We are excited to announce our upcoming Mother’s Day Giveaway Extravaganza starting on Monday, April 25th!
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary extravaganza with over $5000 in prizes!!! Including $100 cash prizes, Calvin Klein and Coach Purses, Pro Flowers gift cards, $100 Macy’s gift card and much, much more!!
Stay in the know by Liking each of the participating blogs on Facebook!
Mojo SavingsWe Use Coupons
Stockpiling Moms
Christian Clippers
A Thrifty Mom
A Few Shortcuts
I Heart the Mart
Dealicious Finds
Smart Couponing
Frugal Living and Having Fun
Saving with Amy
Addicted to Saving
Wicked Cool Deals
The Giveaway Facebook Page
found this on www.acouponchick.com
Rx From the Garden by Kathleen Barnes
Let’s Go Europe 2011: Student Traveler Guide by Harvard Student Agencies, Inc.
Tales of the Revolution: Stories of People Who are Poking the Box and Making a Difference by Seth Goldin
Generation Rising by Andrew Thompson
The Message New Testament by Eugene H. Peterson
You do not need a Kindle to enjoy these free books. Download the free app and read from your PC, Android, Blackberry or iPhone.
Coupons.com released new coupons
$3/1 Clorox toilet wand starter kit
$1/1 Delimex frozen snacks
$2/1 Rimmel Stay Matte foundation
$1/2 Butterfinger Snackerz (print and use at Walgreens tomorrow = FREE candy)
$2/1 Renu solution
$1/1 Truvia sweetener
$1/1 People Style Watch May magazine
$1/1 Kiss lashes
$2/3 Nancy’s quiches
$2/1 Depend
$1/1 Oscar Mayer hot dogs
$0.55/1 Ball Park franks
$2/2 Reach toothbrushes
$1/1 Listerine
$2/2 Nivea lip care
$1/1 Bagel Bites 9 count + (great coupon!)
$0.30/1 Haribo candy (print and use at Walgreens starting tomorrow, get Haribo for $0.70)
$0.75/1 Clear Eyes
Head over to participating Lowe’s on 4/23 and you’ll be able to score a free tree! Read more and find a participating location here.
Valid through 4/24/11, rent 2 movies at Blockbuster Express and you can get 1 free. Use promo code GOFORIT at checkout.
Become a fan of Tresemme on Facebook and request a free sample of shampoo/conditioner.
These might have hit print limit –
Starbucks is offering printable coupons on their site now! Woo hoo
- Save $1 on any two pints of Starbucks® Ice Cream.
- Save $1 on Starbucks VIA® Ready Brew coffee.
- Save $1 on Tazo® tea.
- Save $1.50 on Starbucks® packaged coffee.
Laura of Heavenly Homemakers always has terrific recipes on her site – her Taco Corn Fritter recipe sounds great. After deciding that today was freezer cooking day at our house, I knew this would be a great recipe to make!
Ingredients:
1/2 lb cooked hamburger seasoned with taco seasoning
2 cups cornmeal
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup melted butter
3/4 cup shredded cheese
2 cups frozen or canned corn
Pour a little bit of oil into a frying pan/skillet. Mix all ingredients together (love that!) and scoop out 1-2 tbsp, place into hot oiled skillet and press down to make a little pattie. Fry for about 5-7 minutes each side.
The verdict is in – these are delicious! We had a few as a snack just now. And, my 9 year-old made these completely by herself! Go, Gracie!
Head over to your local Walmart Vision Center with this PDF coupon (click on the RevitaLens sample offer). You’ll get a free 2 oz. RevitaLens Ocutec starter kit and lens case.
$1/1 Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes with Fiber and Less Sugar
$1/8 Oikos yogurt
$2/1 Veet
$0.50/2 Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts
$0.40/2 Totino’s snacks
$1/2 Pillsbury refrigerated cookie dough – print now, wait for after Easter sale on Easter-themed cookie dough.
$0.75/1 Chex cereal
$0.75/1 Kix cereal
$1/2 Shake n Bake
$1/2 Starbucks VIA 3-count
$1.10/3 Nestle morsels
$1.50/2 Chef’s Requested products
$1/1 Chef’s Requested chopped beef
$1.50/1 Tagemet
$1/1 Ecotrin
And, there are still many Fisher-Price toy coupons available.
