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FREE Weekend Family Fun and Activities Round-Up!

March 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Looking for some free family fun this weekend?  Here is a round up of free activities and events!

This is a favorite for us every year:

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Bass Pro Shop FREE Easter Events – You can get a free picture with the Easter bunny, make free Easter crafts, and join in a free Easter Egg hunt!

Mark your calendar for this fun event at American Girl stores on April 4th:

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American Girl – Learn about Saige, our newest Girl of the Year! Your girl will go on a fun-filled scavenger hunt, collecting fun facts about Saige along the way. Plus, she’ll get a free American Girl poster at the end! Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8+.

AC Moore – Friday, March 29th from 1-3 p.m., buy an Easter Egg Basket and decorate it for FREE

Apple Stores – Check your local store for weekly workshops and youth programs

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores – Free demos every Saturday, check your store here for more details.

Lakeshore Learning – Saturday, March 30th from 11-3 pm, kids can make a Cute as a Bug! Basket

Lowes Build and Grow –  There is no class this week.  The next class wil be on Saturday, April 13th at 10:00 a.m., kids can build a Planter Box from the new movie The Croods..  A free apron, goggles and patch are included with this FREE class.  Register for this class as well as other future classes here.

Check out my movie view of The Croods here–> The Croods Movie Review

Michael’s Crafts – Check back for FREE classes and demonstrations

Microsoft Stores – Check your local store for classes and special events for the whole family.

Pottery Barn Kids -Tuesday’s from 11-11:30 a.m., Story Time.

Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

The Home Depot – See Adult Weekly workshops here. (Landscape Design, Lawn Maintenance, Install Vinyl Flooring)

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area.

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Lowes Foods deals for the week of 3/24-4/2

March 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Thanks to Coupon Keri for this post.  For a complete list of Lowes Foods deals for the week and to create a printable shopping list, visit her site at the following link -> Coupon Keri’s Lowes Foods post

BOGO

Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes ($1.90), Froot Loops ($2), Apple Jacks ($2), Krave ($2.15), Jacks Brown Sugar Cinnamon ($2), or Corn Pops ($2)
$0.50/1 Kellogg’s Krave Cereal printable
$0.50/1 Kellogg’s Apple Jacks Cereal printable
Final Cost = $1

Birdseye Steamfresh $1.30
$1/1 Birds Eye Steamfresh Chef’s Favorites Item printable **IF included
$0.35/1 Birds Eye Steamfresh Rice Variety printable
$0.50/2 Birds Eye Steamfresh, exp. 4/30/13 (SS 03/24/13 R)
$1/3 Birds Eye Steamfresh, exp. 4/30/13 (SS 03/24/13)
Final Cost = $0.30

Suddenly Salad $1.30
$0.50/2 Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Mixes printable
Final Cost = $0.80

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Land O Lakes Fresh Buttery Taste Spread $2
$1/2 Land O Lakes Butter Spread Product, exp. 5/31/13 (SS 03/10/13 R)
$0.35/1 Land O Lakes Butter Spread Product, exp. 5/31/13 (SS 03/10/13 R)
$0.40/1 Land O Lakes Butter Spread Product, exp. 5/31/13 (SS 03/10/13 R)
$0.50/1 Land O Lakes Butter Spread Product, exp. 5/31/13 (SS 03/10/13)
$0.50/1 Land O Lakes Butter Spread Product printable
Final Cost = $1

Nestle Cookie Dough $2.50
$0.50/1 Nestle Toll House Cookie Brownie or Chocolate Chip Cookie Kit, exp. 6/30/13 (SS 03/17/13 R)
$0.75/1 Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough, exp. 3/31/13 (RP 02/03/13)
$1.25/2 Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough printable
Final Cost = $1

Sister Schuberts Yeast Rolls $3
$0.75/1 Sister Schubert’s Product, exp. 5/24/13 (SS 03/24/13 R)
$0.50/1 Sister Schubert’s Homemade Rolls, exp. 5/22/13 (ALL YOU Mar ’13)
$0.50/1 Sister Schubert’s Product printable
$0.50/1 Sister Schubert’s Item, exp. 4/18/13 (ALL YOU Feb ’13)
$0.75/1 Sister Schubert’s Homemade Rolls printable
Final Cost = $1.50

