Travel Money Tips, Ideas, Places to Visit + More

Sheryl our My Atlanta Mommy has been putting weekly vacation tips together to prepare us for the traveling months ahead! I really enjoyed reading and thought I'd pass along. In this week's travel tips Sheryl would like to share some ideas on ways to save your time, money, and sanity on your way to the"are we there yets" you and your family want to visit over the summer. Whether you are doing a staycation, traveling abroad, doing a cross country road trip, or visiting family in a nearby state. Many of these ideas will not only save you tons on your way to your destination, but will also work in saving you money while you are there!

During the course of the next few weeks Sheryl will be breaking down some of the Tuesday Travel Tips into smaller bites. A few of the posts she will be doing is a step by step tutorial for the Family Vacation Travel Binder, giving you some great ideas, a few how-to's and lots of links for savings and coupons for your Travel Binder. She will be demonstrating some packing methods which have worked for her when traveling with a large family, packing my favorite Duffel and overnight bags, as examples. For packing basics, please visit here.

She will also be sharing ideas, helpful how-to and keep'em busy links, important numbers, coupons, and maybe even some freebies for helping you pack a healthy and helpful Mom's Bag and a Family Friendly First Aid Kit.

Here are a few spectacularly helpful sites to assist you in planning your family vacation,

She was looking through my tweets last night and came across a message from PicPocketBooks for MomswithApps. MomswithApps share so many great ideas to make your summer travel easier with a simple touch of a button! One of them is MomMaps. She went to their blog and they did an AMAZING post on Summer Travel.

She "met" the owner of PicPocketBooks on CafeMom one day. In fact she was kind enough to let her have a downloadable book to have and do a review on (look for that coming up very soon!) PicPocketBooks has bunches of books for the kiddies to enjoy during the road trip. These also come in very handy while you are waiting in a line anywhere! The Line at Its a Small World at Disney miles long? Never fear! PicPocketBooks is here!

Mom Maps finds playgrounds, parks, restaurants, museums, indoor play areas, and more. Mom Maps supports over 18,000 family fun parks and activities in over 18 metro areas through out the U.S. They are not in Atlanta [yet - they are adding places daily], here is their current city listing:

West Coast:
San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Orange County,
San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Hawaii

Mid West:
Albuquerque, Salt Lake City, Boise, Cincinnati,
Chicago, St. Louis, Milwaukee

East Coast:
Philadelphia, New York City

South:
Dallas, New Orleans, Raleigh, Jacksonville, Charlotte

To help you make the most of your vacation, no matter where your family adventure is taking you, they created a family travel forum where you can find advise on travel destinations as well as some travel deals. Visit their site to find out more. You can download their app for free onto your iPhone :-)


Pit Stops for Kids has an amazing listing of kid friendly attractions along most major highways. They have real parent reviews on all the road-side attractions, restaurants, motels, parks, and airport play spaces you’ll need along the way during your family vacation.

Travel Mamas. WOW! This site is packed full of packing ideas, travel tips, blog and trip reports, trip planning, and so so much more.

For some great ideas on toys to take a long,
visit Kids Travel Happy!

Smarter Travel is a fantastic resource to assist in your plans as well. Their recent post on Got Bedbugs might give you the heebee jeebies, but it is an important and helpful one to read. They also did a post on the World's Worst Tourist Traps which could save you a bundle of money and aggravation, AND if you decide to go ahead and take that Gondola ride in Venice at least you will know how much to budget out for it. They also have loads of travel guides and such to help you out too!

As you know since "you are here" :-) the City Mommy Network has over 15 Mommy's blogging about the best deals, events, freebies, and more for their city. Just click on the "Find Your City" tab to find the cities you can currently find our mommies as well as a huge array of the best family friendly deals in town!

TravelingMom has a fantastic link to help save you money while traveling called Free in 50 States. You just click on the states you will be traveling to and you will find some great freebies for different cities. Click here to see map.

Another way to save is to use Kids Meal Deals.

Please feel free to share any ideas and tips. Thanks for stopping by. Happy Travels!

