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Monday, June 27, 2011
102 Fun (and Low Cost) Summer Activities Week 4
Yay! It is week four and time for more fun summer activities! I hope you enjoy them and that they inspire fun and creativity for you and your kids this summer. If you missed last week's ideas look for the link at the top of my blog that says "102 Summer Activities" or Click Here! I will add each week to the existing ideas and compile a complete list that you can print and save :) Enjoy!
** WEEK FOUR**
41. Shadow tracing. This can be done indoors or outdoors, but in the summer it is more fun to get outside. Wait for a sunny day and have the kids stand outside on the pavement and trace their shadows with sidewalk. If you prefer to do this inside make sure you have some big pieces of paper. Have them stand in funny positions to make this extra fun. Once you trace their bodies the kids can then use the chalk to decorate and color in their bodies. Take pictures with the digital camera and hang on the fridge so they are not too disappointed when the rain washes their bodies away!
42. Build a marshmallow structure. This is a rainy day favorite here in our house. All you need are marshmallows (we prefer miniature), toothpicks, and a dash of creativity. You could also use spaghetti noodles if you are worried about the kids using toothpicks. Set the kids free and let them build a structure. Big or small, simple or complex marshmallow structures are a blast to build (and eat when you are done)!
43. Learn about a foreign country and host a theme day. It can be any country that your child chooses. Spend the day learning about your country’s culture and customs, key phrases in your country’s language, watch a movie that takes place in your country, read a story that takes place in your country, and plan dinner based on that country’s cuisine. For example if your child chooses France, you could spend the day learning French, researching facts about France on the internet, reading a couple of the Madeline Books, watching Ratatouille, and then eating quiche for dinner. If you have a couple of kids and they are all interested in different countries consider hosting a “World Expo.” Let each child set up a little booth with food, language, pictures, etc. specific to their country and family can take turns visiting each country.
44. Straw painting is a fun and easy way to paint that kids will just love. I prefer to do this outside as it could get a little messy with younger kids, but if you have older kids who are more careful I am sure you could pull it off inside. Grab a piece of paper and drip a couple of colors of watercolor paint on the paper in different spots. Next give the kids a straw and let them go to town blowing on the paint to create different designs.
45. Catch lightening bugs. This is a fun and completely free activity with no explanation needed. Although, feel free to click the link below to learn tons of information about lightening bugs before you go on the hunt.
46. Have a spa day. This works really well if you have girls…sorry, if you have boys you may want to skip ahead. Plan a day to pamper yourselves. Set up different stations that include nail/toe painting, facemasks, hairstyling, and maybe a relaxing bath. Make it authentic by playing relaxing music and getting in your robes and cute flip flops, you can also plan a healthy spa-like lunch. Click the link below to find some cheap and easy DIY spa recipes.
47. So you had a spa day to pamper yourself and the kids…now what about your pets? I bet your dog, cat, guinea pig, or lizard would love a day of pampering as well. Of course, how much you can do will obviously be limited by your type of pet. But for example, your dog would probably love a bath with some scented shampoo (I like to use kids shampoo because it is gentle but still has great scents). Follow up the bath by some brushing and styling of the fur along with a scented spray. If your pet is agreeable, toenails could be painted and bows or other fancy adornments could be added to their collars, fur, etc. If you do not have any pets or your pet would never stand for this type of posh treatment, I bet your kids would like to set up a day spa for their stuffed pets. This may require a little imagination, but they will have a blast!
48. Make a scavenger hunt. Kids love to hunt…especially if there is a prize at the end. It does not even have to be an expensive prize just as long as it is something fun. Check out the dollar store from some cheap prizes such as water guns, jump ropes, or other outdoor toys. You can click the link below for ideas on creating an outdoor scavenger hunt. It would be even more fun to invite some of the neighborhood kids to join in on the hunt.
49. Have a DIY greeting card session. Make a list of your relative’s birthdays and spend the day making personalized homemade cards for each person. Store them all together in envelopes by date and pull them out as needed. Family and friends will love getting homemade cards from your kids!
50. Publish a family or neighborhood newspaper. Kids will love to hunt for news, interview friends and family, and write up stories. If they are computer savvy they can use the Microsoft Publisher program to print up a newsletter, but writing it out on paper and making copies will work just as well. If they write a family newspaper they can mail it to faraway family members to keep them updated on family news or if they are writing a neighborhood paper they can distribute it to your local neighbors. Either way it is a fun project that can keep your kids busy for hours.
