Are you an Amazon Prime Member?

Amazon Prime Day started today at 3PM and continues all day Tuesday with some great deals exclusively for Amazon Prime members!

The Amazon site is a little wonky right now and I’m having a little trouble with the landing page and some purchases, but I’m still able to find and buy some deals! I’ll be updating this list often— whenever my little ones are napping and/or playing nice so check back tonight and tomorrow!

*This post does contain affiliate links and I receive a small % of sales if you make a purchase through my link so thank you!

Here are some of the best Amazon Prime Day deals exclusively for Amazon Prime members:

• $5 off $20 Amazon book purchase with promo code PRIMEBOOKS18
• Free Honest Diapers: Go here and clip the coupon and select the item you want first THEN go here and clip the coupon then pick the item and choose S&S. Price will vary from $0 to $1.54 based on item selected and how many S&S items you have. (Note: This is a targeted offer, but I was able to do this offer and paid $0 for size 4 overnight diapers!)
• 40% off Seventh Generation Wipes + stack with 20% Amazon Family discount
• 40% off Seventh Generation Diapers coupon + stack with 20% Amazon Family discount
• Instant Pot DUO60 6 quart 7-in-1 multi-use programmable pressure cooker for $58.99!
• Echo Dot (2nd Generation) for $29.99 (or $25 each when you buy 2)
• Toshiba 50-inch 4k Ultra HD Smart LED TV with HDR- Fire TV Edition for $289.99
• LifeStraw Personal Water Filter for $10
• Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote for $19.99
• Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth for $69
• 23andMe DNA Kit for $99.99
• National Geographic DNA Test Kit for $49.97

If you are not an Amazon Prime member but would like to score all the benefits of Prime Day, you can sign up for a free 30 day membership. If you are a college student, you can sign up for a free 6-month trial of Amazon Prime with your .edu e-mail address to reap the benefits too.

If you are an EBT cardholder or on a similar government assistance program, you may qualify for a discounted prime membership for $5.99/month if you are looking for a budget-friendly Amazon Prime option.

To find even more deals for Amazon Prime Day, please head here.

What deals have you found for Prime Day? Are you having problems with the site too?

Celebrate National Ice Cream month and Friendly’s 83rd Birthday by getting a sweet treat from Friendly’s with a free ice cream pop up on Wednesday.

Friendly’s Ambassadors will be handing out free sundae cups at the Rings Fountain located on the Rose Kennedy Greenway on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 from 11-2PM. Choose from Original Fudge or Reese’s Pieces sundae cups for free.

For more information, please head here.

On Friday, July 13, Dunkin’ Donuts is giving fans a chance to try new the Donut Fries for FREE in honor of National French Fry Day!

The first 100 guests at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants will receive a free order of Donut Fries from 10am to 2pm on National French Fry Day, Friday, July 13.

Select Dunkin’ Donuts around the country will be participating including five locations in the Boston area. Here are the five participating Dunkin’ Donuts locations:

• 2 Bourne Rotary Circle, Bourne, MA
• 65 JFK Street, Cambridge, MA
• 360 Turnpike Street, Canton, MA
• 300 Main Street, Nashua, NH
• 990 Grafton Street, Worcester, MA

For more information about Free Donut Fries this Friday at Dunkin’ Donuts, please head here.

Will you be trying these Donut Fries this Friday? 

There’s so many fun things happening on Friday this summer from Highland Street Foundation’s Free Fun Fridays to free outdoor movies. This post rounds up all the fun and free events on Fridays this summer!

