Mom to 3 busy boys

MIchaels' The Knack January events

2012-01-01T16:50:00.000-08:00

01/03/2012

1/03/2012 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

School Box Time Capsule

Preserve memories in a creative way. Make-It Take-It with purchase of pencil box. While Supplies Last / Ages 3 and up Hobby: Painting

Yarn Backpack Buddy

Make a fuzzy backpack friend. Free Make-It Take-It While Supplies Last / Ages 3 and up Hobby: Yarn

01/07/2012

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m

Home Depot January kids' workshop January 7th

2012-01-01T16:45:00.001-08:00

Build. Learn. Create. Have fun with Kids Workshops!

FREE hands-on workshops designed for children ages 5 - 12 offered the 1st Saturday of every month at all The Home Depot stores between 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment.
All kids get to keep their craft and receive a FREE Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement.

JANUARY

Make a Savings Shed

Start the year off by saving
This super cool Savings Shed is a great place to store money

Dates:

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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Pro Rodeo Classic

January 13-14

8 pm

The Lakeland Center

*Friday night each full paid adult ticket receives 2 kids (ages 2-12) tickets free in reserved seating.

Tickets are available at The Lakeland Center box office or ticketmaster.

www.LakelandProRodeo.com

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Request a Free copy or download a copy of the Free Lysol Kids Activity Book. After you request the booklet, when the confirmation screen pops up, you will be able to print out coupons by clicking “Save on Lysol”.

Soy Milk Giveaway

2011-12-20T18:47:00.000-08:00

Check a friend's blog and a giveaway for two coupons for a FREE half gallon of 8th Continent soy milk!

http://wendyinflorida.blogspot.com/2011/12/8th-continent-soymilk-review-quick.html

Family fun at Tampa IKEA

2011-12-19T15:04:00.000-08:00

Family Fun @ the Tampa IKEA this Christmas: Starts Today 12/19 – 12/30!

When school is out, get in on the fun at the IKEA Tampa Kids’ Academy!
The following events are happening at the Tampa location. Find out what is going on in your local IKEA HERE!

Featuring FREE activities, a FREE meal and a FREE IKEA Tampa Kids’ Academy t-shirt for kids under 12 years old who attend.* Activities last 20 minutes and start at 11:00am, then repeat at 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 5:00pm and 7:00pm, on the following dates:

December 19, 2011 Make a holiday card for someone special.
December 20, 2011 It’s story time in our mattress studio. It’s ok to wear your pajamas!
December 21, 2011 Make a pompom Christmas tree craft.
December 22, 2011 Decorate an IKEA RAM picture frame.
December 23, 2011 Make your own braided heart ornament with our MALA paper.
December 26, 2011 Make origami with a festive touch, using leftover wrapping paper.
December 27, 2011 Keep your toys organized by personalizing an IKEA SAMLA storage box.
December 28, 2011 Participate in a fun scavenger hunt throughout the IKEA Showroom
December 29, 2011 Prepare for your New Year’s celebration. Decorate a party favor.
December 30, 2011 Little Pirates get ready! Add your creative touch to a banner that will be displayed at the Children’s Gasparilla Extravaganza.

Also, kids under 12 years old eat FREE every Tuesday at the IKEA Tampa Restaurant from 11:00am to 8:00pm.*
*Meal, activity and t-shirt offer valid for children under 12 years old, while supplies last. No adult purchase necessary. Choose from 3 combo meals. One meal per child; dine-in only from 11:00am to 8:00pm. One t-shirt per child, per 12 month period. Child must be present to get t-shirt.

Source: Truecouponing.com

Pampers Points

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5 FRee Pampers Gifts To Grow points. Just enter code: TWITAJEY19X2011 - expires at 5 PM EST

Michael's December events

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Camille's Fun Dough Shapes Event
Enjoy some squishy fun with craft dough. FREE Make-It Take-It. While supplies last. Ages 3 and up.
12/19/2011
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m

Orion's Foam Block Stamping Event
Stamp on creativity with your own one-of-a-kind designs. FREE Make-It Take It. While supplies last. Ages 3 and up.
12/21/2011
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m

Oliver's Sand & Glitter Art Event
Fashion a rainbow with sand and glitter. FREE Make-It Take-It. While supplies last. Ages 3 and up.
12/23/2011
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Legoland Happy New Year

2011-12-16T17:24:00.001-08:00

5, 4, 3, 2, 1... Happy New Year!
Kids’ New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31 let’s kids rock out and watch the sky explode with LEGO® fireworks at just the right time for them, midnight KST (Kid Standard Time) - otherwise known as 7 p.m. EST.

Legoland Christmas events

2011-12-16T17:23:00.000-08:00

Celebrate LEGOLAND® Florida's First Christmas!
Festive decorations and sounds of the season will fill The Beginning and Fun Town through the holidays, Now - December 31, followed by Kids’ New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31. The Beginning is home to a truly spectacular, Bricktacular sight - a more than 30-foot-tall LEGO® Christmas tree made with a combination of 270,000 forest green LEGO® and DUPLO® bricks. Through Dec. 31, a special family will be chosen to help light the Bricktacular tree each night.

Santa Claus even makes special daily appearances in the historic Cypress Gardens making a picture perfect spot to capture family memories sure to be treasured for years to come.

Santa at Hawhorne Inn

2011-12-02T14:17:00.000-08:00

Santa at Hawthorne Inn Assisted Living sponsored by Magnify Credit Union

Monday, Dec. 5, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Free fun and photos with the Jolly Ol' Elf! For more info call 863-644-6414 or email hr@hawthorneinnoflakeland.com

Santa at Magnify Credit Union

2011-12-02T14:16:00.000-08:00

Santa at Magnify Credit Union

Friday, Dec. 16, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. More free fun and photos with the guy in the red suit! For more info call 863-425-5611 or email ltenpenny@magnifycu.org

Pinkalicious Auditions!

2011-12-02T13:43:00.000-08:00

Pinkalicious
The Musical

Auditions
at Lakeland Community Theatre

Audition Information
December 12th & 13th at 5:30 pm

You may come either night

The Lake Mirror Theatre

121 S. Lake Ave. Lakeland, FL 33801

Please prepare 16 bars of music to sing. Bring sheet music with you; we will provide an accompanist. No monologue necessary; you may be asked to read from a script. Be ready to learn & perform a short choreographed routine with a small group. Please dress for movement, and bring dance shoes if you have them. You may be asked to stay the duration of the evening for the audition process, so please prepare accordingly.

Audition Requirements

Three Male & Three to Four Female roles available for ages 11 & up. Must be a strong singer & actor.

Eight to Ten Ensemble roles available for boys & girls ages 8 & up. Must be a strong singer & dancer.

No Experience Necessary! We love to see new talent at LCT!

The rehearsal process will be during the day over the Polk County Schools Holiday Break, and in January, rehearsals will be in the evenings Monday thru Friday from 6:00 to 8:30 pm*. Not everyone will be called to every rehearsal. Performance dates are January 25th & 26th at 10:00 am, Jan. 27th at 7:30 pm, Jan. 28th at 2:00 & 7:30 pm, and Jan 29th at 2:00 pm. If you are cast, you are required to be at all performances.

*Rehearsal schedule subject to change.

For more audition information, please email Education Director Maureen Whelan at mwhelan@lakelandcommunitytheatre.com

To purchase tickets or to sign up for a field trip matinee, please call the LCT Box Office at (863) 603-PLAY

Upcoming Polk Theatre events

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UPCOMING DECEMBER EVENTS

at the Polk Theatre

December 2-3 - 7:30 PM - Mozart's Sister

December 3-4 - 2:00 PM - Gift of the Magi

December 10 - 7:30 PM - Nutcracker

December 11 - 2:00 PM - Nutcracker

December 22-23 - 8:00 PM - Lindsey Alley's Keeping Santa Busy

Lowry Park Zoo happenings

2011-12-02T13:17:00.000-08:00

Wild Wonderland Returns

December 3, 9-11, 16-23 & 26-30

Meet Santa and his merry mammals REAL REINDEER and light up your holidays during the 12^th annual Wild Wonderland. Spread some seasonal cheer this year as you explore the Zoos whimsical world of holiday magic with wondrous animated displays like the new Wonder & Delight, Frozen Forest and Visions of Sugarplums. Enjoy free rides and savor traditional holiday treats from the Zoos own Sweet Shoppe.

