Snow Paint

Looking for something to do with your little ones on a cold, snowy day?  Why not "paint" snow inside!

My 3 year-old had a blast "painting" snow at our kitchen table yesterday.  What you will need:

Snow
Container to hold the snow (preferable plastic)
Food coloring
Paint brushes

I took a glass baking dish (because my plastic containers were dirty in the sink!), and filled it with snow.  Then I took blue, red and green food coloring, placed the colors in separate bowls and mixed with water. 

My 3 year-old had so much fun sitting as the kitchen table "painting" the snow.  He sat there for about a 1/2 hour painting, mixing the colors and then playing with his hands. 

This was a fun snowy day project that allowed us to stay inside, when all my little guy wanted to do was play outside in the freezing cold! :)  Hope you and your little ones have fun as well!

Gluten Free Coupons 1/22/15

Are you or someone you know on a Gluten Free diet?  If so, they you know how expensive Gluten Free products can be.  Both my sister and my mother have Celiac Disease, so I know how expensive buying Gluten Free is first hand.

Below are coupons for Gluten Free products, that will be able to help both you and your wallet while grocery shopping this week!  Happy Savings!!



*Udi's Coupon - $1/1 Udi's Product

 
http://shop.udisglutenfree.com/ppcdo/display/fh



*Rudi's Coupon - $1/1 Rudi's Product

http://www.rudisbakery.com/gluten-free/celiac-coupon/



*Glutino Coupon - $1/1 Glutino Product

 
http://www.glutino.com/coupons/



*Crunchmaster Gluten Free Crackers - $1/1 Crunchmaster product

http://www.crunchmaster.com/ppccoupon.aspx?gclid=CjwKEAiA3IKmBRDFx-P_rLyt6QUSJACqiAN8p5lL3i_E3_iXaRVD6v05zzl_FwSrF2GgPP1VEPsmAxoC7oTw_wcB



* Krusteaz Gluten Free Baking Mixes - $1/1 Krusteaz Gluten Free Product

http://www.krusteaz.com/gluten-free



*Bob's Red Mill (Lots of Gluten Free Products) - $1/1 Gluten Free Product

http://www.bobsredmill.com/get-a-coupon.html?utm_source=MeredithDigital&utm_medium=Banner&utm_content=728x90&utm_campaign=Flour

Stop and Shop

I ran to Stop and Shop this afternoon with my two little ones.  Needless to say, it wasn't the most relaxing shopping trip! 

I did get some good deals though.  My total was only $10.53!  There were lots of good clearance and discontinued items.

Here's my breakdown:

*(6)Angel Soft Bath Tissue: On sale for $.88.  Used $1/2 from the 1/4 RP.  Final Cost $.38 each!

 

*Stop and Shop Tissues: On sale for $.99.  Used $.50/1 e-coupon from https://stopandshop.com/login/.  Final cost $.49.

*CLEAR Scalp and Hair Shampoo: On clearance for $2.74.  Used $2/1 from 1/4 RP.  Final cost $.74!

  

*Care one 2 in 1 Kids Shampoo: On Clearance for $1.09.

 

*(2)Cascadia Organic Frozen Vegetables: On sale for $2.69.  Used $.75/1 from http://www.everydaysaver.com/#&panel1-1.  Final cost $1.19.

*(4) Barilla Vegetable Pasta: On sale for $1.00.  Used $.75/2 from coupons.com.  Final cost $.25 each!

*Stop and Shop Canned Peaches: On sale for $1.49.  Used $.50/1 e-coupon from https://stopandshop.com/login/.  Final Cost $.99.

Froot Loop Bird Feeder

On days that we have nothing planned, and the checking account is looking bleak, I try and find some crafts that we can do by using things I already have around the house.

A couple weeks ago I scored some Froot Loops at Stop and Shop for only $.50 a box. They love it - it's a great way to do something fun and inexpensive, but the kids do eat as much as they can when I turn my back!!  Toddlers are quick!!

My 3 year-old and I talked about what to do, and we came up with an idea to feed the birds.  I decided to take some string from the garage and we could practice threading the Fruit Loops on to it.

I put a little piece of tape at the bottom of the string so it was easier to put the Fruit Loops on the string.

We did pretty good!  It took about a 1/2 hour, and some help from mom, but it was fun.  We practiced counting, and talked about all the different colors.

We then put it in the tree and the backyard and watched the squirrels and birds have an afternoon snack!

It's so great when you can do an activity with things you already have around the house.  Hope I have inspired you to do the same!!  Have Fun!! :)

Top 5 Reasons You Can't Coupon with a Toddler

Using coupons in a grocery store takes time, patience and thought.  Finding the coupon, matching it to the correct product and then making sure it rings up correctly really is a job in itself!  However, you throw a toddler into this mix, and it isn't pretty - I know this for a fact!! :)

Here are my Top 5 reasons you can't coupon with a toddler:

1.  You Can't Think!  This may be the most obvious reason, and I really don't think any more explanation is needed! :)

2.  They Throw Coupons.  Toddlers little hands are always busy, and whatever they get their hands on goes flying!  However, if your coupons are flying, it's better then the eggs!

3.  Unwanted Items in the Cart.  When you have a specific budget, and are using specific coupons, it can be frustrating when you get the checkout and find 5 containers of open tic-tacs in the bottom of your cart, and they are always the flavor that your toddler loves!  Whoever decided to put candy by the check-out is an evil genius! :)

4.  5 Minutes Doesn't Cut It.  Since most toddlers have about a 5 minute attention span shopping, couponing and toddlers just isn't a good idea!  Distracting them with goldfish, or crackers might buy you a couple minutes, but it's never long enough!

CVS Christmas Clearance

CVS Christmas clearance is now 90% off!!  I ran to CVS this morning, and the signs said 75%, but it was ringing up 90% off.  Woohoo!

My total for everything below was $20.94 - I saved $190.14!!!

Here's the breakdown:

(2) Peppermint shower gels - $.39 each
(6) Hand sanitizer gels - $.29 each
(1) Bear Ornament - $.69
(3) Tea Light Lantern - $.59 each
(3) Coaster sets - $.49 each
(2) Christmas Dog Chew Toys - $.49 each
(1) 24 count Christmas bows - $.49
(1) Hallmark tissue paper - $.19
(1) Activity pad with stickers - $.29
(1) Erasable tablet - $.29
(1) Solar Activating Snowman - $.49
(1) 14" Owl Pillow - $1.29
(1) 7.5" Decorative Owl - $.99
(2) 6 pack Shirt Boxes - $.59 each
(7) 8 pack of assorted boxes - $.59 each
(2) 80 count roll of gift tags - $.29 each
(1) sequin tissue paper - $.29
(1) 3 pack of Frozen ring pops - $.13
(1) M&M Rock Star - $.69
(2) Bags of Reeses Mini Bells - $.39
(5) Bags of Snowmen Chocolate Balls - $.09

Quick run to Stop and Shop

Quick run to Stop and Shop last night.  Total $8.50!

Here's the breakdown:

*(2) Go-Go Squeeze $2 - used $.75/1 from https://www.facebook.com/GoGo.squeeZ/app_204321749589854  (Final Price $.50 each).

*(2) New England Coffee K-Cups (12 count) $5 - used $2.50/2 from 12/7 RP.  (Final Price $3.75 each).