New kids area at Botanica opens this weekend

http://www.botanica.org/c/dcg

This weekend is the official opening of the Downing Children's Garden at Botanica. This new area of Botanica is an interactive garden meant to engage, and amaze. With mazes, a farm and a tree house, kids are provided the opportunity to get into nature, literally.
There is a grand opening celebration on Saturday, July 2nd from 9am - 5pm.  There will be samplings of the educational courses that will be offered, as well as food and drink for purchase,  take the kids, relax and explore.  (Normal admission rates apply during this event.)

Lots of coupons and freebies

If you missed yesterdays deal of the day with Vista print, you might be interested in today's deal. Free stickers/personalized labels. Great for making custom labels for kids belongings, or bags. You just pay the shipping cost. There is also 25% off the entire site today as well.  Click here to get it.

 Thinking about a vacation to Disney? Get your free Disney Parks vacation planning DVD here.

I have shared this post before, you can still access it if you haven't, it's $5-$10 in money saving coupons for Kellogg's brand products.

Free Honey Nut Cheerios Sample And Coupon

Sample Of SOYJOY Soy & Fruit Bar - WalMart 

Mcdonalds BOGO Coupon

Enter your name and print your coupon for buy 1, any size frozen strawberry lemonade, frappe or real fruit smoothie and get 1 free. Exp. July 31, 2011

$1.50 Off Romano's Macaroni Grill Frozen Entrees & Dry Dinners

Free sample of Shout Wipe and Go stain wipes.

Here's the list for new coupons posted on coupons.com

• $0.75 off ONE package of Keebler Granola Fudge
• $1.00 off 2 3.5 oz or Larger Bags of TGIF Snacks
• 40¢ off any one package of Treasure Cave cheese
• $1.00 off any Sally Hansen Nail Color Product
• $0.55 off any Chore Boy Product
• $1.00 off Reser's American Classics 3 lb Salad

Free Custom Tee shirt

Vista Print is having their free custom tee shirt, one day only, today, 6/27/11.  They rarely run this special and it's a great deal when you can catch it!

Customize an ordinary tee, choose from 36 designs or upload your own photo.

I'm so excited about this offer, I think I will be ordering a custom "Big Brother" tee for my little 3 year old to wear proudly when new sister arrives.

Free T-shirt from Vista Print

You pay shipping, it starts out at only $4.41.

Click here to get started, but hurry, it's today only!!


Please see my affiliate disclosure on how I participate in affiliate advertising.

Shopping event this Weekend to support WAHM's!

If you enjoy boutique shopping, you may want to grab the girls and head to Newton for the Sand Creek Station Shopping Event at Sand Creek Station Golf Course. Saturday, June 25th from 5:00-8pm.  Find vendors like Vintage Couture, Tupperware, Stella and Dot, Scentsy, Minky and Me, My Brown-Eyed Girls, and more!!  16 vendors in all!!  You can even get some of those cute feathers everyone's been sporting in their hair this summer by a licensed stylist.  Check out the Facebook invite with links to location and vendor pages here.

The Place, Neutrogena, Dr. Scholl's, and Ulta coupons

Multiple use coupon for The Children's Place good now through July 4th. Click here to print. 


Over $20 worth of coupons on Neutrogena products including the clinicals line and suncare.
Click here.

Dr. Scholl's is giving $25,000 in shoes to Dress for Success, and organization that helps underprivledged women have the right attire in their search for employment.  Like them on facebook, vote on the style of shoe to be donated, and then score a $2 off coupon for your next purchase of Dr. Scholl's high heel inserts.

Ulta Beauty Supply is getting ready to open in Eastgate Shopping Center.  There was a mailer that went out with some coupons, but in case you missed it, if you like them on facebook you can get a $5 off any $15 purchase.  Click here!

New stats show pool safety is still a top concern

The CPSC has released new statistics on drowning, near-drowning and entrapment incidents.  "CPSC's new data show that the number of drownings and near-drownings involving children younger than five are still a serious public health issue," said CPSC Chairman Inez M. Tenenbaum.  

