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Top 5 Healthy Cookies: Delicious Treats That Nourish Your Body

National Cookie Day is a day to celebrate the delicious and versatile treat that is the cookie. Cookies are enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds, and there is a cookie out there for everyone, from classic chocolate chip to more adventurous flavours like red velvet or snickerdoodle.

National Cookie Day is celebrated on December 4th each year. It was founded in 1987 by Matt Nader of the San Francisco-based Blue Chip Cookie Company. Nader wanted to create a day to celebrate cookies and to encourage people to bake and share them with others.

Top 5 Healthy Cookies

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies:

A timeless classic, oatmeal raisin cookies are not only a delightful snack but also a relatively healthy option. Oatmeal is rich in fiber and protein, while raisins offer a dose of essential vitamins and minerals. To boost the nutritional value, opt for whole wheat flour and reduce the sugar content in your recipe for a healthier treat.

Banana Nut Cookies:

The delightful combination of bananas and nuts makes for a satisfying and nutritious cookie option. Bananas provide a rich source of potassium and vitamin B6, while nuts contribute protein and healthy fats. Choose whole wheat flour, and moderate the sugar content for a guilt-free indulgence.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies:

Channeling the nostalgia of childhood, these cookies can be made healthier by using whole wheat flour, natural peanut butter, and sugar-free jelly. The peanut butter offers a protein-packed punch, while the jelly adds a touch of sweetness along with essential vitamins and minerals.

Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies:

Surprisingly delicious and nutritious, chickpea chocolate chip cookies provide a unique twist to the traditional favorite. Chickpeas boast high protein and fiber content while being relatively low in calories. Opt for whole wheat flour and dark chocolate chips to ensure a healthier version of this delectable treat.

Carrot Cake Cookies:

Bringing a healthy spin to the classic carrot cake, these cookies are a delightful way to incorporate vitamins and minerals into your snack. Carrots are low in calories and rich in essential nutrients. Utilize whole wheat flour and moderate the sugar content to transform this treat into a guilt-free pleasure.

Read More: The Ultimate Guide to National Cookie Day: Everything You Need to Know

Some ways to celebrate National Cookie Day are:

Bake some cookies at home and share them with your family, friends, or neighbors. You can try classic flavors like chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin, or experiment with new ones like lavender or cheese.

Visit a local bakery or cookie shop and treat yourself to some freshly baked cookies. You might find some special deals or freebies on this day from some places.

Learn more about the history and culture of cookies around the world. Did you know that cookies originated in Persia in the 7th century CE, and spread to Europe through the Muslim conquest of Spain?

Donate some cookies or money to a charity or organization that helps people in need. Cookies can bring joy and comfort to those who are facing hardships or challenges.

Conclusion:

With a touch of creativity and a focus on healthier alternatives, you can relish your favorite cookies without compromising your health goals. Remember to opt for whole wheat flour, minimize refined sugar, incorporate natural sweeteners, and use healthier fats in your recipes. Including fruits and vegetables in your baking endeavors can also add a nutritious touch. Enjoy the baking process, and savor the satisfaction of guilt-free indulgence with these healthy cookie recipes.

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Revealed: The law firms with the best perks 2018–19

From swimming pools to sleeping pods — and everything in between

We asked the question ‘How good are your firm’s perks?’ to over 2,000 trainees and junior associates at the country’s leading corporate law firms, as part of this year’s Legal Cheek Trainee and Junior Lawyer Survey. Respondents then rated their places of work on a perk-o-meter ranging from one to ten — with one defined as ‘Ryanair’, and ten as ‘Mayfair’.

Ten firms secured our highest A* ranking. Here is the shortlist, listed alphabetically, for the best corporate law firm perks 2018–19…

Allen & Overy

The roof terraces (there are three) at Allen & Overy’s London office win rave reviews. And with a heavily subsidised bar that serves delectable spritz — it’s happy trainees all round.

When they’re not clinking glasses over closing drinks, these trainees have a complete range of magic circle essentials to sample. 24-hour gym, tickets to Wembley gigs, free tennis lessons and taxi rides after 9pm are just some of the perks on offer. Fancy brushing up on your violin skills? Well, there are “music practice rooms”, as one insider tells us. Fancy.

“Private medical care is fantastic,” adds a rookie. Indeed, the firm has its very own doctor (to deliver its legendary annual flu jabs), dentist and physiotherapist on-site to keep its trainees in tip-top shape. “It really is very convenient, particularly when working long hours,” says another.

Read Allen & Overy’s Legal Cheek profile in full, featuring its 2019 scorecard grades and firm review.

Clifford Chance

“There’s an endless supply of freebies,” says one Clifford Chance trainee, “you just need to know how to access them.”

Swanky gym featuring “squash courts” and “a dance studio for zumba lovers”, private healthcare, on-site dry-cleaning facilities, hairdressers and even hot dinners delivered to your desk after 7:30pm to keep late-nighters’ spirits high. Over the summer apparently every World Cup match was screened in the firm’s canteen. Footie fanatics rejoice.

The firm’s box at the 02 Academy is another highlight. Trainees can apply for tickets. To make the evening gratis they recommend taking a partner with you to cover drinks costs, because at CC “trainees never pay”.

Not to forget the firm’s signature perk — the firm’s very own swimming pool, which according to one rookie is “usually empty”.

