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In this Save Money Monday post, we’re introducing you to one of the best sites to get all of your grocery shopping/dinner time needs in order, Food on the Table.

Food on the Table is both a web and mobile service that creates meal plans and generates grocery lists. After selecting food preferences and dietary needs, members can choose from various recipes that fit their lifestyle, and Food on the Table automatically builds a grocery list for each item needed. It then goes a step further by showing the user local sales on grocery list items. It is meant to take the stress out of meal planning by providing recipes, organizing a grocery list, and fitting into your budget.

The better way to plan meals and save money!

Seriously… the only thing it doesn’t do is get the groceries for you and make you dinner.

Since we are obsessed with this wonderful site, we want to pass on the word and share the experience with our loyal readers and followers. Sign up for a free account today and start planning your meals!

To make this even sweeter, we’re holding a rafflecopter giveaway to give one lucky person the opportunity to win a premium membership to Food on the Table and a $25 grocery store gift card of your choice!

There are many ways to earn entries into the drawing, so the more you complete, the better your chances are for being chosen as the winner! The contest starts August 1, 2012 at 12:01am EST, and ends on August 7, 2012 at 11:59pm EST. See here for complete rules.

Giveaway starts August 1st. Good luck to everyone!
Food on the Table Rafflecopter Giveaway

If you have any problems entering the giveaway, please contact us at feedback@pennysaverusa.com so we can resolve the issue right away. Thank you.

Ulta Salon is having several FREE events including Free Blow Out & Style, Free Shampoo & Curly Style, and Free Shampoo & Sleek Style! Book an appointment so you can be looking your summer best! Find an Ulta Salon near you.

A PennySaver exclusive…. get a FREE tape measure with any purchase from Harbor Freight! Shop online or at a store near you. Thousands of great power tools for any home improvement project. Get it done this summer!

Capture all your summer vacation memories. Print your favorite photo on a canvas wrapped wooden frame! Get an 8×10 photo canvas free from Canvas People! All you pay is shipping. Or you can get a $50 discount on any size! Create your canvas now!

Get the kids super pumped about summer reading with this challenge from Borders Books. Read 10 books, get one free! You can start redeeming now through September 5, 2011! How many books can your kids read?

Free Summer BBQ from your local Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market this summer! Check out the events calendar to see when they’re coming to a market near you!

Enjoy the great summer weather and attend a Free Outdoor Summer Concert in your neighborhood. It’s a great way to get out and enjoy some cool tunes. Check out some free summer concerts in Los Angeles, Orange County, Bay Area, San Diego. Let us know if there’s something exciting in your town!

Grab a quick bite at Jack in the Box and get a FREE Mini Dessert when you buy a Really Big Chicken Sandwich Combo for $3.99! That just sweetens the deal even better!

Chill out with an iced or blended drink from Seattle’s Best Coffeee when you buy a re-useable tumbler. Find a Seattle’s Best Cofffee location near you!

In the mood for Starbucks instead? Get a free tall drink with the purchase of any VIA ice coffee from Starbucks! Try the different flavors today!

Sign up for IHOP’s Pancake Revolution and get a free meal! That sounds super delicious!

Are you from LA? Then you probably heard about the 405 freeway closures this weekend! Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered. You can stay in and away from carmageddon and enjoy a movie!!! Use these free codes to get 4 FREE DVD RENTALS from any Blockbuster Express Kiosk! Valid only with $1 rentals:

83MDEB5 valid thru Monday, July 18

68ZGDB5 valid thru Monday, July 18

42EHJR5 valid thru Monday, July 18

24KBDJ5 valid thru Monday, July 18

45NCRP9 valid thru Monday, July 18

62SVEM7 valid thru Monday, July 18

With gas and food prices going up, and wages stagnant, these are difficult times for most families. Finding a good bargain has never been more important. PennySaverUSA.com will try to help with our family edition of Steals of the Week!

One of the most important purchases you can make for your baby is a car seat. The Chico KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat, which is one of the highest-rated car seats on the market and got high praise from carseatblog.com (a good resource to visit), is available for the incredible bargain price of $60. The seller is located in Arleta, Ca. and says it is in excellent condition, very clean and has only been used for four months.

They say a dog is man’s best friend, but in reality, there are few things more capable of bringing an entire family closer together. A few weeks back we highlighted puppies for sale in our Steals of the Week blog series, but as some of our readers pointed out, adoption is another great option. You can rescue a little doggie and save yourself money in the process. This adorable two-year-old mutt is available for adoption in New Brunswick, NJ.

Next up is an astounding bargain on a toy for your daughter (not that a boy couldn’t necessarily enjoy it, either). The award-winning FurReal Pony is on sale in San Marcos, Ca. This large toy typically costs $200 or more, but the seller is willing to part with it for just $79 and says it is in excellent condition. Now that’s a bargain.

It is a time-honored tradition for American families to shoot hoops together in the backyard. It’s a great way to get kids of all ages off the couch and away from the video game console for a few minutes. And it’s affordable. This portable basketball goal is selling for just $25 in Lake Elsinore, Ca. A bargain worthy of Steals of the Week!

The final family-friendly bargain is a Radio Flyer Red Dual Deck Tricycle. This award-winning item is usually quite pricey, but it can be had for just $40 from a seller in Whittier, Ca. It comes with the manual, but the seller does warn that only cash is accepted.

Disclaimer: Thank you for checking out our online classifieds and Steals of the Week. Here are some helpful tips to make sure you’re happy with your purchase. When you are shopping for a big-ticket item, make sure to talk with the seller and look at it in person before you buy.  In all cases, especially pets, we strongly recommend not giving any money until you’ve received the item or are just doing the actual transaction in person.

