It’s time for the Daytona 500 Mega Event at Kroger! This is a annual event though this year the number of participating items is smaller than in past years. I have added a number of unadvertised items that will be participating. I don’t know their prices yet, but will update this as soon as I get to the store tomorrow.
Kroger is running an instant win game for the next few weeks you can play everyday! You can only win twice per user though.
If you see any other awesome deals leave a comment or use the report button below.
Mega Event
- Save $3 instantly at checkout WYB (10) participating items, plus a $2 coupon at checkout. Price listed after $3 savings.
Mega Meat
- Boneless Buffalo Wings, 24 ct., (deli) $6.69
- Oscar Mayer Fully Cooked Bacon, 2.1 oz, $2.49
- Oscar Mayer Wieners, 16 oz (excludes beef), $1.99
- Oscar Mayer Lunchmeat, $2.99
- Lloyd’s Shredded BBQ Tub, $3.69
-$1 off Lloyd’s barbeque product, SS 1/15
-$1 off Lloyd’s barbecue product, SS 2/12
Entertainment is one of those things that can quickly eat up your budget if you aren’t careful. With three small kids in the house, we are always looking for inexpensive ways to have fun, but still save money.
We made a choice a long time ago to give up cable and any other unnecessary expenses in an effort to live frugally. Over the years, I’ve come across lots of creative ideas, so I thought it would be fun to share my favorites. I’d also love to hear any out-of-the-box ways you save on family fun!
TV, Movies & Internet
Use free codes for Blockbuster Express and Redbox Movie Rentals
There are frequently free movie codes available for the movie kiosks, so take advantage of these offers for a fun free movie night!
Consider a streaming device such as Roku or Apple TV
We cancelled cable long ago. Rather than paying large monthly bill, we invested in a Roku and we can stream lots of content for free. You could also opt for a Netflix or Hulu subscription, both of which are much less than cable, but still have lots of up to date shows. (We are currently enjoying all the episodes of Warehouse 13 for free and didn’t have to get cable to see it!)
Add an HD Antenna
Concerned about not getting local channels or the news? A simple HD antenna can normally pick up 3-15 local stations. For less than the cost of one month of cable, you can get free stations forever!
Call your cable/internet provider for a promotional rate.
We can do just fine without cable, but not internet… Did you know you can often get your bill reduced just by calling the cable company every 6-12 months and requesting a promotional rate? Try chat help if you feel uncomfortable asking for a discount on the phone. You may shave up to 30% off your bill.
One caution: They may try to sign you up for a contract to get a special rate which I always politely decline in favor of a contract-free promotion. That way I have the option to change my mind if circumstances change.
Host a Family Board Game Night
Pop some free (after coupons) popcorn and gather around your favorite board games. We often see huge promotions and coupons for board games around holidays, so grab a few at a discount and enjoy some quality time together. Our favorite board games are Chutes & Ladders, Scrabble and Monopoly!
Free Museum and Park Days
Many museums and national parks have free days on a regular basis. Check out their schedules and plan for a fun day out.
Free Activities around Town
Several retailers including Michael’s Crafts, Lego Store, Lowe’s, Home Depot and Disney Store offer free family events weekly or monthly. Check their event calendars and RSVP for any that interest you. It’s a great way to spend a few hours on a Saturday and encourage creativity with the kids! (There are several free events happening this weekend for Valentine’s Day).
Hillshire Farm has come out with an awesome and easy way to get a delicious lunch on the table quickly! Their new Grilled Essentials farm-fresh chicken comes in 5 flavors: grilled, italian, lemon pepper, hardwood smoked and garlic & herb. Yum!
We eat a ton of sandwiches, though I have to admit, sometimes we get bored with regular deli meats. And who has time to grill a chicken breast every day at lunch? The Hillshire Farms Grilled Essentials are hot and ready to go in 60 seconds! With 5 different varieties, you can really mix and match to make a lot of fun twists on your normal sandwich. I have hopes that these might even get my girls off their peanut butter and jelly kick!
If you haven’t already tried them, you can find these new Hillshire Farm Grilled Essentials farm-fresh meats in the lunchmeat section at Walmart.
Win It:
One Southern Savers reader will win a $100 Walmart Gift Card… That would make a lot of sandwiches! Read More→
We skipped shopping again this week intentionally to save our money for this years CSA Farm box. We did this last year, so this may be old news for some of you, but one of our ways to save on produce is buying a share in a local CSA Farm. In our area we participating in Pinckey’s Produce. We pay for a share at the beginning of the season and then get a box each week with anything that is ripe this week at the farm.
We loved it last year!! Each week we were challenged with a few vegetables we would normally never purchase like beets or rutabagas and found unique ways to cook them. Sometimes it was actually more produce than we could eat that week, so we would blanch it and freeze it to eat after the season ended.
If you are interested in doing something like, head to localharvest.org to find a farm in your area and to learn more about CSA Farms or produce co-ops.
I also spent this week doing a lot of research on products to stock a gluten free pantry with. Thanks for the advice many of you gave me on facebook! I haven’t made any purchases yet, just figuring it all out… but I did start making phone calls! If you have new products you need to buy I would always recommend calling the manufacturer and letting them know.. It only takes a few minutes and you’ll have some coupons in the mail for you try out new brands.
