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On-line N In-store Coupon Codes

2011-09-03T13:39:00.000-07:00

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*Free Mini Item of choice & 10% off any purchase at The Body Shop; valid 9/2 - 9/6/11. Valid in-store. get your coupon here .

9/3-9/4 plus more- Michael's: Make a Grandparents Day Card, 10 am - noon. Details and other crafts

9/3 & 9/4 - Bass Pro Shop: Honoring Our Heroes Event; 1-5pm: Free Family Activities, 2-4pm: Free Patriotic Bug Craft. Labor Day Fun Here

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Free Comic Book Day

2011-05-07T00:01:00.000-07:00

Free Comic Book Day is a single day - the first Saturday in May each year - when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE* to anyone who comes into their stores. *Check with your local shop for their participation and rules.

Free TCBY Yogurt on Mothers Day May 8th

2011-05-04T11:17:00.000-07:00

On Mother’s Day, your local TCBY will give all mom’s a FREE yogurt!

For the fourth year in a row, TCBY will offer free frozen yogurt to moms on

Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8. Moms will have the choice of their favorite

flavors such as popular White Chocolate Mousse, Strawberry or limited time

offer Watermelon Sorbet served in a cup or cone.

Half priced Frappuccinos 3pm05pm May 6th-May 15th

2011-05-04T11:13:00.000-07:00

Starbucks is offering half-price Frappuccinos at participating Starbucks

between the hours of 3pm to 5pm from May 6th – May 15th!

Arts and Crafts @ Lakeshore

2011-04-30T00:20:00.000-07:00

Crafts for Kids: Buzzing Bee

Lakeshore Learning Store

1243 W. Warm Springs Rd.

Las Vegas, NV

702.396.2890

http://www.lakeshorelearning.com

Ages: 3-12

Time: 11am-3pm

Cost: Free

description:

Kids of all ages are invited to bring their
imaginations for free weekly entertaining
and creative activities at Lakeshore
Learning Materials every Saturday.

This week, kids can create a sweet bee
complete with flapping wings.

Lakeshore provides all materials
and instructions.

Family Festival

2011-04-30T00:18:00.000-07:00

Dia de Los Ninos Festival

East Las Vegas Community Center

250 North Eastern Avenue

Las Vegas, NV 702.507.3500

http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/government/leisure.htm

Ages: 2-10

Time: 12n-4pm

Cost: Free

Families can celebrate Dia de Los Ninos
(the day of the child) with stories, crafts,
games, book giveaways, and fun activities
during a festival that brings children and
books together and honors cultures
and family traditions.

Specially Becuause Its My Birthday

2011-04-29T11:52:00.000-07:00

Today i wanted to bring you as many deals as i can. So i took sometime this morning to put together a list of some fun stuff.

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Friday April 29, will be Free Can Friday

at Petco stores. Print off this coupon and

bring it in to your nearest store,

this Friday only, and you will receive

a Free 3 oz. can of Fancy Feast Cat Food

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Deals Featured at Time2SaveWorkshops

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(All deals below are found due to and thanks of Time2SaveWorkshops.com i found this site and wanted to share the hard work they have done for today's deals. so please stop by and see all that they have to offer. Its more then just another saving site!!)

In-Store Freebies:

Aerie: $10 off $10 Coupon when you like them on Facebook HERE. Makes for a fun freebie!
Staples: FREE Batteries & MORE SEE POST HERE*Get some for those without power!!!!

Bath & Body Works: FREE Item w/ any Signature Collection Purchase *See HERE

Online Freebies:

TinyPrints: FREE Mother’s Day Greeting Card (Customized with photo!) HERE
Zyrtec: FREE 5-Count Zyrtec HERE
Kodak Gallery Magnet: FREE Photo Magnet from Kodak Gallery HERE
Photo Canvas: FREE 8×10″ Photo Canvas HERE

Coupons:

Aerie - $10/$10 HERE
Bath & Body Works - Free Tote & Full-Size Into the Wild Lotion w/Any Signature Collection Purchase
Footlocker - $15/$50 HERE
Gap & Banana Republic Outlet - 30% off purchase HERE
JC Penney - $10/$25 HERE
Kirkland’s - 20% off single item HERE or $5/$25 HERE
Kohl’s - 15% off purchase HERE
Old Navy -$10 off $50 HERE and Buy One Get One Half Off Event
World Market - $10 off $30 HERE
Yankee Candle - $10/$25 HERE or $15/$45 HERE

2010-12-24T07:58:00.000-08:00

!!Kids Get All the Breaks!!

