Saving in Spartanburg

Fair time! October 8-14

2012-10-07T16:00:00.000-04:00

Monday, October 8th
Piedmont Interstate Fair Presents "Opening Day"
Family Fun Night * $15 Armbands Today Gates Open from 4:00 pm until 10:00 pmRides Close at 11:00 pm
Community Stage - 7:00 pm
Miss Brittany Pridemore

Community Stage - 7:30 pm
The Young "Elvis"
by Matthew Spalding, Tribute Artist

Infield Pavilion - 6:30 pm
American Pro Wrestling

Music by Joey Banks
Every Night at the Food Court

Nick's Kids Show
Boo Boo, The Circus Clown
Rockin' A Ranch Petting ZooElephant Exhibit and Rides
Helicopter Rides
Monster Truck
"High Wheelers"
Pony Rides
Living Art Face Painting
Bungee Trampoline Jump
Gigantic Double Slide
NEW "Zip Line"
Coke Recycle Van
Monkey Business
Thomas The Train
**Farm Animal Barn**

Tuesday, October 9th Greatest Grandparent Day
$15 Armband TodayGates Open from 4:00 pm until 10:00 pmRides Close at 11:00 pm
Upper Barn - Junior Meat Goat Show - 6:00 pm
Community Stage - 6:15 pm
Greatest Grandparent Contest
Winners Announced

Community Stage - 7:00 pm
Miss Brittany Pridemore
Community Stage - 7:30 pm
The Young "ELVIS"
by Matthew Spalding, Tribute Artist

Music by Joey Banks
Every Night at the Food Court
Nick's Kids Show
Boo Boo, The Circus Clown
Rockin' A Ranch Petting ZooElephant Exhibit and Rides
Helicopter Rides
Monster Truck
"High Wheelers"
Pony Rides
Living Art Face Painting
Bungee Trampoline Jump
Gigantic Double Slide
NEW "Zip Line"
Coke Recycle Van
Monkey Business
Thomas The Train**Farm Animal Barn**

Wednesday, October 10thSENIOR CITIZENS DAY / EDUCATION DAYGates Open at 10:00 am for Tours of ExhibitsFREE to Senior Citizens, Veterans, and School Groups
10:00 am - 12:00 noon - Magic by Buddy Farnan
10:30 am - Boo Boo, The Circus Clown
11:00 am - Nick's Kids Show
11:30 am - "ELVIS"

Special Guest All Day Wednesday
BARNEY FIFE straight from Mayberry
Great Fun For Everybody!
"Power Lunch at the Fair" Sponsored by the Spartanburg Area Chamber of CommerceFree Admission 11:00 am until 2:00 pmPurchase your favorite fair food and enjoy all the exhibit buildings!
Gates Reopen from 4:00 pm until 10:00 pmRides Close at 11:00 pm
Community Stage - 7:00 pm
Miss Brittany Pridemore
Community Stage - 7:30 pm
The Young "ELVIS"
by Matthew Spalding, Tribute Artist

Music by Joey Banks
Every Night at the Food Court
Nick's Kids Show
Boo Boo, The Circus Clown
Rockin' A Ranch Petting ZooElephant Exhibit and Rides
Helicopter Rides
Monster Truck
"High Wheelers"
Pony Rides
Living Art Face Painting
Bungee Trampoline Jump
Gigantic Double Slide
NEW "Zip Line"
Coke Recycle Van
Monkey Business
Thomas The Train
**Farm Animal Barn**

Thursday, October 11th
"Jammin' with the Band" NightGates Open from 4:00 pm until 10:00 pmRides Close at 11:00 pm

Diaper Derby
6:30 pm - Commercial Building

Community Stage - 7:00 pm
Miss Brittany Pridemore

Community Stage - 7:30 pm The Young "ELVIS"
by Matthew Spalding, Tribute Artist

Community Stage - 9:00 pm
Scott Free Band and Friends

Infield Pavilion - 6:30 pm
American Pro Wrestling

Music by Joey Banks
Every Night at the Food Court

Nick's Kids Show
Boo Boo, The Circus Clown
Rockin' A Ranch Petting ZooElephant Exhibit and Rides
Helicopter Rides
Monster Truck
"High Wheelers"
Pony Rides
Living Art Face Painting
Bungee Trampoline Jump
Gigantic Double Slide
NEW "Zip Line"
Monkey Business
Thomas The Train
**Farm Animal Barn**

Friday, October 12th"Fiesta Night"Gates Open from 4:00 pm until 10:00 pmRides Close at 11:00 pm
Community Stage - 7:00 pm
Miss Brittany Pridemore

