We're lovin' this deal: Buy one Big Mac or Quater Pounder with Cheese and get one for a penny at McDonald's on Friday, Nov. 11, for customer appreciation day.

The offer is good at participating restaurants in Central and South Florida.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and sign up for Deals text alerts.

For Veterans Day, Central and South Florida business are showing their appreciation for veterans by serving up freebies and deals through Monday.

We've rounded up a massive list of more than 30 freebies -- from meals to entertainment and attractions to goods, services and shopping discounts -- in our "Land of the Free" list.

To get the goods, there are two rules of engagement: Bring along your valid military ID and enjoy yourself.

We've also found a few offers for civilians, too, such as penny deals at McDonald's on friday, free entrance to Everglades National Park and Canaveral National Seashore on Friday-Monday. Also, since Veterans Day falls on 11-11-11, there also are several $11 deals at South Florida attractions Miami Seaquarium and Jungle Island. That will come in handy with kids out of school.

ANHEUSER BUSCH THEME PARKS: Free entrance for military and their families at SeaWorld and Busch Garden and other parks for AB's Here's to the Heroes program; expires Dec.31.

APPLEBEE'S: Free entree for vets on Friday.

BED & BREAKFAST LODGING: Free stay at Bed and Breakfasts and Inns on Thursday, Nov. 10, for veterans from BnBsforVets.org.

BIG LOTS: 10 percent off on Friday for veterans.

CANES: Vets get a free $29.99 Hugo folding cane at Sam's Clubs through Friday. You don't have to be a member of the club to get the cane.

CAR WASHES: Free for vets, rain or shine on Friday from GraceforVets.org at various Central and South Florida locations.

CHILI'S: Free meals for vets at particpating locations from 11 a.m .to 5 p.m. on Friday.

DOLLAR GENERAL: 10 percent off for vetearns Friday through Sunday.

FLIFF: Free tickets to documentary film “The Lost Airmen of Buchenwald” for veterans and active-duty military at 3:45 p.m. Friday at Cinema Paradiso, 503 SE Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-525-3456.

GOLDEN CORRAL: Free meals for vets from 5 to 9 p.m. on MONDAY, Nov. 14.

HERTZ RENT-A-CAR: Hertz for the Heros program offers 40,000 free weekend rentals with valid miltiary ID on Friday through Dec. 31.

HOME DEPOT: Get 10 percent every day of the year.

HOOTERS: 10 free wings with drink purchase on Friday at particpating Central and South Florida locations.

JC PENNEY: Free $200 gift cards for clothes for 6,000 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans for Welcome Heroes program.

JUNGLE ISLAND: Free entrance for veterans on Friday and $11 entrance for everyone else with canned good donation to benefit the American Veteran Food Assistance Program; admission normally $30.95.

LOWE'S: Get 10 percent for vets and their family on Friday-Sunday with ID.

MACY'S: 15 percent discount for everyone with coupon code VET15 at checkout on Friday.

MASTERPIECE BARBERSHOP: Free haircuts for those with valid military ID from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday; 3640-6 N. Federal Highway in Lighthouse Point; 954-623-7204.

McCORMICK & SCHMICKS: Free entree for veterans for lunch or dinner on SUNDAY, Nov. 13, at Orlando and West Palm Beach locations; reservations recommended.

McDONALD'S: Buy one, get one for 1 cent Big Macs and Quarter Pounders for everyone (not just vets) on Friday for Customer Appreciation Event at participating locations in Central and South Florida.

MIAMI SEAQUARIUM: $11 admission before 11 a.m.; $11 off after 11 a.m. with coupon good for up to six guests on Friday; Adult admission normally $38.95.

MUSIC: Free 12-song "Veterans Day Honor" album by U.S. Armed Forces bands from Amazon.com.

NATIONAL PARKS: Get free entrance to U.S. National Parks on Friday-Sunday. Includes: Everglades National Park, Canaveral National Seashore, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Gulf Islands National Seashore.

OLIVE GARDEN: Free entree for veterans on Friday.

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE: Free Bloomin' Onion and Coke through Friday.

7-ELEVEN: Free small slurpees for vets from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday at participating locations.

SPORTS AUTHORITY: 15 percent off total purchase coupon good on Friday.

III FORKS: Free entree up to $35 with proof of service; locations at the Villages of Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach and Palm Beach Gardens;

T.G.I.FRIDAY'S: Buy one, get one free entree for veterans on Friday.

