Tuesday, May 26, 2009
UPDATE ON SUMMER PROGRAMS
They have seriously cut the summer programs this year through the city thanks to budget cuts. Most high school pools are closed this year. Most sports programs have been canceled. I urge you to write to the Mayor as low cost/free programs to low income families are at an all time low which means more kids on the streets which is never a good thing.
Free summer movies
REG Free Family Film Festival Beginning June 2009!
When school’s out, kids around the country visit selected Regal theatres for the Free Family Film Festival. It’s a fun-filled nine weeks of movies for kids and parents. Since 1991, Regal has provided this service to the community, and best of all it’s FREE!
Selected G & PG movies start at 10AM each Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival. First-come, first-served seating is limited to theatre capacity. The Free Family Film Festival is safe, lots of fun and a great way for kids to spend a weekday morning in the summer.
Tickets for our 2009 Free Family Film Festival are exclusively available at select theatres’ box office on the day of the show.
Fresno Stadium 22 & IMAX
250 Paseo Del Centro
Fresno ,CA 93720-4304
559-447-3247
06/16/2009-06/18/2009 Doogal (G)
Madagascar 2: Escape To Africa (PG)
06/23/2009-06/25/2009 Kit Kittredge: American Girl (G)
Star Wars: Clone Wars (PG)
06/30/2009-07/02/2009 Curious George (G)
Journey To The Center Of The Earth (PG)
07/07/2009-07/09/2009 Igor (PG)
07/08/2009-07/09/2009 Charlotte's Web (G)
07/14/2009-07/16/2009 Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: Veggie Tale Movie (G)
Bee Movie (PG)
07/21/2009-07/23/2009 Horton Hears A Who (G)
Surf's Up (PG)
07/28/2009-07/30/2009 Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (G)
Inkheart (PG)
08/04/2009-08/06/2009 Space Chimps (G)
Kung Fu Panda (PG)
08/11/2009-08/13/2009 The Tale Of Despereaux (G)
Hotel For Dogs (PG)
Manchester Stadium 16
2055 E Shields Avenue
Fresno ,CA 93726
559-243-7454
06/16/2009-06/18/2009 The Tale Of Despereaux (G)
Kung Fu Panda (PG)
06/23/2009-06/25/2009 Doogal (G)
Madagascar 2: Escape To Africa (PG)
06/30/2009-07/02/2009 Kit Kittredge: American Girl (G)
Star Wars: Clone Wars (PG)
07/07/2009-07/09/2009 Curious George (G)
Journey To The Center Of The Earth (PG)
07/14/2009-07/16/2009 Charlotte's Web (G)
Igor (PG)
07/21/2009-07/23/2009 Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: Veggie Tale Movie (G)
Bee Movie (PG)
07/28/2009-07/30/2009 Horton Hears A Who (G)
Surf's Up (PG)
08/04/2009-08/06/2009 Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (G)
Inkheart (PG)
08/11/2009-08/13/2009 Space Chimps (G)
Hotel For Dogs (PG)
Free outdoor movies by the Police Headquarters downtown water tower. Starts at 7:30pm
June 6 - Transformers
June 13 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT)
June 20 - Night at the Museum
June 27 - Evan Almighty
July 4 - Shrek 3
July 11 - Batman Begins
July 18 - The Bee Movie
July 25 - Hitch (Date Night!)
*Aug. 1 - Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
Aug. 8 - Over the Hedge
Aug. 15 - Spiderman 3 (Back to School Night!)
*Aug. 22 - Facing the Giants (Fresno State Night!)
Aug. 29 - Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring
Aug. 30 - Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Aug. 31 - Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
Sept. 5 - National Treasure 2
Sept. 12 - Ratatouille
Sept. 19 - High School Musical 2
Sept. 26 - Cars
For details or sponsor information, please call 621-2949.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Free/low cost sports
Sports Programs:
Karate Program
Cost: FREE
Where: Classes are held at four Local Neighborhood Parks:
Mondays @ Hinton Center 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Tuesdays @ Ivy Center 4:30PM - 6:30PM
Wednesdays @ Fink-White Playground 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Thursdays @ Frank H. Ball Playground 5:30PM - 7:30PM
If you are interested please come out and participate!
Any questions please contact David Harvey, Acting Supervisor I @ 621-6632, Hinton Center, Monday thru Friday between 4 pm - 8 pm, or Sensei David Davis, Monday's only @ 621-6630
Midnight Basketball Summer League
When: Beginning July 5, 2006 thru August 18, 2006, Mon. - Thurs.
Who: Boys and Girls High School Age (only)
Where: Frank H. Ball Playground Gym
Cost: Free
Time: 6 pm - 11 pm
Eight Team Girls League Monday/Wednesday
Eight Team Boys League Tuesday/Thursday
This program has developed into one of the most recognized summer youth basketball activities in the Southwest community. It emphasizes good sportsmanship, an optimistic outlook on life and education.
Any questions please contact David Harvey, Acting Supervisor I, Monday thru Friday @ 621-6633 or Billy Hicks, supervisor II, Sunset Center @ 488-1113.
Tennis Program
Where: Hinton Community Center
When: Every Wednesday and Friday
Cost: Free
3:30 - 4:30 pm for ages 5 - 8 years:
This program is designed for young children with an emphasis on fun, skills and ability.
4:30 - 5:30 pm for ages 9-11 - Future Stars:
This program is designed for players of beginner to low intermediate ability with an emphasis on technique improvement.
5:30 - 6:30 pm for ages 16 and up – Superstar:
This program includes caching players of intermediate to advanced ability with drills, videos, and group ladder player. It is designed to meet the standards of high school level competitions.
Any questions please contact David Harvey, Acting Supervisor I, Monday thru Friday @ 621-6632, Hinton Center or Billy Hicks, Supervisor II, Sunset Center @ 488-1113, Monday thru Friday, 8 am–5 pm.
Elementary co-ed Flag Football and Flag Football League
When: 1st Week in September 2006
Who: Boys & Girls, Grades 4 - 6
Cost: Free
To sign up visit one of the following local Neighborhood parks:
Fink-White, Highway City, Ivy Center, Frank H. Ball, Sunset Center, Holmes, Dickey, Lafayette & Hinton Center
Games will be played at Frank H. Ball and Holmes Playground.
This program is designed for young children and emphasizes fun and developing good sportsmanship.
Any questions please contact Lennell Earl, Holmes Playground @ 488-1500.
Or Frank H. Ball Playground @ 488-1502 between the hours of 3 and pm, Monday through Friday
Or David Harvey, Acting Supervisor I @ Hinton Center 621-6632, Monday through Friday.
T-Ball Baseball
A non-competitive instructional league that teaches the basic fundamentals of baseball to 5, 6 & 7 year olds. Cost is $12. Children play two evenings a week for 5 weeks.
Locations:
Mosqueda Community Center
Tues/Thurs May 16 – June 15
4670 E. Butler (Maple & Butler Avenues)
Quigley Park
Mon/Wed May 15 – June 14
808 W. Dakota (Fruit & Dakota Avenues)
Einstein Park
Mon/Wed June 19 – July19
3566 E Dakota (Dakota and Millbrook Avenues)
Starr Elementary
Tues/Thurs June 20 – July 20
1780 W Sierra (West and Sierra)
Karate Program
Cost: FREE
Where: Classes are held at four Local Neighborhood Parks:
Mondays @ Hinton Center 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Tuesdays @ Ivy Center 4:30PM - 6:30PM
Wednesdays @ Fink-White Playground 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Thursdays @ Frank H. Ball Playground 5:30PM - 7:30PM
If you are interested please come out and participate!
