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A friend of mine always says “Nothing is free.” I always argued this. “What do you mean? Of course its free, I don’t want anything in return!” Now, if you are looking at this from the monetary side of things, I would have to agree. Yes things can be free. However, if you broaden that view you would see that really, nothing is free. Everything costs you something one way or another.

This morning I received a coupon from Famous Dave’s, a fantastic BBQ restaurant. I am in no way knocking Dave’s as we love this place but, here is what the coupon said…

“Get A Free Appetizer, Buy 2 or more regular priced dinner platters or dinner combos, and receive an appetizer of your choice on us! That’s right. It’s FREE!! Nadda, Nothing, Zip, Zilch… not a dime!“

Some might argue its free because you aren’t paying for the appetizer, ok but its not really free because you have to buy 2+ meals to get it. You also use the gas to get there etc.

Am I an over thinking? You bet your butt I am!

I was born in New Jersey and one one thing I remember as a kid was every Saturday night my parents, my brothers and I would walk a few blocks to Carvel to get ice cream. It’s a place I have not thought about in probably 15 years…. until today when I found this deal on Facebook. I really wish we had Carvel here!

Carvel is celebrating you – their out of this world fans – and the launch of  their new Lil’ Flying Saucers with a FREE giveaway event Thursday, September 22nd! Simply stop by your local Carvel retail location any time that day to try a Lil’ Flying Saucer™ at no charge*. Consider it a small “saucer” of thanks for your year-round support!

Featuring our premium vanilla soft serve ice cream and classic chocolate cookie wafer, Carvel’s new Lil’ Flying Saucer™ has all the goodness of our famous Flying Saucer® only in a smaller, more convenient size. Even better, when made with our delicious low fat ice cream, each Lil’ Flying Saucer™ contains only 100 calories, making it the perfect guilt-free snack to take home!

Free sample: Get a free Lil’ Flying Saucer™ at Carvel for Customer Appreciation Day today.

How to get it: To get your free Lil’ Flying Saucer™, stop by a participating Carvel location today only for Customer Appreciation Day. Click here to find a Carvel location near you.

* Visit Carvel’s Facebook page for more details about this ice cream freebie!

Thank you all who joined in the Party! Here is the list of iTunes and Android apps we discussed. Most of them are Free! Please feel free to leave your favorite apps in the comments below for others!

1. Best apps for your kids (preschool – high school)

• Kids Learn to Read Free – Android (FREE): perfect for the preschoolers. This app invites children to practice blending sounds together to form, read and spell words that are all made up of only three letters of the alphabet, such as “dog,” “sun” and “big.”

• Kid Mode – Android and iTunes (FREE): offers a diverse choice of learning games, art tablet, customizable storybooks and kid-friendly videos.

• Flashcards to Go – Android (FREE): It makes flashcard learning easy and fun while setting reminders for learning deadlines.

• Spelling Bee – Android ($0.99): Spelling Bee can help improve your child’s vocabulary and spelling skills. With more than 2,300 English words, this is ideal for older children.

• Fraction Basics – iTunes (FREE): Fraction Basics is a free video app outlining the basics behind fractions; packed with 12 computer animated tutorials from simply understanding fractions to dividing fractions.

• U.S. Presidents – Android (FREE): Plenty of historical information on past presidents; includes years in office, birthplace, vice presidents, and more. The quiz mode is perfect for history buff parents and older kids learning United States history.

• RealCalc – Android (FREE): Scientific calculator app that combines the functionality of a physical scientific calculator with the all-in-one portability of an Android device.

• Formulas Free – iTunes (FREE): A resource that finds nearly any algebra, geometry or calculus formula instantly.

• Periodic Table – iTunes (FREE): This app has more 30 facts about each element including: Audio clips (for pronunciation), quiz mode (self-tests) and elements by table, search or index.

2. Best apps for shopping

• ShopSavvy4 – Android Market (FREE): a top app for parents on-the-go. This great resource allows users to compare prices both in-store and online so that you can find the best bargain on anything from markers to bedding.

• Amazon Mobile and Amazon Price Check – iTunes App Store (FREE): The Amazon Mobile app lets you search for items via text, barcode, or by picture using the Amazon Remembers feature. You can also access your Amazon account.

• Red Laser: Android and iTunes (FREE): Red Laser is a free scanning application for iPhone and Android that lets users check prices, find in stores nearby and check food allergens, among other uses.

• Gas Buddy: Android and iTunes(FREE): Find the cheapest gas nearby.
  

3. Best apps for family management (schedules, locator)

• Remember the Milk: Android and iTunes (FREE): See tasks located nearby, add and complete tasks on the go, organize upcoming tasks, and sync it all seamlessly. You can see at a glance how many tasks are due today, tomorrow, and this week, and sort by priority, due date, or task name.

• Family Locator: Verizon Wireless ($9.99 per month): Receive arrival and departure updates for each family member; locate your family members quickly and easily; and create scheduled location updates for each family member.

• Evernote: Android and iTunes (FREE): Helps you capture everything — handwritten notes, typed memos, a photo — and organizes it for you so that you can find all the little loose threads quickly and easily. It also synchronizes to your phone, computer and the web.

4. Best apps for food, cooking and diet

• Epicurious Recipes & Shopping List: Android, iTunes and Windows (FREE): An award-winning food app. Search for professionally created and tested recipes, make interactive shopping lists and follow step-by-step stove-side instructions.

• Fooducate: Android and iTunes (FREE): Helps make it easier for people to select food in the grocery store that is truly healthy. The Fooducate app gives every product a grade, A through F, and helps puts nutrition labels into perspective with a simple scan of the product barcode.

• Cook This, Not That! iTunes ($7.99): The app shows you more than 140 of your favorite restaurant meals reimagined as quick and healthy dishes. Laid out like a cookbook, it lets you search by your favorite recipes, foods, or ingredients and create mouthwatering meals.

• Fast Food Calorie Counter: Android and iTunes ($0.99): helps smartphone users who are grabbing a bite on the go. This app provides quick information on menu items at more than 70 restaurants. From Arby’s to Applebee’s, the app lists menu items along with the total calories, grams of fat, carbohydrates, protein and fiber.

• LoseIt! iTunes (FREE): One of the most highly rated free apps, LoseIt! tracks the calories you consume as well as the ones you burn. Input your daily calorie budget, then after each meal, tap in what you ate and Lose It! will log your calorie count and help you reach your weight goal.

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