Pampers Gifts to Grow Code

  Enter this code 4XGHB4HPE7PB7NK on Pampers Gifts to Grow to get 10 new points added to your account.

Kids Eat Free at Chili's

Print your coupon and head to Chili's for dinner tonight.

Tasty Tuesday

 Summer means barbecues, pool parties, and family get togethers.  These little "burgers" are sure to be a hit among young and old.

Museums on Us

On the first full weekend of every month, get free admission to participating museums, zoos, science centers, botanical gardens and more just by showing your Bank of America Card. This is such an incredible deal. Go here to find a museum near you.

Here are the dates for 2011
June 4 & 5
July 2 & 3
Aug 6 & 7
Sept 3 & 4
Oct 1 & 2
Nov 5 & 6
Dec 3 & 4

Earn $5.00 for Reading Books

Children 14 and under who read for 15 minutes each day during June and July can earn a $5 gift card to Half Price Books. Find out all the details here plus some other great tips.

Don't forget to check out Barnes and Noble and Borders for additional summer reading programs.  Also, your local library probably has some type of program to promote summer reading.

Thanks Common Sense with Money

AC Moore Weekend Events

At AC MOORE  on Monday, from 1-3 PM there will be a Crayola Model Magic Stars & Stripes FREE Make & Take. 

Craft of the Week

Are you brave enough to try this?  I love the days when I can say who cares about the mess and just let them have fun.  Visit Childhood 101 to experience her adventures with Drip Painting.

Extra 50% off Clearance at Old Navy

I just called my Old Navy and their clearance is an extra 50% off already marked down prices. This is one of my favorite sales of the year! I stock up on clothes for my daughter a year in advance when Old Navy has these sales. I'm hoping to get some winter and spring 4T stuff. Discounts vary by store.

Free $8 credit from 8Moms.com = $15 in free Educational Greeting cards shipped for free!

 8Moms.com (Parenting’s new Daily Deal Site) is offering free $8 credit right now. You can use this to get $15 in free Educational Greeting Cards with free shipping. Here’s how:

::Go to 8Moms.com and click on “Buy Now” on the Letter Learning deal advertised.
::Sign up for an account and in the Promotional Code box type use code PARENTING8.
::This will give you $8 in free credit to your account. You can use it to purchase the Letter Learning deal for free today or you can hang onto your free credit to use for another deal. 

Bonus! Get $8 in free credit for every friend you share this deal with. Just sign up for an account, purchase the deal for free (following the steps above) and then go to your account page. Your referral link will be there. Post this on your blog, Facebook Page or email it out to friends. If they purchase the deal for free, you’ll get $8 in free credit to use on future purchase at 8Moms.com.

Thanks Money Saving Mom!

Summer To Do List

REPOST:
Memorial Day is just days away and school is almost over so that can only mean one thing, that summer has unofficially started. In the summer when my kids were little I had a list (in my head) of things I would like to do. Some how summer came and went with most of the items never getting done. To prevent that from happening to you create a summer to do list. Include ideas from the whole family. Write down things you want to do, places you want to go, books you want to read, and things you want to make. Then, each week sit down with your kids and decide what things you want to do, spreading your to do list through out the summer. This will help prevent summer boredom and make sure you accomplish all the fun things you planned to do.  So, what is on your summer to do list?

Memorial Day Weekend Clothing Sale for Kids

If you’re looking to stock up on children’s clothing for summer, right now seems to be the time to do it! Check out these Memorial Day deals . . .

Crazy 8 – Everything on sale $10.99 or less. This is a new one to me but they are a sister store to Gymboree and carry super cute clothing!

Gymboree – Everything on sale $12.99 or less, plus get $25 Gymbucks when you spend $50!

Children’s Place – Lots of items are priced under $5. Free shipping on all purchases, plus 15% cashback when you shop through Shop at Home.
Thank PPP

SWAGBUCKS CODE EXTRAVAGANZA

Today, May 26th, there will be a Swag Bucks Extravaganza, Throughout the day SwagBucks will post codes totalling over 40 Swag Bucks!
 If you haven’t joined Swag Bucks, now is the time!  Use the code MEMORIALDAY  when you sign up  you will receive an additional 50 Swag Bucks, for a total of 80.  Offer good thru Friday, May 27th.

Pampers Gifts to Grow Code

There is a new Pampers Gifts to Grow Code worth 5 points.   The code is 20000PampLatino.  Not a member? Sign up now.  I've heard over 700 points in a year just from free codes just like this one.

