Save on back to school at Old Navy

25% off your purchase at Old Navy through 7/30.  Click here to print.  This discount is even good on jeans!!!!

Coupon groupings, save big on snacks and personal essentials

Meals & Snacks

• SAVE $1.00 when you buy (4) LEAN CUISINE® Varieties, 5-16 oz.
• FREE UNCLE BEN'S® RICE CUP with purchase of three (3) UNCLE BEN’S® READY RICE® Pouches
• SAVE 40¢ when you buy ONE BOX any flavor Fiber One® Chewy Bars, Fiber One® 90 Calorie Chewy Bars or Fiber One® 90 Calorie
• SAVE 50¢ when you buy ONE BOX any flavor Fiber One® 90 Calorie Brownies
• SAVE 50¢ ON TWO when you buy TWO BOXES any flavor/variety Ocean Spray® Fruit Flavored Snacks, Mott’s® Fruit Flavored Snacks OR Sunkist®
• SAVE 50¢ when you buy ONE BOX any flavor Fiber One® Chewy Bars
• SAVE 50¢ when you buy ONE BOX any 5 count or larger Nature Valley® Protein Chewy Bars
• SAVE $0.50 Off Any Dr. Praeger's Product
• SAVE $1.00 on one (1) package of Butterball® Original Seasoned or Sweet Onion Seasoned Frozen Turkey Burgers
• SAVE 30¢ On any one 4 oz. or larger HARIBO product

Breakfast Favorites

• SAVE 50¢ when you buy ONE BOX Honey Nut Cheerios® cereal
• SAVE 40¢ ON SIX when you buy SIX CUPS any variety Yoplait® Yogurt (Void in LA, NV, NJ, ND and TN)
• SAVE 75¢ when you buy Apple Cinnamon Chex® cereal
• Save $1.00 off any ONE (1) Shredded Wheat or Grape Nuts Cereals - only valid on 9oz or larger (Redeem at Walmart)
• SAVE 50¢ when you buy any flavor 32 OZ. Mountain High® Yoghurt
• SAVE 50¢ when you buy ONE BOX any 5 count or larger Nature Valley® Protein Chewy Bars
• Save $1.50 on any ONE (1) bag of Seattle's Best Coffee® (12 oz. or larger) (REDEEM AT WALMART)
• SAVE $0.75 On any TWO (2) Bagel-fuls® (4ct)
• Save $1.00 on any one (1) IHOP at Home® French Toast Breakfast Sandwich
• SAVE $1.00 ON ANY ONE (1) Jamba® All Natural Frozen Smoothie Kit

Personal Essentials

• $1.00 OFF Any Blink® Tears or Blink Gel Tears® Lubricating Eye Drops
• SAVE $0.75 when you purchase any ONE (1) Suave® Body Wash (excluding trial and travel). Cannot be redeemed with another offer.
• $1.00 OFF Any 10 oz or Larger Size of RevitaLens OcuTec® Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution
• Save $1.00 on your purchase of any one (1) Schick Hydro™ Shave Gel
• SAVE $2.00 on any L’Oreal Healthy Look Crème Gloss Hair Color
• SAVE $1.00 on any ONE (1) CLEAR SCALP & HAIR THERAPY™ product excluding trial or travel size (Walgreens only)
• Save $2.00 on any (1) Colgate® Phos-Flur® Anticavity Dental Rinse
• SAVE $2.00 on any ONE (1) Degree® Women Clinical Protection Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant (Excluding Trial and Travel Sizes)
• Save $1.00 on your purchase of any Banana Boat® Sun Care Product 4 oz. or larger (excludes lip balm)
• SAVE $1.50 off Simple®, includes cleansers, moisturizers, eye care and toner (Excludes Trial Sizes)

