Over the years, I have shared dozens of ideas and resources for things to do over the summer. Whether you’re planning a staycation, looking for ways to keep your kids’ brains stimulated when they’re out of school, or need ideas for when the weather is too hot or rainy to be outside, I’ve got your covered. Here are all of our top summer fun ideas to make this the best summer ever!
Southern Savers Top Summer Fun Ideas
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Need some new books to enjoy on the beach? Head to Amazon to grab best selling reads for Buy Two, Get One Free!
Even better, most books are already on sale, so you can get a nice deal on your new entertainment!
Simply add three eligible books to your cart and your least expensive one will automatically be free!
Some of the books in this sale:
Love & Other Words – $9.98 (reg. $17)
Where The Crawdads Sing – $9.10 (reg. $18)
It Ends With Us – $9.87 (reg. $17)
This offer is good for a limited time only. Shipping is free with Prime or free with orders $25+.
Get ready for all the coupons coming in the 06/18 newspaper! See the full Sunday insert preview for 06/18 below. Look for one (1) insert in your paper this weekend.
Be on the lookout for:
(1) Save insert this weekend.
Remember there are differences between every city and the coupons you get will vary somewhat from the preview. Check back next Wednesday to get the exact list of what came out in your area.
Look at the 2023 Coupon Insert Schedule if you are curious about projected future dates.
Save 06/18
$3 off Blu-Emu product, any (exp 9/30)
$1/2 Bryan products, any (exp 8/5)
$4 off Colace Clear product, 50 mg (exp 7/30)
$3 off Colace product (exp 7/30)
$4 off Covergirl Eye product, excl 1-kit Shadows, accessories & trial (exp 7/1)
$4 off Covergirl Face product, excl Cheekers, accessories & trial (exp 7/1)
$2 off Covergirl Lip product, excl Clean Fresh Lip Balm, Continuous Cover Lipstick, accessories & trial (exp 7/1)
$2 off Dove Beauty Bar, 6-pk+ (exp 7/1)
$2 off Dove Men+Care Bar, 6-pk+ (exp 7/1)
$5 off Dr. Scholl’s Insole or Over-the Counter Treatment priced $8.95+ (exp 7/16)
$3 off Dr. Scholl’s Insole or Over-the Counter Treatment priced $4.95+ (exp 7/16)
$3/2 Head & Shoulder or Old Spice Hair Care Products, 2.22 oz (exp 6/30)
$1 off Hellmann’s or Best Foods product, 9 oz + (exp 7/8)
$1 off I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter product (exp 7/16)
$2 off I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter spray product (exp 7/16)
.50/1 Lindt Classic Recipe Bar, any full size (exp 7/23)
.50/1 Lindt Excellence Bar, any full size (exp 7/23)
$3 off Neutrogena Suncare item, excl trial & clearance (exp 7/15)
$3/2 Pantene product, excl trial (exp 6/30)
$5 off Pataday Eye Allergy Itch Relief Drops, 2.5 mL (exp 7/16)
$7 off Pataday Eye Allergy Itch Relief Drops, twin pack (exp 7/16)
$3 off Pepcid AC, 25-ct+, excl Pepcid Complete items (exp 7/1)
$3 off Pepcid Complete, 25-ct+, excl Pepcid AC items (exp 7/1)
$1 off Purex Crystals In-Wash Fragrance Boosters (exp 7/2)
$1 off Purex Laundry Detergent, excl trial (exp 7/2)
$1 off Quilted Northern Bath Tissue, 6 Mega Roll+ (exp 7/18)
$1/2 Ragu Sauce (exp 9/30)
$3 off Schwarzkopf or Got2b Hair Color Product (exp 7/2)
$6/2 Schwarzkopf or Got2b Hair Color Products (exp 7/2)
$1 off Snuggle Fabric Conditioner 50 oz, Scent Booster 9 oz, or Dryer Sheets 80-ct or less (exp 7/2)
$2 off Snuggle Fabric Conditioner 75 oz, Scent Booster 19 oz, or Dryer Sheets 105-ct+ (exp 7/2)
$3 off TheraTears product (exp 9/18)
$1 off Torani Syrup or Sauce in the Coffee or Cocoa Aisle (exp 12/31)
$2.50/2 Torani Syrups or Sauces in the Coffee or Cocoa Aisle (exp 12/31)
Make the outdoors more enjoyable with this Thermacell Mosquito Repellent. Get it on sale at Amazon for just $27.03 (reg. $40).