Community Stage - 7:30 pm
The Young "ELVIS"
by Matthew Spalding, Tribute Artist

Community Stage - 9:00 pm
Scott Free Band with Friends

Infield Pavilion - 6:30 pm
American Pro Wrestling

Music by Joey Banks
Every Night at the Food Court

Nick's Kids Show
Boo Boo, The Circus Clown
Rockin' A Ranch Petting ZooElephant Exhibit and Rides
Helicopter Rides
Monster Truck
"High Wheelers"
Pony Rides
Living Art Face Painting
Bungee Trampoline Jump
Gigantic Double Slide
NEW "Zip Line"
Monkey Business
Thomas The Train
**Farm Animal Barn**

Saturday, October 13thCarolina Driveline "PIEDMONT PERFECT" Car &Truck Show
All Day Fun With Something For Everyone!
Gates Open from 10:00 am until 10:00 pmRides Close at 11:00 pm
Community Stage - 12:00 pm until 5:30 pm - Local Talent
Community Stage - 1:00 pm - Canines For Veterans
Community Stage - 3:00 pm - Canines For Veterans

"Piedmont Perfect" Car & Truck Show 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
in front of the Grandstand

Carolina Crawlin 4X4 Rock Climbing DemoFree Rides - First Come, First Serve Basis

Community Stage - 7:00 pm
Miss Brittany Pridemore

Community Stage -7:30 pm
The Young "ELVIS"
by Matthew Spalding, Tribute Artist

Music by Joey Banks
Every Night at the Food Court

Nick's Kids Show
Boo Boo, The Circus Clown
Rockin' A Ranch Petting ZooElephant Exhibit and Rides
Helicopter Rides
Monster Truck
"High Wheelers"
Pony Rides
Living Art Face Painting
Bungee Trampoline Jump
Gigantic Double Slide
NEW "Zip Line"
Monkey Business
Thomas The Train
**Farm Animal Barn**

Sunday, October 14th"Two Till Two" Day
$2.00 Admission to Everyone until 2:00 pm The public is invited to one hour of $2 admission
on Sunday compliments of the Piedmont Interstate FairGates Open from 1:00 pm until 10:00 pmRides Close at 11:00 pm

Carolina Crawlin 4X4 Rock Climbing Demo
Free Rides - First Come, First Serve Basis

Community Stage - 1:00 pm untill 5:00 pm - Local Talent

Community Stage - 7:00 pm
Miss Brittany Pridemore

Community Stage - 7:30 pm
The Young "ELVIS"
by Matthew Spalding, Tribute Artist

Music by Joey Banks
Every Night at the Food Court
Nick's Kids Show
Boo Boo, The Circus Clown
Rockin' A Ranch Petting ZooElephant Exhibit and Rides
Helicopter Rides
Monster Truck
"High Wheelers"
Pony Rides
Living Art Face Painting
Bungee Trampoline Jump
Gigantic Double Slide
NEW "Zip Line"
Monkey Business
Thomas The Train
**Farm Animal Barn**

* FUN *

* FRIES *

* FREAK OUT *

* ART *

* APPLES *

* ANIMALS *

* ICEES *

* ICE CREAM *

*INFIELD FLYING*

* RIDES *

* RIBBONS *

*REAL LAUGHTER*

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For more info, visit this site!

Upstate Revolutionary War Weekend

2012-10-04T17:30:00.000-04:00

Friday, October 5

Walnut Grove Plantation, Roebuck, SC

Lantern Tours, 6 - 9 pm
Walk by lantern light to hear soldiers, women and Native Americans talk about America's war for independence. Visit the family cemetery
Admission $5 - Ages 4 & up

Saturday, October 6th

Walnut Grove Plantation - Roebuck, SC

Festifall, 10 am - 5 pm

Daily Re-enactment of "Bloody Bill" Cunningham's Raid at noon. Hourly demos, musket fire & drills, cavalry, music, authors and more

Admission $9 - Adults / $5 - Ages 6 to 17

Kings Mountain National Military Park - Blacksburg, SC

Battle of Kings Mountain Anniversary, 10 am - 8 pm
Join Living History Interpreters for the 232nd anniversary encampment. Learn about the men and women who fought in the battle. A variety of events will be held throughout the day,
including musket and rifle demonstrations as well as children's militia drills. Encampments
close to the public at 5pm. Lantern tours of the battlefield will be held from 7 - 8pm. Living history interpreters will tell about the night after the battle using actual accounts from participants of the battle. Reservations are required, please call 864-936-7921 to make reservations.
Admission: Free

