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Steals & Deals: Find deals, gift ideas for dad ANDREW M. SEDER

Sunday June 14, 2009 | 03:00 AM

I’ll admit it. I like hummus. There I said it. I mean I don’t walk around expressing my affinity for the smashed chickpea spread on a T-shirt, but now, thanks to one brand, I could.

Tribe Mediterranean Foods is offering an online form where you can request coupons and recipe ideas for their hummus. If you also submit a brief story about how Tribe hummus has made your life better, you’ll qualify to receive a free shirt. Go to: www.tribehummus.com/feedback.asp.

For the musicians among our readership, log on to: http://prodlix.com/contact.html to receive five free 88mm guitar picks and a holder from Prodlix, a custom guitar maker in New Orleans.

If you happen to cut your finger while strumming, Nexcare, the bandage maker, has embarked on a campaign to encourage people to donate blood. As part of the effort, it’s giving away two free bandages that say “Give” on them to those who fill out the form found here: http://www.nexcaregive.com/receive-a-free-sample.

Wal-Mart has always offered a decent supply of freebies on its Web site, but this week there are at least five really good ones. Among them, Crest Pro Health enamel shield toothpaste, Nicoderm CQ patch, Old Spice body wash, Prilosec OTC and Tampax Pearl tampons.

Go here to grab these and more samples: http://instoresnow.walmart.com/In-Stores-Now-Free-Samples.aspx.

Throughout the summer, many Arby’s roast beef stores, including those in Kingston and West Hazleton, are offering Wednesday Deals. Arby’s in Scranton and White Haven are not participating. This Wednesday, with the purchase of any sandwich, you can get a free regular sidekicker. Call your local Arby’s and ask if they’re participating.

Father’s Day is coming up one week from today.

Here’s a nice free gift for dear old dad.

Go to www.CVSphoto.com and order a free 8x10 print that you can pick up in-store. The normal $3.99 cost is deducted when you use the coupon code “FREE8x10.” This coupon code is valid through June 21. If you’re new to using CVS Photo get 50 free prints when you sign up using your CVS ExtraCare card. Albums available at stores complete a great gift for dad.

Need one more gift to make Father’s Day complete? Head over to Bath and Body Works to get C.O. Bigelow and Bath & Body Works men’s body care items free with the purchase of one of equal or greater value. Products include cologne, shampoo and body wash.

With Dad smelling great, take him to TGI Friday’s for dinner. Log on to: http://www.tgifridays.com/promos/JuneBogoCoupon.aspx to print out a coupon for buy one get one free entr�e at the eatery. Hurry, the offer expires June 22.