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New Coupon Deals

It’s time for some new coupon deals. New printables paired up with sales at Wal-Mart and your local grocery store will score you cheap peanuts, Powerade, a baseball cap, popsicles, school supplies, and lots more. How about free Cheerios? Keep reading to find out all the details. The Planters Peanut deal is even better than I originally thought at Wal-Mart. I found 14 ounce jars of peanuts for $2.00 each. So I bought 3 Kool-Aids for .20 each and a jar of peanuts and got a .40 overage. You have to buy 3 Nabisco, Kraft, or Oscar Meyer products in … Continue reading →

Deals on Picnic Favorites

July 4th picnics are here! Do you need some good deals on your family’s favorite picnic foods? I found some special 4th of July deals I hope you can use. When you match sales with coupons, your family can eat great and you get to save money. I have used Wal-Mart as a reference since most of us have one near us, but you can use these coupons at any grocery store and find some good deals of your own. Here’s some deals to get you started: Vlasic pickle relish start at $1.22 with a $1 off coupon = Cost … Continue reading →

Destination: San Francisco–Perfect Picnic Spots

San Francisco is known for its world-class restaurants, shops, museums, and sports teams. But some of the most memorable moments I’ve spent in the city by the bay have been in settings far removed from the hustle and bustle of downtown. Angel Island offers a quiet reprieve from the city’s busy tourist attractions and offers visitors access to one of the most spectacular picnic spots in the country. To get to this serene spot (Angel Island is an uninhabited island surrounded on both sides by urban skylines) you must take a 45-minute ferry ride from San Francisco. The commute offers … Continue reading →

Vacation Prices are Up: How to Save

Did you know that it will cost you almost 14 percent more to fly this year? Air travel, car travel and many other vacation expenses will cost you a lot more today versus last year. I’ll explain why there have been such large increases and how you can still save despite the inflation. Bankrate recently took a look at the consumer price index and also pulled out a few numbers of their own to compare the actual costs of common summer favorites, such as travel. They report that airfare is 13.8 percent due to airlines grounding planes instead of trying … Continue reading →

Big Amusement Park Fun for a Little Bit of Money

Visiting Mickey Mouse and friends or Bugs Bunny and pals can put a real dent in the family budget. Fortunately, the United States is peppered with smaller, family-owned amusement parks that give cash-strapped parents more bang for their buck. If the struggling economy has forced you to cancel a summer trip to a major theme park this summer, then consider salvaging the season for your kids by taking them to one of the following smaller amusement parks that offer cheaper admission, lower ticket prices, and shorter lines: WISCONSIN Bay Beach Amusement Park in Green Bay, Wisconsin is my family’s favorite … Continue reading →

More Office Supplies for a Penny

More school supplies for a penny! It’s Office Depot’s turn to have a school supply penny sale. And they are offering different items then the recent Staples deal. So we can continue to fill the school supply list for a penny a piece. I love this time of year. The sale is going to run July 13th – 19th. There are limits on what you can buy for each item, so get everyone in the house involved. Each person can purchase the limit and you can return daily till you have your fill. Office Depot penny items include: Red Eraser … Continue reading →

School Supplies for a Penny

Back to School shopping has officially started. All types of stores will be clamoring for your back to school dollars. Grocery stores and drug stores are getting their extra shipments of pencils, crayons, and paper. Most Wal-Marts have set up their extra aisles of back to school must haves. We, as parents, get all the fun of deciding who has the best deals. If you haven’t received your school supply list yet, don’t worry. This first sale has items that are sure to be on everyone’s list and it’s a great way to get started. Staples is starting its annual … Continue reading →

Fall Fun in San Francisco

Wrapping up my look at noteworthy events in the San Francisco area here’s a look at some regional celebrations that take place during the end of the year. Castro Street Fair This family-friendly event typically takes place during the first weekend in October. It is chock full of PG-rated fun and attracts thousands to Castro St. between Market and 19th streets. Along with the miles of craft booths there is a slew of food and clothing vendors displaying their wares. Yummy treats aside this neighborhood celebration is known for its showcase of dancers who strut their stuff at the dozens … Continue reading →

Celebrating Summer in San Francisco

When I was a child my family would travel from Hawaii to San Francisco to visit my dad’s brother and his family. They lived in a beautiful home in a quaint suburb in the City by the Bay. And as I mentioned in my previous blog because of our school schedule we traditionally made our journeys to the California hot spot during the summer months. While we may have missed out on everything the city had to offer during the spring we certainly got our fill of summer festivities. Here are some of my favorites: During the month of June … Continue reading →