Free Family Friendly Events this weekend: Lakeshore, Lowe’s, Michaels, and Toys ‘R Us

March 12, 2010 by
Happy Friday! There are lots of fun, family friendly events this weekend!

Lakeshore Learning ~ Visit a participating Lakeshore Learning location and kids (ages 3 and up) can make a free Pot O’ Gold Bank on Saturday 3/13 from 11-3 pm.

Lowe’s ~ Lowe’s is offering a “Build and Grow Clinic” on Saturday, 3/13 from 10-11 a.m. This week, kids can make their own Tabletop basketball game. The first 50 kids to register and be present at the store at 10 a.m. will get a kit, aprons, and goggles. (Ages 5+ preferred)

Michael’s – The Knack is a program sponsored by Michael’s to help your kids explore their creativity using projects and crafts.  They have fun in-store events for kids and families to enjoy.  This week’s event is:  Free Birthday Party Preview & Wilton Brownie Make it and Take it – Saturday, 3/13 from 10 am-2 pm

Toys ‘R Us ~ Participating Toys ‘ Us locations are hosting a Barbie Mermaid party on Saturday, 3/13 from noon-3 pm.  “Make a splash and celebrate the release of Barbie in a Mermaid Tail with great activities and coloring fun!”  While you’re there, you can also pick up a Superstar Barbie for only $3 (while supplies last)! (Ages 3+)

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Publix deals for the week of 3/11-3/17

March 11, 2010 by


Thanks to Brittany from The Prudent Patron for the weekly Publix deals!

Here are the highlights for the week. You can find all of the deals for the week at The Prudent Patron (this is based on the Florida/Southern Georgia market)  Also, check out her $25 Publix gift card giveaway!

Here are some of the items that are free this week:

Beechnut Let’s Grow Meals $1.00 – $1.25
$1/1 SS 1/3
:: FREE  – $.25 each 

EAS Bars , $1.89
$1/1 SS 2/28
$1/1 Publix Family Style Magazine
::Free + overage

Johnson & Johnson First Aid Gauze, Tape, or Travel Kits $1.49
$1.50/2 J&J Red Cross First Aid Items or one J&J First Aid Kit any Size from Publix Green Advantage Buy Flyer (store Q)
$1/1 RP 1/3, 3/14
::FREE + overage wyb First Aid Travel Kit and use both Qs

Muir Glen Tomato Sauce, small can $.89
 $1/1 Printable (IE) or (FF) or Printable
::FREE + overage  

Oikos Yogurt $1.69
$.50/1 Printable (Thanks, couponingtodisney)
$1/1  SS 1/03
$1/1 Printable (Whole Foods Q – If competitor)
::FREE + overage if you use both or Pay $.69 with just manuf. Q 
 
Preparation H, $3.89$2/1 Printable (after registration)
$2/1 Publix Green Advantage Flyer
:: Free + overage with both Qs  
 
Rolaids 3 pk., 2/$3 (Clearance $.75 in some stores)
$4/2 RP 1/3
:: FREE + overage

Scotties Facial Tissues Accents, 60-132 ct box, $1.00  – $1.25
$1/1 Printable – Answer no
::FREE – $.25 

Skinkiddy All Natural Snacks
Free Item Printable (expires 5/31)
::FREE

Sure Men’s Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant, $2.39
$1.00/1 Publix March into Savings booklet (Store Q)
$1.50/1 SS 1/24, 2/28
::FREE + $.11 Money Maker!

Here are some of the items that are less than $1 this week:

Covergirl, starting as low as $2.79
$1/1 PG  2/7
$1/1 Publix Green Advantage Flyer
::Pay $.79

Hormel Chili Master Chili, $1.59
$.50/1 SS 1/24
$.55/1 SS 2/28
$1.00/1 Blinkie
::Pay $.59 

 Pert Plus, $2.99$1/1 SS 1/24, 2/28$1/1  Publix Green Advantage Flyer
:: Pay $.99

Uncrustables Sandwiches $2.49 (This price is from memory, I will double check it when I shop.)
$.55/1 Healthy Meals & Healthy Kids insert

$1/1 Uncrustables Printable
::Pay $.94

Yakisoba, $.79
$.50/1 SS 1/3
::Pay $.29

Remember to check out The Prudent Patron for the rest of the weekly deals!  

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Thrifty Thursday: Five easy ways to get Amazon gift cards!

