Frugalissa Finds: May 2011

Cedar Springs Christian Store: Summer Fiction Sale

>> Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Cedar Springs Christian Stores annual Summer Fiction Sale starts tomorrow, June 1st and goes through Saturday, Sept 3rd. ALL FICTION IS BUY 2 GET 1 FREE!! They run this sale every year throughout the summer at all 3 of their locations and it has proven to be a great bargain for anyone who loves to read.

The sale includes ALL fiction: both adult and children departments, fiction audio, re-sell fiction, and bargain fiction. The deal, buy 2 get 1 free, is off of the regular price, unless it is a bargain fiction book in which case the B2G1 deal would be off of the marked down price. The least priced book of the three will be the free copy.

Locations include:
W. Knoxville = 504 N. Peters Rd Knoxville, TN 37922
N. Knoxville = 6634 Clinton Hwy Knoxville, TN 37912
Oak Ridge – 1175 Oak Ridge Turnpike Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Staying Updated Through the Summer

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Personalized Children's Book Giveaway

Don't forget to enter the Personalized Children's Book by Mickey giveaway.
Go HERE to enter.

Giveaway ends Wednesday, June 1st at 12:00pm EST.

Schools Out party

Chick-fil-A Kingston Overlook had a School Out Party this last week and I had a booth there. It was so fun to meet so many of you too. It was carnival style with games, bouncers, a fire truck to climb on and other fun stuff for the kids to do

Here are a couple pictures I got.

The Chick-fil-A cow playing cornhole at my booth.

Kid Cow came out and posed for pictures too.

There is a Kids night every Tuesday with activities and fun for the kids. Make sure you check it out and go sometime. Every Tuesday 5:30pm — 7:30pm at both Kingston Overlook and Turkey Creek locations.

Clinton Library Summer Reading Club 2011

The Clinton Public Library is doing a Summer Reading Program for kids. If you live in the area make sure you sign your kids up. You can check out all the information HERE.

Open to All Ages: Birth to 12th grade

Registration: Any time between June 1 and June 24. Sign up to get your reading log and attend programs.

Rules: All you have to do is read!

Read-to-Me – Read to your children and record the titles of books on their reading log. After reading 25 books, return the log to the library to receive a certificate and a completion prize.

Readers – Children who can read (up to those entering 5th grade): Read 10 books and record the titles on their reading log. After reading, return the log to the library to receive a certificate and a completion prize.

Teens – Teens entering grades 6 thru 12: Read 3 books and record the titles on their reading log. After reading, return the log to the library to receive a completion prize.
Prizes will be awarded beginning June 27, while supplies last.

Strawberry Summer Cake

>> Monday, May 30, 2011

My friend Amanda posted this recipe last week and I knew when I saw the picture I had to make it too. It is delish. I made it for a party yesterday and it got rave reviews.

Strawberry Summer Cake
recipe from Smitten Kitchen

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for pie plate
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound strawberries, hulled and halved

Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9 or 10-inch pie/cake pan or 9-inch deep-dish pie pan.

Whisk flour, baking powder and salt together in a small bowl. In a larger bowl, beat butter and 1 cup sugar until pale and fluffy with an electric mixer, about 3 minutes. Mix in egg, milk and vanilla until just combined. Add dry mixture gradually, mixing until just smooth.

Pour into prepared pie plate. Arrange strawberries, cut side down, on top of batter, as closely as possible in a single layer (though I had to overlap a few to get them all in). Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons sugar over berries.

Bake cake for 10 minutes then reduce oven temperature to 325°F and bake cake until golden brown and a tester comes out free of wet batter, about 50 minutes to 60 minutes. Let cool in pan on a rack. Cut into wedges. Serve with lightly whipped cream or ice cream.

Target Deals Week of 5/31/11

Here are the Target deals this week.

Chili’s: Kids Eat Free on 5/31/11

Head down to Chili's on May 31st, and you'll get a free Chili’s kids meal with the purchase of any Adult entree! Limit 2 kids meals per each adult entree ordered.

