August 29, 2008

Free and Cheap Stuff

free and cheap stuff

Free breakfast at your local IKEA store!

Free Get a free breakfast at your local IKEA store! They are having a special this weekend from August 30th to Sept. 1st, 2008 Limit one per customer. You get one breakfast and one cup of coffee free. The offer is not valid at IKEA Houston, Long Island, Pittsburgh, Seattle or through IKEA Direct. To get the details, just go to: http://info.ikea-usa.com/offers/200809save.aspx

by Jim at3:36 PM under breakfast, food, free, ikea store


August 28, 2008

Free and Cheap Stuff

free and cheap stuff

Free Sample of Just For Men Hair Treatment

Free - rebate Go to http://www.touchofgraycoupon.com/justformen/touchofgray.aspx to print out a certificate for a free box. You will have to mail in the certificate and proof of purchase to get up to $8.00 back. From their website: The generation that swore it would never get old, didn't. Welcome to the summer of life. And now there's a new hair treatment for the summer of your life. New Touch

by Jim at2:46 PM under free, hair treatment, touch of grey


August 27, 2008

Free and Cheap Stuff

free and cheap stuff

Free Food at Chick-fil-A

Free Chick-fil-A® is introducing new, bigger, tastier, dippier Chick-n-Strips™ and sauce – and you can try them for FREE. This Labor Day, 10:30 a.m. to close, wear any football team logo or collegiate logo for a free three-count of Chick-n-Strips. Tune into ABC or show up at the Georgia Dome on August 30 at 8 p.m. (EDT) for football fun. Wear your favorite logo into any Chick-fil-A on September 1

by Jim at6:51 PM under chick-fil-a, chicken, food, free


August 26, 2008

The Franchise King Blog

The Franchise King

Creative Franchise Marketing? Or Desperation?

                                                                  Incentives                                               
Some
franchisors are using some major creative incentives to bring new franchise owners on board. Could the lousy economy be to blame? {Let's blame something..or somebody!}

Those of you who subscribe to this blog know how much my franchise consulting firm has been hurt by the recession. I am seeing 60% less franchise candidates than normal, and even though I am optimistic about the future, I just don't know when the future will become the present....

Sometimes, one has to ride things out. That is what I am doing, although my family might disagree. I am accepting some paid blogging/writing assignments, and I am helping some young franchise companies with their marketing efforts. Here.

{If you are a franchisor, I really have a unique way to help you get noticed, which will help your phone ring. The program is probably too expensive for most of you, but what the heck, I have to find a way to get my kid to college.} Kidding. {On the expensive part..not the college part} 

How are some franchisors attracting new franchisees during this rather slow time? The Wall Street Journal has a brief story concerning 4 of them

Email marketing is a great way to stay in front of your prospective franchisees. Look.

What I said about the economy. Last November.

Check out The Daily Franchise Show

by franpro at11:49 AM under business plans, economy, franchise marketing, franchise-ish, free, small business


August 25, 2008

i heart cleveland

i heart cleveland

Morning at the Market

What could be better than a morning spent exploring at the Westside Market? (www.westsidemarket.org) This past Saturday morning a friend of mine and I enjoyed breakfast at the Market Café before heading into the hustle and bustle of the market crowd. Mimosas and Eggs Benedict (with French fries!) was a delicious treat, but did you know the café also has a large wine menu and may be a nice place to catch happy hour some evening?



After breakfast we hit the cheese stand (Mackenzie Creamery, saffron goat cheese is out of this world), the market coffee bar, the bread stand and some of the various produce vendors (for fresh cherries!) Not only is the market a place to practice your “haggling” skills it is filled with some really great graphics. As a designer I find my eye drawn to the simple, unique and visually bold works of art, who knew watermelon cartons, strawberry crates and boxes filled with cabbage and apples could be works of art unto themselves. Check it out.



So next time you wakes up early on a Saturday morning and are looking to explore a food fantasy and a untapped art gallery, take a spin down to West 25th and Lorain Ave. It is a delight for the senses. :)

by Charity at11:33 AM under adventure, art, food, free, restaurant, shopping


August 22, 2008

i heart cleveland

i heart cleveland

Green Patriot

On July 4th, more than sixty buses hit the streets of Cleveland encouraging “Green Patriotism” with posters designed by native designer Michael Bierut. The posters, which are visible on buses across the city, promote the use of mass transit and valorize buses as sound for the environment as well as for the vitality of Cleveland. Interior bus ads promote the development of green jobs in the manufacturing sector.

