Veterans Day discounts: Deals at Walgreens, Kohl’s, Staples; plus a free haircut and car wash

Most businesses, from restaurants to stores, will be open for Veterans Day, and some will offer discounts to veterans and active-duty military personnel.

While most banks and non-essential federal government will be closed and mail won’t be delivered, you might still get packages from UPS, FedEx and other delivery services. The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will remain open.

Veterans Day marks the date when Germany and the Allies signed a 1918 agreement to end World War I hostilities. The fighting ceased on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Veterans Day store discounts 2021

The following discounts are valid Thursday unless otherwise noted for veterans, with active military also included in most at participating locations nationwide. Proof of service such as a military ID is typically required and a few businesses will allow dressing in uniform as a form of identification. Discharge papers, VA cards and veteran organization membership cards also can be used to prove service at most businesses.

• Adidas—40% off with online verification. 
• Apple—10% off for military, veterans and immediate family members with online verification.
• Asics—40% off all full-priced products with online verification.
• Backcountry—20% off select full-priced products with online verification.
• Bass Pro Shops—5% off in-store and online with military ID.
• Cabela’s—5% off in-store and online with military ID.—25% off all apparel and accessories with online verification.
• Champion—10% off sitewide with online verification.
• Cole Haan—20% off with online verification.
• Columbia—20% off online with ID verification.
• Dickies—10% off total purchase with online verification.
• Foot Locker—15% off total purchase for military and their families with online verification.
• iRobot—20% off select robots and free shipping on all orders with online verification.
• JoAnn—15% off total purchase with online verification.
• Jockey—10% off with online verification.
• L.L.Bean—10% off with online verification.
• Lowe’s—10% off for military and their spouses with online verification.
• Lululemon—15% off military and their immediate families in-store and online with verification.
• Michaels—15% off total purchase, including sale items, in-store and online with military ID.
• Nectar Sleep—15% off with online verification.
• New Balance—25% off all full-priced products with online verification. 
• NFL Shop—15% off for military and their family members with online verification.
• Nike—10% off in-store and online for military and their immediate families with military ID.
• Oakley—Up to 70% off Standard Issue eyewear with online verification.
• Orvis—10% off sitewide with online verification.
• Overstock—5% off plus free returns and other rewards perks when you join Club O for free with online verification.
• QVC—10% off sitewide with online verification.
• Ray-Ban—20% off with online verification.
• Reebok—40% off total purchase with online verification.
• Sperry—15% off select styles with online verification.
• Target—10% off two separate purchases now through November 13 with online verification.
• The North Face—10% off sitewide for military and their immediate families with online verification.
• Timberland—20% off select styles for military and their immediate families with online verification.
• Tommy John—20% off sitewide with online verification.
• Tuft & Needle—15% off sitewide with online verification.
• Under Armour—40% off for a limited time for military members and their immediate family with online verification.
• Vera Bradley—15% off with online verification.
• Vineyard Vines—15% off select styles with online verification.
• Yeti—20% off all full-priced items with online verification.
• Zappos—10% off sitewide with online verification.

Kohl’s Veterans Day discount through Sunday

Kohl’s has a special in-store 30% discount for veterans, current and former military personnel and their immediate families Thursday through Nov. 14. Terms and exclusions apply. 

Walgreens discount for veterans, military

Walgreens is offering a 20% discount off regular-price eligible store items for veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families through Sunday.

The discount is valid at any Walgreens or Duane Reade drugstore nationwide with proof of service and myWalgreens, the chain’s loyalty program. Some exclusions apply.

Office Depot Veterans Day military discount 

From Thursday through Saturday, veterans, active duty and retired military personnel, reservists, and their dependents get 25% off qualifying regular and sale-priced purchases in Office Depot and OfficeMax stores nationwide.

To take advantage of this special discount, customers must present a valid military ID, military dependent ID or veteran ID at the time of purchase.

After Saturday, Office Depot says stores will continue to “support the military community with an in-store discount valid for 20% off a qualifying regularly priced purchase” with a new military discount.

