AC Moore Spring into Craft Event

Make these cute bugs at AC Moore's free make and take event on Saturday, March 26th from 1 - 5 PM.  There will also be face painting and other demonstrations.

Make a Difference

We've all seen the horrible tragedy unfolding in Japan and it is hard to even comprehend the devasting loss to all the families.  If you are creative and have a sewing machine and want to help out in a small way you can participate in the Sew Along: Monday, March 28 – Friday April 1 on Living with Punks.  She will provide a step by step tutorial with pictures to guide you through the process as well as downloadable patterns.  T-shirts will be shipped to California and then on to Japan. 
It is cold in Japan so you might want to consider making a long sleeve t-shirt or sweatshirt.  You can probably find some deals on clearance.

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Magazine Mosaic

 

If you are like me you have lots of magazines laying around that you haven't gotten a chance to read. Why not put those magazines to good use with this Magazine Mosaic craft you can do with your kids or if they are old enough they can do on their own. This will keep them busy for awhile!

         Materials

• Paper plate
• Magazine pages
• Scissors

• White glue
• Water
• Small brush

Directions

1. Sketch a design on the back of a paper plate.

 2. Tear out magazine pages printed with shades of the colors you'd like to use. Cut strips of the pages into small squares. If your child is under 3 bigger squares would be easier for them to handle. The shapes don't have to be perfect -- a little variety is what makes a mosaic interesting. You'll also need a few triangles to fit in corners.

 3. Mix together equal parts white glue and water. To fill in the design, brush a bit of glue mixture on the plate, put the squares in place, and seal each with a top coat of the glue mixture. When you are finished, let the project dry completely.

 4. Once your mosaic is finished you can punch a whole at the top and tie string through it to hang up in a window.

*Idea & pictures from Family Fun

Craft of the Week

Pinwheels are a fun way to teach your kids about the wind and they are super easy to make with things you have around the house. Plus, the weather is so nice why wouldn't you want to be outside playing.   Check out the full tutorial over at Counting Cocounts. If you don't have a dowel try using a straw.  I had to improvise once and it worked out just fine. 

Pampers Gift to Grow Code

There is a new Pampers Gifts to Grow 10 point code: T9PDXPKKGA3M4GK (good until 3/22)


Plus it looks like you can play the EcoNursery game again and receive another 10 bonus points. You don’t have to get a perfect score and you will be given the code at the end of the game.

Thanks Couponing to Disney

Blockbuster Rental Codes

Just in time for the weekend here are a couple of Blockbuster Express Codes for you guys.
FREE Rental with the code: GHO7UU (expires 03/27) – the code is a letter O not a zero or use the code WEEKEND (through 3/20) for a BOGO deal and get one for you and one for the kiddos. Blockbuster Express kiosks can be found in many Publix stores.

Plant a Rainbow

Spring has sprung here in southwest Florida - it may have jumped right into summer.   I don't know about you but I want to see flowers in the spring.  Now, I do NOT have a green thumb and everything I plant seems to die but this time of year I am always inspired to try again. Most kids like to plant and watch things grow too so why not get inspired by the book  Planting a Rainbow by Lois Elhert.  After reading the book let your kids decide what they would like to plant and head to your nearest nursery and pick up some flowers and plant your own rainbow.

Lucky Lime Float

Ingredients:

Lime sherbet

Lemon Lime soda

Green sugar sprinkles

Whipped cream

Directions:

Place green sprinkles in a dish.  Wet rim of glass and dip in sprinkles.  Add two scoops of sherbet to the glass and pour soda over the top.  Top with whipped cream and additional sprinkles. 

Wacky Wednesday

Have a staring contest.  No smiling or laughing allowed. Good Luck!!

Disney on Ice Promotion

Repost: Just a reminder that this offer is still available.
Look for this Kraft Singles wrapper in your store to save 50% off Disney on Ice tickets. You must redeem your wrappers toward tickets by May 31st but the tickets are good for shows thru May 2012.