Read Clifford Chance’s Legal Cheek profile in full, featuring its 2019 scorecard grades and firm review.

Freshfields

Where do you start with the lavish menu of perks offered by magic circler Freshfields?

As an aperitif there’s the cultural stuff, like two-for-one National Theatre tickets, and use of the firm’s corporate membership to the National Portrait Gallery. Next up are the ski trips and other sports tours abroad, such as a recent all expenses paid netball tour to La Manga, Spain.

The main attraction has to be the amazing health perks, the centre point of which is the “great” on-site gym. In addition to this, Freshfields employs its own doctor, dentist, masseuse, and physiotherapist, who rookie lawyers can pop down to see between deals. To round off there are the £15 meal vouchers after 7pm and free taxis home after 9pm.

Read Freshfields’ Legal Cheek profile in full, featuring its 2019 scorecard grades and firm review.

Hogan Lovells

Trainees love one of the best in-house gyms in the City. OK, so it’s in the basement but the “fantastic” Hogan Lovells fitness centre puts many private health clubs to shame.

When they’re not burning off the calories, the firm’s rookies are consuming them in the “decent” canteen, enjoying discounts at local lunch restaurants, and munching “excellent” cookies in the firm’s meeting rooms. Look out, too, for “champagne trolleys when the team wins a deal or new client”.

Read Hogan Lovells’ Legal Cheek profile in full, featuring its 2019 scorecard grades and firm review.

Kirkland & Ellis

Kirkland & Ellis’ perks sound like something out of The Great Gatsby. Corporate hospitality seats at the Yankees, Stewards enclosure at Henley, ‘Attorney retreats’ at swanky five star hotels with lucky trainees tagging along. Kirkland’s London office, located on the 19th-25th floors of Sir Norman Foster’s iconic Gherkin building in the City, is also rather glamorous.

Other freebies include free breakfast, a £25 dinner allowance after 7pm, paid taxis past 9pm. There is even a concierge service. Given the demanding hours, trainees may find they’re making use of these extras rather regularly.

And then, of course, there’s the money. That $190,000 dollar-tied NQ pay could soar even higher after a Sterling plunge no-deal Brexit…

Read Kirkland & Ellis’ Legal Cheek profile in full, featuring its 2019 scorecard grades and firm review.

The 2019 Firms Most List – featuring the Legal Cheek Survey results in full

Linklaters

From onsite a gym “that’s better than most Virgins”, to 24/7 food from the excellent canteen, and sleeping pods for those working on big deals, Linklaters is a mini-world in its own right. There’s also a doctor, physio, shop and dry-cleaning service within the megafirm’s Silk Street headquarters, where ice cream is on supply “most days in the summer”.

It’s one of the friendlier places in the City too, with “amazing staff in the print room, IT and the post room who go above and beyond and make trainees lives so much easier”.

For those stepping outside Links’ warm magic circle bosom, fear not, fun abounds. The outside world holds such joys such as “a day trip to Paris as a deal-closing celebration” and “free entry to all top London art exhibitions and private views”.

Read Linklaters’ Legal Cheek profile in full, featuring its 2019 scorecard grades and firm review.

Milbank

US firm Milbank has a neat list of perks to write home about. “I could mention the medical or dental care packages, but the free Costco membership clearly wins the day!” quips one trainee.

Plenty of stateside trips for the firm’s London lot are another attraction. There’s “orientation week” for associates in the Big Apple and the prestigious ‘Milbank@Harvard’ programme, which sees juniors trained by Harvard boffins for a week each year — nice jollies to look forward to. The jet set lifestyle continues: one rookie raves about “European retreats” and this year’s apparently took place in the sunny South of France.

“Does the salary count?” asked one trainee. Indeed it does. “$$$$$$$$$$$$$” adds a colleague.

Read Milbank’s Legal Cheek profile in full, featuring its 2019 scorecard grades and firm review.

Ropes & Gray

When you’re aged 25 earning £115,000 working in a manageably-sized London office of a US firm where the average leave time is a not too bad 8:10pm, and you don’t have to pay for your Deliveroo if you stay past 8pm, what more do you want? No wonder Ropes & Gray rookies are happy with their lot.

Another Ropes & Gray attraction are the numerous charity projects that it is involved in. Recently the firm’s London office has taken part in running and cycling challenges and had lawyers sleep rough for homeless charities and other good causes.

Read Ropes & Gray’s Legal Cheek profile in full, featuring its 2019 scorecard grades and firm review.

Skadden

Skadden is a firm which makes the A* grade, we sense, less because of the quality of its biscuits and away days and more, perhaps, due to cold hard cash. The firm’s NQs earn a whopping £118,000, which buys a lot of sushi/theatre tickets/champagne brunches. What’s more, all associates get their own office decked out in wood furniture at the firm’s London base in Canary Wharf.

On top of this, Skadden subsidises its rookies’ gym membership and provides them with a reasonably plentiful supply of “good social events”.

Business trips to the mothership in New York are also a regular feature of trainee and junior lawyer life.

Read Skadden’s Legal Cheek profile in full, featuring its 2019 scorecard grades and firm review.

White & Case

Healthcare hasn’t gone amiss at international giant White & Case. Treats include subsidised yoga, weekly therapist sessions and an annual health and wellness allowance called ‘Wellness Works for Me’. “£500 a year to spend on gym/exercise classes/massages(!)” gushes one trainee.