VILLAGE TAVERN: 50 percent off all food purchases for veterans and active military with valid ID on Friday. Locations in Pembroke Pines and Boynton Beach.

WEDDING GOWNS: Free wedding gowns for military brides from BridesAcrossAmerican.com.

YARD HOUSE: Free $10 Yard House gift card with valid military ID on Friday; locations in Coral Gables, Hallandale and Palm Beach Gardens.

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Denny's is giving away free Red Velvet Pancake Puppies Sundaes with entree purchases for you and a friend when you send a holiday e-card.

Pick from one of four free holiday e-cards, enter the e-mail addresses and the card and coupon for the sweet treat will be on its way. You'll get a printable coupon, too.

The new sundae is made with three bite-sized Red Velvet Pancake Puppies baked with white chocolate chips, a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of cream-cheese dipping sauce.

Click here for the deal. The coupon expires on Jan. 16.

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Veterans and active military can get a free Bloomin' Onion and a Coke product at Outback Steakhouse starting Monday through Friday, Nov. 11, as a thank you for service to our country.

The freebie is open to active and former military personnel with valid I.D. (U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), Veterans Organization Card (American Legion and VFW), DD214 Certificate or Veteran Identification Card (VIC). Or, wear your uniform to the restaurant or show a photo in uniform.

Since 2009, the restaurant chain has donated $2 million to the non-profit Operation Homefront, which provides emergency support for active troops, wounded warriors and their families.

Click here for the deal.

Also, stay tuned, because we have a lot more freebies for veterans coming up!

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Get a coupon for a free entree when you buy one at Pei Wei after watcing a 30-second video.

Watch the video by Nov. 10 and then you'll be prompted to enter your e-mail address to get the BOGO coupon sent within 24 hours.

Click here for the deal. The couon expires on Nov. 15.

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Wake up and smell the free sandwiches at Subway in November.

Buy any 6-inch sandwich before 9 a.m. and get one of equal or lesser value for free through Nov. 30.

Start your day with a breakfast sandwich, like Bacon, Egg & Cheese, and get a lunch sub with one stop! Or get two breakfast sandwiches! Or two lunch sandwiches! Choose from the full menu.

Click here for the deal. The offer is for one per customer per visit through Nov. 30.

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The weather's been a fright, but that doesn't mean it has to take the tricks out of the treats today. Here's a roundup of free events and free food for kids, young and old.

FREE CANDY: My pal Ben Crandell on the Go Guide has your 411 on where to trick or treat and stay dry in South Florida.

FREE SCARY EATS & TREATS:
Applebee's: Two free kids meals per adult entree; no costume necessary.
CiCi's Pizza: Coupon: Free kids buffet for kids in costume with purchase of an adult buffet; exires Oct. 31
Dave and Busters: Spin and win $10 or $20 in free game play or a free entree; expires Oct. 31
Buca di Beppo: $10 off $20 dine in; $10 off $30 take out; expires Oct. 31
Chili's: Coupon: Free kids meal with purchase of an adult entree; expires Oct. 31
Chipotle Mexican Grill: $2 burrito, bowl, tacos or salad for kids and adults dressed in costume inspired the family farm from 6 to 10 p.m.
Einstein Bros. Bagels: Free espresso with purchase of a breakfast sandwich; expires Nov. 10
Krispy Kreme: Free Halloween or Pumpkin Spice doughnut for anyone in costume; expires Oct. 31; Click here to print out a doughnut pumpkin mask.
McCormick & Schmick's: $10 off $50 check; expires Nov. 20; Free happy hour appetizer when you vote on cocktail recipe on Facebook; expires Nov. 13
Pizza Hut: Free breadsticks or cinnamon sticks from with e-mail signup
Steak 'N Shake: Half-priced milkshakes from 6 to 10 p.m.; exires Oct. 31
Tijuana Flats: Kids in costume get a free children's meal with purchase of adult entree.
Ruby Tuesday: Buy one entree, get one free; through Facebook; expires Nov. 6
Smokey Bones: $10 off $20 purchase; expires Oct. 30
Sweet Tomatoes: Free meal for kids 12 and under in costume with purchase of adult entree; expires Oct. 31
T.G.I. Friday: Free appetizer for anyone wearing a costume Saturday-Monday; Free entree with purchase of entree and two beverages; expires Nov. 1
Waffle House: Free waffle, any variety, through Nov. 11

FREE EVENTS:
Bass Pro Shop: Free photos, reflector necklaces and more at kiddie Halloween events through Monday
Brunswick Lanes: Coupons: Free games of bowling for kids; good Oct. 31-Nov. 23

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Get a free Halloween or Pumpkin Spice doughnut with a costume at Krispy Kreme on Monday. The treats are for kids (or anyone) in costume.

