Michaels Stores: Father's Day Craft Ideas & Events

Just in the nick of time (Father’s Day is Sunday June 21st), I received an email from Michaels Stores with great Father’s Day craft gift ideas. By subscribing to Michaels newsletter, "The Knack", I receive creative tips and step-by-step instructions to help the kiddos with craft projects. I’m using the word “help” very loosely because well, let’s just say, I’m not a creative person so I’ve been on a steep learning curve for some years now. Thankfully, these are simple and inexpensive crafts which are perfect for this creatively-challenged yet frugal mom.

And since my daughter has been making suggestions about what she’d like to do for her Dad for Father’s Day, she was thrilled to see the suggestions I downloaded right from Michaels website. She’s fully on board to make the Father’s Day Shirt & Tie Card and I figure my son will be just as satisfied creating the Father’s Day Tool Box for his Dad.

Plus, this Sunday, June 14th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Michaels is offering a “Get Hooked on Dad” event. For just $2.50, kids can purchase a t-shirt and use free art supplies to showcase their creative talents just for Dad. This should be really fun! I'll make sure to share their finished products right here on Treasures of Saving$.

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Hen House Market: Sale 6/10 - 6/16

Hen House Market: Sale 6/10 - 6/16
*Hen House doubles coupons with values up to and including $0.50.


Hen House has some pretty good sale prices this week. And I have to tell you about the $10 or $25 gift card offer from Kellogg's available only at Hen House Market. Purchase 5 (for the $10 gift card) or 10 (for the $25 gift card) participating Kellogg's products which include:

• Kellogg's, Keebler, and/or Sunshine;
• 4 oz or larger;
• Any flavor, mix or match; excludes single-serve products;

You must purchase all of the items in one single transaction between 6/3/09 and 7/14/09, postmarked by 7/21/09. The order forms are posted at the customer service desk. Since Kellogg's products are on sale* this week and there are coupon match ups, this would be a great week to take advantage of this deal.

Wonder Hamburger Buns 8-ct $0.99

Dark Red Cherries $2.99 lb

Blueberries 18 oz $2.99 ea

Lay's Potato Chips 8.5 - 11 oz $1.88

Edy's Ice Cream 1.5 Qt $2.49

Pink Lady or Braeburn Apples $1.49 lb

Kraft Easy Mac 12.9 oz $1.77
Use BOGOF printable
Final: $0.88 ea

Zatarain's Rice 5.7 to 8.0 oz $0.96

Betty Crocker Brownie Supreme 21-22.5 oz $1.97
Use $0.50/2 off 5/10 SS (exp 7/4/09)
Final: $1.72

Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats Cereal 18 oz $2.50 ea*
Use $1.00/1 off 6/7 RP (exp 7/19/09)
Final: $1.50 ea

Kellogg's Special K Cereal 12-14 oz $2.50*
Use $1.00/1 off 6/7 RP (exp 7/19/09)
Final: $1.50 ea

Keebler 100 Cal Right Bites 4.62 oz $1.99*
Use $1.00/2 off printable
Final: $1.49 ea

Keebler Chips Deluxe Cookies 12-18 oz $1.50*

Sunshine Cheez-Its 7-10 oz $1.88

Ragu Pasta Sauce 16-26 oz $1.50
Use $0.60/2 5/17 RP (exp 7/26/09)
Use $1.25/3 5/17 RP (exp 7/26/09)
Final: $1.10 to $1.20 ea

Amy's Veggie Burgers 10 oz $4.59

Snapple Tea 12 pk $3.98
Use $1.00/1 off printable
Final: $2.98 pk or $0.25 ea

SoBe Life Water 20 oz $0.98
Use (2) Buy one, get one free printable
Final: FREE

7-Up Products 2 Liter $0.98

Capri-Sun 10 pk $1.88


See any other deals I may have missed? Feel free to leave a comment or email me. Make sure to check out more great deals over on BeCentAble's Original Grocery Gathering.

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Walgreens: $5 off $25 Purchase Coupon

Walgreens has just released a new $5 off of $25 purchase printable coupon. The coupon is only valid for Wednesday and Thursday, June 10th and 11th. I must tell you that these coupons are rarely available. So if you can pair this "$X off of $XX" coupon with Walgreens weekly sales plus stack them with your manufacturer coupons, you will most certainly "sweeten" your deals. Just remember, your $25 purchase must be before taxes and after all coupons are applied. And for a complete list of this week's best deals at Walgreens, head over to BeCentsAble.net.

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Kmart Double Coupon Event - Week of 6/7 - 6/3

If you've been looking forward to the next Kmart Double Coupon event, look no longer. Beginning this Sunday, June 7 through Saturday, June 13, Kmart is doubling coupons with a face value up to and including $2. So, a coupon for $2.00 off will actually be $4.00 off.

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There's a limit of 10 coupons per customer per visit, so hopefully you have several stores in your area in order to take advantage of this event. Though these new restrictions prevent this sale from being as good as previous ones, there are still deals available.

