By Savvy Housewife on September 2, 2010
A few weeks ago I added a nifty Savvy Savings & Scholarships widget to the right sidebar of my mom blog, BlondeMomBlog.
I love online group coupon and savings programs, but what makes Savvy Savings & Scholarships unique is that in addition to featuring great discounts on activities and entertainment for families, it also helps local preschools as well as parents who need assistance paying for preschool. We had two girls in full-time daycare not long ago, and trust me, it was not cheap.
Savvy Savings & Scholarships is going national September 13! Now is a great time to sign up to receive their e-mail alerts.
We only have two kids and it’s still expensive to have a weekend outing to a museum or amusement park so I can’t imagine if we had more than two kids! Each week Savvy Savings & Scholarships offers discounts on fun, family-friendly activities selected by Savvy Source editors.
Here’s a city-by-city preview of the area attractions you can receive discounted admission for through Savvy Savings & Scholarships, once it goes national mid-September:
- Nashville, The Monkey’s Treehouse and Peek-A-Boo Playtown
- Atlanta, Safariland
- Portland, Playground Gym
- Austin, Austin Steam Train
- Boston, Wenham Museum
- New York, Brooklyn Children’s Museum
- Seattle, Imagine Children’s Museum
- Washington, D.C., Chesapeake Children’s Museum
- Tampa, Great Explorations
- Charlotte, Charlotte Museum of History
It’s pretty well established that most people love to save money, but what is the scholarships component? Besides giving parents a much needed break on the cash they need to fork over for a family outing, Savvy Savings & Scholarships donates 5% of each purchase to a preschool of the purchaser’s choice. They also donate 5% of each purchase to a scholarship fund created to help make preschool affordable for parents who need assistance.
Be sure to check the Savvy Savings & Scholarship widget on my sidebar each week for local savings. If you don’t see your city, just click on the widget to find savings in other areas. You can also register now to receive their e-mails to make sure you don’t miss a deal, which change weekly.
If you’re a blogger you can also sign up for a special referral code to share with readers. For each person who signs up to receive emails from Savvy Savings & Scholarship, you’ll receive 3% of the purchase price for each deal purchased through your referral code.
Disclosure: I have signed up to be part of the referral program for Savvy Savings & Scholarships and receive a small commission for each person who signs up for Savvy Savings & Scholarship emails through my referral link. I love to save money on family outings, and I’m sure you do, too.
Posted in Savvy Sites and Links | Tagged discounts, family activities, frugal living, savvy savings & scholarships
By Savvy Housewife on August 31, 2010
I love home grown tomatoes in the summer and I could also eat my weight in chips and salsa, but I really love the fresh stuff. One of our favorite restaurants in downtown Franklin features fresh salsa made right at your table. It’s muy delicioso!
Mrs. Wages, from Precision Foods, has a new line of all natural gourmet make-your-own salsas and guacamole mixes which is perfect for people like me who love fresh ingredients, but don’t have the time to blend all fresh spices and ingredients to make great salsas and guacamoles. The Mrs. Wages line includes five tomato salsa recipes, a fruit salsa, and a guacamole package.
A packet of Mrs. Wages salsa mix sells for just $1.25. You can buy them online or at Kroger in the canning department. My best friend was already familiar with Mrs. Wages in the larger packets sold for canning. These smaller .8 oz packets are convenient to make smaller portions for a party (think football season!) or just for a Mexican family dinner.
Mandatory entry: Visit Mrs. Wage’s online and then leave a comment on this post about the variety you would like to try most.
For up to three additional entries (please leave a separate comment for any of these you do):
A winner will be selected randomly from all eligible comments left by midnight CST Wednesday, September 8.
Posted in Savvy Eats and Drinks, Savvy Giveaways | Tagged canning, mrs. wages, salsa, Savvy Swag
By Savvy Housewife on August 30, 2010
If you have girls, then you know about Justice.
My 8-year-old pink puffy hearts Justice. Personally I think it’s on the expensive side, but they are having a great sale this week, just in time for back to school!
Use coupon code 708 at checkout (online or in store) to get 40 % off your entire order.
Sales like this are great for stocking up on basics, as well as some funky trends.
Here are some of my top picks:
Basic Skinny Jeans, $15
Knee high socks (Buy 2 pair, get 1 pair free for $16.90)
My girls wear standard school attire to school, but they can jazz up their outfits with funky socks and tights. Plus, ALL girls love the peace sign motif! Solid ankle tights and glitter ankle tights are also on sale for $10.90 a pair.
Purple Ruffle Tank ($9.99)
I love this assymetrical ruffle tank so much I wish it came in my size. Pair it with a black cardigan and skinny jeans for transitioning into fall! It also comes in white, which would be great for layering.
Glitter High Top Sneakers ($27.99, marked down from $39.90)
These high top black glitter sneakers with the peace sign motif are really trendy and perfect for fall.
Ruffle Plaid Tunic ($21.99)
Another cute transitional top. Plaid is really in right now and this would be cute with leggings. On cooler days, you could layer it with a tank or solid t-shirt underneath!
On a more practical note, solid navy short sleeve polo shirts are just $11.49 and are perfect for school uniforms!
Posted in Savvy Child, Savvy Fashion | Tagged back to school, fashion, girls, Justice
By Savvy Housewife on August 25, 2010
The beginning of the school year is always a crazy time for our family, but I must admit I welcome the familiar routine. It just takes us a few weeks to get back into the groove.
I love nothing than taking a relaxing, hot bath and then curling up with a good glass of wine and book at the end of a long day.
I have great news for you. I’ve got a chance for you to unwind from your daily grind with a Condundrum wine relaxation basket! Consider it my little back to school treat for all you parents out there.
The basket (a $120 value) is filled with relaxation treats—lavender bath salts and body oil (my favorite scent), a candle, an eye mask, peppermint foot soak, soft slipper socks, a bottle of Conundrum’s white wine blend, and a sleep CD that includes a booklet of helpful tips for restful and restorative sleep, which is something I always need.
Conundrum is a Napa Valley white wine blend perfect for warmer months and here in Middle Tennessee it’s still in the upper 80s to low 90s most days. It’s produced by The Wagners of Caymus, Conundrum, Belle Glos & Mer Soleil wines. If you like sweeter white wines such as Riesling that are not dry, you’ll love it! Visit www.whatsyourconundrum.com or www.conundrumwine.com for more information on the wine.
One lucky reader will win this gorgeous spa/wine basket, courtesy of Conundrum wine!
Mandatory entry: Tell me your funniest conundrum, or awkward predicament or dilemma, of the summer. I think mine was definitely wondering how in the world I would explain how a kamikaze bird flew into MY FACE this summer as I was watering our front porch ferns.
For up to four additional entries (please leave a separate comment for any of these you do):
A winner will be chosen at random from all eligible comments (U.S. residents only please) left by midnight Sunday, September 5.
While you’re here, you might want to enter my Mrs. Wages salsa giveaway, which ends Wednesday, September 8!
Posted in Savvy Giveaways | Tagged conundrum, giveaway, napa valley, relaxation basket, Savvy Swag, wine