If you don't have a costume, click here to print out this handy pumpkin doughtnut mask. (You are what you eat, right?)

Click here for the deal.

Click here for more free scary eats & treats at Applebee's, Chipotle, Chili's, Sweet Tomatoes and more.

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Ruby Tuesday again is giving away coupons for buy one, get one free entrees through Facebook.com.

"Like" the Ruby Tuesday fan page, enter your info and hit enter and the coupon will be e-mailed to you.

Click here for the deal. Don't wait! They're going fast!

Click here for more free food at T.G.I. Friday's, McCormick & Schmick's, Smokey Bones and more.

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Get a free lunch at Romano's Macaroni Grill on Friday, Oct. 7, with a coupon on the restaurant's Facebook.com fan page.

Get a free "Choose 2" lunch combination good from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday at particpating locations. The offer is one per table and cannot be used with other coupons.

Click here for the deal. Print it out now because there is no telling how many coupons will available.

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It's National Coffee Day on Thursday, Sept. 29, and there's a latte free coffee to be had:

Wake up to free medium hot coffees, cappuccinos or lattes at participating 7-Eleven stores from 7 to 11 a.m.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is celebrating by offering free 12-ounce cups of its newly launched Signature House Blend coffee. You know It will be nearly impossible to resist a dozen (or two!) hot glazed doughnuts.

Do you know of any local spots offering free coffee? Share them with us!

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Cold Stone Creamery is giving out free scoops of ice cream from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27, for its 10th annual Make-a-Wish Foundation fundraiser.

This year's creation is called "Sprinkled With Wishes," which is Sweet Cream Ice Cream mixed with brownies, topped with fudge and rainbow sprinkles.

While your at the store, consider donating a $1 or more to the foundation. About 85 percent of all donations this month benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Click here for the deal.

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Domino's is giving away 20,000 free artisan pizzas every day through Wednesday on Facebook.com.

Like the fan page, click the "Free Artisan Pizza" tab to get your coupon code when the promotion goes live.

Click here for the deal. The free carryout pizza must be redeemed on Dominos.com on they day you win the freebie.

P.S. Papa John's is giving away one million free large, one-topping pizzas when you sign up for Papa Rewards.

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Buy one entree and get one free at Ruby Tuesday's with a coupon offered through Facebook.com.

"Like" the page, enter your info and the coupon will be e-mailed to you.

Click here for the deal.

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Send a friend a silly "cheesy" electronic greeting card and you'll both get a coupon for a free Cheese Quesadilla at Denny's.

Choose from four cute, punny e-cards, like "You're Grate!" or "One Day You'll Be the Big Cheese!" The promotion celebrates the restaurant chain's new "Let's Get Cheesy" menu. Enter your friend's e-mail, your e-mail along with a note and crazy card and coupon will be delivered to in-boxes.

Click here for the deal. The coupon expires on Nov. 7.

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Start your workweek off right with a free pumpkin muffin with purchase of any coffee beverage at participating Einstein Bros. Bagels.

Click here for the deal. The offer ends on Sept. 14.

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We have two great Labor Day food offers. You know, so you don’t have to labor in a hot kitchen today.

First, Firehouse subs is offering a free medium sub with purchase of a sub, chips and a drink. Click here for the deal.

Second, Boston Market is offering a coupon for 25 percent off any family meal. Click here for that deal.

Both deals are good on Monday, Sept. 5, only.

Click here for other labor-free food offers from Bone Fish Grill, Lonestar, Macaroni Grill, Baskin-Robbins, T.G.I. Friday's and more.

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It's the holiday and we've got a menu full of free food to keep you labor-free and out of the kitchen. Here's a roundup of fresh and tasty deals for free or cheap dining options that will keep your stomach -- and wallet -- full through Monday:

Sweet Tomatoes: Buy one, get one free breakfast; expires Sept. 5

Einstein Bros. Bagels: Free pumpkin muffin with purchase of any coffee; expires Sept. 14.

Romano's Macaroni Grill: Buy one entree, get one free (coupon code #42) with printed or mobile coupon; expires Sept. 5.

Bonefish Grill: Free Bang Bang Shrimp, right, with $15 food purchase with Facebook coupon; expires Sept. 9.