Cowpens National Battlefield - Chesnee, SC

The Night Before Kings Mountain, 6:00pm - 8:00 pm
Cowpens National Battlefield, in conjunction with the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, present a drama about the few days that preceded the Revolutionary War Battle of Kings Mountain on October 7, 1780.
Admission: Free

Sunday, October 7th

Kings Mountain National Military Park - Blacksburg, SC

Battle of Kings Mountain Anniversary, 10 am - 5 pm

Join us as we honor those who fell in the Battle of Kings Mountain. Wreath laying ceremony at US Monument will be held at 11:00 am. Overmountain Victory Trail Marchers will arrive at 3:00 pm followed by keynote address. A variety of events will be held throughout the day,
including musket and rifle demonstrations as well as children's militia drills.

Admission: Free

Walnut Grove Plantation - Roebuck, SC

Festifall, 10 am - 4 pm
Daily Re-enactment of "Bloody Bill" Cunningham's Raid at 1 pm. Hourly demos, musket fire & drills, cavalry, music, authors and more
Admission $9 - Adults / $5 - Ages 6 to 17

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Inman Harvest Day

2012-09-27T17:00:00.001-04:00

Mud Run at USC Upstate

2012-09-27T17:00:00.000-04:00

Teams of 4 will compete in a challenging but fun 5k run with multiple obstacles winding through woods and fields, over walls, and in and out of mud pits. Your support benefits the Glenn Springs Academy, a home for at-risk boys can recapture their childhood.

The Academy is located on the southside of Spartanburg in a small community known as Glenn Springs. The mission is simple, but large – to help these boys successfully overcome a tragic past of abuse and neglect. Over 25 boys call Glenn Springs Academy their home – a home that provides not only food and shelter but also a safe, stable, and structured life. A home that accelerates personal, social and academic well-being, and provides life skills for the future.

Where?

USC Upstate – Spartanburg, SC
The custom built trail will take a scenic route along Lawson’s Fork Creek in the uninhabited back section of campus.

When?
Saturday, October 20, 2012

Registration is open through Tuesday, October 16th.

1) Choose to run as a team of four or as an individual.
Individual runners will start the race first, followed by groups of team runners. All participants must be at least 12 years old – under age 18 must have a guardian sign waiver.

2) Pick a team name (if applicable).
The more creative, the better!

3) Register online now.
At the time you register you will need to pay the registration dues of $160 (team) or $45 (individual) in full (plus processing fees). And register soon! Because registration fees increase to $190 (team) and $50 (individual) beginning October 10^th. All money raised goes to support the mission of Glenn Springs Academy.

4) Mark your calendar.
October 20, 2012 – USC Upstate campus. First race starts at 10:30am with individuals going off first, followed by groups of teams starting around 11:30am. Your specific start time will be posted on the website prior to the race and available at packet pick up. The packet pick up, including race details, parking information t-shirts and more, will be available on Friday, October 19^th, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, or the morning of the race starting at 8:00am. Participants will need to arrive an hour and a half prior to their start time. For additional questions, please review our frequently asked questions.

5) Like them on Facebook!
Go ahead – brag about your upcoming run – and put up a challenge for your friends! They’ll keep you up to date on the upcoming race details too! You can also contact us or post on our Facebook page to answer any questions you may have.

To learn more about Glenn Springs Academy, visit GlennSpringsAcademy.org or call 864-583-4367.

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Is couponing a challenge????

2012-09-10T10:07:00.001-04:00

Couponing has gotten to be a bit more difficult, have you noticed?

Manufacturers coupons are not like they were even a year ago, when you could find several coupons that would double in several stores, and they didn't expire for months! Ahhh, yes! The good old days.

Does that mean couponing is dead? No. Just more of a challenge.

Are good coupons still available? Yes. A few are, anyway.

What's a frugal mom (or dad) to do? Best bet is to peruse the coupons in the paper and online (HERE) and clip/print what you know that you'll need/use. Keep those with you. I, Anje, have reverted to my old small accordion file. I'm currently only clipping coupons for paper goods and facial cleansers.

Why? For me, its easy. I don't feel like the deals are as good as they once were and I don't want to spend the time I used to spend scouring for coupons that I'm not finding. I clip what I know that I will use, I file them and keep them in my car, and I'm finished in far fewer minutes than I used to be. That means I can spend more time with my family, and not my scissors and computer.

Do what works for you and feel good about it. Shop stores like Aldi's and membership warehouses like Sam's, Costco and BJ's. Figure your price per ounce and skip those 6oz boxes 'for only $1" - that's not a deal, it's a distraction. It's great marketing on the manufacturer's part. We don't really value the value of a dollar, so we might pick up fix or six of those small boxes. Do the math. Take price divided by ounces and don't overpay for the smaller, cuter packaging.

