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Free Starbucks Pastry Day

Jennifer — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:12:28 +0000

Here’s a printable coupon for Starbucks Free Pastry Day, Tuesday, March 23. Buy a "handcrafted beverage" (i.e. one they make up fresh, not a bottled beverage) and choose a delicious pastry such as a danish, croissant, etc. for free. The offer is only good until 10:30 a.m. at participating Starbucks, so make sure you get there early.

Not only is this pastry free, it’s also free in another sense – Starbucks says their recipes are now free of artificial flavors and dyes, and do not contain high-fructose corn syrup. So it’s a little more wholesome and healthy, though we feel obligated to point out they didn’t remove the sugar and fat from the pastry. But hey, sometimes we just want a buttery, flaky croissant or a sweet cinnamon-y roll with our coffee.

Expiration Date: 3/23/2010

Free Starbucks Pastry Day

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Free Starbucks KIND Health Bar Sample

Mark — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:20:27 +0000

Get a free sample of KIND bars at Starbucks. You can choose between Fruit & Nut Delight and Cranberry Almond + Antioxidants. Starbucks also sells Almond Cashew + Omega 3 and Mango Macadamia + Calcium. KIND was featured on Good Morning America Health and American Baby.

I can stop by 2 Starbucks on my way to work and sample each bar. These could help with my New Years Resolution to lose weight and eat healthier. I could eat these KIND bars for breakfast and my snack of the day. There are like 5 Starbucks within 7 miles of my home. I could go to each one and get a free bar to save for another day.

Expiration Date: 2/5/2010

Free Starbucks KIND Health Bar Sample

Want Free Starbucks – Submit Your Best Money Saving Tip

Aaron — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:01:24 +0000

This contest is simple. Just submit your best money saving tip in the comments below or via email and the person with the best tip will win a bunch of Starbucks coffee.

Here are some example money saving tip:

"This one is huge, throw out your TV. So simple yet it will save you hundreds of dollars a year not to mention all that free time. What is hundreds of hours of free time worth to you?"

About the Starbucks coffee

Starbucks just expanded its packaged coffee portfolio sold in grocery stores and is generously offering 2 free bags of Starbucks Coffee to the winner of this contest. For people who want to try a new blend but don’t want to commit to a larger size, there’s a new 5-ounce package size, and for those who have a favorite

Starbucks coffee they already enjoy, the new 20-ounce size offers great value, penciling out to approximately 25 cents per cup! As an added bonus, to reward loyal Starbucks grocery shoppers, most coffee packages will include an offer for a free Tall (12-fluid ounce) brewed coffee at Starbucks locations when customers bring in their empty bag.

This is the sample set I received from Starbucks.

To enter for a chance to win a free 20-ounce and 5-ounce bag of Starbucks premium coffee please read the instructions below.

Leave a comment or email us at info@mrcheapstuff.com with your best money saving tip.
We will select the person with the best money saving tip and Starbucks will ship the products to you directly.
The winner will receive an email at the end of the contest to collect their shipping information so the products can be mailed to you.
Entries can be submitted until Friday, January 29th, 11:59PM ET.
This contest is open to anyone in the 50 States.
The winner will receive these two Free bags of Starbucks Coffee.

Thank you to Starbucks for sponsoring this contest on Mr. Cheap Stuff.

Free Unlimited Wifi at McDonald’s

Mark — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:12:59 +0000

McDonald’s is offering free unlimited Wi-Fi internet access at your nearest McDonald’s restaurant. It used to be $2.95 for 2 hours, but not anymore. In over 11,000 restaurants, there is Wi-Fi access. AT&T is McDonald’s Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click here to find your nearest McDonald’s with Wi-Fi access.

I think this is McDonalds competing with Starbucks and Coffee Bean. At Starbucks, you have to register a Starbucks Card to access Wi-Fi and Coffee Bean, you have to buy a drink. McDonalds makes McCafe coffee drinks to diversify from just burgers and fries. I can’t wait to try this out when I travel to California and need to access my email. I can get Chicken McNuggets and Fries, while I watch video on You Tube.

