Ok so I saw this post on Play for a Day and knew there would be some parents who would LOVE this mess free idea! 
So I wanted to share! This is genius. I mean completely and totally genius. Finger painting without the mess of finger painting. How cool is that?
Finger Painting Bags Idea
by Cheryl on Feb 16,2012 - 1 Comment »5 Romantic Valentine’s Day Dates You Never Thought Of…
by Cheryl on Feb 11,2012 - 2 Comments »
I saw this post on the Frugal Girls and Fat Wallet Blog! They were so cute and cheap I just had to pass them along!! (Thanks the Frugal Girls and Fat Wallet Blog!)
Photo Booth Tour
Set out on an adventure to find all the old-school photo booths in your city and collect a reel of you and your sweetie from each one. A quick search on Google or Yelp should give you a pretty good listing (as well as addresses).
Out of pocket: Most photo booths are around or under $5 but come prepared with a heck of a lot of quarters on the off chance they don’t take plastic.
Make it more romantic: Bring a couple props so each strip of photos will be a little bit different. Construction paper hearts, funny mustaches drawn on your fingers and fake glasses will keep the quirky love flowing.
Public Display of Affection
No, it’s not what you think! But today of all days is the best time to express your love to the world – or at least your neighborhood. Grab some sidewalk chalk and hit the streets with your declarations of affections, or paint a big sign to hang in your front window.
Out of pocket: Under $10, I don’t care how elaborate you’re going to be.
Make it more romantic: Pack a picnic and eat some sandwiches under your work. There’s nothing quite like being in love while being surrounded by love.
Let Fate Decide Your New Favorite Restaurant (*My Favorite!)
Reservations un-necessary! Hop in the car, pick a number between 30 and 80 and start driving around, counting restaurants. When you’ve arrived at your new, magical date spot, grab a bite to eat. I promise you’ll see Subway with new eyes!
Out of pocket: Who knows! It could be as little as a Happy Meal for two and as much as the finest sashimi in all the city.
Make it more romantic: Don’t rely on the radio during your car ride. Put together a Valentine’s Day play list so you have something sweet and commercial-free to jam out to. Also, tuck a couple of linen napkins and tea candles in the dashboard. It’ll add instant ambiance to your meal on the off chance it is fast food you end up with.
Do YOU have a fun or frugal date idea??
My Fun and Cheap Valentine Night Idea!
by Cheryl on Feb 11,2012 - 2 Comments »
If you’re like me, you’re always trying to figure out a fun creative idea to do for Valentine’s day! Well here’s what my plan is (DON’T TELL MY HUBBY THOUGH!!)! I’m making our guest bedroom a “Lots ‘O Love Bed and Breakfast!” I’m gonna have dinner and this fun package I found on Me And My Insanity waiting when he gets home in the room. What are your plans for the special day?
Here are a few other fun and cheap Valentine ideas you could do!! (Thanks Moms By Heart!)
- Mommy by Day Crafter by Night has several free printables, including a few for hubby.
- How Does She created a Map O Love, each page highlighting an important location in a relationship. Such a unique idea!
- The Dating Divas have a set of free printables for attaching to his favorite treat.
- Print off your own set of Love Coupons from Tatertots and Jello.
Free Valentine Printables from Disney
by Cheryl on Feb 7,2012 - No Comments »
This is a super cute activity from Disney Family Fun website. I don’t have kiddos.. (yet) but I’m sure parents are always looking for fun free things to do with them. There are Valentine’s Day cards, a chocolate box countdown calendar & more. (Thanks Melissa!)
CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FREE PRINTABLE!
Free Printable Book of Love Coupons
by Cheryl on Feb 7,2012 - No Comments »
Print a Valentine’s Day coupon Book to give to your significant other. They can redeem their coupons back to you for such things as a romantic dinner, date to the movies etc. You can even create your own romantic coupons. (Thanks Joy and Mommy by Day!)
CLICK HERE TO PRINT YOUR FREE COUPON BOOKLET!
Free Weekend Events
by Cheryl on Oct 7,2011 - No Comments »
Check out this fun list of things to do for free this weekend! These are all in-store activities and events taking place this weekend in various cities across the USA. Click on the links below to get complete details about the events before heading out. (Thanks I Crave Freebies!)
