Monthly Archives: March 2025

Cheap Eats at the Mall of America? Try IKEA!

March 14, 2025

Are you visiting the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota and looking for a place to enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner? Good news: the Mall of America has just about every type of restaurant food imaginable. Bad news: the prices typically range from high to outrageous at many of these eating establishments.

Located directly adjacent to MOA, IKEA is best known for their unique furniture and other household goods. But did you know IKEA also has a restaurant? The food is quite good and VERY inexpensive! IKEA thinks that if you can be lured into the store with a rock-bottom meal deal, you may leave with $500 worth of home furnishings. Let this work to your advantage!

You’ll find IKEA located directly north of the Mall of America. Although not connected to the Mall, it is right next door. You can walk over in a few minutes, eat, then walk back and resume your shopping at the “Mega Mall.” Take the money you saved and use it to buy a souvenir to remember your visit to Minnesota AND the great dining deal you got at IKEA!

Pizza Hut $24.99 Big Dinner Box Pizza Pasta Wings

March 14, 2025

INFLATION ALERT: The price of this Pizza Hut promotion has recently increased from $22.99 to $24.99 at most locations.

Pizza Hut has brought back the Big Dinner Box! This time, you get to customize your Big Dinner Box just the way you like:

– 2 medium 1-topping pizzas, 5 breadsticks and sauce, plus your choice of pasta
– 2 medium 1-topping pizzas, 5 breadsticks and sauce, 8 boneless wings
– 2 medium 1-topping pizzas, 5 breadsticks and sauce, 6 traditional wings
– 3 medium 1-topping pizzas

Whichever combo you choose, the $24.99 Pizza Hut Big Dinner Box is an inflation-fighting deal you’re sure to appreciate!

Offer available for a limited time at participating restaurants. Price may be slightly higher in certain markets. Traditional wings may not be available at some locations. Most Pizza Huts will be open holiday hours on Easter Sunday, April 20.

McDonald’s March App Offers 1/2 Price Nuggets

March 14, 2025

Welcome to March, McDonald’s deal lovers! This month, 10pc Chicken McNuggets for 50% off tops the list of app-only promotions! As always, offers vary by geographic region, so be sure to check your app before heading to the restaurant.

This month, there are 9 inflation-fighting McDonald’s mobile app offers awaiting your arrival:

– 50% off 10pc Chicken McNuggets (valid once per day)
– 40% off Cheeseburger or Double Cheeseburger (valid once per day)
– Buy one Sausage McMuffin with Egg, get one FREE (valid 3 times per day)
– $1.29 any size fries (valid once per day)
– $2.00 Breakfast Sandwich (valid once per day)
– $6.00 Select Medium Combo Meal (valid 2 times per week)
– $9.99 20pc Chicken McNuggets Bundle (valid once per day)
– 20% off any purchase of $11.00 or more (valid once per day, not valid with any other offer)
– FREE 10pc Chicken McNuggets with minimum purchase of $15.00 (valid 3 times per day)

All of these deals are available exclusively on McDonald’s Mobile App. Limit 1 per person per day at participating restaurants. Specific promotional offers may vary by location.

I will keep watching to see if 2 for $6 or a similar offer returns. As soon as I receive further information, this page will be updated. Be sure to check back often! Most McDonald’s restaurants will be open regular hours on Easter Sunday, April 20.

Red Lobster Lobsterfest Price Dates Menu

March 14, 2025

Red Lobster’s Lobsterfest has returned for 2025! This year, there are 9 great lobster entrées, including four NEW dishes. All at affordable prices:

– NEW Create Your Own Lobster & Shrimp Lover’s Dream
– NEW Lobster Roll
– NEW Lobster & Shrimp Linguini
– NEW Lobster Bisque (Cup or Bowl)
– Lobster Flatbread
– Lobster Dip
– Bar Harbor Lobster Bake
– Grilled Lobster, Shrimp and Salmon
– Surf & Turf Maine Lobster Tail

Surf & Turf Maine Lobster Tail pairs with your choice of 7 ounce Sirloin, 6 ounce Filet Mignon, or 12 ounce New York Strip.

Pricing varies by market and menu item. Lobster & Shrimp Linguini is around $24 in most areas. Grilled Lobster, Shrimp and Salmon can be had for about $39. Again, actual price depends on which Red Lobster restaurant you’re dining at. This year’s end date for Lobsterfest has not yet been announced. Usually, it runs through mid-April.

All Lobsterfest menu entrées come with with your choice of salad and unlimited Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Don’t miss Red Lobster’s Lobsterfest, available at participating locations. Yes, you CAN use your coupons in conjunction with this promotion. Most Red Lobster seafood restaurants will be open holiday hours on Easter Sunday, April 20.

McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Price & Availability

March 14, 2025

As expected, McDonald’s has brought back their ever-popular Shamrock Shake for St. Patrick’s Day. For 2025, the Shamrock Shake celebrates it’s 55th Anniversary! This minty masterpiece returned to restaurants on Monday, February 10.

As in previous years, it comes in 3 sizes: small, medium, and large. Unfortunately, inflation has hit the Shamrock Shake again this year: large shakes now go for around $5 in most markets. Price increases for 2025 are slightly more than last year. The cost of all sizes varies by market. At my local McDonald’s, pricing is as follows:

– Small Shamrock Shake $3.19 (was $2.89 in 2024, $2.59 in 2023)
– Medium Shamrock Shake $4.19 (was $3.99 in 2024, $3.89 in 2023)
– Large Shamrock Shake $4.99 (was $4.59 in 2024, $4.29 in 2023)

How long will McDonald’s Shamrock Shake be available? At least through St. Patrick’s Day and probably through the end of March. In past years, last call occurred around Easter Sunday. This is the same time the Filet-O-Fish Lent promotions end. If you really want to do it up right, get to McDonald’s for a Filet-O-Fish Friday, paired with a Shamrock Shake! Most McDonald’s restaurants will be open holiday hours on Easter Sunday, April 20.