Monday, January 9, 2012

Restaurant Loyalty Cards and How They Can Help You Save BIG!


Signing up and using loyalty cards at restaurants can be a great way to save when dining out! Here are a bunch of restaurants and their current loyalty programs:
Bartolla Restaurants: For every 250 points earned with your Preferred Card, get a $25 gift certificate. Joining is free and receive 200 points when signing up.
Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse: Join the Handshake Club and get a free gift on your birthday with your card. For every 300 points you earn, receive two $10 vouchers. Mondays are triple points at all locations.
Copeland’s: Earn points with the Lagniappe Club card to redeem towards food, drinks, and weekend getaways. Receive a free steak on your birthday and a free bottle of wine on your anniversary. Cost is $10 but you’ll receive an automatic $15 credit when you sign up.
Gastronomy: The Frequent Diner Program rewards a $25 certificate for every 350 points earned. Pay a $15 membership fee and receive a $20 certificate just for signing up.
Godiva: Sign up for Godiva’s Reward Card and receive a free piece of chocolate every month, free gift with a $20 purchase, and free online shipping for one order.
Landry’s: Landry’s Select Club card to receive a welcome and birthday reward, earn points for rewards for every dollar spent or gift card purchased, and get priority seating any day of the week. Associated participating restaurants include Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.Chart HouseClaim JumperRainforest Cafe, and Saltgrass Steakhouse,
Levy’s Restaurants: For every dollar you spend with your loyalty card, earn points to redeem toward reward dollars, trips, and tickets to sporting events.
Matthew’s Restaurant: Sign up for an M Card to receive points for every dollar you spend to earn gift cards. Receive birthday and anniversary perks and bonus points for frequent visits.
McCormick & Schmick’s: Pay $25 for a loyalty card to the Preferred Guest Membership Program and receive a $25 certificate. Earn points with every dollar spent to redeem rewards for dining certificates. Members also receive dining credit on their birthday.
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt: Sign up for the MySmileage card and receive Smiles for every dollar you spend. Earn 50 smiles (you get 25 free just for enrolling) and get $5 in Menchie’s Money and receive a special treat on your birthday.
Nick’s Pizza and Pub: Enroll in the Frequent Guest card program and receive a $25 reward for every 350 points earned.

Old Country Buffet: Seniors can enroll in the Senior Club Card program to receive special discounts and complimentary extras. Those under 60 can enroll in the eClub for perks and rewards via online. Associated buffets with similar programs include Country Buffet,  Fire Mountain BuffetGranny’s BuffetHometown Buffet, and Ryan’s.
Panera Bread: The My Panera Member Card entitles you to special reward surprises throughout the year, including when you sign up and your birthday. Rewards can vary from a free bakery treat to a free smoothie with a purchase. Rewards are valid for 60 days unless otherwise stated.
P.F. Chang’s: Enroll in the Warrior Card program to get special discounts and perks throughout the year. The current promotion is 10% off your bill when your present your Warrior Card.
Red Mango Yogurt: Become part of Club Mango at any location. Register your card online to start earning Mango Points. Get a $5 coupon for every 500 points you earn.
Red Robin: Sign up for the Red Royalty card and receive a free appetizer, a free burger on your birthday, and Buy 9 entrees, get the 10th free.
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery: When you sign up for the Mug Club card, earn rewards with every purchase to use toward free merchandise.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House: With the FOS Diner Card, earn one point for every dollar spent to redeem toward restaurant credits and gift certificates. Membership is $25, but receive an automatic $25 credit for your next visit.
Specialty Restaurant: Join the Loyalty Club to receive your card for potential rewards like a free appetizer, reward dollars, and cooking classes.
Starbucks: Starbucks Reward Card lets you earn 1 star with every purchase. Move up levels with stars you earn, entitling you to perks like free syrups add-ins, refills on brewed or ice coffee or tea, and free drinks. You also get a free beverage on your birthday.
T.G.I. Friday’s: Sign up for the Give Me More Stripes card and get a free appetizer or dessert and a one-time Jump the Line pass.
The Bigg Chill Yogurt: Get a punch card to receive a free yogurt when you make 12 purchases.
Warren’s Lobster House: For every $100 spent with your Frequent Diner card, receive a $10 gift certificate. Enjoy additional perks such as priority registration, exclusive newsletters, and a free lunch or dinner on your birthday. Membership fee is $10 annually.
Weber’s: For every dollar spent with your membership card, earn points toward Rich Reward certificates and priority reservations
Western Bagel: Ask for a free punch card to get a free dozen bagels when you buy 10.
Deals and offers may vary by location. Check with your specific restaurant for details. 

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Fan Appreciation Day at QuikTrip TOMORROW (1/5) ONLY!!!

QuikTripHead on over to QuikTrip's Facebook Page and "like" them to receive a coupon for one free 16 oz. hot drink or 32 oz. cold drink!

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Low Prices on Fitness Magazines!

Is this your year to get fit? Once again, I am telling myself that =P How about you?

These are great deals for a lot of these magazines! I think I may be ordering a copy of Men's Health =]

Shampoo and Lip Balm at CVS!


(9) Pantene Shampoo/Conditioner on sale for $3.33

Used (4) $3/2 Pantene Product (P&G 1/1)

Paid $17.97 and received $10 in CVS Gift Card for purchasing $30 or more on select items
      so it was like paying $7.97

(4) Nivea Lip Care on sale for $2.50

Used (2) $3/2 Nivea Lip Care (RP 1/1)

Paid $4 and received $5 in CVS Extra Care Bucks for purchasing $10 or more on Nivea Items
      so it was like RECEIVING $1!

Along with these coupons I had a $5 off a purchase of $25 or more that I received for signing up an email address. 

I also had $1 in Extra Bucks I received as a percentage of the last three months of purchases. 

Total Before Coupons: $44

Total After Coupons: $17.18 and $15 in gift certificates and Extra Bucks to CVS

So it was like spending $2.18 since I will use my CVS gifts certificates in the following week's purchases!