Jun 23
This week I took my four-year-old and her little pal to the “free movies” at our local movie theatre. It reminded me of a few things.
1. I love bonding with my kids in a way where they feel spoiled and loved and I don’t feel like I’ve compromised my budget.
2. Repeats of movies are always better on the big screen. We’ve been regular attenders at our local Family Film Festival since the girls were young, but it never seems to get out to see classics like Charlotte’s Web on the big screen.
3. Little kids like to wiggle around. It’s nice to take a break in the air conditioning, watch a movie, and spill a little popcorn between the seats (especially if you don’t have to vacuum it up out of the couch cushions).
Look for a FREE Family Film Festival in your area. http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx
Tagged with: free • free family film festival • free movies • free summer movies • freebies
Jun 10
Most public libraries have summer reading programs to incentivize kids to read while they’re on summer break. Major bookstore chains have also added their own programs.
Here’s a few to summer reading programs that offer FREE books for completing an alloted number of books. You can sign your kids up for one, two, or all three. It’s a great way to get your kids off the video games and excited about reading.
Barnes and Noble. If you read 8 books you get one book for FREE. The kids get to keep track on their summer passport. They also have great tips and tricks for parents and a suggestion reading list. Check out their program HERE.
Borders and Waldenbooks. This program requires kids to read 10 books before they receive their FREE book. They have a more limited number of FREE books to choose from, but it’s still a FREE book, so how can you really go wrong. Check out their program HERE.
Borders.
Tagged with: encouraging children to read • free • free books • freebies • library • reading • summer reading programs
Apr 15
Businesses are offerly tax relief for customers today — Tax Day — to help cushion the blow of paying Uncle Sam. Check out some of these awesome deals and FREEBIES.
Baja Fresh - $2.00 Burrito
Boston Market coupon- Buy One Meal – Get One Free
Chik-fil-A - Free mini-biscuit – 6:30AM -10AM. Not all are participating, call ahead.
Cinnabon coupon – 2 Free Cupcakes
McCormick and Schmick’s - $10.49 dinner plus get a $10.40 tax relief certificate good towards your next visit.
McDonald’s coupon- Buy One Big Mac – Get One For $.01
Starbucks coupon- Free Coffee – bring in your own mug
Taco Del Mar – Free Taco
PF Chang’s – 15% off food purchases
Thank you One Momma Saving Money!
Tagged with: Deal of Week • free • freebies for tax day
Mar 31
You can get FREE entrance to all of the 392 U.S. National parks between April 17-25! Click HERE to find a list of locations of all U.S. national parks.
You can add this to the list of fun things you can do over spring break. Click HERE to see more ideas for a fun-filled spring break.
Question: What’s your favorite National Park?
Tagged with: free • National Park Week • Spring Break ideas
Mar 24
Who says you can’t have fun for FREE? Now, you can take your family bowling all summer for FREE. Check out the link and the details below. There’s a participating bowling center in my area, so I’m signing up today. This is too good a deal to pass up.
How the program works:
- All of the participating bowling centers are listed at http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/all_centers.php.
- Select a bowling center near you.
- Register directly on the bowling center page (The registration is valid only at the bowling center where you register and cannot be used at any other bowling center unless otherwise noted.)
- Once you register, you will have the opportunity to purchase the family pass. The Family Pass was created to allow for adult family members to enjoy bowling throughout the summer as well. The Family Pass starts from $24.95 and includes 2 GAMES PER PERSON PER DAY. The Family Pass covers up to 4 adult family members. You may have 1, 2, 3, or 4 adults on the family pass.
This low one-time payment covers up to 4 adults for the entire summer and is a tremendous value.
Thanks, Coupon Geek!
Tagged with: bowling • free • kids
Mar 11
It’s been said, “The best things in life are free.” Here are 10 things I love that are FREE.
- Entrance to great museums. We love hitting the museums in our metro area on days when entrance is free. We also love the museums that don’t charge an admission fee. We learn so many things and spend a great day together and it doesn’t cost us a dime.
- Quiet time with my husband. There’s something incredible about that hour or two between putting my kids to bed and putting myself to bed. It’s the fastest few hours in my day, but some of the best hours I get to spend with my guy.
