Memorial Day

Today is Memorial Day, which is a federal holiday in THE United States of Amercia, observes on the last Monday of May EVERY year. It was formerly known as Decoration Day. "They" say that it was first recorded to have been observed by Freedman (freed enslaved southern blacks) in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1865, at the Washington Race Course, to remember the fallen Union Soldiers of the Civil War.

Well, today it is now known as Memorial Day, a day to commemorate ALL US service members who died, while in the military service.

Memorial Day often marks the start of THE summer season and then Labor Day marks the end of summer season.

The above information was provided by Wikipedia.

On this day, I "celebrate" all men and women who have provide THE United States of America with their service, whether they be alive or not, as they have fought for me and my family. They have weathered conditions that I KNOW I couldn't have. They have made GREAT sacrifices for me and my family. As I sit here and type this post in my nice, warm home, drinking my cup of coffee, and waiting to get in the shower, so I can go about my day, having got a full night's sleep, with my children and husband right next to me, there are men and women fighting for our country whether it be here, amongst helping tornado victims, Afghanistan, or even Iraq, who are making great sacrifices and are helping to make it possible so I can keep living this way.

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN PAST AND PRESENT!!!! THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU FAMILIES THAT HAVE SHARED YOUR MEN AND WOMEN WITH OUR COUNTRY........THANK YOU!!!!

Cheryl

FREE Summer Movies at the Garland

I know, I know, I said I wouldn't be able to post anything, but my husband e-mailed me this so I could share this with you all.

I am sooooo excited! So, the Garland is still offering up FREE summer movies this summer, AND they are going to be AWESOME movies too! Here's what they will be showing.......

Garland, here we come!!.......

Thanks for still putting on the FREE summer movies!

Cheryl

FREE Bowling AGAIN This Summer for The Kiddos!

**Reminder**
Wow! I remember that they offered this last year too! FREE BOWLING FOR THE KIDDOS DURING SUMMER BREAK!!! What a GREAT fun and "frugal" activity. Here's the scoop....

As featured on NBC Nightly NewsSelect bowling centers and schools around the country are participating in the first ever Kids Bowl Free program. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer.
Children whose age does not exceed a limit by a participating bowling center are eligible to register for 2 free games a day, all summer long, courtesy of the participating bowling centers along with the schools and organizations.

You can go on over here and see if there is a bowling center participating in your area as they have opened up registration for 2011. Yay!

Here's what you will need to do...

1) Visit here to find a participating bowling center in your area
2)  Click on your state.
3)  Click on your city.
3)  Find a location that is best for you and your family and click on IT.
4)  Create a user name and password and then complete the registration process.

It really is that easy.

Then, when it is time, here's what will happen....

Once the program has begun, we will send you an email every Sunday morning that contains a link to your coupons and family passes for that week. It is not required that you view this email to print your coupons as your coupons are always in your account once the program has begun.

Simply login to your account at anytime once the program has started to print your coupons and family passes.

For all you Spokane readers.....It looks like Lilac Lanes and North Bowl are participating this year!

Thanks!

Cheryl

Barnes&Noble Summer Reading Program

**Reminder**
Wow, it looks like Barnes&Noble is going to be offering up their Summer Reading Passport again this year. They did this last year too! This is a GREAT way for the kiddos to keep up on their reading through the summer.

Anyway, here is what you will need to do.....

Just go on over here to download a Barnes&Noble Summer Reading Passport.

Here is how it will work for you.....
•Kids read any eight (8) books of their choosing.
•Kids use the Reading Journal to document each book read. A parent/guardian signs the Journal when it's complete.
•Kids bring their completed Journal to any Barnes&Noble store between May 24 and September 6, 2011.
•Barnes & Noble will give them a coupon for a FREE BOOK, to be chosen from a list of great paperback titles.

Thanks for the reminder Bargain is The New Black!

**P.S. They also have the sheets availabe in Spanish too! ☺

Cheryl

Radio Shack =$5 Gift Card

Right now you can go on over here and print out a coupon to take with you into your local Radio Shack for a $5 gift card "with a qualifying in-store purchase." I'm not sure what "qualifying" is, as there are NO exclusions on the coupon. Anyway, I was checking out their website to see what I could find for super duper cheap and this is what I found......

This are only $0.67 each! So, you spend $0.67, plus tax, out of pocket and then you "should" be able to turn your coupon in and get a $5 gift card back to use on your next purchase!!! They have quite a bit of stuff that you can get for real cheap using this gift card. Anyhoo, just go on over here and get your coupon.

Thanks!

