Father’s Day Freebies For 2024

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Treat dad to lunch or dinner on Sunday with these awesome deals!

Arby’s

The 5 for $5 Classic Roast Beef Sandwiches offer is back June 10 to 16. Arby’s Rewards members can redeem the offer when they order through the Arby’s App or Arbys.com.

Auntie Anne’s
Buy $25 in Auntie Anne’s gift cards to get a $5 Reward on your next purchase from June 7 to June 17. Unlock this reward in Auntie Anne’s Rewards Program through June 23, 2024, and redeemed by July 21, 2024.

Baskin-Robbins

Treat dad to a cold one with Baskin-Robbins’ latest Father’s Day Cakes: the Best Dad By Par cake and The Code One Cake. 

BJ’s Brewhouse

All day Sunday, get a $33.95 Prime Rib special. Includes two sides and a Pizookie dessert. This special also runs Friday and Saturday after 4 p.m., if you’re taking Dad out early.

Bonefish Grill

Bonefish Grill is offering a Father’s Day brunch on June 15 and June 16 starting at 10 a.m. We suggest making a reservation in advance.

Bubba Gump

On June 16, Bubba Gump is offering special menu items for Dad, including Lt. Dan’s Surf N’ Turf and the “I’m Stuffed” Shrimp.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

Buy Dad a $50 gift card and get a $10 bonus card.

Carvel
Through June 16, buy $30 in Carvel gift cards to get two $5 rewards that can be used for an online purchase until Aug. 31, 2024.

Chili’s

Take advantage of Chili’s gift card deal, available only online. Purchase a $50 gift card for Dad and get a $10 e-bonus card for you to use.

Cinnabon
From June 10 to June 14, Rewards Members can get 20% off CinnaPacks. Plus, purchase $25 in Cinnabon gift cards to get a FREE $5 reward to use on a future visit. 

Fleming’s

Make a reservation for Father’s Day, when Fleming’s will be offering a three-course steak & surf menu starting at $88.

IHOP

From now through June 30, purchase a $25 gift card and get a $5 bonus card back. The bonus card can be used through to August 25.

Jamba
Buy $30 in gift cards to get $10 in e-rewards from June 7 through June 16,. 

Krispy Kreme
Through June 16, get a 10-count cup of Doughnut Dots for $1 when you purchase any dozen at regular price.

Long John Silver’s
In honor of Father’s Day, get $1 off all combos from June 10 to June 16 with the promo code Plunder1 (online only).

McAlister’s Deli

Until June 16, consumers can get two $5 Rewards when buying $30 in gift cards. Rewards can be redeemed through Aug. 31 at participating Moe’s locations. You’ll need a Moe’s Rewards account to get this deal.

Melting Pot

On June 16, enjoy the Forever Fondue Endless Entree special. Pricing starts at $53 for three courses (salad, Land & Sea Endless Entree and chocolate fondue).

Moe’s Southwest Grill

Buy a $30 gift card and get a $10 bonus reward you can use towards your next meal. 

Panda Express

Make an online gift card purchase of $30 or more and you’ll get a free Panda Bowl offer. The deal is available exclusively on the Panda Express website from now through Sunday, June 16.

Schlotzsky’s

From June 7 through June 17, purchase $30 in gift cards to get $10 in eRewards. The Reward Code must be unlocked in your Schlotzsky’s Rewards account before July 17. Rewards will expire 14 days after being unlocked.

Smashburger

From now through June 18, spend $25 on gift cards and get $5 Smash Cash for yourself. In-store only.

Wendy’s
From June 14 to June 16, Wendy’s is offering BOGO Breakfast Baconators during breakfast and BOGO Baconator cheeseburgers the rest of the day. Activate the offer in the Wendy’s app.

7+ Free and Cheap Summer Movie Options For Kids

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Stop by the Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark Theaters.