Bierut says, “Back in the 30s and 40s, folksinger Woody Guthrie had a slogan on his guitar: ‘This machine kills fascists.’ I was looking for a similar kind of statement to turn every bus ride into a blow for the environment.”



The project was organized in conjunction with The Canary Project: Landscapes of Climate Change, an exhibition on display through 10 August at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Canary is using the project to inaugurate a nationwide program with posters from a wide range of designers. Pentagram also developed the program’s emblem, a green silhouette of a Revolutionary War Minuteman. I think its darling!

by Charity at7:34 AM under art, eco, free, outdoors


August 21, 2008

Free and Cheap Stuff

free and cheap stuff

Sheryl Crow is offering free music to voters

Free Sheryl Crow's giveaway is a kickoff to Rock the Vote's voter registration drive. She is offering a free download of her song "Gasoline" to anyone who logs onto the Rock the Vote Web site or anyone on the group's mailing list. The singer also announced a plan to give a digital copy of her album "Detours" to the first 50,000 people who register three friends to vote. If you are interested,

by Jim at11:46 AM under album, free, mp3, music, sheryl crow, vote


i heart cleveland

i heart cleveland

Art & Hip Hop (8/23)

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

City Xpressions Street Art/Hip Hop Festival celebrates urban and street art in its dynamic and eclectic forms. Inspired by the miles of graffiti exhibited along Cleveland's public transit routes, the festival brings aerosol and other street artists out of invisibility by providing a public space for the creation of their beautiful, controversial artworks. In its seventh year, City Xpressions continues to evolve with the voices of the artists leading the way.

This annual grafitti/hip hop competion is still going strong and hosted by Cleveland Public Art. A full day of music is hosted by Q Nice and includes performances by: Forrest Getemgump, DJ Doc, Go-Live Grizzlies and more!



10am-7pm, Market Square Park (located across the street from the West Side Market), Sponsored by Scion www.clevelandpublicart.org

by Charity at11:16 AM under art, event, free, music, outdoors


August 20, 2008

i heart cleveland

i heart cleveland

Wine & Ballet in Tremont (8/23)

This Saturday evening you will find me, with a picnic and a blanket nestled in Lincoln Park, the central hub of Tremont for the annual complimentary dance show by Verb Ballet (www.verbballets.org).

Verb Ballets' mission is to promote and develop interest in and appreciation for contemporary dance through performance, programs that promote learning and nurture wellness, audience and community dialogue and advocacy efforts to support the art form. Verb Ballets has a steadfast mission to promote and foster emerging talent, present excellence in contemporary choreographers, and revive and honor Modern Dance classics.

Actually, if I plan my day right, I may even be able to swing by the new wine bar at Visible Voice (www.visiblevoicebooks.com) prior to the show. This independent bookstore is inviting and relaxing and would be a great place to explore while in the neighborhood.

8:00pm. Bring the Family, your Friends... Enjoy the Magic of the Arts in Tremont's Lincoln Park!

by Charity at2:56 PM under art, book, dance, event, explore, food, free, music


August 19, 2008

Free and Cheap Stuff

free and cheap stuff

U-Haul Offers 30 Days of Free Storage to Florida Residents

Free Some good news for people in Florida that were affected by hurricane Fay. U-haul is offering free storage of 30 days to Florida families who have been or will be evacuated, and to those who will be adversely affected by the wind and rain caused by Hurricane Fay. Families needing boxes can take advantage of the U-Haul Take a Box, Leave a Box Program. The program lets customers return their

by Jim at12:01 PM under florida, free, storage, u-haul


August 18, 2008

i heart cleveland

i heart cleveland

WOW! (8/21)

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Throughout this summer, the folks over at University Circle Inc. have planned, presented and perfected “Wade Oval Wednesday’s.” With only a few more Wednesday’s left in the series don’t miss out.

All of the museum are open late with special reduced missions, Check out Gourmets in the Garden at the Botanical Garden where area chefs present some menus ideas and yummy samples. Listen to Cats on Holiday a “swamp pop” band, performing rain or shine! Ride your bike to the circle and take advantage of the free bike corral, secure bike parking provide by Ohio Bike Co-op.