This is good on 5/31/11 only!!!

Chick-fil-A Double Drive Thru: Free Entree for Military TODAY!!

Show your Military ID and receive a free entree of your choice at Chick-fil-A Double Drive Thru. The hours of operation are 8am-8pm today.

They want to say Thank You to all Military past and present on this Memorial Day

Kroger and Ingles Deals Week of May 29

>> Saturday, May 28, 2011

Here are the Kroger deals this week.

Here are the Ingles deals this week.

CVS and Walgreens Deals Week of 5/29/11

Here are the Walgreens deals this week.

Here are the CVS deals this week.

Rite Aid Coupon Policy Changing

If you shop at Rite Aid, you’ll want to be aware that they updated their coupon policy this week.

Here are some of the changes:

You can no longer use a B1G1 coupon on a product that is on sale B1G1. You can use $ off coupons, but they must be less than the total of the product you are buying.

If something is on sale B1G1 you can only use 1 coupon per pair of items purchased.

There is a limit of 4 like items per transaction and you must leave sufficient stock in the store for other customers. This is up to the manager’s discretion.

You can use manufacturers coupons (starts with a 5), Rite Aid manufacturers coupons (starts with 49) and Rite Aid Valuable coupons (starts with 48) all on the same product as long as the coupons are not worth more than the product.

Coupons printed off the internet (that are not Rite Aid coupons) are only accepted up to $5.

Read the entire Rite Aid Coupon Policy here.

Thanks, Stretching a Buck

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: Free Doughbut on 6/3/11

On Friday, June 3rd, Krispy Kreme will be giving back to its guests by offering one FREE Krispy Kreme Doughnut on National Doughnut Day at participating retail locations.

National Doughnut Day was established in 1938 by The Salvation Army to raise funds to help people in need. In honor of the 73-year-old holiday, Krispy Kreme is once again giving each guest who visits a participating U.S. Krispy Kreme shop on June 3 one FREE doughnut of any variety. No purchase is necessary to redeem the offer. To find a participating store check out the store locator page at Krispy Kreme.

Personalized Children's Book Giveaway

>> Friday, May 27, 2011

This week Giveaway is a Personalized Children's Book by Mickey.

Here’s how to enter to win.

1. Leave a comment telling me what personalized book you would get. You must do the main entry!!!

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**Leave a separate comment for each to let me know where you have shared it!

-"Like" Frugalissa Finds on Facebook– then post on Facebook Frugalissafinds.com is offering a Personalized Children's Book Giveaway! Check it out and enter with a link to this post. In the comment put if you became of a fan of one or both pages in separate comments. (1 entry)

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Please also leave your email in one of the entries.

It is very important you leave a separate comments if you enter more than once. So if you leave a comment with what book you would get and become a Facebook fan of Frugalissa Finds that would be 2 entries and you would leave 2 separate comments stating what you did. There are lots of ways to win.

Giveaway ends Wednesday, June 1st at 12:00pm EST. The winner will be drawn using Random.org and the winner will be posted on Frugalissa Finds. Winner has 24 hours to claim prize.

Kroger: Santa Cruz Organic Lemonade .50 cents

This is a great deal to highlight with Summer now here. This is one of my favorite summer drinks and I stocked up since it was a great deal. Kroger has Santa Cruz Organic Lemonade on sale and with the below coupon you can get for .50 cents. What a deal! It is located in the Health Food Section.

Santa Cruz Organic Lemonade 32 oz, $1.25
Manufacturer Coupon

Manufacturer Coupon

-.75/1 Santa Cruz Organic juice, 32 oz printable
Makes it 50¢

Old Navy: Extra 30-50% Off Clearance

Old Navy is offering an additional 30-50% off clearance merchandise in stores only through May 30th. I went Tuesday and Wednesday and found a lot of great things for myself and my kids. Great way to stock up for next year. That is the only way I shop.

Enjoy!!!