When dining out, be sure to view coupon sites like GROUPON, and EVERSAVE, and don't forget to check in HERE (and earn a FREE $10 gift card when you sign up!) whenever you do any online shopping. We don't have to pay top dollar for everything, but finding a coupon for everything may have become a thing of the past.

If you want to see a cure Do's and Don'ts of couponing today, check this out Elie Ayrouth HERE.
Happy scouring...and Saving!

Switch-a-roos consignment sale!

2012-08-24T11:52:00.000-04:00

Switch-a-roos consignment sale is going on right now at the Spartanburg Auditorium! I put some of my daughter's things in the sale so I got to shop at Consignor night last night and I racked up! I got a play kitchen with food, a set of shaped number blocks, a booster seat with tray for Grandma's, 6 sleepers, 4 pair of pants, 4 shirts and 3 pair of shoes for $56! I can't buy the kitchen new at that price and it looks brand new! It is worth the trip there to look around but make sure to block out a while, there's a ton of things to go through! Make sure to bring a bag or rolling cart to help hold your things. They do have a holding area in the back for the big toy items though.

Open FREE to the Public
Friday, August 24th ....... 9am - 6pm
Saturday, August 25th ... 9am - 6pm
Sunday, August 26th... 12pm - 5pm *1/2 off day

Walmart brings back layaway!

2012-08-23T18:00:00.000-04:00

Did you see the article in Tuesday's paper? Walmart is bringing back their layaway program after high demand last year. I admit, I love layaway and now having a baby, I'm going to love it even more! This year the program will start a month earlier and will include small home appliances, select sporting goods, large exercise equipment, toys and electronics. The program will start September 16 and end December 14. Each item has to be at least $15 and the total layaway purchase must be at least $50.

Ballet Spartanburg's upcoming schedule

2012-08-22T18:00:00.000-04:00

Ballet Spartanburg has just announced their upcoming performances through March! Go here to see more info and order tickets!

Parking lot sale at Home and Garden Classics

2012-08-22T14:26:00.002-04:00

Home and Garden is having a parking lot sale August 23-25. Cash or check only. All sales Final! 20-70% off!

147 South Pine Street

*Excludes special orders, printing and lunch

Movies in the Park - FREE!

2012-08-17T17:30:00.000-04:00

Movies in the Park is a FREE event for the community of Spartanburg. We show FREE family movies, give away FREE popcorn and sodas, and have tons of gift certificates from local businesses that we give way as door prizes. What more could you ask for?

Movies in the Park is open to EVERYONE. The more the merrier, so invite your friends and neighbors to come with you.

Movies in the Park is NOT a church event (even though a really great church hosts it). It's a community event. Don't expect to have to sit through a sermon before you get to watch a movie. While we'd love for you to check out Hub City Church, that's not what Movies in the Park is about. It's the privilege of our church to serve this community.

Bring something to sit on like a blanket or lawn chair. Coolers are welcome. Feel free to come early with a picnic supper. Movies begin at Sunset. Call 864.433.0993 the week of the movie to find a more exact start time.

Movies in the Park is hosted by Hub City Church.

In case of rain please call 864.433.0993 to find out rain plans.

Movie Schedule:

August 18th, 2012

Preview

Sunday Morning Review ~ August 12, 2012

2012-08-12T09:39:00.001-04:00

Good Sunday Morning!!!!

What a beautiful morning! After that late night downpour, my flowers and yard look amazing! It's mid-August and I still have grass in my yard, not that crunchy brown straw-ish stuff that usually appears by this time each year. Wow! I think I'll send up a prayer of thanksgiving for August rains!

I sat on my deck and read the paper. Looks of election coverage with the new VP announcement from the Romney side. A happy story of a couple of Wofford students who spent their summer in India. And a fantastic read on C2 about a diabetic teen and an amazing dog who can smell when her sugar gets too high or too low! How cool is that?

If you are looking for a neat-o something to do on Tuesday, August 14, there will be a book reading & signing at Hub City Bookshops from 5:30 - 6:30. Cynthia Boiter, author of Buttered Biscuits will be there. See page C3 for details.

Page C9 has lots of shout outs to area teachers who've received awards! Yay teachers! The Sports Section has great coverage of the PGA Championship from our very own, Kiawah Island Ocean course. How cool is it that we've gotten national television coverage and stimulated the beach area economy too? I love it!
From the looks of page D4, both Clemson and Carolina football players have been busy on the practice fields. Can you believe school starts next Monday? Yep, D6 begins Monday the 20th, and the first home football game be here before we know it. GO HERE for all of our area high school football schedules.
Check out sweet little Georgia Kay Wise on page E1. How adorable is this eight-year old that can dance, sing and act! She's been cast in a touring Broadway production!!! Way to Go!

