Upcoming Events in StL This Week: Sept 26th - Oct 2nd

Another week of awesome events around town!

Monday 9/26:

Yoga Night at the St. Louis Science Center
5050 Oakland Ave
$10 a person
5:30pm - 9pm

Tuesday 9/27:

Warson Woods Farmers Market
10001 Manchester Rd
3pm - 7pm

The Addams Family
Fox Theatre 527 N Grand BLVD
8pm, tickets $30 - $82


Wednesday 9/28:

Seniors Film Series
The Breakfast Club
Buder Library Branch
1:30pm - 3:00pm
http://www.slpl.org/events/calendar.asp


Maplewood Farmers Market
7620 Southwest Ave
4pm

Kody Norris & the Watauga Mountain Boys
Bauernhof Festival @ Grant's Farm
7pm
$5 a person, kids 10 and under free, $11 to park

Thursday 9/29:

Kids Night on Broadway
Fox Theatre
Buy an adult ticket get a kids ticket free 


Friday 9/30:

West Coast Swing Dancing
St Louis Rebels West Coast Swing Dance Club
Crestwood Court
109 Crestwood Plaza
7pm - 1am
$7 members/$10 non members
http://stlrebels.com/


Higher Ground: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder & Benifit for KDHX 88.1
OFF Broadway
3509 Lemp Ave
8pm
$10 - $13 tickets


Saturday 10/1:

Pedal the Cause
Soldier's Memorial
All Day
http://www.pedalthecause.org/

Tower Grove's Farmers Market
4256 Magnolia
8:30 am

David Gonzalez Sleeping Beauty
Center of Creative Arts
524 Trinity Ave
2-3pm
http://www.cocastl.org/subpage.cfm?vSection=events&vPage=calendar

8th Annual Rock n' CholesteROLL
Veterans Memorial Amphitheater 255 Grant Rd
Jefferson Barracks Park
$20, $40, or $60 tickets
http://www.k-hits.com/RNC2011.aspx




Sunday 10/2:


The Boogers Family Matinee
OFF Broadway
3509 Lemp Ave
3pm
http://www.offbroadwaystl.com/calendar/

Target Coupon Match Ups Sept 25th - Oct 1st

Target deals this week:

Buys to earn giftcards:

B2 Glad trashbags @ $12 ea, get a free $5 gift card

B2 halloween bagged candies at $10 ea get a free $5 gift card

B2 Pink Floyd cds or tee shirts get a free $5 gift card

_______________________________________

Coupon Match ups: 

General Mills Cheerios $2.67, B2 use $1/2 MNFC SS 9/25 = $1.92

Garnier Fructis shampoo or conditioner 2/$5, use 2 $1 MNFC RP 8/28 = 2/$3

Nieva's select Men's or Womnen's Body Wash $3, use $2/1 MNFC RP 7/31 = $1

Method cleaning product $2.50, use $0.50 MNFC SS 9/18 = $2

Tidy Cats 35 lb $11, use $2 printable store coupon = $9

____________________________________

Sales -

$1 deals:

4oz Junior Mints
8oz mini Oreo Snak-Sak
Oscar Mayer lunchables
Aquafresh toothpaste
1 pk Circo infant socks w/ grippers
Women's Xhilartion low cut socks
SoBe life water
10 pk Essentials white plastic hangers
10 for $1 4x6 digital prints, buy 20 use printable coupon from target.com = FREE
Gatorade


Campbell's Chunky Soup 2/$3

Pampers Sensitive wipes $2

Happy Baby stage 2 organic baby food pouch $1 ea

CVS Pharmacy Coupon Match Ups Sept 25 - Oct 1st

CVS deals & coupon match ups for this week:

Free or like free deals:

Excedrin Migraine extra strength 8ct $0.99, get $0.99 EB

ThermaCare lower back & heat wrap $3.79, get $3.79 EB

B1 Axe hair styler get 1 free Axe shampoo

B1 John Frieda Precision Foam colour get 1 free John Frieda Collection shampoo, conditioner or styler

B1G1F Zhu Zhu pets

B1G1F Arm & Hammer toothpaste

__________________________________

Coupon Match ups:

Welch's Grape Juice 2/$6, use 2 $1/1 MNFC SS 9/25 = 2/$4

Nature Valley granola bars 2/$4, use $1/2 MNFC = 2/$3

Hershey's Bliss 2/$7 - $1/2 MNFC SS 9/25 = 2/$6

TheraFlu Multi Symptom SevereCold w/ Lipton Green Tea & Honey Lemon flavors 2/$11 - $3/2 MNFC SS 9/25 or use 2 $2/1 MNFC SS 9/25, get $3 EB on 2 = as low as $3.50 ea after EB reward

Hershey's Snack Size bags 3/$10 - $1/3 MNFC SS 9/25 = 3/$9

Pledge Fabric Sweeper for pet hair 2/$6, use 2 $1/1 MNFC SS 9/25 = 2/$4

Pledge Furniture Polish 2/$6, use $2/2 MNFC SS 9/25 = 2/$4

Scrubbing Bubbles 2/$6, use $2 MNFC SS 9/25 = 2/$4

Fantastik 2/$6, use 2 $0.75 MNFC SS 9/25 = 2/$4.50

Windex 2/$6, use $1/2 MNFC SS 9/25 = 2/$5

M&M Fun Size 3/$8, use $1.50/3 MNFC 9/25 = 3/$6.50, get $2 EB on 3

Colgate Total toothpaste $2.99 - $1 MNFC 9/18 = $1.99, get $1 EB

Softsoap 2/$6, use 2 $0.75 MNFC SS 9/25 = 2/$4.50, get $4 EB on 2 - like getting both for $0.50!

