Monday (April 15th) is the deadline to file or get an extension on your taxes.  I owed this year. :(    Needless to say, I'm happy all the tax stuff is behind me (for this year, at least)!  To celebrate Tax Day, here are some awesome freebies and deals!

Tax Day (and Weekend) freebies

• Cinnabon – Get two free Cinnabon Bites between 6 and 8 p.m. on Tax Day. This offer is not valid at airport and travel plaza locations.
• Great American Cookies – A free birthday cake cookie, all day on April 15.
• Arby’s – Free value-sized curly fries or small potato cakes on Tax Day, with this coupon.
• Panda Express – Free Samurai Surf & Turf with this coupon, valid on April 17 only.
• Office Depot – Free black and white copy of your tax return and up to 5 pounds of free shredding with coupons until May 1.
• HydroMassage – One free HydroMassage with coupon, valid April 15-19.
• Chick-fil-A – Make a purchase on Tax Day, then save your receipt and bring it back on a designated day or days to get the same meal for free.
• 7-Eleven – Text “Slurp7″ to “711711″ and get a free medium Slurpee. Valid until April 30.
• Chili’s – Get a free appetizer or dessert if you “like” Chili's Facebook page between now and April 15.
• McDonald’s – Free small Premium Roast McCafe coffee through April 15.
• AMC Theatres – Free small popcorn with coupon, valid April 12-15.
• Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill – From 7 p.m. to midnight on Tax Day, tell your server you’re there for your “cheesy refund” and you’ll get a free order of Creamy Vanilla Cheesecake Bites.

Other deals

• Boston Market – On Tax Day, Boston Market is offering a "rib-bate," two ¼-rack rib meals with corn, mashed potatoes, and cornbread for $10.40.
• Sonic Drive-In – Half-price drinks and slushes all day on April 15.
• Schlotzsky’s – A small Original sandwich free with purchase of a 32-ounce fountain drink and chips on Tax Day.
• Subway – Buy one 6 inch sandwich and get one free before 9 a.m. This offer is valid through April 30.
• Corner Bakery Cafe – A coupon will get you a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an entree through April 30.
• Bruegger’s Bagels – Get 13 bagels and two tubs of cream cheese for $10.40 with a coupon between April 12 and April 15.

March is National Frozen Food Month. I've always been confused on how long frozen foods are good in the freezer for.

Here's the answer:

• Frozen dinners -- three to four months

• Ground beef and turkey -- three months

• Bacon, unopened -- one month

• Roasts -- six to twelve months

• Whole fish -- five to six months

• Fish fillets -- four to five months

• Shellfish -- four to six months

• Whole chicken or turkey -- twelve months

• Chicken or turkey pieces -- nine months

• Cooked poultry -- four months

I'm not sure how they did it, but the American Kennel Club made a list of the most popular dog breeds in the Chicagoland area. My beagle, Jack, didn't make the list... did your dog?!

#5 spot (tied) – Boxers and Yorkshire Terriors

#4 – Golden Retrievers

#3 – Bulldogs

#2 – Labrador Retrievers

The #1 most popular dog in the Chicagoland area – German Shepards!

And, just for fun.... here is a cute picture of my 5 year old Beagle, Jack (a Lymphoma survivor!!).  :)

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Nowadays we can rent just about everything.... cars, homes, electronics, furniture, appliances, etc.  Who knew that you can now also rent a fake internet girlfriend?!

It's all made possible by FakeInternetGirlfiend.com... a website that connects you with a fake girlfriend that will will post on your social networking page, text you, call you while you're in public and even leave a voice mail.  Also, for a higher price, you can receive customized services.

The site is female owned and operated and promises that the fake girlfriends are actual women that will adopt whatever type of personality you're looking for (distant but loving, social and upbeat, quirky and misunderstood, etc.).

So how much will your fake girlfriend cost you?  $250 per month (for a minimum of 3 months).  Is $750 really worth it?!