**FREE** $2 credit for Amazon MP3's
Click the link below to score a $2 MP3 credit from Amazon.com. Enter the code CLOUDMP3 and then sign into your Amazon account to score a FREE $2 credit valid for any MP3 purchase in the Amazon MP3 store. This offer is valid through June 30th.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Weekend Coupon Roundup
- Aeropostale: 10% off your total purchase (exp 6/26)
- Banana Republic Factory Outlet: 15% off $100+ purchase (Exp 2/29/12)
- Barnes and Noble: 30% off select items (Exp 6/27)
- Bath & Body Works: Free Signature Collection Travel Size Item with purchase (exp 6/29) or $10 off $40 purchase (exp 6/26)
- Carter’s: 20% off $40 purchase(Exp 7/11)
- Children’s Place: 15% off purchase (Exp 7/4)
- Gap Outlet : 20% off $75 purchase (Exp 6/30)
- JC Penney: $10 off $50 (Exp 7/10) or visit the JCPenney Facebook page and “like” them to sign up for their mobile alerts to receive a coupon for $10 off your $25 purchase!
- Kirkland’s: 20% off single item (Exp 7/14)
- New York and Co: $25 off $60 or $60 off $125 purchase (exp 6/20)
- Old Navy: Visit Old Navy this weekend for their $2 tank top sale. Don't forget to like the Old Navy Facebook page for $10 off $50 purchase.
- Sears: $20 off $100 purchase (exp 6/25)
- Target: Various Coupons
- True Value: Visit the True Value Facebook page and “like” them to print a coupon for $5 off any $25 purchase!
- Ulta: $3.50 off a $10 purchase (exp 6/25)
- Yankee Candle: $10 off $25 purchase (Exp 7/3)
**FREE** Weekend Rentals at Blockbuster Express
Check out the two new rental codes for BlockBuster Express machines. Both codes are valid until June 26th and can only be used once per credit card.
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Thursday, June 23, 2011
**Free** Sample of Playtex Sport Tampons
Click the link below for a free sample of Playtex Sport tampons and a $1 coupon. Sample will arrive in 4 to 6 weeks.
Pfaltzgraff dollar sale- up to 96% off
Have you checked out the Pfaltzgraff dollar sale yet...if not hurry, hurry because these great deals will not last long. They have so many great items priced at $1, $5, $10, and $20. These would make great gifts or additions to your own kitchen. Some items are up to 96% off. Plus you can even sign up for the Pfaltzgraff email newsletter , and they will email you an instant code for 15% off any online purchase (excluding clearance items).
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
FREE RevitaLens Starter Kit at Walmart Vision Centers
Walmart is offering a FREE 2 0z RevitaLens OcuTec Starter Kit with lens case. Just click the link below and print your coupon and take it to your local Walmart Vision Center. This offer is good while supplies last and at participating Walmart Vision Centers only so make sure you call ahead.
$5 in coupons from Kelloggs
Sign up today to get $5 in free coupons for Kelloggs cereal along with special offers and promotions!
Redbox Wendesday Discounts on Family Fun
Every Wednesday from June 22 to July 27, reserve a family-friendly DVD, Blu-ray Disc® or video game online & redbox will take 50¢ off the first night's rental fee of that item at checkout!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
**FREE** Can of Kaboom
Hurry to get your free can of Kaboom. Click the link below, fill out the form, and enter the code freekaboomtixc for your FREE can:)
Monday, June 20, 2011
102 Fun (and Low Cost) Summer Activities Week 3
Yay! It is week three and time for more fun summer activities! I hope you enjoy them and that they inspire fun and creativity for you and your kids this summer. If you missed last week's ideas look for the link at the top of my blog that says "102 Summer Activities" or Click Here! I will add each week to the existing ideas and compile a complete list that you can print and save :) Enjoy!
** WEEK THREE**
31. Have a picnic. All kids love a yummy picnic. Think of all the options, this could be a typical lunch picnic, a dinner picnic, or even a breakfast picnic. It could be done in your backyard, at your local park, or maybe in the living room on a rainy day. Involve the kids in the planning and making of the picnic food…packing the basket will be half of the fun!
32. Make a time capsule. Kids will love to fill a container with trinkets, pictures, letters, and other memories to be dug up at a future date. If you do not want to go as far as burying the time capsule, it might be fun to save it in your child’s memory box for them to open at a later date (or even to be opened by your future grandchildren?!).
