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Here's What's New  Today’s question is from Kimber:
My old phone is about to bite the dust and I am thinking about replacing it with a smart phone so I can take advantage of some of the awesome deals I’m seeing (like mobile coupons and Cartwheel). My question is, if I get a smartphone without a data plan, can I still take advantage of the text and mobile coupon offers? Can I use wifi in the stores to pull up whatever info I need? I am pretty clueless about technology and would appreciate any tips! -Kimber
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The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is a program available in many areas that offers a free book each month to children 5 and under. It is not available in our area so I have no personal experience with it, but I have heard from many different readers that the books they send are good quality and that it’s definitely worth your while to sign up if your area offers this program. Check to see if this program is available in your area and read more details here. Thanks, The Savvy Bump!
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Go sign up for a free 3-product bundle from Creation Ministries International. Your free bundle will contain the following items: - Why Does a Good God Allow Bad Things? (Video download, presented by Gary Bates)
- The Greatest Hoax on Earth? by Dr Jonathan Sarfati (ebook/epub download format)
- Creation Magazine (Digital Edition)
This offer is valid through July 16, 2013.  Related Stories  Here are the best deals at Walmart right now with thanks to Heather from Passion for Savings for her help in compiling them. The prices below are based on Northwest Arkansas region. Please keep in mind that Walmart deals vary by region so the prices listed here will not be valid at all stores.
Always Pantiliners (20 ct) – $0.93
Use $1/1 coupon from the 7/7 P&G insert
Free after coupon Tabasco Pepper Sauce – $1.34
Use $0.55/1 printable
$0.79 after coupon El Monterey Single Supreme Burritos – $0.88
Buy 2 and use Buy One Get One Free printable
$0.44 each after coupon Hawaiian Punch Aloha Morning – $1.92
Use $1/1 printable
$0.92 after coupon Ivory Bars (3 pk) – $0.97
Buy 2 and use $1/2 coupon from the 7/7 P&G insert
$0.47 each after coupon Glade PlugIns Scented Oil Warmer – $1.38
Use $1/1 printable
$0.38 after coupon Temptations Treats for Cats – $0.94
Buy 2 and use $1/2 coupon from the 6/16 RedPlum insert
$0.44 each after coupon See the full list of Walmart deals here.
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On July 11, 2013, stop by any 7-Eleven location from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. to get a free Small Slurpee. No purchase is necessary.  Related Stories 
Here are some of this week’s best grocery & household deals from Amazon.com, courtesy of Terry and Mandi from Jungle Deals & Steals. Many of these prices are higher than what you'd pay by combining coupons with sales, but they may be good deals for you if you live where there aren't many stores or deals are scarce: Pampers: Charmin: Here’s a great deal! Get Charmin Ultra Strong Toilet Paper Double Rolls for as low as $0.42 each ($16.72 for the 40 count). Barilla: Barilla Mini Farfalle (16-ounce boxes) are priced as low as $0.79 each ($3.17 for the pack of 4). Gillette: Pick up a Gillette Venus Embrace Razor (1 razor handle + 2 refill cartridges) for as low as $4.30. Tide: Stock up on 50-ounce bottles of Tide Laundry Detergent. They’re on sale for as low as $4.85 each ($9.70 for the pack of 2). Facial Tissues: - Puffs Plus Lotion are available for as low as $1.23/box ($7.35 for the pack of 6).
- Kleenex Regular Ultra are available for as low as $1.02/box ($3.05 for the pack of 3).
- Angel Soft are available for as low as $0.74/box ($2.97 for the pack of 4).
Terry & Mandi are a busy mother-daughter team that look for ways to save money without sacrificing a lot of time, and they share their love for all things Amazon.com at Jungle Deals & Steals.
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Right now, you can get Humpty Dumpty Magazine for $8.99 per year (up to 4 years at this price!) when you use coupon code MONEYSAVING at checkout. It’s rare to find a deal on this magazine–especially one this low (Amazon’s price is currently $19.98 for a one-year subscription). About: Humpty Dumpty is egg-cellent fun for children ages 4-6. Each issue offers children exciting stories, games, puzzles, crafts, and other fun activities. Humpty Dumpty also offers parents insightful information on good health, nutrition, parenting tips, and safety. This magazine subscription will challenge young readers to learn, grow, and stay fit.
