I have an envelope system that helps me organize my dining coupons and restaurant weekly specials, it is so simple.
First, I take a legal size envelope (nothing fancy). On the outside of the envelope I keep a running list of the restaurant coupons I’ve placed inside and the expiration date. On the back, I write Monday, Tues, Wed,etc. I jot down weekly specials and promos that I find from local restaurants. To find kids meal deals go to www.kidsmealdeals.com… . Then I put it in my Mary Poppins carpet bag jk…. I put it in my purse. I’m going to start making one for my husband to keep in his glove box, I know he’ll appreciate the savings.
Here are the ways I gain coupons and info for restaurant deals, if you know any other ways, please share.
- Sunday paper: I go through the whole thing to see if there are any restaurant coupons or other deals I might be interested in. Several restaurants have coupons in Red Plum & Smart Source.
- Sign up on local sites: Town Money Saver , neighborhood newsletter from loyal-email.
- Become a fan of a restaurants on facebook and join their e-clubs on line, you’ll receive special promos, coupons and freebies.. I would reccomend using a different email address for all your sign ups.
- Many of them send you coupons for free items on your birthday, I received a coupon for a free cookie slice from Great American cookie Co.for my birthday this year….yum!!!. Red Robin has an e-club and sends you a free burger coupon on your birthday, several others do birthday deals. Many restaurants offer a free meal for your birthday, all you have to do is show them your drivers license and go the exact day. More on birthday deals below.
- Sign up for rewards programs. Max & Erma’s has a good neighbor card that you earn discounts from…don’t forget to sign up with Biggby and Barry’s bagel, & Chili’s. PF Chang’s has a warrior card that currently give’s you 10% off.
- Here is a list of Restaurant’s to sign up with for Birthday deals, special promos and eclubs.
- Arby’s
- Spaghetti Warehouse
- The Melting Pot
- Wendy’s
- Longhorn Steakhouse
- Chick-fil-a
- Sonic
- Maggie Moo’s
- PF Chang’s
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- TGI Friday’s
- Boston Market
- Schlotzsky’s
- Auntie Annie’s
- Baskin Robbin’s
- Bob Evans
- Great American Cookie
- Friendly’s Ice Cream
- Red Robin
- Chili’s
- Max & Erma’s
- Biggby
- Barry’s Bagel
Check Toledo-on-sale for all kinds of deals and info, if you live in Toledo that is….
Sign up for a Do Toledo card and check out the restaurant deals and winter fest 2010 coupons (thanks LueAnn;)
www.restaurant.com this is a great way to save. Purchase gift certs at a discount, be sure to check the minimum purchase amount.
Example of local weekly restaurant Specials in Northwest Ohio:
Monday- Chili’s has 2 for 1 fajitas,
Chowder’s & Moor has .50 taco night
Tuesday Sonic has 1/2 price burgers 5:00 till close,
Tea Tree Asian Bistro-1/2 off Sushi night
Wednesday Spaghetti Warehouse has a Spaghetti and Lasagna $5.99 special, Includes Salad, bread & drink.
Thursday- .60 boneless wing night at B-dubs
Sat and Sunday until 1:30 Frish’s Breakfast fruit bar $7.50 ,kids 10 and under $4.89, kids 3 and under free with each adult breakfast bar purchase.
Please comment to add aditional info to share.
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I love your envelope idea, especially writing notes on the outside. I put coupons in the envelope and then immediately forget they are there!
Thank you, I always did the same thing…..this works great as a quick visual, plus helps you keep track of expired deals.
Thanks for the comment!