Synovate, a market research company is currently accepting applications! These will go very quickly today, so if you are interested I’d suggest you sign up and try it.
What is Synovate?
Synovate Global Opinion Panel is an international company that does market research for major companies.
Why Join?
Besides the full size products folks have gotten in the past to try and rate, you’ll also earn points for your reviews and feedback. The points can then be redeemed for cash!
You are the first to test new products before they hit the shelves.
If you get anything fun to test I would love to hear about it!!
Here is yet another way to get free bowling for the summer:
Brunswick Bowling is offering one game of free bowling to students 18 and under every day through the months of June, July and August. All you have to do is join the Bonus Zone (which is free)!
If you don’t have a Brunswick Lane nearby, then check out Kids Bowl Free for another similar program and more participating lanes!
In case you think your kids are too little, most alleys can make bowling fun even for little ones. We’ve been taking advantage of free summer bowling for a number of years and started when my girls were 3.
As the summer approaches, I know that a lot of you are looking for fun ways to hang out with the family without involving the television. One of the absolute best options for fun family games is to go with Sportcraft.
I am sure that many of you might not know their name, but probably grew up playing foosball or table tennis on one of their tables. This summer, Sportcraft is offering a lot of great games that you might be interested in picking up as a Father’s Day present, a birthday gift, or maybe a just-because-its-summer treat. I promise it will be a gift that will keep on giving!
Sportcraft was kind enough to send me the Sportcraft Anywhere Table Tennis to try out for ourselves. I packed it up and took it to the beach with my family and we had a blast using it! It definitely lives up to its namesake and is easy to move around and set up while still maintaining durability. Even my girls, who aren’t exactly Table Tennis pros, had a great time just trying to make contact :)
Win It:
Sportcraft is giving one lucky winner a lot of fun stuff in their “Kickstart Summer” Game Pack valued around $100!
Here is what you could win:
Bean Bag Horseshoes
Anywhere Table Tennis
Soft Tip Sky Darts
Foldable Ladderball
Even if you don’t win this awesome prize pack, you can still get 25% off any product from Sportcraft when you use the promo code SUMMERGAMES (valid through August)!
To Enter:
Look at the products available in the Kickstart Summer Game Pack and tell me which one you think looks the most fun OR tell me about your favorite memories with a Sportcraft game!
The winner will be notified Tuesday 5/3.
For more information on Sportcraft, be sure to check out the Sportcraft Facebook page.
This giveaway is sponsored by SportCraft, but all opinions are still 100% mine.
This week’s budget-friendly Weight Watchers recipe ideas are sprinkled with a little international flair. It’s easy to get in a rut in the kitchen, so I like to mix it up with some fresh & spicy flavors every once in a while.
Here are some ideas to get your tastebuds working while still watching the waistline! If you need more inspiration, check out all the previous Weight Watchers Meal Plans too.
*These prices are based off of averages and are subject to change weekly
Tandoori Chicken & Onion Skewers w/ Couscous – Recipe
Voskos Greek Yogurt, 5.3 oz, FREE (Publix)
Cucumbers 68¢ ea. (Kroger)
Jumbo Sweet Vidalia Onions 59¢ lb (Kroger), 49¢ lb (Harris Teeter)
Near East Couscous, 5.25-10 oz, $1.09 (Publix)
(4 Points Plus)
Feta & Veggie Stuffed Zucchini – Recipe
Jumbo Sweet Vidalia Onions 59¢ lb (Kroger), 49¢ lb (Harris Teeter)
Grape Tomatoes $2.50 (Bi-Lo) or $2 (Publix or Kroger)
Cremini & Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms, 8 oz, $2.50 (Harris Teeter)
Athenos Crumbled Feta Cheese, 3.5-4 oz, $1.49 (Bi-Lo)
Ken’s Fat Free Ranch Dressing, 16 oz, 62¢ (Bi-Lo) or 74¢ (Winn Dixie)
(3 Points Plus)
Spicy Pork Taco Pizzas – Recipe
Pictsweet Frozen Corn, 14-16 oz, $1.22 (Bi-Lo) or 10-12 oz, 50¢ (Kroger)
Pace Salsa or Pico De Gallo, 16 oz, $1.09 (Publix)
Casa Fiesta Diced Green Chiles, 4 oz, 17¢ (Bi-Lo)
Romaine Lettuce $1.24 (Bi-Lo) or Dole Salad Mix 39¢ (Food Lion)
(7 Points Plus)
Sausage, Golden Onion & Apple Pasta – Recipe
Jumbo Sweet Vidalia Onions 59¢ lb (Kroger), 49¢ lb (Harris Teeter)
Gala Apples, $1.29 lb (Food Lion)
Buitoni Fresh Pasta, FREE (Harris Teeter)
(9 Points Plus)
Believe it or not, today, April 26th, is National Pretzel Day! To celebrate, Pretzelmaker is giving away a Free pretzel!
To get your free pretzel, all you have to do is say the words “National Pretzel Day” to the cashier.
