Friday Fail

Posted July 30th, 2010 by admin. Comment (0).

So I thought I’d help my husband out and mow the lawn with the riding mower because he’s been busy.  Last time he mentioned how he mows really close to things so the weed whacking is easier.  So I thought I’d give that a try…  Well I ended up trying to fit in between two electrical boxes (I don’t know what they are!) and it didn’t quite work out.  I should have probably slowed down when I tried too, but I didn’t!  I tried to do what I’d do in life when I hit a road block, forget out it and move on.  But there was this noise and the lawn wasn’t being cut anymore.  So my helpfulness of mowing the lawn didn’t turn out being so helpful, lol!  That’s my big Friday Fail this week.   Thankfully Jeremy got the lawn mower up and running again and it didn’t take too long.  Maybe if you don’t like mowing, you could try pulling off something like that and your spouse will insist that they mow!  :)

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Friday
-Prairie Meadows stable tour 9am
-FairyTale Time at the Park West Des Moines 10:30am
-Children’s Concert (with blue bunny treats!) Central Library west lawn 10:30am
-Italian Festival free UNTIL 5pm – midnight, opens 11am
-Free car simulator ride, parking lot of Best Western Army Post noon – 8pm
-National Balloon Classic ages 12+ are $3 6:30pm -dusk
-Live racing at Prairie Meadows 6:30pm
-Texting competition Newton 2pm!
-Casablanca outdoor movie Windsor Heights 8:30pm

Saturday
-Warren County Fair
-National Balloon Classic ages 12+ are $3, 6:30am -dusk
-Yoga in the Park, Grays Lake 9am
-Summerfest in Pleasant Hill 8 - 5pm
-Market Day free to attend 9 – 2pm
-Italian Festival free UNTIL 5pm – midnight, opens 10 am
-Michael’s teacher appreciation craft 1 – 8:45pm
-Veggie Tales Movie Premier Family Christian 10, 12, & 2pm
-Free shooting gallery, crafts Bass Pro Shop noon – 6pm.
plus free s’mores from 5 – 6pm whiles supplies last!
-Texting competition Newton 10am!
-Live racing at Prairie Meadows 6:30pm

Sunday
-Warren County Fair-
-Yoga on the Lawn
West Des Moines 9am
-National Balloon Classic ages 12+ are $3, 6:30am -dusk
-Free carousel rides, family fun Des Moines 4 – 6:30pm

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Free kids safety tatoo

Posted July 29th, 2010 by admin. Comment (0).

Request it HERE using non primary email.  If I’m ever at a crowded event, I just might put that on my son! Thanks Protection One and for the link livingonloveandcents!

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They call it Dave’s Day!  You just have to show a valid picture ID.  Both Des Moines locations are participating.  You can even use it on to-go orders!  That is an awesome promotion.  Thanks for the heads up Momswhosave!

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My grocery picks this week

Posted July 28th, 2010 by admin. Comment (0).

I’m having to shop faster and faster because Max doesn’t care for shopping anymore.  Even if he’s riding in the car carts, sigh!  I knew this day would come, I just didn’t expect it to be so soon!  Anyway, here are my grocery picks this week.

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-Bush pork and beans can 4 for $1.00 (with ad coupon)
-Fareway green beans/corn/peas  $0.29 (price match to Hy-Vee)
-Clausen pickles $2.29
-Red raspberries $1.99 (totally worth it!)
-Fastco Sundae cones 6ct $1.88 (with ad coupon)
-Fastco bbq chips $0.99
-Oscar Meyer cooked bacon 2 for $4
($1 off produce coupon when you buy 2 Oscar Meyer bacon pks, on display in produce section, plus $0.75 off Oscar Meyer bacon that they have at the registers)

Hy-Vee is having a 12 hour sale on Saturday 8am – 8pm
-6 – 8oz Hy-Vee shredded cheese $0.99 (limit 10)
-1/2 gal of Hy-Vee milk $0.99 (limit 2)
-Fully cooked rotisserie chicken $3.99
see the full ad HERE.  I wonder if Fareway will put their brand on sale when they price match on Saturday, I was surprised to see that they did it with the cans this week.  I hope they continue!

See Rachel’s awesome coupon matchups for the one day sale HERE!  I enjoyed meeting you the other day Rachel!
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Frugal Tuesday Tip (a repeat)

Posted July 27th, 2010 by admin. Comment (0).

Need to eat out?  Give Taco Bell’s $2 meal deals a try.  Entree, chips and drink all for $2. The meal items you can get are the beefy 5 layer burrito, gordita supreme, grilled chicken burrito, or a double decker taco.  My husband wanted me to make sure I let you all know about this.  Check out more info HERE.

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Get the coupon HERE.  Remember it’s only good this Thursday through Saturday.  Thanks Old Navy and more the info ChicagoNow.com!

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Get it HERE.  It expires 8/15/10.

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Check out more info HERE.  Maybe see you there!  :)  Also Ocean Beach Fries has a $1.99 kids meal special on Family night with a purchase of an adult basket.

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