Liberty Gold canned pineapple $0.99
Butterfingers Snackerz $0.60
$1.00 off 2 manufacturer coupon
Salad dressing $0.99
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Target Deals March 27-April 2
Market Pantry fruit snacks (10 pack) $1.39
$1.00 off 2 Target coupon
Select Kellogg's Cereal $1.99
$1.00 off 3 manufacturer coupon
Hershey's Drops or Reece's minis $2.66
$1.00 off Target coupon
Various Market Pantry cookies $1.75
$1.00 off 2 Target coupon
Market Pantry Bread is on sale for $0.95-$1.20 depending on the kind
Visine $1.97 (in the travel size section)
$2.00 off manufacturer coupon
Buy 4 Select Degree, Suave, Vaseline or Dove receive a $5 Target gift card
$1.00 off 2 Suave for men Target coupon
There was also a Dove for Men deodorant and a Degree deodorant manufacturer coupon that you can use for this in the Pick and Save flyer this week.
Flintstones Vitamins 60 to 75 count $6.00
$1.00 Manufacturer coupon (Use zip 90210)
$2.00 Target coupon
Benefiber prices start at $6.50 at my store
$3.00 manufacturer coupon
$3.00 Target coupon
Disney's Tangled
Blu Ray 4 disc bonus pack $24.99
Blu Ray and DVD pack $19.99
DVD $15.99
$5.00 off BluRay and DVD pack
$5.00 rebate when you get a haircut at Cost Cutters
$5.00 rebate when you buy 2 Sucess Rice products Sucess Rice products were $2.08 each at Walmart.
In the Men's section there were many clearanced Hanes items.
$1.00 Target coupon
The baby section had Circo long sleeve onesie type t-shirts sizes newborn to 9 months on clearance for $2.80. There were a variety of colors and designs. If you were able to print the $1 Circo coupon you can use that.
Thanks Totally Target.
$1.00 off 2 Target coupon
Select Kellogg's Cereal $1.99
$1.00 off 3 manufacturer coupon
Hershey's Drops or Reece's minis $2.66
$1.00 off Target coupon
Various Market Pantry cookies $1.75
$1.00 off 2 Target coupon
Market Pantry Bread is on sale for $0.95-$1.20 depending on the kind
Visine $1.97 (in the travel size section)
$2.00 off manufacturer coupon
Buy 4 Select Degree, Suave, Vaseline or Dove receive a $5 Target gift card
$1.00 off 2 Suave for men Target coupon
There was also a Dove for Men deodorant and a Degree deodorant manufacturer coupon that you can use for this in the Pick and Save flyer this week.
Flintstones Vitamins 60 to 75 count $6.00
$1.00 Manufacturer coupon (Use zip 90210)
$2.00 Target coupon
Benefiber prices start at $6.50 at my store
$3.00 manufacturer coupon
$3.00 Target coupon
Disney's Tangled
Blu Ray 4 disc bonus pack $24.99
Blu Ray and DVD pack $19.99
DVD $15.99
$5.00 off BluRay and DVD pack
$5.00 rebate when you get a haircut at Cost Cutters
$5.00 rebate when you buy 2 Sucess Rice products Sucess Rice products were $2.08 each at Walmart.
In the Men's section there were many clearanced Hanes items.
$1.00 Target coupon
The baby section had Circo long sleeve onesie type t-shirts sizes newborn to 9 months on clearance for $2.80. There were a variety of colors and designs. If you were able to print the $1 Circo coupon you can use that.
Thanks Totally Target.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Target coupon for $1.00 off Circo infant or Toddler accessory or apparel items excluding shoes. This is great for the clearance items. Target also sells $1.00 Circo socks.
