HotFlashFInds For The Weekend and The Following Week

It's the start of Spring Break for many.  Enjoy your time off or at least your weekend off with some HotFlashFinds below.

Thourh April 13 at Carrabba's: Free appetizer or dessert when you buy an entrée with this coupon. There are two other Carrabba's coupons on the same page.

Mar.31-Apr.2 at P.F. Chang's: 20% off your entire online takeout order because of of the Final Games of the Basketball Tournament   Click Here to order.

Through Apr.8 at Einstein Bros Bagels: Save 25% off your entire order with this coupon Click Here to obtain coupon.

Mon.-Fri. weekly at Ruth's Chris Steak House: Sizzle, Swizzle and Swirl Happy Hour bar side for $7. Some of items featured include: New England Lobster Roll with Fries,  Seared Ahi Tuna, and Tenderloin Skewers over spring greens along with hand-crafted cocktails, premium wines and selected beers.  www.ruthschris.com/menu/happyhour7.

Through Mar. 31 at Michael's, feeling crafty?  50% off any one regular priced item. www.michael's.com  and print weekly ad coupon.

Free custom placemat and custom 11- ounce ceramic mug from Inkgarden, a Beltsville-based company that offers high quality but low cost customizable products.  Currently offering both a custom placemat and a custom 11-ounce ceramic mug free. All you pay is shipping.

A free sample of gud from Burt's Bees body lotion is yours when you like their Facebook page. Click on the offer in the lower left of this page.

Sat. Mar. 31 10a.m.-7p.m-Sun. Apr.1, 1-5p.m. Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens : Faberge Egg Family Festival. Celebrate spring's arrival Russian style with Russian folk music, storytelling, &workshops to decorate your own Faberge-inspired egg, and more. HillwoodMuseum.org

Sat. Mar. 31 -The National Gallery of Art has a free film program for children and teens. Seating is first come, first served. Ssee "My Neighbor Totoro", an English-language version of a Japanese film for kids age 6 and up. Presented in honor of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

Sat. Mar. 31 from10:30a.m.-4:30p.m. Blossom Kite Festival at Washington Monument. Bring a kite or make one at an activity station (while supplies last) or just watch the competitions.  www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org.  Free.

Kids between the ages of 3 and 5 who are Virginia residents can get a free Sesame Street Forest of Fun Preschool Pass at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, good for unlimited admission through Oct. 28. 

Some items found at WTOP and from The Washington Post Newspaper.

IN THE MOOD TO SHOP FOR SOME SPRING CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES THIS WEEK?

HotFlashFinds: I couldn't resist sharing some of the clothing and shoe sales that I found available for this week.  I figure with Easter and Passover coming in the next couple of weeks it may be fun to splurge on a new outfit or a new accessory.

MIU MIU pumps at Neiman Marcus

1. Receive a $50 Gift Card with your purchase of $350 or more in the Shoe Salon or in Designer Handbags when you shop in stores or online at Neiman Marcus. 3/29-4/1.  www.neimanmarcus.com. For free shipping try code: FSMAR.

2. Receive 20% off almost all regular & sale items at Bloomingdale's Friends & Family Event.  This includes Women, Kids & Home items.(10% electronics). Both online:  Promo Code:FANDF at checkout. 3/26-4/1 www.bloomingdales.com & in stores 3/28-4/1.

3. Receive 40% off  your entire purchase at Ann Taylor. Online only. Promo Code: ENTIRE at checkout. Ends 3/28. www.anntaylor.com.

4. Receive 10%-30% off 1000's of styles and free shipping at LandsEnd online and in stores ends 3/27. www.landsend.com.

5. Receive 20% * off  your entire purchase at CHICO'S online& in stores. Limited time. Enter  promo code 14660 at checkout or use code for in store. Note:  *20% off for Passport members and 15% off if not a member.  Save 10% online if you sign up for their e-mail. Free shipping with purchases of $125 or more. www.chico's.com.  

TIME FOR THE WEEKEND AND SOME FREEBIES, FINDS AND HAPPENINGS

HotFlashFinds:  The start of the weekend is almost here.  Today is a beautiful, warm day in mid-March.  Here are some Deals,  Finds and Activities for the weekend and the following week.  Happy Weekend everyone.

Mar. 15-Apr. 7.  Stadler Nurseries:  located in Frederick & Gaithersburg, MD and Manasas, VA.  With the weather being so warm and the cherry blossoms in full bloom why not plant a Kwazan Cherry Ttree, Thundercloud Plum Tree or Kousa Dogwood Tree?  These trees are 20% off and come with free planting and delivery.  Also, all trees $200 or more come with free planting and delivery.  www.stadlergardencenters.com for full terms and details.

Mar. 23- Mar. 25. Groupon Washington Deal special for Merrifield Garden Centers.  $25 for $50 worth of plants, supplies and landscapping services.  Expires 9/26.  www.groupon.com/deals/merrifield-garden-center.

Through Mar. 25 at all Starbucks. Get a free tall drink buy Tribute Blend coffee or Tribute Blend VIA.

Through Mar.25 at Chili's: free chips and queso when you buy an entrée with this coupon.

If you have an April Birthday and would  like to dine at  Restaurant Eve in Alexandria , VA :   If your birthday is in April, Restaurant Eve in Alexandria has a generous gift for you. You can get one free 5-course Tasting Room meal with the purchase of a second. Just mention this offer when you call to make a reservation. Valid only on Mondays through Thursdays in April.  My husband and I celebrated our 27th Anniversary at this restaurant.  We really enjoyed the food and the ambiance.  Splurge worthy!

Travel? Book by March 31 and travel by June 29. Up to 30 percent off lodging and a free gas card from ResortQuest when you book three nights or more at a villa, cottage or private home in the Charleston, S.C. area. The offer covers Kiawah, Seabrook, Isle of Palms, Wild Dunes and Sullivan's Island.

