Vocalpoint And Kraft first taste

If you are not a member of Vocalpoint, you should sign up here. Another great program is Kraft Foods First Taste which you can sign up here for. They both send FREE product coupons as well as $$ off coupons! I scored 2 Oreo Cakesters 2/.99 and 5 boxes of Kashi crackers and cookies 5/$4.60 with coupons from those two programs! These make great snacks for packed lunches and that amount will last a while at our house.

Walgreens cookie deal 3/7-3/13

If you want a really good deal on cookies or are trying to get your 10 Nabisco cookies/crackers for the Kraft Back to School Rebate next week 3/7-3/13 Walgreens has Buy $20 of Oreos, Oreo Cakesters, Nutter Butter, Chips Ohoy or etc. and get a $5 register reward coupon for your next purchase. If you print this $1 off Cakesters coupon here (back button to print more then one) you can save even more!

$14.99 Ponyo Blu Ray

There is a $10 off coupon HERE for Ponyo Blu Ray- which will be released March 2nd. It should be priced at $24.99 starting Sunday at Target- so $14.99 after coupon.

Thanks, myfrugaladventures

Walgreens deals 2/28-3/6

Starbucks Frappucino $1.25 w/ in ad coupon
use $1/1 HERE
total= .25

Starbucks Ice Cream $2.50
use $1/1 HERE
total= $1.50

Jimmy Dean Breakfasts $2
Use $1 coupon HERE
total= $1

Lindsay Olives .99
use $1/2 coupon HERE
total= .49

Purex 3in1 Dryer Sheets 2/$9
use $1/1 HERE
and use Buy One Get One Free from 2/21 RP
get $1 register reward to use on your next purchase
total= $2.50 for 2 packages after coupons and Register Reward

Renuzit Adjustables .99
use Buy 2 Get 1 Free from 1/10 RP
total= $1.98 for 3

Nivea Lip Care .99 with in ad coupon
use Buy One Get One from 2/7 RP
total= .99 for 2

Reach Toothbrush or Floss $.99 with in ad coupon
use $1/1 from HERE or use $1/1 from 1/3 RP (floss)
total= FREE

Right Guard- Buy One Get one Free
use the $2/2 HERE or HERE
total= .99?

Tylenol PM, Simply Sleep or Motrin PM $2.99
use $1.50/1 from Walgreens coupon book
Use $1/1 from 1/3 RP (Tylenol or Motrin)or Use $3/2 from 11/22 SS (Motrin)
total= FREE- .49

Buy 2 or more Sudafed, Tylenol or Benadryl Cough, Cold or Sinus items at $4.99 and get $5 in Register Rewards
Buy 2 at $4.99
use $1/1 from the Walgreens Activity Book (Tylenol or Benadryl)
use $3/2 from 1/3 RP (Children’s Tylenol)or Use (2) $2/1 Tylenol cold HEREor Use (2) $2/1 from 12/6 RP
total= Get 2 FREE Tylenol after Register Reward and coupons!

Colgate Total $2.99
Get $2 Register Reward to use on your next purchase
use .75/1 HERE or 2/21 SS or Use $1/1 from Jan All You or Feb All You
total= FREE-.24

Buy (3) Kotex Pads, Tampons, or liners $8.97 for 3
use $2.00/2 in 01/10 SS, use $1.50/2 printableKotex Tampon coupons, or use $1.50/2 printable Kotex Liner coupon
Get back $5.00 RR
total= .66 -.83 each

Thanks myfrugaladventures

Frugal Friday

Over the years I have learned what I can cut in my budget to save money. One way I save alot of money is to not buy many gifts. I do give gifts but, they consist of freebies, .24 games, homemade cards, free entertainment, services someone needs, and lots of love! We do buy birthday and holiday gifts for our son but, no DS's or Wii's here. More like art supplies, games, books, and legos(all free or really cheap)! We also take my niece and nephews out for their b-days as well.
Here are some possible items I might include in a gift(you can find these deals at Target)

Easter- Free candy, Free or cheap Annie's Bunnies crackers, Free or cheap bath products, snacks,and etc. like:

Gillette 8oz Body Wash $1.99
use $4/2 from 2/21 P&G
total= 2 for FREE

Fruit Chillers from Del Monte -$1.83
use $1/1 HERE
total=.83

Reach Toothbrush or Floss-.97
use $1/1 HERE
total=FREE

Mr Bubble- .$1.77
use $1/1 HERE.
total=.77

Rimmel Mascara-$2.24
used $3 coupon from March All You
total=FREE


Post-it-notes page tabs $1.24
I used 4-$1.00/1 coupon from 1/10 SS
total: $0.96 for 4

You can also save up your Swagbucks to buy Amazon gift cards and then purchase larger items for bigger holidays!

