Better Than Candy

I don't know about you, but I'd rather my kiddos get THIS rather than candy!
Clickety-click for a coupon for FREE game of bowling at Brunswick Lanes.

Free Poligrip

Go HERE. Fill it out for a coupon for a free tube. You can get it at Walgreens!

New Restaurant.com Discount Code, $25 gift certs for just $2!

Use the code FOUR at Restaurant.com to get a $25 gift certificate for just $2!
Remember, as I've said before, to read the details (some can't be used on weekends & all have a minimum purch requirement).

This is Perfect for my Sick Kids

I'll be going HERE to register to get three free Disney Digital books. Perfect for a family taking turns with the virus that's keeping us homebound (& suffering from cabin fever!)

Shopping List at Wags (wk of 10/11)

Accu-Check blood glucose moniter, $14.99

-$14.99 rebate in box

=FREE



Act II Popcorn Balls (individual Halloween pkg), $.50

-$1/2 from October ALL YOU magazine

=FREE



Emergen-C Booster 2pk, $3.49

-$3.49 RR

=FREE



Robitussin DM To-Go 2pk, $2.49

-$2.49 RR

=FREE



Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion, $6.99

-$6.99 RR

=FREE



Chapstick Fresh Effects, $2.99

-$2.99 RR

=FREE



Dentek Floss or Floss Picks, $2

-$1 printable HERE

-$2 RR

=FREE

Halls Refresh Sugar Free Drops, $1
-$1 RR
-$.75 from 9/27 SS
=FREE

What Are You Doing This Weekend?

FRIDAY

Storytelling in the Galleries: Baker's Dozen. October is National Cookie Month, so come hear stories like If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and other stories about yummy treats. Free. Groups of eight of more children must register: 314-454-3114. 10:30 a.m. Missouri History Museum in Forest Park.

Public Astronomy Night. Come spend the evening viewing the cosmos with your family! Please take note that the dome is neither heated nor cooled, so pay attention to the weather and dress in a manner that is appropriate. If it is raining or cloudy, a planetrium program will be presented instead. 8:30-10:30. Pattonville Heights Middle School, 195 Fee Fee Rd., Maryland Heights.

Owl Prowl. Families can learn about owls in Missouri, their behaviors and habitat, then take a short hike and try to call some owls close enough to see. 7-8:30 p.m. August A. Busch Conservation Nature Center, 2360 Highway D, St. Charles. More information and registration: 636-441-4554.

O'Fallon Fall Festival and Craft Bazaar. Live music, craft booths, a kids area and more. 5-9 p.m. Civic Park, O'Fallon, Mo.

St. Charles Bicenttenial Celebration. 6-10 pm. Live entertainment, food and beverages, hayrides and an outdoor movie. BBQ will be available from local restaurants.

SATURDAY

Ottertoberfest. In honor of the fun-loving North American River Otters, the Saint Louis Zoo will host Ottertoberfest, a fall event featuring traditional German biergartens, live music, kids' activities and more. Kids activities include an otterific obstacle course, otter tracks and crafts designed for ages 2-10. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic. Learn to build a ball toss at this activity for kids. Visit the Lowe's website for area locations and to complete & fill out papers. 10-11 am. You have to register!!

4th Annual Big Read Festival. A festival for book lovers featuring national authors, book sellers, readings, book signings, workshops, demonstrations and an interactive children's area. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the campus of Clayton High School, Mark Twain Circle & Topton Way.

The Forest in Fall. The glorious fall months between the hit summer and cold winter give forest plants and animals a chance to prepare for coming hard times. Squirrels are busy burying acorns for winter, but you can find out about other forest plants and animals that are getting ready for winter. For ages 4-8. 2-3:30 p.m. Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center, 11715 Cragwold Road, Kirkwood.

St. Charles Bicentennial Parade & Celebration. 2-6 pm. Parade, picnic, storytelling, & entertainment.

Beth & her family are attending the Home & Remodeling Show @ the St. Charles Convention Center ... free admission AND free parking! More info here: http://www.stlhomeshow.com/homeremodeling .

SUNDAY

Family Fun Day. This fun-filled afternoon focuses on the upcoming Treature! exhibit. There will be pirate-themed storytelling, a puppet show, hands-on activities for children of all ages and information about modern-day treasure hunters. 1-3 p.m. at the Missouri History Museum MacDermott Grand Hall.

Ottertoberfest. In honor of the fun-loving North American River Otters, the Saint Louis Zoo will host Ottertoberfest, a fall event featuring traditional German biergartens, live music, kids' activities and more. Kids activities include an otterific obstacle course, otter tracks and crafts designed for ages 2-10. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Creve Coeur Safety Fair. The Creve Coeur Police and Fire Protection Department and 40 other agencies will display their equipment, along with other attractions such as canine demonstrations, free child fingerprinting, free seasonal flu shots, helmet fitting, car seat inspections and more. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital.

Guilty Pleasure (Coach coup!)

Next time you're at the Coach factory store, use this coupon for 20% off at Coach Factory Stores coupons!
Expires 10/12/09.
Yummy.

Shopping List at Walmart (wk of 10/5)

Reach Floss, .97
-$1 (8/2 SS)
=FREE

Schick Slim Twin disposable razors 10pk, 1.97
-$3 (8/16 SS)
=FREE

Hormel Completes, $1.98
-$2 from October ALL YOU magazine
=FREE

Honey Bunches of Oats, $2
-$2 printable HERE
=FREE

Reese's Cups candy, $.50
-$.55 (8/23 SS)
=FREE

Johnson Buddies Soap, $.97
-$1 from (9/13 RP)
=FREE

Free Movie Rental at Blockbuster Express

Use code

DT99A

at Blockbuster Express Kiosk and get a free movie rental. Expires 10/15.