Wacky Wednesday

Go outside and do cartwheels.  Now, if it has been awhile since you did anything like this be sure to stretch first.  You wouldn't want the craziness to end in pain.

Tasty Tuesday

Your kids will have fun topping sugar cookies with their favorite fruits to make this delectable snack.  No need to heat the oven, use pre-made sugar cookies for these cookie tarts from HeckFridays.

Butterfly Bounty

I saw these Butterfly snacks in Family Fun magazine and thought they were such a cute, simple way to serve a snack to your children's classroom or at a birthday party. The bags can be filled with any snack, though a mix that offers a blend of colors and shapes makes for a more interesting butterfly.

Materials

• Clothespins
• Glitter glue
• Glue
• Googly eyes

• Small crackers, dried fruit, trail mix, or your choice of snack items
• Snack-size ziplock bags
• Pipe cleaners

Instructions

1. For each bag, decorate one side of a clothespin (we used glitter glue). Glue two small googly eyes near the gripping end of the clothespin and let the glue dry.
2. Put small crackers, dried fruit, trail mix, or whatever else you'd like into a snack-size ziplock bag until it's about half full. Seal the bag, cinch the middle with your fingers, and clip it with the clothespin.
3. Fold down the tips of a 4-1/2-inch length of pipe cleaner, then bend the entire piece in half. Clip the pipe cleaner in the clothespin.

And the winner is...

 ec1015!!

 

I do not have your email address so please comment to this post with a contact email before tomorrow at 3 pm or a new winner will be drawn.

Thanks to all who entered!

Lowe's Build And Grow Workshop

Saturday, May 28th at 10 AM you can take your child to Lowe's to build a high flying biplane complete with stickers and pilot. In addition to the biplane, each participant will receive a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certification of merit upon completion of their project.  Advance registration is required.

Free Kids Meal at Chili's

 Kids can eat at Chili's for free AGAIN!!  I love all these freebie meals from Chili's. The free meal is available to kiddos 12 and under. Limit two Kid’s Meals per each adult entree ordered.  Mix with Chili's 2 for $20.00 and you have a cheap dinner out.  ENJOY!

Craft of the Week

As a preschool/kindergarten teacher I thought I had tried every type of paint medium there was but some how I missed this one.  Pancake Batter Art is great for little ones since it is non-toxic and edible.  After "painting" and cooking (with the help of a grown up) their picture they get it eat it up.

Birthday Party Ideas

My granddaughter's birthday is coming up and she is having a Fairy Party. I have been searching the web for ideas for her mom. WOW! There are some lucky kids! My idea of a party was take the soccer ball to the field with some snacks and drinks.

Here are a few of my favorites:

Enchanted Fairy Party

 

Ava's Bake Shop Party

 

Ice Cream Party

Robot Party

 

Rainbow Party

Old Navy Flip Flops $1.00

You can get up to five pairs of flip flops for just $1 each at Old Navy on Saturday! Also, I noticed when I was at Old Navy this weekend that you can recycle your old flip flops in the store, and they will be used to make that rubber playground material . . . lovin' it!

Want a few ideas on how to dress up all those flip flops for you or your kiddos:

Add a flower

Have a flip flop decorating party

 

Make slippers

Interchangeable Flip Flops

Wacky Wednesday

Last week we were at a party with a  bunch of teenagers and they were chasing bubbles.  Let me tell you they were having FUN!  So today your Wacky Wednesday activity is to chase bubbles. 

How to Set the Table Placemat

When I was growing up every week we had to learn and practice proper table manners.  Did you know there is a right way to pass the salt?  Well, there is.  All the training has come in handy on many occaisions. It is easy to forget to teach our kids the basic things, like setting the table.  Sue at Counting Bunnies Too has this great placemat to help you teach your kids ( it is a great reminder for you too) how to set the table.  As a Home Ec. major in college I really appreciate this.

Tasty Tuesday

All I can say is "YUMMY"!  I just love bread and this Bloomin' Onion Bread just looks delicious. Your kids are going to want to help make this and think of the fun they will have pulling off a chunk.   I have a bunch of family coming in for my youngest graduation and can't wait to try this.  

Free Summer Reading Program at Borders

Borders is having their Summer Reading Program again this year for children 12 and under. Read any 10 books and fill out the form to get a free book. Check out the complete list of available free titles and start reading.  You can pick up your free book beginning June 1, 2011.

