Living Social:$12 Enjoy the City Coupon Book

There is a new coupon book in town and it may just be worth paying $12.00. Over on Living Social, you can purchase Enjoy the City local coupon books for half price — one for $12, three for $30, five for $40. This is new to me, but the site tells you that you will get coupons on just about everything. Check out Enjoy the City Website to view the book. I think it is worth the $12.00.

Jokes and Notes: FREE Tickets 12/9, 12/23/ & 12/25

It has been a while that I did a "Dating a Frugal Girl" blog post.  I must confess that I have been busy with my full time job, my blog, teaching coupon classes, and raising my daughter. With all that I have done this year, I have only been on one day this year.  :-(.  Just because my love life is suffering doesn't mean that my readers love life is the same. 

This morning, I got an alert on how I could get FREE tickets to attend Jokes & Notes and I thought that I would share it with my readers.  One site that I use to get discount tickets is Gold Star.  Gold Star is a site that have discounted prices on events in town.  You can save on Winter Wonder Fest tickets or save on seeing you favorite play.

Right now over on Gold Star they are offering 6 FREE tickets for the December 9th, 23rd and 25th show at Jokes and Notes.  You will have to pay a $6.00 service charge, by that is less than the $20 that it cost for a regular show.

Go here to see the Gold Star deal. 

And the Winner of Family Passes to the Circusis . . . .

The winner of the Family 4 Pack of tickets to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Fully Charged is   . . . .

Cathy, I sent you an e-mail you have 24 hours to get in contact with me.  Congrats to you and I look forward to meeting you and your family at the circus.  If you did not win and still want to save on your tickets, use code MSQUAD to get all weekday shows for only $11 each, or $4.00 off weekend shows.

Giveaway: Family 4 Pack of Tickets to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Fully Charged

Did you know that Wednesday, November23rd is the unofficial World’s Greatest Family Night Out? Here in Chicago The Greatest Show On Earth will be in town and Sister Save-A-Lot and her friends will be in the United Center watching Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Fully Charged.

You and your family don’t want miss Fully Charged, the all-new surge of circus entertainment from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® where megawatts of thrills explode off of the United Center floor with breathtaking dare-devilry, superhuman stunts and never-before-seen performances that energize children of all ages.

Doesn’t this sounds like a show you and your family wants to attend? A good way for you to save is by printing out Sister Save-A-Lot $9.00 saving pass to get your weekday shows for the lowest price in Chicago.

You can also get tickets for $11 on weekday shows or save $4 on weekend shows! (Weekday shows include any performances Monday through Thursday. Weekend shows include any performance Friday through Sunday.) To take advantage of this offer, use the offer code "MSQUAD" at Ticketmaster.com, the box office, or call 800-745-3000. Note: that this offer is not valid on Circus Celebrity, Front Row or VIP seating. No double discounts. Service Charges, Handling and Facility Fees may apply.

Last but not least . . .


For all shows at the United Center you get to park for FREE. Yep, you don't have to pay an additional fee to park when you see Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Fully Charged.

{OK, I lied} That’s not it . . .

I am giving out a family 4 pack of tickets to the November 23rd World’s Greatest Family Night Out at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Fully Charged. This isn’t just tickets to the circus; you will also win exclusive pre-party passes to party with me, my family and others from around Chicago.

To enter this giveaway all you have to do is tell me your favorite circus memory in the comment section of this blog. Be sure to leave you e-mail address so I can get in contact with you and make sure that you can actually attend the circus on Wednesday, November 23rd.

The contest will end Sunday. November 13th at 6:00 CST.  A winner will be chosen on Monday November 14th and have 24 hours to get back in contact with me.  If that person does not contact me during that time, another winner will be chosen. 

FYI: Be sure to leave your e-mail address and name if you are going to comment as anonymous.

Disclosure: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey provided the tickets and information for this giveaway. I also received 4 tickets to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Fully Charged for my family; however, all thoughts and opinions here are my own. The winners will be chosen on or around 11.14.2011 through random number generation at random.org. The winners will have one day to respond to email notification; Sister Save-A-Lot reserves the right to pick a runner up winner in the event I don’t receive a response.

Chicago: FREE Admission to the Museum of Science & Industry Today

Looking for something to do toady in Chicago?  Today the Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry is FREE  to Illinois residents on October 31st. Check out all of the spooky exhibits they will have today. 