Note that this price is for the black color only.
The rechargeable Thermacell Mosquito Repellent creates a 20′ zone of protection against mosquitos for 5.5 hours per charge. IT emits a scent-free repellent that drives away mosquitoes. No DEET, no smoke, no flames, no strong odors. It also includes a 12-hour repellent refill, easy to replace.
This offer is good for a limited time only. Shipping is free.
See more deals at Amazon.
Kohl’s is offering up to 30% off small kitchen appliances, plus you can use a coupon to get up to another 30% off!
If you’re a Kohl’s Cardholder, check your wallet for a unique coupon offer for 15, 20 or 30% off. If you are not a cardholder, you can still save an extra 15% with code YOUSAVE15.
Deal Ideas:
Margaritaville Bahamas Frozen Concoction Maker – $189.99 (reg. $270)
-15% off with code YOUSAVE15
makes it $161.49 shipped!
Igloo 26-Pound Automatic Self-Cleaning Ice Maker – $119.99 (reg. $170)
-15% off with code YOUSAVE15
makes it $101.99 shipped!
Ninja 4-Quart Air Fryer – $99.99 (reg. $140)
-15% off with code YOUSAVE15
makes it $84.99 shipped!
This offer is good through 6/18. Shipping is free with orders of $49+.
See more ONLINE SHOPPING DEALS!
Here are some Kroger meal plans ideas based on the sales that are starting today, 6/14!
Look through the full Kroger weekly ad to see all the current deals.
Kroger Meal Plans:
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Kroger – Green Bell Peppers, 79¢ ea. - Kroger – Ground Turkey, 85% lean, 16 oz, $3.99
- Kroger – Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese, 8 oz, $1.99
-.50/1 Kraft Shredded Cheese, 8 oz, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
(makes it $1.49)
Cheeseburgers
Baked Beans
Potato Salad
- Kroger – Ground Beef, 73% lean, 5 lb, $17.45
makes it $3.49 lb - Kroger – Ball Park Hot Dogs or Hamburger Buns, 8 ct., $1.99
- Kroger – Private Selection Artisan Romaine or Baby Iceberg Lettuce, 2 ct., $2.79
- Kroger – Bush’s Best Baked Beans, 15.8-16 oz, 99¢ with eCoupon, limit 5
- Kroger – Kroger Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad or Coleslaw, 3 lb, $6.49
One Pan Roasted Asparagus, Potatoes and Smoked Sausage
- Kroger – Eckrich Smoked Sausage, 10-14 oz, $3
- Kroger – Green Asparagus, $2.99 lb with eCoupon
- Kroger – Baby Carrots, 16 oz, $1.25
Through tomorrow, head to Rue La La where you can get sweet deals on Pandora jewelry! Pandora CHARMS, BRACELETS, RINGS AND MORE are 60% off!
With Rue La La, you pay $9.99 shipping on your first order, then you get FREE SHIPPING on all orders placed for 30 days! There is also an option to pay $50 for an entire year of free shipping.
Deal Ideas:
Love & Hearts Silver CZ Openwork Heart & Family Tree Charm – $21.99 (reg. $55)
Moments Silver Snowflake Bangle Bracelet, size 19 – $ 33.99 (reg. $85)
Silver Pearl Collier Necklace – $35.99 (reg. $90)
This offer is good through tomorrow, 6/15. Shipping adds $9.99, but you will enjoy free shipping for the next month!
See more ONLINE SHOPPING DEALS!
Through today only, The Home Depot is offering up to 48% off select thermostats (with items from Honeywell, Nest, and more)!
This programmable thermostat can be easily controlled with your smartphone. It can also change the temperature when you leave, saving you money, and can alert you if something doesn’t seem right with your HVAC!
Plus find today only deals on wall heaters and more!