Be sure to check out a similar program being offered by Barnes and Noble.

Vistaprint Freebies

With Father's Day and Graduation just around the corner here are some great freebies you can grab to use as gifts.

ThredUp Deal for New Moms

Do you know a new mom? Check out this deal from ThredUp, a children’s clothing swap site. They are offering to let you send a box new mom a box of baby clothes for just $2.95 shipped! Here’s how to get the deal:
Sign up or log in to your ThredUp account.
Look for items that are size preemie to 3 months (they must have a pacifier symbol as that means they’re available for the new mom discount).
Check out and send to your mom of choice. She will receive the box of clothes in a couple days.

I’ve not ordered boxes of clothes myself before from ThredUp, but would definitely recommend closely reading the contents of the box before ordering! If you’ve had any experience with ThredUp, I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks PPP

FREE Jell-O Flag Mold (w/$2.50 s&h)

This Jell-O Flag Mold is perfect for Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day or anytime.  Right now you can order a FREE Jell-O Flag Mold  with instruction on how to make the delicious layered gelatin flag dessert. You will have to pay a $2.50 processing and handling fee. The kids will have fun helping you with this dessert.

Craft of the Week

The kids will love making these yarn lights to decorate their room.  All you need is balloons, yarn, glue and water to make.  Add the lights and presto! Head over to Kim's Kandy Kreations for the complete tutorial.

Yoplait Greek Yogurt Prize Pack Giveaway

I have tried a few brands of greek yogurt and haven't been much of a fan. So when My Blog Spark asked us to do a review and giveaway for Yoplait Greek yogurt I wasn't too excited to try their version. I tried the peach flavor and was  pleasantly surprised by the taste and texture of this yogurt. I liked  the creamy texture and the fruit on the bottom made the yogurt more sweeter than other greek yogurts I have tried. As far as nutrition,  Yoplait says it has 2x the amount of protein as other yogurts. I am  still not a fan of greek yogurt but this is the best I have had!

Want to try this Yoplait Greek yogurt for yourself? You can print a 35 cent coupon here.

Yoplait  and My Blog Spark are offering one lucky reader to try this for free along with a great prize pack. The prize pack includes:
    * Coupon for (1) free cup of Yoplait Greek yogurt
    * Coupon organizer
    * Magnetic customized meal planner board
    * Mini pocket fold-up tote
    * Electronics case
    * Retractable ear buds
    * Magnetic shopping cart note holder with pen

Here is how you can enter. Please leave a separate comment for each so we can count it as another entry:

1. MANDATORY: Follow our blog!
2. Leave a comment on the blog telling us what flavor of Yoplait Greek yogurt you'd like to try.
3. Follow us on Twitter!

This giveaway ends Sunday, May 22nd at 12AM EST; after that the  winner will be randomly selected and notified by email.  Good luck to all!

Disclaimer:  I received this prize pack, which included a coupon for a free cup of  Yoplait’s Greek yogurt from Yoplait through My  Blog Spark; as always, opinions stated are my own.

Feel free to link up your giveaways!

Summer Reading Progam at Barnes and Noble

Barnes and Noble wants your kids to read this summer and they are giving them a little bit of incentive to do just that.  If your child (grades 1 -6) reads 8 books over the summer, they are eligible to pick one of these free books from Barnes and Noble!   The reading program will run from May 24th to September 6th.

Wacky Wednesday

Grab some bubble gum and have a contest.  Who can blow the smallest bubble, biggest bubble, double bubble, loudest pop....?

Free Ice Cream Tonight

After the kids enjoy their free meal at Chili's head to Haagen-Dazs for free ice cream.  What a sweet deal!

Kids Eat Free at Chili's

  Kids can eat at Chili's for free AGAIN!!  I love all these freebie meals from Chili's. The free meal is available to kiddos 12 and under. Limit two Kid’s Meals per each adult entree ordered.  Mix with Chili's 2 for $20.00 and you have a cheap dinner out.  ENJOY!

Tasty Tuesday

The aliens have landed.  Making Memories for Kids made this adorable sci-fi dinner - sloppy joe spaceships and alien veggies.  You know your kids couldn't wait to come to dinner if this was what you are serving. They might even eat those veggies.

Free Events at Michael's this Weekend

Mom's this ones for you! Make your own sophisticated scrapbook designs at Michael's Saturday morning, May 14th from 10 - noon.  Learn how to creatively punch around the page. While supplies last. Adults only!

Then on Sunday, May 15th from 1 - 3 PM you can create your own fun designs. Make your own personalized gift tags. While supplies last. Ages 14 and up.

Pampers Gifts to Grow Code

You can add 10 points to your Pampers Gifts to Grow account with the following code: VMF776C7HMEXT4P.  Not sure when this expires so enter it now. 

Free Playdough E Book

I love to make a variety of different plydoughs based on the seasons.  Here is a free download ebook full of ideas to inspire you.
Thanks Money Saving Mom!

Swagbucks

Want to earn money, gift cards or prizes for searching the web? Does it sound too good to be true? Well, I started using Swagbucks about a year ago and have made over $400.00. As you can see you won't get rich but a few extra bucks never hurts and all you have to do is use Swagbucks as your search engine instead of Google, Yahoo etc...
 It only takes 450 swagbucks to get a $5.00 Amazon gift card.

How do you get started? It is so simple. Become a member on Swagbucks. Then download the toolbar ( you earn swagbucks for adding this) and use Swagbucks to do your searching . Throughout each and every day (2-4 times a day), you will earn Swagbucks which you put towards gift cards or merchandise. I feel the $5.00 Amazon gift card to be the best bargain. I use gift cards to purchase merchandise and gifts.

I use Swagbucks mainly for searching but here are other ways to earn.

1. Sign up for Swagbucks. You will receive 30 Swagbucks just for signing up.

2. Download the toolbar. Use Swagbucks to search each and every website you go
to. I’ve found that I will earn swagbucks 2 -4 times each day by doing nothing more then my regular internet searches. Fridays are Mega Swag Bucks days and sometimes you earn larger amounts. In my experience this is not always true.

3. Codes. Almost everyday they post a code. It can be found in the blog, toolbar, swidget, facebook etc... Check the facebook page throughout the day and they usually let you know when a code is posted.
4. Special Offers. Click through (do not need to sign up) the special offers daily for 1 swagbuck. There are other offers that you can do to earn larger amounts. If you do these set up a separate email account because you will get a ton of SPAM mail.
5. Watch videos. This is an easy way to get additional bucks. These can be found in the special offers.

6. Daily poll. It takes only a second to answer the daily poll and you will get 1 Swagbuck.

7. Surveys and Profiles. Complete these when you qualify or just visit daily for 1 Swagbuck.

8. Referrals. When your friends sign up you receive a Swagbuck for everyone they win SEARCHING.! (Up to their first 1000 swagbucks earned).

9. Swagbucks TV. You can earn up to 5 swagbucks just for watching videos. Some are pretty hilarious. This is so easy and is adding about 25 extra Swagbucks to my daily total.

Do you use Swagbucks? What do you think about it?

Weekend Events

There are lots of events going on this weekend where the kids can have fun making something for mom, grandma, or other favorite female.  So all you dads (or mom you share this with dad) take the kids out for a few hours and let them have some fun creating something for mom.

Pottery Barn- tea party

Cake decorating at Publix

Joanne's - garden stake

Michael's - scrapbook page

Lowe's - heart vase

Home Depot - Tulip planter

Toys R Us - LEGO Ninjago Spinjitzu Training Camp - not for Mother's Day but still a fun event

Pampers Gifts to Grow Code

Pampers Gifts to Grow has a new code worth 5 points.   The code is YIYY9Y6DPDPD6DT.  There is also a 10 point code available on Pampers’ Facebook page.  To access the 10 point code, go HERE to Pampers’ Facebook page and click the link to take a 5 – 10 minute survey.  After you complete the survey, you will receive your code.

Thanks floridagirlinmass

Craft of the Week

I love these little ladybugs from Counting Coconuts because not only can your kids be involved in making them they will have fun learning while they play.
Alternative: Put or draw pictures on the wings and write a letter inside that corresponds with the pictures for a fun phonics game.

Publix Cake Decorating

If you are lucky enough to live where they have Publix (where shopping is a PLEASURE) grocery stores stop by Saturday or Sunday with the kids and pick up an 8' cake from the bakery.  Publix will supply all the tools and icing for the kiddos to decorate the cake for mom, grandma or their favorite person. 

Mother's Day Events at Joanne's

Sat., May 7 • 11am - 1pm  at all Joanne Fabric Store these fun Mother's Day events are taking place.

Paint a colorful garden stake to give to your special lady.







 
 
 
Craft a Mother’s Day card using papercrafting supplies from Martha Stewart Crafts™.