33. Stargaze. Summer time is the perfect time to get outside and teach your kids about the stars, planets, and constellations. This could be as simple as laying out a blanket and just looking at the stars or for older kids you could print out charts, use a telescope, and learn about constellations and the phases of the moon. If you know nothing about the stars beyond the Big Dipper no need to worry…click the link below for kid-friendly charts.
34. What better time to experiment with hairdos than the summer? Let the kids try out funky styles such as braids, faux hawks, and Kool Aid hair dye when they do not have to worry about going to school the next day. Hair wraps can be fun also…have them done at the boardwalk or learn to do them at home to save some cash.
35. Kids love poetry, especially funny poems. Capitalize on your kids love for silly poems and not only read some silly poems together but also have them write their own poetry. Kenn Nesbitt, who is a funny poet, has an entire website dedicated to reading and writing funny poetry. Explore the site with your child, and they will have so much fun they will forget that they are learning.
36. Have a garage sale. Many of you probably live in neighborhoods that sponsor a neighborhood garage sale. This would be the perfect time to allow your kids to go through their unused toys, books, games, etc., and put them up for sale. Knowing that they can make some extra money for summer fun will surely motivate them. If having a garage sale is more hassle than it is worth for you, how about spending a morning visiting other people’s garage sales. Give your kids a couple of bucks each and let them have a “shopping spree.” Once you get home have a mini-contest and give awards for categories such as “best deal”, “most useful”, or “most unusual” purchase. The kids will have a great time competing for the best buys.
37. Computer games are some of the best ways to let kids have fun while they are learning. This is the perfect activity for rainy days or a distraction for the kids when you are trying to get some things done around the house. There are many out there for different ages, interests, or levels, but these are a few favorites of my kids.
38. Explore your child’s comedic side. Go to the library and check out some joke books or look up jokes for kids online. Just make sure you have found appropriate onesJ. Have your child spend the day reading and picking out their favorite jokes and then host a comedy club after dinner. Each child could stand up and perform for the family and see who gets the most laughs.
39. Save items from the trash and set the kids loose to build a recycled sculpture. If you are worried about the mess, do this activity outside. Obviously you will not be able to save this sculpture as long as your kids would like so be sure to take pictures of each kid with their sculpture and hang them in a prominent spot for the summer. Check out the link for some inspiration.
40. Watch a sporting event. This could be a major league ballgame or maybe a minor league team in your town? If you cannot afford tickets to either a major or minor league game consider finding a local summer league to watch. Your kids will probably love watching any type of game even if the players are only a few years older than them. If the field allows it you could even pack a picnic lunch to enjoy food and drink while you are cheering on your favorite team.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Last Minute, Super Easy Father's Day Homemade Gift
Are you looking for a very last minute, super fun and easy gift for the kids to make for Dad? Well, it does not get any easier than this. Click the link below, print out the King For The Day Crown, arm your kids with a box of crayons, and voila you are done:)
Friday, June 17, 2011
FREE Rentals at Blockbuster Express
Here are two new rental codes code until Monday 6/20. Each code can only be used once per credit card.
79JBHS3 56BACC9
Weekend Coupon Roundup
- Banana Republic Factory Outlet: 15% off $100+ purchase (Exp 2/29/12)
- Barnes and Noble: 15% off one item (Exp 6/19)
- Bath & Body Works: Free Signature Collection Travel Size Item with purchase (exp 6/29) or $10 off $40 purchase (exp 6/26)
- Carter’s: 20% off $40 purchase (Exp 7/11)
- Children’s Place: 15% off purchase (Exp 6/19)
- Gap Outlet : 20% off $75 purchase (Exp 6/30)
- JC Penney: $10 off $50 (Exp 7/10) or visit the JCPenney Facebook page and “like” them to sign up for their mobile alerts to receive a coupon for $10 off your $25 purchase!
- Kirkland’s: 20% off single item (Exp 7/14)
- New York and Co: $25 off $60 or $60 off $125 purchase (exp 6/20)
- Old Navy: 50% off a Kids or Baby item (exp 6/19) or like the Old Navy Facebook page for $10 off $50 purchase.
- Staples: $10 off $50 purchase (exp 6/18)
- Target: Various Coupons
- True Value: Visit the True Value Facebook page and “like” them to print a coupon for $5 off any $25 purchase!
- Ulta: $3.50 off a $10 purchase (exp 6/25)
- Yankee Candle: $10 off $25 purchase (Exp 7/3)
Thursday, June 16, 2011
**FREE** Arm and Hammer Toothpaste
Lots of free toothpaste this week :) Click the link below to take the Arm and Hammer Challenge and receive a FREE week's worth of toothpaste.
**FREE** 8X10 Photo Collage from Walgreens
Head to Walgreens and create your custom 8X10 photo collage, enter code 1FREEBIE during checkout to score it for free. Choose in-store pickup for free shipping.
If you are looking to place a larger order you can get $10 off any photo order of $20 or more (excluding 4×6 prints) with the code CELEBRATE at checkout (valid thru 6/18).
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
**FREE** Crest Complete Sample Pack
Hurry over to the Oprah website in order to fill out a survey to qualify for free Crest Complete products. They will ask you to take a survey and then you will have to fill out your mailing address and you will be told if you qualify for the free products. Once I filled out the survey this is the message I received:
Thank you for your participation! Congratulations, you qualify for this program. We appreciate your time and look forward to hearing your thoughts on Crest & Oral-B’s latest offerings.
FREE Hershey Bar at CVS
Click the link below to a print a CVS coupon for a **FREE** Hershey Air Delight Bar! Coupon is good until 8/20/11. YUMMY! Don't forget about the CVS deal posted below for a 12-pack of Pepsi for only .99 cents (good today only). You can score both in the same trip and save on gas:)
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
12 pack of Pepsi or Diet Pepsi only .99 cents Wednesday at CVS
Monday, June 13, 2011
**FREE** 5-pack Sharpie Generation Accent Highlighters
I know, I know...the kids just got out of school and I am already talking about school supplies...for next year! But seriously, this offer is too good to pass up. Just click on the link below, enter your zip code and email address, and gain access to coupons at Office Max. Look on the second page for a coupon for a free 5-pack Sharpie Generation Accent Highlighters, print out the coupon, and bring it to your local Office Max to redeem it. Even if your kids cannot use these, I bet their teachers would love to have some extras on hand :)
**FREE** Subscription to Woman's Day Magazine
Yay! A one-year subscription to Woman's Day magazine completely FREE! Click the link below to score Woman’s Day magazine courtesy of Valuemags.com! Enjoy a 12 issues subscription (starting with the August 2011 issues). No strings attached and you will never receive a bill! After you enter your shipping information other offers will come up...just click "no" to all of them and you will receive a confirmation for your free subscription. I have signed up for many of these free magazines from Value Mags and have been very pleased with all my free subscriptions.
102 Fun (and Low Cost) Summer Activities Week 2
Yay! It is week two and time for more fun summer activities! I hope you enjoy them and that they inspire fun and creativity for you and your kids this summer. If you missed last week's ideas look for the link at the top of my blog that says "102 Summer Activities" or Click Here! I will add each week to the existing ideas and compile a complete list that you can print and save :) Enjoy!
** WEEK TWO**
16. Build a fairy house. Did you know that fairies wander your backyard every night, and if you build them a house they might just stay for an extended visit. Fairy houses can be built out of anything you find in nature (although when we built ours I cheated a little and used a glue gun to hold it all together). A fairy house can be as elaborate or as simple as you choose. My daughter likes to leave little gifts in the house such as berries or little flowers for the fairies.
17. Bake a cake, or cupcakes, or cookies, or, well, anything! Kids love to help in the kitchen and nothing is better than baking up a sweet treat to enjoy. Younger kids can help with stirring and licking the bowl and older kids would be great at measuring ingredients and reading the recipe…what a fun (and sneaky) way to practice math and reading this summer.
18. Take photos. Nowadays many of us have old, unused digital cameras. Why not let the kids use it to learn the basics of digital photography? Taking pictures can keep a kid busy for hours. Once they are done taking pictures load them up on the computer and let them edit their photos. You can even have a couple of the good ones printed for them. This could go hand and hand with scrapbooking.
19. Water Gun Battle. Stock up on some cheap water guns at the dollar store, fill ‘em up with water, and set your kids loose in the back yard. Might be a good idea to set out a big bucket filled with water for easy refills on the water guns. If your kids are older, you might want to come up with detailed battle games such as capture the flag, etc.
