FREEISMYLIFE January 2016 Calendar - All the January FREE in 1 List

FREEISMYLIFE Janaury 2016 Calendar - Don't you just love FREE?

Keep reading to see all the great January FREE and low cost events, deals, contests and more in Detroit and beyond...

GOING ON ALL MONTH

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THE JANUARY BABIES - COME GET YOUR BIRTHDAY FREEBIES!!

Start Saving at the Pump with the FREE Shell Fuel Rewards Card

Join the Starbucks Rewards Program and Get Your 1st Drink FREE!!

COUPON: FREE MiniBon for Joining the Cinnabon Club

DEAL: 99 Cent .COM Domain Registrations at GoDaddy with special offer link for a limited time

FREE eBook: What would Judy Say? Be the Hero of Your Own Story by Judge Judy

Earn FREE Google Play Credits just for taking Short Surveys with the Google Opinions Rewards App

Late Night Happy Hour at Bahama Breeze features 1/2 Priced Appetizers & Drink Specials every Sunday through Thursday from 9pm to close

DEAL: Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) offers $25 ALL-ACCESS SOUNDCARD PASS to Students

Join the Pie Five "CIRCLE OF CRUST" Rewards Program and get a FREE PIZZA for your Birthday

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1/01 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

1/01 - Get 50% off at The Salvation Army Thrift Stores for their New Year's Day Sale - 1/1 ONLY

1/01 - FREE eBook listed TODAY and every week on the Nook Blog for Freebie Friday

1/01 - FREE Friday COUPON download from Kroger for Nature's Harvest Bread

1/01 - 1/03 - FREE Admission to 30 Americans Exhibition at the Detroit Institute of Arts 12/28 - 1/3

1/01 - 1/04 - DEAL: 75% off a Movie Rental in the Google Play Store - ENDS 1/4/2016

1/01 - 1/05 - UBER offers 2 FREE Rides for NEW Michigan riders to encourage Holiday responsible drinking

1/01 - 1/17 - COUPON: $5 for 53oz Popcorn and 21oz Coke at AMC Theaters (TEENS ONLY) - ENDS 1/17/2016

1/02 - FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop 1/2/2016 - Build a Kung Fu Panda 3 Spinning Box

1/02 - FREE Junior Chef Classes at Williams-Sonoma Saturdays in January 1/2 - Vitamin for Kids

1/04 - FREE Dearborn Main Library Blockbusters Film Series - January 4th - Max (2015)

1/08 - FREE eBook listed TODAY and every week on the Nook Blog for Freebie Friday

1/08 - FREE Friday COUPON download from Kroger


1/09 - FREE Junior Chef Classes at Williams-Sonoma Saturdays in January 1/9 - Spiralizer

1/10 - FREE Admission to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History 1/10 1-5pm

1/11 - FREE Dearborn Main Library Blockbusters Film Series - January 11th - Trainwreck (2015)

1/12 - 1/14 - FREE Downtown Detroit Uber Rides and FREE Gifts to Celebrate the Auto Show 1/12 - 1/14

1/13 - 1/19 - Kroger FREE Friday COUPON download now for 7 days in a row starting 1/13 thru 1/19

1/15 - FREE eBook listed TODAY and every week on the Nook Blog for Freebie Friday

1/15 - 1/17 - Amazon Series "Mozart in the Jungle" FREE to Watch, Discounted PRIME memberships 1/15 - 1/17


1/16 - FREE Junior Chef Classes at Williams-Sonoma Saturdays in January 1/16 - Sweet and Savory Crepes

1/18 - FREE Admission to the Henry Ford Museum on MLK DAY for Target Family Days 1/18 - Dearborn

1/22 - FREE eBook listed TODAY and every week on the Nook Blog for Freebie Friday


1/22 - FREE Friday COUPON download from Kroger


1/23 - FREE Junior Chef Classes at Williams-Sonoma Saturdays in January 1/23 - Wafflemania

1/24 - FREE Ladies Out Night at Art Van Furniture Novi 1/24 6-9pm

1/25 - FREE Dearborn Main Library Blockbusters Film Series - January 25th - ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL (2015)

1/29 - FREE eBook listed TODAY and every week on the Nook Blog for Freebie Friday


1/29 - FREE Friday COUPON download from Kroger


1/30 - FREE Junior Chef Classes at Williams-Sonoma Saturdays in January 1/30 - Apple Snacks


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Kroger FREE Friday COUPON download Nature's Harvest Sandwich Bread on 1/1/2016

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Starting Friday, January 1, 2016, you can download a digital coupon for FREE Nature's Harvest Sandwich Bread (20-24oz, any variety) at www.kroger.com/FREEFridayDownload.

