Friday, November 28, 2014

Living - Your Next Adventure Sioux Falls!

Whew!  Thanksgiving is over and it's time to get out and wear off that turkey! :-)  Here are a few adventures in and around Sioux Falls this weekend.

Friday 11/28
Live Reindeer and Santa at Lewis 10th/Cliff 1-5pm - here

Photos with Santa at Empire Mall - here

West Mall 7 Matinee Series Showing How To Train 2 - here

Santa & Petting Zoo at Riverview Christmas Tree Farm - here

Parade of Lights Downtown 7:30pm - here

Christmas at Western Mall - here


Saturday 11/29
Santa & Mrs Claus at Oakridge Nursery in Brandon 10am - 12pm & 1-3pm - here

Santa at Kidtopia Dawley Farms location 2-5pm - here

Santa at Kidtopia Bridges location 10am - 1pm - here

Free Horse Drawn Wagon Ride Downtown 12-4pm - here

Watch the Movie Santa Clause at Brandon Library 2pm - here

Creative Spirits Warm Hugs Painting - here

Home Depot Kids Workshop 9am - 12pm - here

Live Reindeer and Santa at Lewis 12th/Kiwans 2-6pm - here

Live Reindeer and Santa at Lewis 26th/Sycamore 9am - 1pm - here

Meet Santa at Christmas Tree Acres 1-4pm - here

West Mall 7 Matinee Series Showing How To Train 2 - here

Pictures with Santa at J&L Harley 10am - 2pm - here

Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony in Brandon 6-8pm - here

Cookies & Canvas - Dandelions 10am - 12pm - here

Photos with Santa at Empire Mall - here

Santa & Petting Zoo at Riverview Christmas Tree Farm - here

Coloring T-shirts at Outdoor Campus 10am - 3pm - here

Check out Winter Wonderland at Falls Park 10am - 9pm

Sunday 11/30
Live Reindeer and Santa at Lewis 41st/Marion 12-4pm - here

West Mall 7 Matinee Series Showing How To Train 2 - here

Photos with Santa at Empire Mall - here

West Mall 7 Matinee Series Showing How To Train 2 - here

Santa & Mrs Claus at Oakridge Nursery in Brandon 12-3pm - here

Meet Santa at Christmas Tree Acres 1-4pm - here

Santa & Petting Zoo at Riverview Christmas Tree Farm - here

Santa at B&J Photography - here

Check out Winter Wonderland at Falls Park 10am - 9pm

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Saving - Usborne Books: Book Friday!

I just love Usborne books!  And I just love giving books as gifts!  I can't tell you how many books my kids have loved and used over and over again through the years!  

Well, Usborne books is having fun with the idea of Black Friday and is offering up to 60% off a book selection for BOOK Friday! 

Head on over and check out their offers now.  Click on the SHOP link and then click Book Friday on the left.

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Saving - Star Wars Darth Vader 2-in1 Figure $15.99 (Reg $29.99)!

Star Wars Anakin to Darth Vader  2-in-1 figure $15.99 (Reg $29.99!)

  • Experience the moment when Anakin crossed over to the Dark Side with this Anakin to Darth Vader figure
  • figure changes from Anakin to Darth Vader mode! Figure says Anakin and Darth Vader movie lines
  • Lightsaber blade is blue in Anakin mode and changes to red in Darth Vader mode
  • Figure makes breathing sounds in Darth Vader mode
  • Figure comes with mask, cape, chest plate, helmet and instructions

And keep in mind free shipping with qualifying $35 order or with Amazon Prime.

Saving - Ever After High Dolls & Accessories - BEST Prices!

You can currently grab some nice deals on some of the Ever After High Dolls on Amazon!  Here are a couple great deals I found:

Ever After High Briar Beauty Doll $10 (Reg $22.99)


Ever After High Cerise Hood Fashion Doll $10.41 (Reg 21.99)!


Ever After High Getting Fairest Raven Queen Destiny Vanity Accessory $10.41 (Reg 21.99)

And more!

And keep in mind you can receive free shipping with a qualifying $35 purchase or with your Prime Membership!

Saving - Lalaloopsy Dolls & Girls!



You can currently grab the Lalaloopsy Doll - Winter Snowflake for just $15 (Reg $24.99)!

