tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17541157408580274582012-11-17T16:59:13.762-05:00Mom's best picks on local savings, family fun & more!Rachel noreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754115740858027458.post-21569773015358535742012-11-17T16:59:00.000-05:002012-11-17T16:59:13.784-05:002012-11-17T16:59:13.784-05:00

Coming January 2013, Mom's Packed Purse is changing gears and turning into FitTriangleMom. A monthly e-newsletter and website with healthy food, fitness and fun activities in the Triangle. Check back to sign up to receive this monthly resource.

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Changes are coming to Mom's Packed Purse. Stay tuned...

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Fitness, flexibility and freedom are just a few of the many things Lori Sowers, mother of 2 boys, will tell you she's achieved from becoming a certified personal trainer and AdvoCare distributor. She was first introduced to AdvoCare when she was a stay-at-home mom struggling to find energy to keep up with her active boys. "I started on Spark and MNS and my energy level sky rocketed. As I

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Get the best selection of kid clothes, toys, gear and more at Twice as Nice consignment sale. Just tell me why you like consignment sales, and you'll be entered to win an early shopping pass to the Twice as Nice Consignment sale. You can shop as early as 6 pm tonight! Contest ends at 4 pm today!

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The weather is getting cooler and the kids' clothes are getting smaller. It's time for new clothes, but you don't want to break the bank especially with Christmas around the corner. At the Twice as Nice Consignment sale in Cary you will find high quality kids clothes at affordable prices. You'll not only find clothes, but baby gear, toys, books and all things kid-related. I sometimes score some

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Have you been eyeing a special deal from Plum District? Today only you can get 20% off your purchase price. Here are some current deals and their sale prices: Pure Barre...$44 for 5 classesOn location Photo Shoot w/ images...$64 on location shootPump it Up...Camp $56 Parents Night Out two for $16Lawn Aeration...$79Obagi Facial plus serum...$79All Day Paintball...$15 Visit Plum District to

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This is a great deal. Just buy 5 regular priced Disney movies at regular price within 2 years and get 4 movies for $1 (includes shipping). Disney's Cinderella is coming out of the vault soon in a special new edition.

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Say it ain't so. Unfortunately, it is. The Town & Country Hardware Store in Morrisville is closing. This great go-to locally owned hardware store is pushed out to make room for a Walmart Express (Boo). The good news is they are having a sale. Cleaning supplies, trash cans and crock-pots are 40% off and Radio Flyer wagons are 50% off. They have a lot of everyday things for the home at reduced

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What's better than quality family fun? That's right, free family fun. Brilliant Sky Toys and Books in Cary and Raleigh offer the best story time programs. They have a wonderful engaging story, a fun craft and a snack. Sometimes they require a reservation, but it is free to attend. Their September story time theme is "Animals are Awesome". Bring your favorite stuffed animal too. The

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Thank you to all who participated in the Green Acres Farm Family 4-pack give-a-way! I used the random number generator on Random.org and the winner is...Ginny. Congratulations!

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Green Acres Farm in Cary is the best family fall outing in the Triangle with a 2.5 mile corn maze, bounce houses galore, spider web climber, swings, hay ride, pumpkins, a horse-drawn carriage, pony rides, concessions, tractors to sit-on and it's conveniently located in Cary. Now you have a chance to win a family 4-pack to Green Acres Farm. Just leave a comment below about what you like about

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It's the new fitness craze, and it recently opened in Morrisville at Park West Village (near Target). You know you've been wanting to try it, and now you can at a reduced price. $55 for 5 classes, that's half-off the regular cost. Get your Pure Barre deal now and be the envy of all your friends or you can share this deal with them too. Visit Pure Barre Deal to sign up now.

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It's that time of the year when the weather gets a bit cooler and you feel the need to light a pumpkin candle and sit on the porch and admire all the beautiful autumn colors, but then the kids start whining about being bored and you need to get out of the house. So why not take a trip to the country not that far out, but to beautiful Green Acres Farm located in Cary across from Carpenter Village.

