Local: Give Back

CARE TO SHARE ANY OF YOUR GREAT DEALS WITH THOSE LESS FORTUNATE??

Zach Loggins has his Eagle Scout project this coming Saturday, March 20th collecting personal care products for distribution by The Idaho Foodbank. If you have any items you’d like to donate, he’ll have volunteers from 10am to 2pm at the following Boise locations:

• Albertsons – Five Mile and Overland Road
• Fred Meyer – Five Mile and Overland Road
• Albertsons – Fairview and Cole Road
• Fred Meyer – Federal Way
• Fred Meyer – Orchard and Franklin Road
• Pauls – Lake Hazel and Five Mile Road

There are a few hot deals on personal care items this week at Albertsons with doubles (check for clearance items). Perhaps you would be willing to donate from your stockpile?

Here’s a list of some suggested items that the project is collecting:

Toothbrushes & Toothpaste (Free at Walgreens this week)
Shampoo & Conditioner
Deodorant (get coupons here)
Razors & Shaving Cream
Facial Tissues (remember this catalina?)
Bar Soap & Liquid Soap (Free at Walgreens this week)
Toilet Paper
Laundry Detergent (On sale at Albertsons)
Feminine Hygiene Products (Cheap at Walgreens this week)
Diapers & Diaper Wipes
Dish Detergent
First Aid Products (Cheap at Walgreens this week)
Lotions & Creams

Local: Craft Boutique and Fashion Show

Fill Your Easter Baskets with One of a Kind, Handmade Arts and Crafts Featuring: Gourmet Food, Vinyl Lettering, Child and Baby Gifts, Spring and Summer Home Decor, Handmade Jewelry and Watches, Mommy and Me Hostess Aprons, Hairbows and Accessories, Paper Crafts, Spa Products, Candles and Melts, and Much More!

There will be some great door prizes, but you must be present to win! Drawings will be held directly following each fashion show, at 11am and 3pm. Special prize to the best "Mommy and Me" look-a-likes; so moms and kids, get creative!
For more information visit: holidayhouseboutique.blogspot.com

Local Charter School

Hi my name is Jani and I am a friend of Monica’s (she is fabuless isn’t she!!) She has so kindly offered to post this information for me as there are many fabulessly frugal mom’s out there, like me, who are concerned about education choices here in Boise. I am part of a group who is starting a new charter school in the fall of 2011 that will be located in West Boise and serve students K-8 and eventually K-9 +. We are hosting a Meet The Village Charter School event to inform parents about our programs..........

Meet The Village Charter School Serving Grades K-8, Opening Fall 2011

Proposed location in Southwest Boise

Thursday, March 18 7 – 8 pm The Hilton Homewood Suites 7957 W. Spectrum, Boise (shares parking lot with Goodwood BBQ)

Light refreshments will be provided.

Check out our website at: thevillagecharterschool.org

or Email us at: info@thevillagecharterschool.org

Parents can also sign-up that night to be on our prospective student list ensuring that you will receive information about our lottery, as well as our newsletter of upcoming events. If you would like more information, you can look us up on the web at thevillagecharterschool.org or email us at info@thevillagecharterschool.org. Thanks and I hope you will join us on the 18th!

rsvp on facebook!

5&O wants to KNOW!

Hey Locals - the Five Mile and Overland Albertsons has started a blog to help keep shoppers informed of the stock and coupons they have in their store.

Today, they are trying to figure out how much product they should buy... head on over there and leave a comment to help them stock up!

Help for Haiti

If you set aside items for the Crisis Care Kits, don't forget FRIDAY is the last day for donations.
Five Mile Church of the Nazarene - 2701 S Five Mile in Boise
Monday- Thursday 10 am-3 pm in offices adjacent to the main sanctuary

You can also email our friend Kristina at kristina_home {at} mac {dot} com and she will come and pick them up from you. Thanks Kristina!

Also Check out this Local event to help Haiti and do some FRUGAL SHOPPING!