Lonestar Steakhouse: Free appetizer with entree purchase coupon through Facebook; expires Sept. 18.

Firehouse Subs: Free medium sub with purchase of sub, chips and drink on Labor Day, Sept. 5, only.

Nick's New Haven-Style Pizzera & Bar: Free pizza slices on Monday, Sept. 5; Boca Raton location.

Baskin-Robbins: Buy one cone, get one free; expires Monday, Sept. 5.

Coldstone Creamery: Buy one creation, get a second creation free; expires Sept. 8.

Chick-fil-A: Reserve a free breakfast at your favorite location on Tuesday-Saturday.

IKEA: Kids eat free through Monday, Sept. 5.

T.G.I. Friday's: 15 percent off your total check; expires Sept. 7.

Old Navy: Get a free, large 2-topping Domino's pizza from Old Navy with purchase; expires Sept. 5.

Panda Express: Free entree item when you buy a 2- or 3-item plate; Free 22-ounce drink with 2- or 3-item entree purchase; expires Sept. 10.

California Pizza Kitchen: $5 off your next visit when you register for e-mail.

Quiznos: 50 percent off Choose 2 Menu items after 5 p.m. and on weekends with purchase of a drink; Buy one, get one free sub with purchase of regular drink and three other deals; expires Sept. 25.

Chevy's: Buy one combo, get one free; Buy one entree, get a second for $3.99; locations in Miami and Orlando; expires Sept. 3

Papa John's: Free medium pizza from with e-mail or text alert sign-up.

IHOP: Free meals valued at $7.99 when you join Pancake Revolution e-mail club.

Arby's: Free small drink and curly fries with purchase of Angus Cool deli sandwich or wrap. Or text "YUM" to 27297 for free food coupons on your smart phone.

Friendly's: Free three-scoop sundae with e-mail signup.

Champs: Free cheeseburger or appetizer with e-mail signup.

Maggie Moo's: Buy one, get one free regular or large ice-cream cone.

Outback: Get $5 off two entrees when you "like" Outback on Facebook and sign up for e-mails. Get $10 off $25 purchase through American Express Facebook program.

Macaroni Grill: $5 off when you join the e-club.

Boston Market: Free Blockbuster Express movie rental with $5 entree purchase; expires Sept. 30.

Olive Garden: $2 off two Paninis; exires Oct. 7Unlimited pasta bowl for $8.95.

California Pizza Kitchen: $5 off $15 purchase when you join the e-club.

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Bonefish Grill is offering a free appetizer of Bang Bang Shrimp with any $15 purchase through Facebook.com.

The yummy starter is crispy fried shrimp tossed in a spicy sauce. Like the Bonefish Grill page, enter your info and you'll get a coupon via e-mail.

Click here for the deal. The offer ends on Sept. 9.

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Did you sign up to get your free breakfast entree at Chick-fil-A yet?

My foodie pal John Tanasychuk on our dining blog Sup: Eating Around South Florida reports that you can make a reservation to get one of nine entrees for free on Tuesday through Saturday, Sept. 6-10.

Click here to get all the details from John T. on the deal.

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UPDATE: Looks like Outback's all out of free steaks, but you can reserve a coupon for $5 off two entrees at your favorite location. Don't wait!

Outback Steakhouse is giving away 1 million free steak dinners for the "Great Aussie Steak Out." The chain is offering the promotion to celebrate its new wood-fired grill.

Click the link, enter your zip code, fill out the form with your address and e-mail (within four minutes) and a coupon will be mailed to you for the free steak and one side item.

Click here for the deal. The offer is one per household. Don't wait, mate! People will gobble these up fast.

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Buy one Big Mac or Quarter Pounder With Cheese and get a second sandwich for a penny at McDonald's on Thursday.

The "Back to School on a Budget" offer is good all day Thursday at particiatping McDonald's in Central and South Florida.

I'm a Quarter Pounder girl myself. What are you?

Click here for more free and cheap dining deals at P.F. Chang's, Mangos, IHOP and so many more.

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Denny's is offering a coupon for a free "Tour of America" entree when you buy one.

The promotion celebrates regional American dishes like Georgia Peach French Toast and Southern Shrimp and Grits, among other menu choices.

Click here for the deal. The coupon expires on Tuesday, Aug. 9.

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Get a coupon for a free medium pizza when you buy one when you sign up for e-mails or text alerts from Papa John's.

Register for either and you'll get a coupon via e-mail for a free medium cheese pizza with a pizza purchased at regular menu price.

