FREE dental care for adults

Misson of Mercy is a two day free dental clinic being organized by members of the Eastern Shore Dental Society and other local volunteers for the weekend of March 15-17, 2013 at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. The focus of this mission is to provide treatment of immediate dental needs to the under-served populations on the Delmarva Peninsula. Anyone 19 years of age or older is eligible to receive services including extractions, restoration (fillings) or cleanings. All of the treatment will be provided by volunteer board registered dental and medical professionals at no cost to those receiving care.For more information and to sign up to volunteer call 443-365-5776 or visiting their website.

Frugals winter 2013

I managed to get my hands on a copy of the Winter 2013 publication of Frugals earlier than usual and I’ve already used 2 of the coupons in there!  Hurry, go find your copy today!  It’s packed full of GREAT coupons to use at local businesses throughout the Delmarva peninsula.

New year = new style?  If so, then head to H&H Furniture in Pocomoke.  They have a large showroom with a wide variety of décor from primitive to modern, including items such as candles, lighting, linens and even appliances.  On the inside front cover, you can save $50 on any furniture or appliance purchase of $500 or more OR 20% off any in stock accessory item.

With the cold weather setting in, your kids might get bored of playing with all their new Christmas gifts.  When they come asking to do something, why not try out Delmarva Trampoline Arena in Delmar?  Fun and fitness for all ages, it’s Maryland’s first indoor trampoline park and offers great family fun as well as birthday/group party accommodations.  Not the jumping kind?  Not to worry…they have softball pitching machines to help pass the time also.

If you have never been to Delmarva Discovery Center in Pocomoke, I highly recommend taking a visit there soon!  My kids LOVE the place, especially the touch tank with creatures local to our waters.  They will be holding their Winter Wonderland Gala on February 16 from 7-10p.  Prices start at just $40.  Perfect for your Valentine’s Day weekend dinner celebration, but also a great way to help support such a great learning tool.  

Right next door is the Riverside Grill, Pocomoke’s riverfront restaurant, sister business to the well known Back Street Grill in Salisbury.  On the back cover, you will find several coupons for Riverside Grill, including BOGO 50% off entrée, a FREE appetizer or $3 off your total check.  Don’t have time for a sit deal meal with your busy schedule?  There are lots of coupons for fast food in this edition also; Hardees (multiple locations, page 9), Sonic (Fruitland, page 17), Primo Hoagies (Salisbury, page 12), Subway (Crisfield/Pocomoke, page 27 or Oak Hall/Onley/Exmore, page 42), Domino’s (Pocomoke, page 32) and 1 Fish 2 Fish (Salisbury, page 16).

February is the month of love in case you didn’t already know.  Waterside Inn in Chincoteague (page 40) has a “Lover’s Special” where you can receive a $100 gift certificate for only $80 if you purchase before the end of March.  Why not take your special Valentine there for a weekend getaway at their low off-season rates and enjoy the same full amenities that the tourists do during peak summer travel season!

Looking to take in a movie at not a lot of cost?  Then head to the MarVa Theater in Pocomoke, just down the street from Delmarva Discovery Center and Riverside Grill.  They routinely offer $5 admission on Friday/Saturday night movies , and also offer Classic movies on the second and fourth Thursdays every month.  On page 33, you will find a coupon good for a FREE drink when you purchase a large popcorn.  Don’t worry though, the snack prices aren’t anywhere near what they are at the “big” movie theaters at the malls and won’t break the bank if your entire family wants something to eat. 

It might be too cold for the pool, but now is prime hot tub/spa season.  What, no hot tub?  Not to worry, Dover Pools can help!  With several locations in Maryland and Delaware, there’s sure to be one close to you that can help you cure the winter blues.  Don’t forget the coupon on page 4 which can get you a FREE set of steps with any spa purchase.

The rodeo will be in town at the end of January.  If you need some western wear for your night out, check out Chick’s Discount Saddlery.  They have weekly online specials, and even a 20% off any purchase over $20 (page 11).

Need the kids to run off some of their energy?  Send them to Breckenridge Farms in Linkwood where they can play paintball OR have some fun in the ATV park consisting of 3 trail systems over 14 miles long!  You can get 25% off admission using the coupon found on page 15.

While you might not be ready for retirement, certainly you know someone who is.  More and more of those retirees are finding themselves in need of assisted living.  Chesapeake Cove in Crisfield (page 31) is an amazingly beautiful place with exceptional round the clock service and care for your loved one.  There’s NO application fee (limited time only) and if you sign a lease by March 31, you can received HALF OFF your 2^nd & 3^rd month’s rent!

