FREE Auntie Anne's Pretzel

Sign up for Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Perks and within a day you will receive an email for a Free Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel along with other great freebies, coupons and birthday gifts.

We have a few Auntie Anne's locations near us: DeSoto Square Mall, the Ellenton Premium Outlets, and Westfield Mall. So go... eat... enjoy!

FREE Bic Silky Razors at Target

Take a moment to stop by Target this weekend and grab FREE Bic Silky Razors!

Here's the deal:
Bic Silky Touch Razors - $2.99
- $3/1 coupon from 8/11 SmartSource insert
= FREE

FREE Garnier Shampoo at Dollar Tree

Use a high value $1.50/1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment printable coupon that makes for a great deal at Dollar Tree this week.

Here's the deal:

Garnier Shampoo or Conditioner, $1 ea.
- $1.50/1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment printable coupon
= FREE after coupon!

15% Off Breakfast or Lunch at Fia's Cafe

If you've been looking for a new local restaurant to try, I have just the ticket! Fia's Cafe, located at 3633 Cortez Rd. W. in Bradenton serves up some of the tastiest dishes I've ever eaten.

Better yet... get 15% off your order when you present this coupon.

So eat local and get a sweet deal!

Fab Laundry Detergent - $1 at Family Dollar

Print the $1.00 Fab Laundry Detergent Coupon and get it for just $.75 at Family Dollar!

Here’s how to get the deal:

Fab Laundry Detergent Liquid or Powder $2
- $1.00 FAB Coupon
Final Price = $1.00

Great deal!

Old El Paso Stand N Stuff Tacy Shells Only $0.25 Each at Walmart

You can snag Old El Paso Stand N Stuff taco shells for just $0.25 each... and they have new soft shell ones that look kind of like bowls!

Here's how to work this deal:
Old El Paso Stand ‘N Stuff Taco Shells – $1.00
Use $0.60/3 Old El Paso Product printable
Or $1.10/2 Old El Paso Stand ‘N Stuff Soft Tortillas or Mexican Cooking Sauce printable
Or $0.75/1 Old El Paso Stand ‘N Stuff Soft Tortillas (from the 08/25/13 Smartsource insert in your newspaper - BEST deal!)

= as low as $0.25 each

Snuggle Dryer Sheets - $.50 at Dollar General

There's a new printable coupon good for $.50 off on any one (1) Snuggle® Liquid Fabric Softener or Sheets available for you to print. This makes for a great deal at Dollar General!

Here's the deal:
Snuggle Dryer Sheets (20ct) – $1.00
Use $0.50 on any ONE (1) Snuggle® Fabric Softener Liquid or Dryer Sheets
= 50¢ after coupon

FREE Honeybaked Ham Sandwich

Join HoneyBaked Rewards and as a Rewards club member you can look forward to exclusive offers, first glimpses at new products and news on your favorite HoneyBaked location.

You'll even receive a special gift on your birthday and on your membership anniversary. As a welcome enjoy a FREE Ham Classic Sandwich. Join today and receive the offer right to your inbox!

FREE Breakfast Entree at Chick-Fil-A

YUM! From September 9-14, 2013, participating Chick-fil-A® restaurants are giving away a variety of FREE breakfast entrees to customers who make a reservation online.

To make your reservation, visit this website beginning Thursday, August 29th and choose your preferred restaurant, date, time and breakfast entree.

Enjoy!

$5 Off Any $5 Purchase at Kohl's

Sign up for Kohl’s email alerts and receive a $5 off $5 Kohl’s coupon good towards in-store purchase and 10% off your online order.

Kohl's has a variety of items, many of which are in the $5 range, so this should enable you to score a free or very inexpensive item.

Get your coupon now before this offer is discontinued!

Amazing Deal with New High Value Triaminic Coupon

Head over and print this $7/2 Triaminic product coupon and then hit your local Walmart for a fantastic deal.

Buy Two (2) Triaminic Cough & Runny Nose Children’s Thin Strips 14 Count $4.97 each
- $7/2 Triaminic Coupon

Final Price: $2.93 ($1.47 each)

Just in time to combat all those bugs your kids catch at school!

