Deals & Giveaways
Walgreens – FREE Photo Collage (8×10)
Get a FREE 8×10 Photo Collage from Walgreens just in time for Mother’s Day!!!
- Log in to Walgreens Photo Store
- Upload a Few Favorite Pictures
- Create Your Collage
- At Check Out Enter Promo Code – FREECOLLAGE
- A Second Promo Code You Can Use Is (you may have to do separate transactions) – FORMOM
- Select to Pick up your Collage at your local Walgreens Store.
- Coupon Code Expires May 7, 2011
Great gift for Mother’s Day that is personal and within the budget!
Fresh & Healthy: Downtown Farmer’s Market (Saturdays) Fresh Produce & More!
It is the beginning of produce harvest for a lot of local farmers which means the Farmer’s Market is opening. Many local communities will host Downtown Farmer’s Markets to help connect the farmers with the local people who want to purchase fresh fruits and veggies for their family.
Families in the Greenville area who are looking for some fresh in-season vegetables, fruit, local honey, gourmet foods, seafood, fresh flowers, diary products, coffee, nuts, baked goods, handmade crafts, woodworking and a wide variety of other goodies from more than 50 vendors can come to downtown Greenville on Saturday mornings starting May 7th through October 29th.
Downtown Greenville Farmer’s Market Details:- What / Where – Downtown Greenville’s Saturday Market (Main Street at McBee Avenue, Greenville, SC 29601 )
- When – Saturdays from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM ( May 7 to October 29)
- Cost – Free Admission (the only cost is for the items you purchase from the local farmers / vendors)
- For More Information / Activities – Saturday Market Live / 864-467-4494
Downtown Greenville has music and special events during the Saturday Farmer’s Market. Please go to their events section for more information on upcoming musicians, cooking demonstrations, and special events.
Easley just started a Downtown Farmer’s Market a few years ago. It is smaller than the one in Downtown Greenville but for a small community it has a lot of amazing produce to offer. Each year it has grown bigger with more vendors offering their fresh produce and goods to the local community.
Downtown Easley Farmer’s Market Details:
- What / Where – Downtown Easley Farmer’s Market (205 North 1st Street, Easley, SC 29640)
- When – Saturdays from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (April 9th to End of Season)
- Cost – Free Admission (the only cost is for the items you purchase from the local farmers / vendors)
- For More Information / Activities – Easley Farmers Market / 864-855-7900
2011 Special Calendar of Events – Easley’s Farmers Market:
- May 7 – Smoke House & Sparky
- May 14 – Parent Magazine & Fun Kid Activities
- May 21 – SunLit Moon Entertainment
- June 11 – Parent Magazine & Fun Kid Activities
- July 2 – 2nd Annual Pie Baking Contest & July 4th Celebration.
- July 23 – Square Root Entertainment
- More activities being scheduled check back often
Photo by Natalie Maynor & Swami Stream
Regal Cinemas – $2 Popcorn Coupon
If you are going to the movies this weekend, Regal’s is offering a $2 Small Popcorn Coupon on their Facebook Page.
Coupon Details:
- Go to Regal’s Facebook Page
- Click “Like”
- Select the coupon and print.
- The coupon can only be printed between now through Friday, 5/6 at 6 PM PST
- The coupon is only valid this weekend (5/6 to 5/8)
- Limit 1 coupon per person
Have fun at the movies and enjoy your popcorn!
Family Outings: “Moonlight Movies” Series starts Tonight at The Peace Center Amphitheater
Looking for a fun family activity tonight and you live near Greenville, SC? The “Moonlight Movies” Series Starts TONIGHT at The Peace Center Amphitheater sponsored by Fidelity Investments!Event Details:- When – 8:00 PM (at sundown) on Wednesday, May 4, 2011
- Where – The Peace Center Amphitheater & Wyche Pavilion (300 North Main St., Greenville, SC 29601)
- What’s Showing – “Father of the Bride”
- Cost – FREE
- Who – All Ages / Family Friendly Activity (movies will be rated G or PG or family friendly Not Rated)
- Food / Drink – Bring Your Own Beverage and Food or you can buy a wristband
- What to Bring – Your Family, Lawn Chairs, Blanket, Picnic, Drinks, and Snacks
- Not Allowed at the Event – No Pets / No Smoking
- For More Information – Greenville Moonlight Movies / Phone: 864-467-5741
If you cannot make it out to the movie tonight there will be more “Moonlight Movies” events coming!
Future “Moonlight Movies”:
- Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 8:00 PM – “Batman”
- Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 8:00 PM – “Winchester”
- Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 8:00 PM – Viewer’s Choice
Even if you do not live in the Greenville area I encourage you to check out events in your local city. Many towns offer free events that your family can enjoy.
