Magazine Deal

Go to Best Deal Magazines to score magazine subscriptions way below the regular price.  With the wide selection of magazines you will find something for everyone in family.  
A few of the deals for this week:

Family Fun $3.76 when you use the code WKLYSPEC

Fresh Home (for the DIY) - $3.76 when you use the code WKLYSPEC

Weight Watchers - $3.76 when you use the code WKLYSPEC

Sporting News -$3.76 when you use the code WKLYSPEC


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250+ Magazines under $10 with this coupon!
80+ Popular Magazines - Just $3.99 with this coupon!
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TAKE AN EXTRA $5 OFF $30 ORDER COUPON
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Free Lego Toy at Lego Stores

If you are lucky enough to have a Lego Store in your area, stop by February 1st to pick up the FREE Lego skier. Also, plan to spend a little extra time.  This a fun place to entertain the kids for FREE.   Not sure if you have a Lego store in your area, check here.
Thanks, Couponing to Disney!

Print Coupons Today

 Click Here to print your coupns before they reset today. 
There are some great coupons for candy and movies you want to be sure to grab.

Alice in Wonderland Coupon

Alice in Wonderland will be released on Blu-Ray Combo pack on Tuesday, February 1st. There will be a $10 off coupon  available on Disney Rewards starting this week. To print the coupon you’ll need to enter a UPC code from previous select Disney movies.
Best Buy seems to have the best deal on this movie -  $19.99
Use  a $10 printable coupon and you will pay $9.99.
Thanks, Couponing to Disney!

Home Depot Kids Workshop

This could be the perfect gift for grandma, mom, aunt or teacher for Valentine' Day. The Home Depot workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children. Workshops are for kids 5 -12 years of age.
In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.

$10 off $30 purchase at Zulily

Use the code BABIES10 at checkout to save $10 off your $30.00 purchase at Zulily. Zulily offers tons of cute things for moms and children.  I will checking out some of the great things they offer to see what I can grab for my granddaughter and great nephew that is due soon.

Valentine's Day Fun at AC MOORE

Saturday, January 29th from 1 pm-3 pm at AC Moore kids can make and decorate an adorable Valentine’s Love Bug to fill with yummy treat .  Ages 5+ and only while supplies last.  Visit AC Moore for additional information. 
Check out the candy making demo while you are there.

Blockbuster Free Rental Codes

Planning a family movie night this weekend?  Pick up a FREE movie at a Blockbuster Kiosk when you use this code 28CHD4X at checkout.  This code expires on 2/3.

Thanks Brianna Bargains

Watercolor Heart Garland

I love this beautiful heart garland. Garden Mama made this by having her kids paint paper with liquid watercolors then cutting the paper into hearts after it had dried. 
 Liquid watercolors are bright, colorful and very economical. When I was teaching this was always my paint of choice for the kids.  I could buy the 3 primary colors plus black and brown and be set for several years.  You can even add water to dilute it a little and still get brilliant colors. 

If you need liquid watercolors to do this project you can get this - 1-Oz. Color Splash! Liquid Watercolors (Pack of 6) from Amazon for only $7.99. Use Amazon Mom and get FREE shipping.

Get this Connect the Dots (Get Ready Books) for $1.40 on Amazon including free shipping when you use  Amazon Mom or if your purchase over $25.00.

FREE Online Storybooks

At  Storytime for Me you can watch and listen to 31 online children’s books for FREE!! This is a great educational way for the kiddos to enjoy time on the computer.  To take advantage of this freebie click on “Go to Library” after entering the site.  You can then select the book you would like to be read. It will give you the age range for the book as well as the running time.

Thanks Free Sample Freak

Don't forget to sign up for the FREE Funnix Reading Program by the end of the month.

