As a Grand Rapids native and a consistently broke individual I pledge to offer you great insights on how to live frugally right here in Grand Rapids, MI. If you'd like to see me write on something specific please e-mail savedfromwaste@yahoo.com to let me know.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Samples
Here's some new FREE samples:
Blueberry Pomegranate Total Cereal
Gain laundry detergent with Febreze freshness
Airborne
Stayfree
Blueberry Pomegranate Total Cereal
Gain laundry detergent with Febreze freshness
Airborne
Stayfree
Mini-facials at Origins
From now until August 2nd you can head to the Rivertown mall to the Origins counter and get a FREE mini facial. I believe they are still doing the recycling program as well. You can bring in your old cosmetic containers to their counter and they'll give you a sample of any product you like. Good for the environment and your wallet.
80% Off Restaurant.com
Restaurant.com is a great place to snag some gifts for people. Now they're offering their gift certificates for 80% off when you use the code NAPKIN. You can pair this with cashbaq.com and get more money off. Check out the cashbaq button on the side of my blog. Happy eating!
Quiznos Cheap Sandwiches
I'm not a huge fan of fast food but if I do eat out I like to go places like Quiznos. They have several sandwiches that are $5 or under. You can check out their website here to see the pictures of them. But here's a list of some deals.
$5 - Large every day value subs
$4 - Toasty torpedos
$3 - Toasty bullet
$2 - Flatbread sammies
$5 - Large every day value subs
$4 - Toasty torpedos
$3 - Toasty bullet
$2 - Flatbread sammies
Williams Sonoma Technique Class
Here's this Sunday and Monday's technique class description:
Flavors of the summer - Summer brings a bounty of fresh produce to the kitchen, including vine-ripened tomatoes, sweet corn and zucchini. This class will inspire you with new and delicious ways to enjoy summer vegetables at their flavorful best.
Call and let them know which one you want to go to and they'll give you the time.
WOODLAND
3195 28TH STREET SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512
(616) 956-2297
Flavors of the summer - Summer brings a bounty of fresh produce to the kitchen, including vine-ripened tomatoes, sweet corn and zucchini. This class will inspire you with new and delicious ways to enjoy summer vegetables at their flavorful best.
Call and let them know which one you want to go to and they'll give you the time.
WOODLAND
3195 28TH STREET SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512
(616) 956-2297
Thursday, July 23, 2009
FREE Stuff at Christopher Banks
If you'd like a $10 off coupon for Christopher Banks just click here and print the e-mail. It doesn't look like you have to purchase a certain amount but you might want to get at least $10 worth of stuff to be safe. This coupon is good through August 16th. You can find a store in the Rogers Plaza, Centerpointe Mall and the Rivertown Mall.
FREE Product at Bath & Body Works
Click here to get your coupon for a FREE travel size item with any purchase. It expires on July 29th. Stock up on these for future gifts!
Kids Flea Market
Creative Learning on E. Paris is holding a kids flea market on the 25th from 10am - 1pm. There might be up to 25 kids selling their stuff. This should be a great experience for everyone involved.
Creative Learning
1200 E. Paris SE, Suite 4
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 975-9019
Wake Wars at the B.O.B.
This is an amazing event that's totally FREE! You can get all the details here. There will be professional and amateur wakeboarders that will be competing the whole time. There will be sand volleyball, party pools and even skate ramps. It's happening on the 25th & 26th. Great time for the whole family.
Wheel Chair Tennis Tournament
Thanks to a local reader I have the opportunity to share this cool event. The 24th-26th will be the tournament time with the finals on Sunday. You can catch this event at Orchard Hills. It's a FREE event and open to the public. I would call to find out what the times are. Sorry, I didn't get that information.
Orchard Hills
115 Crahen NE
GR 49525
224-8700
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Taste of Grand Rapids
This is a great event at the John Ball Zoo that's happening this weekend. There will be 25 local restaurants offering samples of their food for a fee but there will be live music for FREE. You can find out more about it here.
