Reminder: Back for 2012!

Sign up to take advantage of FREE Bowling for kids all Summer!  Kids registered in the Summer Unplugged program can bowl two games per day, every day all summer long! (Shoe rental is not included.)

At AMF, kids 15 and under can bowl for free all summer. Simply register and you’ll get a weekly voucher for two free games per child per day through September 3. Shoe rental is not included. Free bowling available until 8 p.m., 7 days a week.  AMF summer is May 14 – Sept. 3, 2012.

Sign-ups begin today, April 1st

Thanks to Sharon with Mom on Dealz for providing today’s guest post.  If you’re looking for fun, budget-friendly craft ideas for kids check-out Mom on Dealz Kid Corner to keep your child entertained for less.

Rocket Penny Bank Craft

Materials:
Baby Wipe Container
2 Paper Towel Rolls
2 Toilet Paper Rolls
20 Cotton Balls
Paint
Hot Glue Gun
Small Square of White Paper

Directions:
1. Cut one toilet paper roll in half and hot glue it to the bottom on the other tp roll.

2. Fold the square piece of paper into a cone shape and tape it onto the top of the long roll.

3.  Attach the “ship”  to the top of the wipe container making sure you place it correctly so that the top still opens.

4.  Attach one paper towel roll to each side of the wipe container.

5.  Paint the rolls the colors you desire. (I actually suggest doing this before you glue but we did it after~you live and learn right?).

6.  Hot glue cotton balls to the bottom of the rolls to look like “smoke”.

7.  Attach any kind of sign or label to let everyone know who owns the penny bank.

Educational Activities:

• Math:  Discuss pennies and other coins, showing your child the coins and telling them their value.  Depending on their age, you can create math problems with the pennies.  I had Will count pennies up to 30 for his practice. You can also order books lik My First Book of Money: Counting Coinsto aid you in helping your child understand money.
• Language Arts:  Read the book Sally Ride: Shooting for the Stars Great Lives Seriesand discuss Sally’s life with your child.  Talk about space and the things Sally got to see while traveling.  You can also identify things in space and have your child tell you what letter each object starts with and practice writing those words.

Thanks to Keeping Cents for providing our list to keep your child entertained and learning without breaking the bank.

Hampton Roads locals – make sure to visit the HR Events page for more activities going on this weekend.

AC Moore – Saturday 3/31 from 1-3pm, Buy & Decorate: Easter foam shapes.

Barnes & Noble – Check your local store for events.

Bass Pro Shops – Check your local store’s Facebook page for events, classes, workshops, sales and outdoor tips for your area.

FREE Boat Show: family activities, savings and seminars. For dates, times and pro schedules select your local store here.

Bass Pro Shops Easter Events kick off 3/31…

Saturday 3/31 from 11am-3pm, Sunday 4/1 from 1-4pm, Monday-Friday from 6-8pm, FREE 4×6 photo with the Easter bunny.

Saturday 3/31 & Sunday 4/1 from Noon-3pm, Free Kids Craft: make a magnetic egg photo frame.

Saturday 3/31 & Sunday 4/1 at 1pm, Easter Egg Hunt. Registration begins at 12:30. Find 5 eggs and return to registration for candy. Ages 2-10.

Disney Store – Join Disney Store throughout the month of March to celebrate Disney Store’s 25th Anniversary!

Plan Ahead: Saturday 4/7 at 10:30am, 11:30am, and 12:30pm, Special Viewing of Tangled Ever After!

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores –

March is Craft Month. See how Jo-Ann stores are celebrating here.

Saturday 3/31 from 11am-Noon, Free Demo: Martha Stewart Crafts Scoring Board! Find out if your store offers classes here: http://hosted.where2getit.com/joann/

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 3/31 from 11am-3pm, Kids create a buggy scene with critter-shaped (ie, bee, butterfly) stick puppets to bring your scene to life. (Free Event)

LEGO Stores –

Tuesday 4/3 at 5pm, Free Lego Monthly Mini Model Build: Duck! Quantities are limited to approximately 250 per store.

Michaels –

Saturday 3/31 from 1-3pm, Terra Cotta Spring Butterfly Clay Pot Make-It Take-It with purchase of clay pot.

Sunday 4/1 from 1-3pm, Easter Pail: Make-It Take-It with purchase of pail.

Pottery Barn–

Saturday 3/31 at from 9-11am, Summer Open House.

Pottery Barn Kids – Tuesday’s from 11-11:30am, Story Time.

Tuesday 4/3 at 11am, Peter Rabbit Story Time.

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 – See Adult Weekly workshops here. (Landscape Design, Lawn Maintenance, Install Vinyl Flooring)

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area.

Thanks to Keeping Cents for providing our list to keep your child entertained and learning without breaking the bank.

Hampton Roads locals – make sure to visit the HR Events page for more activities going on this weekend.

AC Moore –

Saturday 3/24 from 1-3pm, Demo: Spring treat jar.

Sunday 3/25 from 1-3pm, Candy Making Demo: Candy dipped Peeps.

Barnes & Noble – Check your local store for events.