Generosity spreads further. After completing their training, which includes a guaranteed international secondment, rookies can take “three-month qualification leave”.

The money is not bad either. London newly qualified solicitor salaries hit a generous £105,000 this year.

Read White & Case’s Legal Cheek profile in full, featuring its 2019 scorecard grades and firm review.

Peruse all of the firm’s new 2018-19 survey scorecards — including training, quality of work, perks and much more — via the Legal Cheek Firms Most List 2018-19.

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Revealed: The law firms with the best perks 2018–19

From swimming pools to sleeping pods — and everything in between

We asked the question ‘How good are your firm’s perks?’ to over 2,000 trainees and junior associates at the country’s leading corporate law firms, as part of this year’s Legal Cheek Trainee and Junior Lawyer Survey. Respondents then rated their places of work on a perk-o-meter ranging from one to ten — with one defined as ‘Ryanair’, and ten as ‘Mayfair’.

Ten firms secured our highest A* ranking. Here is the shortlist, listed alphabetically, for the best corporate law firm perks 2018–19…

Allen & Overy

The roof terraces (there are three) at Allen & Overy’s London office win rave reviews. And with a heavily subsidised bar that serves delectable spritz — it’s happy trainees all round.

When they’re not clinking glasses over closing drinks, these trainees have a complete range of magic circle essentials to sample. 24-hour gym, tickets to Wembley gigs, free tennis lessons and taxi rides after 9pm are just some of the perks on offer. Fancy brushing up on your violin skills? Well, there are “music practice rooms”, as one insider tells us. Fancy.

“Private medical care is fantastic,” adds a rookie. Indeed, the firm has its very own doctor (to deliver its legendary annual flu jabs), dentist and physiotherapist on-site to keep its trainees in tip-top shape. “It really is very convenient, particularly when working long hours,” says another.

Read Allen & Overy’s Legal Cheek profile in full, featuring its 2019 scorecard grades and firm review.

Clifford Chance

“There’s an endless supply of freebies,” says one Clifford Chance trainee, “you just need to know how to access them.”

Swanky gym featuring “squash courts” and “a dance studio for zumba lovers”, private healthcare, on-site dry-cleaning facilities, hairdressers and even hot dinners delivered to your desk after 7:30pm to keep late-nighters’ spirits high. Over the summer apparently every World Cup match was screened in the firm’s canteen. Footie fanatics rejoice.

The firm’s box at the 02 Academy is another highlight. Trainees can apply for tickets. To make the evening gratis they recommend taking a partner with you to cover drinks costs, because at CC “trainees never pay”.

Not to forget the firm’s signature perk — the firm’s very own swimming pool, which according to one rookie is “usually empty”.

Read Clifford Chance’s Legal Cheek profile in full, featuring its 2019 scorecard grades and firm review.

Freshfields

Where do you start with the lavish menu of perks offered by magic circler Freshfields?

As an aperitif there’s the cultural stuff, like two-for-one National Theatre tickets, and use of the firm’s corporate membership to the National Portrait Gallery. Next up are the ski trips and other sports tours abroad, such as a recent all expenses paid netball tour to La Manga, Spain.

The main attraction has to be the amazing health perks, the centre point of which is the “great” on-site gym. In addition to this, Freshfields employs its own doctor, dentist, masseuse, and physiotherapist, who rookie lawyers can pop down to see between deals. To round off there are the £15 meal vouchers after 7pm and free taxis home after 9pm.

Read Freshfields’ Legal Cheek profile in full, featuring its 2019 scorecard grades and firm review.

Hogan Lovells

Trainees love one of the best in-house gyms in the City. OK, so it’s in the basement but the “fantastic” Hogan Lovells fitness centre puts many private health clubs to shame.

When they’re not burning off the calories, the firm’s rookies are consuming them in the “decent” canteen, enjoying discounts at local lunch restaurants, and munching “excellent” cookies in the firm’s meeting rooms. Look out, too, for “champagne trolleys when the team wins a deal or new client”.

Read Hogan Lovells’ Legal Cheek profile in full, featuring its 2019 scorecard grades and firm review.

Kirkland & Ellis

Kirkland & Ellis’ perks sound like something out of The Great Gatsby. Corporate hospitality seats at the Yankees, Stewards enclosure at Henley, ‘Attorney retreats’ at swanky five star hotels with lucky trainees tagging along. Kirkland’s London office, located on the 19th-25th floors of Sir Norman Foster’s iconic Gherkin building in the City, is also rather glamorous.

Other freebies include free breakfast, a £25 dinner allowance after 7pm, paid taxis past 9pm. There is even a concierge service. Given the demanding hours, trainees may find they’re making use of these extras rather regularly.

And then, of course, there’s the money. That $190,000 dollar-tied NQ pay could soar even higher after a Sterling plunge no-deal Brexit…

Read Kirkland & Ellis’ Legal Cheek profile in full, featuring its 2019 scorecard grades and firm review.

The 2019 Firms Most List – featuring the Legal Cheek Survey results in full

Linklaters

From onsite a gym “that’s better than most Virgins”, to 24/7 food from the excellent canteen, and sleeping pods for those working on big deals, Linklaters is a mini-world in its own right. There’s also a doctor, physio, shop and dry-cleaning service within the megafirm’s Silk Street headquarters, where ice cream is on supply “most days in the summer”.

