Restaurant.com gift certificates are 70% off now through July 20, 2012!
Restaurant.com is having an 70% off sale, making a $25 gift certificate only $4 when you use code LUNCH.
Restaurant gift certificates 70% off thru July 20
July 20, 2012 By
Weekend Retail Coupon Round-Up July 7, 2012
July 7, 2012 By
Here is the weekend retail coupon round-up for July 7, 2012 thanks to Rachel over at Surviving the Stores!
Top Retail Store Coupons:
A.C. Moore Coupon – 40% Off 1 Regularly Priced Item (exp: 7/7/2012)
Ace Hardware Coupon – Buy 1 Single Cut Key Get 1 Free (exp: 7/31/2012)
Bath and Body Works Coupon – $10 Off $30 Purchase (exp: 7/8/2012)
Bealls Coupon – 15% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 7/10/2012)
Champion Coupon – $10 Off $50 Purchase (exp: 7/7/2012)
Coach Outlet Coupon – 30% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 7/9/2012)
Dollar General Coupon – $10 Off $30 Summer/Lawn & Garden (exp: 7/7/2012)
Express Coupon – $25 Off $75 or $50 Off $150 Purchase (exp: 7/8/2012)
Family Christian Coupon – 30% Off Entire Regularly Priced Purchase (exp: 7/22/2012)
Goodys Coupon – 15% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 7/10/2012)
Hobby Lobby Coupon – 40% Off 1 Regularly Priced Item (exp: 7/7/2012)
JoAnn Coupon – 15% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 7/7/2012)
Kirklands Coupon – $15 Off $50 Purchase (exp: 7/8/2012)
Kohls Coupon – 15% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 7/8/2012)
Lane Bryant Coupon – $25 Off $75 Purchase (exp: 7/8/2012)
Loft Outlet Coupon – 20% Off Clearance Purchase (exp: 7/8/2012)
Michaels Coupon- 50% Off 1 Regular Priced Item Starting 7/5 (exp: 7/7/2012)
Old Navy Coupon – 20% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 7/10/2012)
Party City Coupon – 20% Off $65 Purchase (exp: 7/10/2012)
Rue 21 Coupon – $5 Off Every $20 You Spend (exp: 7/8/2012)
Sports Authority Coupon – 25% Off 1 Single Item (exp: 7/9/2012)
Staples Coupon – $5 Off $30 Purchase (exp: 7/14/2012)
The Childrens Place Coupon – 20% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 7/8/2012)
The Limited Coupon – $25 Off Every $50 Purchase Coupon For Facebook Fans (exp: 7/31/2012)
True Value Coupon – $5 Off $25 Purchase (exp: 7/8/2012)
Ulta Coupon – $3.50 Off $10 Purchase (exp: 7/21/2012)
World Market Coupon – 15% Off Purchase on the Day of Your Choice (Reward Members) (exp: 7/29/2012)
Home Depot Kids Workshop July 2012
July 6, 2012 By
There is a free Home Depot Kids Workshop 0n Saturday, July 7, 2012 from 9a-12p.
If you’re looking for something fun & frugal to do with your kids, or you really want to bless another mom by watching their kids and giving her a morning off, this is a great place to take them!
Home Depot offers FREE Kids Workshops the first Saturday of every month and also gives away free orange aprons and pins once you complete the project.
Did you miss this month’s free Home Depot Kids workshop? Don’t worry! Get all the 2012 Home Depot Kids Workshop Dates so you can mark your calendar and plan ahead for next month!
Coupons procured by Savings.com
Looking for more free kids workshop? Check out the Lowes Build & Grow 2012 workshop schedule!
Ebates $200 Giveaway: What are your Summer Goals?
June 30, 2012 By
Ebates is hosting another amazing $200 giveaway over in the Savvy Living community this month and all you have to do to enter is answer one simple question, “What are your summer goals?”
First, make sure you sign up for Ebates (after all, it’s free PLUS you get paid cash back for all your shopping!)
Then, just answer the question below and VOILA! one lucky reader will win $200! (And make sure to come back on July 9 for a live chat on the same topic!)
Meal Plan Monday: June 25, 2012
June 25, 2012 By
Here’s my Meal Plan Monday for the week of June 25, 2012.
While you can still take advantage of the free meal planning service I’ve been sharing the past few weeks, I also wanted to get back to sharing our meal plan since we’ll finally be home for a week!