Movie at the Amphitheater
Celadon is a great little place that's right near Celebration North on East Beltline. It's on the corner of Leffingwell and Knapp. They are showing the movie Bella on the 24th at 9:30pm. The movie will be playing at their amphitheater and it's FREE!
Check out www.celadonnewtown.com
Twilight at the Library
Flicks for chicks is happening again at the Wyoming KDL on the 24th at 11am. They'll be showing the movie Twilight. They must have shown a different show before. Sometimes if the people that show up would like to watch a different movie they'll switch it.
Weight loss Cooking Class
The Wellness Forum is having a class on cooking for weight loss on the 23rd at 7pm. It's a FREE class but you need to call them at 942-7907.
FREE Magic Show
The Kent District Library is having another great event at their Wyoming branch. It's Magic is the name of the event and it's a show for all ages on the 23rd at 6:30pm.
Pioneer Pride Day at Library
The East Grand Rapids KDL is showing their spirit by creating pennants and other crafts. They'll also have games and animals. This will be happening on the 23rd from 2-4pm and it's for all ages.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Dreams Workshop
Barnes and Noble on 28th st. has a workshop for adults. July 22nd will be the date for their dreams interpretation class. This is a FREE event and it's happening at 7pm.
Lawn Games
Two different libraries are offering lawn games on July 22nd. The Wyoming & Grandville KDL are the two locations. Wyoming is having theirs at 6pm and Grandville will hold theirs at 1pm. This is a no cost event that will have games like horseshoes, badminton, croquet and more. Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join in on the fun.
Movie at the Library
Don't forget the weekly movie at the Kentwood KDL. It happens at 3pm on July 22nd and it doesn't cost a thing.
4700 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
647-3910
FREE Cake or Pie Server
Eden Dreams Cake Boutique is giving away a cake / pie server. Just go here and fill out the short form and in several weeks it should be arriving in the mail.
Thanks Money Saving Mom!
FREE Entree Salad at Denny's
Here's a coupon for a FREE entree salad when you purchase an entree and two drinks. So if you're planning on going out this could be a cost cutter.
FREE Guitar Poster
If you've got a guitarist in your family or life they might love getting this FREE Gretsch guitar poster. I think I'll be snagging one of these myself.
Thanks Freebie Blogger
Sunday, July 19, 2009
School Supplies Deals
There are lots of deals happening this week for school supplies. Walmart has lots of deals under $1 and so does Walgreens and CVS. I'd hop online and check out their weekly ads to see what they've got. Here's a list of things available at Walmart:
- Crayola Crayons (24-ct.), $0.15
- Elmers Glue or Elmers Glue Sticks, $0.15
- Black and White Composition Notebooks, $0.35
- Crazart Washable Markers (11-ct.), $0.70
- Scissors, $0.74
- Crazart colored pencils (12-ct.), $0.75
- Crayola Washable Markers (8-ct.), $0.75
- Crayola Colored Pencils (12-ct.), $1
- RoseArt Paint (8-ct.), $1
- BIC Cristal Pens, $1
Concert in the Park
Here's another EGR special event. There's going to be a FREE concert with Silent Bark on July 21st at 7pm at John Collins park.
Kid & Teen Craft Sale
This Tuesday, July 21st the Grandville KDL is hosting a kid and teen craft sale. It's only for 2 hours - 10am-12pm.
Grandville Branch Library
4055 Maple St. SW
Grandville MI 49418
4055 Maple St. SW
Grandville MI 49418
647-3890
Movie at the Wealthy Theatre
My husband loves this movie and I'm nervous to even tell him it's playing at the Wealthy Theatre. Ok, so the movie is The Muppet Movie and no I'm not joking. My husband loves it. It's showing at the Wealthy Theatre on July 21st at 8pm. The cost is $5.
1130 Wealthy SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Box Office
(616) 459-4788 x131
(616) 459-4788 x131
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