From June 19 – August 10, participating Cinemark Theaters will be hosting an 8-Week Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse event every Wednesday. See kid-friendly movies for just $1.50 per ticket, and save on snacks, too, with $1 off kids’ snack packs and popcorn and drink combos during Summer Movie Clubhouse showtimes.

Head here for more details and showtimes, and to find a participating theater near you.


Regal Theaters Summer Movies for Kids Just $2!

Regal Theaters has announced that during their Summer Movies for Kids, their pricing will be $2, and Regal Crown Club members will get half-off popcorn on chosen dates! While there isn’t much information if we look at patterns from previous years, this promo will last longer than many others, with extended dates going all the way to September.

Visit their site for more details and to find a participating theater near you.


Summer Movie Camp Only $3 at AMC Theaters

Starting June 24th, AMC Theaters will kick off its own deal for families with its Summer Movie Camp. This sequence of films will run through Aug. 14th and tickets will cost $3!

Visit here for movie selection.


Catch a $2 movie at Classic Cinemas every Wednesday.

From June 5 through August 7, Classic Cinemas will show family-friendly movies for just $2 per ticket. You can get reserved seating tickets online with no convenience fee or buy tickets at the theatre. Doors open at 9 AM for entertainment and games, and the movie begins at 10 AM.

All locations will have a Wednesday morning showtime for guests with special sensory needs. Moviegoers can talk and move around with the lights turned up and the sound turned down.

Visit the Classic Cinemas site for the 2024 lineup and more details.


Take the kids for some inexpensive Harkins Summer Movie Fun.

A season pass for the 2024 Harkins Summer Movie Fun program costs just $8. This price grants admission to eight movies during the eight-week program.

The SMF Program is exclusively for children 13 and under, but adults can purchase season passes for the same price as long as they’re accompanying a child to each movie.

Harkins Summer Movie Fun runs from June 5th through July 28th with 9:45 AM showtimes. Check the Harkins Summer Movie Fun 2024 page for all the details!


See 10 movies for $25 at Megaplex Theatres.

Megaplex Theatres are showing one kids’ movie a week for 10 weeks and offering passes to see all 10 of the movies for just $25! Passes may be purchased online or at any participating Megaplex Theatres Box Office. Head on over to their website to see the summer movie schedule based on your location.


Take the whole family to Phoenix Theatres for FREE movies all summer long!

This summer, Phoenix Theatres will be showing family-friendly movies for FREE at 10 AM every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning. Doors open at 9 AM, and all age groups are welcome. Plus, they’ll have a special Kiddie Meal available! Find a location near you.

10+ Free Summer Reading Programs For Kids

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1. Get a free book with Barnes & Noble’s Reading Program.

The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program welcomes children in grades 1 – 6 to join in the fun. Encourage your child to select eight books from their personal collection, borrowed from a library, or purchased from Barnes & Noble. They can then complete the provided printable reading journal. Once your child finishes reading, simply return the journal to your nearby Barnes & Noble store between July 1 and August 31, 2024. As a reward, your child will be able to choose a free book.

2. Participate in the Chuck E. Cheese Reading Challenge to get 10 free Play Points.

When your child reads every day for two weeks, they’ll earn 10 play points in the Chuck E. Cheese Reading Challenge! This one takes place year-round. It’s worth noting that you must make a food purchase to redeem your reading challenge worksheet for the 10 free points.

3. Earn $5 in Bookworm Bucks when you join the Half Price Books Feed Your Brain Summer Reading Camp.

Have your kids read and record their minutes with a reading log from Half Price Books’ website. After 300 minutes of reading, they’ll earn $5 in Bookworm Bucks that work just like gift cards. This one is open to all kids 18 and under. The program starts June 1 and reading logs must be in by July 31 to earn the $5 Bookworm Bucks.

4. Earn digital rewards through Scholastic’s Summer Reading Program.

From now until September 12, children can join the Scholastic Summer Reading Program. They’ll get exclusive access to Scholastic Home Base, filled with books, live events, and entertaining games designed specifically for kids.