Festival Foods March 26-April 1
Store Coupon Items:
Del Monte canned vegetables $0.38 limit 10, must buy 10
Whole White mushrooms $0.68 limit 1
Fritos, Cheetos, or Sun Chips $1.98 limit 3
Keebler Cookies, Special K bars, or Fiber Plus bars $1.98 limit 2
Del Monte ketchup $0.68 limit 1
Wonder Classic hotdog buns $0.98 limit 1
Rold Gold Pretzels or Frito Lay dips $1.68 limit 3
Palmero's Classic Pizza $1.98 limit 10
3 lb box Oscar Mayer wieners $3.98 limit 1
Coca Cola 20 pack $4.48 limit 1
Kretschamar Turkey off the Bone $4.48/lb limit 4 lbs
Brownberry Wide pan breads $1.98 limit 2
Barrel o Fun Cheese Snacks $1.98 limit 3
Steve's Cheese Slices $2.28 limit 2
Other Good Deals:
Flavorite Chicken Noodle or Tomato soup $0.50 with in store green sheet coupon
Kemps Ice Cream Pails $4.48 with in store green sheet coupon
Ground Chuck $2.48/lb
Fresh Tomatoes on the vine $1.28/lb
Pillsbury cake mix $0.88
Cascade Gel of action packs $3.50
Del Monte canned vegetables $0.38 limit 10, must buy 10
Whole White mushrooms $0.68 limit 1
Fritos, Cheetos, or Sun Chips $1.98 limit 3
Keebler Cookies, Special K bars, or Fiber Plus bars $1.98 limit 2
Del Monte ketchup $0.68 limit 1
Wonder Classic hotdog buns $0.98 limit 1
Rold Gold Pretzels or Frito Lay dips $1.68 limit 3
Palmero's Classic Pizza $1.98 limit 10
3 lb box Oscar Mayer wieners $3.98 limit 1
Coca Cola 20 pack $4.48 limit 1
Kretschamar Turkey off the Bone $4.48/lb limit 4 lbs
Brownberry Wide pan breads $1.98 limit 2
Barrel o Fun Cheese Snacks $1.98 limit 3
Steve's Cheese Slices $2.28 limit 2
Other Good Deals:
Flavorite Chicken Noodle or Tomato soup $0.50 with in store green sheet coupon
Kemps Ice Cream Pails $4.48 with in store green sheet coupon
Ground Chuck $2.48/lb
Fresh Tomatoes on the vine $1.28/lb
Pillsbury cake mix $0.88
Cascade Gel of action packs $3.50
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Random Tips
1. Use your dryer sheets multiple times. If you have trouble remembering to reuse them you can also cut your dryer sheets in halves or fourths (depending on what works for you) and use the smaller sheets once each. There is more then enough fabric softener on a sheet for multiple loads.
2. Take your own bags to stores that will discount $0.05 per bag. It adds up quickly and I've found my items get squished less in reusable bags. I hate squished bread!
3. Make a list!!!!!!! If you don't have a list you are going to forget something you need which will result in another trip to the store. You will also buy things you don't need because you can't remember if you need them or not. I keep a list on the refrigerator to write things down as I notice I need them and then transfer it to my master list on the computer. I like a typed list because I have terrible handwriting and I don't want to try to decipher it at the store. It also makes it easier to put the items on my list in order of how I walk through the store. I'm less likely to have to backtrack that way.
4. Reuse (clean) torn socks or stained clothes as rags for cleaning. You are throwing them out anyway, you might as well get one more use out of them :)
5. Empty Kleenex boxes are great for holding plastic bags or bread bags and for use as a small garbage for used tissues next to the bed (or sick child). They work great for holding items in the vehicle too.
6. Empty wipes containers are also invaluable. They are great for holding puzzle pieces and other small toys and work great for school and art supplies.
7. Rotate your stock. Make sure you are putting your new food purchases behind your older items. It is extremely irritating to have to throw out an expired item because it got lost in the shuffle.
8. Make double (or triple, or quadruple) when you cook something that will freeze. Making a double batch of soup or casserole, etc. usually doesn't dirty a lot more dishes or make a lot more work but will save you a lot of time when you just need to pull it out of the freezer the next time you want to eat it. Freezing soups and sauces in gallon freezer bags works really well. Lay them flat in the freezer when you initially freeze them. Then they are easy to stack or slide in anywhere. Make sure to label and date your items.
