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REMINDER: Museum Day – September 29, 2012

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Free Museum Day 2012

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?

Krispy Kreme: National Coffee Day – September 29, 2012

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National Coffee Day

Photograph Credit: Krispy Kreme

Happy 75th 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?

7-Eleven: CofFREE Day – September 28, 2012

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CofFree Day

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.

CofFree Day

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?   

Carvel: Customer Appreciation Day – September 20, 2012

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Carvel Customer Appreciation Day

Photograph Credit: Carvel

With all these customer appreciation days, I hope you’re feeling appreciated. If not, will free ice cream help?

Carvel is hosting their Customer Appreciation Day on Thursday, September 20, 2012 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Come in for a free 4 oz. soft serve ice cream cone dipped in Bonnet, while supplies last at participating locations.

In using time wisely, I recommend contacting your local Carvel to verify participation.

With all the promotional events next week, pace yourself. If you cannot attend one event, remember another freebie will come along. Enjoy using time wisely because today will soon pass. Appreciating you!

Question: How busy is your coming week?