Laminator Deal on Amazon

If you don't have a laminator I highly recommend you look into getting one. Laminators are a great way to preserve kids art work, special papers, award certificates and so much more.  I honestly don't know what I would do without mine.  The Scotch TL901 Thermal Laminator 2 Roller System is only $29.24 (originally $80.49) today on Amazon. 
This easy to use machine:
 laminates  items up to 9 inches wide

is  a two roller system with two temperature settings
suitable for use with photos
will laminate pouches up to 5 mil thick
includes two 9.4" x 11" laminating pouches
Pouches are also availble on Amazon.

Pampers Gift to Grow Code

Right now you can enter the code - VMF776C7HMXXT4A at Pampers Gifts to Grow and receive 42 free points.  This is a high value free code so grab it quick.  I do not know when it expires.

If you haven’t joined Pampers Gifts to Grow, you can join now and participate in the Pampers Gifts to Grow Rewards Program. This rewards program offers points for purchasing Pampers products and allows you to trade in your points for free prizes. Different value point codes are found depending on which packages you buy- but you can also come across free codes like the one above. I have 600 points and I don't buy diapers.  I LOVE FREE THINGS!!

Additional codes that were available as of 1/21/2011:
50 POINTS:
2BEGINEARNING50
GIFTSTOGROW4MOM
JOINNOW4REWARDS
WELCOME2PAMPERS

10 POINTS:CONGRATS2NEWMOM
GTGWELCOME10PTS
NEWWIPESPACKAGE
GETSTARTEDNOW10
WELCOME2VILLAGE
WELCOME2GTG2010
PUNTOSPARAMI123
10ptsfreecode4u
PAMPERS4MOMSOND
Pampersgtg10pts

Thanks Addicted to Saving

50% off at Dairy Queen

When I was at Dairy Queen the other night I noticed this sign in the window.  Saturday, January 29th everything on the DQ menu is 50% off.  How awesome is that?  I see a Blizzard in my future.  Check your local DQ to see if they are participating.

Review & Giveaway!!

I was recently given a Make Your Own Chocolate from Scratch Kit from Glee Gum to try out. Riley and I gave the kit a try a few nights ago. The kit comes with everything you need except vanilla. The process was pretty simple and Riley was able to help out with most of the process.

 

Everything in the kit is all natural so you don't have to worry about your child eating it. The kit comes with a history of chocolate lesson so you can make it into a learning time that includes eating something yummy at the end of the process! The hardest part about the process was waiting (with a two year old anxious to eat the chocolate) for the chocolate temperature to cool. It has to be at an exact temperature before you add the starter crystals that make the chocolate "shiny". If you mess this part up it does not effect the taste at all. If you follow the directions, it is hard to go wrong with this kit! Once the chocolate is done cooking you can add marshmallows, peanut butter, nuts, etc. Each piece can be customized. Not a chocolate lover (gasp!)? They also have a Make Your Own Gum or Gummies Kit. What to try one yourself? Click here to find a store near you or to purchase online.

Also one lucky reader is going to get a chance to win a FREE kit! 

Here is how:

1. Leave a comment letting us know which kit you would want to try. 

2. Become a follower of our blog & leave a comment letting us know.

Include your email in the comment. USA residents only. Giveaway ends February 6th.

GOOD LUCK!

Wacky Wednesday

Play catch with an imaginary ball.  How long can you go without dropping it?


 Wacky Wednesday (Beginner Books(R)) is a great book to read along with this or any of the other Wacky Wednesday activities.  It is availble on Amazon for $8.99.

Lorex LW2003 LIVE Snap Video Baby Monitor

 The Lorex LW2003 LIVE snap Video Baby Monitor (White) retails for $399.00 and you can get it on Amazon right now for under $100.00 and it ships for free.
 It includes:
1 Lorex LIVE snap Video Monitor
1 Lorex LIVE snap Camera (with built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery)
1 Charging cradle
2 Power adapters
1 microSD memory card with SD card adapter
1 rechargeable lithium-ion battery for video monitor
Quick Start Guide
Instruction Manual
1 Year Warranty
Toll-Free Technical Support with Product Registration

This deal won't last long so grab it now.