Produce coupons!!
Grab an awesome coupon for $1 off Dole Salads new Spinach Cherry or Endless Summer mixes.
This goes perfectly with a current Catalina deal running at many stores. If you buy $10 in Dole Salads get a coupon at check out $1.50 off your next purchase.
One deal coming up tomorrow: These will be B1G1 at Food Lion stores!
(thanks Debbie!)
Today is my favorite day of the entire year! I hope that you spend it cherishing all the blessings in your life, both big and small.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28
This giveaway is a little more spur of the moment and regional than our usual giveaways but it just so happens to be very awesome. WP Rawl is giving away 50 free family (4) packs of tickets to the Atlanta Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show next weekend (April 30th and May 1st)!!
The Atlanta Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show is a huge event featuring over 200 exhibitors including celebrity chefs. You can browse the exhibits, watch some of the live demonstrations, sample food and beverages, and more! WP Rawl will be passing out samples of their Nature’s Greens (Kale, Collards, Mustard, Turnip, Beet, and more) and Paula Deen Southern Side Dishes. Yum! So if you win, stop by booth #633 and say Hello! Check out WP Rawl’s Facebook page for more details on their fresh products.
I am really excited about this – both the Show and the opportunity to send so many of y’all there! (If you aren’t excited yet, just spend a little while reading the Official Guide to the Show and then get back to me…) Here is what you have a chance to win:
The tickets are for Saturday (April 30th) or Sunday (May 1st) general admission and are valued at $25 each. Fifty, yes I said 50, lucky Southern Savers readers will win a family four pack of tickets to the Show for free! Bring your family or close friends and I know you will have a blast.
To Enter:
Tell me what product from WP Rawl you would like to sample at their booth for a chance to win.
Winners will be emailed this Saturday (4/23) to leave time for the tickets to be mailed out so be sure to enter right away.
Also, please only enter if you are able to get to the show in Atlanta on April 30th or May 1st.
This was our first week getting our CSA produce pickup. We were blessed with a wealth of spinach, strawberries, turnips and turnip & mustard greens.
I’ll admit, we haven’t really used turnips or their greens much, so consider us adventurous this week… I had to hunt a little for ideas, but I’ve calculated the points on everything. While I know most of you didn’t get my box, these are all in season produce items so you should find tham at a pretty good price point in your store.
Be sure to check out all the previous Frugal Weight Watchers Menu Ideas for even more healthy menu suggestions!
*These prices are based off of averages and are subject to change weekly
Spinach, Chicken and Strawberry Salad – Recipe
Almond Accents (from stockpile)
Spinach (from CSA) or Fresh Express $2.50 (Lowes Foods)
Strawberries (from CSA) or 16 oz, $1.98-$2 (Harris Teeter, Kroger, Bloom)
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, $1.99 lb (Kroger, Lowes Foods) $2.29 lb (Winn-Dixie)
Ken’s Low Fat Raspberry Vinaigrette, 66¢ (Bi-Lo)
(4 Points Plus if you substitute a low fat vinaigrette)
Garlic Mashed Root Veggies – Recipe
Red Potatoes, 5 lb, $3.29 (Harveys)
Turnips (from CSA)
Sour Cream (free at Publix)
College Inn Chicken Broth, 32 oz, $1.47 (Harris Teeter)
(2 Points Plus)
Grits & Greens Casserole – Recipe
Smithfield Bacon, 12-16 oz $2.24 (Winn-Dixie, Bi-Lo)
Onions, 99¢ lb (Bi-Lo), $1.29 lb (Harris Teeter) or 3 lb, $1.97-$2 (Lowes Foods, Harveys)
College Inn Chicken Broth, 32 oz, $1.47 (Harris Teeter)
Mustard & Turnip Greens (from CSA) or Glory Brand, $2 (Publix)
Kraft 2% Cheddar, 5-9.6 oz, $1.49 (Winn Dixie)
Salsa (from stockpile)
Eggs, 30 ct, $2.57 (Harris Teeter)
(6 Points Plus)
Braised Mustard Greens – Recipe
Onions, 99¢ lb (Bi-Lo), $1.29 lb (Harris Teeter) or 3 lb, $1.97 (Lowes Foods)
Bertolli Olive Oil, 25.5 oz, $5.29 (Bi-Lo)
Mustard & Turnip Greens (from CSA) or Glory Brand, $2 (Publix)
College Inn Chicken Broth, 32 oz, $1.47 (Harris Teeter)
(2 Points Plus)
Mustard (& Turnip) Green Gratin – Recipe
Mustard & Turnip Greens (from CSA) or Glory Brand, $2 (Publix)
Eggs, 30 ct, $2.57 (Harris Teeter)
Fat Free Sorrento Ricotta, 32 oz, $1.50 (Publix) or 15 oz, 64¢ (Ingles)
White Mushrooms, Whole or Sliced $1.50 (Kroger)
Ritz Crackers, on sale everywhere this week $1.99 or less
(5 Points Plus)