Las Vegas Spring Preserve

Free admission for children
Children 17 and under will receive free general
admission to the Springs Preserve when
accompanied by a paid adult from Dec. 20 to Jan. 3.

Free American Girl Doll

2010-09-22T23:10:00.001-07:00

Michael’s is having an FREE American Girl Doll Event on Saturday, September 25th from 10 AM to 2 PM. Kids will make everything you need to throw a doll-sized party that’s full of girl-sized fun. Ages 8 and up welcome. Go here for all the details.

2010-09-22T09:10:00.000-07:00

get some of your favorite lotions on sale only today for $5

free tinkerbell ebook from disney rewards

2010-08-11T10:36:00.000-07:00

Disney Movie Rewards is offering a FREE ebook (digital copy) of Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue! Just log into your account and go to rewards and select the 0-400 point category. There you should be able to see this free offer. Happy reading.

Target - buy one get one half off jeans for the family

2010-08-05T08:18:00.000-07:00

Here is the deal of the day.click here for ad
Buy one pair of jeggings or other jeans at today's low price,
and get another for half off. If we may say so ourselves,
that's a denim good deal. Juniors jeans $15 today only!

extras provided by Obviously Marvelous
for an extra 10% and free shipping enter this code - TOEY738U

Walgreens Family & Friend day

2010-08-03T10:38:00.000-07:00

click here for store details

Walgreens Friends and Family Day - 3 days only - August 2- 4, 2010,
15% OFF eligible store items, 20% OFF Walgreens and W Brand Products.
See coupon for restrictions.

Summer Savings at Smith's - kroger brand ~down loadable coupons

2010-08-03T10:10:00.000-07:00

Kroger savings here in Las Vegas, details here

Come download coupons, spin the

wheel during summer

saving and see weekly adds.

Great down loadable coupons, $2 off tide.

Crayola play zone - fun for the kids

2010-08-03T09:45:00.000-07:00

click to have fun

2010-08-03T09:43:00.000-07:00

click here for details

$5* says Hillshire Farm Taste fresher

than you think prepackage lunch meat can taste.

Just purchase any participating Hillshire Farm Lunchmeat Tub and try it in
your favorite sandwich. Then come back to enter your unique code and take
the challenge. If you agree that Hillshire Farm is a fresh tasting lunchmeat,
we’ll give you $5 worth of coupons instantly! Use the Product Locator to find
Hillshire Farm® Lunchmeat near you.

Bake the Change - Betty Crocker

2010-08-03T09:00:00.000-07:00


come enter your chance to win here

Bake the ChangeSM exists to inspire and support your ideas of how to make a difference through baking. Bakers should submit their most creative ideas of how they'd bake the change they want to see in the world on a local or a global level.

Each month, ten inspiring ideas will be selected and put up for public vote. All ideas that make it into the top ten win a $50 Betty Bake Pack filled with Betty Crocker® baking products and a Bake the Change T-shirt. The idea with the most votes will win the $1,000 Monthly Grand Prize. But most of all, Bake the Change will be a lasting movement to connect and inspire people who want to make our world a better place through baking.

free 3 day membership to Sams

2010-08-03T08:49:00.000-07:00

Sam’s Club is having an Open House 8/6-8/8 and offering a FREE

3-Day Trial Membership! Plus there’s no 10% service fee,

which normally applies to FREE, temporary membership offer.

DETAILS GIVEN HERE

$35 in free P&G coupons... hurry over and sign up

2010-08-02T12:55:00.000-07:00

Hurry over and request your Free Organize in Style Coupon Booklet!

It’ll come packed with over $35 in Proctor and Gamble Coupons, with savings

on your favorite brands, plus tips from Home Made Simple TV's

Patrick Brown, our booklet inspires you to make your home beautiful,
balanced and - best of all - simple.

free museum day - sept. 25th

2010-07-30T12:22:00.000-07:00


click here for free ticket and museums near you

**To receive your free Museum Day Ticket please click above link and then enter your information into the fields. Your Ticket will be emailed to you after you submit your information. Please remember to print and bring your ticket to your selected participating museum.

old navy savings - in time for back to school

2010-07-30T12:02:00.000-07:00


OLD NAVY

Just say “Cami 4 Me” to the cashier and you’ll get the discount!