Local Alert: Waldo Cooney's Pizza {FREE Free Cheesecake}

My favorite pizza place is Waldo Cooney's Pizza. They have a few deals that you might like.  

1st Deal:  Get a FREE Slice of Eli's Cheesecake when you like their Facebook page. Choose plain or chocolate chip! It's their way of saying "thanks" for liking us! Enter your email address Expires 9/30/11

2nd Deal: Waldo's has an app for iPhone or Droid phones! Download the app and when you order with the app, you'll receive 15% off your total order.

Disney On Ice: Coloring Sheet for Kids

Disney On Ice presents Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey

United Center: Sept. 7 – 11, 2011

 

As a parent you plan ahead for event, parties, and any outings with the kids. However, how many days in advance do you tell them about the event? I have learned in the 5 years of being a parent that I should tell my daughter 3 days before an event. You may ask why. My daughter is a CHATTER BOX! She will ask me every 5 minutes a question about the event that is two weeks away.

I give my daughter little hints by doing activities with her before I spill the beans. To get my daughter prepared for upcoming activities; we research where we are going, look for videos on the internet, we think of songs to pay in the car ride and if possible we create coloring sheets or color sheets that are found on the website.

Since we are going to Disney on Ice Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey, I printed out the coloring sheet for my daughter. We have it in our schedule that we will color on Monday and check out You Tube videos of Disney on Ice Performances.

Go here to print out the coloring sheet for the kid in your life.

To help you save on your family outing to the Disney on Ice Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey shows use the discount code MSQUAD . Tickets are on sale now and if you use the discount code MSQUAD to get $4 off all weekend performances (Friday-Sunday) or 4 tickets for $44 on all weekday performances (Wednesday-Thursday). Performance times vary by day, and the code isn’t valid for front row or VIP seats, no double discounts and limit 6 per order. Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster.com. Parking is FREE in all official United Center parking lots.

Disclosure: Field Entertainment provided the tickets and information for this giveaway. I also received 4 tickets to Disney on Ice Mickey and Minnie Magical Journey for my family; however, all thoughts and opinions here are my own. The winners will be chosen on or around 9.6.2011 through random number generation at random.org. The winners will have one days to respond to email notification; Sister Save-A-Lot reserves the right to pick a runner up winner in the event I don’t receive a response.

Giveaway: Disney on Ice Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey Family 4 Pack

When you think magical, what’s the 1st things that come to your mind? For me, I think Disney. When I think Disney; I think fairy tale, happy ending stories, and family fun. Every year around September in Chicago, Disney on Ice comes to town. You might wonder how I know this. Well, my daughter’s birthday is September 16th and each year we attend the Disney on Ice event at the United Center.

This year is no different; we are preparing to attend the Disney on Ice Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey. Disney on Ice will be held in Chicago at the United Center September 7th – 11th. Each year my daughter gets one step closer to being a princess when she attends Disney on Ice in Chicago. If you have followed my blog, you know I am all about Frugal Family Fun. This year I have the pleasure of passing on a great discount that you can use for your family outing.

To help you save on your family outing to the Disney on Ice Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey shows use the discount code MSQUAD . Tickets are on sale now and if you use the discount code MSQUAD to get $4 off all weekend performances (Friday-Sunday) or 4 tickets for $44 on all weekday performances (Wednesday-Thursday). Performance times vary by day, and the code isn’t valid for front row or VIP seats, no double discounts and limit 6 per order. Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster.com. Parking is FREE in all official United Center parking lots.

I also have the opportunity of pairing one Sister Save-A-Lot reader family with a family 4-pack of ticket to Disney on Ice Mickey &Minnie’s Magical Journey and admission to a PRIVATE Meet  Greet on FRIDAY, September 9th with Mickey & Minnie. The winner MUST be able to attend the show on Friday September 9th. 

To enter the giveaways leave a comment telling me your favorite Disney moment as a child or with your child, grand kids, God child, niece or nephew. The giveaway will end on Sunday, September 4th at 6:00 {CST}. The winner will be chosen 9.5.2011 and will have 24 hours to claim their prize. 

FYI: Be sure to leave your e-mail address and name if you are going to comment Anonymous.

Disclosure: Field Entertainment provided the tickets and information for this giveaway. I also received 4 tickets to Disney on Ice Mickey and Minnie Magical Journey for my family; however, all thoughts and opinions here are my own. The winners will be chosen on or around 9.6.2011 through random number generation at random.org. The winners will have one days to respond to email notification; Sister Save-A-Lot reserves the right to pick a runner up winner in the event I don’t receive a response.

