Free Weekend Family Fun Roundup for 10/15-10/16

Posted on October 14, 2011 in Family, Free Stuff, Fun Things 0 comments


AC Moore: On Saturday 10/15 from 1-3pm, there will be a Wilton Cupcake Decorating Competition.Then on Sunday 10/16 from 1-3pm there will be the demo Monster Mallows.

Babies R Us: On Saturday 10/15 from noon to 3pm join in the event Ready, Set, Baby: Learn about the must-have items for every mom’s baby registry, get valuable tips/ideas for planning a baby shower and enjoy great savings and free giveaways. Sponsored by Huggies, Philips, Avent, Baby Einstein, Summer.

Bass Pro Shops: On Saturday 10/15 from 10am-4pm have fun at the Professional Bull Riders Family Event. Families get to join in on stick bull riding, bull roping, make a FREE leather key chain, and more.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores: On Saturday 10/15, 11am-1pm kids can make Halloween Puppets on a Stick. Demos are at 11am-1pm, Martha Stewart Crafts, 1-3pm Xyron Machines, and from 3-5pm Crafting with Peeps Candy.

Lakeshore Learning: On Saturday 10/15 from 11am-3pm, kids make and decorate play binoculars.

Michaels: Jewelry Events (Adults only) will take place on Sunday 10/16 from 1-1:30pm. Find other demos betweem 1:30-3:00.

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

Walmart Event Finder: Enter your zip code to see events.

Lowe’s: Build the above pictures moster truck at 10 a.m. at participating Lowe’s stores on 10/22 (next Weekend)

Free Weekend Activities for 09/24-09/25

Posted on September 23, 2011 in Family, Free Stuff, Fun Things 0 comments

AC Moore

  • On Saturday, September 24 participate in Free Make & Take: Nicole Crafts Pony Bead Pink Ribbon.
  • On Sunday, September 25 from 1-4pm participate in Celebrate with Yarn and Make & Take Yarn Ghost. 
  • You can also enter to win a Sampler basket of new yarn and $100 yarn shopping spree!

Babies R Us

  • On Saturday, September 24 from noon to 3pm, take the class Getting Ready to Bottle Feed.
  • On Tuesday, September 27 at 6:30pm, parents will learn from the Gearing up for Baby Workshop.

Bass Pro Shops

  • On Saturday September 24 and Sunday, September 25 participate in the Red Zone Weekend Event from 11am-4pm.
  • From 12:00-3:00, there will be 2 fun crafts for kids! The first 100 kids will receive a free foam football.

JoAnn Fabric & Craft Stores, Saturday, September 24

  • From 11am-1pm, Free Demo: Jewelry-Making with Darice
  • From 1:00-3:00pm join in on the Free Demo: Simplicity Machines

Lakeshore Learning, Saturday, September 24

  • At 11AM-3Pm, participate in Free Make-Your-Own Autumn Pop-Up Car

Lowes Build and Grow, Saturday September 24

  • From 10AM to noon: Kids can join in on Firetruck with Siren build and grow clinic. Please check your store to make sure the event is happening, you must register through the link above!

Michaels

  • On Saturday, September 24 from 10:00 to noon, American Girl Doll Event. Don’t forget to bring your doll!
  • On Sunday September 25 from 1:00-3:00, Decorative Charger Event. 

National Park Service

Join in on Saturday, September 24 for National Public Lands Day and Worldwide Day of Play. Free Entrance to over 100 National Parks that usually charge entrance fees!

Pottery Barn Kids, Saturday, September 24 at 10AM

  • National Geographic Little Explorers Event

Smithsonian Museum Day, September 24

  • Free admission at participating venues with ticket

Target 

  • Check your local listings on the link above because it varies around the country.

Toys R Us

  • On Saturday 09/24 from noon to 3pm, Celebrate Geoffrey’s birthday with us! Free giveaways and more!

Walmart Event Finder

Check your local listings because it varies around the country.

Thanks, Keeping Cents! 

Let’s Rock Elmo – Toy Review

Posted on September 19, 2011 in Family, toy deals 6 comments


I received a free sample of the new Let’s Rock Elmo.  This toy is being released tomorrow 9/20, but you can get a sneak peek now. I made a really short video with my kids playing with it.  If you have some time to check it out, you can watch it right now.

My kid’s had a great time playing with it and my daughter had a blast rocking with the guitar. That Elmo song is SO catchy! I think I will be dreaming about it all night.

Enjoy!

Free Weekend Activities for 09/17-09/18

Posted on September 16, 2011 in Family, Free Stuff, Fun Things 1 comment

Here are this weekend’s free activities. Remember to always check your local store to make sure these events are happening in your area.

