Don't forget to print online coupons

It’s almost the end of the month, so you might want to print any coupons you think you’ll want that are available online now.
Some will be gone as of July 1, but some may remain and are reset to print again.
Don't forget to check out coupons.com, Red Plum, CouponNetwork, & SmartSource to see what you may want while they are still there!

Munising Bay Arts Fest this Saturday

Just a quick reminder that there's fun to be had at Bayshore Park in Munising tomorrow!

Cheap Eat'n: Mickey Lu's

Cheap Eat'n

Since I live in the Green Bay area and travel back and forth to the U.P. often, I've found myself at various restaurants along the way. All of these have two things in common: quick and cheap. How coincindental! Every week Great Lakes Clipper review restaurants with these same qualities.
For those of you who are familiar with the trek on U.S. 41 between Green Bay and Escanaba, it is likely that you've seen, if not stopped, at our latest Cheap Eat'n location- Mickey-Lu's- BBQ in Marinette!
Mickey-Lu's has been around for almost 70 years. It's a tiny white building with a large "EAT" sign stuffed between the railroad tracks and the busy highway. Not much has changed inside. A creaky door leads diners into a restaurant with about six tables and a counter. It has been described many times over as nostalgic.
Behind the counter, owner Chuck Finnessy, is busy using a charcoal grill to serve up some of the best burgers around. These burgers are special. They are served on a grilled roll with ketchup, onion, pickles and a pat of butter which melts all over the place.
Oh, and did I mention that the burgers are pocket pleasing as well? That's right, at my last check, a burger costs just $1.80!
Keep in mind that Mickey-Lu's does not have a fryer so don't expect fries with that. But you can get delicious hot dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches, shakes, malts and sundaes.
Also, if you are fond of brandishing a credit card, it won't work at Mickey-Lu's. Cash only please.

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Enjoy the arts in Marquette

The scenery of Marquette provides the inspiration.
Arts & Culture through the City of Marquette helps that inspiration become creation!

Contact the Marquette Arts & Culture Association at (906) 228-0472 to sign up for the following inexpensive classes:

Dry Point Etching with Jason Limberg
August 6-8, 5-8 p.m. and August 13- 15, 5-8 p.m.
Price: TBA
Description: Learn basic dry point etching techniquest with acclaimed artist, Jason Limberg. By getting your hands dirty, you will learn a linear medium, drypoint, which past masters have used to create images having lush blacks, delicate tones, and abstract lines. In the class, you will develop strong works of art from which you make multiple prints. Students will be immersed in techniques from drawing on the plate, mixing ink, and then printing these stunning images by hand. Through class critiques and lively discussion, students will walk away wit the ability to practice this amazing art form at home. Ages 13 & up.

Group Voice Lessons with June Ackroyd
Time: Wednesdays, July 10 - August 14, 6-7pm
Price:$35 for city residents & $40 for non-city residents, $3 Lab Fee
Description: Enjoy learning the basics of singing, including relaxation, posture, breathing, support of the tone, warm-ups, range, resonance, and diction. Traditional, classical, and musical theatre songs are used. June Ackroyd is an accomplished vocalist with 25 years of teaching experience as a university professor. Ages 13 and up.

Resin Jewelry Making with Kelly Limberg

Time: Tuesdays, August 6 & 13, 5-8pm
Price:$25 for city residents and $50 for non-city residents, $8 Lab fee
Description: The instructor will teach students how to use and prepare resin to make one-of-a-kind jewelry.

Summer Senior Arts
Time:First and Third Tuesdays of every month, 1-3pm
Price: FREE
Description:Professional artists instruct participants in this new program for Seniors only. Each month a new professional artist will lead the group. Funded by the Reynolds Foundation and the City of Marquette Senior Center. Artists include:
July - Gene Bertram, acrylic painting
July - Renee Michaud, silk scarves
August - Diana Magnuson, drawing

Craft Cafe
Time: Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm
Price: FREE
Description:Drop in for FREE tea, coffee, and a space to work on your art projects with fellow city residents.

UPAWS Rummage Sale

 

 

By looking around my current household of one dog, two cats, a macaw and multiple fish, you'd probably guess that I have a soft spot for animals.
And you can probably guess that by writing a blog on bargains, that I have a soft spot for shopping and getting deals.
So why not feed both needs by shopping at the HUGE Rummage Sale for UPAWS?
Tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday, stop by 128 W. Washington St. in Marquette from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. You'll find many items for great prices, with all proceeds helping homeless pets. Shop for clothes, kids' clothes and toys, home decor items, furniture, holiday items, books, frames, pet items and more.

De Pere Yoga in the Park

I've never done yoga but I think this summer might be the time to try it. My husband just bought me a new yoga mat at Menard's (of all places) last week so I've got the equipment, now I just need the mental inspiration.

Here's something that might help: Yoga in the Park in De Pere. Each Thursday throughout the summer from 6:00- 7:00 p.m., Definitely De Pere and Flog Yoga Studio is sponsoring a Yoga in the Park event in Voyageur Park.

They say this FREE, outdoor yoga class is perfect for all levels. Participants are asked to bring a yoga mat and water bottle.

In case of rain, the free class will be moved to Flow Yoga Studio at 421 George St. in De Pere. Space is limited to 25 participants in the indoor class.

 

 

 

St. Ignace Car Show

 VRROOMM!! VRROOM!! That's the sound that will be ringing in the air this weekend in downtown St. Ignace. It's time for the 38th Annual St. Ignace Car Show and Swap Meet. If you've never been to St. Ignace during this weekend of classic beauties, you are in for one of the largest car shows in the country. Over 100,000 people show each year. You will walk past literally about 700 of the world's finest antique, custom and celebrity automobiles and trucks. Like drag racing cars? You are in luck as there are a number of drag racing cars from the Motor City. Gene Winfield, the man behind many specialized movie and t.v. cars (think Get Smart and Back to the Future) will be on hand as a guest of honor.Here's the schedule of events:

June 27th - Kewadin Casino Cruise Night, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

June 28th - Down Memory Lane Parade7:00-8:30 p.m.

June 29th - Straits Area Antique Auto Show - Vehicles on Display on State Street all day

 

Larry's Piggly Wiggly (De Pere, Kaukauna and Little Chute)
Good through July 2
Piggly Wiggly hot dog/hamburger buns $.79
Oscar Mayer wieners 5/$1.95 with 2 mfg.
Capri Sun 5/$1.45 with 2 mfg.
Oscar Mayer bologna 5/$4.45
Kool Aid  or Country Time canister 5/$5/45 with 2 mfg.
Kraft Shredded cheese 4/$5.45 with 2 mfg.
Fresh carrots, 1 lb. $.69
General Mills cereals 4/$7.96 plus free milk with 2 mfg.
Lynden Farms shoestring potatoes $.79
Minute Maid/Fanta 2 ltr. $.79
Kingsford charcoal 16.6 lbs. $5.99 with mfg.
Suddenly Salad 2/$.98 with mfg.
Chi Chi's Salsa $.99 with mfg.
Sweet Baby Ray's 18 oz. $.89
Patrick Cudahy ham from the deli $3.99 lb
Minute Maid lemonade 59 oz. $.99

Original Austin's
Essential Everyday Sugar 4 lbs. $1.76
Sweet Baby Ray's 18 oz. $.76
Old Orchard Frozen Lemonade $.76
JELLO 4/$2.04 with mfg.
Humpty Dumpty eggs $.76 with online store coupon
Whole Watermelon $2.96 with online store coupon

Kids' Day events

It's June 25, Kids' Day. Today marks the day halfway in the year to Christmas. (Parents, are you really ready for that?)
For the last several years, the City of Green Bay has celebrated children with all kinds of fun FREE events. To participate, all kids need to have a special wristband. Pick those up at one of the myriad of event locations, including one of the area libraries, city pools, or Bay Beach.
Treat your kids to a day at the Green Bay Botanical Garden, the Green Bay Children's Museum or the National Railroad Museum (even includes a train ride) for FREE.
Check out the line-up of activities here.