Limit of 5 per customer.

also online

About this product

fabric & care

100% cotton.
Machine wash.
Imported.

overview

V-neckline
Spaghetti straps
Soft cotton with added stretch
Tag-free for added comfort

fit & sizing

Cami hits at hip
Fitted through body

thirsty thursday blog hop

2010-07-29T07:34:00.000-07:00

what a way to earn

2010-07-29T07:17:00.000-07:00

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Kmart Birthday Club

2010-07-26T12:03:00.000-07:00

Kmart Birthday Club-Birthday Fun Pack

Have your kids join Kmart’s Birthday Club and they’ll receive $5 in birthday bucks, a birthday crown, birthday fun pack & more!

free back pack you cant beat that

2010-07-26T11:41:00.000-07:00

Valid 7/25/10 - 7/31/10 Buy any backpack and get 100% back on a gift card.

BOGO @ Baskin Robbins

2010-07-26T11:32:00.000-07:00

Buy One, Get One Free Ice Cream at Baskin-Robbins: Get a free soft serve ice cream cone at Baskin-Robbins when you purchase another soft serve ice cream cone. This coupon expires August 8, 2010.

thursday blog love

2010-07-22T03:12:00.000-07:00

brought to you by:

how to enter well its pretty easy. 3 steps and you will be linked.

1.follow me, link up your blog
2.follow the person before or after you that you have not followed before.
3.grab the thursday blog love button and post it on your page

2010-07-21T10:20:00.000-07:00

Free Sample of Achooz Newz Saline Nose Wipes. Sing up to receive

yum with a gift card

2010-07-20T10:06:00.000-07:00

TGIF has a great promotion going on 7/12/10- 9/6/10. when you purchase two Caribbean Entrees you will get a $10 gift card. May require that you have a Stripes Reward Card to be eligible.

a place to find great deals - groupon

2010-07-20T09:22:00.000-07:00

Groupon is a great place to stop by everyday. they offer great deals that cant be beat. click above link and check out what deals they have to offer where you are.

example deal: {old no longer available}

May 04, 2010

$10 for $20 Worth of Paint-Your-Own Ceramics at The Artful Potter

499 Groupons Bought

Price: $10 Value: $20 Savings: $10

school supplies for the frugal at heart

2010-07-20T08:53:00.000-07:00

via for the love of 4 blog

on my family bog i spoke about school shopping. i am one of those moms who does not like leaving things to last min. so the day the supplies were put out i went shopping making sure i had all i needed to choose from. i had a plan of making sure i had enough supplies for my oldest {6} for first grade and enough for a supply at home. i wanted to make sure i as well had the few things i need for homeschool for two other of my children {5 & 2}that would be homeschooled this school year. having my list from last year, the school list for this year and the recommended list from the school, i was ready to go. i had a budget of $50 and truly wanted to come under it.

here are a list of the supplies that i have gotten:
one folder, 3 packs of paper, 2 comp books,2 pencil boxes, 12 folders, 12 glue stick packs(2 each pack), 8 Elmer glue, 1 pencil sharpener, 3 washable markers, 4 color pencils, 10 boxes of crayons, 1 thin marker, 3 scissors, 1 pack 50 erasers, 2 calculators, 2 packs of 10 pencils, big box of craft foam fun, foam organizer, pack foam boards and foam markers. there are a few things i could not get in the photo and those are 2 back packs, 1 lunch box, hair band storage and school work storage.

total amount spent for this shopping trip was around $45. this was accomplished with coupons, price matching and bogo. i stuck to my list and planed out what i knew i would need and didnt buy anything else. there were things that i had to skip name brand because of the price. there were somethings due to how i shopped that made the name brands a better price.

when you go school shopping here is what you need to do to keep it frugal and within your budget.

- make a budget for each child you will be shopping for
- make a list of supplies need for each grade and how many of each
- go now, dont wait till the week before school things wont go on sale any more then what they are now
- stick to you list and try to go with out your children. they will always want the cool looking things instead of the price efficient items
- make sure you have all the coupons and price matching ready to go when checking out.
- make sure you have enough for the whole school year. half way through will be way more expensive.

happy shopping and i hope you have found some helpful tips here.

frugal in a book - pick another check out lane honey

2010-07-20T08:20:00.000-07:00

Via- For the love of 4 book review

{{save BIG money & make the grocery aisle your catwalk}}

so i found the website THE KRAZY COUPON LADY and fell in love. i use to use the grocery game to do my couponing but found it didnt work for me. i looked through this site and found some many things that were so helpful. then i seen there was a book and well i got all happy and warm inside. your probably thinking really?? well yes. i am striving to do my part in saving for my family and helping to make the hard earned money my hubs brings home last longer. by no means are we poor but by no means are we rich.

