Family Outings on a Budget

Remember when you were a kid? Looking back, don't you wish you could just go back to that simplicity? Kids, especially young children, don't need all the fluff, the bells and whistles, or the bank account to run dry to enjoy the day with you. Here are just. Few things you can do with your children for those days out that won't cost you very much. Yes, some of them are simple, but if you are like me at all, you sometimes forget the easy things to do because they are just that... Easy! Remember that the most important part about a family outing, is the family. Take the time to be together, and learn everything you can about each other. It's the simple things that can make the best memories.

- Pack a picnic lunch and go to the park. Eat lunch and play on the playground equipment. Take a walk and enjoy the day.

- Back yard camping trip. Set up the tent, pull out the sleeping bags and get the fire pit ready! The best things about a back yard camp-out include:
1) No camp ground fees
2) Little to no packing
3) If you're busy, like we are, you don't have time to take work off for the whole weekend... But the back yard allows you the freedom to do a one night trip without having to miss work the next day.
4) Especially if you have very young children, your plumbing will beat an outhouse, let alone the near-by shrubbery, any day!

- A nature walk. Get a small note book (or make one of your own) and a pen for each child. Take the time to help them draw bugs, leaves and animals they see. You can even help them press a couple wild flowers between the pages. Enjoy the air and each other. When you get home you can even look up the things that the children liked the most and learn more about them.

-The Zoo, especially during off-seasons (as well as other times throughout the year) zoos, and other animal friendly exhibits, offer discounts or even FREE days! Check with your local zoo to see if anything is coming up.

-Take a tour of your city or surrounding area! This is a great way to explore something new. People who live in New York City often take for granted that they live there, and many don't go see the sites! What amazing things are there to see in or around the place you live? Are there tourist spots you've never visited? Is there a beach or mountains? Get your tourist gear ready and explore your home. Your kids will love it, and you might learn something too.

How to Turn Mini Blinds into Roman Shades

If your windows need a makeover, and you don't want to spend a fortune, this is a brilliant idea! une bonne vie shows us how to make beautiful roman shades for very cheap, and pretty simple as well! Thank you so much for sharing with us your ideas une bonne vie! I can't wait to try this myself!

Free Proctor and Gamble Sampler Pack

Every quarter you can order a FREE P&G Sampler Pack. well it is now the beginning of a new quarter, so you can get another one! If you haven't before, you can get your first one now! Log into your account (or create a new one) and ask for yours!

$4.99 for Zaditor Eye Drops

Rite Aid has them on sale now for $9.99, plus get a $2.00 up reward when you buy one. Also, use the $3/1 Zaditor Product coupon from the 3/20/2011 SS Insert, making each bottle only $4.99 after coupons and Up Rewards!

Thanks Kellie! What a great deal!

Kowloon Cafe: 52% off!

$25 to Spend on Food and Drink for only $12!

Picking a restaurant with your finicky friends shouldn't leave a bitter taste in your mouth. Lucky for you, today's deal is all sweet, no sour: Get $25 to spend on food and drink at Kowloon Cafe for $12.

The Fine Print

Limit 3 per person, up to 3 additional as gifts • Limit 1 per table per visit • Gratuity not included (Be nice and tip on the pre-discounted total!) • Other conditions apply • Promotional value expires on October 5, 2011

Utah Event Rentals, Great for Summer Parties!

Eight-Hour Bounce House and Concession Machine Rental
Only $69, a saving of 51%

"Don't let a clown's cancellation paint a frown on wee ones' faces. Today's deal from Utah Event Rentals will put a real spring in their step thanks to an eight-hour inflatable party bouncer and concession machine rental. Fill your backyard with the normal-sized Castle Double Slide or Princess Bounce House for $69 (regularly $140); or the large-sized Boxing Ring Bounce House or Double Slide Obstacle Course for $124 (regularly $230). Both options include one concession machine to go along with your rental -- choose from a popcorn, cotton candy, or snow cone machine. Utah Event Rentals will deliver, set up, and take down the bounce house, so you can enjoy time with your kids instead of blowing hot air. And each concession machine comes with all the supplies you'll need for a full day of snacks. Great for birthdays, barbecues, and adult kids too, this deal is worth hopping on."

The Fine Print

Limit 3 per person,additional as gifts • Limit 1 voucher per customer per date request • Appointments required and subject to availability • Merchant cancellation/re-scheduling policy of 24 hours applies; voucher subject to forfeiture • All services must be redeemed during one visit and used by same customer; cannot be shared • Other conditions apply • Promotional value expires on April 11, 2012

SLC Dail Deal: Mind over Matter Half Off

Today's Deal: Hypnotherapy ($25), Massage ($25), Aqua Chi Foot Bath ($20) or All 3 ($70)!

- Massage ($65 value)
- Hypnotherapy Intake Session ($80 value)
- Aqua Chi Foot Bath ($40 value)
- Or all 3 for a even bigger discount! ($185 value!)

Highlights

Total body experience from the inside out
Hypnotherapy Intake Session can be used as the start of: Stress and Anxiety, Hypnobirthing® , SLIMR® Mental Gastric Band®* and more!
Aqua Chi Foot Bath includes 45 min detoxifying and rejuvinating
Aqua Chi balances Energy pathways within the body
Massage - Choose from 3 options
Turn your 30 min massage into an hour for only $20 more! Call 801-572-5086 for details
Massage performed by certified massage therapist

Restrictions

Limit 1 Intake Session per customer
Limit 5 Massages per customer
Limit 5 Aqua Chi Foot Baths per customer
Multiples may be purchased as gifts
No cash value
Cannot be combined with other offers
Appointments required, 24- Hour cancellation or voucher may be void
Expires 8/30/2011