Cheryl

Zumba

I almost forgot. I am also going to an afternoon Zumba class today. It is from 1:30 to 2:30. It is out here, in the valley. It costs $1!!!!!!!!!!! Plus, FREEEEEEEE childcare!!! You betcha....you know I'm all over that!!! When I went earlier this week, there were only about 20 or so women in the class. Oh, it is a women's only class to, so you can shake it all you want!!! If you want to go with us, e-mail me and I will give you specific directions and whatnot. I'm tellin' you........IT IS SOOOOOOO FUN!!!!

frugal mom 1 @ live . com

Cheryl

Heads up

I just wanted to give you all a heads up that I have a TON of work today and what feels like a million things to do. I'm not sure how much I will get done with work, blogging, Zumba (this afternoon AND tonight), and kid stuff. Very very busy day.

Don't forget we are supposed to be getting doublers on Sunday!! YAY!!! HOORAY!!! ☺

I will talk to you later.

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!! ☺

Cheryl

$2/1 ANY Oscar Mayer Selects Hot Dogs

Hurry on over here to print out a coupon for $2/1 Any Oscar Mayer Selects Hot Dogs! Like I said though, if you can, HURRY!☺ This is only available to the first 1,000. After that, you will still be able to print out $0.75/1, which is pretty good too.

Thanks!

Cheryl

**HOT** Lady Gaga, Born This Way, ONLY $0.99 Today

This deal went down earlier this week and I got my Lady Gaga on! (It really IS the whole album) :O I WAS SO EXCITED!!! Anyway, rumor is that LOTS of people wanted in on this AWESOME deal and somehow with all the demand Amazon wasn't ready for us and it messed up the downloading process. Uh oh..... Well the good news is that this deal is available AGAIN!!! So, if you didn't get in on this deal earlier in the week....YOU CAN NOW! ☺ So, if you are a fan of Lady Gaga (seriously I AM A HUGE FAN), her album Born This Way is $0.99 today only. So, needless to say I was right on top of this deal. I got my Lady Gaga CD FOR ONLY $0.99! THAT IS A GREAT DEAL!!!

So....even if you're not a fan of Lady Gaga, if you purchase this album for $0.99, you get one year of 20 GB Cloud Storage for free. I, myself, am not quite sure what this is, but some people, I'm sure do and may like this.

Just go on over here to get your deal on...

Thanks for the heads up All Those Things I Love!
Cheryl

Cheap Skechers...

Wow! Right now at 6pm.com you can score some cheap Skechers for the kiddos! Look at a couple of the pair that I saw....

That's a pretty SWEET deal, if you ask me! ☺ Plus, right now they have a flat rate for shipping of $3.95! Not too shabby!

Anyway, you can head on over here to check this out more, if you want.

Thanks Jessica's Coupons!

Cheryl

It's Official....Rite Aid Coupon Policy Change 5/25/2011

Well, here is it is, my friends. They (Rite Aid) did it. Yep, they made their change to their coupon policy. Here's a little info to touch on what we talked about earlier....You can go on over here and print a coupon for yourself to have on-hand.

Buy One, Get One Free:
~Rite Aid accepts Buy One, Get One Free coupons, however only one coupon can be used for each pair of items purchased. A customer can use one "cents off" coupon in conjunction with the item they are purchasing on a Buy One Get One Free promotion (or with a Buy One Get One Free coupon), although the value of the cents off coupon cannot exceed the selling price of the item.
~Buy One Get One Free coupons cannot be used in conjunction with a Buy One Get One Free promotion.

Multiple Coupons~Rite Aid may accept up to 4 identical coupons for the same number of qualifying items as long as there is sufficient stock to satisfy other customers within the store manager’s sole discretion.
It's not too bad. It could be a lot worse. Right?

Thanks Southern Cali Saver!

Cheryl

P.S. I have two different fonts in my post. I cannot figure out what I did wrong. Sorry. :(

Rite Aid Coupon Policy Change?

Wow, I have seen this a few places, but I really didn't want to believe it. So, I was hoping that if I closed my eyes real hard and then opened them again that.....well....it wouldn't be true. Ummmm, it didn't work....Here is was I am seeing. I have this info a few place and it all pretty much is the same info... Ready?.....

Rite Aid has changed their coupon policy. There are TWO major changes:

~Only 4 Like Coupons per person. (We kinda touched on this a while back).
~No BOGO Free with BOGO Free sales. (This is the one I'm really sad about. I love that they have let us that that, but it's okay. We just gotta' roll with the punches and go with the flow. Things could be worse. Right?)