Great Deal on Juicy Juice and Huggies Swimmers

Get a FREE 8 ct. pack of Juicy Juice when you purchase Huggies Little Swimmers. The swim diapers are on sale at Walgreens this week, but you'll need to take the ad to be price matched at either Walmart or Target since Walgreens doesn't sell Juicy Juice. Be sure to use the Huggies Little Swimmers coupon too.

Huggies Little Swimmers, $6.99 (price match from Walgreens ad)
FREE Juicy Juice wyb Huggies Little Swimmers printable
$2/1 Huggies Little Swimmers, exp. 6/11/11 (SS 5/15/11)
$4.99 for both after coupons!

Thanks, Deal Seeking Mom

Will You Do Something?

"In charity, we can send some surplus supplies abroad, or we can give our time and skills to those in need. But, to arrive at justice, we are required to take a far more arduous journey. We need to understand the needs and desires of the poor as well as the forces that constrain their hopes or very existence."
-Edward O'Neil, Jr.

-Video from Feeding the Orphans

Cici's Pizza:$10 worth of food for $5

Get $10 worth of food at Cici's for $5 on Uloop today. Great deal for a quick lunch or dinner this summer for the family. Kids 4 and under eat free anyway too. Go HERE to buy your certificates.

Walgreens: Scott Naturals Paper Towels Only $2.99 on 5/29 & 5/30

>> Thursday, May 26, 2011

Scott Naturals will be on sale Sunday 5/29 & Monday 5/30 ONLY for $3.99. You can pick up a pack of paper towels for $2.99 or $0.50 a roll use the following coupons below to stock up.

Scott Naturals Paper Towels $3.99
Use $1.00/1 – Scott Naturals Paper Towels, 6 Rolls or More
Or use $1.00/1 Scott Naturals Paper Towels, 6 count or more from SS 5/22
Final Price: $2.99

Thanks, Wild for Wags

Summer Reading Round Up

Here is are three great reading programs for Summer and earn free things for the kids.

The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is helping the kids 8 read books over the Summer and by doing so they will earn a FREE book.

Join the Borders Double Dog Dare Challenge and your child can receive a free book if they read 10 books.

Don't forget to sign the kids up for the Knox County Library Summer Club.Register as a Reader or a Listener online or at any library location. Readers read for 15 hours. Listeners (for those not quite reading yet) listen to 30 books being read to them.

Report Card Freebies

Now that school is out. Reward the kids for working extra hard this year. Here is a list of companies that reward students for getting good grades on their report cards.

Baskin-Robbins- Get a free scoop of ice cream for good grades on your report card.

Blockbuster- Get a free family friendly movie rental for A’s on your report card.

Brusters- Ice Cream- Free Ice cream Cone

Burger King- Free Hamburger

Chuck E. Cheese -Free tokens for good grades.

Krispy Kreme- Get a free donut for each A (up to 6 A’s)

Pilot- Free Icee

Sbarro Pizza - Any student with A’s and B’s on his or her report card automatically becomes one of our PizzAchievers. Sbarro will then provide every PizzAchiever and an accompanying adult with a free slice of cheese or peperoni pizza and a small soda!

Zuma Fun Center -Free tokens to play in the arcade.

I highly recommend calling ahead to ensure that your particular store is offering these freebies.I have personally tried all these freebies in the Knoxville area except Sbarro Pizza (West Town Mall does not participate) and Baskin Robbins.

Do you know of any other good student/good report card freebies?

Happy Thursday!!!

Photo courtesy of Joy's Hope

Earth Fare: Free Ground Beef

Get FREE ground beef at Earth Fare this week with a $10 purchase. Now through Sunday, May 29. Sign up or log-in on Earthfare.com to get your coupon.

Every Tuesday it's "Good Olde" dinner for a "Good Olde" price at Earth Fare. Get dinner for $7.99 and sides for .50 cents. GO HERE to see the menu through May.

