Review: Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2 + Frugal Fun

I received a copy of Barbie in a Mermaid Tale to review last week. I knew my 4 year old daughter would absolutely love it since she loves Barbie AND mermaids right now. She didn’t know it was coming and when I opened the box you should have heard her screech. She was so excited and wanted to watch it immediately. The boys weren’t quite so excited, and honestly? That’s quite alright with me – time for a  “Girl Party” as my daughter says.

In the movie, Merliah is a surf champion who is also a mermaid princess, although no one knows this about her.  It has a slight resemblance to Little Mermaid only in that there is also an evil mermaid who attempts to take over the throne.  As Merliah goes between two worlds, she learns the value of family and how to choose the things that are really important in life.  She also learns how to be true to herself and not just do what other people think is the best option for her. Will Merliah follow her mother’s wishes or will she choose to do her own thing? Filled with bright colors, a princess, a dairing surfer girl (my daughter loved the part where they surf the waves), an evil fish and a pet seal,the movie is sure to keep the attention of your little princess.   

My daughter says – “It’s cute. I liked the purple mermaid(girl) and how it took the necklace to turn into a mermaid.  I liked…thinking…thinking…” ok, so she couldn’t think of anything else but as soon as it was done she wanted to watch it again.

Released in the beginning of March, the movie is just in time for an Easter present if you do Easter baskets.  Once she opens it, pop some popcorn and have a “Girl Party”. Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2 is currently on sale for $13.49 on Amazon and is a great deal when you look at it in perspective. Instead of  going to the movies and spending $24-$38 on a movie and some popcorn, buy the movie, pop some popcorn, get some juice boxes and have some fun. I know my daughter’s ideal “Girl Party” includes nail polish, a girly movie and some snacks. Sorry, no boys allowed.

You may also be able to get free shipping on orders $25+ through this link- Mattel  and using code WHEELSFAN25. They have a variety of Barbie Mermaid toys, including Barbie Merliah, featured below.

**Disclaimer: I received no financial compensation for this review. I received a complimentary copy to watch and review. All opinions stated are my own.

*HOT* Glad Trash Bags – $2 Coupon *HOT*

Get this before it is gone! They say “available at WalMart” but not valid ONLY at WalMart and you need to use zip code 55434. Good luck getting one!! Thanks to  my sister for telling me about this one.

$2/2 GLAD Trash Bags (IP)
$1/1 GLAD Trash Bags (IP)

Superfresh + ACME Deal Updates 3/16

I used my Kraft cheese IP at Superfresh today. If you were lucky enough to score those, I received a $3 catalina for buying Kraft. FREE cheese!! So bummed I got sidetracked and forgot to print the second one.

If your ACME carries the Mann’s brand fresh veggies there are IP’s for them. 
     Mann’s Veggies – IP

ACME has store brand coupons on SavingStar also. These coupons expire 3/28 and I am listing jsut a few items I 
noticed.
     Buy 1 Culinary Circle Product, Save $0.50
           Specialty pasta
            Rotisserie chicken
     Buy 1 Wild Harvest Product, Save 1.50
           cans of diced tomatoes – 1.69
           popcorn, tortilla chips, pita chips – 2.00
           oatmeal 
           rice
     Buy 1 Everyday Essentials Product, Save $0.75
           pasta – 1.99
           pasta sauce – 1.33
           cereals

Superfresh: 3/16-3/22/12

All Natural Fresh boneless fresh sirloin roast or chops – 1.99/lb.
 
Fresh express Premium classic Salads, romaine, green and crisp, lettuce trio, double carrots – 1.49
 
Cantaloupe – 1.49
 
Avocados – .99
 
Large red peppers – 1.49
 
Colgate toothpaste – 1.00
     coupons in 2/26/12 SS and 3/11/12 SS – not sure if they match the sale items
 
Charmin doubles, 12 ct. – 5.50
     .25/1 – 3/4/12 P&G or 1.00/2 – 3/4/12 P&G
 
Bounty Basic 8 ct. – 5.50
     1.00/2 6 ct.+ 3/4/12 P&G
 
Sorrento mozzarella – 1.99/lb.
     1.00/1 – 2/12/12 SS
 
Sorrento ricotta, 32 oz. – 2.99
     1.00/1 – 2/12/12 SS 
 
LaYogurt – 8/$4
 
Ocean Spray 100% cranberry juice – 2.00
 
San Giorgio pasta – 1.25
 
America’s choice all purpose flour – 1.99
 
Kraft cheese shreds – 2.00
     .50/2 Kraft shredded
 
Yoplait go-gurt, splitz, trix – 2.00
     .75/2  or 1.00/2 – 3/11/12 SS
 
America’s Choice cream cheese – .99
 
America’s Choice sour cream, 16 oz. – 1.50
 
Buy 1 Hellman’s mayo (2.99) get 1 America’s Choice solid white tuna, 5 oz.
 
Buy 1 Skippy peanut butter (2.49) save $1 on Welch’s Natural jelly
 
Buy 1 Breyer’s ice cream or frozen dairy dessert(2.49), save $1 on 4 ct. Magnum bars
 
Buy 1 Lipton Lemon ice tea, 28 qt. (5.49) get 1 gallon free America’s Choice water
 
Buy 2 Lipton Recipe or Soup Secrets mix(2/$3) get 1 free America’s Choice potato chips
 
Buy 2 Wishbone salad dressing (2/$4) save $1 on America’s Choice fresh poultry
 
Buy 3 Ragu sauce (3/$4) get 1 America’s Choice Pasta free
 
Kellogg’s cereal – 2/$6 – Buy 2, get FREE poptarts
        Raisin Bran, 20 oz.
        Crispix, 12 oz.
              1.00/2 Kelloggs (IP)
        Crunchy Nut Golden Honey, 14.1 oz.
        Krave chocolate or double chocolate, 11 oz.
              .70/1 Krave – SavingStar$10/$10
 
Mueller’s Pasta
 
Chef Boyardee canned pasta
 
Frusion smoothies
     1.00/5 Frusion (IP) 
 

   

Hawaiian punch singles to go, 8 ct.
 
McCormick spices
 
Arizona ice tea
 
Kelloggs cereal cups
 
America’s Choice cake mix
 
America’s Choice yellow rice mix
 
Powerade
 
Poland Spring water
 

Spend $50 on frozen food, get an entry into the $250 gift card to Best Buy + $100 store card Sweepstakes