Sunday Freebies

CiCi's Pizza. Ok, this one you kind of have to work for, but in a fun way. On their website CiCi's Pizza says that they are placing a million specially marked pennies outside of their restaurants. If you see a penny, pick it up and look at it. If it's one of these special pennies it's good for a FREE buffet dinner there. In addition, they'll make a donation to the Big Brothers and Big Sisters Club of America, so it's a win-win situation. Plus, kids under 3 eat free everyday.

Pet Lodging. Get one free night at Furry Friends Lodge and Resort in Alpharetta with downloadable coupon.

Free Massage. Get 1 hour of massage for free with purchase of 1 hour for $39.95 and downloadable coupon at Elements 5 Spa in Roswell.

Restaurant Coupons

CiCi's Pizza - downloadable coupon for 2 buffets and drinks for $10.99. Expires 4/30

Stevie B's Pizza on Barrett Pkwy. in Kennesaw - 2 large pizzas $12.99, 2 mediums $10.99, large pizza w/3 toppings $6.99, adult buffet $4.29

Stevie B's Pizza in Johns Creek - 2 large 2 topping pizzas $11.99, 99 cent kids buffet, $4.49 adult buffet

India Chef Restaurant, 780 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell GA 30076

• BOGO dinner Sunday-Thursday, expires 4/28


• 10% toake out orders, expires 4/28

Saturday Freebies

El Pollo Loco, the Mexican chicken chain that has recently entered the U.S., if offereing a free grilled chicken tortilla roll with the purchase of one. Download the coupon here, which is good through April 30. Thanks to Frugal Coupon Living.

Boston Market is offereing a downloadable coupon for a free Crispy Country Chicken item (individual meal, chicken sandwich or chicken salad). The coupon is valid throug April 30. Thanks to Coupon Divas.

Feel good with a free Bath and Body Works body item from their Signature Collection. Use the downloadable coupon, good through April 12. Thanks to Tips & Treasures.

Go to Victoria's Secret and get a free mini body lotion with the downloadable coupon, good through April 12. You can also use the same coupon to get a free Naturally tote bag filled with samples (a $38 value) with any $25 Naturally product purchase. Thanks to Moms by Heart.

Friday Freebies

Free pizza (almost). While I generally don't like to give out personal infomation to any site, if you don't mind doing so you can score a $20 rebate on your on-line pizza order from Pizza Hut. Once you register for their CheckoutFree program and place an online order, they'll send you an email confirmationto claim your $20 cashback rebate. The catch to this is that you'll start getting offers from up to 100 of their vendor partners. To aviod getting all this email spam, check out the next freebie.

Anonymous e-mail. To avoid getting spam email when you fill out online forms or orders, try using whats called a temporary email account from guerrillamail.com. How is works is you're given an email address that is valid to receive messages for 15 minutes and send for 60 minutes, more than enough time to receive and reply to confirmation emails many sites send you when you register for their promotion. After that, no email account and no spam.

Protect your privacy. Speaking of staying anonymous, protect your privacy with a free program called TOR from torproject.org. What it does is ensures that there are no hidden cookies, programs or other tracking devices being used by some ISPs on your computer.

Thursday Freebies

Get a free sample of Aqua Fresh Extreme Clean toothpaste by clicking here. You can also get $1 off coupons for Aqua Fresh toothpaste and $5 off coupons for Aqua fresh White Trays by clicking here.

Attention all comic book fans! Every year the first Sunday in May, this year May 2nd, is free comic book day. At participating stores across the country you can get a free comic book just by asking. Click here to find a local store or check on comicshoplocator.com.

Dry feet? Nails Magazine is having a contest where you can win a 16oz. container of Velvet Milk Aloe Butter Mask, and you get a free sample just for entering the contest. This is just in time to get those tootsies ready for the beach.

Form the blog "Engineer A Debt Free Life" comes a posting about an offer for free diapers - and a $10 bill too. A company called Arquest is conducting a phone survey of moms with children wearing diapers who are willing to do trials (Arquest makes store brand diapers for major retailers). You call up the numbers listed below, leave your name and contact information, child's gender and diaper size. If they have openings in the trial for that month they'll call you back. In return for participating, you'll get diapers to try for the survey and $10 for your time.

