Sorry to be posting this a day later then I had hoped to, but I took our daughter to Cape Canaveral to see the launch. I lost count of how many shuttle launches I have seen over the years, but this was her first one that was up close and personal at the Cape. We usually watch the launch from our backyard.

I want to congratulate Shirley Walker, who typed “I like Progresso Soups” on 2/21, for winning our Italian Days at Publix $25.00 Gift Card giveaway. MyBlogSpark will be sending her the gift card which was provided by General Mills.

From February 17th through March 2nd, visit your local Publix to take advantage of the great savings on some of your favorite General Mills brands such as Progresso, Green Giant, Pillsbury, Muir Glen and Totino’s, and save $5 when you purchase 20 participating products.

While visiting Italian Days at Publix, you can also enter the Publix Italian Days Sweepstakes, sponsored by General Mills, for a chance to win one of four grand prizes of $10,000 worth of free groceries or one of 200 $100 Publix gift cards being given as prizes.

There are three easy ways to enter for a chance to win the Sweepstakes. Enter via phone, mail or at ClickCallMail.com – a convenient one-stop website, where you’ll also be able to download great coupon savings on some of your favorite General Mills brands and other great offers from Publix.

Here’s how it works:
Click – Stay up to date with the latest General Mills promotions happening at Publix by visiting ClickCallMail.com. Once you’re registered and logged in, you can participate in any current promotions.

Call – If you’d prefer to enter the sweepstakes and participate in other promotions via telephone, feel free to call the General Mills/Publix hotline, at 1.800.627.6059, and be sure to say that you want to enter the Publix Italian Days Sweepstakes. Please be sure to provide your complete contact information (Full name/address/zip code/phone #).

Mail – If you prefer to participate via mail-in entry, print and mail your complete contact information (Full Name/address/zip code/phone #) to P.O. Box 43425 Atlanta, GA 30336 and be sure to write “Publix Italian Days Sweepstakes” on the outside of the envelope.

The above information, and the $25.00 Publix Gift Card that we are giving away are courtesy of General Mills and MyBlogSpark.

To enter to win the $25.00 Publix Gift Card provided to us by MyBlogSpark and Publix, DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING + LEAVE A COMMENT ON THIS PAGE:

1. Become a fan of FrugalFloridan on Facebook, and leave a comment.
If you are a triathlete or interested in running events, please consider “liking” the following on Facebook as well, Sommer Sports, and TriFlorida Events. These are Facebook pages for Sommer Sports, Inc a great company that I have been involved with for over a decade and could use some Facebook love.

2. Subscribe to our feed via email (using Feedburner) and leave a comment.

3. Post about this giveaway on your blog and email us your direct link to the blog post.

4. Follow us via twitter.com/FrugalInFla (must have at least 10 followers) then tweet the following: “@FrugalInFla is having a $25 Publix GC Giveaway. More info: http://bit.ly/gVXcJV”

Don’t forget to leave a comment about (or a tip on) how to use your favorite Italian Days item ON THIS POST only. This contest ends on Tuesday, February 23, 2011 at 11:59PM ET. The winner will be announced on 2/24/11.

Disclaimer: This give away is being sponsored by General Mills and MyBlogSpark. They provided the information, and the $25.00 Publix Gift Card to give to the winner of this contest and one for our use. All comments and opinions are my own.

The Coupons are:
$1.00/2 Glad Food Storage products, exp 3/31/11
$1.00/1 Nestlé Toll House Morsel, 10-12oz, exp 3/31/11

Publix has the morsels on sale for $2.98 (B1G1), which in reality really means that they are $1.49 per bag. Use the $1.00 off coupon in this booklet and they are just 48¢ PER BAG.

Here is how to enter for your chance to win TWO (2) of these coupon booklets.

There will be 7 winners to this contest.

