Alabama Sales Tax Holiday Free Weekend

July 18, 2025

Don’t miss this year’s Alabama Sales Tax Holiday when doing your back-to-school shopping. The tax free weekend takes place over 3 days:

Friday, July 18
Saturday, July 19
Sunday, July 20

On these dates, you can purchase these items free of Alabama state sales tax:

– Computers, computer software, and school computer supplies priced at $750 or less per total purchase.
– Clothing priced at $100 or less per article. Excludes accessories and protective or recreational equipment.
– School supplies priced at $50 or less per item.
– Books priced at $30 or less per item.

Purchases of items used for commercial purposes remain taxable.

Many stores will be having special back to school sales on eligible items in conjunction with the sales tax holiday. Walmart, Target, Belk, Shoe Station, Famous Footwear, Dillard’s, Sears, JCPenney, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Marshalls, Kohl’s, Old Navy, Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max, and Staples have frequent tax free weekend sales and back to school tax holiday promotions.

Be sure to take advantage of the Alabama Sales Tax Holiday and back-to-school tax free weekend: July 18-19-20, 2025.

Papa Murphy’s Friday $8 XL New York Style Pizza

July 18, 2025

INFLATION ALERT: The price of this Papa Murphy’s Friday promotion has recently increased from $7.00 to $8.00 at most locations.

Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza gives you an Extra Large (XL) New York Style Pizza for just $8.00 on Fridays! Your choice of Three Cheese, Giant Pepperoni, or Giant Pepperoni & Sausage. No coupon is required to get either of these deals. Grab your favorite Papa Murphy’s XLNY Pizza for just eight bucks every Friday!

Offer valid all day Friday at participating restaurants. New York Style crust in the X-Large size only. X-Large is served on a Family Size tray. No substitutions or additional toppings at this price. Not valid in conjunction with any other coupon or special promotional discount. Most Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza locations will be open holiday hours on Labor Day (Monday, September 1.)

Sonic Drive-In 99 Cent Corn Dogs

July 17, 2025

We’ve been waiting a long time for Sonic 99 Cent Corn Dogs to make a return appearance. Due to relentless food price inflation, I wasn’t sure we’d ever see them again. Our patience has paid off, however. It’s happening in celebration of The Day After National Hot Dog Day!

You love ’em! You want ’em! Come in to Sonic Drive-In and get those famous corn dogs for just 99 cents each. Fixed just the way you like ’em with mustard, ketchup, both, or neither. It’s such a great deal, it’s available for one day only. There doesn’t appear to be a limit on these, so bring the whole family!

Offer valid only on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at participating locations while supplies last. Discount will automatically apply. Not valid in conjunction with combos, coupons, or any other special promotional discount. Most Sonic Drive-In restaurants will be open holiday hours on Labor Day (Monday, September 1.)

Red Lobster $14.99 Shrimp Chicken Alfredo Thursday

July 17, 2025

Thursday is now Shrimp or Chicken Alfredo Day at Red Lobster! Your choice of shrimp or chicken, served in a creamy garlic Alfredo sauce on a bed of linguini Don’t miss Shrimp or Chicken Alfredo Thursdays at Red Lobster!

$14.99 Shrimp or Chicken Alfredo Thursday is just one of Red Lobster’s Daily Deals. If you can’t make it on Thursday, come when you can and enjoy another of their daily promotional offers:

– $19.99 Lobster & Shrimp Scampi Monday
– $24.99 Crab Your Way Tuesday
– $24.99 Steak & Lobster Wednesday
– $15.99 Fish & Chips Friday

$14.99 Shrimp or Chicken Alfredo available for Dine-in or To Go every Thursday for a limited time at participating locations. Not available in Canada, or during select holidays. Prices higher in California, Hawaii, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and in select locations in Arizona, Illinois, Montana, Nevada, and New York. Most Red Lobster restaurants will be open holiday hours on Labor Day (Monday, September 1.)

Labor Day Weekend Cell Phone Sales & Deals

July 17, 2025

If you’re in the market for a new smartphone or cell phone, Labor Day weekend is typically one of the best times of the year for wireless phone sales. 2025 is no exception. Your local Verizon Wireless, AT&T, T-Mobile/Sprint, and U.S. Cellular stores or authorized agents will be well-stocked and ready to deal. There are many phones available FREE, even through prepaid carriers with no contract required.

Watch for special clearance offers on prepaid phones and service from Boost Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, Cricket Wireless, NET 10, TracFone, Straight Talk, Family Mobile, Total Wireless, and Mint Mobile.

Because of the “challenging” economy this past year, most of us have kept our cell phones and smartphones longer than in years past. Labor Day weekend will be a good time to shop for a new phone. We should see some good iPad and tablet sales, too. Many people are in a difficult financial situation today, so wireless phone dealers are rolling out the discounts and rebates. Shop all holiday wireless phone sales in your local area to locate the best prices and promotions.