Sunday, May 29, 2011

Freebies and Deals for our Military Families and Something for the rest of us

To our Military Families

Thank You!

 

Memorial Weekend Freebies for Active & Retired Personnel
 
Thanks to Momsfunmoney.com for this post.  Here are freebies state by state for our Military men and women an their families this weekend. Visit http://www.momsfunmoney.com and give her a shout out.


Nation Wide

Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. (Amusement Parks) is offering free admission on Sunday & Monday - Family members get discounted tickets
Blue Star Museum Program - Free admission to active duty military personnel and their families across the country. The Blue Star Museum Program will run May 31, 2010 through Labor Day, September 6, 2010.
Stein Mart - 10% off May 30-31 with valid military ID
Build-A-Bear - 20% off May 3-June 7th with valid military ID
Individual States

Alabama
Over the Memorial Day Weekend, May 29-31, active military personnel with a valid ID will get in FREE at Alabama Adventure while family members will be able to purchase tickets at just $24.99 plus tax. - LINK

California
  • Free General Admission at the Queen Mary to all U.S. Military personnel, both active and retired, on May 29, 30 & 31st. - LINK 
  • FREE ADMISSION to Gilroy Gardens May 29 - July 5 - LINK

Connecticut
  • FREE admission at four major spectator race weekends for military personnel and family. Active service members and veterans who present military I.D. at the gate get in free on Memorial Day weekend, (Grand-Am Road Racing featuring the Daytona Prototypes); Forth of July weekend, (NASCAR Doubleheader); July 23 & 24, (American Le Mans Northeast Grand Prix), and Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-6, when Lime Rock presents its Historic Festival. - LINK 
FREE general admission during Memorial Day Weekend at The Connecticut Science Center - LINK

Florida
  • In honor of Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, any active duty, activated, retired or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman is entitled to free admission on that day to Lowry Park Zoo. (plus up to 3 dependents) - LINK 
  • TWO FREE admission tickets for any Active duty, retired or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman at the Florida Aquarium on Saturday, May 29, 2010 - Monday, May 31, 2010 only. Additional family members (up to 4 people) can receive 50% off admission. - LINK 
Georgia
  • FREE admission with military ID to 3rd Annual Rockin Blues, Brews & Barbecue Fest Park Tavern - LINK 

FREE admission this Memorial Weekend to Stone Mountain Park, May 29-31 for all Active Duty Military and Veterans with a valid military ID. In addition, families visiting with a service member will receive $3 off Adult/Child one-day Adventure Passes (up to 6). - LINK

Hawaii
  • Hawaiian Falls will offer FREE admission to all active duty military personnel to any of their three area waterparks, including parks in Garland, The Colony, and Mansfield, from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 31. - LINK [

Louisiana
  • The New Orleans Zephyrs are offering FREE admission for all military personnel and their families for the Memorial Day game on Monday, May 31. - LINK

Michigan
  • Throughout Memorial Day weekend, May 28 through 31, both military veterans and active personnel will be admitted free of charge to all film screenings at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor. - LINK


New Mexico
  • Free admission for military families to NM museums - LINK

New York
  • Veterans and military personnel will be admitted FREE to museums, historic sites and cultural institutions in the state with a valid form of identification (discharge papers, military I.D., dog tags, TRICARE Advantage card).

Area museums participating:

Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center, 25 Quackenbush Square, Albany,. 434-1217.

Albany Institute of History and Art, 125 Washington Ave. 463-4478.

American Italian Museum and Cultural Center, 1227 Central Ave., Albany. 435-1979.

Children's Museum of Science and Technology, 250 Jordan Road, Troy. 235-2120.

Columbia County Historical Society, 5 Albany Ave., Kinderhook. 758-9265.

FASNY Museum of Firefighting, 117 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson. (877) 347-3687

Friends of Grant Cottage, 28 Mount McGregor Road, Wilton. 584-4353.

Irish American Heritage Museum, 2267 Route 145, East Durham. 634-7497.

Saints of Auriesville Museum at Our Lady of Martyrs, 136 Shrine Road, Fultonville. 853-3033, Ext. 235.

