Win It: A Few of My Favorite Things
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
This contest is now over. Congratulations, Adrienne, you win!
I love telling people about all the new things I find. But, it’s even better when I get to share some of it with you. To celebrate the launch of The Average Parent website, I’ll be giving away some of my favorite products. What’s REALLY cool about [...]
Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Great Gifts that Give Back
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Every Christmas I feel like my heart strings are pulled in several different directions. I want to buy presents for the people I love, but I also want to give to charities that help causes I care about. Unfortunately, my budget is painfully low, so you can see my dilemma. This year is going to [...]
Applebee’s: FREE Meal for Military 11/11
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Applebee’s is celebrating Veteran’s Day, November 11 by offering all veterans and active duty military a free meal.
Details: Dine-in from limited menu only. Beverages and gratuity not included. Veterans and active duty military simply show proof of military service. Valid Veteran and Active Duty Identification to Obtain Free Entree: U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card; U.S. Uniform Services Retired [...]
Boston Market: Kids Eat Free on Weekends
Monday, November 9, 2009
Boston Market has extended their 2 Kids Eat Free program through Jan. 31, 2010. The program is valid for two free kids meals (for kids 14 and under) on Saturday and Sundays. A $6 minimum adult purchase is required. No coupon is needed, but the kids must actually be there to get the free meals. [...]
Einstein Brothers Printable Coupon
Monday, November 9, 2009
Get 25% off any Bagel Bucket from Einstein Brothers with this printable coupon.
Buca Di Beppo Printable Coupon
Monday, November 9, 2009
With this printable coupon from Buca Di Beppo, you can save $10 when you place an order for $20 or more. I love this deal! We use them for takeout and get a gourmet meal for the same price we’d get if we went through drive thru. I highly recommend the chicken marsala. mmm, yum!
Get 30% off at Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Athleta
Monday, November 9, 2009
Get 30% off at Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Athleta November 12-15 with this printable coupon. Plus, you can invite others and designate a non-profit to receive 5% of the amount you and your Friends & Family spend.
Fight Aids with Starbucks: Product Red
Monday, November 9, 2009
It’s pumpkin spice time at Starbucks, so why not use a (STARBUCKS) RED Card to pay for those lattes and start giving back with each purchase. Every time you use your (STARBUCKS) RED Card to pay for purchases at participating Starbucks stores between 1/3/09 and 12/31/09, they’ll donate 5 cents to the Global Fund to [...]
RECALL: Massive Maclaren stroller recall coming Tuesday Nov. 10
Monday, November 9, 2009
12 child finger tip amputations have prompted Maclaren to issue a large scale recall alert. Click here to see Baby Bargain’s post letting us know about the upcoming announcement.
22 unexpected items you can put in the dishwasher…
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Thank you, Sarah Stebbins, for a great post: Surprising Uses for Your Dishwasher. I’ve heard of people cooking with the dishwasher…but never thought to use it to clean my taters. Very cool!




