Getting ready for a baby just got a whole lot easier. Amazon Baby Registry brings everything you need into one simple place—so you can plan, organize, and share with ease. How to Get the FREE Welcome Box Expecting a little one soon, or know someone ...
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  1. Free gift box from Amazon Baby Registry
  2. Applebee’s celebrates NFL Draft with 20 free wings for three days
  3. Enjoy Endless Shrimp again at Red Lobster for limited time
  4. Domino’s slices 50% off regular pizza prices for one week
  5. National Pretzel Day freebies and deals 2026
  6. More Recent Articles

Free gift box from Amazon Baby Registry

Getting ready for a baby just got a whole lot easier.

Amazon Baby Registry brings everything you need into one simple place—so you can plan, organize, and share with ease.

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How to Get the FREE Welcome Box

Expecting a little one soon, or know someone who is?

Here’s how to score the Amazon Baby Registry Welcome Box:

  • Create a new baby registry
  • Add 10 unique items
  • Spend $10 on any registry item
  • Once your order ships, you can request your free box

The box typically includes goodies like diapers, wipes, a bottle, a onesie, and other samples from top brands. Items vary, but it’s always packed with useful baby essentials.

Why You Should Build an Amazon Baby Registry

Starting 60 days before your due date and up to 90 days after, you can get 15% off remaining registry items—up to $300 in savings.
(Your registry must be active for at least 14 days to qualify.)

Welcome Box Perks
Includes samples and essentials like bottles, wipes, swaddles, and more.

Extended Returns
Return eligible registry gifts for up to 1 full year, not just the usual 30 days.

Huge Selection
From everyday basics to big-ticket items, you’ll find just about everything in one place.

Easy for Friends & Family
Sharing your registry is simple, and ordering is just like any other Amazon purchase.

Registry Features You’ll Actually Use

  • Add a personal greeting and highlight must-have items
  • Create a diaper fund for contributions
  • Enable group gifting for bigger items like strollers and cribs
  • Track gifts and thank-yous all in one place

How to Create Your Registry

Creating your registry is quick:

  1. Sign in or create an Amazon account
  2. Head to the Baby Registry page
  3. Follow the step-by-step setup

You don’t need Prime to create a registry—but you do need it to get the free Welcome Box.

Good to know: Free samples and boxes can take 6–8 weeks to arrive.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or finishing up your list, this is one of the easiest ways to stay organized—and score a few extra perks along the way.

Sign up here. 

 

   

Applebee’s celebrates NFL Draft with 20 free wings for three days

Just wing it for your NFL Draft party at Applebee’s! Wings are extremely popular as an appetizer, snack or meal. And the debate among wing lovers as to who has the best wings can be quite spicy.

However, Applebee’s always knew diners loved their wings because it’s their top-selling appetizer. And football fans can watch the NFL Draft, while enjoying bargain wings.

Image: Applebee’s

As the Official Grill + Bar Sponsor of the NFL, Applebee’s is offering 20 FREE Boneless Wings with a $40 online order at participating locations — from April 23 to 25, 2026. Use promo code DRAFT26 at checkout.

Even if you’re not watching the NFL Draft, it’s the perfect opportunity to add bonus boneless wings to your family’s lunch or dinner order.

The giveaway is only available for online orders placed via Applebee’s site or app.

A minimum order of $40 is required, excluding alcohol, tax, delivery/service fees, gift card purchases and gratuity.

Limit one offer per order.

Hungry for more food deals?

   

Enjoy Endless Shrimp again at Red Lobster for limited time

Get ready to sail over to Red Lobster for big savings, shrimp lovers! When it comes to seafood, shrimp is at top of the list for many diners.

However, dining out on shrimp can be expensive…very expensive. That’s what makes the popular seafood restaurant’s Endless Shrimp even tastier for those shrimp lovers without a jumbo budget.

Photo: Red Lobster

For a limited time, Red Lobster is bringing back its popular Endless Shrimp at participating locations — for dine-in only.

NOTE: Price and participation varies by location. Check price before ordering. 

Choose from the following shrimp dishes:

All shrimp flavors are subject to availability.

NEW! Marry Me Shrimp – Tender shrimp in a tomato cream sauce, topped with a garlic and herb crumble.

Shrimp Linguini Alfredo – Tender shrimp tossed in creamy Alfredo sauce over linguini.

Walt’s Favorite Shrimp – Hand-breaded, butterflied shrimp lightly fried and served with cocktail sauce.

Garlic Shrimp Scampi – Shrimp sautéed in a garlic and lemon butter sauce.

Parrot Isle Coconut Shrimp – Hand-breaded jumbo coconut shrimp served with piña colada sauce.

Start with three dishes and when you’re ready, just ask for more.

Find locations nationwide by state here.

Hungry for more food deals?

   

Domino’s slices 50% off regular pizza prices for one week

It’s time for a pizza party on a budget, thanks to this offer from Domino’s

Any way you slice it, this one-week-only deal is topped with lots of tasty savings. 