Phone:
GIRLS: 1-888-342-7372 ext. 646
BOYS: 1-888-342-7372 ext. 634

Free 411 information on your phone. Ok, this one is really cool, not to mention a real money saver. Google has a new service available that gives you access to totally free 411 information on your phone. Just dial 1-800-GOOG-411, tell them what you are looking for and they'll connect you. If you say "text message" they'll send you a text with information about the business in addition to the phone number. Even cooler, if you say "map it" they'll send a Google Map to your web enabled phone.

Try Sure deodorant for free. You can get a free Sure deodorant for free by sending in a downloadable rebate form here. Choose from Sure for Men, Sure with Natural Extracts, or Sure Max Clinical Power.

Things to Do (D-G Listed)

Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve. A DeKalb County park comprised of 2,000-acres of granite outcropping, pine and oak forests, wetlands, a stream and a lake. Open: dawn to dusk. Admission: free. 3787 Klondike Rd., Lithonia, GA, 30038. (770) 484-3060. www.arabiaalliance.org

Dunwoody Nature Center. Nature park featuring wetland boardwalk, gardens, picnic meadow, treehouse classroom, animal encounters and a shaded playground. Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday. Admission: Free. 5343 Roberts Dr., Dunwoody, GA, 30338. (770) 394-3322. www.dunwoodynature.org

Elachee Nature Science Center. Hours: 10am-2pm Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm Saturday, closed Sunday.; trails open dawn to dusk. Nature center consisting of a woodland refuge, interactive museum and trails. Surrounded by the 1,500-acre Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve which has 13 miles of trails. Admission: $5 adults, $3 ages 2-12. 2125 Elachee Dr., Gainesville, GA, 30504. (770) 535-1976. www.elachee.org

Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Meuseum features Georgia history, dinosaurs, Children’s Discovery Rooms, interactive nature stations and an IMAX theater. Various family programs and camps are offered during the year. Hours: 10am-5pm Monday-Saturday, Noon-5pm Sunday. Admission: $15 adults, $$13 ages 3-12, under 2 free; additional charge for IMAX theater. 767 Clifton Rd. NE., Atlanta, GA 30307. (404) 929-6300. www.fernbankmuseum.org

Fernbank Science Center. 9,000 SF science center featuring nature dioramas, planetarium, forrest traols and a real space capsule. Hours: Monday-Wednesday Noon-5pm, Thursday-Friday Noon-10pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, closed Sunday. Admission: Planetarium $4 adults, $3 students; trails are free. 156 Heaton Park Dr., Atlanta, GA, 30307. (678) 874-7102. www.fsc.fernbank.edu

Funk Heritage Center. Hours: Closed Monday, Tuesday-Friday 9am-4pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm. Admission: $ adults, $4 children under 18. Museum features the Rogers gallery of Contemporary Indian Art, antique hand tools, galleries of native American culture, and an interperative pioneer settlement. 7300 Reinhardt College Circle, Waleska, GA, 30183. (770) 720-5970. www.reinhardt.edu/funkheritage/

Georgia Aquarium. Listed as one of 1,000 places to see before you die by the New York Times, this massive aquarium is the world’s largest with more than 100,000 animals from over 500 species. Exhibits include cold water, tropical and Geogia settings. The aquarium is also home to several whale sharks, the biggest fish in the world. A 4-D theater and behind the scenes tours are available for an additional charge. Hours: vary by season, but usually 8am-6pm. Admission: $26 adults, $19.50 children ages 3-12. 225 Baker St. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313. (404) 581-4000. www.georgiaaquarium.org

Georgia State Capitol Tour. Seat of Georgia’s government, the capitol houses a museum featuring the Hall of Valor flag display room, artifacts, archives and a teaching room. The legislature is in session for 40 days beginning the second Monday in January. Hours: vary by season, but usually on the hour from 10am-3pm. Admission: free. 214 State Capitol, Atlanta, GA, 30334. (404) 463-4536. www.sos.georgia.gov/archives/state_capitol/

Governor’s Mansion Tour. Hybrid of self guided and guided tour of the 30 room greek revival mansion with docents stationed at each room. The mansion is also home to the annual Governor’s Easter Egg Hunt. Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10am-11:30am. Admission: free. 391 W. Paces ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305. (404) 261-1776. www.gov.georgia.gov/00/photo_gallery/0,2686,78006749_78041668,00.html

Things to Do (C's Listed)