so i figured i would go to the book store and pick it up so i wouldnt have to wait for it to be shipped to me. the store didnt have a copy, it took three days. when i spoke to them they said it was $13.99 i thought great. when i went to go pick it up it was $20 and i got a little upset(way cheaper on there site by the way $11.99 so get it from there!!). i never pay that much for a book no matter how helpful i think it is going to be. but i did this time and let me tell you how happy i am that i did!! buy it here, link to there site.

so i finally had a chance to site and read this book basically from cover to cover. i was able to do this during nap time. great read let me tell ya. i learned many things from this book and feel that if you will be using coupons then you need to get this book for your self. it is well worth the money and it is well worth the time to read it.

some of the things i learned,
-when to use a coupon
-stock piling
-store policies
-online coupon sites
and
-why its good to do it!!

so ladies, go out and get a copy. this is a stay at home mom who doesnt charge more then the price of the book for what she shares. this is a mom who wants to help us save.i hope you take the time to learn the way i just have. i thought i had it down pack saving $100 plus a week but i look forward to the savings that i will get once i starting using the tips that was just given to me.

free movies in vegas

2010-07-19T13:07:00.000-07:00

Crowne Theatres is hosting a FREE Kids Film Fest throughout the Summer. From June 23 – August 25, 2005, both kids and parents/chaperones can see the scheduled movie for FREE. The movies begin every Thursday at 10:00 a.m., with doors opening at 9:15 a.m. Come early, because it’s first come first serve. Here’s the line up:

July 21 Shark Tale
July 28 Racing Stripes
August 4 Winn Dixie
August 11 Robots
August 18 Son of the Mask
August 25 Fat Albert

Crown Theatres
450 East Fremont Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702.383.9600

follow friday - blog hop and thank you

2010-07-16T09:42:00.001-07:00

i am a blog hop chick today and have linked up to a few diff ones. i have to say thanks to and hope that you will all go visit

because of her wonderful blog and how she is so helpful linking up was made easy.

bank of america gives free entry to museums

2010-07-16T08:59:00.000-07:00

take advantage of the Museums on Us on the first full weekend of every month-all for free and all for being a customer. each cardholder gets free general admission to more then a 100 museums nationwide. revel in the great masters,explore jungle habitats- all you need is a photo ID and Bank Of America Card and the adventure begins.

the next free weekend is Aug 1-2

For more details and list of museums near you, go to:
http://museums.bankofamerica.com/

shop at sams for free

2010-07-16T08:42:00.000-07:00

Sam's Club is letting non-members shop the store for three days in early August.

The program hasn't been announced to the public yet, but Sam's Club spokeswoman Susan Koehler tells WalletPop that stores will host an open house August 6,7 and 8 and "basically try us for free."

Of course membership is guaranteed, so anyone could essentially buy a membership, shop and then request a refund. But for those shoppers less interested in subterfuge, the open house provides an opportunity to stock up on small business supplies, household staples, electronics, food items, and school supplies. "The last time we did that was for Sam's 25th anniversary in 2008," Koehler says.

Memberships start at $35, but free is even better. If only for a few days.

2010-07-16T08:30:00.000-07:00

Target Arts & Wonder Free Family Event will offer FREE ADMISSION for all ages on Friday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lied Discovery Children's Museum. During the third weekend in July, more than 80 institutions in 30 cities across the country will participate in Target Arts & Wonder. Join us for a free day of family fun!
Summer Mini-Camps are here! Lied Discovery Children's Museum is giving parents the chance to take a break while we entertain and educate kids ages 3-12 with hands-on arts and science activities during morning or afternoon sessions. Summer Mini-Camps are scheduled for July 29-30 and August 19-20. CLICK HERE for more information or call 382-3445 to reserve your spot today!
Maze Mania is on display through October 17 in the Donor Gallery! CLICK HERE for more info on the museum's featured exhibits.

free ice cream for dads -TCBY

2010-06-18T03:09:00.000-07:00

Treat the Father in your life to a free & Tasty Treat on Father’s Day!
Fathers enjoy a complimentary Cone or Cup all day on Sunday June 20th!
via the krazy coupon lady ( Krazy Coupon Lady )

TCBY locations

tree top give away

2010-06-14T10:48:00.000-07:00

Enter every day through July 31st for your chance to win a $1,000 gift card!

http://www.treetop.com/

it is a fun little game after a short registration. enjoy have fun and good luck. if you aren't a instant winner they give you a choice between three coupons.

coupon 101

2010-06-14T10:23:00.000-07:00

now that you know how to build a coupon organizer lets learn a little about coupons.

coupon lingo: there is so many different terms and words that people use i pulled together th ones i know and use the most. i suggest you copy and print this list out if you are new to coupons and have it in your CB.