Schick Quattro for Women refill $8.99, use $4 MNFC SS 9/25 = $4.99 get $4 EB, like paying $0.99!

Garnier Fructis Shampoo or conditioner $3.50 - $1 MNFC RP 9/18 = $2.50

__________________________________

Sale items:

Gatorade or Sobe $0.99 ea limit 8

Sunkist, A&W, 7UP or Canada Dry $0.88 ea limit 5

Campbell's chicken noodle, tomato or chicken broth $0.59 ea

U by Kotex 2/$7, get $1 EB on 2, like paying $3 ea

Arm & Hammer Spin Brush $5.99

Ajax dish liquid $0.88 ea limit 5

Walgreens Coupon Match Ups for Sept 25th - Oct 1st

Great deals this week at Walgreens!

Free Products (or like free w/ register rewards):

B1G1F Planters Trail Mix

B1G1F Walgreens Allergy, Cough, Cold, Sinus Congestion, or Mucus Relief

B1G1F Walgreens Alkaline Batteries

B1G1F Softsoap Liquid handsoap refill

Walgreens Maxi Pads $2, get $2 RR (limit 1)

Balance Bar $1.59 - .55/1 MNFC = $1.04, get $1.59 RR

B1G1F Foster Grant Reader Glasses

B1G1F Finest Natural Heart Health Supplements

Zarbees Nightime Cough & Sleep Drink $5.99, get $5.99 RR

B1G1F Walgreens brand pain relief

B1G1F Arm & Hammer laundry detergent $6.99, use $1/2 MNFC SS 9/18 = $5.99/2

B1 Wisk laundry detergent $7.99, use $2 MNFC SS 8/21 = $5.99 plus get 1 free box of Snuggle Fabric Softener sheets

Remington King of Shaves Azor System $4.99, get $4.99 RR

B1G1F Osteo Bi-Flex Joint Health

____________________________________

Coupon Match Up Deals:

Colgate Optic White toothpaste $3.99, B2 get $6 RR, use 2 $1.50 MNFC SS 8/28 or 2 $1 MNFC SS 8/28 = pay as low as $4.98 and get $6 RR

Softsoap Body Wash 2/$6, use $1/2 MNFC SS 8/28 = 2/$5 - $2 ISC = 2/$3

Schick Quattro Womens razor $9.99, use $4 MNFC SS 9/25 = $5.99, get $5 RR

Theraflu $5, B2, use 2 $2/1 MNFC SS 9/25 = 2/$6, get $5 RR

Scrubbing Bubbles One Step toilet cleaner $9.99, use $4 MNFC SS 9/11 = $5.99

Wonderful Pistachios $4.99 - $1 MNFC SS 9/18 = $3.99

__________________________________

Awesome Store sales and coupons:

Hershey's Candy $0.59 ea limit 6

24 pk Pure Drinking Water $2.79 SC

Charmin Basic Toilet paper $2.99 SC

Gatorade 5/$5 SC

Nice! Seasonings $0.79 ea SC limit 3

Halloween Tumblers or gift sacks 8/$1 SC

Digital photo prints $0.10 ea SC or enter code PRINTS75

Clorox Bleach 2/$3 SC

Trash Cancer Party: Early Detection & Education is the Key!

This past weekend was a busy one!  Friday evening was the Balloon Glow in Forest Park, Saturday was booked to the gills with dress fittings for us bridesmaids, parties galore, but by far, the Trash Cancer party I hosted was the highlight of my weekend!

I registered to host the party through Partique and received tons of great tips on planning, recipes, and a box packed with everything I needed to learn more about trashing cancer & share it with great friends!

The neat thing about hosting parties through Partique is that they are national parties, meaning everyone host the same event on the same day allowing online interaction while you are hosting.  It's a great way to incorporate instant discussions with any questions you or your guest may have about the event.

Trash Cancer parties were held across the states to help educate and bring to light some little known facts about cancer causing chemicals we expose ourselves to on a daily basis.  The event was organized by the Cancer Schmancer Movement, created by Fran Drescher, to help educate the public, teach ways to prevent and also enforce the importance of early detection.  I highly recommend reading Fran Drescher's personal story if you are unfamiliar with it, it truly is inspiring!