Staples’ Veterans Day discount through Saturday

Staples will offer 25% off all in-store purchases to active-duty personnel, reservists, retired or disabled veterans, and their immediate families at all U.S. locations through Nov. 13 with a valid military ID.

Bed Bath & Beyond discount for Veterans Day

Bed Bath & Beyond says it has a U.S. Armed Forces Appreciation Event Thursday that gives active-duty U.S. military, veterans and spouses 25% off their entire purchase, in-store only.

Free haircuts at Sport Clips, Great Clips for Veterans Day

Floyd’s Barbershop: Half-off haircut with military ID for veterans and active-duty military through Sunday.

Great Clips: Free haircut or pick up a free haircut card for veterans and active duty. Also, non-veterans who get a haircut Thursday get a free haircut card to give to a veteran. The cards can be redeemed for a free haircut from Nov. 12 through Dec. 10.

Sport Clips: Participating stores will offer free haircuts for veterans and service members with a military I.D., and Sport Clips Haircuts will donate $2 per haircare service toward this year’s Help A Hero veteran scholarships fundraising goal of $1.5 million. Participating locations are listed on the chain’s website.

Free car wash for veterans, military

Grace for Vets: Free car wash at participating locations nationwide Thursday for veterans and active military through this nonprofit. Find locations at Graceforvets.org.

Sheetz: Locations with car washes will also offer free car washes Thursday.

Zips Car Wash: Free car washes to all veterans and active military Thursday at all locations with wash code 1112.

Veterans Day 2021 store discounts and ongoing military discounts 

Offers are available at participating locations Thursday unless otherwise noted. Discounts can vary and exclusions apply. Some require signing up online and others require showing proof of service.

Big Lots: Ongoing 10% discount off everything daily for active-duty military and veterans with Big Rewards card and military ID.

Dollar General: 20% discount Thursday through Sunday for veterans, active-duty military, National Guard, Reserve and their families on qualifying in-store purchases. To get the discount, customers need to register and complete a military credential verification process online at Dollargeneral.com/military. Then the discount will be available to add as a digital coupon on the store’s app and website.

Eyemart Express: Veterans and military families get 20% discounts on all eyewear purchases at stores nationwide with proof of service.

Smartstyle Hair Salons by Regis: Ongoing 10% discount off services and professional products with proof of service for current or former military members, veterans, police officers, firefighters and first responders. Discounts can vary by location, which are in Walmart stores.

Topgolf: Through its ongoing Heroes Program, active-duty military and veterans get 10% off Topgolf gameplay, 20% discount on select monthly memberships and a 10% discount on events.

Tractor Supply Company: 15% discount for active and former military members and their dependents with a valid military ID or other proof of service. 

uBreakiFix by Asurion: Through Nov. 17, the tech repair retailer will offer military veterans 20% off select computer repair services, including operating system restoration and virus removal.

More discounts: You can find additional discounts including at hotels and other online retailers from verification sites like Shop.id.me/military and Sheerid.com/shoppers/militarydeals.

November 11, 2021 by The Frugal Father Categories: Deals, Free, Saving Money, Thank You Leave a comment

Don’t Cook For Thanksgiving, Have Someone Else Do It!

Here are 6 places that offer Thanksgiving meals including options to take the meal home to enjoy or to eat inside the restaurant. All you have to do is turn on your oven (required in most cases to heat up the food), set the table, and relax!

1. Bob Evans

Bob Evans is open until 8 PM on Thanksgiving Day, which gives you the option to get dinner to go or eat there and save on the mess, too. Their entire Thanksgiving menu is affordable and even has meals just for the kids.

And, they give you the option of bringing home an Everyday Thanksgiving feast for up to 10 people – all you have to do is heat it up. The price appears to be around $149.99.

