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Friday, February 26, 2010

Reminder: Free SAM admission with Seattle Public Library card.

I'm sure you put this on your calendars long ago, but on February 28 (this Sunday), anyone with a Seattle Public Library card can get a free admission to the museum just by showing their card. Library card holders will also receive 25 percent off the purchase of a book at SAM SHOP and 10 percent off either Sunday Brunch or Sunday Urban Supper at TASTE Restaurant.

The Calder exhibit is still going on, if you haven't seen it already. And check out the full roster of current exhibitions here.


Borders: 25% off one item.

Not quite as nice as the 30% off coupon that went around earlier this week, but here's a coupon good for 25% off any item at Borders. Looks like it might be a rainy, nasty weekend, so it might not be a bad idea to get yourself a juicy book (or DVD) and settle down on the couch with a hot bev.


Free Bora Bora Bar and chance to win a Bora Bora trip.

The best thing about this offer is that I get to say "Bora Bora" over and over again, because it sounds funny. Fill out this Bora Bora form and get yourself a free Bora Bora bar! You'll also be entered to win a trip for two to Bora Bora; winners will be announced in April.

BORA BORA!


Thursday, February 25, 2010

O freebies, where art thou?

You may have noticed that there aren't any posts today, and it's not because I'm lying down on the job... it's just a really, really bad day for freebies and deals out there, I guess. It's rare that I can't find something to share, but that seems to be the case today.

I'll keep looking, and somehow we'll get through this together.


Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Kikkoman contest up and running again.

Back around Chinese New Year, Kikkoman was running a contest where you could win free kitchen utensils and soy sauce and stuff. I tried to enter, but the system was down and wouldn't let me, so I didn't post it.

Anyway, they just sent me an email saying that the contest is up and running once more, so you can go enter to win fabulous prizes such as a silicone basting brush, spoon rest, stainless steel tongs, cookbooks, or coupons for Kikkoman products. No purchase required, but you'll have to enter your contact info so they can email you a PIN to enter with.


Amazon: Free IODA SXSW MP3 sampler.

Yeah, I was trying to see how many acronyms I could pack into one subject line. Doesn't it look exclusive and important? Translated into English, it means that the record label Ioda is offering a free MP3 download sampler called "SXSW Opening Day Bash," which I assume means these are their bands that they're sending to SXSW this year. From the reviews, it sounds like a pretty eclectic mix ranging from Chinese post-punk to techno, so it might be worth a listen.

(Requires Amazon's MP3 downloader widget, which is free and automatically imports your downloads to iTunes.)


Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Facebook: Free ZonePerfect sample bar.

Here's another Facebook offer for you: the first 30,000 to become a fan of ZonePerfect on FB will receive a sample of their Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse or Caramel Toffee Indulgence Nutrition Squares, free.

Personally, I can't think of anything less appealing than the phrase "nutrition square," but I guess that's why I'm not a fan. Number 30,001, you owe me.


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