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Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Printable Air Freshener Coupons RENUZIT Pearl Scents CRYSTAL ELEMENTS
This week Renuzit is offering $1.00 off any one Renuzit® Pearl Scents® Air Freshener, Renuzit® Super Odor Neutralizer® Air Freshener Spray and/or any one Renuzit® Crystal Elements® Starter Kit or Refill Pouch.
Little note; if you cant access the page directly (http://renuzit.com/coupons)go to the main site (Renuzit.com) and click the "special offers" link in the sidebar - it'll take you to the page with the coups.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Northern Michigan Easy Kids Crafts - Beach Jewelry
Before you hit the express way, stop by JoAnn Fabrics, Michaels or Hobby Lobby and grab a pack of "blank rings". Blank Rings feature a ring with a flat top; you can use the flat top for anything from fun and funky puzzle pieces to cool charms and more.
When you get to your Northern Michigan destination, make sure you visit one of the Great Lakes.
Have the kids find some shells, flat rocks and fossils.
Take your "collection" home and clean it off really good. You can also opt to buy a Rock Tumbler from Hobby Lobby ($40 retail - use 40% Off One Item Coupon). A Rock Tumbler will turn the rocks into amazing pieces of stone jewelry.
Now take the cleaned collection and hot glue or super glue to the Blank Ring top base! - Excellent project and what a great way to make cost effective Christmas gifts!
Fancy, Cheap, Afforable Hoummous Dip Appetizer
All you need to make this adorable dip is one bell pepper and olives for eyeballs.
INSTRUCTIONS
Cut off the pepper in half.
Scoop out the core parts of pepper and discard
Use the top half of the pepper as the main part of the octopus. Use a dab of dip to attach Olive "eyeballs".
Cut the second half of the pepper to form "legs". This can be done by cutting the remaining part into ring circles, then making one slice in each circle; twist to create "legs". Or, cut remaining half down center, forming two semi-circles of pepper. Slice to create "rainbow" shapes. Use as legs "hidden" under the "water".
Serve with cracker tray, tortilla chips/ Fritos, cheese cubes or veggie stix!
Simple Kids Crafts with Food FUN Melon Fruit Watermelon Projects
Watermelon is in season now and you can get a half or whole melon super cheap. You're going to cut it up anyways, so why not have some fun with the fam?
All you need to do Melon Carving is a sharp knife or two and (optional) melon scoop. Remember - get a SHARP knife. Dull knives are dangerous because you have to apply more pressure to cut.
COOL MELONS
After your melon has been carved, you can add tealights to the interior for a lighted effect.
Or, let the kids get extra creative and paint the melon.
If you want the best deal on melons; check local sales papers and also see if the city in which you live offers "home grown" produce. For example, Auburn Hills has weekly "Farmers Markets" (every Thursday) throughout the summer. This allows home-growers to sell their produce to the public. By attending these events (which are free) not only can you save a ton of cash but you also get the best produce money can buy! As fresh as it gets!
Fast & Easy Kids Sandbox - Portable Kids Play Ideas
Go to Wal-Mart or Meijer and pick up a large, clear, thick plastic storage container (they recommend the wheeled option since sand can be heavy).
When its time to play, wheel the sandbox out. When play time is over, throw the lid on and store!
Best of all, when the kids are done with the sandbox, you can reuse the containers!
Free Red Robin Gourmet Burger Coupon Exp 8 / 8 / 10
Ok, so maybe its cheating a little, but I signed my son up for the mailing list and he was sent a free burger coupon (He's turning 5 on August 1st). So if anyone has a child and wants to get a free burger, just print the coupon. Obviously, they dont ask 5 year old for I.D.
You can also sign up yourself and your family on the mailing list. You will each be sent this same coupon for your b-day. Here's a little tip; every restaurant sends "free dinner" b-day coupons; so make sure you space them out as so that you can actually USE the coupons. Clearly, you cant use an Outback coupon, a Red Robin, an Old Country Buffet and a Longhorn in a day. So when you register you b-day, take that into consideration.