Walmart.com has the Better Homes and Gardens embroidered plush throw on sale for $8 (reg. $15). Shipping is $0.97. Measures 50″ x 60″ and is safe for machine wash/dry. Available in red, chocolate or sand.
Thanks to reader, Jenny F., for letting me know about this deal!
This is a great coupon! Buy one Palermo’s pizza, get the second pizza free! Valued up to $7.50! Click here to find a store near you that carries Palermo’s products.
Sign up for a new account with HomeSav and you’ll score a free $10 credit in your account. HomeSav is similar to One Kings Lane, Gilt, Rue La La, etc. The $10 credit should also apply towards shipping costs, too!
Home Solutions has some new coupons available to print (you will need to register/log in to view and print):
$4/1 Air Wick Freshmatic starter kit
$1/1 Air Wick candle
$2/1 Air Wick Compact Freshmatic starter kit
$1/2 Air Wick aerosol
$3/1 Finish Quantumatic
$0.50/1 Finish automatic dish detergent
$0.75/1 Finish Jet-Dry
$0.75/1 Finish Powerball or Gel Pacs
$1/1 Lysol Neutra Air
$1/1 Lysol Neutra Air fabric Mist
$1/1 Finish Quantum dish detergent
$0.50/1 Easy Off cooktop or BBQ cleaner
$0.50/1 Glass Plus
$0.50/1 Lime Away
$1/1 Old English
$0.50/1 Easy Off oven cleaner
$1/1 Woolite 50 oz +
$1/1 Woolite dry cleaner’s secret
$1/1 Resolve carpet cleaner
$0.75/1 Resolve laundry stain remover
$1.50/1 Resolve in-wash stain remover
$2/1 Veet
$1/1 Clearasil
$3/1 Lysol No Touch starter kit
Ready Set Eat just released a new coupon to save $0.50/1 Parkay. On sale at a store that doubles = cheap (or free!) Parkay! You’ll need to register/log in to view coupons and print
Choose an e-card for you or a friend and fill out this short form. The free sample of Carolina Herrera fragrance will arrive within a week.
Print a new $1/1 Jello Temptations 3-pack coupon. These were recently on sale at Safeway for $1.99 – $0.99 after coupon!
In case you missed these two free sample offers, they are both working again
Free sample Gold Bond body wash
Free sample Garnier Fructis Pure Clean shampoo/conditioner
Here’s a new Pampers Gifts to Grow code, worth 10 points:
JRYHAFFCR6WDPHY
Print this coupon to get a free deluxe sample of Victoria’s Secret Dream Angels Heavenly eau de parfum. Valid through 5/9/11.
Print this new $1/1 Reach floss coupon. Target and Walmart both have Reach floss priced at about $1 = FREE!
CVS has Reach floss for $1 each this week = FREE!
To find this coupon easily, look under the “personal” category.
If you haven’t requested this freebie before, you can get a free sample of Zantac.
Here are some new free Kindle ebooks available to download. Remember, you do not need a Kindle device to enjoy these freebies. You can download the free Kindle app and read books on your PC, Android, Blackberry or iPhone.
Heir to the Everlasting by Janice Daugharty
Walking on Broken Glass by Christa Allan
The Duchess’s Tattoo: Thoughts on the American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin
The Very First Easter by Various Authors {still available}
The Heart of Memory: A Novel by Alison Strobel
Surfing the Long Summer by Carol Velthius
Complete Without Kids: An Insider’s Guide to Childfree Living by Choice or by Chance by Ellen L. Walker
Print this new PDF Staples coupon and you’ll be able to score 10 reams of paper (5,000 sheets!) for $19.99! In-store only offer, valid through 4/30/11
Become a fan of Finish on Facebook and you’ll be able to print a coupon to save $1.75/1 Finish Quantum.
found this at www.bargainbriana.com
There is a new B1G1 Free Honest Tea printable coupon available.
It looks like the $2/2 Nivea Lip Product printable coupon has reset! Use zip code 90210 if you don’t see it in your area. Should be listed under “Personal Care” tab.
Here’s a good way to promote learning at your house. On Scholastic.com, your child can win Free Books simply by completing Math and Reading Activities online. Generate good scores and stack up points to win your free books!
