7-Eleven: CofFREE Day – September 28, 2012

September 21, 2012 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: 7-Eleven

You might want to adjust your morning route this Friday, September 28, 2012 to include a stop at 7-Eleven.

From 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (EST), you can get a free large coffee because it’s CofFREE Day!

While participating in CofFREE Day, you can also cast a vote in the 7-Election, where customers choose either a blue cup or red cup in support of their Presidential choice.

Photograph Credit: 7-Eleven

To enjoy your free cup of joe, visit your local 7-Eleven between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 28, 2012.

Happy CofFREE Day!

For more family-fun activities and free promotions, visit Using Time Wisely’s Facebook event page. Happy planning!

Question: If you drink coffee, what’s your favorite brand?

Krispy Kreme: National Coffee Day – September 29, 2012

September 21, 2012 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Krispy Kreme

Happy 75^th Anniversary, Krispy Kreme! Among your promotions on National Doughnut Day, Talk Like a Pirate Day, and National Coffee Day, you are celebrating in style.

Though I keep eyeing the new cotton candy and caramel apple doughnuts, I have not taken the plunge. If you follow my goals, you know I really don’t need any doughnuts. But if I splurge, it will take a chocolate iced, crème filled doughnut. Yum!

National Coffee Day Free Coffee

For all you coffee lovers, Krispy Kreme comes to your rescue offering a free 12 oz. of their house blend in honor of National Coffee Day on Saturday, September 29, 2012. Per Krispy Kreme Doughnuts’ Facebook page, this offer is for all United States and Canadian locations, a limit of one per customer, and no purchase necessary.

National Coffee Day Giveaway

In addition to the free house blend offer, Krispy Kreme will give 75 fans a free year of coffee which is 2 bags of coffee shipped to winners each month. To enter the free giveaway, fill in this form and chose your favorite signature coffee (house blend, decaf, or dark roast). The sweepstakes ends on Saturday, September 29, 2012. Good luck!

For additional fun, family activities, check out Using Time Wisely’s Facebook event page. Enjoy using time wisely with those you love! Happy fall!

Question: What’s your favorite item on Krispy Kreme’s menu?

REMINDER: Museum Day – September 29, 2012

September 21, 2012 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Smithsonian Magazine

Don’t forget. Next Saturday, September 29, 2012, is Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day. Though free, you need a museum ticket to get into your selected museum. If you haven’t reserved your spot, claim it now.

After sending your request, you will receive an e-mail with your ticket to print.

Last year our family went to an art museum where the children received free admission. This year, I chose a children’s museum and am bracing myself for a packed house.

Even with two tickets, we will pay for one admission since each ticket admits one person and a guest. With our family of 5 and no free admission for the toddler, I gladly pay for one admission since I refuse to pay full price for this museum. 😉

In using time wisely, I considered our schedule and chose a museum we all could enjoy. I think we will have a blast next Saturday at our chosen museum. Happy choosing!

Question: What types of museums does your family enjoy?

Free Promotions Starting September 28, 2012

September 28, 2012 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Krispy Kreme

Need a little pick-me-up or change of scenery this weekend? Thanks to the free promotions at 7-Eleven, Pretzelmaker, Krispy Kreme, Smithsonian Magazine, and National Parks, we have these options:

Friday, September 28, 2012

7-Eleven – CofFREE Day!

Pretzelmaker – Free pretzel with coupon, expires tomorrow, September 29, 2012

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Krispy Kreme – National Coffee Day!

Smithsonian Magazine – Free Museum Day!

National Parks – Free park entrance for National Public Lands Day!

As you enjoy your weekend activities, keep using time wisely. To add more family-fun activities and free promotions to your calendar, visit Using Time Wisely’s Facebook event page. Happy planning!

Fall Activity: Visiting the Apple Farm

October 5, 2012 by Tracy

This past week, my son’s class took a trip to the apple farm. With a little extra planning, our entire family made it out to the farm by the afternoon.

Besides the yearly family pictures, our entire family enjoyed the visit. The apple farm outing has become a family favorite since my son was barely walking.

Though each farm has its unique qualities, these fun activities comprised our day:

Farm Animals

Though not a petting zoo, our apple farm keeps goats, chickens, a pig, llamas, and a donkey.

When the pig curled up behind the hay bale, my toddler could not see him. As she searched for him in the stall, she broke down in tears thinking he left. Upon pointing him out to her, she immediately calmed down and continued her happy chatting about “her pig.” 🙂

Hay Ride

Packed into the trailer pulled by the tractor, we took a ride around the farm singing, laughing, and talking about all the sights including the decorated nursery rhyme path. My toddler enjoyed the 5 monkeys jumping on the bed decorations as this song is one of her favorites.

Gem Mining

With a bag of dirt, a sieve, and a gem identification card, each student found a spot at the water to mine their dirt. My son loved this section of the day as he found lots of gems. When we got home, he washed his gems more thoroughly and sorted them by color.

Pumpkin Patch

With the early season of apples this year, most of the apples had been picked from the trees. We bypassed the apple picking and headed for the pumpkin patch which just opened this past weekend.

Playground

Our apple farm owners created a fun space for the students to run and romp around. The tire jumps are a highlight each year.

Scavenger Hunt

Though not a part of the apple farm, I created this Apple Farm Scavenger Hunt for my children. I have tweaked the items from year to year, but my children look forward to finding the same items year after year. You are welcome to adjust this scavenger hunt to meet your needs.

Corn Maze

Having expanded this year, our apple farm had two corn mazes with games hidden within both. My children enjoyed running through finding the items and getting lost together.

With the arrival of cooler temperatures, our family enjoyed our visit to the apple farm.

In using time wisely this fall, take a trip to a farm. To find your local apple farm, visit PickYourOwn.org, and click on your state. Plan a visit and enjoy your family time together. Happy visiting!

Question: What is a favorite family activity you enjoy in the fall?

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