9. Use that bread bag to hold the sandwich you just made for your packed lunch before you throw it out. It was just holding the bread you are going to eat so it is obviously clean enough to hold your sandwich :)
10. Reuse paper. Print your coupons on the backside of whatever paper you can. I print a lot of mine on the back of my home school lesson plans. Colored paper works too if you have flyers or something that are only printed on one side. It doesn't matter what is printed on the back of your coupons. (make sure it isn't anything with personal information on it though)
2. Take your own bags to stores that will discount $0.05 per bag. It adds up quickly and I've found my items get squished less in reusable bags. I hate squished bread!
3. Make a list!!!!!!! If you don't have a list you are going to forget something you need which will result in another trip to the store. You will also buy things you don't need because you can't remember if you need them or not. I keep a list on the refrigerator to write things down as I notice I need them and then transfer it to my master list on the computer. I like a typed list because I have terrible handwriting and I don't want to try to decipher it at the store. It also makes it easier to put the items on my list in order of how I walk through the store. I'm less likely to have to backtrack that way.
4. Reuse (clean) torn socks or stained clothes as rags for cleaning. You are throwing them out anyway, you might as well get one more use out of them :)
5. Empty Kleenex boxes are great for holding plastic bags or bread bags and for use as a small garbage for used tissues next to the bed (or sick child). They work great for holding items in the vehicle too.
6. Empty wipes containers are also invaluable. They are great for holding puzzle pieces and other small toys and work great for school and art supplies.
7. Rotate your stock. Make sure you are putting your new food purchases behind your older items. It is extremely irritating to have to throw out an expired item because it got lost in the shuffle.
8. Make double (or triple, or quadruple) when you cook something that will freeze. Making a double batch of soup or casserole, etc. usually doesn't dirty a lot more dishes or make a lot more work but will save you a lot of time when you just need to pull it out of the freezer the next time you want to eat it. Freezing soups and sauces in gallon freezer bags works really well. Lay them flat in the freezer when you initially freeze them. Then they are easy to stack or slide in anywhere. Make sure to label and date your items.
9. Use that bread bag to hold the sandwich you just made for your packed lunch before you throw it out. It was just holding the bread you are going to eat so it is obviously clean enough to hold your sandwich :)
10. Reuse paper. Print your coupons on the backside of whatever paper you can. I print a lot of mine on the back of my home school lesson plans. Colored paper works too if you have flyers or something that are only printed on one side. It doesn't matter what is printed on the back of your coupons. (make sure it isn't anything with personal information on it though)
Tangled Rebate
Tangled comes out on Blu-Ray and DVD on March 29th. Success Rice is offering a $5.00 rebate when you buy the movie and two packages of Success Rice.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Target Deals March 20-26
Wheat Thins $2.00
Buy 3 get 1 free Target coupon
Market Pantry instant oatmeal packs $1.42
Select General Mills cereal $2.50
various manufacturer coupons
$1.50 off three General Mills items Target coupon
Up and Up baby wash and lotion $1.37 Up and Up finger foods $1.54
$0.50 Up and Up baby item Target coupon
Reach floss $0.97
$1.00 manufacturer coupon
Women's swimwear clearance rack 30-75% off
$2.00 off womens' swimwear Target coupon
Nature Made vitamins (women's multivitamin $5.24, fish oil $5.00)
$5.00 off 3 Target coupon
$1.00 off 1 Target coupon
Pampers $8.00
There was a $2.00 manufacturer coupon in the newspaper inserts a couple weeks ago if you have those.
There was a 75% off rack in the infant department with pants and shirts in the $1-$2 range. If you were able to print the $1 off Circo infant clothes coupon that was on target.com you can use that to get some great deals.
There were lots of great Target coupons that are no longer available on target.com that expire on March 26. If you have any of these left make sure to use them up this week before they expire.
Buy 3 get 1 free Target coupon
Market Pantry instant oatmeal packs $1.42
Select General Mills cereal $2.50
various manufacturer coupons
$1.50 off three General Mills items Target coupon
Up and Up baby wash and lotion $1.37 Up and Up finger foods $1.54
$0.50 Up and Up baby item Target coupon
Reach floss $0.97
$1.00 manufacturer coupon
Women's swimwear clearance rack 30-75% off
$2.00 off womens' swimwear Target coupon
Nature Made vitamins (women's multivitamin $5.24, fish oil $5.00)
$5.00 off 3 Target coupon
$1.00 off 1 Target coupon
Pampers $8.00
There was a $2.00 manufacturer coupon in the newspaper inserts a couple weeks ago if you have those.