When, I find out more info, I will let you know.

Thanks for the heads up For The Mommas!

Cheryl

Safeway Deals this week

Wow, these AWESOME Safeway deals are Courtesy of Frugal Living NW!

Jack Daniel’s Barbeque sauce on sale $0.99

-$0.55/1 coupon from 5/8 SS insert (regional) If you didn't get this coupon, you can order it from West Coast Coupon Clipping. They are only $0.05!
=$0.44!

Oscar Mayer Meat Franks on sale $.99 with in-ad coupon
-$1/2 coupon from 5/15 SS insert or $1/2 printable (NLA)
=$0.49!

They have some daily deals going on too....

Wednesday, May 25

2-Liter Pepsi or 7up on sale $0.69 (limit 2)
Tostitos on sale $1.67 (limit 2)

Thursday, May 26
80% Ground Beef on sale $2.29/lb
Kraft Singles on sale $1.50 (limit 2)

Friday, May 27
Strawberries (3lb) on sale $3.77 (limit 2)
Angel Food Cake on sale $1.49

Saturday, May 28
Red Seedless Watermelon on sale $3.99
Tony Roma’s Ribs (16oz) on sale $5 (limit 4)

Sunday, May 29
Fransisco Sandwhich Rolls on sale BOGO
Johnsonville Bratwurst (3 lb) on sale $7.98
-$1/2 coupon from Albertson’s summer coupon book
$7.49 each or $2.49/lb after coupon

Monday, May 30
Signature Cafe 16 piece chicken on sale $9.99
Deli Counter Salads (2.75-3lb) on sale $2.99

Go on over here to check the rest of her AWESOME matchups out!

Thank you Frugal Living NW!

Cheryl

A Day In The Life of a Frugal Mom

So, I had taken and dropped my daughter off at school this morning. Then, came home and we had an "incident."

Well, she and Blakey LOVE to make a mess of the house first thing in the morning. I REALLY don't think it is in them to be clean little people. They love living in a mess (maybe they take after momma). ;) Anyway EVERY morning, while I am putting myself together, I usually give them a heads up and say "okay.....it's time to clean up." Well, Faithy, the little stinker that she can be will sometimes leave Blake with a HUGE mess to clean up. I always tell him you need to help make sure that she does her part when it's time to clean up or YOU are the one that is going to be stuck cleaning up, 'cause we are not leaving the house like this all day. Well......today was one of those days where he chose to play instead of clean up. So, the very first thing he has to do when we get back from dropping her off is to clean up. Well, I am in the restroom finishing up putting myself "together," and....well....this is what I come out to see.....

Seriously, you call this taking care of the trash buddy?! ☺Not to mention all the water that is on the floor as we caught our doggie "red pawed" (get it.....red-handed ☺) licking a plate clean from an end table. So, she has also dripped water all over the floor in the photo (you can't see it real well, but it's there), 'cause...well...she needed something to wash it down with and what's better than dripping water all over the floor in the midst of getting "busted." ☺

This just struck me as really funny, because the trash is full up to the brim and rather than change the trash (which he knows how to do), he just puts this big piece of cardboard in it the best that he can. I just find it hilarious. Needless to say, he did what he set out to do, and that was to clean up and put trash in the trash can. ;) Oh, Blakey what's a mom to do with you.........LOL

Just thought I would share. This just cracked me up this morning.

Cheryl

Albertsons Deals This Week

Big THANKS to Happy Money Saver for the heads up on the Albertsons deals this week.

Bar-S Hotdogs, $1.00 **This specific deal will only be good on Sunday as this is part of the 4-day ad**
-$1/2 printable coupon
=$0.50 each (or FREE after Doublers!)
 
Tyson Grilled & Ready Seasoned Chicken or Steak Strips, 6 oz $2.50 each
_$1/1 from 5/8 Smart Source insert (regional) or you can order here from West Coast Coupon Clipping (they are only $0.05 each!)
= $1.50!
 
Purina Beggin Strips Dog Treats B1G1 FREE
-B1G1 FREE coupon from 5/8 SS
=FREE!!! Plus you get 2 bonus Game Tickets!!
 
ZonePerfect Bars $1.00
$0.55/1 from 5/22 RP insert
= $0.45 each (or FREE with doublers)!
 
Arrowhead Bottled Water 24 pack $3.50 each

-$1/2 printable coupon
= $3 each OR $2.50 each with doubler!

Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Mix 7.25-7.75 oz $1.00

-$0.50/2 printable coupon
-OR if you have the Safeway coupon booklet, it has $1/2
= as low as $0.50 each OR FREE with doubler!