Expiration Date: unknown

Free Unlimited Wi-Fi at McDonald’s

Smartbargains Back to Black Friday Sale – Extra 40% Off

Mark — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:03:21 +0000

Smartbargains.com is having their Back To Black Friday Sale. In addition to 10% Off and Free Shipping with $75 orders for all customers and 12% Off and Free Shipping with $100 orders for new customers. This sale is from 12/11/09, 4 am EST to 12/13/09, 4 am EST. Here is the rundown of all the extra savings.

40% Off Jewelry
33% Off Outerwear
33% Off Down and Down Alternative
$20 Off AeroBeds
25% Off Watches
30% Off Cole Haan
30% Off Cookware, Appliances and Cutlery
33% Off Flannel Bedding
30% Off Window Panels
33% Off Matisse Boots

I found a Saeco Nina Cappuccino/Espresso machine that is $179.99, compared to $250, but with the discount it could come out to less than $100. That is 60% Off retail price. I can stop going to Starbucks and Coffee Bean to get my espresso fix. I would save over $5 each trip and each month would save over $100. Using this machine would pay for itself in 2 months.

Expiration Date: 12/13/2009

Smartbargains Back to Black Friday Sale – Extra 40% Off

Free Starbucks Pastry Day

Sunnie — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:28:11 +0000

Get a free Starbucks pastry with any drink purchase. Pastry choices include pretty much everything in the case except cookies and brownies. Only one free pastry per customer, not per drink. Valid from each individual store opening until 10:30 am or while supplies last, whichever comes first. 24 hour stores start at 4 am. Not valid in Hawaii (I’ll enjoy my pastry and think of you Dean & Mark) airports, travel plazas or Barnes & Noble Cafes.

If your first stop on the way to the gym, daycare or work is to your local Starbucks then you’re in for a sweet treat. My husband and I were at Starbucks this morning eying up some of their new pastries. I think we’re going to try the morning bun and the double iced cinnamon roll. YUMMY!

Expiration Date: 7/21/2009

Free Starbucks Pastry Day

Free Orange Julius Light Smoothie

Jennifer — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:21:02 +0000

Get a new Light Smoothie free from Orange Julius, with this printable coupon. It contains fruit, ice, nonfat milk, and Splenda and has 250 calories, which is one-third less than a regular smoothie. Offer valid for one 20 oz. Light Smoothie, either Strawberry Delight, Tropical Sunlight, or Berry-Pom Twilight.

I adore smoothies and they can be really healthy if they’re not loaded with sugar. These light smoothies sound like a great, delicious option that won’t pack on pounds. Do you go to Jamba Juice or Starbucks to grab a fruit smoothie or fruit drink? Which one do you like better?

Expiration Date: 6/19/2009

Free Orange Julius Light Smoothie

Free Yogi Tea Sample

Sunnie — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:35:13 +0000

Get a free sample of Yogi Tea. They have green tea, herbal tea and women’s tea. Some of the teas are flavored with Goji Berry, Lemon Ginger, Chai, Kava, Mint, Blueberry and Kombucha. Yogi also sells granola crisps and cereal.

One of our locally owned coffee shops serves Yogi Teas. They smell great and the ingredients are quality. Yogi blends teas and spices for the benefit of health and spiritual well being. This sample will be used on a rainy day, perfect to snuggle up with a good book and a warm glass of tea.

Expiration Date: unknown

Free Yogi Tea Sample

Free Wendy’s Frosty

Jennifer — Wed, 27 May 2009 08:35:47 +0000

Wendy’s is offering a cool deal on their Frosty’s, buy one, get one free. Besides the Original Frosty, they have Frosty Shakes, Frosty Floats and Twisted Frosty. Click here to find your nearest Wendy’s.