AC: After Coupons
CB: Coupon Binder
BC: Before Coupons
MQ: Manufacturers Coupon
OOP: Out of Pocket Expense
Q or CPN: Coupon
TMF: Try Me Free offer
FAR: Free After Rebate
CAT: Catalina coupon (Manufacturer coupons that print out from a little machine at the register, triggered by what you buy.)
B1G1F, B2G1F: ”Buy one get one Free”, “Buy two get one Free”
TEAR PAD: A pad of refund forms or coupons hanging on a shelf at the store.
BLINKIE: A machine that spits out coupons.
UPC: Universal product code (those black straight lines with numbers under them)
POP: Proof of purchase (like a product label or UPC)
DCRT: Dated cash register receipt
GC: Gift Card
P&G: Proctor and Gamble
SP: Stockpile
SS: Smart Source coupon insert
PG: Proctor and Gamble coupon insert
RP: Red Plum coupon insert
Peelies: sticker like coupons found on products.
ECB: Extra Care Bucks (CVS money)
RR: Register Reward (Walgreens money)

coupon basics: these are a few of the important things to know. some you will know just from common sense others you may ave never thought of.

store policy: each store has they're own store policies. take the time to look up your favorite stores and print out the policies for you CB.

coupons can only be used once: if you have 3 of the same items and have only one coupon the coupon will only discount one item. unless a coupon is marked other wise it is only good for one item.

coupon and sale items: yes you can use a coupon on sale and clearance items unless coupon states other wise. some times the checkers who are ringing you up are not familiar with coupons and will say no but show them that the coupon doesn't state that and if needed show them there store policy.

copying a coupon is illegal: just don't do it it is illegal and it says so on coupons!!!

kids eat free

2010-06-13T21:11:00.000-07:00

i found this really cool website that names which restaurants in you area that let your children eat for free. heres a little from the website it self. after reading take a look at the three links i put up. they will take you straight to that citys page.

"Making ends meet while having a family can be a challenge. With the current state of our economy and the cost of gas, we find ourselves having to pinch a little harder. Luckily, more and more restaurants are now offering Kid's Nights with reduced or free meals for the kids. The trick is learning about these mostly unadvertised specials.

MyKidsEatFree.com is dedicated to helping you stretch your dollar as far as possible.With the help of several friends and viewers like you, we continue to collect a list of Kid Friendly and Family Friendly restaurants that offer great value for your family.

Currently serving 5598 restaurant locations that offer Kids Eat Free specials. If you are a restuarant owner/manager let us list your Kids Eat Free specials here - It's FREE!"

eat free in Las Vegas
eat free in N Las Vegas
eat free in Henderson

get smart -- for free or low cost

2010-06-12T19:13:00.000-07:00

Neon Sign Museum

- Located at the entrance to the spectacular light show, Fremont Street Experience, the City of Las Vegas bought the retired neon signs of Las Vegas' legendary locales and set them up here for all to see. There are currently about a dozen neon signs of history scattered about the area and the adjacent Neonopolis plaza with many more planned for the future. Open 24 hours, FREE admission. 702-229-6301.
Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History - This museum located on the UNLV campus is dedicated to historical southwestern Native American Culture, geology, paleontology and archeology of the area. Exhibits with live desert reptiles are a highlight. Traveling exhibits are shown frequently throughout the year. - 4505 S Maryland Pkwy (at UNLV), LasVegas,. Open Mon-Fri 8am-4:45pm; Sat 10am-2pm, free admission., (702) 895-3381

Sports Hall-of-Fame - Las Vegas Club Hotel & Casino - 18 Fremont St, Las Vegas - Largest personal collection of sports memorabilia from the past and present in the country. Includes card collectibles, autographed balls, gloves, bats, photographs. Open Daily, Admission Free - (702) 385-1664
King Tut Museum - This exact replica of King Tut's tomb is a great attraction for history buffs. The original tomb found by Howard Carter in 1922 has been built to exacting detail by an Egyptologist in the Attractions level of the hotel. A 20 minute guided tour takes you through the carved rock walls and reproduced artifacts. You can purchase Egyptian wares at the Museum Shop following your tour. - Luxor, 3900 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Mon-Sun 9am-11pm, $3, 262-4000

