Free Admission to Lewis Ginter on 7/4!!!!!

Good news, Richmonder's!
FREE ADMISSION TO THE GARDEN ON JULY 4!

Saturday, July 4
ALL-AMERICAN CELEBRATION: BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE
FREE ADMISSION; 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
The Garden shows its appreciation to the community by waiving admission on this day -- also part of the Garden's 25th anniversary celebration. (With free admission we are anticipating many visitors and we thank you in advance for your patience.) Includes the Butterflies LIVE! exhibit; also activities in the Children's Garden -- live music, a parade and more!

A couple of GREAT grocery deals!

I have been noticing some AWESOME grocery deals this week!
For one, Food Lion currently has ALL laundry detergent on a B1G1 sale! Use the $2 coupon in this past Sunday's paper and get two for about $3! That's only $1.50 each!

They also currently have their taco seasoned ground turkey for $4.49! If you go in using your $5 Jennie-O coupon, you can use the remaining .50 cents on something else! What a deal! I was able to grab a candy bar for free!

Also, Kroger has Pepperidge Farm goldfish crackers on sale this week for .99 cents per pkg! These are normally $2, so this is great deal!

What a sweet book!

I LOVE being a Thomas Nelson book reviewer! This is the first book I received to review and it
was just such a joy to read to my son!
The name of this book is "The I Believe Bunny".
The quality of the book is top notch! Very sturdy!
I love that in the beginning, the book starts off with a Bible verse that is pertinent to the story your about to read.
In this book, the I Believe Bunny finds a small mouse caught in a river and asks for God's help in giving him the strength and courage to rescue the mouse from the river.
I'm not going to give the story away...you are going to have to out and purchase one for yourself to find out what happens :)
For a mere price of $9.99, it's definitely worth it! I'm going to be buying other books in this series!
The book has a "Cat in the Hat" feel to it when you are reading it. I guess that is because the author currently also writes for current Dr. Suess books! That is what I call genious!
Go out and pick up your copy today!

Favorite Things Friday!

Sorry for my "MIA" status this week! It's just been one of those weeks! I'm glad it's over and I'm ready to make up for lost time!
Here are a few of my recent favorite things!


I used my BURTS BEES coupon on this and I am SOoooo addicted to this stuff! Since it's medicated, it makes your lips a little cool! They put pure clove oil in it to give your lips that cooling sensation. I absolutely LOVE The smell of cloves, so it's a double bonus for me! And it was free!

Since my daughter has a summer choc-ful-o camps, I bought Avon's Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus! I know she won't "thoroughly" put on sunscreen or bug spray without my presence, so this is the next best thing! Since it's an aerosol, it spreads on very easily, all over! It's super cheap when you compare apples to apples with name brands that you see in the grocery and drug stores. Want some? Visit my friend Sani's website and order yours today! Click HERE to get to her website!


I always see this stuff in the stores, but just kind of pass it by and opt for a cheaper brand that I have a coupon for. Well, I recieved a sample of it in the mail a few days ago and fell in love! It really makes my hair shinier and more manageable! I know that other bloggers are posting about the Walgreens Buy 3 for $15, and get register rewards, but I feel like my deal is better and it costs less!
At Walgreens right now, they have a "travel pack" of John Frieda hair products (shampoo, conditioner and conditioning spray). They come in a box set and are located directly next to the regular size John Frieda shampoo in the hair care isle. The sets are normally about $6, but are on clearance for $2.16! Better yet, if you peek inside the box before you check out, there is a coupon you can pull out that is $3 off 2 John Frieda products! You can get the box sets for just $1 each! Perfect for summertime and traveling! Cha-ching!

$90 Vera Bradley for $22.50!

What a great deal!
Head on over to Vera Bradley asap because they are having a great sale!
This purse is originally $90, but it is currently on SALE for $25! To make the deal even sweeter, use code SS5N38MG2 and save an additional 10% off your order!
It's definitely NEVER to early to start thinking about Christmas!
This purse is available in three different colors at this price!
My fave is "Frankly Scarlet", but you can also get it in "Night Owl" or "Riviera Blue" (which is the one pictured!

Kids Meal Deals in Richmond

NBC 12 here in Richmond recently published an interesting article on what restaurants there are locally where kids eat free. I posted it below for your viewing pleasure.

This got me to thinking, however, what other restaurants in the area offer kids eat free specials.

I found THIS website and it is good for any area, anywhere. You just type in your zip code and it will bring up the restaurants in your area where kids eat FREE!!!

In these tough economic times, a night out at a restaurant with the family is something many people skip these days. But the Richmond areas has dozens of local restaurants that offer kids eat free nights to help make the trip less expensive.

Our local champion is Spinnaker's Restaurant in Midlothian -- home of the flowerpot bread.

