Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Tip Tuesday #3

Pick the Perfect Pepper 
{sheesh I love my alliterations}

When you are shopping for ingredients to your favorite meal, it helps to know what you are getting.  Here's one cool tip:


Peppers with 3 bumps on the bottom are sweeter and better for eating
Peppers with 4 bumps firmer and better for cooking

BONUS RECIPE:  Brush vegetable oil on the peppers and roast them in the oven.  You can broil them, but watch carefully.  When the skin starts to blacken, remove them from the oven and turn them.  Remove the skin, slice them, and remove the seeds.  Lay them on a shallow tray and coat with Italian salad dressing.  Yummy!  Serve them as is, or over bruchetta. 
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Monday, June 13, 2011

TownSquare Movies

 
 Rave Motion Pictures still doing FREE movies this summer!!  Hooray!!  We love going to Town Square for movie days because after the movie, you can head over to the awesome playground complete with splash pad and cool off!!  Makes the drive home nice and cool.  That's a fun filled morning and the kids will be more than ready for naptime after all that (yipee).  Looks like we missed last week - sorry, but these are already playing.

All movie times are at 10am, but you will want to be there early as it is first come, first served seating.
June 7 & 8
Megamind
June 14 & 15
Yogi Bear
June 21 & 22
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
June 28 & 29
Live Large (?)
July 5 & 6
Ramona and Beezus
July 12 & 13
The Lightning Thief
July 19 & 20
Want a change of scene from the big movie theater?  Town Square also has Movies in the Square on those nice summer nights.  Every Thursday at sundown, Findlay Toyota is sponsoring FREE movie series!  Since movie start time is at "sundown" you might want to plan on going early to get a good seat on the grass as well as enjoy some live entertainment.  Add a sweet treat and that sounds like a magical night.  This series also has already begun, so here is the plan for movies for the rest of the summer.

June 16
June 23
June 30
July 7
July 14
July 21
July 28
August 4
August 11
August 18
August 25

ENJOY!!!
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Saturday, June 11, 2011

$1 Regal Movies

If you have followed this blog for a while, you will know that I am sucker for movies... especially free ones!  We have always enjoyed the Regal Colonnade since it is so close to our house, and in the past has been absolutely free.  Times are-a-changin' I guess, and we have to pay this year.  Bummer, I know... But, it's only $1!!  So right now, add to your weekly budget enough dollars to cover your family and pick a day to head to the movies.  There are some good ones playing this year and I am really looking forward to this. What I love about this is activity, is that it is a regular on our calendar, and thus provides some consistency for our summer.  Sounds weird, I know, but I just love Tuesdays and Wednesdays!!  
Here is the list of Regal Cinema movies at both the Colonnade and Village Square. Enjoy!
NOTE: All shows start at 10am, but I would get there at least 15 minutes early - those theaters fill up fast.

6/21-6/22
6/28-6/29
7/5-7/6
7/12-7/13
7/19-7/20
7/26-7/27
8/2-8/3
8/9-8/10
8/16-8/17

6/21-6/22
6/28-6/29
7/5-7/6
7/12-7/13
7/19-7/20
7/26-7/27
8/2-8/3
8/9-8/10
8/16-8/17

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Summer Plans

I am freaking out that it is summer already and I have not ONE thing planned for my crazy bunch of kids!  I usually have that Family Fun Calendar (at the bottom of the blog) updated well in advance of the last day of school.  And since my laptop is heading to the computer hospital, I cannot work on any of my 'work' stuff so you are in luck!  I am going to be taking this afternoon and busting out a TON of post about things we can all do to entertain our "chillins" this summer.... ENJOY!!  

p.s. if you think of anything that could be added or you would like to share with everyone, please email me at thegrocerygeek@gmail.com.  

P.S.S.  Please share with your friends!

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Thursday, June 9, 2011

Check This Out!