Check out the locations HERE.

REDBOX Code for Today!

QNGJ7KD

Today's REDBOX Code (actually it's this month's code). REDBOX is a movie rental system, placed in a big red kiosk. Usually, these can be found outside of a walgreens, inside and outside of most McDonalds, & in some shop n saves & walmarts. REDBOX movies are only a buck, but must be returned the following day by 9 pm. This code will get your movie free, for only the day it's posted. One bonus about REDBOX, a free code can be used more than once if you use a different credit or debit card for that 2nd (or 3rd, etc.) time. REDBOX has new releases, as well as several kids' movies. ENJOY!

Casa de Cheapskate: Date on a Dime

Go HERE for a free Quiznos sandwich.

There's your supper (for like $7).

After dinner, Tightwad Daddy & I like to pick a store & walk around. We usually have the Tightwad Tikes with us, so this is refreshing to shop quietly.

While you're out (or beforehand), 'borrow' a DVD from the library. Think that sounds cheezy?, right now, our regular library has these movies:

MADE OF HONOR

BABY MAMA

BURN AFTER READING (warning, Tightwad Daddy & I saw this & it's full of language & sexual inuendo)

HANCOCK

SAVING GRACE

SECRET LIFE OF BEES

So you can see, there's a pretty good selection. If they don't have what you want, or you'd rather avoid the library, use these good deals to find a movie...

REDBOX CODES (for a one night rental):
DVDONME (good only once)
WALMART (good at Walmart)
REDBOX (for New customers)
SMR8DVD (McDonald's only)

Codes can become invalid at any time, always have a 'back up plan'.

How can your date extend after you go home? (i.e. to watch the movie you borrow/rent)

With BABYSITTING CO-OP, that's how!

The Tightwad Family co-ops with a dear neighboring family. The Z family, who lives a street over, have become friends of ours. Our parenting styles & the kids' ages, are pretty equal, so our kids began having playdates. Because there is mutual trust, we decided to start trading sitting. It makes perfect sense. And our kids love it. Plus it's free! And since we're taking our kids there, it frees up our home to be able to have a date at home...which is always refreshing AND cheap. ;)

Coupons for Oral Care & Cleaning Products

Sign up w/ ARM & HAMMER to get lots of valuable coupons.

Border's Coupon

Go HERE to get your coup for $5 off of $20.

Shopping List at Wags (wk of 10/4)

Trident Layers Gum, 2/$2 (buy 2)
-$1 RR wyb 2
-$0.75/1 Trident Layers Gum printable (use 2)
=FREE

Nature’s Source Cleaner, $2.50
-$1/1 Nature’s Source Natural Cleaner, exp. 11-7-09 (SS 9/13/09)
-$5 SC Johnson mail-in rebate
=FREE

Nabisco Cookies and Crackers 3/$3
-$1/1 printable HERE (IE) or HERE (FF)
=FREE

Wheat Thins, 3/$3
-$1/1 Wheat Thins printable (IE) or printable (FF)
=FREE

Playtex Gloves, $0.99 (w/ in-ad coupon)
-$1/1 Playtex Disposable Gloves, exp. 10-30-09 (SS 5/3/09)
-$1/1 Playtex Disposable Gloves, exp. 11-30-09 (SS 6/28/09)
=FREE

Visine Eye Drops, psa $3.99
-$2/1 Visine, exp. 12-31-09 (SS 9/27/09)
-$2/1 Visine Product, exp. 11-2-09 (SS 8/2/09)
-$2/1 Visine A or Visine AC, exp. 10-31-09 (V 4/26/09)
-$2/1 Visine Walgreens in-ad coupon
=FREE

Carefree Pantiliners, $0.99 (w/ in-ad coupon)
-$1/1 Carefree Ultra Protection Product, exp. 11-30-09 (SS 8/30/09)
=FREE

Campbell’s Tomato Soup, 2/$1
-$1/2 Campbell’s Cooking Soups printable (IE) or printable (FF)
=FREE

Rimmel Makeup, BOGO
-BOGO Rimmel Eye or Nail Product (max. val. $7.49), exp. 10/31/09 (ALL YOU October ‘09)
=FREE (& free!)

NEED TO KNOW the abbreviations? Go HERE to get all the goods.

Just Added to the KEF! (Kids Eat Free)

Smokey Bones: Every Monday in October from 5-7pm, kids meals are free with the purchase of adult entree!

Weekend Free Bees

Aveeno Nourish hair care

Nature Made TripleFlex (Costco).

Kotex Overnight (from the All You Magazine)

Pure & Clear Skincare Sample HERE.

Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs (you'll have to submit a product review video)

Always Infinity HERE

Eukanuba Puppy Food HERE.

Will & Trust Kit from Suze Orman HERE - use gift code: 898989.

Austin City Limits Music Sampler (remember them?...iTunes on Facebook).

Madden 10 AFL Legacy Pack game (Reebok).

Noxema Shaving freebie HERE.

Sign up to receive a free Nutri-Dog Chews Dog Treat sample.

Land 'O Lakes Holiday Recipes

Clorox Wipes (Sam's Club members only).

Microsoft Office Accounting Express 2009.

Cesar Bistro Entree (this Saturday).