Feb
22

Walgreens 7 Days of Deals: 11×14 Collage Poster

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It’s time for today’s Walgreen’s Photo Deal!

The deal of the day is an 11 x 14 Collage Poster for only $2.99 – normally priced at $11.99. You can include up to 20 photos, choice of background colors and an optional title above or below the pictures.

Once again, put this in a frame and set aside for your next birthday or anniversary gift.


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Feb
21

Hey…Look Over Here…

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Call me crazy…but I’ve decided to start a food blog. I couldn’t help it. I can talk food all.day.long. Seriously.

So, if I’m not updating here, you can be sure to find me over there. It’s taking a little time to get everything up and running, so please bear with me.

From here on out, anything “food” will be discussed at Food.(Just Sayin’).

Oh…and if you’re interested, come “Like” me! *wink*


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Feb
21

Walgreens: 7 Days of Deals

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Ooohhh…Walgreens is having it’s “7 Days of Deals” event this week. Each day, check the website to see what sort of savings you can get in their photo department.

Today, the offer is for a 5×7 Easel Art for $1.99! They are normally priced at $14.99. Remember the upcoming holidays: Easter, Mother’s Day & Father’s Day. Snag your gift now.


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Feb
19

Free Redbox Movie for 2/24

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Hurry on over to Facebook and be sure to “Like” Redbox today. After that, click on the “Freebie” link to get your code for a FREE MOVIE on February 24th. Now, the catch here is, 1) Be sure to write it down or save it in your phone and 2) Don’t forget to use it.

I’ll post a reminder. *wink*


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Feb
12

Monster Jam 2011

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Chicagoland – this weekend only…

Three more shows full of high flying jumps, dirt throwing donuts and ear thrashing car crushing!

Tonight – Allstate Arena at 7:30 pm

Tomorrow – February 13th at 2:00 and 7:30 (get your tickets tonight online because the code is not good for same day shows!)

Use the promo code MOM here to get 33% off $20 mid-level adult tickets and $10 kids tickets (age 12 and under).*fees apply

Monster Jam in Review

  • Protect Your Hearing: As I’ve said before, be SURE to bring protection for your ears. You seriously cannot hear yourself talk. Honestly, it amazes me that people bring their small children to these shows with NO ear protection. I’ve personally handed out ear plugs to people…because I care.
  • Show Length: Roughly two hours of truck jumps, truck racing and freestyle driving (my favorite.) Between each event, four wheeler racing takes place. There is also an intermission, but you don’t want to miss it! That is when the real-life Transformer show takes place! FYI: These things are amazing…and I’ve been told that they are all homemade! Incredible.
  • Parking: EEEEKKK! It’s $20 to park at Allstate for this show. Ugh.
  • Dress: It’s dirty, fumy and can get downright chilly when they open the tunnel doors. Make sure your kids stay warm. Not a place for dressy clothes. If you sit close, you may end up with a lap full of dirt. No joke.
  • Tickets: If you are picking up your tickets at Will Call – remember – the box office is in the building in the back of Allstate, across the street. Give yourself a little extra time to retrieve them.
  • Bonus: If you have the time, definitely go to the Crown Club room (close to sections 104/105) to meet the drivers after the show. Last year, and this year, they were all so thankful and kind. It can take a while to get through the line, so I recommend skipping out of the show quickly to get a head start in line. Last night, we were within the first 10 people in line. Last year? It took over two hours. No thanks. The drivers have black & silver pens to sign items with, one item per person. As you can see, they are very willing to take pictures as well!

Gear yourself up and have a great time! Oh, and there are a few giveaways too…good luck!

Honest Blogger Found Here: I am an FFA ambassador of Feld Entertainment. In exchange for an FFA’s time and effort, they offer their families complimentary tickets to the shows and opportunities to attend private FFA pre-show events and/or meet and greets. As always, 100% my opinion.


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Feb
10

Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3

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From now through February 13th, Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3 is playing at the Chicago United Center. Lucky for us, we got the chance to see last night’s, packed house, performance.

  • Show Length: It’s about a two hour show. Don’t worry,there’s a 15 minute intermission after the first 45 minutes.
  • Interactive: Yes! The characters encourage clapping, yelling out and singing along. If you are lucky enough to sit in the front row, you may even get a visit by a certain pig.
  • Music: Lots and LOTS of 70′s & 80′s Retro tunes
  • Costuming: Fantastic as usual: consistent, bright and detailed
  • Props: Well use of minimal props. Using the ice for multitudes of projections was ingenious! We were impressed how the movie theme was carried out through the use of the ice “screen.”

Tickets are still available! Be sure to use the promo code MOM so you can purchase a 4 pack of tickets for only $44 (valid Monday-Thursday, Friday Matinees, excluding holidays) and save $4 on all weekend shows. Be sure to enter MOM in the MC Promotions box on Ticketmaster. **Bonus! Parking is FREE at the UNITED CENTER shows.**

Prepare yourself for a “Ho-down Throwdown”…

Watch out for “A snake in your boots”…

And head to “infinity and beyond!”