"The owner of the restaurant was big about children and is a big family man," said manager Jeremy Krebs. "He just wanted to go that aspect of it and do something nice for the community."

Kids 12 and under can eat free all day Mondays through Thursdays from the kid's menu at their Chesterfield Towne Center location -- a deal that Spinnaker's has offered for 20 years.

"Children are the diners of the future," Krebs said. "I have several friends who I met here through the restaurant who remember coming here when they were 6, 7, 8 years old.

"You know we've been here for 22 years. They still come in to this day -- that a good reason to keep it going."

Home of the famous bathtub salad bar, The Fan District's ever-popular Strawberry Street Café is the place for kids to go for free eats -- Wednesdays, after 5 p.m.

The restaurant has offered the kid's night special for about two years, said chef and owner Ron Joseph.

"We saw the downturn in the economy, we figured we'd try and offer families a way to get out of the house without a lot of money," Joseph said. "I've got two kids, so I know how important it is."

Another local favorite, River City Diner has two locations that offer Kids Eat Free night -- in the North Side at Parham and Interstate 95 and at the Shops at Bellgrade in Chesterfield.

"The parents like it because they get to come out a little bit cheaper, the kids are kind of occupied," said Jeff Fisher, manager at the Parham River City Diner.

Every Wednesday night, 5 p.m. until closing, two children under 12 can order free from the kid's menu with every adult entrée. Kids can enjoy the retro atmosphere, breakfast served all day and delectable items from the desert menu.

Article by NBC 12, Phil Riggan

Become a Book Review Blogger.....

I signed up for this program quite a while ago, but just recently selected a book to review.
I will be posting my review of it on here.
In the meantime, if you would like to become a book review blogger (You get the keep the books you review!), check it out below:

Free Chocolate Friday!

It's that time of week again!


It's Friday again and you know what that means?! Free Chocolate!Head on over to the Mars chocolate relief act by clicking HERE and the first 100,000 people to enter after 9am est, will receive a coupon for a free candy bar of their choice! I received mine in the mail last week and used it yesterday at Target for a free Twix bar! Mmmmmm!!!!

Also, don't forget to head on over to Burt's Bees to get your free lip balm!
Click HERE to be among the first 500 to grab one today after 9am!

A Friendly Freebie Reminder!

As I posted earlier this week, tomorrow is National Flip Flop Day at Tropical Smoothie Cafe! Be sure to don your flip flops and snag a free smoothie! Yummmmm!

Also, A&W is celebrating its 90th anniversary by offering up a FREE small root beer float on June 19th! Just go snag one anytime between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.! No other purchase is required. I would still probably call ahead to make sure your location is participating.

Then, on June 21st, TCBY is offering a FREE cup or cone for dad on Father's Day! Check out more details and find a location near you here.

McDonald's is also offering up a FREE breakfast on Father's Day when you purchase an Extra Value breakfast! Again, I recommend calling ahead to make sure they participate!

Only 4 days left!

This offer expires on June 21st, so if you don't have a Swagbucks account yet...hurry, hurry, hurry and get in on this offer!


I have some exciting news! Swagbucks and Bargain Noble have teamed up to offer new Swagbucks members a very special sign-in code!
Normally, when you sign up for Swagbucks, you automatically earn 3 Swagbucks. If you sign up before June 21st, use code BARGAINNOBLE (case sensative) in the code box and you will earn 5 Swagbucks! This is the best sign on deal for Swagbucks on the web, so take advantage of it asap before it expires! Click HERE to sign up today!
I love my Swagbucks! I have only had my account for about a month or two and I already have 60 Swagbucks! I am saving them up for Christmas, when I will trade them all in for gift cards! For a $5 gift card, it will cost you 45 Swagbucks!
It's seriously very easy to do. You just use Swagbucks.com as an alternative to Google!
Oooh...I almost forgot to mention.....you can also trade in your old video games for swagbucks--they pay for the shipping, too! I am getting ready to send in some old, junky original Nintendo NES games for which I will get 20 additional Swagbucks! Sweet!
When you go to sign up, here is where you would enter the code:

Afterwards, you will get credited your 5 Swagbucks!

A couple of Freebies at Whole Foods

I'm not sure if this is good for all Whole Foods markets across the country, but in Richmond, VA they are having some really great freebies coming up! You can go HERE to find out if there is a Whole Foods in your local area that offers these great classes!


Thursdays
Half Pint Kids Club
3:30-4:30 p.m. Free
Join Adrian and Jasmine every Thursday afternoon for fun craft and cooking activities in the cafe. Story time and snack is included. Recommended for children ages 3-8. Registration is required. Stop by customer service or call 364-4050 to sign up your child. Since art and cooking projects can be messy, please remember to dress for a mess!
June 4th: Make a pencil holder out of scrap cloth and aluminum cans.
June 11th: Decorate a card and gift for Dad for Father's Day.
June 18th: Make your own natural play dough using colors from nature.
June 25th: Butterflies made out of coffee filters.