U.P. matchups for June 23

Super One Foods (Escanaba, Marquette, Negaunee)

Pepsi, Sierra Mist & Mountain Dew 2 liter $1 plus deposit
Peaches, plums, nectarines $1.27 lb.
Bush's Baked Beans $1.49
Creamette Rings or Shells $.44 with store
Shasta pop 2 liter $.66
Jennie O Turkey Breast $1.79 lb.
Hillshire Farm smoked Sausage $2 with mfg.
Jackson County pierogies 13.4 oz. $.99
Minute Maid 59 oz. $.99
Suddenly Salad 2/$.98 with mfg.
Kraft Natural Shreds 2/$3.50 with mfg.
Oscar Mayer bologna $.99 with in-ad mfg.
Oscar Mayer hot dogs $.99 with in-ad mfg.
Hormel Chili 2/$2.48 with mfg.
Crisco Cooking Spray $1.99
Country Time Canister, Capri Sun or Crystal Light $2 with in ad mfg.
JELLO pudding 3/$1.64 with mfg.
Colgate toothpaste $.88 plus MFG
Clorox $.49 with mfg.
Keebler Chips Deluxe $1.38 with store and mfg.

Econo Foods (Marquette, Sturgeon Bay and Clintonville)

Gold N Plump chicken breast $3.49 with mfg.
Whole watermelon $2.97
Lay's Kettle Cooked 2/$3 with mfg.
Hunt's Spaghetti Sauce $.59 Limit 4
DEAL IDEA: Purchase 2 Kraft Big Slice for $4, also use in-ad coupon to get $2 off ground beef
Totino's Pizza Rolls 7.5 oz. $.99
Edy's Fruit Bars 2/$5 with mfg.
Our Family Hot Dogs $.79
John Morrell breakfast sausage $.99
Suddenly Salad 2/$.98 with mfg.
Keebler Chips deluxe $2.02 with mfg.
Chex Mix $.50 with mfg.
M& M Mars Candy Bars $.59 each
You can check it out yourself, but I wouldn't encourage you to use the $5 off/10 Kraft items deal listed. It just doesn't seem worth it to spend $20 to save $5

Save-A-Lot

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Walgreens

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Menards

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Jack's Fresh Market (Manistique)
Oscar Mayer hot dogs 2/$1 with store and mfg.
Kraft mayer $1.49 with store and mfg.
Bush's Baked Beans $1.67
Capri Sun DEAL: 4/$4 with store and mfg.
Kingsford 16.6 charcoal $5.99 with store and mfg.
JELLO 3/$1.40 with mfg.
Suddenly Salad 2/$1 with mfg.
Ronzoni pasta 2/$.98 with mfg.
Hormel Chili $1.50 with mfg.
Essential Everyday sugar 4 lb.s $2
SMORES DEAL (Honey Maid graham crackers, Hershey 6 pk. and Kraft Jet Puffed Marshmallows) Use store and mfg. coupon for free marshmallows and pay only $4.49 for all items
Gevalia or Maxwell House K-cups $5.49 with mfg.
Minute Maid 59 oz. $1
Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese 2/$2 with store and mfg.
Suave Professional Hair Care $1.29 with mfg.
Green Giant 5 lb. bag potatoes $1.59

Glen's Market (Munising, St. Ignace and Sault Ste. Marie)

Save $.25 per gallon of gas at Sault Ste. Marie Marathon stations every Friday, Saturday or Sunday WYB $75 or more at Glen's.
Oscar Mayer wieners BOGO plus use mfg. for $1 off on 2
Whole chicken $.99 lb.
Grapes $1.28 lb.
Hellman's mayo $1.99 with mfg.
Hillshire Farm shaved meat $2.45 with mfg.
OFF! Spray $4.49 with mfg.
Brew Over Ice K-Cup $5.99 with mfg.
Quilted Northern 12 ct. $5.24 with mfg.
Classico pasta sauce 3/$6.50 with mfg.
Spartan yogurt $.40
Wish Bone dressing $1.49 with mfg.
Pepsi and 7 up 2 liters $1 plus deposit
Fresh Express cole slaw mix $1
Hamburger, Chicken or Tuna Helper 3/$2.25 with mfg.

Coupon matchups for June 23- 29

Festival

Creamette Salad Pasta 16 oz. pkg. $.89
Minute Maid Lemonades or Punches 59 oz. $.89
Dean’s Dip 16 oz. $.99
Blueberries Pint $1.88
Fresh Bi-color Sweet Corns $.19 ear with store ($5 minimum non-coupon purchase)
Festival Large eggs $.78 with store ($5 minimum non-coupon purchase)
Suddenly Salad 2/$1.41 with store and mfg. ($5 minimum non-coupon purchase)
Chex Mix $.98 with store and mfg. ($5 minimum non-coupon purchase)
Palermo’s Classics Pizza $1.68 with store ($5 minimum non-coupon purchase)
Alcam Butter $1.88 with store ($5 minimum non-coupon purchase)

Frito Lay’s Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 2/$2.86 with store and mfg. ($5 minimum non-coupon purchase)

Arm & Hammer 2x Liquid Detergent $.98 with store and mfg. Limit 2 ($5 minimum non-coupon purchase)

Whole seedless watermelon $2.98 with store ($5 minimum non-coupon purchase)

Kraft Philadelphia cream Cheese 8 oz. brick 2/$2.60 with mfg.

Keebler Chips Deluxe Cookies $2 with mfg.

Kretschmar Deli Ham $4.48 lb. with mfg.

Bush’s Baked Beans 2/$2 with mfg.

 

Copps (also reflects Pick N' Save deals)

Double Double Daze both Weds and Saturday

Bi-color sweet corn $.18 ear

Jack’s Original Pizza 4/$9 DB

Blueberries $1.50

Oscar Mayer franks $.24 each with store and doubled mfg.

Roundy’s Hamburger/hot dog buns $.88

Potato salad, Mac salad or coleslaw $1.68 lb.

Roundy’s butter $1.88 with store

Bush’s Baked Beans FREE with store and DB

Sweet Baby Ray’s Dipping Sauce FREE with store and DB

Johnsonville Bratwurst patties $2.99 with store and DB

Kingsford 16.6 lb. charcoal $3.98 with store and DB

Lloyd’s BBQ $1.49 with DB

Donuts $.50

Totino’s Party Pizza $1

Cool Whip FREE WYB 2 with DB
Pure Leaf Real Brewed Iced Tea FREE with DB
JELLO Gelatin 3/$.25 with DB
Vlasic Pickles $1 with DB
Hormel No Beans Chili 2/$2.88 with DB

Chi Chi’s Salsa 2/$1.32 with DB

Folger’s K cups $5.49 with mfg.

Quilted Northern 12-roll bath tissue $4.49 with DB

Brawny 6 Big Roll paper towels $4.49 with DB

Mardi Gras Napkins $1.50 DB

Kraft Mix and Match deal. WYB 5 items listed on in-ad mfg. coupon get $5 off, however, it is cheaper to use individual mfg. coupons that can double as in:

Kraft Shredded Cheese 2/$1.98 DB

Miracle Whip $.99 DB

Kraft Dressings 2/$.98 DB

Capri Sun 2/$1.98 DB

Kool-Aid or Country Time canisters 2/$1.98 DB

Minute Maid 59 oz. fruit drinks $.99

Kellogg’s cereal 2/$3 DB

Suddenly Salad 2/$.88 DB

Luigi’s Italian Ice BOGO plus doubled MFG.

 

Menard’s (good through July 4)

Klement’s Bratwurst 16 oz. $1.99

Jubilee Paper Towels $.50

Coleman Propane Fuel 4/$9

Royal Oak Charcoal 18 lb. $4.99 or 16.6 lbs. Hickory $2.99 with MIR

Brown Jersey work gloves $.50

Sun Laundry Detergent 60 loads $3.99

 

Walgreens

Nestle Candy Bars $.50

Arizona Tea or Drink $.50 with store

Butterball $.50 with store

Maxwell House $4.49 with mfg.