It’s one of the friendlier places in the City too, with “amazing staff in the print room, IT and the post room who go above and beyond and make trainees lives so much easier”.

For those stepping outside Links’ warm magic circle bosom, fear not, fun abounds. The outside world holds such joys such as “a day trip to Paris as a deal-closing celebration” and “free entry to all top London art exhibitions and private views”.

Read Linklaters’ Legal Cheek profile in full, featuring its 2019 scorecard grades and firm review.

Milbank

US firm Milbank has a neat list of perks to write home about. “I could mention the medical or dental care packages, but the free Costco membership clearly wins the day!” quips one trainee.

Plenty of stateside trips for the firm’s London lot are another attraction. There’s “orientation week” for associates in the Big Apple and the prestigious ‘Milbank@Harvard’ programme, which sees juniors trained by Harvard boffins for a week each year — nice jollies to look forward to. The jet set lifestyle continues: one rookie raves about “European retreats” and this year’s apparently took place in the sunny South of France.

“Does the salary count?” asked one trainee. Indeed it does. “$$$$$$$$$$$$$” adds a colleague.

Read Milbank’s Legal Cheek profile in full, featuring its 2019 scorecard grades and firm review.

Ropes & Gray

When you’re aged 25 earning £115,000 working in a manageably-sized London office of a US firm where the average leave time is a not too bad 8:10pm, and you don’t have to pay for your Deliveroo if you stay past 8pm, what more do you want? No wonder Ropes & Gray rookies are happy with their lot.

Another Ropes & Gray attraction are the numerous charity projects that it is involved in. Recently the firm’s London office has taken part in running and cycling challenges and had lawyers sleep rough for homeless charities and other good causes.

Read Ropes & Gray’s Legal Cheek profile in full, featuring its 2019 scorecard grades and firm review.

Skadden

Skadden is a firm which makes the A* grade, we sense, less because of the quality of its biscuits and away days and more, perhaps, due to cold hard cash. The firm’s NQs earn a whopping £118,000, which buys a lot of sushi/theatre tickets/champagne brunches. What’s more, all associates get their own office decked out in wood furniture at the firm’s London base in Canary Wharf.

On top of this, Skadden subsidises its rookies’ gym membership and provides them with a reasonably plentiful supply of “good social events”.

Business trips to the mothership in New York are also a regular feature of trainee and junior lawyer life.

Read Skadden’s Legal Cheek profile in full, featuring its 2019 scorecard grades and firm review.

White & Case

Healthcare hasn’t gone amiss at international giant White & Case. Treats include subsidised yoga, weekly therapist sessions and an annual health and wellness allowance called ‘Wellness Works for Me’. “£500 a year to spend on gym/exercise classes/massages(!)” gushes one trainee.

Generosity spreads further. After completing their training, which includes a guaranteed international secondment, rookies can take “three-month qualification leave”.

The money is not bad either. London newly qualified solicitor salaries hit a generous £105,000 this year.

Read White & Case’s Legal Cheek profile in full, featuring its 2019 scorecard grades and firm review.

Peruse all of the firm’s new 2018-19 survey scorecards — including training, quality of work, perks and much more — via the Legal Cheek Firms Most List 2018-19.

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National Ice Cream Day 2017! Whether your favorite flavor is chocolate, vanilla or something more exotic, there are plenty of Freebies & discounts today! Here are a few.... TAKE A LOOK! Marble Slab Creameries - The first 25 people who visit the store on Sunday will get a free small cone. Cold Stone Creamery: Join the Rewards Program & Members the My Cold Stone Club can get a buy one, get one free deal on the creamery's shakes, smoothies, and new frapes. Baskin-Robbins: Customers can upgrade double scoops of ice cream with a free waffle cone for the rest of the month. The chain is also offering 31 percent off all ice cream sundaes at participating locations. Dairy Queen - July's Blizzards of the Month are Frosted Fudge Brownie and Salter Caramel Blondie, served upside down or the next one is free. Denny's - Get a free banana split with the purchase of two entrees. Offer good on July 16 only. McDonald's - Download the McDonald's app and get a couple for a free vanilla ice cream cone on Sunday, no purchase required. One lucky ice cream recipient on Sunday will received the "Golden Arches Cone," a limited-edition cone that entitles the winner to free McDonald's soft serve for life. For a chance to win the cone, you have to redeem the free vanilla cone offer in McDonald's mobile app on July 16 between 2-5 p.m. local time. Sonic - You can enjoy several new summer flavors at Sonic - including the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Custard Concrete - in July but you'll have to wait until July 26 for the quick-service chain's big offer. Wendy's - Get a classic Wendy's Vanilla or Chocolate Frosty for only 50 cents through Aug. 25. Breyers: Heading to a Six Flags park on Sunday? Then you have the opportunity for free ice cream. The first 200 guests to purchase a cup of double scoop ice cream at Six Below featuring Breyers will receive a free upgrade to a sundae plus a single scoop ice cream sundae. Dippin' Dots: Visit a Dippin' Dots location on July 19 and you can try a sample of their new flavor, Redberry Sherbert. A&W - Get a free regular shake with the purchase of an original bacon double cheeseburger. PetSmart - Don't leave your pet out of the fun. Participating

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Kroger’s Sales Combined With Your Coupons Will Make Your Money Last Longer

Kroger’s Sales will help you save some money, especially when they have their mega events! You will save even more when you plan out your shopping trips that allow you to combine coupons with the sales, together will help you stretch your dollars. 

