Christmas Family Fun

Do you like going and looking at Christmast lights as much as I do? I, personally, LOVE this, and it seems the older I get the more I enjoy it. I love taking my kiddos to look at Christmas lights. We turn the radio on to Christmas music and carol away as we drive and look for Christmas lights. We JUST did a small drive the other night and wound up finding a pooch and returning him to his rightful owner. That was kind of a neat lesson to teach our kiddos, as they are new "pound puppy" owners.

Anyway, if you are in the mood to check out Christmas lights in and around Spokane. Just go on over here via The Spokesman Review and get addresses (these addresses are submitted by Spokesman-Review readers) and you can even map it out, if you would like. They have it broken down to the different areas in Spokane (South Hill, Valley, North Spokane, etc). One other cool thing about this page is that they give a short description of what is displayed at each particular address.

Journey To The North Pole-via Coeur d'Alene Boat Cruise-
"Fantasy Cruise to the North Pole" Tickets are on sale now.
Adults - $15.95
Seniors (65 yrs. & over) - $14.95
Children (12 yrs. & under) - Complimentary
Nightly cruise departure times: 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 pm
All Holiday Cruises depart from the Boardwalk Marina, located on the East side of The Resort.
**Reservations are required. For tickets or more information, contact The Holiday Light Show Center at 208-664-7268 or 800-688-5253

FREE Skating At The Ice Palace...

Date(s): 12/09/2010 - 02/24/2011

Times: 7-8:30pm

Event Location: Ice Palace, Riverfront Park

Event Address: 507 N Howard St

Phone: (509) 625-6601

Admission: Skating FREE WITH COUPON FROM THE INLANDER (you can find the FREE Inlander at various gas stations, some medical clinics, grocery stores, etc)/skate rental $3.25

Bring your friends for an evening of skating at one of the finest outdoor rinks in the country. The Inlander sponsors free admission for Inlander Appreciation night every Thursday (except 12/23 and 12/30) through the skating season. Skate, dance, have hot cocoa!

 

FREE Horse&Carriage Rides....

Date(s): 12/03/2010 - 12/24/2010

Times: Fri 3-8pm (Christmas Eve noon-3pm)/Sat & Sun noon-5pm

Event Location: Downtown Spokane

Event Address: Main Ave at Wall St

Phone: (509) 456-0580

Admission: FREE

Take a refreshing carriage ride through downtown Spokane. These free rides are gifts to the community and visitors from the Downtown Partnership and Spokane Teachers Credit union.

**Of note, you probably will have to stand in line quite a while, so make sure you dress SUPER warm. I would even take some blankets and whatnot, wear two pairs of socks and warm shoes too. I froze my behind off last year, because I didn't dress warm.

 

These are just a few things you can do. If I run across anymore, I will share. If you have any suggestions, please share with us.

 

Thanks!

 

Cheryl

$0.50/4 Yoplait Yogurt

Just go on over here for a coupon from Yoplait for $0.50/4 Yoplait Yogurt cups. Hurry though, if you want this, as the supply is limited.

Thanks!

Cheryl

Albertsons Trip Last Night

Yep, I had a TON of coupons for the Pillsbury brownies so I wanted to venture out to Albies last night. My hubby was night enough to take me to Liberty Lake so, I could get my shopping on. I did six different transactions and walked away with this and then some.......

Plus, not pictured are six Hefty Zoo Pal plates and 68 brownies (I ordered these last night, the plates and the brownies). Yes, I know that is a lot of brownies, but I had the coupons and so therefore they (the brownies) are going to be donated. So, I saved $228.68! Total out of pocket was $3.63! Wowza! That was good. I am not going to break each one of my transactions down, as I have to get my butt back to work, but I REALLY wanted to share with you how well I did last night. I am sooo excited about being able to donate some brownies and oil, and other items too. I did use (3) $5 Rewards that I had and I got back ANOTHER $5 reward.

So, here is what I got for $3.63!

68 brownies
8 Pillsbury Easy Frosting
4 Pam
3 Wesson oil
3 Marie Callender's Family Meals
3 Marie Callender's Steamers
3 Celestial Teas (these were on sale for $2.50, use with doubler makes them $0.50 each!)
1 Snack pack (had husband and Blakey with me)
2 Hefty Paper plates
6 Hefty Zoo Pals plates

Do you ever do something stupid like let a Catalina expire? Well, I did and I'm just kicking myself. I totally forgot about it until I saw it last night when I was going through my stuff. I can't believe it! It was a $5 Cat too! Oh well, I guess that is why I need to try to be a little more organized. You win some and you lose some and apparently I lost some. :)

By the way, when I was out at Liberty Lake last night they DID have plenty of brownies (just not enough for me to feel comfortable taking 68 for myself, so that is why I ordered them). So, if your on the hunt for some brownies, they had some. They, however, were out of the Zoo Pals plates.