Tuesday, June 9th or Tuesday, June 30th
Value Tour
6:00 p.m. Free
Learn how to shop Whole Foods Market on a budget. Our value gurus will show you how to find the best in-store specials and bargains while still getting the highest quality items. Learn about our 365 Everyday Value products, and enjoy sampling some of them too. Plus, you'll take home a goody bag with 365 Everyday Value items inside. Registration is required. Stop by customer service, or call 364-4050.

Wednesday, June 17th
Wine 101
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Free
Learn the basics of wine; from growing the grapes to tasting the finished product. Daniel, our wine expert, will be leading this informative and fun foray into the world of wine. Registration is required. Stop by customer service or call 364-4050 to reserve your spot. Class will be held in the Enoteca (wine bar).

CVS Deal: Spend $2, get $12 worth of stuff!!!!!

Okay. I'm not sure how long this little deal is going to last, so hurry to your CVS stat!

This week at CVS, they have a deal if you buy 2 pairs of sunglasses, you get $10 cvs extra care bucks back. I went there and purchased 2 packets (.99 cents ea.) of Sun Covers Lens Cleaning Tissues, which are found on the rounder that holds the sunglasses. They come 20 tissues per pack and are great for cleaning glass lenses, computer monitors, goggles....etc.
Anyhow, after my purchase, the computer spit out a $10 CVS extra care bucks certificate!
I immediately went back in and purchased some odds and ends that equaled $10 and there you have it!

RUN to CVS now before they pull this deal! Sooner or later they are going to catch it!

Old Navy will update any time! + $2 tanks this Sat!

AHHH!!!!! Stop the insanity!
My sources say that OldNavyweekly.com will update prior to Sunday! Not only that, but ON is offering up their womens tanks this Saturday for $2 a piece!
I sure hope this isn't going to be like the Saturday that flip flops were a $1. People went CRAZY!

Here is what the M80 site had to say:
You all have become quite the professional coupon hunters—so we’ve got a few tricks up our stylish sleeves this week.
We know you’ve discovered that the expiration dates on the coupons are a giveaway for when the site launches the following week. But not this time! We’re going to keep you on your pretty little toes. So, print out any coupons you’ve already found and be ready to begin hunting for more fab $75 coupons at any moment this week.
Good luck!

$5 off Schwan's = .01 cent for Pizza!

What a DEAL! I remember growing up, my neighbors used to have Schwan's deliver to their door and I was always sooooo jealous!
Well, now it's my turn!
Right now, Schwan's is having a special online. There are a bunch of different things you can order, but I got SPECIAL RECIPE pepperoni pizza, which is $4.99.
I then used code D5 upon check out and got $5 off my order, which then came to .01 cent! There is $1.00 shipping, so the total came to $1.01, shipped!
The reviews on this pizza are unbelievable, so I can't wait to post about it!

Get in on this deal yourself by clicking HERE!
Oh, I also noticed they accept food stamps (or, ebt cards)! How awesome is that?! I'm so glad companies like this are making it easier for folks in hard times to buy food! Yay, Schwan's!

iPhone Armband only .25 cents, shipped!

Well, now that the price of the iPhone is down to a mere $99, you might as well get a trendy armband to go with it!
These babies go for $34.99, but right now, I've found the BEST deal out there for you:

At eforcity.com, they have the armband on sale for $8. Use promo code IPHOARM and get $7.75 off! You will also get FREE SHIPPING!

Click HERE to get in on this fabulous deal!

BAM!

I LOVE cooking! Emeril is offering up some free samples of his "Essance of Emeril" seasoning!
Click HERE to order your sample today!

Big Lots = Big Savings!

There are some really great deals at Big Lots starting this Wednesday!
Check them out!
(Obviously these are Crocs...)



I am in need of a camera, so I'll definitely be snagging one of these!

3 More days til.......

National Flip Flop Day at Tropical Smoothie Cafe! This Friday, June 19th, they will be giving away FREE Jettie Punch flavored smoothies! These things are HUGE! I couldn't finish the whole thing last year!
Be sure to mark your calendars! I'll do another reminder post on Thursday night, too!

Love me some Walgreens!!!

There are some really great deals at Walgreens this week!
Check them out!