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O'Charley's $5 off $20 Purchase

O'Charley's just passed on another offer that they are giving for Administrative Professionals Week. Go here to print a coupon for $5 off of your $20 purchase good through May 8th! Thanks City Mommy!

Keep in mind that many O'Charley's also offer Kids Eat Free everyday! Check with your closest location to see if they are participating!

For more Restaurant Values check out our Restaurant Deals Page!

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Flirty Aprons for Daughter & Me, Enjoy 40% Off

Too bad everything on my site isn't free but thankful that most things "I like" come with coupon codes! I ran across Flirty Aprons on another site and I had to share! I just ordered my 3 1/2 year old daughter and I one. My girl LOVES helping me out in the kitchen and she also likes to eat really messy food! I put aprons on her often (an idea I got from my mom) when she eats, so her clothes do not get ruined! I thought what fun these were! Here is a look at what I ordered, Sunshine for me & Cupcake for her.

Flirty Aprons is running a special for Mother's Day using the code FA-4110 and you'll receive 40% off!!!! My total cost was $31.14. I didn't think this was too bad for such a cute and fun apron and of course it's my Mother's Day Present from my daughter! Good thinking huh?
*note that when you order the coupon code is going to be a pink tab you have to click right next to the shipping method. Click button a box will appear and type in FA-4110 and enter. Make sure that your price adjusted on the side*

Happy Shopping!

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MIFA-Doantions Needed

MIFA DONATIONS NEEDED

Shana had the privilege of doing a workshop at a Life Skills class for residents living at MIFA. She had an awesome time. Click here to find out how your organization or place of work can host a workshop.

Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association MIFA click here

MIFA is looking for donations for their care packages and birthday kits.

Baby Care Package

Disposable diapers, 4 packs each of small, medium or large
Ready-to-use formula in a screw-cap container Infant juice, 4-6 oz. cans Jars of infant fruits and vegetables
Baby bottles Baby lotion (travel size) Baby wipes (travel size) Baby powder (travel size)
Baby wipes (travel size) * Please indicate on package the diaper size
and type of formula—soy or iron.
Travel Care Package
Pork & beans (8 oz.) Canned fruit (5-6 oz.) Single-serving cereal boxes Granola bars
Utensil set w/ napkin, knife, fork & spoon
Adult Care Package
Tooth brushes Toothpaste Soap Deodorant Shaving cream (male) Set of razors Feminine hygiene products (small packages) Shampoo

For Seniors
Gardening gloves Socks (regular or non-skid) Poinsettias (for holiday bags) Stationery, pens/pencils Postage stamps Winter caps Sweaters Blankets T-shirts Mittens or gloves Games (playing cards, puzzles, crossword
puzzles, or dominoes) Lotion
Flashlights Toiletries Tissue (boxed)
For Children (ages infant to 12)
Cake mix Icing Candles Invitations Party decorations Birthday gift (educational toys, books,
board games and African-American dolls)
You may deliver your completed bags to the front desk at MIFA headquarters, 910 Vance Ave., between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. An acknowledgement letter will be provided.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Anna Kathryn Word at (901) 529-4560 or aword@mifa.org.

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2 FREE Bags of Fresh Express Salad Giveaway (5 winners)

*REMINDER* This Giveaway ends Friday, April 30th ENTER NOW!
Summer is upon us and I love eating salad daily this time of year, how about you? Thanks to Fresh Express in promotion of their NEW on-line leaf locator tool, 5 lucky My Memphis Mommy readers will win 2 coupons each for a FREE Packaged Salad.

For an entry go and check out their web-site and leave a comment to this post about your favorite packaged salad or your thoughts of the leaf locator tool. Click here to see the leaf locator tool.

This give-away will end at noon April 30th. The 5 winners will be announced on May 1st and will have 48 hours to claim their prize.

*My Memphis Mommy received a coupon to try out this tool

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Malt-o-Meal Cereal $.75 printable

Go HERE a take a short survey then you will be able to print a $0.75/1 Malt-o-Meal cereal coupon. You will be able to print two by hitting the back button two or three times after printing your first coupon! Thanks Maggie!

For more coupons visit here!

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Breyers Bar or Sandwich $1 Printable Coupon

Unilever has released a $1 off printable coupon for Breyers Smooth & Dreamy bar or sandwhich! Print yours before it's gone!