There are TWO coupon inserts today: a SS - Smart Source and a RP - Red Plum AND... You can also get printable coupons HERE - print, clip and file and get that box or binder back in your car. Having a ton of coupons at home while you're out shopping will not be very helpful when it comes to saving money, will it?

If you want to know what coupon inserts will be in the paper next week, you can go HERE to see the listing each week. It's free and informative. If you are ready to print some coupons, you can also head over HERE to take a look at what's available.

More deals: are on Twitter, follow me! (Anje) I tweet a lot of #Spartanburg info, #deal, #coupons and the occasional rant about this or that :o) The tweets are mine and mine alone and represent my thoughts...how's that for a disclaimer? You can #follow me @1of5Hawks after you get yourself signed in or signed up HERE.

CVS - check out Liza HERE
Rite Aid - check out Lauren HERE.
Target - check out Kerry HERE.
Walgreens - check out Marcy HERE.
Walmart - check out an "extra deal" by Paul HERE.

Please tell a friend about us and stop by often this week for our store match ups and great deals around town and across the web :o)
....thank you for reading Saving In Spartanburg!!!!!

See you next Sunday for the Newspaper Review :o) and... remember, we love and appreciate your comments :o)

Ingles on 290 is having am "extra sale" 8/15-18. 2012

2012-08-11T15:14:00.000-04:00

Attention 290 area peeps! :)

The Ingles on 290 (East Main, Duncan) is having a Grand Remodel 4-Day Sale. Look for a flyer in your mailbox for sale items August 15th - the 18th.

Sale ad might be at www.ingles-markets.com too...not sure.
Just got the word :-)
Enjoy!

Sunday, Anyone? July 22, 2012

2012-07-22T10:28:00.000-04:00

Good Sunday Morning!

I'm back from my wog (walk/jog) and feel great! (I always feel better when it's over and I'm back in the house!) I've read the paper and have several things to share with you as we countdown to the Olympics!!!! Woohoo! Can't wait!!! Although...if you're an Olympics fan like I am, you know this really means late nights and long hours in front of the tube watching our athletes strive to bring home the gold. I hate to miss any of my favorite events: Swimming, Diving, Track & Field, and Gymnastics. (No wonder I spend so many hours watching, I like just about everything!)

Today in the PARADE insert of the paper, the cover story is "Let The Games Begin" and there's several good reads inside too. The adorable Mary Lou Retton is on page two...she's 44 now and a hip-replacement gal. I hope she does some commentating from London this year. Page 6-9 have 23 on facts about the Olympics...did you know this is the 30th Olympiad but only the 27th Summer Games? Yep. Wars in 1916, 1940 and 1944 were the reason for the cancellations, but they counted as Olympiad years. - Don't you feel smarter already? :o) And page 9 is also where you'll find $5 worth of coupons too!

You'll find three coupon inserts too! A Moments To Save, a Red Plum and a Smart Source, too. And if you're reading the Spartanburg Herald Journal, look for coupons on pages A4 for Master's Mark, A8 for the new GB Shoes, B4 for Wilkins Optical, D4 for Econo Auto Paint, and E8 for Hobby Lobby.

Inserts that have coupons include Micheal's and Sears, so be sure to clip everything you'll use before you recycle your paper or use it to clean those windows. Do you do that? I do and I swear it works better than using paper towels and I feel sort of "green" for doing so. Just spray your Windex or vinegar solution (yep, I do that too) on the glass and wipe with newspaper. Pretty, clean windows and a great use of something I'd otherwise simply toss in the recycle bin...which is where it goes after I've cleaned the windows.

Now that I've got you thinking about cleaning windows....did you see the cover story regarding the Health Nightmare? Ugh. Mental health is important. For and to all of us. Page A7 has a story on Haiti and I am amazed at the millions of dollars we (America) poured in there with so few results to date. I'm thinking money should be poured in to the mental health associations and jobs here stateside. The city is looking into the curbside pickup of yard waste, see story page C1. Have you driven through streets where residents dump stuff on the curb for this pick up service. When I drive through the Camelot neighborhood I am amazed (and sometimes disgusted) by the amount of "stuff" dumped at the curb. Maybe the city's review will create a change for this expense/eyesore? (Sorry if I've stepped on anyone's toes. this is simply my opinion...and we all know what opinions are like.)

