Tuesday's Treat: Build a Rocket!

Each week Momondealz brings you a craft that is fun, educational, and frugal. For the remainder of July and August, I be concentrating on preschool and kindergarten skills.  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
Red Construction Paper
Aluminum Foil
Tape and Scissors

 

Directions:
1.  The adult should cut 4 slits in one end of the paper towel roll.  Space them evenly around the roll and make each slit about 2 inches.

Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic this Saturday! FREE!

Take the kiddo's by Lowe's on Saturday 7/23, and they can make these cool binoculars for FREE!

You'll need to register at the website and be at the store at 10:00AM.

Limited to the first 50. Ages 1st-5th grades.

FREE Weekend Activities!

Wow!  Is it the weekend already?  I almost forgot!  Here are some FREE things to do this weekend!

AC Moore - Saturday 1-5pm - Buy a T-Shirt and tie-dye it for FREE



Gymboree Play & Music - get a FREE class pass to Gymboree Play & Music



Lakeshore Learning – Events every Saturday! 11am-3pm Make a Splashy Jellyfish

Michaels - Passport to Fun Takes Kids around the world with crafts focused on different places! They have crafts every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 11-2 through 7/30. (Ages 3+)

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 - Playdate with Thomas the Train, Saturday 11am-1pm

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area. There are quite a few sampling events this weekend! Check and see if your store is participating!

FREE Bowling for the kids all summer at AMF!

Register the kids for FREE bowling this summer at AMF!

You'll be e-mailed a coupon for a free game within 24 hours of registering. After that, the weekly coupons are mailed on Sundays. Shoe rental not included.

Find more frugal summer fun!

FREE Weekend Activities! 7/9

Looking for something FUN and FREE to do this weekend?

AC Moore - Saturday 1-3pm - Kid's Make and Take a FREE Duck Tape Wand

Bass Pro Shop – Saturday & Sunday Free activities and workshops from noon-4pm and 2-5pm - Animal Tracks Stamping Activities
See more on BPS Family Summer Camp, ends Sunday, July 10th here.

Lakeshore Learning – Events every Saturday! 11am-3pm Make a Mosaic Mirror

Lowe's - Lowe's Build and Grow clinic Saturday at 10am - build a truck (ages 1st-5th grade)

Michaels - Passport to Fun Takes Kids around the world with crafts focused on different places! They have crafts every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 11-2 through 7/30. (Ages 3+)

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 - Playdate with Thomas the Train, Saturday 11am-1pm

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area. There are quite a few sampling events this weekend! Check and see if your store is participating!

Need to eat while you're out this weekend? Here's some deals:

FREE Chips and Queso at Chili's

BOGO Buffetts at Cici's Pizza through 7/10

FREE Value Menu Item at Arby's through 7/11

Don't Forget! Dress like a cow tomorrow for FREE food at Chick-fil-a!

Don't forget this tomorrow! You can get the whole family involved tonight in making the costumes!

July 8th is Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-Fil-A! You'll get FREE food for dressing like a cow!

If you come partially dressed like a cow (like a cow mask) you'll get a FREE ENTREE. If you come in "head-to-hoof" cow gear you'll get a FREE MEAL!

You can visit the website here and even download a cow costume kit!

We took the summer camp kids a few years ago. We used white garbage bags and cut head and arm holes. We used black construction paper to cut out "spots" and taped on the garbage bags. Just add masks and presto! Cows!

Lowe's Build and Grow Workshop for Kids this Saturday!

Take the kiddo's by Lowe's on Saturday 7/9, and they can build this COOL tow truck for FREE!

You'll need to register at the website and be at the store at 10:00AM.

Limited to the first 50. Ages 1st-5th grades.

FREE Food at Chick-Fil-A on July 8th - Dress like a cow!

July 8th is Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-Fil-A! You'll get FREE food for dressing like a cow!

If you come partially dressed like a cow (like a cow mask) you'll get a FREE ENTREE. If you come in "head-to-hoof" cow gear you'll get a FREE MEAL!

You can visit the website here and even download a cow costume kit!

We took the summer camp kids a few years ago. We used white garbage bags and cut head and arm holes. We used black construction paper to cut out "spots" and taped on the garbage bags. Just add masks and presto! Cows!

Play Date with Thomas at Toys 'R Us on 7/9! Sale on Thomas wooden railway items!

Saturday, July 9, Toys 'R Us is having a playdate with Thomas the Train from 11am-1pm.

There will be giveaways, story time, coloring activities and special deals on Thomas toys.

Call your local Toys 'R Us to make sure they are participating!

Bug was almost 2 when we went last year and we had a great time!

They always have a sale on Thomas the Train items during the playdate. I bought Bug some birthday and Christmas presents while we were there last year. Might be a good time to do some Christmas shopping for your little Thomas fan!

All Thomas and Friends wooden engines are Buy One Get One 50% off.

All Thomas and Friends wooden railway sets (priced $29.99- $149.99) are 25% off.

The Grow-With-Me play table and the Gold Mine Mountain Set are $50 off.

Sale prices are good 7/3-7/9.

Don't forget about the FREE lunchbox with backpack purchase deal this week too!

Crafts for Kids every Saturday at Lakeshore Learning!

Stop in your local Lakeshore Learning between 11am and 3pm for FREE crafts for the kids! (ages 3 and up)

Here's a list of what they are crafting this summer:

• July 2 - Patriotic Wreath
• July 9 - Mosaic Mirror
• July 16 - Splashy Jellyfish
• July 23 - Jazzy Journal
• July 30 - Under the Sea Scene

Find more frugal ways to entertain the kids this summer!

FREE Online Reading Games with Kabongo!

Frugal Summer Fun: Free Kid's Activities on Wednesdays at A.C. Moore!

Now through August 31st, AC Moore will have FREE activities and make & take crafts for the kids from 3-5pm every Wednesday!

Here's a list:

• June 29th - Summer Fun Festival (3-6pm) ages 4+
• July 6th - Foam Visors ages 4+
• July 13th - Sticky Mosaics Pictures ages 4+
• July 20th - Bookworm Bookmarks ages 4+
• July 27th - Button Art ages 4+
• August 10th - Bead Charms ages 4+
• August 17th - Cool Cords Bracelet or Snaptite Space Shuttle ages 6+
• August 24th - Melissa and Doug Name Sign ages 4+
• August 31st - Duck Tape Pinwheel Pencil ages 6+

Print a calendar of events here.

Michael's Passport to Fun Crafts for Kids!

Stop in a Michael's Store to travel around the world with their Passport to Fun! Different crafts from different places around the world:

• June 25, 11am-2pm: Passport to Egypt with a Hieroglyphic and Mummy craft
• June 28, 11am-2pm: Passport to the Bahamas with Tropical Can Hug & Flower Lei craft
• June 30, 11am-2pm: Passport to Canada with Moose and Maple Leaf craft

Find more frugal ways to keep the kids entertained this summer!

Tuesday's Treat - Cereal Box Puppet Theatre

Each week Momondealz bring you a craft that can be done with your children that is fun, educational, and frugal! Since school is out for the summer, you may want to check out my previous crafts HERE to give you other ideas that will keep your child busy and learning for hours! This week's craft is one that once created, can supply fun all summer! There are a gazillion craft ideas for cereal boxes, but this is one of my favorites!

Cereal Box Puppet Theatre

Materials:
Empty Cereal Box (use coupons HERE to score some cheap ones!)
Scissors
Paint, Construction Paper 9 Inch By 12 Inch,or Wrapping Paper
Scrap Fabric or Construction Paper
Craftsticks or Straws
Glue

FREE Weekend Activities!

Thanks to Erin at Fun With Freebies for the list every week!

AC Moore – Saturday 1-3pm, Hands-On Demonstration: My Friendship Bracelet Maker. They are also having Free Make & Take kids crafts on Wednesdays from 3-5pm all Summer long.

Bass Pro Shop – Saturday & Sunday 2-5pm Make your own Leather Keychain & More.

Borders – Saturday 2pm, Celebrate the release of the new movie Cars 2 with Disney fun, games, stories & more. Best for ages 3-8.

Disney Store – Saturday Race 1 at 10:30 am, Race 2 at 12:00 pm, Race 3 at 1:30 pm, Rev Up for Fun: City of Lights, City of Speed with fun events to celebrate the upcoming release of Cars 2 in theaters June 24. They will have fun events every Saturday in June.

Home Depot – Saturday 9am-Noon, Free Kids Father’s Day Special Workshop: build a Lil Toolbox!

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores - Saturday 11am-pm, Free Make It Take It for Dad. 1-3pm, Demo: Papercrafting with Xyron Machines. 3-5pm, Demo: Fabric crafting with Simply Spray.

Lakeshore Learning – Saturday 11am-3pm, Father’s Day Wallet: create a wallet for Dad.

Michaels – Saturday 10am-Noon, Father’s Day Key Chain Event FREE Make-It Take-It.

Pottery Barn Kids – Saturday, Father’s Day LEGO Duplo Jams: play with duplo blocks, listen to music and take home a special memento. Contact your local store for times.

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.

FREE weekend activities: 6/11 & 6/12

Thanks to Erin at Fun With Freebies for the list every week!

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

Babies R Us – Saturday Noon-3pm, Super Baby Shower: expectant moms can learn about the must-have products for every mom’s Baby Registry, valuable tips and ideas for planning a baby shower, plus enjoy great savings and free giveaways.

Bass Pro Shop – Saturday & Sunday 2-5pm Create a FREE Camping Photo Frame & More.

Disney Store – Saturday Race 1 at 10:30 am, Race 2 at 12:00 pm, Race 3 at 1:30 pm, Rev Up for Fun: Undercover Adventure with fun events to celebrate the upcoming release of Cars 2 in theaters June 24. They will have fun events every Saturday in June.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores - Saturday 11am-pm, FREE Demo: Cricut Cake Machine. There is also a Wilton Backyard Blast Cake Challenge on Saturday from 3:30-6pm.

