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June Deals On Gowns, Books, Bowls

By KORKY VANN, kvann@courant.com — Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

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Summer sales and flea markets are popping up faster than weeds on the lawn. Sign up for Savvy Shopper text alerts, and you'll never miss another deal: Text SHOP to 3-7798, or visit http://www.courant.com/alerts.

Home Decorating: Price Tag As Inspiration

By KORKY VANN, kvann@courant.com — Sun, 27 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

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When decorating a room, those HGTV designers always suggest starting with an inspiration piece. A distinctive painting, interesting textile or fabulous piece of furniture, they say, can provide direction for style and color palette.

Free Donuts at Dunkin Donuts

By KORKY VANN, kvann@courant.com — Tue, 29 May 2012 06:00:00 EDT

Mark your calendar: Friday is National Donut Day and Dunkin' Donuts marks the occasion with a giveaway. Stop by participating locations, buy any beverage, and get a doughnut of your choice on the house. Information: DunkinDonuts.com.

Free Outdoor Activities On CT Trails Day

By KORKY VANN, kvann@courant.com — Wed, 30 May 2012 06:00:00 EDT

Dust off your hiking shoes and grab your water bottle. The 20th annual Connecticut Trails Day weekend takes place Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3. Close to 200 free outdoor activities will be taking place around the state, including hiking, biking, running, trail maintenance, kayaking, educational walks, bird watching, geocaching, and more. Details at www.ctwoodlands.org .

Free Burgers at BGR, The Burger Joint

By KORKY VANN, kvann@courant.com — Mon, 28 May 2012 06:00:00 EDT

BGR, The Burger Joint, 983 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, celebrates National Hamburger Month on Tuesday with a burger giveaway. Get a complimentary hamburger or cheeseburger during lunch, (from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.), or dinner (from 5 to 7 p.m.), no purchase necessary. One free burger per person. Information: 860-523-3152.

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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Save With Amtrak Email Alerts

By KORKY VANN, kvann@courant.com — Sat, 26 May 2012 06:00:00 EDT

Sign up for Amtrak’s new e-mail alerts and get savings in your inbox. Subscribers receive ticket discounts and advance information on Northeast region sales, giveaways and special events, and earn points for free travel and products. Information: www.amtrak.com.

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.