Page C5 has an ad from Radiant Research for overweight men and women. It's a drug study and it pays, so check it out if you are overweight and have heart conditions and Type II Diabetes. You may be interested in this.

Thanks for reading and supporting the Herald :o) Those $5 coupons in the Parade were well worth the purchase price of the paper...and you get the three inserts too! Woohoo #happydance

Have a fantastic week... and make sure you're ready for the Olympics opening ceremony at 7:30 this Friday 7/27/12. Go HERE for more info from NBC.

Hope you and yours make the most of this wonderful day!
Cheers and, thanks for reading!

Movies in the Park - FREE!

2012-07-20T17:30:00.000-04:00

Movie Schedule:

July 21st, 2012

Preview

August 18th, 2012

Preview

SC Peach Festival

2012-07-13T10:50:00.004-04:00

If entertainment, chicken wings, BBQ, peach desserts, dog show, carnival rides/games and a car show sound like your idea of fun, the SC Peach Festival in Gaffney is for you! It started today at 9am and continues through 7pm Saturday, with events on July 20, 21st and 28th also. Here's today's events:

2pm- Dog Show at Chaps Museum
5pm- Family Fun Fest, carnival rides/games, BBQ Wing Ding
7:30pm- New Talent Night at Fullerton Auditorium at Limestone College

Saturday's Events:
7:30am- Road Race at Limestone College
10am- Parade and Car Show
11am- BBQ tasting, Family Fun Fest, Carnival Rides
12:00- Wrestling Show
7pm- Beach Party

July 20 - Beauty Pageant at Fullerton Auditorium at 6pm

July 21- Peach Jam wit hColt Ford at Lake Whelchel at 7pm

July 28- Mud Bog at Lake Whelchel at 6pm

For more info and a full schedule of events, visit www.scpeachfestival.org

I think my hubby finally "gets" couponing...

2012-07-13T06:29:00.000-04:00

Hey all, Anje here. I know it's been awhile since I've dropped a few lines here, life has been crazy with summer activities, vacation and swim schedules...anyhoo...I hope you missed me (slightly) and are happy to see me back!

I have to share with you HOW my DH (dear husband) is beginning to "get" couponing...well...not entirely..but check this out:

Last weekend we went away to Cherokee, NC. He had been to Vegas twice this year with work, ah hemm... and anyway, he was told (by someone other than me, gasp!) how he could sign up for Harrah's Total Rewards program and earn free food and hotel rooms while playing their casino games. No cost to him - just present his Rewards card to the table attendant (dealer, etc.) and/or when playing slot machines, swipe his card. It's similar to our Bilo BonusCard and tracks data too - just like our frequent buyer cards do.

So, now he's on this mailing list for Harrah's and they send out coupons for drawings (must be present to win) at any of their several casinos. So one of the coupons was for a free nights stay, another for $$ off of food purchased at the casino (they have a Paula Deen's and a Ruth's Chris Steakhouse to name a couple) and $$ free to play in a slot machine. So off we went.

We arrived Saturday afternoon, checked into our fantastic room (holy, moly, sweetness!) and made our dinner reservation for Ruth's Chris. We played a few table games (they have table attendants but don't start dealing live cards until August 16th) but the digital cards were kind to me :)

After dinner we played some more, slept well and had a "too-die-for" breakfast at Paula Deen's. One of his coupons had to be presented after 12 noon, so we played a few more games and then used that coupon for him to earn more points. All in all, we were up (shock) in winnings and with the coupons, we paid very little out of pocket for any of the food, drink or gambling. Since he wasn't thinking that these were "coupons" (I think they may call them Play, Food, or Room "Vouchers" it opened up a great conversation for the ride home.

He hasn't been a real believer in my coupon savings, so when I likened it to these Harrah Vouchers, I think a light bulb came on for him! :o) Yay me...and as with most men I know, painting a verbal picture is far more effective than a simple explanation...

If you've been to a SiS Coupon Class, you've heard me tell you that when i first started couponing, I'd calculate my coupon savings and get cash back when I paid using my debit card. I'd save that money in an "Anje Fund" and buy myself designer jeans or pay for a mani/pedi from my coupon savings. It was how I paid myself for "doing a little part" to save the family budget when I didn't have support or "reason" to coupon. After the Anje Fund grew, I shared my success with DH and although he still claimed that I over-bought and/or bought items we didn't need, he was beginning to "get it".

Now thanks to Harrah's...and my super-duper couponing skills too...dear hubz just may have "it"...

Comments? I'd love to hear from you..and thanks for reading!