For more ideas to save $$ check out lifeasmom.com

New Walgreens coupons

A new Walgreen’s Children Activity Book is out. The cost is $.99 and these books can normally be found in the Pharmacy Section. Last time the coupons in this book got me free items because you can combine a Walgreens coupon with a manufacturer coupon!

$1 Crayola
$1 Gerber
$1 Band-Aids
$1 Johnson & Johnson
$1 Children’s Be Kool
$1 Maalox
$1 Motrin
$1 Triaminic
$1 Tylenol or Pediacare
$1 Nix
$1 Kids Orajel
$1 Huggies Jumbo Pack
$1 Comfort Scanner
$1 Flintstones Chewables
$1 Zooth
$1 Nix
$1 Pediasure NutriPals


Thanks, Mojo Savings

More Target deals

There are Dannon Yogurts with a $1.00 peelie right on the package and they are priced at just $1.00.

Some are reporting 1.7 oz Old Spice Body Wash for $.67 – $1.00.
Buy (2) Old Spice After Hours Body Wash 1.7 oz. $.67
use $3.00/2 in 02/22 PG
total=FREE

Thanks, for the mommas

Fruit Chillers from Del Monte -$1.83
use $1/1 HERE
total=.83

Reach Toothbrush or Floss-.97
use $1/1 HERE
total=FREE

Mr Bubble- .$1.77
use $1/1 HERE.
total=.77

When enough bad service is enough!

Where did "customers are always right" and "customers are your boss" thinking ever go? I know there is some great customer service out there. In fact I actually go to a supervisor after each great checkout experience and brag about the cashier to them. I advise anyone who experiences great customer service to do this as well. After all we want those great ones to stick around!
Today on the other hand had to be the worst customer service I have ever gotten! In fact I would call this experience a customer non-service! A few days ago we took our car into Wal-mart to get the oil changed and service done. Upon driving home my husband noticed a weird noise. We knew that we had a recall service that needed to be done on our car and had made an appt. to do so. Today we went in for our recall service and they told us at the dealership that whoever checked our air filter last busted our air filter case and it was $106. That was the weird noise and that Wal-mart was responsible to pay for it. We then went to Wal-mart to show them the papers from the dealership and they called us liars. To make this story short we are not foreseeing any payment from them!
I have slowly been shopping less and less at Wal-mart and more and more at Target over the last few months because Target has great deals! They are always clean and to tell you the truth I haven't had any customer service problems with them except once (about a coupon). O.K. I just needed to vent a little and I realized today enough bad service is enough for me and I can get great deals somewhere else! However I will still post a great Wal-mart deal if I can't find it at another place. I know alot of you still shop at Wal-mart. $30 oil changes/filter checks at a store who calls their customers liars are not in the cards for us anymore. Please feel free to share your good and bad experiences in the comment section.

Ultimate Recipe Swap

Like many others I also have tricks when it comes to making lunches. I make homemade lunchables and homemade uncrustables once in a while. Here is how:

Homemade lunchables

You will need a Bento box or 3 small containers
crackers (any kind) I go for the ones I get for free or cheap with coupons
lunchmeat or leftover ham/turkey slices
block or slice cheese

place crackers in 1 cont.
cut lunchmeat/meat in squares or circles and place in 2nd cont.
cut cheese in squares or circles and place in 3rd cont.
There you go you have a homemade lunchable. You can add a pc. of leftover V-day candy. I usually add fruit and a reusable jug of juice.

Homemade uncrustables

You will either need a Pampered chef Cut-N-Seal — $9.00 (this is what I use) ,a knife. or biscuit cutter
a reusable sandwich wrap (this is what I use) or some kind of bag
bread
fillings (pb&j, lunchmeat, honey)

Make your sandwich like normal but, don't place fillings on edges
cut into circle with your choice of cutter
place in bag or wrap
Don't forget to feed the birds the crust or save for homemade stuffing:)

Thanks http://lifeasmom.com/ for holding this swap!

