FREE Stickers From G-Project

Stickers are great!  But FREE stickers are even better!  So head on over to G-Project and request yours before they're all gone.

$0.50 Cheese Nips at H.E.B.

Last night I stopped in at our local H.E.B. Grocery Store and came across their "great Cheese Nip" sale.  The regular retail price is $1.50 for a 7oz box but they are on sale for $1.00 a box.  Add to that the $0.50/1 coupon that is attached to the boxes and you can score this great snack for just $0.50 a box.  Stock up now for the upcoming school year and buy a few extra boxes for summer snack time fun.

A Fun Weekend Doesn't Have To Cost Anything

So if you've been following me, then you know I like to do things with my kids - I like to get out there and attend events or participate in activities that my kids enjoy - and now that summer is here, all three of us are ready to have some fun!

But fun can be costly, especially if you're on a budget - so how do you get around that?  Simple - take a little bit of time and research the area you live at online.  If you do this, you'll probably be pleasantly surprised at what all is being offered.

This past weekend I decided to see what kind of a fun we could have for free.  Here is the break down of everything we did:

• Friday after work the kids and I went to the local library and picked up some books and DVDs. It was free to get the library card and it was free to check out the materials.
• Later Friday afternoon we went to use our KidsBowlFree coupons at the bowling alley.  It was free to register for the program and it was free to bowl 2 games.
• Friday night we packed some snacks, grabbed our chairs and headed to the Movie in The Park Event to watch Toy Story.  It was free to attend and they gave out free popcorn and free cotton candy.
• Saturday morning we went to the Army's Birthday Celebration that was held downtown.  They had free music, free cake, free popcorn, free water, free soda, free cupcakes and all the vendors/businesses were giving away things for free.  It was free to attend and we ended up with a bunch of cool stuff.
• Saturday afternoon we went to a Caribbean Festival that a local church was having at one of the local parks.  There was free music, free food and it was open to the public.  
• Sunday morning we went to a splash pad in one of the local parks.  It was free to get into the park and free to use the splash pad.

As you can see - free doesn't have to boring and being short on cash doesn't mean you have to sit at home and do nothing.  Just take a little bit of time to do the research and you can have an enjoyably, exhausting weekend like we did - for free.

Double Jack at Jack in the Box - Buy 1 Get 1 FREE (exp 6/15/15)

Go to this link and print out a Buy 1 Get 1 Free Jack in the Box Coupon!  Then head on over to Jack in the Box for a Free Double Jack when you purchase a Double Jack.  Great way to save money while you treat your family to dinner out.

Black Pepper Cheeseburger at Jack in the Box - Buy 1 Get 1 FREE (exp 6/15/15)

Go to this link and print out a Buy 1 Get 1 Free Jack in the Box Coupon!  You'll be able to get yourself a Free Black Pepper Cheeseburger when you purchase a Black Pepper Cheeseburger.  Free food is a great way to treat your family and save money.

$1.99 Kids Meal at Wendy's After 4p.m

Right now you can get a Kids Meal at Wendy's for only $1.99 after 4p.m.  This great deal is valid until 6/28/15.

It's a great way to treat your kids without spending a lot and the healthy options they offer let you make a customized kids meal.  It's not just hamburgers and coke anymore - now you can pick juice, water, a jr frotsty; cheeseburger, chicken nuggets or even a grilled chicken wrap.  If they aren't down for fries, you can get them apple slices.  Whatever way you build it, they will be happy and your wallet will be happy.

FREE Teavana Iced Tea for National Tea Day (6/10/15)

If you're celebrating National Tea Day and you'd like to try something new, head on over to a participating Teavana store today to receive a FREE 16-oz Pineapple Berry Blue iced tea.  (No purchase required, one per customer, while supplies last.)

This flavor is a blend of their Pineapple Kona Pop and Blueberry Bliss Rooibos loose leaf teas and is a great way to have a refreshing day. 

To find your nearest location, click here.

FREE Snapple Tea for National Tea Day (6/10/15)

Celebrate National Tea Day with a FREE Snapple Tea, Juice Drink or Straight Up Tea by printing this coupon and taking it to any retailer that sells Snapple products.  Don't forget that you can print two coupons per computer.  Enjoy!

Pinch Me - For Product Samples

There are so many new products on the market that it is sometimes difficult to decide which is the best one for you and your family.

A simple way around this, without having to spend a ton of money on something (only to find out that the product isn't for you), would be to try a sample.  Sounds easy enough, right?  Unfortunately, not everything is sold in a sample size so you have to seek them elsewhere.

Enter Pinch Me!

Pinch Me is a great website that offers you the opportunity to try products for free.  You choose products that are available and then they deliver it to the address you provide for free.  That's right, you don't even have to pay for shipping and handling.  The only down side is that there are a limited number of samples available and they only reserve these products for you for a limited time.  For me, personally, I haven't really had that many issues when it comes to getting products and have always been able to receive something.

After you've tried the samples, you log back in and leave some feedback about the product.  This helps them to know what kinds of samples to offer you the next time around.  So visit their site now and "start pinching"!

Don't Rule Out The Most Unlikely Places

I've come to realize that sometimes, the most unlikely places or places we wouldn't normally think about, have great deals and sometimes even offer awesome freebies.

Typically, I wouldn't think about finding good deals at gas stations or convenience stores, but yesterday I came across a coupon for a FREE Breakfast Taco at Stripes Convenience Stores.  I myself am not familiar with this store but apparently they have a "restaurant" inside called Laredo Taco Company and they were who the breakfast taco was from.

Since the coupon was one per customer, I printed out three (one for me and one for each of my children) so that we could give them a try.  My kids each picked the Egg & Bacon while I chose the Egg  & Chorizo filling - and I'm glad we made the stop.  It was actually really good, the tortillas were freshly made and it was a great way for us to start the day.

So I guess you could say, the lesson learned is always check out all your local businesses because you never know who is offering what - and it never hurts to look.

P.S.  Thank you Stripes and Laredo Taco Company for affording us the opportunity to try something new!

KidsBowlFree.Com - It's Not Too Late

Did you sign your kids up for FREE summer bowling?  It's not too late - just head over to KidsBowlFree to register them now.  Each child you register will be able to bowl 2 FREE Games every single day of summer - an approximate value of $500.00 - and most bowling alleys have an unlimited shoe rental pass that you can purchase for around $20.00 (another great deal since shoe rentals average about $2-$3).

Did You Remember.......?

Have you been keeping track of all the fun, FREE stuff that's been going on lately?  Have you been remembering to take advantage of the things that are being offered?

We were definitely up and in our local Shipley's Donuts for National Doughnut Day yesterday.  The kids really enjoyed having a still hot, freshly made, freshly glazed doughnut and I enjoyed the fact that it was FREE.

Do whatever it takes to help you remember these events - book them in a calendar, set appointments in your phone or email system - whatever method works for you - trust me, the smiles will be worth it and your bank account will thank you.