Mom's like me, they really like me!

Thanks to momslikeme.com, I found this useful coupon. Who doesn't spend at least $50 a trip to the grocery store? Might as well save when you do it. At momslikeme.com, I was signing up to win a pair of tickets to Raven Simon at the Ozark Empire Fair this Saturday. My kids don't really know who she is, but they'd have a blast. There's still time for you to enter if you want. While your visiting this site, you should see the world of bargains and deals that mom's across the Ozarks have found. Consignment sales, Mall deals, it's all there.

Back To School shopping?
Stop by Children's Orchard this weekend . . .

Buy 1 Get 1 Free

All Pink-tagged play wear resale clothing and Clearance marked down resale clothing is Buy 1 Get 1 FREE today, July 28, 2009 through Sunday, August 2, 2009.

The Best Pancakes!

Click HERE for a coupon for Aunt Martha's Pancake House. Only the bestest breakfast in town. And don't forget to try and win a free breakfast at www.ky3.com/contests. Thanks KY3.

Oh. . . No Nasty Chemicals, I Get It!

This is my first product review and I was pretty excited to open the package from the Eco Store that arrived on a Friday. I wasn't sure what product I was gonna get to try but I had ample reason to wanna make it work. My mother is coming to visit in exactly 14 days and there are places where cleaning needs to be inspired. Looking at the tile around my bathtub inspired me.

I have come really slowly to the ideas of green living. I had thought we would have conquered another planet before we had actually used up all of the resources here on Earth. I kinda recycle and the only reason I do it kinda is because my sweet kids want me to.

Preconceived notions filled my head while looking at the careful organic packaging. It's going to be safe to use around the kids. I'll feel better about using natural products. It will or it won't clean better than my soft scrub. Eco Store sent me a bottle of Naturally Antibacterial Spray Cleaner. I thought how cool it will be to spray my counters with natural cleaner and then be able to fix a sandwich right where I had just cleaned. I wouldn't have to worry that I was ingesting chemicals from the spray. As I got busy in the kitchen with the Spray cleaner, I noticed that it all smelled lovely and natural. But, that was just the beginning. . .

The tile above my bathtub was going to be a great test. Especially when one of the products the company sent me was Lemon Cream Cleanser which happens to be plant based. The tile wasn't overly nasty, but there was a slight difference between the shine coming from around the tub and the shine around the room tile. I started with just a washcloth, which was not a good choice. I had to work harder to scrub, but the lemon smell was wonderfully aromatic and relaxing. Who is feeling relaxed while scrubbing the bathroom? I was. I managed to figure out that this job called for scouring pads. The cream cleanser foamed a lot more and I was able to use much less than I would if I was on the soft scrub.

The aha moment for me was when I had realized that I enjoyed cleaning with the Eco Store brands mostly because my eyes weren't burning and I didn't have bleach burning the walls of my nostrils. Oh, I get it! Enjoying the cleaning process had never occurred to me until now.

Visit www.ecostoreusa.com to purchase plant and mineral based Household Cleaning, Baby and Personal Care products that contain No Nasty Chemicals(tm). Sign up for the Eco Store Newsletter which can be found on their blog.

Enter to Win a $25 dollar Gift Certificate to use on Eco Store products by leaving a comment about this article. Leave your full name and email address and the winner will be notified by August 20th.

Free Starbucks Pastry!

Click here to print a coupon to take to any Starbucks Tuesday only (7/21/09) and enjoy a FREE pastry with the purchase of any beverage.
Still thinkin' about it?
Pastries included in offer are: Muffins, Scones, Croissants, Rolls, Breads, Pound Cakes, Morning Bun, Coffeecakes, Cheese Danish, Apple Fritter, Doughnuts, Tarts, Pies, Gluten Free Orange Valencia Cake, Tropical Paradise Bar.
Bet I see ya there!

Found a new site to share!

This site is great for learning more about, well . . . organic foods. But it's not just about organic foods. There is a coupon generator exclusively for products from Target. You can print them from your very own printer.
I used to thing that green living could not possibly be frugal. But, here is a community committed to just that. With forums and newsletters, you'll be aware of the best deals on the planet that are good for the planet!

Free Movies at Walgreens.

I just ordered mine and had to pay shipping of 5.95, but didn't mind. Go to www.sallybeauty.com for this great offer. Enter promo code 555152. If you have trouble finding it, search for diamond shine and then you should see the started kit.

I've been getting tweeted alot by Erin Gifford at Coupon Crvings, and thought I'd share this juicy blog with you, www.couponcravings.com. Right now she's got a coupon from Borders which will get you a free paperback with purchase of ahardcover at $24.95 or more. Oh, and tons more freebies. She's funny too, you'll adore her!

Helping NAMI of Southwest Missouri

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Are your kids writing "Wash Me" in the dust on your car?

Legends Express Car Wash is the place to go!

