2013: Summer Bowling – Kids Bowl Free

May 10, 2013 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Kids Bowl Free

With our summer vacation beginning in about 2 weeks, I’ve got my daughter registered for art camp and waiting for tennis camp registration to open for my son.

Looking ahead, we are ready for the water parks to open and spending time with our friends.

However, we still have much to accomplish at school, so I’m planning for summer while keeping my children on academic tasks. 😉

Last week, we looked at the AMF Summer Unplugged bowling program. This week, Kids Bowl Free gets promoted.

Kids Bowl Free

For those really hot or rainy days, I prefer indoor fun. For an indoor option, Kids Bowl Free gives every registered child 2 free bowling games each day, every day, all summer long. The children’s ages and dates of this promotion are determined by the individual bowling alleys that participate.

Kids Bowl Free for Children

To get the free games, find a participating location (available in the United States and Canada) and register each of your children. You will need to re-register each summer as the program resets, and the information from last year does not transfer.

There is a limit of 6 children and one location per e-mail address. So, if you have 4 children and two available bowling alleys in your location, then you will need two e-mail accounts. Use one to sign up each of your 4 children at one location, and then use the other e-mail account to sign up all 4 children at the second location.

Once registered, you will receive a weekly e-mail on Sundays with a coupon for each person for each day. Before you go to the bowling alley, print your vouchers for your FREE games of bowling. Shoe rental is usually not included with the FREE games.

Kids Bowl Free Family Pass for Parents

If you want to bowl with your children, then consider purchasing the Kids Bowl Free Family Pass for $24.95, which allows 4 named family members to bowl 2 free games each day all summer long. Again, shoe rental is usually not included.

When you get the Family Pass, you will get an e-mail confirmation that can be used immediately. Then on Sundays, you will get the coupons for each person for each day to print when you return. You can register at anytime for the Family Pass, so wait until you are ready to go to the bowling alley.

In using time wisely and looking forward to summer plans, register your children in Kids Bowl Free. I find bowling a nice backup activity if we need a change of pace. Of course, our family will need the bumpers to keep our young one at least interested. Happy summer planning!

Question: Did you find a participating Kids Bowl Free alley in your area?

2013: Summer Bowling – AMF Summer Unplugged

May 3, 2013 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: AMF

Having just planted our spring garden, I’m amazed how close we are to summer.

With the cooler temperatures lasting much longer than a typical spring, I feel like summer is springing on me this year.

Don’t get me wrong, I love the cooler temperatures and have enjoyed the spring season.

My list of summer activities is started. Writing down all the items we really want to do helps as I plan each week.

If I don’t plan, then I end up with a long list at the end of the summer of activities we missed. If you are planning your summer, consider these summer activities. I will highlight at least one each week. Enjoy!

AMF Summer Unplugged

Ready to have a {bowling} ball this summer? Allow AMF to provide your children 2 free bowling games each day, every day, all summer long through AMF Summer Unplugged.

This program is free for children ages 15 and younger and available from Monday, May 13 through Monday, September 2, 2013. The games are free, but shoe rental is not included.

AMF Summer Unplugged for Children

To get the free games, you must register each of your children. You will need to start a new registration for 2013. Even if you have been an AMF Summer Unplugged member in the past, you will sign up as a new user for 2013.

CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS YEARS: Without any vouchers or weekly e-mails, the center for which you signup will receive notification of your enrollment. You just need to check in as a Summer Unplugged member. This change is great as there are no coupons or vouchers to print this year. You just signup and go bowl.

Photograph Credit: AMF

AMF Summer Pass for Parents

If you want to join your children, then consider purchasing the AMF Summer Pass for $34.95, which allows 4 family members ages 16 and up to bowl 2 free games each day all summer long. Again, shoe rental is not included.

Though our family did not make it to the bowling alley in 2010, 2011, or 2012, I still signed up my kids. Paul and I purchased bowling shoes and the AMF Summer Pass in 2010, but we never made it to the alley. So, I bypassed the AMF Summer Pass in 2011 and 2012.

With the AMF Summer Pass available all summer, I can (and will) wait until we plan to bowl before purchasing the pass. One of these years, we will make it to the alley. When the time comes, we will be prepared.

In using time wisely and looking forward to summer plans, register your children for AMF Summer Unplugged. You have nothing to lose, so sign-up in case it becomes too hot or too wet for outside fun. Happy summer planning!

Question: How often does your family go bowling?

Burger King: 50¢ Vanilla Ice Cream Cones

August 17, 2012 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Burger King

For a limited time, participating Burger King locations will offer the soft serve vanilla ice cream in a cup or cone for 50¢. Yeah!

The BK Facebook page indicates that price and participation vary. Our local Burger King ran a television spot announcing their participation from August 17 – 31, 2012.

Whether you are still enjoying summer or need an after-school treat, check your local Burger King for participation and price restrictions.

Keep enjoying your summer while using time wisely building relationships. Happy licking!

Question: What is your favorite ice cream flavor?

Summer Roller Skating: Kids Skate Free

July 13, 2012 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Kids Skate Free

Besides improving balance and flexibility, roller skating is a fun indoor activity away from the heat. This summer KidsSkateFree.com has partnered with roller skating rinks around the country offering kids free skating throughout the summer.

Each partner has its own age limits, times and days availability, and duration of the program.

Registration at a participating rink enters your children into the program. On Sundays, you will receive coupons to redeem at your chosen skating center. You will need to print and present your coupon during your location’s Kids Skate Free days and times. Skate rental is not included.

In using time wisely to keep your children active and out of the heat, options like Kids Skate Free and Kids Bowl Free come to the rescue. Enjoy your time making memories while rolling along this summer. Happy playing!

Question: Which do you prefer: roller skating or ice skating?

Microsoft: Free 5-day Summer Camps for Kids, Ages 8-13

July 6, 2012 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Microsoft

Microsoft is offering the following 4 different summer camps:

1. Digital Movie Madness Camp

2. Digital Art Smarts Camp

3. Office Unleashed Camp

4. Game Masters Camp

Though these camps are free to children ages 8-13, registration is required. Also, the child’s parent must stay at the Microsoft site during each 2-hour session.

If you have a tech-savvy young person and live near a participating Microsoft store, then sign up quickly. Space is limited.

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