Babies & Kids

• SAVE $1.00 on any U.S.A. Kids Cups Product (Redeemable only at Walmart)
• SAVE $1.00 on any ONE (1) package of HUGGIES® LITTLE SWIMMERS® Disposable Swimpants (Not good on trial size)
• $1.00 OFF Any ONE BabyGanics® (1) All Purpose Cleaner, Foaming Dish & Bottle Soap, Foamin' Fun Foaming Body Wash & Shampoo, Smooth Moves
• $3.00 OFF Any ONE (1) Loads of Love™ 3x Concentrated Laundry Detergent 64oz Fragrance Free & Lavender (Minimum purchase of $7.99 Required)
• SAVE $1.00 on any Little Tummys® Gas Relief Drops or any Little Remedies® product (Redeemable at Walmart)
• SAVE $1.00 on any Little Fevers® Infant or any Little Remedies® product (Redeemable at Walmart)
• SAVE $2.00 on any ONE (1) package of GOODNITES® Underwear (Jumbo Pack or Larger)
• Save $1.00 when you buy two 3.5-ounce Gerber® Organic baby food pouches
• SAVE $2.00 on your purchase of any TWO (2) Playtex® OrthoPro® or Binky® Pacifier Packs
• SAVE $2.00 on any one (1) Similac® Prenatal Vitamins (Redeemable at Walmart)

General Mills, Breakfast, Goodnites

• $2.00 off Glidden Brilliance Paint Testers
• $1.00 off any Smuckers Uncrustables
• $1.00 off any Flintstones™ Multivitamin Product
• $0.30 off 4 oz. or larger HARIBO product
• $2.00 off one package of GOODNITES Underwear

• SAVE 75¢ when you buy Apple Cinnamon Chex® cereal
• SAVE 75¢ when you buy ONE BOX Fiber One® Nutty Clusters & Almonds cereal
• SAVE 50¢ when you buy ONE BOX Honey Nut Cheerios® cereal
• SAVE 50¢ when you buy ONE BOX Reese’s® Puffs® cereal
• SAVE 40¢ ON SIX when you buy SIX CUPS any variety Yoplait® Yogurt
• SAVE 50¢ ON TWO when you buy TWO CUPS any flavor Yoplait® Greek yogurt

My private struggle

As most of you have followed me for awhile knows, I am divorced and have shared custody of my two older children with my first husband.  I am remarried and have two more children with my new husband. We are kind of what is becoming the new "normal" for families and also what they call "blended".  Relations with my ex since the divorce has been anything but pleasant and a constant struggle for myself and my husband and I as a couple.  It is difficult for some people to move beyond hurt, that then  festers into bitterness. I have always put my children forefront on any decisions with my ex, but sometimes even my own personal emotions and feelings get in the way of doing the right thing.

A year ago my husband and I decided that we would change some things with the current parenting schedule, to not only give some normalcy to the children's schedule over the school year, but put some boundaries on any future "daddy dramas".  Well that was like taking a bag of lit fireworks and throwing them into a pool of gasoline!!   So my little change to my current schedule turned into a full blown, war waging custody battle that turned into Dad asking for primary custody. All sorts of accusations were spewed out putting a major microscope onto my life, my marriage and my parenting.  Not something you really want, even if you think you have the perfect situation.  Truth is - there is no one out there who does, and when you get attorneys, mediators, and therapists involved, they are absolutely fueled by any flaws, mistakes, and road bumps you've had or have.

Sadly to say, nothing really went as we had planned and now I face more attorneys, more court, more therapists, more damage to two little children who just want to love and be loved with what's left of their family. I have gone through this past year clinging to God.  Steadfast in prayer.  Hoping for things to be made to what I feel is "right" in my mind.  It has been a tough journey for me to go through this feeling like God is telling me "no" and having to wait and figure out what exactly He has planned for us.