$5/$25 Build A Bear Coupon

Here is a $5.00 off a purchase of $25.00 or more at Build a Bear.  The offer expires 2/14/2011 so you could use this to make a cute Valentine's Day gift.  Also, if you shop now you can get an additional 25% off in the sale den.

Princess Garden Party at the Disney Store

Kids ages 3+ are invited to Disney Store for a Princess Garden Party. Come dressed as your favorite Disney Princess and enjoy crafts, games and more!

Saturday, January 22
Session 1 - 11:00 am
Session 2 - 12:30 pm

*Minimum age for participation is 3 years. Event limited to a maximum of 50 children per session. No lineups prior to 30 minutes before event begins. Event subject to change or cancellation without notice. Excluding Florida and Outlet locations. Call your local store for participation.

Free Beech-Nut Stage 4 Toddler Kit

When you sign up for Beech-Nut’s e-newsletter you will get a Stage 4 Toddler Kit. The kit will come with coupons and if we are lucky a freebie or two.  


*Coupons For $1.00 of cereal and $1/3 Beech-Nut products arrived in my email. 

Thanks Savvy Spending

Home Depot Kids Workshop

Build. Learn. Create. Have fun with Kids Workshops!


FREE hands-on workshops designed for children ages 5 - 12 offered the 1st Saturday of every month at all The Home Depot stores between 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment.

All kids get to keep their craft and receive a FREE Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement.

Candy Play Dough

Candy Play Dough

This just sounds so yummy!  I bet your kids will love to play with this and then they can eat their creations after they are done.  Just think no mess to clean up since it will be in their tummy's.

Here’s my recipe:
1/3 cup margarine
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
food coloring, if desired
1 pound box of powdered sugar

Mix all the ingredients together. Gradually, add powder sugar. Knead until smooth.
An assortment of sprinkles, mini m&m's, chocolate chips... can be used to decoration to their creations. Let the fun begin.

Note: make sure the kids hands are clean before playing with dough if they plan to eat it.

Parents Magazine for a $1.00

Earlier this week I posted Parents magazine of under $4.00 well now you can get an even better deal through Barnes And Noble.  The subscription price to Parents magazine is $9.97 but when you type in coupon code K9B9J4H at checkout, the price will be marked down to a $1.00!!!  Now that is a FANTASTIC deal. 

I just did this deal to extend my subscription.

Wacky Wednesday

Thumb Wrestle
This is just like arm wrestling but you only use your thumb.  Print these thumb wrestling championship belts from thesmallobject.com.  It even provides winning tips. Shh... that can be your secret.

Silhoutte Giveaways

I would really LOVE to have a Silhouette Machine.  It would be so much fun to create things for our home and for gifts.  Well, out in blogland this week there are many sites that are doing giveaways  for one and I have entered all of them.  Because I am sharing this with you, I get an extra entry.   Plus, if I don't win I would like it to be one of our readers.  If luck is not on my side Amazon has this one; the Silhouette SD Digital Craft Cutting Tool (Silhouette) for $199.00.  I just may have to save my Swagbucks to get it.
Enter below and GOOD LUCK!

House of Smith's
I Heart Naptime
Shabby Chic
Beneath My Heart

Pampers Gift to Grow Code

Sign into your Pampers Gifts to Grow account and enter the code 4WJDHKU4RPP6PT2 to get 10 FREE points!

If you haven’t joined Pampers Village yet, you can join now and beign participating in the Pampers Gifts to Grow Rewards Program. You can earn rewards by purchasing Pamper products or you can be like me and use the free codes.  I haven't bought diapers in years and have earned 585 points in a year using the free codes.