Here’s all the free fun that can be had for Friday, July 13, 2018:

Free Fun Friday Schedule

The Highland Street Foundation Free Fun Fridays take place every Friday with free admission to great attractions in Massachusetts thanks to the Highland Street Foundation. Here’s where you can get in free this Friday:

• Edward M. Kennedy Institute
• Charles River Watershed
• Larz Anderson Auto Museum
• Chesterwood
• The Telephone Museum
• Ventfort Hall Mansion Gilded Age
• The Sports Museum
• Children’s Museum at Holyoke
• International Volleyball Hall of Fame
• Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

Free Outdoor Movie Screening in Boston

Enjoy free Outdoor Movie Screenings of your favorite movies every Friday night at dusk in Boston. Here’s what and where you can watch outdoor movies in the city:

• Free Friday Flicks: Free movie screening of Emoji Movie at dusk at the DCR Hatch Shell
• Boston Harbor Hotel Classic Movie Fridays: Free movie screening of The Lion King at dusk in the courtyard of the Boston Harbor Hotel

More Friday Events in Boston and Beyond

Looking for even more fun this Friday in Boston? Here’s some more free and fun events:

• Concerts in the Courtyard: Free music from 12:30-1:30pm at Boston Public Central Library Courtyard every Friday this summer
• P.O. Fitness: Free Pilates Barre at 7:30am at Post Office Square
• Boston Parks Fitness Series: Free boot camp and walking group in Boston on Fridays
• November Project: Free fitness on Friday mornings at 6:30am
• Free Friday Night Fun (Acton, MA): Head to The Discovery Museum in Acton for free admission every Friday night from 4:30-8pm this summer
• Boston Children’s Museum: Head to the Boston Children’s Museum on Friday nights from 5-9pm for $1 admission!

Please let me know if I missed any free and fun things happening this Friday in Boston. Don’t forget to check back tomorrow to find some more free fun happening this weekend in the city!

Hope you have a great day!

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You probably know by know that Amazon Prime Day kicks off on July 16, 2018 with many great deals exclusively for Amazon Prime Members.

If you are an Amazon Prime member, you may want to hop over to Whole Foods and grocery shop between July 11-17, 2018. If you spend at least $10 at Whole Foods, you will receive a free $10 credit to spend at Amazon between July 16-18, 2018 for Prime Day.

The $10 credit is good for purchases on Amazon.com and will automatically applied to an order when a qualifying item is put in your account. The free credit does not apply to gift cards, Prime Now transactions, subscriptions, tax, or shipping costs.

Keep in mind, you must scan your prime code or use your mobile number when you pay at checkout at Whole Foods, and you can find more information about that here.

If you are not an Amazon Prime member but would like to score all the benefits of Prime Day, you can sign up for a free 30 day membership. If you are a college student, you can sign up for a free 6-month trial of Amazon Prime with your .edu e-mail address to reap the benefits too.

If you are an EBT cardholder or on a similar government assistance program, you may qualify for a discounted prime membership for $5.99/month if you are looking for a budget-friendly Amazon Prime option.

For more information about the free $10 credit for shopping at Whole Foods this week, please head here.

Do you have a Prime account? Will you be shopping on Amazon Prime Day?

*This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy if you have any questions.

Are looking for discounts and deals for Six Flags New England? There are so many ways to save money on tickets for Six Flags that there is no reason to pay full price!

Regular price tickets for Six Flags New England are $69.99 for adults, $59.99 for under 54″, and kids under 2 are free.

Here are TEN ways to save money at Six Flags New England as well as other Six Flags locations as well!

1. Buy a Season Pass for $80.99 and receive unlimited admission to ALL Six Flags for season pass holders
2. Plan ahead and save up to $20 when you book tickets online in advanced
3. Get together a group of friends to take advantage of Group rates of $39.50 for groups 15-99 when you book two weeks in advance (+ other group rates)
4. Save up to 30% with online ticket purchases with your AAA discount and $5 off admission at the gate with you AAA card
5. Summer Discount: Buy Tickets for $41.99 before July 15 online and use before September 3, 2018.
6. Thrill Pass: Buy a Thrill Pass for $67.99 and enjoy limited visits through September 17, 2018.
7. Keep your eyes peeled for discounts on products in your grocery aisle In the past discounts have been found on Ortega Taco Shells, Coke Cans, Wet Ones, Kraft cheese, and cereal and pizza boxes.
8. Keep your eyes peeled for coupons at local stores near the cash register like coffee shops, hardware stores, convenience stores, grocery stores and more!
9. Free admission to Six Flags included with the Go Boston Card
10. Keep an eye out for discount tickets on Groupon and other deal sites for future deals

Also, make sure to check with your employer or special organizations to see if they offer any discount tickets, you may be pleasantly surprised to find some deals!