This offer expires tonight 07/10/13 11:59 PM EST. Are you looking for other magazine titles? You can use coupon code MONEYSAVING to save 20% off of most titles at DiscountMags! (Note: The link in this post is my referral link. Read my disclosure policy here.)  Related Stories 
Last night, Kathrynne and I went to Dillon’s together to do some grocery shopping. It’s been awhile since just the two of us have gone grocery shopping together and we had a lot of fun scouting out deals, evaluating options, and picking the best values. I let her help me figure out which items were the best bang for our buck — and a few times she came up with even better options than I’d thought of in the first place. On the way home, we talked more about money and stewardship and why we’ve made the choices we have with our finances. All of this took time and energy — something I was feeling short on last night. Truth be told, I was planning to just rush to the store by myself after Jesse got home, get the items on my list, and get home as quickly as possible. But if I had done that, I would have missed out on such a great teaching opportunity — and the special blessing of quality time and a heart-to-heart talk with Kathrynne. I’m so glad I said “yes” when she asked if she could come with me as I was getting ready to walk out the door. The cherry on top was Kathrynne telling me when we were almost home, “I think you do a really good job of teaching me to be wise with money.” 
I don’t always take the time like I did last night. It’s easier to do things myself instead of letting the kids work and learn alongside me. It takes extra effort to let them help — and when they are toddlers it really isn’t “help” at all. There are times when I don’t capitalize on teaching opportunities. There are times when I get frustrated at my childrens’ constant questions. There are many times when I set a poor example before my children and have to ask their forgiveness. 
But when I do take the time to really listen and engage them in discussions, to invite them to join in with whatever I’m doing, to welcome their questions, and to let them learn alongside me, it’s always worth it. And those are the moments that really matter… much more than whatever seems so “pressing” right then. So I’m challenging myself (and encourage you moms to join me in this challenge, too): let’s be more present in our childrens’ every day lives. In 25 years from now, we won’t regret it.  Related Stories 
Here are the best deals at Dollar General this week, with thanks to Anna from Dollar Store Deals for her help with compiling these: Windex Touch Up (10 oz) – $3.50
Use $1/1 DG coupon (found in ad or online)
And use $1/1 printable
As low as $1.50 after coupons Glade Warmers – $1.25
Use $1/1 printable
$0.25 after coupon Surf 50 oz Laundry Detergent – $2.95
Use $1/1 coupon from the 6/2 RedPlum insert or printable
$1.95 after coupon Mean Green Cleaner (32 oz) – $1.75
Use $0.75/1 printable
$0.95 after coupon Swimwear – 50% off! Nissin Big Cup Noodles – $0.65
Buy 4 and use $1/4 DG coupon
$0.40 each after coupon Nissin Ramen Bowls Hot and Spicy or Spicy Chicken – $1
Buy 2 and use $0.50/2 DG coupon
$0.75 each after coupon Top Ramen Short Cuts Chicken Flavor – $1.25
Buy 2 and use $0.50/2 DG coupon
And use 2 $0.25/1 printable
$0.75 each after coupons See the full list of deals at Dollar General this week here.  Related Stories 
I find a lot of great ideas on Pinterest… but pinning something doesn't do anything unless I actually, you know, try the idea. So I thought it'd be fun to challenge myself to do at least one Pinterest experiment every week — and blog my results. I can't promise that I'll always have a Pinterest Experiment post up each week, because you know how I sometimes get distracted or on blog tangents.  But I'm at least going to try. By the way, you can follow my Pinterest account here, if you're interested.
I promised to tell you how the Cookie in a Cup Experiment went… and I’m happy to report that it was a success. 
It was super easy to whip up. It probably took me about 3 minutes from start to finish. It turned out beautifully and tasted delicious. Though I have to say that it would have been even better with a big scoop of ice cream. 
One thing I loved about this recipe is that it just makes a small amount — the perfect little dessert to share amongst two people (especially if you have that ice cream!). It doesn’t make much of a mess. It doesn’t heat up your house. And you don’t have three dozen cookies sitting around begging to be eaten later in the day. I definitely liked this recipe better than the Chocolate Chip Cookies for Two recipe I made not too long ago. But if you want to make a larger batch of cookies ahead of time and aren’t worried about them disappearing and don’t mind using your oven, I highly recommend this Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie recipe. Recipe link: Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Cup Want to see what ideas I'm thinking of trying next? Check out my Recipes I Want to Try board and my Do It Yourself board for things I'm considering trying next.
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