Photo by Metromix Greenville
Fresh & Healthy: Flash Freezing Fresh Strawberries
Our family went Strawberry picking recently so we have been busy making strawberry goodies. The day we picked the strawberries we separated them out into containers for the ones we wanted to eat immediately and ones we wanted to freeze to eat later. We chose to flash freeze our strawberries whole.
How to Flash Freeze Fresh Strawberries:
- Rinse the Fresh Strawberries with cool water
- Place on wax paper in a pan
- Cut off the stems of the strawberries
- Put the strawberries on the pan evenly spaced so they are not touching each other
- Put the pan in the freezer until the strawberries are completely frozen (usually takes several hours for them to freeze completely)
- Once the strawberries are frozen put them into freezer bags (I usually put them into Quart or Gallon, 2 cups or more at a time)
When you flash freeze the strawberries they will not stick together when you take them out. You can take as many or as little strawberries as you like throughout the year. Here are some of the pictures of the process below:
Rinse the fresh strawberries! 
Line the pan with wax paper. 
Cut off the strawberry stems, place on wax paper & stick in the freezer! 
Layers of Flash Frozen Strawberries! 
Bags of Flash Frozen Strawberries - measured and dated for future meals! Family Outings: Strawberry Picking
We went Strawberry picking this past weekend and had a blast! The entire family was picking so we had our gallon done in no time. We stopped by Hunter’s Farm in Easley, South Carolina. The strawberries were $8.50 a gallon if you pick your own and bring your own container. Here are a few pictures from our adventure Strawberry Picking:
Karlie and Brina picking fresh strawberries at Hunter's Farm! 
Brina with a handful of strawberries! 
Karlie with a handful of strawberries! 
Brina showing off her strawberries! 
Karlie showing off her goodies! 
Brina enjoying her time picking up strawberries! Gallon full of fresh strawberries! 
Fresh Strawberries!!! Family Outings: 2011 Reedy River Duck Derby (Greenville, SC)
Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend with your family? If you are near Greenville, South Carolina and want to participate in a fun activity with the family you should check out the 2011 Reedy River Duck Derby.
Specific Date / Time Information:
- Event – 2011 Reedy River Duck Derby
- Date – Saturday, May 7, 2011
- Time – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location: Falls Park on the Reedy River, Greenville, South Carolina
- Duck Race – 2:30 PM
- Starting Point for Duck Race – Main Street Bridge
- Duck Prices – $5.00 each or 6 for $25.00
What is the Reedy River Duck Derby?
- The Rotary Club of Greenville puts on a great event to benefit local charities such as Mauldin Miracle League, Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network, EarlyAct FirstKnight, and other local charities. You can adopt a duck(s) for your family for $5.00 each or 6 ducks for $25. You can cheer for your duck(s) as it races along with thousands of other ducks down the Reedy River, over the falls and to the finish line. The winning ducks will be awarded prices.
How many ducks can I buy?
- As many as you want. It is $5.00 per duck or $25.00 for 6 ducks.
What are the Prizes for winning?
- Grand Prize – 1 Year Supply of Groceries at Bi-Lo
- 2nd Place Prize – Painting by Kavita Ball sponsored by Urban Peacock
- 3rd Place Prize – Child Care Tuiton Fees sponsored by Park Place Children’s Center
- 4th Place Prize – Greenville Charm Bracelet sponsored by JB Lacher Jewelers
- Plus Over 30 Additional Prizes to be awarded sponsored by local businesses (here are a few)
- Theater Ticket Packages – Camelot Theaters
- Park Passes – Greenville County Recreational District
- Pottery Lessons for 12 – Vitti Tile and Pottery
- Photography Sessions – White Blaze Photography
- Guest Package with golf 2 Guests for 2 Nights and 2 Rounds of Golf – Embassy Suites
- Gift Package – Hampton Inn Riverplace
- Weekend Gift Package with Breakfast – Courtyard by Marriott Downtown
- And Many More Great Prizes!!!!
What other activities are going on downtown Greenville during the Duck Derby Event?
- The Duck Derby Activities begin at 10:00 on Saturday, May 7, 2011
- Games
- Activities for Kids
- Entertainment
- Local Artist Exhibits
- Mauldin Miracle League Game
- Balloon Artists
- Face Painting
- Magicians
- Hoola-Hooping
- Musical Groups
- Demonstrations & Interactive Activities for Kids
The Reedy River Duck Derby is a fun filled day with activities and entertainment for the whole family, plus it benefits many wonderful local charities. For more information about the upcoming 2011 Reedy River Duck Derby please visit the Reedy River Duck Derby website.
Save A Lot: Deals for the week of May 4 – 10, 2011
The Save A Lot weekly ad deals are listed below for your convenience. Sign up for the Smart Shopper Club, by doing so you will get a $5.00 off of $25.00 coupon!