Honest Blogger Found Here: I am an FFA ambassador of Feld Entertainment. In exchange for an FFA’s time and effort, they offer their families complimentary tickets to the shows and opportunities to attend private FFA pre-show events and/or meet and greets.

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Feb
09

[Almost] Wordless Wednesday

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Touch your lips just so I know
In your eyes, love, it glows so
I’m bare boned and crazy for you

- Dave Matthews Band, Crash

A not-so innocently sweet friend handed me a packet of Sunday coupons this morning.

She opened up the pages and nonchalantly said, “I can’t WAIT to see what sort of deals you get THIS week.”

Bwah-haha!

Funny girl. Funny girl. *wink*

More [Almost] Wordless Wednesday


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Feb
08

Kroger Mega Event: Time to Stock Up

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For the past two weeks, Kroger has been running this “Game Day” Mega Event. For those that aren’t familiar, these mega events will save you $5 at the register when you buy a mix of ten participating items…as many times as you want (so basically, when you buy 10, you are taking an additional $.50 off of each item minus the coupon value.) I was both, delighted and a bit confused by this particular Mega Event. There seemed to be no real rhyme or reason to the products that are on sale. Though, I’m sure there is some sort of method to their madness. Regardless, if you have the right coupons, it makes for a nice time to stock up.

Whenever these Mega Events are being offered, be sure to take along your coupon organizer. In my experience, there are twice as many products included in the sale than are advertised in the sale flyer.

Here are a few of my highlights from last week (the sale is continuing this week):

  • All Detergent: $3.77 – $1.00 Sunday Q – $.50 event sale = $2.27 each
  • Finish Dishwasher Tabs: $3.49 – $2.25 Sunday Q – $.50 event sale =$.74 for a 20 pack (don’t miss this one!)
  • Softsoap Handsoap: $.88 – $.35 Sunday Q (doubled to $.70) = $.18 each (not part of the event but time to stock up! Especially for a chronic hand washing family…ehem…)
  • Coffee Filters: $2.00 – $1.00/2 Sunday Q – $.50 event sale = $1.00 each
  • Snuggle 80 ct.: $3.49 – $.75 Sunday Q – $.50 event sale = $2.24
  • I also noticed they have a BUNCH of health/beauty items on clearance. Be sure to check out that aisle and combine with coupons!

  • Ken’s Dressing:$1.99 – $1.00 Sunday Q – $.50 event sale = $.49 each (for that price, will donate to Husband’s lodge)
  • RoTel:$.99 – $.30 (double to $.60) Sunday Q o- $.50 event sale = Make $.11 on each can
  • French’s Yellow Mustard:$1.99 – $.50 (double to $1.00) – $.50 event sale = $.49
  • Steamfresh Frozen Vegetables: $1.99 – $1/2 Sunday Q – $.50 event sale = $.99
  • Philly Cream Cheese: $1.79 – $1/2 Printable – $.50 event sale = $.79
  • Frank’s Red Hot: $1.99 – $.50 (double to $1.00) – $.50 event sale = $.49
  • Triscuits: $2.49 – $1/2 Sunday Q – $.50 event sale = $1.49
  • Kettle Chips: $1.99 – $1.00 Sunday Q – $.50 event sale = $.49
  • French’s Brown Mustard: $1.19 – $.75 Sunday Q – $.50 event sale = Make $.06 each
  • Kraft Singles: $1.99 – $.75 Sunday Q – $.50 event sale = $.74

I’m sure there are many other stock up items that suit your family’s needs. For the Kroger Central Region, the sale ends tomorrow…so get goin’!

Well…wait…

I can’t possibly let this post publish without mentioning a few other great deals going on…

  • Hershey Bars: 2/$1 – BOGOF Sunday Q = $.25 each
  • Wholly Guacamole: $1.99 – $.50 Sunday Q (double to $1) = $.99
  • Colgate: $.98 – $.50 Sunday Q = Make $.02 each
  • Sunny D: $1.00 – $.25  Sunday Q (double to $.50) = $.50
  • Men’s Suave: $1.67 – $.50 (double to $1) – $1.00 ecoupon = Make $.33
  • Skintimate Shaving Cream: $1.72 clearance – $1/2 Sunday Q = $1.22

Okay…NOW you can go shop.


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Feb
07

Dollar General Mini-Stock Up

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Along my shopping adventures, I am always making mental notes…mental notes of items that I often see coupons for, that I use often and where they can be found with the lowest price.

For instance, I know that the [pictured above] Pedigree Dentastix and 40 ct. Snuggle Fabric softeners are both normally priced $2 each at Dollar General. Every other month or so, the Sunday coupons typically include a $2 coupon for the Dentastix*freeee-bbiiieee – sung operatically* and some sort of coupon for Snuggle.