Any questions please contact David Harvey, Acting Supervisor I @ 621-6632, Hinton Center, Monday thru Friday between 4 pm - 8 pm, or Sensei David Davis, Monday's only @ 621-6630
Midnight Basketball Summer League
When: Beginning July 5, 2006 thru August 18, 2006, Mon. - Thurs.
Who: Boys and Girls High School Age (only)
Where: Frank H. Ball Playground Gym
Cost: Free
Time: 6 pm - 11 pm
Eight Team Girls League Monday/Wednesday
Eight Team Boys League Tuesday/Thursday
This program has developed into one of the most recognized summer youth basketball activities in the Southwest community. It emphasizes good sportsmanship, an optimistic outlook on life and education.
Any questions please contact David Harvey, Acting Supervisor I, Monday thru Friday @ 621-6633 or Billy Hicks, supervisor II, Sunset Center @ 488-1113.
Tennis Program
Where: Hinton Community Center
When: Every Wednesday and Friday
Cost: Free
3:30 - 4:30 pm for ages 5 - 8 years:
This program is designed for young children with an emphasis on fun, skills and ability.
4:30 - 5:30 pm for ages 9-11 - Future Stars:
This program is designed for players of beginner to low intermediate ability with an emphasis on technique improvement.
5:30 - 6:30 pm for ages 16 and up – Superstar:
This program includes caching players of intermediate to advanced ability with drills, videos, and group ladder player. It is designed to meet the standards of high school level competitions.
Any questions please contact David Harvey, Acting Supervisor I, Monday thru Friday @ 621-6632, Hinton Center or Billy Hicks, Supervisor II, Sunset Center @ 488-1113, Monday thru Friday, 8 am–5 pm.
Elementary co-ed Flag Football and Flag Football League
When: 1st Week in September 2006
Who: Boys & Girls, Grades 4 - 6
Cost: Free
To sign up visit one of the following local Neighborhood parks:
Fink-White, Highway City, Ivy Center, Frank H. Ball, Sunset Center, Holmes, Dickey, Lafayette & Hinton Center
Games will be played at Frank H. Ball and Holmes Playground.
This program is designed for young children and emphasizes fun and developing good sportsmanship.
Any questions please contact Lennell Earl, Holmes Playground @ 488-1500.
Or Frank H. Ball Playground @ 488-1502 between the hours of 3 and pm, Monday through Friday
Or David Harvey, Acting Supervisor I @ Hinton Center 621-6632, Monday through Friday.
T-Ball Baseball
A non-competitive instructional league that teaches the basic fundamentals of baseball to 5, 6 & 7 year olds. Cost is $12. Children play two evenings a week for 5 weeks.
Locations:
Mosqueda Community Center
Tues/Thurs May 16 – June 15
4670 E. Butler (Maple & Butler Avenues)
Quigley Park
Mon/Wed May 15 – June 14
808 W. Dakota (Fruit & Dakota Avenues)
Einstein Park
Mon/Wed June 19 – July19
3566 E Dakota (Dakota and Millbrook Avenues)
Starr Elementary
Tues/Thurs June 20 – July 20
1780 W Sierra (West and Sierra)
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Free camps
Mayor's Friendship Camp
This Camp promotes unity and diversity through building friendships among kids throughout the greater Fresno area. Participating children take part in activities and games as well as camping over night at Camp Fresno Jr. The camp is open for kids in 5th grade through 8th grade. The camp takes place every May.
Nature Camps: (Roeding\Woodward Parks)
These camps engage youth in the conservation of our environment through active games and interactive lessons. This week long day camp takes place at both Roeding and Woodward Parks separately each year following the end of the school year. Each camp welcomes kids aged 8-13. Camp hours are 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., Monday through Friday every June.
Sports Camp: (Roeding\Woodward Parks)
These camps focus on non-traditional sports. Participants are introduced to sports that they may not have the opportunity to play in the past. This week long day camp takes place at both Roeding and Woodward parks separately each year followoing the end of hte school year. Each camp is free and welcomes kids aged 8-13. Camp hours are 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., Monday through Friday every June.
For more information call: 559 621-6720
This Camp promotes unity and diversity through building friendships among kids throughout the greater Fresno area. Participating children take part in activities and games as well as camping over night at Camp Fresno Jr. The camp is open for kids in 5th grade through 8th grade. The camp takes place every May.
Nature Camps: (Roeding\Woodward Parks)
These camps engage youth in the conservation of our environment through active games and interactive lessons. This week long day camp takes place at both Roeding and Woodward Parks separately each year following the end of the school year. Each camp welcomes kids aged 8-13. Camp hours are 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., Monday through Friday every June.
Sports Camp: (Roeding\Woodward Parks)
These camps focus on non-traditional sports. Participants are introduced to sports that they may not have the opportunity to play in the past. This week long day camp takes place at both Roeding and Woodward parks separately each year followoing the end of hte school year. Each camp is free and welcomes kids aged 8-13. Camp hours are 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., Monday through Friday every June.
For more information call: 559 621-6720
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Misc. Freebies/Deals
$1 flip flops at Old Navy today.
Restaurant SPECIAL 80% off! (5/25) Get a $25 restaurant certificate for $2!! Good for one year from the day you order.
Get free popcorn, scroll down to "Get Poppin' Now" link
Get a B1G1F coupon for Wendy's Frosty-cino or Coffee Toffee Twisted Frosty
If you have minor league baseball in your area, check out the B1G1F ticket offer sponsored by Kraft Singles, click here. All you have to do is bring a Kraft Singles package wrapper to the ballpark and you'll get B1G1F tickets.
Restaurant SPECIAL 80% off! (5/25) Get a $25 restaurant certificate for $2!! Good for one year from the day you order.
Get free popcorn, scroll down to "Get Poppin' Now" link
Get a B1G1F coupon for Wendy's Frosty-cino or Coffee Toffee Twisted Frosty
If you have minor league baseball in your area, check out the B1G1F ticket offer sponsored by Kraft Singles, click here. All you have to do is bring a Kraft Singles package wrapper to the ballpark and you'll get B1G1F tickets.
Time to Swim!
UPDATE: ONLY ROOSEVELT AND HOOVER WILL BE OPEN THIS YEAR OTHER HIGH SCHOOLS CLOSED.
2009 Aquatics Swim Classes TBA!
ACTIVITIES AND COST
Recreational Swimming - Recreation Swim is held from 1pm-5pm daily at all pools, except Bullard High. The cost is $0.75 for children under 18 and $2.00 for adults.
Swim Lessons - Swim Lessons are available for everyone, age three and up. There are four 2-week sessions offered at most of our facilities, with classes available both morning and evening. Classes are 35 minutes long. Cost is $30 per session, two or more sessions $20. Individuals meeting low-income guidelines as established by PG&E's FERA Program cost is $15 per session.
Water Aerobics - We have aerobics classes available at Airways, Mosqueda, Frank H. Ball and Fresno High. These classes will be offered June through August. The cost is $1 per day.
Swim Team - For the more experienced swimmers, each pool has a swim team. The teams practice several times weekly, and compete against other pools in three swim meets during the summer. All participants will receive a team t-shirt. Cost and practice times very per facility. Please call the Aquatics office for more information.
Pool Rentals - Airways, Mosqueda, Frank H. Ball and Mary Ella Brown pools are available for party rentals from May to September. Rentals may be made for Saturdays or Sundays, from 5pm to 9pm. Please call the Aquatics office to reserve a facility.