The Kroger’s family is a large one consisting of brands such as Fred Meyer’s, Fry;s, Ralph’s, Smiths, and King Soopers just being a few of their members. However, the savings for each are similar. 

Don’t Forget To Download Your Sales And Coupons Savings Planner Coupons Savings Planner With Trackers!

Click Me To Download The Coupon Savings Challenge Planner With Trackers

A Weekly Breakdown Of How To Maximize Your Savings With Kroger’s Sales

When you track your shopping trends and take advantage of Kroger’s Sales plus combining coupons, it can mean instead of paying full price, you can get an item for fifty perfect or more off!

New Kroger’s Sales Start On Wednesday, have your shopping list, deal matchups, coupons and reusable shopping bags ready to go on Tuesday night. 

What to expect from this post

Kroger’s Perks To Use To Your Advantage

Items That Give The Best Deals

Supplies Needed For Individual Kroger’s Deals

Step By Step Breakdown To Complete The Sales And Coupon Deal Matchup

Reminder To Log How Much You Saved This Week

If you are a Kroger’s shopper, you are pretty lucky, you get some great deals most weeks! 

Kroger Perks That You Should Use

Sign Up For Rewards Card – It takes a few minutes, sign up for the Kroger’s Reward Card and be sure that your information is up to date. Every time you shop, always use your rewards card. At the register or when shopping online curbside pick-up, enter your rewards information. Card holders get special bonuses, don’t miss out on them.

Fuel Rewards – When you shop, you earn points. These points can be redeemed to save money on your gas! You can save up to $1.00 per gallon, but you can only use points up to 35 gallons of gas.  Fuel points are earned on most purchases, please check your local store for all details. When you buy gift cards, you earn 2X’s fuel points. 

Freebie Friday – Yes, Kroger’s gives out a freebie every Friday only for reward card members! The free item is different each week and the freebie is redeemed by using the digital coupon loaded onto your loyalty card. 

Curbside Delivery – Pressed for time and patience? For select locations log into your Kroger’s account and shop for everything you need, yes including produce and deli. You can even use your digital coupons that you have loaded onto your rewards card!

Kroger’s Banner Brand Guarantee – Go ahead and try out Kroger’s brand items and if you are not satisfied, they will exchange the unused portion for the name brand version! Get the store brand and be sure to keep your receipt because if it fails to meet your expectations compared to national brands, take it along with your receipt for a free exchange. 

Manage Rewards Through App – You can do everything right from their app! Get prescriptions refilled, shop for curbside delivery, load digital coupons and more. Stores have free wi-fi, so you don’t have to worry about loosing signal. 

Free Phone Services – For every 100 fuel points you earn, you get $1.00 to use for Kroger’s and Sprint’s i-wireless services. 

Catalina Coupons – Get coupons and other offers printed out through the Catalina machine at the register. Sometimes you get money off certain purchases and other times you get coupons that could be either store or manufacturer for you to use. 

Manager Specials – Managers specials are always great to get, they are typically really good deals. Look for the yellow and red price tags for any WhooHoo Great Deals that you can save money on. They aren’t located in any special place or in one spot of the store. Look for them in carts, endcaps and similar places. 

Closeout Discounts – Most stores have them and they are some pretty great money savings deals. Sometimes you can get things at 90% off! They are usually items that are going to be discontinued. 

Senior Discounts – Seniors can get a little discount off their grocery purchases. Depending on your location this can be a 5% or 10% discount and please note that some locations require the age of 55 years or 60 years old. Do go in and ask about which senior citizen discounts you can apply to your shopping. Make sure to write it down in your coupon and shopping planner binder the age requirement and the day(s) that they will take that extra discount off to help you save a little more money. 

Click Clip and Print Coupon Banner To Go Directly To Page Of Coupons

Opens In New Window So You Can Easily Clip and Print Coupons

Best Way To Shop The Kroger’s Sales To Get The Best Deals

View Kroger’s Sales Ad Online Here

Write Out All The Sale Items You Will Be Buying

Clip All Kroger’s Digital Coupons That You Will Be Using

Go Through Your Paper Coupons Take Out Ones That Match Sale Items In Kroger’s

Paperclip All Coupons To Your Shopping List And Store Paper

Be Sure You Have A Printed Copy Of Kroger’s Sales, Coupons, And Raincheck Policy

You want to write C next to items you will be using coupons with, this means coupon and FP (final price) with the end cost next to the C; (ex:) It should read Meow Mix Dry Cat Food -C-FP $0.34. Easy to glance and take note for your end cost.