Sweet Tomatoes & Souplantation is offering a Buy One Breakfast, Get One Breakfast Free Printable Coupon in addition to these printable coupons: $6.99 lunch, $7.99 dinner, and $19.99 family dinner, at Sweet Tomatoes and Souplantation. This offer expires May 1, 2011.
You can get a Tree Seedling and samples of Aveeno Living Color Shampoo, Conditioner, and Glaze for just 80 Recyclebank points today (4/22) only. This is normally 80 points. You can earn 80 points very easily by earning points in the Green Your Home Challenge. See how Recyclebank works here.
You can get this Fazoli’s Italian Restaurant for $2 off a $5 or more purchase by simply clicking that you ‘Like’ Fazoli’s on Facebook! Limit (1) coupon per person per visit. This offer expires May 31, 2011.
You can get $6 worth of Video on Demand Credits on Amazon through the Tribeca Film Festival Store for FREE! This means up can watch up to two select movies free!
Here’s How:
- Link Your Twitter Account here. This will automatically follow @amazonvideo and @americanexpress. It will also send a tweet about the offer. You can remove this application anytime by removing it in your account settings.
- Redeem your credit for select titles.
If you are a blogger and want to share your Freebie deals or Giveaways use Mr. Linky and give us the link to your best Freebies! (Not required but highly encouraged to link back here encouraging people to participate in my Freebie Friday!)
Check out the Earth Day 2011 Freebies & Easter Freebies!
Coupons
- Search the Coupon Database for thousands of coupons!
- HUNDREDS of printable coupons here, here, here, here, and here!
Seasonal
- Free Angry Birds Season for Android- **NEW**
Baby & Kids
- Good Nites Sample
- Disney Movie Rewards Points
- Huggies Enjoy the Ride Free Codes
- Pampers Gifts to Grow Free Codes
- Pampers Village
Birthday
eBooks
- 13 Little Blue Envelopes Free – Kindle Download
- 17 Easter Recipes
- 17 New Copy Cat Restaurant Recipes
- 31 Cupcake Recipes
- Blue Ribbon Casseroles
- Bullying: Brilliant Ideas to Keep Your Kids Safe – Kindle Download **NEW**
- Craving God: A 21-Day Devotional Challenge – Kindle Download
- Crime Scene at Cardwell Ranch – Kindle Download
- Daughter of Joy – Kindle Download **NEW**
- Decadant Desserts eBook
- Elisha’s Bones – Kindle Download **NEW**
- Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know – Kindle Download
- Fallen from Grace: A Bonus Dark Mirror Short Story – Kindle Download **NEW**
- Free Downloads for Kindle
- Get Into Bed With Google (SEO Book) – Kindle Download **NEW**
- Gooseberry 25 Chocolate Chip Recipes – Kindle Download
- Gooseberry 25 Mac & Cheese Recipes – Kindle Download
- Healthy Chicken Recipes eBook
- Home Decor Crafting with Paper eBook
- Invisible, Ivy Malone Book – Kindle Download **NEW**
- Irresistible Forces – Kindle Download
- Kindle Downloads
- Let’s Get Grilling
- Love Me If You Must – Kindle Download **NEW**
- Paid in Blood – Kindle Download
- Paper Roses (Texas Dreams Trilogy #1) – Kindle Download
- Photographs and Phantoms – Kindle Download **NEW**
- Recycling Crafts
- Spoilt – Kindle Download
- Stuck in the Middle – Kindle Download
- Surfing the Long Summer – Kindle Download
- The Abandoned – Kindle Download **NEW**
- The After Party – Kindle Download **NEW**
- The American Frugal Housewife – Kindle Download
- The Amersham Rubies – Kindle Download **NEW**
- The Edge of Light – Kindle Download
- The Golden Acorn – Kindle Download
- The Homecoming – Kindle Download
- The Maverick Experiment – Kindle Download
- The NIV Gospel of John with Devotional Notes – Kindle Download
- The Secret Holocaust Diaries – Kindle Download
- The Very First Easter – Kindle Download
- Thicker Than Blood – Kindle Download
- Truth and Consequences: Hearts of the South, Book 1 – Kindle Download **NEW**
- Turned at Dark – Kindle Download **NEW**
- Wings Free – Kindle Download
Events
Food
- Nescafe Coffee Singles Sample- **NEW**
Health & Beauty
- Breathe Right Nasal Strips
- Breathe Right Nasal Strips
- Emergen-C Sample
- Free Sample Carefree Liners -
- Free Samples from Sample Showcase
- Nicorette Mini Lozenges (Sam’s Club)
- P&G Brandsampler – Sign up Quarterly
- Prilosec OTC (Walmart)
- TRESemme Naturals Sample
- Zantac 150
Free Magazines
- Rouge Magazine (P&G Coupons)
- Up to 3 Free Magazines – **NEW**
Mail in Rebates
- Febreze Noticeables Free (up to $3.99)- Valid for purchases 1/1/2011 – 6/30/2012
- Free Pediasure or Pediasure Kick – Purchase from 1/3 – 3/26
Free Music
Photo Deals
- $30 Shutterfly Credit – Valid for Former Photoworks members only
- Hot Prints – Free Photo Book Every Month
- Kodak Gallery – 25 Free Prints
- Kodak Gallery – Free Magnet – Just pay $1 for shipping
- Photo Works – 25 Free Prints
- SeeHere – 25 Free Prints
- Shutterfly – 50 Free Prints
- Vistaprint – $1.99 Personalized Mug
- York Photo – 40 Free Prints
Product Testing
- Vocalpoint – Free Samples, Coupons, and more!