There was a 75% off rack in the infant department with pants and shirts in the $1-$2 range. If you were able to print the $1 off Circo infant clothes coupon that was on target.com you can use that to get some great deals.
There were lots of great Target coupons that are no longer available on target.com that expire on March 26. If you have any of these left make sure to use them up this week before they expire.
Coupons
$3.00 off KY. Walmart has this for less then $3.00 so you will get it for free! If you don't like to deal with the Walmart coupon hassle Target also carries this for $3.69 ish.
Old Orchard frozen concentrate buy one get one free coupon.
Thanks Hip2Save.
Old Orchard frozen concentrate buy one get one free coupon.
Thanks Hip2Save.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Great Coupon
Get this $4.00 off 4 select General Mills items coupon. Starting Sunday Walgreens has Bugles and Chex mix for $1.33 each. With this coupon they will be only $0.33 per bag!!
Thanks Hip2Save.
Thanks Hip2Save.
Festival Foods March 19-25
Store Coupon Items:
1 lb Green Giant baby carrots $0.48 limit 1
Colgate toothpaste $0.98 limit 3
8 oz Crystal Farms shredded cheese $1.48 limit 3
Xtra laundry detergent $1.68 limit 1
3 lb package individually frozen chicken breasts $4.88 limit 2
12 double roll Northern bath tissue $4.98 limit 1
Morning Glory chocolate milk gallon $1.88 limit 1
Edy's Grand ice cream $1.98 limit 1
Bernatellos half pounder or good and garlic pizza $1.98 limit 2
The ultimate mini cookies $2.48 limit 2
Other Good Deals:
Buy 6 selected Heinz products and get $3.00 off with in store green sheet coupon.
Buy four selected General Mills items for $2.00 -$3.00 each and use in store green sheet coupon for an additional $4.00 off! coupons and coupons
Buy 10 participating Kraft products get $5.00 off fresh meat in store green sheet coupon
Kraft mac and cheese $0.68
Kraft American singles $1.88
Oscar Mayer Weiners $1.98
Kraft pourable dressing $1.99
8oz Kraft shredded cheese $1.99
Plantars dry roasted nuts $2.98
Kraft Miracle whip $2.88
Jello refrigerated pudding or gelatin $2.49
Nabisco oreos or grahm crackers 4/$8 must purchase 4, limit 4 with in store green sheet coupon
Stuffed whole chickens $0.98/lb
Stuffed pork roasts $2.48/lb
Stuffed pork chops $2.88/lb
Stuffed cornish hens $0.98/lb
Boneless Chuck arm roasts $2.98/lb
Alaskan Pollack Fillets $1.98/lb
Chicken of the Sea chunk light tuna $0.44
Birdseye steam fresh vegetables $0.88
Seedless grapes $1.28/lb
Florida's natural orange juice $1.98
2L Pepsi products $0.98 must purchase 4, limit 4
Powerade $1.00 Buy 10 get 5 free in store green sheet coupon
Red Gold tomatoes, tomato juice, or salsa $1.00
Cher Make Weiners or smoked sausage $4.48
Coca Cola packs 4/$12 must purchase 4, limit 4
Duncan Hines cake mixes $0.99
1 lb Green Giant baby carrots $0.48 limit 1
Colgate toothpaste $0.98 limit 3
8 oz Crystal Farms shredded cheese $1.48 limit 3
Xtra laundry detergent $1.68 limit 1
3 lb package individually frozen chicken breasts $4.88 limit 2
12 double roll Northern bath tissue $4.98 limit 1
Morning Glory chocolate milk gallon $1.88 limit 1
Edy's Grand ice cream $1.98 limit 1
Bernatellos half pounder or good and garlic pizza $1.98 limit 2
The ultimate mini cookies $2.48 limit 2
Other Good Deals:
Buy 6 selected Heinz products and get $3.00 off with in store green sheet coupon.