Despite all the bad in court and the system and all the hurt and ugliness that has planted itself so heavily in my life, I see I have so many blessings to focus on.  It seems that hard times are unavoidable, even as a Christian.  It's so easy to get caught up in self-pity and feel the unfairness of trials in your life.  It is easy to think that because you do so many right things, that you should be exempt from anything hard or painful.  Yet I'm learning that way of thinking is so wrong.  That as Christians, life may really get hard sometimes.  We live in a world that is broken and breaking and it will test how faithful we will be to a faith that is mocked, criticized and attacked throughout the world. I am not a Christian because it gives me insurance for a perfect life, and a free ticket to heaven.  I am a Christian because I need God to help me make sense of this world. To give me hope when there doesn't seem to be any left. The Lord has been my rock throughout this ordeal.  I have tried to find the blessings in the little things.  To look around me and see where God has said "yes" to so many things in my life, and that HE has huge plans for me and my family.  It's hard to be patient and wait when you want to throw a fit, fists pounding, and your heart is screaming.  Sometimes it feels as though I will never have any peace in my life.  But yet, I see so many other people that are hurting and suffering and broken, and just pray that they can find this freedom that I feel I have found in Jesus Christ. Giving your cares, your worries, and your tears to Him, is the most healing way to cope.  Jesus has your back, if you just ask, pray and give it all to Him.

*images sourced from pinterest.com

Homemade Beauty

homemademamas.net

If there's one thing, or things that could break my budget, it's beauty products.  There doesn't seem to be enough money for the good stuff, and the affordable stuff is just a waste of money.  I started to think that there might be some homemade products out there you could replicate, and maybe get better benefits than the pricier versions.  Some of the following I have personally tried, some I have not.  I have also included links to some places I found recipes and other bloggers/websites that have figured this stuff out already.  (I'm a little slow!)
If you know of anything that has worked great for you and saved you money, pass it along! I'd love to learn and share!


Deep Conditioners for your hair:
Great for dry, damaged hair, to put back moisture and shine!
1.  Avocado Deep Conditioner Hair Mask- 1 small jar of mayonnaise and 1/2 avocado.  Mix ingredients, smooth into head working to the ends,  Use shower cap or plastic wrap to seal body heat in and leave on 20 minutes.
2.  Mayonnaise Your Hair - Apply 1/2 cup of mayonnaise to dry hair, work in thoroughly, cover your head with plastic,  and let set for 15 minutes. {I tried this this morning, and it worked great.  The smell isn't very pleasant, but it's gone once you wash and dry.}

3.  Olive Oil Hair Mask - Mix 2 tablespoon honey and 3 tablespoon olive oil. Apply to head cover with plastic wrap and set for 30 minutes..

Do-it-your-self eye/lip makeup remover.  This is pretty much the same ingredients for homemade baby wipes, just different measurements.

Link to 14 body and hand sugar scrubs.    I consider this stuff a must in the summer, especially when you use self-tanning creams, and the chlorine and sun is so drying to your skin. These are all great handmade gift ideas too.

Homemade teeth whitening

Whiten teeth with hydrogen peroxide.  Mix equal parts peroxide and water, and swish for a few minutes.  Teeth get brighter, and it's great for your gums.  I was so pleased with how clean and "happy" my mouth felt after doing this. Teeth were whiter too! I grew up knowing you could also brush your teeth with baking soda.  Not a great taste, but it does work in a pinch as toothpaste, and as a tooth polish and whitener.

HomemadeMamas.net has lots of other really great homemade beauty ideas.  Take a look into your bathroom and try to see where you can save big money on beauty products by making them yourself.   You can also venture over to Pinterest, and find tons of pins related to homemade beauty. You can see a few of mine, and follow me over at Pinterest, here. 

http://www.tipjunkie.com/home-recipes-for-hair/

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General Mills, Yoplait, Cold meds, and more

Food

• $1.00 off 2 General Mills Kid Cereals
• $0.75 off Apple Cinnamon Chex cereal
• $0.50 off ONE BOX Honey Nut Cheerios cereal
• $0.50 off ONE BOX Reese's Puffs cereal
• $1.00 off TWO Cocoa Pebbles cereals
• $0.75 off TWO Yoplait Kid products
• $0.50 off TWO Yoplait Greek yogurts
• $0.40 off SIX Yoplait Yogurts
• $0.50 off 32 OZ. Mountain High Yoghurt
• $1.00 off TWO Breyers products
• $0.50 off select Bisquick products
• $1.00 off FRESCHETTA Pizza 14 oz. or Larger
• $0.50 off 2 boxes Fruit Flavored Snacks
• $0.50 off 1 box Fiber One Chewy Bars
• $0.50 off 1 BOX Fiber One 90 Calorie Brownies
• $0.40 off 1 box Fiber One Chewy Bars
• $0.50 off 2 boxes Nature Valley Granola Bars
• $0.50 off 1 BOX Nature Valley Protein Bars
• $0.75 off Fiber One Nutty Clusters Cereal
• $1.00 off one Newman's Own T&C Pizza