How was your savings this week? Leave a link to your savings post or leave a comment.
Here are all the deals at the Commissary, starting 2/9. This is a longer list than normal, so enjoy!
If you see a coupon missing or no longer working, please let me know by clicking the blue button.
Meat
- Oscar Mayer Bacon, 12 oz, 33% off
- Oscar Mayer Turkey Franks, 16 oz, 28% off
- Hillshire Sausage, 13-14 oz, 28%
-.55/1 Hillshire Farm rope smoked sausage, RP 1/29
Fridge and Frozen
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese, 8 oz, 37% off
-$1.25/3 Kraft Baker’s Bar, Jell-O pudding or gelatin, Planter’s peanut butter, Honey Maid grahams, Nilla Wafers or Philadelphia cream cheese, Deliciously Simple Holiday Recipes booklet
-$1/3 Baker’s bar product, Jell-O brand pudding or gelatin, AND Philadelphia cream cheese, tearpad
-$1 off Kraft Jell-O gelatin mix AND Philadelphia cream cheese printable - Kraft Mozzarella Cheese, 32 oz, 33% off
-$1/2 Kraft 2% milk block, shred or singles cheese, Kraft 20 Top Seasonal Recipes for 2012 booklet - Tropicana Orange Juice, 64 oz, 40% off Read More→
Update: This deal is sold out again.
I can hardly type this fast enough or contain my excitement. If you are a regular CVS Shopper, grab this $20 Gift Card for $10 on Living Social. They ran this deal once before and it sold out in a few minutes, so don’t delay!
The CVS gift card will come as an e-Gift Card that can be used on multiple trips to make the most of your money.
This is a national deal, so even if you don’t see it in your city, you can still purchase and use it at any CVS. If you have already purchased it, you won’t be able to get another (unless you want to sign your spouse up for an account).
See more daily deals.
Here re some of the new printable coupons I found today! Caress is on sale this week at Walgreens and next week it is part of a ECB deal at CVS. Print yours before it’s gone!
Grocery
$1 off Dole fruit bowls printable
.50/1 Dole fruit crisp printable
.75/1 Farm Rich snack printable
$1/2 Hormel Compleats kids microwave meals printable
.55/1 Nature’s Greens product printable
$1 off Nestle Toll House Valentine Friend’s sugar cookies (Facebook) printable
$1.50 off Seattle’s Best coffee (Facebook) printable
$1/8 Weight Watchers yogurt cups printable, (zip 10001)
Personal
.50/1 All You magazine February issue printable
.75/1 Caress bar or body wash, excl trial size printable
$1/2 Coast soap bars or body washes printable, (zip 90210)
$4 off Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy printable
$1 off Nature’s Bounty vitamin or supplement printable
$1 off People magazine printable
$1 off Purell item, 8 oz + printable
$1/3 Purell portable size hand sanitizers printable
$2 off Scotch Fur Fighter starter kit or refill printable
I can’t think of a better company to celebrate Valentine’s Day with than Hallmark. They have so many great gifts and cards to show someone you’re thinking of them. Have you heard of their new Blooming Expressions? It’s a really fun flower that blooms every time you press the button and it reveals a message to you. They have different messages and flowers so you can choose which Blooming Expression fits your loved one best. We were sent one of these as a present recently and my three year old thinks that it’s her flower. She carries it all over the house making it bloom and un-bloom (she also gets a bit protective if someone else tries to do it).
Another idea is the awesome Hallmark Recordable Storybooks. I know I shared these with you over Christmas, but they have titles perfect for Valentine’s day too! If you give Valentine’s Day gifts to your children – this would be a great gift! With books like Under the Same Moon and Love You Forever, this would be such a fun Valentine’s Day activity. You can all record the book together! They are also something that you will cherish forever. So far we have two books recorded by great grandparents and I keep them under lock & key so that we can hear those voices forever.
Lastly forget about Hallmark’s Greetings. They have some fun new designs like Star Wars and Disney Princesses – you can even upload photos to the cards to make them more personal!
It’s not too late to order your gifts. If you order by tomorrow, 2/11, you’ll still receive your Valentine’s in time! Even better, Hallmark is offering 30% off orders of $10 or more right now with the code VAL30 at checkout!
The Giveaway:
Hallmark is giving away 2 Recordable Storybooks and one Blooming Expression Rose!
The 2 winners of the Storybook will be able to choose from the titles: Counting Kisses, Love you Forever, All the Ways I Love You, Under the Same Moon.
To Enter:
Leave a comment telling me your sweetest Valentine’s Day memory.
Winners will be chosen and emailed Monday, 2/13.
If you got a Keurig for Christmas, you are probably starting to wonder how you can save on K-Cups! Amazon seems to be a pretty great place to find a deal.
Right now, you can get San Francisco Bay Coffee for 38¢ a K-Cup.
Choose between 4 flavors – each box contains 36 K-Cups:
–French Roast Regular
–French Roast Decaf
–Fog Chaser
–Rainforest Blend
As you add them to your cart, select the “Subscribe & Save” option to save an extra 15% – making a box of 36 K-Cups cost $13.59, or 38¢ a piece.
Check out more Amazon Deals.
