Series on Frugal Living

Do shop at Walmart?  It’s a great way to save because not only do they price match they also accept some competitor coupons.

Lots of your local groceries offer store coupons and you might be able to take those and use them at Walmart.

According to the Walmart website they accept competitor coupons for:

• A specific item for a specified price, for example, $2.99
• Buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons for items with a specified price
• Have a valid expiration date
• Are acceptable in black and white

So if your local Target has Bird’s Eye Frozen Veggies on sale with a coupon for $.89 you can take that coupon to Walmart and buy the veggies for $.89.

You can also use a buy one get one free coupon AS LONG as the price is listed on the competitor coupon.

Last thing, make sure to check for an expiration date!  There you go.. start clippin’.

Using Competitors Coupons at Walmart

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Some kids love reading, while others loathe it. Get your kids excited about reading by being inventive this summer! You might want to check out the Amazon Summer Reading List as a start.

Below are ways to Keep Children Reading For the Summer

Start Early.

If you aren’t finished having kids, you have a chance to start early. Read books out loud while you are pregnant, and read to your baby at least once a day every single day once he is born. No matter what else is going on, carve at least 10 minutes out of your day to do this very important task. The earlier you start, the more likely they are going to want to learn how to read, and eventually enjoy reading on their own. Starting late can make reading seem like a chore.

Make it Fun.

If you didn’t get an early start, or even if you did, it’s important to make reading fun! Make a game out of it. Not a race, because then they won’t actually read the book, but a game. For children that are old enough to write, give them the week to read a book, then a day to write a book report. You don’t have to call it a book report – call it a summary, or video tape them talking about the book. You just want to make sure they are understanding and remembering what they read – writing, talking, it doesn’t matter which way.

Give Incentives.

I’m not one to use bribes, but sometimes you can use a bribe and disguise it as an incentive – and that works! You can create a reward system like “Book Bucks” where they get 1 “Book Buck” for every book they read, and 2 “Bucks” for every video or book report.

Get Creative.

I mentioned videos above, but instead of doing a book report video, create a copy of the book – in movie form! Have the kids work together to create cast members, scripts, and props, and then you can videotape them creating a short version of the book in movie form.

Play reporter. Set up your desk like you are a newscaster, and ask your child questions about the book. Write down their answers just as any good journalist would, and then save those notes for them to use in their book reports later!

Read outside. Sometimes, you just need a change of pace. You can read at the library, or at any book store, but what about the park? Or in a coffee shop (provided they can sit quietly)? Make a list of 10 places you would like to read books at before the end of summer, and mark things off as you complete your “Book Bucket List”.

How do you keep your kids interested in reading?

And don’t forget to check out our post on Summer Reading Programs for Kids

Children Reading

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Need a little inspiration for Mother’s day? Check out these 10 quotes about our favorite people.. our moms!!

Quotes About Mothers

A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie. Tenneva Jordan

Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs in my field, since the payment is pure love. Mildred B. Vermont

The phrase “working mother” is redundant. Jane Sellman

Any mother could perform the jobs of several air traffic controllers with ease. Lisa Alther

Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall; A mother’s secret hope outlives them all. Oliver Wendell Holmes

Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother. Oprah Winfrey

When your mother asks, “Do you want a piece of advice?” it is a mere formality. It doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no. You’re going to get it anyway. Erma Bombeck

There is no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one. Jill Churchill

Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs… since the payment is pure love. Mildred B. Vermont

A mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s. Diana, Princess of Wales

Quotes About Mothers

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Thinking about all the bargains you might get this month?  Check out this Guide of What to Buy in the Month of May.

Things that go on clearance in May:

• Graduation party supplies (end of month)
• Gifts for mothers after Mother’s Day (plants, flowers, fragrance gift sets)
• Spring planting, flower bulbs
• Winter clearance on linens, shoes, boots, jackets, coats, clothing…

Optimal to buy in May:

• Graduation party supplies (buy  into June and store away for next year)
• Cookout-barbecue supplies Hot dogs, hamburger meat, rolls & buns, cheese, charcoal
• Watermelon
• Condiments
• Popsicles & ice cream
• Gift for mom’s B-day
• Mexican food

What is in season in May:

• cherries, okra, zucchini
• rhubarb, artichokes
• Asparagus, peas
• Broccoli, lettuce, apricot
• Pineapples, watermelon (toward months end) avocado, artichokes cauliflower, celery
• radish, garlic, onions
• leeks, beets, turnips, carrots, onions potatoes, spinach
• Lemon, red grapefruit
• orange, apricots, kiwi
• mango papaya, d’anjou pear, strawberries

You can also see our list of What to Buy through out the year.

What to Buy in the Month of May

Thanks Family Frugal Fun!

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