Household

• $1.00 off Any ONE Hot Shot Insecticide product
• $1.00 off any Glade Expressions refill
• $1.00 off Glade Expressions Fragrance Mist
• $2.00 off Glade Expressions Oil Diffuser kit
• $1.00 off Comet Cleaning Product
• $1.00 off on any Comet Stainless Steel

Health & Wellness/Personal Care

• $2.00 off Degree Women Clinical Protection
• $3.00 off Osteo Bi-Flex item 80ct or larger
• $1.00 off LACTAID Dietary Supplement
• $2.00 off any TUCKS products
• $1.00 off ALKA-SELTZER ANTACID OR PLUS Cold
• $3.00 off ALKA-SELTZER ANTACID AND PLUS Cold

WAHM opportunity

If you're looking for a way to earn money and rewards from your computer, check out QuickRewards Network. 


Earn gift cards, e-gift cards, and cash.  There's no waiting for minimums to cash out and you can get your cash as often as you want. Just sign up and you can earn by shopping, surveys, reading emails, visiting websites, watching videos, product sampling, entering contests, and more.

Free sewing pattern downloads

Looking to do some sewing or knitting this summer?  There are some great free pattern downloads on Fabric.com right now. Sewing for women's and kids styles. Click here to see.

Free tator tots, and free beverage at Sonic

Get a free order of Tator Tots
when you try the all new Wholly Guacamole Dog at Sonic, through August 10th.

Visit the Sonic on East 21st street on the Last Saturday of the month in July and August, and get a free drink from Epic church from 2-4pm.  Combine these together for an affordable lunch!!

Free appetizer at Jose Pepper's

Free order of Jumbo stuffed Jalapeno poppers with purchase of an entree' at Jose Peppers!

Click here, print and present when ordering.  

Hot Chili's coupon, 50% off Capris, and last chance deals.

Silkies offer:
Signup to receive exclusive offers, new product announcements and more. Signup today, and take 50%* off Capris. Plus receive FREE Shipping ** on your order.  Click the banner above to get yours!!*50% discount is valid for one-time use at Silkies.com. Excludes multi-packs, taxes and shipping and handling. Enter promo code at checkout. Offer is void after expiration. **Free Shipping on all orders of $40 or more (excluding discounts and taxes) is applicable to standard shipping only and is available for a limited time. If using Express or Priority, additional charges will apply. 


Catch these offers before they expire.  This is your last chance!!
Ink Garden $3 Water Bottle
York Photo - $1.00 Grocery Tote + 40 Free Prints 

Totsy Free shipping, Free magazines, and new coupons

Totsy has department store and boutique brands at up to 90% off.  Sign up and your first order gets free shipping. After that, all orders over $75 are shipped free.  This is a great place for back to school shopping and start your Christmas Present stash!!  Click here. 

Free mini-subscription.  Choose from the following:  (note may change due to availability so act fast!)

• 3 issues Food Network
• 3 Issues Spin
• 3 issues Nylon
• 2 issues Shape
• 2 issues Esquire
• 2 Issues Mens Fitness
• 1 issue Cosmopolitan
• 1 issue One Icon

Purchase a full subscription, and you'll receive a $5 credit back to your account for your next purchase.  Subscription prices at full price are pretty decent and slightly lower than normal news stand pricing.  Click here. 