Outback Steakhouse $5.00 Off Two Lunch Entrees Coupon

Get your lunch at a great price by using this $5.00/2 coupon. It can also be used as $2.50/1, which is nice if you're having lunch with a friend and don't want to have to juggle the payment. Keep in mind, though, that it's one per table.  Valid for dine-in or curbside take-away.

Valid through September 29th.

Fantastic Deal at the Sarasota Classic Car Museum

Get two tickets to the Elvis Tribute at the Sarasota Classic Car Museum for just $15. This show is Saturday, August 31st at 7:30pm.

Sit back and be prepared to hear and see one of the best ELVIS shows around with Billy ELVIS Lindsey – singer, musician, and entertainer extraordinaire!

If you are looking for music from the past that sounds like it's coming from The King...Billy is the entertainer for you!  Billy is the winner of numerous awards for his fantastic portrayal of Elvis, who sold over one billion records globally.

Some restrictions apply. Read the deal details carefully at the link above.

Some Great Back to School Deals at Toys R Us

Toys R Us is having a Red Hot Deals Sale in-store only. You will be able to score:

Crayola Crayons 4 for $1
All Clearance Backpacks-$5.98 each
All Clearance Lunch Kits-$3.98 each

Deal ends August 31, 2014.

Buy One, Get Two FREE Purex

This amazing deal starts today (August 25) and is for Purex Laundry Detergent Liquid and Ultra Packs of same price. Read fine print for details.

There's a coupon in the August 4th Red Plum for $1/2 Purex Liquid Detergents or Ultrapacks. Buy six bottles/packs and them and use two of the coupons. You will pay about $1 per bottle.

This deal is good all week. So if Walgreens is out of Purex when you go buy, check again in a few days! If you don't have a Walgreens card, just grab one at checkout.

FREE International Delight Creamer at Dollar Tree

Coffee creamer is a necessity to almost everybody I know. Now you can score some FREE International Delight Creamer at Dollar Tree with the coupon listed below.

International Delight Creamer, 11 oz = $1
Use $1 off one International Delight Creamer coupon
= FREE after coupon

* Inventory varies from store to store

$15.95 Oil Change - Great Deal!

Time for some post-Summer car maintenance?  Get an Oil Lube & Filter Change, Free Tire Rotation, and Courtesy Vehicle Inspection from McGee Auto Service & Tire.

They have two locations in our area and both are members of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce.

Click here to print a coupon to take with you.

FREE 8-Pack of Lance XtraFulls Crackers

Get a free sample of Lance crackers at Walmart. This is for a full 8-pack and has a value of  $2.78. It's good on any one (1) Lance® Xtra Fulls™ Sandwich Cracker 8 pack. (good only at Walmart).

What a great freebie for the school year. Throw a pack into your kid's (or your!) lunchbox and send them off to learn.

FREE National Park Entrance Sunday, August 25th

Get free entrance to National Parks this weekend for the National Park Service's birthday!

Click here to find a park near you.

*Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.

FREE Redbox DVD Rental Code

Since it is still raining in our area, it seems as thought this weekend would be a great time to curl up on the couch with a new release courtesy of Redbox.

Redbox code good for a free movie - JR8WQLM.

Code expires on August 25th.

To redeem your free code:

1. Browse the movies on the Redbox machine and select the one you want. If you have made a reservation online or on your smartphone, select your reservation.
2. Select the "Add Promo" option on the touchscreen. You will have a chance to enter your code here.
3. Enter your promo code when prompted. Follow up with your credit card information for security deposit purposes and take your movie from the slot.

Don't forget to return your movie on time!

15% Discount on Photo Booth Rentals

Perfect for weddings and parties, photo booth rentals are very popular right now. Take advantage of a great deal - 15% off! - when you call Fotos-R-Fun and book a booth for your next gathering.

Reference Number: Mention the "Manatee Chamber Special Discount"

Expires: 12/31/2015

Click here for more information.

FREE Monkey Granola Bars at Target

Granola bars make a fantastic snack to send with the kids to school... or to take to work, on weekend outings, etc. FREE granola bars are ten times better!

