Mommies with Cents

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$1 Popcorn & Fountain Drink at AMC Theaters

Even when you can get free or cheap movie tickets, the snacks are almost irresistible and cost an arm and a leg!  Use this printable coupon at AMC theaters to get any size popcorn and any size fountain drink for only $1 each (on July 4th only)!!  Just "like"  AMC Theaters on Facebook to get your coupon. … [Read more...]

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Review: New Games from Hasbro

Our kids are still pretty little so a regular Family Game Night has not yet been established.  I can't wait until they are old enough to make it a regular event.  Hasbro has just released a few of their classic games for kids with a Toy Story 3 or Shrek twist and they sent us Toy Story 3 Chutes and Ladders for our review.  Since my son is a Toy Story nut, I knew he'd be thrilled to check it … [Read more...]

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Enhance your Despicalbe Me Movie Experience

We just got an email with a free offer that sounds pretty cool.  If you plan on taking your kids to see Despicable Me which is coming to theaters July 9th, you'll want to check this out: When you take your kids to see Despicable Me in theaters starting July 9, Best Buy wants you to keep your cell phone on! In partnership with Universal Pictures, Best Buy has launched the first ever … [Read more...]

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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Backpacking and Hiking Review & Giveaway

With more than 450 titles in The Complete Idiot’s Guide series, a new addition has arrived: The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Backpacking and Hiking. Here is a neat glimpse at The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Backpacking and Hiking's Preface. "I believe our society might have its priorities mixed up-and I'm not talking about politics. I'm talking about fun. Just hear me out. Imagine you meet … [Read more...]

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Marcus Theatres: Kids Rule Summer Film Series

The Marcus Theatres Kids Rule Summer Film Series will run from June 23rd through August 12th on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Tickets are $2.75 each, which is a little higher than the free or close-to-free deals we’ve found at other theaters, but popcorn is included in the price of these tickets and the movies shown are slightly more current.  All movies start at 10am, but be sure to get there early … [Read more...]

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Make Your Own Travel Sandbox: Economical and Easy!

My parents bought my children a little water table a few years ago and it has been a hit ever since.  I have always wanted to get them a sandbox, but  they can be so expensive- not to mention they don't always have tops on them, so water and creatures can constantly invade the sandbox!  My husband and I decided to make my children a sandbox using very few tools.  First, we purchased a type of … [Read more...]