Atlanta's Frugal Mom

I am SOOOO excited to be a part of something so spectacular:  Acadian's Thrifty Mom  has teamed up with Sale Camel   to bring you a super-D-duper giveaway for 3 Amazon.com gift cards!   Yes, 3 lucky winners will each win a $200 Amazon gift card! Be sure to finish all the entries so you increase your chances of winning! This giveaway runs from April 30 until May 21.   This giveaway is sponsored by Sale Camel   and hosted by  Acadian's Thrifty Mom  and   Baby Coupons and Stuff .   Open to U.S. residents only. You must be 18 years old to enter to win. This giveaway is, in no way, affiliated with Facebook. Enter the simple rafflecopter form below.   GOOD LUCK!

Techy Tribe ,  Mom to Bed by 8 , The Iowa-Mom, and Bella Savvy  have teamed to to giveaway a Kindle Fire  to one lucky reader! This is a perfect gadget gift for anyone on your list including mom! (And, ahem!  Isn't Mother's Day just around the corner!!)   Special thank you to the wonderful bloggers who made this possible including our co-hosts:  Giveaway Bandit ,  Mommy's Memorandum ,and  eReading on the Cheap . Giveaway starts on April 30 at 12:01AM EST and ends May 15 at 11:59PM EST. Open to the US and Canadian only; must be 18 years of age or older to enter.   Enter to win a Kindle Fire below on the rafflecopter form below.  (If you don't see it, click "read more" below.)  Comment here on the blog or on the Facebook page once you've entered. :o) Also, check out all the other great giveaways and sweepstakes available here at AFM!

NOTE: This post is intended for fellow bloggers.  The event is open for other bloggers to participate. Butler Bag ,  Mom to Bed by 8 ,  Oh! My Heartsie ,  Live Laugh Love To Shop  and  Iowa-Mom  present the What Women Want Event from May 11 th  to May 25 th.--   a free blogger event, now accepting signups. Join the What Women Want Giveaway event today, grow your readership, and offer one amazing prize package including a Butler Bag (RV$215), $50 Cash, Jewelry, Skincare, Bath products and more!

Starting tomorrow, you can snag FREE Artisan pizza from Domino's.  If you're like me, you missed the opportunity a few weeks ago to partake in this, but you have another chance this week!   Make sure you "like" Domino's on Facebook , and stay tuned for more details!  :o) Keep on saving!  :o) --Barbara   **This post may contain affiliate links.**

Have you ever wondered what coupons were available in other states?   Here is your chance to win a full set of this Sunday's coupons from around the country. We have teamed up with a great group of blogs to bring you the chance to win coupons from other cities and states! You will receive the inserts with a note saying what city the coupons are from.   Please use the Rafflecopter form below to enter this giveaway. Only entries entered on the form count towards the giveaway.   This giveaway is open until Tuesday night at 9:01 pm pst!

With Mother's day fast approaching, I joined with some great blogger's to bring you this: For The Love of Mom Giveaway .   There are awesome prizes (check out the pic on the left) and 9 winner's will be drawn. Giveaway runs from 4/29/12 til Mother's Day (that's May 13th, y'all!). Winner's will be drawn on Mother's day. So let's celebrate all the great Moms out there, in whatever capacity they take on!  :o) To enter, fill out the Rafflecopter form below:   (click "read more" if you don't see the form)  And, most importantly, GOOD LUCK !

Mark your calendars!!  Stone Mountain Village and Main Street Stone Mountain is proud to announce the upcoming "Movies on Main" free outdoor movie series, beginning on May 26th with Footloose and running through August 11th.  As part of their community outreach efforts, Stone Mountain presents family friendly films on a giant 36 foot outdoor movie screen in historic downtown Stone Mountain (922 Main St. Stone Mountain, GA 30083).  Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and join us for a great evening of free family entertainment.  Movies begin at sundown, but come early for pre-movie fun!  Concessions are available for purchase.  This is a free family event with free parking, although donations of canned food items will be collected at entrance to benefit local food banks. Schedule of events: May 26--- Footloose "2011" (PG-13) June 2---- Dolphin Tale June 16--- Puss in Boots June 30--- We Bought a Zoo July 14---- Despicable Me July 28---- The Smurfs August 11