Target Scenario
Monkey Granola Bars – $1.49
Use $1.50/1 Monkey Bars granola bars printable coupon.
= FREE

FREE Musical Theatre Classes

Back to school means many kids are starting band, theater, chorus, and other performing arts. After school classes in these areas will help your child make new friends and gain confidence.

Ovation - School of Musical Theatre offers instruction in acting, singing and dancing fr students of all ages. Receive your first month of classes free!

To redeem, Call 941-400-4854 and mention the "Manatee Chamber Special".

FREE Beverage and 15% Restaurant Discount

When you think about going out for lunch, you're probably not considering heading to the hospital cafeteria. But what about Second Street Bistro at Manatee Memorial Hospital?

Their chef takes great pride in serving up a quality meal - not your typical hospital fare - and you can get it at a great price via a discount they offer through the Manatee Chamber.

You don't have to choose between your free beverage (any size!) and your 15% discount... you get them both! Must show coupon to receive this special deal.

So head over and do a taste test. I'm sure you'll be pleasantly surprised at how good the food is.

FREE Lemonade Today - August 20

Beat the heat with a sweet deal - free lemonade!

First, download the 7-Eleven app, here. Then you’ll be able to access a mobile coupon good for a FREE 16 oz. Snapple Lemon Daze redeemable today (August 20) only!

Be sure not to select the coupon until you are checking out - the offer only lasts on your phone for about 15 minutes.

This freebie is valid at participating 7-Eleven locations only.

FREE Corn on the Cob at Target

Target has corn on the cob on temporary price cut for $.25 this week.  Use the $1 off $1 fresh vegetable mobile coupon and enjoy four free ears of corn!

Corn on the Cob $.25 – Buy 4

- $1 off $1 Target mobile coupon (Text FRESH to 827438) one time use

Final Price = 4 FREE

Wet Ones Just 45 Cents at Target

It's that time of year... school's starting, which means extra germs and a list of requested supplies from your child's new teacher.

Get Wet Ones anti-bacterial wipes for just $ .45 at Target this week. Here's now:

Wet Ones Wipes Canisters 40 ct  - $1.99

- $ .50/1 Wet Ones moist wipes Target Coupon
- 20% Off Wet Ones 24+ ct Target Cartwheel
- $ .75/1 Wet Ones Product Canister or Singles coupon (zip 30187)

= $ .45 cents

FREE Chinet Napkins at Publix

At many stores in our area, the Chinet Beverage Napkins marked down to only 99¢. Use a coupon to get them for FREE.

Chinet Beverage Napkins. $0.99
- $1/1 Chinet Branded Item
- $1/1 Any Chinet Product

= Free after coupon.

The holidays will be here before you know it, so start prepping now!

20% Off at Dick's Sporting Goods

Thanks to a partnership between Dick's Sporting Goods and Manatee County Parks and Recreation, you can take advantage of a special discount on Saturday, August 24, 2013 – Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the Bradenton store location (4108 14th St. W., Bradenton).

Simply print the coupon below to enjoy 20% off throughout the entire store!

Get Paid to Buy Frusion Smoothies

There is a Mail In Rebate available for a FREE 4 Pack of Frusion (up to a $3.99 value)! Here is how it works:

Buy one 4-pack or 4 singles of Frusion® C-Charged ™ between 7/22/13 and 10/15/13.

Print this RARE $1/1 Frusion Smoothies Coupon now...

Circle the Frusion® C-Charged™ product purchased and price paid on your receipt.

Mail in  this original rebate form along with your original circled receipt, dated between 7/22/13 and 10/15/13

Voila! You just got paid $1 to buy four Frusion smoothies.

Free Bic Highlighters at Walgreens

Starting tomorrow, August 18, you can get free BIC Highlighters at Walgreens. Here's how!

BIC Briteliner Highlighter, 5 pk – $0.79(with in-ad coupon, limit 3)

$1/1 Bic Stationery Product, exp. 9/15/13 (SS 08/04/13)

$1.50/2 Bic Stationery Products printable

Price = FREE if you have two of the $1/1 coupons, .08 cents if you use the printable.