Buy four selected General Mills items for $2.00 -$3.00 each and use in store green sheet coupon for an additional $4.00 off! coupons and coupons
Buy 10 participating Kraft products get $5.00 off fresh meat in store green sheet coupon
Kraft mac and cheese $0.68
Kraft American singles $1.88
Oscar Mayer Weiners $1.98
Kraft pourable dressing $1.99
8oz Kraft shredded cheese $1.99
Plantars dry roasted nuts $2.98
Kraft Miracle whip $2.88
Jello refrigerated pudding or gelatin $2.49
Nabisco oreos or grahm crackers 4/$8 must purchase 4, limit 4 with in store green sheet coupon
Stuffed whole chickens $0.98/lb
Stuffed pork roasts $2.48/lb
Stuffed pork chops $2.88/lb
Stuffed cornish hens $0.98/lb
Boneless Chuck arm roasts $2.98/lb
Alaskan Pollack Fillets $1.98/lb
Chicken of the Sea chunk light tuna $0.44
Birdseye steam fresh vegetables $0.88
Seedless grapes $1.28/lb
Florida's natural orange juice $1.98
2L Pepsi products $0.98 must purchase 4, limit 4
Powerade $1.00 Buy 10 get 5 free in store green sheet coupon
Red Gold tomatoes, tomato juice, or salsa $1.00
Cher Make Weiners or smoked sausage $4.48
Coca Cola packs 4/$12 must purchase 4, limit 4
Duncan Hines cake mixes $0.99
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Kleenex Deal
Amazon has 30-pack Kleenex 110-Count Tissues for $31.74. You get an additional 15% off when you sign up for Subscribe & Save. You can get another 15% off by using the code PAPERSNS. Final price is $23.81 with free shipping.
Note, you may cancel your subscribe & save subscription any time after your order ships.
Thanks Slickdeals.
Note, you may cancel your subscribe & save subscription any time after your order ships.
Thanks Slickdeals.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Festival Foods March 12-18
Store Coupon Items:
Roma Pizza $1.48 limit 6
7-up brand 6 packs bottles $1.98 limit 1
Lays Potato Chips $1.98 limit 3
Flavorite Large Eggs $0.68 limit 1
Banquet Brown and Serve Sausage $0.78 limit 2
Aunt Jemima Waffles $0.98 limit 2
Wonder Classic White Bread $0.98 limit 1
Post Cereals $1.68 limit 2
Minute Maid Orange Juice $1.68 limit 1
Festival Hamburger Buns $0.48 limit 1
Bellatoria Thin Crust Pizza $3.98 limit 4, must purchase 4
Other Good Deals:
Quarter Pork Loin Chops $1.48/lb
Chicken Drumsticks $0.79/lb
Old Orchard Juice Cocktails $0.98
Cantaloupe $1.68
Cedar Crest Ice Cream $2.88
Crystal Farms Random Weight Cheese $2.99/lb
Roma Pizza $1.48 limit 6
7-up brand 6 packs bottles $1.98 limit 1
Lays Potato Chips $1.98 limit 3
Flavorite Large Eggs $0.68 limit 1
Banquet Brown and Serve Sausage $0.78 limit 2
Aunt Jemima Waffles $0.98 limit 2
Wonder Classic White Bread $0.98 limit 1
Post Cereals $1.68 limit 2
Minute Maid Orange Juice $1.68 limit 1
Festival Hamburger Buns $0.48 limit 1
Bellatoria Thin Crust Pizza $3.98 limit 4, must purchase 4
Other Good Deals:
Quarter Pork Loin Chops $1.48/lb
Chicken Drumsticks $0.79/lb
Old Orchard Juice Cocktails $0.98
Cantaloupe $1.68
Cedar Crest Ice Cream $2.88
Crystal Farms Random Weight Cheese $2.99/lb
Friday, March 11, 2011
Free Reach Floss
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Frugal Brithday Parties (or other parties)
The key to having an inexpensive party is to PLAN AHEAD!
1. Decide what kind of party you are having. Are you just inviting your family, your child's classmates, etc. Are you planning to have lunch, dinner, just snacks, or desserts? Do you want to have games or entertainment?