Cagle’s Dairy. A working dairy farm in Hickory Flat with educational tours for families and school children. The farm features a dairy tour, calf barn, a cow train to ride, hayrides and bonfires, a seasonal vegetable and flower garden and a “kiddie korrall” playground. There is a pick your own pumpkin patch in the Fall. Tour times vary, so call ahead. Admission: Ages 2-92 $7, under 2 and over 92 free. 362 Stringer Rd., Canton, GA 30115. (770) 345-5591 http://www.caglesdairy.com/

Centennial Olympic Park. The 21-acre park in downtown Atlanta was originally constructed to be the public gathering place for the 1996 Olympic Games. Today it is the home to ice skating in Winter, festivals year round, Summer concerts and the Fountain of Rings, a dancing water fountain with free daily shows that is a favorite of kids to splash in during hot weather. Other major attractions are within walking distance of the park. Open daily 7am-11pm. Admission: free. 265 Park Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313. (404) 873-3391. http://www.centennialpark.com/

Center for Puppetry Arts. An interactive, educational museum and theater featuring more than 1,000 puppets. Various shows are done throughout the year including some featuring life size puppets. The center also has a research library with books, video tapes and photographs. Private birthday parties can be arranged. Admission: $16, but discounts are available to homeschoolers and groups. 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309. (404) 873-9907. http://www.puppet.org/

Chattahoochee Nature Center. Nature trails, wildlife exhibits, gardens and guided hikes. Various special events offered throughout the year. Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Saturday, Noon-5pm Sunday. Admission: $5 adults, $2 children ages 2-12. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell, GA 30075. http://www.chattnaturecenter.com/

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. 16 park units along the river with over 50 miles of hiking and jogging trails. The river is a stocked trout stream with 23 species of game fish. Biking, rafting and picnic areas are some of the amenities offered. The visitor contact station is located at the Island Ford Unit. Admission: $3 a day, $25 annual pass. Hours: dawn to dusk. 1978 island Ford Pkwy., Atlanta, GA30350. (678) 538-1200. www.nps.gov/chat

Children’s Art Museum. Operated by the Gwinnett Council for the Arts, the museum combines artwork with a range of activities to enhance and reinforce the visual experience. Admission also includes the Hudgens Center for the Arts and Weeks Sculpture Garden. Hours: 1pm-5pm Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10am-3pm Saturdays. Admission: $5 over age 3. 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth, GA 30097. (770) 623-6002. http://www.artsgwinnett.org/

Inside CNN Studio Tour. Take a 55-minute, behind the scenes tour of the CNN newsroom, special effects studio and museum. Hours: 9am-5pm daily except holidays. Admission: $11.75 ages 4-18, $14.75 adults. www.cnn.com/tour/atlanta

Cyclorama. The original theater in the round, the Cyclorama is a 360 degree painting 400 feet in length that depicts the Battle of Atlanta during the Civil war on July 22, 1864 and has been on display since 1893. The museum, located in Atlanta’s historic Grant Park, also features the locomotive TEXAS, which was at the center of an epic chase during the war. Guided tours and educational programs are offered. Hours: 9am-4:30 daily. Admission: $7 adults, $5 ages 6-12, under 6 free. 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30315. (404) 624-1071 or (404) 658-7625. www.ocaatlanta.com/node/26

Tuesday Freebies

Baby's First Circus. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus has a program called Baby's First Circus that offers a free circus ticket to all children up to 12 months old and living in the United States. Once you sign up for the program you are able to print out an online voucher that can be exchanged for a free ticket good for any performance with no expiration date. You are also able to download a personalized baby certificate for your child. The program is limited to one child per household, but parents of multiples are allowed to get a voucher for each child.



If you or someone you know is an Asian immigrant, Microsoft has a program that offers free or low cost technical training called Elevate America. In Georgia, the program is administered by the Asian American Service Agency and provides 20 weeks of skill training and an additional 6 weeks of job placement assistance. They are located at 3620 Dekalb Technology Pkwy., Atlanta GA 30340, ph. 770-986-0355.



Saw this one on CouponCravings.com. You can get a free Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascara (a $6.49 value) at Walmart by using a coupon from page 34 of the April issue of All You magazine. By the way, if you don't subscribe to the magazine, they're also available at Walmart.