Bass Pro Shops – Check your local store’s Facebook page for events, classes, workshops, sales and outdoor tips for your area.

FREE Boat Show: family activities, savings and seminars. For dates, times and pro schedules select your local store here.

Heads Up: Bass Pro Shops Easter Events begins 3/31…

Disney Store – Join Disney Store throughout the month of March to celebrate Disney Store’s 25th Anniversary!

Saturday 3/24 from 10:30am-1pm, Stickermania & Storytelling: Kids create their very own Disney Store party story using stickers.

Wednesday 3/28, FREE Mickey Ears to first 250 guests! Celebrations continue all day with store wide savings.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores –

March is Craft Month. See how Jo-Ann stores are celebrating here.

Saturday 3/24, FREE Demos, from 11 am-1 pm Social Artworking Painting (available in select stores) and from 1-3pm Foodcrafting with Wilton! Find out if your store offers classes here: http://hosted.where2getit.com/joann/

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 3/24 from 11am-3pm, Kids create a Spring flower bouquet. (Free Event)

Lowes Build and Grow –

Saturday 3/24 from 10am-Noon, Kids build a art station complete with a chalkboard and chalk! Be sure to sign up for this free event here. *Due to the transition to the new Build & Grow site, they can no longer accept registrations for the March 24th clinic online. I suggest calling your local Lowe’s to see if they have spots open.

Michaels –

Saturday 3/24 from 1-3pm, Make-It Take-It with purchase of an egg: There was a Little Froggie Easter Craft Egg.

Sunday 3/25 from 1-3pm, Make-It Take-It with purchase of canvas. Create something great with canvas panels. Adult only.

Pottery Barn–

Sunday 3/25 at 10am, How to Throw the Perfect Party. RSVP.

Pottery Barn Kids – Tuesday’s from 11-11:30am, Story Time.

Saturday 3/24 National Geographic Little Explorers: Kids learn about Maps with hands-on activities, quizzes, songs & more.

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 – See Adult Weekly workshops here. (Landscape Design, Lawn Maintenance, Install Vinyl Flooring)

Toys R Us –

Saturday 3/24 from 11am-1pm, Thomas Play Date.

Saturday 3/24 from 2-4pm, Spin into action with Monsuno! Learn how to Spin and Battle with friends!

Saturday 3/18 to Saturday 3/24, The Great Bike & Trike Trade-Up…  Save up to $50 on ANY bike* when you trade in ANY used bike or tricycle! Save $20 on any bike priced $99.97 or less. Save $30 on any bike priced $99.99 to $149.97. Save $50 on any bike priced $149.99 or more. *Excludes Clearance Bikes.

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area.

Thanks to Keeping Cents for providing our list to keep your child entertained and learning without breaking the bank.

Hampton Roads locals – make sure to visit the HR Events page for more activities going on this weekend.

AC Moore –

Saturday 3/17 from 1-3pm, Make & Take: Floam…

Sunday 3/18 from 1-3pm, Candy Making Demo: Candy Egg Bark.

Barnes & Noble – Check your local store for events.

Bass Pro Shops – Check your local store’s Facebook page for events, classes, workshops, sales and outdoor tips for your area.

FREE Boat Show: family activities, savings and seminars. For dates, times and pro schedules select your local store here.

Heads Up: Bass Pro Shops Easter Events begin 3/31…

Disney Store – Join Disney Store throughout the month of March to celebrate Disney Store’s 25th Anniversary!

Saturday 3/17 at 10:30 am, 11:30 am and 12:30 pm, Trivia Game & Dance Party: Kids will test their Disney knowledge and play fun dance games. All participants receive a prize.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores –

March is Craft Month. See how Jo-Ann stores are celebrating here.

Saturday 3/17, FREE Demos, from 11am-1pm Papercrafting with Cuttlebug, 3M, Cricut Expression 2 & Core’dinations! From 1pm-2pm Coats & Clark Sashay Yarn!

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 3/17 from 11am-3pm, Kids create a lucky shamrock rainbow ribbon streamer. (Free Event)

Michaels –

Sunday 3/18 from 1-4pm for four Jewelry events. From 1-1:30pm, Classic Pearl Necklace: Pearl Knotting Demo. From 1:30-2:30pm, Pink and Amethyst Mix Necklace: Make-It Take-It with purchase of lampwork string. From 2:30-3pm, Springtime Friendship Bracelet Demo. From 3-4pm, Free Make-It Take-It: Fashion A La Carte Headband.

Pottery Barn Kids – Tuesday’s from 11-11:30am, Story Time.

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 – See Adult Weekly workshops here. (Landscape Design, Lawn Maintenance, Install Vinyl Flooring)

Toys R Us –

Saturday 3/18 to Saturday 3/24, The Great Bike & Trike Trade-Up…  Save up to $50 on ANY bike* when you trade in ANY used bike or tricycle! Save $20 on any bike priced $99.97 or less. Save $30 on any bike priced $99.99 to $149.97. Save $50 on any bike priced $149.99 or more. *Excludes Clearance Bikes.

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area.