Kids Skate Free

Looking for something for your children to do this summer?  Check out KidsSkateFree.com.  Check to see if there is a skating rink in your area that participates.  If so, sign up and receive a FREE pass for each child to go skating.  You do have to pay extra for skate rentals. 

Great Coupons Available

Great Pampers coupons are available.  Print them while you can.

Pampers - Gifts to Grow Rewards Program - New 5 Point Code

 

Join Pampers Gifts to Grow Rewards program and receive 100 free points toward your purchase of Pampers goods. 

1 - Click on the banner above and register!

2 - If you purchase Pampers products, enter codes your codes.

3 - Look for free codes on my blog and others.

4 - Points add up quickly and you can use your points for free gifts. 

TWIT81CTG3SL014 - 5 point Code - Expires 7/3/14
Pampers Rewards does offer gift cards periodically.

Thought of the Day

 

"Two things define you. Your patience when you have nothing and your attitude when you have everything."

Author Unknown

3 of my Favorite Thrifty Pins This Week

Here is a list of 3 of my Favorite Thrifty Pins This Week:

Easy Bandana Bracelets - I love these.  So cute and so simple.

How to Cover a Photo Mat with Fabric - Definitely going to do this.

Make Old Towels Like New Again - Can't wait to try this.

5 Pairs of Baby Leggins for only $2

 

Order 5 pairs of baby leggings for only $2.  Shipping and handling start at $10.95.  That's a total of $12.95 for 5 pairs - $ 2.59 each.

Coppertone Kids and Water Babies Sunscreen Review

If you are like my family, almost every day of summer is spent outside in some way.  My family spends most of our days by the pool, fishing, playing outside, and enjoying our annual beach trip.  We use sunscreen almost every day.

Coppertone KIDS® tear free SPF 50 is specially formulated to protect and keep children's skin soft and smooth.  The ultra gentle tear free formula won't sting or irritate eyes.  This lotion provides broad spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays, which can cause sun damage burning.

- Tear free
- Gentle formula with zinc oxide
- Oil, fragrance and dye free
- Moisturizing formula with aloe to help prevent dryness
- Water resistant (80 minutes)
- Hypoallergenic and ultra gentle
- Photostable, broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection

- Coppertone® Water BABIES® is the #1 pediatrician - recommended brand
- Hypoallergenic and gentle, zinc oxide formula
- Oil, fragrance and dye free
- Moisturizing formula with aloe to help prevent dryness and keep babies skin soft and smooth
- Water resistant (80 minutes)
- Photostable, broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection
- Dermatologist, ophthalmologist and pediatrician tested

All Coppertone® lotions and sprays with an SPF 15 or greater in store today already meet the newly announced 2012 standard for "broad spectrum" protection.  Available nationwide at food, drug, mass and Internet retailers.

Coppertone® provides everything that I am looking for in sunscreen.  I always use sunscreen with a SPF 50 and never have to worry about anyone getting sunburnt. It worked great for me and my family.  Not one complaint from anyone.  I loved that it was hypo-allergenic, oil, fragrance and dye free.  I did have to worry about a complaint from anyone about a fragrance. 

A coupon for $1 off Coppertone products is available HERE.

Coppertone has developed a program for parents - Making the Sunscreen Grade.  It is a program to educate parents on steps they can take to be powerful role models for their kids and help make sun protection for children a priority during the school day, at summer camp and year-round.   You can find more information here.

Disclosure:  Coppertone® provided me with information and free samples to review.  No other compensation was received.  All opinions are my own.

Dollar General Coupon - $5 off $25 Purchase for Saturday, July 5th

Click here to print your coupon for $5 off $25 any purchase at Dollar General location on Saturday, July 5th.  You can also text 5OFF to 34898 for coupon.   

FREE Olay Regenerist Sculpting Cream

Click here to request your FREE sample of Olay Regenerist Sculpting Cream from Target.

Great Coupons Available

Great Pampers coupons are available.  Print them while you can.

Thought of the Day

"You will never have to force anything that is truly meant to be."

Author Unknown

U.S. Cellular - Better Moments Blogger Brigade - Parent-Child Agreement

Giving a child a cell phone comes with a lot of responsibility.  They are responsible for not breaking the law when driving.  Laws vary by state and it is up to them not to break them.  They also have to take care of their phone and follow the guidelines that their parents set. 
My children are young.  It will be many years before they get a phone.    In a recent U.S. Cellular survey, respondents indicated that 13 was an appropriate age for a child to receive their first mobile phone, whereas five years ago this age was 15.  I already know there will be times that they will not be allowed to use their phone.  There are certain times when it is rude and inappropriate to be chatting or texting.  A recent U.S. Cellular survey found 39 percent of parents say they wish their children would talk to them instead of texting/emails or instant messaging them.
U.S. Cellular has developed a Parent-Child Agreement that can guide the conversations parents and children have about cell phone usage.  The Parent-Child Agreement was developed in response to data from U. S. Cellular's Better Moments online survey, which found that half of U. S. Cellular customers with children say their kids currently own mobile phones.   In addition, while 91% of parents set mobile phone usage guidelines for their children, 63% indicated they would find it helpful to have an agreement to guide their ability to supervise children's usage and behavior with mobile devices.  The agreement is customizable so that families can make it work for their specific needs.  You can find the agreement here.