Van Camps Pork & Beans $.50

Nice Bags $.99

Chex Mix 2/$.1 with mfg.

Scott $4 with store

Gain 32 loads $4.59 with mfg.

Secret deodorant $2.99 with mfg.

Ban antiperspirant 2/$2 with mfg.

Dr. Pepper, 7 up, and Canada Dry 2 liters $.88

Orbit $.69 with store

Arm & Hammer detergent $1.99 with mfg.

Quilted Northern  $2.49 with mfg.

Shipwrecks

It's been hard to watch the local news lately without hearing about newly discovered Great Lakes shipwrecks. We, here at Great Lakes Clipper, would be re-miss if we didn't do our part to celebrate these local historic discoveries.

First off, Lake Superior recently uncovered her secret of where the Henry B. Smith freighter went down off the coast of Marquette almost 100 years ago. This freighter was discovered a little more than 500 feet from Marquette

Our other Great Lake, Lake Michigan also may have given up the mystery of an even older shipwreck, Le Griffin. Le Griffin was a 17th century ship which sank after leaving Washington Island with French explorer Rene Robert LaSalle aboard. A 19- foot beam was discovered in the early 2000's and after legal wrangling, including that with French authorities, shipwreck hunters finally got the chance this week to determine if it truly is part of the Le Griffin. This beam is just off the coast of the Garden Peninsula in Fairport, Mich.. Unfortunately, lake conditions and technical difficulties caused delays for the shipwreck hunters and they ran out of time before their state permit expired.

If you can't get enough of Great Lakes shipwrecks, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum in Paradise, Mich. in the Eastern U.P. is the place for you. On Whitefish Point, it is the site of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the storied boat which sank in the early 1970's after a November gale.
Tonight at 7 p.m.,  the Museum is holding a special presentation called "Tragedy and Triumph on the Shipwreck Coast." Learn about vessels such as the Jupiter and Saturn which went down in Lake Superior in November 1872, leading to the creation of four Life-Saving Stations along the Superior coast. This is part of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society's Maritime Speaker series. Museum Director Bruce Lynn will lead the discussion. Admission is FREE to members and just $5 for the general public.
Visit www.shipwreckmuseum.com for more information.

Appleton Juneteenth Celebration

Celebrate diversity and good food in Appleton this Sunday at the Appleton Juneteenth Festival.
From 1 p.m.- 6 p.m., City Park on Franklin St. in Downtown Appleton will be home to a FREE festival featuring an acrobatic show with the Jesse White Tumbling Team, the Chicago Unity Band Unified Soul Band, a children's village and food and retail vendors.
This celebration is made possible by African Heritage, Inc, the City of Appleton and many sponsoring local businesses. The Children's Village will have storytelling, games, arts and crafts.
Juneteenth is a remembrance of the end of slavery in the United States. This year's celebration is particularly special being that it is the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Check out Facebook for more information.

Cheap Eatn': Clyde's

Cheap Eat'n 

This week's selection for the Great Lakes Clipper Cheap Eat'n restaurant review has been an institution for great treats in the Eastern U.P. for over 40 years. Clyde's Drive-In has been open since 1969 with locations in St. Ignace, Manistique and Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
 For many downstate Michiganders, Clyde's in St. Ignace (just off US 2) is the first mandatory vacation stop after crossing the Mackinac Bridge. It is a true drive-in with car hop service and only a few booths and stools inside. The red tray mounted on your car window is a symbolic reminder that summer is here, even if you have to roll up the window to stay warm or avoid pesky mosquitoes in your car .
The Sault location is on Riverview Ave. just off the beaten path of tourist-lined streets and locks and has a great view of Sugar Island. Sea gulls entertain customers as they land on car hoods and feed on left-over french fries.
The Manistique location, on Chippewa Ave. the only one open year-round, is less tourist-oriented and more of a secret of locals. It is right next store to Manistique Papers so it tends to be a factory-worker's burger oasis.
I've been to all three locations over the last 30 plus years and have never been disappointed no matter what I've ordered. Delicious burgers reign here. My favorite is the Pizza Burger which isn't what you'd typically get elsewhere. It is a pizza burger patty but instead of the marinara sauce, Clyde's puts whatever burger toppings  you want- ketchup, mayo, or even lettuce. Sounds strange but mayo and lettuce on a Clyde's pizza burger is delish. My husband loves their Olive Burger. He's also enjoyed Clyde's famous "Big C". This is the famous burger that has long been considered the "best burger in the U.P." These burgers are made with 100 percent ground beef. I've also been impressed by their pasties. Their cheese curds and fries (with gravy) are fantastic.
What's amazing is that even with throngs of tourists, Clyde's is always fast and cheap.
Check out their FaceBook page to view a menu.

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Children's Fishing Day in Seney

It's fishy, fun, and FREE. Tomorrow, June 24, Seney National Wildlife Refuge is hosting the 24th Annual Children's Fishing Day.
It's a day of fishing, activities, games, competition with prizes provided by local businesses, and even a FREE fish dinner for the whole family, followed by an awards ceremony.
Children need to register at the Visitor Center before fishing. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Seney Natural History Association do have a limited amount of fishing poles and bait available for participants. Fishing stations will be set up along the Refuge's Fishing Loop.
The whole family can participate in arts and crafts, activities and games starting at noon in the Visitor's Center. Fish entries will be accepted between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the Visitor Center. The fish dinner will begin at 3:00 p.m.
Learn more on the Seney website.

Music in the Park Erickson Center

If you are in the Eastern U.P. on Wednesday evenings this summer, be sure to stop by the FREE Music in the Park concerts at the Erickson Center in Curtis.
Take in a variety of rock, blues, country, and swing starting at 6:30 p.m. EST overlooking South Manistique Lake.
Bring a lawn chair or a blanket for the following dates:
June 26 Evergreen 7, a Munising-based band performing a variety of music
July 2 4 Below Zero
July 10 Jim, Ray and Scott... yes, this is Jim and Ray of Vango's in Marquette fame playing outstanding classic rock.
July 17 Blue Champagne, swing, jazz, pop & rock from the 1920's- 1950's
July 24 The Hozz, acoustic classic rock/country
July 31 TBD
August 7 Jon Archambault Band

Gallagher's Pizza deal

Are you a fan of pizza? Are you a fan of delicious but ridiciously inexpensive pizza? Am I getting you hungry yet?
Then head on over to the DePere Gallagher's tonight for their $5 all you can eat pizza buffet.
Starting at 5 pm and going strong until 9 pm, Gallagher's is dishing up old favorites like Pepperoni, Sausage, and Veggie.
They also feature exotic pizza flavors such as Chicken Alfredo, Chicken Barbecue (one of my favs), Gyro, Cheeseburger, and even Mac N Cheese.

Deals at "The Pig", Austin's and Aldi

Larry's Piggly Wiggly (De Pere, Kaukauna and Little Chute)
Good through Tuesday, June 25
Country style ribs $1.29 lb
Farmland bacon $2.99
Jennie-O Turkey Breast (deli) $4.99 lb.
Food Club cream cheese $.99
Barilla pasta 2/ $1.23 with mfg.
Food Club large eggs $.79 with store (With minimum $10 purchase)
Piggly Wiggly gallon milk $2.49 with store (with minimum $10 purchase)
Green beans $1.29 lb.
Food Club English muffins $.99
Classics by Palermo $1.67
Deli cooked ham $2.49 lb.
7 up Ten or Dr. Pepper Ten 2 ltr. $.89
Food Club applesauce $1.49
Food Club pudding snack $.89
Klement's brats/ Italian sausage $2.49 with mfg.

Austin's
Good through Tuesday, June 25
Yoplait 6/ $2.60 with mfg.
Minute Maid juices 59 oz. $1
Hunt's spaghetti $1
Creamette $1
Corn $.40

Aldi
Good through Tuesday, June 25
RangeMaster 16.6 lbs. charcoal $3.99
Strawberries $1.29
Blueberries $1.29
Peaches, plums, nectarines $.35 each
Red grapes $.99 lb.