The hostess box contained 10 guest bags packed with information, samples, and a water bottle.  The hostess information contained an excellent outline on what topics to discuss, games, recipes, and instructions on how to make your own non toxic cleansers. 

The information alone was astounding.  The three chemicals focused on during the event were bisphenol-a, triclosan, and formaldehyde.  Bisphenol-A, better known as simply BPA, can be found in plastics that we use everyday or come in contact with on a regular basis.  The dangers of being exposed to this chemical are astonishing, such as causing cancer, heart disease, and it has even been linked to obesity and autism.  The best way to help minimize your risk is to minimize your exposure.  This can be done by buying fresh foods, avoiding many of the containers that contain BPA and storing your food items in glass or stainless steel containers.  Formaldehyde is a chemical I am familiar with, but I always thought it was mainly in household cleansers.  I was wrong.  It is in cosmetics, paints, glues and even more things that I had never thought to check.  One suggestion to help minimize your risk to this chemical is to make sure your home has proper ventilation, you can do this by opening windows or using air conditioners.  Triclosan is found in things like hand soaps and toothpaste, toys and fabrics, even cosmetics. It can cause severe health problems and also problems for our environment. Again, the best thing to do is be aware of the products you are using! More information on these chemicals can be found on the following sites:

www.toxies.com

www.trashcancer.com

http://www.cancerschmancer.org/

www.womenshealth.gov

I am so glad I got to be apart of this event and look forward to continuing my own education and sharing everything that I learn along the way with you! 

Here is a peek at what was inside the goodie bags:

 And because I believe knowledge is power - I have one goodie bag set aside just for one of our readers!  Just be the first to leave a comment below or on our Facebook page and it's yours :)

How to Have a Thrift-abulous Christmas This Year!

Christmas is less than 100 days away now, and if you haven't started shopping yet, YOU BETTER NOW!

I started getting my Christmas game plan together this past weekend, but I'm actually running behind this year.  I try to take advantage of summer clearance items on things like toys, tee shirts, and outdoor items.  It's a great way to start your shopping for the holiday season and avoid the hectic stores all together after Thanksgiving.

One of my favorite ways to help budget for the holidays is lay-a-way plans.  Kmart offers a great a plan, place as many items as you want in their lay-a-way, put 10% plus a $5 fee to start (start up fee in nonrefundable) and make biweekly payments over the next 8 weeks until paid in full.  I also love that I can place the lay-a-way online and make my payments this way.  Once I have completed payments, I just go to my local store and pick them up! Viola!

Walmart is also bringing back their lay-a-way plans for this 2011 shopping season! It begins Oct 16th and you have until Dec 16th to pay it off.  They are enforcing a few new rules, items must be at least worth $15, minimum $50 balance to start plan, 10% down plus $5 start up fee, cancellation fee is $10.  Also, items can only be from the toy department or electronics (they never stopped their jewelry plans) but no household or clothing. 

Marshalls is my go to store for putting clothes in lay-a-way.  Their terms are shorter, 30 days to pick up your items, but down payments are still only 10%.  Be sure to check availability in your area as some stores do not offer lay-a-way, you can check on the website by searching for your nearest location and looking for the hanger symbol in store features.

OK, not all but some area thrift stores are now also offering lay-a-way plans!  Refabulous offers a 14 day plan, where you select the items you want, pay a 25% deposit, but if you change your mind the deposit is non refundable, so be careful and don't go overboard!

Panache Plus  also offers a plan, 25% down, 45 days to pay off, minimum $45 purchase.  I haven't used their lay-a-way yet, so be sure to get the full details about payments and fees associated by calling or going in (info not provided on website) but I do love this store!! I posted a previous review on this adorable boutique and will be making another visit soon to stock up on winter clothing.

So we have established that clearance items are a great way to start your holiday shopping and using lay-a-way can help you spread out the cost (credit card free might I add) but we all know a big chunk of cash is spent on decorations, food, and travel expenses too.  How can we save on this stuff so we can stockpile gifts under the tree for our wonderful families??

Let's start with decorations.  I buy most of our decorations second hand from Ebay or thrift stores.  If I do buy new items, for example lights, I usually stock up on those during after Christmas sales.  We also make a lot of decorations as a family.  I buy inexpensive ornaments that we can paint or use glue on, we string kix cereal to hang around garland, and the kiddos decorate the windows with construction paper decor such as wreaths, trees, and snowflakes.  Another awesome tip my mother-n-law taught me was to use empty tic tac containers to wrap up like mini presents and stick them in glass vases or even to use as ornaments!  I'll be showing a few of these tricks in upcoming post :)

Disney has some amazing family crafts for the holidays as well: http://familyfun.go.com/christmas/christmas-decorations/christmas-ornaments/

Tons of great ideas!  Including this nifty tree and ornament template:
http://familyfun.go.com/assets/cms/pdf/printables/0606_christmas_tree_template.pdf