As part of this program, young readers will be motivated to keep track of their reading streaks. The more they read (and the longer their reading streak) the more digital fun they can unlock and access. This program also helps donate books to kids who don’t have access to books in rural America.

Parents can download Scholastic Home Base or get the free app for iOS or Android.

5. Get a free baseball cap during the annual Books-A-Million summer reading program.

This year, kids can earn a free water bottle by reading four of the selected Summer Reading Adventure books from Books-A-Million. Choose four books from their pre-selected collection, fill out the printable log book, and return the log to your local BAM! store for your free baseball cap.

6. Local public libraries offer reading programs and prizes.

Most public libraries offer summer reading programs for kids and even activities like storytime.

7. Turn in a book report to Showcase Cinemas and watch a movie for free.

Bookworm Wednesdays is a reading program designed to inspire young children to read books throughout the summer. Kids receive free movie admission to a designated children’s film of their choice each week. All they have to do is present a printable book report at a participating box office of Cinema de Lux, Showcase, or Multiplex Cinemas.

Bookwork Wednesdays will return in July

Parents or guardians who accompany their children, as well as children under six years old, can enjoy free admission without the requirement of submitting a book report.

8. Tell your teachers about reading programs like Pizza Hut’s BOOK IT!

Pizza Hut’s Camp BOOK IT! is open to all families with PreK-6th grade students (ages 4-12). This parent-lead reading camp allows you to set goals, track reading, and reward your students, in a digital dashboard. When your child reaches their goal, they will receive a certificate for a free Personal Pan Pizza at participating Pizza Hut locations. Find out more information about the Pizza Hut BOOK IT! program, which starts October 1, 2024.

9. Teachers, enroll your students in the Panda Express Read With Me program.

Enroll your students in the Panda Express Read With Me reading program online. Each student will have a goal of reading five books. Once each child reaches their goal, they’ll get a coupon they can redeem (in the past we've seen free meal coupons) for freebies at Panda Express. This reading program is recommended for elementary school students who are reading, typically grades Pre-K/TK – 5th grade (ages 5-11).

10. Earn a free T-shirt with the Mensa reading program.

Mensa offers a free t-shirt when your child takes part in the Mensa Excellence in Reading Program. Your child can print the list that best meets the level of their ability or interest, regardless of age or grade level. Once printed, be sure to record the date the books were read and their rating by hand. Electronic logs will not be accepted. Once your child has read the entire list of books in their list, the reader and an adult will need to sign it and return it and the t-shirt order form to the Mensa Foundation at the address provided.

11. Choose a free book to keep or donate with Kellogg’s Feeding Reading Program.

From now until October 30, 2024 kids can earn a free book for every eligible Kellogg’s product you purchase with the Kellogg’s Feeding Reading program. Just purchase any participating product, upload each separate receipt (up to 10), and select a book of your child’s choice to keep or donate. Receipts must be uploaded by Oct. 30, 2024, and free books must be selected no later than Nov. 15, 2024.

15+ Free Summer Programs For Kids

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National Geographic's Summer Programs

 The Planet Possible Family Challenge is a great way to make sure there's minimal summer brain drain. This series of projects and crafts from National Geographic hopes to inspire families to get outside, explore the habitats that surround us, and empower kids to understand why it's so important to protect them. Each challenge has three steps: 

  1. MAKE IT! A step-by-step DIY for a tool or craft that will help kids explore the microhabitat

  2. TRY IT! Prompts or activities to encourage kids to explore and learn about biodiversity, using the Make It! craft

  3. SAVE IT! Kid-friendly tips on protecting the microhabitat

Cost: National Geographic Premium With Disney+ is $10.99 a month. You get access to Disney+ in addition to a digital subscription to National Geographic. 

Online: nationalgeographic.com/family/topic/planet-possible-family-challenges 


Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

If you need an incentive to get the kids to go screen-free every once in a while, check out the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program. Print out the Summer Reading Journal and have your kids write down which books they've read and why they liked them. Once they’ve read eight books, bring the completed journal to your local Barnes & Noble between July 1 and August 31 to get a free book.