1. Leave a comment, on this post only, any time between 10:00PM EST on 11/30/10 until 10:00PM on 12/01/10.

2. Winners will be decided on 12/1, and emailed by 12/2/10. If you do not reply by the 11:00PM on 12/2/10, you forfeit your coupons and I will contact another person randomly selected via random.org. Time is the essence here because you need the coupon during the week long sale at Publix. I plan to mail out the coupons on 12/3/10.

Good luck.

All of the coupons (except the match-ups in red, are Pubix store coupons and expire on 9/30).

Here is something cool about this booklet also, if you have a smartphone (with a camera) go to Microsoft’s FREE gettag.mobi phone app (if you are like me and have an iPhone, click HERE to get the FREE APP via the App Store) that will read those multi-colored triangular looking squares that are a type of graphic meant to be read by smartphones. Yes, the irony is that many of the tags add the item to your shopping list, BUT the first one in the booklet is to enter for a chance to win $25,000.00. Contest begins on 8/16/10. Get more info HERE.

The Coupons Are:
B2G1 Ore-Ida Frozen Potato products, 20oz+

$1.00 Nancy’s Entrée Quiche
$1.00 Heinz Tomato Ketchup, 40oz +
$1.00 Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce, 19oz +

$1.00 Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce, 10oz
$1.00 from BLINKY

$1.00/2 Bush’s Beans, 16oz+, excludes Baked, Grillin’ Beans or Chili Magic
$1.00/2 Bush’s Baked Beans 28oz or Grillin’ Beans 22oz

$1.50/1 T.G.I Friday’s Frozen Snacks, 13.5-15oz

$1.75 Heinz 57 Sauce, 10oz+
$1.75 from SS 5/23

$2.00/1 T.G.I. Friday’s Complete Skillet Meals
$2.00 Heinz HomeStyle Gravy, 12oz+ & Ore-Ida Steam n’ Mash Potatoes
$2.00 T.G.I. Friday’s Value Size Frozen Snack

$2.00/2 Bagel Bites Frozen Snacks, 9ct +
$1.00 from SS 6/13

$4.00/4 Boston Market Frozen product

MichelleA (marb…) won the Grand Prize and will receive 10 (ten of the coupons)

Laura (RGoo…) was the second random number generated by Random.org, and will be receiving 5 (five) of the coupons.

Congrats Michelle and Laura.

Of course, if you want to try a new Real Fruit Smoothie or Frappé at McDonalds FOR FREE, enter this contest and the lucky winner get 10 coupons (with the runner up receiving 5 coupons).

Now for the fun part, because we have some wonderful neighbors and friends, we have way more of these coupons than we will possibly be able before they expire.

CONTEST TIME:
Winner of this contest, which will end on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 11:59PM EDT, will be mailed (to an address supplied by the winner after being notified by FrugalFloridian.com) 10 (TEN) of these coupons. The second place winner will receive 5 (FIVE) of these coupons.

How to Enter:
1. In order to be officially entered in this contest, you must leave a comment on this post. Anything other then the usual “I hope I win”.

2. Yes, you can get extra entries by doing the following:
Facebook: Go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/FrugalFloridian/288390956016 and “like” FrugalFloridian. Then comment ANYTHING in regards to this contest. Comment must be in regards to this contest. If you already like FrugalFloridian on Facebook, simply go to the page and leave the comment. Doing this earns you 1 extra entry.

Twitter: Tweet the following (or some variation of); “@FrugalInFla is having a contest with the 1st prize being 10 coupons for FREE Smoothies or Frappes at McDs. More info: http://bit.ly/9FrZ6n”. Doing this earns you 1 extra entry.

If you have a blog: Posting a comment which contains a direct link to this post on your blog, you will earn 1 extra entry.

Good Luck to all, and I will post the Grand Prize and Runner Up on Monday, July 26, 2010.

WPMOMOF2 will be enjoying her discounts until March 31, 2011.

She talked about watching the fireworks at Lake Eola then heading to Scruffy Murphy’s (the original location).

