Have you gotten your tickets for Becoming yet? If you haven’t then close your eyes and imagine and a weekend in the Blue Ridge mountains learning about DIY Home Decor, Saving Money, Cooking and Cake Decorating. When you aren’t learning about something fun you are sitting in a rocking chair looking out over the mountains eating cheesecake…
You know you want to be there!
We just put the finishing touches on the agenda for this years Becoming conference, so head over and took a look at all the amazing speakers and sessions.
I know your next question is cost. If you share a room with a friend then the conference is only $103! That includes your room and all your meals!
The Details:
Becoming 2013
Asheville NC at the Ridgecrest Conference Center
August 9th-10th
Get Registered:
Call 1-800-588-7222
This year we have added even more to the conference by creating new hands on workshops before the actual conference starts. There are 5 different workshops all covering very different things:
- Bring your own piece of furniture and refinish it.
- Learn the art of cake decorating (you’ll even get to eat the cake).
- Take a hands on crafting class with our very own trash to treasure junkie Angela.
- Become an expert saver, with a full coupon workshop (taught by me).
- Get professional feedback on your photography with a photo walk.
Some of these do have an added cost to cover supplies, and space is limited in some sessions so that attendees get the best instruction and feedback. To register for an optional workshop head over and here and pick the session you would like.
A Giveaway
To get you even more excited I’m giving away 2 tickets to an optional workshops of your choice!
To Enter
Leave a comment with what workshop you would want to attend or what speaker at the main conference you want to hear.
Personally I want to attend the cake decorating class, where the supplies you get to take home after the class are worth more than the class even costs (I’m all about a deal).
This giveaway is sponsored by me… I’ll pick the winners Thursday July 11th.
Discovery Channel Store is having a fun clearance sale with FREE shipping. To save even more, use the code shop10 to get an additional 10% off.
This is a great way to get some really fun items for a great price.
Deal Ideas:
Deadliest Catch No Rest for the Wicked Beverage Glass, $1.77 (reg. $9.95)
How Stuff Works Eco Tote, $1.79 (reg. $5.95)
Whale Wars Show No Mercy T-Shirt, $8.99 (reg. $26.95)
Shipping is FREE.
See more online shopping deals.
Amazon is having a great Childrens’ Kindle Book sale! You can get 20 books for $1 ea and the books range for children in ages 3-12.
This is a great way to stock up on fun books for the kids!
Some Book Options:
Sleep, Big Bear, Sleep!, $1 (reg. $9.99)
Squeal and Squawk: Barnyard Talk, $1 (reg. $9.99)
De Colores, $1 (reg. $9.99)
The sale ends 7/31.
Note: Prices on Amazon may change at any time.
See more Amazon deals.
Today is the last day for the Spanx Fourth of July Sale where you can get up to 40% off on select styles plus FREE shipping when you use coupon code FREESHIP13. There are several slimming styles to choose from to keep you looking great from top to bottom!
Deal Ideas:
Top and in Control Scoop Tank $44.99 (reg.$72)
Undie-tectable Mid-Thigh $34.99 (reg. $48)
Sophisticated Sleeveless Crew $43.99 (reg. $76)
FREE shipping with coupon code.
See more online shopping.
Check out the Kohl’s coupon and all the other new retail coupons to use this weekend. Right now Kohl’s has 50-60% off swimwear for the whole family!
Pair these store coupons with other Fourth of July sales to get some good savings.
In-Store Coupons
Ace Hardware – FREE HTH Shock ‘N Swim Pool Shock, 1 lb w/ $25 purchase (exp 7/31)
Aeropostale – $10 off $50 purchase (exp 7/14)
Bath & Body Works – $10 off $30 Exp 7/7
Children’s Place – 20% off purchase Exp 7/8
Express – $25 off $75 Exp 7/7
Kohl’s – 15% off purchase Exp 7/7
Macy’s – 10%-15% off purchase (exp 7/7)
Shoe Carnival – $10 off a $50 purchase Exp 7/7
Staples – 20% off single item Exp 7/7
TNT Fireworks – $10 off $50 purchase (exp 7/6)
Toys-R-Us/Babies-R-Us – 20% off 1 clearance item (exp 7/6)
Ulta – 20% off 1 item (exp 7/6)
See the full-list of In-Store Coupons!
There is a new Sabra hummus coupon on CouponNetwork and now it has a higher value! Sabra hummus is on sale at Bi-Lo this week for $2.50. Get it for only $1.25 after coupon!
$1.25 off Sabra hummus, 10 oz+ printable
You can get the same deal at Harris Teeter if you are headed there!
Today and tomorrow only, 7/5-7/6, there is a Dollar General coupon for $10 off $30 + Lawn and Garden, Apparel, & Swim and Summer Toys coupon!
You could use the coupon to grab some helpful garden tools like a new hose or go for something fun from the Swim and Summer Toys section.
If you don’t have time to run into the store, you can use the coupon code SUMMER10 to enjoy the same savings.
See more printable coupons!
Here are the deals for the Walgreens Ad starting 7/7. You can get FREE tape, Burt’s Bees Lip Care, and more great deals.
If you know of additional deals please leave them in a comment below.
Register Reward Deals
- $10 RR WYB Crest 3D White Whitestrips, 8-40 pk., $49.99
-$7 off Crest 3D White 1 hour Express 4 ct., Professional Effects 20 ct., Intensive Professional Effects 7 ct. or Professional Effects+ 1 Hour Express 22 ct. whitestrips, PG 7/07
(makes it $32.99) -
$6.99 RR WYB Mueller Kinesiology Tape, 5.47 yds., $6.99
(makes it FREE) - $2 RR WYB Gillette Mach 3 Sensitive Razor System, $9.99
-$5 off Gillette Mach3 Sensitive razor, excl trial size, RP 6/16
-$2 off Gillette Mach3 razor, excl trial size, PG 7/07
(use $5 off, makes it $2.99) - $2 RR WYB Gillette Venus or Fusion Proglide Razor System, $9.99
-$4 off Gillette Venus razor or cartridge home mailer
-$3 off Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor or styler, excl trial size, RP 6/16
-$5 off Gillette Venus razor, excl disposables and trial size, RP 6/16
-$3 off Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor, excl trial size, PG 7/07
-$3 off Gillette Venus razor, excl disposables and trial size, PG 7/07
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This week for Frugal Date Friday we are going on a picnic in the park! The great thing about this date is that you can make it as fancy or low key as you want.
With the summer heat, you may want to try to go in the morning to evening to avoid the hottest part of the day.
To keep it simple, you could swing by the grocery stock and pick up fried chicken and sides. To make it more special, you could make something extra yummy to enjoy.
Recipe Ideas:
–Caprese Salad
–Balsamic Glazed Steak Rolls
–Stuffed Zucchini
–Watermelon Cake (put in mason jars for easy serving)
You could even get bonus points for making your husband’s favorite food. After dinner, take a long stroll through the park.
If you want to avoid paying for childcare, a great way is to trade off babysitting with another family.
So, make some delicious food, grab a blanket, and head out to enjoy a park as beautiful as your husband.
