Summer Fun for Kids: GB Press Gazette Reading Program

Here is another Summer Reading Program that your kids can participate in this summer. It's the Super Summer Reader program from the Green Bay Press Gazette newspaper. This program runs now through August 7th.

Submit your Super Summer Reader entries/book reports using the online form along with your name, address, phone number, the school and grade you will attend in September. All entries received by Wednesday of each week will be able to be viewed on the paper website on Sunday.

Throughout the summer, prizes also will be awarded. I have heard that while it says the prizes are chosen by random drawing that each child gets a prize of some kind after each submission. Prizes are mailed, so the address part of the form needs to be filled out.


Prizes provided by: Happy Joes, McDonald's, Marcus Theatres, the NEW Zoo, and many other businesses.

Source: GBPG Website and special thanks to GB Savers Reader Dolly who first told me about this!

Reminder: Mega Swag Bucks Friday

Just a friendly reminder... it's Mega Swag Bucks day. If you search on Fridays there is a greater chance to earn high value Swag Bucks. Pick up a buck for taking the quick "daily poll" or earn a few by watching a video or taking a survey.

If you haven't already joined Swag Bucks... it's an easy way to "earn" gift cards by searching the internet. You'll get 30 Swag Bucks just for signing up. 450 Swag Bucks will get you a $5 Amazon gift certificate (that's my favorite prize!). If you start today you'll earn enough to help you stretch your Christmas budget!

To learn more read: What is Swag Bucks?

Home Depot Kids Workshop 6/4

The Home Depot Kids Workshop for June is the 4th. Head over to make a valet organizer for Dad. These workshops are free and no registration is required, just show up between 9am and noon. All Home Depot stores participate in the workshop. Participants are also given a little Home Depot apron just like the employees wear and a pin to show they completed the project.

Groupon Deal: $20 to Spend at Old Navy for $10

Just in case you missed it there is a really hot Groupon right now that will get you $20 to spend at Old Navy for only $10! Limit one per person. Valid on purchases of $20 or more in store only. Your Groupon will expire July 30, 2011. Be sure to read the rest of the fine print before you order.

There is a similar Groupon today for Famous Footwear where you can get $30 to spend for only $15. So if you need some new clothes or shoes... today might be a good Groupon day for you! :)

Summer Fun for Kids: Barnes and Noble Reading Program

It's that time of year again... SUMMER! In the next few weeks I'll be posting some great freebies and programs for the kids. For future reference, all the summer kids freebies and activities can be found under the "Kids" tab!

Barnes and Noble has a great summer reading program. Children in grades 1 through 6 can earn a free book at Barnes and Noble. Our family has taken advantage of this wonderful program for many years. I like to post about it every year as a reminder and for those whose kids might have been to young in years past.

Here's How It Works:
1. Download a reading journal or pick one up at any Barnes & Noble.
2. Read any eight books this summer and record them in the journal.
3. Bring the completed reading journal to a Barnes & Noble store between May 24 and September 6, 2011.
4. Choose a FREE book (from the list on the back of the journal) and take it home! Free books are while supplies last, for best selection get your journal completed early rather than later. Limit one free book per child.

Piggly Wiggly Deals 6/1 - 6/7

In-Ad Coupons (limit 1):
Coke Products 2L $.68 (when you buy 4)
Food Club Large Eggs $.68

Sale Items:
Oscar Mayer Bologna $.88 (limit 2)
T-Bone Steak $3.88 per lb.
Pork Roast $1.78
Sunchef Boneless Skinless (3# bag) $4.88 STOCK UP!
Raspberries (6 oz) $1.88
Southern Peaches $.98 per lb.
Fresh Green Beans $.98 per lb.
ERA Liquid Detergent $1.88 (limit 2)
Nabisco Oreos $1.88 or $.88 with 2000 Pig Points (limit 2)
Italian Bread $.88
Henri's Dressing $.88
Kraft Mac and Cheese $.48 (limit 4)
Piggly Wiggly Split Top Bread $.88 (limit 2)
Food Club Shredded Cheese (32 oz) $5.98
Bagels Forever $.98
Hunt's Spaghetti Sauce $.88
Hunt's Snack Pack Pudding $.88
Food Club Brownie Mix $.88
Food Club English Muffins $.88
Powerade $.58 (limit 4)
Orv's Pizza $1.88 (limit 4)
Food Club Bleach $.88
Kleenex Tissue $.88