The Wendy’s Frosty comes in the usual chocolate and vanilla, and now they’re offering two new flavors: Coffee Toffee and Frosty-cino. Presumably they’re trying to compete with the Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts frozen drinks. This sounds nice to be able to get a frozen coffee drink right along with ordering my lunch at the drive-up window.

Expiration Date: 6/7/2009

Free Wendy’s Frosty

Free Lovely Perfume Sample

Sunnie — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:10:18 +0000

Our Sex In The City starlet is hard at work making sure we smell as ‘Lovely’ as she does by giving you a free sample of her latest, The Lovely Collection. Debuting in March, a sample of Dawn, Endless and Twilight are yours to try before it’s available in department stores. Dawn, starts off your day with citrus top notes, layered with elegant florals. Endless invites you in with fresh fruits, delicate florals and spicy undertones. Twilight sets the mood with floral, herb and spice.

I was at my local Starbucks this week and the barista taking my order asked politely, "Is that you that smells so good?" I politely replied, "Yes, thank you." when I was thinking, I sure hope so! My daily routine includes lotion, body mist and a splash of perfume. I love fragrance, it makes you smell and feel elegant.

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Crest Advanced Seal Sample

Mark — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:13:13 +0000

Get a free sample of Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal. For once a day and only 30 minutes, you can have a whiter smile. It fits your teeth perfectly and is comes off clean. Instead of paying over $500 for whiting treatment, you can use Crest Withestrips Advanced Seal for less than $50.

I think I should try this because my teeth are stained yellow. I drink too much Coca Cola and Starbucks. If I cut back on those two drinks, I would have nice shiny white teeth and can get a gold grill to put in my mouth. I don’t know if I want to blind people with my shiny white teeth yet, because I enjoy drink Coke.

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Free Costco Gifts

Mark — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:13:28 +0000

Sign up for membership at Costco Wholesale. Use Coupon Code: 22019 for Goldstar and 22025 for Business membership. Or apply online and use Coupon Code: Touchstone to get your free stuff. You get a free Rotisserie Chicken, free 2 lbs. of Kirkland Signature Coffee and other great money saving coupons.

In Hawaii, Costco has the cheapest gas and everyone waits at least 10 minutes to fill their tank. When I drive by Costco, the gas line is really long. They have a 100% satisfaction guarantee on everything they sell. Starbucks works with Costco to produce their Kirkland Signature coffee.

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Starbucks Tazo Tea Sample

Sunnie — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:40:06 +0000

The next time you’re in your local Starbucks, check out their new Tazo Tea Lattes. They have Apple Chai, Berry Chai, Vanilla Rooibos, London Fog, Green Tea, Black Tea and Traditional Chai. Since they’re the latest greatest thing to happen to Starbucks, they’re offering a free tall Tazo Tea Latte of your choice, via in store coupon. This is a double deal coupon. They want you to come back to Starbucks after 2 pm and with the second coupon you can choose any one of the Tazo Tea Lattes for $2. You have to ask for this coupon if they don’t offer one to you and some stores maybe out, so no time for procrastination.

Those of you daily Starbuckaneers know that they needed something new. I’m liking this line up allready. I’ve personally had the Vanilla Rooibos and Black Tea…they’re fantastic! A perfect balance of a light refreshing tea and a hearty latte that can be enjoyed anytime of the day.

Expiration Date: 2/28/2009

Another Free Coffee Sample

Mark — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:00:21 +0000

Get a free sample of Don Francisco’s Breakfast Blend Coffee. Their Breakfast Blend has a dark chocolate, caramel and smoke flavor to be the darkest and bold roast coffee. Don Francisco’s Coffee Traders has been in business for over 138 years.

I am a coffee lover, but more a caffeine lover. I haven’t tried this company yet, so this is good, because I can try it and not waste money, if it’s not any good. I just go to my nearest starbucks and order a white chocolate mocha, it’s easier than going to the store and buy coffee and then go back home and make a pot.

