Announcing TACC's New Tuesday Series

Announcing TACC's New Tuesday Series:

Every Tuesday I will post a compiled list of deals for that week (broken down by store) that are under $1, FREE, or a Money Maker (MM).

This list will be titled:

Cheap is Good, FREE is Better

These will be the BEST deals I have found in the local Tyler, TX area. I hope this will help you to maximize your shopping time for the BEST possible deals and savings.

Printable Coupons Will Reset Soon: PRINT NOW!!

Just a reminder that most printable coupons reset at the first of the month. That means that some of the great coupons that are available now are going to disappear at midnight.

HURRY! Print them NOW! Click the boxes here to access them before they are GONE!!



    

Links for Printable Qs (9/25)

Click here for: Optic White printable Q

Click here for: Softsoap and other printable Qs
Search the few pages for the 70c Q mentioned on the FB page. :o)


Most printable Qs can be printed twice.

Swagbucks Widget

If you do Swagbucks, here is the Swidget that people are using for Swagbucks code alerts:

If you have not joined Swagbucks yet, here is a link to click to join (simply click the box):

You can be rewarded for your regular online activity (stuff you already do). :o)

I'm saving up my Amazon.com gift cards that I have received from Swagbucks to shop for Christmas this year.



Coupon Inserts and List for 9/25/11

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Three coupon inserts in this Sunday's paper (9/25)!

This week the following coupon inserts are scheduled to come out:

1 Red Plum
1 SmartSource
1 CVS Store Insert

For a detailed list click the box below:


Remember: Coupon values are typically higher in the Dallas paper, but coupons are not guaranteed to be in the paper.

Coupon Inserts and List for 9/18/11

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Three coupon inserts in this Sunday's paper (9/18)!
This week the following coupon inserts are scheduled to come out:

1 Red Plum
1 SmartSource


For a detailed list click the box below:

Remember: Coupon values are typically higher in the Dallas paper, but coupons are not guaranteed to be in the paper.

Preschool Education Supplemented at Home (Ages 2 to 5)

I used to teach preschoolers (birth to age 5) in the day care and "Parent's Day Out" settings. I have a degree in Child Development and know a thing or two about enrichment activities for preschoolers. I hope this article will help those of you who have children aged 3 to 5 at home and want to give them a boost in their early education. :o)


For people who are "stay-at-home" parents and are unwilling/unable to send their child to a full-time preschool program, there are options for educational games that cost you little to nothing.

If you have a computer with Internet, you and your child can enjoy the games on websites like these:

• http://pbskids.org/
• http://veggietales.com/ (formerly: bigidea.com This is where my son learned mouse control)
• http://disneyjunior.com/
• http://www.nickjr.com/

Along with this, you can print and use worksheets from sites like:

• http://www.tlsbooks.com/preschoolworksheets.htm
• http://www.shirleys-preschool-activities.com/free-printable-preschool-worksheets.html

During and just after back-to-school time, you can usually find craft supplies for low cost. Items that are good for preschoolers (with supervision) are:

• Crayons
• Manila Paper
• Construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Play-doh
• Stickers
• Paint
• Chalks

Every time your child creates a project that can be saved or displayed, write the child's name on the top, left-hand corner of the page (this promotes starting something at the top, left like we do when we read). As you write the letters, say them outloud. Another good activity is to have your child trace their name until able to write it alone. This practice writing can also be done with shapes and other letters a few at a time. Don't be to "aggressive" with "teaching" your child; a relaxed and FUN atmosphere is the BEST learning environment for preschool-aged kids.

As you read your child a favorite book, place your child on your left side (to promote left to right reading) and run your finger along the words as you read to let them see the words and become aware of them and what you are doing when you read.

Music and movement are a great way to explore and learn. Basically, anything that makes noise can be a musical instrument. Also, anything that gets your child up and moving around (inside or outside) is great for physical fitness (balls, a kite, swing set, etc.).
Kids at this age need to develop their imaginations. This can easily be done through "Pretend Play" like playing with cars, dolls, animal/character figures, and dress-up clothes (costumes or large clothing can be picked up at yard sales for cheap).

Things that can be manipulated in small hands are very good to develop the hand muscles as well as Math and Science skills. Such items include:

• Blocks of various kinds
• Beads to thread
• Clothes pins to clip
• Measuring spoons and cups (with water and/or beans/rice)
• Finger paints
• Etc.

One thing that I always tell a parent who might state that they do not want a "mess" in their house is that if you can do something inside, you can do it OUTSIDE. :o) Art, reading, manipulatives, and more can ALL be done outdoors to make the learning environment broader and more FUN!!
Happy enrichment and bonding with your child. :o)

Coupon Inserts and List for 9/11/11

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Four coupon inserts in this Sunday's paper (9/11)!
This week the following coupon inserts are scheduled to come out:

1 Red Plum
2 SmartSource
1 General Mills

For a detailed list go to:

Remember: Coupon values are typically higher in the Dallas paper, but coupons are not guaranteed to be in the paper.

Get Rewarded for Surveys & Polls

I just got finished taking a few surveys at Toluna and earned some rewards. If you are interested in being rewarded for your opinion by taking surveys and polls about various topics, click the link below and sign up. It's FUN!



TACC Meeting Announcement for September 2011

Here is the announcement you have ALL been waiting for: The next Tyler Area Coupon Club meeting will be on Mon, September 12th from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at Whitehouse First Assembly on 110 S (Enter in North door under awning of the building closest to the street).

Please RSVP by filling out the e-form at the bottom of this invitation.


Event includes:

- Everyone please bring a snack to share (I will bring the drinks)

- Coupon swap (bring any coupons to trade)

- Door Prizes (name in drawing for each of the following: bring snack to share, bring friend (one for each), bringing up to 3 door prizes (items you got for FREE/cheap with coupons))

- recycle expired coupons (expired less than 6 months; I will be sending them to a military family overseas) PLEASE PRE-CUT (Only manufacturer's coupons; no store Qs - Target, Walgreens, etc.). Please bring a $1 donation toward the postage of these.

-We will have some "classes" for you to choose from (pick 1) -- Each person please bring $1 to cover the cost of copies:

• Beginning Couponing (Please bring your ads for Walgreens, CVS, and Target)
• Walgreens (Advanced)
• More options depending on available leaders

Thank you and I hope to see everyone there. :o)

RSVP:

Print FREE Coupons on Name Brand Products!!

There are several great websites that offer FREE coupons to print, but I have actually found a LOT of great coupons on Coupons.com.  To try it out click this link: Coupons.com

After selecting the coupons from the list by clicking the box on each one you want to print, simply click the print button (may need to download the printing format onto your computer), then print them out.

It's EASY!!!

If you are unable to print coupons (or even if you are), be sure to check out the coupon list of what should be coming out in the Sunday paper at SundayCouponPreview.com.