is giving away free smoothies.
This weekend is also the first weekend of the month. That means Bank of America cardholders get free admission to the Atlanta History Center, the High Museum of Art, and Milleniumgate.
On Monday, July 5th participating Arby’s restaurants are giving away free Junior Deluxe Roast Beef sandwiches. A drink purchase is required.
July 9th is Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-fil-a. Customers who are dressed as cows get a free meal. Downloadable paper cutout costumes are available at cowappreciationday.com.
Free Family Fun Camp continues at Bass Pro Shop. The Family Fun camp is Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 6pm through July 11th.
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The fourth Saturday of the month is Family Fun day at Centennial Olympic Park.  On June 26th the theme is The Great Outdoors, then on July 24th the theme is All Star Sports. Family Fun Day features free performances, games and crafts.
On Saturday, June 26th The Mall of Georgia’s Movies Under The Stars features  Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. Musical entertainment before the free  movie begins at 6:30 pm.
IKEA has free meals for kids from now until July7 5th. No adult purchase is necessary. IKEA serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with a Swedish theme.
The Georgia Aquarium now offers free admission on your birthday. Proof in the form of a valid I.D. or birth certificate is required. 
For tooth grinders, Plackers has a free sample of disposable night guards you can order plackers.com. Shipping and handling is $2.99.Â
Check It Out Reading is a summer reading program offered jointly by the Atlanta Hawks and Thrashers. Kids who register and read five books by get a free ticket to both a Hawks and Thrashers game. (From fieldtripswithsue.com)
For updates on freebies and deals, follow valuesval on twitter.com
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The My Gym Buckhead location is having a Day of Deals on Thursday, June 24th from 1pm to 5pm.
My Gym will offer discounts on classes and birthday parties and will be running other specials as well. Parents can learn more about the classes while kids play in the gym.  My Gym is located at 267 West Wieuca Rd. NE, Suite 101, Atlanta, GA 30342
Scoutmob.com has the following deals this week:
Monday: 50% off TAP (Midtown) -
Tuesday: 50% off Wasabi (Castleberry Hill) -�
Wednesday: 50% off Carroll Street Cafe (Cabbagetown)- Thursday: 50% off Coldbrew’s Sports Bar & Grill (Roswell)-Â Â Â Â Friday: 50% off Demure Clothing (Westside)
Amazon.com has Forbes, Popular Science, Popular Mechanics and others on sale. Some are as low as $4.99 for a one year subscription but subscribers much cancel the subscription after one year or it will automatically be renewed.
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Restaurant.com is having an  80 percent off Sale. Use Code: FLAG. Most restaurants have minimum purchase rules and charge a gratuity on the full amount of the gift certificate.
The Children’s Place is having a Five Dollar Days sale. Kids’ shorts t-shirts and tank tops for $5.00.
Womanwithin.com is having a 40 percent off sale. The store features plus sized women’s clothing as well as shoes and accessories.
Big Lots: Flip and Jazz video cameras for $25 while supplies last. No rain checks.
Whole Foods Market is having a  Fill the Grill Sale.  $20 for 8 burgers, buns, cheese, Pasta Salad for 8 and a watermelon.
Spring Showhouse Final Day. Admission for $10.00 with this 11alive.com coupon
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Target Stores are kicking off Earth week with a free reusable shopping bag. The bags will be available in stores Sunday, April 18th while supplies last. Some stores may require a purchase. There will be other Earth Day events at participating Target stores as well.
Evos Restaurants in Atlanta are serving FREE organic milkshakes in biodegradable cups on Earth Day. The restaurant specializes in fresh, healthy food and has 3 metro Atlanta locations including one at the Prado Shopping Center.
Participating Pottery Barn Kids have Earth Day activities for kids at 11 am and 3pm Tuesday. The festivities include a free giveaway item kids can plant while supplies last. 
The Salvation Army is giving away gift cards: Donate some gently used clothing or household items by May 31st and receive a $10.00 gift card to use at Van Heusen, Izod or Bass retail stores. For dropoff locations go to satruck.org
On Saturday April 17th and Sunday April 18th the Boy Scouts of America Adventure Base 100 will be at Piedmont Park. Kids can try out a ropes course and other scouting activities.
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Japadog is one of the most popular restaurants in Vancouver — and it’s a street-car vendor serving hot dogs.
I kid you not.
Oh, and did I mention the hot dogs aren’t just hot dogs? They’re topped with all sorts of Japanese sauces and condiments; it’s quite gruesome — until you eat it.
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I’m a believer — although this photo was taken *before* I ate the hot dog. Afterwards, I was in that rare state of culinary satisfaction — thanks to an all-beef frank with onions, nori (the seaweed in sushi), and teriyaki sauce on top.
It’s the good stuff, attested to not just by me but also by world-renowned “famous people” Steven Seagal and Ice Cube (who, by the way, seem ripe to star in a CIA buddy comedy together, no?). And the folks in Vancouver love it — the main location has lines down the block, and the secondary one (the closer one to me) is picking up steam as well.
The video story aired on The Daily 11 @ 7; when it appears on the web, I’ll let you know!
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If you have a meat eating family, you have until Wednesday night to stock up on two great deals at Publix (no coupons required)
London Broil is 2.99 lb. Freeze some for super frugal summertime grilling. (be sure to marinate..yum)
Whole Chicken .79 lb. Doesn’t get much lower than that!
These deals come around from time to time so don’t worry if you miss it, just an fyi.
(The chicken, especially is a frequent thing)
We are shooting an organic shopping story this Wednesday !
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Spicy Tomato Meat Sauce over Rigatoni
1 Tbsp Olive oil
½ yellow onion, diced
2 – 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 Zucchini – chopped
2 Yellow Squash – chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1 – 28oz can whole tomatoes
½ cup black olives, halved
crushed red pepper to taste
Italian herb blend to taste, approx 1 Tbsp
1 lb ground beef
1. In a sauté pan, brown the ground beef over medium heat, our onto a paper towel covered plate to drain.
2. Heat a saucepan slightly over medium heat and add the olive oil. When hot, add the onion, zucchini, yellow squash and garlic. Season with Italian herb blend, salt and pepper and cook until tender.
3. Add the ground beef to the sauce pan.
4. Roughly chop the tomatoes and add them to the sauce pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
5. Add the olives and red pepper cook for another 5 minutes. Taste for flavor and season.
Pasta-
1. While the sauce is cooking, prepare the pasta according to the directions on the box.
2. Place pasta in a bowl and ladle over the top.
3. Serve immediately.
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Sometimes, falling asleep on the job results in awesomeness. Even people who don’t care for Oreos must respect this.
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