Also a reader request:

You can get the cute Lalaloopsy Girls Dolls 2-pack - Cloud E. Sky and Storm E. Sky set for $29.99.  This is the best price I have found on these, a seemingly rare set to find.

And with Amazon you can receive free shipping on a qualifying $35 purchase or free 2-day with Amazon Prime.

Saving - Littlest Pet Shop Style Set $16.75 (Reg $39.99)!

Head on over and grab the Littlest Pet Shop Style Set for just $16.75 (Reg $39.99) at Amazon.  This is a cute set for that little girl on your list.  And it is highly rated as well.

You can grab free shipping with a qualifying $35 purchase or free 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime (you can grab a free 30-day trial).


Saving - Skylanders Trap Team Starter Packs $37!

You can currently grab a Black Friday price on the Skylanders Trap Team Starter Packs iconon Walmart's Pre-Black Friday sale!  They are marked down to $37 (Reg $74.99)!

These were already previously out of stock online but they appear to have them back in stock.  I would recommend grabbing now if you are interested in this great price!

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Saving - Dollar Tree 10% off $10 Purchase 11/23 Only!

Dollar Tree is back again this year with their 10% off $10 purchase coupon and it is valid 11/23 only.

This is a great way to grab a little extra savings on stocking stuffers and more!

Some great items you may consider (check out my post here):
Birthday or Christmas gift bags
Toothbrushes, Hand Sanitizer, Bath Wash, etc (characters like Angry Birds and Hello Kitty)
Helium Balloons (surprise someone!)
Flash Cards
Plastic Containers (fill up for gift giving) They have cute popcorn containers, maybe a fun family movie night gift!
Paper pads 
Greeting Cards (individual are 2/$1)
Thank you card packs
Stickers
Color books & Work books
Craft Supplies
Party Supplies

Let us know what you like purchasing at Dollar Tree!

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Living - Your Next Adventure Sioux Falls!

Looking for an adventure this weekend for the kids/family? Check out the list of activities in and around Sioux Falls. What will your adventure be?

Friday 11/21
Winter Wonderland Kick Off at Falls Park 6 pm - here

West Mall 7 Family Matinee Series - Free Birds - here

Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

Open Gym at Wings Gymnastics 6-7:30pm - here

Saturday 11/22

Cookies & Canvas - Turkey at Wine & Canvas 10am - 12pm - here

Siouxland Libraries Reading Activities as early as 10:05 am - here

Basic Beading Class at Bead Co - here

West Mall 7 Family Matinee Series - Free Birds - here

Baby's First Christmas at Toys R Us (birth date Aug-Nov 2014) 10 am - here

Ultimate Wish Saturdays at toys R Us 12-4pm - here

Michael's Kids Crafts - DIY Felt Stocking 10-12 - here

Trains At Christmas 10am - 5pm - here

Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 10am - 8pm - here

Garland Party & Open House at Landscape Garden Center -here


Kids in The Kitchen at HyVee on Sycamore 10:30am - 12pm - here

Sunday 11/23
West Mall 7 Family Matinee Series - Free Birds - here

Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 6pm - here

Garland Party & Open House at Landscape Garden Center - here


Trains At Christmas 10am - 4pm  here

Creative Spirits Creative Kids "Who's Watching You" 1:30-3pm - here

West Mall 7 Family Matinee Series - Free Birds - here

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Living - Santa Sightings 2014!


Looking to surprise the kids with a visit to see Santa?  Here are a few events going on around the Sioux Falls area with an appearance from Santa.  Events will be added as they are announced.

Please let me know if there are other Santa sightings and I will update the list.  Thanks!

November 19th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

November 20th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

November 21st
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here
Winter Wonderland Kick Off downtown 6pm - here



November 22nd
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 10am - 8pm - here
Garland Party & Open House at Landscape Garden Center - here

November 23rd
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 6pm - here
Garland Party & Open House at Landscape Garden Center - here

November 24th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

November 25th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

November 26th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

November 27th
7th Annual Reindeer Event at Lewis Drug 69th/Louise 8am - 12pm - here
7th Annual Reindeer Event at Lewis Drug 41st/Minn 1-4pm - here

November 28th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here
7th Annual Reindeer Event at Lewis Drug 10th/Cliff 1-5pm - here
Santa & Petting Zoo at Riverview Christmas Tree Farm - here