Restaurant
Reward Programs
Other
- 140 Free Easter Labels
- 140 Return Address Labels for $3.12
- Canvas People – Free Photo Canvas with code love143
- Dial for Men – Facebook Sweeps
- Free Organize in Style Coupon Booklet
- Free TV Episodes
- Hulu Plus2 Weeks Free **NEW
- Neilsen Home Scanner – Earn Points for Prizes
- Simply Ink – 10% off Inks and Toners
- Style Snaps – Instant Hems
- Synovate – Earn Cash for Surveys
- Toluna – Get Rewarded for Surveys
- Vistaprint – Everything for 0
- Vistaprint Hip Mom Cards for $1.99
Any other freebies I missed???
Now on Amazon you can get this Disney Epic Mickey Collector’s Edition for the Nintendo Wii for just $28.88. This bundle is eligible for Free Shipping with Prime or Free Super Saver Shipping.
Turn up your notebook’s speaker game with this Logitech Compact Speaker System Z320 for Notebooks on sale now on Amazon for just $27.80. The Amazon list price is $41.95, but complete this Mail-in Rebate form to bring your final price down to $27.80. This item is eligible for Free Shipping with Prime or Free Super Saver Shipping.
Get Fit Deals:
- Weight Watchers Magazine - $3.99 with Coupon Code: WEIGHT. Free Shipping.
- iPod Nano 8GB 5th Generation (Refurbished)- $99 + Free Shipping. Shop through Shop At Home to earn 1% cash back!
- Personalized Toy Story Beach Towel- $12
- Wide-Mouth Bean Canteen, 40 oz. – $9.99 (Shop LL Bean through Shop At Home to earn 2% cash back!)
- Bowflex Revolution XP Home Gym- $999 with Coupon Code: W15TFSXPA. Free Shipping. (Shop Bow Flex through Shop At Home to earn 3.5% cash back!)
You can get a personalized magnet from SeeHere for as low as $2.50. Use coupon code magnet-21 to get 50% off with free standard shipping. I like to put magnets of my kids on my filing cabinet at the office!
Need a mother’s day gift? You can create a photobook, purchase one and get one free with coupon mombook through April 24, 2011. This includes free standard shipping. (Must be same style and size.)
This Easter you can choose from over 50 new Children’s Music Favorites to download to your family’s MP3 players. Amazon now has these MP3 Albums on sale for just $5 Each. Here are some suggestions:
- Tangled
- Children’s Favorites, Vol. 1
- Children’s Favorites, Vol. 2
- Baby Einstein: Lullaby Classics
- Beauty And The Beast
- The Little Mermaid and Friends
Snackpicks is offering 3 new printable coupons.
- $0.70 off Raisin Bran Cereal
- $1 off 2 Keebler Toasted Crackers
- $1 off 2 Keebler Town House Crackers
found this at www.coupongal.net
Amazon has the How to Train Your Dragon DVD on sale today for 77% OFF with FREE Shipping! This would be a perfect item to put away for a birthday gift!
How to Train Your Dragon DVD: $6.99
FREE Shipping
Final Price: $6.99 SHIPPED!
