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Free Tanger Gift Card for Military

By KORKY VANN, kvann@courant.com — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:35:00 EDT

Here’s a red, white and blue deal. Through Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, members of the military (with ID) can pick up a free $10 Tanger Outlet gift card and coupon booklet at the Shopper Services desk at Tanger Outlets in Westbrook, 314 Flat Rock Place, Westbrook. Information: 860-399-8656.

Best Travel Apps: Don't Leave Home Without The Public Bathroom Finder

By KORKY VANN, kvann@courant.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:16:00 EDT

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Want to have a fun, hassle-free, deal of a summer vacation?

CT Science Center Memorial Day Special

By KORKY VANN, kvann@courant.com — Thu, 24 May 2012 06:00:00 EDT

The Connecticut Science Center in Hartford marks Memorial Day with free general admission for hometown heros on Saturday and Sunday. Active-service and veterans as well as fire fighters, EMS and police officers, (with valid ID) can visit at no charge and immediate family members accompanying service personnel get half-off general admission. (Movies and parking fees not included.) Information: www.ctsciencecenter.com.

Buy-One-Get-One Minor League Baseball Tickets

By KORKY VANN, kvann@courant.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 06:00:00 EDT

Take the family out to a ballgame. KRAFT Singles and Minor League Baseball are offering a “Tuesday Night Tickets” special. Fans who present an empty Kraft Singles wrapper, (and buy one ticket), get a second ticket free at any Tuesday night minor league home game. (Remember to leave the cheese home and just bring the wrapper.) The New Britain Rock Cats are a participating team.

Savvy Shopper: Why 'Contactless' Purchasing Is So Dangerous

By KORKY VANN, kvann@courant.com — Sat, 19 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

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I'm wary of credit cards. A few too many spontaneous purchases and my budget is blown. But lately, even for a frugalista like me, impulse shopping is just too easy.

FREE Dom Pérignon Tasting at Stew's Wines

By KORKY VANN, kvann@courant.com — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:30:00 EDT

To celebrate Sunday liquor sales, Stew’s Wines of Newington is doing a FREE Dom Pérignon tasting on Sunday, May 20, from noon – 5 p.m.

Free Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven

By KORKY VANN, kvann@courant.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 06:00:00 EDT

Wednesday is SlurpFree day at participating 7-Eleven stores. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., get a 7.11-ounce cup of any flavor of the slushy treats available, including the new Slurpee Lite Fanta Sugar-Free Mango variety. (7-Eleven stores will be introducing additional sugar-free flavors throughout the summer.) Information: www.7-eleven.com

Free Admission for First Responders at Mystic Seaport

By KORKY VANN, kvann@courant.com — Sat, 19 May 2012 06:00:00 EDT

Mystic Seaport thanks first responders for their community service with free admission and special activities for active police, fire, EMT and ambulance personnel on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Family members get reduced admission.) Information: www.mysticseaport.org/soss.

Rock & Roll Merchandise Tag Sale

By KORKY VANN, kvann@courant.com — Thu, 17 May 2012 06:00:00 EDT

This is not your grandma’s tag sale. Red Rocket Merchandising holds a spring warehouse blowout at 90 Knothe Road in Westbrook on Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20, with deals on Old Glory music and entertainment merchandise, including Grateful Dead, Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Rolling Stones, Marvel Comics clothing and accessories; and Nurses Station and Whales & Friends clothing, collectibles and gifts.

Summer Gas Savings

By KORKY VANN, kvann@courant.com — Fri, 18 May 2012 06:00:00 EDT

Looking to save at the pump? CVS ExtraCare Rewards members can earn free $10 gas cards from May 20 to May 26 by purchasing $30 of specially-marked products. Price Chopper Fuel Advantage Card holders can save 20 cents a gallon by purchasing $20 worth of select products in one transaction between May 20 and May 26. ExxonMobile Speedpass holders can save 15 cents a gallon (up to 100 gallons) by registering their accounts by June 30 at www.speedpass.com/save.