November 29th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 10am - 8pm - here
Santa & Petting Zoo at Riverview Christmas Tree Farm - here
Santa & Mrs Claus at Oakridge Nursery in Brandon 10am - 12pm - here
7th Annual Reindeer Event at Lewis Drug 12th/Kiwanis 2-6pm - here
7th Annual Reindeer Event at Lewis Drug 26th/Sycamore 9am - 1pm - here
Meet Santa at Christmas Tree Acres 1-4pm - here
Pictures with Santa at J&L Harley 10am - 2pm - here
Brandon Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony 6-8pm - here

November 30th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 6pm - here
7th Annual Reindeer Event at Lewis Drug 41st/Marion 12-4pm - here
Santa & Mrs Claus at Oakridge Nursery in Brandon 12-3pm - here
Meet Santa at Christmas Tree Acres 1-4pm - here
Santa & Petting Zoo at Riverview Christmas Tree Farm - here
Santa at B&J Photography in Hartford 1-3pm - here

December 1st
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

December 2nd
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

December 3rd
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

December 4th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

December 5th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here


December 6th
*Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 10am - 8pm - here
*Santa & Petting Zoo at Riverview Christmas Tree Farm - here
*Meet Santa at Christmas Tree Acres 1-4pm - here
*Breakfast with Santa at Great Plains Zoo - here
*Kidgets Milk with Santa at Empire Mall 9am - here
*Breakfast With Santa - Harrisburg, SD 8:30-11am - here
*North Pole Carnival at Active Generations 10am - 1pm - here
*Santa at Kidtopia Dawley Farms location 2-5pm - here
*Santa at Kidtopia Bridges location 10am - 1pm - here
*Santa will be at Wendy's at 708 S Minnesota Ave 11am - 1pm ($1.99 special Chicken Nugget Kids Meal while Santa is there)
*North Pole Carnival at Active Generations 10am - 1pm - here

December 7th
*Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 6pm - here
*Santa & Petting Zoo at Riverview Christmas Tree Farm - here
*Meet Santa at Christmas Tree Acres 1-4pm - here
*Paint with Santa Color Me Mine 2:15-3:45pm - here
*Santa & Petting Zoo at Riverview Christmas Tree Farm - here
*Meet Santa at Christmas Tree Acres 1-4pm - here
*See Santa at the Firestation in Hartford, SD 12-4pm - here

December 8th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

December 9th
*Decorate Cookies with Mrs Claus Scheels Kids Klub 6pm - here
*Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

December 10th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

December 11th
*Kid's Christmas Party at MoVM 6-7:30pm - here
*Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

December 12th
*Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here
*Picture with Santa & Free Commemorative Can of Coke (first 300) 49th & Louise HyVee 3:30-6:30 pm

December 13th
*Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 10am - 8pm - here
*Visit Santa at Shriver's Square 10am - 5pm - here
*Visit with Santa at Christmas Extravaganza at Western Mall 1-5pm - here
*Santa at Kidtopia Dawley Farms location 2-5pm - here
*Santa at Kidtopia Bridges location 10am - 1pm - here
*Santa will be at Wendy's at 12th & Lyons 11am - 1pm ($1.99 special Chicken Nugget Kids Meal while Santa is there)
*Saturday with Santa at Elegant Mommy 10am - 12pm - here
*Santa at Brandon Library 10:15am - here
*Picture with Santa & Free Commemorative Can of Coke (first 300) 26th & Sycamore HyVee 10am - 1pm
*Picture with Santa & Free Commemorative Can of Coke (first 300) 57th & Cliff HyVee 3:30-6:30 pm
*Breakfast with Santa at Journey Elementary School 9am-12pm (face painting, crafts, etc) 
*Santa's Winter Wonderland at Sertoma Butterfly House - here

December 14th
*Santa's Winter Wonderland at Sertoma Butterfly House - here
*Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 6pm - here
*Picture with Santa & Free Commemorative Can of Coke (first 300) 37th & Minnesota HyVee 10am - 1pm

December 15th
*Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here
*Visit Santa at Western Mall 5:30-7:30 - here - here

December 16th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

December 17th
*Santa at Sioux Falls Stampede Hockey Game starting 6pm - here
*Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