Las Vegas Natural History Museum

- 900 N. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas - Features wildlife past and present including animated dinosaur exhibits. An international wildlife room, marine life including a live exhibit on sharks in a 300-gallon tank and a children's interactive hands-on discovery room for young scientists, keeps the whole family happy. See the extensive wildlife art, the flights of nature room and a collection of hundreds of animals. Don't forget to visit the museum gift and science store. Daily 9am-4pm, $5, 384-DINO(3466)

Lost City Museum of Archeology - 721 S. Moapa Valley Blvd (Hwy 169), Overton, about 60 miles north of Las Vegas. One of the most complete collections of early Pueblo Indian artifacts in the southwest including a full scale reconstruction of an Indian pueblo structure. This museum is a history buff's paradise. You'll see exhibits which cover the human occupation of Nevada from 12,000 years in the past up through when white settlers made Nevada home. Exhibits telling the story of Mormon farmers founding Moapa Valley in 1865 can also be seen. Several art exhibits travel through the museum during the year. Adm $2, hours 8:30 am-4:30pm daily, (702) 397-2193

Nevada State Museum & Historical Society - 700 Twin Lakes Dr, Las Vegas - Take the Twin Lakes entrance to Lorenzi Park. Southern Nevada's only nationally accredited museum. See the Nevada State fossil, the ichthyosaur, 48 feet long and 225 million years old. Don't miss the 13 foot tall Columbian mammoth skeleton. Or visit Las Vegas as is was in 1940. Permanent exhibits highlight the history, natural history, and Native American cultures of the region and a schedule of changing exhibits features art, history and science. There is also a small lake and large picnic area immediately adjacent in Lorenzi Park for that perfect lunch basket setting. The attached Cahlan Library is open weekdays and houses the extensive Nevada history collection. Daily 9am-5pm, $2, (702) 486-5205

springs preserve : free

Trails

Take a journey into Las Vegas' past.

Come see where Las Vegas began. As you walk the Springs Preserve's 1.8 miles of trails and meander through 110 acres of native habitats and archaeological sites, you will follow in the footsteps of adventurous explorers and ancient peoples.
You will find reminders of people who were here before us, and the natural setting that attracted them. Along the trails, a wealth of evidence reflects not only thousands of years of local history, but major historical themes of the American West. Native American peoples, European exploration and settlement, ranching, railroads and of course, water, have all shaped what you will see on your journey.

family movie night

2010-06-12T19:00:00.000-07:00

TGIF well not for me its more TGIFF thank goodness its family Friday. Centennial park is playing family movies every Friday night at 8pm. it is free and lots of fun and great movies. so don't miss out on the fun, grab a blanket and maybe some snacks and take the family to enjoy.

see what playing:   something different each week.

"Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" - Rated PG
Friday, June 18, 7:30 p.m.
Centennial Hills Amphitheatre
7101 N. Buffalo Drive, Buffalo Drive and Deer Springs Way
Free
Co-sponsored by the Centennial Hills Sams Club

if you were wondering ... heres my reason!!

2010-06-12T10:27:00.000-07:00

the reason why i do what i do. so for you, find your reason. learn to live life within your means. it took a minute but i leaned that living life for their futures is what is important. making lasting memories and fun adventures is what counts the most. children don't know what it cost so why make it expensive. they can have the best in life with out it costing a million. remember that each time your spending. its the quality not the quantity.

its going to be a hot one

2010-06-12T09:39:00.000-07:00

are you looking for things to do wit your family this summer. well look no further. it will be a hot summer and we will have our air running mostly all day, so for my family we will be out in about each day doing a family activity so the air can be set to 90 and it wont be running up my bill. we will be leaving at the heat of the day and going some where fun and turn the day into a field trip day. so i have looked into many different things that you can do and most are free if not low in cost. you will have to look at each individual link to see what best fits your family.

free shows in vegas:

free stuff(not often updated but good deals):

family fun with kids in vegas:

links to family fun places in vegas:

**these are just recommendations i may not go to all of these my self and can not guarantee anything. have fun stay cool this summer

a free book just for reading

2010-06-12T09:21:00.000-07:00

this summer both book stores here in Vegas are giving a free book away. all you have to do is read a few books and you get to pick one. i think this is a great reward for children and a super way to get them to love reading at an early age. i will give you links to both stores and to the give-a-ways.