Snyder's of Hanover Pounder Pretzels, 16 oz $2.50

-$1/1 from 5/22 SS
= $1.50 + Bonus summer Sizzlin Game Ticket OR $0.50 with doubler!

Plus the buy 10 save $5 promo that I told you about yesterday. ☺

Just go on over here to get the rest of these AWESOME matchups!

Thanks Happy Money Saver!!

Cheryl

$0.50/1 ANY One Parkay Product

Right now you can go on over here to ready set eat and either log-in or sign-up, and you can print out a coupon for $0.50/1 ANY one Parkay Product! AND....I was able to print this baby out THREE times!!! ☺

Thanks Saving Everyday!

Cheryl

$2/1 Infusium 23

It looks like Infusium has come out with a "new" product called Infusium 23. You know what that means? Well, it means that they are going to start promoting it by releasing coupons and, hopefully, have some AWESOME sale prices too.☺ So, while supplies last, you can go on over here to their facebook page and like them, then you can print out a coupon for $2/1 Infusium 23 product (high-value), and hopefully we will be able to pair it up with a good sale. ☺

Thanks Mavin of Savin'!

Cheryl

New Nivea Coupons

Right now, you can head on over to Nivea's facebook page, like them, and print out coupons for....

$2 off any one Nivea Body Lotion
$1 off any One Nivea Body Wash for Women

Thanks Printable Coupons and Deals!

Cheryl

$1/1 Fresh Express Salads FREE with overage at Walmart

Remember that coupon I told you about yesterday? You know, the one for the $1/1 Fresh Express Salads?
Well, starting tomorrow, Trading Company is going to have Fresh Express Salads on sale for $0.77! Well, you cannot use Internet printed coupons at Trading Company, BUT.......YOU CAN AT WALMART!☺

So, take your Trading Company ad into Walmart and price match it, AND THEN......you can score $0.23 overage to use on a different item!!!!

Yay!

Cheryl

Albertsons Starting Tomorrow 5/25

Oh my goodness! Albertsons is going to be one HOT place to be during this next sale. Here are just a few to get you goin'...

This is part of the Buy 10 Save $5 instantly. I am only going to list the sale price (the price when you buy 10).

Pillsbury Brownies $0.49

Oscar Mayer Meat or Turkey Dogs $0.99
-$1/2 from 5/15 SS

Gatorade or G2 Sports Drinks $0.50

Kraft Deli Deluxe Cheese $2.49

Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce $0.79!!! (MY STOCK UP PRICE!!!)

-Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce, any 18 oz from 5/22 SS OR

-Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce, any 18 oz from 5/22 SS OR

-Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce, any 18 oz from 5/22 SS (FYI....Spokane did NOT get any of these coupons). :(

Best Foods Mayo $2.49
-$0.25/1 from 5/22 RP or
$1/1 Best Foods Light printable (you need to sign up)

Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing $1.99

Skippy Peanut Butter $1.49
-$1/2 from Albertsons in-ad manufacturer coupon from 5/11 (Did you save this?)

Country Time or Kool-Aid Canister OR Country Time or Crystal Light On The Go OR Tang $1.99

Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Shaved or Ham Lunch Meat $4.59

-Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh or One Pound Shaved Lunch meats, any from 5/15 SS

Clorox Toilet Bowl cleaner or bleach $1.19

Ocan Spray 100% Juice $1.99
-Ocean Spray Blueberry Juice Drink, any from 5/15 RP (if this kind is included)

Hershey's Twizzlers Large Bag $1.38

French's Yellow Mustard $0.99
-$0.30/1 from 5/15 SS OR (I'm not sure if we got these. I sure hope we did)
-$0.30/1 from 4/10 SS

Kraft Cheese chunk or shredded $2.49

Reynolds Aluminum Foil $2.49
-Reynolds Wrap Foil, any (excluding 20, 25 & 30 sq ft) from 5/15 SS OR
-Reynolds Wrap Foil, any (excluding 20, 25 & 30 sq ft) from 4/17 SS OR
-Reynolds Wrap Foil, any (excluding 20, 25 & 30 sq ft) from 4/10 SS

Wish Liquid Laundry Detergent $3.99
-Wisk Laundry Detergent, any 50 oz + from 5/15 RP (I'm not sure that we got this one)
Coppertone Sunblock Continuous Sprays or Lotion $8.49

Wow!!! I am sooooo excited!! Pair these sales up with coupons and doublers, we are going to have a GREAT weekend!

Thanks!

Cheryl