Thrifty Maven

Perdue Farms, Inc. is recalling approximately 91,872 pounds of Great Value frozen chicken nuggets sold at Walmart because the nuggets may contain small pieces of blue plastic.
The products subject to recall include: [View Labels (PDF Only)] 1-pound, 13-ounce bag of “GREAT VALUE Fully Cooked Chicken Nuggets.” Each bag bears the establishment number “P-33944” as well [...]

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In an age of win-at-all-costs competitiveness, Champion® Athleticwear, the National Alliance for Youth Sports and a council of key sports industry leaders are launching an effort to create an Athletes’ Creed, a belief system designed to inspire players of all levels to reclaim the pure enjoyment of the game, the irrepressible camaraderie of a team [...]

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By now, I’m certain you realize I tend to love activities that lend themselves to enhance one’s mental acuity. (Wow! Listen to them there college type words) This weekend we discovered how to make learning virtually painless by visiting the Fernbank Museum In Atlanta.
The Fernbank Museum of Natural History, in Atlanta, Georgia, offers exhibitions and [...]

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Ah summer. Lazy days, vacations, and other fun in the sun are what many associate with summer break, but did you know that there is a loss in academic skills and knowledge over the course of summer vacation?
It is known as Summer learning loss and one way you can help combat that loss is with [...]

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Usually when we hear the word “split”, we think of news of celebrity break-ups, splashed across the cover of tabloid magazines. Well, leave it to our favorite celebrity/brand team to prove that a split can be a good thing!
Kelly Ripa and Electrolux are joining forces once again to celebrate the launch of Electrolux Appliance’s new [...]

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Since 1917, the famous little red wagons by Radio Flyer have been a favorite of families and kids everywhere. Boasting more than a dozen award-winning wagon models and a complete line of tricycles, scooters, and other ride-ons, Radio Flyer is as synonymous with outdoor play as summer itself.

There are endless ways to enjoy your little [...]

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California
Fourth of July Waterfront Celebration, Sunday, July 4, 2010, 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM PIER 39 celebrates Independence Day with a star-spangled day line-up of entertainment for the whole family. Beginning at 3 pm, enjoy free live band performances in the PIER 39 Entrance Plaza. Be sure to check out our street performers on the [...]

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Date & Time: July 3, 2010 (10PM)
Location: Carnival grounds, Chincoteague Island, VA
One of my favorite places in Virginia is Chincoteague. It’s beautiful and home to wld horses.
Read the book Misty of Chincoteague and head on over to the Chincoteague Island Firemen’s Carnival Fireworks. A spectacular fireworks display held by the Chincoteague [...]

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Region: Northern Virginia
Locality: Caroline County
St. Peter’s Church
817 Water St.
Port Royal, VA 22535
Driving Directions | What’s Nearby
Come celebrate America’s independence In Historic Port Royal!
Hear a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence and patriotic music. Watch 18th century dancing by the Rappahannock Colonial Heritage Society. View historic figures in the Hall of Portraits in Port Royal’s [...]

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Get a head start on the 4th of July. Celebrate America Concert & Fireworks Wolfe’s Pond Park, Staten Island, NY. The U.S. Army Band begins playing at 7PM and at 9PM Fireworks will begin FREE For Map: http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2010/07/03/celebrate-america-concert-fireworks

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Hear the Philadelphia Orchestra in a FREE concert followed by dazzling fireworks, presented by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation. FREE!.
Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing located at Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street. For more information call (215) 683-2200 or head on over to the Visit Philadelphia site.

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Martinsville Speedway
340 Speedway Rd
Ridgeway, VA 24148
Date/Hours:
Friday, July 02, 2010 (5:00 PM-11:30 PM)
Children’s rides will be open from 5-11:30 pm. Domino, a Roanoke-based horn band will open at 7 pm followed by Delbert McClinton, one of the most versatile artists in America, playing pop, coutry and blues music at 8:30 pm.
Once you’ve enjoyed the carnival rides, [...]

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The American Academy of Pediatrics officially recommends only attending professional fireworks displays. It is for this reason I make it a point to list FREE fireworks displays across the country. You can find listings of these events on this site over the next several days and I hope you will consider one of these [...]

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For the next 11 days, Insider Pages will donate $0.50 toward wildlife rescue and clean-up efforts in the Gulf for every doctor review written on the site. The company will donate up to $100,000 and is asking people to spread the word via Facebook and Twitter. All proceeds from this Gulf Coast Fundraiser will be [...]

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“Kellogg’s just issued a voluntarily recall of select packages of Kellogg’s Corn Pops, Honey Smacks, Froot Loops and Apple Jacks cereals. You should NOT eat the recalled products because they do not meet quality standards…The cereal was recalled due to the fact that an off-flavor and smell was coming from the bag. Apparently, Kellogg’s has [...]

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Your kids will love this project! This Monster Truck comes with stickers and punch out cars for crushing! Sign them up today!
The Clinic begins at 10AM
Each Build and Grow Clinic participant always receives a free apron, goggles, project-themed patch for the work apron, and a certificate of completion. All Clinics are free, but you need [...]

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Michaels will have a FREE family event today, June 26th from 10 AM to 2PM for kids ages 3 and up. They will be making 4th of July crafts.

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If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend why not head over to Bass Pro Shops. They have lots of FREE activities and crafts. This weekend the kids can make this cool camping photo frame. Maybe they can use it to frame one of the cool photos they take at the Great [...]

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I want to tell you about this exciting, family friendly event. I’m all for anything that gets the kids out in the fresh air and away from the TV for awhile.
On Saturday, June 26th, thousands of families across the country will participate in the National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF) 6th Annual Great American Backyard Campout. [...]

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The ALL YOU MAGAZINE’S SECOND-ANNUAL GROCERY CHALLENGE has begun and I want to begin this series of posts with a “Yes You Can” post.
Some people think that coupons and sales are never spoken about in school and if they are then it’s in the Family and Consumer Science classes. If that’s what you think then [...]

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