I LOVE this deal! Albertson's is having a deal on gift cards so for every $100 you spend on a gift card (excludes Visa, American Express and Albertson's gift cards) you will get a $20 catalina back good on your next shopping trip! I've already bought a couple Father's Day gifts and I'm planning on taking my little ones to Disneyland this Fall so I bought 5 Disneyland tickets and recieved $100 in catalinas! Now I'm NOT sure if you have to buy them separately but to be on the safe side, I did separate transactions for each gift card. The deal goes until June 18 so not a huge rush. Think birthdays and Christmas too!!



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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Order Your Papers

Hey! If you have been waiting to start your newspaper subscriptions, now's the time! Grocery Smarts has a great deal with the RJ to get you a super discounted price! (check out link on the sidebar). If you place an order there or with me by phone before Saturday, your Sunday papers will begin arriving on June 19th.

However, here's a little insider tip.... When you order the daily paper there is a good chance you will start seeing it as early as Wednesday or Thursday of next week. You REALLY want that Thursday paper ;-). I can't give specifics, but let's just say there may be a certain peelie on the front of the paper on the 16th that we can use at a certain clothing store that has amazing Klearance items. Oh the savings! How will I spend it? Let's compare receipts and See how we do.
(how's that for subtle?)

- Jen
Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone (hence all the typos)
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Thursday, June 2, 2011

Parks and Recreation Links

I LOVE that we have such great parks and recreation departments here in the Las Vegas valley. These are quick links to the summer editions of the parks and rec brochures. Look closely as there are usually LOTS of FREE classes and/or events:





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Summer Reading - CHART IT!

Those of you who know me, or have been to my class, you know how much I love a good spreadsheet!  My brain just works better when there is order.  So, lists... charts... anything to keep this mamma's crazy brain under control just makes me happy.  

I saw this gal's blog post highlighted on Sugardoodle.net today and just KNEW I needed to do this for my kiddies.  This will be a great motivation for my kids and will just be all around FUN to tie in all these reading programs that I just posted about here... here... and here...  

Erin at Chicken Babies, came up with this Ahhhhdorable way to chart all the books her kids read this summer.  I may have to make some adjustments since I have 2 great readers, 1 who is just starting with blending letter, 1 who thinks she can read and has quite a fine imagination when doing so, and 1 who just loves to sit on your lap and enjoy any picture of a doggie or ball.  I'm not sure how I will adapt, but the concept is great and I have plenty of empty wall space in my hallway upstairs.  So much fun!!  So check out her post and let me know what you come up with!

I hope your summer is filled with lots of good stories and memories with your kids!  I am working on updating the Family Fun calendar at the bottom of this blog, so if you know of any good activities (scheduled or not) that I can highlight for you or add to the calendar, please let me know!  

Happy READING!! 
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Library Summer Reading Programs

And what I think will be the final installment of the summer reading program, the libraries!  If you haven't participated in these events with your children over the past few summers, you are really missing out.  We have loved everything they do at the Henderson libraries for the past several years.  Typically, when your child reads a certain number of books, they can earn prizes along the way.  Usually the big prize is free admittance to the Lied's Children's Museum, or a discount at The Shark Reef!  That just adds to extra fun things to do this summer on the cheap.  

So, here's the info you will need... 
Summer Reading Kick-off Party
Saturday, June 11th 9am-1pm 
Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street. 
Free Activities; including bounce house, games, live entertainment, community booths, crafts and much more. Sign up to earn prizes as you read during the summer.


   Their program starts June 10th.  Just go to any library and get your forms to fill out.  They also have a toddler reading program!  What a great way to get your little one to love books! 


Stay tuned for another great idea on how to keep your kids pumped about reading ALL summer!! 
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More Summer Reading


I should have known to post the Borders summer reading program when I did the one about the Barnes & Noble.  (I will be posting about the libraries next).  I am so excited about these programs because I have a few kids who love to read and I am always looking for ways to encourage them without actually 'telling' them to do it.  We have a few hard heads over here - not sure where they get it from.  

Anyway, Borders rewards program is called "Double Dog Dare Challenge" (fun).  When your kids read 10 books, they get one for FREE!!  Fill out the form HERE and you are on your way! 

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