Borders:
give-a-way:
website:

Barnes and Noble:
give-a-way:
website:

freebies ... do you know what your doing ???

2010-06-10T11:47:00.000-07:00

i would love to say that i am a freebie queen but i am not. i am still learning and i am still learning the tricks of the trade. when i googled the best way to go about doing freebies and being safe i came across this article:
http://freebies.about.com/cs/allaboutfreebies/a/freebies101.htm

i found that this made it a little easier for me after reading through it all. i had to pay attention where i was reading because this site does have other thins going on on the page. the part that i found most helpful was how to fill out a freebie form.i also found "How to Determine if a Free Offer is Legitimate"
http://freebies.about.com/library/howto/htlegit.htm

this made it even more comforting to know about some of the things that were mentioned. this link is apart of the whole article and i found it to be informative. i feel a little more comfortable posting about freebies now after posting this.

free samples

2010-06-10T11:29:00.000-07:00

i have always wanted to do the free sample thing but never really felt comfty giving all of my information to the websites to get them. Walmart has a free page where you can get free samples sent to you and at times they also have things you can pick up at the store check out the website
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/In-Stores-Now-free-samples.aspx

What are the risks in requesting the free offers from Walmart?:

Walmart states that they will not share your information, but they may send you their own marketing information.

popeyes free sweet tea june 12th

2010-06-10T11:14:00.000-07:00

Popeye's is giving one free Cane Sweet Tea 22oz for
each customer.no coupon needed just go in and enjoy a
glass in this hot summer heat.
take a look at the offer at http://popeyes.com/

find coupons and a store near you http://popeyes.com/locator.php

*before posting this i my self have gone in and tasted a cup. it is yummy and is nice and refreshing with this heat.

x-mas .... just around the corner

2010-06-10T09:19:00.000-07:00

in life now with so many children the present buying list has gone up. in my family of four children there are way to many to buy for. so make three list and promise to stick to them { well as much as we can } so we don't go over budget. so starting in June we sit to make our three list, the first is pretty easy because its the card list. the second list is "the buying list" which is everything we have to buy for the gifts that we are giving. the last list is the homemade gift. this list is probably the hardest because everything is homemade and it is made form the heart. so getting the gift just right for each person is not that easy but it is fun thinking it through.so we will talk about each list and what is need to save the most for xmas 2010.

the card list:

this list is used for two reasons. the 1st part of the list, if we are honest with our self there are those people that we really don't want to get a gift but for some reason feel that we have to. well this year we are not. these people will get a card. they will get a warm message and wished a happy holiday season. if you don't want to give a gift don't because that takes away from the meaning of giving in the first place. the 2nd reason for the list are for those who have sent you cards and for far away family members you want to send a card to. what ever you reasons you have a list of people each year. make sure to have the envelopes and stamps with their addresses ready to go.

The buying list:

this list is usually broken down. for me i break my list down into three. my children, my family and my friends. those are the three categories that i buy for. now your name may be put down in one of these categories but i may later move you to my homemade gifts.once my list is made i then break it down in to amount sections. i have a $10 section, $20 section and a what ever it cost section. the what ever it cost section is usually something i can find on clearance or sale. something that i have in my gift closet or something i may be re gifting. each of these people get a card as well.

the homemade list:
i make a lot of different things and craft a lot of my gifts. my cards are usually hand made and i try to bake some gifts. for the homemade gifts you make your list according to what you can make. i know some of you are saying that you are not crafty. you don't have to be crafting to give a homemade gift. {in later post i will have homemade gift ideas posted} you can put in the dry ingredients for homemade cookies into a jar with the recipe. once you write down who will be receiving a homemade gift you then write down three possibilities of what they may get. there for if something doesn't work out you have a back up plan. each one of these people get a card to .

receipts

2010-06-09T15:22:00.000-07:00

we all have them now what do we do with them. i found it to be best to save them. because i shop for food products and other products on two different trips, it is easy for me to get rid of unneeded receipts. for food products i keep receipts till the next shopping trip. but when the checker is giving me one i ask for another. I keep one for our records and one for return and price matching purposes. same for non food receipts.

keeping your receipts in a folder or pocket of your coupon binder will help out in stressful moments when you are trying to return something or if you need it for gifting reasons. Now why a second one you ask? well why do you want to have to read over a marked and folded receipt when it comes time to do your taxes. having a receipt for your records makes that stressful not so fun time a lot easier.