- Cashing in on double coupons. If you hit a good sale and you are using multiple coupons, you can actually get some items for free or even make money by purchasing certain items. It’s the same high that retail therapy offers without the credit card hangover—and the guilt – later.
- Snuggling with my girls. Each of girls still really likes to snuggle up in front of the fireplace and watch TV with me. I know the day will come – sooner than later – when they’ll no longer be comfortable being that cuddly, so I treasure the times we get now.
- The library. I know it goes without saying, but I love nothing more than loading up my arms with a stack of good reads for me to enjoy with the girls and a few just for me. There’s nothing better than reading a good book – except doing it for free.
- The park. No matter how big or small the city is where you live, there’s always a park full of happy kids working off all of their energy. It’s a great place for a mom to enjoy some down time while the kids work up a sweat.
- Facebook. For a busy mom, this is an invaluable way to keep up with old friends, share information quickly, and it’s just fun (and moderately addicting).
- Game Night. We get a little competitive at our house, so game night is never boring. We have to remind ourselves to put the kids to bed some nights because we get so into going one more round.
- Skype. It’s a great way to keep in touch with family and friends that live far away. It’s great to be able to see and speak to those we love and miss. It makes them not feel so far away.
- Taking a walk. We live in a beautiful neighborhood, surrounded by natural beauty. It’s easy to get caught up in the stresses of home life, but a stroll around the neighborhood reminds me about the bigger picture.
Question: What’s on your list of favorite FREEBIES?
Tagged with: free • happy
Feb 23
Today is IHOP’s free pancake day. Go get a short stack for FREE and then donate to charity while you’re there.
Also Jack in the Box is giving away a FREE grilled sandwich when you buy a large drink. Some restrictions may apply.
Thanks Jaycie!
Tagged with: free
Feb 17
Snapfish is offering 6 FREE Custom Photo Coasters! FREE shipping too! I just have to decide if I’ll make a set for myself or give them out as a gift. Decisions, decisions.
*This offer is valid for new Snapfish customers only, but remember every person in your household with a valid email is considered a new customer.
Here is how to get your FREE Coasters.
1. Sign up for a Snapfish account. (The credit for the FREE cards will show up in your account after you register).
2. After you register, click on “My Account.”
3. On the right side of the screen you will see “Offers and Credits” click on “Redeem” next to the “Customer Service Credit for Coaster Set 6, No Holder.”
4. Upload, create, and add the coasters to your shopping cart.
5. Use promo code: PRESDAY
6. Checkout. You should have a zero balance because it’s all FREE! Also, if you choose to add on the 50 FREE cards too, your shipping will only be around $4. What a deal!
Tagged with: deals • free • gift ideas • photo gifts
Feb 10
If you’re planning on seeing Dear John over the long Valentine’s Day weekend, then here’s an amazing deal you can’t resist. Amazon is currently running an offer for a code for a FREE movie ticket when you buy one of the 10 movies listed on this link –http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&ref_=amb%5Flink%5F33029822%5F3&docId=1000474191
Give the gift as a Valentine’s present now or stash it for later. Thanks for the great tip Coupongeek.net and Moms By Heart!
Tagged with: free • movie
Feb 03
Costco is giving away a great preschool program — Jump Start Preschool and Kindergarten. My daughter will be starting kindergarten this fall, so it couldn’t come at a better time for us to snag this great deal.
This is a great deal for families with a preschooler but it also makes a great gift if you don’t have a child in that age group. Hurry to redeem this great offer because it’s only good TODAY!
Go to the Costco site and get your Free Jump Start Preschool and Kindergarten, (17.99 value) after rebate and the shipping is FREE. You don’t you have to be a member. If you aren’t a member you will have to pay a 90 cent fee. Tax is $1.33 (for all purchasers) but for $2.20 total, this is a deal you can’t refuse.
This standard rebate offer is valid on qualified online purchases dated February 3, 2010 with a limit of one (1) rebate per household/membership.
Once you have received your ship confirmation email, visit the costco.com rebate center to submit your rebate online. For additional details and restrictions contact Costco Rebate Customer Service at 1-866-355-3137.
You can print the rebate form out and mail it in, or complete it online if you’re already a Costco member.
Thanks Mojo Savings for the scoop on this great offer.
Tagged with: Costco • free
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