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2014: Mother’s Day Activities, Crafts, Deals, and Gift Ideas

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2014: Mother’s Day Activities, Crafts, Deals, and Gift Ideas

Photograph Credit: Microsoft Images

Hearing the whispering from their bedrooms and the hushes as I walk by, I know my children are up to something.

What are they up to? I’m not totally sure, but listening to the snickering cracks me up.

In the midst of secrecy, enjoy these Mother’s Day activities, crafts, deals, and gift ideas:

Mother’s Day Activities

Mother’s Day Crafts

Mother’s Day Deals

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

  • FREE dozen of red roses – hurry this offer is only available while supplies or for 24-hours (expiring on May 8, 2014)
  • FREE printable Mother’s Day poem

With preparations underway at my house, I am enjoying the tiptoeing, secret meetings, and entertainment involved in arranging Mother’s Day. Though I already saw the notes from the Zaxby’s Kidz Club in the mail, I look forward to seeing their artwork and tokens of love.

In using time wisely, these Mother’s Day activities, crafts, deals, and gift ideas are just suggestions as you honor the ladies in your life on Sunday, May 11, 2014 . Happy planning!

Question: What additional Mother’s Day resources would you add to this list?

National Public Gardens Day – May 9, 2014

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National Public Gardens Day – May 9, 2014

Photograph Credit: American Public Gardens Association

On Friday, May 9, 2014, participating botanical gardens, arboretums, and conservatories offer FREE admission on National Public Gardens Day.

If you are considering a science membership that comes with a reciprocal gardens membership, then this is a great opportunity to try out a garden near you.

To find a participating location, please visit the National Public Gardens Day website.

If my mom lived closer, then I would plan a visit with her to a participating garden. When we visit Florida, we spend time walking through a local botanical garden to see the beautiful flora, birds, and waterfalls.

Many of the gardens, arboretums, and conservatories present special displays and programs on National Public Gardens Day. Enjoy!

Cinnabon: Nurses Week – May 6-12, 2014

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Cinnabon: Nurses Week – May 6-12, 2014

Photograph Credit: Cinnabon

In honor of Nurses Week, Cinnabon celebrates by giving each nurse  a FREE Minibon or Classic Roll.

Cinnabon will accept a nurse’s badge or valid healthcare ID as proof of profession.

This celebration extends from Tuesday through Monday, May 6-12, 2014 at participating locations.

Announcing that this offer is available at participating locations, you might want to verify your local Cinnabon’s participation prior to making a special trip.

Available while supplies last and limited to one FREE item per professional, Nurses Week at Cinnabon is sweet with no purchase or coupon required.

Happy Nurses Week!

Great Clips: $5.99 Haircuts – May 3-9, 2014

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Great Clips: $5.99 Haircuts – May 3-9, 2014

Photograph Credit: Great Clips

The Great Haircut Sale at Great Clips is running from May 3-9, 2014.

Without a coupon, customers receive a haircut for $5.99.

Check with your local Great Clips to verify their participation.

This event falls 8 weeks after their previous $5.99 sale in March 2014.

If you take advantage of this $5.99 deal, remember to use Great Clips’ online or app-based check-in system to save time.

You can check-in before arriving and shave off minutes waiting for an available stylist.

Using time wisely and stretching your dollars is possible with promotions like Great Clip’s $5.99 haircuts. Happy savings!

Question: How often do you get your hair cut?

Quill.com: FREE Teacher Appreciation Kit

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Quill.com: FREE Teacher Appreciation Kit

Photograph Credit: Quill.com

If you have a Facebook account and know a deserving teacher, then please share about your teacher.

You will receive a FREE Teacher Appreciation Kit from Quill.com to give to her.

From May 5 – 9, 2014, post your teacher story. You will receive a reply on Facebook and instructions for claiming your kit valued at $30.

This offer is available while supplies last, so share your teacher story for a gift to give your teacher.

Thank you, Quill, and Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!