March 11, 2010 by
Last year, I “paid” for most of my family’s Christmas using Amazon gift cards that I earned throughout the year.  This year, my goal is to have another 100% cash Christmas and to use Amazon gift cards to fund a large portion of our Christmas.

Here are five easy ways to get Amazon gift cards:

1.  Coinstar – I posted earlier this year about starting a “change jar.”  When you visit a Coinstar machine, you have the option of “cashing out” but then you have to pay 9.8 cents per dollar. They also have an option where you can get “free coin counting” if you opt for a gift card or gift certificate instead. Amazon is one of the choices and the e-certificates you get for Amazon never expire! They also offer gift cards for Albertson’s, Borders, Cabela’s, CVS, Eddie Bauer, iTunes, JC Penney, Lowe’s, Old Navy, Overstock.com, Regal Entertainment Group, and Starbucks.  We started filling a change jar at the beginning of the year and it’s already almost full.  I’m looking forward to cashing it in for an Amazon card and finding out how much money we’ve saved so far!

2.  Epoll – Epoll.com is a survey site that I have been with for several years now.  The surveys are typically fairly easy and usually relate to TV shows.  I usually get 2-3 surveys each month.  You earn points for completing the surveys which can then be exchanged for gift cards to Amazon and a number of other retailers including Best Buy, Target, Home Depot, and Red Lobster.

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3.  My Points – My Points is an easy way to earn gift cards for Amazon or a number of other retailers.  All you have to do is read the e-mails they send, print and redeem coupons, shop through links on their site, or submit Bzz Agent reports.

4.  Opinion Outpost– Opinion Outpost is a survey site that I just joined recently.  You earn points for completing surveys and for every 50 “opinion points” you earn, you can choose to cash out for a $5 Amazon gift card.

5.  Swagbucks – Swagbucks is one of my favorite “rewards” sites.  You earn points just for searching the web, which is something you do are probably doing on a daily basis anyway!

Also, check with your bank to find out if they offer rewards if you use your debit card.  We recently found out that we can earn points from our bank for using our debit card and one of the retailers when we cash out points is Amazon!

Do you know of other ways to earn Amazon gift cards or do you have another thrifty tip to share?  Feel free to link up below!

For more Thrifty Thursday ideas, check out Coupon Teacher, Madame Deals, and Life as a Mom.

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Deals on Disney’s Princess and the Frog

March 11, 2010 by

My daughter is super excited about the release of Disney’s Princess and the Frog next week.  Here are a few deals you might want to check out.

*You can pre-order The Princess and the Frog from Amazon for $16.99.  If you order The Princess and the Frog (Single Disc Widescreen) and Ponyo (Two Disc Edition) together, you get them both for $26.98 shipped.  This is a savings of $8!

*There is a printable coupon to save $10 off The Princess and the Frog Blu Ray combo pack (expires 3/21/10).  The combo pack will reportedly be $26.99 at Target, so $16.99 after coupon (the combo pack includes a “regular” DVD and a Blu Ray).

There are a few rebate offers which also go along with this deal:

*Buy 2 participating Band Aid products and the Princess and the Frog and get a $5 MIR! (download the form here)  You will be able to get Band Aids for free at Walgreens next week or get them for free at Target using manufacturer’s and store coupons combined.  The rebate offer doesn’t start until 3/14, so hold off until then!

*Buy Disney’s Princess and the Frog and one or more rolls of FrogTape, get a $5 MIR!

I’m trying to decide if we’ll be able to hold off on watching this so I can put it in my daughter’s Easter basket or if I’ll break down and end up watching it with the kids while I’m off on Spring Break next week!

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Get free Philadelphia Minis from Kraft First Taste!

March 11, 2010 by

If you haven’t signed up for Kraft First Taste yet, you really should check it out.  They typically have a great “freebie” offer each month where you get to try out new products.  In the past few months, I’ve gotten free coupons to try out products such as Double Stuf Oreo Cakesters, DiGiorno 200 Calorie Portions, and Nabisco Wheat Thins.

The latest “free trial” offer is for Kraft Philadelphia Minis.  These are four individually packaged packs of Philadelphia cream cheese.  I love Philadelphia cream cheese, so I’m excited to try this offer!  If you’re already a member, log into your account and click on “My Offers.”  If you aren’t a member yet, sign up today!

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