Okay, I hope you all have a GREAT day and remember if you want to get in on the Albertsons's sale, today is the last day.

Cheryl

FREE Send A Dozen Cookies To A Soldier

This is sooo cool! Check this out.....Right now Kenmore is doing something pretty cool, using their Facebook page! Just go on on over to the Kenmore Facebook page, “like” them, then click on the “Cookies4Troops” tab to send a dozen cookies to a soldier away from home with your personal message of support. Another cool thing about this is by helping them reach their goal of sending a quarter million cookies to the troops, Kenmore will donate $50,000 to Heroes at Home Wish Registry to assist military families in need!

You can take part in this ABSOLUTELY FREE and a difference in someone's day! Just go on over here to do it. I just sent mine and it took a matter of maybe a minute or so. It was SUPER DUPER easy.

Thanks Hip2Save!

Cheryl

Yoplait

I REALLY like Yoplait yogurt. If you do, I STRONGLY recommend that you go check their website out. ;)

Thanks Coupon Geek!

Cheryl

Monday Weigh-In Report

Well.......once again,........I am happy to report that the scale was VERY nice to me yesterday. I lost 2.8 POUNDS!!!! That is a total of 10 POUNDS IN TWO WEEKS!!!! Okay, so I am LOVIN' this new plan so far!! How can I not?! I feel that I have more freedom on this plan, simply because I don't have to count the points of ANY of my fruit and MOST of my veggies. So, in the end, for me, I have more points to play with in a day. I am TRYING very hard to stay away from the bad carbs (higher point foods) and trying really hard to stick with the "good" foods of proteins, fruits and veggies, and whole grains. When I am "wanting" something sweet I grab a WW Red Velvet bar and that satisfies my sweet tooth and boy, if you have seen those bars they are not very big, but let me tell you I can make one of those babies last. :) Then, I am good to go.

I have had a hard time getting all of my activity in, but I'm trying. Even if I don't feel like "running," I will just walk on the treadmill. I figure walking is better than NO activity at all. Right?

I have been making chicken soup on Sunday, so I can have something easy for lunch through the week, but I didn't make any yesterday, so I better get to figuring something out here pretty soon. Anyway, I just boil my chicken for "a while," thenk I add a whole bunch of baby carrots, some celery, and whatever veggies I have. Then, this might sound a little gross, but I add a little milk so it "looks" a little creamy. I know, it's mental, but it works for me. Then, there you have it. That is it. I, of course, add garlic salt (my fave) and whatever spices I feel like that day.

Okay, so I am "a little" worried about this week, because lately when I do good, I do good for the first two weeks and then "fall off the wagon" on the third week. I am going to try really hard this week. I am hoping that since I am aware of this that things will be okay. I mean I've lost 10 pounds so far, why would I want to mess that up, right? I EVEN feel better, both physically and mentally. Boy, it sure really does make a difference with what we put in our bodies.

Anyway, here's to all of us having a good week this week.........

Cheryl

FREE Phone Call from Santa!!

I love these things. I have been lucky enough to have these done EVERY year for my kiddos and they just get so tickled. Plus, I love watching how excited they get. Anyway, right now you can send a free personalized call to your child from Santa Claus, thanks to Google Voice! If you do this, once you submit it, the phone will ring instantly, so make sure your kids are around. Just a little FYI, this does not respond to your little one talking. It is just a recorded message.

Anyway, just go on over here to get started. :)

Thanks Because More is More!

Cheryl

LeapFrog TAG Reading System Plus Bonus Activity Cards and Book, $16.99

Wow, check this AWESOME deal out. Right now, at Leapfrog.com you can score this Tag Reading System (16MB) & Land Animal Activity Cards (includes Tag Reader – 16 MB, included Ozzie & Mack activity book, and BONUS National Geographic Land Animal Activity Cards) for just $19.99.  This is down from $47.98! Plus, you can use coupon code CSLEAP15 at checkout to get an additional $3 off bringing your final cost down to $16.99 AND shipping is FREE!!