Note : This post is only open for bloggers who wish to participate in an upcoming giveaway. Event Details: - The giveaway will go live on my birthday (May 8, 2012) - Open Worldwide - Prize: $100 Paypal Cash for One Winner Sign Up Fee & Info : - NO COST for the first link (Facebook Page only) - To participate, please share this free event on your site and complete the form here . - If you would like to include more links (Twitter, Pinterest, Votes, etc.) for this giveaway, then please send the fee to chicalgene@gmail.com via Paypal. Each additional link will cost $2. Keep on saving!  :o) --Barbara   **This post may contain affiliate links.**

Now through Monday (5-1-12), you can get a GREAT deal for Monkey Joe's (9 Atlanta area locations): for $7.50, you get admission, a snack item, and a drink at Monkey Joe's .  That's a $16 value!  Go now to Sweet Jack to snag this one before it's gone!     Offer valid at the following locations: Newnan, Roswell, Dacula, Cumming, Duluth and/or Marietta, and Tucker/Fayetville/ and/or Lawrenceville. Bonus: try using the promo code social12  for 12% off.  (That makes this deal $6.60!)  OR  fetch10  for 10% off.  ($6.75 with code) -- If you are able to use either of these codes, please leave a blog comment letting us know they work!  :o) Also, snag this deal for 50% off Johnny's Pizza --- get $20 worth of food for $10.  John's Creek location.  Go here to grab this delicious deal at Sweet Jack now!   Keep on saving!  :o) --Barbara  

With summer peeking around the corner, it's almost time again to share those good report cards!  With those good grades comes great rewards, aside of course, from the vast knowledge acquired represented by said good grades.  Here is a current list of  FREE  rewards for kids who bring home good report cards!  Consider using them as incentives to motivate your kids to finish the year odd strong! (Teachers, feel free to share this with your coworkers, students, and parents!) I HIGHLY suggest calling ahead to be sure that your area business is participating in these promotions!!   And if you know of other freebies not mentioned here, please comment on the blog (here), on the Facebook page , or Tweet them to me.  :o) Many thanks to Saving Dollars and Sense for compiling such an extensive list!

I am super-excited to bring you an extensive list of "birthday freebies" you can snag on the day God put you on this great green earth!   Let me know which ones you've gotten, which ones look promising to you, OR if you know of any more birthday freebies to add to this list.  :o) Thanks, Sarah's Deals , for sharing this wonderful list!!

On April 30th Purex will launch their new Let's Be Honest promotional campaign featuring a funny series of short video vignettes sharing honest moments that reflect the ironic truths of everyday Life, Laundry, and Whatever. AND the campaign will also offer a sweepstakes! Everyday one lucky entrant will win a year's supply of Purex detergent! Through mid July, there will be new funny videos uploaded every few days at www.purex.com , plus posts on Facebook and promotional tweets on Twitter. The daily sweepstakes will run through July 24th. As a Purex Insider, I will be able to giveaway coupons for FREE Purex detergent.  (Details coming soon!) In the meantime, don't forget to snag your coupons and check out their other great promotions while they're still available, at Purex.com ! Keep on saving!  :o) --Barbara

LearnVest -  Get daily tips for frugal living!   Right now, LearnVest is offering FREE a 10 day financial "boot camp" -- you'll get daily emails chock full of helpful tips to get yourself more financially fit!   Click Here  to get signed up now! Keep on saving!  :o) --Barbara  

You never know when your computer might crash -- and what would you do if you lost all those pictures of your kids, before you got a chance to print them or back them up??! Here's a FREE way to get peace of mind, courtesy of MiMedia!  Get a free 7GB account to backup your online digital life: photos, videos, music, docs, etc.   Go here to sign up now! Once you do, feel free to leave a blog comment OR Facebook comment sharing what kinds of files you plan to back up.   Keep on saving!  :o) --Barbara

