FOX 17's Tennessee Mornings: Celebrate Father's Day on Less

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If you are visiting this site after seeing me on Fox 17’s Tennessee Mornings this morning, WELCOME! Below you will find links to the information that I shared on air, along with a few additional links that you might find helpful.

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Celebrate Father’s Day on Less

Here are some things you can do and ways you can save while celebrating Dad on this special day!

Take Dad Out to Eat
Before you plan your meal out, see what types of Buy One Get One Free coupons you can find. This will save you up to 50% off your meal.  Below are some of my favorite places to find good coupons.

• Clipper Magazine
• Nashville CitiPass
• Clipazine
• MobiDeals
• Better Nashville (1/2 Price Gift Cards)
• Half-Off Nashville
• Groupon

Make Dad A Meal
Instead of going out to eat, spend less and enjoy time with Dad at your leisure. Here are a few ideas to help you out depending on which store you shop.

Kroger Weekly Deals

Meal Idea:  Grilled Steak and Pepper Kabobs with Greek Marinade, Garden Salad with Cucumbers, Carrots and Avocados and Red Wine Vinaigrette, Ice Cream or Watermelon for Dessert

Ribeye or Top Sirloin Steak — $5.99/lb
Perdue Chicken Drumsticks, Thighs, or Whole Fryer — $.99/lb
Red, Yellow or Orange Sweet Bell Peppers — $1
Seedless Watermelon — $3.49 (GREAT PRICE!)
Fresh Selections Classic Garden Salad, 12 oz — $1
English Cucumbers — $1
Kroger Mini Carrots, 16 oz — $1
Haas Avocados — $1
Edy’s Ice Cream, 48 oz — $2.49 w/coupons

Publix Weekly Deals

Meal Idea: Pot Roast and Grilled Corn, Steamed Broccoli, Rice, Garden Salad with Tomatoes and Ice Cream for Dessert

7-Bone Chuck Pot Roast — $2.99/lb
Georgia Sweet Corn — $.20 ea
Green Giant Frozen Vegetables, 7 to 10 oz pkg — $.50 w/ coupons
Uncle Ben’s Rice, Boil-in-bag — $.64 w/ coupons
Fresh Express Salad Blend or Greens – $.49 w/ coupons
Premium Tomatoes — $.79/lb
Wish-Bone Dressing, 16 oz bottle — $.32 w/ coupons
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt or Starbucks Coffee Ice Cream, 1 pt ctn — $.64 w/ coupons

Take Dad to an Event
There are a few free and inexpensive ways below to spend time with Dad without breaking the bank. Check out our updated Calendar for more events.

• Start Your Engines – Lane Motor Museum at 702 Murfreesboro Pike has FREE admission for dad on Father’s Day this Sunday
• The Ol’ Ballgame – Take dad to the Nashville Sounds baseball game this Father’s Day, opening pitch is 2:05pm
• Folk Festival and Car Show – Free event in Murfreesboro, Saturday, June 19th
• Moon Pie Festival - Free event in Bell Buckle, Saturday, June 19th ($1 suggested donation for flood victims)

Father’s Day Freebies

• Denny‘s - Free Rootbeer Float w/ entree purchase
• Michael‘s Crafts – Free Father’s Day Craft on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
• Download FREE Father’s Day Craft eBook
• FREE Bumper Sticker
• FREE Photo Wall Calendar
• FREE 4×6 Photo Flip Book

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Highlights not to miss!

Workshops: See if there is a workshop near you!

FREE Downloads: Be sure to download any of our templates, Meal Planning, Best Prices List, Grocery Budget List, and more!

Getting Started: A page to help you get started in your savings journey!

Grocery Store Deals: Pick your favorite store and see what deals they have this week.

Coupon Database: Links to tons of printable coupons and links to manufacturers sites to apply for coupons.

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