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Burger King: Free Fries Friday on December 16, 2011

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Photograph Credit: Burger King

It’s Free Fries Friday today at Burger King. To celebrate their new and improved fries, Burger King is giving away:

  • One free value-size French fry per person per visit
  • With no purchase necessary
  • While supplies last
  • Valid only today, December 16, 2011

You can also “like” Burger King’s Facebook page and enter your guess of how many fries Burger King will be giving away today. If your guess is the closest correct answer, you will win a year’s supply of fries. (Don’t tell your doctor if you win. :-))

If you will be passing by a Burger King today, be sure to stop in to try a free fry and enjoy your Friday!

Home Depot: Savings Shed

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Photograph Credit: The Home Depot

On the first Saturday of every month, The 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 commemorative pin for that project, and a certificate of achievement.

The January workshop provides a tool to help our children take control of their money by telling it where to go . . . in a savings shed. 🙂

Photograph Credit: The Home Depot

What: Savings Shed

When: Saturday, January 7, 2012

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon)

Where: Your local Home Depot store

 

Though recommended for children ages 5 – 12, my children have attended since my oldest was 2 years old. Some projects are easier to assemble than others, but all the workshops offer a great opportunity for family fun.

To find more family activities, visit Using Time Wisely’s event page on Facebook. Wishing you special time with your family this weekend while using time wisely. Enjoy!

Michaels: Yarn Backpack Buddy

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Photograph Credit: Michaels

January is National Hobby Month. In celebrating craft hobbies, participating Michaels Craft stores are offering a free make-and-take.

What: Yarn Backpack Buddy

When: Saturday, January 7, 2012

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Click here to find a Michaels location near you. This free event is for children ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

For more family activities, check the events link on Using Time Wisely’s Facebook page. Enjoy your family time!

National Parks: Free Entrance Days in 2012

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Photograph Credit: National Park Service

If your family enjoys the great outdoors, then prepare to mark your calendar. The National Park Service has released the fee-free days for 2012. For National Parks that usually charge entrance fees, those fees are waived on these fee-free dates:

January 14-16: Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend

April 21-29: National Park Week

June 9: Get Outdoors Day

September 29: National Public Lands Day

November 10-12: Veterans Day weekend

Click here to find participating National Parks, organized by state. The first free-entrance days begin next weekend. Enjoy a hike, picnic, or drive through your local National Park while spending time wisely with your family.

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

Lowe’s Build and Grow: Castle

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Photograph Credit: Lowe’s

Where the Home Depot Kids Workshop is held on the first Saturday of the month, the Lowe’s Build and Grow clinics occur on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. This next project comes with stickers, cutouts, and a working drawbridge. How cool is this?

What: Castle
When: Saturday, January 14, 2012
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: Your local Lowe’s home improvement store

Since the stores receive a limited supply of projects, register your attendance at your local Lowe’s and arrive no later than 10:15 a.m. to the event. For other tips and details on the Lowe’s Build and Grow clinics, refer to my detailed post here.

Photograph Credit: Lowe’s

After this Saturday’s event, the next Lowe’s Build and Grow project will be on Saturday, January 28, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The project is a Build-a-saurus, complete with both realistic and cartoon stickers.

You can register for both the January 14 and 28 events through Lowe’s web site.

Enjoy your family activities this weekend!