Devon Seafood Grill: FREE Appetizer

"LIKE" Devon Seafood Grill Facebook page. Once there click on the "WELCOME" tab to access a coupon for a FREE Appetizer with entree purchase. 

Mini Coupon Lesson: Inexpensive Coupon Inserts in Chicago

If you can coupon successfully in Chicago, you can coupon anywhere. Coming from a person who has been couponing for two years, I know that you can save 50% to 80% every time you shop. You are only able to do this by having coupons. Here in Chicago, you have multiple occasions to obtain coupons for really inexpensive. Check out how you can get coupons all week in Chicago.

Wednesday: The Chicago Defender has one coupon inserts in their paper every Wednesday. The price of the Chicago Defender is $.50. You can find the Chicago Defender at your local paper stand, Walgreen’s, CVS, and Jewel in the City and some surrounding suburbs.

Friday: The Chicago Sun Times has the Smart Source in the Friday paper. The price of the Chicago Sun Times is $.75.

Saturday: The Saturday edition of the Chicago Tribune can be purchased for $1.00 at Dollar Tree, Deals Dollar Store, and Menards. The best part is that you can get your Sunday coupons a day early and be ready for Sunday sales. I have talked to a few managers of Dollar Tree stores and they are now limiting the Tribune to 3 papers per customer.

Sunday: You can purchase the Chicago Tribune for $1.00 at Dollar Tree, Deals Dollar Store, and Menards. The paper man also sales the Chicago Sun Times for $1.00 on Sunday. {Keep in mind that the Chicago Sun Times do not have the best coupons.}

You can pick up a FREE copy of the Red Eye or have it delivered to your home for FREE. The Saturday Red Eye has FREE coupon inserts.  Call 1-800-311-8500  to get the Red Eye delivered to your home for FREE.   

On the days whe you can't purchase a paper and get coupons check out coupons.com, redplum.com, smartsource.com, and Coupon Network for all of the printable coupons. 

Be sure to check out LaRaza newspaper and the Hoy newspaper.  I am unsure of what day they have coupons, but I do know that they have coupons in them once a week. 

Free Mammograms in Chicago

 A Silver Lining Foundation is offering free mammograms in Chicago to eligible underinsured and uninsured women (and men). Call 312-345-1322 if you are interested in the free mammogram program. If you qualify, a confirmation letter will be sent to your home, directing you to a hospital for your free mammogram. Current hospital partners include University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center, Ingalls Hospital, Swedish Covenant Hospital, and South Shore Hospital.

Thanks, FREE Things to Do in Chicago

Dating a Frugal Single Girl: Bowling a Great Summer Dating Idea

It's summer time in Chicago and boy is it hot! There are many festivals, movies in the park outings, and trips to Navy Pier that one can do this season.  However, this Frugal Single Girl wants to go Bowling.   Each day of the week I take my daughter bowling for FREE.  She is able to bowl FREE becasue of the wonderful program called Kids Bowl FREE.  I bowl with her each day, but there is nothing like some adult time when you are with a 4 year old on most of your outings.  {Someone Save ME!!!}

This summer, I am going to be very bold and start to asks guys out on dates, so I can do all of the things that I want to do.  It seem as if guys don't take hints very well anymore. 

 {What are your thoughts?} 

If you need a frugal dating idea for tonight, Burr Oak Bowl has $1.00 bowling every Thursday during the summer.  From the time they open until 1:00am Friday you  pay $1.00 per game.  The cost of rental shoes is $3.75.  While you are there ask for there daily drink specail. 

Have fun tonight and I will update you on my Frugal Dating Aventures of Summer 2011.  :-)

Metra: FREE Summer Fun Kit

As a single parent mom, I don't have anyone to drive me and my daughter around town.  Public Transportation is always an option for me when I don't want to drive.  With all of the simmer festivals and FREE museums days, I always travel using Metra. 

I am not sure if you know this, but kids 11 and under ride FREE with a paying adult. 

Adults can also purchase Metra's $7 Weekend Pass. 

Go here to request Metra's FREE Summer Fun Kit.