WFMW: Vacation

2012-07-11T16:54:00.000-04:00

So, first thing, I'll have to apologize (It's Karen; I'm your SiS host on Wednesdays) for leaving you behind for two weeks. Life intervenes and one-ups blogging sometimes, even Works for Me Wednesday.

This time it was vacation. That worked really well for me.

My daughter enjoying the beach :)

While I don't have a fresh tip today, I do have a compilation of past WFMW tips -- we used a few of them during vacation. I used my packing tip when I pulled out the bathings suits and fun summer outfits we bought last year on clearance, and got our things together. And we even brought snacks like goldfish and cheez-its and portioned them out school-lunch style to carry to the beach with us each day. I even did a little outlet shopping for next summer's benefit!

That Works for Me. I'll try to have something new for you next week!

Spartanburg Humane Society offers special pricing on Frontline Plus

2012-07-11T16:12:00.002-04:00

Special thanks to our friend Katie Freseman at the Spartanburg Humane Society for passing along these great savings to us! I'm told this is a great deal.

Fleas and ticks are out in full force right now. Protect your pets by purchasing Frontline Plus from the Spartanburg Humane Society and help pets in need (all proceeds benefit animals in the area)!

The SHS is proud to offer some of the lowest rates in the area on Frontline Plus flea and tick prevention. We have priced our products to be as affordable as possible. In addition to our already low prices, we will be offering special savings for people who purchase three months or six months worth of prevention at a time.

For a limted time, customers who purchase three months of preventative will receive one month of the same size free! Customers who purchase 6 doses will receive 2 doses of the same size free! These special savings will be available through December.

3 months for kittens/cats 8 weeks+.................$37
1 month for kittens/cats 8 weeks+..................$14

3 months for puppies/dogs 8 weeks+.............$38
1 month for puppies/dogs 8 weeks+..............$14

3 months for dogs 23 - 44 lbs........................$39
1 month for dogs 23-44 lbs...........................$15

3 months for dogs 45-88 lbs..........................$41
1 month for dogs 45-88 lbs...........................$15

3 months for dogs 89-132 lbs........................$43
1 month for dogs 89-132 lbs.........................$16

You'll find some info on the SHS web page, and you can contact Katie Freseman directly by e-mail at KatieF@spartanburghumane.org.

{Freezer cooking} 12 meals = $64

2012-07-08T19:54:00.001-04:00

I keep coming across freezer meals on Pinterest so I thought I'd give it a try. I hate making a grocery list and menu each week. It takes so long because I try to revolve our menu around sales. I thought I'd try to do 5 meals. I used this site for recipes. I went to ALDI for all my veggies and canned items. I then went to Bi-lo and got my meats and other items ALDI didn't have. Instead of buying boneless skinless chicken breasts, I bought (3) 4lb packs of chicken quarters. They were on sale for $1.09/lb (versus $4.99/lb for breasts) Plus I knew I could make some yummy homemade broth. I also bought (3) 1.5 lb packs of ground chuck at $3.79/lb. At both stores I spent less than $64!

From the site, I made the ziti, chicken spaghetti, beef enchiladas, chicken/black bean chili and BBQ chicken.

I came home, threw 2 packs of chicken in a big stock pot of water with some onions, carrots, celery and parsley. I also browned all 3 packs of the ground chuck. While that was cooking, we ate and gave Madi a bath and put her to bed. Then we chopped all the veggies, cooked 2 things of pasta(spaghetti and ziti) I then started putting the enchiladas together. Before I filled the zipper bags, I wrote on them what was in the bag and the reheating instructions. I got 14 enchiladas and divided them up in 3 bags for 3 meals. I then took out the chicken to cool enough to handle to pull apart. Pulled them apart and made the other meals. Make sure to write your instructions on your bags before hand so you know how to reheat. Some things you have to thaw, some things can be cooked frozen.

Total time it took to make 12 meals was about 3 hours. I also got about 20 cups of homemade chicken stock and I made my own Cream of Mushroom soup! I rarely by packaged foods-have you ever looked at the sodium content? It's outrageous! So anything I can reasonbly make from scratch, I'm all for it! So far I have has an enchilada from lunch and we had the ziti for supper tonight and both were good!The only picture I have is from Instagram and it was just of the ingredients before hand.

Cowpens Celebration of Freedom Event - July 7

2012-07-06T11:51:00.000-04:00

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Save the date for Saturday, July 7, when Cowpens National Battlefield will hold its Celebration of Freedom event.

