Get 2 Free Movie Admissions at Safeway Brand Stores for #JuneDairyMovies

Going to the movies is on our Family Summer Bucket list this year.  There are so many great movies out in theaters right now and many more about to get in to theaters!  We love family movie nights, whether they are at home or at the theater.

Last week I mentioned how by spending $40 on dairy products at Safeway affiliate stores (our local store is Vons), you would get a Catalina coupon for two free movie tickets to see Ice Age - The Continental Drift in theaters this summer. You don't have to purchase them all at once, but be sure to use your club card so it keeps track of the purchases and gives you the Catalina coupon (the ones that the checker hands you with your receipt) once you spend $40.  But with the great deals and club card specials I was able to purchase the $40 and get amazing deals!  All the qualifying items were clearly marked so it was super easy to find more than enough to spend the $40.

I took both my boys with me on the shop and immediately their eyes lit up with excitement when they realized we were going to get Ice Age tickets!  I didn't know but my oldest had set a calendar reminder on his phone counting down the days until the movie was coming out.  He immediately started telling me about tid bits from the movie promos and other fun facts. 

Redeeming the Catalina voucher for the movies is super easy.  You go here once you have your coupon and follow the instructions (enter your email address, name, movie theater you want to redeem at, etc.) and you print out your voucher!  Easy!

For great meal ideas for the dairy products you can go here, or here or to learn more about the June Dairy Movies month you can go here.

Note: I am a member of the Collective Bias™ Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias™ and Safeway #CBias #SocialFabric #JuneDairyMovies but all opinions are 100% my own.

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Surviving Those First Haircuts & A Coupon from Cool Cuts 4 Kids

I'll never forget my oldests' first haircut.  The stylist chased my son around the salon getting a snip in here and there as he could.  We couldn't stop laughing at how comical it was.  I think it took almost an hour to get a full haircut in, but we all agreed it was worth the entertainment.  He was my regular stylist and father to 4, so he was laughing as hard as the rest of us.

It was at that point I knew there had to be a reason there were kid specific places for haircuts!  A neighbor with kids mentioned to me that there was this perfect place to take kids for haircuts - called Cool Cuts 4 Kids.  From the moment I walked in - I knew it was perfect for kids!  There were totally cool booster seats at each station, video games and movies for each station.   They have learned that it's easiest to get the haircuts done when the kids are distracted and we all know they love watching movies and playing video games!

Cool Cuts 4 Kids has locations across the country (you can go here to find the one closest to you) and print out the below coupon for $5 off your spring haircut (you can also download the coupon here)!  Post your pic on the OCMomActivities fan page.

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Pretend City 2 for 1 Valentine's Day Deal

Pretend City in Irvine, CA is offering a 2 for 1 deal tomorrow!  Print out the above picture for a free adult admission with the purchase of a child's admission.  For directions, hours and other information on Pretend City you can go here.  Happy Valentine's day!!!

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Discount Coupon for Kids Haircuts

Kids haircuts can a fantastic experience or a nightmare.  I'll never forget my oldest son's first haircut...  I'm so thankful I had a fantastic stylist cutting his hair because he literally had to chase my son around the salon taking the snips from his hair whenever possible.  At one point he was underneath the sinks - which proved to be the easiest place to finish the haircut apparently.  Everyone was laughing hysterically (including the stylist who is a father of 4 kids!).  

My youngest has never been a fan of haircuts and to this day (at age 7) he still sits there with the look on his face of... "I can do this.  Only a little bit more.  I will survive.  Only a couple more minutes until I get my lollipop..."  It wasn't until we found Cool Cuts when my boys started to warm up to getting haircuts.  I'm not sure if it was the distraction of being able to watch some of their favorite movies of their choice or the option of playing video games, or being able to sit in the themed seats.  

We've gotten many, many haircuts for the boys at Cool Cuts and each time I knew it wouldn't be a struggle to get their hair done!

Just in time to kick off the summer, here is a fantastic $5 off coupon for new customers at Cool Cuts.  Note it expires 7/31/11.  You can also go here to download another image and search out locations for your closest Cool Cuts.

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Tips for those last minute Father's Day gifts

Father's Day is coming up and if you're like me you are just now thinking about what to get for the fathers in your life. I love saving money whenever possible and wanted to share some great online shopping tips from Barry Boone, owner and founder of CurrentCodes.com, a Web site clearinghouse for promotional codes that directs shoppers to timely bargains and discount codes. (You'll find some great Father's Day online discount codes at the end of this post!)

1) Check for Promotional Codes: Always check for a coupon or promotional code online before checking out. Finding a discount code Web site through your favorite search engine only takes a few seconds and could save your family anything from free shipping to 50 percent off or more.

2) Compare Prices: If you know the exact product you want to purchase, it pays to visit several online retailers to compare prices. Some Web sites can help shoppers find the best price by providing a list of online stores in a particular category.

3) Pay with Credit Card: Security of credit card information is a top concern when shopping online. In general, it is far safer to use a credit card than a debit card. Most debit cards do not offer the same level of protection as a credit card does when making an online purchase.

4) Review Carefully: Always take time to review the final checkout screen. Be sure to confirm that your order reflects the correct items, quantities and pricing before you click “submit.”

5) Protect Your Privacy: One of the most important steps of online shopping is how to find Web sites that are safe and secure. It is important to keep your personal information out of the hands of identity theft predators. Be sure to read the site’s privacy policy on information sharing, and don’t unintentionally opt-in to having your information shared with third parties.

6) Sideline Sales Tax: Some merchants are required to collect sales taxes in your state, while others may not. It can save you money to check several online retailers if the merchant you are about to purchase from wants to charge sales tax.

7) Beware of Shipping & Handling Fees: Pay close attention to shipping charges. Some retailers make up for their “low” prices by padding the shipping fees, so be sure you are getting the lowest possible overall price.

Here are some great Father's Day Discount codes too!

MyGolfer.com- Receive 5 % off tool purchases with code TOOLSFORDAD
Neckties.com- Receive 10% off with code DADGRAD
Ties.com- Receive 10% off with code DADGRAD
Wrangler.com- Receive Free shipping on order with codes DADFS1
Original Penguin- Receive 30% off order with code OPGDAD30
Perry Ellis- Recieve 30% off slecetd items with code FATHERSDAY30AF
Cabelas.com- Receive $5 Shipping on $150+ order with code WDADSDAY
Kiehls- Free shipping on any $30 order with code FATHERS
Carol Wright Gifts- Save $4 off $40+ order with code CWLDAD
Vosges Haut-Chocolat- Save 15% off with code DAD15                    
Wildties.com- Save 10% off with code DADGRAD
ShopCatepillar.com- Free shipping on $75 or more with code CATDAD1
Wine.com- Save 10% on all wine club memberships with code CLUBDAD
Sears.com- Receive free shipping on all orders over $99 with code SHIP4DAD

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Yoplait coupon and a good cause

Love Yoplait Yogurt? 

I'm sure you've heard of it, at this time of year Yoplait will donate 10 cents to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® for every pink lid sent in through December 31, 2010 (go here for more information about sending them in).  There's still time to gather up the lids and send them in.  To make it even easier, here is a link to a manufacturer's coupon from Yoplait! Click here to download the coupon.  Feel free to pass this on to everyone you know!

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