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Frugal Kid Fun: All About Me Book

by Dana Zeliff on July 27, 20112011-07-27
in Events/Kid Fun

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Looking for fun, educational & frugal activities to do with your child? Mom on Dealz will provide you with weekly activities to keep your children learning while you stay on budget! Macaroni Day is July 7th, so this week’s craft will focus on using macaroni noodles for some learning fun!

Check out the previous crafts here

Materials:
2 sheets construction paper
5-10 sheets of white computer paper
Paper clips
Crayons, markers
Yarn, string, or ribbon
1 ruler or tape measure
Hole punch

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Free Weekend Kid Activites (07/22-07/24)

by Dana Zeliff on July 22, 20112011-07-22
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Not sure what to do with the kids this weekend?  Take a look at these FREE events courtesy of Keeping Cents to keep your child entertained and learning without breaking the bank:

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

AC Moore – Saturday 1-3pm, FREE Make & Take: Pony Bead Name Keychain! They are also having Free Make & Take kids crafts on Wednesdays from 3-5pm all Summer long.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores – Saturday 11am-3pm, Free Demo: Papercrafting with Cricut Expression.

Lakeshore Learning – Saturday 11am-3pm, My Jazzy Journal: Kids create & decorate a journal to draw & write in.

Lowes Build and Grow – Saturday 10am-Noon, Kids build wooden Binoculars! Be sure to sign up for this event here.

Michaels – Friday 6-7pm, Christmas in July – Duck Tape Santa Suit Pail Demo (Adult event). Saturday 11am-2pm, Passport to Fun FREE Make-It Take-It Event Mexico: Create your own Mexican Sun and Tissue Paper Flowers. Saturday 3-5pm, Christmas in July – Glitter Ornament Event: Make-It Take-It with purchase of ornament (Adult event).
*See more events coming up next week here.

Pottery Barn Kids – Saturday 10am, Decorating Class Back to School & Study Spaces: get advice on setting up a study space for your kids. Kids can enjoy a special crafting activity too! Call your local store to RSVP.

Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area. Possible Big G Sampling Event and Nature Valley/Yoplait Event

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Walmart Nature Valley and Yoplait Sampling Event (07/22-07/24)

by Dana Zeliff on July 22, 20112011-07-22
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This is a tasty event.  Head to Walmart starting today, July 22nd, to grab samples of Fiber One 80 Calorie Honey Squares, Cocoa Puffs Brownie Crunch, Nature Valley Dark Chocolate & Oats Granola Bar and Yoplait Yogurt!

Check the Walmart calendar and see if your local store is participating before heading out.  Please note that my area locations are having the event anywhere from the 22nd-24th.

Make sure to check the Walmart coupon matchups and new All You Magazine coupon matchups too

Thanks, Little House Living!

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Kid Frugal Fun: Make a Rocket

by Dana Zeliff on July 20, 20112011-07-20
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Looking for fun, educational & frugal activities to do with your child?  Mom on Dealz will provide you with weekly activities to keep your children learning while you stay on budget!  Macaroni Day is July 7th, so this week’s craft will focus on using macaroni noodles for some learning fun!

Check out the previous crafts here

This week marks the anniversary of the day that man first walked on the moon (July 20th is Moon Day) so I thought making a rocket ship sounded like a great idea!

Materials:
Paper Towel Roll (use this Viva coupon for savings)!
Red Construction Paper
Aluminum Foil
Tape and Scissors

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Free Weekend Activities 07/15-07/14

by Dana Zeliff on July 15, 20112011-07-15
in Events/Kid Fun

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Not sure what to do with the kids this weekend?  Take a look at these FREE events courtesy of Keeping Cents to keep your child entertained and learning without breaking the bank:

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

AC Moore – Saturday 1-5pm, Buy a T-Shirt & Tie Dye it for FREE! Use 40% off 1 Reg.Price Item coupon here. They are also having Free Make & Take kids crafts on Wednesdays from 3-5pm all Summer long.

Borders – Saturday 2pm, Sprout Summer Camps: Get Moving! Best for ages 2-8.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores – Saturday 11am-1pm, Free Demo: Papercrafting with Fiskars. Saturday 1-3pm, Floss Kits.

Lakeshore Learning – Saturday 11am-3pm, Splashy Jellyfish: Kids create & decorate a colorful jellyfish.

Michaels – Saturday 1pm-3pm, Wilton Cupcake Cookie Demo, Saturday 11am-2pm Passport to Fun FREE Make-It Take-It Event United Kingdom: Create an artful crown and shamrock. Sunday 1-3pm, Christmas in July – Frame Event: Decorate a festive frame for the holidays with purchase of frame.
*See more events coming up next week here.

Pottery Barn Kids – Friday 3pm & 4pm, Doll Tea Party: Get dressed up for a Tea Party and have your kid bring their favorite doll or teddy. Enjoy refreshments, crafting & more. RSVP required.

Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

Toys R Us – Noon-2pm, Try out the latest Beyblade Tops at your local store.

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

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Kid Frugal Fun: Beach Project

by Dana Zeliff on July 13, 20112011-07-13
in Events/Kid Fun

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Looking for fun, educational & frugal activities to do with your child?  Mom on Dealz will provide you with weekly activities to keep your children learning while you stay on budget!  Macaroni Day is July 7th, so this week’s craft will focus on using macaroni noodles for some learning fun!

Check out the previous crafts here

This week’s craft is perfect for a rainy day and can be applied to many skills that a child should know before entering kindegarten.

Materials:
1 big sheet of paper
1 sheet of sandpaper
5-10 small shells (you can draw and cut some out if you do not have any available)
Cotton balls
small amount of toothpaste
goldfish
glue
crayons/markers

Directions:

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A.C. Moore Make & Take Wednesday’s

by Dana Zeliff on July 12, 20112011-07-12
in Events/Kid Fun

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A.C. Moore Make & Take events are offered every Wednesday from 3-5 pm at your local store ALL summer long! Download the A.C. Moore Make & Take calendar, so you know know what crafts to expect this summer.

Also, from 3-7pm on Make & Take Wednesdays, you can print a $10 off $25 coupon to use on anything in the store.

This week’s Make & Take (July 13th) is from Orb Factory- Sticky Mosaics

*Make sure you’re local A.C. Moore is participating before heading out.

Thanks, Mama Loves Her Bargains!

 

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