Have you started looking for child care for the summer months?  Maybe you need somewhere now?  Try Mitchell’s Martial Arts in Salisbury.  They offer an after school program, including pick up at local school, homework and snack time, and martial arts instruction.  Their daycare program employs fully licensed staff, teaches a state approved Pre-K curriculum, and features early drop off, full or half day care with NO forced naps!  It’s a fully secure facility with metal doors and requires ID when picking children up.  With the coupon on page 23, you can save 50% off the registration fees and also get a special discount for summer camp!

It’s officially tax season, the time of year most of us dread!  Need your tax refund fast and cheap?!  Liberty Tax Preparation is your place, and has a coupon valid of $31 off your tax prep fee.  Don’t forget to wave back to the Statue of Liberty waving at you as you drive by.  Some find their tax refund helpful to buy larger items they need, like a new car.  If that’s the case, check out Buchanan Subaru in Pocomoke.  Not ready to car shop yet?  Consider them for your next vehicle servicing.  An oil change is only $14.95 with the coupon on page 35.  Need some work that’s going to cost a bit more, then use the 20% off any service over $100.

If you’re looking for something educational, check out the 12^th annual Eastern Shore Heritage Celebration (page 42) at Eastern Shore Community College in Virginia on February 23 from 10a-3p.  There’s food, live music, children’s activities, lectures, artists and other exhibits, and admission is FREE!  Or, you could attend the Frontier:  The War of 1812 ballet (page 37) put on by the Ballet Theatre of Maryland at the MarVa Theater in Pocomoke on February 9 at 2p & 7p.

Spring will soon be in the air, and spring means flowers and prom to many high schoolers in our area.  I remember my senior prom like it was yesterday.  Russell’s Formal & Bridal in Parksley, VA (page 43) have top name brand gowns in many styles and colors available.  Special ordering is available, as well as “dress registration” for MD/VA schools.  You can also get FREE alterations on current gowns AND a FREE pair of earrings with any current gown purchase.  We all know the flowers help accent the outfit, and Four Seasons Florist in Chincoteague (page 42) is a great place to help you do just that.  With 70 years of combined experience, they are sure to have the perfect flowers for your special occasion.  Don’t forget the 20% off any one item coupon in this Frugals edition.

Many of our local fire departments are purely based on volunteers.  This means they also rely heavily on donations from the communities they serve to help maintain their equipment, pay for training, and occasionally purchase new equipment.  Because many of us hate the old-fashion door-to-door soliciting for monetary donations, several departments have come up with fun alternatives to help them earn money.  For example, Parksley Volunteer Fire Company has their Boat & Bucks giveaway on June 8^th (page 41) where you can win a 2013 Caroline Skiff DLV 19’.  Only 1000 tickets are sold, and even if you aren’t the lucky winner of the boat, there’s also drawings for $250 cash every 15 minutes and 50/50 drawings also.  Tickets are $40 each for all this fun which also includes all you can eat & drink as well as entertainment from 6-10p.  The Girdletree Volunteer Fire Company has a Cash Bike Bash on June 1 (page 36), which has many of the same features as the Parksley event, except a Harley Davidson motorcycle is the grand prize!  You can order tickets online using code FRUGALS and get 3 tickets for $100 (normally $40 each).  

New in 2013, Frugals is organizing Cash Mob events throughout the Eastern Shore at some of your favorite places to shop.  Its main purpose is to support local businesses, because it’s no secret that many are suffering from these tough economic times, but the consumer also wins because they get awesome deals available only for a short period of time, similar to Black Friday sales!  To find out about the Cash Mob events, simply “like” Frugals on Facebook and send an email to info@frugals.biz to request to be added to their weekly email blasts.  If you snooze, you lose!

Frugals fall 2012 publication

Fall is my favorite time of the year, for many reasons, but mainly because there are SO many great family activities around here to do, and for little to no cost!