Saratoga County Historical Society, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa. 885-4000.

Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Road, Albany. 456-7890.

Thomas Cole National Historic Site, 218 Spring St., Catskill. 943-7465.

Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/AspStor...oP9R 70pT

  • Military personnel in uniform, OEF/OIF veterans and veterans in an organization cap or uniform will get FREE rides all day at PLAYLAND. Other veterans and their family members as well as active duty military personnel will get special ride offers and discounts. - LINK 

Pennsylvania
  • All active-duty military personnel (and up to 3 immediate family members)will receive free admission to Idlewild & SoakZone on May 30-31 - LINK 


Tennessee
  • FREE admission to all mobilized and deployed military personnel and their families to Lake Winnepesaukah on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2010. - LINK 
  • FREE admission to Chattanooga Zoo to all active duty military and veterans on May 31. - LINK

Texas
  • Admission to the Houston Zoo is free for active duty military personnel and their families - LINK

Virginia
  • FREE tickets to Brad Paisley concert at the Virginia Beach Amphitheater on May 21 - LINK
Military Service Members with Military ID, (Active or Retired)receive Free Adult Combination Admission to the Shenandoah Caverns Family of Attractions that includes the Caverns, American Celebration on Parade, Main Street of Yesteryear exhibit and the Yellow Barn. - LINK

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TIPS

Ask the Right Person

I heard from somewhere "Don't accept a no from someone who is not authorized to say yes." I went to the store for a specific cake, and there was only one left. It was damaged on the top but still edible. The lady in the bakery section wasn't able to fix it or cover it, and she wasn't able to give me a discount because the manager had gone for the day. So I politely thanked her and went to ask a different store manager if there was any way I could get a discount. I asked very nicely, not expecting to get one. I got half off the birthday cake. And it was for my birthday! It took maybe a minute, and I saved 50% off, which came to $5. Kindness and asking the right person goes a long way.
Sue C. in Buckley



Eliminating Ants

I had a problem with ants when I moved into another house. I went to a dollar store and bought some ground cinnamon and put it where I thought the ants were coming in. You can even put it on the windowsills, and it won't hurt your kids or pets. Try it. It works.




Frugal Liquid Soap

I go to a beauty supply store and purchase shampoo when it is on sale. I normally pay $5 for a gallon of shampoo. I don't care what brand it is. I then use it for hand washing. I put it into a squirt type bottle. It is so much cheaper than buying regular hand wash.
J. 

Thanks Thedollarstretcher.com



Meijer is featuring a Mid-Week Sale that runs from Thursday, May 26th through Monday, May 30th.  Here are the best deals included in this sale:


Ball Park Meat Franks, $0.98
$0.75/2 Ball Park Products, exp. 6-4-11 (RP 05/01/11)
$1/2 Ball Park Product, exp. 6-4-11 (RP 05/01/11)
$0.48 each wyb 2 after coupon
Lay’s Potato Chips, B1G1 Free
Minute Maid Lemonade, Limeade, or Punch, $0.99
Sara Lee Cheesecake or Coffee Cake, 1/2 price
$0.75/1 Sara Lee Frozen Dessert, exp. 6-30-11 (RP 04/17/11)
Final price varies based on original purchase price
Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce, 5/$5
$1/3 Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce, exp. 6-30-11 (SS 5/22/11)
$0.67 each wyb 3 after coupon
Heinz Tomato Ketchup, $1.69
$0.25/1 Heinz Tomato Ketchup, exp. 6-19-11 (SS 05/22/11)
$1.19 each after coupon


Coupons That will be mailed to you!

Date: May 24th, 2011

This week there are no inserts so Sunday Coupon Preview decided to make a post about how to get samples & coupons mailed to you!
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Don’t forget you can always print out coupons from places like Coupons.com, RedPlum and Smartsource and Printable Coupons at Coupon Network .
Plus if you want to be alerted of when new printable coupons are released then check out Free Coupon Alerts.
  Thanks, Sunday Preview
Happy Memorial Day! Be safe, pray for our Military men and women and their families
 Blessings, Jean

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