The summer Fun Kit contains FREE Fun-Savers coupons that offer super savings for some of Chicago’s most popular attractions, including museums, tours, and other great summer fun destinations. The kit also contains Metra’s Summer Event Planner and a Travel Guide - which gives you easy-to-use travel information personalized from your downtown terminal.

Chick-fil-A: FREE Chick-fil-A for a Year {New Store Opening in Chicago}

On Thursday, June 16, 2011, the “First 100” qualified participants in line at

the Chick-fil-A at Loyola Water Tower will receive Free CFA for a Year!

Go here to get more details on how you can get FREE Chick-fil-A for a Year

Must be 18 years old with valid ID and present to win.

FREE Chicago Event: Skinny Cow Perfect Cup Chicago

Skinny Cow is coming to Chicago for their Perfect Cup event and they’ll have free bras and bra fittings, lots of yummy ice cream samples – and of course a ton of sweet Skinny surprises! Go here to register for the FREE event for either July 30th or July 31st at Union Station. 

Thanks, J'amie

Chicago: June FREE Museum Days

Check out all of the FREE Museum Days at your local Chicago Museums. 

The Adler Planetarium

June: 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

The Art Institute of Chicago

June: 1 & 8, all day

Museum of Science & Industry

June: 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9

Field Museum

June: 7, 13

Shedd Aquarium

June: 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Chicago Children’s Museum on Navy Pier

First Sunday of each month (children 15 & under)

Every Thursday, 5-8 pm

Museum of Contemporary Art

June: 7, 14, 21, & 28

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

June: 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

Chicago History Museum

June: 6, 13, 20 & 27

DuSable Museum of African American History

June: 5, 12, 19 & 26

Chicago Park District: Nature Oasis @ Northerly Island

I think the best part about living in a large city is being able to attend FREE programs that I know I never would have attended if I had to pay.  The Chicago Park District is having Family Adventure Day- Leave No Child Inside Month Kick-off event on May 21st. This event will start at 10am and ends at 2pm.  The cost is FREE at is located at Northerly Island


The Chicago Park District is giving families a chance to get down and dirty with nature play. Play in the mud, build a hideout, catch a fish, or create outdoor art. This event will also be releasing our ‘Passport to Nature.’

This event/program is designed to help Chicagoans of all ages experience the wonder of nature right here in the city, the Nature Oasis program was launched by the Chicago Park District in the summer of 2001. This exciting program is currently based at parks with large natural areas such as, Gompers, Humboldt, Jackson, Washington, Northerly Island and South Shore Cultural Center and works to increase environmental awareness by offering a wide range of nature-based programming throughout the seasons. These programs and events are planned so that you, your friends and family can come to a local park to get inspired, get in touch with nature, get your hands dirty or simply enjoy the beauty of the seasons.

Chicago: FREE Flirty Cupcakes Today Only

Who is ready for some FREE cupcakes in Chicago? Today, Wednesday, May 11th, Chicago food truck Flirty Cupcakes is giving away 1,000 free cupcakes to celebrate their one year birthday!

FREE CUPCAKE GIVEAWAY –

8:30 to 12:00 pm

May 11, 20011

Locations & Times

8:30 205 N. Michigan Ave – Fox On Air Segment – Cupcake Giveaway

10:30 – Big Blue Sr(Van 1) – Merchandise Mart – Wells/Kinzie

10:30 – Big Blue Jr (Van 2) – Harpo Studios/West Loop – Washington/Aberdeen

12:30 – Big Blue Sr (Van 1) – Wacker/Adams

Noon – Big Blue Jr (Van 2) – Rush – Harrison/Paulina

Chicago Sky: $10 Home Opener Tickets {June 10th}

Are you a WNBA fan or someone who has always wanted to check out the game?

Well here's your chance.

The Chicago Sky has just announced an immediate sale on tickets for home opener vs. Connecticut Sun on Friday June 10th at Allstate Arena.

Tickets start as low as $10!

Grab a group and make it a party courtside.

To purchase tickets, go here and enter PROMO Code: 1SKY

Game Details:

Chicago Sky vs. Connecticut Sun

Date: Friday, June 10th

Time: 7:30pm

Ticket Prices:

$37 Floor Center ($8 Savings)

$26 Center Court ($4 Savings)

$10 The Zone ($5 Savings)

Chicago: FREE Admission to Adler Planetarium {5.12.2011}

Thursday May12th is FREE admission to Adler Planetarium. 

The museum opens at 10am and close at 4pm.