coupon 101

now that you know how to build a coupon organizer lets learn a little about coupons.

coupon lingo: there is so many different terms and  words that people use i pulled together th ones i know and use the most. i suggest you copy and print this list out if you are new to coupons and have it in your CB.

AC: After Coupons
CB: Coupon Binder
BC: Before Coupons
MQ: Manufacturers Coupon
OOP: Out of Pocket Expense
Q or CPN: Coupon
TMF: Try Me Free offer
FAR: Free After Rebate
CAT: Catalina coupon (Manufacturer coupons that print out from a little machine at the register, triggered by what you buy.)
B1G1F, B2G1F: ”Buy one get one Free”, “Buy two get one Free”
TEAR PAD: A pad of refund forms or coupons hanging on a shelf at the store.
BLINKIE: A machine that spits out coupons.
UPC: Universal product code (those black straight lines with numbers under them)
POP: Proof of purchase (like a product label or UPC)
DCRT: Dated cash register receipt
GC: Gift Card
P&G: Proctor and Gamble
SP: Stockpile
SS: Smart Source coupon insert
PG: Proctor and Gamble coupon insert
RP: Red Plum coupon insert
Peelies: sticker like coupons found on products.
ECB: Extra Care Bucks (CVS money)
RR: Register Reward (Walgreens money)


 coupon basics: these are a few of the important things to know. some you will know just from common sense others you may ave never thought of.


store policy: each store has they're own store policies. take the time to look up your favorite stores and print out the policies for you CB. 


coupons can only be used once: if you have 3 of the same items and have only one coupon the coupon will only discount one item. unless a coupon is marked other wise it is only good for one item.


coupon and sale items: yes you can use a coupon on sale and clearance items unless coupon states other wise. some times the checkers who are ringing you up are not familiar with coupons and will say no but show them that the coupon doesn't state that and if needed show them there store policy. 


copying a coupon is illegal: just don't do it it is illegal and it says so on coupons!!!

kids eat free

i found this really cool website that names which restaurants in you area that let your children eat for free. heres a little from the website it self. after reading take a look at the three links i put up. they will take you straight to that citys page.

"Making ends meet while having a family can be a challenge. With the current state of our economy and the cost of gas, we find ourselves having to pinch a little harder. Luckily, more and more restaurants are now offering Kid's Nights with reduced or free meals for the kids. The trick is learning about these mostly unadvertised specials.

MyKidsEatFree.com is dedicated to helping you stretch your dollar as far as possible.With the help of several friends and viewers like you, we continue to collect a list of Kid Friendly and Family Friendly restaurants that offer great value for your family.

Currently serving 5598 restaurant locations that offer Kids Eat Free specials. If you are a restuarant owner/manager let us list your Kids Eat Free specials here - It's FREE!"

eat free in Las Vegas
eat free in N Las Vegas
eat free in Henderson

get smart -- for free or low cost

Neon Sign Museum - Located at the entrance to the spectacular light show, Fremont Street Experience, the City of Las Vegas bought the retired neon signs of Las Vegas' legendary locales and set them up here for all to see. There are currently about a dozen neon signs of history scattered about the area and the adjacent Neonopolis plaza with many more planned for the future. Open 24 hours, FREE admission. 702-229-6301.
Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History - This museum located on the UNLV campus is dedicated to historical southwestern Native American Culture, geology, paleontology and archeology of the area. Exhibits with live desert reptiles are a highlight. Traveling exhibits are shown frequently throughout the year. - 4505 S Maryland Pkwy (at UNLV), LasVegas,. Open Mon-Fri 8am-4:45pm; Sat 10am-2pm, free admission., (702) 895-3381

Sports Hall-of-Fame - Las Vegas Club Hotel & Casino - 18 Fremont St, Las Vegas - Largest personal collection of sports memorabilia from the past and present in the country. Includes card collectibles, autographed balls, gloves, bats, photographs. Open Daily, Admission Free - (702) 385-1664
King Tut Museum - This exact replica of King Tut's tomb is a great attraction for history buffs. The original tomb found by Howard Carter in 1922 has been built to exacting detail by an Egyptologist in the Attractions level of the hotel. A 20 minute guided tour takes you through the carved rock walls and reproduced artifacts. You can purchase Egyptian wares at the Museum Shop following your tour. - Luxor, 3900 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Mon-Sun 9am-11pm, $3, 262-4000