• $1.00 off any 2 Kellogg's Cereals
• $1.00 off any 2 Kellogg's Cereals
• $1.50 off on any ONE (1) bag of Seattle's Best Cof
• $1.00 off any TWO bags Milo's Kitchen dog treats
• $1.25 off on any ONE bag of Pup-Peroni dog snacks
• $1.00 off 2 SC Johnson cleaners
• $1.00 off 1 Snausages or Snaw Somes! dog snacks
• $1.50 Off Any One T.G.I. Friday's Frozen Snack
• $1.00 off Shredded Wheat or Grape Nuts Cereals
• $1.00 off one MAYBELLINE NEW YORK FACE Product
• $0.50 off 8-count Jif To Go™ Product
• $1.00 off 2 Old Orchard Cranberry Naturals
• $1.00 off 2 Healthy Balance reduced-sugar juice
• $1.00 off (4) Old Orchard frozen juice concentrate
• $1.00 off Very Cherre™ tart cherry juice
• $3.00 off Ameri Gas Cylinder Exchange or Purchase
• $0.75 off ONE (1) Suave Body Wash

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Select Dates, get free dining at a Disney Resort

Disney Dining Offer click here!

Big Lots coupon - 20% off on Sunday

Sunday is friends and family day at Big Lots.
Save 20$ off your entire purchase one day only, 7/15/12.
Just print off this coupon.

Visit Biglots.com

Save on Tickets to Disney's The Lion King

Disney's Broadway production of The Lion King is being presented by Theater League in Wichita on September 4th-30th.  Tickets range from $40-$75. (Balcony-Floor seats).  Theater League emailed me to let me know that they are offering some great deals on tickets if you get the group rates.


Here's quoting what Craig from Theater League shared with me about group rates:

We have wonderful seating available in the last two weeks of the run (September 18-23 and 25-30) with matinee performances on Saturday, Sunday and a special Thursday matinee on September 27 at 1pm. Group discounted pricing for 15 or more is available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evening performances.

The price for groups is $72 for Orchestra L-FF/Balcony A-C; $62 per person for Orchestra GG-JJ/Balcony D-F; and $40 for Balcony G-H. On Thursday the 27^th, we have special pricing for 30 or more during the 1pm performance. The price for the larger group is $60, $50 and $30 respectively.

That's a big savings overall with great seats and dates available.

I have let Craig know that if there are any great deals or specials available on individual tickets that my readers would definitely be interested, and he's going to keep me in the loop if there is anything else I can bring you! So keep watching for that as we get closer to show time!

Thanks Theater League for passing this money saving tip my way!

See more info about group pricing and links to faq's and ordering here. 

Craftapalooza and Junk Market coming to Century II

JULY 28th

Craftapalooza 

& Junk Market tm 

SUMMER MARKET

 WICHITA, KANSAS

Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

CENTURY II CONVENTION CENTER

225 W DOUGLAS

WICHITA KANSAS

A one day shopping extravaganza featuring arts & crafts, retail merchant boutiques, Indie artisans & designers, bling & glam, trendy clothing & jewels, home décor & gifts; including the JUNKoRAMA area for Fun & Fabulous repurposed & refunked items, antique & vintage, unique treasures & more.

See Craftapalooza on facebook here. 

If you are a WAHM or vendor and would like to have a booth, there appears to still be space available.  Click here for registration.

Daily Deals just for you, and your kids

I have to say I do get a tad bit too excited when I see my emails from Totsy and Zulily every day.  Yeah, I don't get to buy a lot of it, if any. But there are such great deals on so many great brands and items, that I totally recommend it to any of my friends as an online shopping source.

Where else can you get boutique and department store brands and looks at 85% off?

So just sign up already, if you haven't, and see what they got, because I am all about getting stuff on sale and discounted, and these websites need to be on your go-to list of where to look before you buy.  With your sign-up, you support my humble little existence here. Thank you.

Family Biking Club at the Sedgwick County Zoo

Love to bike ride as a family and looking for a leisurely riding activity?  Then check out the Sedgwick County Zoo's new bike club Wheeling Wild Wednesday's! 

Open to all ages - they just must ride a bike, be in a bike seat, or be attached to a bike. 

Fees for Wheeling Wild memberships (March - October) are $30 for members and $34 for nonmembers. This is a flat rate for your family for the entire season. They will be meeting every third Wednesday of the month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. (meetings will be cancelled if there is inclement weather and will not be made up).