This free event kicks off with a guided battlefield walk at 12:30, and local reenactors will give weapons firing demonstrations every hour on the quarter hour from 1:15 p.m. - 5:15p.m. To set the mood for the evening activities, there will be special reading from the Declaration of Independence at 6:45. The Spartanburg Community Band will play patriotic music from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on the lawn behind the Visitor Center. The Chesnee branch of the Spartanburg County Library will sponsor children's activities from 5:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., and the park will sponsor them from 7:00 pm - 9:00 p.m. The fireworks display by Zambelli Fireworks will begin at 9:05pm.

Please note that there will be no food vendors in the park. Restaurants and fast food are located in both Chesnee and Gaffney. While supplies last, water and soft drinks will be available for purchase at the Visitor Center. Bring a picnic and celebrate our freedom with your family and friends.

Park regulations prohibit personal fireworks, sparklers, glow-sticks, etc. For our visitors' safety, the battlefield area will be closed between 5:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. to stage and shoot the fireworks. Please bring a flashlight since it will be dark when returning to your vehicle after the fireworks display.

In the event of inclement weather, only the fireworks display will be rescheduled for Sunday, July 8, 2012.

Sunday Morning Review July 1, 2012

2012-07-01T10:59:00.000-04:00

Whew! I just got back from my walk/jog ("wog") and the "feels like" temperature is already smokin' hot! If you haven't started your wog yet, I'm giving you permission to skip it today. Aren't you happy? teehee. This will be a great day to get your coupons in order while you bask in the glorious AC. Yep, today is the first of a new month, and coupon are reset.

Check out Coupons dot com HERE and print what you know you'll use. I usually go ahead and print out my favorites, just in case they get pulled down or if the number of prints are limited, I 'll be sure to have mine. Print, cliip and file and go ahead and pull those that expired on June 30th to make room for your new ones.

HERE is another coupon site you might want to check out too, and HERE too. Speaking of coupons, the reason I started couponing was to help stretch our dollars a little farther each month while I was busy being "just a mom". I'm getting ready to go back to work full-time, now that my "baby" is going to be a big third-grader. *sigh* While I am very excited about the work, the team and the 401K (woohoo!) I'm thinking coupons have become a way of life. Right?

Just because I'll have a salary, I don't see myself wanting to pay full price for things I've been getting deals on. That said, couponing can take a lot of time if you aren't organized and prepared. Since my family time will be more constrained, I've decided to coupon for toiletries only for the next couple of months.

I sold a lot of my stockpile in our last yardsale (yay me!) and have been more conscious of only buying items we need and use these past few months. So now, I'm switching to a small coupon wallet and clipping and printing coupons for soap, deodorants, face and skin care, shampoos and dental items.

This is what I'm planning to do to still save money and keep on couponing while I figure out how much "free/me" time I'll have with my new duties. What do you do that works for you? I'd love to hear from you with your comments below.

What's in the paper today? One insert? Yep!

You will find coupons for:

Hamrick's and Rack Room Shoes in their individual ads. And...

There is ONE P&G coupon insert today and... You can also get printable coupons HERE - print, clip and file and get that box or binder back in your car. Having a ton of coupons at home while you're out shopping will not be very helpful when it comes to saving money, will it?

If you want to know what coupon inserts will be in the paper next week, you can go HERE to see the listing each week. It's free and informative. If you are ready to print some coupons, you can also head over HERE to take a look at what's available.

Dollar General - check out Nicole HERE.

Family Dollar - check out Heather HERE.

Walmart - check out Paul HERE.

Please tell a friend about us and stop by often this week for our store match ups and great deals around town and across the web :o)
....thank you for reading Saving In Spartanburg!!!!!

See you next Sunday for the Newspaper Review :o) and... remember, we love and appreciate your comments :o)

BOGO Frappuccino at Target Starbucks until July 2

2012-06-30T12:00:00.002-04:00

What a great deal! The Greer Target has a Starbucks inside so if you are that way, head in and get your BOGO coffee! Buy a Frappuccino and get one free at all Target Starbucks locations. Offer good until July 2nd. Yum!

Old Navy $1 solid flip flops today only!

2012-06-30T11:44:00.003-04:00

I hope our Old Navy still has some! Sorry I'm so late but I'm just getting online after putting my daughter down for a nap :) These are limit 5 per person. Run fast!

Ice Cream Sunday's at USC Upstate

2012-06-24T14:00:00.000-04:00

Bring your lawn chair or blanket and come to the Quad behind the Administration Building on Sunday evenings from 7 – 9 p.m. through June 24 to hear the wonderful music of the Spartanburg Community Band/Jazz Ensemble.

Rose Terrace behind the Administration Building

800 University WaySpartanburg SC 29303

Music on Mill in Inman tonight!

2012-06-22T16:53:00.000-04:00