Breckenridge Farms in Linkwood, MD is offering a $2 discount on admission to their 9+ acre corn maze.  But, they also have a pick your own pumpkin patch and hay rides.  One of my kids favorite place to visit is Adkins Farm Market in Salisbury.  They have a BOGO free admission to their corn maze/play area.  They also have a fall decorating bundle for $25, which includes ½ bale straw, 1 bundle of corn stalks, 1 large pumpkin, 2 small pumpkins, gourds, and 2 mums.  But hurry, these places close for the season at the end of October.  There’s a new garden store just down the road from me, and I can’t wait to stop there, Pop’s Garden & Hardware in Princess Anne.  They have pumpkins and mums for fall, but will also have Christmas trees and wreaths when the time nears.  But, they also have year round hardware & equipment rentals available.  Check out the 15% off coupon (with purchase) located on page 28.

Because Christmas is nearing, that means there are tons of upcoming craft shows in the area.  The 26^th annual Christmas Craft Fair sponsored by the Quota International of Salisbury will be held on Oct 27-28 at the Civic Center.  A Christmas Craft Expo at the Ocean City convention center will be held on Nov 3 & 4.  You can get $1 off adult admission with the coupon on page 37 and be entered in a drawing for a $300 shopping spree!  Berlin hosts a Victorian Christmas starting on November 23 and running through Jan 1.  Activities include a tree lighting ceremony, breakfast with Santa & reindeer, a parade and a New Year’s Eve celebration.  The 30^th annual Holiday Shoppers Fair in Ocean City is scheduled for November 23-25 with an admission fee of only $3.  What a great way to get a jump start on your holiday shopping!

Having a holiday party and need a place to hold it?  Check out 2012 Restaurant of the Year, Mister Paul’s Legacy, in Salisbury (the old Webster’s 1801) as a venue.  Enjoy BOGO ½ off entrée when you dine in before Dec 31.  They offer family style fried chicken on Tuesday nights, karaoke on Wednesday nights, prime rib with 2 sides on Thursday nights, and entertainment on Saturday night.  The Holiday Jubilee is scheduled for Wednesday, December 12 at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center.  It costs just $25 per person and includes food and non-alcoholic beverages, while guests are free to bring their own “spirits!”

Have a hard to shop for person on your Holiday list?  Think about purchasing gift cards from Soft Touch Car Wash and save 20%.  Need vehicle maintenance instead?  Absolute Auto Repair in Princess Anne offers an oil and filter change for only $21.90.  Carl King Tire also offers a lube/oil/filter change for $22 (page 11).

Could you help save a life?  Absolutely!  Every 90 seconds, someone dies from cardiac arrest, and you could prevent that by taking one of the upcoming First Aid/CPR classes sponsored by the American Heart Association and Somerset County Department of Emergency Services.  

Snacking is one of my downfalls, and are there some awesome snack coupons in this Frugals edition!  Baskin Robbins has any cone BOGO for 99c, Bagel Bakery is offering a FREE 12oz coffee with any $4 purchase (page 24).  You can get a drink and chips/cookies for FREE when you buy a regular footling sub after 5pm at Subway in Crisfield or Pocomoke (page 31).  

The thought of home repairs can be quite daunting, but not when you have the current edition of Frugals in your hand.  Hickman Heating, Plumbing & Air is offering $25 off a heating system check up (page 32), Austin Cox has several offers available on page 9, including a FREE water test, and HandyPro has a $50 off any job located on page 42.

Don’t forget to enter yourself in the drawing for $50 worth of LORA gift certificates just by “liking” Frugals on Facebook.  One winner will be drawn during the months of October, November & December and notified via Facebook.  Don’t forget to spread the word to your friends, too!

BINGO time!

Time for a game!  How about some online BINGO?!

Below you will find a list of coupon-related words.  Choose any 15 of them.  Email your list to me at DIcouponqueen@gmail.com NO LATER THAN 10pm October 14, 2012.  In the subject line, please put your first name, last initial & BINGO (ex. Melissa W BINGO).   Late entries will NOT be accepted.  

Game will begin on Oct 15 & run until someone has crossed off all the words on their list.  I will post 1 word each day on both the blog & my Facebook page.   It is your responsibility to check it & cross off your words.  Once all 15 of your words have been “called” send me an email with BINGO! in the subject line.  First person to do so (time stamp will count if more than 1 person gets BINGO on the same day) will be declared the winner.  In order to be fair, the word will be chosen randomly by a # generator, and the corresponding word on the list will be the word for the day.  Winner will receive a prize, to be determined prior to the of October.  Once decided, I will post what the prize is on the blog.  Good luck!