Photo: Domino’s

From April 20 to 26, 2026, the popular pizza chain is offering 50% off all pizzas at menu price at participating locations. The offer only applies to the pizza portion of orders, including Handmade Pan, gluten free crust and specialty pizzas. 

The offer is only available online via the Domino’s site or app. Be sure to select the offer before ordering. 

Minimum purchase required for delivery. Prices, participation, delivery area and charges may vary. 

There’s no limit, so it’s the perfect excuse for a frugal family gathering or inexpensive office party.

Hungry for more food deals?

 

   

National Pretzel Day freebies and deals 2026

Don’t get it twisted; the best way to celebrate National Pretzel Day is to enjoy lots of salty savings at many popular shops around the country. 

Whether you’re a fan of Auntie Anne or go weak over Wetzel’s Pretzels, you can enjoy the popular snack without spending lots of dough on April 26, 2026

With so many flavors, sizes and types, pretzels are definitely one of the most popular snacks of all-time. Even more enjoyable, when you can bite into one for FREE or at a discount on National Pretzel Day. 

Fun facts about pretzels to whet your appetite:

The origins of the name “pretzel” are lost in history, but monks were likely involved. According to the American Heritage Dictionary, pretzel comes from the German brezel, which came from the Latin bracellus or brachiatellus, meaning “little arms” because the twist of the pretzel is reminiscent of arms folded in prayer. Other scholars say the first pretzels were called pretiolas (little rewards) and given by the monks to students who did a good job reciting prayers. 

The earliest pretzels were all soft. The hard, crunchy kind were likely invented in the 19th century in Pennsylvania.

How much do Americans love pretzels? Consumers munch on approximately 1.5 pounds of pretzels each annually.

What part of the country enjoys the salty snacks the most is up for debate. However, Philadelphia is the center of American pretzel production — both in hard and soft varieties.

Now that you’re well versed in pretzel lore, take a look at the National Pretzel Day deals available on April 26.

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Auntie Anne’s

Spend time with your favorite “aunt” on National Pretzel Day!

On April 26, 2026, Auntie Anne’s is giving away a FREE Original Pretzel or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel, all day — exclusively for Auntie Anne’s Rewards members via the shop’s app. 

BONUS: Auntie Anne’s is also offering a $50 Golden Pretzel Pass for a FREE Original Pretzel or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel for 52 consecutive weeks. The pass is available for purchase from April 19 to 26, 2026

Every single pretzel at the shop is freshly baked and made from five simple, fresh ingredients. 

Located within shopping malls, the chain has nearly 1,200 locations in 49 states. 

Milwaukee Pretzel Company

Get pretzels delivered right to your front door!

Celebrate National Pretzel Day with 20% off all orders — use promo code NPD20 at checkout. 

Sign-up for the Milwaukee Pretzel Company‘s e-mail list, so you can “untwist” a special promotion on April 26.

The online shop’s Bavarian soft pretzels are handmade and freshly baked — perfect for traditional pretzel fanatics. 

Philly Pretzel Factory

Save lots of dough on National Pretzel Day!

Pretzel fans can chew on a FREE pretzel at all Philly Pretzel Factory shops on April 26, 2026. (The giveaway excludes transportation and entertainment venues.)

In its 19th year of celebrating the salty day, the shop plans to give away more than 150,000 pretzels on National Pretzel Day. 

All of the chain’s pretzels are hand-twisted and baked fresh using proprietary equipment with an ingredients list that’s short and sweet: Flour, water, yeast and a pinch of salt.

The shop has more than 170 locations. 

Pretzelmaker

Pretzelmaker is making National Pretzel Day “extra salty” for pretzel lovers.

On April 26, 2026, Pretzelmaker is giving away a FREE Small Original Pretzel Bites (salted or unsalted) — exclusively for Pretzelmaker Rewards members via the shop’s app.  

As an extra perk, members can also score a FREE limited-edition sticker on National Pretzel Day by showing their app or providing their phone number in-store to verify their account.

Plus, rewards members who claim the National Pretzel Day freebie will score a bounce-back offer — $5 off $20 or more. The discount is valid for 14 days in-store or online.

The chain’s hot pretzels are made from scratch with whole ingredients all day, every day.

Located within shopping malls, the chain has hundreds of shops in 36 states. 

SUPERPRETZEL

Look up National Pretzel Day! It’s SUPERPRETZEL!

On April 26, 2026, enjoy a SUPERPRETZEL soft pretzel for just $1 at more than 1,300 participating Subway shops located within Walmart nationwide. Choose from original, salted or cinnamon sugar.

It’s the brand’s largest promotion in more than 50 years! 

The offer is only available at those Walmart locations with a Subway shop in-store

Wetzel’s Pretzels

Be “salty” on National Pretzel Day!

Take a break with a FREE Original Pretzel at Wetzel’s Pretzels on April 26, 2026 — from 3 p.m. to closing.

The giveaway is open to all customers, while supplies last

The chain’s pretzels are hand-rolled, baked fresh and lightly buttered and salted. Available without salt and/or butter. 

The snack shop has more than 340 locations, mostly within shopping malls. (The offer excludes all theme parks, airports, arena, food trucks and delivery.)

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