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Make A FREE Butterfly house with your kids!

2010-04-02T17:00:00.000-07:00

This Saturday (April 3rd) fro 9 am - 12 pm, you can take your kids to Home Depot to make a Butterfly House at the Kids Workshop.

Each Kids Workshop participant will receive a kid-sized orange apron (similar to a Home Depot associate apron) and an achievement pin. All Workshops are free, but you should probably show up early to ensure a spot!

Free Admission to National Parks

2010-04-01T19:00:00.000-07:00

What a fun FREEBIE! You can get free admission to National Parks from April 17-25. This includes all 392 national parks! What a great date or family outing!

Build A Kaleidoscope with your kids

2010-03-26T19:00:00.000-07:00

Don't forget that the free Lowe’s Build & Grow Clinic is tomorrow Saturday, March 27, from 10-11am. This week they will be building a kaleidoscope. Sounds Fun!

FREE Easter Activity for kids at ToysRus

2010-03-26T18:00:00.000-07:00

ToysRUs is holding a3D Easter Adventure tomorrow – Saturday, March 27th from 12 -2 p.m. You can play fun games, win free gifts, and lots more!

Thanks, For the Mommas!

FREE Icecream!

2010-03-22T08:00:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder that Ben & Jerry's will be offering a FREE icecream cones TOMORROW from 12-6 pm! If you are looking for a fun date idea to do with one of your children or as a family, this would be a great idea! Check out their facebook page for more details!
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Free Do-It-Herself Workshop

2010-03-16T16:00:00.000-07:00

I am a firm believer that you can save a LOT of money by learning how to do some things yourself. My Dad is an amazing fix it man. He can fix anything! So, my husband and I have had him teach us how to do many things from installing a dishwasher to changing the brakes on our car. Before we sold our home in Utah, we painted every room, put up chair rail, installed new faucets, light fixtures, and a ceiling fan. I've helped my Dad do the electrical wiring and drywall for the home he was building. All of these things have saved our family money. Plus, they help build relationships. We listen to music, dance a little, and talk a lot. Some of my best memories with both my husband and my Dad are our DIY projects. I hope to build similar memories with my kids.

So, I LOVE that Home Depot offers DIY workshops for men, children and WOMEN! The next FREE Do-it-HERself workshop is on April 15th from 7:00-8:30. This particular class is on painting. If you'd like to go, register now to ensure you get a seat.

As a bonus, you will also get 20 My Coke Rewards Bonus Points for attending!

FREE Icecream!

2010-03-16T08:00:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder that Ben &Jerry's will be offering a FREE icecream cones on Tuesday March 23rd from 12 pm - 6 pm. That is next week! If you are looking for a fun date idea to do with one of your children or as a family, this would be a great idea, so mark your calendar. Check out their facebook page for more details!
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$5 1 yr subscription to Bicycling Magazine

2010-03-15T15:00:00.000-07:00

Amazon has a Bicycling (1-year) subscription discounted to $5!! The cover price on this magazine is $54.89! Even if you don't bike, this would make a great gift for someone who does!

TODAY ONLY: 60% off SD Museum of Art Membership

2010-03-15T10:00:00.000-07:00

There are SO MANY amazing things to do in San Diego! One of those is Balboa park and all the amazing museums that are there. Well, today's San Diego Groupon (if you don't live here, there is likely one in your area too! Check out your city's Groupon here) will get you a 1 year membership to the San Diego Museum of Art for just $39. This membership usually costs $99, so you are saving 60%. Here are the highlights:

Can buy your Groupon today, but have until Sept 16th to activate your membership
Membership is good for one full year after activation
Membership includes 2 free guest passes
May buy multiples as gifts
Deal works for renewals

FREE Tabletop basketball game at Lowes

2010-03-13T07:00:00.001-08:00

Just a reminder that today (March 13th), you can can make a Tabletop Basketball game with your kids for FREE! The Clinic starts at 10am and is FREE. If you weren't able to preregister, I would call your store ahead of time to make sure they have a spot for you.

ps...Each Build and Grow Clinic participant always receives a free apron, goggles, project-themed patch for the work apron, and a certificate of completion.

FREE Tabletop basketball game at Lowes

2010-03-10T16:00:00.000-08:00

I can't wait until my boys are old enough to take advantage of these fun clinics!

This Saturday (March 13th), Lowe’s will be hosting another Build and Grow Clinic. This time, you can make a Tabletop Basketball game! The Clinic starts at 10am and is FREE, but you will need to register on the Lowe’s Build and Grow website first to secure a spot.

ps...Each Build and Grow Clinic participant always receives a free apron, goggles, project-themed patch for the work apron, and a certificate of completion.

FREE activities at Michaels!

2010-03-06T09:00:00.000-08:00

March is National Kraft Month. I had no idea...I guess they have a Holiday for everything now!