Click here for the deal.

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Ruby Tuesday has been giving away hundreds of thousands of free hamburgers through Facebook. Now, the chain is offering coupons for free salad bar add-ons for the first 100,000 to visit its fan page on Facebook.com.

"Like" the page, enter your info and the coupon will be e-mailed to you.

Click here for the deal.

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Hooter's has declared Friday, July 29, National Chicken Wing day and is celebrating with 10 free chicken wings when you buy 10 at participating locations. All Florida chains are offering the deal.

Choose from traditional or breaded wings with your choice of sauce.

Click here for the deal. Or, click here to see 20 other free and cheap food deals.

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Get free lasagna with a coupon when you dine at Buca di Beppo restaurants on Thursday, July 28, to celebrate National Lasagna Day.

According to our foodie pal John Tanasychuk over on the Sup: Eating Around South Florida Blog, the chain is giving away free lunch-size portions with the purchase of any pasta or entree today. John T. reports that two other Florida restaurants are celebrating with offers for half-priced lasagna today, too. Read his blog to find out more.

Click here for the the deal. There are locations in Davie, Wellington and Orlando.

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Get a Classic Roast Beef Sandwich for 64 cents with a 22-ounce drink purchase at Arby's on Saturday, July 23, with a coupon.

The chain is celebrating its anniversay with the one-day special.

Click here for the deal and check out other 20 free and cheap food deals.

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Today, Starbucks kicks off its Treat Receipt program, offering 16-ounce cold beverages for $2 after 2 p.m. when you make a morning purchase at participating stores.

So, if you buy a Tall Pike's Place at 9 a.m., pop back in at 2 p.m. and get a Mocha Coconut Frappuccino for $2!

Click here for the deal. The program ends on Sept. 5.

Also, Starbucks introduced Bistro Boxes last week. Our Food Editor and Dining Critic John Tanasychuk reviews the new low-calorie lunch and snack opitons.

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Make any purchase at Panda Express and get a free order of Garlic Lover's Chicken Breast at with a coupon good on Wedneday, July 13.

The tasty new menu item is chicken breast wok-tossed with broccoli, baby corn, and red bell peppers in a black bean sauce with lots of garlic.

Click here for the deal. There are locations all over Central and South Florida.

For other free food deals, click here.

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Get free Slurpees today to celebrate 7-Eleven's birthday.

According to my foodie pal John T. on his dining blog, Sup: Eating around South Florida, the chain of convenience stores has celebrated its anniversary for nine years now on the 11th day of the 7th month by giving away the frozen treats.

The promotion is good through midnight at participating locations.

Click here for the deal and to find a location.

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Here’s something to moo about!

As reported by my foodie pal John T. over on his Sup: Eating around South Florida blog, Friday is “Cow Appreciation Day” at Chick-fil-A.

Visit any store dressed as a cow and get a free entree or meal, depending on how creative you get with the costume. The more cow you wear, the more free food you’ll get!

If you don’t have a cow costume or feel like creating one just click the link below and download your free bovine costume kit and enjoy a free entree, side item and beverage.

Or, go high-tech and download the "Cow Appreciate Day" app for smart phones in iTunes.com.

Go for it! Don’t be chikin!

Click here for the deal.

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Cool off with a coupon for a buy one, get one free any size Real Fruit Smoothie, Frozen Strawberry Lemonade or Frappe at participating McDonald's.

Try out the new Mango Pineapple smoothie, which was just introduced for summer.

Click here for the deal. The coupon expires on July 31.

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It's America's birthday today and what's more American than free and cheap food? Here's are a few dining options before the fireworks begin:

Boston Market: Two coupons for 50 percent of an individual meal or 25 percent off a family meal. Expires July 4.

Arby's: Coupon for buy one, get one free Jamocha Oreo Shake. Expires July 9.

Jamba Juice: Coupon for buy one, get one free smoothie at participating locations. Expires July 18.
Hooters: Get 10 free wings when you buy 10 at participating locations.

Burger King: Get a Original Chicken Sandwich for $1.04 through Monday.

IKEA: Kids get a free combo mean valued at $2.49. No purchase necessary.

Chili's: Kids eat free on July 4.

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Here's something to cluck about! Get a coupon with an e-mail sign up for a free Church's Southern Style Chicken Sandwich with purchase of a medium drink.

The new menu offering, added in March, is a crispy fried all-white-meat chicken breast served on a toasted, buttered bun with dill pickles.