Blue Bunny Ice Cream $2.88
- $0.75/1 (All You June 2011) or recent insert (date ?) = $2.13

Hunt's Ketchup $.88
- $.25/1 printable =$.63

Ronzoni Smart Taste $.98
- $1/2 printable here or here = $.48

Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta $.98
- $1/2 printable here or here = $.48

Healthy Choice Frozen Entrees $1.88
- $1/2 printable (use code 63829897) = $1.38

Chef Boyardee Pasta $.88
- $.50/3 printable (use code 63829897) = $.71

Renuzit $.98
- $0.55/3 printable = $.80

Fast Fixin Nuggets, Patties, or Strips $5.38
- $1/1 (All You Mar 2011) or printable here = $4.38 


Exclusive Facebook Coupon (w/ $10 purchase) this week:
This week the exclusive coupons are only available on Facebook. Larry's Facebook here and Olsen's Facebook here.

• FREE Food Club Microwave Popcorn (3 ct)

Click here for more helpful information about using coupons and shopping at Piggly Wiggly. Remember, Piggly Wiggly stores are independently owned and their ads occasionally don't match up, check your store ad for prices.

Target Know-How

There haven't been any deals screaming at me from the Target ads lately. I am an avid Target shopper, but since becoming a stay-at-home mom my trips are limited to "good deals only!!". That being said, I thought I would share a couple things that can make your Target trips a little more enjoyable (and less spendy).

1. Check the Target website for their store coupons. These coupons can be combined with manufacturer coupons (the ones you clip out of the paper or print off the internet from sites like coupons.com). As long as one coupon says "Manufacturer" and one coupon says "Target" on the top, go ahead and "stack" them together to get a great deal on everyday needs!

2. Sign up for Target Mobile Coupons. If you have a smartphone you can sign up your number here and you will get exclusive coupons about every 2 weeks. These coupons require text message and data usage (since you have to access the internet to get them), so make sure your plan has these features so you don't get charged for them. These coupons are "Target" coupons so you can stack them with manufacturer coupons. When you want to use them you just show the cashier your phone and they scan the barcode that appears at the top of the message.

3. Sign up for a Target RedCard. I am a big proponent of debt-free living and HATE credit cards, but Target just came out with a Debit RedCard. This card is linked directly to your checking account and works just like your debit card by withdrawing the money immediately. The benefit of using the RedCard is that you get 5% off ALL your purchases. This card can ONLY be used at Target.

And those are a few ways to get the most out of your trips to Target. Happy Shopping!

Piggly Wiggly Deals 5/25 - 5/31

In-Ad Coupons (limit 1 unless otherwise noted):
Whole Seedless Watermelon $1.99
Bi-Color Sweet Corn $0.19 (limit 6)
Blueberries, pint $1.99
Heinz Ketchup $1.49 - $0.50/1 (5/22/2011 SS) = $0.99

Sale Items:
Ground Beef $1.99 per lb.
Johnsonville Brats 3 lb. box $6.99 (limit 3)
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.69 per lb. (limit 4)
Nabisco Snack Crackers $1.67 (limit 3)
FC American Singles $.99 (limit 3)
Bush's Best Baked Beans (28 oz can) $1.33 (limit 3)
Lay's Chips $1.79
Cool Whip $.79
Kraft Shredded Cheese $1.67
7 Up  or Dr. Pepper 2L $.89 (must buy 4)
FC Cream Cheese $.99
FC Sour Cream $.99
FC Crescent or Cinnamon Rolls $1.49
FC 5 qt. Ice Cream Pail $4.99
Minute Maid Lemonade $.99 (limit 3)
Lynden Farms Frozen Potatoes $.99
FC Cereal $1.99
CapriSun Juice Drink $1.99
Chex Mix $1.66
Pillsbury Cake Mix $.99

