Each week in the Sunday paper, there are coupons for A.C. Moore & Michael’s.  I have decided to start using these towards Christmas presents for the kids.

My friend Karen told me how much she loves the Crayola Color Wonder for her kids.  They take it to church and her kids can color and she doesn’t have to worry about them getting the marker ink on anything but the paper. 

I decided that the Crayola Color Wonder would be a great addition to our bag that we take into restaurants and church.  Last week I went to Michael’s and used the 50% off coupon that was in the paper to purchase the first Color Wonder.  I paid $4.50 for it instead of the usual price of $9.  I also told my mom about this idea for the kids and she used her 50% off coupons to purchase extra color wonder tablets at her Michael’s for $3 each (reg $6).

While I was there, I noticed that Michael’s had their 16 oz Rich Art washable paint for 1/2 price, 99 cents each.  I picked up three bottles for the kids.  Since Cuddlebug isn’t in a preschool program, I’ve been trying to do some art projects with him.

This week Michael’s had a 40% coupon in the paper.  I went by there today (while I was out running errands – no gas wasted!!!) and got a Crayola painting tablet for $2.99 instead of the normal $4.99.  I also used A.C. Moore’s 40% coupon to get some decorations for cupcakes I was making for a baby shower.

Next week I plan to pick up another color wonder kit.  I’ll probably get the Princess one.  Then after that in the following weeks, I hope to pick up some things for other children in my extended family.

Do you utilize the weekly craft store coupons?

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