2. Plan a menu. When you have your menu done several weeks in advance you can pick up the items you need as they are on sale in the weeks before your party. I'm also a big believer in foods that can be made ahead of time. Sure it's fun to grill out for the party but then you are busy manning the grill when you could be spending time with your guests. Also, if your food is prepared ahead of time you will be able to have all the dishes done and the kitchen cleaned up from the prep work before your guests arrive.
3. Shop year round. If you like to give bags of party favors to your guests or prizes for games you can save a lot of money if you purchase them throughout the year. The Target Dollar Spot is a great place to stock up. When they discount items to 75% off you can buy enough favors for a party for just a couple dollars. They often have themes too like Curious George, Dr. Seuss, or Disney Princess that you can build your party around if you want. After the holidays there will often be clearanced favors that are in holiday packaging but the favors themselves are not holiday themed. That can be a great place for additional savings.
Party items go on clearance periodically just like everything else. If you find some princess party ware you know your child will love go ahead and buy it even if the birthday party is some months away.
4. Pick generic themes. Having a princess themed party is going to be less expensive then having a Disney princess themed party. Having a sports themed party is going to be less expensive then having a Packers party. The various dollar stores are a great place for party ware. They often have plates, cups, etc with various generic themes. If you can't find a theme you like just pick a color that goes with your party. Pink for princess, blue for ocean, etc.
Be creative with your decorations. We had a firefighter party once. I got red tableclothes at the Dollar Store and picked up some firetrucks from the thrift shop. The trucks were less then $1 a piece and made fun centerpieces. And after the party my child had a great time playing with his new collection of fire trucks.
I made this paint palette cake for my little artist. We used plain primary colored party ware and hung her favorite drawings up for everyone to view. It turned out beautiful and everyone loved it. Most of all, she thought it was fabulous and that is what matters.
If you have some Star Wars figurines or Princess dolls use those to decorate with your theme. The chances are good that if your child chooses a theme it's because he/she likes it. So she probably already has toys or pictures that you can use to decorate.
5. Make your own cake. Bakery cakes are beautiful but quite expensive. Making your own cake is not as hard as you think. They don't have to elaborate to be wonderful and make your child very happy. Familyfun.com is a great resource for cakes. They have lots of different ideas with different skill levels and give you step by step instructions on how to make them. I made these sports cakes for my three boys for their group party. They were really easy to decorate and they turned out great. Sorry, the picture was taken before I cleaned the stove :)
6. Don't worry about the Joneses! If your child just came home from a friend's birthday party with $20 in party favors brimming with tales about the elaborate party with clowns and bouncy houses and all the fun money can buy DON'T BE SUCKED IN. You do not have to give this kind of party for your child. Ask your child what they want. Your child may consider a camp out in the front yard with a couple of friends to be far superior to an elaborate crazy party. Find out what your child wants and talk with them about how to make it happen within your budget.
7. Have a gift closet. If your child attends a lot of classmates birthday parties or you have a lot of nieces and nephews (I have 14) you need a gift closet!! Buy toys as they are on sale or clearance throughout the year and put them in your closet. (It doesn't have to be an actual closet I use some Rubbermaid bins.) Then when your child comes home with a birthday invitation let them pick a present for their friend out of the gift closet. You can easily save 50-75% this way. During the school supplies sales stock up on markers, crayons, and paper. These items make great gifts because almost all children like to receive them and they are at rock bottom prices at back to school time.
8. Have fun. Your child is going to remember the fun he or she had at the party not whether or not the invitations matched the plates.
1. Decide what kind of party you are having. Are you just inviting your family, your child's classmates, etc. Are you planning to have lunch, dinner, just snacks, or desserts? Do you want to have games or entertainment?
2. Plan a menu. When you have your menu done several weeks in advance you can pick up the items you need as they are on sale in the weeks before your party. I'm also a big believer in foods that can be made ahead of time. Sure it's fun to grill out for the party but then you are busy manning the grill when you could be spending time with your guests. Also, if your food is prepared ahead of time you will be able to have all the dishes done and the kitchen cleaned up from the prep work before your guests arrive.