Cost: Free

Online: barnesandnoble.com/b/summer-reading



National Inventors Hall of Fame: Camp Invention

A new national summer program for kids in 2024, Camp Invention is for kids grades K-6. It's a week-long STEM camp where kids will build thinking skills with hands-on challenges and open-ended adventures, enjoy mind-teasing games, and meet new friends. 

There are over 1,000 locations nationwide and there's even an at-home camp experience that can be mailed to your doorstep. 

Cost: $270 a week

Online: invent.org/camp-invention



Outschool Programs for Kids

Outschool offers dozens of classes and courses for ages ranging from toddler to tween. Do they want to learn another language? There's a class for that. How about beginning hip-hop or even wilderness skills? You can find that too. 

Cost: varies (some start as low as $14) 

Online: outschool.com



Family Maker Camp

Get your whole crew involved with Family Maker Camp—it’s a great way to flex your imagination and create something new. Join in on one of their live streams or pick something that sounds interesting out of their project library. Before you know it, you’ll have built a hovercraft or a musical instrument.

Cost: Free

Online: makercamp.com

Numerade

If you’re worried about getting your middle or high school kids up to speed in the new school year, Numerade has a fabulous (and free) solution. They’re offering free STEM summer camps covering SAT test prep, pre-calculus, physics, and more. 

Cost: Free

Online: numerade.com/summer-camp

Walk & Talk from Marathon Kids

Research shows that kids connect when they're participating in an activity with you whether it's cooking, playing outside or being creative. The non-profit organization Marathon Kids, which works to ignite the joy of physical activity in kids, is launching a free summer program in hopes of making this easier for parents. Simply walk a mile and talk while doing it. Each day you'll receive a new prompt, there's a special mileage tracker, and by the end, you'll have walked the length of a marathon (26 miles) while getting to know your child better. 

Cost: Free 

Get registered and get your daily prompts here. 


Microsoft Kids Camp

Microsoft normally offers free kids' camps at their stores during the summer, but they've moved online for now. Kids can sign up for free online workshops to tour the Smithsonian, plan a virtual road trip, put their Minecraft skills to the test, and more. Ages range from 6 to 14, and while the camps are free, advance registration is required.

Cost: Free

Online: microsoft.com/store/eventsforkids

Brain Chase

Give your kids an exciting and engaging adventure this summer with one of Brain Chase's 2024 treasure hunt programs. How does it work? Kids will race against other teams in a week-long competition of escape room puzzles and adventures. Each interactive escape room is filled with hidden clues, and there are physical challenges as well. The fun starts on June 3. 

Cost: $129 and up. Click here for more information.

Online: brainchase.com

Scholastic's Read-a-Palooza

From May 9 - Sept. 12, 2024, as kids track their reading streaks, they’ll unlock fun videos, book excerpts, and other exclusive summer content when you download Scholastic's free Home Base app. Kids can play games, meet their favorite book characters, write fiction, and upload art,  You can register here, and check out the info for parents here.

Cost: Free

Online: scholastic.com/summer

Ranger Rick Photo Contest

If you’ve got a budding Ansel Adams at home, the Ranger Rick photo contest is a great way to keep them busy over the summer. First, head for the great outdoors (or your backyard) and have them take nature photos. Then, select their favorite and send it in with proper sizing (2 MB or smaller, JPG format, at least 600 pixels wide or 600 pixels tall). If your kid doesn’t have a digital camera, no worries! Phone images are also accepted.

Recent winners (this is an ongoing contest) are entered into the running for Ranger Rick’s "Your Best Shots" Magazine Award and are selected three times a year. Each winner receives a certificate of achievement and copies of the magazine featuring the winning image!