For additional times and information about the few remaining WOW events visit www.universitycircle.org

by Charity at10:14 AM under art, children, event, free, gardening, music, non profit, outdoors


August 14, 2008

i heart cleveland

i heart cleveland

Into Cars? (8/16)

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

Then don’t miss the Lakewood Car “Kulture” show. The car show will feature Hot Rods, Vintage and Classic Cars from 1972 and older. Each car is unique, whether it’s the custom paint job, the sweet tires or the fluffy fuzzy dice on the rearview mirror; it is a sight to see. Along with the cars, vintage motorcycles, scooters, choppers and bobbers…(what’s a bobber?) …will also be on display.

The show will be open from 10am to 6pm. While you see the wheels also take in the sounds of area local bands and neighborhood eateries, something for everyone!

Before my crazy Saturday get’s started I plan to take my ride (my mtn bike!) for a spin through and admire the shiny paint and sparkly chrome. I have always heard it was a good show, but have never been able to go!

13321 Madison Ave, Lakewood OH. For more information call 216.521.2894

by Charity at1:09 AM under cars, event, free


Crocker Park Model (8/14)

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Be sure to attend the final "episode" of Cleveland's NEXT HOT MODEL, live at Crocker Park. The crowd will decide who wins, so bring your friends and vote for your favorite finalist. After the show, stick around for live music and more. If it's a nice evening it should make for a good crowd, don't miss out!



Shown here are finalists from round 1 Mike Gunn and Michelle Cupka.

For more information on the show visit www.crockerpark.com or www.kissfm965.com

by Charity at1:05 AM under bizarre, event, fashion, free, outdoors

August 11, 2008

Free and Cheap Stuff

free and cheap stuff

I'm Back With Some Freebies

Free Hey Gang, I have been working on another project but now I am back. Here are some freebies that I have found: Get a free sample of Degree Deodorant/Antiperspirant for men. Get a free sample of Econo-Clean OK, this one seems a little strange to me. Enter at your own risk. I signed up using a throwaway email address that I can check for the rest of this month. You can get a hat

by Jim at5:57 PM under antiperspirant, degree, deodorant, econo-clean, free, hat, sample, t-shirt


The Franchise King Blog

The Franchise King

Countless Restaurant Franchises Giving Freebies Away

                                            Money

The average economy {OK, lousy economy}, is actually starting to benefit consumers as more and more restaurant chains are using the word Free to get folks in the door. Rhonda Sanderson, franchise publicity guru, has seen some great promotions in her many years in the franchise industry.

Read what her blog, The Daily Franchise News has to say about freebies....

by Joel Libava at12:19 PM under economy, food and drink, franchise pr, franchise-ish, free


i heart cleveland

i heart cleveland

Celebrate Vinyl (8/12)

Hello Cleveland Music fans...

Just a quick note to say that August 12th is National Vinyl Record Day, the date Edison invented the phonograph in 1877.

So go up to the attic and get out your turn table and spin those tunes. Visit the rock hall (www.rockhall.com) and support our music revolution history. Stop by Bent Crayon (www.bentcrayon.com) to take home an imported vinyl treasure...or go see a show tonight where records may still be included...(perhaps Kate Tunstall at HOB will spin a tune or two?)



Don't let the records die. Celebrate vinyl. www.vinylrecordday.com

by Charity at10:00 AM under event, free, holiday, music


June 26, 2008

clevelandsgs.com

Cleveland SGS

EMERGENCY ROOM REVUE

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The Emergency Room is a place both loathed and loved by many. Apart from providing on-the-spot health care services, the emergency room is a wonderful community asset that is suitable for all occasions. With soaring energy and media costs, emergency rooms are quickly becoming the go-to destination for popular media consumption and air-cooled relaxation. Here at SGS we seek to rate our City’s top tier emergency rooms primarily on their ambiance, comfort level, and amenities. The SGS Team recently traveled to Cleveland’s MetroHealth Emergency Room (ER) for a facility review. We hope that you find the information below useful.

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by admin at3:20 AM under entertainment, er, free, metrohealth (Comments)


August 1, 2008

i heart cleveland

i heart cleveland

BOGO Ice Cream

Stop into Malley's Ice Cream Parlor on Madison Ave (near 117th) in Lakewood and with every ice cream purchase you will get one free! It's a Buy One Get One for ice cream! Grab a friend or two and sit and enjoy the quaint space, the illustrations of Alice and Wonderland and crew are worth the trip alone...but the homemade hot fudge is pretty good too!