 Las Vegas Natural History Museum
- 900 N. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas - Features wildlife past and present including animated dinosaur exhibits. An international wildlife room, marine life including a live exhibit on sharks in a 300-gallon tank and a children's interactive hands-on discovery room for young scientists, keeps the whole family happy. See the extensive wildlife art, the flights of nature room and a collection of hundreds of animals. Don't forget to visit the museum gift and science store. Daily 9am-4pm, $5, 384-DINO(3466)

Lost City Museum of Archeology - 721 S. Moapa Valley Blvd (Hwy 169), Overton, about 60 miles north of Las Vegas. One of the most complete collections of early Pueblo Indian artifacts in the southwest including a full scale reconstruction of an Indian pueblo structure. This museum is a history buff's paradise. You'll see exhibits which cover the human occupation of Nevada from 12,000 years in the past up through when white settlers made Nevada home. Exhibits telling the story of Mormon farmers founding Moapa Valley in 1865 can also be seen. Several art exhibits travel through the museum during the year. Adm $2, hours 8:30 am-4:30pm daily, (702) 397-2193

Nevada State Museum & Historical Society - 700 Twin Lakes Dr, Las Vegas - Take the Twin Lakes entrance to Lorenzi Park. Southern Nevada's only nationally accredited museum. See the Nevada State fossil, the ichthyosaur, 48 feet long and 225 million years old. Don't miss the 13 foot tall Columbian mammoth skeleton. Or visit Las Vegas as is was in 1940. Permanent exhibits highlight the history, natural history, and Native American cultures of the region and a schedule of changing exhibits features art, history and science. There is also a small lake and large picnic area immediately adjacent in Lorenzi Park for that perfect lunch basket setting. The attached Cahlan Library is open weekdays and houses the extensive Nevada history collection. Daily 9am-5pm, $2, (702) 486-5205


 springs preserve  :   free

Trails

Take a journey into Las Vegas' past.

Come see where Las Vegas began. As you walk the Springs Preserve's 1.8 miles of trails and meander through 110 acres of native habitats and archaeological sites, you will follow in the footsteps of adventurous explorers and ancient peoples.
You will find reminders of people who were here before us, and the natural setting that attracted them. Along the trails, a wealth of evidence reflects not only thousands of years of local history, but major historical themes of the American West. Native American peoples, European exploration and settlement, ranching, railroads and of course, water, have all shaped what you will see on your journey.

family movie night

TGIF well not for me its more TGIFF thank goodness its family Friday. Centennial park is playing family movies every Friday night at 8pm. it is free and lots of fun and great movies. so don't miss out on the fun, grab a blanket and maybe some snacks and take the family to enjoy.

see what playing:   something different each week.

"Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" - Rated PG                         
Friday, June 18, 7:30 p.m.
Centennial Hills Amphitheatre                                              
7101 N. Buffalo Drive, Buffalo Drive and Deer Springs Way
Free
Co-sponsored by the Centennial Hills Sams Club

if you were wondering ... heres my reason!!

the reason why i do what i do. so for you, find your reason. learn to live life within your means. it took a minute but i leaned that living life for their futures is what is important. making lasting memories and fun adventures is what counts the most. children don't know what it cost so why make it expensive. they can have the best in life with out it costing a million. remember that each time your spending. its the quality not the quantity.

its going to be a hot one

are you looking for things to do wit your family this summer. well look no further. it will be a hot summer and we will have our air running mostly all day, so for my family we will be out in about each day doing a family activity so the air can be set to 90 and it wont be running up my bill. we will be leaving at the heat of the day and going some where fun and turn the day into a field trip day. so i have looked into many different things that you can do and most are free if not low in cost. you will have to look at each individual link to see what best fits your family.

free shows in vegas:

free stuff(not often updated but good deals):


family fun with kids in vegas:

links to family fun places in vegas:

**these are just recommendations i may not go to all of these my self and can not guarantee anything. have fun stay cool this summer

a free book just for reading

this summer both book stores here in Vegas are giving a free book away. all you have to do is read a few books and you get to pick one. i think this is a great reward for children and a super way to get them to love reading at an early age. i will give you links to both stores and to the give-a-ways.

Borders:
give-a-way: 
website:

Barnes and Noble:
give-a-way: 
website: