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Free Weekend Family Fun and Activities Round-Up!

March 26, 2016 by melinda-ann Leave a Comment

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Looking for some free family fun this weekend? Here is a round up of free activities and events. It’s always a good idea to check with your local store before going to make sure that they are participating (especially if you’ve got a drive).

The Bass Pro FREE Easter Events are still going on this weekend! There will be free pictures with the Easter bunny, free Easter crafts, and even a free Easter egg hunt this weekend and next weekend for kids between the ages of 2 and 10! If you’ve never checked out these free Bass Pro Events, they know how to do it right!

Apple Stores – Check your local store for weekly workshops and youth programs

Bass Pro Shops – Free weekend events vary by store location and include camping workshops, food sampling and more!

Barnes & Noble – Saturday, March 26th at 1 1 a.m., storytime and activities featuring the children’s book What to do With a Box.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores – Free demos every Saturday, check your store here for more details.

Lakeshore Learning – Saturday, March 26th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., kids can make a Cheerful Chick Basket.

Lowes Build and Grow – Saturday, April 9th at 10 a.m., kids can build a Birdhouse. Class includes a free apron, goggles and patch. Register here for this class and to too upcoming classes.

Michael’s -Check here for a full list of classes and events.

Microsoft Stores – Check your local store for classes and special events for the whole family.

Pottery Barn Kids – Tuesday’s from 11-11:30 a.m., Story Time.

Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

The Home Depot – Saturday, April 2nd from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., kids can build a butterfly house. All kid get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last

– Check here for several do-it-yourself workshops.

Toys R Us – Saturday, April 2nd from 12-2 p.m., don’t miss the Pokémon stack your deck event. You’ll get FREE Clefairy and Meowth promo cards and an activity book. Open to children ages 6 and up.

Williams Sonoma Free Cooking Classes – This has been on my bucket list for a long time because I think my daughter would LOVE it! You do have to register in advance, but they’ve got the schedule posted for the whole month!

If you’ve got a Main Event in your area, you can enjoy the Spring Break fun pass through April 8! The Spring Break fun pass features all you can play bowling, billiards, laser tag, gravity ropes, and more depending on your location! My kids love Main Event and are super excited about this deal!

Check to see if there is a CityPASS booklet available in your area! See some of your city’s most popular attractions this long weekend for a fraction of the price! We have purchased our local CityPASS booklet several times and LOVE IT! Featured destinations include Boston, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Seattle, Tampa Bay, and more!

Click here to see if it is available in your city–> CityPass booklets

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Wednesday Night Round-Up: The day’s best coupons, deals and freebies!

March 23, 2016 by melinda-ann Leave a Comment

My son is a HUGE Minecraft fan and he will be SO excited about these new LEGO Minecraft sets. Lucky his birthday is just a few weeks away, I guess! See them all plus deals on the older sets, too–> NEW LEGO Minecraft sets available now

If you’re looking for a deal on a Sam’s Club membership, this Groupon one is awesome and comes with lots of freebies including a $20 Sam’s Club gift card! Check it out here–> Sam’s Club Groupon Membership Deal

I updated the Amazon Subscribe & Save deals list again and it includes goodies like Planters peanuts and Pop Tarts! There are over 30 items on the list and many of them are cheaper than Costco or Sam’s Club! The peanuts are $1.50 less than I paid at Sam’s Club this weekend even with the instant coupon applied! Check it out here–> Amazon Subscribe & Save Deals List

The release date for Star Wars: The Force Awakens on video is April 5th! You can pre-order the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu Ray/DVD Combo Pack for just $19.99! Plus you’ll get the lowest price GUARANTEED! If the price drops between now and the release date, they will adjust it for you automatically!!

The Kindle Fire Kids bundle is 20% off right now! Get it for $79.99. It includes a free year of Kindle Free Time, a kid proof case, and a two year worry free guarantee!

Mr. Sketch markers are 43% off right now! Get a 12 count set for just $5.97! I LOVED these when I was a kid and they are perfect for Easter baskets!

The DYMO Label Maker is down to $9.99 again! We actually own TWO of these! They’re great!

If you’re always on the go and you have dealt with your slow cooker over cooking food, you will LOVE this! This Hamilton Beach 5 Quart Set & Forget Slow Cooker is programmable and it even includes a thermometer so it can switch to warming mode automatically! I had several readers share that they have this and LOVE it! Get yours here–> Hamilton Beach 5 Quart Set & Forget Slow Cooker on sale

If you’ve got a birthday party coming up, this 58 piece photo prop set is only $3.68! I bought a set for my daughter’s upcoming birthday and I’m sure the girls will have a BLAST with it!

If you’ve been wanting a Yeti tumbler, but haven’t been able to find them in stock or don’t want to spend the money, get this RTIC Yeti Inspired Tumbler for just $19.99! Reviews say it’s just as good as a Yeti and can keep ice cold for 24 hours!

Get the Ring.com Wi Fi Enabled Doorbell on sale for $179.99! I have been watching this one since October and this is the first time I’ve seen the price drop. We got one for my parents for Christmas and it’s awesome! It’s motion, sound and heat enabled, and has video coverage so you can see who’s at your door (or on your porch) even when you’re not home!

I own this Crock Pot Black Demask 4 1/2 Quart Slow Cooker and right now it’s on sale for just $15.99! It’s so cute you can keep it out on your counters even when you’re not using it!

This Hamilton Beach 8 cup Food Processor is on sale for $29.97! That’s a GREAT deal if you’re in the market for a new food processor!

If you’ve got little ones who are learning to read, BOB Books are a must have! Get an entire set for just $9.60! I taught both of my kids to read using these books!

I grew up watching the original Peanuts movies, and I was so excited to share the NEW Peanuts movie with my kids! Right now, you can get the Peanuts Blu Ray/DVD combo pack for just $14.99!

This FOOGO THERMOS 11 ounce cup with straw is on sale for $6.13! It’s a great deal if you’ve got little ones!

If the humidity has hit already where you live like this has here in Houston, this is your solution!! This HSI Ceramic Flat Iron is a reader favorite and several have reported that they love it more than the CHI! Check it out here–> HSI The Styler Ceramic Tourmaline Ionic Flat Iron Hair Straightener 80% off

Save 20% on Mars Easter candy and if you have Amazon Prime, it will be here in plenty of time! You can also save 15% on Hershey’s Easter products! Both of these also qualify for a FREE $5.99 Prime Pantry credit with purchase!!

If you need new sheets, you don’t have to bust your budget to get them! Get sheet sets for sizes Twin through King for just $14.99! There are 9 different colors to choose from and they’ve got great reviews, too–> King Size Sheets Sets only $14.99

Get the lowest price I’ve EVER seen on this Fujifilm Instax Instant Film Camera. It’s on sale for just $49!

If you’ve got Harry Potter fans, grab this Hogwarts Library set on sale for just $17.99! My kids have been BEGGING for the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them book and I haven’t been able to find that book by itself in stock anywhere, but it’s included in this set and ends up being a better deal!

While you’re at it, don’t forget to pre-order the latest book in the series! Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will be released on July 31, 2016, but you can pre-order it now and get the lowest price guaranteed!

If a cast iron skillet is on your wish list, get this Lodge Pre Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet (6.5″) for just $8.95! The 8″ skillet is only $10.59! I LOVE my cast iron skillet!

Here’s the KEY to getting dinner on the table even when you’ve got a busy schedule! Cook chicken breasts and other meats within minutes! There are six different features including a rice cooker, veggie steamer, and slow cooker! Check it out here–> Instant Pot IP-LUX50 6-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker on sale

Get ready for Spring cleaning with this deal! 100 Magic Erasers for just $6 shipped!

My kids have been complaining that they want something different for lunch than just sandwiches! I recently invested in these Thermos Funtainers so we have some more options for lunch including things like ravioli, meatballs, and soup. I noticed this morning that some of the prices have dropped even more since I posted them. Make sure you check out the sale here–> Thermos Funtainers Sale

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Tuesday Night Round-Up: The day’s best coupons, deals and freebies!

March 22, 2016 by melinda-ann Leave a Comment

Here are some of the deals you’ve missed today! Please keep in mind that pricing can change at any time and prices listed were based on the original time of this posting. Always verify final pricing before completing a purchase. If you’re looking for a deal on a Sam’s Club membership, this Groupon one is awesome and comes with lots of freebies including a $20 Sam’s Club gift card! Check it out here–> Sam’s Club Groupon Membership Deal