Well, no complaining here. That just means that we get to take advantage of the celebrations! Micahels will be holding FREE classes all month long. Here is the list:

Saturday, March 6, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Nick and Nora yarn doll demonstration.
Sunday, March 7, 1p.m. – 5 p.m.: Art workshop for customers to make decorative canvas panels for the home using paints and brushes. (must purchase of 3-pack canvas panel)
Saturday, March 13, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Make and take four new unique jewelry pieces.
Sunday, March 14, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m: Transform an ordinary 3” clay pot and saucer into a garden ladybug. (must purchase $1 clay pot)
Saturday, March 20, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m: T-shirt decorating with fashion paint and Michaels Birthday Bash celebrating the “It’s My Birthday” kids’ party program. (must purchase t-shirt)
Sunday, March 21, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m: Learn to make an egg-stravagant Easter chick inside a craft egg. (must purchase craft egg)
Saturday, March 27, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m: Kids can create spring projects like flowers with new Crayola® Model Magic® Presto Dots.
Sunday, March 28, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m: Wilton® cookie decorating demonstration.

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TODAY ONLY: 72% off adult dance classes (local deal)

2010-03-02T06:14:00.000-08:00

I love to dance. I don't know that I'm very good at it, but I love it. I dance around the house with my kids (who don't care what I look like) at least daily. I've always told my husband that I would really enjoy taking dance classes with him. So, this deal still caught my eye. I only wish I could fit it into our crazy schedule right now. But, I can't.

So, for all of you that could make this work: Get an entire month's worth of free dance classes at Malashock Dance in San Diego for just $40 (regularly $140). Each week they feature 10 different classes for all experience levels, from modern dance to Pilates to calorie-burning dance workouts.

This deal is being offered through Groupon. You can find out more about them here, or find a great deal in your area here.

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TODAY ONLY: FREE redbox movie

2010-03-01T10:30:00.000-08:00

You can use code RBXLUV4U to get a FREE movie at your nearest redbox.
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Free Lego Creation actvitiy

2010-02-28T11:00:00.000-08:00

Don't forget that on Tues you can build this cute shamrock with your kids beginning at 5:00.

You can find more information here.

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LOCAL DEAL: $8 for $25 worth of fun at Belmont Park

2010-02-26T12:30:00.000-08:00

You can buy today's Groupon deal all weekend, and have until May 31st to use it. The one I mention here is for the San Diego area, but they likely have a deal in your area as well. You can check Groupon deals in your area if you'd like!

If I had a pre-teen (or even a teen), I'd been buying up this Groupon for a birthday party. Here is what you get at Belmont park (at Mission Beach) for just $8:

9-Hole Mini Golf
Lazer and Mirror Mazes
20 Arcade Tokens
Chipstix
Soda

No need to buy decorations, food, entertainment separately. No need to clean your house....perfect!

It would also be fun as a date night. In fact, don't tell my husband, but I'm buying two for us to use.

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Michaels: Free Family Science Fair Event

2010-02-25T14:30:00.000-08:00

This Saturday from 10 am - 1 pm, Michaels will be hosting a FREE event for kids & families. Here are some details (from their website):

Join us for Science Fair fun! Come and watch a demo of projects available from Scientific Explorer. Then you can make a FREE Molecule project using Crayola® Model Magic™. While supplies last.

Sounds fun!

FREE movies from Blockbuster Express

2010-02-25T12:30:00.000-08:00

You can get one FREE movie from Blockbuster Express for each of the following codes:

BBXCES (expires 2/28/10)
GT21A (expires 3/12/10)

If you need to find the nearest Blockbuster Express, you can look it up here.

Thanks, Freebie Fanatics!

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Wanna make a Lowebot?

2010-02-24T14:08:00.000-08:00

If you are looking for something fun to do with your kids this weekend, you should be sure to check out Lowes Build and Grow Clinic this week. They offer a clinic every Saturday from 10 am - 11 am, but this week's looks especially fun:

They are making Lowebots! I really think these look like a lot of fun! If my boys were just a bit older, we'd be there for sure!

You will also get a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certification of merit for each participant.

You can pre-register for the Build and Grow Clinic here if you'd like.

Thanks, Bargain Briana!

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FIND MY DEAL: Disneyland 3-Day Park Hopper Passes

2010-02-22T20:07:00.000-08:00

Kristy asked: I am looking for the best deal on 3 day park hopper Disneyland tickets for 2 adults and 3 children (3, 5, and 7). We are looking for tickets sometime after May 2010. I know there are some great deals for Southern California residents. Is there any way you can get the same kind of deals if you are not a Southern California resident?

This was a tough one for me. It isn't an area I'm typically looking for deals, so it was a fun challenge. Here is what I've found:

Legitimate discounts on Disneyland tickets are hard to come by. You can find a bunch of people trying to re-sell their tickets on ebay, but although it doesn't seem to be completely illegal, it is questionable. Most of them are selling a portion of their multi-day ticket. They usually want the ticket back when you are done with it (so they can sell another portion of it to someone else). As long as the ticket is not signed, you likely won't get "caught." However, the ticket states: "Not For Sale. Non Transferable, Must be used by the same person, all days," and this practice is not recommended. Disneyland can ask you to sign it and/or to provide ID at anytime. So, after researching that option, I decided it probably wasn't the best one to recommend.