Right Guard or Dry Idea Deodorant- Use in ad coupon to get it for $0.99 each - PLUS Use the $2/1 PRINTABLE couponFREE after coupons plus overage

St. Ives Bodywash $2.99 - Receive $2.99 in RR
- Use the $1.50/1 coupon found in the 05-10-09 SS insert PROFIT $1.50 after coupon and RR

Schick Quattro Razor For Men BOGO $9.49- Use two $4/1 coupons found in the 06-14-09 SS insert$.75 each after coupons wyb 2

Hefty One Zip Storage $3.29- Use in-ad coupon to get them BOGO- PLUS Use two $1/1 coupons found in 05-17-09 RP insert $.64 each after coupons

Maxwell House Coffee 2/$5- Use $2/2 PRINTABLE coupon$1.50 each after coupon

Ragu/Skippy 2/$4, Hellmans 2/$7, Lipton Tea 2/$5 - Buy 8 and Receive $8 in RR****Best DealBuy 4 Ragu at $2 each = $8.00Buy 4 Skippy at $2 each =$8.00- Use two $1/2 PRINTABLE Ragu coupons- PLUS Use two $1/2 Skippy coupons found in the 04-05-09 RP insertTotal OOP = $12.00 - Receive $8.00 in RR$.50 each after coupons and RR

Dove Soap $2.24 each - Receive $10 in RR wyb 8****Best DealBuy 8 Dove 2 packs of soap = $17.92- Use 8 $1/1 Dove coupons found in the 06-07-09 RP insertTotal OOP = $9.92 - Receive $10 in RRPROFIT $.08 after coupons and RR

John Frieda Hair Root Awakening Products 3/$15 = $5.00 - Receive $5 in RR wyb 3- Use three $3/1 coupons found in the 06-14-09 SS insert$.33 each after coupons and RR

Walgreens Reusable Shopping Bags- Use the in-ad coupon to get them 3/$1$.33 each after coupon

Scotch Packaging Tape $3.49 - Use the in-ad coupon to get them BOGO- PLUS Use the $1/2 coupon found in the 05-31-09 RP insert$1.24 each after both coupons

Cottonelle Fresh Wipes- Use the in-ad coupon to get them for $1.99- PLUS Use the $.50/1 coupon found in the May or June All You Magazine$1.49 each after both coupons

Quilted Northern $4.29- Use the $1/1 coupon found in the 04-26-09 RP insert$3.29 after coupon

Monthly Deals

Rolaids or Mylanta 18 ct $2.99 - Receive $2 in RR- Use the $1/1 coupons found in the 06-07-09 RP insertFree after coupon and RR

J&J Baby Powder $1.29 (trial size) - Receive $1 in RR wyb 2- Use two $1/1 coupons found in the 04-26-09 RP insertFree plus overage if the trials work!

Oreo Cakesters $2.50 - Receive $3 in RR wyb 2Supposed to have to buy milk to get RR but it's working without buying the milk!- Use two $1/1 coupons found in the 06-14-09 SS insertFree after coupons

Purex 3-in-1 at $5.99 - Receive $2 in RR- Use the $2/1 coupon found in the 06-14-09 SS insert$1.99 each after coupon and RR

Ban Deodorants $1.50 - Receive $1 in RR wyb 2- Use two $.40/1 coupons found in the 06-07-09 SS insert$.60 each after coupons and RR

Carmex $2.99 - Receive $2 in RR$.99 each after RR

Thanks, HCW!

Favorite Things Friday (on Saturday!)

Sorry for my tardiness! I was so caught up yesterday with the last day of school festivities I forgot to post my Favorite Things Friday!

This week, I would like to highlight some of my favorite sites/blogs that are so helpful to me! I visit these places (some of them are completely unknown, too!) just about every day!

Looking4Deals - This is what I like to call a secret blog...no one really knows about it...but they will now! Looking4Deals updates all the time and has a lot of different information and savings than other blogs and sites do. I urge you to check it out! www.looking4deals.blogspot.com

Whatsfordin-din - I am constantly going to this site. A bunch of my friends are all authors for this site and they share recipes that are tried and true! A lot of them even have pictures, too! Some of my favorites on there are: Bang Bang Shrimp, Easy Chicken Marsala, White Chili, Corn Bread, Chicken Pot Pie and many, many more! These are a great bunch of Southern gals with some recipes worth trying and adding to your recipe box! www.whatsfordin-din.blogspot.com

TipJunkie - Now that it is summertime, I am ready for some serious crafting! I absolutely love arts and crafts. The problem is, I have a hard time coming up with something unique and new all on my own. That is when I visit this site! There are some super crafty women out there and everytime I visit this site, I get inspired! www.tipjunkie.blogspot.com

Free Minute Maid Frozen Juice!

I am lovin' the freebies lately!
Minute Maid is offering up some free frozen "novelty"--which I can only imagine would be juice.
All you have to do is sign up online. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery of coupons. Coupon valid in United States. One request per household.
Click HERE to get your coupon!

Coffee and a book, anyone?