Admission is $13 for Adults and $11 for Children (ages 3-11). Annual Zoo Pass Holders receive discounted admission of $9.50 for Adults and $7.50 for Children (ages 3-11). A combo admission offer (daytime Zoo and Wild Wonderland) is also available.

Tickets may be purchased online through 3 p.m. the day of the event, or at the Zoos front gate during all hours of operation.

Noon Year's Eve

Saturday, December 31
9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Ring in the New Year family style at the annual Noon Years Eve daytime celebration hosted by the Zoo and Radio Disney AM 1380. The party begins when the Zoo opens with games, arts and crafts, live entertainment, educational displays and more. Families can ring in the New Year with noisemakers, hats and a juice toast as they watch a giant clock strike 12 noon. Activities are included with Zoo admission.

Presents for Primates

Saturday, December 17
11 a.m.

Celebrate the season with the Zoos primate family! Watch the primates open special presents from Zoo staff and docents as part of their enrichment program.

Presents for Primates is included with Zoo admission

2011-11-29T16:07:00.000-08:00

Enjoy a Winter Wonderland Kindermusik Playdate

AND a Bay Street Bistro Waffle Bar Breakfast

then join the City of Lakeland SNOWFEST

Where:

Bay Street Bistro
211 East Bay Street
Lakeland, FL 33801

Driving Directions

When:
Saturday December 3, 2011 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST
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Dear Christy,

Saturday, Dec. 3, can be a wonderful snow-filled wintery celebration for your family to enjoy and make memories, then take home the materials to continue the fun and learning at home.

Start your day at the Bay Street Bistro with Ms. Debbie !

A Waffle Bar Breakfast - enjoy your fill of freshly made waffles with a variety of toppings to choose from, includes hot chocolate, and coffee.

Winter Wonderland Kindermusik Playdate - The whole family will enjoy interactive music activities with Ms. Debbie. Our musical adventures include snowy fun: snowflakes falling, snow balls abound, snowmen (children) are created and come to life, jingle bells ring, and the room turns into an ice skating rink.

Then head over to the Lakeland Snowfest !

The City of Lakeland arranges for a generous mound of snow to be delivered on the east side of Lake Mirror, and it is ready for playful activities. Many other child friendly winter activities abound. Entrance to the Snowfest is free. A chance to play on the snow or enjoy the inflatable slide has a minimal charge of $1, or donate a can of tuna to help feed the needy in our community.

We need to know who to expect at the Bay Street Bistro, so learn more details and register through this link.

Register Now!

I can't make it

This invitation is my attempt at a new and easier way for families to register for an individual event through Music Connections. This will make it easier to plan events in different locations, and let folks register more directly and easily.

I would LOVE your feedback on this invitation system (even if you can't make it to this event). If this is a good system for many families, I will be able to expand it to collect online payments through paypal.

At this point, your registration can be completed without up front payment. Please bring your check or cash payment with you when you attend the event. Please be respectful of your registration and contact Debbie if you cannot attend.

Thank you for your registration, and/or your response with your feedback about this invitation.

