Quick Tip: Entertaining At Home...

Entertain at home on a budget by having people over a little later so that you can serve snacks instead of a whole meal!  Even better, ask everyone coming to bring a snack to share.  You will have a wide variety and no-one will feel like they had to break the bank to have a good time. :)

Michaels Back To School Coupons...

Click HERE to print a coupon worth 20% off your entire purchase, EVEN SALE ITEMS!  There is also a coupon for 40% off one regular priced item at Michaels on the same page.  Coupons are good through Aug 7, 2010.  (You can use one coupon per customer per day.)  Check coupons for complete details. :)

National Cheesecake Day...

If you do nothing else today, you should grab a friend and go by The Cheesecake Factory to celebrate National Cheesecake Day with a slice of cheesecake for half price.  (Dine-in only, Click HERE for details.)  Personally, I think I am going to have to try that Reese's Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Cheesecake ASAP! :)  Maybe date night tonight?

Kohls 15% Off Shopping Pass...

Click HERE for your 15% off Shopping Pass which gives you an extra 15% off regular, sale and even clearance priced merchandise at Kohl's.  Coupon is good through July 31st, 2010.  Enjoy :)

Barnes & Noble Tale Of Three Sales...

Barnes and Noble is having an online sale!  Buy one, get one free on thousands of paperbacks, 50% off Criterion DVD's & Blu-Rays and 500 best selling CD's for under $10.

Just click HERE for details and to browse.  Enjoy :)

Quick Tip: Rechargeable Batteries...

They may end up slightly more expensive at first than regular batteries, but rechargeable batteries can be re-used hundreds of times before they run out of life.  They are especially great for digital camera's etc. as they keep a charge quite a bit longer than regular batteries.  I do suggest getting one with a 15 minute charger, because no-one wants to wait hours if batteries run out.  Also, never mix regular batteries with rechargeables!

B&BW Free Hand Soap...

Click HERE for a coupon for a free anti-bacterial hand soap with any $10 purchase at Bath & Body Works.  (Up to $5 value)  Coupon is good through August 29th, 2010.  Enjoy :)

All Coupons Worth $1 At Smiths...

For four days only, all your coupons are worth $1 at Smiths.  Got a 25 cent coupon?  It's worth a dollar!  35 cents?  It's worth a dollar!  Coupons over a dollar are still face value, but anything under $1 you will get extra money off from today through Saturday, so cut them out and head on over to Smiths.  For the best savings, apply your coupons to items that are already on sale! :)

Staples Coupons...

Click HERE to print a coupon good for 15% off your in store purchase at staples or HERE to print a coupon for $75 off a laptop purchase at Staples.  Coupons are good through July 31, 2010.  Some restrictions apply so see coupons for details.  Enjoy :)

Roberts 50% Off Coupon...

Click HERE for a coupon worth 50% off one regular priced item through July 31st, 2010.  (One coupon per customer per day!)  Some exclusions apply, so see coupon for complete details.

Quick Tip: Waste Not, Want Not...

How often have you thrown away things in your refrigerator or freezer simply because they have expired?  Try and incorporate the foods in your refrigerator in to your menu's and keep track of what you have left.

Got a tomato, half a cucumber and some onion?  Add some oil & vinegar to make a simple salad.  Got some lunch meat and cheese that needs using?  Chop it up and use it to top baked potatoes! 

If you end up with lots of bits and pieces, why not have an "DIY Lunch" on Saturday where you put all the stuff that needs using up quick out on the counter and let everyone create a buffet plate?

Insist that the old food is used up before new food gets opened.  Even better, don't go shopping till it's done!

James & The Giant Peach Blu-Ray Combo Pack Offer...

Do you own a VHS or DVD version of James & The Giant Peach but want to upgrade to the special edition Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack?  If so, Disney is offering a printable $10 coupon for upgraders.  All you have to do is provide the UPC code from off the back of your copy.  Just click HERE for details.  The coupon is available through August 16th and expires on the 17th.  Enjoy :)

Tai Pan Trading 25% off Coupon...

Click HERE for a coupon good for 25% off your ENTIRE PURCHASE of regular priced items. Print them and share with your friends! Coupon expires July 26th, 2010. Enjoy :)

Quick Tip: Christmas In July

Christmas is in 6 months.  NOW is the time to be setting your budget and beginning to look out for bargains.  Additionally, you have plenty of time to make those wonderful home-made gifts that you wanted to do last year but didn't have time to do!  Get started today! The further ahead you plan, the better off you be.  Even if the only thing you do is start putting away a little money in a Christmas fund, you will be a step ahead for the holidays. :)

This Week At Smiths...

A few nicely priced items I will be picking up at Smith's this week:

• Seedless Watermelon $3.49/each
• Sweet white corn on the cob 4/$1
• 24 pack Kroger Water $2.50
• Doritos 11.5-14.5oz  $1.99/each
• 12 oz., Kellogg's Corn Flakes, Crispix or Rice Krispies, 16 oz. Mini Wheats, 16.5 oz. Cocoa Krispies or 20 oz. Raisin Bran or 6 -10 Count Fruit Snacks, Select Varieties $1.98/each
• Vo5 15oz shampoo or conditioner $0.68/each
• Crest Toothpaste 6.4oz or Oral B Indicator Toothbrush $1/each
• Bar-S Meat Franks $0.69/each
• Kroger Marinades $1.29/each
• Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick or Teen Spirit Deodorant $0.88/each
• Nature's Bounty or Sundown Vitamins 50% off
• Krogers Party Pail Ice Cream 4qt $3.97/each
• Cool Classic Twin Pops 12ct $0.78/each

They also have their $5 off 10 item Mega Even going on.  Just purchase 10 items from this list, (or where ever you see the sign), and you will automatically get $5 off at the register.  You MUST buy a mix of 10 items go get the price shown below.  (Price shown per item includes the $5 discount.)