WORD LIST
1.  binder
2.  blinkie
3.  blog
4.  BOGO
5.  catalina
6.  counterfeit
7.  coupon
8.  donate
9.  double
10.  ECB
11.  expire
12.  extreme
13.  filler item
14.  free
15.  hang tag
16.  insert
17.  manufacturer
18.  October
19.  price match
20.  policy
21.  printable
22.  rain check
23.  rebate
24.  rewards
25.  Rite Aid
26.  sale
27.  savings
28.  scissors
29.  stacking
30.  stockpile
31.  tear pad
32.  trade
33. Walgreens

My first CVS trip!

I made my first shopping trip in CVS today, and I must say, I'm quite pleased with myself!

2 All laundry detergent bottles      2/$7

2 All laundry detergent packs        2/$7

Tresemme shampoo                         2/$7

Tresemme conditioner                     2/$7

Tresemme hairspray                        2/$7

2 Pampers diapers                           2/$19

2 Pampers wipes                             $3.49 each

2 Robitussin cough medicine        $4.99 each

Tide laundry detergent bottle       $5.49

Bounty paper towels 6pk              $4.88

Snack mix                                          $1

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Total before coupons = $76.62

Total after coupons = $37.98

Coupons used

$5 ECB (for using shopkick app on my phone)

2 FREE Pampers wipes

$1 Tide

(2) $3/2 All laundry detergent

$2/2 Tresemme (from CVS machine)

$1 Bounty 

Buy 1 Tresemme shampoo & conditioner, get free styling product

(2) $2 Pampers diapers

(2) $3 Robitussin 

ECB earned
$3 (Robitussin)

$10 (P&G)

Do you have SWAG?

Swagbucks is the online rewards program that works!  You can earn "Swagbucks" just by searching the internet.  Sometimes a "free" code will pop up on their Facebook page, so be sure to like it.  I usually cash in my swagbucks for an Amazon gift-card, but there are TONS of other GREAT prizes as well...And the best part:  it's totally FREE!

End of the month coupon printing

It's almost the end of the month...which means some of these awesome coupons will probably disappear in a few days.  But, the good news is that they'll most likely be replaced by some equally awesome ones!  Hurry, print these while you can!

Breakfast

• SAVE $1.00 ON TWO when you buy any TWO BOXES any flavor General Mills Big G cereals: Cheerios® • Cinnamon Toast Crunch® • Chex® • Lucky
• SAVE 75¢ on any ONE (1) PHILADELPHIA INDULGENCE Spreads (Walmart)
• SAVE 50¢ when you buy any ONE BOX Cookie Crisp® cereal
• SAVE $1.00 on any THREE Kellogg's® Apple Jacks®, Corn Pops® and/or Froot Loops® Cereals (8.7 oz. or Larger, Any Flavor, Mix or Match)
• Save $1.00 off any TWO (2) Post Kids cereals- only good on 11 oz size or larger (Redeem at Walmart)
• SAVE 75¢ when you buy ONE BOX Wheaties® or Wheaties Fuel® cereal
• Save $1.00 on any one (1) IHOP at Home® French Toast Stuffed Pastry
• Save $1.00 on any one (1) IHOP at Home® Griddle N' Sausage Wrap
• Save $1.00 on any one (1) IHOP at Home® Flatbread Sandwich
• SAVE 75¢ ON THREE when you buy THREE any flavor/variety Pillsbury® Toaster Strudel® OR Toaster Scrambles® Pastries OR Pillsbury® Pancakes

Baking

• SAVE 40¢ ON TWO when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Sweet Rolls OR Grands!® Sweet Rolls
• SAVE 40¢ ON TWO when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Crescent Dinner Rolls
• SAVE 50¢ ON TWO when you buy TWO packages of Pillsbury® Rolled Refrigerated Pie Crusts
• SAVE 40¢ ON THREE when you buy THREE CANS any size/variety Pillsbury® Refrigerated Grands!® or Grands! Jr.® Biscuits
• SAVE $1.00 ON TWO when you buy TWO PACKAGES any variety Pillsbury® Refrigerated Cookie Dough
• SAVE 50¢ when you buy ONE BOX any flavor/variety Betty Crocker® Box Muffin Mix, Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ Muffin Mix, Cocoa Puffs™ Mu
• $0.75 off ONE (1) box of Fleischmann's Simply Homemade No Knead Bread Mix
• $0.40 Off Any One Fleischmann's® Pizza Crust Yeast Strip
• SAVE $1.00 ON FIVE when you buy FIVE any flavor/variety Totino’s® Crisp Crust Party Pizza® Products
• SAVE 75¢ ON THREE when you buy THREE PACKAGES any flavor/variety Totino’s® Rolls Snacks