Lifeguard Training and Employment - CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Lifeguard Training Classes are offered April through June. Anyone interested in becoming a lifeguard for the City of Fresno is encouraged to sign for these classes and apply at the Aquatics Office as soon as possible! Training Schedule - Lifeguard Certification
POOLS and Locations
- Airways Pool - 5442 E. Shields (at Airways Golf Course)
- Mosqueda Pool - 4670 E. Butler (Maple & Butler)
- Frank H. Ball - 760 Mayor (A & Inyo)
- Mary Ella Brown - 1350 E. Annadale (41 & MLK Blvd)
- Hoover High School - 5550 N. First (First & Barstow)
- Roosevelt High School - 4250 E. Tulare (Cedar & Tulare)
- Quigley - 808 E. Dakota ( Fruit & Dakota)
- Fink White - 535 Trinity (NW Cornder of 180 & Trinity)
- Einstein - 3556 E. Dakota (First & Millbrook)
- Pinedale - 7170 N. San Pablo (Herndon & Spruce)
- Romain - 745 N. First (First & Olive)
For More Information:
Call: (559) 621-PLAY (7529)
Office Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM, Mon-Fri
Address: Ted C Wills Community Center
770 N. San Pablo
Fresno, CA 93728
Class Descriptions:
The PARENT-TOT Class
Water Adjustment skills taught through the parent to the first-time and/or intimidated swimmer.
The STARFISH Class
Water adjustment, personal water safety skills, comfort in the water, and working with others are emphasized.
The TADPOLES Class
Students are exposed to basic swimming skills, such as breath control, paddling, kicking, and floating.
The GOLDFISH Class
Improves Tadpoles skills and introduces buoyancy, body position, propulsion, and coordinated strokes.
The SHARKS Class
Increases swimmers' endurance, water safety skills and introduces them to additional coordinated strokes.
The DOLPHIN Class
Students are taught coordination of movements in order to swim more smoothly, efficiently and for longer distances.
The JUNIOR GUARD Class
4 weeks of introduction to life guarding skills for youth 12 - 15 years.
The SNORKELING Class
Learn snorkeling Tuesdays through Thursdays at Bullard Pool. Must provide your own mask, fins and snorkel; Must be 7 years old.
The ADULT BEGINNER Class
Beginning level swimming for adults (evenings at Fresno High School Pool).
The WATER EXERCISE Class
Stay in shape while your kids learn to swim at Mosqueda, Airways, Bullard and Frank H. Ball Pools.
2009 Aquatics Swim Classes TBA!
ACTIVITIES AND COST
Recreational Swimming - Recreation Swim is held from 1pm-5pm daily at all pools, except Bullard High. The cost is $0.75 for children under 18 and $2.00 for adults.
Swim Lessons - Swim Lessons are available for everyone, age three and up. There are four 2-week sessions offered at most of our facilities, with classes available both morning and evening. Classes are 35 minutes long. Cost is $30 per session, two or more sessions $20. Individuals meeting low-income guidelines as established by PG&E's FERA Program cost is $15 per session.
Water Aerobics - We have aerobics classes available at Airways, Mosqueda, Frank H. Ball and Fresno High. These classes will be offered June through August. The cost is $1 per day.
Swim Team - For the more experienced swimmers, each pool has a swim team. The teams practice several times weekly, and compete against other pools in three swim meets during the summer. All participants will receive a team t-shirt. Cost and practice times very per facility. Please call the Aquatics office for more information.
Pool Rentals - Airways, Mosqueda, Frank H. Ball and Mary Ella Brown pools are available for party rentals from May to September. Rentals may be made for Saturdays or Sundays, from 5pm to 9pm. Please call the Aquatics office to reserve a facility.
Lifeguard Training and Employment - CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Lifeguard Training Classes are offered April through June. Anyone interested in becoming a lifeguard for the City of Fresno is encouraged to sign for these classes and apply at the Aquatics Office as soon as possible! Training Schedule - Lifeguard Certification
POOLS and Locations
- Airways Pool - 5442 E. Shields (at Airways Golf Course)
- Mosqueda Pool - 4670 E. Butler (Maple & Butler)
- Frank H. Ball - 760 Mayor (A & Inyo)
- Mary Ella Brown - 1350 E. Annadale (41 & MLK Blvd)
- Hoover High School - 5550 N. First (First & Barstow)
- Roosevelt High School - 4250 E. Tulare (Cedar & Tulare)
- Quigley - 808 E. Dakota ( Fruit & Dakota)
- Fink White - 535 Trinity (NW Cornder of 180 & Trinity)
- Einstein - 3556 E. Dakota (First & Millbrook)
- Pinedale - 7170 N. San Pablo (Herndon & Spruce)
- Romain - 745 N. First (First & Olive)
For More Information:
Call: (559) 621-PLAY (7529)
Office Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM, Mon-Fri
Address: Ted C Wills Community Center
770 N. San Pablo
Fresno, CA 93728
Class Descriptions:
The PARENT-TOT Class
Water Adjustment skills taught through the parent to the first-time and/or intimidated swimmer.
The STARFISH Class
Water adjustment, personal water safety skills, comfort in the water, and working with others are emphasized.
The TADPOLES Class
Students are exposed to basic swimming skills, such as breath control, paddling, kicking, and floating.
The GOLDFISH Class
Improves Tadpoles skills and introduces buoyancy, body position, propulsion, and coordinated strokes.
The SHARKS Class
Increases swimmers' endurance, water safety skills and introduces them to additional coordinated strokes.
The DOLPHIN Class
Students are taught coordination of movements in order to swim more smoothly, efficiently and for longer distances.
The JUNIOR GUARD Class
4 weeks of introduction to life guarding skills for youth 12 - 15 years.
The SNORKELING Class
Learn snorkeling Tuesdays through Thursdays at Bullard Pool. Must provide your own mask, fins and snorkel; Must be 7 years old.
The ADULT BEGINNER Class
Beginning level swimming for adults (evenings at Fresno High School Pool).
The WATER EXERCISE Class
Stay in shape while your kids learn to swim at Mosqueda, Airways, Bullard and Frank H. Ball Pools.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Free kid camp from Apple
Free summer workshops from Apple, click here.
This could be the best summer yet.
This summer, your kid could make a movie, create a photo slideshow, write and record a song, put on a show for everyone, and have a blast doing it all. At Apple Camp, kids learn how to do cool stuff on a Mac and discover their hidden talents along the way. Apple Camp occurs at every Apple Retail Store, and each free workshop lasts three hours. Sign up your kid today and get ready for an adventure.
Movie Workshop: Lights. Camera. Action.
Kids take the director’s chair in the Movie Workshop, where they learn how to make a movie in the time it takes to watch one. From importing and cropping video clips to adding cool special effects and transitions, kids go home as up-and-coming filmmakers with a DVD of the movie they’ve just made.
What to Bring: If you have an Apple notebook running Mac OS X, a digital camcorder, or existing footage, feel free to bring them, along with any required cables.
Music Workshop: Ready to rock?
Kids become instant rock stars in the Music Workshop. With GarageBand and a MIDI keyboard, they get to play bass, electric guitar, drums, and sing their own lyrics — even learn how to play a real instrument. Kids will also explore iTunes and see how to sync an iPod. And they’ll burn their latest hit to a CD so they can share it with adoring fans at home.
What to bring: Have your kid bring a few favorite CDs or an iPod or MP3 player to work with. Sample CDs will also be available for demonstration purposes.
Photo Workshop: Point. Shoot. Share.
The iPhoto Workshop will show kids the basics of digital photography — and then some. They’ll learn how to import photos from a digital camera and make them look even better. Organize photos by who’s in them and where they were taken. Create slideshows with music and cool photo effects. And even build their own photo web page using iWeb to show them off to the world.
What to bring: If you have an Apple notebook running Mac OS X, a digital camera, or favorite photos, feel free to bring them, along with any required cables.
Presentation Workshop: Take the stage.