Of course, we’re still basing a lot of our dinners off of the Whole Foods meal plan from eMeals, (just remember that if you want the actual recipes, you’ll have to subscribe to eMeals yourself 
Have fun with your family meals this week!
| Week of 6/25 | BREAKFAST | LUNCH | DINNER | ||
| Monday | Breakfast Sandwich | Chef Salad | Ricky’s Famous Spaghetti | ||
| Tuesday | Mango Pineapple Smoothie | Pita with hummus and meat of choice | Chicken & Fresh Snap Peas | ||
| Wednesday | Oatmeal with blueberries | Chili | Grilled Ratatouille | ||
| Thursday | Pancakes | Egg Salad sandwiches | Yogurt Marinated Chicken with Watermelon Salad | ||
| Friday | Cereal | Quinoa with pineapple, strawberries & honey | Family Fun Night – Chili Mac | ||
| Saturday | Waflles | BLT’s | Herbed Ricotta Pasta with Summer Veggies | ||
| Sunday | Eggs & grits | Leftovers | Scrambled Hamburgers |
Kroger Deals June 24-30, 2012
June 24, 2012 By
Here are this week’s best Kroger Deals for June 24-30, 2012. As always, thanks to my friend Kelly over at Faithful Provisions for compiling these deals.
Kroger Deals: June 24-30
There is a new Daytona 500 Mega Event starting this week & will run for 2 weeks. You’ll receive $3 off your purchase instantly AND receive a $2 Catalina coupon for each 10 participating items you buy.
Organic Raspberries, 6 oz – $2.50
Organic Red or White Seedless Grapes – $1.88/lb
Catfish or Tilapia Fillets, farm raised – $3.99/lb
Coca-cola, Pepsi or RC Soft Drinks, 12 oz 12 pack – $3.67
*Buy 3, Get 1 FREE
-$1/1 Pepsi Max, 12 oz 12 pk (exp 06/29/2012)
-$1/1 Diet Pepsi, 12 oz 12pk (exp 06/29/2012)
-$1/1 Pepsi Next, 12oz 12 pk (exp 06/29/2012)
-$1/1 Mountain Dew, 12 oz 12 pk Rolling
Final Price: As low as $1.75 ea/ wyb 4
Daytona 500 Mega Event (prices reflect instant savings discount)
General Mills Cereal – $1.89
(Lucky Charms and Trix pictured in ad)
-$0.50/1 General Mills Trix Cereal (exp 07/02/2012)
-$1/3 General Mills Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Chex, Lucky Charms, & more (exp 07/02/2012)
-$0.50/1 General Mills Trix SavingStar (exp 06/30/2012)
-$0.50/1 General Mills Trix Upromise (exp 06/30/2012)
-$1/3 General Mills Cereals 06/03/2012 SS Insert (exp 07/14/2012)
-$1/2 General Mills Cereal, Chex, Fiber One, Total, Wheaties, Oatmeal Crisp, Honey Nut Clusters, Raisin Nut Bran, or Basic 4 Cereal 06/24/2012 SS Insert (exp 08/04/2012)
Final Price: As low as $.89 + receive $1 deposit into Upromise & Saving Star accounts
General Mills Treats, 6-10 ct – $1.69
-$0.50/1 General Mills Cereal, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Lucky Charms Treats, Golden Grahams Treats, Chex Mix Treats or Milk’n Cereal Bars 06/24/2012 SS Insert (exp 08/18/2012)
Final Price: $.69
Kraft Barbecue Sauce – $.59
Search and find the coupons you need using my NEW grocery coupon database before heading out to the store!
Weekend Retail Coupon Round-Up June 22, 2012
June 23, 2012 By
Here is the weekend retail coupon round-up for June 22, 2012 thanks to Rachel over at Surviving the Stores!
