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Get 2 soups or salads, a medium specialty pizza and our famous Pizookie® to share for only $19.95! Available at all BJ’s.

I came across this article... its a bit lengthy, but it has some great sites to check out. Check out these secrets for scoring Wi-Fi, music, software and classes without paying a dime. 1. Get Wi-Fi on the road     Extend your cable. Bright House, Cablevision, Comcast, Cox, and Time Warner Cable customers will soon have access to CableWifi, which will let you access a secure network in certain cities. Hotspots are being rolled out in New York City, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Tampa, and Orlando; more will be added soon.   Hit the books. Some 82% of public libraries offer free Wi-Fi access to visitors, the American Library Association reports. So look for a library near where you'll be.   Claim a park bench. Many locales offer connectivity in their green spaces. Examples include Kirkland, Wash., and New York City. Search muniwireless.com for others.   Get Wi-Fi sniffing apps. Wi-Fi Finder by JiWire is a free app for both iO...

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It costs a lot to get those back-to-school items. It seems like every big-name store is having a back-to-school sale right now, and for the 43 percent of parents who put off back-to-school shopping until the last minute, it's tempting to hit up the nearest big-box store and call it done. But some places offer better bargains than others, so in an effort to help you keep your costs down (who really wants to spend $500 or more on supplies and clothing ?) Yahoo! Shine did a little digging to find out where the bargains are. Related: Back-to-school trends for 2012-2013: Stainless steel, glitzy accessories, superheroes, and iPads Backpacks Toys r Us has a great deal on backpacks -- buy one character-themed bag for $14.99 to $17.99 and get a free lunch kit. But be warned: a more-expensive bag may save you more money in the long run. Lands End , LL Bean , and Jansport all offer lifetime guarantees on their backpacks, which means that if something rips or wears out they...

Here it is, folks! 100 absolutely free things to do in Los Angeles, the city where arts and culture, attractions, activities, health and beauty, concerts and recreation come free of charge. So get in on the cheap, 'cuz why spend anything at all when you can see LA for a whopping $0. Click here for the list of 100 Free Things to Do - Los Angeles Tourism

When I first started blogging, I came across this site: http://365cheapdates.blogspot.com/ Kayla has temporarily hung up her keyboard to get married, and to find a job, but her blog is still one of the best resources for cheap things to do in LA and OC.

Our Chilled Berry Almond Swiss Oatmeal is a cool, nutritious way to start your summer mornings. With just one taste, you'll be hooked on our hand-crafted combination of low fat yogurt, rolled oats, skim milk, green apples, bananas, currants and dried cranberries, topped with toasted almonds and the freshest strawberries and blueberries of the season. Served with our signature Raisin Pecan Sweet Crisp. Reserve your FREE taste of this summertime favorite – an offer exclusively available to our eCafe members for a limited time. We're only giving away a limited number, so register now for a time and location to enjoy your FREE tasting of Chilled Berry Almond Swiss Oatmeal, made fresh to order each morning. Share with your friends.

FREE BRIDAL PANTY WITH ANY IN-STORE PURCHASE Valid July 26-29, 2012 with any purchase. While supplies last. No substitutions. One-time use only. Gift is non-returnable. Comparable value: $14.50. Free Bridal Lacie is available in all US stores excluding outlet locations. Not available in Canada. Not available in Catalogue, online or in conjunction with any other offer. Coupon must be printed and surrendered at the time of purchase . Associates not eligible. OFFER TYPE: 4158 Free Bridal Panty with any Purchase BAR CODE DATA: 1441580000001

KASEY CHAMBERS TO HEADLINE "AUSTRALIA ROCKS THE PIER"  FREE CONCERT AT THE SANTA MONICA PIER ON AUGUST 2ND LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 11, 2012 - Australia Rocks The Pier presented by G'Day USA, returns for the third year to the famed Santa Monica Pier on Thursday, August 2nd @7-10pm as part of Southern California's prized Twilight Concert Series.  The free concert will feature top Australian musicians Kasey Chambers and Matt Ellis along with rising talent D Henry Fenton.  Environmentalist, author and designer, Jamie Durie, is set to host the evening of Australian music, art and culture. Australian country singer-songwriter Kasey Chambers has had a glittering career boasting multiple ARIA and APRA awards, Number One hits and multi-platinum sales in Australia and around the world.  The Los Angeles Times raves "She seems to have access to a bottomless well of indelible melodic hooks," and Blurt declares "Her quiet charms result in a series of ...

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July 13, Noon to 3 p.m. Enjoy a free Tall (12 fl. oz.) handcrafted Starbucks Refreshers™ beverage at participating stores. No purchase necessary. Limit 1 per person

The Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts in Costa Mesa is doing its free Movie Mondays series again this summer. The “ Free For All” movies start at 8 p.m.  You don’t need tickets, just show up. You can bring your own picnics, but no barbecue equipment. You can also buy a meal from Patina Catering. You can pay to park, look for the small amount of street parking available or park at the South Coast Plaza and walk over (which is frowned upon, I’m sure, by the South Coast Plaza people). This summer’s movies include the following: July 9:  Billy Elliot July 16: An American in Paris July 23:  The Nightmare Before Christmas July 30: Yentl August 6: The Music Man Where : The Performing Arts Center’s community plaza with the films projected on the side of Segerstrom Hall , 600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa , (714) 556.2121 When: approximately 8 p.m. Cost: Free What to bring : beach chairs or other portable seating items, blankets, etc. ...

July 2-6, 2012 - Free admission to Knott's Berry Farm and Soak City to active and retired members of the U.S. Military this week Knott's Berry Farm and Knott's Soak City Water Park are both celebrating Independence Day by offering free admission to active and retired members of the U.S. Military! Simply show your valid military identification card on July 2-6 for free admission! Knott's Berry Farm has an amazing fireworks display planned for July 4th at 10:00 p.m. Up to 6 additional tickets can be purchased by U.S. Military members at a discounted rate. Knott's Berry Farm tickets will be $32.99 and tickets to Knott's Soak City will be $27.99. Knott's Berry Farm is located at 8039 Beach Boulevard in Buena Park and directions can be found here. The park is open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. For further information, call Knott's Berry Farm at (714) 220-5200.

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Special Holiday Hours: ** 4th of July hours: 9am to 6pm ** ... Our famous LA Factory Flea Market is back! Starts Friday, June 8 and runs 9am to 9pm DAILY into the summer! We'll be filling our factory floor with thousands of American Apparel garments at up to 90% off! Our Factory Flea Markets are attended by thousands of people who bring home bags and bags of great pieces at great prices. Since the sale is happening right here at the factory, there's no limit to the amount of merchandise we'll be selling! Inventory will be constantly replenished throughout the sale but get there early! RSVP to this event page to receive updates, tips, and be the first to know when new styles arrive! American Apparel Factory and HQ 747 Warehouse Street Los Angeles, CA 90021 (corner of Alameda and 7th) Open 9am to 9pm daily ** 4th of July hours: 9am to 6pm ** Free admission Cash, credit, and debit accepted All items are FINAL SALE