The coupon must be redeemed by Sunday, January 17, 2016.  The download will be available on Friday, January 1, 2016 between the hours of 12am and 11:59pm PT. This coupon is for Kroger rewards members.


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FREE Junior Chef Classes at Williams-Sonoma Saturdays in January 1/2 1/9 1/16 1/23 1/30

Williams-Sonoma Complimentary Junior Chef Classes

My son is one picky eater who refuses to try new foods.  So I wish when he was younger that I had signed him up for a cooking class like these FREE ones being offered weekly by Williams-Sonoma.

- Available at all stores; class times vary by store location.
- Class size is limited – call your local store to register

JANUARY 2016 WILLIAMS-SONOMA JUNIOR CHEF CLASSES -

Saturdays - times vary by store location

January 2nd - Vitamin for Kids
Discover all of the amazing things that the Vitamix blender can do! Use it to whip up tasty smoothies and a whole lot more. Suitable for ages 8–13.

January 9th - Spiralizer
A spiralizer turns fruits and vegetables into all kinds of shapes, from noodles to spiral cuts. We’ll teach you how to make fun foods with this cool tool. Suitable for ages 8–13.

January 16th - Sweet and Savory Crepes
Join us for a crepe party! In this hands-on class, you can make crepes just the way you like them, with your favorite fillings and delicious toppings. Suitable for ages 5–13.

January 23rd - Wafflemania
Waffles aren’t just for breakfast—you can eat them from morning ’til night! Join us as we prepare waffles for breakfast, lunch, dinner AND dessert. Suitable for ages 5-13

January 30th - Apple Snacks!
Who doesn’t love an apple! In this class we’ll transform apples into awesome snacks and treats that you and your family will love. Suitable for ages 5–13.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON FREE WILLIAMS-SONOMA JUNIOR CHEF CLASSES

Williams-Sonoma locations in Michigan include -

SOMERSET COLLECTION
2801 West Big Beaver Road
Troy , MI 48084
(248) 637-0672

TWELVE OAKS MALL
27710B Novi Rd
Novi , MI 48377
(248) 596-1036

VILLAGE OF ROCHESTER HILLS
352 North Adams Road
Rochester Hills , MI 48309
(248) 375-5891


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GROUPON DEAL: $10 for $15 Starbucks Gift Card - WILL PROBABLY SELL OUT FAST!

33% off Starbucks is my kind of Deal...

I and my family love Starbucks.  So this $15 Starbucks Gift Card for only $10 offer from Groupon is my kind of deal.  This deal is suppose to be good until this Wednesday, but similar Starbucks Gift Card offers have sold out the first day, so I would hurry if I were you.

And if you are not already a Starbucks Reward member, you can use this gift card to join the Starbucks Rewards Program and get your 1st drink for FREE!!!  

That is like heaping deals upon deals!!!

This Starbucks Card eGift is a digital gift card that can be used towards a purchase at your local participating Starbucks coffeehouse. Use it to ring in the season with a Chestnut Praline Latte, Peppermint Mocha, or any of your Starbucks favorites. Use it all at once or across multiple visits in participating stores.

New to Groupon? CLICK HERE - IT'S FREE TO JOIN 

CLICK HERE TO STEAL THIS DEAL: $15 Starbucks Gift Card for only $10

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE STARBUCKS REWARDS PROGRAM AND GET YOUR 1ST DRINK FOR FREE!!!


Legal Stuff:
Promotional value expires Jun 30, 2016. Amount paid never expires. Limit 1 per person. Valid within the U.S. only. Starbucks Card eGift can be used in any participating Starbucks store. Must redeem voucher by expiration date. Groupon will send amount paid in Starbucks Card eGift if not redeemed by expiration date within 30 days. Not valid with Groupon Promo Codes or with other promotions/offers. See Starbucks Terms & Conditions applicable to Starbucks Cards here. Starbucks Card eGift does not expire. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.



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Get 50% off at The Salvation Army Thrift Stores for their New Year's Day Sale - 1/1 ONLY

Count down the New Year with The Salvation Army with 50% off deals on January 1st and 2015 tax deductions for donations....

As the new year approaches, The Salvation Army Southeast Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is seeking year-end donations at the nonprofit’s 34 metro Detroit family thrift stores. Now through Dec. 31, patrons are invited to drop off their gently used clothing, linens, home goods and more to receive a 2015 tax receipt.

“As we reflect upon the year, many of us will be seeking ways to give back to the community,” said Merle Miller, administrator of The Salvation Army Southeast Michigan ARC. “By donating your gently-used goods to The Salvation Army family thrift stores, you’re helping provide hope to men and women struggling with substance abuse.”