I don't have the details on this promo, but for more information give them a shout at 216.529.6262. Enjoy!

by Charity at10:48 AM under deal, food, free, indoors, shopping


FREE Yoga (8/02)

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008

Have you been meaning to get back to the mat? Trying to prepare for your fall yoga routine? Need to stretch and relax your shoulders from too much time on the computer? Visit Inner Bliss yoga Studio in Rocky River this weekend for a whole day of complimentary yoga classes. Come for one class or stay for the whole day. You are invited to bring a friend or a few!.

This free day of yoga is a way for Inner Bliss to express how thankful they for all who practice at their studio, it also kicks off a week dedicated to giving back.

For more information on the schedule of classes and about the entire week celebration, visit www.innerblissyogastudio.com.

by Charity at10:32 AM under athletics, celebrate, explore, free, sports

Block Party (8/01)

Friday, August 1st, 2008

University Circle and the Cleveland Music Settlement have teamed up to get all of the institutions, organizations and residents to open their doors and give the neighbors on our street, and their friends and family, a chance to learn a bit more about each other and the fantastic homes and buildings they occupy.

The Cleveland Music Settlement will provide music on their lawn throughout the day. Participants can get their "passports" punched at each venue for a raffle drawing. Winners will be drawn at 5:45 pm in front of The Settlement.

Here's your chance to visit grand Magnolia Drive homes and buildings and learn more about each business on our lovely and unique street! 3-6pm. For more information, visit www.universitycircle.org

by Charity at9:26 AM under adventure, architecture, art, festival, free, music, outdoors

July 30, 2008

i heart cleveland

i heart cleveland

Check it out!


Thanks and congratulations to Danielle Deboe; sassy proprietor of the dazzling store “Room Service” (www.roomservicecleveland.com) located in the Gordon Square Arts District. Danielle wrote an amazing City Guide to Cleveland that was published yesterday on the infamous Design Sponge Blog. Danielle, thanks for including iheartcleveland in your mix of all thing fun, fresh and fabulous in Cleveland! Your summary of every nook and cranny in the city is an amazing resource that everyone should have stuffed in their glove box or backpack for an afternoon adventure. Congratulations and thanks again!

To read the article visit www.designspongeonline.com/2008/07/cleveland-design-guide.html#more-10871

by Charity at11:46 AM under adventure, art, celebrate, design, education, free, restaurant, shopping, style


July 28, 2008

i heart cleveland

i heart cleveland

Triathlon (8/03)

“It’s a Hot Man Parade.” - Quoted from Joanne on watching triathlons

Sunday, August 3rd join Pacific Sports as they present the Cleveland Triathlon taking place in and around downtown.

If you plan on watching the event, head downtown to just north of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame where the transition/athlete area will be. Or, take your bike and ride down to the closed-off shoreway for a view of the bikers, post-swim, pre-run!

Start times and distances. (It’s early, beware!)
6:45 am Super Sprint (300-yard swim, 8-mile bike, 1.5-mile run)
7:15 am Sprint (0.5m Swim, 16m Bike, 5k Run) [My race of choice]
7:45 am Olympic (1.5k Swim, 24m Bike, 10k Run)

Only a week left to go until the big race...time to hit the gym tonight (and a few more times this week) to work off some of the crap I ate over the weekend. It’s all good, nothing a few times on the espresso bikes and treadmill can’t fix. :) Hope to see everyone at the race!

For the actual race course maps and additional information visit http://www.pacificsportsllc.com/cleveland/athlete.html

by Charity at3:57 PM under adventure, athletics, event, exhibit, families, free, sports, streets


April 25, 2008

View from W6th

View From W6th

Day of .NET

Thanks to Linda for forwarding this.  Cleveland is taking part of the "Day of .NET" and details can be found over at http://clevelanddodn.org/. Subjects to covered are Silverlight, Semantic Web and Sharepoint.  Might be worth a look.
Blogged with the Flock Browser

by David Mead at6:31 PM under .net, event, free, microsoft, web


July 27, 2008

i heart cleveland

i heart cleveland

Beach Review #2

Beach Review #2

We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful weekend in Cleveland. Blue skies (mostly), a warm breeze and so many things to do, see and explore. With a close friend visiting from the big apple I was constantly reminded time and time again how lovely our city is. Relatively no traffic, easy to get around, cheap tickets to an afternoon baseball game, great “boutique” bars, I could go on and on, but we already know how great Cleveland is anyways.