Ah yes, good ol’ Scruffy’s. For the better part of a decade (late 80′s through mid 90′s) I was the staff concert photographer for the Beacham Theater, and pretty much any nightclub in Orlando (Visage, Below Zero, Social, Beach Club (Faith in Physics, etc) in late 80′s through mid 90′s and Scruffy’s was one of the best places to go for my adult beverage of choice, Guinness. They knew how to pour it right, and was ALWAYS a wonderful group of people to work with.

Enter the contest HERE (contest ends at 11:59 EDT TODAY, Sunday, July 11, 2010 and was part of a 4th of July memories post).

For more information about the Macy’s 10% Discount Card, read my post HERE.

Last year we watched the fireworks from a field near the 429 entry ramp from New Independence Blvd (maybe Way). Here we were pretty much the only non-BIG pick up truck driving families there. Both locations had us watching the entire show instead of having to move our head from a blast here to one over there. Neither location has piped in sound. Though you can feel the concussion at either location, the 429 location is roughly 4 to 5 miles away. The residential location is where you see the firework explode and then instantly hear/feel the concussion.

Some of my other favorite 4th of July fireworks memories are (and always with family and or friends):
Near the USMC Memorial in Arlington, VA.

The rededication of the Statue of Liberty in NYC.

St. Pete Beach, FL.

Steamboat Springs, CO.

Taipei, Taiwan.

But, of all those places, the best place I like to be on the 4th is wherever I am with friends and family enjoying the same experience.

Thank you for hanging in there with this post. As you may (or may not) know, Macy’s sponsors the NYC fireworks display. If you remember this POST we have found some Macy’s 10% OFF Discount Cards. After the first use the discount card is valid for 30 days.

So, lets have a contest (for 8 of the discount cards, which equal one per month until the promotion is over on March 31, 2011), that is VERY EASY to enter.

Here is how you enter:
1. Leave a post with one or more of your favorite memories/locations that you have enjoyed the 4th of July fireworks from. That is all you have to do to be entered in to the contest.

2. IF YOU WANT EXTRA ENTRIES, do either one or both of these (1 extra entry for twitter or Facebook for a total MAX of 2 extra entries):

Twitter, tweet the following: “I just left a 4th of July memory at http://bit.ly/aNsAiF. I hope I win the contest.”

Facebook: “I just left a 4th of July memory on www.FrugalFloridian.com. I hope I win the contest.”

This contest will end on Sunday, July 11, 2010 at 11:59PM EDT.
The winner will be picked randomly and announced on July 12, 2010.

Disclaimer: This contest is not authorized or sponsored by Macy’s or the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau. If you live in the Orlando area, you can get some of these cards in person by going to the Official Orlando Vsitors Center.

Good luck to all who enter.

Diane left her message on 5/28/10 at 1:32PM.

Thank you to everyone who entered, and stay tuned for our next contest starting very soon.

Mark

Disclosure: This contest is being held by www.FrugalFloridian.com with the information and gift card being supplied to us by Pillsbury and MyBlogSpark. All other thoughts and opinions are my own.

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With a taste as delicious and authentic as if you baked them at home, Pillsbury Chocolate Chunk Fudge Brownies are a blend of 3 types of cocoas with real chocolate syrup and milk chocolate chunks to make a delicious fudgy brownie-they´re the perfect solution when you are pressed for time. Add personal flair to these already-baked brownies with your own decorations, frosting, caramel or powdered sugar! With a straight-out-of-the-oven flavor without the time or clean-up, Pillsbury Chocolate Chunk Fudge Brownies are a great treat for any occasion!

In addition, when purchasing Pillsbury Chocolate Chunk Fudge Brownies at Sam’s Club, you have the chance to support your local school with Box Tops for Education. Each package of Pillsbury Chocolate Chunk Fudge Brownies has 6 Bonus Box Tops that can be redeemed to earn cash for the K-8 school of your choice.

Please note that you DO NOT have to be a member of Sam’s Club to enter this contest, but you DO have to be a member to use the Gift Card if you win.