Dixie Crystals Sugar, 4 lb. $1.99
$0.55 off Dixie Crystals Polybag or Granulated Sugar, exp. 5/19/13 (SS 03/17/13 R)
$0.75/1 Dixie Crystals Product-Granulated, Poly Light Brown, Dark Brown, Powdered, or Redi-Measure Light Brown Sugar printable
$0.45/1 Dixie Crystals Sugar printable
Final Cost = $0.49

Duncan Hines Cake Mix $1.25
$0.50/1 Duncan Hines Signature Red Velvet Cake Mix printable
$0.35/1 Duncan Hines Product printable
Final Cost = $0.25

Carnation Evaporated Milk $1
$0.55/2 Carnation Evaporated Milk Cans, exp. 4/30/13 (RP 01/27/13 #2)
$0.50/2 Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk printable
Final Cost = $0.45 ea

 

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Retail round-up: printable coupons for your weekend shopping!

March 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment

If you’re planning on doing some Easter shopping this holiday weekend, here’s the retail round-up of printable coupons!

See more printable coupons here–> Printable coupons

(Thanks Your Retail Helper!)

 

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Restaurant Round-Up: the top printable restaurant coupons!

March 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment

If you’re headed to a restaurant this weekend and you don’t want to bust your budget, check out the top printable restaurant deals and coupons that are available right now!

Here are some top picks:

Carl's Jr.
Carl’s Jr – FREE Small drink and fry with purchase

Hardee’s – FREE Small Drink and Fry with purchase coupon

Here are even more coupons:

Arby’s Coupons – FREE Classic Roast Beef Sandwich with the purchase of a small drink when you sign up for its Arby’s Extras program

Baskin Robbins Coupons – Buy a 2-Scoop Sundae Get 1 Free on Wednesdays (exp: 3/31/2013)

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream (exp: 3/31/2013)

  • Buy one Sundae, get one for $0.99
  • Buy one Waffle Cone, get one for 1/2 price

California Pizza Kitchen – $10 off $40 in Purchases (exp: 3/31/2013)

Chili’s Bar & Grill – Free Kids Meal with Adult Entree (expires 04/07/2013)

Chuck E Cheese Coupons – $2 Off All You Can Eat Salad Bar + 5 More (exp: 5/1/2013)

Corner Bakery Cafe – $10 off $50 in Catering (exp: 4/30/2013)

Del Taco – Free Biscuit Sandwich WYB Beverage (exp: 3/31/2013)

Donut Connection – (exp: 12/31/2013)

  • Buy a Dozen get a Dozen Honeydip for $2.99
  • free small coffee with any breakfast sandwich
  • get 2 donuts free with jumbo coffee
  • $1 off Dozen Donuts or 50 donut holes
  • get a jumbo coffee for the price of a medium
  • $.99 any muffin
  • $.99 bagel and cream cheese with the Purchase of a Large or Jumbo Coffee
  • $1.50 off any dozen donuts
  • $.99 medium hot chocolate
  • buy a pound of coffee, get a free to go coffee
  • 2 lbs coffee for $14.99
  • free small coffee with purchase of half dozen
  • $.99 for Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich with Purchase of Large or Jumbo Coffee
  • $3.99 for 6 Donuts (limit 1)
  • $3.99 for 6 Donuts 3pm til Close
  • Free Large Coffee with Purchase of Any Regular Priced Breakfast Sandwich

Godfathers Pizza

  • $4 Off Regularly Priced Jumbo Pizza (exp: 12/31/2013)
  • Buy 1 Regulary Priced Large Specialty Pizza Get Medium 1-Topping Pizza Free (exp: 12/31/2013

Hardees Restaurant – $1 off Ribeye Steak, Egg, & Cheese Biscuit Combo (exp: 4/15/2012)

Jamba Juice Coupons – $2.49 16 oz. Select Smoothies (exp: 5/20/2013)

Maggiano’s – $10 off coupon when you sign up for their e-club

Marble Slab Coupons – 30¢ Scoop with Free Mix-In on 4/1 Only (exp: 4/1/2013)

Papa Murphy’s Pizza – $3 off Any Family Size Pizza (exp: 3/31/2013)

Qdoba Mexican Grill – FREE Chips & Salsa or regular drink when you join Qdoba Rewards Club

