ABC Family's Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas schedule (2014)

So we all love the ABC Family's 25 days of Christmas and this year ABC Family decided to get us in the Christmas spirit a little early by doing a countdown to the 25 days Christmas programming.  

The lineup is listed below.

Sunday, Nov. 23

5 p.m. EST – “The Hunger Games” (2012)

8 p.m. EST – “Finding Nemo” (2003)

10:30 p.m. EST – “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (1993)

Monday, Nov. 24

6 p.m. EST – “Finding Nemo” (2003)
8:30 p.m. EST – “Dark Shadows” (2012)
12 a.m. EST – "Another Cinderella Story” (2008)

Tuesday, Nov. 25

6 p.m. EST – “Dark Shadows” (2012)
8:30 p.m. EST – “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” (1971)
12 a.m. EST – “Mirror, Mirror” (2012)

Wednesday, Nov. 26

6 p.m. EST – “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” (1971)
8:30 p.m. EST – “Cars 2” (2011)
12 a.m. EST – “A Cinderella Story” (2004)

    

Thursday, Nov. 27

5:30 p.m. EST – “Cars 2” (2011)
8 p.m. EST – “Toy Story of TERROR!” (2013)
8:30 p.m. EST – “Ratatouille” (2007)
12 a.m. EST – “A Cinderella Story: Once Upon A Song” (2011)

Friday, Nov. 28

5 p.m. EST – “Ratatouille” (2007)
7:30 p.m. EST – “Toy Story of TERROR!” (2013)
8 p.m. EST – “The Hunger Games” (2012)
12 a.m. EST – “Home Alone 3” (1997)

Saturday, Nov. 29

5 p.m. EST – “The Hunger Games” (2012)
8 p.m. EST – “Brave” (2012)
10 p.m. EST – “Despicable Me” (2010)
12 a.m. EST – “ParaNorman” (2012)

 

Sunday, Nov. 30

6 p.m. EST – “Brave” (2012)
8 p.m. EST – “Despicable Me” (201)
10 p.m. EST – “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989)

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Free meals available on Veteran's Day 2014

This post contains a list of free meals available for Veteran's Day 2014.  Please see our other post for free appetizers, desserts, and drinks available for Veteran's Day 2014.


Applebee's - Free Meal

Last year, Applebee’s served over one million free meals to military veterans and active service members. Applebee’s is again offering a free meal to military veterans and active-duty service members on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014 (from open to close).

There will be 7 entrées to choose from, beverage and gratuity not included. Military ID or proof of service required. More.

BJ's - Free lunch

Complimentary lunch entree, up to $9.95 value. Offer valid to all active duty military and veterans, with proof of service. Locations.

Bob Evans - Free hotcakes

Free All you can eat hotcakes. For active duty military and veterans with ID or proof of service. Locations.

California Pizza Kitchen - Free Meal

Choose a pizza, full size salad, or pasta from the special Veterans Day Menu. Dine-in only. Please come in uniform or bring your military I.D. or other proof of service. Find a location near you.

Cattlemen's Steakhouse - Free Steak Dinner

Free 8 oz Sirloin Steak Dinner and beverage on Veterans Day. Proof of service required. Locations. 

Charlie Brown's Steakhouse - Free meal
Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse, Nov. 11, 2014. Free meal for active and former military members with ID or other valid proof of service. Find a location near you.

Chili's - Free meal

Chili’s is offering all military veterans past and present their choice of one of 7 meals during the dinner hour, or any lunch combo during lunch. Offer only available at participating Chili’s in the U.S. only. 

Dine-in from limited menu only; beverages and gratuity not included. Veterans and active duty military simply show proof of military service. Visit their website to find locations. 

Cotton Patch Cafe

Free meal for current and former military members. Choices include full-size chicken fried steak, or chicken fried chicken. Proof of service required. Locations. 

Country Cookin

Free meal for current and former military. Proof of service required. Locations. 

Fatz Eatz & Drinkz
Free meal for current and former military members, up to $13.00 value. Proof of service required. Locations.

Fire & Ice Grill & Bar
Free meal for military and veterans. Proof of service required. Locations.

Friendly’s
Free breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Breakfast offering is free a Big Two Do breakfast, which includes a coffee and the choice between French toast, buttermilk pancakes, or regular toast along with bacon or sausage links, and some eggs. Lunch or dinner includes an All-American Burger served with fries and a beverage. Offer available for active military and veterans with ID or discharge papers. Participating locations only. Locations.

Golden Corral - Monday, November 17th (5pm – 9pm)
The 14th annual Golden Corral Military Appreciation Monday dinner will is available to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to participate in Golden Corral’s Military Appreciation Monday dinner. For more information visit http://www.goldencorral.com/military/.

Hooters
Hooters invites all veterans and current servicemen and women to enjoy a free meal, up to $10.99 in value with any drink purchase, by presenting a military ID or proof of service at any Hooters location across the country. Locations.

Hoss’s Family Steak & Sea House
Free meal form the American Values Menu from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Includes soup, salad, desert, and beverage. Dine-in only, valid ID or proof of service required. Locations.

Max & Erma’s
Participating Max & Erma’s locations are offering military members and veterans a free Best Cheeseburger in America Combo, which includes tortilla soup or side Caesar salad, seasoned fries, and chocolate chip cookies. Dine-in only. Call ahead to verify participation. ID or proof of service required. More info. Locations.