Here’s How To Enter This Contest:
In an effort to make entering our contests as easy as possible all we need you to do are two things. The first and only way to be officially entered is to leave a comment on this page, then do any ONE of these steps (you do not need to do all four):

1. Like FrugalFloridan on Facebook, and leave a comment on YOUR wall about this contest. If you are already like FrugalFloridan on Facebook then just leave a comment regarding this giveaway. A generic comment such as “I hope I will win” will not be counted (BUT if you were to write “I hope I win the www.FrugalFloridian.com $25.00 Sam’s Club Gift/Pillsbury Brownie Giveaway” that WOULD be valid. Just make sure to include the www.FrugalFloridian and gift card info portions and the post will be valid. Doing this will earn you one extra entry.

2. Subscribe to our feed via email (using Feedburner).

3. If you have a blog, post an entry this giveaway on your blog and email us your direct link to the blog post.

4. Follow us via twitter.com/FrugalInFla (must have at least 10 followers) then tweet the following: “@FrugalInFla is having a $25.00 Sam’s Club Gift/Pillsbury Brownie Giveaway. More info: http://bit.ly/bSeXII”. Doing this will earn you two extra entries. If you already follow us on Twitter, simply tweet about the contest.

Don’t forget to leave a comment ON THIS POST. If you don’t leave a post to this post, you are not officially entered into this contest.

This contest will end at 11:59pm PDT on Sunday, June 6, 2010 with the winner (as determined via Random.org) being announced on Monday, June 7, 2010.

Goodluck.

Disclosure: This contest is being held by www.FrugalFloridian.com with the information and gift card being supplied to us by Pillsbury and MyBlogSpark. All other thoughts and opinions are my own.

Candice left her message on 4/22/10 at 12:32PM.

Thank you to everyone who entered, and stay tuned for our next contest starting very soon.

Mark & Kathy

Disclosure: This contest is being held by www.FrugalFloridian.com with the information and gift card being supplied to us by Shell Lubricants* and MotorOilMatters.org through MyBlogSpark. *The term “Shell Lubricants” collectively refers to the various companies of the Shell Group engaged in the lubricants business. All other thoughts and opinions are my own.

With the informative Web site www.MotorOilMatters.org (created by the maker of industry-leading brands Pennzoil and Quaker State) you can easily locate key information about how quality motor oils can help prolong your engine’s life and improve overall efficiency, as well as help answer other questions you may have about motor oil. In addition, the site offers a fun, educational game for you to play called “M.O.M. Knows Best” where you can put your motor mind to the test with an interactive quiz. I took the quiz, and missed 3 out of 10 questions. Yes, it is true that I am not a huge car guy, though I have changed the oil and filters many times, I prefer to pay someone else to do it because they can also spot other areas with their trained eyes that to you and me would go un-noticed or even if we possibly did see it, may not understand the gravity of the situation. BTW, the questions are vast and taking the quiz several times will show you different questions, though you might see a repeat once or twice in two quizes.

Did you know?
According to a recent survey from the Automotive Service Association, more than 54 percent of customers who take their vehicles for service and repair are women

Using a high-quality motor oil in the right grade can help maximize fuel economy.

Low-quality oils that do not meet industry standards or the vehicle manufacturer’s requirements could cost consumers in the long run by potentially damaging the vehicle’s engine or possibly voiding the manufacturer’s warranty.

Another reason to look to a high-quality motor oil – like Pennzoil and Quaker State – is that it is designed to meet the demands of today’s engines.

The contest is for a $35.00 Jiffy Lube Gift Card, which will cover most of the cost, if not all, of a conventional oil change at most Jiffy Lube locations (please click here to locate your nearest store).