Here’s what’s included in their Thanksgiving Dinner:

• Slow-Roasted Turkey
• Bread & Celery Dressing
• Mashed Potatoes
• Chicken Gravy
• Green Beans with Ham
• Macaroni & Cheese
• Buttered Corn
• Farmhouse Garden Salad with dressing
• 12 Dinner Rolls
• 2 Gallons of iced tea or lemonade
• Platter of cookies

2. Boston Market

Whether you’re feeding a small family of 4 or going big with 12 people, Boston Market not only delivers different packages to make your holiday dinner perfect, but they also give you the option of roasted turkey or ham.

Whichever meal you choose, it will come frozen, so make sure to give yourself enough time for thawing and about 2 hours for heating it up before enjoying it.

Here’s what their Whole Roasted Turkey Meal for 12 for $139.99 comes with:

• Whole Roasted Turkey
• Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
• Home Style Stuffing
• Cranberry Walnut Relish
• Dinner Rolls
• 9″ Pumpkin Pie
• 9″ Apple Pie

3. Buca di Beppo

Live near a Buca di Beppo? Then you’re in luck! You’ll have the choice to get Thanksgiving dinner to go (available on November 27th and 28th only), dine-in on Thanksgiving for a hot meal, or have your whole dinner catered to you! It really doesn’t get any easier than that!

Their prepared dinners start at $69 which serves 3 or $135 for a dinner that serves 5. Plus, you have the ability to add any of their delicious Italian side dishes to really beef up your whole holiday dinner.

Here’s what their Thanksgiving Feast includes:

• Sliced White Meat Turkey
• Homestyle Gravy
• Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Spicy Italian Sausage Stuffing
• Green Beans
• Cranberry Sauce
• Pumpkin Pie

4.Cracker Barrel

Feeding a crowd? The Thanksgiving kit at Cracker Barrel also feeds up to 10 people and comes with all the traditional holiday fixings your heart desires. In 2 hours or less, you can have this delicious meal ready for your family – just make sure to order it at least 24 hours beforehand!

And if you really don’t want the hassle, you can dine in on Thanksgiving Day where they serve up hot Thanksgiving meals for around $10 per person.

Here’s what’s included in their Thanksgiving Kit:

• Two Oven-Roasted Turkey Breasts
• Cornbread Dressing
• Turkey Gravy
• Cranberry Relish
• Choice of 3 Country Sides (each serves 10)
• Sweet Yeast Rolls
• Pumpkin Pie (while supplies last) & Pecan Pie

5. Costco

We sure love Costco and even more now that we know you can get an entire Schwan’s Thanksgiving Meal for 8! And  they’ve already cooked it all for you so upon arrival, all you have to do is thaw it out. It’s like Thanksgiving Day magic!

Make sure to order ahead, because their Thanksgiving Meal takes about 3-5 business days to be delivered and doesn’t ship over weekends.

Oh, and it’s only $89.99!!

If you’re not already a Costco member, make sure to sign up so you can get this deal for Thanksgiving!

Here’s what’s included in their Thanksgiving Meal:

• 2 – 2.5 lbs. Ready-to-Roast Turkey Breast
• 2.5 lbs. Creamy Mashed Potatoes
• Gravy
• 2 lbs. Roasted Sweet Potatoes
• 24 oz. Petite Brussels Sprouts
• 36 oz. Super-Sweet Corn
• 3 French Baguettes
• 9″ Pumpkin Pie
• 10″ Old-Fashioned Apple Pie
• 56 oz. Classic Vanilla Ice Cream

6. Whole Foods Market

Their dinners can feed anywhere from 2 up to 12 people. You can spend as little at $40 for just you and your honey or feed the whole family an Organic Roast Turkey dinner for about $170.

Expect drool-worthy feasts ranging from vegan side dishes such as mushroom étouffée and vegan cornbread dressing to all the best traditional fixings. Availability and dinner selections will vary by location, but either way, we’re here for it all!

