Make The Most Out Of National Ice Cream Month! Check Out Cool Discount And Promo Treats From Five Popular Retailers
July is National Ice Cream Month and all ice cream lovers can rejoice for they now have a plausible reason to indulge in their favorite dessert without guilt.
And for this exceptional privilege, they have the former US President Ronald Reagan to thank when he declared the month of July as "National Ice Cream Month" and its 3rd Sunday as the "National Ice Cream Day."
It was President Reagan's way of expressing gratitude for the immense economic contribution of the industry. According to ksat.com, at the time of his declaration of July as National Ice Cream Month, he said that the industry made approximately $3.5 billion worth of yearly sales and employed thousands of people.
Overall, ice cream manufacturers helped boost the economic standing of the US dairy industry because they use almost 10% of the total amount produced by the United States dairy farmers.
Gobankingrates.com has reported that the International Ice Cream Association fosters the celebration of not only National Ice Cream Day but also July as National Ice Cream Month. In support of the holiday, top retailers (popular brands and parlor chains) are giving customers special treats in the form of fantastic deals, price-cuts and freebies.
Five top deals that are too good to pass up include:
1. Baskin-Robbins - Customers get a free waffle cone upgrade for every double scoop order
2. Ben & Jerry's - Anyone who chances upon their truck gets free ice cream. Their East coast truck will be situated in New York City on National Ice Cream Day while Their West Coast truck will be stationed in Portland.
3. Blue Bell Ice Cream - Anyone who registers for their country club can have access to coupons, one of which gives a $1 discount on their one-half gallon.
4. Bruster's Ice Cream - Customers who subscribe to their Sweet Rewards Program will receive coupons in their inbox, along with a free welcome gift of a free sugar or cake cone.
5. Cold Stone Creamery - Customers who enlist for their club will receive buy one take one ice cream creation offer now and on their respective birthdays.