Don't forget Kids eat FREE from 4-8pm at Earth Fare every Thursday. For every $5 food purchase you get up to 6 kids meals free.

Target: Kraft dressing .44 cents a bottle

Here is a great stock up price for Kraft salad dressing at Target.

Kraft Dressing 16 oz — prices start at $1.69
Use $1/2 Kraft Salad Dressings 16-oz. Target printable coupon (2 coupons, Italian and Dressing)
Stack with $1.50/2 Kraft Salad Dressing 5/15/2011 RP Insert (exp 6/12/2011)
Final Price: As low as $.44 each when you buy 2 after both coupons

Thanks, Totally Target

No Weekly Coupon Inserts in Sunday’s Paper (5/29/11)

I want to remind you there is a no coupon inserts in Sunday (5/29/11) newspaper due to it being a holiday weekend. So if you buy your Sunday newspaper no need to buy this week if you are getting it just for the coupons.

Target Deals Week of May 22

Better late then never. Sorry for the delay they just went live yesterday.
Here are the Target deals this week.

Walmart Ice Cream Social-5/28

>> Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Walmart is having an Ice Cream Social on Saturday, May 28th from 5-9pm. Get a free sample of Edy’s ice cream topped with Nesquik’s Chocolate Syrup and Reddi-whip. This is while supplies last. More info HERE.

Find a participating store near you.

Don't Throw it Away...

>> Tuesday, May 24, 2011

I got some great coupons that were in the mail today. It is the packet of ads and coupons for restaurants normally well these coupons were tucked into the center. These coupons will come in handy as we go into summer and start BBQ's and Cookouts. There is a Hunt Ketchup, Hebrew Hot Dogs and Pam coupon.

Did you get them today too?

Chick-fil-A School's Out Party TODAY 5:30-7:30pm

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Have a great Tuesday.

Reminder: Get your Redbox discount

>> Monday, May 23, 2011

Are you getting daily deals from Redbox? I've gotten a few .10 cent discounts and a couple .50 cents off. But today I got $1.00 off. I was so excited. If you are not doing it text DEALS to 727272 for a new Redbox discount code each day until May 25th.

Blockbuster Express FREE Movie Rental 5/23 ONLY!

Get a FREE movie rental at Blockbuster Express today, Monday 5/23 only!!! Use code GOMONDAY!

Chili's: Kids-Eat-Free-Day May 24th

Head down to Chili's on May 24th , and you'll get a FREE kids meal with the purchase of any Adult entree! Limit 2 kids meals per each adult entree ordered.

This is good for May 24th only!!

Earth Fare: Treat a friend to the Good Olde Days

Take a friend to Good olde Days at Earth Fare Tuesday, May 24th and get $3 off and get a FREE side. Tomorrow they are serving up One Burger or Two Hot Dogs with potato salad, kettle chips and a pickle.

Gulf Park Pool

>> Saturday, May 21, 2011

I went to an Open House for Gulf Park Pool & Tennis today. It was great. My kids loved swimming there. The pool is very clean and has a great area for the kids to play and swim in. It was great day to go since it was so hot out. I enjoyed talking to some of the members. If you can they have an open house tomorrow, Sunday May 22 1pm - 6pm and you can check it out for FREE!!!

They have family nights, movie nights, cookouts and are open the last day of school until Labor day.

They have a swim team and also offer swimming lessons. The memberships are either for a full season or half season which is nice if you plan to do some traveling at the beginning of summer.

For all the details go to the Gulf Park Pool & Tennis website or email houkhouse@tds.net. They have tennis courts, sand volleyball, a basketball court and so much more.

It is voted the one of the top three pools in Knoxville and it is conveniently located off Cedar Bluff in West Knoxville.

Kroger and Ingles Deals Week of May 22

Here are the Kroger deals this week.

It’s week 2 of the frozen foods Mega Event too.

Here are the Ingles deals this week.

CVS and Walgreens Deals Week of May 22

Here are the CVS deals this week.

Here are the Walgreens deals this week.