20. Make a car wash kit and then wash the cars. This is a fun activity for the kids while saving you the chore of washing the car yourself. If your kids are older and do a good job, they could have a neighborhood carwash and earn a little extra money washing cars for the neighbors. If your kids are too young to wash your car or you do not feel comfortable allowing them to, consider setting up a matchbox car wash. This is fun and less likely to scratch or dent your vehicle J
21. We have all seen the video on Youtube, but have you ever thought about making your own Mentos Diet Coke geyser. This will keep the kids talking all summer. Just make sure you do this one outside. Using diet coke will make the mess a little less sticky! This science project is so fun the kids will not even believe that they were learning something scientific!
22. Learn about fireworks. It is almost impossible to go the entire summer without at least catching a glimpse of fireworks, if not actually going to watch an entire fireworks display on the 4th of July. If your kids are anything like mine they will probably end up asking, “how do fireworks work?” And if you are anything like me you will probably look at them and try to come up with some sort of answer to satisfy their questioning even though you have no idea whatsoever how the heck fireworks actually work. So grab a box of sparklers and have fun with them outside and then impress the kids with your knowledge of how it all works…or at least let them check out the website below so they can impress you with their knowledge.
23. Start a summer journal. Most kids already do this at school throughout the year so it would not be a stretch for them to journal over the summer. You can purchase a fancy journal or just print pages and put them in a folder…whatever works best and is most inspiring for your kids. Some kids will just like to write whatever pops in their heads, but others would probably enjoy journal prompts to spark creative ideas.
24. Has your child played one too many games of Angry Birds this summer? Harness that fascination and teach them about the real birds in your backyard. Click the link to learn more about birds and consider getting a bird field guide from your local library to start identifying the birds that you see in your own backyard.
25. Make a bird feeder. This goes along with #24 and would be a great way to attract birds to your backyard. Making a bird feeder is a fun and rewarding activity for kids. Not only will they enjoy making the bird feeder, but they will also have a blast watching all the birds feasting on their project.
26. Design your own t-shirts. This could be as simple or as elaborate as your choose. Many times you can get plain t-shirts on sale at craft stores for less than $3. Now you have an empty canvas for your creativity. Use puffy paint, tie-dye, iron-on transfers, be jewelers, or fabric markers to decorate. Let each kids design their own shirt or come up with a “family” design. No matter what they do, I bet your kids will be begging to wear this shirt all summer long.
27. Plant a vegetable garden. You may cringe at the thought of this especially if your thumb is not all that green, but take a deep breath and bear with me. Gardening can be fun and easy especially if you choose to do container gardening. There is no land to dig up, weeds to pull, or seeds to grow. Just grab a pot, fill it with soil, and stick a plant (purchased at Lowe’s or Home Depot) right in. It could be anything from tomatoes to pepper to cucumbers. Usually if you purchase your plant at your local garden center it is going to grow in your climate, but it would not hurt to talk to somebody who worked there just to make sure you are on the right track. Go when your garden center is not busy and you can probably find an expert who will offer many tips and tricks to you and your kids. Kids will love watering and watching their gardens grow and you will love having extra veggies to add to dinners and salads.
28. You have probably heard of a pub crawl, but how about we make it kid-friendly… a Playground Crawl!! Take a tour of your local playgrounds. This can be done in one day spending 15 minutes at each playground, but it might be better to stretch this out over the entire summer…sort of like a playground “bucket list.” Make a list of all of the playgrounds in your local area that the kids would like to visit and then spend the summer checking them off your list. You can spend the whole afternoon at one playground or just a couple of minutes depending on your mood for that day….not only will the kids have a blast playing at different playgrounds but they will also love keeping track of the list and making sure it is completed before the end of summer.
29. Make homemade ice cream. This is so easy, fun, and tasty. Forget about a fancy and expensive ice cream maker…I bet you have most of the items necessary right in your kitchen. Your kids will be amazed that you can actually make ice cream in a couple of ziplock bags!
30. Go to the movies. Check the list and see if your local movie theater offers free or low-cost summer movies for the kids. If not consider seeing a matinee showing for cheaper tickets or how about playing M&M’s movie cash game for a chance to win free tickets or get $3 in movie cash good towards the purchase of movie tickets. I purchased three bags of M&M’s for 50 cents each and scored three movie cash coupons worth $3 each.