Perkin’s Restaurant & Bakery 
Participating restaurants are offering current servicemembers and veterans a free Magnificent Seven meal which includes two eggs, three buttermilk pancakes, and a choice of two bacon strips or two sausage links. Beverage not included. Call ahead to verify participation. ID or proof of service required. Locations.

Pinnacle Entertainment (Casino Chain)
Select locations are offering a free buffet meal for current military members and veterans. ID or proof of service required. More info and locations.

Red Hot & Blue - Nov. 10-12, 2014
Free Entrée with purchase of another entrée of equal or greater value.  Coupon. Proof of Service required.  Website.

Rib City (St. Louis, Missouri)
50% Military Appreciation Meal Discount everyday to all Veterans and Active Duty Military. Eat in or carry out. (Des Peres and Cottleville, MO) More info.

Shoney’s, Nov. 11, 2014
Free All-American Burger to veterans and active duty servicemembers. Dine-in only, Proof of Service required. More info. Locations.

Sizzler Restaurants
Free lunch served until 4pm. Choice of 3 entrees, and a free coffee, tea, or fountain drink. Valid with proof of military service. Dine-in only, not valid for salad bar or gratuity. Locations.

Travel Centers of America
Free meal for CDL holders who are also veterans. Participating locations only; proof of service required. More info.

Uno Chicago Grill
Free individual pizza or entrée with the purchase of a pizza or entrée of equal or greater value. Available for all active duty and veterans. No coupon necessary; proof of service required. Don’t forget to tell the staff you are there that day to support Fisher House, and a portion of your party’s check will go to benefit the Fisher House Foundation, an awesome military charity. Find a location near you.

54th Street Grill
Free meal, up to $12 value, valid for current and former service members (more info). Proof of service required. Locations.

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Free Appetizers, desserts, drinks, and snacks on Veteran's Day 2014

This is our post for free appetizers, desserts, and more on Veteran's Day (November 11th).  Please see our other post for free meals available for Veteran's Day 2014.


Carrabba's
Free appetizer of your choice for active duty service members and veterans. Military ID or proof of service required. Locations.

East Coast Wings

Free Appetizer or Desert. Proof of service required. Locations. 

Einstein Bros Bagels

Free coffee at participating locations. Available to all active duty members and veterans with ID or proof of service. Locations. 

Krispy Kreme
Free doughnut and small coffee available only at participating Krispy Kreme stores. Offer available to all active-duty, retirees, & veterans. Be sure to call ahead to verify your local Krispy Kreme is participating. Locations.

Lone Star Steakhouse

All veterans and active duty military will be eligible for a free Starter. ID or proof of service required. Please call ahead for verification. Locations. 

Longhorn Steakhouse

Complimentary Texas Tonion and non-alcoholic beverage. Offer good for Veterans and active-duty military members. Proof of service required. Visit their site to find a location near you. 

Menchies
All veterans and current servicemembers will receive a free 6 oz. frozen yogurt on Veterans Day. Locations.

Noah's Bagels

Free coffee for active duty and veterans. Proof of service required. Locations. 

Outback Steakhouse

Outback Steakhouse is honoring America’s military veterans by offering active duty military and veterans a free Bloomin’ Onion and a non-alcoholic beverage. This offer is available to Military Personnel and veterans with ID. 

Also receive 15% off your purchase from Nov. 12-Dec 31, 2014. Locations. 

Red Lobster

Free Appetizer on Veterans Day with military ID or proof of service. Vets may choose from a select list of appetizers. Find a location near you. 

Starbucks

Free tall brewed coffee for active duty, veterans, and their spouses. Participating stores only. Please call ahead.  
*****Please note that the rumor that Starbucks does not support the troops and refused to send them coffee overseas is 100% FALSE!

Texas Land and Cattle Steak House

Free appetizer or shared plate for current servicemembers and veterans. ID or proof of service is required. Locations. 

Tim Hortons
All US locations are offering a free donut to all active duty servicemembers and veterans. No purchase necessary. Proof of service required. Locations.

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McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants – free lunch or dinner on Sunday Nov 9, 2014 for Veteran's Day

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants – free lunch or dinner on Sunday, Nov 9

McCormick & Schmick’s is celebrating their 16th annual Veteran’s Appreciation Event on Sunday, November 9th. Veterans will be able to choose a complimentary lunch or dinner entrée from a special menu. 

Veterans must provide proof of military service. Be sure to contact your local McCormick & Schmick’s as this is valid at participating restaurants only. Also, space is limited and reservations are highly recommended. For more information visit: M&S Veterans Appreciation Event.

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Grocery Store & other retailer Discounts for Veteran's Day

Publix is offering all military personnel (retired, active, and reserves) and their family members 10% off their entire purchase.  (Discharge papers are acceptable as well for those that don't have IDs.)

Bed Bath & Beyond is offering 20% off your ENTIRE purchase

We are unaware of any other grocery store discounts at the moment but if we find any more we will update the post.





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Get a Jennie-O Turkey breast for FREE tomorrow ONLY

The Oven Ready Jennie-O turkey breasts typically run about $10-$11 (sometimes a bit more) so this could potentially be a money maker deal for you.

• Use this $1/1 coupon for ANY Jennie-O oven ready turkey 
• Get $5 cash back from Ibotta.
• Get $5 cash back from Checkout 51.

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