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Naturalizer: $10 off $10 Purchase

Naturalizer is offering $10 off of your $10 purchase in store or online when you sign up for their eClub! All you have to do is go here to sign up then they will send you the $10 automatically to your e-mail account.

If you decide to make your purchase online log in or register with Shop at Home then put Naturalizer into the search bar and click the link for 9% cash-back on your purchase!

Thanks Stl Mommy!

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Kroger Shopping Deals 3/28

Kroger ROCKS!! All of this cost me only $3.36

Do you go by Kroger's Clearance/Saving's Aisle?? You should, they have tons of awesome finds, matched up with coupons, unbelievable! These products are not expiring, they just have not been selling well at that particular Kroger store. There are TONS of Dog treats at the Houston Levee Kroger, Greenies, Hartz, Milk bone, go check it out, and stock up!

Co Co Wheats Savings Aisle $0.99

Little Crow coupon booklet Save, $1.00

Final Price, FREE

Dawn 19 0z.Savings Aisle $1.49

(PG 4/04) Save $0.50 (this doubles)

Final Price, $0.49

Hartz Crunch and Clean Dog Biscuits Savings Aisle $1.39

May All You Save, $1.00

Final Price, $0.39

Tide Stain Release Savings Aisle $3.79

(RP 3/7) Save, $3.00

Final Price, $0.79

Scotch Brite Sponge on sale 10/for $10

printable coupon Save, $1.00/1

Final Price, FREE

Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs Sale 10/$10

So that is $0.10 a hot dog, stock up on this one!!

Kroger Hot dog buns Sale $0.69

So that is $.08 each, grab some for the freezer

Memphis Readers we know you find great deals, grab your camera take a photo, we will help you match up the coupons you used, e-mail your photo and price paid for the items and we will send you a thank you coupon or coupons. E-mail shanathesavvyshopper@gmail.com

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Tide Stain Release-$0.79

I (Shana) LOVE the Tide stain release in-wash booster. They REALLY work (on my coffee stain, olive oil, marker), this product has amazed me! Kroger on Houston Levee has a ton of these on their Clearance/Savings Aisle marked down to $3.79!
Use your Proctor and Gamble Coupon from 3/7 for $3.00 off and get this product 18 count for ONLY $0.79

That is like $.04 per release pac!! Hurry this coupon expires this Friday April 30th!! FInd any great Kroger deals, please comment to this post!!

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Kraft 100 Calorie Snack Coupon

I bought this last month and used it for my salads! There are currently 2 working links to a great coupon for Kraft 100 Calorie Snacks, one you may have printed before, but the other is new. you should be able to hit your back button on your browser and print both 2x each:

$1/1 Kraft 100 Calorie Packs Cheese Snacks products HERE
$1/1 Kraft 100 Calorie Packs Cheese Snacks products HERE

Thanks Kerry!

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Old Navy 15% off + Free Shipping

Thursday April 29th is the last day that Old Navy is offering 15% off of everything online (no limit) and Free Shipping with any $75 purchase with the coupon code: ONPLUS15 if you need to do some shopping check out their sale along with the 15% off coupon code for great savings! Only $8 bucks for this Men's Baseball Tee!

Happy Shopping!

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Free Sample of Huggies Pull Ups

.Costco is offering a free sample of Huggies Pull Ups training pants. You will receive 2 Pull Ups and you get to choose boy/girl! Plus you do not have to be a Costco Member for this free sample!

Thanks Courtney!

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Kroger Weekly April 28th thru May 4th

If you are new to couponing you may want to read Couponing 101. If you are new to Kroger you can view Kroger Coupon Policy here. Kroger in Memphis and surrounding areas doubles 7 days a week up to $.60!

Make sure to download all the eCoupons to your Kroger card. It's easy and can save you lots of money. Just visit Cellfire, Shortcuts, SoftCoin & Upromise. eCoupons can be stacked with a manufacturer coupon, but will not double.

If you have any questions I encourage you to leave a comment, post on the chat wall or send me a email.

