Belly Rewards

Belly, a little-known loyalty program, tracks visits when users sign in at restaurants and other businesses. Download the app or join for free by activating a scannable card that fits on your keychain.

To maximize this app's money saving potential, sign up for Belly Bites. These limited-time offers entice potential customers with free products and services from hot dogs to haircuts and everything in between. I even scored a grocery store gift card. Also, the location search option proves particularly beneficial when traveling in unfamiliar territory. It lists participating businesses that are in close proximity. Here's another tip. Plenty of merchants add on additional incentives if you haven't returned within a month. Their attempting to steal you from the competition, which equals even more savings for you!

Explore offerings in your area: www.bellycard.com.

Veteran's Day

SeeSaveSavor.com salutes our armed forces, past and present. Please pass on these Veteran’s Day deals (some start before or run past the holiday):

• Krispy Kreme: free doughnut and small coffee
• Starbucks: free brewed coffee or tea
• Ruby Tuesday: free appetizer
• Carrabba’s: free appetizer 
• California Pizza Kitchen: free entrée
• Texas Roadhouse: free entrée and soft drink/tea
• Denny's: free Grand Slam
• LongHorn Steakhouse: free Texas Tonion and soft drink
• Red Lobster: free appetizer
• Steak 'n Shake: free Breakfast Skillet and coffee

The restaurants below offered deals last year and might offer similar perks again:

• Applebee’s: free Signature entrée 
• Pappadeaux: free appetizer with entrée purchase 
• Einstein Bros Bagels: free bagel and shmear 
• Outback Steakhouse: free Bloomin' Onion and soft drink 
• Boston Market: free whole chicken with family meal purchase

Bowery Burger, NYC

A 100% grass-fed cheeseburger on a brioche bun for only $5 bucks in NYC? I checked the Bowery Burger menu board twice to make sure I hadn't hallucinated. Located in the Bowery Whole Foods, it also serves turkey burgers and hot dogs plus gluten-free and vegetarian options. I bypassed the $2 hand-cut fries (choose from sweet potato or regular) but spied them on another customer's plate. The portion appeared generous.

I'm a fan of burgers with discernible searing and top-notch buns. The bottom of mine was wimpy and not sturdy enough to support the toppings I chose. Despite that, it tasted delectable. In addition to the price, the array of toppings available besides standard lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles also made my burger a great deal. I'm talking garlic aioli, chili, whole slices of grilled onions, and premium cheese choices.

They say you should never buy groceries on an empty stomach. I agree, and grabbing a Bowery Burger should be at the top of your shopping list.