REGAL SUMMER MOVIE EXPRESS 2012

Moviegoers of all ages can climb aboard the Summer Movie Express to enjoy a great selection of films. During this 9-week festival, participating Regal Cinemas will offer selected G or PG rated movies for only a dollar on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10:00. A portion of proceeds from the Summer Movie Express will be donated to the Will Rogers Institute.


Starts June 12, 2012 in all North Carolina markets and a couple of South Carolina markets.  Begins June 5 for the majority of South Carolina markets.


Click HERE for more info!

FREE Doughnuts June 1: National Doughnut Day

Friday, June 1 is apparently National Doughnut Day (who knew?!) and two of the major doughnut chains are offering up FREE doughnuts to customers on this day!

Krispy Kreme e-club members will get a FREE doughnut - you must sign up to get this deal!  Here is the LINK to register.

Dunkin Donuts is giving away a FREE doughnut with the purchase of any drink!

I have learned that National Doughnut Day began as a fundraiser for the Salvation Army in 1938.  This event is held annually on the first Friday of June in honor of the female volunteers of World War 1 who served doughnuts to soldiers behind the front lines.  Learn more about this unique holiday from the Wikipedia article by clicking here.

How to Save: The Summary

I hope you've been to Ramsey's Adventures in Savings on Facebook and "liked" us!!  If the Facebook page can reach 100 "fans" by June 2 - one of our lucky fans will win over $25 (value) in coupons!!


Thanks for visiting Ramsey's Adventures in Savings blog site.  Below is a list of links for some important info I think you should know or review.  

Coupon Savings

Saving $$ is Fun & Simple
Intro to Couponing 101
Couponing 101: Sales Cycles & Stocking Up on What You Use
Couponing 101: Where to Find Coupons
Couponing 101: Store Coupon Policies
Personal Coupon Deals (Photos and Prices!) *Updated!*
Items You Should Almost Always Get For FREE!
Top Picks at Target, CVS, & Rite Aid This Week! *New!*

More Savings!

June Shopping Guide *New!*
June: NC Fresh *New!*
June 1: National Doughnut Day - Find out where to get a free one! *New!*
Fresh & Priced Right: Farmer's Market - Eat Locally
Recipes *Updated!*
Restaurant Deals & Coupons *Updated!*
Summer Fun: Free Bowling & $1 Movies

Please ask me your questions and leave your comments.  I want to help you to save more money too!  Couponing Classes Coming Soon!!!  Please let me know if you are interested in couponing classes, parties, swaps, or one-on-one coupon mentoring.  Leave a comment below or message me on Facebook.

Happy Savings!

~Ramsey

Eating Fresh Locally: More Taste, Less Cost

Eating Locally: More Taste, Less Cost

I found this great chart showing what types of fruits and veggies are in season each month in the state of North Carolina.  The NC Department of Agriculture maintains this list to encourage us all to eat healthier & eat locally.  For lists in other states, check out this link.

This time of year it's easy to buy the best tasting, freshest produce by visiting farmer's markets, roadside stands, or pick-your-own farm markets.  Ask your local grocery stores and restaurants use and sell locally grown fruits and vegetables, too!   By utilizing these state-by-state guides, you can spend less on the fresh produce you love to serve your family by purchasing what's in season right now.

For further cost cutting, learn how to properly can or freeze your fresh produce now so that you can enjoy fresh strawberries in December for example!  Another way to eat locally?  Start your own community or backyard garden!  Not only will you eat well, but it's fun and can save you money!

• For a listing of North Carolina farmer's markets, click HERE.  
• This page will help you find a roadside stand, pick-your-own, and other local food producers.
• Another great site I have found and used is this Where To Find Pick-Your-Own, with listings for almost all states, including North and South Carolina.  

Why should you eat locally?  Here are just a few reasons:

1. Produce in season gives consumers peak qualities of freshness, nutrition, and taste.  Have you ever eaten a tomato fresh off the vine?  
2. Safer foods: "Local food is often safer, too," says the Center for a New American Dream (CNAD). "Even when it's not organic, small farms tend to be less aggressive than large factory farms about dousing their wares with chemicals." Small farms are also more likely to grow more variety, too, says CNAD, protecting biodiversity and preserving a wider agricultural gene pool, an important factor in long-term food security. 
3. Fights global warming & reduces fuel consumption,  Rich Pirog of the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture reports that the average fresh food item on our dinner table travels 1,500 miles to get there.  
4. Supports your local economy by allowing farmers to sell directly to local consumers and avoid increasing expenses for transportation, processing, packaging, refrigeration, and marketing.

The state of North Carolina is encouraging residents to eat locally with a program titled, "The 10% Campaign" in which you pledge to spend at least 10% of your food budget on locally-grown products.  

My local farmer's market is open today, I might just have to head over there and see what kind of goodies I can pick up!  The lettuce in our garden is ready to build a delicious salad so tonight just might be a full meal of locally grown meats, fruits, and veggies at our house!

Sources: http://www.treehugger.com/green-food/earthtalk-why-eat-locally.html and other links throughout article.

FREE BOWLING FOR KIDS ALL SUMMER LONG!

FREE BOWLING FOR THE KIDS ALL SUMMER!

At AMF, kids ages 15 and under can bowl for FREE all summer long! Simply register and you'll get a weekly voucher for two free games per child per day through September 3. Shoe rental is not included.


Click HERE to register.


Free bowling available until 8 p.m., 7 days a week
AMF summer is May 14 – September 3, 2012

AMF also offers The AMF Summer Pass is just $29.95

Just one AMF Summer Pass allows up to four adults ages 16 and up to bowl two games per day all summer. That's less than $7.50 per person! You can add a pass at the end of the Summer Unplugged registration process.