Another Target Deal

Target has bulk size products up to 50% off. If you are heading to Target this might be worth looking into. Remember when Target goes 50%off they usually go 75% off soon.

Kids eat free in Omaha

We don't go out to eat very often but, when we do we are always looking for a deal. Kids eat free nights are great because no coupons! I am the first one to pull out a coupon but, it is nice not to have to once in a while. Everything in moderation. Do you know anymore kids eat free nights in or around Omaha? If you do please leave a comment:)


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( 402 ) 905-2200
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Buffalo Wild Wings
205 N 76th St
Omaha
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( 402 ) 343-9464
MO

Buffalo Wild Wings
3701 Metro Dr
Council Bluffs
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( 712 ) 366-0067
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Carlos O'Kellys
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( 402 ) 934-4963
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Denny's Restaurant
3509 S 84th St
Omaha
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( 402 ) 393-7343
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Dickey's Barbecue Pit
14440 F St.
Omaha
NE
( 402 ) 575-5636
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Fazoli's
2434 S 132nd St
Omaha
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( 402 ) 330-9236
TU

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10875 W. Dodge R...
Omaha
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( 402 ) 330-0440
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IHOP
4707 N 72nd St
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( 402 ) 572-0100
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Lonestar Steakhouse
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( 402 ) 333-1553
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( 402 ) 592-8017
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Texas Roadhouse
520 N 155th Plz
Omaha
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( 402 ) 504-4449
MO

Upstream Brewing Company
17070 Wright Plz
Omaha
NE
( 402 ) 778-0100
MO

Valentino's
10190 Maple St
Omaha
NE
( 402 ) 571-1400
TU

Thanks kidseatfree.com

Target deals I picked up today

I have been so excited to see some of the great deals at Target lately! It has been so easy to stock up on snacks for our Disney trip in 18 days (gulp). I have a whole suitcase full of freebie snacks and cereals. I know crazy but, we are driving and there is room for an extra suitcase and I still want to have a somewhat frugal vacation:) Check out more frugal vacay ideas here at My 10 ways to save money on a vacation!

Rimmel Mascara-$2.24
used $3 coupon from March All You
total=FREE

2 Gillette mens body washes $1.99 each (I found these on a side end cap in the body wash aisle)
used $4/2 Gillette body washes from2/21 P&G insert
total=2 for FREE

Scotch Fur Fighter-$3.99
used $4/1 printable
total=FREE

2 Smuckers uncrustables-$2.04 each
used $1/1 HERE
total=$2.08/2
That is not a bad price for uncrustables but, I usually make them myself by using the Pampered Chef Cut-N-Seal® — $9.00 and feed the crust to the birds:) You could save the crust for homemade stuffing but, we like to feed the birds.

Hy-Vee Hot Deals

Oscar Mayer hotdogs-2/$3 you will get a $2 coupon off you next purchase to make then 2/$1

Malt a Meal cereal- 2/$1.99 for the small bags(I found these at entry to the produce)
use 2 of those .75/1 coupons to make them .50/2

Pears .88/lb.

$2.99 sale at The Children's Place

The Children’s Place.com has shirts and pants for $2.99 each. If you use coupon code A3AAR7DV2A you can save 15% thru 3/14. Shipping is $5. This could make a great deal if you need the sizes avail. This is one way I get brand new clothes at thrift shop prices!

JCPennys deal

By using the Promo code TEN4YOU ($10 0ff $10 or more order) at JCP and clearance prices I saved $60.41 on a skirt and a pair of gloves! Just purchase $10 or more and you can also save $10 at checkout with the promo code!


Clearance!
Worthington® Lace Skirt
Item# RP816-7413D
Color: Black Flower Lace
Sale $7.99
Original $44.00
Savings
($36.01)
$7.99


Clearance!
a.n.a® Cable Rib Gloves
Item# RP105-5127
BColor: Vry Ntrl
Sale $3.60
Original $18.00
Savings
($14.40)
$3.60

Promotion:
($10.00)
TEN4YOU
Total Savings:
($60.41)
Subtotal:
$1.59
Standard Shipping & Handling:
$5.95
Tax:
$0.53
Order Total:
$8.07

Free activities in Omaha that are Kid friendly

1) Go to a Kids Workshop at Home Depot and Lowes. You get to build and keep all sorts of cool projects. You can check their websites or call the store for more details.