Sponsored by the Bicycle X-Change. Must pre-register, call  316-266-8213 today!

Check out the Bicycle X-Change on Facebook, and make sure you enter their contest to win a bicycle worth $5000! 

Don't forget Wet n' Wild Fridays at the Zoo from 1-4pm.  Regular admission but lots of water fun and activity to keep you cool!

Coupons - grouped by type for 07/12/12

• $1.00 off any 1 package of Pepperidge Farm Jingos
• $1.00 off Reynolds Wrap Foil
• $2.00 off any Simple moisturizer
• $2.50 off 2 Simple cleansers and moisturizers
• $1.50 off Simple cleansers and moisturizers
• $3.00 off I Don't Know How She Does It dvd
• $1.00 off ONE (1) MAYBELLINE NAIL Product
• $2.00 off one (1) Similac Prenatal Vitamin

Breakfast Favorites

• Save $1.00 off any TWO (2) Cocoa Pebbles cereals (Walmart)
• SAVE 50¢ when you buy ONE BOX Reese’s® Puffs® cereal
• Save $1.00 on any one (1) IHOP at Home® Hearty Breakfast Bowl
• Save $1.00 on any one (1) IHOP at Home® French Toast Breakfast Sandwich
• SAVE $1.50 on any (1) bottle of Sambazon® Organic Juice or Smoothie
• SAVE 50¢ when you buy ONE BOX Honey Nut Cheerios® cereal
• SAVE 40¢ ON SIX when you buy SIX CUPS any variety Yoplait® Yogurt (Void in LA, NV, NJ, ND and TN)
• SAVE 50¢ when you buy any flavor 32 OZ. Mountain High® Yoghurt
• SAVE $0.75 On any TWO (2) Bagel-fuls® (4ct)
• SAVE 75¢ when you buy ONE BOX Fiber One® Nutty Clusters & Almonds cereal

Meals at Home

• SAVE $1.00 on the purchase of any one (1) HORMEL® ALWAYS TENDER® flavored meats
• SAVE $1.00 on the purchase of any one (1) LLOYD'S® Tubs or LLOYD'S WOODFIRE BARBEQUE® premium meats. Any variety
• SAVE $2.00 on the purchase of any one (1) LLOYD'S® Barbeque Ribs
• SAVE $1.00 on any TWO (2) Breyers® products (1.5 qt.)
• SAVE $1.00 on one (1) package of Butterball® Original Seasoned or Sweet Onion Seasoned Frozen Turkey Burgers
• FREE UNCLE BEN'S® RICE CUP with purchase of three (3) UNCLE BEN’S® READY RICE® Pouches
• SAVE 50¢ when you buy ONE 20 OZ. OR LARGER Original Bisquick® OR Bisquick Heart Smart® Baking Mix, OR 10.6 OZ. Bisquick® Shake ’n
• 50¢ Off FRENCH'S® HONEY MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE
• SAVE $1.00 when you buy (4) LEAN CUISINE® Varieties, 5-16 oz.
• 50¢ Off FRENCH'S® Dijon Mustard

Around the House

• Save $5.00 on any ONE (1) gallon of Benjamin Moore premium paint or stain
• BOGO Get ONE (1) Scotch-Brite™ Botanical Disinfecting Wipes FREE (Max. value $2.50) (35 ct. package ONLY)
• $1 off Comet stainless steel cleaning item (Redeem only at Target)
• SAVE $1.00 on any Glade Expressions® refill
• SAVE $1.00 on any Glade Expressions® Fragrance Mist starter kit
• SAVE $2.00 on any Glade Expressions® Oil Diffuser starter kit
• $3.00 OFF Any ONE (1) Loads of Love™ 3x Concentrated Laundry Detergent 64oz Fragrance Free & Lavender (Minimum purchase of $7.99 Required)
• SAVE $3.50 with purchase of any Brita® Pacifica Pitcher System (White, Green or Blue) (AVAILABLE AT WALMART)
• SAVE $1.00 on any Comet® Stainless Steel Cleaning Product (Redeemable at KMart)
• SAVE $2.00 on any Glade® Sense & Spray® starter kit