• Gatorade 32oz $0.49/each
• 2 Liter Pepsi , Regular or Diet, 1 Liter Smart Water or 20 oz. Vitamin Water Regular or Zero or 16 oz. Amp $0.75/each
• Philadelphia Cream Cheese selected varieties $0.99/each
• Quaker Chewy Granola Bars $1.49/each
• Tombstone Pizza selected varieties $2.49/each
• Toaster Strudels $1.49/each
• Keebler Fudge Shop Cookies $1.49/each
• Breyers Ice Cream $1.97/each

Prices good through Tuesday July 27, 2010!

(*Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any misprints by the grocery store chains OR by me. Check your mailers to confirm prices, or go here to the Smiths website to look at your local AD's for yourself.)

Roberts 50% Off Coupon...

Click HERE for a coupon worth 50% off one regular priced item through July 24th, 2010.  (One coupon per customer per day!)  Some exclusions apply, so see coupon for complete details.

Quick Tip: Park In The Shade...

This summer, keep your car as cool as possible by parking in the shade or in the garage and you'll save money on gas, after all, gas evaporates in heat! :)

Quick Tip: Brown Bag It...

One way to cut spending quickly is to quit eating lunch out with your co-workers or friends.  It's fun to go out with them for an hour and shoot the breeze, but even once a week can rob your budget of  $50 a month or more!

Be creative about lunch time and you can still enjoy the company without breaking the bank.  Have everyone bring their lunch and meet outside for a picnic or do a mini-potluck where you each bring something baked from home to share. :)

Joann Fabrics Coupon Bonanza...

Click HERE to get a slew of 40% off coupons good for this week at Joann Fabrics on different items.  Coupons are good through this Sat. July 24, 2010 so check them out and take advantage of a great sale!

Thanks to my good friend Helen in Maryland for sending these in! :)

Free Movie Friday, South Jordan, UT...

Harry Potter & the Half Blood Prince is is showing at Jordan Ridge Park, (9500 South 2500 West), in South Jordan Utah tonight!  The movie starts at dusk.  Enjoy :)

Free Movie Friday, West Jordan, UT...

Looking for something free to do with the kids tonight?  West Jordan is hosting Free Movie Friday at the Ron Wood Baseball Complex, (6000W New Bingham Highway), starting at 8:45pm.  The movie showing is "Madagascar"!  Enjoy :)

Michael's 40% One Item Coupon...

Click HERE to print a coupon worth 40% off one regular priced item at Michaels.  Coupon is good through July 24th, 2010.  (You can use one coupon per customer per day.)  Some restrictions apply so check coupon for details. :)

Roberts 50% Off One Item Coupon...

Click HERE for a coupon worth 50% off one regular priced item through July 17th, 2010.  (One coupon per customer per day!)  Some exclusions apply, so see coupon for complete details.

Kohl's Shopping Pass... An Extra 15% Off...

Click HERE for your 15% off Shopping Pass which gives you an extra 15% off regular, sale and even clearance priced merchandise at Kohl's.  Coupon is good through July 11th, 2010.

Additionally, during this time you will earn $10 Kohl's cash for every $50 you spend in one transaction, so it's like you are getting paid to shop! Enjoy :)

Tai Pan Trading Coupon...

Click HERE for a coupon good for 25% off your entire purchase of single flowering stems.  Coupon expires July 17th, 2010. Enjoy :)

Staples $5 Coupon...

Click HERE to print a coupon good for $5 off a $30 purchase at Staples.  Coupon is good from July 11th till July 17th, 2010.  Some restrictions apply so see coupon for details.  Enjoy :)

Roberts 30% Off Coupon... 2 Days Only!

Click HERE to print a coupon worth 30% off your entire regular price purchase, (no product exclusions), at Roberts!  Coupon is only good today and tomorrow, so hurry in! Enjoy :)

B&BW Free Signature Collection Body Care Item...

I love Bath & Body Works Coupons.  Click HERE to get one for a free full size Signature Collection Body Care Item, (up to $12 value), with any $10 purchase.  Coupon good through July 25th, 2010.  Enjoy :)

Roberts $10 Coupon... Tomorrow only!

Click HERE to get a coupon worth $10 off a $50 purchase good for tomorrow (July 3, 2010) only at Roberts.  There are no product exclusions and the coupon can be used on regular or sale priced merchandise!  Enjoy :)

Free July 4th Printable Projects...

Need some fun things to do that will keep the little ones busy over the 4th?  HP has put together a ton of cute printable 4th of July projects that will do the trick.  There are pinwheels, coloring pages, flag mazes, I spy, word searches, iron-ons, banners, decorations, wall hangings and much more!  Just click HERE to browse and don't forget to hit the little arrows to see more!