01.12.08

Is anyone else experiencing some cabin fever as the winter drags on?  It can sometimes be challenging to stay busy and entertained indoors, especially if you're trying to save money.  In this issue we have some great ideas for frugal family fun this winter, along with some brand new coupons and deal alerts. 

Have a great week!

Kim
 

In this Issue:
1. Welcome

2. Coupons, Freebies and Offers

3. Online Bargains + What's in Store 

4. Money Saving Ideas

5. What's New

6. Forum News

$1.00 off ONE PACKAGE of Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats Cereal

$10 in Savings When you sign up with General Mills for the Dinner Made Easy newsletter, FREE coupon booklets, and Box Tops for Education programs

Baby Samples and Coupons from Huggies Savings, samples when you join HUGGIES Baby Network(R)

$1.00 off Velveeta Cheese

75% off at BODY SHOP  Great deals on hand wash, body butter, and more.  Great for gifts!

Free Shipping on 2009 Entertainment Book  Great discounts within - check your zip code!

FREE Calendar Poster When you Join Shutterfly

Keep a Phone Call Log Book  Keep a log of all the calls you make to businesses right by the phone, especially when you drop or add a service, cancel a membership, or deal with insurance companies. Record the date, time, name of the person you spoke to and ask if they have a reference ID for the call. A notebook by the phone works well, or keep a spreadsheet on the computer.  Bananbellesmom says, "Keeping a log is sometimes difficult, but so well worth it, and when it comes time to question charges, you will have the info that you need!" Read how she saved $500 doing this
 

Free Family Fun  Are you looking for ideas to keep the entire family entertained this winter without spending much cash?  Here are some from our members:

*For toddlers, check to see if your library has a story time. Some even include crafts!

*Swap movies or Wii games with friends or neighbors

*Take a field trip to the local pet store

*Build a fort in the living room. Re-arrange the furniture. Get out the blankets. Break out the flashlights. Tell spooky stories

*Get the digital camera and take a bunch of funny photos of the family. There are all sorts of ideas on the internet about using perspective to create some memorable shots

*Do your kids play with dolls? Make your own doll clothes and furniture from items around the house. Consider even making your own dolls and doll houses
*Hold a party for the kids' stuffed animals