Kids are the stars in the Presentation Workshop. First, they’ll create a super-slick slideshow with movies, music, photos, and charts and graphs. Then, they’ll learn how to present it all to a captivated audience. By the time this workshop is over, they’ll go home with a multi-media presentation in hand and lots of tips to wow family, friends, and everyone at school.
What to bring: If you have an Apple notebook running Mac OS X, favorite photos, videos, or music, feel free to bring them along, with any required cables.
This could be the best summer yet.
This summer, your kid could make a movie, create a photo slideshow, write and record a song, put on a show for everyone, and have a blast doing it all. At Apple Camp, kids learn how to do cool stuff on a Mac and discover their hidden talents along the way. Apple Camp occurs at every Apple Retail Store, and each free workshop lasts three hours. Sign up your kid today and get ready for an adventure.
Movie Workshop: Lights. Camera. Action.
Kids take the director’s chair in the Movie Workshop, where they learn how to make a movie in the time it takes to watch one. From importing and cropping video clips to adding cool special effects and transitions, kids go home as up-and-coming filmmakers with a DVD of the movie they’ve just made.
What to Bring: If you have an Apple notebook running Mac OS X, a digital camcorder, or existing footage, feel free to bring them, along with any required cables.
Music Workshop: Ready to rock?
Kids become instant rock stars in the Music Workshop. With GarageBand and a MIDI keyboard, they get to play bass, electric guitar, drums, and sing their own lyrics — even learn how to play a real instrument. Kids will also explore iTunes and see how to sync an iPod. And they’ll burn their latest hit to a CD so they can share it with adoring fans at home.
What to bring: Have your kid bring a few favorite CDs or an iPod or MP3 player to work with. Sample CDs will also be available for demonstration purposes.
Photo Workshop: Point. Shoot. Share.
The iPhoto Workshop will show kids the basics of digital photography — and then some. They’ll learn how to import photos from a digital camera and make them look even better. Organize photos by who’s in them and where they were taken. Create slideshows with music and cool photo effects. And even build their own photo web page using iWeb to show them off to the world.
What to bring: If you have an Apple notebook running Mac OS X, a digital camera, or favorite photos, feel free to bring them, along with any required cables.
Presentation Workshop: Take the stage.
Kids are the stars in the Presentation Workshop. First, they’ll create a super-slick slideshow with movies, music, photos, and charts and graphs. Then, they’ll learn how to present it all to a captivated audience. By the time this workshop is over, they’ll go home with a multi-media presentation in hand and lots of tips to wow family, friends, and everyone at school.
What to bring: If you have an Apple notebook running Mac OS X, favorite photos, videos, or music, feel free to bring them along, with any required cables.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Money Matters
For your FREE downloadable book on Money Matters by Larry Burkett, click here.
Logos.com said After thinking more about the tough economic times we are in, and how much this book could be of use to so many people, we just decided to give it away for free to anyone that wants it—with no strings attached. This book is a $19.99 value. Enjoy!
Free Wednesdays at Arbys
MAY
20 - Free Chocolate Malt Swirl Shake with any sandwich purchase
27 - Free Regular Roast Beef with any soft drink purchase
JUNE
3 - Free Iced FruiTea with any sandwich purchase
10 - Free Roast Chicken Club with any soft drink purchase
17 - Free Regular Sidekickers with any sandwich purchase
24 - Free Regular Roast Beef with any soft drink purchase
JULY
1 - Free Regular Beef ‘n Cheddar with any soft drink purchase
8 - Free Orange Cream Swirl Shake with any sandwich purchase
15 - Free Regular Roast Beef with any soft drink purchase
22 - Free Roastburger with any soft drink purchase
29 - Free Iced FruiTea with any sandwich purchase
AUGUST
5 - Free Regular Roast Beef with any soft drink purchase
12 - Free Roast Chicken Club with any soft drink purchase
19 - Free Iced FruiTea with any sandwich purchase
26 - Free Regular Beef ‘n Cheddar with any soft drink purchase
20 - Free Chocolate Malt Swirl Shake with any sandwich purchase
27 - Free Regular Roast Beef with any soft drink purchase
JUNE
3 - Free Iced FruiTea with any sandwich purchase
10 - Free Roast Chicken Club with any soft drink purchase
17 - Free Regular Sidekickers with any sandwich purchase
24 - Free Regular Roast Beef with any soft drink purchase
JULY
1 - Free Regular Beef ‘n Cheddar with any soft drink purchase
8 - Free Orange Cream Swirl Shake with any sandwich purchase
15 - Free Regular Roast Beef with any soft drink purchase
22 - Free Roastburger with any soft drink purchase
29 - Free Iced FruiTea with any sandwich purchase
AUGUST
5 - Free Regular Roast Beef with any soft drink purchase
12 - Free Roast Chicken Club with any soft drink purchase
19 - Free Iced FruiTea with any sandwich purchase
26 - Free Regular Beef ‘n Cheddar with any soft drink purchase
Monday, May 18, 2009
coupon basics
Let's start with something everyone already knows about: coupons. These are not just for your mom. Smart people use coupons. You can often buy stuff for pennies with coupons vs. paying full price. It is a big myth that the time taken to use them is not cost effective. Here is how to do it.
SAVE: Clip every coupon you find for products that you use or would like to try. Forget brand loyalty. The best source is the shiny Sunday coupon supplements. If you don’t subscribe to the paper I recommend starting one. There are great deals right now particularly with the newspapers losing tons of subscribers to the internet. Also, whether you subscribe to the paper or not, have friends, relatives and/or neighbors save their papers for you. Check with your newspaper carrier to find out what happens to surplus coupon inserts. I have been known to go down to the Fresno Bee where they put their discarded papers to get the inserts if there is something really good. Also look for coupons in magazines and on specially marked packages. As you shop also watch for "peel-off" or instant coupons. Some offer significant savings, and they are very easy to use. Peel off the coupon and use it at the checkout for an instant savings. Sometimes they are inside the product itself that you will find after you open the product.
While shopping, watch for the blinky machines in the grocery store aisles. Many of these feature high value coupons, and have a “deposit” slot at the top for people to leave ones they have decided not to use. If it’s a great coupon, take the ones others have discarded.Most supermarkets now feature coupons printed out at checkout from a small box next to the register, called Catalina coupons. They are often printed in red and black, sometimes full color. They are long like a cash tape. These are tied to your purchases. Many of these are high value, and worth keeping. Especially valuable are the coupons marked good on your next shopping trip, which are not tied to a specific product but can be used on anything. They are as good as cash. At Walgreens, these catalina coupons are called Register Rewards.
What coupons should you clip? Everything you use. Toilet paper, shampoo, butter, cereal, etc. Do not stick to one brand. Almost everything is exactly the same. Believe me, I have tried just about everything on the market and I have rarely come across something that isn't extremely similar to the competitor. Clip all high value coupons too. You can use them for trading if you don't want to use them yourself for stuff you do want. More on trading later.
You can print many coupons on-line. Some stores take them, others don't. You have to ask at customer service if they take internet printables.
coolsavings.com
coupons.com
couponbug.com
boodle.com
BettyCrocker.com
SmartSource
EatBetterAmerica.com
ValPak.com
ORGANIZE
Now that you're collecting coupons, it's time to ORGANIZE them so that you can find the coupon you need the moment you need it. A coupon wallet is a good way to get started. You can get them from the coupon inserts in the paper from Carol Wright. I did find that her dividers were too flimsy with not enough of them so I just got dividers for a file box and relabeled them. You can always use the binder method where you get a binder with the baseball card holders to put your coupons in. I don't recommend it to start with though unless you are dedicated because you will probably just forget it at home vs. the wallet that fits in your purse. Once you are hooked you will quickly want and need to move on to the binder system though. Make sure you file right away and clean out your files monthly so it doesn't get too time consuming and a mess you won't deal with.
