| Whenever Baskets by Consuela comes across any freebies, I like to share them with my readers. Maybe taking advantage of a few of them will help relieve some of the anxiety you might feel on April 15th, Accountant Day a/k/a Tax Return Day. Here's what I have found for you. Smart Spending: Free treats and more for taxpayers Smart Spending: Free or discounted cupcakes, ice cream, meals, coffee for taxpayers   In this advertisement provided by McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, a Tax Relief Celebration for Tax Return Day, April 15, 2010, is shown.(AP Photo/McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants) Emily Fredrix, AP Retail Writer, On Wednesday April 14, 2010, 6:57 am EDT NEW YORK (AP) -- Few truths are more universal: No one likes to pay taxes, and everyone loves to get things for free. Restaurants and other retailers are offering freebies to reduce people's angst over their income taxes -- which must be postmarked or e-filed by Thursday. From cupcakes and pancakes to dinners and coffee, the offers are meant to help people feel better as they help companies drum up business. No paperwork or proof is required for most of the offers. Ice cream chain MaggieMoo's is giving away pieces of its new ice cream pizza in its second annual tax day giveaway. The company won't say what it cost to give away thousands of free scoops of ice cream at its 160-plus stores in 2009, but a spokeswoman says such promotions bring in new guests and new sales. "They'll have free ice cream and then they'll get a drink or a smoothie or something else or take home an ice cream pizza," says Jenn Johnston, senior vice president of marketing for NexCen Franchise Management, the parent company of MaggieMoo's, Pretzel Time, The Athlete's Foot and other chains. Here are some of the freebies and discounts on offer for tax season 2010. -- FREE COFFEE AND TREATS CINNABON: Get two free bite-sized cupcakes from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at participating mall locations as part of "Tax Day Bites!" Flavors include Chocolate Passion, 24-Carrot Cake, Vanilla Bliss and Cinnacake Classic. MAGGIEMOO'S: Get one free slice of ice cream pizza -- ice cream with red frosting to look like sauce and white chocolate to look like cheese -- at participating locations from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. STARBUCKS: Get free brewed coffee all day Thursday if you bring your own mug, a promotion the cafe chain says is friendly to the environment as well as taxpayers. -- DISCOUNTED MEALS BOSTON MARKET: For a "last-minute tax break" -- one free meal for each one you buy Thursday through Sunday -- show this coupon: http://bit.ly/d1YlRO IHOP: Expanding on the tax deduction parents get for kids, the restaurant chain is offering free dinner for one child age 12 or younger with each adult meal purchased 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. all month long. MCCORMICK & SCHMICK'S: The seafood restaurant is offering $10.40 dinner and drink specials in the bar on Thursday -- a nod to the 1040 tax form. Bar guests who come in April 15 also receive a $10.40 gift certificate for a later visit. And professional tax preparers, who may have to work right until the midnight deadline Thursday, get their freebie Friday: dessert on the house plus a $10.40 certificate if they show a business card. P.F. CHANG'S: Get 15 percent off food purchases for dine-in or take-out, excluding alcohol and happy hour food and beverages. -- STRESS RELIEF HYDROMASSAGE: Get a free massage Thursday through Sunday at participating locations. The mall-based massage chain suggests calling ahead to book an appointment. Find a location at http://www.hydromassage.com/taxday. Baskets by Consuela "we think outside the basket" Phone: 678.499.2765 Fax: 1-610-885-7584 Email: baskets.byconsuela@yahoo.com Website: http://www.basketsbyconsuela.com Blogs: http://Basketsbyconsuela.wordpress.com & http://basketwrapup.blogspot.com/ Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/basketsbyconsuela/ |
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Gifts for Tax Return Day
Monday, April 12, 2010
Local Shopping and Dining in Fairburn, GA
One of the things I enjoy doing is discovering new things. I love to explore. Whether it's searching for a bargain or finding something new and tasty to eat. Whenever I watch Guy Fieri on the Food Network's Diners, Drive Ins and Dives he makes me want to take more road trips. Since I can't get in my car and drive all over the country like he does, I decided to check out more local businesses in my town. Last week I stopped by Spicy Sugar, Jernigan's Gifts and Taqueria to speak with the owners. They are all located on or near Broad Street in Fairburn, GA. Each sells a different product but they all service the surrounding community with a unique blend of products and services. They were all gracious enough to spend a few minutes with me while I queried them about their businesses. Here goes.Spicy Sugar is a small accessories boutique specializing in handbags, jewelry and ready to wear. Natasha Parks is the owner and has a background in fashion. She opened this shop in November, 2009 after noticing there was a need in the area for a store that offers unique ladies merchandise. Initially she sold only handbags. Due to customer demand she began offering apparel, jewelry and other items. She is hosting a special event scheduled for Saturday, April 17 featuring a sidewalk sale, music and giveaways for attendees. Besides the brick and mortar storefront you can find Spicy Sugar on Facebook, Twitter and MySpace. Jernigan's Unique Gifts has been in operation since 1985. Julie White and her family own and operate this large gift shop. Her dad first opened Jernigan's Hardware. The ladies in the family however wanted to sell more fun merchandise. Hence, the development of Jernigan's Unique Gifts. This store is filled with a unique variety of merchandise. You can find items for your home, garden as well as gift items for every occasion. If you like shopping in an atmosphere where the staff can give you personalized attention, you're sure to enjoy this place. Although they do not have a website they are in the process of developing a fan page on Facebook. The store is located on the corner of West Campbellton Street and West Broad Street in Fairburn.Taqueria Mexican Restaurant offers an authentic Mexican food menu cooked daily. Taqueria's owner, Armando Jimenez said he wanted to provide a different variety in food choices for the area. He has been in operation for the past three and a half years. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hours of operation are from 6:00 a.m. till 10:30 p.m. This was actually my second visit. A business associate and I stopped in one evening. Armando brewed us a fresh pot of coffee while we sat and talked. The coffee was delicious and the service was great. There is a laid back feel to dining there and a friendly atmosphere too.I hope you'll explore these three places when you're looking for something new to wear, give or eat. Be sure to let them know that Baskets by Consuela sent you. Enjoy!  Baskets by Consuela"we think outside the basket" Phone: 678.499.2765 Email: baskets.byconsuela@yahoo.com Website: http://www.basketsbyconsuela.com Blogs: http://Basketsbyconsuela.wordpress.com & http://basketwrapup.blogspot.com/ Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/basketsbyconsuela/ |
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