Black Friday Tips from Blue Frog Creations

 

Blue Frog Creations has an article with Black Friday tips on how to score Freebies & Moneymakers.  She walks you through how to score so much for free and even how to make money just by using coupons.  And the deals are plenty on Black Friday.  Stop over now to checkout her post.

Brought to you by a group of Local Knoxville Bloggers including Blue Frog Creations, Coupon Katie, Coupon Mommie, Couponing in Critical Times, Coupons Are Money, Frugally Farming Family, Knoxmoms.com, Knoxville Mamabelle, Knoxville on a Dime, and Sharing Savings with You as part of a Holiday series covering topics from saving money to giving back to your community.

KnoxMoms.com: Helpful Resource for Moms in East TN

If you live in the Knoxville, TN area, have you heard about the KnoxMoms.com website?  If you’re looking for affordable things to do with your kids or for a local place to connect with other families then you might want to checkout KnoxMoms.com.

What is KnoxMoms.com?  It’s a forum that launched in 2007 to fill a need for families in East Tennessee (we're all too busy to read the newspaper every day let alone watch the nightly news in peace!). Their idea was that they would provide a forum for moms to give helpful advice and support to other moms in the area. And they’ve been fortunate over the last 3 years to have lots of different moms with children of all ages turn to KnoxMoms.com as a resource.

Here’s a quick list of the forum benefits:

• FIND THINGS TO DO – Their datebook is full of family-friendly activities.
• SIGN UP FOR THEIR WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER full of exclusive deals, contest news, hot topics and their pick of things to do.
• TALK TO OTHER MOMS - Join their parent community and make friends, upload photos and videos, start discussions and more.
• SAVE SOME DOUGH – Download coupons, sell old baby stuff and plan your weekly menu with their recipe database in their momshop community

KnoxMoms.com is filled with lots of LOCAL information you can’t get anywhere else thanks to the local moms who support the community.  Stop by and check it out.

Earth Fare free lunch tote

 Get a FREE insulated lunch tote!!  Just take the Healthy Lunch Challenge from Earth Fare!

 

Thanks Southern Savers

Knoxville Locals: Burlington Library Coupon Workshop

Learn how to save 50-75% on your grocery purchases by using smart shopping strategies and coupons!

Gabrielle Blake, of Couponing in Critical Times, will teach strategies for organizing coupons, explore resources that make couponing easier and demonstrate ways to buy many items for free or even at a profit.

Workshop will be at the Burlington Branch Library at 4614 Asheville Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37924. 

It is scheduled for Monday, March 29 at 6:00 p.m. Registration is recommended but not required.  For more information call 865-525-5431 or email Gabrielle at couponingincriticaltimes (at) gmail (dot) com.

Knox News article: Coupon Fair goers swap & talk shop

Checkout an article called “Coupon Fair goers swap & talk shop” in yesterday’s Knoxville News Sentinel where my good friend Nancy Twigg highlights the Knoxville Coupon Fair from last month.

You can also checkout a video on KnoxNews.com where I talk about my Coupon Binder & Quick Tips on organizing coupons.  *I didn’t realize I was being videoed for publication.  Nancy was using her regular camera and I thought it was just her easy way to take notes in such a busy environment hence why I’m not looking at the camera and all.  So, note to self, smile when you’re on camera next time!*

Photo Credit by Nancy Twigg

Hello to the wonderful people from the Coupon Fair

I wanted to leave a personal note to all of the wonderful people who stopped by my booth today at the Knoxville Coupon Fair.  I had a great time getting to talk to each and every one of you and can’t wait to interact with you more on my site and emails.

Gabrielle of Couponing in Critical Times and Faith UMC definitely had their ducks in a row today and I think that the Fair was a huge success!  I can’t wait to participate in it again next year.

I hope everyone was able to pickup the handouts I had available for CVS & Walgreens and I will get them posted here as soon as I can.

Feel free to ask any questions on my site or to my email (jennifer at couponmommie.com), and I will respond as quickly as I can.

Don’t forget that you can signup for SwagBucks this week and earn 60 bucks just for signing up.  New signups can enter “COUPONMOMMIE1”.

Knox Locals: The Knoxville Coupon Fair is tomorrow

Tomorrow is the big day!  Faith UMC hosts The Knoxville Coupon Fair on February 27th from 9am-12n. Attendance is free and child care is provided on a first come, first serve basis. Local couponers and other money saving resources will host booths, answer all of your couponing questions, and provide information and education.

Browse booths, trade your extra coupons and freebies, hone your couponing skills, and learn all you need to know about saving your family $$$!