Kroger has really good sales this week unfortunately I can not find many coupons to match up. I know that I have received some through the mail and free samples or printables that aren't available anymore. Hopefully you will have them too!

Sale/Coupon Match Up:

Green Giant Frozen Vegetables $1

(3/28 SS) Save $.60/3

Cellfire eCoupon Save $.50/2

Final Price, 3/$1.30

Fast Fixin Chicken $1

May All You Save $1/1 (if bag or on the go)

Final Price, FREE

Pillsbury Grands, Biscuits, Crescent or Cinnamon Rolls $1

Printable Coupon Save .75/2 Sweet Rolls

Cellfire eCoupon Save $.40/2 Sweet Rolls

(2/7 GM) Save $.40/2 Sweet Rolls

(3/28 SS) Save $.40/2 Sweet Rolls

(3/7 SS) Save $.40/2 Sweet Rolls

(3/28 SS) Save $.30/2 Grands

(3/28 SS) Save $.40/3 Grands

(3/7 SS) Save $.40/3 Grands

(3/7 SS) Save $.30/2 Grands

(3/28 SS) Save $.35/3 Grands Jr.

(2/7 SS) Save $.35/2 Grands Jr.

(3/28 SS) Save $.40/1 Crescents
Shortcuts eCoupon Save $.50/2 Crescents
Shortcuts eCoupon Save $.30/2 Grands
Shortcuts eCoupon Save $.40/2

Final Price, Varies

Campbell's Soup $1

(3/28 SS) Save $.25/4

Printable Coupon Save $1/2

Printable Coupon Save $1/4

Final Price, 2/$1

Country Crock $1
Printable (IE) or Printable (FF) Save $.40
Final Price, $.20

Healthy Choice 5/$10
(3/28 SS) Save $1/2
Shortcuts eCoupon Save $2.00/2
Final Price, 2/$1.00

Bertolli Meals $4.98

Printable Coupon Save $1.00
O Magazine May Save $1.50
Food Network May Save $1.50
Final Price, $3.98

Ritz Crackers 2/$5
(3/14 SS) Save $1.00 (if munchables pretzels)
Final Price, $1.50

Kellogg's Cereal 2/$5
(3/28 RP) Save $1.00
Final Price, $1.50

Danimals Yogurt 2/$4
(3/28 SS) Save $1.00
Printable Coupon Save $1.00
Final Price, $1.00

Tropicana $2.38
(3/14 RP) Save $1.00
Final Price, $1.38

Freschetta Pizza $3.99
Printable (IE) or Printable (FF) Save $1.00
Final Price, $2.99

Tostitos Chips & Salsa 2/$5
(4/25 SS) Save $1.00 wyb both
(4/25 SS) Save $.55 wyb both
Final Price, Chips & Salsa $3.90

Pop Tarts 3/$5
(3/28 RP) Save $1.25/3
Final Price, 3/$3.75

Maxwell Coffee $5.99
(3/21 SS) Save $1.00
Final Price, $4.99

Purex 2/$5
(4/18 RP) Save $.35
Final Price, $1.80

Kashi Cereal $2.99
Mambo Sprouts Winter Mailer Save $1
Final Price, $1.99

Aquafresh Toothpaste 2/$5
Printable Coupon Save $1.00
Final Price, $1.50

eCoupons here and here!

For any regional coupons that are not available in your area, I recommend buying them from The Coupon Clippers.

More Printable Coupons here and here!

All You Magazine for only $16.50 here!

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Walgreens Infusium 23 Leave-In Free

Buy 1 Infusium 23 Leave-In Conditioner – $5.99
$2/1 May Walgreens Coupon Book
$3/1 All You magazine
Final Price, .99

To view other Walgreens Match-Ups visit here! If you have a great deal please let me know!

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Lane Bryant Free Panty Coupon

Head on over to the Lane Bryant website and complete the short form for a free Cacique solid cotton panty coupon (up to a $12.50 value).

Coupon fine print as follows: Present this coupon at any Lane Bryant or Lane Bryant Outlet store to receive your free Cacique solid cotton panty (up to $12.50 value.) Limit one free panty offer per customer per day while items last. (Coupon good until 5/3).

Go here for more Mall Coupons!

Thanks Laura!

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