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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dollar General for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

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It has been years since I have been to Dollar General. The last time I have been there was when I went to Missouri. Maybe next year we'll go there again. I wish we have a Dollar General here in Hawaii. I haven't ordered anything from them yet online but just earlier, I was browsing at their website and they offer free shipping on orders over $40. The Back to School Saving from Dollar General can save you lots. They have cheap school supplies.

For more savings, you can scan the coupon code at the site for mobile phones, you can also text "bts" to 34898 from your mobile phone.

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RC is not in school yet. She used to go to the child care which is also considered a preschool in my area. I remember buying so much school supplies that she would need to participate in arts and crafts and other activities that they would do. At this time, I'm a stay at  home mom but I try to keep school supplies like paint, scissors, construction paper etc. She enjoys it and it keeps us busy within the day.

Dollar General has items like snack bags (just $1 for 50pcs!), first aid kit($5 each). I need to buy a first aid kit! I got the prices from their website. For those who stay in dormitories, they got "Dorm Essentials" like wash cloth and food storage containers. They have other categories to choose from that are related to going back to school but even if you don't have kids who go to school yet, they got everyday items that you can use. I saw some that have 20% off tags on already cheap items.

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Here's part 1 of our pictures from Lapakahi State Historical Park. It was beautiful but we the road to walk was so rocky. I should have brought my tennis shoes. It was a hot day just like most of the days lately.







Lapakahi State Park has some ruins of an old Hawaiian town that's being preserved.










During this trip, I thought we would go and swim at beaches but we just went to parks and gardens instead.

We went to Rascal's Family Fun Center over a month ago and these are some of the pictures I took. I used to come at this same place when it was still a shoe store but this is the first time we've been at Rascal's. The mini golf that they had was the first one we did. It was entertaining but it was scary for RC after she saw the pirates and the background voices were loud.




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She enjoyed playing with the blocks and going in and out of the mini house. This area is free too.



RC playing some arcade games.


 their castle cafeteria



This is the most fun part for me and RC. I stilll had to  help her throw the ball or she can throw it by herself but I just have to expect that the ball would be very slow. Next time we come here, we won't go through the mini golf again instead we would spend more time at the bowling.



I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Famous Footwear for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

It’s back to school time again and many mommies are probably looking for the perfect shoes for their kids that will be going to school soon.  Famous Footwear has variety of styles not just for the kids but for men and women as well. They have athletic shoes, dress shoes, boots, sandals and casual shoes. You can refine your search by heel height or by brand. The sale items are also easy to find at their website. They also have items like socks and various bags.

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Famous Footwear is offering a great back to school promotion, 15% off +BOGO (Buy One, Get One Half Off). I took advantage of this kind of sale before. You can print the coupon by clicking here--- BOGO + 15% off Famous Footwear Coupon

They also have the free Rewards Program for those who are frequent customers. The more you shop, the more rewards you will get. Earn 1 point for every dollar that you spend, whether you shop online or in-store. If you sign up, you’ll get 20% off + BOGO with the current promotion that they are running. Although the points you can earn are not unlimited, you can earn up to $100 in certificates and other perks/ discounts with the rewards program.

I used to be a regular at Famous Footwear when they had an outlet at Iwilei St. close to downtown. I admit sometimes, I just window shop because I just can’t keep buying shoes every week or so but I kept checking, I kind of miss doing that. I bought slippers, socks and some sandals from them before. They have a lot of comfortable shoes.  

Don't forget to print the coupon (BOGO + 15% off Famous Footwear Coupon) if you decide to shop at their online shop or in store

 

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of SAVE for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

If you are thinking of visiting the state of Texas particularly San Antonio, it might help if you go to SAVE – San Antonio Vacation Experience website. You'll be able to find great discounts on tours, rental cars, hotels and more. When you visit the site, it also allows you see a map that shows you where the recommended attractions are. It is kid friendly too.

If we go to San Antonio, I would like to take RC to Sea World (coupons provided at SAVE), San Antonio Children's Museum (20% off w/ SAVE)  and San Antonio Zoo ($2 off/person with SAVE).

I want to experience the Grand Trolley Tour and save $3 per person. I'm usually not particular with hotels as long as it is clean and comfy. It's always better though to have a big room for the family. I would like to stay at the Holiday Inn Riverwalk for as low as $89 per night. With SAVE, you can also shop at Market Square and get discounts on purchases you make.

If you want to view the other discounts provided you can click here --- SAVE – San Antonio Vacation Experience.

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If you visit San Antonio, Texas which places do you want to go? There are so many options like go on ranches, helicopter tours, various museums etc. Limited Time Offers are going by fast. I know we're not going anytime soon  but if ever we move to the mainland, Texas is definitely a place we would like to visit. Hopefully, discounts will still be available.

You can follow them in Twitter @SAVEinSA for updates and more information aside from visiting the website. I am their follower now.  SAVE – San Antonio Vacation Experience can save you a lot especially if you are taking the whole family. Being able to save while you take a vacation is really good.

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I remember when we went to the Volcanoes National Park many years ago, we had to drive there before we see fields of lava everywhere but if you land in Kailua Kona, you'll see these lava fields almost instantly when you get out of the airport, miles and miles of them.

These pictures were taken on the way to Mauna Kea but we did not drive all the way there.








This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Astrobrights Papers by Neenah Paper for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Paper is a common material we use to educate kids and instill creativity. I think RC would enjoy AstroBrights papers, just the bright colors would give her additional entertainment.  She’s not going to school yet but I know ways on how to use AstroBrights papers at home. We can make DIY kid-friendly home decors especially on the holidays. We can also use it for charts, color matching , drawing, painting etc. It would be great for scrapbooking too.

AstroBrights Papers come in 23 bright colors. You can use it for projects at home, school and even office. It’s eco friendly, and it’s partially made with recycled materials.

There is an ongoing “Give a Brighter Year” sweepstakes. You can check out their Facebook page (AstroBrights papers)  for more information. It’s divided in eight periods.  To enter, you will have to like the Facebook page and submit an entry form. They are giving away $30,000 in supplies for your favorite school. The school information will also be entered in the entry form when you join the sweepstakes. You then have the chance to win $500 gift card for yourself.

You can also join the “Make Something AstroBrights” challenge. A lot of mommies shared their talents. If you are not creative, you can still take a look and get some ideas on their Facebook page. You can win Visa giftcards ranging from $100 to $400 if you join. It’s divided in four periods—get going, get artsy, get playful and get AstroBrights paper. The prizes go up for each period.

Don’t forget to check out the sweepstakes and challenge on their Facebook page -- AstroBrights papers

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