Happy Veterens Day - If you are military, you get free food(and a few other goodies) today!!!!

(I saw this rainbow peeking out of the clouds this morning and thought how appropriate, click the picture to zoom)

I want to take a moment to thank all the wonderful men and women (and their very patient families) in our country who are serving or who have served to maintain the freedom we have.  You give so much to this country and I know it is definitely NOT because of the pay.  I hope everyone today has a wonderful Veteran's day, and if you get the chance, hug a Vet today! (*cyber hugs to my daddy :)

Well, if you are military (active or retired) today is a day to eat like it is Fat Tuesday.  Many national companies(and a few local) are offering anything from free appetizers, to free entrees as a thank you for your service.
As with most offers, participating locations only (so you might want to call ahead to confirm participation at your location).  You will also need to bring proof of your military service(see websites for requirements)

Todays offers In alpha order:

Applebee's - choose a free entree from a menu with 7 choices(they look yummy)  Available all day, beverage and gratuity not included.  Dine in only

Chili's - choose a free entree from a menu with 6 choices (they look yummy too)  Available all day, beverage and gratuity not included.  Dine in only

Hooters - free menu item from new specialty menu with purchase of a beverage.  Dine in only

Krispy Kreme - free doughnut.  (we don't have any Krispy Kreme's in Houston, so I don't have more info on this offer, please call your local store to check for participation)

Little Caesar's - free order of crazy bread, just show your military id

Outback Steakhouse - get a free Bloomin' Onion and non-alcholic beverage

Texas Land & Cattle, Stafford - free spinach artichoke dip

Texas Roadhouse - select locations offering free meal from early dining menu.  Make sure you call your location ahead of time for participation.

TGI Friday's - (good Nov 11-14th) bogo free.  Purchase one entree and get another free.

On Nov 15:

Golden Corral - between 5-9 pm you can get a free dinner buffet


Other freebies:

Anheusher Busch parks - free admission to active military year round(one per person per year, you can also get 3 dependent passes).  Just go to this website to read details and register.  (Valid for one complimentary single-day admission per person, per year, during the regular operating schedules at one of the following: SeaWorld Orlando, San Diego, or San Antonio, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay or Williamsburg, Sesame Place, Water Country USA, Adventure Island. Not valid at Discovery Cove and Aquatica. Christmas Town at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Va. is not included as part of this program.
National Park admissions - free entrance fee to all the public on Nov. 11th, not just military.



Check out this site for a few I might have missed.