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Tomorrow, Friday June 1, is National Donut Day. I don't really know why donuts need a day of their very own, but guess what it means? Freebies! To quote Homer Simpson, my husband's favorite cartoon character, "Woohoo!"


In my neck of the woods, that means freebies from a variety of places. First, I'm headed to Edible Arrangements for a free edible donut--which isn't really a donut at all, but they must have wanted in on the game. It's a slice of an apple dipped in chocolate. A store opened up right around the corner from my home, so it will be my first visit there!

Next up is Duck Donuts for a free plain (boring) donut--I think they'll sprinkle cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar on it if you ask. (Still boring.) But you can't complain when filling your Mama Money Bags!

If I'm not sick of donuts at that point, I may treat myself to a coffee and get yet another donut for free at Dunkin Donuts. I'm expecting Wawa to also offer some special on their app, too, but you never know with Wawa--they like to change things up all the time.

If you have a Krispy Kreme near you (sadly I do not), you can get even more donuts. Cumberland Farms is also offering a donut with a beverage purchase. Thankfully, again none are near me because I'm getting sick of donuts at this point!

There you have it! Donuts galore! If you want to find out more money saving tips, check out Mama Money Bags, my e-book on Amazon Kindle. It's just $2.99 and you'll learn so much about being frugal.

(Don't forget to also get your free card from Hallmark on Friday!)


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