Here’s what’s included in their Festive Feast for 12:

• Classic Roast Whole Turkey
• Spiral-Sliced Ham with Maple-Bourbon Glaze
• Green Beans with Roasted Shallots
• Creamed Spinach and Kale
• Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Sage
• Creamy Mashed Potatoes
• Traditional Herb Stuffing
• Holiday Turkey Gravy
• Cranberry Orange Sauce
• Parker House Rolls
• Apple Pie
• Pumpkin Pie

 

 

Photo by Gabriel Garcia Marengo on Unsplash

November 12, 2019 by The Frugal Father Categories: Food, Kitchen, Money Management, Saving Money, Thank You Leave a comment

Veterans Day Freebies: Free Food, Free Haircuts, Free Beer and More!

Free Food:

These restaurants are offering free food to veterans and active duty military in honor of Veterans Day. Unless stated otherwise, these promotions are for Nov. 11 only and require a military I.D.

Applebee’s is offering a free meal to any veteran or active duty military on November 11th. Simply show proof of military service. Valid for dine-in only.

Sweetfrog is giving active duty military and veteran’s a free 12 ounce frozen yogurt with I.D.

Little Caesar’s Pizza is offering a free HOT-N-READY lunch combo.

City Barbeque is giving a free meal, dine in or take out, which includes a sandwich, two sides and a drink.

Hot Head Burritos has a BOGO burrito deal.

Back Yard Burgers is giving away a free Back Yard Classic Burger.

Dunkin’ Donuts is giving away a free donut, and a thank you card to the first 50 veterans at each location.

California Pizza Kitchen is giving away a free entree from their Veterans Day menu.

Chicken Salad Chick is offering a free Chick special and drink.

Cracker Barrel will thank veterans with a piece of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake or a Pumpkin Pie Latte, hold or cold.As a bonus, 10% of the sales from Select Rockers purchased online from Oct. 28 – Nov. 11 will be donated to Operation Homefront.

BJs Restaurant is giving away a free entree up to $14.95 value and a drink.

Golden Corral is giving away a free “thank you” dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Denny’s is offering a free Build Your Own Grand Slam breakfast from 5 a.m. to noon.

Hooter’s will allow Veterans to eat free from a select menu with a drink purchase.

IHOP is giving away a free Red White and Blueberry combo stack of pancakes.

Red Robin is giving away a free Red’s Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries. No purchase necessary.

Ruby Tuesday get a free appetizer.

Shoney’s Free all-you-care-to-eat breakfast from 6 a.m.-11a.m.

Spaghetti Warehouse is encouraging guests to “invite a veteran or soldier” to lunch or dinner with a special three-day “buy one entree, get one free” coupon offer valid Nov. 9 – 11.

Wienerschnitzel is giving away a free chili dog, small fry and a Pepsi.

Menchie’s is offering the first 6 oz. of frozen yogurt free.

Texas Roadhouse from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., is giving away a free lunch.

Burntwood Tavern is giving away a free lunch or dinner.

Buffalo Wild Wings is giving free small traditional or boneless wings and a side of fries.

Famous Dave’s is offering all former and current military members a free Two Meat Lunch Combo.

Green Mill is offering a free menu item for lunch or dinner.

American Roadhouse is letting all military eat a meal on the house from 3 – 6 p.m.

Hy-Vee is serving free buffet breakfast from 6 – 11 a.m. to Veterans and active duty at all of their stores.

CentraArchy Restaurants is offering free entrees all day.

Wild Wing Cafe, at participating locations, is giving away a six-wing or nugget order to veterans.

Primanti Bros, on Nov. 10 – 11, is giving away free Classic Primanti Bros sandwiches.

54th Street Grill is allowing Veterans to eat free and holding an Instagram contest until Nov. 12. Post a photo of a vet and #54supportsvets for a chance to win a gift card.

Greene Turtle always offers a military discount, but for Veterans Day is also giving away free entrees of up to $14 value.

Hamburger Stand is handing out free hamburger meals (burger, fries, Pepsi).

Max & Erma’s is giving out free cheeseburgers, endless frees and fountain drinks.