Now on to the food!  There is nothing better than the smell of Christmas cookies baking in the kitchen or a Christmas ham - yummm! I love cooking big holiday meals, but this year seems like it might very well be next to impossible with the cost of everything on the rise.  But - they don't call me Thrifty StL Mummy for nothing!! First and foremost, if you do not use coupons, you should start now, or send them to me! Clipping coupons now can help you fill your pantry with what you need for your holiday meals (including Thanksgiving) at a fraction of the retail cost and you'll have everything you need ahead of time!  I recommend making a list over the next week (before October) and start buying items according to weekly sales. Here is a super simple printable blank shopping list to get your juices flowing: http://alt.coxnewsweb.com/ajc/thanksgivingshoplist.pdf


Another idea to save on food cost is to do something less traditional.  A couple years back my entire family went to a buffet. Each family member paid for themselves and we ended up saving money.  But it wasn't a very intimate setting and we all agreed NEVER AGAIN!  Then again - there was no clean up...

Make sure to ask for help.  If you are hosting Christmas dinner in your home this year, it doesn't mean you have to cook everything alone.  Ask your aunt to bring one of her famous side dishes or your mom to make her Pecan Pie :) Trust me, they'll be honored you are including them in the meal preparations and it helps take some pressure off of you - cost wise & time wise!

Lastly, travel.  Unless you are blessed (or cursed) to have your entire family living within a 35 mile radius of you, traveling can mean big time charges on already stressed credit cards.  I always found it was actually cheaper to drive than to fly a family of four almost anywhere, but time does not always allow it and you can score great deals on plane tickets through one of the many travel sites.  If you know ahead of time (way ahead of time) buy your tickets early.  The earlier the better.  If you can, think of alternative modes of transportation, like Greyhound or Amtrak. And always have a back up plan!  Skype is great technology, just saying :)

Ok, hope this gets you in the holiday shopping spirit! My three favorite holidays are upon us; Halloween (i know it's a made up holiday but it's still a holiday in my book!), Thanksgiving, and Christmas!  So be preparred for lots of Thriftastic updates on planning for all three over the next few months and add even of your holiday thrift tips below or to our Facebook page!

Toodles!!

StL Events for the Week of 9/19 - 9/24

StL Events this week:

Best of Missouri Artist Exhibition
where: Missouri Botanical Garden
when: 9/19 All Day
cost: included in garden admission cost
contact: www.mobot.org

Jenny Owen Youngs with Hank & Cupcakes & Sam Bradley concert
where: The Old Rock House
when: 9/21 8pm
cost: $10
contact: http://oldrockhouse.com/concertcalendar/

Mahler 1 concert
where: St Louis Symphony Orchestra
when: 9/23 8pm
cost: visit site for details
contact: http://www.stlsymphony.org/concert/index.htm

Hike for Hope Happens & High Heel Fun Run
where: Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park Saint Louis, MO 63105
when: 9/24 All Day event
cost: visit site for details
contact: http://www.active.com/walking-tournament/st-louis-mo/hike-4-hope-happens-and-high-heel-fun-run-2011

Dancing in the Street
where: Grand Center
when: 9/24 1pm - 9pm
cost: FREE
contact: http://www.grandcenter.org/

Light the Night Leukemia & Lymphoma Walk
where: Forest Park - starts in upper Muny lot
when: 9/22
cost: contact for details
contact: 314-748-7059

Walgreens Coupon Match Ups Sept 18 - 24

Walgreens deals & match ups this week:

Prevacid $19.99 - $4 MNFC - $15 MIR = like FREE

Brach's Autumn Candy $0.79 ea limit 3

Smart Water or Vitamin Water 3/$3 SC

Lipton Tea Bags $2.99

Campbell's Soup $0.79 SC limit 3

Tom's of Maine $3.99 - $2 RR = like $1.99

Carmex or Chapstick lip balm 3/$3 SC limit 3

Blistex Cold & Allergy lip soother $2 - $2 RR = like FREE

Hyland's Nighttime Cold n' Cough $4.99 - $4.99 RR = like FREE

Hefty Trash Bags $5.99 - $1 in store coupon = $4.99

Glade Air Fresheners 2/$6 - $1/2 in store coupon  - $1/2 PMNFC (right @ home)= like 2/$4

Glade Air Fresheners Spray or solid $0.99 ea

Comet Cleanser $0.59 SC limit 3

Gain Dish Liquid $0.99 SC limit 3

All 2x Laundry Detergent 84-96 loads $9.99 - $1 RR = like $8.99

Blue Diamond Almonds $3.59  B1G1F

Pampers Jumbo Pack diapers $9.99 - $2 RR = like $7.99

CVS Pharmacy Coupon Match Ups Sept 18 - Sept 24

CVS deals & match ups this week:

**Please be sure to read the Coupon Guide if you have any questions or feel free to send me a message!**


3 day sale specials- valid Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday only:

Gold Emblem candy $0.99 ea - $0.99 EB = like FREE

Mars or Wrigley's fun size candy 4/$10 - $4 EB = like 4/$6


7 day deals 9/18-9/24:

Scott Choose A Size mega rolls 6pk $5.99 - $1 MNFC (9/11 SmartSource) - $1 EB = like paying $3.99

Revlon Super Lustrous, moon drops, or color burst lip $6.49 - $5 EB - $1 MNFC (8/14 SmartSource) = like paying $0.49

Aussie or Herbal Essences $2.99 - $1 MNFC (9/11 SmartSource) = $1.99

Keebler's cookies 2/$4 - $0.55/2 MNFC (9/18 Red Plum) = 2/$3.45

Cheez-it 2/$4 - $1/2 MNFC (9/18 RedPlum) = 2/$3

2x Ultra Gain $5.94 - $2 MNFC (9/11 insert) = $3.94

Palmolive $0.88ea

Glade air freshener or scented oil warmer $0.99 ea

Revlon Age Defying DNA Advantage $10 - $5 MNFC (9/18 SS) - $2 EB = like paying $3

SoftSoap 3/$5

Crest Pro Health $3.99 - $0.75 MNFC (9/18) - $1.25 EB = like paying $1.99

Nice & Easy Color Blend Foam $7.99 - $3 MNFC (9/18) - $1 EB = $3.99

Vo5 shampoo $0.77ea

Halls cough drops 2/$3

Nyquil or Dayquil 2/$12 - $3 EB on 2 = like paying 2/ $9

Rainy Day Craft: Tie & Knot Pillows

It's a rainy, cold day here in StL this Sunday. We were looking forward to visiting Eckert's farm today for some apple picking fun, but as always mother nature really loves StL!

Instead of farm filled excitement, I busted out the craft box and told 'em to dig in!  It is our go to box for rainy days, snowy days, or sicky days :)

They decided on making tie and knot pillows, mostly because it was the latest edition to the craft box.  I love crafts, the kids love crafts, but I admit - I have to work really hard at being crafty!  Thrifty is my thing, not crafts! A recent visit to Hobby Lobby (actually my first visit ever) proved to be an overwhelming expeirence.  My hands just wanted to touch everything, ideas started pouring in, and I couldn't believe this was my first time in this STORE! Welp, I spotted some super cute hankercheifs and a little leaflet telling you how to make tie and knot pillows out of them.  SWEET!  Kids will love doing this and how hard cold it be??

So here's what we had to do this craft:

• scissors
• 4 hankercheifs
• polyester stuffing
• kids LOL

As you can see, Spongebob hankies & zebra stripes.  Cute!

First, I had the kiddos cut strips about 3/4" around the perimeter of the hankies, following the instructions on the handy chart from the store.

Easy enough! Then came time to tie and knot the hankies together.  My daughter wanted to share with her cousin, they created to pillows while my son wanted one giant pillow all to himself. 

Next, according to the directions, you are supposed to place hankies over a pillow form.  I didn't have a pillow form to lay these over, but I did have some polyester stuffing left from a recent E.T. emergency (his armpit hole lead to major stuffing seepage) that I figured would work perfect.  The kiddos greatly enjoyed the stuffing part...

He looks thrilled!

Finally, their pillow creations were complete!

My son's pillow looks more like a plump marshmellow, which pleased my daughter beyond belief.  My son was just happy his was bigger!  I must admit, I like how the girls' turned out:

Adorable!!!

Very happy with how this rainy day craft turned out :) It was a load of fun and I can't wait to try some new crafts soon!  Best part; the whole thing costed less than $5 for all three pillows! AWESOME!

What's your favorite activites to do on rainy days like today? Any tricks or go to things to keep the kiddos entertained?



Birthday Freebies

Your birthday only comes around once a year, so why not sign up for some great freebies to help you celebrate!  Check back often - new birthday freebies will be added as I come across them!

Ben & Jerry's - free ice cream
https://secure.benjerry.com/contact-us/chunk-spelunker/index.cfm


Boston Market - free dessert
http://www.bostonmarket.com/controller/contact?form=/emailClub?page=emailClub

First Watch Restaurants - free entree
http://www.firstwatch.com/sun-eclub.htm?Action=Subscribe&InputSource=W

Red Robin - free burger
http://www.redrobin.com/eclub/default.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

Hooters - free gift
http://www.hooters.com/Registration.aspx

Tony Romas - free gift
http://assets.fbmta.com/clt/tnyrms/lp/join/join.asp

Jack in the Box - free dessert printable coupon - valid only on your birthday
http://www.jackinthebox.com/coupon/happy-birthday-2-U.php

Waffle House - free gift
http://www.wafflehouse.com/your-house/join-regulars-club

Denny's - free grand slam
http://assets.fbmta.com/clt/dnny/lp/join/join_ent.asp

Einstein Bros. Bagels - free gift
https://www.einsteinbros.com/secure.html#/EClub/

Arby's - free gift
https://www.arbys.com/special-offers.html

Anthropologie - 15% off coupon
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/user/myanthro_signup.jsp

Auntie Anne's - free pretzel
http://auntieannes.fbmta.com/members/UpdateProfile.aspx?Action=Subscribe&inputsource=w