3. Shop year round. If you like to give bags of party favors to your guests or prizes for games you can save a lot of money if you purchase them throughout the year. The Target Dollar Spot is a great place to stock up. When they discount items to 75% off you can buy enough favors for a party for just a couple dollars. They often have themes too like Curious George, Dr. Seuss, or Disney Princess that you can build your party around if you want. After the holidays there will often be clearanced favors that are in holiday packaging but the favors themselves are not holiday themed. That can be a great place for additional savings.
Party items go on clearance periodically just like everything else. If you find some princess party ware you know your child will love go ahead and buy it even if the birthday party is some months away.
4. Pick generic themes. Having a princess themed party is going to be less expensive then having a Disney princess themed party. Having a sports themed party is going to be less expensive then having a Packers party. The various dollar stores are a great place for party ware. They often have plates, cups, etc with various generic themes. If you can't find a theme you like just pick a color that goes with your party. Pink for princess, blue for ocean, etc.
Be creative with your decorations. We had a firefighter party once. I got red tableclothes at the Dollar Store and picked up some firetrucks from the thrift shop. The trucks were less then $1 a piece and made fun centerpieces. And after the party my child had a great time playing with his new collection of fire trucks.
I made this paint palette cake for my little artist. We used plain primary colored party ware and hung her favorite drawings up for everyone to view. It turned out beautiful and everyone loved it. Most of all, she thought it was fabulous and that is what matters.
If you have some Star Wars figurines or Princess dolls use those to decorate with your theme. The chances are good that if your child chooses a theme it's because he/she likes it. So she probably already has toys or pictures that you can use to decorate.
5. Make your own cake. Bakery cakes are beautiful but quite expensive. Making your own cake is not as hard as you think. They don't have to elaborate to be wonderful and make your child very happy. Familyfun.com is a great resource for cakes. They have lots of different ideas with different skill levels and give you step by step instructions on how to make them. I made these sports cakes for my three boys for their group party. They were really easy to decorate and they turned out great. Sorry, the picture was taken before I cleaned the stove :)
6. Don't worry about the Joneses! If your child just came home from a friend's birthday party with $20 in party favors brimming with tales about the elaborate party with clowns and bouncy houses and all the fun money can buy DON'T BE SUCKED IN. You do not have to give this kind of party for your child. Ask your child what they want. Your child may consider a camp out in the front yard with a couple of friends to be far superior to an elaborate crazy party. Find out what your child wants and talk with them about how to make it happen within your budget.
7. Have a gift closet. If your child attends a lot of classmates birthday parties or you have a lot of nieces and nephews (I have 14) you need a gift closet!! Buy toys as they are on sale or clearance throughout the year and put them in your closet. (It doesn't have to be an actual closet I use some Rubbermaid bins.) Then when your child comes home with a birthday invitation let them pick a present for their friend out of the gift closet. You can easily save 50-75% this way. During the school supplies sales stock up on markers, crayons, and paper. These items make great gifts because almost all children like to receive them and they are at rock bottom prices at back to school time.
8. Have fun. Your child is going to remember the fun he or she had at the party not whether or not the invitations matched the plates.
Target Deals
Shout Travel Wipes $0.97
$1.00 manufacturer coupon
Nature Made Vitamins various prices
$5.00 off 3 Target coupon or $1 off 1 Target coupon
There were manufacturer coupons in All You and some mailed flyers
Excedrin Extra Strength 20 count $3.59
$3.00 Target coupon
Market Pantry instant oatmeal 10 count packs $1.42
$1.00 off two Target coupon
Oreo Cakesters $2.50
$1.00 Target coupon
Jello 8 serving size boxes $0.95
$1.00 off four Target coupon
Oscar Mayer Hotdogs $1.99
$1.00 off two Target coupon
Up and Up pain reliever on sale this week for various amounts depending on size.
$1.00 off Target coupon (includes children and infant items too)
Up and Up floss $0.89 mouthwash $1.32
$1.00 off Target coupon
Lots of clearanced makeup for various prices
several Target coupons
Infants and toddlers long sleeve t-shirts 75%off $1.50
Women's Merona long sleeve t-shirts 75% off $2.50
Many womens and juniors jeans 75% off
$1.00 manufacturer coupon
Nature Made Vitamins various prices
$5.00 off 3 Target coupon or $1 off 1 Target coupon
There were manufacturer coupons in All You and some mailed flyers
Excedrin Extra Strength 20 count $3.59
$3.00 Target coupon
Market Pantry instant oatmeal 10 count packs $1.42
$1.00 off two Target coupon
Oreo Cakesters $2.50
$1.00 Target coupon
Jello 8 serving size boxes $0.95
$1.00 off four Target coupon
Oscar Mayer Hotdogs $1.99
$1.00 off two Target coupon
Up and Up pain reliever on sale this week for various amounts depending on size.
