Tammy’s Tips: Here are everyday tips to ‘$ave and have fun!’
August 12, 2011 by admin
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Tammy’s Tips: Here are everyday tips to ‘$ave and have fun!’By Tammy Macias
Columnist, The Friday Flyer
Here are tips to “$ave and have fun!”
• It’s back to school time and that means great savings on school supplies! This is the best time to stock up on paper, pencils, crayons and glue. Pay attention to store’s weekly advertisements. Each store (Walmart, CVS, Target, etc.) has different supplies they offer for free or really cheap so that you can walk in and hopefully spend more (stay focused so you shop smart to save)! Most stores will advertise these bargains and will put in small print, “while supplies last” or “sale good for two days only,” so pay attention to the details, limits and restrictions.
I have always been good at running in and grabbing my free or super discounted items, but I have been making the mistake of only getting enough supplies to last the first couple of months of school – then I’m at the stores paying regular price for new supplies. This year, I emptied a bottom drawer near where the girls do their homework so I can stockpile school supplies, keeping them organized and together to last the whole school year.
Tip: If you do not need supplies for school, you can stock up for arts and crafts projects, like scrapbooking.
Tip: Put together a box of supplies (while they are very discounted/free) and that can be an extra gift for a child for Christmas or birthday.
• “Boxtops For Education” logos can be found on many of the grocery items you purchase. Schools collect these and receive money to help them with educational supplies they need! My daughter, Katelynn, is excited to help with our local schools by leaving “boxtop containers” in participating businesses in our community. So please save, collect and bring in your boxtops and Katelynn will divide them and give them to the four closest schools. (All Valley Pest Control has the first container).
Katelynn reminds those with children who attend school to have them turn in boxtops directly to their school because there might be an incentive to students for turning them in. It takes very little effort on our part to make a difference. After all, it’s our children’s education that will make a difference and reflect the future for our community!
• At the Lighthouse Bar Grill, did you know that if you show your boat key you will receive a free order of fries and a soft drink or iced tea with any purchase? What a great deal! They have a great menu with good prices – and the staff is friendly, too!
• Are you pregnant or have a baby? If you’re a new mom, you can be showered with savings, free items, samples and offers. Why? Because they know you will be needing many supplies for your baby for quite some time and, of course, they want to encourage you to buy their items. What better way than to try their products for free? Simply go to your favorite baby product websites and give them your info. You literally will be showered with fun and savings in the mail!
• Have Facebook? “Like” The Friday Flyer and enjoy extra news and tips. Sometimes I know about a great tip but do not have time to place it in The Friday Flyer because it would be too late, so I have been posting tips on Facebook so that you stay “in the know.” It’s a nice way for me to to share with you last minute deals!
• Michael’s offers a “40 percent off any regular price item” coupon in most of their weekly advertisements, and they accept Jo-Ann’s coupons too! If you’re planning a party or a wedding in the future, it’s nice to have these coupons to help save on the large quantity of favors, centerpieces and supplies you will need. Tip: Ask friends and neighbors to save these coupons for you too.
• E-Waste Collection Event: On Saturday, August 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Lake Elsinore Outlets are giving vouchers redeemable at Lake Elsinore Outlets’ Customer Service for a $10 gift card! Customers who drop off a visual display item (TV, monitor, laptop) will qualify for the gift card. Vouchers must be presented between August 29 and September 11, while supplies last. There is a limit of one voucher per household. Drop-off is at the far north parking lot. For more information, call 245-0087.
I have so enjoyed hearing many people using the tips I have been sharing to save and have fun. If you have pictures and a story to share from my tips, please share them with me or The Friday Flyer. If you have any questions or want to share a tip, please contact me at Tammystips@hotmail.com.
Don’t forget to keep an eye on The Friday Flyer’s Facebook page for last-minute tips when they’re available, too. Have a great week and remember, saving money makes cent$!