2) Visit http://www.omahapubliclibrary.org/kidspot for free programs and events.

3) Enjoy one of Omaha's festivals or parades, including Cinco de Mayo, Florence Days, Millard Days, Ralston Days, Lavista Days, Taste of Omaha and Septemberfest.

4) http://www.fontenelleforest.org/index.html and http://www.ocm.org/ (Omaha Children's Museum) usually has 1 or 2 free days a year and we always enjoy going there.

5) There is always the Jazz on the Green concert series in July and August, located outside the
Joslyn Art Museum, or the Playing with Fire concert series May-September on the Riverfront.

6) Visit the Gerald R Ford Birth Site and Gardens.

7) Enjoy the Mt Vernon Gardens.

8) Check out the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts.

9) Tour the First National's Spirit of Nebraska's Wildernes and Pioneer Courage Park, Heartland of America Park, Memorial Park and the Cancer Survivors Park.

10) Go for a "slide" at the Gene Leahy Pedestrian Mall, and then walk around the pond.

11) Enjoy our history at the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Visitor Center.

12) Visit the Mormon Trail Center.

13) Go to http://www.cityofomaha.org/parks/parks-a-facilities/search-parks?pid=all to get a full list of all the parks in Omaha. There is over 100! Wouldn't it be fun to visit every park just because:)?

14) Offutt Air Force Base airshow in August (Bellevue) is always a hit and is FREE!

If you can come up with any other Free activities in or near Omaha please feel free to post them in the comment section at the end of the post.

FREE short stack of pancakes at IHOP

As a treat to my son and I (I didn't have to cook breakfast) we enjoyed free pancakes at IHOP. I say free but, really I opted for the strawberries and Matthew wanted bacon. We also ordered drinks. It could of been free if we only ordered 2 short stacks and water. We also donated to the Children's Miracle Network. Free Short stacks (3 yummy pancakes) will be free all day til' 10 pm tonight.

FREE Rimmel mascara with coupon

They have Extra Super Lash mascara priced at $2.89
Use the $3 off any Rimmel Mascara from the March issue of All You and get it free
All You magazine is sold at Walmart and has a bunch of coupons in it. It is the only magazine that I will pay for.

Read more: http://myfrugaladventures.com/#ixzz0gMom4JOc

Menu Plan Monday

I don't like to waste food because to me food thrown away is like throwing away money. When I menu plan I think of ways to use leftovers and sometimes freeze them to use later. We might have BLTs one day, tacos the next, chef salad the third day, bacon,eggs,toast the fourth and so on just to use up things that spoil quickly. It is rather simple but, saves tons of money!


Monday- Grilled ham and cheese, salad (leftover ham from Sun. and leftover salad from tacos last week)

Tuesday-Chicken Cordon Bleu, garlic bread, veggies ( leftover ham from Sun.)

Wednesday-Beef goulash, garlic bread, corn* (leftover garlic bread from Tues.)

Thursday-Country Ribs, oven fries, veggies*

Friday-Chicken-zuccini pizza, veggies* ( leftover zuccini from zuccini/pineapple bread and leftover chicken from crockpot chicken )

Saturday-BQ pulled pork on Onion bun, soup (leftover pork from pork roast)

Sunday-Roast, potatoes, carrots (maybe I will make hot roast beef sand. later with these leftovers)

*recipes from The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook

Free at Hy-Vee

Buy 4 Apple Jacks-$1.50/1
use 2-$1.50/2 Frosted Flakes, Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, or Fruit Loops here or here or here
Get $3 off your next order at Hy-Vee
total=4 FREE boxes of Apple Jacks after coupons and Catalina coupon for next order printed at checkout.