Where—Faith United Methodist Church, 1120 Dry Gap Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918 Go to www.faithseekers.org for directions and more information on the church

When—Saturday, February 27th from 9am-12n

Booths to watch for—Gabrielle of Couponing in Critical Times, Katie of Coupon Katie, Jennifer of Coupon Mommie, Melissa of Frugalissa Finds, Hannah of Frugally Farming Family, Jennifer of Living on More for Less, Isha of Knoxville Mamabelle, Kathryn of Knoxville on a Dime, Angel Food Ministries, East TN Rewards, Knoxmoms, Kroger of Fountain City, One Call Club for Seniors, Regions Bank, Silver Lining Children’s Consignment, Three Rivers Market, CheapKnox.com and more!

For more information, contact Gabrielle at Couponingincriticaltimes@gmail.com or phone the church at 865-688-1000.

Stop over here for more details!

ATTN: The Knoxville Coupon Fair is THIS Saturday!

Due to snow and icy roads on the previously scheduled date, Faith UMC will now host The Knoxville Coupon Fair on February 27th from 9am-12n. Attendance is free and child care is provided. Local couponers and other money saving resources will host booths, answer all of your couponing questions, and provide information and education.
This is a reminder for anyone in the Knoxville area!

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Myself and other local bloggers will be there to answer any questions you might have on a wide range of topics including:

• How to organize your coupons,
• Learning the Coupon Lingo,
• Couponing on the Computer,
• Shopping at Walgreens and CVS,
• Couponing at Target,
• Saving Money on Organics,
• Meal Planning,
• Growing and Preserving Your Own Foods,
• Healthy Lunch Options,
• Saving Money on Items for Babies & Children,
• Starting a Coupon Ministry,
• Giving through Couponing, Budgeting, and more! 

Remember, Free Admission and Free Child Care!  We hope to see you there!

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Come one and all to The Knoxville Coupon Fair, presented by Faith United Methodist Church! Attendance is free and child care is provided. Local couponers and other money saving resources will host booths, answer all of your couponing questions, and provide information and education.
Browse booths, trade your extra coupons and freebies, hone your couponing skills, and learn all you need to know about saving your family $$$!
Where—Faith United Methodist Church, 1120 Dry Gap Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918 Go to www.faithseekers.org for directions and more information on the church.
When—Saturday, February 27th from 9am-12n
Booths to watch for—Gabrielle of Couponing in Critical Times, Katie of Coupon Katie, Jennifer of Coupon Mommie, Melissa of Frugalissa Finds, Hannah of Frugally Farming Family, Jennifer of Living on More for Less, Isha of Knoxville Mamabelle, Kathryn of Knoxville on a Dime, Angel Food Ministries, East TN Rewards, Knoxmoms, Kroger of Fountain City, One Call Club for Seniors, Regions Bank, Silver Lining Children’s Consignment, Three Rivers Market and more!
For more info, contact Gabrielle at Couponingincriticaltimes@gmail.com or call Faith UMC at 865-688-1000.
We hope to see you there!

Save money on Shell Gas with your Kroger gas points

Kroger and Shell sitting at the pumps

P, U, M, P, I, N, G

First came Kroger and then came Shell

Then came fuel savings we’ll all love so well!

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What’s the deal with my dorky song? LOL

Kroger and Shell have teamed up to fill your tank for less!  Starting February 15th, you can opt to use your Kroger gas points at participating Shell locations.  Click here for more details! 

I was excited to see that Knoxville is included!

Thanks Stacy!

Knoxville Coupon Fair Update: Scheduled for Feb 27th

The Knoxville Coupon Fair is scheduled for Saturday, February 27, 2010, from 9-12 pm at Faith United Methodist Church in Fountain City, Tennessee.  For more information go here.

Attention KNOX Locals: The Coupon Fair is CANCELLED!

The Knoxville Coupon Fair IS RESCHEDULED for Feb 27th!

Here is a post from Gabrielle’s website:

I just spoke with my friend Julya Johnson (meteorologist/weather guru).  She said that the weather will definitely be bad.  Both she and my husband who works in Campbell County said that it is already snowing there and starting to lay on the roads.  Unfortunately we’ll be rescheduling the coupon fair.

Our reschedule date is Saturday, February 27th from 9am-12n.  Almost all of the booth representatives are still planning on being present for the fair, so you’re still in for a treat on the reschedule date.  Please mark your calendars and plan on attending the fair on the 27th.  We look forward to seeing you then!  Please contact me at couponingincriticaltimes@gmail.com if you have any questions

Knoxville Coupon Bloggers-- Gabrielle of Couponing in Critical Times, Katie of Coupon Katie, Jennifer of Coupon Mommie, Melissa of Frugalissa Finds, Hannah of Frugally Farming Family, Jennifer of Living on More for Less, and Isha of Knoxville Mamabelle

Join me at The Knoxville Coupon Fair this Saturday: 1/30

This is a reminder for anyone in the Knoxville area!