Don't have STUFF to donate, but want to help? You can also donate HERE.

Mary Kay Clearance

Who doesn't love all of the fabulous products of Mary Kay? Who doesn't love a good sale?

I'm moving out of state, I'm starting a new job, I'm having a new baby, and I'm remodeling a house! I haven't been able to sell as much as I used to, actually, I've hardly sold at all for over a year. Let's face it, it hasn't been top priority.

 My sweet friend at Fabulessly Frugal let me advertise on her site! Although, it really is a great way to make some extra money....you should totally look into it. I've got to clear my shelves and eliminate another box to take over 2000 miles.

So, I thought what better way than to offer you a great deal on some of my in stock products!
I've got to make it a locals only sale (Boise, Idaho). I'm offering 50% off anything below, I've already listed the sale price. If you are looking for a sales consultant after you have fallen in love with these great products, you can log on to the website and just type in your zip code. It will line you up with an active consultant in your area! Thanks! H


1. (2) Ultimate Mascera's (Black)- $7.50 each + Tax (Regularly $15.00)
2. Red Tea and Fig Body Spritzer - 5 oz (Reg. $18) $9.00 + Tax
3. (2) Mary Kay Sunscreen SPF 30 4 oz- $7 + Tax (Reg $14)
4. MK Signature Loose powder ($7 + Tax) Reg. $14.00 (Color is Beige 1)
(2) MK Signature Loose Powder ($7 + Tax) Reg. $14.00 (Color is Ivory 1)
(2) MK Signature Loose Powder ($7 + Tax) Reg. $14.00 (Color is Ivory 2)
5. (3) 1.8 oz Oil Free Hydrating Gel (Reg. $30) $15 +Tax
6. (2) 8 oz. Red Tea and Fig Loofah Body Cleanser ($8 + Tax) Reg. $16.00
7. Raisinberry creme lipstick $6.50 plus tax (Reg. $13.00)
8. MK full coverage foundation ($7 + tax) (Reg. $14) color is Beige 304
9. MK Medium coverage foundation ($7 + tax) (Reg. $14) color is Beige 304
10. MK Canyon Gold mineral bronzing powder ($6 + Tax) (Reg $12)
11. (2) Iris mineral eye color ($3 + tax) Reg. ($6)
12. MK Mineral cheek color ($5 + tax) Reg. ($10)
(2) Golden copper
Shy Blush
Cherry Blossom
Cinnamon Stick
Sunny Spice
13. Ivory 1 Sheer Mineral pressed powder ($8 + Tax) (Reg. $16)
14. Dusty Lilac mineral eye color ($3 + tax) Reg. $6.00

If you see something you can't live with out email Holli at russellandholli {at}hotmail {dot} com, and tell her what you would like. She is moving Feb 14th and product will be sold on a first come first served basis. Enjoy!

Free Dental Care for Kids FRIDAY

Don't forget that this FRIDAY is the day that your children kindergarten to 8th grade can get FREE dental care. Give Kids a Smile is happening Friday Feb 5, 2010. Find a program in your area.

If you are in the Canyon County you just need to call your childs school nurse to get registered. There are still OPENINGS! I am working this event and our office still has slots avaliable. So if your child is uninsured and needs a dental cleaning or filling make the call.
Not sure how they are running the program state wide so you will have to call the Idaho Board of Dentistry (208) 343-7543 if you do not get help from your school nurse.

Not in Idaho?  Find a program in your area

Help for Haiti

This is a picture of a mother and her 4-day-old daughter, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, days after the earthquake. This mother went into labor during the earth quake.

I am sure many of your hearts
and prayers are going out to
those affected by the earthquake in Haiti.

There are hundreds of organizations collecting donations and helping with the cause. Churches are always involved in these types of efforts.

My friend Ellen was telling me all about the efforts of the LDS Church here. Although much has been done, there is still in a great need. Church leaders are encouraging members to donate. You can donate HERE.