Do you know of any other ways to save at Six Flags New England? What is your favorite way to save money at Amusement parks?

*This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy if you have any questions.

This Summer Boston Public Schools is providing free breakfast and lunch to anyone under age 18 at more than 100 locations citywide from now until August 24, 2018. No registration or ID is required.

To find a meal site location near you, simply text “food” to 877-877 or head to Summer Meal Site Locations to find one of the 100+ site locations.

The free meals are available weekdays for breakfast and lunch and hours are subject to change.

Also, BPS is partnering with the City of Boston and Project Bread for two events this summer on Monday, July 9, 2018 in East Boston and Friday, July 13, 2018 at Boston City Hall Plaza to kick off the summer meal program.

For more information regarding these free events and the youth summer meal program, please head here.

There’s so many fun and cheap things to do this weekend in Boston and beyond. Since this is a little unusual week with the holiday, I’ve included a few Friday events in this week’s cheap weekend fun.

As always, please let me know in the comments below if I missed any fun and free events in Boston!

Free Fun Fridays: Friday, July 6, 2018. Enjoy free admission to Boston Children’s Museum, Peabody Essex Museum, Cape Cod Maritime Museum, Battleship Cove, Amelia Park Children’s Museum, Gore Place, Falmouth Museum on the Green, Hancock Shaker Village, Pilgrim Hall Museum, and the New England Quilt Museum.

The Lawn on D Summer Block Party: Saturday, July 7, 2018 at The Lawn on D in South Boston. Enjoy this popular festival with live entertainment, rock climbing wall, bubble soccer, and much more!

JP Porchfest: July 7, 2018 from 12-6pm. Head to the porches of local musicians in Jamaica Plain for a day of free music and fun!

Chinatown Main Street Festival: Saturday, July 7, 2018 from 10-6PM. Head to Chinatown for this festive event with a lion dance, arts & crafts, food vendors, and more. Free.

Red Sox Showcase: Saturday, July 7, 2018 from 12-2PM at Faneuil Hall. The Red Sox Showcase is bringing baseball to Faneuil Hall with a batting cage, pitching stations, and more!

Tango in the Park: Every Saturday in July & August from 6:30-9:30PM at Rose Greenway Conservancy (across from Boston Harbor Hotel). Enjoy, dance, and delight in the magic of the Tango in the Park with free beginner lessons at 7:30PM.

Summer in the City Movie Night: Friday, July 6, 2018 at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Enjoy a free screening of Field of Dreams at dusk in the courtyard of the Boston Harbor Hotel.

Magic 106.7 Family Film Festival: Every Saturday from July 7-August 25, 2018 starting at 6PM. Enjoy a free movie under the stars in the courtyard of the Prudential Center with a free screening of The Lion King starting at dusk.

Movies in the Park: Every Saturday from July 7-August 25, 2018 at Sylvester Baxter Park in Somerville. Head to Assembly Row for a free outdoor movie with a free screening of Despicable Me 3 starting at dusk.

SoWa Open Market: Every Sunday May to October from 10-4pm. Enjoy this award-winning open market with local artisans, farmers, musicians, food trucks, and more!

Greenway Open Market: Every Saturday (and 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month) from 11-6pm until October. Enjoy handmade local arts and crafts, food trucks, and more!

Harvard Art Museum: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Saturday morning from 10am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

Harvard Museum of Natural History: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Sunday morning from 9am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Sunday morning from 9am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

Hope you have a great weekend!

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