USING COUPONS
Start with sales. I can't stress the importance of this step enough. Match your coupons to products that are on sale!!! You save TWICE on the same product. Doing this simple step alone can save 50% on many purchases. Example: today I went to Winco and I found Kraft barbecue sauce on sale for .98 cents. I had a $1 off coupon. Total cost: FREE! Buy as many as you have coupons for and/or as many as the store will allow. Some stores have a 3 of the same coupon limit rule for example, so find out your store rules. You are only allowed to use one coupon for one item unless the coupon specifies something different. Sometimes you get lucky and find a store that doubles coupons. Right now no one in Fresno does it. Kmart has periodically done some doubles promotions but excluded Fresno for most of them. They are mainly at the Super K's. You should never pay full price for: paper towels, toilet paper, kleenex, breakfast cereals, pet food, shampoo, deodorant, cleaning aids, detergent, canned goods, and bottled products. ONLY BUY THESE ITEMS IF THEY ARE ON SALE! The worst time to buy anything is when you've run out of it. Why? Because you'll pay full price. Learn to stock up, and only buy when it is to YOUR advantage to buy. It's as good as a savings account and if done properly earns a better rate of return than any bank. One last thing. Sometimes you get coupons for buy one get one free
(B1G1F) I have successfully used a coupon for the item I am buying and the B1G1F coupon for the free item. Technically the B1G1F coupon covers the free item so there is no reason why you can't use a coupon for the item you are buying to get the free item. The only place I have issues with this is Winco. I have patiently explained it to everyone, but their darn registers are set to NOT accept it and those checkers no nothing about coupons. I had one tell me today she didn't think I could use the $1 coupon on the barbecue sauce because it was only .98 cents. I had to tell her to manually put in .98 cents. So, just be careful with B1G1F at Winco. Sometimes I'm successful and sometimes I'm not. Oh, and how you know stuff is on sale at Winco is with the color of the tag. If it's green, it's on sale.
BUYING BRAND NAMES:
If you have a choice between a brand name item and a generic and the price is the same with a coupon, buy the brand name. The reason why is that you can often get refunds on the brand name item and you won't with the generic. Save your cash tapes, and the upc codes on the products. More on refunding later.
SERVICES:
The last thing I want to mention is using a service like refundcents or thegrocerygame. They read all the ads and figure out how to match the coupons available for the best deals. It is a time saver so it's worth considering, but you can do it on your own with the sale ads too.
SAVE: Clip every coupon you find for products that you use or would like to try. Forget brand loyalty. The best source is the shiny Sunday coupon supplements. If you don’t subscribe to the paper I recommend starting one. There are great deals right now particularly with the newspapers losing tons of subscribers to the internet. Also, whether you subscribe to the paper or not, have friends, relatives and/or neighbors save their papers for you. Check with your newspaper carrier to find out what happens to surplus coupon inserts. I have been known to go down to the Fresno Bee where they put their discarded papers to get the inserts if there is something really good. Also look for coupons in magazines and on specially marked packages. As you shop also watch for "peel-off" or instant coupons. Some offer significant savings, and they are very easy to use. Peel off the coupon and use it at the checkout for an instant savings. Sometimes they are inside the product itself that you will find after you open the product.
While shopping, watch for the blinky machines in the grocery store aisles. Many of these feature high value coupons, and have a “deposit” slot at the top for people to leave ones they have decided not to use. If it’s a great coupon, take the ones others have discarded.Most supermarkets now feature coupons printed out at checkout from a small box next to the register, called Catalina coupons. They are often printed in red and black, sometimes full color. They are long like a cash tape. These are tied to your purchases. Many of these are high value, and worth keeping. Especially valuable are the coupons marked good on your next shopping trip, which are not tied to a specific product but can be used on anything. They are as good as cash. At Walgreens, these catalina coupons are called Register Rewards.
What coupons should you clip? Everything you use. Toilet paper, shampoo, butter, cereal, etc. Do not stick to one brand. Almost everything is exactly the same. Believe me, I have tried just about everything on the market and I have rarely come across something that isn't extremely similar to the competitor. Clip all high value coupons too. You can use them for trading if you don't want to use them yourself for stuff you do want. More on trading later.
You can print many coupons on-line. Some stores take them, others don't. You have to ask at customer service if they take internet printables.
coolsavings.com
coupons.com
couponbug.com
boodle.com
BettyCrocker.com
SmartSource
EatBetterAmerica.com
ValPak.com
ORGANIZE
Now that you're collecting coupons, it's time to ORGANIZE them so that you can find the coupon you need the moment you need it. A coupon wallet is a good way to get started. You can get them from the coupon inserts in the paper from Carol Wright. I did find that her dividers were too flimsy with not enough of them so I just got dividers for a file box and relabeled them. You can always use the binder method where you get a binder with the baseball card holders to put your coupons in. I don't recommend it to start with though unless you are dedicated because you will probably just forget it at home vs. the wallet that fits in your purse. Once you are hooked you will quickly want and need to move on to the binder system though. Make sure you file right away and clean out your files monthly so it doesn't get too time consuming and a mess you won't deal with.
USING COUPONS
Start with sales. I can't stress the importance of this step enough. Match your coupons to products that are on sale!!! You save TWICE on the same product. Doing this simple step alone can save 50% on many purchases. Example: today I went to Winco and I found Kraft barbecue sauce on sale for .98 cents. I had a $1 off coupon. Total cost: FREE! Buy as many as you have coupons for and/or as many as the store will allow. Some stores have a 3 of the same coupon limit rule for example, so find out your store rules. You are only allowed to use one coupon for one item unless the coupon specifies something different. Sometimes you get lucky and find a store that doubles coupons. Right now no one in Fresno does it. Kmart has periodically done some doubles promotions but excluded Fresno for most of them. They are mainly at the Super K's. You should never pay full price for: paper towels, toilet paper, kleenex, breakfast cereals, pet food, shampoo, deodorant, cleaning aids, detergent, canned goods, and bottled products. ONLY BUY THESE ITEMS IF THEY ARE ON SALE! The worst time to buy anything is when you've run out of it. Why? Because you'll pay full price. Learn to stock up, and only buy when it is to YOUR advantage to buy. It's as good as a savings account and if done properly earns a better rate of return than any bank. One last thing. Sometimes you get coupons for buy one get one free
(B1G1F) I have successfully used a coupon for the item I am buying and the B1G1F coupon for the free item. Technically the B1G1F coupon covers the free item so there is no reason why you can't use a coupon for the item you are buying to get the free item. The only place I have issues with this is Winco. I have patiently explained it to everyone, but their darn registers are set to NOT accept it and those checkers no nothing about coupons. I had one tell me today she didn't think I could use the $1 coupon on the barbecue sauce because it was only .98 cents. I had to tell her to manually put in .98 cents. So, just be careful with B1G1F at Winco. Sometimes I'm successful and sometimes I'm not. Oh, and how you know stuff is on sale at Winco is with the color of the tag. If it's green, it's on sale.
BUYING BRAND NAMES:
If you have a choice between a brand name item and a generic and the price is the same with a coupon, buy the brand name. The reason why is that you can often get refunds on the brand name item and you won't with the generic. Save your cash tapes, and the upc codes on the products. More on refunding later.