Borders is offering up a great deal through 6/14! Just in time for Father's Day!
Print out the attached two coupons and you can get a free 12 oz cup of Seattles Best coffee AND get 25% off your entire purchase. Both coupons expire 6/14 so you have all weekend to use them!
Click HERE to print out the free Seattles Best coffee coupon!
Click HERE to print out the 25% off coupon

Super Swagbucks code!

I have some exciting news! Swagbucks and Bargain Noble have teamed up to offer new Swagbucks members a very special sign-in code!
Normally, when you sign up for Swagbucks, you automatically earn 3 Swagbucks. If you sign up before June 21st, use code BARGAINNOBLE (case sensative) in the code box and you will earn 5 Swagbucks! This is the best sign on deal for Swagbucks on the web, so take advantage of it asap before it expires! Click HERE to sign up today!
I love my Swagbucks! I have only had my account for about a month or two and I already have 60 Swagbucks! I am saving them up for Christmas, when I will trade them all in for gift cards! For a $5 gift card, it will cost you 45 Swagbucks!
It's seriously very easy to do. You just use Swagbucks.com as an alternative to Google!
Oooh...I almost forgot to mention.....you can also trade in your old video games for swagbucks--they pay for the shipping, too! I am getting ready to send in some old, junky original Nintendo NES games for which I will get 20 additional Swagbucks! Sweet!
When you go to sign up, here is where you would enter the code:

Afterwards, you will get credited your 5 Swagbucks!

4 ($1) Cheerios coupons!

Sign up and starting in June they will email you one $1.00 off coupon for Cheerios each week. With all of the great sales on cereal out there, you could easily grab the "big box" for .99 cents!

You should be able to print two of each of the $1.00 off coupons, so really you should end up with eight $1.00 coupons!

They don't ask for anything but your name and email! It is a quick sign up process and totally worth it!

Click HERE to sign up!

Eaaaasssssyy Money......

I know there are a lot of various "survey" programs out there and such. To be honest, with two kids, a part-time job, volunteer duties...etc. I don't have time to take surveys all day long!
There is this really great program calls "Inbox Dollars". They send you emails and ALL YOU HAVE TO DO OPEN THEM! How great is that? No survey or anything! Depending on the email, mine vary from just a few cents to $1 per email and I get about 5-6 emails a day!
When your total reaches $30, they send you a check in the mail!
This is not a scam or some program to put "Spam" in your box. This is Bargain Noble tested and approved!
Of course, if you want to do surveys, you can and they will pay you. The choice is totally yours.
Right now, for fans of Bargain Noble, you can sign up and automatically earn $5, just for signing up!
Click the banner below to start earning EASY money today :)

Gevalia coffee deal.....

Ok. I've heard ALL about the various Gevalia coffee deals, so I found one that works for me and I'm going to give it a go!
Use code 401575 - For $5 (INCLUDES SHIPPING), you will get two boxes of fresh ground or whole bean, Gevalia coffee (I chose Breakfast Blend and their Signature Blend). You will also get a brand new 12-cup Gevalia coffee maker! All for just $5, shipped!

Once your order is processed you will be automatically enrolled in Gevalia shipments. This isn't a big deal, though, since after your order arrives you can cancel with no further obligation... meaning you will NOT ever be billed again or sent anything more! After you receive your 1st shipment just make sure to call this number-1-800-438-2542 and cancel. That's it! If you're a coffee lover, like me, then you'll definitely want to get in on this great buy!
Might I also mention, you do NOT have to enter any credit card information, either. Just choose to be billed and make sure you cancel after you receive your shipment and send them a check for $5!

Click HERE and enter the code 401575!

Restaurant.com $25 gift certificates for $2. Again.

Does anyone ever even pay full price for these things anymore?? Not that I'm complaining, but they should just set the price for these gift certificates for $2 on their website! Seriously!

I ended up buying a couple of "gift certificates" to the website a while ago (bought (2) $25 gift certificate for $2 each) and then on the first of the month, I go in and redeem my gift certificates to get a $25 Casa Grande gift certificate and only paid $2 for it! Now, I do need to spend $35 in order to get my $25 off, but still........a GREAT deal!

The site replenishes their stock on the 1st of the month, so if your restaurant is currently sold out, just buy a gift certificate to the site and wait until the first of July. Totally worth it.
The code to use right now is "PRESENT" - I'm not sure when it expires, so hurry, hurry, hurry!
Head on over to Restaurant.com today!

JCPenney- St. John's Bay wheeled duffle bag-$10!

These bags are sooooo awesome! They are regularly priced at $80, but right now they are on clearance:
22' wheeled duffle is $19.99
32' wheeled duffle is $26.99

Upon check-out, use code GR8DAD, and get an additional $10 off, making your 22' wheeled duffle a mere $10! That's $70 in savings! Insane!
Shipping is $5.95 to your home or you may ship to your local store for $4.50.
If you want one, hurry, hurry, hurry! The yellow one is almost gone!
Click HERE to order yours today!