Cost: Free

Online: rangerrick.org/photo-contest


Kids That Do Good Volunteer Program

It's never too early to instill the habit of giving to others. Have your little philanthropists sign up with Kids That Do Good this summer to spend time giving back to their local community. The online (kid-founded!) resource allows kids to get involved with a cause or charity of their choosing—or, if you’ve got real go-getters at home—create their own! Once you’ve created an account and found an organization, kids can track their service hours via social profiles and certificates. 

Cost: Free

Online: kidsthatdogood.com

Apple Camp

Designed to help spark the imaginations of kiddos ages 8-12, this three-day workshop allows kids to explore and expand on their digital creativity. They’ll choose one of three tracks and spend 90 minutes of each day working on their project. Be sure to sign up here to get an email announcing open registration for the summer program for kids (it usually starts in June)—spots fill up quickly!

Cost: Free

Online: apple.com/retail/camp

Home Depot Maker Classes

The Home Depot offers workshops that are perfect for mini-makers. Simply pre-register online, and then show up on the selected Saturday to build fun projects like a picket fence planter. At the end of the two-hour workshop, kids receive a certificate of achievement, a workshop apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.

Cost: Free

Online: homedepot.com/workshops


Camp Creatology at Michael's

Does your artist dream of paint, paper, glitter, and glue? If so, Michael’s Camp Creatolgy is the perfect way to beat the summer brain drain. Information for Summer 2024 will drop in late May, but camps usually run from mid-June to mid-July and are for ages 6 & up. If you don't want to sign up for the in-store classes, online programs are also available. 

Cost: The classes are free, but the required materials cost $40 for the entire summer. 

Online: michaels.com/campcreatology

Kids Bowl Free

Budding bowlers can perfect their technique all summer long thanks to Kids Bowl Free, which allows them to play up to two games a day free of charge. All that's missing is a pair of those sweet bowling shoes. To find a participating bowling alley near you, click here.

Cost: Free

Online: kidsbowlfree.com

Kids Summer Movie Programs

Sometimes a dark and cool movie theater is the only way to beat the heat. Your kids can sign up for a punch card or show up at participating Megaplex, Cinemark, and Regal theaters to catch a fun, kid-friendly flick for just $1-$2. Even better, most movies show before noon, making it easy to catch a flick and head home for nap time.

Cost: $1-$2 per movie.

Online: megaplextheatres.com/i/kidsmovies, regmovies.com/movies/summer-movie-express (not updated for 2024) and cinemark.com/summer-movie-clubhouse

Kids Skate Free

Whether your kids like to skate or rollerblade, a few laps will get their blood pumping, and the cool, A/C-induced temps are a total bonus. The Kids Skate Free program allows families to take advantage of this offer once a week (during the summer months). Click here to find out if it’s happening at your local rink.

Cost: Free

Online: kidsskatefree.com

National Park Jr. Ranger Program

If you’ve got a National Park nearby, be sure to sign up your mini explorers for the NPS Junior Ranger Program. Each kiddo will be outfitted with a handy Junior Ranger guidebook that's filled with historical facts and cool tips about all the National Parks. Every adventurer also gets the chance to complete a series of activities, share answers with a park ranger, and receive an official Junior Ranger patch and certificate. Click here to learn more. 

Insider Tip: Kids can earn badges at home by downloading activity books and information packets. Click here for more info. 

Cost: Free

Online: nps.gov/kids/become-a-junior-ranger.htm


Museums on Us

If you are a Bank of America or a Merrill Lynch cardholder, you can snag free admission at more than 150 museums, science centers, and botanical gardens across the country on two days every month just by showing your card. Find out if your favorite museum is participating, and on what days, by clicking here.

Cost: Free

Online: museums.bankofamerica.com

MarcoPolo World School

Keep the summer boredom away with this fun digital learning platform. Kids ages three to seven can learn STEAM concepts while watching videos and participating in interactive online activities. You can try it out with a seven-day free trial; after that, it’s $7.99 a month.