Thanks, Tammilee Tips , for this great giveaway opportunity! In conjunction with the May 4th release of the Marvel's Avenger, Petsmart has teamed up with MARVEL to provide super cute Avenger pet products. This line includes Dog Tees, toys, and dog  bandanna's . These products are so much fun. They show off the super hero in all of our pets. Items include Frisbee, plush toys with squeakers, and Marvel tennis balls. Here is one of the great shirts available:  How cute is that!! It is shaped perfectly for a medium sized dog. You can even wash it at home in cold water. Your pet can go out and be a super hero and you can make sure their shirt is always clean and ready to go.   1 Lucky reader is going to win their very own MARVEL Dog Tee!! Please use the Rafflecopter form below to enter this giveaway. Only entries entered on the form count towards the giveaway.

Kroger is once again running their design a reusable bag contest.  Simply by entering, you get a FREE reusable bag (loaded to your Kroger card), plus you're entered to win $1,000.  Yep, one thousand smack-er-roos!  :o)  Go here to create your potentially winning design. Keep on saving!  :o) --Barbara

Here's a great deal for Gerber formula!!!   Thanks, Military Wives Saving , for sharing this deal!!  :o) Buy (2) Gerber Good Start Formula (23-oz.) @  $22.49 each * Use (1)  $3.25/2 Gerber Good Start Powder Formulas printable here (coupon network) AND * Stack with:  (2)  $3 off Gerber Good Start Target Coupon  (23oz. or larger – Under Baby) As low as $17.87 ea. after stacked coupons!   If you have formula checks, you can use them in addition  to the coupons!  I'm getting reports that these are anywhere from $5 to $11! And to top it off, Gerber is offering a rebate for your first purchase of Gerber formula, with their "No Fuss Advantage" program.  (Offer good for one per household.)  Go here fore more details, and to obtain rebate form. All in all, if reports of $11 checks are true, you could end up with two containers of formula for less than $7 out of pocket! Keep on saving!  :o) --Barbara  

As fast as things have gone  with my daughter, now three,  it seems like my son  is growing up at warp speed. Happy Wednesday, y'all! Keep on saving!  :o) --Barbara  

The  Bright Starts Ultimate Baby Shower Event  is a  free  blogger event. You will receive one link at no cost as a thank you for participating in this event. Bright Starts ,  Mom to Bed by 8  and  Iowa-Mom  is excited to present the Baby Shower Event from May 7 th  to May 28 th . This is a free blogger event and accepting signups now. Join the  Bright Starts Ultimate Baby Shower Giveaway  event today, grow your readership and offer one amazing baby shower gifts giveaway!  Details below:

In the mood for a Looney Burger?  The Gobbler?  How about a juicy Dinosaur?   Right now through Sweet Jack , you can indulge your Loco's cravings with a certificate good for $22, you pay only $10!  That's 55% off!!  (Sheesh!  Talk about crazy!  ha ha!)   This SweetJack offer is good at the Buckhead location (3167 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta 30305)  HURRY!  This offer is only good today and tomorrow!!!  Go here to take advantage of these delicious savings! For additional daily deals, visit my page chock full of the best daily deal sites! Keep on saving!  :o) --Barbara

"What's for dinner?"  I know I constantly struggle to answer that question, let alone plan meals in advance!   Food on the Table is an easy meal planning service that is based on sales at local grocery stores. With Food on the Table , you'll be able to :  * find thousands of easy, healthy recipes, * save money by knowing the items that are on sale, * simplify your shopping experience with a well organized grocery list. Sign up for a free account which allows you to plan 3 meals per week. For more than 3 meals a week and more recipes, the member can upgrade to the premium version for a low introductory rate of $5/month. Use promo code: SPRINGFREE , throughout the month of April, and get the service for FREE for life!   Sign up for a FREE account here !   Keep on saving!  :o) --Barbara  