Deal Ideas:
Google Nest Learning Thermostat $199 (reg. $249)
Nest Programmable Thermostat $99 (reg. $129)
Bosch Touchscreen Thermostat $98.98 (reg. $157)
Head to your store to find these deals from the new Lowes Foods weekly ad. Get Borden cheese singles for $2, B2G3 FREE Coke products, and more.
Gift Card Event
- Save $10 Instantly When You Buy $50 or More in Participating Gift Cards
(ends 6/20)
Topgolf, Belk, Zaxby’s, Game&Grub, Lowe’s or Starbucks
Buy Two Get Three Free
- Coke Products, selected, 6 pk 16.9 oz bottles, B2G3 at $6.99, limit 5
Buy One Get Ones
- Smokehouse Center Cut, Regular, Applewood or Pepper Bacon, 12 oz, at $4.99 ($2.49)
- SausageWorks Breakfast Sausage Links, Patties or Rolls, selected, 10-16 oz, at $4.99 ($2.49)
- Lowes Foods Raw Shrimp, 26/30 ct 16 oz, at $14.99 ($7.49)
- Lowes Foods Cooked Shrimp, 26/30 ct. 16 oz, at $18.99 ($9.49)
- Carolina Raw Shrimp, 41/50 ct. 16 oz, at $14.99 ($7.49)
- Steak-Umm Sliced Steaks, 21 oz, (price not listed)
- Star’s Pimiento Cheese Spread, 11 oz, at $4.49 ($2.24)
- Mayfield Ice Cream, selected, 48 oz, at $6.59 ($3.29)
- Mayfield Ice Cream Novelties, selected, 6 ct., at $3.99 ($1.99)
- Bellatoria Pizza, selected, 12.76-21.71, at $8.99 ($4.49)
- Thomas’ English Muffins, selected, 6 pk , at $5.29 ($2.64)
- Nabisco Snack Crackers, selected, 3.5-8.5 oz, at $5.25 ($2.62)
- Glaceau Smartwater, selected, 1 L, at $2.79 ($1.39)
- Jove Water, 1 L or 6 pk 500 ml bottles, at $2.69 ($1.34) prices may vary
- TopCare Ibuprofen Tablets, 200 mg 50 ct., at $5.29 ($2.64)
- TopCare Mucus Relief Max Liquid, selected, 6 oz, at $12.15 ($6.07)
Produce
- Asparagus, $2.99 lb
- Genuine Idaho Russet Baking Potatoes, 5 lb, $3.99
- Premium Strawberries, 2 lb family pack, $5.99
- Sweet Potatoes, US #1, 99¢ lb
- Yellow, White or Bi-Color Sweet Corn, 60¢ ea.
- Green Cabbage, 69¢ lb
- Jumbo Gold Pineapple, $2.99
- Raspberries, 1 lb, $2.99
- Organic Strawberries, 1 lb, $3.99
- Hot House Tomatoes on the Vine, $1.99 lb
- Blueberries, pint, $3.99
- Blackberries, 6 oz, $2.99
- Eastern Cantaloupe, $3.99 ea.
Meat
- Boston Butt, $1.29 lb
- USDA Select Angus T-Bone Steaks, family pack, $8.99 lb
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, family pack, $2.49 lb
- Wagyu or Kobe Ground Beef Brick, 1 lb, $7.99
- Wright Brand Bacon, Applewood or Hickory Smoked, 24 oz, $9.99
- Holmes Smoked Polish Kielbasa or Andouille Sausage, 12 oz, $3.50
- Sea Scallops, 10/20 ct. , $17.99 lb
- Land O’Frost Bistro Naturals Sliced Meats, selected, 6-8 oz, $4.99
-$2 Lowes Foods eCoupon, limit (2)
(makes it $2.99)
Fridge or Frozen
- Lantana Hummus, selected, 10 oz, $3
- Borden Cheese Singles, selected, 12 oz, $3
-$1/2 Lowes Foods eCoupon, limit (2)
-$1 off Borden Singles American Cheese item, Lowes Foods (EXP 6/20) eCoupon
(use $1 off, makes it $2) Read More→