SERVICES:
The last thing I want to mention is using a service like refundcents or thegrocerygame. They read all the ads and figure out how to match the coupons available for the best deals. It is a time saver so it's worth considering, but you can do it on your own with the sale ads too.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Big coupon day today
Today there are 4 coupon books in the paper today worth over $300 and there were 3 inserts for restaurants. If you have been lucky enough to be doing well in this economy restaurants are obviously dying for business. I loved the coupon for Chilis. They have entrees for under $7 and a coupon for $5 off two adult entrees. What a deal! Don't forget restaurant.com either. I buy those gift certificates all the time. I wait for the sales and buy $25 gift certificates for $2. There are some nice articles in the Parade section of the newspaper too on money. Tomorrow I will be posting a coupon tutorial.
Here are the freebies for the week.
Rite Aid:
Bausch and Lomb alaway eye drops $7.99 rebate for $4 profit if you have coupon.
Suave invisible deodorant $2 rebate $1.50 final price .50 or free with .50 coupon.
Bayer aspirin quick release crystals. $3.99 rebate $3.99 final price free
wound wash saline $5.49 rebate $5.49 final price free
Walgreens:
Colgate visible white toothpaste $4.49 get $4.49 register rewards final price free or .75 cent profit with coupon.
Bayer quick release crystals $2.49 RR $2.49 final price FREE
Right Guard professional deodorant $5.99 RR $5 final price $1 or free with $1 coupon
Dry Idea clinical complete. $5.99 RR $5 final price $1 or free with $1 coupon
Skintimate of Edge shave gel $1.99 RR $1 final price .99 or .24 with .75 coupon.
I have not gone to Longs/CVS yet to see if we can start doing the CVS deals. If so I'll let you know as there are tons of them.
Kmart will not be doubling in California at all this week. Sigh......
Here are the freebies for the week.
Rite Aid:
Bausch and Lomb alaway eye drops $7.99 rebate for $4 profit if you have coupon.
Suave invisible deodorant $2 rebate $1.50 final price .50 or free with .50 coupon.
Bayer aspirin quick release crystals. $3.99 rebate $3.99 final price free
wound wash saline $5.49 rebate $5.49 final price free
Walgreens:
Colgate visible white toothpaste $4.49 get $4.49 register rewards final price free or .75 cent profit with coupon.
Bayer quick release crystals $2.49 RR $2.49 final price FREE
Right Guard professional deodorant $5.99 RR $5 final price $1 or free with $1 coupon
Dry Idea clinical complete. $5.99 RR $5 final price $1 or free with $1 coupon
Skintimate of Edge shave gel $1.99 RR $1 final price .99 or .24 with .75 coupon.
I have not gone to Longs/CVS yet to see if we can start doing the CVS deals. If so I'll let you know as there are tons of them.
Kmart will not be doubling in California at all this week. Sigh......
lots of fun freebies
Sign up for the Del Taco's eClub and get a coupon for 2 free Chicken Soft Tacos
Coming May 18th: The first 100,000 people will get a coupon for free DiGiorno Flatbread Melts. www.digiorno.com
Rumor has it that all Super KMarts will double up to $2 the week of 5/17 - 5/24.
B1G1F Snapple coupon. Go to www.facebook.com/snapple and click on "become a fan" in small print near the top, then the tab "Coupons", then on the banner twice. You have to be a Facebook member to do this.
Restaurant TASTY 70% off (5/16) Get a $25 restaurant certificate for $3.
Get a coupon for a free Sonic CroisSonic Breakfast Sandwich with purchase of a large drink.
A&W is offering a free small root beer float or freeze with purchase (doesn't specify what you have to purchase, my guess is anything). Print coupon here. (5/30/09)
Get a coupon for a free M&M Mars candy bar. Click here. 250,000 coupons will be given away each Friday so log in at 9am EDT.
Join the club at Arbys. They are giving out something free every wednesday.
Saturday May 16th, 2009 10am to 1pm.
Garden of the sun, next to the Discovery center by the airport.
This is a free learning experience for children of all ages, enjoy
garden activities and come and go and you please. There will be take
home projects and on-going demonstrations!
The All-You offer on amazon is even better, an additional $5 instantly comes off at the checkout for the magazine. That brings the total to $10 for an annual subscription of 12 issues, or .83 cents per issue. The magazine retails for $2.49, so this is a 67% savings. The magazine has lots of coupons and money saving tips. I love it.
Coming May 18th: The first 100,000 people will get a coupon for free DiGiorno Flatbread Melts. www.digiorno.com
Rumor has it that all Super KMarts will double up to $2 the week of 5/17 - 5/24.
B1G1F Snapple coupon. Go to www.facebook.com/snapple and click on "become a fan" in small print near the top, then the tab "Coupons", then on the banner twice. You have to be a Facebook member to do this.
Restaurant TASTY 70% off (5/16) Get a $25 restaurant certificate for $3.
Get a coupon for a free Sonic CroisSonic Breakfast Sandwich with purchase of a large drink.
A&W is offering a free small root beer float or freeze with purchase (doesn't specify what you have to purchase, my guess is anything). Print coupon here. (5/30/09)
Get a coupon for a free M&M Mars candy bar. Click here. 250,000 coupons will be given away each Friday so log in at 9am EDT.
Join the club at Arbys. They are giving out something free every wednesday.
Saturday May 16th, 2009 10am to 1pm.
Garden of the sun, next to the Discovery center by the airport.
This is a free learning experience for children of all ages, enjoy
garden activities and come and go and you please. There will be take
home projects and on-going demonstrations!
The All-You offer on amazon is even better, an additional $5 instantly comes off at the checkout for the magazine. That brings the total to $10 for an annual subscription of 12 issues, or .83 cents per issue. The magazine retails for $2.49, so this is a 67% savings. The magazine has lots of coupons and money saving tips. I love it.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Winco
Winco is now accepting internet coupons. I'm so glad I don't have to go to walmart anymore!
Winco Bulk price list (This is MOST of the bulk food at Winco, but not all)
These priced are all per pound.
Cashew pieces- 3.98
Cashew Whole- 4.35
Cashews Chopped- 4.35
Almonds- 3.88
Almonds Sliced- 4.01
Pecans 5.18
Pecan pieces-5.15
Pine nuts- 12.23
Soy nuts - 1.26
Peanuts- 1.58
Dried
Raisins- 1.48
Cranberries- 3.76
Cherry- 3.59
Strawberries-3.61
Tomatoes-3.90
Apples- 2.75
Apricots- 2.99
Bananas- 1.46
Blueberries- 10.04
Mango- 2.52
Pineapple- 1.63
Noodles
Spaghetti - .79
Spaghetti Whole wheat- 1.03
Angel hair-.84
Lasagna- 1.34
Linguine- .84
Fettuccine- .84
Bowties- 1.09
Eggnoodles- 1.18
Eggnoodles Whole Wheat-1.37
Rotelle- .84
Rotelle Whole Wheat -1.03
Macaroni-.79
Beans
Pinto-.70
Red- 1.02
Kidney- 1.15
Garbanzo-.99
Black- .86
Great Northern-.83
Navy- .83
Maya Coba -1.68
Split green-.64
Black eye-.99
Soy-.73
Lentils- .88
Lima-1.16
Rice
Pearl rice-1.06
Long grain-.58
Brown Long grain-.87
Jasmine- 1.26
Brown Jasmine- 1.26
Basmati-1.80
Brown Basmati-1.80
Short grain-.97
Country gravy-3.05
Brown gravy--2.31
Chicken gravy- 2.76
Chicken soup Base-3.15
Beef Soup Base-3.74
Chowmein- 1.51
Shredded potatoes-1.43
Instant potatoes- 1.06
Stuffing-2.60
Salt-.20
Lemon Pepper- 3.04
Peppercorns-4.62
Ground pepper-3.53
Chili powder- 2.84
BBQ seasoning- 2.00
Taco seasoning-2.40
Italian seasoning- 4.35
Minced garlic 2.58
Yellow popcorn-.79
White popcorn- .82
Goldfish- 3.95
Pretzels-1.89
Animal Crackers- 1.43
Coconut-1.54
Semi Sweet chocolate-2.00
Semi Sweet mini Chocolate-3.04
Vanilla Chips-2.31
Milk Chocolate chips-2.64
Reese's PB 2.56
Carob Chips-2.20
Butter Scotch- 2.13
Chocolate melty- 2.28
Vanilla melty-2.28
Dark Choc. melty-2.20
M&M chips- 3.56
Rainbow toppings-2.42
Powdered Sugar-.49
Sugar-.41
Brown Sugar-.49
White flour .33
Whole wheat flour-.33
Spelt-1.18
Soy 1.08
Yeast 3.08
White Rice-.82
Gluten Flour-2.41
Cornstarch- .76
Baking Powder-1.10
Baking Soda-.46
10 grain pancake mix- 1.35
Buttermilk pancake mix-.70
Corn muffin-1.70
Blue berry muffins-1.16
Spiced apple Muffins-1.24
Quick Oats- .42
Old fashioned oats- .42
Granola (any Flavor)-1.58
Steel cut oats-.68
5 grain oats-.86
7 grain oats -.97
10 grain oats-.96
Flax seed .98
Cracked Wheat-.30
Any flavor tea-.9 a bag
Winco Bulk price list (This is MOST of the bulk food at Winco, but not all)
These priced are all per pound.