Potluck Broccoli Chicken

This is actually my husbands recipe. My husband cooks about 2 times a year besides grilling out! He made this when I was prego with my son and I loved it. It is really simple and cooks great in the crockpot. Here is what you will need:

2 cups cooked boneless chicken breasts cut in bite sized cubes
1 can of Campbells broccoli cheese soup
2 cups frozen broccoli
1/2 can of milk
2 cups of minute rice or cooked regular rice
salt and pepper to taste

Mix all together in crockpot and cook on low for 4 hours. Check out more potluck recipes at http://lifeasmom.com/

FREE at Vistaprint

If you go to vistaprint.com and look under free products on the left hand side you can pick up some great freebies and only pay shipping. This is where I get my business cards. I have received totes, pens, car door magnets, and even Tshirts free from vistaprint!

My Walgreens trip this week

I made two transactions today and I will end up getting everything for FREE! To find out how read on.

1st transaction

1 Venus Breeze razor-$8.99
1 Olay body wash-$5.29
2 Lysol bathroom wipes B1G1F-$3.89/2

used $2 off one Venus razor coupon from the 2/7 Sunday P&G ad
used buy Venus razor get Olay body wash free coupon from the 2/7 P&G ad
used $2 RR from previous week
used $1/2 Lysol coupon

recieved $4 RR coupon for buying the Venus razor

2nd transaction

2 Olay body washes B1G1 50% off -$5.29 and $2.65
1 Mandarian oranges .50 with in ad coupon
3 Crest gel 6.4 oz toothpaste-$2.59 each

used in ad orange coupon to make .50
used 2-$1 Olay coupons out of 2/7 P&G or 2/15 ad
used 3-.75 Crest coupons from 2/7 ads or previous ads
used 1 -$1.50 Crest coupon from Walgreens Feb. coupon book (in store) Took off $4.50 total for all 3 Crests. You can use a Walgreens coupon with a manufacturer coupon!
used $4 RR from Venus razor

My total for both orders was slightly under $15 with tax and I sent in for the Olay rebate with my receipts for the 3 Olay body washes I bought today and will get $15 back!!!!

Kohls rebate

Kohls is having a sale on appliances for Wednesday 17th only AND there is a rebate offer. The following appliances are priced at $24.99 and there is a $10 rebate.

You can buy these items in store or online HERE. El Paso Quesadilla Maker, Bella Kitchen 2 slice Toaster, Hamilton Beach Coffee Maker 12 cup/digital, George Foreman Grill and Bella Kitchen 12 in Skillet. Just remember the purchase has to be 2/17 only!

Use promo code NEW430 for 10% off your order or if you are a card holder MVC4FREE will grt you free shipping.

Read more: http://myfrugaladventures.com/#ixzz0foI2P89n

2 Memberships you just have to have in Omaha!

Omaha Children's Museum-$75.00 for a year. They also have a Welcome fund under membership that has applications for subsidized membership fees depending on family size and income. It does not matter how many times I take my son and nephews here they still ask to go again! http://www.ocm.org/

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo-$78/year now-$88/year after April 5th. This is our favorite form of exercise. We love animals!http://www.omahazoo.com/

Weekly grocery highlights 2/17-2/23

Bag 'N Save

Tyson Split Chicken Breasts- .79/lb
Dole lettuce-.69
Farmland Roast-$1.38/lb.

Hy-Vee

50% off Kellogg's cereal, Pop Tarts or Bars
Dole Broccoli-.99
Organic carrots-.88
Hy-Vee chunk cheese-$2.99


Stocking up on food at the lowest price can help save alot of money in the long run. Chunk cheese can be grated. Cereal added to trail mix. Think of the possibilities!

Walgreens deals

Crest Cavity Protection toothpaste
Buy 1 Crest Cavity Protection toothpaste (6.4 oz.) regularly priced at $2.29
use the $0.75/1 coupon from the 2/7 P&G
Stack with $1.50/1 Walgreens coupon from the February coupon booklet
$0.04 after coupons

Thanks Moms By Heart

Trident Gum–$0.69 after in-ad coupon
use $0.75/1 Trident Layers Gum coupon from the 2/7 SmartSource insert
free after coupons

Air Wick Imotion or Freshmatic–on sale 50% off
use $4/1 or $5/1 coupons from the 2/7 SmartSource insert
Possibly free after coupon and sale

Revlon Colorsilk Haircolor–$1.99 after in-ad coupon
use $1/2 Revlon ColorSilk Product from the 1/7 SmartSource insert
$1.49 after coupons

I also saw some Chinet paper plates on clearance if you have any coupons for those.