Just go on over here to get in on this AWESOME deal!

** I highly recommend this. We have these at our house and my kiddos LOVE them. They help learning to read be really fun for the kiddos. I STRONGLY endorse LeapFrog products and STRONGLY recommend this particular product, as we have had very good success with it. Not to mention this AWESOME price. This is JUST my very own opinion.

Thanks Hip2Save!

Cheryl

FREE Excedrin (New Offer)

Just go on over here to input your info and have a coupon for some FREE Excedrin come to you via snail mail.

Thanks Hip2Save!

Cheryl

Rite Aid Deal

A couple of good deals that I wanted to share with you.

Eco Tools are on sale this week for B1G1 50% off. Plus, when you buy two you get $5 in +UP Rewards.

If you can find the bath poofs, they are $1.99 buy two and make some money on this. They also have facial sponges that are $2.99, not really a money maker if you buy two, but you STILL get them for FREE, after your +5UP Reward.

Hershey Pot of Gold AGAIN this week is $3.99 with $1 +Up Reward. If they are not on the shelf, make sure that you go up and ask at the front counter. Out here in the valley, they are keeping them behind the counter and depending on which one that you go to, they will allow you one or two per day. Actually, I went to Argonne this morning and they were all out. I got the last one. :(

Just a couple of the MANY good deals at Rite Aid this week.

Thanks!

Cheryl

$1/1 Planters Peanuts

Planters just released a new coupon from their Facebook page. Just go on over here and you have to "look" for it. If you click on the plates and then click on the empty plate, it will take you to a bricks coupon for $1/1 Planters!

Thanks One Momma Saving Money!

Cheryl

Old Sale=$5 Performance Fleece Tops (Saturday, 12/11)

I love Old Navy sales! I really NEVER used to shop there until just recently. With all of their sales this year, I have snagged up some pretty AWESOME deals for myself and my kiddos!

Well, tomorrow, Saturday, December 12/11 ONLY, from 7 am to 9 pm, you can score some Performance Fleece Tops for ONLY $5! This is, of course, while supplies last and there is a LIMIT OF 5 per customer. In-store only.

Just go on over here to get more details.

Oh, don't forget to go dig up a "Barker's Bones Coupon."

Thanks Hip2Save!

Cheryl

Rite Aid Holiday Gift of Savings Update!!

I am not sure if you are aware of Rite Aid's Holiday Gift of Savings Program. Here is a little info....

(This is taken from their website) Shop now through December 25th and get up to $20 back.


Right now at Rite Aid, you can earn up to $20 back in a Rite Aid Gift Certificate on almost everything you buy.*


•Spend $25-50, get $5 back
•Spend $51-100, get $10 back
•Spend over $100, get $20 back

Plus spend $25 or more in select photo products and earn an additional $5 Rite Aid Photo Bonus Certificate.** This spend also counts toward your total spend for the Gift of Savings program.


At Rite Aid it's better to give and receive this holiday season with our Gift of Savings program.
So check off your gift list, your decoration list, your to-do list and anything else you can shop for at Rite Aid. The more you buy, the more you save.


Earning your gift certificate is as easy as 1-2-3.


1.Save all your Rite Aid receipts dated November 26 through December 25.
2.Enter all of your information and the codes from your receipts here.
3.Print your certificate. We'll send you an email when your certificate is ready. Just print it and take it with you on your next trip to the store. (Complete details here.)
Get more details on how you can save big with Single Check Rebates.

I didn't mention anything about it before because there was quite a bit of controversy over it because unlike last year, they deducting ALL coupons EVEN manufacturer coupons. So, there was hardly anyway we were going to get close to the amount needed to spend in order to qualify for the rebate, BUT GUESS WHAT?! THEY HAVE NOW STOPPED DEDUCTING MANUFACTURER COUPONS!! YAY!!! WAHOO!!! So, if you have been entering your receipts GO CHECK YOUR ACCOUNT! I checked mine and already qualify for a $10 rebate, although I do have a couple of other receipts that I need to put in. If you haven't entered your receipts, GO DO IT! :) So, you can get some moolah back. :) Just go on over here to get started.

Thanks!

Cheryl

$1.50/1 Frosted Mini Wheats

Wow, check out this high value coupon, $1.50/1 Frosted Mini Wheats. Just go on over here and get that baby printed before it is too late. I'm hearing that these are on sale this week at Rite Aid....