Meals at Home

• SAVE 75¢ ON THREE when you buy THREE any flavor Hamburger Helper®, Tuna Helper® OR Chicken Helper® Home Cooked Skillet Meals
• SAVE 40¢ on any THREE (3) Campbell’s® Condensed “Great for Cooking” Soups
• SAVE 40¢ on any THREE (3) Campbell's® Condensed Soups (excluding "Great for Cooking" soups)
• $1.00 OFF any ONE (1) Fit Foodz product
• $0.50 OFF Any ONE (1) Bob Evans® Refrigerated Side Dish
• Save $0.50 on one (1) Skillet Crisp item
• SAVE $1.00 on the purchase of any one (1) HORMEL® Refrigerated Entree. Any variety.
• SAVE $1.00 off any ONE (1) Newman's Own® Thin & Crispy Pizza
• SAVE $1.00 on the purchase of any one (1) HORMEL® COMPLEATS® microwave meal
• SAVE $1.00 on the purchase of any one (1) HORMEL™ COUNTRY CROCK® Side dish

Snacks

• SAVE 50¢ when you buy any flavor Yoplait® Fruplait™ Yogurt Multipacks (Void in LA, NV, NJ, ND & TN)
• SAVE 30¢ when you buy ONE CUP any flavor Yoplait® Simplait™ Yogurt (Void in LA, NV, NJ, ND & TN)
• SAVE 50¢ when you buy any flavor Yoplait® Light with Fiber Yogurt Multipacks (Void in LA, NV, NJ, ND & TN)
• SAVE 40¢ ON SIX when you buy SIX CUPS any variety Yoplait® Yogurt (Void in LA, NV, NJ, ND & TN)
• SAVE 50¢ ON TWO when you buy TWO BOXES any Nature Valley® Granola Bars (5 count or larger) OR Nature Valley® Granola Thins
• SAVE 50¢ when you buy ONE BOX any flavor Fiber One® 90 Calorie Brownies
• SAVE 50¢ ON TWO when you buy TWO BOXES any flavor/variety Ocean Spray® Fruit Flavored Snacks, Mott’s® Fruit Flavored Snacks OR Sunkist® F
• SAVE 50¢ when you buy ONE BOX any flavor Fiber One® Chewy Bars
• SAVE 50¢ when you buy ONE PACKAGE any flavor 7 OZ. OR LARGER Pillsbury® Baguette Chips
• SAVE 75¢ ON THREE when you buy THREE any flavor/variety LÄRABAR®, ÜBER® OR JOCALAT® bars

Personal Care

• Save $3.00 on any Burt’s Bees® Intense Hydration Face Care Product
• Save 75¢ on any one Colgate® Optic White® Toothpaste 4oz or larger (Redeemable at Walmart)
• Save 50¢ on any one Colgate® Optic White® Manual Toothbrush (Redeemable at Walmart)
• SAVE $2.00 on any TWO (2) packages of KOTEX Natural Balance* Products (Not good on Liners 14-22 ct.)
• SAVE $1.00 off any ONE (1) Axe® Shower Gel product (excludes trial or travel size) Redeem at Walgreen's
• Save 75¢ on any one Colgate® Optic White™ Mouthwash 8oz or larger (Redeemable at Walmart)
• SAVE $1.00 on any one Coppertone® Suncare Product (except trial size)
• SAVE $2.00 On any two (2) Right Guard® Total Defense® 5 Body Wash or Bar Soap Products (Not to be combined with any other offer)
• SAVE $2.00 on any (2) TWO Dial® or Dial® for Men Body Wash (6oz or larger)
• SAVE $6.00 off any two (2) Schick® Disposable Razors (excludes 2 count and 10+2 count)

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

If you have a child under the age of 5 and you live in Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset or Worcester counties (Maryland), you can register them to receive a FREE book every month from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.  Go here for more details and to register.

Somerset/Worcester folks, you have to print out the registration form & mail to your local office (Salisbury).

Back by popular demand!

Because of the overwhelming response in August to the FREE haircuts for kids in K-6th grade, beginning on November 4, it will be offered every Sunday at participating JC Penney hair salons. 

We had our kids' hair cuts done on Labor Day weekend (the deal had been extended at that time due to the response), and I was pleased.  Call your local salon to set up an appointment.