Monday Freebies

Arby's is offering a free Roastburger when you sign up for their Arby's Extra e-newsletter. Members also receive member's only coupons and promotions. Also, there is a coupon for a free Roastburger with the purchase of any drink good through 3/14 on the website DealSeekingMom.com.



If you're a fan of Rachael Ray, you can get a free copy of Rachael Ray's Big Orange Book by mail. You need to send in a UPC and original receipt from one of the folloing products: Snyders's of Hanover snack items, Crocs, Funjet Vacations or Pepperidge Frams Puff Pastry Sheets. This is featured in the April issue of the Everyday with Rachael Ray magazine. In addition, you can even get a free trial issue of the magazine by clicking here. Limit 1 per household on both offers. Thanks to CouponGeek for this.

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From the Moms By Heart website comes a great offer from Bath and Body Works. First is a coupon for $10 off any Patricia Wexler product. Several are under $10, which makes them free with the coupon. Click here for a downloadable coupon.

From the Southern Savers website comes a money saving offer for online shopping at JC Penney, You can save $10 on a purchase of $10 or more when you use the coupon code BUDDING. There is a shipping charge of $6 to your home or $4 to a store, though.

Things to Do (A-B Listed)

APEX (African American Panoramic Experience) Museum. Exhibits presenting accomplishments and history from an African-American point of view. Closed Mondays, 10 am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5pm Sunday. Admission: $ adults, children under 4 free. 135 Auburn Ave., Atlanta GA 30303. (404) 523-2739. http://www.apexmuseum.org/
The Art Barn. Meet, hold and pet a variety of farm animals, create art projects, take hayrides and more at this private party center. Nationally noted for their projects for kids, they also host may school events. By appointment only. Admission prices vary by size and type of group. 208 Roper Rd., Canton GA 30115. (678-319-0286). http://www.theartbarn.com/

Atlanta Botanical Garden. Atlanta's garden jewel features a children's garden, conservatory, woodlands and outdoor artworks. Numerours educational classes, plant sales and tours are offered, including kids programs and camps. Admission: Adults $12, children 3-17 $$9, under 3 free. 1345 Peidmont Ave. NE, Atlanta GA 30309. (404) 876-5859. http://www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org/

Atlanta History Center. Located on 33 acres in the Buckhead area, AHC features features one of the Southeast's largest history museums, including the Margaret Mitchell House. Living history programs, summer camps, homeschool days music series and festivals such as Sheep to Shawl are offered throughout the year. 130 Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta GA 30305. (404) 814-4400. http://www.atlantahistorycenter.org/

Atlanta Preservation Center. See Atlanta's history firsthand with guided walking tours including the Fox Theater, Grant park, the Sweet Auburn Historic District, Inman Park and more. Admission: Adults $10, students $5. 327 St. Paul Ave. SE, Atlanta GA 30312. (404) 688-3353, tour hotline (404) 688-3350. http://www.preserveatlanta.com/

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve. Nature preserve featuring 46 acres of woodlands, ravines, walking trails and a creek. A heritage village features four buildings dating to the mid-1800s. The visitor's center features animal and bird exhibits. Open 8am-dusk daily, visitor's center 10am-4pm Monday-Saturday. Admission: free.
9770 Autery Mill Rd., Johns Creek GA 30022. (678) 366-3511. http://www.autreymill.org/

Bartow History Center. Hands-on exhibits of life in Northwest Georgia through the 1950s. Includes a museum, archieves and gift shop. Open 10am-5pm Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday, 10am-8pm Thursday, closed Sunday.
Admission: $Adults $3, students $2.
13 N Wall St., Cartersville GA 30120. (770) 382-3818. http://www.bartowhistorycenter.org/

The Beach at Clayton County International Park. Originally built to hold Beach volleyball events for the 1996 Olympics, this park features a swimming lake with waterslides, fishing, beach volleyball courts, hiking trails, tennis courts and picnic areas. Operating hours vary by season. Admission: Adults $10, children 3-12 $8, under 3 free. Exit 228 on Intersate 75, Hwy. 138, Jonesboro Ga. (770) 473-5425. http://www.thebeachccip.com/

Big Boot Ranch. 15 acre ranch in Henry County features private western themed parties and field trips. Field trips include hayrides, petting farm, fishing, moon walks, playground and horse/pony rides. Meals from the chuck wagon are additional. Summercamps and over-night camping are also offered. Admission: varies by type of event. By appointment only. 677 Panola rd., Ellenwood GA 30294. (770) 808-6262. http://www.bigbootranch.com/