PennySaver is offering a free greeting for Thanksgiving 2010 that will appear in the PennySaver publication during the week of Nov. 24 for all of our California customers.

From now until Nov. 18th, we will be accepting your greeting for free of up to 15 words with a black headline.

We are providing three separate ways in which you can leave a message for a loved one or friend for Thanksgiving:

1. Call:  (800) 995-3333 or  Fax: (760) 599-1505. The form to fill out and fax can be found by clicking here.

2. Twitter: Tweet #pennyshout with your 5-digit zip code and message. (CA only)

3. Mail: Fill out this form and mail to: Attn: Thanksgiving Greeting/Private Party, 1300 Specialty Drive Vista, CA 92081.

You can also enhance your greeting with a blue headline with symbol for $6 or a blue shaded box with a black headline for $10.

Please limit your ads to 2 per household.

As many of you know, especially our California readers, PennySaver is a brand that has been a part of millions of lives for 48 years and is in over 700 local editions and mailed to 95% of the residents in California. And because of this, there are a great deal of stories that we hear from our readers about how the PennySaver shaped their life. We want to share a few of these every week with you here on our PennySaverUSA.com blog.

My  favorite memory of browsing the PennySaver is when I was looking for a twin bed for my Mom, I called the number and this lady answered. After going to her home for the bed, I told her that it was for my Mom, not only did she give me the bed, she gave me a fridge, dishes, bed spread and waffle maker. We became friends, and about six months after that she went home to be with the Lord, she was the second person that I could truly say was a friend, since that my Mom passed away and I then give the bed to a little girl who needed a bed. I thank the Penny Saver, for if it wasn’t for Joyce posting the ads, I would of never had the opportunity to meet such a wonderful friend. -Fontana, CA

It was about 7-8 years ago (I think). I entered to win tickets to Sea World (entered online). I totally forgot about entering the contest. On Christmas Eve, I went to the mailbox and there was a letter from the PennySaver. I opened it and 4 tickets to Sea World was enclosed. So, the day after Christmas we went to Sea World. Thank you PennySaver, it was great my kids were little back then and I am a grandma of 3 now. -Palmdale, CA

I remember when I was about 10 years old and my father was the only one working and my mother was in between jobs. There was a Barbie Doll, named Pink and Pretty, that I wanted but knew we couldn’t afford. Every day I would look at her in the ads. My mom went to the Pennysaver and took on the job of delivering the Pennysaver from house to house (at that time you would have to put the Pennysaver together and place it in a plastic bag). When she received her first check, she went and bought me my new Pink and Pretty. If it weren’t for Pennysaver giving my mom that job at that time, I would have never known the extent a parent would go to make their children happy. Thanks Pennysaver for the memories. -Pomona, CA

My favorite memory was when you would have the FREE PAGE and my boys would come home running to see what it was for that week. They would fight over who would get it and then we would all go out as a family to get it. I so miss those days. My boys are in college now and when they come home, they would see the Pennysaver on the floor and open it to look for the free page. I would have to tell them that you don’t do that anymore and they would just smile. I think that in their minds they loved to find that and look through the Saver to see what else looked good to them. Thank you Pennysaver for those great memories……. Those were fun years!!!! -Pleasanton, CA

Do you have a PennySaver memory? Let us know by commenting or by emailing your memories to bhouchin@pennysaverusa.com.

Celebrate Father’s Day and take advantage of all the freebies happening nationwide! If you find any other special offers for Father’s Day, let us know in the comments section!

The Counter – Free Burger for Dad (BFD)
Sunday Only: Free Custom Order Burger  for Dad on Sunday!
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Outback Steakhouse – Free Outback for a Year!
Friday-Sunday: One dad from each Outback location has a chance to win Free Outback for a year!
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Medieval Times – Free Admission for Dad!
Friday-Sunday: Use special discount code DFSM10 at time of reservation for 1 Free Admission for Dad to Medieval Times!
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T-Mobile – Every Phone is Free!
Saturday Only: Every phone in every T-Mobile store is free!
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Denny’s – Free Ice Cream Float
Sunday:  Create a card on Denny’s Facebook Card Maker for a free Ice Cream Float!
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IKEA – Free Breakfast on Father’s Day!
Sunday Only: Get IKEA’s signature breakfast with scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, and a coffee for free! Just for dad!
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Wahoo’s – Free Chicken or Carnitas Sandwich!
Sunday Only: Invite Dad to Wahoo’s for a free sandwich!
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And the not so free…

Fleming’s Steakhouse – Father’s Day Brunch, Dads receive a $25 Gift Card
Sunday Brunch: Treat Dad to Brunch or Dinner at Fleming’s and receive a $25 Gift Card for a future occasion.
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Enjoy the start of summer fun at the San Diego County Fair! This year’s theme is “Taste the Fun,” so expect lots of different booths for your favorite fair food including Deep Fried Klondike Bars and Deep Fried Pop Tarts.

There will be other attractions and exhibits for fun for the whole family.

Tickets are $13/adult and $7/child. There are several discount dates. See the SD Fair’s The Frugal Fairgoer for more info.

Also keep in mind that Fridays are “PennySaver Value Days” so be sure to grab a PennySaver coupon booklet at the fair every Friday to save on fair food and other fun booths!

San Diego County Fair @ The Del Mar Fairgrounds
2260 Jimmy Durante Rd.
Del Mar, CA 92014
858-755-1161
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