more clarification on Giant & Weis catalinas

One more post–

I contacted the mod on hcw who had told me Giant deals worked on shelf price, just to make sure. She profusely apologized and said she often gets Giant and Weis mixed up in her head.

So the bad news is that Giant catalina deals will only work on sale prices. The only one I had done there in ages was the Kellogg’s one last summer, and that was a unit deal, not $$ amount.

But the good news for Weis shoppers is, she said that it’s Weis that does work off of shelf prices.

This is also why I don’t add more stores to my shopping repetoire–learning the policies of just a few is challenging enough.

BIG correction to Giant frozen food catalina

The other day I posted about the new Giant ad that starts tomorrow, including the 10/25 frozen food catalina. Someone just told me on hcw that these deals do NOT work on shelf prices, it is based off of the sale price. My apologies for posting otherwise, but I did have someone tell me that it worked on shelf prices like Acme & Superfresh.

The catalina still should roll, so once you get one, you can use it to purchase your next $25 worth and so on, but obviously it will change things.

See, this is why I don’t shop at Giant. In addition to not really caring for their meats, their coupon policies are too strict for me.

Huddle Up for Autism-FREE event for some families

Many of you know I have a child with disabilities, so I often highlight special events and deals that are only available to special needs families. I just ordered our tickets, hope to see you there!

Join us, as the Philadelphia Eagles and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) present “Huddle Up for Autism” benefiting the Center for Autism Research at CHOP.

The second annual “Huddle Up for Autism” Family Fun Day will be held on Sunday, April 10th at Lincoln Financial Field from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. This FREE, fun filled day will include field and locker room tours, arts and crafts, games, face-painting and more. Plus, special appearances by Eagles Cheerleaders and SWOOP!

For more information:
Email – huddleupforautism@email.chop.edu

Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia, PA
Date: Sunday, April 10, 2011
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Fun & Frugal weekends! March 10-13

Going to try to keep it a mix of both local, regional and national events, have fun! If you would like your event featured here, contact me.

Friday-
1/2 price burger night at Brandywine Prime
1/2 price bottles of wine, $5 pot of mussels, $2 Stellas-Brandywine Bistro

Saturdays at 10 am, the FREE Build & Grow Clinics at Lowe’s
Home Depot only does it the first Saturday of the month
See if your ACMoore is holding classes
Michael’s is offering a Make It & Take it Yarn doll, ages 3 & up, while supplies last (if you check out the link, scroll down to bottom of page)
Borders has free storytime at some locations, but no big event (but Diary of a Wimpy Kid is next weekend!)

Saturday-
7 to 9 pm, all YMCAs of the Brandywine Valley, FREE swim night, open to community; includes pool, games, moon bounce and more; also offering some type of deal if you get a membership for the Y at this event

1 to 3 pm, Wegmans in Malvern
Meet & Greet with Homa Sabet Tavangar, author of Growing Up Global
Gives tips to parents on how to raise children with a global perspective
FREE if you have a Wegman’s shopper card, available at courtesy desk

10-1 pm, West Chester Library: Chess for Kids-learn to play, improve your game or just have fun. Free, for 6+

11:00 am, Bayard Taylor Library in Kennett Square-St Patricks Day scavenger hunt, free but registration requested, call 444-2702

Every Friday at the Senior Center in Kennett Square, free tax help for middle and lower income families/households; call 444-4819 fmi

Sunday morning are free at the Brandywine River Museum, from 9:30-12:30; and they offer a very nice affordable breakfast/brunch overlooking the Brandywine River (and it’s probably very fun to watch right now!)