*Also for a limited time you can save up to 40% OFF these Kids DVDs including Angelina Ballerina, Bob the Builder, Thomas & Friends, Shawn the Sheep and MORE!
Swaggers…remember you can redeem your Swag Bucks for a $5.00 Amazon Gift Card and get this almost free!!
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*This ships for FREE with Amazon Prime! *If you don’t have Amazon Prime, you can get it for free in one of two ways: 1 Year of FREE Amazon Prime for College Students or get 3 Months of FREE Amazon Prime for Moms! (May be extended to 1 year and ANYONE can get this, not just moms!)
Amazon has 6 Disney DVDs on sale right now for just $13.99 SHIPPED! You may want to grab a few to put away for Christmas or upcoming birthday parties. You know my motto….planning ahead is the best way to save
- The Cronicles of Narnia
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
- Tangled
- Beauty and the Beast
- Bambi
- Toy Story 3
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*This ships for FREE with Amazon Prime! *If you don’t have Amazon Prime, you can get it for free in one of two ways: 1 Year of FREE Amazon Prime for College Students or get 3 Months of FREE Amazon Prime for Moms! (May be extended to 1 year and ANYONE can get this, not just moms!)
Here are some new Michaels Craft Store Printable Coupon for
- 30% off Your Entire Purchase at Michaels (Valid: April 23, 2011 ONLY!)
- 40% off One Item at Michaels (Valid: April 14-29, 2011)
- 20% off Your Entire Purchase at Michaels (Valid: April 25-30, 2011)
There will not be any coupon inserts in this Sunday’s newspaper because the Easter bunny is demanding all the attention this week Haha…just kidding, but it is normal for there not to be any inserts on the holiday weeks. There will be a $2.00 Cover Girl Coupon in The Parade magazine in this weeks newspaper though, so be sure to grab that!
If you are looking for coupons, you can always check out these sites:
I always get asked where I get my newspaper. I bought my subscription through Discount Newspapers…..they have the best prices I have ever found.
After their discount I only pay $.50 per week!
Go HERE to see what yours would cost!
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Nobody lay a finger on my Butterfinger! LOL…I just had to say that! Next week you can get 5 FREE Bags of these yummy treats at Walgreens! There is nothing like FREE CHOCOLATE!!
By 5 Butterfinger Snackerz: $.39 ea.
Use 2 $1.00 Butterfinger Snackerz Printable Coupons (Use Zip Code: 90210)
Final Price: ALL 5 FREE!!
This deal is available at Walgreens Aprl 24-30, 2011!
This is a SUPER DUPER FRUGALICIOUS price on Lipton Tea Bags!! I just can’t believe my eyeballs! This would be a perfect opportunity to get stocked-up for Summer so you can have a refreshing drink at an amazing price! Here is how you can get 24 Boxes of Lipton Tea Bags for just $.54 PER BOX SHIPPED!!
Lipton Tea Bags 16 ct. Boxes (24 Boxes): $18.42
Choose to Subscribe & Save to save 15% off: (-$2.76)
Use 15% off Promo Code: LPTONTEA (-$2.76)
FREE Shipping!
Final Price: $12.90 SHIPPED! (Just $.54 PER BOX!)
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*This 15% off promo code is valid for use now through April 30, 2011!
Worried about the Subscribe & Save? You can cancel the Subscribe & Save at any time, even as soon as your order ships. Just don’t cancel it prior to this order shipping or it will cancel it
found this on www.couponcravings.com
Visit Mamapedia to get a $24 to spend on reusable, eco-friendly sandwich bags and snack bags from Re-Pac Bags for only $12. Use promo code EASTER10 to save an extra 10% to scoop up this deal for only $10.80. This sale runs through Monday (4/25).
Visit Mamapedia to get a $20 to spend on travel toys, like activity kits, games, playing cards and travel bingo, from TravelKiddy for only $10. Use promo code EASTER10 to save an extra 10% to scoop up this deal for only $9. This sale runs through Saturday (4/23)
found this at www.mojosavings.com
Homemade Busy Boxes
It’s another bad weather day. I begin to load my dishwasher and notice it is awfully quiet right now…what are those kids up to? As I walk to where they are I notice a new wall has been scribbled upon with coloring crayons, and I think to myself – “ooh at least this time it wasn’t permanent marker.” As I turn the corner I notice there is toilet paper coming from the bathroom – and yep – two little ones are playing in bathroom with a whole unrolled toilet paper roll.