 Their statistic show:

An annual average of 383 pool and spa-related drownings for children younger than 15 occurred from 2006 to 2008; about 76 percent of the reported fatalities involved children younger than five. (cpsc.gov)

Based on reported statistics, 96% of victims involved in a submersion incident will die. Fatalities usually occur the day of the drowning event (72%). For the victims who survive the event, most will succumb to their injuries within a week (24%). Only 4% of near drowning victims will survive beyond a week, and many will have severe injuries and require intensive medical care.(cpsc.gov)

72% of fatalities and 55%  of injuries of children occurred in residential pools/spas.  (cpsc.gov)

Poolsafely.gov is CPSC's public safety campaign aimed at educating parents, children, pool operators and state and local officials.  Find options for safety systems, videos on creating a safe swimming environment, latest recalls, links to professionals in your area and even a video for kids on pool safety and family fun in the water. 

You can also go to websites like abcpoolsafety.org,  download a pdf of tips from the American Red Cross, and visit the American Academy of Pediatrics for their tips for water and sun safety. They even have advice on heat stress and boating safety.   

"Whether it's providing swimming lessons, installing a pool alarm, or just keeping a close eye on them while they're in the water-all of these steps will help prevent an incident." said Janet Evans, five-time Olympic medalist in swimming. "As a parent, I know how important it is that I take every precaution to ensure the safety of my children in and around the water,"(cpsc.gov)

Easy, fun and frugal ideas for Father's Day

tipjunkie.com

Showing Dad you love him this Father's Day doesn't have to break your budget.  Sometimes the most thoughtful gifts are the most memorable. I scoured the web this afternoon to find the best ideas for easy, fun and inexpensive Father's Day gifts.  Have your own memorable gift idea?  Share your gift ideas below!

1.  Make him an appreciation video.  Most kids you turn on a camera and the entertainment flows.  Get the kids to create a skit, or song or tribute video for Dad, and then premiere it for him on Father's Day.

2. Fill jar(s) with Dad's favorite candy or snacks.  You could even bake up a snack mix or homemade granola.  Have the kids decorate it with puff paint or glass paint. Stickers or even scrapbook paper glued and/or modge podged on could do.  Tie it with a bow.  Mom, put a little love note at the bottom letting your husband know how much you appreciate his hard work and dedication to your family.  He can take it to work and set it on his desk for mid-day snack attacks. Check out these free Dad's Day Printables from Tipjunkie.com


3.  Decorate a canvas apron.  Decorate with a theme related to what he does best in the kitchen, like grilling, or breakfast.  You could cut felt pieces into food shapes or cooking utensils.  Use Fabric Markers to write "Best Dad Ever",  or have the kids use fabric paint to put hand and/or foot prints all over. Get creative! Bhg.com

4.  Make handprint art.  With date and age.  Frame it for his office or "mancave".

5.  Frame a piece of your children's custom artwork  Put a picture of them in the corner that shows the age they were when they did it.

6.  Have the kids make a photo collage of all of Dad's favorite things.  Print of pictures of the kids, pets, and family.  Maybe even a picture of his car or him doing his favorite things.  Use magazines to fill in between the photos.

7.  Let Dad have the day off.  If the kids are old enough, have them take some of his weekend chores for him:  mowing the yard,  wash his car, take care of a handyman project.  Let him know it's his day for rest of relaxation.  Send him out to do his favorite thing: golfing, etc.


Hope your family has a great Father's Day weekend!  Check out my previous post for specials around town, and follow my Facebook feeds for any new specials that come in as the weekend progresses!

Kohl's, Parents Magazine, free sample

20% off everything coupon at Kohl's for this weekend. Includes sale and clearance merchandise. Click here to print.

If you are a new parent, get 7 free issues of Parents Magazine.  Click here to sign up.

Free sample of Zout with Purex by mail.  Fill out the online form and get your sample in about 12 weeks.
Click here.

