Coupon, free, and a sale

Kohl's has a great coupon out for 15% off your purchase, including sale and clearance items.  Good today through the 31st of May in store or online. Click here.

I love Crockpot cooking in the summer to fix a home cooked meal for my family with out heating up my whole kitchen. Sign up for the Recipe 4 Living Newsletter and get a free Crockpot eCookbook.

Totsy is the exclusive shopping site dedicated to designer and boutique items for babies, kids, and Moms at discounts prices.  This weekend, for Memorial Day, there are all kinds of goodies for the kids at under $10 shipped. Check them out, and sign up for their daily offerings here.

Free stuff for the ladies

If you like free samples, check out a website called womanfreebies.com.  Not only will you get notifications on great free offers, but you'll also get in on hot deals, coupons, contests, and discounts on some of the top retailers around. Email registration required to get started.  Click here to check it out.

50% off popular Christian book titles

50% off select books May 20-June 2nd at Family Christian Stores. 
Titles like "Love and Respect", "Made to Crave" and "The Grace of God" by Andy Stanley.  More than 25 titles to choose from.
There is also a coupon for for 25% off your entire purchase either in-store or online.  
Click here for the sale ad, and link to the printable coupon.

special on summer looks

Vintage Couture, formally My Vintage Baby, is a home-based clothing boutique with trendy, yet stylish and classic looks to keep your little ones looking put together and adorable. 

May 17th-June 17th, the entire Spring Collection is 30% off. Spend $50 this month and get a free doll dress.

Check out the sale items at the webpage. 

And contact Melissa Moffit-Craft if your interested in a career opportunity with

Vintage Couture.

Thanks for sharing this with my readers Melissa!

Breakfast with Dora

All-Star Sports is having a Breakfast with Dora this Saturday, May 21st. Get your child's picture taken with this favorite cartoon character and have all you can eat pancakes and sausage from 8am - 10am.  

$8.99 per person to meet Dora and eat, or $11.99 for the Breakfast buffet and 2 hours unlimited amusement rides. 

The Breakfast is being provided by Chris Cakes of Wichita, and is at the All Star Sports East location only.  Advanced reservations are required.  Call 316-682-3700. 

sandwich deal

There's a great deal running today from Groupon for Quizno's.

$26 for 8 regular sized subs at a location of your choice. ($51.92 value)
Take your Groupon to a participating Quizno's restaurant and trade it for a punch card. The punch card is good for 8 regular sized sub sandwiches. Trade the Groupon in for the punch card by July 4th, 2011. The punch card has no expiration date.
This is available in limited markets.  If you want the Wichita locations click here! 


Good today only, May 18th, 2011!

Summer fun for little ones

My Gym, Wichita, is having a few summer specials available May-August. 

• 20% off Saturday Classes
• Flex-class punch card for unlimited classes now available
• 50% off Lifetime Membership, and 25% off classes for teachers and educators

Classes require membership to enroll.  Classes for ages 6 weeks to 13 years old are available.

My Gym, Wichita, is located at 21st and Webb rd in East Wichita.  Check them out here!

Summer Camp 411, list and links

Time is almost running out to pick summer camp activities for your kids.  There are tons of options in the Wichita area alone to keep your kids active and entertained throughout those dog days of summer. I've provided a few of my best finds, as well as some links to comprehensive listings of camps in Wichita and throughout the state.  There are so many, I'm sure I did not even get close to finding them all, but I hope what I did find will get you started on finding just the right place, or places for your kids this summer.

So, how do you choose? Ehow.com user limowreck suggests these tips:
1.  Get recommendations. Ask around. Family, friends, coworkers.  Anyone who has been there, or heard of it, may give you some good feel on whether it's the right place for your child.

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2.  Online Directories.  Simply Google a listing of summer camps and you should be able to find directories that post reviews by other parents.
3.  Answer the essentials. Before you sign up make sure you have answers to these essential questions:

Is the camp for boys, girls, or both?

If both, how are the campers separated?

What is the average age of students in attendance?

What is the average age of the camp leaders?

What is the ratio of campers to leaders?

What is the camp's mission statement?

What is the criteria for becoming a camp leader?

What are the rules at the camp? (for instance, many camps do not allow outside food or candy).

What is the goal of your child's attendance?

What is the cost of tuition and can you afford it?

What activities will the campers participate in?

Is there a religious slant to the camp?

Are parents allowed to make unannounced visits?

What are the discipline strategies, rules and guidelines for if something goes wrong?

4.  Visit.  If you have the chance to visit, and it would help all involved feel better, get familiar with the facilities.  If that's not an option you will have to rely on the other fact finding options.

Here is my list of ideas, in no particular order:

Space Camp at the Cosmosphere:  www.cosmo.org

   what:  residential/coed camp
   ages:  Elementary (2nd grade +), Jr and Sr High.

train in space shuttle simulators, build and launch rockets, tour the Hall of Space Museum, operate mission control. Advanced, repeat students have an opportunity to travel to the Space Center in Texas at some point during the summer.

Girl Scouts:  Kansasgirlscouts.org

   what:  residential and day camps
   ages:  elementary girls

Check out their summer camp guide with activities that range from horse programs, crafts, activities at Cowtown, and more.  Lots to choose from here for the whole summer.