Free Girls Night Out at Williams Sonoma Cooking Classes
by Cheryl on Jan 12,2012 - No Comments »
Now you can learn a few new tricks in the kitchen with Williams-Sonoma’s Free Cooking Classes. Each class will be about an hour long and you will get to sample the prepared dish. Also, all participants will receive 10% off Select Purchases made the day of the class attended.
Here is the upcoming class schedule:
- January 15- Healthy in a Hurry, Saute & Steam
- January 22- Healthy in a Hurry, Grill & Bake
- February 5-Chili
Locate a store near you and CALL to make a reservation and confirm they’re participating! (Thanks Savings Life Style!)
Free Entrance Days to the National Parks
by Cheryl on Apr 6,2011 - No Comments »
Over 100 National Parks that usually charge a fee are offering free entrance this weekend (January 14-16, 2012) for Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. Visit this offer for a full list of participating parks and plan your trip ahead.
LEARN MORE HERE!
Free Crafts Ideas and Community
by Cheryl on Dec 16,2011 - No Comments »
Do you Love Crafts? Then you need to check out Craftsy! It’s free to join their community and get over 16,000 free craft projects for sewing, crocheting, jewelry making, quilting, paper crafts and more. They also have online classes and workshops. just click on one of the daily deals shown and register.
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HERE’S HOW TO SIGN UP FOR FREE!
1. Click here to enter their site!
2. Click on click on one of the daily deals shown and register!
3. Then look around the site and have fun!
FREE Stuff for Veterans Day 2011
by Cheryl on Nov 7,2011 - 2 Comments »
Here is a list of FREE Stuff for Veterans Day 2011, if there are any freebies we missed, please feel free to post them in the comments section and we will be sure to post them. (Thanks Hunt4Freebies!)
- FREE Slurpee at 7-Eleven November 11
- FREE Donuts at Krispy Kreme November 11
- FREE Entrance to National Parks November 10-12 (for everyone)
- FREE 6″ sub at Subway on November 11
- FREE Applebee’s signature entrée November 11
- FREE Meal at Famous Dave’s November 11
- FREE Bloomin’ Onion and Coke at Outback Steakhouse November 7-11
- FREE Meal at Chili’s November 11
- FREE Donuts at Tim Horton’s November 11
- FREE Lunch at Texas Roadhouse from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. November 11
- FREE Admission to the Aquarium of the Pacific November 11
- FREE Admission to Brevard Zoo November 11-13
- FREE Hugo Canes for Veterans from Sam’s Club November 9-11
- FREE Meal at Golden Corral November 14
- FREE Lunch/dinner at McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants November 13
- FREE $50 gift card from Operation Homefront, Food Lion “Stock Your Pantry”
- FREE Stay at Inns on November 10
- FREE Haircut at Sport Clips November 11
- FREE Colonial Williamsburg admission tickets November 11-13
- FREE Admission to the Des Moines Botanical Center November 11
- FREE Event at Pembroke Pines November 11
- FREE admission to Knott’s Berry Farm
- FREE Car Wash from Grace for Vets November 11
- FREE Meal at Hooter’s November 11 -drink purchase required
- FREE Veterans Day Concert from The San Antonio Symphony and the United States Air Force Band of the West November 13
- FREE bottle of Coke from the USO on December 16-17
- FREE meal at Olive Garden Nov. 11
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
by Cheryl on Oct 31,2011 - No Comments »
What are your plans for Halloween tonight? We hit up a few parties on Friday and Saturday so I’m happy to report we’ll be at home with the light on for all the wonderful trick or treaters out there!
Stay safe everyone and listen to Jerry Seinfeld’s take on Halloween here! It cracks me up every time!! (I can wear that…)
(For those wondering.. our costumes say “Your Mamma and Your Daddy!”)
Free or Cheap DIY Halloween Crafts
by Cheryl on Oct 3,2011 - No Comments »
These were just too cute to not re-post!
1. Babalisme has a free set of Halloween Paper Dolls – one for boys and one for girls!
2. Something To Do created this easy Halloween wreath using black tulle.
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