Easy Summer Project- Sponge Balls

Here's a great indoor project for these hot hot days!!

You need 2 sponges for each ball and floss.

Cut the sponges lengthwise into 4s.

Stack the sponge strips every other color

Lay the floss on the table and slide the sponge strips over the floss.  Then pull tight and tie a knot.

Cut the floss strings off and you're ready to play!

Don't these just look so fun!

Now, grab a bucket of water or a pool will work great too, drench the sponges and have fun getting all wet with your kiddos!

FREE Papermate Pens at Target

Target is offering a $1/1 PaperMate Pens printable coupon. Use this on the PaperMate pens priced at $1 per package (these should be found in the Back-To-School section at Target) to get them free!

Thanks to All Things Target for the deal and photo!

$10 Amazon giftcard for submitting a camp review

This is pretty cool!!

If your children have gone to camp any time recently, you can submit a review of the camp to CampEasy.com to receive a free $10 Amazon.com gift card!

This offer is valid from July 16 through 23, 2012 to US and Canadian families. Limit one gift card per family.
Thanks, Beltway Bargain Mom!

25 FREE photo prints at Walmart

Sign up for a free Walmart.com photo account and you’ll receive a coupon code for 25 free 4×6 photo prints via email. Choose to pick up your prints in store and your order will be completely free!

FREE Kid's Hair cut at JCPenney in August

 

JCPenney just sent out an email today announcing that, during the month of August, they would be offering free hair cuts to all K-6th Graders.

This free offer is available by appointment only, so I’d recommend calling very soon to book your appointment.

Thanks, Bravely Frugal!

Saving Money Monday- Weekly Grocery Shopping

I made it to Target and Walmart this week because I didn't want to miss a few good Target deals.

Target:

Ocean Spray sparkling juice- $1.50- Use $1/1 coupon

Kretshmar ham- regular price

Stonyfield Yotoddler yogurt- $1.29- Use $1/1 coupon from recyclebank

Wheat Thins and Triscuits- $1 each- Use $1/2 coupon and $1/2 Target coupon

Sally Hansen wax strips x2- $1.74- Use $2/1 coupon (not available) and $1/1 Target coupon

Revlon nail file and nail color- $3.68 for both- Use $2/1 Target coupon and $1/1 Revlon coupon from 6/24 Smart Source and $1/1Revlon coupon from 6/24 Smart Source

Kraft salad dressing x2- $.39 each- Use $1/1 coupon and $1/2 Target coupon

2 pack of 3 flags- $1 each in $1 section (for Tot School)

Star ice cube tray- $1 in the $1 section

Spent: $19.94

Saved: $19.17

Walmart:

King's Hawaiian rolls- regular price

Salsa- regular price

Taco shells- regular price

Dole spinach- regular price

Orowheat bread- regular price

Corn on the cob- regular price

Strawberries x2- $.99 each- PM to Aldi

Blueberries x2- $1.29 each- PM to Aldi

Nectaries x2- $.39 each- PM to Aldi

Green grapes- $.99 lb- PM to HyVee

Red peppers x2- $.88- PM to HyVee

Cucumber- $.50- regular price

Baby carrots- $1- PM to Bakers

International Delight- $2.44- PM to Fareway and use $.55/1 coupon from 6/24 Smart Source

cheese slices- regular price

Tortillas- FREE- Used coupon sent to me from company

Heinz vinegar- $.16- Used $1/1 coupon from 6/24 Smart Source

Cottonelle 12 double rolls- $4.48 each- PM to No Frills and use $1.50/1 coupon (not available)

Spent: $38.67

Saved: $17.53

TOTAL SPENT: $58.61

TOTAL SAVED: $36.70

That's a 39% savings!

A busy summer...

 

As you can tell, we are having a really busy, wonderfully fun summer!  We've been fishing, making popsicles, swimming, running, camping, kayaking, enjoying chocolate fondue, playing at parks, making crafts, splashing at the splash pad, running in the sprinklers, baking and just really enjoying spending time together.  I've been receiving lots of nice emails asking if everything is ok since I haven't been blogging.  Honestly, I keep sitting down to blog and then get side tracked.  I didn't mean to wait sooo long to catch back up! 

I've thought a lot about this blog and have decided several things.  I want to keep the blog up and running because I enjoy sharing great deals and helping all of your save money.  But I also want to cut way back.  I've decided for the most part not to be on the computer all morning- that will be my time just with Mia and we've been loving that!  I want her to know she is my priority.  I don't want her to look back on her childhood and remember mommy sitting at the computer all the time- sad.  So, I'm back but with less deals!!  But believe me- that meals the deals I do share will be GREAT ones!