Here’s How To Enter This Contest:
In an effort to make entering our contests as easy as possible all we need you to do are two things. The first and only way to be officially entered is to leave a comment on this page, then do any ONE of these steps (you do not need to do all four):

1. Become a fan of FrugalFloridan on Facebook, and leave a comment on our wall. If you are already a fan of FrugalFloridan on Facebook then just leave a comment regarding this giveaway. A generic comment such as “I hope I will win” will not be counted (BUT if you were to write “I hope I win the www.FrugalFloridian.com $35.00 Jiffy Lube Gift Card Giveaway” that WOULD be valid. Just make sure to include the www.FrugalFloridian and gift card info portions and the post will be valid. Doing this will earn you one extra entry.

2. Subscribe to our feed via email (using Feedburner).

3. If you have a blog, post an entry this giveaway on your blog and email us your direct link to the blog post.

4. Follow us via twitter.com/FrugalInFla (must have at least 10 followers) then tweet the following: “@FrugalInFla is having a $35.00 Jiffy Lube Gift Card Contest. More info: http://bit.ly/9xkfe5″. Doing this will earn you two extra entries.

Don’t forget to leave a comment ON THIS POST. If you don’t leave a post to this post, you are not officially entered into this contest.

This contest will end at 11:59pm PDT on Sunday, April 25, 2010 with the winner (as determined via Random.org) being announced on Monday, April 26, 2010.

Goodluck.

Disclosure: This contest is being held by www.FrugalFloridian.com with the information and gift card being supplied to us by Shell Lubricants* and MotorOilMatters.org through MyBlogSpark. *The term “Shell Lubricants” collectively refers to the various companies of the Shell Group engaged in the lubricants business. All other thoughts and opinions are my own.

Between taking the kids to school, doing FrugalFloridian.com research, picking the kids up from school, and a bunch more during the day and night, I am not a huge survey taking person. The info on their site states that there will be up to 6 surveys a month.

If you decide to join also, let us know and let us know what you think.

Mari left her message on 4/2/10 at 9:39AM.

Thank you to everyone who entered, and stay tuned for our next contest starting very soon.

Mark & Kathy

Disclosure: The $50.00 gift card was supplied to FrugalFloridian.com by Safeway (Dominick´s, Tom Thumb, Randalls, Vons, Genuardi´s) and Fiber One through MyBlogSpark.). All comments and opinions are my own.

You could be the lucky person to find out by entering our contest. The winner will receive the $50 Safeway gift card that was supplied to us by MyBlogSpark and Fiber One to use at a Safeway or affiliated store. BUT, we don’t have any of the stores anywhere near us. So, our loss is your gain. Even if you don’t have one of the stores in your area, maybe you have a relative that does and you could be the hero and send it to them.

If you want to enter the contest for the $50.oo Safeway Gift Card, provided to us by Safeway, (Dominick’s, Tom Thumb, Randalls, Vons, Genuardi’s) and Fiber One through MyBlogSpark here are the few simple steps you need to take:

In an effort to make entering our contests as easy as possible all we need you to do are two things. The first and only way to be officially entered is to leave a comment on this page, then do any ONE of these steps (you do not need to do all four):

1. Become a fan of FrugalFloridan on Facebook, and leave a comment. If you are already a fan of FrugalFloridan on Facebook then just leave a comment. Doing this will earn you one extra entry.

2. Subscribe to our feed via email (using Feedburner) and leave a comment.

3. If you have a blog, post an entry this giveaway on your blog and email us your direct link to the blog post.

4. Follow us via twitter.com/FrugalInFla (must have at least 10 followers) then tweet the following: “@FrugalInFla is having a $50 Safeway GC Giveaway. More info: http://bit.ly/d9uWMn”. Doing this will earn you two extra entries.

Don’t forget to leave a comment ON THIS POST. If you don’t leave a post to this post, you are not officially entered into this contest.

This contest will end at 11:59pm PST on Sunday, April 4, 2010 with the winner (as determined via Random.org) being announced on Monday, April 5, 2010.

Goodluck.

Disclosure: The $50.00 gift card that we are giving away, and information were all given to you from Safeway (Dominick´s, Tom Thumb, Randalls, Vons, Genuardi´s) and Fiber One through MyBlogSpark.). All comments and opinions are my own.

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