Top Retail Store Coupons:
A.C. Moore Coupon - 50% Off 1 Regularly Priced Item (exp: 6/23/2012)
Adidas Outlet Coupon - 30% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 6/24/2012)
Bath and Body Works Coupon - $10 Off $40 Purchase (exp: 6/29/2012)
Bed Bath and Beyond Coupon - 20% Off 1 Item (exp: 6/30/2012)
Belk Coupon - 15% Off Sale Purchases (exp: 6/23/2012)
Build A Bear Coupon - $5 Off $25 OR $10 Off $40 Purchase (exp: 7/4/2012)
Carsons Coupon - $50 Off $100 Regular Priced Purchase (exp: 6/22/2012)
Carters Coupon - 25% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 6/25/2012)
Chicos Coupon - 15% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 6/24/2012)
Dollar General Coupon - $5 Off $25 Purchase on 6/23 Only (exp: 6/23/2012)
Express Coupon - $10 Off $30, $20 Off $60, or $30 Off $90 Purchase (exp: 7/4/2012)
Family Christian Coupon - 30% Off Entire Regularly Priced Purchase (exp: 7/12/2012)
Hobby Lobby Coupon - 40% Off 1 Regularly Priced Item (exp: 6/23/2012)
Justice Coupon - 40% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 6/25/2012)
Kirklands Coupon - $10 Off $50 Purchase (exp: 6/24/2012)
Lifeway Christian Coupon - $5 Off $20 Purchase (exp: 6/23/2012)
Mardel Coupon - 30% Off 1 Regularly Priced Item (exp: 7/3/2012)
Office Depot Coupon - $10 Off $25 Purchase (exp: 6/23/2012)
Old Navy Coupon - 15% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 6/23/2012)
Party City Coupon - $10 Off $60, $20 Off $80, or $30 Off $100 Purchase (exp: 6/24/2012)
The Childrens Place Outlet Coupon - 20% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 6/26/2012)
The Limited Coupon - 50% Off Up to 3 Regularly Price Items (exp: 6/24/2012)
Ulta Coupon - $3.50 Off $10 Purchase (exp: 6/23/2012)
Gap Outlet Coupon June 2012
June 22, 2012 By
The Gap Outlet coupons keep coming in 2012!
Is there any better shopping success story than to be able to shop at Gap outlet AND be able to use a Gap Outlet coupon??? I mean seriously! The best part about the latest coupon is that there is no minimum purchase requirement, but you do have to be a cardmember to take advantage of it.
The entire store is up to 60% off too.
Print the coupon below or show it on your smart phone.
Gap Outlet Coupon
Where to shop: Gap Outlet
Coupon code: Use this Gap Outlet Coupon in stores
What you’ll save: 15% off your purchase with your card
When: June 21-24, 2012
Even if you don’t live near a Gap Outlet, I’ve hunted down other great Gap Coupons & Deals for you to take advantage of! If this coupon has expired, check out the codes below…
Coupons procured by Savings.com
Restaurant gift certificates 70% off thru June 20
June 19, 2012 By
Restaurant.com gift certificates are 70% off now through June 20, 2012!
Restaurant.com is having an 70% off sale, making a $25 gift certificate only $5 when you use code CELEBRATE.
You may find affiliate links in this post, but they are the same deals I posted before I even knew I could make money from them 
Feel free to review my full disclosure policy.
Healthy & Affordable Kids Lunches: Talk of the Town Video June 2012
June 19, 2012 By
Watch my Talk of the Town video from the June 19, 2012 show: Healthy & Affordable Kids’ Lunches:
Today on Talk of the Town I talked about how kids’ lunches can be healthy and still be easy on your budget!
It’s summertime, so why not get more creative with lunches that will be healthy and affordable for both you AND your kids?
Keep in mind – presentation and familiarity is key with kids! So if you’re going to try something new with kids, make sure you serve it on a colorful plate, creative container or put it next to something they already like. In case you missed any of my tips, here they are:
Tip #1: Instead of buying pre-packaged lunches that can be very expensive, buy larger or bulk portions of cheese, lunchmeat and crackers, then portion them out yourself each day. You’ll save up to 75% with this method.
Tip #2: Deconstruct more complicated meals. For instance my 6 year old would never eat a chopped salad, but he will eat chopped turkey, cheese cubes, edamame, cucumber strips and sunflower seeds when they’re each on their own. Which leads me to tip #3…
Tip #3: Invest in a Bento Box or another creative container: a Bento Box is a traditional Japanese serving vessel that has been around for YEARS, but now you can find many American versions for kids. Essentially, a Bento Box contains many little, individual compartments where you can separate your food, like mentioned in tips 1 & 2. It keeps eating more interesting while also helping to control portion size.
Tip #4: Eat with the rainbow. Try to steer clear of monotone meals (mac & cheese with potatoes and peeled apples, for instance). Instead, try to incorporate at least 3 different colors into each meal. During the summer, this is even easier because their are so many fresh fruits and vegetables in season, which make them not only taste better, but is great for your budget too! There are portion plates to help you teach this to your kids too
For more ways to save, join me on June 20 for my first Savings Nation Grocery Coupon workshop!