Babies & Kids

• $2.00 OFF Any Similac SIMPLYSMART® Bottle (Redeemable at Walmart)
• SAVE $1.00 on any ONE (1) package of HUGGIES® LITTLE SWIMMERS® Disposable Swimpants (Not good on trial size)
• Save $1.00 when you buy two 3.5-ounce Gerber® Organic baby food pouches
• $1.00 OFF Any ONE BabyGanics® (1) All Purpose Cleaner, Foaming Dish & Bottle Soap, Foamin' Fun Foaming Body Wash & Shampoo, Smooth Moves D
• SAVE $1.00 on any U.S.A. Kids Cups Product (Redeemable only at Walmart)
• SAVE $1.00 On LIttle Tummys® Gripe Water or any Little Remedies® Product (Walmart)
• SAVE $2.00 on your purchase of any TWO (2) Playtex® OrthoPro® or Binky® Pacifier Packs
• SAVE $4.00 With purchase of Double Dare Snare™ or any Hot Wheels® track sets or play sets priced at $19.00 or more (Walmart)
• SAVE $5.00 With Purchase of Any Two (2) Polly Pocket® Items!

SC Johnson coupons, offers and tips

Get money-saving offers & more with the free home-care e-newsletter from SC Johnson, the makers of Ziploc®. If you haven't ever signed up for their emails, becoming a member will give you access to offers, tips, and recipes. Just click the banner to join.  

It's Friday!! Coupons for the weekend: cereal, glade, fiber one, lean cuisine, and more

Food & Beverage

• SAVE $1.00 On any ONE MorningStar Farms® Veggie Foods Product
• SAVE $1.00 when you buy (4) LEAN CUISINE® Varieties, 5-16 oz.
• SAVE $1.00 on the purchase of any one (1) LLOYD'S® Tubs or LLOYD'S WOODFIRE BARBEQUE® premium meats. Any variety
• SAVE $2.00 on the purchase of any one (1) LLOYD'S® Barbeque Ribs
• SAVE 50¢ when you buy ONE BOX Honey Nut Cheerios® cereal (DFSI)
• SAVE 40¢ ON SIX when you buy SIX CUPS any variety Yoplait® Yogurt (Void in LA, NV, NJ, ND and TN) (DFSI)
• SAVE $1.00 ON TWO when you buy TWO BOXES any flavor General Mills cereals listed: Cinnamon Toast Crunch® • Cocoa Puffs® • Lucky Charms® • (DFSI)
• SAVE 40¢ when you buy ONE BOX any flavor Fiber One® Chewy Bars, Fiber One® 90 Calorie Chewy Bars or Fiber One® 90 Calorie (DFSI)
• SAVE $0.75 On any TWO (2) Bagel-fuls® (4ct)
• SAVE $1.00 ON ANY ONE (1) Jamba® All Natural Frozen Smoothie Kit

Around the House

• $1 off Comet stainless steel cleaning item (Redeem only at Target)
• Save $5.00 on any ONE (1) gallon of Benjamin Moore premium paint or stain
• $2.00 OFF Any ONE Garden Safe® Brand Fungicide or Insecticide Item (Redeemable at Walmart)
• SAVE $3.00 off AmeriGas® Cylinder Exchange or Purchase
• SAVE $1.00 on any Glade Expressions® Fragrance Mist starter kit
• $1.00 OFF Any ONE Hot Shot® Insecticide product
• SAVE $2.00 on any Glade Expressions® Oil Diffuser starter kit
• SAVE $1.00 on any Glade Expressions® refill
• Save $.75 en el ejemplar de julio de People en Espanol / Off the July issue of People en Español
• SAVE $1.00 Off People Country Special