U.P. coupon match-ups for June 16- 23

Super One (Escanaba, Negaunee and Marquette)
Sun land whole young chicken $.99 lb.
Sirloin Black Angus boneless tip steak $2.97 lb
Farmland pork sirloin $.94 lb. with mfg.
Mr. Dee's Golden Rounds or Sweet Potato Fries $.99 with store ($10 minimum purchase required)
Post cereal (Fruit Pebbles, Raisin Bran, Cocoa Pebbles, Golden Crisp, Honey Comb) $1.66
Sensational Bath Tissue 6 rolls $2.49
DEAL: WYB 4 General Mills/Pillsbury items, get a gallon of milk FREE, use the following:
Nature Valley granola bars 4/$8 or 4/$6 with mfg and store ($10 minimum purchase required)
General Mills cereal 4/$10 or 4/$8 with mfg. and store ($10 minimum purchase required)
Betty Crocker brownie or muffin mix 4/$10 or 4/$6 with mfg. and store  ($10 minimum purchase required)

Kellogg's Mini Wheats DEAL 3/$5 WYB 3 with mfg. and store and FREE milk ($10 minimum purchase required)
Hellman's mayonnaise $1.49 with mfg.
Essential Everyday mustard $.75
Green Mountain K-cups $4.95 with mfg.
Kemps sour cream 8 oz. $.99
Roma pizza $1.88
Ajax detergent 60 oz. $2.99
Kool Aid packets $.11 with store, limit 8 ($10 minimum purchase required)
Essential Everyday Chicken noodle soup $.44 with store limit 3 ($10 minimum purchase required)
Our Specialty Mac n Cheese dinner $.33 with store limit 3 ($10 minimum purchase required)
Gardencrest canned tomatoes $.33 with store limit 3 ($10 minimum purchase required)

EconoFoods (Marquette, Sturgeon Bay and Clintonville)
Freshlike canned veggies $.69
Our Family mac n cheese $.33
Our Family shredded or chunk cheese $1.50
Birds Eye orange juice $2.50
Dutch Farms yogurt $.33
TJ Farms Sweet Potato or Onion Rings $.99
Our Family chicken breast (frozen) 48 ox. $4.99
Jennie-O Turkey franks $.89
Our Family ketchup $.59
Our Family charcoal (16.6 lbs.) $4.99
Our Family marshmallows $.89
Kellogg's DEAL 3/$5 WYB 3 with mfg. and FREE milk
Campbell's tomato or Chicken Noodle Soup $.89
Era 2/$4.98 with mfg.
Our Family Mustard $.89
Our Family Pieces and Stems Mushrooms 4 oz. $.50

Save-A-Lot (Manistique, Green Bay and Little Chute)
Deals are the same all month.

Jack's Fresh Market (Manistique)
Essential Everyday shredded or chunk cheese $1.66
Scott Bath Tissue $4.49 with mfg.
Kellogg's DEAL 3/$5 WYB 3 with mfg.
Essential Everyday marshmallows $.89
Chef Boyardee pasta $1
Hormel Compleats $1 with mfg.
Welch's juice (64 oz.) $1 with mfg.
Smart Balance Spread $1.99 with mfg.
King's Hawaiian Dinner Rolls $1.99 with mfg.
Suave body wash $1.79
Arm and Hammer detergent $1.50 with mfg.
Green Giant baby carrots $.99
Green Beans $1.49 lb.
Red Delicious Apples $.99 lb.
Dole iceburg Lettuce $.79 each with store
Oscar Mayer bologna or cotto salami $1 with store
French Bread $.79 with store
Banquet meals $.90 with store

Glen's Market (Munising and St. Ignace)
Extra large green or red grapes $1.28 lb.
BOGO strawberries, blueberries or raspberries
Spartan hot dogs $1
Aunt Millie's English Muffins $1
DEAL: Buy 3.5 lb.s or more of 80% lean ground beef, get FREE hamburger buns, a 2 liter of pop, American sliced cheese, and a bag of potato chips.
BOGO Arm & Hammer detergent plus $1 off mfg.
Butterball Ground Turkey $1.50 with mfg.
Johnsonvelle Breakfast Sausage $1.50 with mfg.
Pepperidge Farm cake $2.50 with mfg.
Snyder's Pretzel Bites 2/$4 with mfg.
Nabisco Newton Fruit Thins $2 with mfg.
DEAL: WYB 2 paperbacks, get one FREE! Perfect for lazy days at the beach!
Kellogg's cereal DEAL 3/$5 WYB 3 with 3 mfg. coupons and FREE milk
Clorox $1.47 with mfg.
Aussie Shampoo or Conditioner 2/$4.54 with mfg.
Prego pasta sauce 2/$2.33 with mfg.
Barilla Pasta 2/$2 with mfg.
Iams Dog Treats $1.50 with mfg.
Romaine lettuce $.99 lb.
Cucumbers $.50 each

Coupon matchups for June 16- June 22

Walmart
Keebler Chips Deluxe $1.48 with mfg.
Head & Shoulders 2/$.34 with mfg.
Jello $.45 each with mfg. WYB 3
Kraft BBQ sauce $.50 with mfg. WYB 2
Snuggle $1.47 with mfg.
Lloyd BBQ $1.50 with mfg.
Pillsbury biscuits $.08 with mfg. WYB 2
Helluva Good Dip $.83 with mfg.
Nestle Drumsticks $1.28 with mfg.
Fruttare Fruit Bars $2.48 with mfg.
Joy Ice Cream Cones $.45 with print. mfg.
French's Yellow Mustard $.50 with mfg.
Hormel Chili with Beans $.72 with mfg. WYB 2
Ronzoni Smart Taste Egg Noodles $.78 with mfg. WYB 2
Crisco Spray $.95 with mfg.
Kraft Miracle Whip Dips $.98 with mfg.
Ivory Bar Soap $.47 with mfg.
Ban Deodorant $.97 with mfg.
Off! Repellent $.98 each with mfg. WYB 2

Copps/Pick N' Save
Note that Double Daze is tomorrow (Weds.) and Double, Double Daze is this Saturday, June 22.
On Double Daze, you can double 5 coupons (up to $1) and on Double Double Daze, you can double 10 coupons (up to $1).

Pink Lady/ Washington Red/Golden Delicious Applets $.99 lb.
Pears $.99 lb.
Romaine Lettuce $.99 lb.
Kale $.99 lb.
Oscar Mayer meat/turkey franks, $.24 each WYB 2 with store and doubled mfg.
Hillshire Farm Tub lunch meat $.50 each WYB 2 with store and doubled mfg.
Bar S Franks $.59 with store SATURDAY only, limit 8
Frigo String Cheese $.98 with store and doubled mfg.
Pillsbury Grands $.50 with doubled mfg.
Barilla pasta 2 FREE with doubled mfg.
French's Flavor Infuser FREE with doubled mfg.
Ken's Dressings $.19 with doubled mfg.
Keebler Chips Deluxe $.85 with doubled mfg.
General Mills cereals as cheap as $1 each with store and 2 doubled coupons
Roundy's 4 lb. sugar $1.48 FRIDAY only with store
Kellogg's as cheap as $1 each, using 3 doubled mfg. PLUS FREE milk
General Mills cereals DEAL as cheap as $.80 WYB 8 with doubled mfg. and FREE milk
Nature Valley granola bars $1 with doubled mfg.
Hallmark Cards DEAL WYB 3, use store coupon and get each for $.32 each
Fresh Express coleslaw mix/garden salad $.78 with store, limit 2
Super Pretzels $.58 each with store and doubled mfg.
On Cor Family Sized entrees $1 with store and doubled mfg.
Ronzoni pasta FREE with store and doubled mfg.
Roundy's 16.6 lb. charcoal $4.98 with store
Reynold's Slow Cooker liners $.74 with doubled mfg.
Smart Balance spread FREE with doubled mfg.
Buitoni fettuccine $.25 with doubled mfg.
Jello (3 oz) $.08 with doubled mfg. WYB 3
Clorox $.79 with doubled mfg.