Quiznos Coupons – Free Cookie WYB Any Regular or Large Sub (exp: 4/1/2013)

Smashburger Restaurant – Buy One Get One Entree (exp: 3/31/2013)

Souper Salad Coupons – $4.99 Adult Buffet (exp: 3/31/2013)

Souplantation Coupons – $18.99 Meal for Two  plus to more coupons (exp: 4/4/2013)

Starbucks Coupons – $1 Off Any Handcrafted Drink (exp: 4/2/2013)

Steak Escape Restaurant – FREE Small Cut Fresh Fries with Entree Purchase (exp. 5/31/2012)

Stevi Bs Coupons 

  • Buy 1 Adult Buffet Get 1 Free WYB 2 Drinks from 11AM-4PM (exp: 4/7/2013)
  • 5 Free Tokens WYB Kids Buffet & Drink (exp: 4/7/2013)

Waffle House Coupons – FREE Slice of Pie

Wetzel’s Pretzels – Free Lemonade with Purchase of a Wetzel Dog or Wetzel Bitz (“like” them on facebook) (exp: 3/31/2013)

White Castle Coupons – 20 Free Chicken Rings WYB Any Crave Case (exp: 4/13/2013)

See more printable coupons including retail coupons and restaurant coupons here–> Printable coupons

See more freebies here–> Freebies

See more restaurant deals here–> Restaurant deals

(Thanks Surviving the Stores and Smart Couponing)

 

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Bi-Lo deals for the week of 3/27-4/5

March 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Here are the highlights for the week thanks to Coupon Keri. Check out her site for a detailed list of deals and to create a printable shopping list.

BOGO

Hungry Jack Potatoes, 6.12 oz, Select Varieties, $1.99 ($ .99)
$0.50/1 Hungry Jack Premium Hashbrown Potatoes, exp. 5/12/13 (SS 03/17/13) ***IF Included***
Final Cost = FREE

Kraft Natural Chunk or Shredded 7-8 oz OR Cracker Barrel Cheese 8 oz, Select Varieties, $3.99 ($1.99)
-$1 off Cracker Barrel block 6 oz +, cracker cuts or snacking bars cheese, SS 3/17
-$1 off Cracker Barrel blocks, cracker cuts or bars, 6 oz+ HERE
Final Cost = $0.99!

Lay’s Potato Chips, 9.5-10 oz, Select Varieties, $4.29 ($2.14)
-$1/2 Lay’s Potato Chips from the Vote, Spin, Match Game from Bi-Lo FB page
Final Cost = $1.64 ea

Mueller’s Pasta, 12-16 oz, Select Varieties, $1.99 ($ .99)
-$1/2 Mueller’s 100% Whole Grain products, SS 3/03 ***IF Included***
Final Cost = $0.49 ea

Smart Balance Soft Spread, 13-15 oz, All Varieties, $3.89 ($1.94)
-$1/2 Smart Balance buttery spread, SS 3/24
-$1 off Smart Balance spreadable butter or blended butter sticks, SS 3/24
Final Cost = $0.94!

Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes 10.5 oz, or Raisin Bran 23.5 oz, $4.49 ($2.24)
-$1/2 Kellogg’s All-Bran, Rice Krispies, Corn Flakes, or Raisin Bran cereals, 10 oz+ (regional), RP 2/17 (exp 03/31)
-$1/2 Kellogg’s Raisin Bran, Corn Flakes, All-Bran or Rice Krispies cereal, (zip 02468) HERE
-$1.50 off Kellogg’s product, 1,000 points HERE
-$1/3 Kellogg’s cereals (regional), RP 3/03
-$1/2 Kellogg’s Cereals 9 oz + Food Lion Competitor Coupon SS 3/24
Final Cost = $1.24

Birdseye Steamfresh, 10-14.4 oz, Select Varieties, $2.85 (1.42)
-.35/1 Birds Eye Steamfresh 100% whole grain blend HERE
-.50/1 Birds Eye Steamfresh fresh frozen vegetables, 8 oz+, Ibotta App
-$1 off Birdseye Steamfresh Chef’s Favorites item HERE **IF Included**
Final Cost = FREE

College Inn Broth, 32 oz, Select Varieties, $2.79 ($1.39)
-$1/1 College Inn Broth when you register HERE
Final Cost = $0.39!

 

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