When figuring out your monthly budget, what percentage
should you set aside for entertainment expenses? Many experts say setting aside
five to ten percent of your monthly income is a reasonable starting point.
Remember that entertainment covers a wide array of expenses like cable, movies,
going out for ice cream, etc. Anything you do for fun. If you plan a yearly
vacation this category is where you should put an expense for vacation fund.
When cutting back or looking for extra money this category is one that you
could decrease each month. If you are working towards a family vacation take a
look at other monthly entertainment expenses that you can eliminate for your
ultimate goal. This category lets you be creative with your fun. There are many
places in the area that offer low cost or free events.
Home Depot offers children ages 5 -12 hands-on workshops on
the first Saturday of each month between 9am and 12pm. The workshop teaches
kids do-it-yourself skills, tool safetly and instill a sense of pride. All kids
get to keep their craft and receive a workshop apron, commemorative pin and
certificate of achievement.
Home Depot also offers workshop geared toward the
Do-It-Yourself adult from tiling, replacing your facets, home gardening and
much more. Check out their website for weekly times. http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog/servlet/ContentView?pn=HT_WS_KidsWorkshops&storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&cm_mmc=SEM|THD|G|BT2|Resources&skwcid=TC|14272|home%20depot%20kids%20workshop||S|e|26765389773
Check out the schedule for Lowe’s Build and Grow classes
offered twice a month on Saturdays from 10am to 11am. The kids can build a
wooden project and get a free apron, goggles, patch and much more. http://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx
Take a free tour of West Sixth Brewery at 501 West Sixth
Street. This local brewery offers a tour Saturday at 2pm. Tour includes samples
of their flagship beers, and an opportunity to learn about West Sixth Brewing
and the brewing process in general. Get their 30 minutes before hand to
register. www.westsixth.com
William and Sonoma offer cooking classes every Sunday
starting at 11am. They usually last about 1 hour with generous samples of
featured dish and printed recipes for you to take home. Participants receive a
10% discount on store purchases the day of the class. This Sunday is featuring
flavors of Morocco. http://www.williams-sonoma.com/customer-service/store-events.html
Movie night’s free when you cash in $5 or more at
Coinstar in Kroger and pick a NO-FEE eGift Card! Check your voucher for a promo
code for a free 1-day Redbox DVD rental. Stop by any Redbox location to redeem
your code – then enjoy the show! Offer available 1/20-2/16/13 at Krogers.
Check out Lexington’s Public Library for a wide
range of classes offered for young children to adults for free. On February 20th
at Beaumont Branch Library 6:30pm to 8:30pm come see me The Fru-Gal talk about
saving money using coupons and shopping strategies. Just register online to
join the fun. http://www.lexpublib.org/calendar
Get ready for the spring gardening season by taking
a free class at Fayette County Extension office, 1140 Red Mile Road on
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners, The Early Spring Crops you will also receive
a packet of seeds for you to start your garden. Call (859)257-5582 to register.
Check out their website for additional classes available. www.fayetteextension.com
Join Whole Food every last Tuesday of the month for
a free Value Tour. They will share how to choose healthier choices without
spending lots of money. Each registered guest will receive a goodie bag and one
person will win a $50 Whole Foods gift card. Register email kellyanne.beile@wholefoods.com
also check out other free events being offered on their website. http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/events?store=6599
The Arboretum at University of Kentucky is offering
a Greener Lawn Care class on Tuesday, January 29 at 10am. Learn how to
“greener” your lawn care maintenance. Call (859)257-6955 to register. http://www.ca.uky.edu/arboretum/calendar_events.php
Free 5x7 20 page Soft Cover photo book ($12.99 value) from
Snapfish when you enter promotional code HPreward at checkout. You do need to
pay $1.99 plus tax for shipping. Expires January 31, 2013. www.snapfish.com
Free Generation Know bracelet from U by Kotex. http://www.ubykotex.com/take-action/get-the-bracelet
Free Atkins Quick-Start Kit which includes three Atkins
Bars, a Carb Counter Book, a Quick-Start Guide and a $3 Atkins Workbook rebate
with $1 Atkins coupons also a free Atkins frozen meal coupon.
Vote for either Heads or Tails for the coin toss at
SuperBowl XLVII if you choose right get a free Papa John’s Pizza. http://www.papajohnscointoss.com/#register
Panda Express, is offering a free educational program for
your school. Educators can sign up online to receive a free kit geared for
students in the second to fourth grade. It includes Year of the Snake Fact
Sheet, Jade Emperor’s Game and Activity Sheet, Chinese New Year Decoration Art
Activity and Lai See Activity Sheet. http://www.pandaexpress.com/ChineseNewYear?
Leave a taste-a-monial for Oscar Meyer Carving Board Pulled
Pork to print a coupon for $1 off product. If enough people leave comments and
share this offer, Oscar Meyer will send everyone who participated a coupon for
free Oscar Meyer Pulled Pork. https://www.facebook.com/OscarMayer/app_523173331049316
Fru-Gal Tip:
Most of the time when you attend a workshop or class they
will ask for your email. Give it to them to get information sent directly to
you on additional classes offered.
CVS Deals:
ZzzQuil $4.99 use $1
Sunday paper coupon receive $1 extracare bucks
Buy two Pepto Bismol for
$11 use two 50 cents Sunday paper coupon receive $2 extracare bucks
Prilosec $24.99 use $1
Sunday paper coupon receive $2 extracare bucks
Buy two Downy $5.99 use
$3 Sunday paper coupon receive two $1 extracare bucks
Rite Aid Deals:
Buy two Pantene shampoo
and conditioner for $7 use $3 Sunday paper coupon plus receive $2 +UPs rewards
Buy Crest Rinse $4.99
use 75 cents Sunday paper coupon and two Crest toothpaste for $7 use two 75
cents Sunday paper coupon receive $3 +UPs rewards
Crest 3D White
Whitestrips $49.99 use $10 Sunday paper coupon receive $10 register reward
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