Target deals

Wheat thins $1.93
use $1/1 from 1/24
final price: .93 and you can use these towards the Back to School rebate

Get $5 gift card when you buy 5 Keebler or Kellogg's items.
Fudge Shoppe at $1.52
Cheesecake Middles at $2.25
Kellogg's Right Bites $2.69
use $1/3 coupon HERE
use $1/1 HERE

Dove Men plus Care bonus pks $3.99
use $1.25/1 from 1/31 Red Plum
use $1.50/1 Target coupon HERE
final price: $1.24 for a 2 pk

Land O Lakes Butter with Olive Oil $1
use .50/1 HERE
final price: .50

Olay Regenerist cleansers $5.99
use $3/1 from1/17 P&G
and can submit for Olay rebate HERE for $15 back when you buy 3 Olay items.

Get a $5 gift card when you buy 3 Listerine
2pks of Smart Rinse $4.50
use $1/1 from 10/4 SS or HERE

Get a $5 gift card when you buy Fusion or Venus Breeze razors $6.99
use $4/1 for Fusion from 2/7 P&G
use $2/1 for Venus from 2/7 P&G


Thanks http://myfrugaladventures.com/page/4/

I love trying new recipes and I have been hooked on the new cookbook by http://www.5dollardinners.com/ and have been including some of those recipes in my menu plan.

Mon.- Chicken Verde and spanish rice with corn *
Tues.- Homemade stuffed shells with sauce
Wens.- Oven fried chicken with fried plantains *
Thurs,- Country style ribs with oven fries *
Fri.- Chicken/zuccini pizza *
Sat.- soup/sandwiches
Sun.- Ham, garden veggies, and scalloped potatoes

*all included in $5 dinner mom cookbook

Dominos Pizza has a great deal going on right now!

One way we save money is that if we do go out to eat we find a great deal like this one and we also know what places have a kids eat free night! You can get 2 med. 2 toppings for $5.99 each! Call the store for more details! I know they have changed the dough, sauce, and cheese and it is the bomb as some might say. My personal favorite are the sandwiches and chicken kickers.

Free movies for a month!

Blockbuster on 96th and Q st in Ralston, NE has free movies for a month so, if you live close by go check it out! Call there with any questions.

Free Family Fun Day in Omaha on V-day

There will be entertainment and education for all ages Sunday,Febuary 14th from 1pm-4pm at the Joslyn Art Museum. There is FREE admission and sounds like it would be a blast! Ckeck it out at http://www.joslyn.org/Activities/Kids-Families.aspx.

NEW OLAY REBATE

Check out the new Olay rebate here to get some Free products or maybe even turn it into a moneymaker!

Thanks http://myfrugaladventures.com/

FREE 8x10 Collage print on Feb,12th only

Get a free 8x10 collage print 2/12 at Walgreens. Order here and pickup in store. Use code VDAY at checkout. Valid on Friday, February 12th only! I just love the chance to get my pictures done for FREE! How about you?

Get Moving!

I was moved by Michelle Obama's campaign "Let's Move". If you haven't read about this campaign please google it. To do my part I found some great gifts on clearance/sale that I would like to share with you.

At http://www.orientaltrading.com/ I found a gym class red scooter for $14.99. Just type in red scooter. I had too much fun with these as a kid! Check out the active play section too.

Here are some cheap exercise videos for kids Kick to Get Fit Jr. - For Kids for $11.49 and this looks fun Hip Hop For Kids: School House Hip for $17.49 from Amazon. Both are eligible for FREE super saver shipping!

Please leave a comment with some ideas to keep kids moving! I plan to post some cheap/free ways to "Move" in Omaha soon!

Valentine's Ultimate recipe swap

For a few years now I have been packing treats in my son's school lunch for V-day. I like to make a balanced meal with a theme for holidays. I pack a heart shaped PB&J, strawberries, a treat, and a "LOVE" note from mommy. I'm packing a heart shaped sugar cookie this year! Here is the recpie. Also check out ways to have a Frugal Valentine's Day here.

3-1/4 cups flour
1 -1/2 cups sugar
2/3 cup shortening
2 eggs
2-1/2 tsp baking powder
2 TB milk
1-1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt

I mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. Refrigerate 2-3 hrs. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. lightly grease cookie sheet. Roll out dough and cut with floured cookie cutters. Place cookies 1/2 inch apart. Bake 8 mins or until very light brown. Remove cookies. Place on cooling racks. When cooled frost and decorate as you want!