Cheap Skullcandy Earbuds at Target... and I Do Mean CHEAP!

Great for birthdays or Christmas, snag these Skullcandy Supreme Inked earbuds for only .68! (Regular price $18.99!). On clearance for 70% off, plus use $5 off Target printable coupon!

This is a great deal, so don't delay. Print your coupon and hit your local Target soon.

$2 Publix Produce Coupon

Be sure to grab a newspaper or two this weekend as Publix has a special coupon insert... a sheet with $2 off any produce purchase of $2 or more.

This would be a great week for fresh fruit, salads, etc.  It's not often you can eat healthy on a coupon, so take full advantage!

Grab these Retail Coupons Before Hitting the Stores

Don’t forget your coupons as you head out to the mall this weekend.

Aeropostale - $15 off $75 Exp 8/31
Banana Republic Factory Store - 10% off $100 Exp 8/18
Bath & Body Works - $10 off $30 Exp 8/18
Bath & Body Works - Free Signature Care item w/$10 purchase Exp 9/8
Carter’s – 15% – 20% off purchase Exp 8/21
Children’s Place - 15% – 25% off purchase Exp 8/18
Dick’s Sporting Goods - $10 off $50 Exp 8/17
Express - $20 off $75 Exp 8/19
Famous Footwear - 15% – 20% off purchase Exp 8/17
Gap - 10% off $75 Exp 8/21
Hobby Lobby - 40% off regular priced item Exp 8/17
JoAnn Fabrics - 40% off regular priced item Exp 8/15
Kohl’s - 15% off purchase Exp 8/18
Kohl’s - $10 off $25 Kids Apparel Exp 8/18
Kohl’s - $10 off $30 Intimate Apparel Exp 8/18
The Limited - $15 off $30 Exp 9/10
Lord & Taylor - 15% – 25% off purchase Exp 8/20
Macy’s - 15% – 20% off select items Exp 8/18
Michael’s - 10% off purchase Exp 8/17
New York & Co - $20 off $40 Exp 8/15
Party City - $10 – $30 off purchase Exp 8/18
P.S. from Aeropostale - 15% off $75 purchase Exp 8/31
Sherwin Williams - $10 off $50 Exp 9/30
Shoe Carnival - $5 off of your purchase of $39.98 or more Exp 9/1
Target - Various Coupons
Toys R Us – 15% off regular priced purchase Exp 8/17
ULTA - $3.50 off $10 Exp 8/31

Almay and Revlon Money Makers at CVS!

This week, the Big Red Coupon Machine is printing out the $4/$12 Cosmetics purchase coupon. Save this coupon for next week where you can do one of these great deals.

Week of August 18...

Revlon Eye or Lip product – $6.98 (buy 2)
Get $4 ECBs when you buy 1 (will get $8 ECBs)
Use the $4/$12 Cosmetics CVS Coupon
Plus, use 2 of the $2/1 Revlon coupon from the SS 7/28 (regional – other areas received $1/1) **this expires on 8/18
= as low as both free + $2.02 Money maker after coupons and ECBs

Almay Liquid Lip Balm – $5.99 (buy 2)
Get $4 ECBs when you spend $10
Use the $4/$12 Cosmetics CVS Coupon
Plus, use the $5/2 Almay Cosmetics coupon from the SS 8/4
= both free + $1.02 money maker after coupons and ECBs

Thanks, Couponing Essentials

FREE Shave Gel and Razors at Target

There were some high-value coupons for Gillette & Venus in Sunday's Red Plum insert. The Gillette coupon will even manage to get you FREE Men’s Series Shave Gel at Target…

Gillette Series Shave Gel $1.97 (Regular Price)
-$1/1 Gillette Cartridge, Razor, Shave Prep or Skin (excl Bodywash, Deo. & Hair) 8-11 RP x9/30
-$3/2 Gillette Cartridge, Razor, Shave Prep or Skin (excl Bodywash, Deo. & Hair) 8-11 RP x9/30
-$6/3 Gillette Cartridge, Razor, Shave Prep or Skin (excl Bodywash, Deo. & Hair) 8-11 RP x9/30
= as low as FREE after a $6/3 wyb 3.