December 18th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

December 19th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here
Picture with Santa & Free Commemorative Can of Coke (first 300) East 10th & Cleveland HyVee 3:30-6:30 pm


December 20th
*Visit Santa at Shriver's Square 10am - 5pm - here
*Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 10am - 8pm - here
*Santa at Kidtopia Dawley Farms location 2-5pm - here
*Santa at Kidtopia Bridges location 10am - 1pm - here
*Santa will be at Wendy's at 41st & Louise 11am - 1pm ($1.99 special Chicken Nugget Kids Meal while Santa is there)
*Picture with Santa & Free Commemorative Can of Coke (first 300) 10th & Kiwanis HyVee 10am - 1pm
*Picture with Santa & Free Commemorative Can of Coke (first 300) 26th & Marion HyVee 3:30-6:30 pm

December 21st
*Visit Santa & Live Reindeer at Scheels 12-3pm - here
*Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 6pm - here
*Santa and Live Reindeer at Scheels 12-3pm - here
*Visit Santa at Western Mall 5:30-7:30 - here - here

December 22nd
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

December 23rd
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 8pm - here

December 24th
Photos with Santa at the Empire Mall 11am - 6pm - here


December 25th
Merry Christmas!

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Saving - 18 " Doll Matching Girl & Doll Outfits!

I am busy looking for deals on 18" doll items to scratch off my daughter's wish list.  How about you? Have a special little one wishing for clothes, accessories or more?

One of the things she is always wishing for are matching clothes for her and her doll.  Here are just a few nice deals I have come across at Walmart.com icon. Sizes are up to 14/16! Let me know if there is anything specific you are looking for!

Grab free shipping with $50 order or choose in-store pick up:



Together Forever Girls' Skirt Set with Matching Doll Dress iconas low as $16 (Reg $19.97) 

Together Forever Girls' Legging Set with Matching Doll Dress iconas low as $16 (Reg $19.97)

Saving - HOT**$10 Starbucks E Gift Card Just $5!

Have I a HOT deal for you today!  Grab a $10 Starbucks E Gift card for just $5!  What a great gift idea!  Or enjoy your very own Starbucks treats!

Head over and grab a $10 Starbucks E Gift card for just $5 and check out the deal details.

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Saving - Gift Card Deals!

One of my favorite deals this time of year, gift card deals!  Purchase the deals for gifts...and for the coming years' expenses to save on the budget!

If you know of additional deals local/national, please leave me a comment.

Applebees - Purchase $50 in gift cards, receive $10 bonus gift card

Barnes & Noble - Purchase $75 in gift cards, receive $10 bonus

Buffalo Wild Wings - When you buy $25 or greater gift card, receive a bonus card, scratch to receive up to $100

Chili's - Purchase $50 in gift cards, receive $10 bonus card

Culvers - With $25 gift card purchase, receive coupon for free Value Basket.

Honey Baked Ham - With $50 gift card purchase, receive $5 bonus card.

HuHot - Purchase $100 in gift cards, receive $20 bonus card

Juice Stop - Receive a Free Smoothie with purchase of $25 gift card

Lonestar Steakhouse - Purchase $25 in gift cards, receive $5 bonus.  Purchase $50, receive a free starter.  Purchase $100, receive a free entree.

Outback Steakhouse - Purchase $100 in gift cards, receive $20 bonus card to be used 1/1/15-2/15/15

Papa John's - With $25 gift card purchase, receive free 1-topping pizza.

Pickle Barrel - December 5th 7-10 am ONLY, purchase $20 card for $15 (limit 2) or $15 card for $10 (limit 2)

Pizza Ranch - (41st Street & Tea location) - purchase 5 $5 gift cards, receive 5 $5 gift cards free with coupon found in Sioux Falls Shopping News December coupon book.

Ruby Tuesdays - Purchase $50 gift card, receive $15 bonus card or Purchase $25 and receive $5 bonus.

Stewarts - December 12 & 13th HALF off gift card sale

Subway - Purchase $50 in gift cards, receive $5 bonus free.

Target - BLACK FRIDAY ONLY Save 10% off gift card purchase, up to $300 in gift cards.

Friday, November 14, 2014

Living - Your Next Adventure Sioux Falls!

Looking for a little adventure this weekend for the kids/family?  Be sure to check out the list below! Enjoy your weekend!

