Whether you’re staying put in San Antonio or hitting the road (or flying somewhere), you might want to try The Dealmap. Just enter your location and find deals on restaurants, hotels, entertainment and more.

I don’t know if this will save you any money, but you could try making your own Pop Tarts. I found this link for fruity tarts and this one has a pumpkin pie tart recipe. You can even turn your pop tarts into cookies or other sweet treats.

Wellness Week is March 21-27. Check out these deals at local spas. You can also find other specials here.

Download a SXSW sampler free from iTunes here.

If you’re booking a vacation that involves flying, you might want to start with FareCompare. The site is full of tips to save money and time.

Another fun travel site I recently discovered is Tablet. Surf the site for deals on boutique hotels (sometimes discounted up to 30%) or sign up for their private sales here.

That’s all for this week. If you want to share a tip, send an email to nperez@ksat.com with “Friday Freebies” in the subject line.

Have you seen these coupons offered by Visit San Antonio? You’ll have to sign up to get their discounts.

Get a free burrito from Chipotle just by watching this video.

Now, it appears Google has thought of everything! The web browser now has “Recipe View.” You can search for specific recipes or your query can be a little more generic (search your favorite ingredients, holidays or events). Then, in my best Emeril, BAM! Recipes galore!

Southwest Airlines is offering free downloads on some of its flights. Read all about it here.

Take the kids to Borders Saturday afternoon for “Read Across America.” Their site doesn’t have a link straight to the event, so here’s a picture with details.

Games and crafts – and some reading! Sounds like a fun (and free) way to spend the afternoon!

If you like a movie, you’ll LOVE a free movie! Wonderland of The Americas Mall has started a free movie night (Thursdays) and there’s a monthly theme. This month, they’re all about the mobster movies. Here’s the lineup: March 10 – The Godfather 2; March 10 – The Godfather 3; March 24 – Scarface; March 31 – Goodfellas. Each movie will be shown at The Bijou Theater starting at seven p.m. Seating is limited to 200 people. You can find more information here.

Sandwich fans should “like” Quiznos on Facebook. You’ll get a coupon for $1 off a regular sub and $2 off a large sub.

That’s all for this week. If you want to share a tip, send an email to nperez@ksat.com with “Friday Freebies” in the subject line.

Take the kids to Target Saturday morning for a Dr. Seuss reading – and a few freebies while you’re there. Go here for the details.

Like Ocean Spray on Facebook to get a free sample of its new sparkling juice.

Have some old video games, electronics or musical instruments lying around? Have you considered trading them in at Best Buy?

Visit Barnes & Noble Saturday (Feb. 26) and get a demonstration of their color Nook to get a free cup of coffee. NOTE: One per customer.

Are you hosting an Academy Awards watch party this weekend? Even if your answer is no, check out these fun movie-themed recipes.

Earlier this month, I told you about IHOP’s Pancake Day. Well, one more reminder: get your free short stack Tuesday, March 1, between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.

Next Friday, March 4, you can get free fries at Chick-fil-A (because it’s FryDay). Go here to RSVP.

That’s all for this week. If you want to share a tip, send an e-mail to nperez@ksat.com with “Friday Freebies” in the subject line.

If the warmer weather makes you want to get out and garden, you can get some free mulch and paper lawn/leaf bags from the City of San Antonio Saturday (Feb. 19). Click here for more information.

Parents, now’s a good time to do some pre-Spring cleaning! Babies “R” Us is running its “Great Trade-In” through Feb. 21. Bring in your old kid stuff to get 25% off new stuff.

Thanks to this blog post, I learned about Amazon Mom, which offers 30% off diapers and wipes, plus special e-mail offers.

If you’re looking for some new and free music, check out these freebies.

Shoppers who frequent The Shops at La Cantera should join The Club for discounts and special promotions.

If you’ve given up cable, but still want to watch TV shows, there are a few options online.

• Fast Pass TV – this site carries current seasons with all episodes. It even has movies available. Watch in “wisevid” format for less buffering.
• Surf The Channel – this site has some classic shows. The only downside I’ve seen: it kicks you out for an hour after you’ve watched about 90 minutes.
• TV-Video Net – this site has current shows. It also does not include pop-ups. The only downside: you may not find most recent episode of a show.

That’s all for this week. If you want to share a tip, send an email to nperez@ksat.com with “Friday Freebies” in the subject line.

Marble Slab will give you a free mini Tiramisu ice cream cup at participating locations from 3-6pm on Valentine’s Day.

“Like” Subway on Facebook to get a free cookie on Valentine’s Day.

This site has a few Valentine’s Day specials (not free, just discounted).

I found these free printable Valentine’s Day cards.

This site has gift ideas, recipes and more for your Valentine.