Kelloggs Frosted Mini Wheats, 16-20 oz $2.50 (Buy 2, Receive a $2.00 +Up Reward)
Pay $1.00 each

Thanks Krazy Coupon Lady!

Cheryl

Safeway

I took myself to Safeway today. I don't have a picture as my husband put it all away before I could get it, but I managed to pick myself up 10 boxes of Cheese Nips (Spongebob), two boxes of Ritz (Fat Free), two boxes of Triscuits, two boxes of wheat saltines, four boxes of Ritz Munchables all for $13. I saved $40+. Wow, that is pretty good in my book. I did send away for some of the $1/1, but I couldn't wait, so I went today.

I hope you were able to get what you needed.

Thanks!

Cheryl

Rite Aid Trip Today

Yep, I can't seem to keep my butt out of Rite Aid this week! It's crazy! Okay, so I went back AGAIN today and here is what I got.....

Yeah, NO WONDER WHY I'M FAT!!! Lol, seriously this is really going to help with Christmas. I do have to admit with all the candy I have bought this week, I have managed to stay out of it. I am REALLY eyeing those candy cane ones though with a pretty close look at the mint truffle ones too. I didn't take a picture of it yesterday, but I was at Rite Aid yesterday too! And I bought four boxes of Pot of Gold. And, I only spent $0.96 OOP for that and go back $8 in +UP Rewards! I already gave one box away. Boy, that sure feels good.

Anyway, here is what I got today.

Hershey Kisses $2 each X6
-$1/2 printable X2
-B2G1 Free from this past week's insert
-$1/1 Hershey Kisses VV X3
-$1/2 Hershey Holiday Kisses VV X1
=$4, making them $0.67 each!

Airborne $4.99 X1
-$2/1 Rite Aid Wellness coupon
-$1.50/1 printable
=$1.50

Cellas Milk Chocolate Cherries $1.88 X2
no coupon :0, but you do get back a $1 +UP Reward

Kastins Old Fashion Candies $1.88 X1
no coupon :0, but you do get back a $1 +UP Reward


-$4/20
-$5 +UP Reward

TOOP was $2.13 before tax and $2.49 after tax. I'm feeling that that was an okay trip. I was able to get some stuff for school and to help Santa out a little. Plus, I DID get back $7 in +UP Rewards ($1 from Airborne, three $1s from the Hershey Kisses, two $1s from the cherries, and one $1 from Kastins)! This was a money maker!
Thanks!

Cheryl

Hey,

I am SUPER swampped over here with work, so I have not been able to post anything. I did manage to take a break this morning and did do a couple of shops and hope to share those with you a little later, but for now work is calling me........

Happy shopping and have a GREAT day!

Cheryl

$1/2 Aunt Jemima Fronzen Pancake, Waffles, or French Toast Items

Just go on over here to print your coupon out.

Thanks!

Cheryl

Printable Coupons

Redplum coupons.....

SAVE 50¢ when you purchase ONE (1) package of Quilted Northern Soft & Strong® or Quilted Northern Ultra Plush® 4 or 6 Double Roll

Save $0.75 on any TWO (2) packages of Hillshire Farm® Lit’l Smokies®

SAVE $1.00 ON ANY ONE (1) JIMMY DEAN® BREAKFAST SKILLETS

SAVE $1.00 when you purchase any TWO packages of Kellogg's® Crispix®, All-Bran®, Rice Krispies®, and/or Kellogg's® Corn Flakes® Cereals (10 oz. or Larger, Any Flavor, Mix or Match)

SAVE $1.00 ON ANY SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER OR TREATMENT (EXCLUDING TRIAL SIZE) (use this at Rite Aid this week)

SAVE $1.00 ON ANY STYLE PRODUCT (EXCLUDING TRIAL SIZE) (use this at Rite Aid this week)

SAVE $2 COLORsensational® LIPCOLOR, PEARLS, LIP LINER, LIP GLOSS, OR ANY MAYBELLINE NEW YORK LIPCOLOR SHINEsensational™

SAVE $2.00 ON ANY ONE GARNIER MOISTURIZER OR CLEANSER (use at Rite Aid this week)

SAVE $0.50 off any ONE (1) McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract

SAVE $2.00 On any Garnier Nutrisse shade or Multi-Lights kit. (use this at Rite Aid this week)

Here are some printables from coupons.com....