Festival Foods
Peaches/ nectarine $1.28 lb.
Jif Peanut Butter $1.88
Van Camps beans $.20 with mfg.
Sugardale bacon $2.48 with store
Red/green grapes $.98 lb. with store
Dole iceburg salad $.68 with store
Quilted Northrn 12 rolls $4.98 with store and mfg.
Brown N Serve $.88 with store
Crystal Farms English muffics $.79 with store
Crystal Farms chunk cheese $1.79 with store
David's Bagels $1
Eggland's Best $1.79 with store
Hormel Compleats $1 with mfg.
Kool Aid packets 10/$1

Cheap Eat'n: Al's Hamburger, Green Bay, WI

Cheap Eat'n

Check in each week for Cheap Eat'n, the Great Lakes Clipper restaurant review. We'll feature one restaurant a week from either Northeastern Wisconsin or the Upper Peninsula. Each restaurant we pick must be 1.) Friendly to your wallet and 2.) Really tasty.

With so many great restaurants that fit into both categories, it took me awhile to choose which one I'd feature first. But I decided to go with one of the oldest... Al's Hamburger's in downtown Green Bay.

I'll admit it. I lived in Green Bay for four years without even knowing that Al's existed. And I think that's the case for a lot of people. It's so small that if you get distracted on your way into the Meyer Theater a few doors down on Washington St, you'd miss it the big blue "EAT" sign. But that's okay. It's part of Al's charm.

Al's Hamburgers has been around since 1934. Yes, folks, that's before Vince Lombardi and friends ruled Green Bay and sidled up to Al's counter. My husband's grandparents ate at Al's as teenagers.  My in-laws ate at Al's as teenagers. My husband ate at Al's as a teenager. Al's is a true Green Bay tradition that only the locals know about. That's why when Al's burned down in 2011, there were many customers praying to the hamburger gods for a comeback.  And in 2012, they did with the same burgers, curds and onion rings that Grandma used to eat.

If you are the quinoa and flax seed type, I'm guessing this is not the place for you. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel called Al's "the definition of a greasy spoon". My sentiments exactly. There are only a few booths and from the looks of the outside, you'd probably think twice before entering. But the scent of steamed burgers and fried onions pulls you in like a Siren.

So what makes Al's so special?

First of all, the breakfast. For less than $15, two people can chow down on huge plates of eggs, bacon, toast, coffee, juice, and my husband's favorite, hash. Downtown office workers can start their day with Al's at 5 a.m.

And from the name of the restaurant, you can probably guess what the other must-have food is- hamburgers. Watch as your waitress throws your hamburger patty down on the grill alongside strings of caramelized onions and steams your bun. Be sure to pair it with onion rings or cheese curds. Pure perfection and totally worth the calories!

If you don't eat beef, that's okay. Al's also offers soups, lunch plate specials (meat, potato, vegetable and bread for $5.95), chicken and pork chops.  Just be sure to get to Al's before 3 p.m. when they close.

Check out their Facebook page.

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Father's Day Freebies

Want to treat Dad to his special day on Sunday but don't have much cash? That's okay. It's all about togetherness anyway, isn't it?
Check out these great deals in your area:

U.P. Deals

Kids camp for FREE at KOA campgrounds on Father's Day Weekend. Dad will be thrilled to find out that KOA campgrounds are free for the kids this weekend in Newberry, Sault Ste. Marie, St. Ignace and Eagle River, Wis.

Dad loves to put pictures on his desk at work so why not create a collage for him. Walgreens once again has its offer of a free 8 x 10 photo collage. Go to Walgreens.com/photo, upload your best cheezy pics and use the code DADCOLLAGE. (Don't forget to select in-store pick-up.) Your collage will be FREE.

Say "I love you" with a card. There is a $5 off a $10 purchase coupon at Hallmark.com.

Northeastern Wisconsin

Treat dad to a FREE day at the YMCA on Father's Day. Non-member dads can take advantage of any of the YMCA's facilities at the Green Bay East (between 7 am- 2 pm) , West (between 7 am- 2 pm), or Broadview  (between 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.) locations. Play basketball, work out or go for a swim. Just have Dad bring a valid ID to sign in.

Dad's get FREE admission into the Packers Hall of Fame on Father's Day between 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Dad's get FREE admission to Daddy Daze at the Green Bay Children's Museum from Noon- 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Dad's get FREE admission to the N.E.W. Zoo on Sunday as well!

Dad can score a FREE Canoli when dining at Buca Di Beppo (fairly new to Appleton)  on Father’s Day June 16th.

Guests who purchase a sub combo at any Firehouse Subs restaurant  on Sunday, June 16, will receive a FREE medium sub of their choice. Firehouse Subs is new to Green Bay on Oneida St.

Finn Fest

I've heard the U.P. referred to as "the land of a thousand Makis", referring to the huge Finnish population. This is only a slight exaggeration. There are many residents with last names like Laurila, Hautala, Nakkula, Toivanen and Etlamaki.  It is true that the Central U.P and Copper Country have one of the highest poplulations of Finns outside of Finland. So what better place to host FinnFest USA 2013 and truly celebrate what it means to be Finnish?

FinnFest is 30 years old this year and has grown over the years to attract up to 10,000 people from all around the world.
Hancock is playing host this year to greet visitors with "sisu" (welcome) from June 19- 23.
The $30 per day fee is well worth the price with a huge number of activities each day. Activities include courses in nordic walking and education in Finland, geneology consults, dances, accordian concerts, kantele concerts, cooking demonstrations, a youth mini language camp, films, sing alongs, a quilt raffle, a Tori market and much, much more.
Check out the FinnFest 2013 website for more information.

Gone Country

Get your cowboy hats on for several U.P. and Northeastern Wisconsin events this weekend- the Hulbert Country Music Festival, the Great Lakes Rodeo and the Mackville Tractor Pull.

If you've ever traveled on M-28 between Newberry and Sault Ste. Marie, you've gone through Hulbert. This week (today through Sunday), the town is home to the 7th Annual Hulbert Country Music Festival. This FREE festival features musicians and singers from throughout the state, food concessions, a flag retirement ceremony, a fish fry and Gospel music on Sunday morning. All event swill be at the American Legion Post 393 at 37661 West 5th St. in Hulbert.

The Marquette County Fairground in Sands Township is home to the Great Lakes Rodeo tomorrow (6/14) through Sunday (6/16). Watch the best in U.P. rodeo, horsemanship competitions and even attend a barn dance. Advance tickets for adults are $10 or $5 for children. These can be purchased at the Lake Superior Partnership office, the Ishpeming Negaunee Chamber of Commerce office or the A.M. Express in Escanaba. Tickets can be also purchased at the gate for $12 for adults and $6 for children. Camping and weekend passes are available.

I can hear the VROOM! of trucks and tractors from here. Mackville (just a bit northwest of Appleton) is home to the Mackville Tractor Pull this weekend. The event has an admission fee on Friday and Saturday but Sunday is Family Day which means it is FREE. There will be a polka mass, farm pull at Noon, carnival rides and games, live entertainment and a chicken dinner. All events take place at St. Edward Parish.

And don't forget to shine up your boots for the biggest stars of country music.  Country USA (NOT a bargain by any stretch of the imagination) is coming up in Oshkosh, starting June 25th.

Piggly Wiggly and Aldi deals starting June 12

Larry's Piggly Wiggly (De Pere, Kaukauna, and Little Chute)
Selected pork chops $1.69
Johnsonville Italian sausage $1.99 with MFG.
Yoplait yogurt 6/$1.34 with mfg.
Food Club ketchup $.79
Badger deli ham $3.99
Piggly Wiggly hamburger/ hot dog buns $.99
Roma pizza $1.49
Food Club chunk/shredded cheese $1.67
Seedless cut watermelon $.59 lb.
Romaine lettuce $.99 lb.
Baby carrots $.99
Juice Limes $.10
Fresh carrots, 1 lb. $.69
Suave shampoo FREE with All You mfg. coupon from June edition
7-up/ Dr. Pepper 2 liter $.99
Wide Awake K-cups 12 ct. $4.99
Food Club charcoal 16.6 lb.s $4.99
Chef Boyardee $.99
Country ribs $1.49 lb.