Cashew pieces- 3.98
Cashew Whole- 4.35
Cashews Chopped- 4.35
Almonds- 3.88
Almonds Sliced- 4.01
Pecans 5.18
Pecan pieces-5.15
Pine nuts- 12.23
Soy nuts - 1.26
Peanuts- 1.58
Dried
Raisins- 1.48
Cranberries- 3.76
Cherry- 3.59
Strawberries-3.61
Tomatoes-3.90
Apples- 2.75
Apricots- 2.99
Bananas- 1.46
Blueberries- 10.04
Mango- 2.52
Pineapple- 1.63
Noodles
Spaghetti - .79
Spaghetti Whole wheat- 1.03
Angel hair-.84
Lasagna- 1.34
Linguine- .84
Fettuccine- .84
Bowties- 1.09
Eggnoodles- 1.18
Eggnoodles Whole Wheat-1.37
Rotelle- .84
Rotelle Whole Wheat -1.03
Macaroni-.79
Beans
Pinto-.70
Red- 1.02
Kidney- 1.15
Garbanzo-.99
Black- .86
Great Northern-.83
Navy- .83
Maya Coba -1.68
Split green-.64
Black eye-.99
Soy-.73
Lentils- .88
Lima-1.16
Rice
Pearl rice-1.06
Long grain-.58
Brown Long grain-.87
Jasmine- 1.26
Brown Jasmine- 1.26
Basmati-1.80
Brown Basmati-1.80
Short grain-.97
Country gravy-3.05
Brown gravy--2.31
Chicken gravy- 2.76
Chicken soup Base-3.15
Beef Soup Base-3.74
Chowmein- 1.51
Shredded potatoes-1.43
Instant potatoes- 1.06
Stuffing-2.60
Salt-.20
Lemon Pepper- 3.04
Peppercorns-4.62
Ground pepper-3.53
Chili powder- 2.84
BBQ seasoning- 2.00
Taco seasoning-2.40
Italian seasoning- 4.35
Minced garlic 2.58
Yellow popcorn-.79
White popcorn- .82
Goldfish- 3.95
Pretzels-1.89
Animal Crackers- 1.43
Coconut-1.54
Semi Sweet chocolate-2.00
Semi Sweet mini Chocolate-3.04
Vanilla Chips-2.31
Milk Chocolate chips-2.64
Reese's PB 2.56
Carob Chips-2.20
Butter Scotch- 2.13
Chocolate melty- 2.28
Vanilla melty-2.28
Dark Choc. melty-2.20
M&M chips- 3.56
Rainbow toppings-2.42
Powdered Sugar-.49
Sugar-.41
Brown Sugar-.49
White flour .33
Whole wheat flour-.33
Spelt-1.18
Soy 1.08
Yeast 3.08
White Rice-.82
Gluten Flour-2.41
Cornstarch- .76
Baking Powder-1.10
Baking Soda-.46
10 grain pancake mix- 1.35
Buttermilk pancake mix-.70
Corn muffin-1.70
Blue berry muffins-1.16
Spiced apple Muffins-1.24
Quick Oats- .42
Old fashioned oats- .42
Granola (any Flavor)-1.58
Steel cut oats-.68
5 grain oats-.86
7 grain oats -.97
10 grain oats-.96
Flax seed .98
Cracked Wheat-.30
Any flavor tea-.9 a bag
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Free clinics
Home Depot has launched a new site that helps you find tax credit-eligible products that can help you save on home energy costs. Under the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009, you can earn tax credits of up to $1,500 maximum per homeowner on energy-saving products purchased from 1/1/09 through 12/31/10. So if you really do need new windows, a water heater or other home improvement items this year, make sure to buy eligible products. Check homedepot.com and energystar.gov for details.
Recognizing how many families are struggling with job loss right now, Walgreen’s in-store Take Care clinics are offering free healthcare visits to people (and their families) who have lost their jobs since March 31st, are uninsured and can demonstrate that they are or will be collecting unemployment benefits. Certain lab tests (such as strep throat and urine cultures) are also free of charge. Visits regularly cost about $60, so take advantage of this offer. But take note—free visits are only from 11am to 3pm. Go to takecarehealth.com to learn more about the program and find a clinic near you.
Recognizing how many families are struggling with job loss right now, Walgreen’s in-store Take Care clinics are offering free healthcare visits to people (and their families) who have lost their jobs since March 31st, are uninsured and can demonstrate that they are or will be collecting unemployment benefits. Certain lab tests (such as strep throat and urine cultures) are also free of charge. Visits regularly cost about $60, so take advantage of this offer. But take note—free visits are only from 11am to 3pm. Go to takecarehealth.com to learn more about the program and find a clinic near you.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Blackbeards and life lessons
I took Derrick and his friend to Blackbeards for his birthday celebration. We don't have a lot of money for a big party but I wanted to do something nice since it was a milestone birthday.(13) I searched my entertainment book for ideas. If you don't have one I highly recommend them and they are only $15 right now. You save that much with only one dinner out. There was a coupon for B1G1F for miniature golf but when I went on their website I found a nice deal. For the $10 super saver pass you get one round of miniature golf, one bumper boat ride, and one golf cart ride. For more deals click here. I fed the kids lunch and dropped them off. I took the kids early in the day so they gave them extra time on the rides. That was a bonus I hadn't planned on. Then when they played miniature golf one of them got a hole in one so they won a free slurpee that they shared. I had given them $5 to get a soda, but my son being the frugal kid that I have, he bought one large one and they shared it. They played a game that they took turns playing. Just before I picked them up someone there wasn't going to eat all the pizza they bought so they gave it to Derrick and his friend. Now I know some people may think that's terrible, but I did raise my son to be frugal and the pizza was going to be wasted anyway. For $25 my son and his friend had a wonderful afternoon that also was a good lesson on sharing and making the most of what you have. I didn't intend it that way, but what a blessing it is when the life lessons you are teaching are being passed on without you even trying.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Longs is now CVS pharmacy
I was looking at the Longs ad and I realized that it is now becoming CVS pharmacy. This is a big deal because CVS and Walgreens are pretty similar in the weekly deals they are giving. Now there are two great places to save! CVS does something called Extra Bucks which is similar to the Walgreens register rewards.
The first thing you need at CVS is the CVS card- it's red. You can pick one up at the register and use it for any deals. Buy something small or do an Extrabucks deal. In 2-3 days you'll be able to go online and fill in your personal information at this website.