Now It Is Time Shop, Collect, And Log All Your Savings

Eat A Meal Or Snack That Has Complex Carbs, Fresh Fruit, And Protein About Thirty Minutes Before You Leave

Grab Your Shopping List, Coupons, Sales Paper And Reusable Shopping Bags

Do Not Add Anything Else Into Your Shopping Cart Until After Your Sales Shopping Items Are All Inside Your Cart

After Loading Items At The Register Give ALL Coupons To Cashier

Triple Check To Make Sure That All Sales, Coupons, and Other Rewards Have Been Properly Applied

Snap A Picture Of Your Savings And “haul” So You Can Share With Us Using #couponcolleagues and/or #coupondeals Blur Out All Personal Info

Triple Check To Make Sure That No Items Were Accidentally Left In The Car And Put Everything Away ASAP

Log Your Savings And Dollar Round Up Amounts In Your Money Savings Challenge Log And Planner

Don’t Forget To Print Out Your Coupons! 

Here Are Kroger’s Sales And Coupon Deals For May 10 – May 17

Let’s Do This #couponcolleagues 

Buy 5 Save $5

Kroger is having a 2-week Buy 5, Save $5 MEGA EVENT sale May 10-23. Mix and match any 5 participating items, save $5.00 instantly. There is no stated limit on the number of items you may purchase. Look for items with the Buy 5, Save $5 tags in store – not all items are listed in the ad.

    Milka Oreo Chocolate Candy Bar  –  Final Price 34¢ each 

|    OP = .89¢        |    SP = $3.29 for 1    |    Coupon Savings .55¢    |    Earned Points = 0    |    

How To Do It

Enter Rewards Phone Number Into Keypad

Buy 1 Milka Oreo Chocolate Candy Bar

Use 1 MFQ for 0.55¢

  Final Price 34¢ for Milka Oreo Chocolate Candy Bar

|    Log .55¢ Savings On Your Coupon Log    |

     Limited Time 4X’s Fuel Points on Select Gift Cards Kroger With Digital Kroger’s Coupon

    Progresso Vegetable Classics Soup  –  Final Price 66¢ each 

|    OP = $1.00     |    Coupon Savings $1.00    |    

How To Do It

Enter Rewards Phone Number Into Keypad

Buy 3 Progresso Vegetable Classics Soup

Use 1 MFQ for $1.00/3

  Final Price 66¢ for Progresso Vegetable Classics Soup

|    Log $1.00 Savings On Your Coupon Log    |

   Gatorade 32 oz or Propel 24 oz – Final Price 69¢

Purchase 10 bottles or more to get the sale price.

    Pillsbury Cake Mix  –  Final Price 75¢ each 

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Flights, massages and other freebies to enjoy on Tax Day

A parade participant rides a penny-farthing bicycle while dressed as Uncle Sam in downtown New Port Richey, Fla. (Andres Veiva/Tampa Bay Times via AP)

The deadline for filing your tax return and cutting a check to Uncle Sam is now hours away.

Americans got a little extra time to work on their returns this year thanks to Emancipation Day, a holiday in the District that celebrates the anniversary of the abolition of slavery. But even with the minor extension, millions of taxpayers may still be scrambling to crunch the numbers.

To help alleviate some of that stress, many companies are offering free stuff today with some deals lasting through the end of the month.

This year’s Tax Day freebies include the usual assortment of sweets, side dishes and other discounts. Taxpayers can also receive massages, shred old paperwork and potentially snag a free flight.

Deal websites such as DealNews and BeFrugal are tracking some of the promotions. Here are some of the highlights:

Book a flight. JetBlue is running a sweepstakes to give away 1,000 one-way flights now until April 25 to people who owe or owed taxes on their 2016 returns. (Although the airline also says in the rules that it is “under no obligation” to verify that people actually owed taxes.) Winners have a relatively tight window for using the credits, though, since the certificates are valid for travel between May 1 and June 15, 2017. To enter, fill out an online form providing your name, email and birthday.

Get a massage. Planet Fitness is offering free hydromassages, where traveling water jets inside a bed can help relax your muscles. You don’t need to be a member. Print a coupon from their website and show it at the front desk by April 22.

Shred old papers. Office Depot is letting people shred up to five pounds of old documents through April 29. Print a coupon and take it to an Office Depot or Office Max location. At Staples, you can shred up to two pounds of paperwork through April 22.

Grab a cookie. Great American Cookies is offering free cookies to people who come in Tuesday at participating stores.

Cool down with shaved ice.Kona Ice is giving away free tropical shaved ice for its “National Chill Out Day” promotion.

Munch on chips. Get free queso and chips at California Tortilla on any order with the code word “tax crunch.”

Bagels for breakfast. Bruegger’s Bagels is offering 13 bagels and two tubs of cream cheese for $10.40 through Wednesday.

Hot dogs for lunch.Hot Dog on a Stick is offering a free turkey dog at participating locations, with no minimum purchase required.

Noodles for dinner. Noodles & Company is offering $4 off any $10 order placed online with the code “TAXDAY17.”

Read more:

8 reasons you could end up with a surprise tax bill this year

Torn between saving and spending your tax refund? Here’s how you can do both

Why some families who save constantly are still struggling to make ends meet

How I regularly book round-trip international flights for less than $400

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The Best Tax Day Freebies We’ve Ever Found

There is an old saying that starts off like this, “There are two things in this life no human being can avoid”.

Not surprisingly, taxes happen to be one of those things. No matter what you do or who you are, you have to report your taxes, file the paperwork that comes along with it,  pay the government once they determine you did not pay enough or you are on the flipside of that coin, find out you are getting some money back.