If you know your way around the kitchen (and aren’t afraid of sugar), you could try making your own candy hearts. Note: this recipe will take 24 hours to complete, so don’t wait until Monday to get started!

Martha Stewart has a few free Valentine’s Day suggestions.

From my in-box: The Animal Defense League of Texas will host free spay and neuter clinics for cats. The first one is on Feb. 22, the second is on March 4. Cats will need proof of a rabies vaccine, but if you don’t have that, they will give your cat the vaccine for $10 per cat. You’ll need to make an appointment. Call 210-655-1481, ext. 104.

Animal Care Services also has some low c0st spay/neuter clinics. Go here to find their mobile clinics. Call 210-207-6653 for more information.

The folks behind Dawn, Cascade and Febreeze have an organization book that includes coupons for its products. Just sign up for the booklet here.

That’s all for this week. If you want to share a tip, send an e-mail to nperez@ksat.com with “Friday Freebies” in the subject line. Note: I ask that you put that in the subject line because I get hundreds of e-mails daily and I don’t want to miss your tip!

I’m not sure if this is a deal or not, but I’ll share it and let you decide: Starbucks is selling a tall cup of its Pikes Place roast for $1.50.

Ladies, if you like those “free gift with purchase” from the makeup/perfume counter, bookmark this site. It tells you which brands are offering the freebies and when.

IHOP has brought back its all you can eat pancake special (for $4.99). They’re also offering all you can eat shrimp (the price was not listed). Before you go there, you might want to sign up for the Pancake Revolution. You’ll get a free meal right away, then another one on your birthday and one more on your anniversary of sign up.

Here’s a little something to put you in the mood for Valentine’s Day: a free downloadable playlist.

If you want to share a tip, send an email to nperez@ksat.com with “Friday Freebies” in the subject line.

If you resolved to be a little healthier, check out HEB’s health and wellness site.  Besides tips, you can also find coupons on some recipe pages. Creative types can submit a healthy recipe for a chance to win free groceries for a year or a free gym membership.

Coupon Sherpa has savings you can use at many stores. Go here for the online specials. Check your smartphone for the Coupon Sherpa app – you can use the coupon codes from your phone in stores.

If you’re new to the e-reader world, check out these links for free books/book apps. If you own a Kindle, here are some free books for you.

Taco Cabana will let you buy a fajita taco plate for $1 with this coupon (the catch: you must buy another fajita taco plate for full price). NOTE: Coupon expires Feb. 3.

Sign up for Papa John’s customer loyalty program BEFORE February 6, and if the Superbowl goes into overtime, you’ll get enough points for a free large three-topping pizza. Also, check the bottom of their home page for other Superbowl-related deals.

From my inbox: Chipotle has a Superbowl special.

Music fans can listen to the artists who will be performing at South By Southwest by clicking here.

That’s it for this week. If you want to share a tip, send an email to nperez@ksat.com with “Friday Freebies” in the subject line.

If your grocery bill makes you a little queasy, check out these nine tips to save money.

Shoe fanatics should sign up for email specials from DSW.

If this chilly weather has you craving warm food (other than chili), check out these recipes.  And if it’s chili you crave, check out these recipes.

Burger fans should download the Carl’s Jr. application. You could win a free burger or a Blu-Ray player for checking in on it when you’re at the restaurant. If you’re not an apper (yes, I am making up a word), you can sign up for email to get free stuff.

If you haven’t signed up for ebates, now’s a good time. Buy your Valentine a gift (believe it or not, it’s almost that time of year already) online through the site and get double cash back rebates from some of the retailers.

If you don’t have a lot of shade trees around your house, you might want to consider planting some. CPS Energy customers can get up to three rebates of $50 each by planting qualifying trees! Go here for more information. Customers can also find other rebates available from CPS Energy here.

The San Antonio Zoo has a coupon for buy one, get one free admission. Go here to print it. The coupon is only good on weekends through February 6. Here’s a coupon for $1 off admission (and it appears to have no expiration date).

That’s all for this week! If you want to share a tip, send an email to nperez@ksat.com with “Friday Freebies” in the subject line.

If you like Arm & Hammer products, click here to sign up for coupons.

Crest and Oral-B will send you free offers if you sign up for their emails (they’ll even remind you when to toss your toothbrush).

Sign up for Dave & Buster’s rewards and you’ll get $10 in game play, along with monthly email specials.

Need office or school supplies? “Like” Office Depot on Facebook to see deals.

Travelers should “like” Orbitz on Facebook or “follow” them on Twitter for vacation deals and giveaways.

Hair product junkies should sign up for special deals from John Frieda.

It’s time to start gathering paperwork to file your taxes. Go here to find free online software.

That’s all for this week. If you want to share a tip, send an email to nperez@ksat.com with “Friday Freebies’” in the subject line.