Any time after June 29, 2009, you can get the best car wash in town, AND help NAMI in the process!

All you have to do is go to any Legends Express Car Wash location and:

• Press "Fundraiser"
• Enter the code 1052
• Choose wash 1 or 2
• Enter your method of payment
• ...and then enjoy the best automated wash in town!

20% of the proceeds from your car wash will go directly to NAMI Southwest Missouri

Get a wash for yourself, and tell your friends and family!

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NAMI Southwest Missouri has been providing services and supports in Springfield for 27 years, and to celebrate, we're having a Birthday Party night at the Incredible Pizza Company, and everyone is invited!

That night, (July 30, 2009 from 5pm - 8pm) you can take your invitation coupon to Incredible Pizza Company, and receive a group rate discount on all your food and game card purchases.

15% of all purchases made with an invitation that night will go directly to NAMI Southwest Missouri to fund the services we provide.

You MUST bring your invitation with you to recieve the NAMI group discount!!

Group Discount rates, with your invitation coupon makes you eligible for a variety of discount combinations, including, but not limited to:

• Only buffet: Adults 12 years and older - $7, Kids 4-11 - $5.50, and kids 3 and under are free.
• (or) Buffet & $10 game card combination- $13 per person.
• (or) Buffet & one hour of unlimited play in the game room - $17 per person

Also, Thursday nights are Double Thursday, so any additional game cards you purchase are automatically doubled in value!

GO TO http://www.nami.org/MSTemplate.cfm?MicrositeID=200
to print your invitation.

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Have a dozen burgers on us!

Attention burger lovers! Order anything from Omaha Steaks through this blog and we'll send you 12 premium, juicy Omaha Steaks Burgers absolutely FREE with a purchase of $50 or more.

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FREE TO EAT!

1 Day Until Free Baja Taco Day! Visit your local Long John Silver's on Tuesday, July 14th before 2:30 p.m. to receive a FREE Baja Fish Taco.* necessary. Limit one per customer. ©2009 Long John Silver's, Inc.

Also check out Free Mocha Monday at McDonald's. You'll get a free sample size, and it's one per person.

Give and Receive!

Two great places to check out while your helping out!


This coming weekend is the annual Backpack and School Supply drive for The Least of These, a local charity. The children that participate in this program are in extreme need of supplies for school. Help us help them get off to a strong start for this upcoming school year. Bring in a new backpack and some school supplies you will receive a Free Full Service Auto-Magic car wash ($16 value) or you can get 50% off your entire Jiffy Lube purchase! This weekend July 10th thru July 12th only at all Springfield Auto-Magic and Jiffy Lube locations.

www.automagicjiffylube.com

When your thinking Arby's, donate a dollar to the Ozarks Literacy Council and you'll receive a bunch of coupons for free drinks and sandwiches with purchase.

Get the Popcorn!

Several of you have asked me about the schedule for the free movies at Wehrenberg Theaters. You can catch these fantastic family films for FREE at 10am on Wednesdays and Thursdays at Campbell 16.

7/8 & 7/9 Marley & Me (bring the tissues)
7/15 & 7/16 Space Chimps
7/22 & 7/23 Hotel For Dogs
7/29 & 7/30 Bee Movie
8/5 & 8/6 Happy Feet

I have previously posted on the free movie series happening downtown in the evenings and the discounted movie tickets available from downtown eateries. Scroll down and have a look.

In case you've heard about the double discount week at Kmarts across the country, I called our Springfield stores and they are not participating. :(

Free 4th on the 3rd, Art and Movies!

Check out my fellow blogger, I Love Springfield for the skinny on First Friday Artwalk tonight. A fun FREE thing to do downtown Springfield. Another freebie fun event . . .


Dates: Fridays and Saturdays, July 10-August 29
Time: Movies begin at dusk
Cost: FREE with ticket/family 4-Packs available at the Chesterfield and Doling Family Centers, Mediacom Ice Park, the Busch Municipal Building, and Mediacom Offices (1533 S. Enterprise). Admission without a free ticket is $5; children 5 years of age and under are always free.

2009 Movie Lineup

• July 10 – “Singin' In the Rain” (NR)
• July 11 – “The Bucket List” (PG-13)
• July 17 – “Igor” (PG)
• July 18 – “Ocean's Thirteen” (PG-13)
• July 24 – “Madagascar 2: Escape from Africa” (PG)
• July 25 – “He's Just Not That Into You” (PG-13)
• July 31 – “Kung Fu Panda” (PG)
• August 1 – “Iron Man” (PG-13)
• August 7 – “The Tale of Despereaux” (G)
• August 8 – “The Express” (PG)
• August 14 – “Hotel for Dogs” (PG)
• August 15 – “Swing Vote” (PG-13)
• August 21 – “Wall-E” (G)
• August 22 – “Hannah Montana The Movie” (G)
• August 28 – “High School Musical 3” (G)
• August 29 – “West Side Story” (NR)