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Kids love to pick-out their own clothes, so give them something fun to pick-out. For only $8-12, you can get a cute and inspirational shirt for your kids to wear from SonShine Wear, an inspirational t-shirt company owned and operated in Raleigh. Visit SonShine Wear deal to save on a t-shirt for the kids or mom and dad too! The Ivy Cottage in Morrisville is having a sidewalk sale now

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Now that the kids are back in school and you got some "free" time,  how about doing something for you. Fitness 19 in Cary  is offering a great special this weekend enroll for $25/month with $0 enrollment fee. Exercise is a great way to de-stress, get healthy and feel better about yourself. Fitness 19 offers childcare, personal training and some classes too! Visit Fitness 19 Cary and get a free

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Today is Friday, but a new store called Tuesday Morning opened in Beaver Creek Commons in Apex. It's similar to a Big Lots, but they carry all name brand merchandise for a fraction of the price. Currently they are having a baby sale. You can find cribs, monitors, potties, Thomas toys, walkers and more with names like Summer, Hoppop, Child Craft, Mattel, Delta and more! They also have a store in

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Summer might be coming to an end, but it doesn't mean that family fun needs to end. Take advantage of the Groupon discount for Great Wolf Lodge in Concord/Charlotte, NC or Williamsburg, VA. Enjoy a 2-night stay for a family of up to 6 in a family suite plus lunch. Rates start at $339.  Concord/Charlotte Deal or Williamsburg, VA Deal

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Patsy Aiken Designs is turning to 33, and to celebrate they are having a sale! Monday, August 20- Friday August 24 at their Raleigh Outlet. They'll have 50% off the Spring 2012 line, $15 clearance bins and 33 give-a-ways! Iron Horse Auctions is selling premium cribs, dressers, strollers, gliders and decor. The auction is online and begins Monday, August 20 -Monday, August 27 at 3 pm. Visit

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Everyone needs a little down time to get refreshed and recharged. Take advantage of one of these great girl's nights out happening near you. Daphne's Hallmark in Cameron Village is having a girl's night out tonight (Thursday, August 2) from 5-8pm. They'll have food, frozen drinks, product demonstrations, drawings every 15 minutes, and register-to-win one of four Hallmark Gift Baskets valued at

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Use coupon code- BEST SUMMER to receive a 1-month membership to Triangle NC Kids Club. For only $9, you will get over 120 exclusive discounts to restaurants, party venues, kid attractions, family fun and more. It's a great way to save money on a birthday party for your child plus you'll receive 2 free kids meal vouchers and a monthly calendar of fun activities for your entire family. Here's a

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Brilliant Sky Toys & Books in Raleigh and Cary are having a sale on all things Thomas the Train. Get 20% off all Thomas products including train tables. If you have a little train engineer in the family then you're going to love this sale. Also on Friday, July 20, you can get 20% off all Chuggington products. The Durham Bulls have a new way for fans to earns points and prizes with their new

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Come sing, dance and play at North Hills tomorrow, Wednesday July 18 from 9:30- 10:30 am. Jammin Baby, an early childhood education program, will be leading the fun in the Commons at North Hills. The Splash Pad at Waverly Place has new hours.The Splash Pad will be open daily from 10 am- 12 pm and 5-7 pm. This is a fun place to take the kids on a hot day. Get the family some cupcakes at GiGi's

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Win a voucher for 7 Drop-In play sessions at the Rainbow Room (a $35 value). You can either Like the Plum District Facebook page, Join Plum District or Like this Blog to enter to win. Just click on your selection below to enter today! The contest ends July 19. a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Do you like designer clothes, shoes, and accessories, but don't want to pay the extra $$$? Then you have to check-out My Girlfriend's Closet in downtown Cary. This upscale women's clothing consignment shop has a great selection plus they even have maternity clothes. Now through July 16, they have all their shorts and pants- 20% off (excluding designer jeans). Plus check-out their $5 Friday rack

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July 4th is our nation's birthday, so to help you celebrate stores and businesses have sales. Take advatage of these sales to get those items on your wish list--decorate a room, new clothes for mom, or even a date night. Plum District is offering 20% off their online deals for 7/4-7/5. Use the code: JULY4TH to get your discount. Visit PLUM DISTRICT to select from their wide-selection of

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