Sorry for my MIA status!

I have been tending to my infant son, who has strep throat, a double ear infection and a really high fever! Sorry I haven't been able to update as much as I would like.
He is starting to feel a little bit better and I have got some killer deals that I'll be posting here in just a bit!
Thanks for hanging in there with me!

Old Navy - My turn! Woohoo!

Old Navy was supposed to reset last night. I stayed up until 12:10am and then called it a night. I didn't think anything about it until I got up this morning at 7:30am. I thought, well...let me just check the site to see what it looks like. Loe and behold...the site still hadn't reset!
It finally did reset at 8am and I was able to grab one of the $50 off of $100 coupons! I guess my hubby will have a nice Fathers Day present after all! Lol!
To recap, here are the coupon locations on Oldnavyweekly.com:

$75 off $100Drag marshmallow from the stick and place it on the fishing hook, then wait for the fish to pop up in the background and catch him by clicking on the fishing pole.

$50 off $100Wait for the fish to pop up in the background and catch him by clicking on the hook (not the fishing pole).

$20 off $100Scratch the s'more on the girls t-shirt who is standing by the dog. This takes a little while. Just stick with it and go side to side and then a little puff of smoke will appear...and then your coupon!

$15 off $75Watch the movie and click on Heather's Leg in the dumpster.

$5 off $50Click on the girls pink flashlight.

Also, there is some speculation that the site will reset again on Thursday because all of the coupons and the deals listed on the site expire on Thursday. I guess we'll see. I won't be holding my breath!
As always, I will put any updates on Bargain Noble!

Old Navy Resets!

Get ready for another "exciting" Sunday! I'm staying up until midnight tonight, but after that, I'm out. I'll refresh throughout the day tomorrow, but I'm not going to let it run my life :) If I get one, I get one, if not...I'll live!

An exciting Saturday!!!!

Don't forget that today is the first Saturday of the month and you know what that means! Home Depot is offering their Free Kids Workshop clinic! Today they will be making a hardware sorter for dads! Just in time for Fathers Day!



Free Ice Cream at Friendly's Today!
Don't forget to swing by Friendly's and claim your free ice cream! We do this every year as a tradition! It's only good from 12pm to 5pm, so be sure to get there between that time!


Also, the Children's Place has a ton of items on clearance online!
Here are just a few items of interest:

BOYS:The Children's Place Baby-Boys Cork Cargo Shorts - 99 cents
The Children's Place Baby-Boys Mahogany Faux-layered Polo - 99 cents
The Children's Place Baby-Boys Black Argyle Sweater Vest - $4.99
The Children's Place Boys Tusk Fair Isle Cardigan - 99 cents (size 3-6 mo)
The Children's Place Big-Boys Nitesky Sport Zip-up Hoodie - 99 cents (size 10/12)
The Children's Place Big-Boys Nitesky Sport Zip-up Hoodie - 99 cents (18 mo)
GIRLS:
The Children's Place Baby-Girls Fairy Rugby Sweater - 99 cents (6-9 mo)
The Children's Place Big-Girls Milk Graphic Tee - 99 cents (size 7/8)
The Children's Place Big-Girls Bear Graphic Tee - 99 cents (size 4)
The Children's Place Baby-Girls Reef Yoga Tee - $1.99
The Children's Place Big-Girls Julep Capri Leggings - 99 cents
The Children's Place Baby-Girls Jasmine Ribbed Velour Top - 99 cents
The Children's Place Baby-Girls Cool Striped Knit Dress 99 cents (size 4T)
The Children's Place Big-Girls Tin Plaid Pleated Skort 99 cents (size 6)
The Children's Place Big-Girls Orchid Football Tee - 99 cents (size 7/8)
PAJAMA DEALS:
The Children's Place Big-Boys Moss Bear Cub Team Pj Set 99 cents (size 2/3)
The Children's Place Big-Boys White Comfy Cotton Pjs - $4.99
The Children's Place Big-Girls Pool Comfy Cotton Pjs - $$4.99

Lands End Clearance + Free shipping!

Hurry on over to Lands End, where they have a TON of kids clothes and accesseries on clearance!
Shipping is Free when you enter code: SUMMER and PIN # 7896 at checkout.
Here are just a few of the items:

Girls' Strappy Tunic Top $4
Girls' Embellished Corduroy Pants $5
Kids' Character Snow Flurry Boots $10
Beach Trekker Shoes Seaside (pink) $10
All Girls' Clearance

Boys Apparel & Gear:
Toddler Upland Mocs $8
Long Sleeve Graphic Shirt $8
Toddler Boys' Nautical Board Shorts $8
Boy's Jersey Polo $10
Ergo Junior Backpack Charcoal $10
All Boys' Clearance

For Kids' Rooms
Baby Dot Flannel Bumper Pad (light blue) $10
Baby Dot Matelasse Crib Skirt (light blue) $10
Baby Dot Matelasse Coverlet (blue or pink) $12
Crib Baby Percale Smocked Quilt (pink) $15

Free Mars Candy Bar Friday!