If you have the regional Venus Target coupon from last week to stack, you can also grab Venus Razors as low as FREE depending n the price at your store…

Venus Embrace Teen Razor (Handle + 1 cartridge only) $5.99 – $8.99 (Regular price)
-$3/1 Venus Refillable or Gillette Fusion Proglide Styler/Razor Target Q 7-28 RP#1 x8/31
-$3/1 Venus Razor (ETS and Disposables) 8-11-13 RP x9/30
= as low as FREE depending on the price at your store 

Venus Original 3-Blade Razor (Handle + 2 cartridges) $7.99 – $8.99 (Regular price)
-$3/1 Venus Refillable or Gillette Fusion Proglide Styler/Razor Target Q 7-28 RP#1 x8/31
-$3/1 Venus Razor (ETS and Disposables) 8-11-13 RP x9/30

= as low as $1.99 after stack depending on the price at your store

Thanks, Totally Target!

Fun Facebook Giveaway!

As part of the Cox Auto Summer Giveaway, you can now enter to win a $200 gift certificate to the Chart House in Longboat Key! Simply click on this link, like their page, and fill in three short fields. Good luck!

FREE Tickets to a Bradenton Marauders Baseball Game

Take yourself out to the ballgame!

Pick up vouchers for free tickets to the August 21 Bradenton Marauders game. They're available at either Manatee Chamber of Commerce Office (222 10th St. W. in downtown Bradenton and 4215 Concept Ct. in Lakewood Ranch).

Gates open at 5:30pm and the game begins at 6:30pm.  Enjoy the Marauders vs. the Hammerheads at McKechnie Field. The field is located at 1611 9th St. W. in Bradenton.

A few extras!

• Save time by redeeming your voucher ahead of time to avoid lines on gameday. Visit the McKechnie Field Box Office with your voucher.
• Upgrade your seat location for only $2.00 per person while supplies last.
• Donate five canned goods at the game (for the Food Bank of Manatee) and receive one free fountain drink in a souvenir cup (limit one per person).

Publix Deals for the Week of August 15-21

Publix is such a fantastic grocery store. They stay involved in the local community and are based out of Florida. Plus their customer service is outstanding. It's also the largest employee-owned company in America so the staff are truly invested in giving you a positive experience.

Their weekly deals make shopping at Publix affordable.  So check out the shopping list, match up your coupons if you're so inclined, and go get some groceries at an outstanding price!

Thank you to TrueCouponing.com for putting this list together each week.

Free Charmin at CVS

If you have a CVS Card, scan it at the red machine inside and receive $1.49 Instant Savings on Charmin. Combine that with two .25/1 coupons from the P&G Insert in the July 31 paper.

Charmin Basic Single Rolls are 2/$1.99, so you can get two of them FREE during the week beginning August 25.

Don't have a CVS Card yet? Sign up online or at the register!

Get a Great Deal While Helping a Local Non-Profit

Today's Bradenton Dealsaver offer is fantastic!  $10 for $20 to support Meals on Wheels PLUS at Generations Gift Shop (which has super fun stuff for sale) plus a free cup of soup at the 9th Street Bistro at Renaissance on 9th.

Renaissance on 9th is centrally located just south of downtown Bradenton, and houses the 9th Street Bistro offering affordable lunch with delicious daily soup, quiche, and sandwich specials, Monday through Friday, 11 am - 2 pm. Stop by Generations Gift Shop or our NEW 2nd Generation Thrift Shop and browse the latest in fashion, jewelry, bags, gifts, and home accessories. The gift shop and thrift shops are open to the public Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. For the fun and over-50, the Senior Enrichment Center offers classes, activities, events and more with great discounts for its members. It is also the place to order your Grandma's Goodies' gourmet treats.

Oil Change Special from Gettel Toyota

Is it time to get your car's oil changed after your summer trips?  Need to prep the kid's car before school starts?  Get the Oil Change Special for $19.99 from local auto dealer Gettel Toyota.

See the full coupon online. It includes instructions for redemption and exclusions.