Thanks http://lifeasmom.com/ for hosting such a yummy swap!

Frugal V-day

I celebrate Frugal Valentine's Day every year! Check out a few of my suggestions on how to keep your heart big and your spending small Here!

Walmart deals 2/9

Gillette Men’s Body Wash $3.33
Use $2/1 from 2/7 P&G
Final Price: $1.33

Coffeemate Creamer $1.72
Use .75/1 from 2/7 RP
Final Price: .93 each


Wishbone Salad Spritzers $1.94
Use $1/1 from 1/31 RP
Final Price: .94

Green Giant Steamers price compare No Frills ad for $0.88
use $.50/1 Green Giant Steamers Coupon
Final Price: .38

Monopoly,Scrabble,Sorry card games $5.24
use $4.00-$5.00Monopoly Printable
Final Price: $0.24-$1.24

Betty Crocker Frosting, $1.44
use $0.50/1 Betty Crocker Frosting Tub printable or printable
Final Price: $0.94

Post Shredded Wheat Cereal, $2.50
use $2/1 Post Raisin Bran, Shredded Wheat or Grape Nuts Cereal printable
Final Price: $0.50

Uncrustables, $2
use $1/1 Smucker’s Uncrustables printable
Final Price: $1

Johnson’s Safety Swabs, $1.38
use $1/1 Johnson’s Baby Product, exp. 3-15-10 (RP #2 1/3/10)
Final Price: $0.38

Purina Friskies Party Mix, $1.42
use $1/1 Purina Friskies Party Mix Cat Treats printable
B1G1 Purina Friskies Party Mix Cat Treats, exp. 4-30-10 (SS 01/24/10)
Final Price: $0.21

FREE at Walgreens the week of 2/7

Buy 1 Dove Men Care Body Wash at $5.99
Get $5.99 Register Rewards
Use $1.50 off one Dove Men+Care body wash printable coupon
Free plus $1.50 in overage after coupon and Register Rewards

Buy 1 Joint Juice 30-count pack at $10
Get $10 Register Rewards
Free after Register Rewards

Buy 1 Vitamin Water Lip Care at $1.99
Get $2 Register Rewards
Free after Register Rewards

5 Little things in my kitchen that help me save $$$

1) My plastic bag dryer from reusablebags. I use this everyday to dry ziploc bags after washing so, I can reuse them and for drying reusable water bottles that I pack in my sons lunch.

2) A clean/dirty homemade magnet for my dishwasher. I made this by using one of those free picture frame magnets and a piece of paper that says clean on one side and dirty on the other. I love this because my son (he puts up the dishes) knows when they are ready to be put up. This saves me from rewashing them.

3) My foaming soap dispenser. I put whatever soap I have on hand (usually that I got free) in there and add water. This cuts back on spending $$ on expensive hand soap.

4) My crockpot. I can cook a whole chicken or roast in there, then use it for 2-3 meals. I can also save on dishes by not using 3-4 pans.

5) My menu plan. I have a calendar that I use to plan my meals for the month which saves me a ton of $$.Check out http://lifeasmom.com/ for some of her ideas to save $$$.

My Target Trip

I admit it! I am the one who calls up my mom and best friend everytime I get a great deal! ANd these Target deals were worth a call! Check out what I got:

Pictureka card game $5.24
used $5 printable coupon
total= $0.24

Sorry Revenge card game $6.99
used $4 printable coupon
total= $2.99

Monopoly Deal card game $5.24
used $4 printable coupon
total= $1.24

Scrabble Slam card game $5.24
used $4 printable coupon
total= $1.24

Purina Friskies Cat Treats $1.25
I used 2- $1/1HERE and a $2/2 coupon (I don't know where I got this)
total= $1 for 4

Hershey’s pieces bagged candy $2.69
I used the $1/1 Hershey’s Pieces coupon from the 1/31 SS
and the $1/1 Target coupon HERE
total= $0.69

Sobe Lifewater $1
I used 2-$0.50/1 Sobe coupon HERE (Target)
and Use Buy One Get One Free Sobe coupon HERE
total= FREE