Meats and Seafood
Fresh Bone-In Split Chicken Breast – $0.99 per pound
Pork Spare Ribs – $1.79 per pound
Sugardale Bratwurst (14 oz) – $1.99
Bone-In Assorted Pork Chops – $2.49 per pound
Sugardale Super Dogs – $3.99
Hillshire Farms Sausage – $1.99
Use $1/1 coupon from Hillshire Farms
$0.99 each after couponHolten Beef Patties – $3.99
Hillshire Farms Lit’ Smokies – $2.59
Use $1/1 coupon from Hillshire Farms
$1.59 each after couponPick 5 for $19.99 promo on going: Pick any 5 specially marked packages of your favorite cuts of fresh, frozen or smoked meats and pay just $19.99 (about $2 per pound).
Fridge and Freezer
Fudgsicles or Popsicles – $1.00
Borden Singles or Grilled Cheese Melts (12 oz) – $1.50
Wylwood Mini Corn on the Cob – $1.69
World’s Fair Ice Cream (1 gallon) – $4.99
World’s Fair Round Top Sundae Cones – $2.49
Crisp Premium Orange Juice – $2.69
Take & Bake Pepperoni or Supreme Pizza – $5.99
Take & Bake Cheese Pizza – $5.49
Stouffer’s Party Size Lasagna (90 oz) – $8.99
Use $1/1 coupon from Nestle Family
$7.99 after each couponHousehold
Colortex Bath Tissue (12 double rolls) – $2.99
Wrightware Foam Plates (100 count) – $2.00
Solo Plastic Cups – $0.99
Wrightware Napkins – $1.55
Kindle Charcoal Lighter Fluid – $2.49
Royal Oak Charcoal (8.3 pounds) – $2.99
Produce
Fresh Strawberries (1 pound) – $1.50
Extra Large Green Peppers – $0.33 each
Grocery
Gatorade (1/2 gallon) – $1.69
Cowboy Billy’s Pork & Beans (16 oz) – $0.50
Senora Verde Tortilla Chips – $1.29
Senora Verde Mild or Medium Salsa – $1.49
Senora Verde Taco Dinner Kit – $1.99
Senora Verde Refried Beans – $0.79
El Monterey Steak & Cheese Taquitos – $2.99
Kurtz Yellow Mustard – $0.69
On the Side Pasta Salad – $0.99
Kurtz BBQ Sauce – $0.99
Portmann’s Real Mayonnaise – $2.29
Kurtz Ketchup – $0.87
Kurtz Sweet Relish – $1.29
Save A Lot Brand Soda (12 Pack) – $2.29
Crystal 2 0 Drinking Water (24 pack) – $2.49
Frosty Flakes, Circus O’s or Captain Choco’s Cereal – $2.99
Toast Em Strawberry or Brown Sugar – $0.99
Malt O Meal Cereal – $0.99
Ralston Crisp Crunch Cereal – $1.99
Ralston Essentially You with Red Berries Cereal – $2.49
Pebbles Cereal – $1.79
Velveeta Cheesy Potatoes – $1.99
Kraft Homestyle Mac & Cheese – $1.99
Use $1/1 coupon from insert 4/17 Smart Source (Expires 5/17/11)
$0.99 each after couponBakery
Bakery Fresh Cherry or Apple Pies – $2.99
Remember you can use the $5/$25 printable coupon to sweeten these deals! Plus you can earn up to 5 additional $5 off $25 coupons for sharing the coupon with your friends.
For more information about Save A Lot’s coupon policies go here. If you find additional deals or savings please let me know and I will add them to the list.
Pampers Gifts to Grow – 5 Free Points
Receive 5 free points from Pampers with the a new Gifts to Grow code!This code is different from the previous codes I have given.
Use Code: LoveFromPattie5
The code does not have an expiration date on it so make sure to add it to your account within the next few days!
You can save up the rewards to purchase gifts!
For more information about the Pampers Gift to Grow Program and how you can start earning Pampers “Gifts to Grow” Rewards for your family go to Pampers Gifts to Grow!
Summer Activities: Kids Bowl FREE
Are you looking for some fun family activities you can do with the kids now that the warmer weather is here and summer break is approaching?
Starting on Sunday, May 1, 2011 you can take your Kids Bowling Free at Bowling Alleys across the nation.
- Kids Bowl Free Information
- Kids will receive 2 free games of bowling every day all summer
- Check to see if local your bowling alley is participating
- Register your kids and they will start sending you tickets each week for them to use.
There is a fee for shoe rental, however, you can bring your own bowling shoes! The nearest bowling alley to us is participating from May 2011 to September 2011.