If you have ever taken our coupon class, you have heard us say that this is one of the reasons we coupon, "to be able to give to others easily with out creating a financial burden."

When our reader Kristina told us about the hygiene kits they are putting together I was super excited. I have lots of Shampoo and Conditioner that I got at Albertsons as a filler to do the diaper deal. Toothbrushes, I certainly have a few extra of those, and finger nail clippers are a great filler item for those of you doing RR deals at Walgreens this week.

So look through your stockpile and bring your donations to:

Five Mile Church of the Nazarene - 2701 S Five Mile in Boise
Monday- Thursday 10 am-3 pm in offices adjacent to the main sanctuary
Collection deadline Friday February 12th
or email our friend Kristina at kristina_home {at} mac {dot} com and she will come and pick them up from you. Thanks Kristina!

Local Coupon Swap - NOW!

• WHERE: Ada Community Library
• WHEN: Thursday January 14th from 7:00-9:00
• WHAT: Coupon Swap! Share what you don't want, and hopefully leave with more coupons that you need!
• WHY: It's fun to meet and chat with fellow couponers! Do you have excess stockpile you want to get rid of? Feel free to bring it! Do you want to come see how other couponers are organized? Come take a peek! Just need a couple hours to sit and organize? Let's do it!

We look forward to meeting you! You'll find us downstairs in the activity room. The Ada Community Library is on the North West corner of Five Mile and Victory roads.

WE'RE THERE NOW - COME AND JOIN US!

Local: $5 Shade Clothing

I LOVE VOLLEYBALL and I LOVE A GOOD DEAL!

Shade Clothing $5.00 Sale

Sat. Dec. 19th

9-1

Holiday Inn Express

800 Allen-Meridian

(Off Eagle Rd. Behind McDonalds South of Franklin)

They will have shirt's, skirts and more. All $5!

And Ladies, they will move fast!

Sales go to benefit: Club Idaho 16Gold girls volleyball team!

FREE Christmas Events this Weekend!

Live Nativity Walk

• Dec 11 & 12 (Friday/Saturday) from 6-10 pm at the corner of Cherry Ln and McDermont in Meridian.

Other Mothers Falala Bazaar & Fashion Show

• Saturday, Dec 12 from 1-5 pm at their Fairview/FiveMile location in west Boise.
• In addtion to a fashion show, Mom-prenuer vendors will be there, as well as Santa and refreshments!!

Thank you Angela!

If you know of any other fab and free events this weekend, please post them in the comments!

Our Next COUPON CLASS

We decided we could squeeze in ONE MORE CLASS before I pop! This will be the last one we have until October 27th (which will be in Nampa).

SO, if you want to take a class before then, this is the one you'll want to attend!

WHEN: Tuesday September 29th at 7:00.

HOW LONG: It will take about two hours.
WHERE: Off of Victory, between Five Mile and Maple Grove.
COST: Only five bucks.
HOW TO RSVP: Simply email us at fabulesslyfrugal {at} gmail {dot} com

What can you expect from the Fab Frug $5 Class?

A power point presentation filled with info about...

• Baby Steps to Getting Started
• The why's and how's of Stockpiling
  
• How to Collect Coupons
  
• Understanding all the Jibber Jabber of Couponing
• How to get Organized
  
• You're at the store... NOW WHAT?!?
• We'll show you the FAB tools we personally use!
• Understanding Store Policies
  
• You'll also get the chance to pick our brains with our Q&A session
  
• We also have stockpile giveaway's and a coupon binder giveaway (which includes coupon inserts!).

Here is what people are saying about the Fab Frugal Coupon Class:

Hi - just want to thank you again for your Fabulessly Frugal website. I attended your class at Cindy's and immediately became "hooked" on couponing. I really enjoy using coupons now, and love the savings! Thanks so much.
- Carol

Thanks for a Fabuless Evening!!! Thank you for the awesome service that you are providing. Your blog is completely helpful. Your class was amazing. It is nice to see that you are still excited about couponing and helping us learn and getting excited as well.