Yep. I’ve been there. And my favorite cure for the “I’m Bored” problem is to have some homemade busy boxes at the ready. Busy Boxes are basically great boxes full of fun new puzzles, games, coloring books, actives or new toys. You can bring it out whenever you need to.
Step 1: You’re going to need a box! Choose whatever size suits your needs and your child’s age. A decorative hat box is both charming and functional, whereas a sturdy plastic tote can withstand years of use. If your child is old enough, consider their input when it comes to choosing their box style for a more personalized experience. You may also want to consider keeping a smaller busy box in the back of the car for those long road trips to Grandma’s!
Step 2: Select Your Items. A busy box can be item-specific such as a Craft Box, or contain a variety of items (a “freelance approach” if you will) to keep little hands busy—it’s up to you.
Here are a few ideas of what to put in your Homemade Busy Boxes
Step 3: Explain the Rules. The purpose of a busy box is to provide enjoyment during certain times of the week (or day). Otherwise, it could easily wind up as just another toy box! Many moms use these when they are nursing a new baby, during dinner hour or when homeschooling older children. I use them when the kids have driven me insane and I am about to lose it (hee hee).
Do you use busy boxes with your children? What kinds of things do you put in them?
Author Bio: Karrie is a chocolate-addicted busy stay at home mom of twins + 2 living in the Pacific Northwest. She has a recurring dream of finding something FREE while shopping. But hey…at least in her dream she is still wearing clothes!! She blogs over at happymoneysaver.com where you can find thrifty tips, a round-up of FREE & fun things to do with your families in the Pacific Northwest and frugal recipes.
*These are still available!
Here are a couple of great freebies! Go Here to sign up for a free 6-month subscription to American Baby magazine. Plus, you can Go Here and sign up for a Free 1-year Subscription to BabyTalk magazine!
These magazines have been featuring the 20% off diaper coupon for Amazon. This is great way to get it!!
Viva has a game on Facebook called Grab and Grasp where you can play the memory game. Beat three levels and get a $2 coupon.
The only tricky thing is the cards keep shuffling. If you accept a coupon of lesser value, your game will end.
Snag your FREE P&G coupon booklet here. Cash in on the $35 worth of coupons for Cascade, Dawn, Febreze and various other P&G brand products
Lipton Tea Bags 16 ct. Boxes (24 Boxes): $18.42
Choose to Subscribe & Save to save 15% off: (-$2.76)
Use 15% off Promo Code: LPTONTEA (-$2.76)
FREE Shipping!
Final Price: $12.90 SHIPPED! (Just $.54 PER BOX!)
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*This 15% off promo code is valid for use now through April 30, 2011!
Worried about the Subscribe & Save? You can cancel the Subscribe & Save at any time, even as soon as your order ships. Just don’t cancel it prior to this order shipping or it will cancel it
found this on www.couponcravings.com
Visit Mamapedia to get a $24 to spend on reusable, eco-friendly sandwich bags and snack bags from Re-Pac Bags for only $12. Use promo code EASTER10 to save an extra 10% to scoop up this deal for only $10.80. This sale runs through Monday (4/25).
found this at www.mojosavings.com
Homemade Busy Boxes
It’s another bad weather day. I begin to load my dishwasher and notice it is awfully quiet right now…what are those kids up to? As I walk to where they are I notice a new wall has been scribbled upon with coloring crayons, and I think to myself – “ooh at least this time it wasn’t permanent marker.” As I turn the corner I notice there is toilet paper coming from the bathroom – and yep – two little ones are playing in bathroom with a whole unrolled toilet paper roll.
Yep. I’ve been there. And my favorite cure for the “I’m Bored” problem is to have some homemade busy boxes at the ready. Busy Boxes are basically great boxes full of fun new puzzles, games, coloring books, actives or new toys. You can bring it out whenever you need to.
How to make your Busy Box
Step 1: You’re going to need a box! Choose whatever size suits your needs and your child’s age. A decorative hat box is both charming and functional, whereas a sturdy plastic tote can withstand years of use. If your child is old enough, consider their input when it comes to choosing their box style for a more personalized experience. You may also want to consider keeping a smaller busy box in the back of the car for those long road trips to Grandma’s!