Babies & Kids

• SAVE $3.00 with the purchase of one (1) BARBIE™ in A Mermaid Tale 2 MERLIAH™ DOLL (W2883)
• SAVE $3.00 with the purchase of one (1) Thomas & Friends™ Talking Motorized Engine
• SAVE $2.00 with the purchase of one (1) WWE® FlexForce® Figure
• SAVE $5.00 with the purchase of one (1) Laugh & Learn™ Fun With Friends™ Musical Table
• SAVE $5.00 with the purchase of one (1) MY LITTLE SNUGABUNNY™ SEAT
• SAVE $1.00 on any ONE (1) package of HUGGIES® LITTLE SWIMMERS® Disposable Swimpants (Not good on trial size)
• $2.00 OFF Any Similac SIMPLYSMART® Bottle (Redeemable at Walmart)
• SAVE $4.00 With purchase of Double Dare Snare™ or any Hot Wheels® track sets or play sets priced at $19.00 or more (Walmart)
• SAVE $2.00 on your purchase of any TWO (2) Playtex® OrthoPro® or Binky® Pacifier Packs
• Save $1.00 when you buy two 3.5-ounce Gerber® Organic baby food pouches

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It's Summer! Why it's easier to be "cheap".

Well I was realizing the other day that if you want to be/live frugally, summer, is technically the best season of the year to do it.

How?  Why?  Here's my list to help you look at these dog days in ways that can stretch your dollar farther, and bring you to the road of contentment in the process.

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Less Makeup.
Take advantage of your summer glow and wear less makeup than usual.  It's all going to melt off as soon as you step outside anyway, so may as well not wear as much.  One of my little tricks is to wear less foundation, and just dot it in the places where I need it.  Which is basically my T-zone, (forehead, nose, chin), and under my eyes.  Moisturize, (make sure you have one with an SPF or add one to your moisturizer) and then dot and blend.  Add all over color if you still feel pale with a bronzing powder. Sweep a soft shade of color on your lids, mascara on your lashes, a little blusher and go.  Maybe even go with a little gloss on your lips just to polish you up one step further.  This will save you time, and money as I know for me, this is cutting about 40% out of my normal makeup routine.

Garden Fresh Goodness.
If you grow your own food you can appreciate the benefits of growing your own food.  There's plenty.  I love all the meal options that open up with just growing zucchini alone. Get a big harvest of tomatoes, (which we are about to), and you can start making sauces, salsas, salads.  Tasty and can't beat walking out your door to get what you need almost whenever you need it.  If you don't have a green thumb, seasonal fruits and veggies are a lot cheaper this time of year, so you can save more money on your food bill if you focus on cooking recipes that involve seasonal foods.

Less Clothing.

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No I'm not supporting nudist colonies or advocating letting it all hang out.  But because it's so hot, your need for the extra clothing you would usually need in winter or cooler weather is non-essential. Coats, sweaters, jeans, boots, are all considerably more expensive than tee shirts, tanks, shorts and flip flops.  You can clothe yourself and your kids for $10-12 per outfit new this time of year much easier than in colder weather. You can also hang out in your swimming suit most of the day, eliminating the need for fancy outfits, which if you are going to be at the pool this time of year makes most sense anyway.

Cheap Entertainment.
With the exception of {I call them "fancy"} family vacations falling around this time of year.  If you choose not to go all out and travel big this year, you can stay home and have a pretty good time quite afford ably.  Our YMCA membership has provided tons of entertainment for our family just for the swimming alone. Summer is more time for more sports, classes and activities, for less than if you went with other clubs or associations.
If you happen to have a neighborhood swimming pool, even better!! Your HOA dues add up to just pennies per day for your benefit of residency.
Sometimes it just too hot to go outside, and that's when staying in and renting a redbox or watching netflix is the great, cheap thing to do.
Pinterest alone could entertain you the whole summer with it's loads of crafting, cooking, and repurposing ideas that are most to all family/kid appropriate.
Summer evenings are perfect for running in the yard, taking walks, catching fireflies, and roasting marshmallows in the backyard firepit, chiminea or on the grill!



Yes, I love summer!! Keep it easy, fun, and low key for a stress free, inexpensive time of togetherness, making memories that will last forever!! These are just a small portion of what I could think of, what kinds of things does your family do in the summer that is inexpensive and fun?