May Frugal Forecast: Fun Family Favorites

May 1, 2012 in Gift Giving, Holiday & Seasonal Comments
By: Christian Gordun

With the warm weather, flowering fields, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day, there’s lots to celebrate this month! Our May Frugal Forecast is all about spending time with your family. We’ve got coupons for gifts that’ll make mom smile, savings ideas for family picnics, and hot Memorial Day deals to kick start the summer! As always, you’ll also get a heads up on our staff’s picks for the 5 best new and expiring coupons of the month!

May Frugal Forecast - Family Picnic

Merry Picnics

The weather’s warm and May flowers are blooming…it’s the perfect time for family picnics! Eating outside can turn any meal into an exciting adventure, whether you leave the state, go to the local park, or simply set up camp in the backyard. Avoid dirt and grass stains by packing a picnic sheet to sit on. Get creative with your options at Joann.com where you’ll save 40% off regular-priced fabric, crafts, and home goods. Let the kids run around while you snap pictures to capture the moment. Try Ritz Pix for free and get two free 8x10 prints. Decorate your picnic table with pretty spring flowers, now 15% off at Teleflora to really set the mood! Raining outside? Snag 20% off plus free shipping on area rugs at The Home Depot and have your picnic on the living room floor!

Mother’s Day

We can’t think of May without thinking about Mother’s Day! We love our moms so much that we’re even throwing a ‘Celebrate Mom' Contest! From May 1st through 8th, tell your story of the most special thing mom ever did for you, and then share it with your friends to get votes! The three stories with the most votes each win a $150 VISA Gift Card to spend on mom! Need some ideas on how to use that money? Every mom loves some bling, so check out ICE for 20% off jewelry plus free shipping. For the chocoholic mama, get free shipping with any $65 purchase at Godiva. Send her back to the good old days of bazooka bubble gum and jawbreakers with 15% off Mother’s Day Candy from the Old Time Candy Company.

Memorial Day

In memory of our country’s patriotic heroes, celebrate our freedom with a long weekend of food, fun, and family! Have a backyard barbeque and gather round the fire for smoky burgers and s’mores. Get grilling and shop Grill Goods for yummy grub and fire-friendly tools. You'll get free shipping on your purchase. Set up the sprinkler and kiddie pool to keep the kids cool in their Lillian Vernon bathing suits, now 15% off $35. For anything else you might need, save $5 off $45 online only at Kmart.

On Sunday, May 13th, don’t forget to tell mom how much she means to you and surprise her by winning our ‘Celebrate Mom Contest’! May promises to be a mighty month of fun, sun, and a general great time for all!