(To print coupon, click the image above. It will take you to my public photobucket account. You can then print it in whatever size you like. I usually print in gray/black in only with the "fast draft" setting. These big coupons kill ink cartriges!)
Dollar Tree Stores International Delight Coffee Creamer Vanilla
Check out this deal; 10.1 oz bottles of Vanilla International Delight Coffee Creamer available at many Dollar Tree locations (Michigan). The giant size, 32oz bottles of Coffee Mate creamers retail for about $4.00, making it a better deal to purchase three (3) 10.1 oz creamers from The Dollar Tree; total cost: $3.18 - total ounces; 30.3!
Use the Dollar Tree Store Locator to find your nearest Store
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Quick & Easy Room Dividers - Cost Effective / Cheap
If you want a quick and easy room divider, check out two awesome options.
First, IKEA (Canton, MI) has shelving units (no tools required!) On sale of around $65 a pop. In this photo of my spare room, I am utilizing two of the $65 wooden units. They are relatively easy to assemble.
I also picked up storage boxes from IKEA on sale for $1.99 each. The boxes are an ugly blue checkered - a few cans of spray paint later, most of them are now tan. I still have a few to go - but the 25 boxes I picked up would have cost $10 a piece had I have bought tan ones as opposed to the $2 ugly ones and spent $10 on paint.
The second room divider option is to go to Burlington Coat Factory (TJ Maxx, Marshalls, etc) and find some clearance curtains that you like. I got these ones at the Taylor, MI Burlington Coat Factory - nice, thick, green (sage) suede - on sale for $9 each. The curtain rod was also $9. Now I can block off my computer desk and "junk" when guests are in the spare room - plus I have a ton more storage with my IKEA shelving units.
TJ Maxx Clearance Candles - Taylor, Bloomfield Hills, Auburn Hills Michigan
Another great place to check out if you're looking for votive holders is Burlington Coat Factory (Taylor, Auburn Hills). Go to the bath section and look at their selection of clearanced TOOTHBRUSH HOLDERS. They have some amazing mosaic glass (red tones, blue tones or brown tones) marked down to $3.50-$3.99. These work perfect for tealights or votives; similar pieces selling at Pier 1 Imports for $20. Why pay more?
Friday, July 23, 2010
Disney Store CARS Remote Playsets $3.99! Tow Mater - MI
Note; these are BIG playsets! Box measures roughly 19" long by 12" tall and 7" wide!
HP 60 Black Ink WalMart $13 Mismark Price! HURRY!
I got 6 of them (basically 2 totally free inks!)
I noticed this mismark this morning. There is still about 50 more mismarks on the top rows.
NOTE; the HP60 mismarks are NOT in the HP ink isle. They are on their own display which is located to the LEFT of the ink section if you are facing the back of the store. If you do not go to this display you will not find the mismark.
* I am unsure if the mismark is available at other locations. Go to the Auburn Hills location (next to Great Lakes Crossing).
Target - $4 Wall Mirrors; Black or White FULL LENGTH
Art Van Clearance Center RULES! Westland Taylor MI
IKEA Tuesdays - 15 Pc Meatball Dinner ONLY $2.49 - Canton MI
41640 Ford Road
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-6300
Breakfast for a BUCK at IKEA Canton Michigan
IKEA LOCATION:
41640 Ford Road
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-6300
Kirklands Outlet Center $13 Clearance Lights AUBURN HILLS Mi
Want a killer deal on lighting? Check out the Kirklands Outlet in Auburn Hills, MI for amazing pieces of decor at huge price cuts. These specific lights that I scored were about 75% off retail. They're absolutely gorgeous (photo kinds sucks). I also got the little oil warmer in the center for only $5.00 at Kirklands Outlet (Retail $12 - $16).
KIRKLANDS OUTLET LOCATION:
Kirkland's Outlet Store
4104 Baldwin Rd
Auburn Hills,MI48326-1223
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