Hi, it’s me, Marla Jo, your columnist and deals maven. Check out my Cheapo Travel column in the Sunday Travel section. If you know a great deal, let me know at mfisher@scng.com. You can also find me at Deals Diva on Facebook and Twitter. And don’t forget to read my humor columns on Wednesdays in the Register.

FREE STAYS

If you’re taking a road trip on your bicycle, sign up with WarmShowers.org to share hospitality with other bike lovers all over the world, who may agree to put you up in their homes while you’re on your trip. I know someone who enjoys doing this. This website is run by a foundation in Boulder, Colorado. They say they have more than 93,000 active members, so check them out. A quick perusal showed visits to Austria, Germany, Thailand, France, South Africa, Canada and more. Learn more: Warmshowers.org

WINE WIN

If you’re a wino like me, note that Romano’s Macaroni Grill will give you half off a bottle of wine on Thursdays, at participating locations. And you definitely want to sign up for their email club, because you’ll receive money-saving coupons on a regular basis. Just for joining, you get $5 off your next meal. Learn more: Macaronigrill.com

FREE ENTRÉE

If you’re willing to dress up like a cow, then head on over to Chick-fil-A on Tuesday, July 11, which is the chain’s annual Cow Appreciation Day. I’ve done this with my kids, it’s fun. Dress in anything cow-like, and you’ll get a free breakfast, lunch or dinner entree. Kids get a kids’ meal. Apparently, this year they’re not offering a printable costume, but if you do an online search, you can find one. Learn more here: chick-fil-a.com/Cows/Appreciation-Day

7-ELEVEN DAY

Note that Tuesday is 7/11, and that’s when those ubiquitous 7-Eleven stores offer special freebies, usually free Slurpees. Now, at this writing, I wasn’t able to find out exactly what was up this year because they weren’t releasing the info early, but keep your eyes peeled, because I’m sure there’s some kind of promotion. And “Happy 7-Eleven Day.” Oh, and I didn’t get you anything. Meanwhile, if you want to get a free Slurpee any day, download their 7Rewards app, and every 7th drink you buy is free, including a Slurpee. Learn more: 7-eleven.com/7rewards/

FAIRMONT DEAL

Fan of swanky hotels? Join the Fairmont hotel President’s Club loyalty program (of course it couldn’t be the vice-president’s club) and they’ll send you special offers. I just got one offering 30 percent off if you stay three nights or more. Also, belonging to the club is a good deal because you get discounted rates, free internet, free access to the health club, free local newspapers and a free shoeshine (if available.) Learn more at Fairmont.com

USE IT TWICE

If you love fairs, listen up: Buy a ticket to the Orange County Fair July 14-Aug. 13, and you can use the same ticket to get into the Ventura County Fair from Aug. 2-13. That’s more money for funnel cakes and fried Twinkies, for those of you with iron stomachs. Learn more at ocfair.com

FREE SAMPLE

Get a free sample of Baskin-Robbins ice cream pizza on Friday, July 14, from noon until 5 p.m. at participating locations. This is their new “Mint Chocolate Chip Polar Pizza,” which has a fudge brownie crust, ice cream and other stuff. Yes, it has 10.2 million calories. And while we’re on the subject, note that if you download the Baskin-Robbins Mobile App, you’ll get offered deals on “National Ice Cream Day,” July 16, and at other times, too.

ARTS PASSPORT

Art lovers, this is the deal for you. Pay $24, and you’ll get a “Passport to the Arts” that will get you into all three of the famed summer arts festivals in Laguna Beach all summer long, and even a one-time parking pass worth $7. This includes access to the booths of more than 500 artists, and check for live music and hands-on art workshops, too. It does not include admission to the Pageant of the Masters, though. (Note that Laguna Beach residents get into the Festival of the Arts free every day, though not the pageant.) Learn more: http://lagunabeachpassport.com/

GIFT CARD DEAL

Do you like food? Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen in Brea and Irvine, and Brunos Italian Kitchen in Brea are offering a gift card freebie deal on Saturday, July 15 only from 11:30 a.m. to closing. If you buy a $100 gift card, you will get two free $20 bonus cards. You must buy these in-house, not online, to get the deal. Learn more at ChaChasLatinKitchen.com or BrunosItalianKitchen.com.