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Red, White, and Savvy: Memorial Day Edition
Snagging Deals and Finding Jobs with a Patriotic Twist
Memorial Day is just around the corner, and we’re gearing up for a summer filled with fun, relaxation, and plenty of savvy opportunities! As we finally reach the home stretch of all the end-of-the-year school activities, it's time to take a breather and enjoy some well-deserved downtime.
In this special Memorial Day edition, we’ve rounded up the best deals and job opportunities just for you. Whether you’re looking to score some fantastic bargains or explore new career prospects, we’ve got you covered. Let's celebrate the start of summer with a patriotic twist and make the most of this holiday weekend!
Stay savvy and have a wonderful Memorial Day!
Memorial Day Deals and Offers for Military Families
Retail Discounts
Walgreens: From May 24 to May 27, Walgreens and Duane Reade offer a 20% discount on eligible regular-price items for veterans, military members, and their families. You need to show proof of service and have a myWalgreens membership.
Home Depot: Special discounts on appliances, outdoor furniture, and more from May 16 to May 27. Additionally, military personnel can enjoy a year-round 10% discount.
Lowe's: Memorial Day sale offers up to 35% off select items, along with a 10% discount for military members and their families.
Academy Sports + Outdoors: Offering 10% off for first responders, veterans, and active-duty military members from May 2 through July 5.
Abercrombie & Fitch: 10% off in-store for active duty, veterans, retirees, reservists, and National Guard members.
Adidas: 30% off online and 20% off at outlet stores for active duty, veterans, retirees, spouses, and dependents
Food and Dining
Outback Steakhouse: 10% off with military ID at participating locations.
Mission BBQ: Free sandwich for veterans and active-duty military on designated days.
Pie Five Pizza: Discounted or free pizza for military members at participating locations on Memorial Day.
Applebee's: Free meal from a special menu for veterans and active-duty military.
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse: Free entrée from a select menu for veterans and active-duty military.
California Pizza Kitchen: Free entrée and beverage from a select menu for veterans and active-duty military.
Denny’s: Free Build Your Own Grand Slam until noon for veterans and active-duty military.
Activities and Entertainment
Silverwood Theme Park: Free admission for military personnel and veterans, with discounted rates for immediate family members on May 25-27.
Blue Star Museums: Free admission to over 2,000 museums for active-duty military members and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Cincinnati Zoo: Special military discount on Memorial Day for active and retired military members.
Colonial Williamsburg: Complimentary admission for active-duty military, reservists, National Guard personnel, retired military, and veterans as part of the Blue Star Museum program.
VetTix: Offers free event tickets to military members and veterans and their families. Availability varies based on the event and location, so signing up for their mailing list is recommended.
Open Positions This Week
Member Enrollment Specialist: Wellth, Inc. - Part-time
As a Member Enrollment Specialist, you will be the first point of contact to prospective members, with the task of contacting them via phone to introduce and explain the Wellth program and assist them with enrollment by showing them how to download and use our app. You will also work with the rest of the Member Operations team to conduct feedback outreaches to better help members’ voices be heard.
Remote Admissions Advisor: DeVry University - Full-time
The role of the admissions advisor is to reach out to individuals via phone, or through video conferencing, take incoming calls and place outbound calls to prospective students. Admissions advisors interview prospective students to determine their motivation for attending college; understand their career goals and the obstacles that might prevent them from starting or continuing their education; help them to overcome those obstacles; and ultimately help them identify the degree-program that best matches their needs.
Growth Marketer: Orange Pegs - Part-time
Looking for contributors who BRING IT when it comes to digital marketing, analysis, and collaborative ideation. In this role, you'll be working hand-in-hand with various Growth Leads as you contribute your brand of growth marketing expertise to multiple clients.
Online Colorist: eSalon - Full-time
As a Colorist for eSalon, you will offer consultations, create custom formulations and provide tips and tricks to help the client base achieve salon quality results in the comfort of their own home. Custom color kits then get shipped out directly to the client from the eSalon Production Facility in Los Angeles.
Paralegal/Client Manager: Atticus Law - Full-time
In this role, you’ll be a founding member of the Direct Representation team and work closely with the Lead Attorney and founding Paralegal/Client Manager, as well as the CEO. This role is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing Series B startup and gain exposure to both legal practice and business operations.
Customer Success Manager: Leaf Agriculture - Full-time
Combining deep technical, product, and industry knowledge, this position is responsible for ensuring our customers in the agriculture sector receive exceptional service and guidance to maximize the value of Leaf's offerings. The Customer Success Manager will manage, support, and grow relationships with both new and existing accounts, focusing on integrations, scaling, product expansion, and account management.
Account Director: Moburst - Full-time
The Account Director owns relationships with all clients. As the main point of contact, the Account Director also coordinates the resources needed to service projects, builds strategic operational plans and balances the expectations of the clients with the execution of the team.
As Memorial Day approaches, it's important to reflect on the true meaning of this solemn holiday. Memorial Day honors the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives in service to the United States. It's a time for remembrance and gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy, secured by their ultimate sacrifice.
Let us pay tribute to these heroes, remembering their courage and dedication. As we gather with family and friends, let’s take a moment to honor their memory and recognize the profound impact they have had on our nation.
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