Step 2: Select Your Items. A busy box can be item-specific such as a Craft Box, or contain a variety of items (a “freelance approach” if you will) to keep little hands busy—it’s up to you.
Here are a few ideas of what to put in your Homemade Busy Boxes
- Egg Cartons – Get a clean, used egg carton and a package of plastic eggs (which are quite plentiful this time of year!). Then have your little one try to place each egg in the carton. For an added challenge, fill each egg with colored puff balls and have your child learn to sort their colors.
- Stringing Beads – Large, brightly colored wooden beads and several pieces of string are always a hit! You could even use colored macaroni noodles in place of beads.
- Family Photo Cards –What child doesn’t enjoy looking at pictures? Laminate several family photos to encourage face/name recognition and foster a sense of closeness between distant relatives.
- Puff Ball Sorter – Similar to the classic plastic shape sorter, only much cheaper! You will need: A good sized plastic container such as butter tub with lid and a Package of colorful puff balls available at any craft store. Cut holes into the lid for the puffs to go through. Be sure that the holes are slightly *smaller* than the actual puffs, allowing for a bit of a challenge! Give the child a handful of puffs, show them how to use it once and walk away! J
- New Color books or Activity books with some new crayons or markers
- Puzzles
- Small toys with interchangeable clothing like Polly pockets, magnet Melissa & Doug dress up dolls
Step 3: Explain the Rules. The purpose of a busy box is to provide enjoyment during certain times of the week (or day). Otherwise, it could easily wind up as just another toy box! Many moms use these when they are nursing a new baby, during dinner hour or when homeschooling older children. I use them when the kids have driven me insane and I am about to lose it (hee hee).
Do you use busy boxes with your children? What kinds of things do you put in them?
Author Bio: Karrie is a chocolate-addicted busy stay at home mom of twins + 2 living in the Pacific Northwest. She has a recurring dream of finding something FREE while shopping. But hey…at least in her dream she is still wearing clothes!! She blogs over at happymoneysaver.com where you can find thrifty tips, a round-up of FREE & fun things to do with your families in the Pacific Northwest and frugal recipes.
*These are still available!
Here are a couple of great freebies! Go Here to sign up for a free 6-month subscription to American Baby magazine. Plus, you can Go Here and sign up for a Free 1-year Subscription to BabyTalk magazine!
These magazines have been featuring the 20% off diaper coupon for Amazon. This is great way to get it!!
Viva has a game on Facebook called Grab and Grasp where you can play the memory game. Beat three levels and get a $2 coupon.
The only tricky thing is the cards keep shuffling. If you accept a coupon of lesser value, your game will end.
Snag your FREE P&G coupon booklet here. Cash in on the $35 worth of coupons for Cascade, Dawn, Febreze and various other P&G brand products
- Aeropostale - $10 off $50 or $25 off $100 Exp 4/27
- American Eagle - 20% off purchase Exp 4/24
- Ann Taylor - 25% off single regular priced item Exp 4/30
- Banana Republic Factory Outlet - 15% off $100+ purchase Exp 2/29/12
- Banana Republic Factory Outlet - 15% off purchase Exp 4/26
- Barnes & Noble - 30% off Home & Gift Items Exp 4/23
- Bath & Body Works - Free Signature Collection Travel Size Item w/Any Purchase Exp 5/4
- Best Buy – 20% off any Juicer Exp 4/30
- Cacique - $25 off $75 Exp 5/1
- Carter’s - $10 off $50 Exp 5/4
- Children’s Place – Facebook Exclusive 15% – 20% off purchase Exp 4/23
- Coach - 30% off purchase Exp 4/25
- Coldwater Creek - $20 off $100 Exp 5/8
- ESPRIT - 20% off purchase
- Express - $15 off $60 Exp 4/25
- Famous Footwear - 15% off purchase Exp 4/23
- Footlocker - $15 off $50 Exp 5/1
- Gap Outlet - 15% off $75+ purchase Exp 2/29/12
- Gap Outlet - 15% off purchase Exp 4/26
- Goody’s - 20% off single item Exp 4/23
- JC Penney - $10 off $50 Exp 4/23
- Kirkland’s - 20% off single item Exp 5/14
- Kohl’s - 15% off purchase or 20% off $100+ Exp 4/23
- Lane Bryant - 30% off purchase Exp 4/24
- Lane Bryant - $25 off $75 Exp 5/1
- Michael’s - 50% off regular priced item Valid 4/22 only
- New York & Co - $50 off $100 Exp 4/22
- Old Navy -$10 off $50
- Payless - 20% off purchase Exp 4/24
- PS from Aeropostale - $10 off $50 Exp 4/27
- Saks Fifth Avenue - 20% off purchase Valid 4/28 – 5/1
- Sears – Facebook exclusive $10 off $60 Valid 4/22 – 4/23
- Shoe Carnival - $5-$15 Mystery Coupon
- Tanger - Get Coupons for your Tanger Outlet Mall
- Target - Various Coupons
- Ulta - $5 off $10 Exp 5/7
- Victoria’s Secret - Free sample of Dream Angels Heavenly perfume Exp 5/9
- Walgreens – Various Coupons in the April Coupon Book (found in-store).