$1.00 off General Mills cereals (use this at Albertsons for their cereal sale)

$1.00 off Chex cereals

$1.00 off Pillsbury Refrigerated Holiday Cookie

$1.00 off Pillsbury Sweet Moments

BOGO Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush™ Max Refill

$0.55 off Honey Nut Cheerios cereal

$1.00 off Muir Glen products

$1.00 off Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough

Buy 2 WHISKAS Entrées,Get Any 1 Free

$2.00 off on Any Whiskas Bag or Any Multipack

$0.50 off TWO (2) Milky Way Brand Bars

$2.00 off TWO (2) boxes of WONKA Exceptionals

$1.00 off Wonka product

$1.00 off ONE (1) box of WONKA Exceptionals

$1.50 off NESTLÉ Jingles

$2.00 off any LISTERINE WHITENING Rinse

$2.00 off Any Aleve 80ct or larger

$1.00 off On Any Two Intense Dark™ Bars or Bags

$1.00 off on any size Truvia™ natural sweetener

Buy One Get One Free LIFESAVERS 2oz pouch

Thanks!

Cheryl

RiteAid Trip Today

Well, I did okay. I messed up, but somehow I still came out ahead. So, I left putting out a little more out of pocket than I like to do and a bit confused and happy. So, here is what I got today between two separate transactions......

My kiddos wanted to be in the picture too. As you can probably tell, they were sampling some of the dark chocolate Hershey Kisses. Blakey says he likes my kisses. ;)

Okay, here is what I got in transaction #1......

Dark Chocolate Hershey Kisses X3 $2.50 each (I messed up. I thought these were on sale for $2 and part of the +Up Rewards, but they are NOT)
-$0.75/2 printable X1
-$1/2 VV X1
- B2G1 free from last week's insert
=$3.25, making them $1.08 (Not great, but okay I guess)

Hershey Holiday Kisses X3 $2 each X3
-$0.75/2 printable X1
-$1/2 VV X1
-B2G1 free from last week's insert
=$2.25, making them $0.75! (much much better, PLUS I got back one $1 +Up Reward)

John Frieda Travel Size $1.49 each X3
(I am going to submit for the $5 SCR on this, making a little bit of moolah)
= $4.47

Pam Cooking Spray $3 each X4
-$1/1 from Safeway Coupon Book X4
=$8, making them $2 (not good at all, but it worked out in the end)

Airborne $4.99
-$2/1 Rite Aid Coupon (Thanks Coupon Posse')
-$1.50/1 printable
=$1.50 (Plus, I got back a $1 +UP Reward)

-$5/25
-$12 in +UP Rewards

TOOP was $0.22! Plus, I got back $3 in +UP Rewards for the Pam, $1 +UP Reward for the kisses, and $1 +UP Reward for the Airborne. Then, I will submit for the $5 SCR for the John Frieda hair care. This was a pretty good money maker, but I later figured I could have used another $0.75/2 for the other two Hershey Kisses. Oh well, $0.22 is darn good in my book.

Okay, now onto transaction #2.......

Hershey Kisses X6 $2 each
-$1/2 VV X2
-B2G1 Free from recent insert X2
=$6, making them $1 each

Garnier deal of buy $30 get a $10 +UP Reward

Garnier Facial Cleanser $4.49 X2
-$2/1 printable NLA X2
-$1/1 VV X2
= $2.98, making them $1.49 each

Garnier Exfoliant $4.71 X1
-$1/1 printable X1
-$1/1 VV X1
= $2.71

Garnier Hair color $5.99 X2
-$2/1 Printable NLA X2
-$1/1 VV X2

Garnier Color Shield Shampoo $3 X2
-$1/1 printable or from recent insert X2
-$1/1 VV X2
=$2, making them $1 each

-$5/25
- $13 in +UP Rewards (I finally ran out of +Up Rewards) :(

My TOOP was more than what I like, but it was okay. I paid $2.67 before tax. After tax my TOOP was $4.56, which I put on a RiteAid gift card, so no money out of pocket, but still a little more than what I like to spend on my RiteAid purchases. Plus, I got back one $10+Up Reward for the Garnier, three $1 +Up Rewards, and to my confusion but satisfaction a $5 +Up Reward that says from Maybelline. I have not one clue as to how I got the Maybelline $5 +Up Reward, but I like it. It really was mine as it was in the middle of all of my rewards, but I'm not sure what triggered it. Any of you have a clue? So, I still made money on this purchase and was very happy, but yet a little confused.

Okay, happy shopping!

Cheryl