Addtional details on redeeming your wrappers is available here. Check Disney on Ice for shows in your area.

Barnes and Noble Events

Join Barnes and Noble on Saturday, March 19th for a National Storytime reading of The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, as well as other activities. Participation, time and activities vary by location so please check with your local store for complete details before leaving home.  Also, check for other events at your local store.

Tasty Tuesday

This adorable cupcakes from Amazing Mom's will make an extra special St. Patrick's Day treat.  Don't let the instructions overwhelm you like they did me when I first saw them.  They are really pretty simple.  I just made regular cupcakes, frosted them store bought frosting  I tinted green and topped them with a gold candy wrapped coin I picked up at WalMart.  I used green construction paper to go around the cupcake wrapper.  Super, super easy.  I promise.

Leprechaun Poop

One year my Irish principal passed out a little treat bag full of Lucky Charms to the school staff.  The following poem was attached.

Tis a little bit of Ireland
That's been sent upon its way
To wish you luck and happiness
On this fine St. Patrick's Day
It's a wee and tiny present
From that merry little group
Tis the little folk of Ireland
Have left you their
Leprechaun POOP

 This is a inexpensive, silly treat to pass out on St Patrick's Day to your kids, coworkers, friends or neighbors. 

The Knack Family Event - Clay Pot & Saucer Make-It Take-It

Purchase a clay pot and saucer at Michael's and create this cute cupcake on Saturday, March 12th.  This event is for children ages 3 and up. All the fun starts at 10:00AM,  while supplies last. 

Thred-Up Deal at Plum District

Have you signed up for Plum District yet? Plum District a discount site like Groupon or LivingSocial specifically for moms. Today they have a great deal for thredUP. Not sure what thredUP is? Read our blog here. Today and today only: for $10 you get a box of gently used clothes (about 15 items) sent to you free plus a 6-month PRO membership. A thredUP PRO membership (typically $19.99) unlocks VIP features giving you access to 'Golden Threds' — boxes of brand-new clothing direct from premium retailers — 24-hour first-dibs on newly listed boxes, customer recommendations, favorite sender notifications, and more! I am excited to try this and will let you know how I like it once my box comes. What to take advantage of this deal? Click here.

Chili's is offering 3 special deals this week
Monday - Kid's (12 and under) Eat Free. You can order two FREE kids meals per adult entree purchased! If you don't mind the noise sit in the bar area and get free chips and salsa. This makes for a cheap not out.
Tuesday - Free Fried Cheese with an entree purchase.
Wednesday- Free Molten Cake with an entree purchase

Rainbow Toast

Here is a great breakfast idea for St. Patrick's Day:
Ingredients:
White bread
food coloring or natural food dye
milk
new paintbrush
clean icecube tray

Directions:
Place a tablespoon of milk into 7 slots on the icecube tray.  Add food coloring to the milk to make the seven colors of the rainbow - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, indigo  Use the paintbrush to paint your rainbow on the bread.   Place the bread in the toaster on a light setting.  The colors will brighten as it toast.

Note:  You can paint the toast generously but don't make it soggy.  It is going in a toaster!

Purex Complete Crystals Softener - $1.99 at Walgreens

Purex has a new product called Purex Complete Crystals Softener.  I love this product since it is safe on all clothing including children's fire retardant sleepwear.
As Purex Insider I was able to try this product out and are currently having a giveaway so be sure to enter.

Starting today you can get this great deal on it at Walgreens. 
Purex Crystals Complete Fabric Softener $4.99
RR: $2 wyb 1
Use $1/1 Printable Purex Complete Crystals Softener Coupon here.
or the $2/1 in today's paper
Pay $3.99 or $2.99 and get $2 RR
Total: $1.99 or .99 depending on your coupon

Similac Strong Mothers Club

If you are an expectant Mom you can sign up for the Similac’s Strong Moms club and you will receive a $20 credit to Shutterfly to use towards birth announcements.