Borders:50% off Large Cafe Beverage

>> Friday, May 20, 2011

Get 50% off a Large Cafe Beverage at Borders by printing this coupon. Exp 5/23/2011.

Children's Festival of Reading-May 21, 2011

The Children's Festival of Reading is Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 pm at World's Fair Park in downtown Knoxville. The whole region is invited to meet great authors, sit in on thrilling stories and get toes tappin' with songs from around the world. The fun continues all day long with a mad scientist, a roaming circus, arts & crafts, a bouncy house, and a wagon ride. It's the most exciting way to gear up for a summer of reading!

My family has gone the last 2 years and we all enjoy it. The kids have a lot of fun.

FREE Summer Travel Passport for Kids

Download this FREE Summer Travel Passport for Kids from Rad Road Trips.

This will keep the kids busy if you are traveling this summer.

Thanks, The Freebie Blogger

Summer Bible Reading Charts FREE!!!

Get excited about reading the Bible this summer. Take the Scripture Adventures’ Summer Reading Challenge with your children. Just print off a reading chart for each child. Have the child color the chart and hang it where they will see it often. It will remind them to read their Bible every day this summer! Have your child mark off each day that he reads the Bible (even reading for a short time counts!). You'll soon develop the habit of reading the Bible together.

CVS: Earn $10 Gas Cards All Summer

Starting this Sunday, May 22nd CVS is offering a summer promotion to help you save money on gas just by buying the items you buy anyway.

Buy $30 worth of qualifying products each week and earn a $10 gas gift card. The products will be different each week, so hopefully there will be a good variety with plenty of coupon matchups!

Limit 1 per week. $30 of qualifying purchases must be made in a single week; totals will not carry over from week to week.

Thanks, Deal Seeking Mom

How Extreme Couponing is Hurting Couponers

Hello Frugalissa Finds,

I went to Kroger tonight and I must say I am going to have to start shopping Sunday/Monday instead of my usual Thursday. There were binders all over the store. This lady in front of my snatched all the Wisks they had. The girl with her said don't you have plenty already? I am almost out of detergent! They were out of all the toothpaste on sale and I heard a group saying they would drive to another store. I really feel TLC extreme couponing is ruining couponing for the average family. It been harder and harder to find items in stock. One item I looked for for a month at 3 different stores, never in. Do you have any tips? I am afraid that coupon for the regular people is going to be ruined by people who fill there buggy with one product.

Thank you,
Ginger

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Yummy Strawberry Pie

Here is the recipe for the Strawberry Pie I made the other day. Just for the record I used frozen strawberries and then let them defrost and they were absolutely fabulous in this recipe.

Without further a do..The Yummy Strawberry Pie courtesy of my friend Katie. I believe it is a family recipe. This makes 2 pies.

Most important step-homemade pie crust

For 2 9-inch crusts:

2 C sifted flour
2tsp sugar
dash salt
Cut in 2/3C shortening with fork or pastry cutter

Slowly add ICE cold water and stir with fork until ball then roll it out and put in pie pans

Heat oven to 425...cover pie crusts with foil (butter side touching crusts) and fill foil with pie weights or beans

Bake crusts for about 10 minutes. Remove foil, reduce heat to 350 and bake crusts another 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Sit crusts out to cool until filled

For Strawberry filling-

Put about 2 1/2 C of whole strawberries into each pie crust. You can keep the strawberries whole or slice them if preferred. Make sure they are patted dry before putting into crust

Then clean and slice approximately ½ quart strawberries. Bring 1-1/3 cup sugar and ½ cup water to a boil. Add strawberries. Dissolve ¼ cup cornstarch in ¾ cup cold water. Add to syrup mixture. Cook approx. 10 minutes over low heat until thick and clear. Stir often. Add 1 tsp lemon juice. Pour glaze over whole strawberries in baked pie shell. Let cool in fridge for a few hours to set.

Top with homemade whipped cream (heavy whipping cream + sugar to taste)

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