Cost: $7.99/month

Online: marcopololearning.com

Camp Bonkers

From the creative minds behind Angry Birds, Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Ice Age comes a free, interactive camp-style YouTube summer experience for kids. Every day is new, and activities include making food, doing science experiments, singing songs, and more. Counselors will be on hand to lead extra content and be on the lookout for special guest stars including Sparkles and Beaver and Scribbles the Cat. 

Dates: Anytime on YouTube

Online: youtube.com/channel/UCezC6uWpNz8Mcx-DV7OO7SQ












Graduation Freebies + Deals 2023

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Pizza Hut

Towards the end of May, Pizza Hut gives one free medium pizza to each grad in the United States who orders through their Pizza Hut rewards account. All you have to do is fill out a form agreeing to the terms. You can also add a topping and choose between thin or original crust. Now this is the one you’re going to want to order with your college friends and stay up eating as you retell all the favorite memories. 

Baskin Robbins

For Class of 2023, Baskin Robbins has brought out a whole new cake design. There are so many ways to customize the cake, and it could even mimic the shape of a diploma and include personal pictures.

Chipotle

The last graduating class of 2022 were rewarded with a free drink at Chipotle after showing their student ID. Now, the class of 2023 can use their student ID card for one last time before storing it away in a memory box.

Whataburger

Whataburger is selling Class of 2023 shirts and if you buy one, you can get a table tent in return. The small poster-like sign with the ‘23 in the middle as a reminder would be so cute.

Krispy Kreme

Now through the end of May, we can count on Krispy Kreme to celebrate this milestone with you with a box of dozen donuts for free. The only catch is that grads have to go in the store with their cap and gown.

DIY Watermelon Drink Dispenser

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This is cool! 

Materials
1 large watermelon
Paper towels
Sharp chef’s knife
Cutting board 
Large spoon or ice cream scoop 
Apple corer 
Power drill and paring knife (optional) 
Tap kit (includes a shank and faucet — available at many hardware stores)
Waterproof plate

Instructions

  1. Wash the watermelon and wipe it dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife and cutting board, cut approximately 1/2 inch off the bottom to keep the watermelon standing straight. Cut off the top of the watermelon, about 3/4 of an inch

  2. Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, hollow out the watermelon. Reserve the fruit for use in your favorite summer recipe

  3. Using an apple corer, cut a circle through the rind about 2 1/2 inches above the bottom of the watermelon. (Choose the prettiest side for a party-worthy presentation.) Don’t have an apple corer? Drill a small hole, then use a small knife to widen the hole until it’s slightly smaller than the shank of the tap

  4. Insert the shank into the hole; tighten hardware inside the melon. Attach the faucet to the shank

  5. Place the watermelon keg on a clean, waterproof plate at the end of a table. Fill it with ice, then your favorite lemonade, punch or tropical drink recipe

Tip: Avoid beverages with pulp; they can clog the spout.

Tasty Summer Treats 
Not sure what to do with the leftover watermelon? Try these fresh, fruity ideas:

Assemble Fruit Kebabs: Thread watermelon chunks, fresh strawberries, grapes and pineapple chunks on bamboo skewers to create kebabs. This is a great way to get kids to eat more fruit!

Make a Spritzer: Puree watermelon pieces in a blender, and then mix the pureed fruit with lemonade or sparkling water. Serve over ice. 

Blend up a Smoothie: Cut watermelon into chunks and freeze. Mix in a blender with other fresh and frozen fruits — and a splash of juice — to create a tasty smoothie. 

Chill Summer Drinks: Freeze small chunks or balls of watermelon to use as ice cubes in your favorite summer beverages.

Graduation Freebies 2022

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Baked by Melissa

Celebrate your newest grad with a pack of mini cupcakes from Baked by Melissa. There are a variety of Congratulations Gift Boxes that range from 25 to 50 cupcakes. You can choose packs that have “Congrats” or “You’re Doing Great” messages written on them. They also offer gift cards as well. 

Plus, through June 30, you can snag 9% cash back when shopping Baked by Melissa via RetailMeNot.

