Get Ur Taxes Done? Yes? Celebrate by grabbing some FREE STUFF in NYC on April 15, 2010!!!

Picture of a Tree Shadow. I took this as I was walking to the accountant's office

- Blackberry Pearl Phone Camera

Taxes. Ugh. But why the ugh?! Every year its no surprise that you have to submit your taxes by April 15th, but for some reason, every year its the same dreadful "ugh, I have to do my taxes" speech. And for those who wait until the very last minute (um, surprisingly, that was me this year), its always a hair pulling event with many more "ughs" and other noisy grunts. Lucky for me the angst of completing my taxes are over ... and with a day to spare! YEAH! So what did I do afterwards? I treated myself to a frozen yogurt with some amazing fruit toppings. :D yum. Too bad it wasn't free though. :(

But, now, we are all in luck... Tomorrow, April 15th, Tax Day -- everyone can celebrate by getting some freebies! It won't offset how much you paid Uncle Sam, but at least we can get something for free! and come on, who doesn't like freebies with no strings attached?

So what's free or cheap coming to you in NYC?

• People's Pops is celebrating their opening day at Chelsea Market and will be offering free shaved ice... Well, at least until they run out of 150 pounds of ice. Each serving usually runs $2.50 and they normally serve organic lemon & mint or Rhubarb. If you want a popsicle they'll be selling that for $3.50.

• If you say “market price” at Exchange Lounge and Bar (90 Fulton Street) you’ll receive a free glass of beer or wine with any entree over $9. [According to 89th & Broke Avenue.]

• Purchase any beverage and receive a free meal at all Energy Kitchen locations from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM on April 15. Customers will be able to choose from a Bison Cheesesteak Wrap, California Wrap or Buffalo Chicken Burger for their complimentary meal. Energy Kitchen's partners, glacéau vitaminwater zero®, Pirate’s Booty® and GETfit by FITTERWITH will have brand ambassadors present at each Energy Kitchen location offering beverages, free samples, raffle prizes and free fitness advice. [According to NYC Foodie]

• 50% off all cocktails, beer, and wine -- enough said! where? BLT restaurants around the country! The offer stands for lunch and dinner. [According to Wined & Dined]

• McCormick and Schmick’s is offering $10.40 Dinner & Drink Specials. Every bar guest will get a certificate for $10.40 off of their next visit (while supplies last) [According to the Grub Street]
  

• Starbucks is offering free coffee if you bring in a reusable container to promote helping the environment. Dunkin Donuts is offering a free donut with your coffee. [According to AssociatedContent]
  

Here are a few that may not work in NYC, but in other cities across the United States.

• Cinnabon's is offering two free bite-sized cupcakes from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m at participating MALL locations. Maggie Moo's is offering one free slice of ice cream pizza from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at participating locations. P.F. Chang's 15% discount! Become a fan of Baja Fresh on Facebook and receive a printable coupon for a $2.00 burrito on Tax Day, April 15, 2010 at participating locations. Just make sure your name appears in the top right hand corner of the page when you print the coupon [not available in NYC locations] ... [some of these listed in FreeBirthdayTreatsblog]

Enjoy your freebies on April 15th!