Aldi
Splashtime Round pool $7.99
Sundae Shop 16 ct. Red White and Blue Pops $1.89
L'Oven Fresh Lemon Creme Cake $2.99
Ornamental trees $12.99

Toot! Toot! Thomas the Tank has Arrived!

Guess who has arrived at the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay this week. It's Thomas the Tank Engine, everyone's favorite storybook engine!
The National Railroad Museum is hosting Day Out With Thomas, the Go Go Thomas Tour of 2013 from June 12- 16. There are still a few tickets available for this extremely popular event. It is highly recommended that you get them ASAP as they do go fast.
There's truly something for everyone in the family. Take a 25 minute train ride. Get your picture taken with Thomas or Sir Topham Hatt. Enjoy storytelling and video viewing. Play at the bouncy house. Get a temporary tattoo. Get hand-on with arts and crafts at the Imagination Station. Explore the permanent exhibits of the National Railroad Museum, including the new Jodey Lenfestey Children's Depot. All activities are included in the $18 per ticket price.
And don't forget to chow down on concessions and get the latest in Thomas gear- from keychains to apparel to toys.
The National Railroad Museum can be found at 2285 S. Broadway in Green Bay, just a few blocks from the Stadium District.

Pictured Rocks Day

Plan to celebrate one of the U.P.'s most famous natural wonders at Pictured Rocks Day this Saturday, June 15 in Munising.
The Alger County Chamber of Commerce and the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore folks have dedicated the day to promoting the area's beauty through exhibitors, family activities, live music and FREE cruises for Upper Peninsula residents.
Events will take place from 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. in Bayshore Park in Munising. Local entertainers include Jan Arnold, Monica Giles Band, Flat Broke Blues Band, and the Drive Band. Admission is FREE!
Yoopers Ride Free Cruises will leave the Munising City Pier every hour, on the hour, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (weather permitting).  Be sure to bring your driver's license if you want to ride for free because Pictured Rocks Cruises will be checking that you have a valid Upper Peninsula I.D.
Find more information on Alger County Chamber's web site.

 

Bridging the Arts DePere

Looking for something cool and free to do this Friday evening?
Check out Bridging the Arts on Friday, June 14 from 5-8 p.m. in downtown De Pere. This is an art walk put on by Definitely De Pere that showcases DePere's 30 plus downtown businesses, local artists, entertainers and food vendors. L
isten to a little live music, hop on a Segway shuttle to cross the bridge in either direction, view and purchase photography, pottery, mosaics, graphic arts, paintings, mixed media, henna, ceramics and much more!
A map of Bridging the Arts can be found here.
If you can't make it this Friday, Bridging the Arts is also planned for Friday, July 12.

A Great Lakes Football Summertime Rivelry

We all know that Green Bay is home to the highest paid quarterback in NFL history but did you know that Green Bay has a football franchise where players play just for the fun of it?
No, I'm not talking about the Packers or the indoor football Blizzard. I'm talking about the Green Bay Grizzlies. They are new this year and are based out of Howard. They are a semi-pro team with the slogan "made by the players, for the players."
Here's another question. Did you know that the U.P. has a football team? Yup, they are called the U.P. Arctic Blast. They play from May through August on various fields throughout the U.P. (Norway, Powers and practices in Kingsford.)  
These two teams played one another this past weekend and I'm afraid to say that the Grizzlies made fine work out of the Arctic Blast team on home turf.
It's all for the love of the game though, right? Fans get to watch football in June and July without having to pay a big price. Grizzlies games are just $5 for adults, $3 for students and free for ages 5 and younger.  Concessions and team gear are available at the games.
Here is a link to the Grizzlies schedule.
If you're in the U.P., here is a link to the Arctic Blast's schedule.

Match-ups for the Week of June 9

Walgreens
Butterfinger or Nestle Crunch Bar $.50 each Limit 6
Scott Bathroom Tissue $6.49 with mfg.
Maxwell House K-Cups 12 pk. $4.99 with mfg.
Off! Insect Repellent spray, pump or Clip-On Refill $2.99 inc. store and mfg.
Dawn dish liquid 9 oz. $.99 with store
Schick Hydro or Quattro Titanium Razor System $3.99 with mfg.
Jergen’s or Curel Skin Care $4.99 with mfg.
            Deal idea.. WYB 2 get 3000 points (a $3 reward)
Jergen’s Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer $6.99 with mfg.,
           Deal idea WYB 2 get 1000 points (a $1 reward)
John Frieda Hair Care 2/ $7 with mfg. and $2 on next purchase
General Mills Cereal 2/$5 WYB 2 plus mfg. (price varies depending on mfg. coupon you use)
Scott Naturals Paper Towels 6 rolls $3.25 with store and mfg.
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick $1.99 after $5 RR

Festival Foods
Dole Iceberg Head Lettuce $.69 with store
Twin French Bread $.99 with store
John Morrell Off the Bone Lunchmeat $1.99 with store
Hormel Cooked Ham (deli) $2.48 lb. with store (Limit one lb.)
Hunt’s ketchup $.68 with store
Green Giant Canned Vegetables $.59
Essential Everyday Shredded Cheese $1.28
Ground chuck 80% $2.88
Palermo’s Classics pizza $1.88 with store Limit 6.
Xtra Laundry Detergent $1.88 with store. Limit 1.
Angel Soft Bath Tissue 12 roll pkg. $3.73 with store and mfg.
Fast Fixin’ Chicken Nuggets and Patties $.98 with store and printable mfg.

Target
John Frieda shampoo or conditioner $4.49 and mfg.
Ziploc 4 ct. medium bowls $2.50 plus mfg.
Clorox 55 or 65 oz. bleach $1.89 plus mfg.
Lay’s Classic $2.50 plus mfg.

 Walmart
Gillette Fusion ProGlide Silvertouch Manual Razor $7.97 plus mfg.
Gillette Fusion ProGlide Sensitive Shave Gel $3.54 plus mfg.
Mainstays Web Lounger $24.97 (Good price for “old school” lounge chair)
Old Spice Swagger Antiperspirant Deodorant Body Wash or Bar Soap plus mfg.
Mainstays Foil Bakeware $.94
Glade Mist or Candle $2.98 plus mfg.
Ziploc Storage or Freezer bags 25 ct. qt. storage or 15 ct. gal freezer 2/$4.96 with printable mfg.
Suave Solid Deodorant $.47 with mfg. (expires 6/16)
Banana Boat $5.44 with mfg.
Windex Touch Up Cleaner $2.47 with 6/9 SS mfg.

Menards
Concrete Mix 60 lb. $1.95
Mini Solar Path Light $.69 each after MIR
Raineater Element Windshield Wiper Blade $1.99 after $8 MIR
Fire Starter 4 pack $1.50
Old Mill T-shirt with pocket $1.99
6 pack socks $2.99
Menards T-shirt or hat FREE after $4.99 MIR
Pet Armor Flea & tick Protection $14 after $6 MIR plus $5 printable mfg.
Fisher Trail Mix $1
Compleats microwave Meal $.79 after printable mfg.
V8 Splash Juice $1.50
100 percent cotton wash cloth FREE plus $1 money maker after MIR
Sylvania Doublelife Décor Light bulbs 4 pk. $.74
Palm Pizza Slicer FREE after $4.99 MIR
Doritos $1.88
Theater Box Candy $.88

CVS
Tide or Gain 19-32 loads $4.94 plus mfg.
Coke 2 ltr. $.74 with instant coupon