Merry Melodies,

Debbie Mondale

Music Connections

musiconnx@att.net

863-816-8835

Holiday events around Polk County

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Lakeland Traditional Events

Nov. 29 - Holiday Walkabout (see our "Whoville" act)

Dec. 1 - Christmas Parade

Dec. 2 - First Friday - Cookies & Carols

Dec. 3 - Snowfest

Dec. wkends - Lights of Lakeland

Dec. 3 - Colonial Christmas

Dec. 6 - Santa's Calling

Dec. 9-11 - Sounds of the Season

Nearby Weekend Events

* Cannonball Christmas Express - Train Ride from Tavares, FL

* Tea with Mrs. Santa - Auburndale, FL

* Christmas Notes (Frontier Christmas) - Homeland Heritage Park

* Christmas at Bok Tower Gardens - Lake Wales, FL

Source: Mrs. Debbie, with Music Connections

musiconnx@att.net

Music Connections Website

Michaels event today

2011-11-20T05:34:00.000-08:00

Free Make-It Take-It event

Thankful Tree

Sunday, November 20th

1-3 pm

ages 3 and up

While supplies last.

Magnify Kids Wealth workshops

2011-11-20T04:10:00.000-08:00

KidsWealth Workshops at Magnify Credit Union

Where:

Magnify Credit Union
961 E. State Road 540-A
Lakeland, FL 33813

Driving Directions

When:
Thursday December 8, 2011 from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM EST
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Does your child know the value of a dollar? Teach your 4-12 year old how to manage money! You're invited to our next KidsWealth Informational Workshop for parents and grandparents. Leave with the tools to instill values-based concepts regarding money to your child!

These workshops give parents a great tool to help their children manage their allowance. "KidsWealth brings money management down to the kid's level", says Rob Sansome, KidsWealth workshop facilitator. Parents who attend workshop will receive free money kit for each of their children when they open a child's savings account.Magnify Credit Union will even provide the required $5.00 initial deposit!

December 8th, 2011

Register Now!

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Attend workshop on December 15th

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Free activity and pictures with Santa

2011-11-16T13:11:00.000-08:00

Hawthorne Inn has a great opportunity for your children to get their pictures taken with Santa this December!

Hawthorne Inn has three locations in the state of Florida and all three will have Free Photos with Santa!!

Lakeland- Hawthorne Inn Assisted Living of Lakeland in partnership with Magnify Credit Union
6150 Lakeland Highlands Road
Monday, December 5th, from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Brandon- Hawthorne Inn Assisted Living of Brandon
851 W. Lumsden Road, Brandon
Tuesday, December 6th, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
Ocala, Hawthorne Inn Assisted Living of Ocala
4100 SW 33 rd Avenue, Ocala
Friday, December 9th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

All three locations will have cookies and juice and various activities for the little ones.

If you need more information, contact Cindy Davis @ (863) 644-6414 or hr@hawthorneinnoflakeland.com.

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Farmer's market on Saturday

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Bartow Craft Fair

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Saturday, November 12, 2011

Along Main Street

Over 100 vendors

Homemade crafts
Antiques
Produce and plants
music and activities for children
classic car show
Admission is free

Lego event at Downtown Disney

2011-11-09T14:45:00.000-08:00

Join in a LEGO® Master Builder Event at the LEGO Store in Downtown Disney® Marketplace!

Help a LEGO® Master Builder construct an 8-foot tall model of Brickley, the LEGO Store's official mascot, during the 36th annual Festival of the Masters!

November 11 - 13

Friday, November 11: 9:30 am – 5 pm

Saturday, November 12: 9:30 am – 5 pm

Sunday, November 13: 9:30 am – 5 pm

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Win 1 of 95 K’NEX Lincon Log Sets

Enter for a chance to win
1 of 95 Lincoln Logs sets!http://www.knex.com/Lincoln-Logs/95-giveaways.php

Candy Buy Back

2011-11-04T05:47:00.000-07:00

Bright Smiles of Winter Haven is sponsoring a Candy Buy Back.

Saturday, Novemeber 5th

10 am until noon

Bright Smiles of Winter Haven

1550 First Street S.

Winter Haven

Children are invited to bring their Halloween candy in for purchase. We will pay $1 per pound of Halloween candy with a limit of 5 pounds per child.

The National Guard will ship the treats to our soldiers over seas. The children will have the opportunity to write Thank You notes to be included with the treats.