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Saturdays: Free Crafts at Lakeshore Learning Stores

Cities | March 5, 2010

Looking for a few free crafts? Stop by participating Lakeshore Learning Stores. On most Saturdays from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., they have free crafts that are perfect for us (i.e. cute & the glue/glitter mess stays at the store):

March 6: Crazy Kaleidoscope
March 13: Pot O’ Gold Bank
March 20: Bird Feeder
March 27: My Puppet Pal

–Jennifer Maciejewski, Atlanta [...]

Free Crafts at Home Depot: Rain Gauge & Butterfly House

admin | March 5, 2010

On the first Saturday of the month, The Home Depot hosts a free kids workshop:

On Saturday, March 6, kids can build a rain gauge.
On Saturday, April 3, kids can build a butterfly house.

I don’t think we’ll be able to make it out this weekend, but I’m putting the April 3 freebie on [...]

Reminder: Free Admission to Museums, Botanical Gardens & Performances

admin | February 5, 2010

It’s the first week of the month, which means it’s time to be on the lookout for free admission deals to performances, botanical gardens, museums, and other attractions in your city. Here are a couple of quick lists to keep you in the loop:
Museums on Us: Are you a Bank of America account holder? If [...]

Free Crafts at Home Depot: Race Car Display & Rain Gauge

admin | February 4, 2010

On the first Saturday of the month, The Home Depot hosts a free kids workshop:

On Saturday, Feb. 6, kids can build a #20 race car display.
On Saturday, Mar. 6, kids can build a rain gauge.

I think we may try to make it to both of these—my girls can build the race car display [...]

Borders: Free Percy Jackson & The Olympians-The Lightning Thief Event on Feb. 6

admin | February 4, 2010

My oldest just started reading Percy Jackson & the Olympians-The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. So far, she loves it, though it’s hilarious to hear her pronounce the names of the Greek Gods. My husband is reading it, too, but I’m going to wait until one of them finishes before I begin—three bookmarks in one [...]

Saturdays: Free Crafts at Lakeshore Learning Stores

Cities | January 19, 2010

Looking for more free crafts? Stop by participating Lakeshore Learning Stores. On most Saturdays from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., they have free crafts that are perfect for us (i.e. cute & the glue/glitter mess stays at the store):

January 23: Fuzzy felt wallet
January 30: “It’s My House” key holder
February 6: “Be My Valentine” magnetic note holder
February 13: [...]

Free Taco at Del Taco (requires Facebook account)

admin | January 14, 2010

If you don’t already have a Facebook account, you should get one, if only to take advantage of the deals that require you to “fan” the business to get the freebie. Like this one:
If you become a fan of Del Taco & vote for your favorite clip from The Super Special Show, you’ll get a [...]

Have a Beary Good Time with Beckett the Panda at Borders on Dec. 12

admin | December 11, 2009

Beckett the Panda books haven’t made it into my home yet, but talk about a cutie. I suspect this will change if I take my girls to this weekend’s children’s event at Borders: On Saturday, December 12, you can have a beary good time celebrating Beckett the Panda at participating stores. Starting at 11:00 a.m., [...]

Reminder: Free Admission to Museums, Botanical Gardens & Performances

admin | December 4, 2009

It’s the first week of the month, which means it’s time to be on the lookout for free admission deals to performances, botanical gardens, museums, and other attractions in your city. Here are a couple of quick lists to keep you in the loop:
Museums on Us Are you a Bank of America account holder? If [...]

Free Kids Workshop at Home Depot on Dec. 5

admin | December 3, 2009

I think we may head out for this one—my girls can build these for their younger cousins:
On the first Saturday of the month, The Home Depot hosts a free kids workshop.

On Saturday, Dec. 5, kids can build their own wagon.

The free kids workshops take place from 9:00 a.m.-noon, and the kids leave with [...]