Bradley’s Birthday Bargain of the Week

Welcome back delightful readers! Media Manager Bradley Wilson back again this week with another bargain for everyone to enjoy.

This week’s bargain is a result of my Spring Break birthday experience. That’s right; your author is now seventeen years old (Happy Birthday to Me!). About a week before my birthday, I was thinking to my self, “Self, I wonder how much free stuff I can snag for my birthday online.” A quick Google search later, and my email box was all set up to be flooded with free birthday coupons.

This is something that I feel needs to be taken advantage of by more people. My firm belief is that, if companies or restaurants are willing to give you free stuff, then you might as well take advantage of it.

Just as a reminder, or in case you are new to the column, the basic format of the article will be a slight introduction (what, where, how, etc.) of the bargain, and then some further information and details about specifics of the bargain, and then on to why the particular bargain grabbed the top spot for the week.

Bargain: Birthday Coupons

What: Free or Discounted Food

When: Birthdays

Price: Generally Free

Where: Local Restaurants, Chain Restaurants

Details and Specifics:

There are a few things worth noting about free birthday coupons. First, you do have to sign up online about a week before your actual birthday prior to receiving the coupons in your inbox. Also, you will want to fill out legitimate information on the companies respective websites because many of the restaurants will ask for an I.D. to make sure that it’s you redeeming your coupon. The e-coupons will be sent to your email inbox starting about three days before your birthday and continue coming all the way through your birthday, depending on the company.

Lastly, the coupons I received did not have to be redeemed on your actual birthday, and usually you had at least a week, if not more, in order to redeem them, although I did end up redeeming five of them on my actual birthday.

Here’s a brief list of all the coupons I signed up for and received:

Culvers- Free 1 Scoop Sundae

Baskin Robbins- Free Scoop of Ice Cream

Ben and Jerry’s- Free Scoop of Ice Cream

Coldstone- Free Creation with One Mix-In

Fuddruckers-Free Value Meal

Flattop Grill- Free Stir-Fry

Famous Daves BBQ-Free Meal

Qdoba- Free Burrito

Auntie Annies Pretzels- Free Pretzel with Purchase of Another

In addition to these, a few of the companies sent me free stuff just for signing up to the birthday or e-club. If you go to the website heyitsfree.net, you can find many more companies and restaurants that are willing to give you free stuff.

Why Birthday Coupons are my bargain of the week:

What’s better on a birthday than lots of free food? Nothing. Okay, well maybe some things, but free birthday food can’t hurt. I was pleasantly surprised when I Googled “free birthday coupons” to see how many results came up. It is a fabulous feeling to be able to walk into a restaurant, use your coupon, and not have to even struggle for your wallet in your pocket. It’s also nice that the coupons are redeemable for many more days than your actual birthday. I wish you all luck in getting as much free food on your birthday as possible.

DISCLAIMER: Don’t expect the people to wish you happy birthday when using your coupon.

This has been your birthday episode of “Bradley’s Bargain of the Week.” Check back next week to see what bargains I’ve found.

Bradley’s (First!) Bargain of the Week

Welcome delightful readers! My name is Bradley Wilson and I am the Media Manager for the Clarion. In addition to being media manager, I enjoy playing tennis, taking quality photos, and of course, snabbing the latest bargains.

We’re all in high school, and many, like myself, can find themselves in a bit of a money crunch at times with everything going on in our lives, and probably not having too steady a source of income. That’s were this column can help you. I’m out to find the latest and greatest bargains for high school students and inform you all of the best deals out on the market today.

Every week, I will report to you the best deal I’ve found this current week. Deals could range from online websites, to in-store products, or even bargains at local restaurants. Feel free to leave comments if you’ve found a bargain that you would like to be written about, or if you have any questions about “Bradley’s Bargain of the Week”

Now that all that lengthy introduction stuff is aside, we can get right into the first bargain I’m bringing to the table. The basic format will be a slight introduction (what, where, how, etc.) of the bargain, then some further information and details about specifics of the bargain, and then on to why the particular bargain grabbed the top spot for the week.

Bargain: Shirt Woot

What: A website selling one new creative or funny t-shirt design every day.

Items Sold: T-Shirts

Price: $10 Dollars

Where: www.shirt.woot.com

Details and Specifics:

www.shirt.woot.com is a website devoted to selling creative and funny t-shirts, all for only $10 a shirt. However this website is unique in the fact that it only sells one t-shirt design every day, and that design changes every day. No shirt is ever featured and sold two days in a row. The shirts are designed by various artists, and really vary in style. A very humorous, detailed description of the shirt of the day is also included on the main page. Shirts can be purchased in all sizes, however they are color specific. Multiple of the same design can also be purchased if your heart so desires, however shirts can sell out.

Why www.shirt.woot.com is my bargain of the week:

Many people enjoy having “trendy” and “cool” shirts, but don’t want to pay Abercrombie and Fitch prices for them. Shirt Woot is the perfect place to get that shirt without breaking the bank. Many store bought graphic or artsy t-shirts will cost way more than $10. The cool thing about this website is that all the shirts are incredibly unique, and you will almost be guaranteed to be the only one you ever see wearing it. I’ve only recently been introduced to this wonderful website, and have been checking back every day to see the “shirt of the day” since then. It’s quite an addicting website and most of the t-shirts are absolutely awesome!

This has been your first episode of “Bradley’s Bargain of the Week.” Check back next week to see what bargains I’ve found!