Help your kids avoid losing all their newly developed math and reading skills with some great summer learning apps and websites! Many of these are FREE or offer free trials that will get you through most of the summer.
We try to limit screen time, but when we break out the tablets I want my kids to at least get some brain-building out of it! We like these for long car trips, rainy summer days, or days where we just need some rest and quiet.
Reading & Language Arts Learning Apps
Epic
iTunes, Android and Desktop
A comprehensive online library for kids ages 2 to 12. Families get access to over 25,000 books on all subject matters. There are also quizzes to help assess reading comprehension.
The free basic plans offers one free book every day. You can also get a paid subscription for that gives you unlimited books. The subscription is free for the first 7 days and then $13.99/month after that for the whole family.
If you have a child that is a ravenous reader, in addition to library books this one might be worth grabbing the subscription! My kids love it.
Homer
iTunes, Android and Desktop
A great app to create little ones that love to read. Homer is for kids ages 2 to 8 helping to build reading skills and confidence. It’s free for one month, then $12.99 a month for up to 4 child profiles. (You can also get it billed yearly for $79.99, which makes it $6.66 a month)
Starfall
iTunes, Android and Desktop
A great app for preschoolers to learn their letters and the sounds each letter makes. Starfall has lots of songs, simple games and even some basic reading sections. You can access a lot of the games for free, but a yearly membership for a family is only $35. We’ve used this for years with all of our girls. Almost all of the content is free and we’ve never paid for any upgraded content.
Saving money can’t get any easier than using Circle coupons in Target’s mobile app! These offers come off instantly at the register and most are good on up to 4 items.
And now most Circle offers now apply automatically when you check out – no need to search the app to select potential offers (except for Manufacturer coupons or alcohol rebates.)
If you’ve never used Target Circle and want to know more watch a short on all the ways to save with Circle.
Check out all of the new Circle Offers we have found so far this week, it’s a very long list with some sweet high value offers!
Circle Special and GiftCard Deals:
Free Target $20 GiftCard WYB (2) diaper enormous packs Target Circle eCoupon
Free Target $15 GiftCard with $50+ purchase of household essentials Target Circle eCoupon
Free Target $10 GiftCard WYB (2) New Chapter items, select Target Circle eCoupon
Free Target $5 GiftCard WYB (2) allergy relief items Target Circle eCoupon
Free Target $5 GiftCard WYB (2) Florastor probiotic capsules Target Circle eCoupon
Free Target $5 GiftCard WYB (2) health item, select Target Circle eCoupon
Free Target $5 GiftCard WYB (2) health items, select Target Circle eCoupon
Free Target $5 GiftCard WYB (2) Miralax laxative, select Target Circle eCoupon
Free Target $5 GiftCard WYB (2) vitamins, select Target Circle eCoupon
Free Target $5 GiftCard WYB (3) Preparation H items, select Target Circle eCoupon
Free Target $5 GiftCard with $25+ purchase of skin care, excl minis & trial size, and Ulta Beauty at Target items Target Circle eCoupon
Free Target $5 GiftCard WYB (2) Always Discreet items, select Target Circle eCoupon
Free Target $5 GiftCard WYB (3) intimate care items, select Target Circle eCoupon
Free Target $5 GiftCard WYB (4) hair care items, select, excl hair tools, hair accessories, minis & trial size, and Ulta Beauty at Target items Target Circle eCoupon
Free Target $5 GiftCard WYB (4) personal care items Target Circle eCoupon
Free Target $5 GiftCard WYB (2) IAMS cat food, select Target Circle eCoupon
Free Target $5 GiftCard WYB (2) Sheba cat food, select Target Circle eCoupon
Apparel:
20% off Hanes women’s underwear, select, excl women’s 3-pk tank tops Target Circle eCoupon
Ace Hardware is giving away a FREE 8″ x 12″ American Flag to the first 240 people at each participating store on Saturday, May 25 th.
The giveaway will take place prior to Memorial Day, in honor of American Veterans. A total of one million flags will be donated to customers and VFW posts nationwide.
Mark your calendars now to stop by Saturday morning.
See more freebies!
Today only, Old Navy is offering a good deal on women’s and girls’ skirts! You can get women’s skirts for $15 (regularly $29.99) and girls’ skirts for $6 (regularly $16.99).
The offer is good online only.
This offer is valid through today only (5/20). Shipping is FREE with orders of $50 or more.
See more online shopping deals!