Bath and Body Works 20% off Coupon good on their Amazing Hello Yellow Sale
Wow this is a great deal if your looking to score some new scents at Bath and Body Works. They are currently having their Hello Yellow Sale with items up to 75% off. You can use this coupon to score an additional 20% off your $25 purchase. Sweet! You can print this coupon for in-store use or enter code SALE20 for online use. I was at a BBW this weekend and purchased some of my favorite antibacterial hand soaps for 75% off making them only $1.25 each. I think I will be heading back today with this coupon in hand for more amazing deals!
FREE Blockbuster Express Rental today only!
Friday, June 10, 2011
**FREE** Weekend Family Fun
AC Moore : Saturday 1-3pm, FREE Make & Take: Fuzzoodles Fun. They are also having Free Make & Take kids crafts on Wednesdays from 3-5pm all Summer long.
Bass Pro Shop : Saturday & Sunday 2-5pm Create a FREE Camping Photo Frame & More.
Disney Store : Saturday Race 1 at 10:30 am, Race 2 at 12:00 pm, Race 3 at 1:30 pm, Rev Up for Fun: Martial Arts Action with fun events to celebrate the upcoming release of Cars 2 in theaters June 24. They will have fun events every Saturday in June.
*Minimum age for participation is 3 years. Event limited per session based on store capacity. No lineups prior to 30 minutes before event begins.
Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores : Saturday 11am-pm, FREE Demo of the Cricut Cake Machine. There is also a Wilton Backyard Blast Cake Challenge on Saturday from 3:30-6pm.
Lakeshore Learning : Saturday 11am-3pm, Keep it Cool Drink Holder: kids create a decorative cup holder.
Lowes Build and Grow : Saturday 10am-Noon, FREE: Kids build a Goofy Golf kit! Register for this event here.
Michaels : Saturday 10am-Noon, Father’s Day Frame Event Make-It Take-It with purchase of frame and Sunday 1pm-3pm, Father’s Day Tie or T-shirt Event with purchase of tie or T-shirt.
Pottery Barn Kids : Saturday 10am, National Geographic Little Explorers Club: World Oceans Day.
Weekend Coupon Roundup
- Banana Republic Factory Outlet: 15% off $100+ purchase (Exp 2/29/12)
- Barnes and Noble: B1G1 Free Smoothie (Exp 6/13)
- Bath & Body Works: Free Travel Size item with any purchase (exp 6/15)
- Carter’s: $10 off $50 purchase (Exp 6/15)
- Children’s Place: 15% off purchase (Exp 6/19)
- Coach Factory: 30% off purchase (Exp 6/12)
- Gap Outlet : 20% off $75 purchase (Exp 6/30)
- JC Penney ***Hot Coupon***: $10 off $25 (Exp 6/11)
- Kirkland’s: 20% off single item (Exp 6/14)
- Michael’s - $5 off every $25 purchase (Exp 6/11)
- Target: Various Coupons
- Yankee Candle: $10 off $25 purchase (Exp 7/3)
FREE Bottle of Lipton Iced Tea
To celebrate National Iced Tea Day, Lipton Tea is giving away a printable coupon for a FREE bottle of Lipton Iced Tea. All you have to do is click the link below and print! How easy is that?! Originally this was a Facebook promotion, but Facebook was having technical difficulties so they decided to just offer up the link to print...so it would be nice to show Lipton the love as a thank you for the coupon...head on over to Facebook and "like" Lipton Iced Tea for more great offers and updates :)
Thursday, June 9, 2011
FREE Travel Size Item from Bath and Body Works
Bath & Body Works released a new coupon for a free travel size product. Click the link below to print a coupon good for a FREE Signature Collection Travel Size Item with any purchase (up to a $5 value)! This coupon is valid through June 15th.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
FREE Sample of Shield Immunity Booster
Check out the Shield Immunity Defense Booster Facebook page, “like” them and then click on the Free Sample tab on the left-hand side to request a FREE sample of Shield Immunity Defense Booster! You will get to choose between citrus or mixed berry.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
$3 off no-minimum purchase at Staples
Staples has released a new coupon for $3 off your purchase when you click on the advertisement on the far right side of the ad that reads “A Special Offer for You and All Your Friends.” There is no minimum purchase so I bet you can score some good office supply freebies:) Hurry and print yours before they disappear!
