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Frozen Treats On Havana Street: Free Ice Cream, Yogurt & Custard

Here’s one event where you need to watch out for brain freeze. Aurora’s Havana Street celebrates National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 21 from noon to 4 p.m. with a Frozen Treats Event. Participating shops will offer FREE samples of their frozen treats, including ice cream, custard, soft serve and yogurt.

Participating shops include: Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt (10601 E. Garden Dr.), Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream (1155 S. Havana St.), Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers (1103 S. Iola St.), Dickey’s BBQ Pit (soft serve, 10551 E. Garden Dr.), Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard (1105 S. Havana St.) and Snowl (1930 S. Havana St., #5-6.)

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Lick Free Lollypop at See’s Candies

This promo definitely takes a lickin’, literally. To celebrate National Lollypop Day, See’s Candies is giving every customer a FREE Lollypop on Saturday, July 20.

No purchase necessary, but only one lolly per customer — while supplies last. The lollypops usually sell for about a buck each, so it can be worth a trip for a carload of family or friends. [Read more…] about Lick Free Lollypop at See’s Candies

Krispy Kreme: Get Dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts for $1

Celebrations are always so sweet! On Friday, July 19, Krispy Kreme celebrates its 82nd birthday with a sweet deal for customers. Buy any dozen doughnuts and get a dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts for just $1 at participating locations. The offer is limited to one per person, while supplies last.

To celebrate, the shop is offering an Original Filled Birthday Batter Doughnut – festively filled with delicious birthday cake batter, dipped in strawberry icing and topped with party sprinkles. It will be available for one week from July 15 to 21, as part of its birthday celebration.

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Totally Free BonBites at Cinnabon Bakery

Do you smell it in the mall air? It’s Cinnabon Bakery! To make summer a little sweeter, the ubiquitous mall bakery is giving away its poppable, portable and popular BonBites. On Saturday, July 20, from noon to 6 p.m., everyone who visits a participating location gets two BonBites completely FREE — no purchase necessary. (The offer is available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at participating Pilot Flying J bakeries.) Limit one per customer, while supplies last. [Read more…] about Totally Free BonBites at Cinnabon Bakery

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Free Pie Wednesday at Village Inn Changes Policy

The offer now requires the purchase of an entrée — no longer valid with just ANY dine-in purchase. Bargain hunters will find the deal less sweet, but still full of savings.

Need to make your life a little sweeter? Village Inn continues its very popular FREE Pie Wednesday at participating locations. It’s one of the sweetest deals in town for pie lovers!

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8 Best Gluten-Free Bakeries Around Denver

Story by Jenny Finke. Denver is a great place to eat gluten-free. In fact, many of Denver’s bakers and restaurateurs cater to a wide-array of food allergies and intolerances. When you can’t eat gluten, Denver has your back!

As the publisher of Good For You Gluten Free, I’ve being eating gluten-free since 2012 and am awe-struck at the sheer number of dedicated gluten-free bakeries catering to the growing and loyal gluten-free community. You don’t realize how much you miss cupcakes, pizza and bread until you can no longer eat it at whim. These bakeries make living without gluten a bit more palatable. [Read more…] about 8 Best Gluten-Free Bakeries Around Denver

Panera Bread: $7.99 Tuesday Bagel Special

Panera BreadLooking to save some extra “dough”? It’s not often Panera Bread offers any discounts, so that makes this weekly deal extra tasty.

Every Tuesday, get a baker’s dozen of bagels (13 total) for $7.99 (reg. $11.99) at participating locations. Like its breads, the bakery offers a variety of sourdough-based bagels made from its own recipes and baked fresh daily using only unbleached flour. [Read more…] about Panera Bread: $7.99 Tuesday Bagel Special

Baskin-Robbins: Get Single Scoop For $1.70 on May 31

Celebrate 31 Baskin Robbins LogoHere’s the latest scoop: Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, continues its “Celebrate 31” special in 2019. Lick the sweet deal on Friday, May 31. It’s the last day to enjoy its Flavor of the Month — Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cheesecake.

On the 31st of the month, enjoy a single scoop of ice cream (in a cup or cone) for just $1.70 (reg. $2.99) at participating locations. (Waffle cones and toppings are extra.)

Mark your calendar for the 31st of January, March, May, July, August, October and December. 
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Get Baker’s Dozen For $7 Every Monday at Einstein Bros. Bagels

bagelYou now have to be a member of its Shmear Society Rewards loyalty club to get the weekly offer. Click here to sign-up. The offer will automatically be uploaded to your account each week.

Oh, my…what a hole-y deal! Start your week with bargain bagels at Einstein Bros. Bagels.

Every Monday, the bagel chain is offering 13 bagels for just $7 at participating locations — making them about 54¢ each. The on-going offer applies to its Signature Bagels. (There is an additional charge for Gourmet Bagels.) [Read more…] about Get Baker’s Dozen For $7 Every Monday at Einstein Bros. Bagels

The New “Ground Rules” For Starbucks Rewards Program

Once again, Starbucks has officially changed its popular Starbucks Rewards program, as of today, Tuesday, April 16.

Many of the popular reward items now require more Stars for redemption, while others will be fewer. If you enjoyed using your Stars for sandwiches, salads or protein boxes, there’s now a significant increase (of 60%) to earn those freebies. (Under the new system, you will need to spend $100 to earn one of those items.) [Read more…] about The New “Ground Rules” For Starbucks Rewards Program

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Einstein Bros. Bagels: $8 Fresh & Ready Baker’s Dozen Box

Feed your group for less than $10, thanks to Einstein Bros. Bagels. The bagel and coffee shop just introduced its new $8 Fresh & Ready Baker’s Dozen Box. (Don’t worry, Shmear Society Members can still get the $7 baker’s dozen deal every Monday.) However, this deal is open to all — no membership or coupon required. [Read more…] about Einstein Bros. Bagels: $8 Fresh & Ready Baker’s Dozen Box

Now Download App For Starbucks’ Happy Hour Specials

Starbucks is once again changing its popular happy hour promos. If you’re a regular, you’ve noticed they haven’t offered any drink specials (open to all) in quite some time. There’s a reason.

The specials are no longer open to every customer, you must now download its app and become a Starbucks Rewards member. Moving forward, the happy hour offers are only available via the app. 
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GODIVA Rewards Club: Free Chocolate Every Month

Godiva chocolatesIf you’re a chocolate connoisseur (or, at least, chocolate lover and who isn’t?), you’re aware that GODIVA chocolates are some of the finest. (Each piece is just so beautiful and perfect.) To get their fix, chocolate lovers can join GODIVA Rewards Club for lots of sweet offers.

Chocolate lovers receive a FREE piece of chocolate every month at one of its boutiques, FREE standard shipping for one online order, a special birthday offer and exclusive offers every month. The complimentary monthly chocolate requires a $10 purchase every 12 months. Membership is FREE. You can sign-up online or at one of two local GODIVA Boutiques — Cherry Creek Shopping Center or Park Meadows Mall.

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Starbucks: 40% Off Cranberry Bliss Bar Tray

StarbucksPerfect for a New Year’s Eve party! Need to take a treat to an office meeting or holiday party? Stop by Starbucks for some sweet savings. (The discount recently increased, so the savings are even sweeter.)

For a limited time, the ubiquitous café is offering its popular  Cranberry Bliss Bar trays at 40% off at participating locations. A tray regularly sells for $13.95, so the discount drops them to $8.37 (plus tax), while supplies last.

A tray includes six of the delectable bars, which normally sell for $2.95 each. (If you purchased them individually, it would cost you $17.70. It’s definitely a sweet deal!)

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