a price compare book - call it what you like

2010-06-09T15:13:00.000-07:00

My Money Saver

this is the price compare book. This is very important if you plan on doing some serious shopping. this book will save you a lot of time when you are trying to price match everyday items and items you usually dont buy. this will help you with the ad sales that are more like draw you into the store papers.

you can use anything you like, my book is small enough for me to take with me. you can also use a spiral note book. every time you buy something at the store you plan to do most of your shopping, for me walmart, write down the price and cost per oz. it will take a while to do this. unless you are like me and dove into this project. i grabbed a soda and walk around the store and got it done. this will come in handy when you shop and save. i learned how to form this post and then made it my own. check out this link it will be helpful.

http://www.ehow.com/how_5305721_compare-grocery-prices.html

how to build a coupon organizer - 3 ring binder

2010-06-09T14:55:00.000-07:00

there are many different kinds of organizers but i will be talking about one. the three ring binder. i talk about this one because it is the one i use and the one that is the most simplest to put together.i will break it down into easy steps and share with you how i made mine. because this a frugal blog it should not cost more then $6 to make this organizer and in only 5 steps, but if you have school age children then this just might be {{ brace your self ;)}}free.        what you will need is :
-a three ring binder at least a 1inch or bigger.                                                   figure 1
-a calculator
-dividers
-baseball card protectors
-page protectors
-pencil pouch

there are a few other things you will need tat should be in your home. such as a pen,cutters and paper.

gather all of your supplies and coupons that you already have. no worries if at the end your book doesn't look as full as figure 2 you will get there soon.
im going to break down the put together into steps.
                                                                                                                   figure 2

steps:
1. put dividers in binder(5) with a few of the baseball card protectors in
between.
2. at the end of each section add one page protector.
3. name each protector in the order of what you put on the checker.
example: this is how i load my checker and how my book is set up
~first i put up the dry/can goods so there for that is the first section in my
book
~then i put up the fridge items so that is the next tab
~after that i put freezer items so that is my third tab
~following that i put house hold items making that my fourth tab
~last to go up is misc. items making the last of my five tabs
~use folder pocket for current ad papers
4. the regular page protector is for over sized coupons.
5. use the paper for your list and put all tools in the pencil bag

shopping 101

2010-06-09T12:26:00.000-07:00

do you find yourself having a shopping bill ten times more then what you thought it should have been?? yup that was me to.do you find yourself grabbing things off the selves that wasn't on your list?? me too. here is what i ave been doing....

before shopping prep:
-i try to sit with my family and make out a weeks worth of menus. all three meals and two snacks. some times we will even throw in a dessert.
-i then go through my cabinets and fridge to see what i already have and what needs to be restocked.
-i make a list of things that i need to get and list of three things i would like to get.
- i then compare my list to shoppers ads for my stores. i look into my price compare book(will be explained more in a later post) to see which store has a better price and if the sale price is any good.
-a gather any needed coupons and sale adds and head to one store ... walmart...
-i stick to my list and try to stay out of the middle lanes. i can manage going to just one store because walmart price matches.

while shopping: when i go shopping i ave many things i like to do for myself that may or may not work for you.

-i have a prepared snack in my bag to munch on when i am shopping because no matter how much i eat before i come i am still hungry while shopping.
-along with my snack i also bring and ice cold drink with me. i save my cups from fast food restaurants (usually mcds) and fill in the in store restaurant before i start my shopping.
-i stick to the out side lanes at the store then once i have gotten all that i can from there i go down the inner lanes that i need to and skip the ones that arent apart of my list.
-i make two different days of when i go shopping. one for food and one for house hold stuff.

when checking out: this is impotant.
- before the checker starts i let them know i have price match items. i when putting them up have already separated them from the regular items.
-most walmarts will not ask for ads but have them with you in case they do.
-watch the price scanner and make sure each items is being matched correctly.
-save coupons for last so you can see the sub total before and the total after.
-once done ask for a second copy of your receipt.(i will explain in a later post)

once you get every thing home put it all away and make sure to follow your menus as the week goes. when you run out of something note it down so when it comes menu day again its easier to make a list.

Welcome to my frugal blog

2010-02-10T01:02:00.000-08:00

Things will be a little different then what you are use to. This will be a laid back, i dont care if i spelled that right type of blog. I am bloging because i enjoy it and i look forward to sharing everything i learn on my journey to becoming frugal(well more than i already am) a living with in my means. Enjoy and have fun with it... i know i will!!