Glitter Snowflakes

I was going to make paper snowflakes to decorate the playroom with but when I saw this idea I decided to do this instead. This is so easy kids of all ages (including adults) will have fun with this one. Riley loved dumping the glitter onto the glue.  I find that it works best when you use small, simple designs. You can download a template at Family Fun. Trust me when I say mine have NEVER turned out that pretty.
Materials:
white glue
white or silver glitter
wax paper or ziploc bag
needle
clear fishing line
Instructions: Draw a simple snowflake design or trace the one your printed onto a piece of wax paper.  Make sure your lines are nice and thick (very important) to ensure that the snowflake won't fall apart. Sprinkle with glitter, covering completely. Shake off excess glitter.  You may need to use a toothpick to touch up design. Let dry - takes at least a day sometimes longer. Gently peel the snowflakes from the paper.  You might find that some of the glue is still wet underneath. If this is the case, simply lie flat and allow to finish drying.

To hang, thread a needle with fishing line and very carefully poke a hole through one of the ends on the snowflake. Tie the ends of the fishing line together and hang up.  These make great window cling as well.

Alternative: Use glitter glue or fabric paint with glitter (be careful not to get it on your clothes).  I have never tried these but I think it might be easier.

~Ashley

Best Deal Magazines Deals

Go to Best Deal Magazines to grab some great deals on the magazines listed below or tons of other options. 
Get a 1 yr subscription $3.76/yr when you use coupon code WKLYSPEC on any of the following magazines before January 23rd.



Parent and Child
Parents
Seventeen 

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TAKE AN EXTRA $7.50 OFF $40 ORDER COUPON
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Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic

Kids can build their own version of the game Cornhole this weekend at Lowe's. Saturday, 1/22 from 10 -11 AM Lowe's will provide you with the materials to build a Ball Toss game with your child. Registration is required. The first 50 kids to sign up for each workshop will get a kit, work apron, and safety goggles for free. Kids also get a badge and certificate when they complete their project.

Take an Extra 25% off at the Disney Store

Today only you can get an additional 25% off at the Disney Store by using the code BONUS25 at checkout.  Check out the clearance section which is at 60% off to grab some really good deals.  You can also get $5 Shipping on an order of $50 or more by using the code SHIP50.

Mitten Sandwich

My daughter, Riley would eat a peanut butter sandwich almost everyday for lunch if I let her. So to change lunch up a bit I made her a mitten sandwich. I just took two pieces of wheat bread and cut them into a mitten shape. (you can cheat and buy a mitten cookie cutter here) Then filled them with peanut butter & honey.  To decorate the mitten I used raisins, cocoa puffs and bananas and stuck them on the bread with peanut butter. You can also use Kix, any dried fruit, and fruit roll-ups. She liked is so much she requested this for lunch again. You could also make this lunch to go along with this post here.

Movie Night for FREE

Just in time for the long weekend ahead Blockbuster has a new FREE rental code.   Use the code ESU11B to receive your free rental.   This codes should work once per credit or debit card and is valid only at Blockbuster Kiosk thru 1/18.

Thanks Frugal Living

Snow Day Fun

Being a native Floridian and a resident of lovely southwest Florida I have never experienced a snow day.  Hurricane days -YES, snow days -NO.  So I was wondering  - what do you do to entertain the kids on a snow day?
I am thinking I would light a fire, drink hot chocolate and curl up under the covers with a good book.  Now the kiddos probably have other ideas.  So here are a few activities your kids might like to do:
* spend hours bundling up for a few minutes of outdoor play
* make cookies - the heat from the oven will warm your home
* watch a movie - how about Snow Day or Home Alone (Family Fun Edition)
* everyone gather on the couch, under the covers and tell stories or look at family pictures
* build a fort with blankets and sheets
* make snow ice cream - lots of fresh snow, 1 or 2 cups of whole or evaporated milk,1 or 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 1/2 to 1 cup of sugar

What do you do on snow days?

Free Two Year Lego JR. Magazine Subscription

Do you have a Lego lover in your house?  Lego is offering a FREE 2 year magazine subscription to children 7 and younger when they join the Lego Club for FREE.  I bet your kids will love getting their own mail. 

Thanks I Love Freebies