Grab some great deals on Women’s Clothing and Footwear at Walmart right now. Shop for comfy tees, summer dresses, Crocs & more!
There are plenty of styles and sizes for you to wear all summer long!
Deal Ideas:
Time and Tru Women’s Tunic T-Shirt, 2-Pack, Sizes XS-XXXL – $12.03 (reg. $19.96)
I absolutely love these tees!!
Sofia Jeans Women’s and Women’s Plus Slip Dress, Mid Calf Length – $8.34 (reg. $19)
Free Assembly Women’s Striped Ruffle Neck Mini Dress, Sizes XS-XXL – $14.37 (reg. $28)
Joyspun Women’s Seamless Bikini Panties, 6-Pack, Sizes XS to 3XL – $9.86 (reg. $10.96)
Yes, these are the same company that makes the silky soft PJs!
Athletic Works ButterCore Soft Performance Gym Shorts, 5.5” Inseam, Sizes XS-4X, 2-Pack – $8.31 (reg. $12.98)
Crocs Unisex Baya Slide Sandals – $24.49 (reg. $35)
Crocs at Work Unisex Bistro Slip Resistant Clog – $24.99 (reg. $50)
This week you can get our favorite chair for a great price at Kohl’s! Plus, grab a few other items to create your perfect outdoor escape!
Even better, sign up for emails or text SHOP15 to 56457 for a unique code that will save you an extra 15% off! Tip: If you’re already signed up, just text STOP to the same number, then resubscribe!
Plus, you’ll earn $10 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent through today, 5/19. Grab the first three items below for just $86.87 when you use your 15% off code and factor in the Kohl’s Cash Back.
Deal Ideas:
Sonoma Antigravity Chair, $47.99 (reg. $80)
Sonoma Goods For Life 9-ft. Patio Umbrella – 44.99 (reg. $90)
Sonoma Goods For Life Indoor/Outdoor Folding Accent Table – $20.99 (reg. $35)
Sonoma Goods For Life Zero Antigravity Folding Table – $39.99 (reg. $60)
This offer ends tonight, 5/19. Shipping is free on orders of $49+ or choose free in-store pickup.
If you’re a cat parent, make sure you don’t miss this Cat’s Pride deal! Publix has the 10-lb. jugs of cat litter B1G1 this week, and we have a coupon to add in to bring the price down to just $1.62 (reg. $9.25!)
Publix Cat’s Pride Litter Deal (ends 5/21 or 5/22):
- Cat’s Pride Lightweight Cat Litter, 10 lb, B1G1 at $9.25 ($4.62)
-$3 off Cat’s Pride Cat Litter (sign up) printable
-$2 off Cat’s Pride Antibacterial Clumping Cat Litter, 8.5, 10, 12 & 15 lb, limit 1, cannot use with other coupons, Checkout 51 mobile app
(use $3 off, makes it $1.62)
Check out the full Publix ad for more great deal ideas.
Here’s a rare IKEA offer! Purchase a $50 IKEA eGift card and get an additional $10 eGift card for free! Valid online only.
The additional $10 Bonus Card will be emailed automatically to the purchaser’s email address provided at check-out within 24-48 hours.
This offer is good through 5/21 online only.
See more gift card deals you don’t want to miss.
I always get asked when’s the best time to buy ____.
For big ticket items the answer is normally “on a 3 day weekend”! We always see the lowest prices over long weekends. There are a few specifics though depending on the time of year and current trends.
Here are all the deals to grab over the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend (plus a few to avoid and wait for another holiday).
Top Sales we are seeing:
- 45% off Appliances at Lowes & Home Depot
– remember to get them to honor other prices if you find it lower somewhere else and to even honor free delivery/haul away if others are offering that in your area - 50% off Mattresses at various retailers online and locally
- 25-40% off Apple Watch and other Smart Watches on sale at Best Buy
- Up to 50% off Patio Furniture at Walmart and Target
- Garden and Yard planting deals on mulch, potting soil, and plants at both Home Depot & Lowes
- Large sporting goods like Kayaks and Above Ground Pools
Stack the Savings
Many grocery stores will also offer rewards back on gift cards this week. So head to Kroger, Harris Teeter, Lowes Foods and others to get gift cards for any stores you plan to shop at. This will get you gas savings and then use those gift cards to buy the deals you want!
What to Not Buy
While many Memorial Day ads will include everything you want for summer, it doesn’t mean that this is the best time to buy. If you can hold out there are some things to not buy over Memorial Day weekend.
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