Monthly Archives: December 2023

Kroger $5.99 Blue Bell Ice Cream 1/2 Gallon

March 9, 2025

This promotion was active previously but has NOT been confirmed for 2025. I will keep watching to see if it or a similar offer returns. As soon as I receive further information, this page will be updated. Be sure to check back often!

I love Blue Bell ice cream! For one thing, their containers are still a full 1/2 gallon. Used to be, 64 ounces was the standard size for ice cream. But then, “package shrinking” became a way of life in the food industry. Ice cream containers were first shrunk to 56, then to just 48 ounces! Blue Bell has bucked this trend, continuing to offer their ice cream in standard 1/2 gallon containers.

By the way, this ice cream is delicious! Special flavors like Chocolate Sheet Cake, Coconut Cream Pie, and Southern Blackberry Cobbler rotate monthly. Several other varieties are available year round such as Pecan Pralines ‘n Cream, Homemade Vanilla, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, plus my personal favorite: Moo-llennium Crunch!

Inflation has pushed the regular price of Blue Bell to around $9.00 per half gallon. This week, Kroger has it on sale for just $5.99! This is as cheap as it gets, folks. If you love Blue Bell ice cream, now is the time to stock up. If you’ve never tried it before, here’s your chance to sample Blue Bell at an unbeatable price.

Sale price valid through Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at participating stores. Blue Bell not available and/or sale dates may vary in some regions. This promotion MAY also be available at other Kroger Co. stores: Dillons, Fred Meyer, Fry’s Food Stores, QFC, Ralphs, Smith’s, Baker’s, City Market, Food 4 Less, Foods Co., Gerbes, Jay C Food Stores, King Soopers, Owen’s, and Pay Less Super Markets. Most Kroger locations will be closed Christmas Day (Monday, December 25.)

Texas Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday

March 9, 2025

Don’t miss the Texas Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday when shopping for appliances and light bulbs. This 3 day tax free event takes place over Memorial Day Weekend:

Saturday, May 24
Sunday, May 25
Monday, May 26

On these dates, you can purchase qualifying items free of Texas state and local sales tax. All items MUST be ENERGY STAR labeled:

– Air conditioners priced at $6,000 or less
– Refrigerators priced at $2,000 or less
– Ceiling fans
– Incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs
– Clothes washers
– Dishwashers
– Dehumidifiers

These items DO NOT qualify, even if ENERGY STAR compliant:

– Water heaters
– Clothes dryers
– Freezers
– Stoves
– Attic fans
– Heat pumps
– Wine refrigerators
– Beer kegerators
– Other beverage chillers

Delivery, shipping, handling, and transportation charges by the seller are part of the item’s sales price. Charges for installing free-standing items are also part of the item’s sales price. All of these charges qualify for the tax exemption.

Be sure to take advantage of the Texas Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday: May 24-25-26, 2025.

Texas Emergency Preparation Sales Tax Holiday

March 9, 2025

Don’t miss the Texas Emergency Preparation Sales Tax Holiday when shopping for hurricane and emergency supplies. This tax free weekend takes place over 3 days:

Saturday, April 26
Sunday, April 27
Monday, April 28

On these dates, you can purchase qualifying items free of Texas state and local sales tax:

– Portable generators priced at $3,000 or less
– Emergency ladders priced at $300 or less
– Hurricane shutters priced at $300 or less
– Axes and hatchets priced at $75 or less
– Batteries: AAA, AA, C, D, 6 volt, and 9 volt
– Non-electric can openers priced at $75 or less
– Carbon Monoxide detectors priced at $75 or less
– Non-electric coolers and ice chests for food storage priced at $75 or less
– Fire extinguishers priced at $75 or less
– First aid kits priced at $75 or less
– Fuel containers priced at $75 or less
– Ground anchor systems and tie-down kits priced at $75 or less
– Reusable and artificial ice products priced at $75 or less
– Candles, flashlights, lanterns, and other portable self-powered light sources priced at $75 or less
– Wireless phone batteries and chargers priced at $75 or less
– Portable self-powered radios priced at $75 or less. Includes two-way and weather radios.
– Smoke detectors priced at $75 or less
– Tarps and other plastic sheeting priced at $75 or less

The following items do NOT qualify for the Sales Tax Holiday:

– Medical masks and face masks
– Cleaning supplies, such as disinfectants and bleach wipes
– Gloves, including leather, fabric, latex and types used in healthcare
– Toilet paper
– Batteries for automobiles, boats and other motorized vehicles
– Tents
– Camping stoves
– Camping supplies
– Chainsaws
– Plywood
– Extension and stepladders
– Repair or replacement parts for emergency preparation supplies
– Services performed on, or related to, emergency preparation supplies

Be sure to take advantage of the Texas Emergency Preparation Sales Tax Holiday: April 26-27-28, 2025.

Alabama Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

March 9, 2025

This tax holiday applied earlier this year but has NOT yet been approved by the Alabama Legislature for 2026. As soon as I receive further information, this page will be updated. Be sure to check back often!

Don’t miss the 2025 Alabama Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday when shopping for hurricane and emergency supplies. This tax free weekend takes place over 3 days:

Friday, February 21
Saturday, February 22
Sunday, February 23

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

– Portable generators and power cords priced at $1,000 or less
– Portable self-powered radios, 2-way radios, or weather band radios priced at $60 or less
– Tarps or other flexible waterproof sheeting priced at $60 or less
– Ground anchor systems or tie-down kits priced at $60 or less
– AA, C, D, 6-Volt, or 9-Volt batteries priced at $60 or less
– Nonelectric coolers, ice chests, and can openers priced at $60 or less
– Gas or diesel fuel containers priced at $60 or less
– Portable self-powered flashlights, candles, lanterns, or emergency glow sticks priced at $60 or less
– Reusable ice priced at $60 or less

Coin batteries, automobile batteries, and boat batteries do NOT qualify for this tax exemption.

Be sure to take advantage of the Alabama Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday: February 21-22-23, 2025.

Papa John’s Pizza 50% OFF Orlando Magic

April 1, 2025

2025 UPDATE: The Papa John’s Orlando Magic promotion has been confirmed as valid for the 2024-25 NBA season. Enjoy!

Papa John’s Pizza has a great ongoing promotion at their Orlando, Florida metro locations. When the Magic wins, you get 50% off ALL regular menu price items the next day. That’s anything on the menu for HALF PRICE!

Get all of Papa John’s large Specialty Pizzas for around $10.00 each at most stores. If you want a basic pizza, wings, or any other menu items, they’re also available at 50% off the regular menu price.

To get this deal, you must order online at PapaJohns.com and enter the MAGICWIN online promo code. This deal is only valid on the day after Orlando wins their basketball game. Not valid on the day of the game. Unless of course, the Magic also won the previous day.

Offer valid for a limited time at participating Orlando and Central Florida Papa John’s Pizza restaurants. Not valid in conjunction with any other coupon or special promotional discount.