Staples Coupon
*Valid through 6/11/11 in Staples U.S. stores only. Excludes HP ink and toner, postage stamps, gift cards and phone cards. Minimum purchase requirement of $3 must be met with purchases to which no other coupon or instant savings offer applies. No cash/credit back. Tax is not included in calculating the minimum purchase. Coupon not valid if purchased or sold and must be surrendered.
Monday, June 6, 2011
102 Fun (and low cost) Summer Activities for Kids
Summer vacation is looming right around the corner and while the first few days are filled with the excitement of actually being out of school it will not be long before the summer "I'm Bored Blues" will kick in. In order to help you conquer the boredom, I decided to create a list of 102 things that you can do with your kids all summer long to keep them entertained. Most ideas will either be free or low cost so no need to worry about spending a lot of extra cash this summer. I plan to post 15 new ideas every Monday all summer long. If you missed a week look for the tab at the top of my blog to access the prior weeks. Let's unleash the creativity:)
**WEEK ONE**
1. Sign up for the summer reading program at your local library.
2. Write a letter to a penpal. This could be somebody that you know such as a family member, teacher, or classmate or a faraway friend’s child. If you cannot find anybody on your own click the link below to sign up for a penpal program.
3. Be a tourist in your own town. Visit a fun, local tourism spot that you may overlook or neglect because it is around the corner.
4. Get outside and get in touch with nature by taking a nature walk and recording it in a nature journal.
5. Gather up old magazines and create a collage. It can be random or you can pick a theme. Kids love to cut and glue! Cover it with Mod Podge in order to preserve it and make it shiny.
6. Make pizzas and have a decorating contest (just make sure to use ingredients that the kids will eat). Make your own dough or use bagels, English muffins, or pre-made Boboli doughs. You could have categories such as most creative, funniest, yummiest, etc. Once they are cooked everybody can share and sample each others creations. My favorite trick is to cut pepperonis into fun shapes before placing them on the pizza!
7. Scrapbook! If the thought of doing a whole scrapbook is overwhelming and costly consider just doing one page on a topic that interests your child such as a particular vacation, a birthday party, sisters, a beloved pet, etc. My daughters love to do these single pages and then we put them in a clear cover and hang them on the wall. They even sell 12x12 frames perfect for hanging a scrapbook page.
8. Start a collection.
9. Go camping. If you are not adventurous enough to pitch a tent in the woods, don’t worry there are other options. The cheapest option is to consider camping in your backyard. This is the perfect starter for young kids or parents who have never camped. If things go downhill at night, it is a hop, skip, and a jump back to the comforts of home. Another option is renting a cabin. Lots of campgrounds offer cabins…some look like rustic sheds with just one room, some beds, a light, and if you are lucky air conditioning. Other cabins can be “deluxe” and include a private bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and more. Both options are affordable and worth investigating.
10. Remember all of the fun you had as a kid jumping ropes and chanting the rhymes? Well, now would be a great time to teach them to your kids. Can’t remember them? Never fear…click the link below for an extensive list of all the jump-roping rhymes you could imagine.
11. Host a slumber party! This is great fun for boys and girls, but if your kids are too young for a slumber party (or if the thought of a large group of giggling girls or rowdy boys gives you the chills) consider a faux sleepover. This could be done in the early evening hours with the kids being picked up at 9pm. Do all the fun slumber party activities and end the night watching a movie camped out on the floor with pillows and sleeping bags while the kids wait for their parents to pick them up…the best of both worldsJ
12. Create an outdoor art gallery in the driveway or on the sidewalk using sidewalk chalk or sidewalk paint. Draw out picture frames and have the kids fill them with their own art. Invite neighbors and family to come view your gallery. Click the link below for a sidewalk chalk paint recipe.
13. What kid is not amazed by magic tricks? They will be even more amazed if they learn how they work. Pick out one or two and teach them how to be the magician. If they are feeling really adventurous host a magic show for family and friends.
14. Declare a “bored” game day! Pull out all of your old favorites and spend the whole day playing some old board games and learn some new. Card games can be fun and easy to play also. If you do not own many board games be sure to check out local garage sales. You can usually pick them up for less than $1.
15. Bowling! Have you signed up for the Kids Bowl Free program yet? This is the perfect activity to save for a sweltering hot summer day when the kids are sick and tired of being outside. Enjoy the cool comfort of the bowling alley while your kids play a free game. Even if your alley is not eligible for the Kids Bowl Free program many alleys offer summer specials during the day for kids making for a fun and affordable afternoon of bowling.
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