Click here for the deal.

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In honor of St. Anthony’s Day on Monday, June 13, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, with locations in Central and South Florida, is giving away free orders of Anthony's meatballs with ricotta cheese to anyone with the first or last name “Anthony.”

Click here to get all the details from my foodie pal John T on his dining blog, Sup: Eating Around South Florida.

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Quiznos is celebrating its 30th anniversary with four coupons for meal deals.

There are four offers:
Free sub or salad when you buy one with a regular drink
Free chips or cookie and regular fountain drink with salad or sub purchase
Two meals for $9.99 (two small subs, two chips, two cookies, two drinks)
$1 off regular sub/salad or $2 off a large sub

Click here for the deal. The coupons expire on July 10. Be safe and print a few now, because they may not last.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

Going out to eat? Here's a few savings options:

McDonald's: $1 off any size McCafe Frozen Strawberry Lemonade, Frappe or Smoothie; expires June 14.

Einstein Bros. Bagles: Buy one, get one free coupon for an egg sandwich along with five other savings coupons; expires June 5.

Denny's: Coupon for a free order of bacon; expires June 6.

Jamba Juice: Coupon for $2 Fruit Refreshers; expires June 8.

Baskin Robbins: Coupon for $2.99 Hot fudge sundae or 16p-ounce Cappuccino Blast; expires June 8

KFC: Enter your zip code to get coupons.

TGI Friday's: $5 off $15 purchase; expires June 30

Baja Fresh: $2 off $8 purchase or $5 off $15; expires June 20.

Ruby Tuesday's: Add-on Garden Fresh Salad Bar to any entree for free; expires June 16

Arby's: Free Grilled Chicken & Pecan Salad Sandwich with purchase; expires June 13; sign up for Arby's Extra Rewards and get a coupon for a free Arby's Roast Beef Sandwich.

Chili's and Maggianos: Sign up for e-mail alerts and get a $5 off coupon for Chili's and a $10 off at Maggianos Little Italy, which has locations in Boca Raton and Orlando.

CiCi's Pizza: Coupon for a free kid's buffet with purchase of an adult buffet; expires June 14.

Cheesecake Factory: Coupon for free desserts with purchases; expires June 28.

O'Charlie's: $5 off a $20 purchase (locations in Central Florida); expires June 12

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

Kick back and really relax by letting Boston Market do the cooking on Monday with a coupon for 50 percent off a family meal. It's good on Memorial Day only.

Click here for the deal.

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Sign up for e-mails from Pei Wei before Tuesday, June 1, and get a buy one, get one free coupon for caramel chicken that can be redeemed on June 2-6.

A new location just opened in Fort Lauderdale, so I can't wait to try it.

Click here for the deal.
There are locations all over Central and South Florida.

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Chili's: Kids eat free at Chili’s on Tuesday with the purchase of any adult entree. The offer, available at participating locations, is for kids 12 and under and has a limit of two with multiple redemptions per table allowed.

Here's a roundup of a few other options:

Breakfast: Waffle House, Denny's: Coupons for free waffle at Waffle House; expires May 31; or a free order of bacon at Denny's; expires June 6.

Lunch: Arby's: Coupon for a free Grilled Chicken & Pecan Salad Sandwich with purchase of a medium fry and drink; expires June 13.

Appetizer: Romano's Macaroni Grill: Coupon for free tapas in the bar at participating locations; expires May 27.

Dinner: Smokey Bones: Coupon for buy one entree, get one free good Monday-Thursday; expires June 2.

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Kick off Sunday morning with coupons for a free waffle from Waffle House or a free order of bacon at Denny's.

Click here for the waffle deal. The coupon expires on May 31.

Click here for the Denny's deal. The coupon expires on June 6.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

Arby's is again offering a coupon for a free Grilled Chicken & Pecan Salad Sandwich with purchase of a medium fry and drink.

Click here for the deal. It expires on June 13.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

Sign up for The Cheesecake Factory's eNewletter and get a coupon good for free cheesecake with food purchases.

Spend $30 and get a free slice of cheesecake or layer cake; spend $60 to $89.99 and get two slices; spend $90 to $199.99 and get three. The coupon is valid Sunday through Thursday through June 28.

My fave is the Key Lime Cheesecake, but the Red Velvet, right, is looking pretty tempting.

Click here for the deal.

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McDonald's is offering a $1 off coupon for a new Frozen Strawberry Lemonade, Frappe or Real Fruit Smoothie. I'm lovin' it.