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Gift Card Tips

Jennifer — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:41:29 +0000

Not a deal, but a very important tip to pass along during this holiday shopping season. Consumer Reports says you, and your giftee, could be left holding the bag when you use gift cards.

These days, many chains are have filed bankruptcy – including Circuit City, Sharper Image, and Linens n Things. Some of the ailing businesses are no longer accepting gift card redemptions, or are telling card holders to get in line and make a claim in bankruptcy court. Consumers are wise to check and make sure they are getting gift cards from a financially healthy place. Search Google news with the query "name of business" AND bankruptcy and that should help arm you with good information before you shop. Also check the store’s website for their gift card policies.

Mark writes:

I saw this article and rethought my christmas shopping. I was going to buy everyone gift cards. Lucky, I didn’t buy a Circuit City gift card. I might still buy starbuck cards because everyone loves to drink coffee. I rather gift money for gifts because it’s easier for me because I worry that they won’t like the gift I got them.

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Costco Starbucks Discount

Mark — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:16:57 +0000

Costco is selling Starbucks Gift Cards at 20% off. For $100 worth of gift cards, you only pay $79.99. They come in a 5 pack of $20 cards. Costco sells other gift certificates such as NFLShop.com, Godiva, Spa Finder and Golf Tee Time.

This is a great gift idea for christmas. Everyone I know loves and drinks starbucks coffee and other drinks. Starbucks is offering a Starbucks Gold Card for $25 annual fee. You get 10% off discount on drinks and food and a free drink on your birthday.

Expiration Date: unknown

Black Friday Specials

Sunnie — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:30:57 +0000

Here is the Ads for Black Friday. The weekend of Black Friday accounts for 10% of Holiday Shopping. What are you doing this Friday? Me? I’ll be out at 4 a.m. with the other nuts trying to save a buck the day after Thanksgiving. If the media is true to their word this years Black Friday promises to deliver. Get a head start by checking out this website dedicated to this day of couponless wonderment giving you the inside scoop days before the big event!

I have scanned this website and plan to do so Thursday also. You have to strategically plan these things out with your ads, maps, GPS, Starbucks pit-stops and your husband’s wallet! Black Friday here I come!

Expiration Date: 11/28/2008

Free Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day!

Mark — Wed, 14 May 2008 08:22:32 +0000

Get a free 16 ounce cup of Dunkin’ Donuts iced coffee on Thursday, May 15, 2008. Click here to find your nearest location. This promotion will last from 10am to 10pm. There are different flavors you can order, just head to your nearest Dunkin’ Donuts.

The days seem hotter, cool off with this iced coffee. Starbucks, Seattle’s Best, Coffee Bean charges around $5 for a cup of iced coffee. I haven’t stopped by a Dunkin’ for a while now. Now I can get a free caffeine fix and I just had to drive a couple miles to get there.

Expiration Date: 5/15/2008

Dunkin Donuts Free Coffee Sample

Mark — Tue, 13 May 2008 07:48:07 +0000

Dunkin’ Donuts is offering a free sample of coffee again. This time they are offering 6 different flavors. Original Blend, Original Blend Whole Bean, Cinnamon Spice, Vanilla, Hazelnut and Dunkin’ Decaf. Hurry, get it while it’s hot.

I enjoy having my caffeine fix every morning with coffee. Why pay for coffee, when you can get some for free. I think Dunkin’ coffee is just as good as Starbucks coffee. Starbucks locations outnumbers Dunkin’ like 7 to 1. Hopefully, I get a sample of their Original Blend Whole Bean, so I can use my french press.