We would love to have you join us and you can bring your hubby or your buddy! Just let us know you'd like to attend by emailing us at fabulesslyfrugal {at} gmail {dot} com and we'll give you the exact location!

Other Mothers - Halloween Costume Sale!!

This just in from reader Angela (who was able to get a sneak peak at a fab sale!)...

OTHER MOTHERS in BOISE (Fairview/FiveMile) is having a huge Halloween costume preview sale on Friday evening and Saturday. My sis and I went over there tonight and my jaw was on the floor seeing how much they have this year!! They had to use the empty space 2 doors down to put all the costumes out. This is the most costumes they have EVER had! I was giddy walking out of there tonight. They have some FAB costumes for way cheap!! It's where I get my kids costumes every year.

Also, besides the costumes making their 2009 debut they are stocked with coats, boats and lots of winter stuff. That stuff has been and will be coming out daily. Then after Halloween is over the nice Christmas stuff will be making their way to the racks. And have you seen the Stomp Shop? The NEW thing at OMB?? Oh my gosh... CUTE, CuTe, cUtE stuff for tweens, teens and US stylin' moms!! I'm just giddy still cuz I was just there tonight. I just LOVE a great deal!!!!


Thanks for the fab tip Angela! What a GREAT idea!!

Locals: Get Extra Doublers! Two Locations!

Our Fabuless Readers have extra doublers and are willing to share with YOU!If you want to know how they are able to do this you can read about it by clicking here.

Crissie has come through for us once again to provide extra doublers for our readers!
She is so busy with school right now that we offered to have a new location for pick up and to handle the emails.
The location is still in the SW Boise area, just email us at fabulesslyfrugal {at} {gmail} dot {com} and we will give you directions.

Our reader Melanie is in NW Boise and has offered to distribute doublers to you too!
Her email address is howard.mk {at} {hotmail} dot {com}

Thanks Melanie and Crissie! You ladies are truly Fabulous!

LAST DAY TO REGISTER!

Today is the last day to join our team!

When you go to sign up (you are joining us, right?!), just select our team (FABULESS FRIENDS) and meet us on Celebration Saturday (September 26th)!! So go now and sign up already. I guarantee a good time!

*Oh and remember just because you join our team, doesn't mean you have to run/walk/stroll with us (although we would love you to join us!!!!). We are walking in the ORANGE wave.

ATTN: Mothers of Preschool/Kindergarten Aged Children!

One of our fabulous readers sent us the following email. I'll let her explain (and also let you know that I signed up my 3.5 year old. This is a legit thing and my other child's teacher worked with her last year at the grade school my children attend, so there are no worries!)... This is a LOCAL opportunity. She can only accept those in the Boise area, or those who are willing to drive to Boise.

Do you have a child between 2 years 6 months and 5 years 11 months? If so, I have an opportunity for you to earn $25 for less than an hour of your time. Pearson, an educational assessment company, is in the process of creating scoring guidelines for the DIAL-4 (Developmental Indicators for the Assessment of Learning), a test that is commonly used to screen preschool and kindergarten students to see if they have areas of specific need. In order to establish standardized scores for the DIAL-4, Pearson gives the test to a wide range of children of all abilities.

As a certified special education teacher in the Boise School District (currently on a leave of absence – new baby!), I’m compiling a list of names and demographic information of children who could help establish these scores. The children must be between 2 years 6 months and 5 years 11 months. Children who take the test will be paid $15 for a 30-45 minute testing session. Parents who take a 10-15 minute questionnaire will also be paid $10, for a total of $25.

After I submit names to Pearson, they will let me know if your child or children have been selected to participate in the study. Only children who are selected will be paid by Pearson for participating in this test. If you are interested in participating in this study, please fill out the following questionnaire. I will let you know in late September or early October whether or not your child has been selected to participate.

If you're interested, simply email me at boisetesting {at} gmail {dot} com and I will email you the application.

Sincerely,

Rachel Smith, M.Ed.

**UPDATE**
Here is a direct link to the online questionnaire.

Whatcha Doin Tonight?

SAVE $500 ON ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT!!

**UPATE - Offer EXTENDED through February 2010!!**

I am THRILLED to introduce you to MY FAVORITE orthodontist EVER!!


Doctor Sam Smith of "SUPER SMILES" Sam Smith Orthodontics!!


Yes, that is right, not only has my son been a patient of Dr. Sam, I have too!
(Just got my braces off in June as a matter of fact!).


I have to tell you that Dr. Sam and his staff are absolutely fabulous.

• NEVER did I have to wait longer than 5 minutes! (Is that unheard of or what!?!?)
  
• They are fun people to be around!
  
• They make you feel like they actually care about you - you aren't just another body in the chair! As a matter of fact, Dr. Smith even remembered who I was OUTSIDE the office (read: no chart in front of his face telling him who he was talking to!).
  
• He and his stuff TRULY care for their patients!

OK OK - I could go on and on about this fabulous group of people, but what I really want to share with you is this FAB OFFER!!


Sam Smith and his team are offering our FABULOUS READERS a
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR DISCOUNT
on treatment that STARTS before FEBRUARY 1st!

WOW! That's a whoppin $500.00 in your pocket!!!!!
That is what I call FAB-U-LESS!!!


Not sure what a treatment for your or a family member would entail? NO WORRIES!
You can call and schedule a FREE CONSULTATION!
(It's absolutely painless, I promise!!)
Just give Mari a call (321-7006) and tell her
Cathy at Fabulessly Frugal sent you over!

By the way, they care for their patients at two different LOCATIONS!
One in Boise on Overland Road between Five Mile and Maple Grove, and another in Eagle, just off of State Street!

Their offices are beautiful, comfortable, and clean and they'll make you feel right at home!



So what are you waiting for? This is $500 dollars SAVED! That is a FAB DEAL!!!!

Give the office a call today!
I have yet to meet a patient who wasn't thrilled with the service they got from Dr. Sam Smith and his team!

Have you been a patient of Dr. Sam? Feel free to share your thoughts in a comment!
(By the way, you should also become a Super Smiles fan on facebook!)

ps - Dr Sam is a certified Invisalign® provider... he also offers SureSmile® (which is the route I took - and IT IS FAB!) as treatment options for his patients as well as traditional methods.

For the Locals: Jason Wolfkiel Benefit August 21st

How does this sound:

A fun evening with the fam on Friday, August 21st
Helping a family who desperately needs your help!

Sounds FABULOUS to me!!

If you recall, when we had our Pay it Forward Yard Sale, one of those who benefited from all the earnings was a local Kuna man, Jason Wolfkiel. But our little donation was just a drop in the bucket.


Jason is a 31 year old Kuna native who has been battling Familial Melanoma for 4 years. Sadly, all of the treatments thus far have yielded little results, and the cancer is back with a vengeance. His only option at this point is a treatment made available in Pennsylvania. It is an Immune System Therapy called Anti-CTLA. It requires a payment of $45,000 up front. Because of Jason's condition and subsequent treatments, he has been unable to work. His wife has gone back to work to support their 3 young children, but makes nowhere near enough to cover the cost.

So head over to Kuna High School THIS Friday night... eat some FAB FOOD (starting at 5:30), enjoy some rockin Bluegrass, bid on auction items and let your kids have fun at the carnival (starting at 7:00).

You'll have a LOT of fun, and help Jason get one step closer to the treatment he needs!! (Click on the image to enlarge the flyer for all the details!!)

FABULOUS IDAHO STATESMAN DEAL!

WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE:
The FabuLESSly Frugal Idaho Statesman DEAL!

For the mere price of $3.00 per week, you will receive the daily paper, PLUS 4 EXTRA Sunday papers.