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You can find great coupon match ups of free or nearly free items available during the sale from blogger Kim at STL Mommy. There's a great list including:

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FREE items with double coupons:

Oust Disinfecting Spray $3.00

Use $2.00 off (5/10 SS)

Final: FREE

Playtex Disposable Gloves $1.50
Use $1.00 off (5/3 SS)
Final: FREE

Chinet Plates $3.69
Use $2.00 off (5/3 SS)
Final: FREE

French's Mustard $1.50
Use $0.75 off (5/10 SS)
Final: FREE

Mean Green Cleaner $2.00
Use $1.00 off (5/31 SS)
Final: FREE

Make sure to check STL Mommy for more great steals and deals. She's updating her list throughout the sale event.

Have you located some coupon match ups for the Kmart Double Coupon event? I'd love to add them to the list to share with others. Please add a comment with your finds. Thanks.

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Hen House Market: Sale 6/3 - 6/9

Hen House Market Deals

Week of 6/3 - 6/9

*Hen House doubles coupons with values up to and including $0.50.

Huggies 3X Wipes 184-216 ct $5.99

$0.50/1 All You magazine, June issue *DOUBLES to $1.00/1

$0.75/1 4/19 S (exp. 7/18/09)

Total: $4.99 (about $0.02/wipe)

Mrs. Baird's Bread $1.87

Best Choice Soy Milk, 64 oz $2.39

(about $0.25 cheaper than Walmart's store brand!)

Coca-Cola 2-Liters $0.99

Glaceau Vitamin Water 20 oz $0.99

General Mills Cereal, several varieties including Original & Golden Grahams $1.98

General Mills Cereal, several varieties including Banana Nut & Honey Nut $2.48

$0.55/1 printable here

$1.00/2 printable here

$1.00/3 printable here

$1.00/3 5/3 SS (exp 6/13/09)

$1.00/3 5/31 SS (exp 7/11/09)

Total: varies depending on coupon

All 2X Laundry Detergent 32-use $3.88

$0.40/1 printable here *DOULBES to $0.80/1

(if Small & Mighty is included in sale) $1.00/1 printable here

Total: $3.48 or $2.88 (Small & Mighty)

Gates BBQ Sauce 18 oz $1.98

Skippy Peanut Butter 15 oz $1.88

$0.40/1 4/5 UN (exp 6/28/09) *DOUBLES to $0.80/1

Total: $1.08

Pictsweet Steam'ables 12 oz $1.98

Wishbone Salad Dressings 7-16 oz $1.76

Quilted Northern Dbl Bath Tissue 9 or 12-roll $6.88

$1.00/1 4/26 RP (exp 6/21/09)

Total: $5.88

Bananas

$0.44/lb

Vandalia Onions

$0.79/lb

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See any other deals I may have missed? Feel free to leave a comment or email me. Make sure to check out more great deals over on BeCentAble's Original Grocery Gathering.

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BeCentsAble: Good Morning America Feature - Thu, 4.23

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Want to get a glimpse of the BeCentsAble strategies in action? Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 23 and watch Good Morning America between 7:00 - 9:00 am CDT. Some of the strategies mentioned in my 2-hour workshop are put to test as the anchors along with Chrissy Pate, BeCentsAble co-founder, are challenged in a grocery shopping contest.

There's still time to register for a workshop or host one at your home or business. Could your not-for-profit organization use some extra cash? Consider hosting a fundraiser workshop and receive a percentage of the proceeds.

Let me know how I can meet your needs. This is a vital time for so many families who are trying to make ends meet. The BeCentsAble workshop can certainly help equip you with tools to save!

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BeCentsAble Workshops Now Available

Great news! My first few BeCentsAble Workshops are now scheduled. The 2-hour workshop teaches you how to reduce your grocery bill using simple strategies to buy products at their absolute lowest prices, even free. And in some instances you are paid to purchase products.

With a $25 paid fee, you will learn to:

• efficiently plan your shopping trip to save time & money
• shop on a limited budget or with limited resources
• save time & money without clipping coupons each week
• properly use coupons & store incentives to maximize your savings

Plus, the workshop fee gives you access to a members-only website that provides additional support, a discussion forum, and "assignments" to apply what you've learned.

Workshops are scheduled in the south Kansas City area for:

• Sun, May 3; 3:30-5:30 pm: Crescent Hotel KC South - Board Room (Kansas City, MO)
• Thu, May 7; 6:30-8:30 pm: New Taiwan Restaurant (Grandview, MO)
• Tue, May 12; 6:30-8:30 pm: Crescent Hotel KC South - Board Room (Kansas City, MO)
• Sun, May 17; 1:00-3:00 pm: Kansas City Central Adventist Church (Kansas City, MO)

When you pre-register at least one week prior to a workshop, your name will be entered in a drawing for a giveaway. Also, you'll receive a FREE gift when you bring a paying guest! Can't make it to a scheduled workshop? No problem, you can host a workshop at your home or business.

Email me for more details and to register for a workshop. Looking forward to seeing you there!

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