National Parks: FREE-Entrance Days in 2014

January 18, 2014 by Tracy

National Parks: FREE-Entrance Days in 2013

Photograph Credit: National Parks

From hiking to a beautiful waterfall to exploring historical landmarks, a visit to a National Park makes for a wonderful family adventure.

If your family enjoys the great outdoors, then mark your calendar for the following National Parks FREE-entrance days in 2014:

January 20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 15-17: Presidents’ Day weekend
April 19-20: Opening weekend of National Park Week
August 25: National Park Service Birthday
September 27: National Public Lands Day
November 11: Veterans Day

Click here to find participating National Parks, organized by state. The first FREE-entrance day in 2014 begins this coming Monday. Enjoy a hike, picnic, or drive through your local National Park while using time wisely with your family and friends.

To find more family activities, visit Using Time Wisely’s event page on Facebook. Happy planning!

Weekend Activities for January 18-20, 2014

January 17, 2014 by Tracy

Coming off a week where Miss 6 has been struggling with a fever for the past 2 days, I am glad to have everyone home to get some rest this weekend.

Though we are limiting our outings, some of the available weekend activities for January 18-20, 2014, include the following:

Lakeshore Learning Store: FREE Soaring Skydivers

Each Saturday, Lakeshore Learning Stores offer a FREE craft project from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at participating locations. Soaring Skydivers is the FREE project for Saturday, January 18, 2014. The craft changes each week for children ages 3 and up, and no reservations are necessary.

Michaels: $2 Alien Foam Door Hanger

On January 18, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., participating Michaels Craft Stores will reserve 30 minutes for your child to create an alien foam door hanger. Kids Club reservations are required with $2 fee and recommended for children ages 3 and up.

National Parks: Free Entrance Day

Participating National Parks will waive their entrance fees on Monday, January 20, 2014. With hiking, swimming, and other outdoor activities available at National Parks, your family can learn something new, find a favorite picnic spot, and explore the outdoors.

Keep using time wisely this weekend. For those of you recovering from illnesses, may you get your rest, give yourself grace, and let your body heal.

Looking for other family weekend events? Check Using Time Wisely’s event page. While you are there, please “like” the page to stay updated. Have a great weekend!

Question: Do you have any plans for the weekend?

Einstein Bros Bagels: FREE Bagel on January 15, 2014

January 14, 2014 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Einstein Bros Bagels

Hopefully joining a friend or two, Miss 3 and I will enjoy a later breakfast or early snack at Einstein Bros Bagels with a FREE bagel on Wednesday, January 15 2014.

We have printed our coupons, and you can print or download yours from this link. You can either print the coupon or show it on your phone at a participating location.

This offer is ONLY available on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at participating locations for a FREE Thintastic bagel and shmear. Yum!

If you are near one of these locations, share this deal with a friend and enjoy the freebie while using time wisely. Happy choosing!

Activities for Saturday, January 4, 2014

January 3, 2014 by Tracy

If your children are going stir crazy during this Christmas break, then you are not alone. A winter storm is headed our way, and the chill has already arrived.

My children are running through the house and getting a little too rough with each other. Looking for an outlet this weekend, I’m considering one of the following activities:

Home Depot: FREE Desk Calendar

On the first Saturday of every month, Home Depot hosts a FREE Kids’ Workshop. At the workshop, each child is given the monthly kit to build and keep, a FREE Kids’ Workshop apron, a FREE commemorative pin for that project which can be pinned onto his apron, and a FREE certificate of achievement.

The January project is scheduled for Saturday, January 4, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon) at Home Depot locations. The project is a desk calendar to keep our children organized this coming year.

Lakeshore Learning Store: FREE Party Mask

Each Saturday, Lakeshore Learning Stores offer a FREE craft project from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at participating locations. It’s a celebration party mask is the FREE project for Saturday, January 4, 2014. The crafts change each week for children ages 3 and up with no reservations necessary.

Michaels: $2 Knickknack Keychain

On January 4, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., participating Michaels Craft Stores will reserve 30 minutes for your child to make a knickknack keychain at a cost of $2 per project. Kids Club reservations are required and recommended for children ages 3 and up.

These three activities for Saturday, January 4, 2014, are offered for children but make a great family event at an unbeatable price. If you are looking for other family weekend events, check Using Time Wisely’s event page. While you are there, you should “like” the Using Time Wisely page to stay updated.

Enjoy your weekend using time wisely with those you love. Happy planning!

Question: Does your family attend these types of activities?

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: FREE Dozen Original Glazed with Coupon – December 12, 2013

December 6, 2013 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is celebrating reaching 12,000 shares on one of their Facebook posts.

In the spirit of gratitude, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is offering a FREE dozen original glazed doughnuts with the purchase of a dozen doughnuts to customers who present this coupon. This offer is only valid on Thursday, December 12, 2013.

You may either print the coupon or show it on your smart phone. Either way, download the coupon, so you have it ready to go on Thursday.

If you are not sure what to do with 2 dozen doughnuts, consider treating teachers, friends, or co-workers with a little pick-me-up treat. Happy sharing!

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