Whatever your peculiar case may be, Tax Day is hardly fun for anyone. We acknowledge that and the fact that the stress of the day can weigh on your energy physically and mentally.

This is why we think it is so smart that several companies in the US each year do their best to give back and provide relief for hard-working taxpayers.

We researched high and low and found some of the best freebies and deals you can take advantage of this year.

Note : Even during our research it was hard to find where some of these companies had all the freebies hidden. Your best bet therefore for finding out the best deals or freebies the last day taxes are due is to :

Sign up for company e-mail lists/e-Clubs

Follow their most active social media accounts to get the scoop on all the freebies and deals OR

Reach out to companies via social media to find out what they have in store as far as specials, deals or freebies go.

** If you know a great deal not listed below, share it in the comments!

The Best Tax Day Freebies

Here are 20 freebies/deals you can enjoy on Tax Day (Tuesday, April 18 2017).

Great American Cookies – Great American Cookies has a sweet treat for you this Tax Day. You get a free regular birthday cake cookie. One per customer at participating locations while supplies last.

Seattle’s Best Coffee – Get a free small freshly brewed coffee from Seattle’s Best Coffee.

Office Depot – Shredding is one of the best ways to get rid of documents that may contain sensitive information. But it can cost money if you don’t own a shredder personally. Thankfully though Office Depot will be offering free shredding for up to 5lbs of paper services April 18-23. Staples also usually has this deal going on.

Cinnabon – You can get 2 free Cinnabon bites from Cinnabon this April 18.

California Tortilla – Free chips and queso, anyone ? Say the secret code “Tax Man” and you will get this freebie.

P.F. Chang’s – PF Chang’s has historically offered 15% any dine-in or take out on Tax Day. Follow their Facebook Page to catch this year’s deal.

Dunkin Donuts – Dunkin Donuts has “Treat Yo’ Self” Tax Day Freebies. Pop into America’s favorite coffee shop and grab a free/discounted treat.

Sonic – Drive through on April 18 and get a single-patty cheeseburger for half off.

HydroMassage – Hydromassage is offering a whole week’s worth of free massages from April 15-22.

McDonald's – McDonald’s has given away free coffees and quarter pounder sandwiches for 18 cents (with the purchase of a quarter pounder at full price) in the past. Check out your local McDonald’s to see what deals and specials that might have for you.

Bruegger’s Bagels – Enjoy authentic New York-style bagels at your local Bruegger’s Bagels this year from April 14 to April 19. Get the Big Bagel Bundle (13 bagels and 2 tubs of cream cheese) for just $10.40 (cleverly styled afer the “1040” tax form).. Claim your coupon by joining Bruegger’s Bagels email list.

Chuck E. Cheese’s – You will need a coupon but you can get a free large cheese pizza from Chuck E. Cheese’s on April 18.

Chili’s – The Presidente Margarita will be $5 on April 18 all day.

National Parks – Get some fresh air and enjoy nature. Every year the National Park Service waives the entry fee on certain special days. This year, on April 15 and 16 and then again on April 22 and 23 you can enter any of the National Parks absolutely free.

Hard Rock Cafe – On Monday April 18, Hard Rock Cafe is asking you to put your wallet down and pick up a microphone. Sing your favorite song on stage and get a free LegendaryⓇ Burger.

Kona Ice – A small cup of free shaved icy sweetness is all yours.

Schlotzsky’s –  Get a free The Original Sandwich with the purchase of chips and a 32 oz. fountain drink. Valid at participating locations only. You don’t need to present a coupon.

Denny’s – At Denny’s children eat free from 4-10pm every Tuesday. This year, Tax Day Falls on a Tuesday and so while Denny’s will not be necessarily doing this to give you a “tax break”, it is great to take advantage of in case you are not up for cooking this April 18.

Arby’s – You get 2 Gyros for $6.

Target – Get 18% off all women’s and children’s clothing on April 18 only.

And there you have it. 20 different freebies and deals from companies who want to make sure they reduce your stress this Tax Day.

Are there any other freebies you know of that we did not include here ? Let’s hear them in the comments.

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As you’ve probably heard all over social media by now, Canada has recently been named the World’s #1 Travel Destination in 2017 by National Geographic, Lonely Planet, The New York Times, and more!

The icing on the cake? 

…It is also Canada’s 150th Birthday this year!

In honour of this exciting news, I decided to embark on a winter road-trip adventure to visit Banff National Park, located in the beautiful and scenic province of Alberta*.

*I should probably also mention that Alberta happens to be my home province… but I promise I’m not being biased! Just wait until you see the pictures, and you’ll see exactly what I mean. ;)

And, without further ado…

(PS, Be sure to keep your eyes open for an awesome freebie & contest located somewhere within this post…!)

Featuring five of Banff National Park’s most amazing outdoor activities, along with several fun photo highlights and more!

1. Johnson Canyon Icewalk

 Operated by Discover Banff Tours

While on the Johnston Canyon Icewalk tour, you will have the opportunity to see many spectacular views of the canyon’s lower and upper icefalls! Along the way, you can also enjoy hearing about Banff’s natural history & local wildlife from your group’s knowledgeable and friendly outdoor guide. To top it all off, you’ll also get to enjoy a hot chocolate drink and Canadian maple cookie snack. Tip: Be sure to be mindful of where you step, as the walking paths are often extremely icy!