Here are the best deals for the 4/22 Rite Aid week!    Thanks SouthernCaliSaver.com for this week's deals!! Samy Fat Hair Care - $8.99 each * use  $2/1 Samy Fat Hair Item (RA Video Values, April) * and use $2/1 Samy Shampoo, Conditioner, Stylers or Hairspray * Pay: $4.99, get back $5 +Up (limit 3) As low as (net)  FREE  (look for bonus packs!) Dentyne Gum - $1.00 each * Buy (3) @ $1.00 each * Use $1/2 Dentyne Gum, exp. 5/31/12 (SS 03/04/12 R) * Pay: $2, Get Back $2 +Up (limit 4) As low as 3 for free ! Finesse Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler - $1.99 each * Use $1/1 Finesse coupon from 4/22 SS As low as $0.99 ! Select Kellogg's Cereals and/or Pop Tarts - $2.00 each * Get $2 +UP wyb 3 (limit 2) * Use  $0.50/1 Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal printable OR use  $1/3 Kellogg's Apple Jacks, Honey Smacks, Frosted Mini-Wheats Little Bites, Frosted Flakes , OR use $0.50/1 Kellogg's Corn Flakes Cereal printable OR use $1/3 Kellogg's All-Bran, Rice

  You've heard me rave about Cash4Books in the past .  Well, right now through April 30th, whilst in the midst of your spring cleaning, you'll get an extra 15% buyback bonus when you sell them your books!  Just use the bonus code HighFive .  For example, if you sell your books for $50, you'll get an extra $7.50 with this bonus code!     Remember, it's FREE to ship your books, once you've confirmed your sale with them.  There's even a mobile app, which makes scanning a breeze!  You can get started with Cash4Books here . I'd love to hear how much you get for YOUR books, so feel free to leave a comment on the blog or Facebook wall .  :o)   Keep on saving!  :o) --Barbara

Now at Staples (1) , you can recycle the following items for free:    Desktop PCs, laptops, netbooks, tablet PCs, external hard drives and small servers   All computer monitors   Printers, desktop copiers, faxes and all-in-one devices   Mice, keyboards, modems/routers networking and PC speakers   Shredders, streaming devices, phones and Universal Power Supply (UPS battery backup)   Mobile phones, GPS devices, MP3 players, digital camcorders and digital cameras Customers can drop off their technology for recycling at the service desk of their local Staples store.    Additional information is available at  Staples website here . (1)   All Staples locations in the U.S. except for Staples Copy and Print Shops participate in this program. (2)   Staples does not accept televisions, appliances, alkaline batteries, floor model copiers/printers, large servers, audio/visual equipment, or certain other household electronics (kitchen electrics, etc.). There is a limit

Right now, through May 3rd, Babies R Us has some good BOGO sales going on.  I discovered this while perusing through the store the other day.  First, ALL baby wash, lotion, shampoo, oil, powder, and diaper rash items are Buy 2, Get the 3rd FREE! There are some great coupons in conjunction with this sale that you can use to deepen your savings.  If you have any store coupons, such as birthday coupons, gift cards, or % off coupons, you can really save big!  Here are a few scenarios, without the store coupons. Johnson & Johnson's Shampoo * Buy (3) Johnson & Johnson shampoos, 15 oz (or 20 oz bonus bottles, where available), @ 3.79 each * Use (3) $0.50 off Johnson & Johnson's baby product PRINTABLE   Pay $2.03 for each shampoo  OR   * Use (3) $1.00 Johnson & Johnson's baby product, exp 6/30/12 (BRU man coupons, given when you register at BRU) Pay $1.53 for each shampoo Johnson & Johnson's Baby Powder * Buy (3) Johnson & Johnson

The Atlanta Baby & Child Expo, THE premier event for expecting and new parents in the Southeast, is coming to the Fox Theater on Saturday, May 12, 2012!  Mark your calendars!! The expo strives to bring the ultimate in parenting and baby products and professionals.  It's an elite experience, intimate in setting and not overwhelming.  It's a party for YOU, the expectant, the new parent, the grandparent and the supporting cast of family and friends.   This event features a Maternity Fashion Show, Red Carpet Photos of attendees as they enter, a Stroller Trial Track, Cravings Corner and so much more! Remember, it's  May 12th, 11am-3pm  (VIP ticket holders get early entry, starting at 10:30am) at  Fox Theatre Ballrooms , 660 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 For tickets go to  here  for all the details and tickets.   Also, you can WIN tickets HERE!!  Enter with the form below for a chance to win!

