To start back up or not to start back up..

That is the question. What do y'all think? A lot has changed in the couponing world and also in my own world since I last blogged. In fact, I Am kind of out of the couponing loop, myself. Should we rediscover couponing together?

Need some summer fun inspiration? Find it with Miracle-Gro's Gro Project's Garden Education!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Iowa had "the wettest April on record" this year, as well as a very rainy, cool May (and even snow in May!) and so far, a fairly rainy and cool June. I don't know about you but I've been exhausting my resources to find unique, enjoyable activities for the kiddos and I to do to occupy our time indoors (and a few outdoor projects!) I found my latest inspiration from Miracle-Gro's The Gro Project (be sure to visit The Gro Project as a resource to start your story!) The Gro Project showcases that garden projects should not be complicated and hard to do. They want to show a whole new class of gardeners that gardening can be simple and fun. They have created three fun garden projects that you can do alone or with your kids. 

I did not have the time or resources to attempt any of the projects but I thought the toyrarium seemed most up our alley. See photo below for an idea of how your toyrarium should appear.

Materials needed:

*Fishbowl or other glass (or plastic) container

*Your favorite succulents and cactus

*Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix

*Your kids' (or your) favorite small toys and figurines for decoration

*Small rocks or pebbles

Simply cover the bottom of the container with a small layer of rocks. Next, fill your toyrarium about 1/3 full with potting mix. Use the spoon to plant succulents and cacti in the potting mix, adding more mix to create your landscape. Set the scene with your toys. Careful not to overwater! Use a spritzer to moisten only when it becomes very dry. Don't forget to use your imagination!

Below are a few more fun ideas for containers to use for your toyrariums!

 

Don't forget to check out the Miracle-Gro Pinterest page as a forum for gardeners to come together to share gardening stories and Miracle-Gro online to access their expansive library of articles and videos full of expert gardening tips for beginners and professionals alike as well as online tools to help growers solve common garden problems and find the right products to help keep a healthy and beautiful garden. For indoor/container planting be sure to check out Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix and Shake’n Feed All Purpose Plant Food and for in-ground planting, be sure to try Miracle-GroLiquaFeed All Purpose Plant Food Advance Starter Kit. 

Haircut Coupon-a-thon!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Regis Family of Brands for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

It's almost that time of year again. Whether you love it or dread it, back-to-school will be coming soon for our little ones (and big ones too!). Will you be ready when the big day comes? New school supplies, check. New clothes, check. Haircut, chh...wait! Did you forget? Let me help you with that!

It's time for the Haircut Coupon-a-thon! Fifteen salons at over 4,500 locations across the U.S, Canada and Puerto Rico are participating to bring you this great deal on back-to-school haircuts: $7.99-$9.99 haircut coupons ($9.99 in select markets). Coupons will be valid through 9/30/12.  Below is a list of all participating salon brands:

Best Cut, BoRics, Cool Cuts for Kids (participating salons only), Famous Hair Fiesta Salons, First Choice Haircutters (U.S. participating salons only), Head Start Salons, HairMasters, Holiday Hair Island, Haircutting Co., MasterCuts, Saturday's, SmartStyle (located inside Walmart Supercenters), Style America, and TGF Hair Salon.

*coupons valid at participating U.S. locations for the Cool Cuts 4 Kids and First choice Haircutters brands.

 

All of these salons are full-service salons offering additional services such as highlights, color, perms, waxing and more. Plus these salons carry a wide range of professional haircare products from your favorite brands, including: Biolage, Redken, and Paul Mitchell, as well as their own private label lines. These salon brands can help you and your families get back-to-school ready in style. Plus, with a no-appointments-needed policy, customers can just walk-in!

 

Don't forget: These services aren't just for kids! The offer is available for adults too. I know quite a few moms (and dads) who look forward to back-to-school time for a bit of quiet, relaxing time. Why not kick it off by pampering yourself as well?

 

 

On a mobile device? To reddem your coupon: Touch and hold to save coupon image. Show coupon to your stylist. 

 

Trouble printing your coupon? Email departmentcs@regiscorp.com with the salon brand you'd like to visit and we'll send you a coupon!

 

 

Famous Footwear: Buy 1 get 1 1/2 off! BOGO + 15% off!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Famous Footwear for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

It's hard to believe that summer is coming to an end. It's almost time to trade in our sprinklers, swimming pools, swim suits and flip-flops for fall jackets, new sneakers, blue jeans and a backpack. One thing that used to get me excited for the Fall season was that back-to-school means buying new shoes! I think I currently have more shoes than I have pairs of jeans. Yep, I'm a shoes girl. Now through August 18th, Famous Footwear is offering 15% off (20% off if you are a Rewards member or sign up to become a Rewards member) + buy one, get one 1/2 off! If the shoes you want are not in available in the store, you can get it delivered to your home or on www.famous.com and have them delivered to your favorite store for pick-up at no charge. This deal would make your back-to-school footwear shopping MUCH easier!

Famous Footwear offers hundreds of brand name shoes and thousands of styles at great prices. It's easy to shop for shoes in the store, as Famous Footwear is not overwhelming. You can find the shoes your kids want, at the prices you can afford..and that's a victory!

Be sure to join their rewards program for additional savings!

You can:

• Earn 1 point for every $1 you spend in-store or online
• Accumulate points to earn certificates (up to $100 a year)
• A discount just for signing up
• Other special inside discounts and perks

Don't forget to print off the BOGO + 15% off Famous Footwear Coupon and redeem it in-store between 8/2-8/18! 