Oscar Mayer Wieners 3 lb. box $2.69 (limit 2)
- $1/2 (5/15/2011 SS) = $2.19 each

Oscar Mayer Wieners (1 lb. pkg) $1.29
- $1/2 (5/15/2011 SS) = $0.79

Claussen Pickles $.99 (limit 6)
- $0.55/1 or $1/2 (4/3/2011 SS) = $0.44 or $0.49 

Sweet Baby Ray's $.89 (limit 3)
- $1/3 (5/22/2011 SS) = $0.56

Dannon Activia $1.99
- $1/2 Activia (6/5/2011 RP) = $1.49

Kellogg's Cereal $1.99 (when you buy 4)
- $1/2 (Krispies) printable or $1/3 (5/15/2011 RP)

Keebler Cookies BOGO at $3.49
- $1/2 printable = $1.25

Wacky Mac $0.99
- $0.40/1 (5/8/2011 SS) = $0.59

Crystal Light Drink Mix $2.49
- B2G1 (4/3/2011 SS) = $1.66

Creamette Pasta $.99
- $0.55/1 (4/10/2011 SS) or $1/2 printable (Quick Cook only) = $.44 or $.49

Suddenly Salad $.99
- $0.50/2 (6/5/2011 SS) or $0.50/2 printable = $0.75 


Exclusive Facebook Coupon (w/ $10 purchase) this week:
This week the exclusive coupons are only available on Facebook. Larry's Facebook here and Olsen's Facebook here.

• FREE Food Club Sour Cream or Cream Cheese

FC = Food Club aka Piggly Wiggly's Store Brand. Click here for more helpful information about using coupons and shopping at Piggly Wiggly. Remember, Piggly Wiggly stores are independently owned and their ads occasionally don't match up, check your store ad for prices.

Hansen's Warehouse Sale TODAY

Hansen's is having a warehouse sale TODAY! You can buy cases of their famous pizza. Prices vary from $26 for a case of pepperoni pizza to $34 for deluxe.

This sale IS open to the public from 9am to 5pm. You'll find the warehouse at 930 Goddard Way in East Green Bay (over by Aurora Bay Care Hospital).

For more information see my friend the Green Bay Consumer's post here or head over to Hansen's website.

Piggly Wiggly Deals 5/18 - 5/24

In-Ad Manufacturer Coupons (limit 1):
Ragu Pasta Sauce $.99
Wishbone Dressing $.99
Skippy Peanut Butter $.99
Country Hearth Bread $1.29
Breyers Ice Cream $2.49

Sale Items:
Boneless Country Style Ribs $1.79 per lb.
Rump Roast $2.49 per lb.
Food Club Hot Dogs $.89
Pepsi 12 pk. $2.39 (when you buy 4)
Open Pit BBQ Sauce $.49
Food Club Chunk Cheese $.99 (limit 4) STOCK UP!!
Food Club Whipped Topping $.99
Food Club Pasta $.89
Food Club Gelatin or Pudding $.50

Palermo's Classics $1.66
- $1/2 printable = $1.16 each

Red Gold Tomatoes (BOGO) 2 for $1.45
- $1/4 printable = $.47 each

Vlasic Relish (BOGO) 2 for $1.79
- $0.55/1 printable = $.35 each!!

Ziploc Freezer or Storage Bags (BOGO) 2 for $2.19
- $1/2 (5/15/2011 SS) = $.59 each!!

Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent (BOGO) 2 for $5.59
- $1/2 printable = $2.30

Keebler Townhouse or Club Crackers $1.99 (must buy 2)
- $1/2 Townhouse printable or $1/2 Club printable = $1.49 each

Malt O Meal Cereal $1.49
- $1/2 printables = $.99 each

Newman's Own Salsa or Pasta Sauce $2.29
- $1/1 printable = $1.29

Chinet Plates $2.49
- $1/1 printable = $1.49 each

Luvs Diapers $5.99
- $1/1 (5/1/2011 P&G) or printable = $4.99 each


Exclusive Facebook Coupon (w/ $10 purchase) this week:
This week the exclusive coupons are only available on Facebook. Larry's Facebook here and Olsen's Facebook here.

• FREE Piggly Wiggly Hot Dogs

Click here for more helpful information about using coupons and shopping at Piggly Wiggly. Remember, Piggly Wiggly stores are independently owned and their ads occasionally don't match up, check your store ad for prices.

Country Bob's Sauce Giveaway Winners!

With just over 40 entries you had a really good chance of winning this giveaway! The winners will be mailed two coupons for free Country Bob's sauce. If you didn't win be sure to like Country Bob's on Facebook! They have giveaways almost every day. And if you haven't already you can also visit their website to request a coupon for a free bottle.

Here are the TEN winners:

Kristi B.
Heather (hbomb23@)
Kristin K. (kkruzer@)
Becky (beccaljm@)
Karla M.
Joseph P.
Leyann L.
Maria
Christina A.
Tencena

Congrats! Keep an eye on your mailbox for your coupons!

Festival Foods Deals 5/15 - 5/21

GBPG Online only Festival coupon (with $5 purchase): 
Festival 8 pk. Paper Towels $2.99

Weekly Coupon Items (limit 1 unless otherwise stated):
Dutch Farms Cheese Singles $.98
Homestyle Hamburger Buns $.98 (limit 2)
Prego Pasta Sauce $.98
Strawberries $1.48 (limit 2)
Dole Iceberg Lettuce $.69
Suave Shampoo or Conditioner $.79
Flavorite Eggs $.79
Oscar Mayer Lunchables $.99
Kemps Butter $1.88
Frito Lay Chips $1.98
Pepsi 12 pk. 4/$9.88
Kemps Chocolate Milk $.98
Kemps Gallon Milk $1.68

Weekly Sale and Green Sheet Items:

Minute Maid Lemonade or Punch $.88
Orv's Pizza $1.88
Keebler Crackers $1.98 - $1/2 Townhouse or Toasted printable

Keebler Cookies $1.98 - $1/1 Jumbo Sticks printable
Xtra Laundry Detergent $1.98 - $1/2 (5/1/2011 SS)
Red Gold Ketchup $.79
Manwich $.98
Kemps Yogurt $.40
Kemps Sour Cream $.88
Kemps Cottage Cheese $1.88
Kemps Ice Cream Bars $1.98
Smuckers Grape Jelly $1.79
Nutella $2.99 - $1/1 (3/27/2011 RP)
Koop's Yellow Mustard $.78 (with Green Sheet Coupon)
New York Texas Garlic Toast $1.99 (with Green Sheet Coupon)- $0.50/1 (2/13/2011 SS) or printable
Kemps Ice Cream Bucket $4.98 (with Green Sheet Coupon)
Blue Bonnet Margarine $.68 (with Green Sheet Coupon)
Kellogg's Cereal $1.99 - $1.50/3 (4/10/2011 RP) or $1/3 (5/15/2011 RP)
Edy's Shakes and Smoothies $1.33 - $1/1 (4/17/2011 RP)

Natural Foods Deals
Honest Tea $.88
Silk $1.98 - $.75/1 printable
Kashi Cereals $2.38 - $1/1 printable
$1 off any Bulk Natural/Organic Foods

Read the shopping guide and coupon policy for Festival Foods here. Please note if you are outside of the GB area a few prices may be different, check your local Festival ad to verify prices.