Design your own T-Shirt for $2

Here's a great deal on something custom for yourself or someone special:  A customized premium T-shirt for only $2 from Vistaprint!!  There are thousands of designs to choose from and you can create your own text. This would be a great, inexpensive way to advertise your WAHM business as there are some great logo designs and custom options.  100% preshrunk cotton, and come in ladies sizes as well as S - XXL. Shipping starts at $4.41.  Offer good June 13th-17th!!  Click here to get started!

Lighten the load in your wallet

If you have a wallet busting with loyalty cards, or hate having to search for the right one every time you go shopping.  You have to get this free app for your smartphone called Key Ring. Click here to view the website!


Simply scan the barcodes of all of your loyalty cards, plastic or paper onto your iphone, Android, Blackberry or Windows phone.  Show your phone at the register to scan your card. No more 10 pound key rings!!

You can even share your cards with other family members so no one can miss out on savings. Sign up for new rewards programs, load coupons to your cards, and more.

 What another great way to use technology to simplify your life, and save money!!

Free Ballet in the Park

Tonight kicks off a weekend of Ballet in the Park from Ballet Wichita.  Family friendly, bring your lawn chairs and watch "Alice in Wonderland".

This evening is Mulvane Main Street Park, Haysville on Friday, Warren Old Town Plaza on Saturday Morning, Riverfest the evening, and Andover Central Park on Sunday!

Go to the website for Ballet Wichita for times and exact locations. Woo-hoo! Free, and family friendly!!

My Publisher free mini book

This morning I went and made my free "mini" photo book from My Publisher.  If you happened to miss it on my Wednesday Deals post it's a free "mini" photo book that measures 3.5" X 2.75".  It's good for up to 21 photos, and you can have color or black and white, or both. It'll even make some color photos into black and white for you. 

I had a little trouble getting this to work out for me, and ended up making two books, so here's some advice to get you going so you won't have to take as long as I did.  First, so you understand, there is some software installation required to use this publisher. Doesn't take that long, and my husband hasn't yelled at me yet, so it's all good. When you go into the MyPublisher program to start, in one of the first windows to open it asks if you would like help getting started.  Check the no box, to select the Custom Publisher Option. Then when you select your book size make sure you pick "Mini".  You'll have the chance to enter your coupon code at the check out to get your free book with free shipping.  Then you can start uploading your photos.  Another tip is to make sure you have some good quality photos. I had a few that were from my iphone that did not allow me to zoom to fit the pages the way I would've liked, due to the chance the picture would have a blurry appearance.  I do believe it will let you go ahead and do it anyway, with warnings, as I left my cover photo zoomed in a tad.

I wasn't horribly impressed with this program.  Having never made a photo book online before I had my own ideas on what I thought it should have, (like ability to add frames and text to photos.)  Overall it is low on the custom thrills end. If you want photos edited and with text, I love Picnik.  Edit them there, save them to your photo files, and then upload them to this program. 

In case you missed it, here is the link to the facebook page for My Publisher, where you submit your email address.  They will then email your one time use coupon code to you.  These codes expire on 7/11.  You can also get a Father's Day sale coupon code after you install for 25% off orders over $50, and 50% off orders over $100. Have fun, I can't wait to get mine, and will post pictures of it when I do!

This is not a paid endorsement.

A Father's Day special and a couple events for 2011

Cero's Candies has a special free Father's Day gift with any $20 purchase.  You'll need a coupon to get it though.  Click here.

Kids take your Dad to the zoo on Father's Day, and not only will Dad get in free with your paid admission, but you'll get to check out vintage hot rods, classic cars and antique autos at the Father's Day Car Show.  Click here for times and information.

If star gazing is your Dad's thing, "Craters and Clouds" is the featured program on Father's Day Weekend at the Lake Afton Observatory. Check out the moon's rocky surface through the observatory's telescope and compare the moon to other planets.. Free admission for Dad or Grandpa with a paid child admission on Friday June 18th, and Saturday, June 19th. Hours and more details at the WSU news website.

All Star Sports (West) and All Star Adventures (East), Dad's play mini golf for free on Father's Day.
Go to the website for more details.

Wednesday deals

New coupons for Barnes & Noble non-members.  2 for 1 smoothies, and 30% off books for young readers and teens plus 30% off select book titles.  Click here to print off.