A few months ago I reviewed Mentor Headlands Beach and today I am pleased to report another positive report on an area favorite, Edgewater State Park. After spending the afternoon in the sun, lunching on soft pretzels and bud light at “Jacobs Field,” we decided to make a pit stop down at the beach on our way to the airport. The beach was hopping. Families having large picnics. Dodge ball games. Lots of gorgeous kites flew above. A guy on his electric guitar strummed tunes overlooking the beach. A group of performance BMX riders displayed their tricks. People reading. People sleeping. Lots of dogs (Chihuahua's to be specific?). Runners. Couples on their motorcycles. The visual display of summertime overwhelmed the senses. Everyone was enjoying the beach, the park and taking in summer.

This beach/park is more than just a pretty sand lot to dip your toes in the water; although the water was warm and clean-looking. Spending time at this beach reminds you how lucky we are to live in an urban community. It’s a small oasis from city life. It’s cool; has a great breeze rolling off the city. The skyline of downtown shines across the beach pier; a perfect place to read and people watch. Next time you want to feel as if you just want to get away, swing by Edgewater Park, I bet you will be pleasantly surprised.

For directions, park hours and more visit www.ohiodnr.com/parks/clevelkf/tabid/721/Default.aspx

by Charity at8:01 PM under adventure, athletics, beach, explore, free, outdoors, sports


June 30, 2008

Free and Cheap Stuff

free and cheap stuff

Free concert in New York by Bon Jovi

Free New York City officials say Bon Jovi will be playing at a free concert in Central Park this summer. The concert will be Saturday, July 12. I don't know what time it will be.

by Jim at9:39 PM under bon jovi, central park, concert, free, new york


Free Hands-Free Bluetooth device for people in California

Free You can get a FREE hands-free device for your phone so you can legally talk on your phone and drive in California. There are two ways to get your hands free device. An Alameda law firm is giving them away. Berg Injury Lawyers will be distributing 2,000 complimentary Plantronics® MX150 Mobile Headsets on Thursday July 3rd. For details on how to receive a free headset, go to http://

by Jim at12:04 PM under bluetooth headset, california, free, hands free, new law, wireless

June 27, 2008

Free and Cheap Stuff

free and cheap stuff

Free chance to make some MONEY by playing a game!

Free Hey everyone, If you haven't heard about it, you will soon. http://finalscoretrivia.com is a live trivia game that was started in Maryland and is now spreading throughout Ohio. The rest of the country will get to experience it soon. You get a team of up to 10 people and play at a restaurant. The trivia is all different subjects so the more people know on your team the better. If there

by Jim at11:04 AM under final score trivia, free, maryland, ohio, win prizes


Free HIV testing today (Friday June 27, 2008)

Free Hey gang, Sorry, I just found out about this. They say if you are not postive that you're negative, as the saying goes, you've got an opportunity to find out for free today. Do it and get peace of mind About one in four people who are HIV positive doesn't know it. On Friday, government health officials and hospitals and health centers nationwide are having free testing so there is no

by Jim at10:44 AM under chicago, detroit, free, friday, hiv, tests

June 26, 2008

Free and Cheap Stuff

free and cheap stuff

A Free Sample for Your Pet!

Free - Good until the end of the year 2008 Finally something free for your dog. Sorry I guess cats aren't affected by the same things. At this site: http://www.petparents.com/Multilandingpage/multi_landing.html You can print a coupon to give to your Vet so that you can get a free sample of Advantage Multi for Dogs. It is an all-in-one , once a month topical medicine application that helps prevent

by Jim at5:43 PM under advantage multi, dog medicine, free


BW3 Free Sample Night

Free Hey gang, I found out about this when I went to a BW3 and found the flyer on the table. BW3 will have a free sample night July 15 from 6PM to 10PM. You get to sample their new Cheeseburger Dippers which are bite-sized fried dippers filled with all the fixin's of an American classic.

by Jim at4:59 PM under bw3, cheeseburger, dippers, free