Click here for the deal. The coupon expires June 15.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

TCBY is giving away a free cup or cone of frozen yogurt to moms for Mother's Day on Sunday, May 8.

This is the fourth year the chain has offered the freebie.

Click here for the deal. There are location all over Central and South Florida.

Click here to see more freebies and dining deals for Mom.

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Starbucks is having a 10-day happy hour beginning Friday, May 6. Pop into any store from 3 to 5 p.m. and get half-priced Frappucinos through May 16 at participating stores.

I can't wait to try the new Mocha Coconut Frappuccino.

Click here for the deal. For a daily reminder, text MIXIT to 44264.

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All Florida Chipotle Mexican Grills are celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a yummy offer on Thursday, May 5: Order 10 or more burritos in the "Burritos by the Box" program and you'll get half for free. This could be a fun (and cheap) way to celebrate at the office for lunch today or for dinner tonight!

With your order, you also get a bag of chips and a side of sour cream for every two burritos and an assortment of guacamole and medium tomatillo-green chili salsa for dipping. Just add margaritas!

There's no limit on the number of free burritos you can get, but the minimum order is 10.

Click here for the deal to find a store and download the order form. There are locations all over Central and South Florida. Ole!

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If you love the chicken at Popeyes, you'll love it twice as much now.

The chain is offering a fantastic deal for the limited time: Buy a three-piece Bonafide fried chicken dinner with side and biscuit and get for free a free two-piece fried chicken with a side and biscuit.

Click here for the deal. There are locations all over Central and South Florida.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

Celebrate NFL Draft Day at Hooters by making your picks, getting a free appetizer and winning a $1 million.

Register, submit 32 predictions in the first round (in order) then print out the coupon for free munchies of cheese sticks, fried pickles, fried jalapenos or onion rings.

If you predict the perfect draft, you get the million bucks. Pick 25 correctly and win $10,000; pick 10 right and get a $50 Hooters gift card.

Score points for each correct pick and then visit HootersDraftDay.com to check your results in the standings.

Click here for the deal.

Cheat a little: Let our sports columnst Dave Hyde help.

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Baskin-Robbins is offering 31-cent scoops from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at participating stores to honor America's firefighters. The chain also is debuting the new flavor Firehouse #31.

To get the, um, full scoop on the deal, visit Sup: Eating around South Florida, written by my foodie pal John Tanasychuk.

Bonus: Click here for a Baskin-Robbins coupon for buy one cone, get one free through Facebook.com. The coupon expires on May 15. Like the page and then scroll down to the April 17 post and click the image to print the coupon.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

Got dinner plans for Easter Sunday? If not, here's a few deals around town on Sunday:

Kids eat free at the Melting Pot in Coral Springs. Reservations suggested.

Hooter's with locations in Central and South Florida, is offering buy 10, get 10 wings for free on Sunday.

Chili's is offering a "Easter Feaster" on Sunday with a coupon. For $35, you get one appetizer, two entrees, two margaritas and a dessert.

McCormick and Schmicks, with locations in Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Orlando, is offering Easter brunch starting at $10.95 for adults and $4.95 for kids.

Smokey Bones is offering a coupon for buy one entree, get one free through April 24.

T.G.I. Friday's is offer a coupon for $5 off $15 food purchase through June 30.

Click here to find Easter Sunday worship services and Easter brunches offering around South Florida.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

Here's a fresh coupon for a free entree when you buy one at Smokey Bones.

Click here for the deal. The coupon expires on Sunday, April 24.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

Subway announced on its Facebook fan page that it is offering a great breakfast deal every morning until 9 a.m. through Sunday, April 29: Buy one six-inch sandwich, get another six-inch sandwich free at participating restaurants.

The chain now offers seven made-to-order breakfast sandwiches on its menu, such as a Double Bacon Egg & Cheese, Steak, Egg & Cheese, Western Egg & Cheese, a Breakfast B.M.T. and muffin melts.

Click here for the deal.

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Nothing is certain but death, taxes and freebies on Tax Day. Here's a roundup of free stuff you can score on Monday, April 18, which is the deadline for filing Federal Income Tax returns.

Hooter's locations in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Miami are offering a instant tax rebate: buy 10 boneless or traditional wings and get 10 free when you dine in at participating restaurants.

Chili's is offering a coupon through is Facebook fan page for free appetizer or dessert; one per table.

Baskin-Robbins is offering a coupon for a buy one, get one free ice cream cone on it's Facebook fan page; expires May 15.