Post-it-notes page tabs $1.24
I used 4-$1.00/1 coupon from 1/10 SS
total: $0.96 for 4 (would make a nice add-in to a teacher basket)

Bake Day

I had a larger list of things I wanted to get done today but, my freezer only holds so much (I don't have a deep freeze yet). Here is what I did get done today:

3 loaves of Pumpkin Bread
2 loaves of Zucchini-Pineapple bread from 5dollardinners recipe book
1 loaf of corn bread
1 batch of Honey Wheat rolls from 5dollardinners recipe book (my son loves these)
and Homemade laundry soap

I LOVE the $5 dinners recipe book!! I've actually added about 10 meals out of there to my Febuary menu plan! YUM!!

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Walgreens Deals thru 2/6

Vitamin Lip Care $1.99
Get $2 Register Reward
Final Price: FREE

Blink Tears $7.99
Get $7.99 Register Reward
Use $2/1 from 1/31 RP
Final Price: $2 Moneymaker

Bayer Contour Meters are priced at $14.99
If you have the coupons in the 10/25 RP for a free Bayer Contour Meter than you will just pay tax and get a $10 Register Reward back!

Joint Juice 30pk $10
Get $10 Register Reward
Final Price: FREE

Scalpacin Wipes $5.99
Use $1/1 HERE
Get $5.99 Register Reward
Final Price: $1 moneymaker

Zicam Cold Sore Gel Swabs $10
Get $7 Register Reward
Use $1/1 from 11/22 SS
Final Price: $2

Read more: http://myfrugaladventures.com/page/6/#ixzz0eOjS8Xn4

Target Deals

Sorry Card Game $6.99
Use $4/1 HERE
Final Price: $2.99

Pictureka Card Game $5.24
Use $5/1 HERE
Final Price: .24

Monopoly Card Game $5.24
Use $4/1 HERE
Final Price: $1.24

Chuck and Friends Fleet $9.99
Use $3/1HERE
Final Price: $6.99

Gloworm $9.99
Use $2/1 HERE
Final Price: $7.99

Purina Friskies Cat Treats $1.25
Use $1/1HERE
Final Price: .25

Tostino’s Tortilla Chips $2.50- Buy 2 and Get a Free Tostino’s Dip
Use $1/2 Target coupon HERE (Tostino’s chips and dip)
Use $1/2 Tostinos Chips and Dip coupon from Jan All You
Final Price: $3 for 2 chips and a dip!
Nature Valley Nut Clusters $2.25
Use $1/1 Nature Valley couponHERE or HERE
Final Price: $1.25

Gatorade 32oz $.96
Use .50/1 Gatorade coupon from 1/10 RP
Final Price: .46 each

Reach Floss .97
Use $1/1 from 1/3 RP
Final Price: FREE

Neosporin Lip Health $3.04-4.04
Use $3/1 HERE
Final Price: .04-1.04

Johnson & Johnson Buddies soap $0.97
Use $1/1 from 1/3 RP
Final Price: FREE

Clean and Clear products- starting at $2.73
Use $2/1 HERE
Final Price: .73

Aveeno Lotion $2.99 (2.5 oz)
Use $2/1 HERE
Final Price: .99

Travel Size Band Aids (plain or Hello Kitty) .97 (Regular packs of Band Aids are $1.89-1.99)
Use $1/1 from 1/3 RP
Final Price: FREE-.99

Coffeemate Creamers $1.72
Use $1/2 HERE
Final Price: $1.22

GE Energy Smart Lightbulbs $2.99 and up
Use $2/1 GE Energy Smart coupon from 1/10 SS (Target coupon)
Use $1/1 GE Energy Smart coupon from 1/3 SS
Final Price: FREE

READ more: http://myfrugaladventures.com/#ixzz0eOg7i9Nn

Walmart Deals

My Little Pony Friends $5.00
use Buy One, Get One Free Printable
$2.50 each after coupon

Monopoly Travel $5.24
use $4.00Monopoly Printable
$1.24 after coupon

Scrabble – $12.00
use $4.00 off Hasbro Printable
Final Price: $8.00

Monopoly – $10.00
use $4.00 off Hasbro Printable
$6.00 each after coupon

Read more: http://myfrugaladventures.com/#ixzz0eOf01LR9