Friday 11/14/14
Open Gym at Wings Gymnastics 6-7:30 pm - here

Family Matinee Series at West Mall 7 showing Mr Peabody & Sherman - here

Saturday 11/15/14

Family Matinee Series at West Mall 7 showing Mr Peabody & Sherman - here

Thanksgiving Storytime at Barnes & Noble 11 am - here

Baby's First Christmas at Toys R Us (born April-July 2014) - here

Ultimate Wish Saturdays at Toys R Us - here

Santa's Arrival Kidgets at Empire Mall - here

Michael's Crafts Reindeer Painted Canvas 10-12 - here

Kids in the kitchen at HyVee on Minn Ave 12-1 pm - here

Zoo Cub Class Animals Eat Meat 10:30-11:30 am - here

Sunday 11/16/14
Family Matinee Series at West Mall 7 showing Mr Peabody & Sherman - here


Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Saving - Staples: 50 Holiday Cards $10 OR 100 Cards $19!

UPDATE: 20% code has now expired - but this is still a fantastic deal!  $10 for 50 cards is just $.20 a card!!

You can head over to Groupon and grab a great deal on holiday cards!  Staples is offering the following deals:
50 Holiday Cards $10 (Value 43.99)
100 Holiday Cards $19 (Value $81.99)


PLUS right now you can use code SALE at checkout to save an additional 20%!

That means you can grab 50 cards for just $8 (Just $.16 a card!) or 100 cards for $15.20 (Just $.15 a card)!


Purchase the Groupon deal here, then sign on to Staples.com and make your cards, use your Groupon code at checkout and then pick up at your local Staples store!

Check out all the details here

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Saving - HyVee $1.99 Farmland Bacon!

HyVee will have a 2-day sale this week on Thursday 11/13 and Friday 11/14.  Farmland 12 or 16 oz Bacon will be on sale for $2.99.  Great price, but it gets even better when you use a $1/1 Farmland bacon coupon - here.  After coupon pay only $1.99!  I would print this coupon now, if you are interested, before it disappears.

You can check out the 2-day ad here tomorrow. 










Try out this Bacon Wrapped Smokies recipe this holiday season!

Saving - Veteran's Day Deals!

Today 11/11 is Veteran's Day!  And with that, there are several nice deals to help say thank you to our current and past American heroes!  

Here are just a few and keep in mind that you will need to show ID:

Applebees - Free meal from special menu

Boss' Pizza & Chicken - free meal from 11-2 and 50% discount all day for Veterans and their family for dine in or carryout.

Denny's - Free build your own grand slam meal 5am - noon

Famous DavesFREE One-Meat BBQ Salute from 11am-4pm 

HyVee - Free breakfast until 11 am

IHOP - Free red, white and blue pancake combo 7am - 7pm

Lonestar Steakhouse - Free lunch from 11am - 2pm

Oh My Cupcakes! - free cupcake

Olive Garden - Free meal

Outback SteakhouseFREE Bloomin’ Onion and a drink.  Plus, from November 12th-December 31st, Military Mates will also score 15% off their entire bill.

Panera Bread - Free You Pick Two Meal

Texas Roadhouse - Free meal from special menu

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Saving - Adjustable Portable Basketball System $99 (Reg $179)!

I have a couple kiddos that put a basketball hoop on their lists of wants this year.  As I am shopping around, I found a nice 4-star rated adjustable and portable basketball system for $99 (Reg $179).

Grab the Lifetime 44" Pro Court Height-Adjustable Portable Basketball Hoop iconfor just $99 and free shipping.

You can also grab this same system from Amazon.

Saving - Disney Frozen Flashing Lights Karaoke Machine Just $59.97!

Do you have any little Disney Frozen fans?  If you do, you know they love to sing, right?  Check out this super cute Disney Frozen Flashing Lights Karaoke Machine icon on sale at just $59.97 (Reg $79.99)!  Grab free shipping or free in store pick up as well!

This same Karaoke Machine is still marked at $77.50  over on Amazon.

Saving - Walmart: Little Tikes Super Chef Kitchen $58!


Head on over to Walmart.com and grab the Little Tikes Super Chef Kitchen for just $58 (Reg $89.99)! Grab free shipping or free in-store pick up!