Company: TCBY (the country’s best yogurt)
Promotion: Free Yogurt for Moms with a choice off of the popular flavor choices – White Chocolate Mousse, Strawberry or limited time offer Watermelon Sorbet served in a cup or cone.
Catch: Only for moms, and only on mothers day 5/8/2011.
Expiration Date: 5/8 when your local TCBY closes.
Link: http://tcby.com/news/tcby_makes_mom_feel_special/
http://www.tcby.com/find-a-store/

HalfEmptyWallet Notes: This deal has been going on for over 4 years and I have yet to try it!

Company: Baskin Robbins
Promotion: 31 Cent Scoop Night, any flavor.
Catch: Wednesday, April 27 from 5P to 10P. Participating locations. Check and call your location: Baskin Robbins Store Locations.
Expiration Date: April 27, 10P.
Link: http://baskinrobbins.com/scoopnight/
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141042619296709

HalfEmptyWallet Notes: I participate every year, and its legit! Lines are long at popular locations, so get there early! Donations are welcomed at participating locations. Support your firefighters and Baskin Robbin’s community charity involvement in reducing their scoop prices. These donations are going to: National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF).

Company: Yelp
Promotion: $15 for “Burn the Floor” show + afterparty of drinks and food.

Your $15 ticket includes access to this exclusive evening of complimentary chicken and waffle skewers, mini beet salads, and a charcuterie/cheese station. There will also be a complimentary sampling of beer and wine for your guzzling pleasure!

Catch: FOR YELP USERS ONLY! Cost $15. Promo code: YELP. All taxes and fees are included. No refunds/exchanges. Subject to availability. Limit to four tickets per transaction. Other restrictions may apply. Los Angeles location only, one date only.
Expiration Date: April 26, 2011, or when sold out.
Link: http://www.yelp.com/events/los-angeles-burn-the-floor-with-yelp-and-wood-and-vine

HalfEmptyWallet Notes: Yelp has the best events!!! This isn’t a Yelp Elite event, but its open to the public and it has a line of awesome ayce (all you can eat) food and drinks!

When:
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 8:00 pm – Wednesday, April 27, 2011 1:00 am

Where:
Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 468-1770

What/Why:
This is your chance to see BURN THE FLOOR at the Pantages Theatre on Opening Night (Tuesday, April 26th) with an exclusive after-party at Wood & Vine featuring complimentary apps and beer and wine for only $15!

The Show:
Burn the Floor – it’s Ballroom. Reinvented.
The international dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR visits the Pantages Theatre direct from its record-breaking run on Broadway! You’ve seen Ballroom dance on shows like “Dancing with the Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance.” Now, with Burn the Floor, you will feel, live on stage, all the passion, the drama and the sizzling excitement of 20 gorgeous champion dancers, in a true theatrical experience, a performance with a grace and athleticism that The New York Times calls, “Dazzling!”

The After-Party:
Wood & Vine is Hollywood and Vine’s newest addition featuring local small batch wines and beers, classic cocktails, and seasonal shared plates. Your $15 ticket includes access to this exclusive evening of complimentary chicken and waffle skewers, mini beet salads, and a charcuterie/cheese station. There will also be a complimentary sampling of beer and wine for your guzzling pleasure!

Promo code YELP when ordering.

*All taxes and fees are included. No refunds/exchanges. Subject to availability. Limit to four tickets per transaction. Other restrictions may apply.

Company: Starbucks
Promotion: Free brewed, hot or iced coffee or tea
Catch: Bring in a reusable mug or tumbler to receive the drink. Only on Earth Day 4/22/2011.
Expiration Date: 4/22/2011
Link: http://www.starbucks.com/blog/happy-earth-day/993

HalfEmptyWallet Notes: Love Starbucks!!! Trying this out on April 22, stay tuned.

Company: Target
Promotion: Free Reusable Bag
Catch: With a purchase. First one million guests. Limit one per guest while supply last.
Expiration Date: April 17th
Link: http://www.target.com/b?node=2670210011&ref=eco

“Earth Day exclusive: On April 17, 2011, we’ll be giving
away free reusable bags in stores (with purchase) to our
first one million guests. Limit one per guest. Last year,
most stores ran out within a few hours. So get yours while
supplies last.
When you use a Target reusable bag ten times, you’ll
keep 25 plastic bags out of landfills. Start saving now,
and shop our exclusive collection of reusable bags.

Bag made possible by:
Tide, Coca-Cola, GE, Green Works
and Tom’s of Maine.” –Target.com

HalfEmptyWallet Notes: Note that the website mentions this bag runs out within hours.

Company: Arby’s
Promotion: Free Value Curly Fries
Catch: Only on 4/15 while supply last. Must print and use coupon to redeem. One coupon per customer. A participating locations only.
Expiration Date: 4/15/2011
Link: Print Arby Coupon http://www.arbys.com/aprilFBoffer04152011/
Arby Website http://www.arbys.com/

HalfEmptyWallet Notes: I’m a huge fan of Arby’s curly fries!!! Never been to one of their freebie promotions, but definitely going to try it out! Print and head to the Arby’ nearest you. If you’re lucky, theres one near you since theres not too many locations: http://web.sa.mapquest.com/arbys/advantage.adp?tempset=search

Result: Definitely an awesome freebie deal! =) I printed out an extra for a friend and we ate free curly fries in the sun on Sunday. In addition, I realized why I loved Arbys so much again……their free sauces are awesome!

Company: Staples
Promotion: Free HP Multipurpose 8.5″ x 11″ Paper Ream
Catch: Paid $6.99 upfront first, and after easy rebate then you get that amount back in Staples certificate. In store only. Limit 1 per person. Print coupon to redeem.
Expiration Date: 4/16/2011
Link: Print Coupon http://reg.e.staples.com/c/s/tagfrm/hBNpUn$B7SHGCB8aQezNsybr8yl/coupon.html?n=357&email=
Staples Easy Rebate Website https://www.stapleseasyrebates.com/img/staples/paperless/pages/Landing.html

HalfEmptyWallet Notes: Free in a sense you’re getting it back. If you have rebate certificates from their last deal, I’m sure you can use it on this.

“*Valid 4/13/11-4/16/11 in Staples US stores only. Valid on item no. 814186, HP multipurpose paper ream, 8.5″ x 11″ only. Limit one rebate per household. Coupon must be scanned, or cashier enters SKU 866957, in the same transaction as the paper purchase to trigger the easy rebate. Not valid on previous purchases or any online purchases. Coupon not valid if purchased or sold. Coupon must be surrendered. No copies/facsimiles. No cash/credit back. Plus tax where applicable. While supplies last. To learn more, go to StaplesEasyRebates.com”

Result: Coupon paper was not needed. So now to submit my rebate via Staple’s easy rebate. It’ll probably take months before I receive my rebate check though =/