Expiration Date: While supplies last

Free WiFi at Starbucks – Plus 10 Things to Make Starbucks Even More “Third Place” Friendly

Dean — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:42:32 +0000

Starbucks recently announced that it will be ditching their current wireless provider T-Mobile and going with AT&T which will be offering free WiFi service. Starbucks Card holders will now get 2 free hours of WiFi everyday. AT&T Internet and Broadband subscribers score big time because they will now receive free unlimited WiFi at all 70,000 AT&T WiFi locations.

If two hours is not long enough for you then you can purchase an extra two hours for $3.99 which is pretty reasonable considering their old rate of $6 an hour (Are you kidding me?). Even better you can purchase a monthly subscription for $19.95. This new service will be available in Spring 2008.

I suspect you will see a lot more people at with laptops and wireless devices at Starbucks soon. Personally I enjoy bringing my laptop to Starbucks once in a while to do some work and for a change of scenery but I find it hard to get a good seat sometimes.

With Howard Schultz now back as CEO of Starbucks you are see Starbucks becoming much more "Third Place" friendly. He feels like the Starbucks brand was being watered down and is looking to build up the "Starbucks Experience" instead going for quick profits.

"Low Tech/High Tech at Starbucks", Photo Courtesy of StarbucksGuy

Free WiFi is awesome, but I wouldn’t mind see a bunch of other improvements to the make Starbucks even more "Third Place" friendly.

10 Things to Make Starbucks Even More "Third Place" Friendly

More Tables, Less Shelves – Get rid of those shelves with merchandise and replace them with more tables and chairs. Many times I go in a Starbucks and there is no where to sit and I don’t see too many people actually buy those overpriced coffee mugs and coffee presses.
More Power Outlets – Anybody that has ever brought their computer to Starbucks knows that the table next to the power outlets are almost always taken. It is also the best seat in the house. Come on Starbucks give us some juice.
Cleaner Tables and Chairs – I don’t mean to be a germ freak but I would rather stand then sit at some of the Starbucks that I have been in. It is the little things that matter and this is one thing could set them apart.
Cleaner Bathrooms – Again, it is the little things that matter.
Allow Customers to Queue Up Music - I think it would be cool if customers could queue up music to be played in the store. I think this could be a fun and interactive thing that could easily be implemented on default WiFi portal web page.
Printing Services Anyone? – It would be awesome if I could print out documents to a print server for a fee. Again, I think this could be implemented on default WiFi portal web page.
Web Cam & Traffic Meter - I think it would be cool to go online and see if a certain Starbucks is very busy or empty. This would help people decide what time or which Starbucks they should meet or go to. I don’t know what the privacy issues are with this but I think they could also provide some sort to tracking system to show how busy a certain store is. Nobody likes to go to a store and wait 45 minutes to get a table or have to go to another store.
Less Round Tables – Anyone that has used a laptop on a round table will know my pain. Rectangular or square table are much more laptop friendly. Round tables have their advantages too but I would like to see less of them.
Free Premium Content – How about making deals with magazines publishers or sites like the Wall Street Journal Online and offering paid premium content online for free. The back-end revenue would be from customers that stay longer and drink more overpriced coffee (gulp). I believe Starbucks has already done a similar promotion offering free Apple iTunes songs at their stores.
Smarter Rewards - Since much more people will be using their Starbucks Card now they could use all that wonderfully evil statistical information to offer discounts and encourage customers to spend more. Grocery stores already do this but I think Starbucks could go one step further by integrating this into their WiFi portal.

As you can see many of these ideas are win-win. Free WiFi is a good start, Still a $3 coffee is still a $3 coffee. I wonder if other retailers are going to up the ante. What ideas do you have?

Photo Credits: mini K,

The Latte Factor: Starbucks is Evil

Dean — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:03:34 +0000

I read the book book the Automatic Millionaire by David Bach many years ago. It is a simple and quick read, while not a very complicated book I still recommend to people as the material is easy to digest. The one idea or principle I really like from the book is the idea of the Latte Factor.

What is the Latte Factor?