- World Market - $10 off $30 Exp 5/1
- Yankee Candle - $10 off $25 Exp 5/19
- Yankee Candle - $15 off $45 Exp 5/8
Kids Bowl Free is back again this year and you can register now.
Mike and I did this with the boys last year and we had so much fun!
Each child will get 2 free games of bowling – every day in the summer!
We bought a family pass which included Mike, myself, my Mom and my Dad for only $24.95. This allowed each one of us 2 free games each day as well.
This is a great way for some ‘cool’ fun in the summertime!
Thanks, Deal Wise Mommy
It’s back for a limited time.
This is a Hot deal! Tinyprints.com is offering up a FREE Mother’s Day Card to the first 10,000 people! Shipping is Free when you send the card to yourself, if you want to send to your recipient you will need to pay .44 for postage. There are 546 designs to choose from and 136 of them are photo cards. Just Use Code: MDFREE
Hurry on over and like the Tiny Prints Facebook Page for all of the details!
Thanks, Freebies 4 Mom and Raining Hot Coupons
Like Garnier on Facebook and request a Free Sample of Garnier Moisture Rescue Gel Cream.
Ebates is blessing our MoJo-ites with another great giveaway!!
Ebates is offering $50 Shell Gas Cards to 10 readers!!
Not sure what Ebates is all about, here is a brief breakdown.
Ebates is a shopping portal. When you make a purchase online, if you start at Ebates and use their link, they will reward you with cash back!And if you’re like us, and most people these days who shop online – this is found money!
The percentages can range from 1% up to over 20% depending on the store.
Now, some of you may say that several percentage points cash back isn’t much – but I beg to differ. It’s Free Money!! Money for something you are doing already!
Ebates is also Free to join. Not only that, they will give you a $5 sign up bonus when you make your first purchase!
Here is an example of how easy it is to save with Ebates! You make a $20 purchase. The store you are shopping at gives 6% cash back. Plus, if it is your first purchase, you will get a $5 sign up bonus. You would get $6.20 back on your $20 purchase! Where else can you do that – and for Free!
Now is the time to sign up for Ebates and get ready to save!!
This is the perfect time to sign up for Ebates as they have some Increased Rates for Mother’s Day purchases!!
Right now you can get 20% cash back on purchases made at Teleflora and FTD! Great way to send flowers to Mom! If Mom likes chocolate, shop at Godiva and get 8% cash back! Perhaps Mom really likes perfume. Well, right now you can get 10% back at Elizabeth Arden, and 5% back at both Macy’s and Nordstrom!
How to Enter:
There is one mandatory qualification for this giveaway and that is that you are an Ebates member. This means you could have signed up a year ago, or today – it doesn’t matter.If you haven’t signed up yet, go here to sign up (IT’S FREE).
You can gain an extra entry by liking Mojo Savings on Facebook. Once you Like Mojo on Facebook, fill out the form again and mark Facebook Liker!
Once you are signed up, click the button below to enter the contest!
This giveaway will end on Tuesday, April 26th at 5:00pm EST. Winners will be notified via email and will have 24 hours to confirm their prize. If they fail to do so, new winners will be chosen.
Thank you to Ebates for providing the prizes for this giveaway!
Hurry on over and take the ProGlide Fusion challenge and get a Free ProGlide Fusion Razor.
Thanks, Shannon
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