“Donating at The Salvation Army thrift stores is super easy,” said Jacqulynn Idzior, director of operations at The Salvation Army Southeast Michigan ARC. “Each of our stores has a conveniently located donation center with drive-up access, so patrons don’t even need to get out of their car.”

Contributions of gently used clothing, linen, household appliances, furniture, toys, shoes, purses and housewares are accepted at all Salvation Army thrift store donation centers. For specific hours of your local Salvation Army thrift store donation center, visit www.salarmythrift.com.

All donations to The Salvation Army are tax deductible. Donate before January 1, 2016 to receive a tax receipt that can be applied towards 2015 taxes. Salvation Army thrift stores will be open until midnight on December 31 for last minute 2015 tax year contributions.

Photo Credit: Flickr Creative Commons

Salvation Army thrift store shoppers will also have a chance to usher in the new year with great deals and a new wardrobe during The Salvation Army’s annual New Year’s Day sale. All 34 metro Detroit Salvation Army thrift store locations will offer 50 percent off clothing, as well as hourly spot sales across several departments.  

Family Stores open at 7am while Dollar Stores open at 9am.


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FREE Admission to 30 Americans Exhibition at the Detroit Institute of Arts 12/28 - 1/3

Don't miss FREE ADMISSION WEEK for 30 AMERICANS at the DIA....

Identity, triumph, tragedy, pride, prejudice, humor and wit. 30 Americans: An exhibition bound by one nation and divided by 30 experiences.

30 Americans is a dynamic showcase of contemporary art by African American artists, that explores issues of racial, political, historical and gender identity in contemporary culture.

See more than 50 paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs and video drawn from the Rubell Family Collection, created by many of the most important African American artists working over the past 30 years, including Kerry James Marshall, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kara Walker, Nick Cave, Kehinde Wiley, Carrie Mae Weems, Robert Colescott, Glenn Ligon and Lorna Simpson.

The Detroit Institute of Arts is offering FREE Admission to 30 Americans from December 28th to January 3rd

Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see a diverse range of contemporary artists in one show, from Basquiat to Kara Walker and Nick Cave to Kehinde Wiley, only on view at the Detroit Institute of Arts until January 18.

Special Extended Hours:
Monday, December 28: 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Tuesday, December 29: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wednesday, December 30: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursday, December 31: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday, January 1: Museum Closed
Saturday, January 2: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, January 3: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

So go and see 30 Americans for Free from December 28th, 2015 to January 3rd, 2016 at the DIA.

Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202


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DIA offers Tri-county residents FREE Admission to Animated Movies during Holiday Break 12/26 -31

Photo courtesy of GKids

Detroit Film Theatre’s “When Marnie Was There” and “Boy and the World” will delight all ages

Two animated features being shown at the Detroit Institute of Arts’ Detroit Film Theatre are FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties between the holidays. The museum, which is usually closed on Mondays, will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, December. 28th. The movies are offered free as one of the benefits of tri-county support.

“When Marnie Was There”
Saturday–Monday, December 26–28th, 3 and 7 p.m.
When shy, artistic Anna moves to the seaside to live with her aunt and uncle, she stumbles upon an old mansion inhabited by a mysterious girl named Marnie. The two form a unique connection, and Anna begins to learn the truth surrounding her strange new friend. Voices includes Hailee Steinfeld, Geena Davis, John C. Reilly and Vanessa Williams.

“Boy and the World”
Tuesday and Wednesday, December 29 and 30th, 3 and 7 p.m.; Thursday, December 31st, 3 p.m.
Cuca lives a life of quiet wonder, exploring all that the countryside has to offer. But his cozy life is shattered when his father leaves for the city, prompting the boy to embark on a quest to reunite his family. His journey unfolds like a tapestry, and this wonderful new film’s animation takes on greater complexity and variety as his small world expands.

Museum Hours and Admission
9 a.m.–4 p.m. Tuesdays–Thursdays, 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. General admission (excludes ticketed exhibitions) is FREE for Wayne, Oakland and Macomb county residents and DIA members. For all others, $12.50 for adults, $8 for seniors ages 62+, $6 for ages 6–17. For membership information, call 313-833-7971.


Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202


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FREE 6th Annual Motor City New Year's Eve - The Drop returns to Campus Martius/Cadillac Square

MOTOR CITY NEW YEARS EVE RAISES THE “D” ...

Motor City New Year’s Eve will once again illuminate Detroit on Thursday, December 31. Meridian Health Plan is the title sponsor of this FREE outdoor event that will be held from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Campus Martius and Cadillac Square.