Free mini photo book with free shipping for liking MyPublisher on Facebook. Click here.

Get a free Schick Razor at any Great Clips during the month of June. There is also a $2 off coupon to Great Clips on packs of Quattro Titanium products.  This is while supplies last. Click here for more details.

You can get free MP3 downloads on Amazon right now. Choose from over 200 songs.  I saw Hank Williams, Alice Cooper and Ziggy Marley on there, as well as some unfamiliar to me. But there is no better way to discover new music other than free. Check it out here. 

I love this freebie as I have lots of Gardening, and landscaping I want to do to my home eventually. Get a Gardener's Idea Book from Proven Winners. Ideas for containers, shrubs, and foliage. Get it here. 

Have a great Wednesday! 

Dole, vitamins, Garnier, and laser hair removal

Garnier Fructis Anti-Dandruff Clean & Fresh Target Sample-  simple form for a Free sample from Target.

Nature’s Bounty® Fish Oil sample - if you like supplements, sign up for future offers and get a one week's sample of Fish Oil.


$.50 Off Two (2) Cans Of Dole Mandarin Oranges

Win FREE Laser Hair Removal from American Laser Centers. Grand Prize: $3,000 in Laser Hair Removal treatments Second Prize: $1500 in Laser Hair Removal treatments.  Enter TODAY for your chance to WIN $3,000 worth of hair removal! Contest is ran every month with new winners each month. Qualifying states: Alabama Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Indiana Kansas Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri North Carolina New York Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington Wisconsin

Celebrate with savings!

Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Quizno's with these hot new coupons that just came out today.

- Free Chip or Cookie and Regular Fountain Drink (*With the purchase of a regular salad or regular or large sub)- Free Sub or Regular Salad (*When you purchase a sub or regular salad of equal or greater value and a regular fountain drink)- 2 Meals For $9.99 (*2 Small Subs, 2 Chips or Cookies, and 2 Regular Drinks)- $1 Off Regular Sub or $2 Off Large Sub

Can't miss these deals!

In case you haven't seen the Groupon from yesterday, it is still available. $20 for $10 to Old Navy.
The "deal value" is only good through the end of July, but your $10 you spend to get the Groupon won't expire if you don't make it in time.  Get it here.
There's also a great deal on Pop-in playtime at Pump It Up.

Try new Dove Go Sleeveless Deodorant for free. Click here to get yours sent by mail.

"Like" Dr. Watson's Go Green toothpaste on Facebook and get a free sample. Check it here.

There's a free booklet on organization from Procter and Gamble that has over $35 in coupons along with it. Brands such as Dove, Febreeze and Cascade. This is brought to you by Home Made Simple and requires signing up for their emails with great tips and time savers, you will also get more coupons from these great brands. Sign up now.

$2 off any regularly priced pizza with Papa Murphy's (the take and bake place). Good through 6/30.

Sign up now!

Coupon links, L'Oreal, Betty Crocker, Yoplait, and more!!

• $1.00 off Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner
• $3.00 off 1 Garnier HerbaShine Color Creme
• $1.00 off 1 GARNIER FRUCTIS STYLE PRODUCT
• $2.00 off any Sally Hansen Lip Product
• $1.00 off Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs Product
• $0.50 off any Sally Hansen Nail Color Product
• $3.00 off L'Oréal Youth Code Product
• $5.00 off Any ROGAINE product

• $1.00 off Your Purchase of Us Weekly
• $0.25 off the cover price of Woman's Day

• $0.75 off Fiber One cereal
• $0.50 off Reese's Puffs cereal
• $0.50 off Original Cheerios cereal
• $1.00 off Cinnamon Toast Crunch

• $0.40 off Yoplait Yogurt
• $0.75 off Kids Yoplait Yogurt

• $0.50 off Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Mixes
• $0.35 off ONE (1) Gulden's Spicy Brown Mustard
• $1.00 off Old El Paso Tortilla Stuffer
• $1.00 off Sundown Naturals/Marvel Heroes Vitamins