Activities for Saturday, January 11, 2014

January 10, 2014 by Tracy

Activities for Saturday, January 10, 2014

Photograph Credit: Microsoft Images

Getting back into our usual routine and recovering from our frozen pipes, I need some time this weekend to get ahead for next week.

My children have grown this week, and their growth is taking them out of their clothing. My son needs his next-size pants hemmed and another pair of shoes.

My oldest daughter will also need the next-size pants, and I am confiscating Miss 3’s short shirts and her pants that now look like capris.

In addition to clothing swaps, general cleanup, menu planning, grocery-list making, and laundry, we are hoping to get out and enjoy a family activity this weekend. As rains are coming, we might end up spending time indoors.

If you are venturing out, here are some suggested activities for Saturday, January 11, 2014 that may fit your schedule:

Lakeshore Learning Store: FREE Bongos

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

Michaels: $2 Mini Masterpieces

On January 11, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., participating Michaels Craft Stores will reserve 30 minutes for your child to paint mini masterpieces. Kids Club reservations are required and recommended for children ages 3 and up.

Other Event Suggestions

Other FREE or inexpensive events are a trip to a local park, hiking, bike riding, or geocaching.

If you have annual memberships, check museums, zoos, science centers, recreational districts, and gardens for special events and activities.

For indoor options, go watch a high school or college sports game. At home, my girls love creating with paints, stickers, and markers while my son prefers a board or card game.

If you are looking for other family weekend events, check Using Time Wisely’s event page. While you are there, please “like” the page to stay updated.

However you plan to spend your weekend, may you stay safe, warm, and dry while using time wisely. Enjoy your weekend!

Question: What are your plans for the weekend?

Subway: JanuANY – $5 Footlong Sandwiches

January 9, 2014 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Subway

During the month of January, Subway has many footlong sandwiches priced at $5 each.

Included in this deal are the better-for-you and the super-stacked subs but excludes premium and supreme subs. This offer continues through January 31, 2014.

With 21 choices ranging from breakfast to dinner options, Subway is a great option, especially when it’s cold and you find your water pipes frozen. 😉

As the chill sets in and schedules pick up, these $5 Subway sandwiches might help you survive an emergency, needed break, or lunch with a friend without spending full price to feed yourself, your family, or a friend.

Happy JanuANY month!

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!

Subway: Customer Appreciation Month

November 29, 2013 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Subway

During the month of December, Subway will offer two of their 6” sandwiches for $2 in honor of Customer Appreciation month.

Customer Appreciation Month

The two 6” sandwiches are the meatball marinara and the cold cut combo. This event continues until December 31, 2013.

12 Days of Thanks Sweepstakes

In addition to the Customer Appreciation Month offer, Subway is running a 12 Days of Thanks sweepstakes whereby customers can win Subway gift cards. The sweepstakes offer ends on December 12, 2013.

As schedules get busy and time constraints tight, a $2 sandwich could be your ticket to feeding your family while using time wisely.

Happy Customer Appreciation Month!

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