Baskin Robbins

A classic treat, Baskin Robbins has graduation-themed ice cream cake. They offer a customizable School Spirit Photo Cake and a Diploma Roll Cake that’s topped off with a red ribbon. If you pre-order your cakes online or through the Baskin-Robbins app, you can use the code CELEBRATE to receive a free pre-packed quart of ice cream with your purchase of $30 or more. 

Bertucci’s

Bertucci’s is offering a unique graduation party menu (available for pickup, curbside or delivery)  for friends and family. There are two different Graduation Packages that feature fresh-baked rolls, salad, an entree or pizza, dessert and an extra dessert just for the grad. 

Chili’s 

Gift cards are always a safe and practical gift. Order a gift card at Chili’s online between through June 26 and receive a free bonus $10 card.

Edible Arrangements

If you’d rather show up with a bouquet of fruit than flowers, Edible Arrangements has an expansive list of graduation-themed gifts you can choose from. They even have gifts that aren’t solely fruits, like the Strawberry Cheesecake Indulgence Box or the Cupcake and Dipped Fruit Boxes. Of course, you can never go wrong with their vibrant fruit arrangements. Customize your gift by adding edible numbers to note the graduation year, too. 

Insomnia Cookies

Insomnia Cookies has helped carry college students through thick and thin: especially through late nights. From now until June 29, high school, college and graduate school grads can get one free six-pack of Classic cookies with any $5 in-store purchase. All you have to do is show up to an Insomnia Cookie store in your cap and gown and mention the deal. If you don’t have the graduation attire, though, just show any proof of graduation!

Krispy Kreme Donuts

Last year, Krispy Kreme gave high school or senior graduates a free “Graduate Dozen” for students who visited a store dressed in their graduation cap and gown or a class year shirt. Let’s see if they offer the special deal again for the Class of 2022. Meanwhile, use the code BESWEET until May 22 to buy any dozen and get a $1 Original Glazed dozen to share!

Long John Silver’s 

Who wants free cake? Head to Long John Silver’s. If you purchase a 10-piece family meal or larger, they’ll top it off with either their new lemon cake or their triple chocolate fudge cake. 

McAlister’s Deli

This graduation season, get a $5 eReward online or a physical reward voucher for every $25 worth of gift cards you purchase. You can get this deal until June 19 and the $5 eReward can be used from June 30 to August 31. 

Miller’s Ale House

Miller’s Ale House will be running a gift card promotion to treat grads until June 26. Purchase a $50 gift card and get a $10 bonus card, which is valid from July 1 to Aug. 31. If you’re heading to Miller’s for a sit-down meal (or delivery), they’re also offering three new chipotle BBQ pork specials for a limited time: Backyard BBQ Mountain Melt, BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos and BBQ Pork Nachos. 

Minted

Use the code 2022GRAD (expires May 16) for 15% off graduation announcements. They’ll come with free custom envelopes and recipient addressing too. 

Moe’s Southwest Grill

Moe Reward members will receive $50 More Rewards for catering orders over $300 using the code GRAD22. The deal is available until June 30. There’s also a gift card deal where for every $25 in gift cards purchased, you’ll receive $5 Moe Rewards through June 19. So if you aren’t a reward member, sign up today!

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Celebrate your grad with Potbelly Sandwiches. Order from the Grad Bundle for six or for 10. The bundles come with different types of sandwiches, soups and salads, an assortment of chips and fresh-baked cookies. You can also get 10% off catering with the code GRAD22. 

Red Lobster

From now until June 26, for every $50 spent on purchasing Red Lobster gift cards, you will get a bonus coupon of $10 off an order of $30. The coupons are redeemable from June 27 to August 31. 

Schlotzsky’s

At Schlotzsky’s, you can get $5 for every $25 from now until June 20. Use it to try their new calzones or go for their classic sourdough-bun sandwiches. 

Smashburger

Until June 19, buy $25 in gift cards to get $5 in Smash Cash in participating locations. Sign up for their rewards program online or through the app!