Baskin Robbins - free cone
https://www.baskinrobbins.com/BDayClub/RegisterInfo1.aspx?icid=bdc_000066#

IHOP - free meal
http://ihopcorp.fbmta.com/members/UpdateProfile.aspx?Action=Subscribe&_Theme=30064771093&Inputsource=W

Old Navy - birthday surprise
http://oldnavy.gap.com/?cid=5151&tid=onaff3394343&ap=2&siteID=onafcid7

World Market - free gift
https://www.worldmarketexplorer.com/benefits/

Sephora - free birthday surprise
http://www.sephora.com/beautyinsider/index.jhtml

Ruby Tuesday - free burger
http://pages.rubytuesdayrestaurants.com/page.aspx?QS=330c754b5e92df74c5001a21711e171204a64d8b8f9cfa5519d03d3ba221e1a1

Payless Shoes - 20% off coupon
http://www.payless.com/store/?AID=10393678&PID=3394343



Just for the kiddos:


Chucke Cheese - free tokens
http://www.chuckecheese.com/index.php

Kmart - $5 birthday bucks
http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/dap_10151_10104_DAP_BirthdayClub-home?i_cntr=1286910823018

Olan Mills - free portrait package
http://www.olanmills.com/elist/birthday-club.asp

The Old Spaghetti Factory - free meal
http://www.wallyskidsclub.com/

Sonic - free meal
http://www.sonicdrivein.com/kids/birthdayClubLogin.jsp

The Children's Place - coupons
http://www.childrensplace.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/birthday_10001_10001_-1

Walmart - free birthday potrait (print coupon expires 1/2012 check back for updates)
http://pictureme.com/cpi/en-US/SpecialOffers/Birthday+Special/

Steak n Shake - free dinner & something extra
http://www.steaknshake.com/eclub

Fazoli's - free dessert
http://fazolis.com/enews/

Burger King - free hamburger kids meal
http://www.clubbk.com/

Pizza Hut - free personal pizza & drink
http://www.pizzahut.com/?WT.mc_id=101101_003_PR&WT.pi=Send%20Me%20Deals

Events Around StL this Weekend Sept 16-18

 Sept 16th:

West Coast Swing Dance
where:Crestwood Court 109 Crestwood Plaza 63126
when: 9/16 7pm - 1am
cost: $7 members/$10 non members
contact: http://stlrebels.com/

Those Darlings with Wagons and Bunnygrunt - show
where: Off Broadway (venue)
when: 9/16 8pm
cost: 21 years+ $10/ 21 years- $13
contact: http://www.offbroadwaystl.com/calendar/

Great Forest Park Balloon Glow
where:Central Field in Forest Park
when: 9/16 7pm - 8:30pm 
cost: FREE


September 17th:


Great Forest Park Ballon Race
where: Central Field Forest Park
when: 9/17 12pm - 6:30pm
cost: FREE

Sleeper Agent - concert
where: The Old Rock House 1200 S 7th St 63104
when: 9/18 8pm
cost: $8 advance/ $10 day of show
contact: http://oldrockhouse.com/concertcalendar/

The Rite of Spring - concert
where: St Louis Symphony Orchestra
when: 9/17 8pm
cost:visit website for details
contact: http://www.stlsymphony.org/concert/index.htm

Sept 18th:

Annual Pioneer Days
where: Boonesfield Village, Defiance MO
when: 9/17 - 9/18
cost: call for details
contact: 636-798-2005

Moolah Shriner's Ride So Kids can Walk
where: Gateway Harley Davidson 3600 Lemay Ferry Rd 63101
when:9/18
cost: $20 registration fee for riders to benifit Shriners Hospital for Children
contact: http://www.moolah.org/Default_.asp

Target Coupon Match Ups Sept 11 - 17

Target Deals this week!


Maybelline Falsies Mascara $5
Use $1 MNFC = $4

Claritin $17.99
Use $4 MNFC = $13.99

Tidy Cats litter
Use $1 MNFC - $2 PMNFC = $3 savings final price varies

Large Eggs $1.39

Scrubbing Bubbles $8.99
Use $4 MNFC = $4.99

CVS Pharmacy Coupon Match Ups Sept 11 - Sept 17

CVS deals this week:


Bengay 2oz $5.49
Use $5 MNFC = $0.49

CVS Allergy Relief $3.69
get $3.69 EB = like FREE

Colgate Optic White Toothpaste 4oz $3.99
Use $1.50 MNFC - $1.50 EB = like $0.99ea

Softsoap Body Wash $2.99
Buy 2, get $2 EB limit one, use $1/2 MNFC = like $1.54 ea

Mens or Lady Speedstick 2/$5
Use B1G1F MNFC = like 2/$2.50

Aussie or Herbal Essences shampoo or conditioner $2.99 ea
Buy 2, use $1/2 MNFC - $1 EB (limit 3) - $1 EB = like $1.54 ea

