Men Who Cook Event benefitting the Fresno Art Museum

Friday June 4th, 2010 the 13th Annual Men Who Cook event is coming to the Fresno Art Museum. From 6pm to 9pm come and sample the wonderful food and enjoy the music while you wander through the exhibits. This event is $20 per person. Proceeds will benefit the museum and its education programs. Fresno's museums have really suffered financially during the recession, this event is an affordable way of supporting the humanities in our city. For more information check out the FAM website HERE.

Fresno Area Farmer's Markets

The weather is beautiful and should be enjoyed. Take a break from the usual grocery shopping and check out these local farmer's markets and support local farmers.

Tuesday evenings Riverpark Farmer's Market 5pm-9pm
Wednesday mornings Kaiser Permanente Farmer's Market 8am-1:30pm
Wednesday mornings The Market on the Mall (accepts EBT and WIC)10am-2pm
Wednesday afternoons The Vineyard Farmer's Market 3pm-6pm
Friday nights Old Town Clovis Farmer's Market 5:30pm-9pm
Friday mornings Market on the Mall Farmer's Market 10am-2pm
Saturday mornings The Vineyard Farmer's Market 7am-12pm

Fresno State Farm Market also is a wonderful produce store,
Mon-Fri 8am-7pm
Sat 9am-4pm
Sun 11am-5pm

If you know of any others, let me know. Be careful some places appear to be farmer's markets, however their produce is imported and defeats the whole purpose of fresh and local.

Starbucks Frappuccino Half Off

Starbucks has a nationwide promotion where until May 16th from 3-5pm they are offering "Any way you want it" Frappuccinos at half price. Even if you aren't a coffee drinker, you can get frozen cremes as well. Thanks My Frugal Adventures.

Riverdale Spring Festival and FREE Ice Cream

On May 1st, the town of Riverdale south of Fresno will be having it's annual Spring Festival, parade, and rodeo. After the parade, the towns people go to a local park and enjoy ice cream and milkshakes at booths provided by local dairies for free! I've heard that you are even welcome to seconds. Sounds like something you don't want to miss! Riverdale is located about 40 minutes south of Fresno. Take 41 South, past Caruthers. The freeway will become Camden St. Turn west of Whitney Ave and drive about 3 miles and you're there! The parade is held on the main road. For more information click HERE.

Pregnancy and Posting

I apologize for not posting the last month or so. I am expecting my third child and find that the demands of my family supersede that of the blog. I may be posting here and there it really depends on how I feel. Remember there are many lovely frugal blogs out there. I will try to bring up California's Central Valley events when I have the time. Lots of love, Sarah

Shutterfly's Birthday: $10 off and 25 free 4x6 prints

Use the promo code MARCH10 before March 11th and receive $10 off your next order.
Enter to win the birthday celebration contest with a video or photo of your choice and receive a code for 25 Free 4x6 prints. Sounds like a great deal. Happy 10th Birthday Shutterfly! Click HERE for their site.

Boston Market $2.99 meals.

Somehow I can't get the 4th meal option to show on the image. It also includes a Soup and Side Caesar Salad. Click HERE to view Boston Markets' website.
Boston Market is now offering meals for $2.99! Looks like tasty alternative to the Taco Bell you were going to have for lunch today.

Sears KidVantage

I just learned about Sears' KidVantage program. Sears offers a club that allows you to replace infant/childrens' clothing and infant/children's shoes that wear out before they outgrow that size, for free. So, if you have some rough and tumble youngsters who play a bit harder on their clothes here's your solution! Try out the Wear Out Warranty You must sign up for the club in store, and when you spend $100 in children's clothing, you receive a 15% off coupon.