Monthly Archives: June 2024

Don’t Miss the 4th of July Sales & Special Deals

June 30, 2025

Used to be, 4th of July sales didn’t start until the weekend before 7/4. Then, the deals started the week before Independence Day. Now, July 4th sales begin two weeks before the actual holiday. Reason? As I’m sure you’ve seen or heard, sales are down substantially for stores and restaurants. Retailers and eateries alike are scrapping for every dollar they can get. This is GOOD NEWS for customers! 4th of July deals and discounts are expected to be larger and begin earlier vs previous years.

Which 4th of July sales offer the best bargains? Car, truck and SUV sales are always plentiful on July 4th. New vehicle sales are down, so the discounts are even higher this year. Furniture sales are also expected to be good. Expect plenty of appliance deals from big box stores and independent retailers. Cell phones, smartphones, and personal electronics are always hot sellers around Independence Day. Watch for promotional offers on the new Samsung Galaxy and iPhones as well as newer, cheaper data plans.

In summary, the 2 weeks leading up to the Independence Day 2025 holiday are one of your best shopping opportunities of the year. Check back with us for specific sales and deals as we get closer to the 4th of July!

Alabama Sales Tax Holiday Free Weekend

June 30, 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.

Bonanza Ponderosa Birthday FREE Lunch Dinner

March 11, 2025

Bonanza Steakhouse and Ponderosa Steakhouse celebrate your birthday with a FREE entree when you purchase a second entree of equal or greater value! Enjoy a Buy One Get One Free lunch or dinner with any of Bonanza or Ponderosa’s fabulous menu items.

This deal is valid for approximately 2 weeks around the time of your birthday. To get it, join Bonanza and Ponderosa’s eClub today at pon-bon.com About 1 week before your birthday, you will receive an e-mail coupon entitling you to your free meal.

Offer valid at participating restaurants. Limit 1 per table, per visit. Dine-in only. Not valid in conjunction with any other coupon or special promotional discount. Happy Birthday from Ponderosa & Bonanza Steakhouses!

Carrabba’s Italian Gift Card Bonus Buy $50 Get $10

March 11, 2025

This gift card bonus promotion was active last year 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!

Just in time for upcoming holidays, Carrabba’s Italian Grill presents their latest gift card bonus offer! Receive $10 in Bonus Cards for each $50 Gift Card that you purchase. There’s no limit, so buy as many as you need for friends and family.

With numerous holiday events fast approaching, this is a great chance to give the gift of Carrabba’s while keeping a little bit for yourself! These cards are perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Graduation Day, Christmas, birthdays, or whenever you need to send a little somethin’ to someone special!

Gift Cards must be purchased in the restaurant or online at Carrabbas.com by Sunday, June 23, 2024. Bonus Card may be redeemed between June 24 and August 25, 2024. Cards are valid at any Bloomin’ Brands restaurant: Fleming’s Steakhouse, Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, and Bonefish Grill. Not valid in conjunction with any other coupon or special promotional discount, including Family Bundles and Dine Rewards redemption. Cannot be used with third-party delivery such as, but not limited to, Doordash, UberEats and/or Grubhub.

Limit 1 card per visit, per table. Not redeemable at Carrabba’s Kirby and Carrabba’s Voss locations in Houston, Texas, Aussie Grill locations, or at airport locations. Most Carrabba’s Italian restaurants will be open holiday hours on Independence Day (Thursday, July 4th.)

Papa John’s Pizza 50% OFF Minnesota Twins

March 11, 2025

The Papa John’s Minnesota Twins promotion was active last year but has NOT been confirmed for the 2025 MLB season. 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!

Papa John’s Pizza has a great ongoing promotion at their Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota metro locations. When the Twins win, you get 50 percent off all menu price pizzas! That’s any pizza on the menu for HALF PRICE!

Get all of Papa John’s large Specialty Pizzas for around $10 each at most locations! If you prefer to create your own pizza, 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 TWINSWIN online promo code. This deal is only valid on the day after the Minnesota Twins win their baseball game. Not valid on the day of the win. Unless of course, the Twins also won on the previous day.

Offer valid for a limited time at participating Twin Cities and select outstate Minnesota Papa John’s Pizza restaurants. Not valid in conjunction with any other coupon or special promotional discount.