Single Adult Admission: $68 CAD*

Total time: 4-4.5 hours (Morning or Afternoon)

What the tour includes: RT bus transportation from your hotel to and from Johnston Canyon, Ice cleats (to wear with your boots to prevent slipping), hiking poles, a hot chocolate and maple cookie snack, and your friendly & certified tour guide of course!

*Receive an additional 10% off admission if you book online!

Johnston Canyon’s Frozen Upper Falls!

  2. Scenic Snowshoeing Tour

Operated by Lake Louise Ski Resort

As someone who had never previously gone snowshoeing before, I was definitely looking forward to having the chance to try it out for the first time. Plus, what better way to do so than by learning to snowshoe right at the top of a mountain? Upon my arrival to the lodge, all of the staff were super friendly and welcoming, which made me even more excited for the tour. Shortly after registration, we were soon on our way up the Lake Louise Gondola! My guide named Lydia was super awesome, and throughout the tour, she shared many interesting stories with us about the history of Banff National Park, facts about the local wildlife and environment, and she also pointed out several animal tracks on the mountain, which was all very cool to see up close! The views on this tour are absolutely breathtaking, and the photo opportunities are pretty much endless. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who is open to trying new experiences, or anyone who is looking for a fun alternative to skiing or snowboarding!

Check out Lake Louise Ski Resort’s website for a 15% off coupon.

Single Adult Admission: Ranges from $45-$75 (Full Day Tour: $159)

Total time: 2-2.5 hours (Morning or Afternoon)

What the tour includes:  A sightseeing lift ticket on the Lake Louise Gondola (where you will also get to skip to the front of the line!), snowshoe rental, hot chocolate and a snack, and an experienced snowshoe/nature guide!

Views from Lake Louise Ski Resort

Avalanche Danger nearby!

  3. Snow Tubing

Located at Mt Norquay Ski Resort

Calling all adrenaline fans! The next time you’re in Banff, you’ve definitely got to try Snow Tubing! I would describe it as a much more thrilling form of tobogganing, plus this time you’ll also get to ride up the hill on a magic carpet. :D I had such a blast at Mount Norquay’s Snow Tubing park, where they have specially designed tracks just for the tubes. If you’re feeling brave… you can even ask the staff to spin you on the way down, and you can also connect with up to 4 other tubes to go down even faster! It was such a fun experience, and I found it to be a great way to spend the afternoon on the mountain.

Single Adult Admission $30 

Recommended time: 1-3 hours (Morning or Afternoon)

4. Banff Upper Hot Springs

Operated by Canadian Rockies Hot Springs (Parks Canada)

 At an elevation of 1,585 meters (about 5,200 feet), Banff Upper Hot Springs is Canada’s highest natural hot springs! With a history of over 130 years, these relaxing mineral waters have been consistently popular with both the locals and visitors for generations. It’s a perfect place to go, especially at the end of a long day outside in the cold! (*If you want to avoid crowds, then a better time to visit would be in the morning.)

One Adult Admission $7.30

Recommended time: 45 min- 1.5hrs (Morning, Afternoon or Night)

5. Cave and Basin National Historic Site

Operated by Parks Canada

This National Historic Site celebrates the birthplace of Canada’s National Park system, which dates back all the way to the year 1885! While here, feel free to check out the fun and interactive exhibits, and explore the inside of the cave to find naturally occurring warm mineral springs. (Be aware… the sulphur smell from the springs can be quite potent!)

Single Adult Admission: Free with 2017 Discovery Pass, or $3.90 

Recommended time: 1-2 hours (Morning or Afternoon)

  During my visit to Banff, I was invited to stay as a guest at the Moose Hotel & Suites, which is Banff’s newest hotel (it recently opened in June of 2016)! Upon entering the lobby, I was so amazed by all of the incredible architectural features and its’ beautiful stone fireplace. Plus… The view of the mountains from our room was absolutely gorgeous! One of my favourite parts was getting to end the day by relaxing in one of the hotel’s rooftop hot pools during sunset.

Stay tuned for a full hotel review & room tour in my next post coming out in one week! ;) <3

      Dress for the weather! Our Canadian weather during winter months is known for being notoriously cold, so be sure to bundle up if you’re planning a winter visit (The snow usually doesn’t begin to melt until mid to late April…. and sometimes there’s still snow in May!)

Book your visit early! Banff National Park is expecting a super busy year with a record amount of visitors in 2017, so save yourself the disappointment of missing out on a great tour or hotel deal by reserving your stay in advance!

The nearest International Airport is located in Calgary, which is approximately a 1.5hr drive to Banff (via the Trans Canada Highway).

Before you arrive, be sure to order your FREE Parks Canada 2017 Discovery Pass by clicking on the image below! :D

This pass will grant you free access to all of Canada’s National Parks in 2017 along with many other perks!

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Want to win a free trip to the mountains?

Check out Ski Big 3’s Luxury Ski Vacation Contest!

Enter to win on: SkiBig3.com/contest

Entry deadline: May 1, 2017

See website for all rules & regulations

A super huge thank you to Discover Banff Tours, Lake Louise Ski Resort, Ski Big 3, Canadian Rockies Hot Springs (Parks Canada), and Moose Hotel & Suites for supporting this post! As always, all opinions are 100% my own. :-)

Thank you very much for reading! 

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