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Veterans Day Salutes & Savings

Today we honor our veterans. Really there are not enough words to properly express our depth of gratitude to all who serve our country and our love for their families.  Thank you!

In honor of your service, a number of businesses are offering specials:

Restaurants: A ton of restaurants are offering free food, including Applebee’s . . . Buffalo Wild Wings . . . CPK . . . Chili’s . . . Cracker Barrel . . . Denny’s . . . IHOP . . . Golden Corral . . . Red Lobster . . . and Red Robin. Follow the link for a complete rundown.

Coffee and donuts.  Starbucks is offering free coffee and Dunkin’ Donuts is offeringa free donut.

Get a free haircut (no buzz required) at Great Clips or Sports Clips (Don’t need a cut yet? Stop by for a coupon to be used for a free cut later.

Retailers are getting in on the action too. One of the best is the 30% discount on your purchase at Kohls today.

Amazon is knocking $40 off the $119 price for Amazon Prime membership- that’s even if you’re already a member … so you can renew at a discount.

Love movie popcorn? Head to AMC Theaters for a free LARGE popcorn with the purchase of a military-priced ticket. (AMC Stubs members).

 

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