RibCrib has a special menu for Veterans with one meat and two sides.

Fatz Southern Kitchen offers their free Calabash Chicken Basket.

Bruegger’s Bagels are giving away a free bagel with cream cheese.

Shari’s is offering free breakfast Nov. 11 – 12.

Starbucks is giving away free tall brewed coffees, plus 25 cents from every transaction goes to Team Rubicon and Team Red White and Blue.

Free Haircuts:

Great Clips will be giving free haircuts (or a free haircut card valid through 12/31/2019) to veterans and current military members on November 11th.

If you’re non-military, purchase a service at Great Clips on Veterans Day and get a free haircut card to give to a veteran you know. Limit one card per customer.

Sport’s Clips: 
Active-duty U.S. service members and veterans can receive a free haircut at participating Sport’s Clips location with proof of service. Sport’s Clips will donate $1 from every haircut to Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) as part of its Help a Hero Campaign.

Get A free beer by searching MilitaryBenefits.info!

Local breweries and bars are offering free beer on Veterans Day and there are too many to list here. But, click the link in the heading, and do a “Ctrl F” for “beer!”

Visit any U.S. National Park for free and get a free annual pass.

The U.S. National Park waives day-use entrance fees for any active-duty or veteran on Veteran’s Day, but even better than that, they offer free annual passes. That means everyone in the passholder’s car gets in for free.

Win a free wedding gown from Brides Across America.

Brides across America is partnering with salons across the country to offer qualified military brides a free wedding gown during the month of November. Brides must be pre-registered online.

Get a free car wash with any Grace for Vets partner.

Car wash companies in four different countries have partnered with Grace for Vets to give veterans a free car wash.

November 11, 2019 by The Frugal Father Categories: Deals, Food, Free, Thank You Leave a comment

Support a Local Teacher for Free With Your Verizon Up Membership

If you’re a Verizon Up member, you get $10 to support a teacher near you—a promotion that’s good through the end of the month. To use it, go to your Verizon Up app and find the offer. Click “Use now” on the page to get your specific coupon code.

Once you have it, go to the Donors Choose website and find a project, teacher, or school you’d like to support. Enter $10 as the donation amount for the project (or more, if you’d like) and press the give button.

On the checkout page, you’ll see a link to “Apply a gift or promo code.” Tap that and enter your code from the Verizon Up app in order to remove the $10 charge. You can also add the gift card to your account on this page specifically for the promotion.

Finish the checkout process, and you’re done.

If you have one of these codes, it’s especially good if you use it today: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is matching 50% of donations, so that $10 contribution will actually be worth $15.

August 15, 2019 by The Frugal Father Categories: Children, Education, Thank You Leave a comment

How to Help Teachers Get Classroom Supplies Before the New School Year

It’s back-to-school shopping season, and not just for parents. A whopping 98 percent of teachers are responsible for purchasing their own classroom supplies without being reimbursed, the New York Times reported. And it’s no small sum: Teachers who had to buy their own supplies spent an average of $479 of their own money to stock their classrooms, according to the same article.

Crowdfunding sites like Donors Choose have provided teachers with an alternative for raising the money they need for supplies, and this year, Courtney Jones, an elementary school teacher in Texas, is making it even easier for people to support educators.

Last month, Smith launched a social media campaign via the hashtag #clearthelists, giving the public the opportunity to donate money and supplies to teachers across the country. “What it is is a bunch of teachers who originally got together to support other teachers by gifting each other things off of our Amazon wish lists,” she says in a video released on YouTube about the project.

How to donate

If teachers are unsure about how to create an Amazon wish list, Jones has an explainer video for that as well. Once teachers have created their list, they can share it on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using the #clearthelists hashtag.

If you’re interested in helping, just search for #clearthelists on social media, find a teacher’s campaign, and donate away. You don’t necessarily have to clear a teacher’s entire list yourself: Purchasing even one item can make a big difference.

August 15, 2019 by The Frugal Father Categories: Children, Education, Thank You Leave a comment