Kansas Humane Society Critter Camp:  kshumane.org
    what:  day camp
    ages: 7-12

games, skill building, tours and crafts all focused around animal care, safety and responsibility. One week program.

Summer of Discovery: City of Wichita Parks and Recreation:  wichita.gov
   what: day camp
   ages 6-13
 10 weeks starting week of June 3rd, take your pick of activities, sports, and field trips.  Available at 5 park locations around the metro.  Pick up a hard copy of the classes at Dillon's, Botanica, Wichita Public libraries any of the 8 Rec centers and more listed at the site. You can also view an online version.

Music Theatre for Young People: mtypks.org
    what: day camp
    ages:  5th - 9th grade

A 5 day workshop camp to learn the ins and outs and skills needed for theatre makeup, dance, playwriting, costuming, and auditioning. There are also camps for experiencing the stage with a show performance at the end.

Senseney Summer Music Camp:
Offering Beginning Guitar Camp, Rock Band Camp, and Summer Jazz Camp.
Registration page and more info here. 

School of Rock:
Summer camp and workshops enrolling now.
5 or 10 day, players and skill of any level.


Some resources for more options in the area check out your local YMCA.  There are also some local summer camp locations listed for Kansas at mysummercamps.com. 

If you are after a religious or faith based experience for your kids, check with your church or some of the major congregations in Wichita. Most all have something going on from residential camps, to Mom's Day Out, to VBS mid-summer.



Hope these help you to plan a great summer for your kids!

free samples, gift card for diapers, swap clothing, photo gifts

Free sample packet of Emeril's Essence seasoning. There's also coupons for more of his grocery store products at this site. Click here.

If you're a Sam's Club member take advantage of two offers for Huggies diapers.  Get a free sample of Supreme Baby Wipes at the website, and get a $10 gift card May 14-26 when you purchase both Huggies diapers and wipes. This is in store and must be on the same visit. Gift card is sent to you by mail. Click here for the sample and details.

Free sample of Purex with Zout.

thredUp is a Mom-swap community where you pay $5 for a box of preowned clothing or toys plus shipping.  It's free to join and for a limited time your first box is FREE! just pay shipping when you sign up.  Browse through hundreds of boxes of clothing and toys, and list your own box. If yours is picked you send it 100% free of charge- they pay the box, shipping and even schedule the pickup. Check it out here. 

I love Swagbucks, get paid just for searching the web, answering polls and surveys. Spend your points on great prizes like gift cards, down loads, coupons, and more!!  Register to get started, no credit card required.

Canvas People has a new Spring offer, Free 8X10 or $50 credit + 50% off second canvas and shipping. A perfect idea for a personalized gift that will last a lifetime.  Great for graduation, weddings, Mother's Day or birthdays!

1) Choose and upload the photo you would like printed
2) Choose what size. (8x10 is free + shipping/handling after $50 credit)
3) Chose any "extras" (framing, etc.)
5) Enter shipping information
6) Pay the $14.95 shipping/handling (this is still a GREAT deal for one of these) 

Click here for Canvas People.

Hope everyone has a great weekend and a Happy Mother's Day! 


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Support local artists this Saturday and Sunday

If you like handmade items from local artisians, and you love books. There are a few things coming up in the area you should check out.

The annual Art, Book and Craft Fair, normally an event that happens during Riverfestival, is going on this weekend, and will NOT be at Riverfest this year. Starts Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 11-5 and is at Century II Exhibition Hall.  No Riverfest this weekend should make parking for this sale a LOT easier than previous years!

Food For Thought Market on 2929 E. Central is having a Spring Fling Outdoor Market featuring Kansas Artisans, Crafters and food. There will be a chef with a local ingredients cooking class at 11am, call to reserve your space, lots of food vendors, local grown herbs, flowers and veggies, as well as beauty products, children's and baby products and accessories, and more!!! Craft activities for the kids, samples and door prizes.  Check out my Work at Home Mom of the Month Deniece Blasko who will be there with her products from Wee la Mode and more!!  Saturday, May 4th, 11-4pm only!

WAHM winner for April

Sorry this is a few days late, but we do verify my winners and sometimes it takes a little time.  

The winner, as selected by random.org is..............Sarai Farris!!!  

Sarai, please email me (wichitacitymom@gmail.com) for info on how to book your photography session with Christa Danielle Photography, and congratulations!  Can't wait to see those photos! ;)

Saving money with Amazon

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Amazon.com has always been the number one place my husband and I check when shopping for gifts or big ticket items. Amazon is, in my opinion, the best place to find the best prices on the web.  I have just discovered that there are also some great savings on grocery items too. The secret is to "triple-up" your discounts.  Buy items on sale, take the 15% Subscribe and Save discount, and apply coupons rotated each month. Fridays are special one-day deals that are worth checking out. Your overall savings could be from 25-50% off of retail and warehouse prices. Sign up for Amazon Prime (there is a small annual membership fee) and receive free 2 day shipping on all your orders.
(tip via LOZO.com. Check them out also for more money saving advice, daily email tips, the best deals on the web.)

If it's diapers, formula and baby food that your after savings on, click over to Baby Cheapskate.com. There's some links to Amazon baby deals, coupons and savings at other stores. Check out their "Best Diaper and Formula Deals of the week".

Have your own tips for finding the best coupons and savings in store or online? I'd love to know, please feel free to comment and share with others below!