Mar.24: 10a.m.-4:30p.m.-Mar.25:11a.m.-3:30p.m. Cherry Blossom Festival Family Days. National Building Museum.  2 days of family events and activities include hands-on activities, interactive art demos and performances by the Nen Daiko Taiko drummers, the National Ballet of Japan and pianist Motoki Hirai.  Kids can also meet and take photos with Snoopy, the Lorax and other characters.  www.national cherryblossomfestival.org.

Mar.24: Wolf Trap New Summer Shows go on Sale at 10 A.M.:  Summer 2012 shows on sale. Check out www.wolftrap.org/connect or call 1.877.wolftrap.

In the event of rain this weekend these are the new DVDs out this week : Carnage.. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo..Hop..The Muppets..The Sitter..TinkerTailor Soldier Spy and on Mar. 27: Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked..A Dangerous Method..Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close..In the Land of Blood and Honey.

Information found on wtop.com and from the Washignton Post.

ONE FOR ONE AND SAVE $5 ON A PAIR OF TOMS

Women's Floral Print For Spring

                                            

 

HotFlashFinds:  TOMS Shoes was founded in 2006 by Blake Mycoskie. The TOMS movement now sells women's, men's, and children's shoes.  And, there is a new line of eyewear. There is a One for One, too and with every pair purchased TOMS helps give sight to a person in need.

 

The original classic women's shoe was made of canvas or cotton fabric and the sole was constructed  of rubber.  Now, the shoes come in many fashionable styles including: classic, nautical-striped espadrilles, ballet flats, boots and peep-toe wedges.  Some of the shoes come in Vegan styles.  There is even a wedding collection available.    

 

*******Now through April 1 : Save $5.00 on any pair of  women's, men's or kids shoes.  A very easy way to look good and be fashionable while doing a good deed.  Go to www.TOMS.com and check out the whole line of shoes available. Then, place your order.  Enter the code: Sharetoms.                       

GOOD BYE WINTER AND HELLO SPRING! 3/20/12

 Welcome Spring And All Of Its Beauty    

Cherry Blossoms are now in full bloom around the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C.

HotFlashFinds:  This is the 100th year celebration of the cherry trees in our nation's capital.  The first two of a total of 3,000 trees were planted on March 27, 1912.  These trees were donated to the US by Japan.  Over the next 8 years the rest of the Yoshino, Akebono and Kwanzan cherry trees were planted around the Tidal Basin and in East Potomac Park. 

A little trivia: Eliza Scidmore is the woman most responsible for bringing the cherry trees to D.C.  And, the first two trees were planted by first lady Helen Taft and the wife of the Japanese ambassador.

With the weather being so mild, try to sneak down into D.C. and enjoy the beauty , fun and joy that cherry blossom season means for the Washington area.

information obtained from the Washington Post newspaper

Bargains,Freebies and Events Happening This Weekend and Throughout the Following Week

HotFlashFinds: Happy Friday everyone.  Below are some finds and activities for you to enjoy.  Wishing everyone a fun filled weekend.  And, Happy St. Patrick's Day to all, tomorrow.

Saturday, Mar.17-Sunday, Mar.18 free french fries when you stop into Burger King.  Pick up a free value size fries. No purchase necessary while supplies last.

Through Saturday, Mar. 17- One 8 X 10 photo enlargement is yours free at Walgreens when you place your order online.

Saturday Evening , Mar. 17: Soberride is offering free cab rides  to residents of D.C. and the counties of Montgomery, Prince George's, Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William and eastern Loudoun. Rides will be available from 6 p.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday.

Saturday, Mar.17 : At Buca di Beppo restaurant get a free individual serving of Chicken Cannelloni when you buy any Buca small or Buca large pasta, baked pasta or entrée with this coupon.

Saturday, Mar.17- 10a.m.-4 p.m.: Bath and Body Works is holding a "Fresh Picked Party."  During those hours, you'll get a free gift (a $10.50 value) with any home fragrance purchase while supplies last, in stores and online.

Saturday, Mar. 17- St.Patrick's Day Parade: 10a.m.-1p.m. Gaithersburg, MD.  Rio/Washingtonian Center.  Features: bagpipes, Celtic dancers, fire trucks and live performers . Annual procession starts at 10a.m.  www.hssg.org.

Sunday, Mar.18-2p.m.-4p.m. Japanese Tea Party.  U.S. Botanic Garden, SW. The cherry blossom season is here in DC.  You can go with your children to a free Japanese tea party. Children ages 5-10 get a tour of the orchid exhibit and learn about Japanese gardens and tea houses , while sipping on tea. Registration required. www.usbg.gov.

Mimi's Cafe eClub: Get a free breakfast when you join the Mimi's Café eClub.

Tuesday, Mar.20-  Rita's Italian Ice: All Rita's locations will give away a free, regular size Italian Ice to every customer on the first day of spring, March 20. Just come in between noon and 9 p.m.

Wellness Week 3/19 through 3/25.   Time to indulge in treatments, services and classes for $50 or at a 50%  discount from participating salons, spas and yoga studios across the area.  Now you can focus on some rejuvenation for the mind, body and soul.  Book early.  Go to Wellnessweek2012.com  or Spafinder.com and put in your geographical area. 

information obtained from wtop.com and the washington post newspaper

 

DID YOU KNOW THAT MARCH IS SAVE YOUR VISION MONTH?

HotFlashFinds:  Healthy eyes and clear vision are important for everyone.  Remember to get comprehensive eye examinations regularly to preserve your vision.

Dr. Mark from Optix Eyecare Center in Durham, NC

Emmy the poodle, my husband and I get our eyes examined by our optometrist, Dr. Mark Newman.