For some reason, the Snuggle coupons were having a hard time ringing through. The cashier said, “The register won’t ring all of these up.” Since I already know the Dollar General coupon policy, I asked her why? She just stared at me because she had no answer. So, she went to ask a manager and then entered them all. If you ever have a coupon question, don’t be afraid to ask a store manager. Remember, it’s YOUR money you’re spending.

Here’s how my Dollar General Mini-Stock Up went today:

  • 7 Dentastix: $14.00 – (7x) $2.00 Sunday coupons = 7 FREE
  • 6 Snuggle: $12.00 – (3x) $2 off two Sunday coupons – (Store BONUS) buy 2+ get $2 off = $4.00
  • Subtotal: $4.00
  • Tax: $1.82
  • Total: $5.82

Looovveee Itttttt!


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Feb
05

Frugal Family Fun: Monster Jam 2011

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Has it been an entire year since we saw our very first Monster Jam?

365 days is WAY too long to wait…for us to see it again!

Chicagoland – are you ready for some smokey, exciting, rough-and-tumble family fun?

Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, brought to you by Ford Trucks is coming to Allstate Arena:

Opening Night, February 11 at 7:30 pm

February 12 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm

February 13 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm

The color, light, sound, speed and intense action of Feld- Motor Sports events transport fans from the ordinary to a place where monsters roar at Monster Jam events. Grave Digger, Maximum Destruction, Batman, TAZ, Hot Wheels, Monster Mutt, Superman, El Toro Loco and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, designed after the Michelangelo character are just a few of the names of over 100 different trucks that compete at the Monster Jam events.

How much do you know about the Monster Jam trucks?

  • Today’s monster trucks use lightweight bodies and tires so more strength and weight can be put into the frame without sacrificing speed, maneuverability, or safety.
  • Body – Made of fiberglass, a monster truck body is custom designed to create a character or theme for the truck. Custom body trucks can be carved by hand out of Styrofoam and wood to create a “plug” which is then used to create a fiberglass body mold or created by computers.
  • Driver Seat – Most monster trucks have the driver seated in the center of the vehicle so he or she can best see the track for weight distribution. The seats are custom molded to each driver’s body and all drivers use head and neck restraint devices to keep their heads secure during rough landings. As a safety measure, all seat belts employ a 5 point harness to restrain the driver’s body.
  • Paint – Most Monster Jam monster trucks feature highly designed, customized airbrushed artwork on their bodies. Air bushing is expensive and time consuming as some trucks require more than 40 hours of paint time. Monster Jam body fabricators are always assured lots of work though, as their custom creations are routinely destroyed during the shows.
  • Engines – Custom-built, supercharged and methanol-injected, a monster truck engine burns up to 10 liters of methanol per run (approximately 80 meters) and delivers about 1,500 horsepower.
  • Suspension System –  In order to allow the drivers to withstand the punishing impacts of jumping and crashing a monster truck during a performance, each Monster Jam monster truck is equipped with specially-engineered extra long 76cm shock absorbers filled with oil and nitrogen gas that are installed with each tire.
  • Tires – Each monster truck tire is custom made. They must be 66 inches high and 43 inches wide. The average monster truck team will go through 8 tires in one year. Tires are designed differently to satisfy various track conditions and driver preference. Carving just one tire requires over 50 hours of exacting labor.
  • Truck Safety – A 50+ point safety inspection before each show, equipped with a Remote Ignition Interrupter (RII) in which track officials can shut a truck off at any time, on board fire extinguisher system

Okay, enough talk already…I know you are just dying to get your tickets. Good news for you – all adult and children’s tickets for opening night are just $10 each! If you can’t make opening night, you can use the promo code MOM here to get 33% off adult tickets (enter the code in the “MC Promotions code” box on Ticketmaster.)  Kid’s tickets are still only $10 no matter what show you see. Trust me when I say, it’s a show they will NEVER forget.

Some suggestions:

  • BRING EAR PROTECTION. I can’t enforce this enough. This place is LOUD. Between the engines and screaming fans, you seriously can’t hear yourself talk. Please, please, please protect your hearing.
  • To be honest, I would never take a small child. Even though it is an amazing family show, the fumes, noise and dirt aren’t appropriate for tiny, little ones.
  • The air does get rather fumy, though they do a good job of clearing it out quickly. If you feel like it’s too much, don’t hesitate to get up and walk around the arena.
  • Don’t forget your camera! It’s fantastic what these machines can do in such a “small” space; your eyes will be overwhelmed. It almost seems surreal.
  • If you get a chance to meet the drivers, it’s worth the [long] wait in line. They were all SO friendly, thankful and kind. Our son still talks about them.

I’ll be at the Friday show…hope to see you there!

Honest Blogger Found Here: I am an FFA ambassador of Feld Entertainment. In exchange for an FFA’s time and effort, they offer their families complimentary tickets to the shows and opportunities to attend private FFA pre-show events and/or meet and greets. As always, 100% my opinion.


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