Source: Retailmenot

25+ Graduation Gift Ideas

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First, in the kit shown above, is the health/beauty kit. It includes Crest, Secret, Pantene, and more, all packaged in a carry tote, which all students need! You’ll want to customize your health/beauty kit to your student’s favorite products.

SWEETS KIT:

Your homemade cookies or the bakery, a care package isn’t complete without a sweet treat. Pack items tightly in a plastic container (fill in extra space with clean paper towels) and then wrap with bubble wrap. Boxed.com is also great for sending must-have snacks and more.

Consider snacks, like granola bars, microwave popcorn, and hot chocolate mixes, as well as more substantial mini-meals — such as instant oatmeal and soup — for rushed mornings and missed dining hall dinners. Mints and gum are always welcome in a care package too. Boxed.com is also great for sending must-have snacks and more.

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TOY/HOBBY KIT:

Pack up fun board games and cards, and they’ll be the life of the party at their dorm.

GIFT CARD KIT:

Send gift cards to stores and restaurants in a care package or email. Choose big-box retailers like Target or Walmart, coffee or sandwich chains like Starbucks, Subway, and Panera, and local establishments like the college bookstore.

HOLIDAY KIT:

Festive accessories are surprisingly welcome and uplifting for a kid away from home for the first time; this care package idea is also nice to send in anticipation of your kid coming home for the holidays. Keep items small, like a desktop Christmas tree, a mini-menorah, and Easter baskets or Halloween pumpkins filled with candy. Seasonally-themed lights, like orange for Halloween or green for St. Patrick’s Day, are also fun.

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GET WELL/ FIRST AID KIT:

Make a mini first-aid care package by filling a container with:

  • Band-aids

  • Antibiotic ointment

  • Advil

  • Gas X {dorm food makes this one essential}

  • Benadryl

  • Thermometer

  • Covid test kits

  • Instant ice pack

  • Pulse ox

  • Pepto

  • Throat lozenges

  • Cold medicine

  • Q-Tips

  • Nail clippers

  • Hydrogen Peroxide

  • An ace bandage

  • Cotton balls

  • Small pair scissors

  • Small pair of tweezers

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CLEANING KIT:

Dorms need to be clean. Pack some multi-surface spray, paper towels, dusting cloths, and electronics cleaner, and throw in a bottle of air freshener for good measure.

Plus, here are more ideas!


Mom's Favorite Scrambled Eggs

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The snack-heavy months of summer vacation can be a challenge. That’s why serving up a healthy breakfast is so important!

So between camp and a busy summer schedule, protein is a great way to start the day. I started out with Jimmy Dean products, you can't go wrong! Hearty and delicious, the sausage patties, stuffed hash browns and sandwiches are the perfect complement to scrambled eggs and more.

Here is my fave go-to scrambled egg recipe:

  • 8 eggs

  • 2 heaping tablespoons sour cream

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese

In a medium size bowl, beat eggs, sour cream, water, and salt and pepper until fluffy. Using a nonstick frying pan, melt butter and cook eggs over low heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in the cheese. Cook until you reach desired consistency.

I made Cam a big plate of scrambled eggs, Jimmy Dean sausage and a cup of strawberries and kiwi fruit. Cam said this had to be one of his favorite breakfasts ever!

For quick, healthy breakfast ideas include setting up a back to school breakfast bar. This makes breakfast a little more fun and makes sure the kiddos eat well before school:

  • Fruit on a Stick (Fruit Kabobs) – Try strawberries, blueberries & pineapple but any fruit would work

  • Waffle on a Stick – you could cook up some waffles in a waffle maker or use frozen waffles & then take half of it & wrap it around a stick with a bowl of syrup to dip their waffle into.

  • Cinnamon Rolls on a Stick – buy the prepackaged cinnamon rolls and cook those quickly in the morning & then put the cinnamon roll on a stick with a little bowl for frosting to dip their cinnamon roll in

Be sure to stop by Kroger and stock up before the school bell rings!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jimmy Dean. All opinions are my own