Website of the week Wednesday: Springpad

Are you guilty of having multiple browser windows and/or tabs open at the same time? Are you having trouble finding things in your Bookmarks because you have so many?  Don’t worry – I can totally relate!  Before I discovered Springpad, that was me and it drove my husband CRAZY!  Plus, if my computer crashed or shut down for any reason, I lost all of my links if I had open windows or tabs.

I have been using Springpad for about a month now and I absolutely love it!  In a nutshell, it’s an online organizer.  You can keep notes, recipes, restaurants, books, movies, and to do lists all in one spot.  You can also share your favorites with friends by e-mail, Facebook, or Twitter!  They even have an app for iphone and Android users!  The best part is that it’s completely FREE!

I love browsing the “Menu Plan Monday” posts on Orgjunkie, and since I added the “Spring it!” link to my toolbar on my web browser, all I have to do is click that button and I can easily add the recipes I want to try.  Plus, I can browse recipes that my friends are going to try for even more inspiration.  When one of my friends recommends a favorite book online, I can just add that, oo!

If you decide to check out Springpad, let me know what you think!

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Get the Entertainment book for $5.99!

Right now, when you shop through Ebates or Shop at Home, you can get the 2010 Entertainment Book for just $7.99Plus, both Ebates and Shop at Home are offering 25% cash back, which means it is only $5.99 after the cash back and shipping is FREE!  Both Ebates and Shop at Home are also offering a $5 “sign on” bonus for new members, so your total would be $2.99 after cash back and the new customer bonus!

I buy at least one Entertainment Book every year (this year I bought 2!) and it more than pays for itself.

Here are some of our favorite coupons (the listings in your book may vary – please check the site for a preview of what’s available in the book for your area):

*Cici’s Pizza – Buy an adult buffet, get a child’s buffet free (this means that our family of 4 can eat there for $10 since our son is 3 and still eats for free)

*Pump it Up ~ Buy One, Get One Free Pop In Playtime (a great way to beat the summer heat or get your kids out of the house to burn off some energy on those rainy days!)

*Rainforest Cafe ~ Get $5 off a $20 purchase (my kids love this place, but it’s so expensive that we rarely go there…this coupon helps to soften the blow somewhat)

*Red Robin – Get $5 of a $20 purchase (plus, we use gift cards that I earn from My Survey and other sites to save even more!)

*Safeway ~ Get $5 off a $50 purchase at Safeway family grocery stores

*There are also lots of buy one, get one free coupons for local restaurants and attractions!  It definitely comes in handy if you want to have a “date night” without busting your budget.

If you’re not familiar with Shop at Home or Ebates, here’s how it works:

1. When you are ready to make your purchase, visit Ebates or Shop at Home to create your account.

2.  Search for “Entertainment Book” and click through the link that says $7.99 (this deal is valid through 7/14).  Follow the instructions on the retailer’s site and complete your purchase as your normally would (**Make sure you do not check the box that signs you up for automatic renewals – I made that mistake this year!)

3.  Within a few days, you should receive an e-mail letting you know that your “cash back” has been credited to your account (it may take up to 30 days for them to complete this process).

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Kroger deals for the week of 7/7-7/13

Don’t forget to load your coupons to your Kroger card:
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**For more information about loadable coupons and how they work check out this post!

This ad is based on the Texas/Louisiana market. My Kroger stores double three “like” coupons with a face value up to $.50 and triple three “like” coupons with a face value up to $.39. Your market may be different. Check with your store for details!

Kroger has a new “Summer of Savings” instant win game – spin the wheel for a chance to win over 150,000 prizes (you must register to participate) Even if you won before, it re-set on 7/4, so you can play again!

There is a coupon in this week’s ad for $25 with any transferred prescription!
 

There are lots of 10 for $10 Mix and Match Deals this week (you do not need to purchase 10 items to take advantage of these prices).  Here are the best deals I see this week:

*Armour Lunchmakers – $1

*Ball Park meat franks – 2/$3
$.75/2 Ball Park franks – 6-27 SS
$.75/1 Ball Park Franks Kroger loadable (this can only be used once per card)
Final Price = 2/1.50 ($.75/each) after both coupons

*Barilla pasta – $1

*Cattleman’s BBQ sauce – $1

*Chicken thighs or drumsticks – $.99/lb

*DiGiorno or California Pizza Kitchen pizzas – $4.77
$2/1 DiGiorno Deep Dish printable (for becoming a fan on Facebook, if this variety is included)
Final Price = $2.77/each (if Deep Dish is included)

*Driscoll’s raspberries – 2/$4

*Driscoll’s strawberries (1 lb) – $1.38/each

*Fast Fixin’ Chicken – 10/$10

*Hamburger Helper (also includes Chicken Helper and Tuna Helper varieties) – $1
$.75/3 Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper or Chicken Helper – 6-20 SS or 5-30 GM
Final Price = $.75/each after coupon (when you buy 3)

*Healthy Choice or Marie Callendar’s entrees – 5/$10
$1/2 Healthy Choice Frozen Entrees printable
Final price = 2/$3 after coupon 

*Hunt’s snack packs – $1

*Kraft American Singles – $1.79/each (10.7-12 oz varieties)

*Kroger cottage cheese, sour cream, or dip – $1

*Kroger fruit snacks – $1

*Kroger Mini peeled carrots – $1

*Mrs. Baird’s 100% Whole Wheat bread – $1

*Peaches or nectarines – $.77/lb

*Schick razor – $7.19 (this is not an advertised deal)
$4/1 Schick Hydro razor or refill loadable
$5/1 Schick Hydro razor – 6-13 SS
Final Price = $1.81 overage (plus you can submit for the “Try Me Free” rebate here!)

*Starkist tuna (5 oz can or 2.6 oz pouch) – $1
Buy 2, get 1 free Starkist tuna pouches – 6-20 RP
Final Price = 3/$2 ($.67/each) after coupons when you buy pouches

CRAZY MEAL DEALBuy Private Selection Baby Back ribs, get the following items FREE ~ Dole Caesar or Caesar light salad kit, Meals Made Simple Macaroni & Cheese or mashed potatoes, Big K soda, French Baguette, and Kroger Reusable bag 

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Save big at the Old Navy Fundamentals sale plus get 10% cash back!

If you haven’t checked out the Old Navy Fundamentals sale yet, here’s a little incentive:  right now, Ebates is offering 10% cash back when you shop through their site!  (plus you get a $5 sign on bonus when you sign up for the first time)  If you aren’t familiar with Ebates, check out this post here to see how it works!

Start your back to school shopping now and take advantage of these great prices combined with this great cash back offer!

Here are some of the price points for the sale:

*Kid tees and tanks – $4
*Adult tees and tanks – $5
*Kids uniform polos – $7
*Adult polos – $9
*Kids uniform khakis – $12
*Adult denim – $19

They have also clearanced a number of items and you can save up 60% off original prices!

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Save big on bowling this summer!

AMF Bowling

If you’re looking for ways to beat the heat and have some summer family fun on a budget, AMF is doing their best to help! They have released several new coupons to cut the expense of family bowling night.

Here’s what is currently available:

*Save $5 per person (up to 10 people)

*Save $20 off your next game of 4 or more people

*Buy one game, get a second game free!

To find out what locations are participating near you, check here (all you have to do is enter your zip code).

Some locations are also offering 2 free games of bowling each day for kids his summer!  To find out how this works and see if a location near your is participating, click here!

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