FREE Peaches and Nectarines at Target

Summer is nearly over, so get your fresh fruits at their peak.  Right now you can get free peaches and nectarines at Target.  They make great additions to lunch boxes!

First, text the word FRESH to 827438.  Then head to your nearest Target with your newly acquired mobile coupon.

Peaches – $0.50
Buy 2 and use $1/1 Target Mobile Coupon = free after coupon

Nectarines – $0.50
Buy 2 and use $1/1 Target Mobile Coupon = free after coupon

FREE Mini Milkshake at Outback Steakhouse

What's better than a fantastic steak dinner?  One that's topped off with a free mini milkshake, of course!  Grab this coupon and head to your local Outback Steakhouse (expires August 15th) to receive a free mini milkshake with adult entree purchase. Up to two per table.

We're seeing record temperatures here. What a great way to cool off.

FREE Sunset Cruise with Waves Boat & Social Club

Enjoy a sunset cruise social event with Waves Boat & Social Club! This is a great deal with a local company that is a member of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce.

Waves Boat & Social Club is southwest Florida’s premier boating club! With multiple locations in Venice, Sarasota & Bradenton, and over 20 years of experience in the boating industry, Waves Boat and Social Club provides an affordable and hassle-free alternative to owning or renting a boat.

See the full coupon online. It includes instructions for redemption.

50% Off at Crusader Cafe and Other Great Deals

Have you taken a look at our local DealSaver site lately?  It's a great spot to find discounts on restaurants, activities, hotel stays, and services.

I was meandering the site earlier and noticed Crusader Cafe gift certificates for 50% off. Take a look and see what piques your interest!

School Supply Freebies

Unfortunately, you can only print two coupons from Target.com before it cuts you off. However, if you have a laptop and a desktop then you can print twice from each. Multiples computers = multiple savings!

Up & Up® is the Target brand name. For each of these, you'll need the $1.50 off Up & Up® School Supplies coupon found here.

• 2-packs of Up & Up® Glue Sticks- 25¢ each
• Rulers- 25¢ each
• Up & Up® Crayons-$.25
• Liquid Glue- 25¢ each 
• Up & Up® Notecards, 100 ct $0.49
• Up & Up® Pointed-Tip Scissors, 5 inch $0.69
• Up & Up® 2 Pocket Folder $0.50

For these last two, you'll need the $1.50 off Up & Up® School Supplies coupon found here and the Target Cartwheel (mobile app) coupon that is good for 5% off.

• Up & Up® Pencils, 10 ct $0.57
• Up & Up® Mechanical Pencils, 8 ct $1.00

Sam's Club Plus Membership Deal

Groupon has a great deal if you have been thinking about joining Sam’s Club (a Manatee Chamber of Commerce Member). Get a Sam’s Club Plus Membership, a $30 gift card, and three fresh food vouchers for $100 (a $147.84 value).

Fresh-food vouchers include:

• One Artisan Fresh rotisserie chicken (about 3 lbs, a $4.88 value)
• One Artisan Fresh gourmet cupcakes variety pack (4 ct, a $4.98 value)
• One Castle Wood Reserve sliced oven-roasted turkey breast (22 oz, a $7.98 value)

Plus you also get $125 in Member Only saving offers.

FREE Smoked Fish Dip at Cedar Reef Fish Camp

Local restaurant Cedar Reef Fish Camp has a coupon on its website. Enjoy free smoked fish dip with minimum $25 pre-tax purchase. Expires August 14, so there's not much time remaining on this one!

This restaurant is fantastic and very involved in the local community. A member of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce, it's located at 7240 55th Ave. E. in Bradenton. Near the Publix on State Rd. 70 and I-75.

Money Maker - Mini Bath Sponges

We've got what seems like a million Walmarts in our area, so this should be an easy deal to utilize.

Head over to EcoTools' Facebook Page and print a coupon for $1 off any EcoTools Mini Sponge. These sponges are just 87 cents at Walmart, which gives you 13 cents in overage that will be taken off any other item you buy.

You should be able to print two copies of the coupon from each computer you use.