You've heard me rave before about the super-cute Coupon Clutch, as a means to organize your coupons .  (Just look at all the cute designs scrolling through below!!)   Well, to sweeten the pot a bit, now, in honor of Mother's Day you can take a whopping 20% off of ALL Coupon Clutch binder covers with promo code MOTHER  now through May 4th.   Head on over to their website and pick out the perfect Coupon Clutch for you, for your mother, your grandmother, aunt, whomever!  This is a great deal, savings like this don't come around often!  (Pssst!  They also have gift certificates available, too!)  :o) Keep on saving!  :o) --Barbara

Enter to win a Dyson DC35 Multi Floor Vacuum, courtesy of Lullaby Lane -- it's the most powerful cordless vacuum around!  It cleans all floor types, stairs, upholstery, and even your car!   Hurry to enter here ! And while you're at it, don't forget to enter for a chance to win a $50 iTunes giftcard ! Keep on saving!  :o) --Barbara  

Enter now for your chance to win a $50 iTunes gift card, courtesy of Lullaby Lane!!  Imagine all the great summer tunes you can download!  HURRY!  Registration closes on Friday, April 20, 2012!     As a bonus, if one of MY readers wins, I will happily give away an additional $50 iTunes card!  So spread the word, to increase your chances.    Go here to enter! Keep on saving!  :o) --Barbara  

I've not done a "Wordless Wednesday" before, but I couldn't resist after this scene this morning.  I love my goofy kids! How would YOU caption this one? :-) Keep on saving!  :o) --Barbara  

Like any good Southern Girl, there's nothing better to me than a ripe, juicy tomato in a sandwich, on a burger, -heck! even by itself.  But unlike my mom and grandmamma, my thumb is quite brown; so growing my own tomatoes has always seemed laughable at best.  Until now: I'm sure you've seen the ads on TV for the Topsy Turvy, the planter that lets you grow tomatoes upside-down.  I've actually heard from a few friends that they work great!  And now, they've sweetened the pot with this new offer: Get 2 Topsy Turvy Tomato Planters and 2 Topsy Turvy Strawberry Planters - only $10.00 + P&H.  It was originally $19.95 for just the Tomato Planters, so this is a fantastic deal!  Go here to order your Topsy Turvy today!  Want more great tomato deals??  Why not super size your tomatoes! Grow your very own big, juicy tomatoes this season in your very own home! Buy 2 Giant Tomato Trees, Get 1 Free for Only $10 + S&H.  Go here to order your super size tomatoes! These

Attention fellow bloggers, here's an awesome opportunity to participate in an enormous giveaway!  This is an opportunity to grow your readership exponentially, and have a little fun in the process. Hosted by Mom2BedBy8.com , you can sign up to participate in the   the Housewarming Dyson Event from June 1 to June 15. This is a free blogger event and is accepting signups now.   To join the Housewarming Dyson Giveaway  event simply post about the event, using the above button, then go here to fill out the form.   Keep on saving!  :o) --Barbara

Now that all that unpleasantness with the pollen is beside me -for the moment, at least- let's talk about spring cleaning.  I know some of you love to roll up your sleeves and get a'crackin' on this, while others would just as soon pick up and move all together.  I fall somewhere in the middle.  My inner, nerdy neat freak LOVES the organizational aspect of tidying up the ol' abode, while the mommy in me simply lacks the time to do the job they way I wish!     In any case, wherever you fall on this continuum, I have a great deal for you, sponsored by Miele vacuum cleaners , which help reduce allergens in your home.  (See how I tied it all back in to that lovely ol' pollen?)   You can enter for a shot at winning a $50 Visa gift card, courtesy of ZOODZY!  Just follow the directions on the form below.  Good luck, y'all! 

Image: Salvatore Vuono / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Here are the top new Restaurant Printable Coupons that have come out in the past week!  Also, don't forget to take advantage of this delicious deal for half off Ippolito's !  And for more daily deals at your local restaraunts, visit my Daily Deal page. Thanks, Surviving the Stores , for this week's list!