Fleet Farm
Men’s Dickies Carpenter Shorts $9.99
Wildwood 2 ltr. $.67

Copps
Whole Seedless Water melon (15 lb. average) $4.88
Pepsi, Mtn. Dew Cube $4.99 WYB 2
Kellogg’s Cereal, Pop Tarts, Bars or Fruit Snacks or Keebler Crackers $1.99 WYB 5 plus Doubled mfg. (price varies depending on which coupons you have)
Roundy’s Smoked Pit ham or Ham off the Bone or American Cheese $4.99 lb.
Roundy’s Hamburger/Hot dog Buns $1
Johnsonville brats or Italian sausage $.98 with store and doubled mfg.
Welch’s juice 59 oz. $1 each WYB 2 with doubled mfg.
Hallmark Greeting Cards $2 off coupon
          Deal idea 3 cards/ $2.98
Stayfree pads FREE with doubled mfg. (All You)
Jergens or Curel $4 with doubled mfg.
John Frieda Shampoo 3/$8 after $5 Catalina with doubled mfg.
Gum Micro tip or Super Tip Toothbrush $1
Folger’s K-cups $5.49 with printable mfg.
Banquet Brown N Serve $1
Chef Boyardee Pasta $1
Roundy’s Baby Carrots $1
Roundy’s Purified Spring Water 24 pk. $2 with 2-Day Sale coupon

U.P. matchups for June 9- June 15

Super One Foods
Don’t forget to use the coupon book deals listed in last Tuesday’s post. These are good through June 15.
Aunt Jemima waffles $.99 with store (with $10 separate order)
Shasta pop cans $.22
1st national Bagels $.99 with store (with $10 separate order)
Westpac vegetables $.77 with store (with $10 separate order)
Peters boneless pit ham $3.99 lb.
John Morrell Off the Bone Ham or Turkey $3.99 lb.
Hormel Black Label bacon $3.99
Spice Supreme Spices $1
Ronzoni pasta 2/$.98 with mfg. (SS 6/2)
Albertsons chicken broth 2/ $.99
Stop N Shop marshmallows $.66
Daisy Sour cream $.50 with mfg.
S & W kidney or chili beans $.66 with store (with $10 separate order)
Scott paper towels 6 pk. $4.94 with store and mfg. (with $10 separate order)
BOGO coupons on the following:
Lange’s Cranberry juice, Gold N Plum leg quarters, Farmland bacon, Old Dutch Potato Chips, Arm and Hammer detergent, and Hefty foam plates, just to name a few! (with $10 separate order)


Econo Foods
Our Family hamburger/hot dog buns $.79
Yoplait $.39 plus mfg. = 6/$1.34
Our Family large eggs $1.19
Our Family butter $1.99
Dutch Farm English muffins $.89
Betty Crocker Cake mix $1
Hamburger Helper 4/$3.76 with mfg.
Van Camps baked beans $.50 with mfg. (expires 6/15!)
General Mills Cereals, selected varieties $1 with mfg.
Old Spice/Secret deodorant $1.19 with mfg.
Head lettuce $.99
Cucumbers $.49 each

Save-A-Lot (Manistique, Green Bay, Little Chute)
Refer to last week’s post. Save-A-Lot deals last all month.


Glen’s Markets (Munising, St. Ignace)
Bi color Sweet corn $.25
Whole watermelon $3.77 each
Spartan Shredded Cheese $2
Kraft mac n cheese $.87
Spartan medium eggs 1 dozen $.99
Home style potato salad (deli) $1.99 lb.

Jack’s Manistique
Prego $2 MFG?
Kraft shredded, chunk or singles $1.50 each WYB 5 with $5 in ad coupon
Hamburger Helper $1 or 4/$3 with mfg.
Windex Touch Up $2.29 with mfg.
Lloyd’s BBQ $3.49 with mfg.
Cucumbers $.50
Dole iceberg bagged salad $.79 with store
Eggos $1.67 with store
General Mills cereal 4/$6 with mfg. (use 4 separate $1/1 coupons) plus get coupon for FREE milk from ad

 

Wonderful rhubarb

My fingers are raw from cutting rhubarb all weekend! My mother-in-law, Carole, has a crop of rhubarb that won't quit every year and Brain and I reap the benefits (and sore fingers) from it. It's just been in the last few years that this city girl has discovered the wonderful world of rhubarb. I love that it freezes so well.
Most people think of rhubarb simply for early summer pies or cakes. Some use rhubarb for glazes to put over pork or chicken. Some eat it directly out of the garden with a bowl of sugar for the pucker.
I go simple and very, very cheap with our sudden pleathora of the ruby stalks. I make jam- without the complicated canning process. It lasts in the fridge for a couple of weeks (although it usually gets eaten before then!)
For less than 25 cents per jar, I've made Rhubarb Cherry Jam, Rhubarb Strawberry Jam and most recently Rhubarb Raspberry Jam. How do I do it? Here's the recipe:

Rhubarb Jam
5 cups rhubarb chopped
3 1/2 cups sugar
3 Tblsp. water
1 6 oz. package of your favorite flavored gelatin (I use store brand for 33 cents a box)

Dilute the sugar in the water. Add the rhubarb and boil until the rhubarb becomes soft (about 5 minutes). Stir well. Add in the gelatin and continue to stir. Cook for about 3 minutes. Take off the burner and pour into the container of choice. (I use old jelly jars or margarine tubs.) Refrigerate. This makes three jelly jars worth of jam.

Inexpensive gift ideas for Dad

My dad has been gone for thirteen years now but since being married I've resumed the quest for the perfect Father's Day gift for my father-in-law.
This year my father-in-law is getting a special polo shirt that he has hinted at for the last few years. So, essentially, the quest this year was easy. However, in the past I've had to consider what to get the man who truly has everything. And how do you get a special gift (no ties, no tools) without paying very much?
Here are a few "out of the box" ideas that may work for your dad/husband/father-in-law...

1. Fishing license for either your own state or a neighboring state
2. A furry friend from a local Humane Society (only if Dad would really want one though)
3. An exotic overnight stay in a tepee or yurt. The Michigan DNR rents out tepees, yurts, and cabins in various State Parks. A few years ago, I bought a two-night stay in a real tepee in Cheboygan State Park downstate for only $75. Despite being an authentically made tepee, it had electricity! I know that tepees are also available in Baraga and yurts in the Porcupine Mountains. Wisconsin State Parks also have tepees available at Devil's Lake and Kohler-Andrae State Parks.

4. Learn from the experts about Beer, Cheese and Football. (Okay, disclaimer here. This is totally self-serving but it's about a cool event that many dads would like.) St. Norbert College Language Services is offering a series of workshops in July and August about Beer-making, Cheese-making and Football in Northeastern Wisconsin for $30 a class or $90 for the whole series. Check out the website at www.snc.edu/languageservices/culturalclasses/football.html for more information.
5. Thunder on the Lakeshore- Why not treat dad to a day of mechanical birds? This weekend Manitowoc welcomes visitors to experience a phenomenal airshow. Gates open at 8 a.m. both days. Admission is $6 in advance (can be purchased at Kwik-Trip locations) or $10 at the gate with kids 5 and under being free. Activities include sunrise balloon launches, an EAA Pancake Breakfast, K-9 police dog demonstrations, a Warbird flight review, historical displays and exhibits, entertainment, airplane and helicopter rides as well as a hot-air balloon event on Sunday night.
6. Admission to Dad's favorite museum or attraction. Our area is full of great attractions that Dad might like to visit. If he likes trains, take him to the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay. If he likes motorcycles, take him to the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee. Or maybe he likes boats? Take him to the Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay, the submarine in Manitowoc or the Shipwreck Museum in Paradise, Michigan.
7. For all Wisconsin and U.P. outdoorsy dads... don't forget that Cabela's is opening a brand new store within steps of Lambeau Field next month. A gift certificate to the sporting goods behemoth might be right up Dad's alley.

You're a Grand Old Flag!

 

 

When I first moved to Appleton back in 2003, I discovered a great family-friendly event- the Appleton Flag Day Parade. For those of you who have seen the Appleton Christmas Parade, you know what a good job the city does putting on a parade.
Tomorrow, Saturday, June 8th marks the 63rd time that Appleton has put on a parade for Flag Day. This year is a special one, marking the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. Special tribute is being made to those Korean War veterans.
Over 100 units will be adorned with patriotic decor- from military units to marching bands to scout troops and more. Members of the UW Marching band will be there, as will the UW Bucky Wagon. Free American flags will be handed out about an hour before the parade starts.
What a wonderful, FREE family outing!
The parade starts at 2 pm and travels along College Ave. in downtown Appleton.
At 4:30 p.m. head over to City Park for the 5th Quarter show put on by the UW Marching Band.
Afterwards take a short drive to the Don Hawkins Baseball Field at the Appleton American Legion Post on College Ave. for a Post-Flag Day Parade Party at 5 p.m. Admission is free and food and refreshments will be served at reasonable prices.