AC Moore: On Saturday 09/17 from 1-3pm, you can buy a pumpkin and decorate it for free with duct tape. Use 50% off one regular price item coupon.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores: On Saturday 09/17 from 11am-3pm check out the free demo, ProvoCraft Cricut Machine. From 3-5pm check out Fleece With Flair.

Lakeshore Learning: On Saturday 09/17 from 11am-3pm, check out the event Free Make-Your-Own Fossil. Kids learn about fossils and create their own impression.

Michaels: On Saturday 09/17 from 10am-11am check out the adult’s only event Tim Holz Distress Ink. From 11am to noon, FREE Make-It Take-It Birthday Card, which is another adult only event.

Pottery Barn Kids: On Saturday 09/17 from 3-5pm check out the Star Wars Red Carpet Event, celebrate the release of the Stars Wars Saga on Blu-ray. Kids can dress up in their favorite character. Don’t forget to bring the camera! Enjoy the giveaways and a chance to win a Blu-ray box set. On Tuesday 09/20 at 10am, check out Read Along with Curious George, reading and activities for kids. Select stores will have a chance to meet George.

Target: Find your city to check out the local events.

Toys R Us: On Saturday 09/17 from 12m-2pm, check out the LEGO Ninjago Spinjitzu Camp. Then 09/18 through 09/25 check out the FREE Pokemon Zoroark Character Download. Bring your Nintendo DS system and your Pokémon Black or Pokémon White Version games to Toys R Us to download Zoroark.

Walmart Event Finder: Find your local store to check out the events.

Upcoming Events:

On Saturday, 09/24, check out the National Public Lands Day and Worldwide Day of Play. Free entrance to parks!

Also on Saturday, 09/24, check out Museum Day from Smithsonian. Free admission at participating venues with ticket.

Thanks, Keeping Cents!

Free Weekend Activities 9/10-9/11

Posted on September 9, 2011 in Family, Free Stuff 0 comments

Here are the free weekend activities. Don’t forget to verify an event before you go!

AC Moore: On Saturday 09/10 from 1:00-3:00pm, participate in the Free Make & Take: Thomas & Friends Scarecrow Train.

Babies R Us: On Saturday 09/10 from 12-2pm, participate in the Baby Safety Day Event: Come learn all about your baby’s safety from car seat and home safety to other great baby tips. Then on Tuesday 09/13 at 6:30pm: Breastfeeding 101 will take place.

Bass Pro Shops: On Saturday 09/10 and Sunday 09/11, Bass Pro Shops with host Honoring our Heroes Event from 1:00-5:00pm. Then Free Family Activities will occur at 2pm-4pm, Free Patriotic Bug Craft. On Saturday 09/10, there will be a Dutch oven apple pie cooking demostration and free samples.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores: On Saturday 09/10 from 11am-1pm, Jo-Ann Fabric will host Free Grandparents’ Day Make It-Take It: Kids can create a fun gift for Grandma or Grandpa using Perler Beads! Then on Saturday 09/10 from 1pm-3pm there will be Education Open House: Meet instructors & see class samples. 50% off selected classes all day. Wilton Decorating Basics only $22.50! Also on Saturday 09/10 from 3pm-5pm you can participate in Jewelry Making with EK Success Filigree and Floral.

Lakeshore Learning: On Saturday 09/10 from 11am-3pm there will be a Free Personalized Desktop Caddy event where kids create a caddy for school supplies with a farm animal or friend.

Lowes Build and Grow: On Saturday 09/10 from 10am-Noon, kids will build a Police Car that includes stickers and flashing light! Be sure to sign up for this event here.

Michaels: On Saturday 09/10 from 10am-11am there will be a Embossing Powder Demo for adults only. Also on Saturday 09/10 from 10am-noon there will be a Free Make-it Take-it Event: Delightful Greeting Card Event for adults only again. On Sunday 09/11 from 1pm-3pm Michaels will host a Martha Stewart Crafts Paint Event: Make-It Take-It with purchase of glass container (again for adults only). Use 50% off 1 Regular Price Item Coupon!

Pottery Barn Kids: On Tuesday 9/13 at 10am, Read Along with Curious George for reading and activities for kids. Select stores will have a chance to meet George.

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

Toys R Us: On Saturday 09/10 from 11am-1pm, there will be another Thomas Play Date: All Aboard for train play and fun!

Walmart Event Finder: Enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area. Some stores are featuring the Big G Cereal and Cascadian Farms Sampling Event, Viva Paper Towel Demo Event and Pets Love Walmart Demo Event!

Upcoming Events:

National Public Lands Day and Worldwide Day of Play on Saturday 09/24 there will be free entrance to over 100 National Parks that usually charge entrance fees!

Museum Day from Smithsonian on Saturday 9/24, Free admission at participating venues with ticket.

Thanks, Keeping Cents!

Free Labor Day Weekend Activities

Posted on September 2, 2011 in Family, Free Stuff, Fun Things 0 comments


AC Moore : This Saturday 09/03 from 1-3pm, there will be a Cousin Jewelry Making Demonstration at AC Moore. On Monday, Labor Day, 09/05 from 1-3pm there will be a Free Make & Take: Crayola Model Magic Autumn Leaves activity.

Bank of America: On Saturday 09/03 and Sunday 09/04 Bank of America is sponsoring Free Museums On Us for Bank of America cardholders. Choose from over 100 participating museums, zoos, science centers, and botanical gardens across the United States.

Bass Pro Shops: On Saturday 09/03 and Sunday 09/04, join the Honoring our Heroes Event from 1-5pm. Free Family Activities will take place from 2-4pm such as the Free Patriotic Bug Craft.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores: On Saturday 09/03 from 11am-1pm participate in the Free Demo: AccuQuilt GO! Machine, at 1pm-3pm, Jewelry Making with Halcraft, and then at 3pm-5pm, Jewelry-Making with La Mode buttons.

Lakeshore Learning: On Saturday from 09/03 during 11am-3pm, participate in the Free Back-to-School Backpack Tag where kids decorate a colorful, apple-shaped tag. Great for back to school!

LEGO Stores: On Tuesday 09/06 at 5pm, kids will love the Free Lego Monthly Mini Model Build: Scarecrow activity.

Michaels: On Saturday 09/03 from 1o am to noon, join the Free Make-It Take-It Grandparents Day Card Event. Then on Sunday 09/04 from 1pm-3pm, visit the Make-It Take-It Grandparents Day Frame Event activity (with purchase of a frame). Use 50% off 1 Regular Price Item Coupon!

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: On Saturday 09/03 from 9am to noon, join the Free Kids Workshop: Build an ESPN College Game Day Board.

Walmart Event Finder: Enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area. Some stores are featuring Sweet Moments, Yoplait Yogurt, Kraft Milk and Granola Bars Sampling Event & More!

Thanks, Keeping Cents!

Free Weekend Activities for 08/27-08/28

Posted on August 26, 2011 in Family, Free Stuff 0 comments

Here are the free family activities this weekend:

AC Moore: On Saturday 8/27 from 1-3pm at AC Morre, buy a Topload Album and Create a School Year Keepsake Book. Use this coupon to receive 55% off if you shop. On Wednesdays from 3-5pm all summer long they also have a free kids craft activity. 

Disney Store: On Saturday 8/27 from 10:30am-1:00pm, Disney Store is hosting The Story Begins with You Event. Dress up your favorite Disney Princess or create a new Disney Princess, then write her “happily ever after” story. Minimum age for participation is 3 years and lineups won’t begin until 30 minutes ahead of time. 

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores: On Saturday 8/27 from 11am-1pm there is Free Demo: Papercrafting with Fiskars & the Paper Company. Also on Saturday from 1pm-3pm, Free Demo: EK Success Paper Punches.

Lakeshore Learning: On Saturday 8/27 from 11am-3pm, Lakeshore Learning will host Honeybee Hive. Kids will make a hanging honeybee hive with worker bees.

Lowes: On Saturday 8/27 from 10am to noon kids will build a school locker that includes stickers, chalkboard and chalk! Be sure to sign up for this event here.

Pottern Barn Kids: On Saturday 8/27 at 11am, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Book Club event will take place. Kids read along and help build a mobile about healthy eating and more.

Target: Select a city to find free or reduced. Price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

Toys R Us: Saturday 8/27 from Noon-2pm, Beyblade Tournament: Come in and get ready to battle! Try out the hottest Beyblade Tops!

Walmart:  Enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area. Some surrounding stores are featuring: Totinos Pizza Rolls, Velveeta, Tyson, and Taco Bell Sampling Events & More.

Thanks, Keeping Cents!

Happy April Fool’s Day!

Posted on April 1, 2011 in Family 5 comments

Nature likes to play pranks too. :-)

We Interrupt This Programming to Share Some Sad News

Posted on March 20, 2011 in Family 115 comments

I just wanted to take some time this morning to share some personal news with you guys.  Last night out little pug Gracie went to doggie heaven.  My husband took her out one last time before going to bed and she was hit by a car and died.  We think she ran off chasing something, probably a small animal.

She was such a great little dog!  great with the kids and always very mellow.  We adopted her when she was probably a little over a year old.  We think she probably ran away from her last home as she was what I would call a “little escape artist.”  Always very curious about things and not afraid to run after them.

You may remember that we lost out boy pug just 8 months ago and now this.  It is very quiet in the house this morning.  We will miss her little snorts.

Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 24, 2009 in Family 63 comments

happy holidays card

← Click Here for More Deals