Based on a simple idea, there’s a new financial theory known as The Latte Factor. To put aside only a few dollars per day for your future, rather than purchasing items like lattes, cigarettes, fast food, bottled water, magazines, etc., an individual can see a difference in his/her finances by no longer living from one paycheck to another.

The Latte Factor dictates that an individual can redirect the unnecessary spending to him/herself. Imagine being able to change your destiny by altering bad spending habits as well. The number one step is to identify your Latte Factor and how much it costs you per day. An individual can actually see how much he/she can save in several years. The Latte Factor calculator can be used to aid the individual to watch his/her savings increase.

What is Your Latte?

I’ve always wondered what people would do without a cigarette in the morning before work, during morning break, lunch and afternoon break. Then they smoke another one after work on the way home and God knows how many more before bedtime. Although the smoke alone is enough to choke a horse (not to mention what the nicotine is doing to your lungs), a pack of cigarettes a day costs on the average $4.20. That comes to $127.30 per month ($1,527.60 per year)—and this doesn’t even include sales tax.

At the end of the year, which $1,527.60 can go towards your savings account, home equity, a car payment, settlement of debt, vacation plans, child’s education, and so much more. It’s a fact that most individuals with an addiction to cigarettes also have a fixation for coffee, so with the $3 per day spent on coffee, we’re talking about approximately $3, 000 a year spent on cravings and “wants”. Javaholics can save approximately $1500 annually alone by reducing the need for caffeine.

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Starbucks at the Beach

Many Americans are actually greater in debt on credit cards than in balances of bank accounts. Thus, The Latte Factor is vital in keeping one’s spending well under control. We need to focus more on our necessities than on our desires when shopping. This doesn’t mean that we need to negate the wish for the occasional treat in our purchases.

We’re just trying to find a means to reducing the small, unnecessary luxuries when working on limited finances. It’s highly probable to save more money in a painless way without taking drastic measures to change our lifestyle. The Latte Factor is analogous to a mutual fund, as opposed to “blue chip stocks”. It may not be luxurious or sexy, but it sure does the job in providing a safe investment.

My Take

While I am first to admit I enjoy my Iced Soy Latte (lactose intolerant), being aware of how you spend your money on these $3-$5 items can really help you see where quite a bit of your money goes. If you can make your own coffee I also recommend purchasing one of these awesome Nissan Themos Mugs. I own one and they are very sleek, mobile and keep your coffee nice and hot. If you can’t find time to make coffee in the morning buy a coffee machine with a timer.

The Negative Double Down – Turn a Negative into a Positive

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"Double Down"

If you simply can’t go without your Starbucks coffee then do what I call the "negative double down" method. It is very simple, whenever you purchase your latte or coffee just pay double, in other words if your coffee cost $4 you must also pay yourself $4. Therefore the coffee or latte will cost you $8 instead of $4. Make sure you put the $4 into a something important like an investment, savings or debt reduction instead of money for clothes or a vacation. It is sort of like having a swear jar but for coffee.

This will do two things, it will make you think twice about buying your "latte" and will also automatically get you to put money towards a positive. Just something to think about. Personally my "latte" is eating out, which is probably spend about $500+ month. By doubling down I save about $6,000 bucks.

Starbucks Printable Coupon – Buy One Get One Free

Dean — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:40:30 +0000

Use this buy one get one free Starbucks printable coupon at any Target or Super Target Starbucks. You will receive a complimentary Starbucks Grande size beverage with beverage purchase of the same size. This coupon has a maximum retail value of $5.70 for a free item. One coupon per customer, although I have read people printing out multiple coupons and using them.

Update this printable Starbucks coupon has expired.

You can still find Starbucks printable coupons here.

Note this coupon is only good at Target Starbucks. Still, this is a pretty rare Starbucks coupon, great for any coffee lover. This coupon will expire at the end of this month.

Starbucks Coffee Mugs

Expiration Date: Expired