Lakeshore Learning – Saturday 11am-3pm, Keep it Cool Drink Holder: kids create a decorative cup holder.

Lowes Build and Grow – Saturday 10am-Noon, FREE: Kids build a Goofy Golf kit! Be sure to sign up for this event here.

Michaels – Saturday 10am-Noon, Father’s Day Frame Event Make-It Take-It with purchase of frame.

Michaels – Sunday 1pm-3pm, Father’s Day Tie or T-shirt Event with purchase of tie or T-shirt.

Pottery Barn Kids – Saturday 10am, National Geographic Little Explorers Club: World Oceans Day.

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.

Williams Sonoma – Saturday, FREE demonstration- Pulled Pork Sandwiches.

Frugal Summer Fun: Summer Camp at Bass Pro Shops!

Bass Pro Shops is helping you keep the kids entertained this summer! Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-6pm and Saturdays and Sundays from Noon-4pm they are having FREE family activities! This runs from

There is a shooting gallery, shooting range, casting targets, workshops and a different craft every week! (Craft times are 4-6 on Tue, Thurs and 2-5 on Sat, Sun). Also, you can make S'mores on Saturdays from 7-8pm!

Check out all the details and find a store near you here.

See more Frugal Summer Fun!

Frugal Summer Fun: $1 Movies this Summer at Regal Cinemas!

School's out and the kids need to be entertained! Let's do it frugally! Check out frugal fun for the kids this summer!

Regal Theaters offers movies every summer for the whole family to come enjoy, for only $1! They are always family friendly movies and are usually on a Tuesday or Wednesday morning! Here is our local theater's $1 movies for this summer, just to give you an idea of what movies they may be showing! Check here to find your local Regal Theater.

6/14-6/15 (10am)

KARATE KID
MUPPETS FROM SPACE

6/21-6/22 (10am)

NANNY MCPHEE RETURNS
TALE OF DESPEREAUX

6/28-6/29 (10am)

CHRONICLES OF NARNIA
PIRATES WHO DON'T DO

Frugal Summer Fun: Summer Reading Programs

Your local library is also a GREAT place for summer reading activities. Our local library has always done a summer reading program for kids and I have fond memories for participating each summer. (I was a little "bookish" when I was little. I came in first or second every year!)

Most of the time, they'll have a special day each week with a guest or entertainment or story-telling as part of the reading program. Great way to spend a couple hours!

If you go to your preferred search engine (Swagbucks, mabye?) and search "Summer Reading Program 2011 ________" and fill in your state in the blank and you should be able to find a library near you that is participating.

This is an old picture but I love it! Perhaps summer reading programs at the library are in our future? :)

Check out more Frugal Summer Fun!

FREE Weekend Activities!

Thanks to Erin at Fun With Freebies for the list every week!

Bank of America – Saturday & Sunday, Free Museums On Us days for Bank of America cardholders! There are over 100 participating Museums, Zoos, Science Centers, and Botanical Gardens across the US.

Bass Pro Shops – Saturdays & Sunday from noon to 4 PM. There will be crafts, activities and more family fun. This will continue through 7/10/11.

Borders – Saturday 2pm, Double-Dog Dare Challenge (Read 10 Books, Get 1 FREE)! There will be a trivia challenge, literacy games & more. They will also be celebrating the new movie Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer (In theaters June 10th). Best for ages 8-12.

Disney Store – Saturday Race 1 at 10:30 am, Race 2 at 12:00 pm, Race 3 at 1:30 pm, Rev Up for Fun: Martial Arts Action with fun events to celebrate the upcoming release of Cars 2 in theaters June 24. They will have fun events every Saturday in June. Minimum age for participation is 3 years. Event limited per session based on store capacity. No lineups prior to 30 minutes before event begins.

The Home Depot – Saturday & Sunday, FREE home improvement classes.

Home Depot – Saturday 9am-Noon, Free “How-to Workshop”: build a Valet Organizer! (Great gift for Dad!)

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores - Saturday FREE Demos: 11am-1pm is Papercrafting with Fiskars & Colorbok, 1-3pm is Jewelry-Making with Darice, 3-5pm is Jewelry-Making with EK Success.

L’Occitane – Friday through Saturday. Schedule an appointment for a FREE mini facial and goody bag.

Lakeshore Learning – Saturday 11am-3pm, Under the Sea Puppet Show: kids create the puppets and stage, then put on a show.

Nordstrom – Saturday, FREE Burberry Brit fragrance samples.

Petco – Saturday & Sunday 1-3 PM, Reptilian Fun Event with a Bearded Dragon Meet-n-Greet, Reptile Q&A, Reptile Scavenger Hunt and a Reptile Beauty Contest.

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 – Saturday 12-2pm, Megazord Demo Day: play with the new Megazord toy from the new Power Rangers show!

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

Williams Sonoma – Sunday, FREE Carolina BBQ Technique Class.