For parents who have just purchased a new mobile device for their child, U.S. Cellular recommends the following tips to help ensure their children’s usage is both safe and courteous:

- Establish guidelines: According to the U.S. Cellular Better Moments survey, 72% of families have rules regarding child’s cell phone use. To help make this conversation as easy as possible for all parents, U.S. Cellular’s Parent-Child Agreement provides customizable suggestions on safety and etiquette that focus on creating better moments within families. The intention is to make this work for each individual family, and to show how technology can enhance time spent together as a family. 

- Set up their phone: Take the time to set up your child’s phone to ensure they only have access to phone features and apps that are appropriate for their age. The U.S. Cellular Family Protector App provides safety and security by allowing parents to block websites, restrict the downloading of applications, and more. 

- Monitor usage: Regularly checking in on your child’s mobile phone usage can ensure they are using their phone safely and responsibly. The Family Protector app allows parents to monitor call content including text messages, contacts and call history. It can also set schedules for usage to ensure children are not using their device at school and can also set time limits for using the internet once home.

U.S. Cellular will offer free Device Workshops in July that focus on this very topic. At the workshops, U.S. Cellular associates will offer families tips on setting phone guidelines and share suggestions to help with the decision of getting their child their first cell phone.   Choosing a phone for your child can be hard to determine.  The workshops can help you decide.  You may be interested in the iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy S5.  For a list of Device Workshops in your area, visit www.uscellular.com/events



Disclosure:  I am a compensated member of the U.S. Cellular Better Moments Blogger Brigade.  All opinions are my own.

Menu Planning Monday

Monday - Going to our local Minor League ball park for a game.  Dinner at the clubhouse.  DH was given FREE tickets.

Tuesday - Lasagna, Salad, Bread

Wednesday - Grilled Chicken, Grilled Vegetables from my garden, Rice

Thursday - Leftovers

Friday - July 4th Celebration - Going to the 4th of July parade, spending the day at home with the family by the pool, burgers on the grill with all the fixins to go along :)

Saturday - Chicken Parmesan, Salad, Bread (didn't get to this last week)
  
Sunday - I try to leave Sunday open because DH likes to cook! 


You can find other great weekly menus at Menu Planning Monday at Organized Junkie!

FREE Kate Somerville Skin Care Sample

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FREE Sample of Airborne Everyday Immune Support Tablets

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FREE Recipe Lion 4th of July Dessert Recipes FREE eCookbook

 

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My Favorite Drug Store Deals This Week - 6/29-7/5

Here is a list of my favorite deals at CVS this week:





Gillette Venus Razor - $6.49
Receive $4 ECB
Use $2 printable coupon
Final Price - .49 after coupon and ECB
Limit 1

Tide Liquid Detergent - $6.49
Receive $1 ECB
Use $2 coupon 6/4 P&G
Final Price - $1.94 each after coupon and ECB

Pepsi 2L - .99
Use .24/1 CVS coupon printing at the CVS coupon machine
Final Price - .75 after coupon

Buy 2 Wet n Wild, Get 1 Free prices start at $1.99
Buy 3 and Use (3) $1 coupons 6/29 RP
Final Price - .32 each after coupons


 

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Walgreens:









Gum Toothbrushes - $2.50
Receive $2.50 RR
Final Price - FREE after RR

Crystal Light, Country Time or Kool Aid Mix - $2
Receive $2 RR
Use $1 printable coupon
Final Price - FREE plus overage after coupon and RR

Starbucks Refreshners Iced Coffee - $1
Receive $1 RR
Use $1 printable coupon
Final Price - FREE plus overage after coupon and RR

Colgate 360 or Slim Soft Toothbrush, Total Advanced Mouthwash or ColgateToothpaste - $2.99
Receive $1 RR
Use $1 coupon 6/29 SS
Final Price - .99 after coupon and RR

Revlon Nail Color - $4.99
Receive $3 RR
use $1 coupon 6/14 SS
Final Price - .99 after coupon and RR

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Rite Aid this week:







Crest Toothpaste - $2.99
Receive $2.99 UPR
Final Price - FREE after UPR

EOS Shaving Cream - $2.99
Receive $2 UPR
Final Price - .99 after UPR

Clear Hair Care - $4.99
Receive $2 UPR
Use $2.50 coupon 6/22 RP insert
Final Price - .49 each after coupon and UPR

Great Coupons Available

Great Pampers coupons are available.  Print them while you can.

Thought of the Day

"One kind word can change someone's entire day."

Author Unknown