That is FIVE SUNDAY PAPERS
for only $3.00 per week!

This comes to .60 per Sunday paper
(and it's like the rest of the week is free!)
You won't find a Sunday paper ANYWHERE in town for that price!!

This is such a fabulously frugal deal,
we're calling it FABULESS!!!!

So here is the nitty gritty. In order to take advantage of this FAB DEAL, you have to prepay. You can get 52 weeks (yes, thats a whole YEAR of 5 Sunday papers delivered to your door!) for the up front cost of $156.00.

Is this a FIVE STAR DEAL that I want to LOCK IN as long as possible?!?!
YOU BET!

And you do realize that you will EASILY save that much money during your first month of serious couponing, RIGHT?!?!

Not ready to lock in a year (warning: you may not be able to renew at this amazing price, and you'll be kicking yourself later!), you can prepay for 26 weeks and only spend $78.00 OR only prepay for 13 weeks and spend $39.00.

Again, I need to stress that you will most likely NOT be able to renew at the end of your period at this promotional rate! THAT IS WHY YOU'LL WANT TO SCROUNGE EVERY PENNY TO GET THE 52 WEEK SUBSCRIPTION!

FAQ's:

Q: I'm already a subscriber. Can I still get this deal?
A: YES! Just call 377-NEWS (6397) and tell them you want to upgrade to the FABULESSLY FRUGAL 7+4 deal! If you're already getting the paper 7 days a week, you'll just prepay $2.00 per week, and then you'll start getting 4 extra Sunday papers. SWEET!

Q: Why would I want to get the daily paper as well?
A: First of all, because it's part of the deal. Secondly, you're going to want the daily so you get the Albertsons ad (and sometimes DOUBLES!) from the Wednesday paper. Third, sometimes there are other coupons (like for Fred Meyer) that come out on Thursday or Friday. Fourth, the man in your life certainly won't complain about getting the sports section to read every day!

Q: What if I'm going to leave town?
A: You can just call the circulation department and put your paper on hold (although I'd still want to get my Sunday paper if I were you!). They'll extend the length of your contract by however many days/weeks you put it on hold.

Q: What about the weeks when there will be NO inserts in the newspaper?
A: We'll warn you so you can call and put your paper on hold for that Sunday. This usually only happens on holiday weekends. Again, your subscription will be extended!

Q: I've got a big family, can I get more than 5 Sunday papers delivered to my door?
A: YES! It will just cost you an extra $.50 for each additional Sunday paper you want. You want 8 Sunday papers?? Then add an extra $1.50 per week to your prepay amount!

Q: I can hardly wait, who do I call to get this FAB deal!?!!?
A: Just contact the circulation department at 377-NEWS (6397) and tell them you want the FABULESSLY FRUGAL 7+4 deal! Of course, when you tell them that FABULESSLY FRUGAL sent you, the Fab FruGALS get a small commission too. This is just one way to help support our site and keep us running!

So to recap:

• Call The Idaho Statesman at 377-NEWS(6397) and ask for the FABULESSLY FRUGAL 7+4 NEWSPAPER DEAL and choose one of the following:

52 weeks of the daily paper, PLUS 4 EXTRA Sunday papers for $156.00
26 weeks of the daily paper, PLUS 4 EXTRA Sunday papers for $78.00
13 weeks of the daily paper, PLUS 4 EXTRA Sunday papers for $39.00

• Then wake up Sunday morning feeling like a 7 year old on Christmas morning all excited to open up your paper and find all the coupon inserts your little heart desires!!

THIS IS HOW we are building our stockpile!

THIS IS HOW we are feeding our family for pennies on the dollar!!

THIS IS HOW we are making the most of the sales and promotions!

THIS IS HOW you can start doing the same thing we are!!

What are you waiting for???
Call The Idaho Statesman today (377-NEWS) and ask for the FABULESSLY FRUGAL 7+4
NEWSPAPER DEAL!!

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