Office Depot is offering two coupons for free copies of your tax document and document shredding. They expire on April 23.

File a free extension to buy more time from the Internal Revenue Service.

Free tax preparation, filing in South Florida for moderate- to low-income families through Monday, April 18.

Papa John's Pizza is offering a large 4-topping pizza for $10.40 with promo code 1040 through Monday, April 18.

HydroMassage, with locations in Boca Raton, is offering free massages through April 18 with a coupon; reservations required.

Cinnabon is offering free Cinnabon Bites from 6 to 8 p.m.

Maggie Moo's is offering free Crumb Cake Fundaes from 3 to 6 p.m.

McCormick and Schmick’s, in Boca Raton and West Palm Beach, is offering $10.40 entrees and drink specials and a Tax Relief Certificate, all day, while supplies last.

JJ Fitelli’s Italian Ice and Gelati, in Kendall, is serving free gelati from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. with mention of Tax Day; 11559 N. Kendall Drive; 305-279-1801.

P.F. Chang's is offering 15 percent off dinner checks for dining in and take-out orders; some restrictions apply.

RA Sushi, in Palm Beach Gardens, Pembroke Pines and South Miami, will offer extended happy-hour prices on food and drinks from 3 p.m. to closing.

Bonus: Tuesday, April 19
BurgerFi, in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, is offering a free beer tasting with free snacks from 8:30 to 11 p.m.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

Sign up for e-mail deals at Baja Fresh Mexican Grill and get a coupon good for a $2 Baja Bowl and get a free e-book on business advice.

Baja Fresh CEO David Kim was featured recently on CBS's "Undercover Boss". Visit his site and download his free e-book of "The Best Billionaire Advice I Ever Got."

Click here for the deal. There are locations in Central and South Florida. The coupon expires on April 24.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

McDonald's restaurants in Florida will be offering a free breakfast to students taking the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) on Monday, April 11.

Kids can get for free an Egg McMuffin, Apple Dippers, milk or a small orange juice from 6 to 8:30 a.m. at participating restaurants. Children 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Click here for more info.

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The Melting Pot is offering free cheese fondue for "National Cheese Fondue Day" April 11-14.

Get the scoop (dip?) from my foodie pal John Tanasychuk on his blog Sup: Eating Around South Florida. Also, like his Facebook fan page Sup: Florida Eats to easily keep up with delicious dining deals.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

Here's a few deals and coupons for free food, for big kids and small.

Free kid's meal with adult entree purchase at Chili's; expires Apirl 5

Kids eat free at IHOP from 4-10 p.m. in April with adult meal purchases.

Free Arby's Outside-In Cinnamon Bites with Combo purchase; expires April 7.

2-for-1 Maple Bacon Sundae at Denny's; (you read it right); expires April 9; (BTW, according to Google, today's the 119th anniversary of the first documented ice cream sundae.)

Free Maggiano's Zeppole Italian-Style Doughnuts; expires May 4

Free Southern Style Chicken Sandwich at Church's Chicken with drink purchase; expires April 24

Free 4 breakfast grocery items at Winn-Dixie valued at nearly $9 with coffee purchase

Also, Burger King has been mailing out millions of coupons for free Chicken Tenders. Be on the lookout for them.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but you can score free breakfast at Winn-Dixie markets through April 5.

The grocery chain's new "Make-a-Meal" program gives you four free breakfast items valued at nearly $9 when you buy Maxwell House coffee and you use your Winn-Dixie Customer Reward Card.

Purchase a 31 or 34.5 ounce can of Maxwell House coffee for $11.99 and get for free a box of Armour Sizzle & Serve Sausage, a can of Pillsbury Grands Biscuits, a box of Quaker Quick Grits and a dozen large eggs. (The deals may vary slighly from store to store.)

In February, Winn-Dixie introduced a new customer reward program called fuelperks!, that offers a discount on Shell gasoline with grocery purchases.

Click here to find a store and see details of the promotion, listed on Page 12 of this week's circular. The deal is good through April 5.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

Here's something to cluck about! Church's Chicken locations in South Florida are offering free Southern Style Chicken Sandwiches valued at $1.99 through April 24 with purchase of a medium drink. You can eat free chicken sandwiches for a whole month!

The new menu offering is an crispy fried all-white-meat chicken breast served on a toasted, buttered bun with dill pickles.

The sandwich is only available in South Florida right now, but will be added to menus at locations in Central Florida beginning May 30.

Click here to find a Church