“Meridian is a remarkable corporate partner to our community and we are incredibly grateful to have them as title sponsor of our sixth annual New Year’s Eve celebration," said Jerrid Mooney, co-founder of Motor City New Year’s Eve. “Meridian, along with the support from all of our sponsors, gives us the opportunity to create a more comprehensive event, attracting more visitors and showcasing downtown Detroit as a New Year’s Eve destination.”

“As a family-owned health care provider, we are honored Meridian has the opportunity to be the title sponsor for an event allowing family and friends to gather in the heart of Detroit and ring in the new year,” said Sean Cotton, Chief Administrative Officer of Meridian Health Plan.

The sixth-annual Motor City New Year's Eve – The Drop – sponsored by Meridian and supported by Opportunity Detroit and Bedrock Real Estate Services, is a free community event loaded with outdoor activities for all to enjoy. Well before the “D” makes its annual descent at Cadillac Square just before midnight, thousands of children and adults will unite in the heart of downtown Detroit to enjoy dozens of fun outdoor activities starting at 4 p.m.

“The footprint of this year’s celebration is larger than ever and the activities bigger and more exciting than ever before,” said Tony Piraino, co-founder of Motor City New Year’s Eve. “The city's cultural center will surge with energy that continues to put Detroit on the map as a destination.”

The highlight of the event will be a unique Detroit-themed ball drop. A grand 7-foot glittering "D" mounted on an 8-foot glowing sphere will descend, not once, but twice during the event. The D will drop once for a Kids’ Drop at 6:30 p.m., and again for the main event just seconds before midnight.

Before the big moment, guests can enjoy live music, warm food, cold refreshments and cocktails (21+) prepared by local food trucks and restaurants. Partygoers will also find merchandise for sale from local retailers, ice skating in Campus Martius (for a fee) and wood-burning warming stations positioned throughout the event. Carriage rides will be available for scenic tours of the City for a fee. The big football game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Alabama Crimson Tide in the national semifinal will be broadcast during the event thanks to four 10-by-14 LED screens.

Meridian Motor City NYE will present an inclusive Kids’ Zone featuring family-friendly performances from 4-7 p.m. Cirque Among Us, the Detroit Youth Choir, John Davis (The VIBE Man) and a magician will engage and entertain. Enjoy face painting, bounce houses and jungle gym activities.

Need to warm up? Guests can take shelter inside a massive 11,000-square-foot heated and carpeted structure in Cadillac Square. A second stage will feature entertainment and live music for families until the family fun concludes just after the Kids’ Drop at 6:30 p.m.

The free adult fun begins on the main stage at 7 p.m. with performances by The Infatuations, Tosha Owens Blues Band, Angela Davis & The Solid Pocket Band, Athena Johnson Band, and JUKEBOXX. Boji from Channel 95.5 will be dropping the beats from the stage all night long.

New this year is Motown Countdown, a ticketed event from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests will step inside the 11,000-square-foot heated structure that will be transformed for nightlife fun and take in clear views of the Detroit skyline and The Drop. The price of admission ($69) includes live entertainment from the Cosmic Groove Band and Boji, eight drink tickets, midnight snack, party favors, a celebratory balloon drop, heated restrooms, coat check and access to four LED screens broadcasting the football game, all in a cozy setting. Tickets can be purchased at www.MotorCityNYE.com.

For more information on the Meridian Motor City NYE, The Drop, visit www.MotorCityNYE.com 


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FREE Admission to the Henry Ford Museum on MLK DAY for Target Family Days 1/18 - Dearborn

Free Admission to Henry Ford Museum in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 18, 2016 (9:30am - 5pm)

Come celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the many ordinary people who had the extraordinary courage and commitment to ask for more from their nation on civil rights.

Bring your family and friends, because all of the activities in Henry Ford Museum on MLK Day are absolutely free, thanks to the generosity of Target. That includes FREE admission and FREE parking, plus live music, hands-on fun, make-and-take activities and dramatic presentations. 

it in the Rosa Parks Bus, and hear the story of Mrs. Parks' courageous act. Participate in and be captivated by the highly praised 30-minute show “Minds on Freedom,” which celebrates the contributions of Dr. King, Mrs. Parks and other civil rights champions such as Fannie Lou Hamer, Gloria Rackley and the Freedom Riders. Sing, carry a protest sign and interact with the performers. You, too, can make history.

Activities include:
- Live musical performances
- Make and Take Activities
- Explore With Liberty and Justice For all exhibit
- Free giveaways!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON FREE ADMISSION TO THE HENRY FORD FOR MLK DAY


The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn, MI 48124-4088


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