There are different ways of earning Extrabucks. The one you probably have heard about is this one-every quarter (three months on the calendar- Jan to March, and then April to June) your total purchases, AFTER coupons, are multiplied by 2% and returned to you. This number is rounded down to a 25- example- if you bought $209 worth of stuff at CVS from October to
December, you would get credit for $200 times 2% ($4), and when the quarterly Extrabucks print out (second or third Sunday in January), you would receive $4 Extrabucks on the bottom of your receipt, or online.
Another way of earning quarterly Extrabucks is you can get $1 Extrabucks for every two prescriptions you have filled at CVS. This is added in with the 2% of purchases and given to you a few weeks after the quarter ends.
The best way to earn Extrabucks is through the weekly Extrabucks deals that will be described in the CVS weekly ad. Usually these deals involve some qualification like- "Buy $20 worth of a specific product or products, get $10 Extrabucks" and you can use coupons for the deal. Most of these deals are limited to one per card, but sometimes there will be unlimited deals- unlimited deals can be VERY profitable.
The first thing you need at CVS is the CVS card- it's red. You can pick one up at the register and use it for any deals. Buy something small or do an Extrabucks deal. In 2-3 days you'll be able to go online and fill in your personal information at this website.
There are different ways of earning Extrabucks. The one you probably have heard about is this one-every quarter (three months on the calendar- Jan to March, and then April to June) your total purchases, AFTER coupons, are multiplied by 2% and returned to you. This number is rounded down to a 25- example- if you bought $209 worth of stuff at CVS from October to
December, you would get credit for $200 times 2% ($4), and when the quarterly Extrabucks print out (second or third Sunday in January), you would receive $4 Extrabucks on the bottom of your receipt, or online.
Another way of earning quarterly Extrabucks is you can get $1 Extrabucks for every two prescriptions you have filled at CVS. This is added in with the 2% of purchases and given to you a few weeks after the quarter ends.
The best way to earn Extrabucks is through the weekly Extrabucks deals that will be described in the CVS weekly ad. Usually these deals involve some qualification like- "Buy $20 worth of a specific product or products, get $10 Extrabucks" and you can use coupons for the deal. Most of these deals are limited to one per card, but sometimes there will be unlimited deals- unlimited deals can be VERY profitable.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
More on Mothers Day
You don’t have to book a table at an expensive restaurant to show Mom you care. Here are six low-cost ways to shower her with love this Sunday:
* Write her a letter telling her why you love her so much, and include your favorite memories of her—some funny, some sweet, some silly. You could even ask her siblings, friends, co-workers and neighbors to write letters explaining why they love and appreciate her, then compile them into a scrapbook.
* Make Mom’s favorite meal—even if no one else in the family likes it!
* Pack a picnic lunch and take it to the park. After you eat, take a leisurely stroll together.
* Do a chore for your mom you know she dislikes, whether it’s washing the car, unloading the dishwasher or pulling weeds.
* Go through old photos together. Recall your favorite memories, such as vacations, graduations and weddings. Gather the best pictures of you and her and compile a “Mom and Me” photo album.
Make mom a meal for under $1. Click here.
* Write her a letter telling her why you love her so much, and include your favorite memories of her—some funny, some sweet, some silly. You could even ask her siblings, friends, co-workers and neighbors to write letters explaining why they love and appreciate her, then compile them into a scrapbook.
* Make Mom’s favorite meal—even if no one else in the family likes it!
* Pack a picnic lunch and take it to the park. After you eat, take a leisurely stroll together.
* Do a chore for your mom you know she dislikes, whether it’s washing the car, unloading the dishwasher or pulling weeds.
* Go through old photos together. Recall your favorite memories, such as vacations, graduations and weddings. Gather the best pictures of you and her and compile a “Mom and Me” photo album.
Make mom a meal for under $1. Click here.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Happy Mothers Day!
Photobucket - free card with code mom2009
Cold Stone Creamery - free cone for mom
Claim Jumper $10 coupon/gift card for next visit.
El Pollo Loco - In a fabulous PR move, they are offering to honor the KFC coupon that many of us printed but were unable to use thanks to KFC not being prepared to meet the demand. Here’s to El Pollo Loco stepping in to fill the free chicken void in our lives.
Ikea - Moms can get a free small breakfast and coffee. No word on whether or not you can eat it while lounging on some of the furniture.
Kodak - First off, shipping is not included in this offer, but if you use the code FREECARD, you can get a free custom photo card worth up to $2.49.
Michael’s Kids’ Workshop On Saturday, there’s a Make it for Mom Bead Event (pretty self-explanatory) while on Sunday, they have a Decorate a Cookie with Mom event. Both are from 1-4pm. (thanks Scoring Deals!)
Outback Steakhouse - Bring “mum” in and she can get a free $10 gift certificate good for her next visit.
TCBY - They’re offering a free cup or cone of yogurt to all moms!
T.G.I. Friday’s - With the purchase of an entree, mom’s get a free mom-sized (what the heck is that?) Brownie Obsession or Spiced Up Cupcake.
Cold Stone Creamery - free cone for mom
Claim Jumper $10 coupon/gift card for next visit.
El Pollo Loco - In a fabulous PR move, they are offering to honor the KFC coupon that many of us printed but were unable to use thanks to KFC not being prepared to meet the demand. Here’s to El Pollo Loco stepping in to fill the free chicken void in our lives.
Ikea - Moms can get a free small breakfast and coffee. No word on whether or not you can eat it while lounging on some of the furniture.
Kodak - First off, shipping is not included in this offer, but if you use the code FREECARD, you can get a free custom photo card worth up to $2.49.
Michael’s Kids’ Workshop On Saturday, there’s a Make it for Mom Bead Event (pretty self-explanatory) while on Sunday, they have a Decorate a Cookie with Mom event. Both are from 1-4pm. (thanks Scoring Deals!)
Outback Steakhouse - Bring “mum” in and she can get a free $10 gift certificate good for her next visit.
TCBY - They’re offering a free cup or cone of yogurt to all moms!
T.G.I. Friday’s - With the purchase of an entree, mom’s get a free mom-sized (what the heck is that?) Brownie Obsession or Spiced Up Cupcake.
Friday, May 8, 2009
KFC and El Pollo Loco
Hopefully everyone got the free chicken meal coupon for KFC the other day. Here is the bad and good news. KFC was overwhelmed with the response and is now offering rain checks that you have to mail away for. Take your coupon to the store and they will give you the form.
Here's the good news. El Pollo Loco in their bid for customers announced that they will honor the KFC coupon on mothers day only. They find it ridiculous that KFC is turning people away and that the coupon originally was not good on mothers day for some reason. Sounds good to me. I didn't want to cook on mothers day anyway!
Here's the good news. El Pollo Loco in their bid for customers announced that they will honor the KFC coupon on mothers day only. They find it ridiculous that KFC is turning people away and that the coupon originally was not good on mothers day for some reason. Sounds good to me. I didn't want to cook on mothers day anyway!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
refund cents free trial
Refund cents is giving a free 2 day trial today and tomorrow. The following codes will be good on the 6th and the 7th to try it out. Click on the link refundcents on the sidebar.
Username: clipping
password: coupons
Username: clipping
password: coupons
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Surviving Financial meltdown
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Tuesday, May 5, 2009
More deals
Monday, May 4, 2009
Cinco de Mayo savings
Looking to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, but don’t want to splurge on dinner? Good news! T.G.I. Friday’s restaurants are serving up select five-cent appetizers with the purchase of a beverage from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on May 5. Visit tgifridays.com to find a location near you, and bring the family in for an inexpensive fiesta.
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