It's Friday again and you know what that means?! Free Chocolate!
Head on over to the Mars chocolate relief act and the first 100,000 people to enter after 9am est, will receive a coupon for a free candy bar of their choice! I received mine in the mail last week and used it yesterday at Target for a free Twix bar! Mmmmmm!!!!
Click HERE to enter (after 9am est)

$10 to Express

Print out this coupon and take it to any Express store and get $10 off ANY $10 purchase, if you can find something around $10 it should be free!!!!

Valid June 5th - June 7th!

Click HERE to print your coupon!

Get your Free donut today!

WOOHOO It's Donut Day!!!! There are actually a couple of donut shops here in Richmond offering up free donuts! Just to be on the safe side, I suggest you call your local store before making a special trip. This is nationwide but some stores may not participate.

Krispy Kreme is offering a free donut - click HERE to find a Hot Sign!

Dunkin Donuts is offering a free donut w/drink purchase - click HERE to find a store!

Free Shape Magazine Subscription!

No here is something you don't see ever day! Sign up and get a free TWO year subscription to Shape magazine. Shape features outstanding articles on looking and feeling great, staying healthy and enjoying the best that life has to offer.

There is no subscription to cancel, and no credit card required. I have done these offers myself, and I know they are legit.

Click HERE to get your free subscription!

Old Navy Drama

Well, I was REALLY hoping Old Navy would go back to their old ways of resetting their coupons to Thursdays, but it looks like it's going to be on Sundays from here on out.
If you missed the drama last week, Old Navy said they would reset their coupons on Sunday. Little did we all know, they reset them at 11:59pm on Sunday. So wrong!


Anyhow, here is a bit of new information for this Sunday's coupon grab:

Alright, it’s time to let your friends in on the fabulous secret that is OldNavyWeekly.com. So this week, in addition to hiding that beloved $75 off $100 coupon again, we’re adding the ability to share a coupon with a friend through Facebook. You can keep one for yourself and share one with a pal each week…so choose wisely and give generously!

You won’t believe the kind of savings you can find at OldNavyWeekly.com. The amount you can save depends on how good of a coupon hunter you are, and a bit of luck. Head to the site and start clicking around to uncover valuable store coupons. You might just grab the day’s big find!

Macy's Coupons

Ugh...I am still bummed about K-Mart, but here are some coupons that will hopefully cheer you up!

Macy's is offering up some really good deals lately! They have clearance'd out a ton of items throughout the store to make these coupons that much sweeter!
They are:
$10 off $50
$15 off $75
$25 off $100

Click HERE to get your coupons! Happy shopping! (Note, these coupons are only valid in the Southeast region) if you are located elsewhere, please see below for your coupons:

• Macy's North
• Macy's East

Negative on the K-Mart Doubles.....

Sorry, guys......I knew it! I knew that lady on the phone was wrong!
I just looked at the K-Mart circular online for next week and there is NOTHING in there about them doubling coupons! I seriously don't understand why Richmond (or any K-Mart in Virginia for that matter) no longer participates in double coupons! Is it so much to ask for our K-Marts to double coupons at least two times a year??!! There are tons of K-Marts out there that super double coupons just about every other week!

If we were doubling coupons here, it would look like this:


But, alas, our circular looks like this:

Need a place for your team party?

SKATE NATION IS THE WAY TO GO!
For the first time ever, I am the team mom for my daughter's softball team. For our team parties, the team mom has always just had us meet somewhere and each pay own for the meals.
Well, I thought--wouldn't it be a great idea to get the party sponsored and use the money that normally would be spent on food on a nice gift for the coach?
Loe and behold, I present to you Richmonder's--SKATENATION!
They will host just about any team party for FREE! This includes the table, 3 pizza's, 3 pitchers of soda! The gigantic bowls of popcorn are only $1 each, too! Then, afterwards, the kids can run around and play arcade games, climb the rock wall, laser tag....etc. Now, they will need to pay for those things, but the food and drinks are complimentary! What a great partner for our community!
Here is what it states on their website:
FREE SPORTS TEAM PARTIES!
SkateNation Plus announces that they will be offering a limited number of FREE team parties for area youth sports teams. Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Track, it doesn't matter what sport your team plays, as long as it is registered with a recognized area youth organization you can have a FREE team party at SkateNation Plus. Click here for all of the details and information!

More Freebies!

I am just so amazed at all of the free things we can do with our children this summer!
This Saturday is free ice cream day at Friendly's!
~Thanks Rebecca!!

