Read their signs.

We went out to eat for Thanksgiving to a buffet. When we went up to pay we noticed a sign that said " buy a $25 gift card and get a free pie" We asked if we purchased a gift card and used it today if we could get the pie and they said sure! So we spent $36 for the 6 of us for Thanksgiving dinner and got a pie for free. I must admit that at the time we were taking it home we didn't want to even look at it but it sure was good that night for dessert, again, and the next day!

A fast food place here in town has buy a gift card and get a free Christmas plate. We eat out to McD's on Sunday after church so we had thought about going to this other place instead. The plates are really cute and I would have loved to use them for our Christmas Eve meal but we would need 10 plates for our family that's all here and I don't feel like investing in $100 worth of gift certificates right now. It is a good idea though to remember. You could get one and put homemade candies, breads and cookies for a nice gift.

Don't be embarrassed to take them up on these offers as you see them. There's usually no reason not buy a gift card and turn around and use it right away.
This is a great time of year to get little freebies like that! Keep your eyes open for these special deals!

Tawra

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