U.P. kids can take flight for free

 

Do your kids dream of flying? Perhaps they'd like to try for free.
The Lake Superior Chapter 850 of the Experimental Aircraft Assoication will offer registration for free airplane flights tomorrow for kids ages 8- 17 from 10- 11:30 am at the Sawyer Airport General Aviation Terminal.
That terminal is located about a mile south of the passenger terminal. Flights last about 30 minutes and are offered through the Young Eagles program.
Please note that parents or legal guardians must complete a permission form before the flight.
Pilots will also teach kids how airplanes work. After the flight, each youth will receive a certificate making them an official Young Eagle and their name will be added to a list on display at the EAA Air Adventure Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The Young Eagle status will also allow the youth to complete a free online Flight Training course offered by Sporty's.
For more information, call 906-361-6196.

 

Free or cheap events around N.E. Wisconsin this weekend

There's seemingly something to do for everyone this weekend in Northeast Wisconsin.

Like free music?
Tomorrow, June 8, Summer in the Park will feature Mariachi Estrella on Jackson Square (Monroe Ave., Green Bay) from 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. FREE

Like classic cars?
On Sunday, get yourself to Allouezfest Precious Metals Car Show and Swap Meet from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. in Green Isle Park in Green Bay. In addition to a park full of cool, classic cars, the event will feature food and refreshment, a live DJ, kids games and inflatables. FREE

Like summer festivals?
Head north to Oconto for Copperfest all weekend. The event runs 5 p.m.- 11:30 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m- midnight on Saturday; and 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. on Sunday at Ner-Park (Arbutus Ave. and Madison Street). There is a $2 admission on Friday, $3 on Saturday and $1 on Sunday. The festival features a parade and fireworks.

Like plants and animals?
The Green Bay Animal Rescue group is holding a plant sale this Saturday at the home of Denise Markowski at 134 Cliffview Drive in Green Bay from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. There are 300 plants ready to sell. Also, some of the rescue group's foster dogs will make an appearance. Get your garden looking good and support a great cause.

Like watching others run or sprinting yourself?
This Saturday is the Bellin Run. Catch glimpses of your favorite runners as they wind their way through Green Bay to the finish line.

 

 

Mackinac Island blossoms and buffets

While the U.P. can't claim Mackinac Island entirely for its own, the Island is close and has enough U.P. ties to be considered part of the Yooper family. If you've been there, you know the Island's charms of horses, the Grand Hotel and the world-famous fudge shops. This time of year though, the Island's biggest attraction is one that is more fragrant than the horses, a lot less expensive than the Grand Hotel and doesn't pack on the pounds like the fudge- it is the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival. Mackinac's lilac collection begin in 1949 to co-incide with a great horse drawn parade. What began as a one-day event now spans 10 days and it starts this Friday. From June 7- 16, the festival draws visitors from all around the world for island tours, art exhibitions by local painters, buffets and afternoon teas at the Grand Hotel, wine tasting, musical entertainment, hayrides, a 10K run, shoreline cruises, the Lilac Festival Grande Parade and much more.
If you are a foodie, perhaps you'd be interested in the 27th Annual A Taste of Mackinac for only $15. It runs on Sat., June 15 from 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. at the Harbor View Inn.
Or perhaps Dad would like to spend Sunday, June 16, Father's Day as a Captain for a Day. Shepler's will teach what it itakes to be a Captain on the Great Lakes with hands-on activities, such as, knot tying, navigation through charting and tours of the Pilot House and Engine room. You will also be treated to a short cruise of the harbor. The best part is that it is free! It will be held on the Sacre Bleu, docked at the end of Shepler's Mackinac Island Main Dock.

 

 

Waterboard Warriors

While the Waterboard Warriors Water Ski Show got washed out and cancelled last night, there are a lot of opportunities to see them throughout the summer.
Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer (weather dependant), the Waterboard Warriors put on a free water ski show at Mueller Park in Wrightstown. This includes high speed barefoot water skiing, jumping and pyramids. Free shows begin at 7 p.m. in June and 6:30 p.m. in July and August. They also have a free Learn to Ski clinic at 6 p.m. on June 26 and August 12.

 

Larry's Piggly Wiggly and Original Austin's deals

I live pretty much smack dab between Larry's Piggly Wiggly and Austin's so they are nice and convenient for those "last minute items". I've heard people complain that both of these stores "are SO expensive" but I'm here to let you know that you CAN indeed get good deals at these stores. Besides, Austin's has one of the best meat departments in all of Northeastern Wisconsin and a pretty good deal on movie rentals- just a buck a night.

Just a few days ago, my husband, Brian, came home from Austin's with a fantastic deal. He bought THREE pounds of Oscar Mayer all-beef hot dogs for $3.99. (He was VERY proud of himself. Good job, honey!)

Austin's

Here are some other items you can find at Austin's this week:
Pick up their in-store flier and grab coupons that are re-usable and good through June 30.
Essential Everyday butter 1 lb. $1.78
Morning Glory Skim Milk 1 gallon $2.48
Essential Everyday chunk or shredded cheese $1.28 !!!!!

They also have an online coupon at www.originalaustins.com for bananas at $.27 per lb. (Limit 3 lbs.

Please note that for all of these coupon, Austin's does require you to have an additional $5 purchase.

Larry's Piggly Wiggly (DePere, Kaukauna and Little Chute)

My mother frequents Piggly Wiggly almost everyday. While I don't enjoy grocery shopping there THAT much, it is a place where I always feel appreciated as a customer.
Chicken drumsticks $.89 lb. Limit 3
Johnsonville breakfast sausage $1.50 after mfg. coupon
Patrick Cudahy hard salami (deli) $2.99 lb.
Sargento shredded cheese $1.67
Chunk/Sliced Canadian bacon (deli) $1.99 lb
Food Club sugar 4 lbs. $1.69 Limit 2
Piggly Wiggly gallon milk $1.99 with store
Bi-color sweet corn $.50 each
Cut watermelon $.79 lb.
Crystal Farms butter $1.99
Food Club rainbow or tropical pops $1.29
Mickelberrys deli ham $4.99 lb.
Turkey breast (deli) $3.99 lb.
7- up/Dr. Pepper 2 liter $.99
Minute Maid/Fanta 2 liter $1
Paws cat litter 20 lb. bag $2.99
Farmland breakfast link $1.49

PW is having their 4 Day Meat Sale this Thurs.- Sun. Find the following deals:
Oscar Mayer Bologna $.99
Bulk bacon 10 lb. box $19.90
Farmland jumbo franks $.69 with store coupon (keep in mind you need to purchase $10 additionally)
Johnsonville brats, chicken, smoked sausage $1.50 with manufacturer's coupon

Free Fishing Weekend in Michigan

The U.P. can boast of over 1,700 miles of shoreline, 4,300 inland lakes and 12,000 miles of rivers and streams within its borders. This is the weekend to take advantage of all that water- and all those fish under the waves.
It is Michigan's annual Summer Free Fishing Weekend on June 8 and 9. During Free Fishing Weekend all license fees are waived for both Michigan residents and out-of-staters alike.
This weekend also features many free fishing events, especially for kids. For instance, the Richmond Township Community Club is holding its 25th Annual Fishing Derby in Negaunee on Saturday. This includes the derby itself, breakfast and lunch is provided and everyone who participates gets a $15 gift. Trophies will also be awarded for first, second and third place in different age categories. This is for kids ages 16 and under.

Michigan's annual Summer Free Fishing Weekend is happening June 8-9. Learn more from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources:http://puremi.ch/17niJM7