THE OC FRUGAL FINDER

See Hit and Run before everyone else! Hurry, passes are going fast. Click here for the link.

concerts in the park events Fullerton Concerts in the Park Wednesday, Aug 8 6:30p Fullerton Sports Complex , Fullerton The community can relax and enjoy family friendly concerts on Wednesday evenings in July and Aug. There will be a family arts and crafts booth as well as food for purchase... Orange Concerts in the Park Wednesday, Aug 8 7:00p Hart Park , Orange Enjoy a night of free music featuring a variety of bands. Food will be available to purchase. Brea Concerts in the Park Wednesday, Aug 8 6:30p City Hall Park , Brea Enjoy free live entertainment at City Hall Park every Wednesday. 2012 Concerts in the Park Sunday, Aug 5 5:30p Hurless Barton Park , Yorba Linda Enjoy free live music in the park from Neon Nation, The Silverados, Stone Soul and The Answer, respectively. Bring blankets, low-back lawn chairs and snacks. Placentia Summer Concerts in the Park Thursday, Aug 2 6:30p Tri-City Park , Placentia Enjoy an evening of free...

DAILY OFFERS Monday  FREE breakfast until 11:00am - Regular price 99¢ Limit one per person. Tuesday Kids Eat Free!  11:00am to close. Kids 12 and under choose one combo meal valued at $2.49. Limit one per child. Wednesday Free dessert (up to $2.99 value) with a purchase of any hot entree ($4.99 and up). 11am to close. Thursday  Roasted Chicken and Mashed Potatoes $2.99 11am to close. Celebrate summer the Swedish way! Join us on Friday, August 17, 2012 for kräftskiva - a mouthwatering, all-you-can-eat Swedish Crayfish Party! Just $9.99 for adults and $2.49 for kids 12 and under. Seating is limited so buy your tickets in advance! Can't make it to our Crayfish Party? Pick up a Swedish crayfish party kit from the Swedish Food Market and celebrate at home. For tickets and event hours, find the IKEA store nearest you

Cafe 50's in Los Angeles is offering free dinner if you wear your pajamas at the last Wednesday of the month. One slight catch: you must purchase a beverage. You must wear traditional pajamas: two-piece button down, like the ones your grandma bought you! THESE DO NOT COUNT: Sweatshirts, boxer shorts, t-shirts, night gowns, night shirts, long john's, underwear, scrubs, "birthday suits", bathrobes, etc. The offer is valid 6 - 10 p.m. Click here for more information and rules.

Thursday through Sunday Only Need something to do for Date Night? Free environmentally friendly balloon rides at Orange County Great Park. Every weekend of the year you can elevate up to 500 feet in the air and catch a unique view of the OC. The Balloon rides are all ages and can accommodate up to 30 people per ride, it’s also handicap accessible. The Orange County Great Park was formerly a military base. The Great Park Balloon is the parks first major attraction, as the park is still under construction. The balloon is one of the largest in the world of its kind. It is the largest in the United States (non-polluting)! The balloon rides are first come, first serve. Registration is required 15 minutes before flights and night flight registration begins at 6PM. You will be required to sign a waiver prior to all flights. Free All Year: Thursday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Saturday – Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Click Here for Dr...

I stumbled across a list of places that gives freebies on your birthday. Double-check with the merchant if the offer is still valid. A Applebees – Free Dessert Auntie Anne – Free Pretzel, sign up online first B Bakers Square – Free Dessert Baskin Robbins – Free Ice Cream, see website for details Ben & Jerry's – Ben & Jerry’s emails you a coupon for a free scoop if you register on their website. Black Angus – Free meal, see website Benihana – Up to $30 value when you sign up for their emails at the Chef's Table link online. Plus pineapple for dessert and a photo of you. Bubba Gumps – Free Dessert Buffalo Wild Wings – Free Wings (Not all locations) C California Pizza Kitchen – Register on website for free meal or dessert Carrows – Free Cake and bottomless beverage Chevy's – Free Dessert Chili's – Free Birthday Dessert with purchase of an entree – Sign up online first for birthday coupon Claim Jumper – Free Dessert Cold Stone Creamery – Re...

For you Starbucks addicts, the "Treat Receipt" is back! If you're not sure what that is, its a way to get you back into a Starbucks twice in one day.  If you buy anything before 2 pm, bring your receipt back to Starbucks after 2 pm, and get any cold Grande (that's the medium) sized drink for $2.  You can make a Frap, a Caramel Macchiato, or any cold drink you want for $2. If you KNOW of a Starbucks junkie, perhaps you can see if you can snag their receipt from them to get your own "treat" after 2! Here's what the receipt looks like:

Our Chilled Berry Almond Swiss Oatmeal is a cool, nutritious way to start your summer mornings. With just one taste, you'll be hooked on our hand-crafted combination of low fat yogurt, rolled oats, skim milk, green apples, bananas, currants and dried cranberries, topped with toasted almonds and the freshest strawberries and blueberries of the season. Served with our signature Raisin Pecan Sweet Crisp. Reserve your FREE taste of this summertime favorite – an offer exclusively available to our eCafe members for a limited time. We're only giving away a limited number, so register now for a time and location to enjoy your FREE tasting of Chilled Berry Almond Swiss Oatmeal, made fresh to order each morning. Share with your friends.

Click here for the link Only 48 Hours to SAVE an EXTRA 15% on your total order. (Your 15% discount will be applied at checkout.) Plus, shop now and get FREE Standard Shipping on shipments of $59 or more. (Value calculated after discount is applied.) Don't miss your chance to get 15% savings and Free Shipping. This exclusive offer expires promptly at midnight, Wednesday, August 1, 2012.

Go to a Complimentary Members–Only Advance Screening See THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN more than a week before everyone else! Bring up to three guests to an ultra-exclusive screening at an AMC® near you on Tuesday, August 7 at 7 p.m. Make sure you're there by reserving your passes now! All Jim and Cindy Green wanted was a child, but what they got was a miracle. This summer, Disney invites you to experience the heartwarming tale of Timothy Green, a magical and inspiring boy, who gives one family all they ever wished for – and one community just what it needed. From the magical world of Disney and Academy Award® –nominated writer and director, Peter Hedges (WHAT'S EATING GILBERT GRAPE?, DAN IN REAL LIFE), comes the most magical film of the summer, starring Jennifer Garner (JUNO) and Joel Edgerton (WARRIOR). Click here for access   (note: due to the high volume, the server crashes a lot)