GE Smart energy light bulbs $2.99
Get $1 EB = like $1.99

Air Wick Freshmatic Odor Detect $7.99
Use $4 MNFC = $3.99

Air Wick Scented Oil 2pk refills $4.99
Use $1 MNFC = $3.99 plus get a double freshwarmer unit FREE w/ MNFC on purchase of oil refills

Cottonelle 4pk $2.99
Buy 2, use $0.75/2 MNFC = 2/$5.33

Zhu Zhu pets hamsters 5/$10

M&Ms 9.9oz - 12.6oz 2/$6
Use $1/2 MNFC = $5/2

Sunsweet Prune Juice 2/$7
Use $0.75 MNFC = $2.75 for 1

Nestle Single 2/$1

V8 Splash or Vegetable Juice 2/$4
Use $1 MNFC = 2/$3

Dawn Plus Dish Liquid $0.99
Use $0.75 MNFC = $0.24

Special K Cereal 3/$9
Use $1 MNFC - $3 EB = like 3/$5

Playtex Gentle Glide 36ct $7.99
Use $2 MNFC - $3 EB = like $2.99

RepHresh Brilliant Tampons $6.79
Use $1 PMNFC - $6.79 EB limit one = like FREE + your a dollar up!

Reese's or Hershey's stand up bags 2/$5
Use $1/2 MNFC = 2/$4


Be sure to check your reward card at the kiosk for extra coupons w/ great deals!!

Patriot Day 2011: Remembering 9/11 & Honoring Them by Helping Others

September 11th 2001, a day we will never forget nor should we.  Ten years later, I can still remember everything about that day from beginning to end.  My husband left for work an hour early, my daughter had just turned 10 months old, and our morning had started just as any other day.  While watching the morning news, I heard someone say the WTC North tower had been hit by a plane.  From that moment on I was glued to the news, answering the phone, or calling friends and family.  My husband's work closed up early.  Friends in other states were calling saying their works were closing early.  My sister, still in highschool, watched the broadcast in a classroom as did many other area students.  It was a day that changed all of us no matter where we were or who we were, we all felt something and it was life altering.

As the years have past, 9/11 has slowly become more than just a day of remembrance, for some it has become a day of service, a day when communities come together and volunteer where ever it is needed.  Today being the tenth anniversary, that was more apparent than ever.  With recent natural disasters, we have seen this outpouring of overwhelming help to those in need.  

To honor those we lost on 9/11, Art Hill in Forest Park was transformed this year in to a beautiful memorial: America's Heartland Remembers

 A flag was placed for every person lost that day, with their name and picture displayed on each flag pole.  The flags will be on display from now until September 19th, at which time they will be made available to anyone whom makes a donation of $20 to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund. 

A few sites to visit if you are looking for ways to be of service in your community:

http://www.uso.org/ways-to-volunteer.aspx

http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/index.jsp?r=msa&l=63627

http://www.stlouischildrens.org/content/giving/default.htm

http://www.communityservice.wustl.edu/stlagencies/display.php?listchar=S

http://www.stl.unitedway.org/volunteer.aspx

http://www.habitatstl.org/construction/volunteeropportunities/


We will never forget those we lost, the bravery of the men and women that helped so many that day, the families that were forever changed...9/11/2011

Grocery Sales for Sept 6th - 10th & Coupon Match Ups

Dierbergs:

One Day Only Beverage Sale - 9/10/2011:

Vess Soda $0.19ea

Buy 10 of any Vitamin water get 4 free 14/$9

Buy 10 of any Fuze Drinks get $3 off instantly at checkout, final 10/$6

Rest of sales good 6th - 12th:
10/$10
Mix & Match

Oscar Mayer Basic lunchables, basic sub, or deli combinations

Chicken of the Sea tuna or Pink Salmon

Baby Carrots

8 oz pkg of Giorgio Mushrooms

Barlett Pears ($1 per lb)

Ocean Eclipse Fish Fillets

Kleenex Tissue - buy 3  use $0.50 MNFC = 3/$2.50

Tribe All Natural Hummus Spread

Healthy Choice soup

Greek Yogurt

Marzetti Salad Dressing

Creamette or Ronzoni Pasta or Francesco Rinaldi Pasta sauce

Soft Soap Liquid handsoap

Gold Peak Tea

Scunci Kids hair accessories

Kellogg's Special K protein meal bars

_______End of ten for ten deals________

Keebler Cookies $1.99ea

Tide Stain Release $4.99

Sargento Shredded Cheese 2/$4 - $.40 MNFC doubled by store $0.80 = 2/$3.20

________________________________________

Schnucks Deals:

10/$10 Mix & Match:

Kangaroo 7inch honey wheat pita pocket bread

Oscar Mayer Bologna

Pillsbury Crescents, Cinnamon rolls or biscuits

Jif peanut butter to go

Marzetti Croutons

Navel Oranges

Bisquick Shake n Pour pancake mix

Simply Lemonade Juice 12 - 13.5 oz

Cole's Mini garlic bread or toast

Pictsweet deluxe sides vegetables

Old Orchard Juice

Schnucks bleach

Save Shampoo or conditioners

_______End of 10 for 10 deals_________

3/$5 Hunter Smoked Sausage

2/$4 Newman's Own Pasta Sauce

5/$10 Hot Pockets - $1/3 MNFC = 5/$9

______________________________________

Aldi's Deals:

$0.25 ea peaches, plums, or nectarines

$1.58 2lbs red or green grapes

$0.99 cantaloupe

$0.39 per lb bananas

$2.99 8inch pot garden mums

List of Area Farmer's Markets: Always a Great Way to Get Fresh Produce

One of my favorite things about St. Louis is our close proximity to local farms.  Our city oasis is surrounded by rich farmland and several farmers markets!  Farmers markets are an excellent way to buy fresh, locally grown produce.  Whether you are a resident or tourist, make sure you take advantage of one of these great outdoor markets!

              Soulard Market               

Hours: Wens & Thurs the Grand Hall & a few outdoor booths are open from 8 am - 5pm. Friday from 7 am - 5pm, Saturday 7 am - 5:30 pm, closed Sunday - Tuesday.
Location: 730 Carroll St 63104
Contact: http://www.soulardmarket.com/index.html
Market Tip: Many vendors begin marking down their items after 3pm, a great way to take home a ton of goodies! Be sure to bring reusable bags and even borrow the kiddos wagon to help haul around your purchases. Also, check their website for coupons & other festivities they hold regularly :)

            Kirkwood Farmers Market      

Hours: April 9th - Sept 24th Mon - Fri 9am - 6pm, Sat 8am - 5pm, Sunday hours vary by vendors. Check website for winter month times.
Location:  150 E Argone Drive in heart of downtown Kirkwood
Contact: http://www.downtownkirkwood.com/kirkwood-farmers-market.asp
Market Tip: This market has that old town feel, excellent family atmosphere, and awesome pumpkins! During November and December the market transforms into a Christmas Market.  Everything from Christmas trees, wreaths, handmade bows to The Gingerbread Shoppe serving fresh baked goods and other holiday treats! Again, be prepared to lug around your haul with a two wheel cart and reusable bags!

             Maplewood Farmers Market      

Hours:  May - October, every Wednesday from 4pm - 7pm.
Location:  7260 Southwest Ave 63143 @ Schlafly Bottleworks
Contact: www.schlafly.com
Market Tip: This farmers market is relatively young compared to say Soulard, but none the less, they offer a unique setting and great items! They also have a winter market that sets up inside Schlafly's Crown Room.  Truly a wonderful mesh of food, beer, and shopping!

      Alton Farmers & Artisans Market      



Hours: Every Saturday from 8am - 12pm from June to October

Location: Behind Third Street in Alton Illinois

Contact: 618-463-1016

Market Tips: Love crossing over the river to stop in at this market whenever I have a chance. They offer fresh produce but also have several artisans offering their handmade crafts as well.  Plus, the town of Alton is a must stop when you need a little change of pace.  The town has several great shops and places to eat.  And best of all, it's only about 20 minutes from the city! 

Upcoming Events in StL This Week: Sept 7th - 11th

A lot of great events going on around town this week & weekend!

September 9
What: Funky Butt Brass Band
Where: Jazz at the Bistro, 3536 Washington Ave, St. Louis MO 63103
Contact: 314-289-4030 or www.jazzstl.org
Cost: $20 or $10 for students w/ id


September 9
What: Light the Night Walk
Where: Forest Park in St. Louis and St. Peters City Center in St. Peters
Contact: 314-878-0780
Cost: Admission Costs, call for details

September 9 - 11
What: 2011 Saint Louis Art Fair
Where: Downtown Clayton, MO
Contact: 314-863-0278
Cost: Admission FREE

September 10
What: The 28th Annual Great Fire Engine Rally
Where: Leonor K Sullivan Boulevard on St. Louis Riverfront
Contact: 314-704-7853 or http://www.firefightersweekend.com/#
Cost: Admission FREE
Also check their website for a complete list of "The Firefighters Weekend" events!

September 10 - 11
What: American Indian Education Days
Where: Cahokia Mounds Museum Collinsville, Illinois
Contact: 618-346-5160 
Cost: Admission FREE

September 10 - 11
What: Carlyle Lake Wine & Art Festival
Where:Carlyle Lake Visitor's Center, Illinois
Contact: 618-526-8466
Cost: Admission FREE

September 11
What: Little Miss Ann Family Matinee
Where: Off Broadway (venue) 3509 Lemp Ave 63118
Contact: http://www.offbroadwaystl.com/calendar/
Cost: Adults or kids $8 in advance $10 at door kids 1 and under free

September 11
What: Third Annual Ferraris on the Piazza
Where: Kemp Auto Museum, Chesterfield, MO
Contact: 636-537-1718
Cost: Admission  FREE

September 11
What: Day of Service and Remembrance
Where: Metro Area
Contact: United Way www.stlremembers.org