New Glade® Expressions™ Products!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Triad Retail Media for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

 

Glade® has recently released some amazing new products in their Expressions™ line that I'm sure y'all have been seeing in stores! The new Glade® Expressions™ fragrance mist and the new Glade® Expressions™ oil diffuser have long-lasting fragrance, and are designed to complement any home decor! Plus, the fragrance mist is refillable with any Glade® Expressions™scent and the oil diffuser fragrance lasts up to 30 days and doesn't require electricity! 

 

Fragrances that are available:

Pineapple & Mangosteen

Cotton & Italian Mandarian (Only available in mist form)

Fuji Apple and Cardamom

Spice Lavender & Juniper Berry

 

In case that wasn't enough to entice you to try these amazing new products out, Glade® is currently offering the fragrance satisfaction guarantee (available here)! Simply print, fill out the form and mail the form in a long with the original UPC and purchase receipt within 30 days to receive reimbursement if you are not satisfied with the new Glade® Expressions™ Products! We've already started seeing some hot deals on the new Glade® Expressions™ Products! Don't forget you can print off a $1.50 off coupon here and you can purchase the new Glade® Expressions™ fragrance mist products at Walmart to take advantage of their everyday low price!  

 

Walgreens Prescription Savings Club!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

 

Even though the economy is improving, we're all still struggling to make ends meet. Many of us are still without health care coverage. Why miss out on your family's (and pets!) prescription medications? Walgreens is currently offering a special discount on annual memberships for its Prescription Savings Club at Walgreens! For the low price of $35 a year, family membership will cover everyone in your immediate family. This includes your spouse, dependents 22 and younger and even your pets! If you have yet to start your family, they are also offering $20 plans for individuals. Upon sign up, you will receive two Walgreens Cards that will be linked to your account. Your card can then be used to shop, earn and redeem bonuses on Walgreens and Nice brand products and photofinishing services! Also included in your membership, are savings on more than 8,000 brand-name and all generic medications, discounts on flu shots, pet prescriptions, nebulizers and diabetic supplies, and bonuses when you purchase Walgreens brand products and photofinishing services! Join today and receive discount prices on your prescriptions! Still unclear as to why you should sign up? Head on over to http://www.walgreens.com/pharmacy/psc/psc_overview_page.jsp to read the list of value priced medications and get your questions answered on the informative FAQ section!

 

 

Stay updated with Walgreens and the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club with Walgreens on Twitter and Walgreens on Facebook!

Target.com: My One and Only DVD $1 Shipped!

Wow! Target.com has My One and Only DVD on sale for $1 shipped! Yes just $1. Hurry and order this now while it is available.

(Thanks, Couponing to Disney!)

Dr. Oz’s 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway: Win 1 of 8,300 Prizes Today Only ($50-$499.99 Value!)

Through 8:59PM EST tonight, you can head over here to register for the Dr. Oz’s Transformation Nation: Million Dollar You program and complete the ultimate health quiz. Every hour, Dr. Oz will be giving away a limited number of health gifts (a total of 8,300 prizes will be given away today!). Keep in mind that you are better off waiting until the top of the hour to enter as the prizes will be given away each hour on a first come first serve basis.

If you are a winner, you’ll be able to choose from 1 of 11 gifts…

* 1,000 Comfort Revolution Hydraluxe Gel Pillow ($69.99 value!)
* 200 Vitamix 5200 Blender ($449 value!)
* 1,000 Philosophy The Microdelivery In-home Vitamin C Peptide Peel ($65 value!)
* 1,000 Healthy Foods Yonanas Maker ($49.99 value!)
* 1,000 Dogeared Transformation Nation: Million Dollar You necklace ($80 value!)
* 1,000 Peter Thomas Roth Dr. Oz Holiday Hot List Kit ($227 value!)
* 100 Sony Tablet S – 16 GB ($499.99 value!)
* 500 BISSELL Healthy Home Vacuum® ($199 value!)
* 1,000 Nature’s Bounty Mini Softgels Premium Strength Fish Oil 1290mg – 90 count ($136 value!)
* 500 Reebok RealFlex Sneakers ($90 value!)
* 1,000 Starbucks gift cards ($50 value!)

Would you like to score a private lunch with Dr. Oz at 30 Rock?! Then head over here and complete an essay about “Why you want to transform yourself in 2012.” Essays must not exceed 300 words in length and must be submitted here no later than December 20, 2011 at 8:59 AM ET. Limit one (1) entry per person/user per household.

(Thanks, Hip2save!)

$3/1 Any Yes To Carrots Product Coupon (Good Only at Walmart) = FREE Lip Butter!

Wow! Here is a *HOT* new coupon for ya! Head on over to the Yes To Carrots Facebook page, “like” them, then click on the “Coupon” tab to print a high value coupon good for $3 off any one Yes To Carrots Product, valid only at Walmart locations. This is an awesome coupon to print, as it should make for FREE or better than FREE Yes to Carrots Lip Butter…

Yes To Carrots Lip Butter, C Me Smile, $2.97
Use the $3/1 coupon found here
Final cost FREE + possible overage!

(Thanks, Hot Coupons Crazy Savings!)

Lipton Tea Pyramid or Green Tea at Target, As low as $0.27!

Lipton Pyramid or Green Tea, 20 ct. $1.77 – $1.79, Price Cut thru 12/31
Use $1.00/2 Lipton Tea Bags or Tea Mix, Target Coupon
And use 2 $1.00/1 Lipton Green or Pyramid Tea Bags
Final Price: $0.27 – $0.29 each when you buy 2

(Thanks, Totally Target!)