Big Trees Forest Preserve. 30 acre urban forest with two creeks and old growth trees up to 200 years old offers 1 ½ miles of passive recreational trails. Open daily sunrise-sunset. Admission: free. 7645 Roswell Rd., Sandy Springs GA 30350. (770) 673-0111. http://www.bigtreesforest.org/

Booth Western Art Museum. 80,000 square foot museum featuring Western American art, a presidential gallery, Civil war gallery, and sagebrush Ranch, an interactive gallery for children. The museum also hosts authentic native American powwows and cowboy gatherings several times a year. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Thursday 10am-8pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm, closed Monday. Admission: Adults $8, students $5, children under 12 free. 501 Museum Dr., Cartersville GA 30120. (770) 387-1300. http://www.boothmuseum.org/

Bulloch Hall. Built in 1839, this historic house was the home of Mittie Bulloch, the mother of our 26^th President, Theodore Roosevelt. Walking tours and various festivals are offered throughout the year. Open Monday-Saturday 10am-3pm. Admission: Adults $8, children 6-12 $6, under 6 free. 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell, GA 30075. (770) 992-1731. http://www.bullochhall.org/

Sunday Freebies

OK, this one's a little odd but fun. There is a website called JoeBidensTeeth.com that shows ol' grinnin' Joe himself. When you scroll down a bit on the page there is an offer for a free pack of Trident White gum. The catch? You have to upload a picture of yourself smiling to get the gum. You might even get your photo posted as a featured picture.

Like to watch movies? There is a rental service call Redbox that you rent movies from out of literally a red box from thousands of locations across the country. They're offering a free movie every Wednesday during March. After you sign up for service by email (no charge) you get a code for your free movie.

Free Sammie sandwich at Quiznos when you sign up for their email newsletter. In addition, you get a free cookie on your birthday.

BJ's Wholesale Club is offering a free one-day pass (click here). Should you decide to join after using your pass the 15% non-member surcharge will be deducted from your membership fee.

Drink coffee? Like Dunkin' Donuts? Get a free sample of their new Dunkin' Dark roast coffee here.

L'oreal Paris is offering a free sample of their EverPure sulfate free hair care. You need to register on their site (click here), then click on the My L'oreal link in the upper right corner of the page. You will also find downloadable makeup and hircare coupons here.

The Polly Klass Foundation is offering a free child safety kit. It contains a 24 page safety book, fingerprint and DNA documents.

Free downloadable coupons from Wyeth Labs. Includes coupons for the following: Advil, Alavert, Anbesol, Caltrate, Centrum, Chapstick, Preparation H, Primatene and Robitussin.

Free sample of Head & Shoulders shampoo. You have to sign up for P&G Brandsavers newsletter first, though.

Like Dogs? Get a free (and cute) "Life's a Dog" from Lifesadog.com.

Lose the vanity, guys. Get a free box of Just for Men Touch of Gray hair color for me here. print out the online coupon and get a main-in refund of up to $9.50. Coupon is good until 12/31/09.

Free subscription to Remedy magazine. You'll also get free samples and other offers.

Wear contact lenses? Get a certificate for a free trial pair of ACUVUE here.

Like Diet Dr. Pepper? You can get a free 2-litre or 20-ounce bottle by clicking here.

If you like Harajuku Lovers or other perfumes by Gew Stefani, you're in luck. You can get a free sample here. Choose from Lil' Angel (fruity), Music (floral), Baby (powdery musk) or G (modern gourmand).

Money saving "Eyedea"

If you wear glasses there is a great way to save money with a company called eyebuysdirect.com. They have hundreds of styles for both men and women, and you can shop by price, style, gender or frame style. There is a feature called "Eye Try" where you can try it on before you buy it by uploading your photo and superimposing the frames over your picture. Best of all, prices start at only $7.95, including single vision lenses.

Each week eyebuydirect.com also runs special deals on limited quantity items. This week they are offering 40 pairs of their "Philly" frame for women, complete with single vision lenses, for only $19.95, which normally sell for $100. At checkout, enter the coupon code "eyebuy10" to save an additional 10% off your total, bringing it to only $22.95 with shipping.