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Myself and other local bloggers will be there to answer any questions you might have on a wide range of topics including:

• How to organize your coupons,
• Learning the Coupon Lingo,
• Couponing on the Computer,
• Shopping at Walgreens and CVS,
• Couponing at Target,
• Saving Money on Organics,
• Meal Planning,
• Growing and Preserving Your Own Foods,
• Healthy Lunch Options,
• Saving Money on Items for Babies & Children,
• Starting a Coupon Ministry,
• Giving through Couponing, Budgeting, and more! 

Remember, Free Admission and Free Child Care!  We hope to see you there!

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Come one and all to The Knoxville Coupon Fair, presented by Faith United Methodist Church! Attendance is free and child care is provided. Local couponers and other money saving resources will host booths, answer all of your couponing questions, and provide information and education.

Browse booths, trade your extra coupons and freebies, hone your couponing skills, and learn all you need to know about saving your family $$$!

Where—Faith United Methodist Church, 1120 Dry Gap Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918 Go to www.faithseekers.org for directions and more information on the church.

When—Saturday, January 30th from 9am-12n

Booths to watch for—Gabrielle of Couponing in Critical Times, Katie of Coupon Katie, Jennifer of Coupon Mommie, Melissa of Frugalissa Finds, Hannah of Frugally Farming Family, Jennifer of Living on More for Less, Isha of Knoxville Mamabelle, Angel Food Ministries, East TN Rewards, Knoxmoms, Kroger of Fountain City, Regions Bank, Three Rivers Market and more!

For more info, contact Gabrielle at Couponingincriticaltimes@gmail.com or call Faith UMC at 865-688-1000.

We hope to see you there!

The Knoxville Coupon Fair

Awesome local coupons with EastTNRewards.com

Here’s an awesome site that I thought I’d mention again for the Blount/Knox county locals!

I’ve raved about Restaurant.com for awhile now for the cheap gift certificates that you can buy but I just found out about another website where you can snag local coupons for more than just restaurants.

It’s called East Tennessee Rewards and they’ve teamed up with alot of local businesses to help bring big savings to you for quite a few things from Auto Repairs and Computers to Hobbies, Photos and more.

Stop by their site by going to EastTennesseeRewards.com and browsing around a little to see what’s there.  It may take a little bit of getting used to navigating the site but you’ll be quite amazed if you just keep poking around because there is quite a bit of stuff that you’ll stumble across.  So, why not check them out!

Free Children’s Events: Knoxville Symphony Orchestra

Thanks to Coupon Katie for this local information about the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra:

String quartets from the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will travel to local libraries during the month of November to read stories and play music for pre-school aged children as part of the orchestra’s Story Time Program.  The theme for this season’s program is Shall We Dance?  Musicians will read books that introduce string instruments (I Know A Shy Fellow Who Swallowed A Cello) and explore the different types of dance (Giraffes Can’t Dance), as well as do the Hokey-Pokey.  These performances will prepare children for the KSO’s Family Concert on November 22 featuring the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and animated character Picardy Penguin.

Below is a list of the dates, times and locations of the performances, or you can click here:

November 3, 10:30 AM at Sequoyah Library

November 4, 10:10 AM at West Knox Library

November 5, 11:00 AM at Karns Library

November 6, 10:15 AM at Fountain City Library

November 10, 10:00 AM at Burlington Library

November 10, 4:00 PM at Farragut Library

November 13, 10:30 AM at Powell Library

November 14, 11:00 AM at Borders Books

November 18, 11:00 AM at Cedar Bluff Library

If you are interested in the KSO Family Concert it will be held Sunday, November 22 at 2:00 PM at the Tennessee Theatre. Tickets are $12 and $15 each (but there is a buy one get one free coupon in the school coupon books).

The concert is entitled Shall We Dance? and explores various types of dance music. Picardy Penguin, an animated penguin that appears on a screen above the orchestra, serves at the children’s guide to classical music. This concert is suited for children ages 3-8 years old. Picardy’s Playground is an interactive discovery zone in the lobby of the Tennessee Theatre that begins at 12:45 PM and is FREE to ticket holders.