Also, if your kids love to read (or even if they don't, this would be a great way to get them to start!), below are a list of very rewarding summer reading programs! My personal fave is the HEB deal!

Barnes and Noble Reading Program = Free BooksBarnes & Noble has a summer reading program for kids in grades 1 through 6. If they read 8 books, they can get a free book.

Borders and Waldenbooks are offering summer reading deals, too, though not free. During the Kids Reading Challenge, if kids ages 12 & under read 8 books and fill out a form, they can redeem it to buy one selected item for $4.99.

Free HEB T-shirtIf your kids reads 10 books, they get a free HEB shirt. Go here for more details.

Also, I know I had posted the Apple iPod camp on here previously, but as it seems, the camps are currently full here in Richmond :(

Don't fret! There are still a few other free camps your kids can participate in:

Bass Pro Shops Free Summer Camp for KidsEvery Saturday and Sunday from noon-6pm May 30-July5th Bass Pro Shops offers a free craft activity! For more info click here.

Home Depot Free How-to ClinicsThese workshops for kids are available on the first Saturday of every month between 9 am and 12 noon at all Home Depots. Go here to find out about upcoming workshops.

Lowe's Build and Grow ClinicsLike Home Depot, Lowe's also offers workshops for kids. Kids can make a mini putting green for dad or a pirate ship! To sign up for the free clinics go here. Unlike Home Depot, you do have to register online first.

National Donut Day at Krispy Kreme- Friday!

Don't forget that THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 5TH is National Donut Day! In honor of this "holiday", Krispy Kreme is giving everyone a free donut!

KMart Doubles in Richmond??!!!

I just called the K-Mart 800 number and they said that Richmond IS participating in this upcoming week's SUPER DOUBLE COUPONS!
If she WAS indeed telling me the truth....this means MASSIVE savings for us here in Richmond! The last time they doubled any kind of coupons at the Kmarts here was around 9 months ago!
I can't wait to pull up the weekly ad tomorrow evening and see if she was telling the truth!!!!
I'll keep you updated!!!

Some great grocery deals-

Kroger:

I LOVE summertime fruits!
This week, the sweet, ripe cantaloupe's are on sale 10 for $10!
Watermelons - $3.88/ea.
Pepsi 2-liters, 4 for $5 (.84 cents each!)
Lysol household cleaners 50% off! Pair this with one of these and you could pay only a few cents for your cleaner!
31/40 EZ Peel raw shrimp - 4.99! Normally 12.99!
Kroger Tortilla chips - $1
PACE SALSA IS STILL RUNNING THEIR TWIST AND WIN CAMPAIGN! I'VE ALREADY WON THREE TIMES AND I DON'T BELIEVE THERE IS A PRINT LIMIT!
They now have these fabulous gourmet salsa's out (my fav. is the cheese one!)! I'm picking up a couple more of these for FREE and pairing them with my $1 chips!
CLICK HERE TO TRY AND WIN! USE CODE SAL321 !


Ukrops:
Pepperidge Farms Goldfish crackers - $1/each!
Ukrops eggs- $1 each!
Pillsbury or Betty Crocker baking mixes- $1/each! (use .40 cents BC coupon from here and grab is for just .60 cents!)
Hanover Frozen Vegetables- 10 for $10!

A couple of Freebies!

50 FREE PHOTOS!

Sign up for CVS photo center and get 50 free prints. You get 20 for registering for an account and you get another 30 when you add your Extra Care card to your account. The best part is you can have these free prints sent to your local CVS store so you don't even have to pay shipping!

Just register your account, add your Extra Care card, upload your photos, and then select to have to picked up in store to get free shipping! Registration also includes free photo storage and sharing!

Click HERE to sign up!

The new Degree Women Fine Fragrance Collection combines long-lasting, sophisticated scents with Degree Women's 24-hour wetness and odor protection for everyday luxury.

Each anti-perspirant is paired with a matching body mist for the ultimate fine fragrance experience for women on the move. With three distinct scents, Delicious Bliss, Sexy Intrigue and Classic Romance, women can choose the fine fragrance that suits them best.

While supplies last. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Available for U.S. residents. Only limit one sample per household. You must be 18 or older to receive this sample.

Click HERE to get your free samples!

Slip Into a Slim Jim! - $11.54- SHIPPED!

Here is a great deal if you LOVE Slim Jims!
Buy the 100 pack for $19.23, use coupon code TSTYSTIC to get 40% off and sign up for subscribe and save to get an additional 15% off. The total is $11.54 for 100 Slim Jims shipped!
They have several items included in this deal this just looks like the best one. Click HERE to see all the Slim Jim items that are included!
Remember to cancel the subscribe and save after your order has shipped by going to My Account and clicking on My Subscriptions and clicking Cancel on this order. It is actually super easy!