The regular price of 3-day hopper ticket to Disneyland is $174 for kids (under 10), and $204 for adults, so your family's total price would be $930. However, they are currently on sale for $154 / $184 = $830 total

Here are the available discounts I've' found:

Buy them through Ares Travel
I looked up a bunch of places to buy discount tickets, but the only one that looked legit was Ares Travel. They were mentioned / linked to by numerous other websites.

You can buy 3-day park hopper tickets for $179 / $149 = $805 total

Go before May 12th:
You mentioned May, but not exactly when in May. If you can go (and use all three days) before May 12th,

You can buy them through Ares Travel for $144 / $144 = $720 total, or
Through Disneyland directly for $149 / $149 = $745 total

Get one day free:
You, your husband, and your 7 year old (only children 6 and over are eligible) can receive one free 1-day , 1-park ticket when you volunteer / serve at one of many approved locations.

Buy two adult and one child 2-day park hoppers at $149 / $129 through Ares Travel: $427
But two 3-day child park hopper tickets at $149 through Ares Travel: $725 total

Shorten Your Trip
Much of the time you spend at Disneyland is spent waiting in line. If you can minimize that time and fit what would normally take you three days into just two days, you can save money.

Buy RideMax for Disney at $14.95.

This is a program that tracks & analyzes wait times at every Disney ride at any given time for every day of the year. You can plan your entire trip before you leave and it will tell you how to maximize the possibilities. You tell the program when you want to take a break, how quickly you plan on walking, exactly which rides you want to see, when you will get to the park and when you will leave etc. It will then tell you when to go on which ride, when to use FASTPASSES, and how long you should expect to wait. Every review I read about this program was awesome, and they have a 100% money back guarantee. You can read a very detailed review of RideMax here, more reviews here, and some tips to make it more effective here and here. From what I've read, you can easily do in two days what it would take most people 3-4 to do without this program.

Buy five 2-day park hopper passes from Ares Travel for $149 / $129 = $700.95 total

Absolute Best Option: Shorten your trip and get one day free:

Volunteer to get 3 free 1-day tickets to Disneyland: $0
Buy RideMax: $14.95
Buy two adult and one child 1-day passes direct from Disney at $72 / $62: $221.95
But two child 2-day park hoppers for $129 from Ares Travel: $479.95 total

**Note: the 2-day park hopper passes do not include a "get in early" day as the 3-day passes do, but this shouldn't matter too much if you are using RideMax.**

Does anyone else have any experience or tips in this area? If you do, will you please share them and help Kristy find the best deal possible for her family? Thanks!

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FREE Princess Phone Call

2010-02-17T19:00:00.000-08:00

Do you have a little princess in your house? Would she be interested in a call from Princess Tiana? Well, if you haven't already, register with Disney Movie Rewards. If you have already registered, just log-in. Then, enter code GUMBO. You’ll receive an email with instructions on how to schedule your call.

Thanks, Freebie Blogger!

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TODAY ONLY: 6-in-1 Wii Sports Kit for $5

2010-02-17T11:00:00.000-08:00

Today's Kid's Woot Deal looks fun. My husband won a free Wii at Christmas time, but we are too cheap to buy any games for it. So, all we have is the basic Wii Sports. This 6-in-1 Wii Sports Kit for $5 would make that game a bit more fun. This is priced $25 + everywhere else I can find it.

**Note: You only get one set, I posted two pictures b/c I didn't thing the picture at Woot (the blue one) showed exactly what this product is / how it works.**

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FREE Red-box movie

2010-02-13T15:30:00.000-08:00

If you are staying in for Valentine's weekend (or even if you aren't), you can use code 2DGTAL22 to get a free movie. You can use this code once per debit/credit card, and how it works is that you will have a $1 "hold" on your card until you return the movie. Enjoy!

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Free Lego Heart Creation actvitiy

2010-02-13T11:00:00.000-08:00

Do you live near a Lego store? Well, if your kids like legos, you may want to take them to build their own heart creation TODAY between 1 pm - 3 pm (sorry for the late notice...I just found this!)

If can't quite swing it today, they actually have activities often. The next one is this cute shamrock on March 2nd.

You can find more information here.

Thanks, Couponing to Disney.

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TODAY ONLY

2010-02-12T07:15:00.000-08:00

There are some more great daily deals available today:

Get this adorable women's high waist shirt from Target for just $5 (down from $34) SHIPPED! (shipping is always free on the deal of the day):

AND / OR

Get the CamelBak Cloud Walker 70 oz. Hydration Pack (for adults) for just $27.99 (average price around $50) or the CamelBak Mini H.A.W.G. 50 oz. Hydration Pack (for kids) for just $17.99 (average price around $35).

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