Knoxville: Raccoon Valley Bluegrass Festival tomorrow

Reminder: 9th Annual Raccoon Valley Bluegrass Festival

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 10:00am – Saturday

Admission-- $15.00 (Age 10 and under free) 

Great Music, Great Food, Great Family Fun

Music Starts @ 11:00am

Bluegrass jammers welcome - plenty of shade tree pickin'

Scheduled Performers for 2009 WHITE WATER THE WEST GIRLS BLUE MOON RISING PAUL WILLIAMS AND THE VICTORY TRIO SHADOW RIDGE BARBED WIRE '09 PICKIN' IN THE PINES WINNER

A few things to look forward to: VENDOR VILLAGE FOOD COURT HIT & MISS ENGINES ANTIQUE TRACTORS ANTIQUE CARS & TRUCKS BLACKSMITH MOLASSES MAKING

265 Patt Rd. - P.O. Box 525   Powell, TN 37849 - 865.548.0326    Go here for more details.

Thanks for the info Gabrielle!

Gabrielle also said:  Be sure to check out the chili and tamales trailer—our church, Faith UMC, will be bringing you some of the best tamales you’ve ever eaten! 

Knoxville: Raccoon Valley Bluegrass Festival on 10/3

9th Annual Raccoon Valley Bluegrass Festival Powell, TN

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 10:00am – Saturday

Admission-- $15.00 (Age 10 and under free) 

Great Music, Great Food, Great Family Fun

Music Starts @ 11:00am

Bluegrass jammers welcome - plenty of shade tree pickin'

Scheduled Performers for 2009 WHITE WATER THE WEST GIRLS BLUE MOON RISING PAUL WILLIAMS AND THE VICTORY TRIO SHADOW RIDGE BARBED WIRE '09 PICKIN' IN THE PINES WINNER

A few things to look forward to: VENDOR VILLAGE FOOD COURT HIT & MISS ENGINES ANTIQUE TRACTORS ANTIQUE CARS & TRUCKS BLACKSMITH MOLASSES MAKING

265 Patt Rd. - P.O. Box 525   Powell, TN 37849 - 865.548.0326    Go here for more details.

Thanks for the info Gabrielle!

Gabrielle also said:  Be sure to check out the chili and tamales trailer—our church, Faith UMC, will be bringing you some of the best tamales you’ve ever eaten! 

Knoxville Locals: Ladies Night Out Fundraiser is tonight!

REMINDER:  THIS FUNDRAISING EVENT IS TONIGHT!

If you’re a Knoxville local then I hope you’ll mark your calendar’s for this special cause. 

Faith United Methodist Church is planning a Ladies Night Out fundraising event on Thursday, September 10^th from 6-8pm.  Vendors are donating a portion of their revenue for the evening to our church’s outreach program.  I look forward to getting some of my holiday shopping taken care of and a fun and relaxing night with friends, and I hope some of you will be able to make it!  Everyone is welcome, and we hope you will bring your friends.  Admission is free and childcare is provided while you shop.

More details: Faith United Methodist Church is located on the corner of Dry Gap Pike and Rifle Range Road at 1120 Dry Gap Pike, Knoxville, TN  37918.  (865) 688-1000.  www.faithseekers.org

Plus, checkout Gabrielle’s site for more information about the vendors participating in the fundraiser!

Knoxville Locals: Ladies Night Out Fundraiser on 9/10

If you’re a Knoxville local then I hope you’ll mark your calendar’s for this special cause. 

Faith United Methodist Church is planning a Ladies Night Out fundraising event on Thursday, September 10^th from 6-8pm.  Vendors are donating a portion of their revenue for the evening to our church’s outreach program.  I look forward to getting some of my holiday shopping taken care of and a fun and relaxing night with friends, and I hope some of you will be able to make it!  Everyone is welcome, and we hope you will bring your friends.  Admission is free and childcare is provided while you shop.

More details: Faith United Methodist Church is located on the corner of Dry Gap Pike and Rifle Range Road at 1120 Dry Gap Pike, Knoxville, TN  37918.  (865) 688-1000.  www.faithseekers.org

Plus, checkout Gabrielle’s site for more information about the vendors participating in the fundraiser!

Coupon Alert: Local Coupons for Knoxville area residents

I talked about East Tennessee Rewards before but thought I’d repost it for all the Knoxville locals. 

Most of the coupons are free to print. I think there is somewhere on the site that says there is a fee but I haven't found a coupon yet that required me to signup & pay.

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East Tennessee Rewards.com = FREE Local Coupons

I’ve raved about Restaurant.com for awhile now for the cheap gift certificates that you can buy but I just found out about another website where you can snag local coupons for more than just restaurants.

It’s called East Tennessee Rewards and they’ve teamed up with alot of local businesses to help bring big savings to you for quite a few things from Auto Repairs and Computers to Hobbies, Photos and more.

Stop by their site by going to EastTennesseeRewards.com and browsing around a little to see what’s there.  It may take a little bit of getting used to navigating the site but you’ll be quite amazed if you just keep poking around because there is quite a bit of stuff that you’ll stumble across.  So, why not check them out!