$1.00 off Target coupon (includes children and infant items too)
Up and Up floss $0.89 mouthwash $1.32
$1.00 off Target coupon
Lots of clearanced makeup for various prices
several Target coupons
Infants and toddlers long sleeve t-shirts 75%off $1.50
Women's Merona long sleeve t-shirts 75% off $2.50
Many womens and juniors jeans 75% off
Joy Dish Soap
Amazon.com has a pack of 25 bottles of 14 ounce Joy dish soap for $3.66 plus $7.93 shipping. Remember prices on Amazon change fast so get it while you can.
Thanks Hip2Save.
Thanks Hip2Save.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Festival Foods March 5-11
Internet Only Coupon
Morning Glory Butter $0.99 limit 1
Store Coupon Items:
6 pack bottles Coke products $1.98 limit 1
Homestyle Hamburger Buns $0.98 limit 2
4lb seedless oranges $1.48 limit 1
Orv's Tasty Topping Pizza $1.68 limit 10
Kellogg's Cereal $1.68 limit 2
8-9 oz Off the Bone lunchmeats $2.48 limit 2
Creamette pasta $0.68 limit 2
Prego Pasta Sauce $0.98 limit 1
New York Texas Garlic Toast $1.48 limit 1
Strawberries $1.48 limit 2
Wonder Beefsteak Rye Bread $1.88 limit 1
Hoffman House shrimp or tarter sauce $0.88 limit 1
Other Good Deals:
Starkist Chunk Lite Tuna $0.39 limit 6
Dannon Lite 10/$4.00 must purchase 10
Skippy Peanut Butter $1.29
2L Coke products $0.98
Kemp's Cottage Cheese $1.88
Morning Glory Butter $0.99 limit 1
Store Coupon Items:
6 pack bottles Coke products $1.98 limit 1
Homestyle Hamburger Buns $0.98 limit 2
4lb seedless oranges $1.48 limit 1
Orv's Tasty Topping Pizza $1.68 limit 10
Kellogg's Cereal $1.68 limit 2
8-9 oz Off the Bone lunchmeats $2.48 limit 2
Creamette pasta $0.68 limit 2
Prego Pasta Sauce $0.98 limit 1
New York Texas Garlic Toast $1.48 limit 1
Strawberries $1.48 limit 2
Wonder Beefsteak Rye Bread $1.88 limit 1
Hoffman House shrimp or tarter sauce $0.88 limit 1
Other Good Deals:
Starkist Chunk Lite Tuna $0.39 limit 6
Dannon Lite 10/$4.00 must purchase 10
Skippy Peanut Butter $1.29
2L Coke products $0.98
Kemp's Cottage Cheese $1.88
Friday, March 4, 2011
Target Deals
Oscar Mayer Hotdogs $1.99
$1.00 off two Target coupon
Market Pantry instant oatmeal 10 packs $1.42 on sale (regular $1.59?)
$1.00 off 2 Target coupon
Various Excedrin
$3.00 off Target coupon
24 count Up and Up Ibuprofen $0.99
$1.00 Target coupon
Up and up floss $0.89, mouthwash $1.37
$1.00 off Target coupon
Crayola art kits 50% clearance
Lots of jeans on clearance for $4.98
$1.00 off two Target coupon
Market Pantry instant oatmeal 10 packs $1.42 on sale (regular $1.59?)
$1.00 off 2 Target coupon
Various Excedrin
$3.00 off Target coupon
24 count Up and Up Ibuprofen $0.99
$1.00 Target coupon
Up and up floss $0.89, mouthwash $1.37
$1.00 off Target coupon
Crayola art kits 50% clearance
Lots of jeans on clearance for $4.98
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