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National Public Gardens Day – May 9, 2014

May 3, 2014 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: American Public Gardens Association

On Friday, May 9, 2014, participating botanical gardens, arboretums, and conservatories offer FREE admission on National Public Gardens Day.

If you are considering a science membership that comes with a reciprocal gardens membership, then this is a great opportunity to try out a garden near you.

To find a participating location, please visit the National Public Gardens Day website.

If my mom lived closer, then I would plan a visit with her to a participating garden. When we visit Florida, we spend time walking through a local botanical garden to see the beautiful flora, birds, and waterfalls.

Many of the gardens, arboretums, and conservatories present special displays and programs on National Public Gardens Day. Enjoy!

Häagen Dazs: FREE Cone Day – May 13, 2014

May 6, 2014 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Häagen Dazs

Häagen Dazs is celebrating FREE Cone Day on Tuesday, May 13, 2014.

To find a participating location, please visit the Häagen Dazs store locator.

This event runs from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

If you plan to attend, then enjoy your afternoon treat or evening dessert.

For those of us who do not live in the vicinity of a Häagen Dazs ice cream parlor, no worries. There will be more deals around the corner.

Happy FREE Cone Day!

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: Good Grade Rewards – 2014 Third Quarter

May 7, 2014 by Tracy

Though we are almost done with our fourth quarter of the school year, we finally stopped by our Krispy Kreme Doughnuts location for Mr. 8 and Miss 6 to get their good grade rewards from third quarter. In a couple of weeks, we get to stop again with their fourth quarter grades.

Each quarter, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts will rewards students for each “A,” “B,” “E,” or “S” earned on their report card with a FREE original glazed doughnut up to a limit of 6 doughnuts per child. As my children have more than 6 subjects, they each receive a half a dozen doughnuts.

As we combined deals, each of my children received his/her own box of doughnuts. Mr. 8 and Miss 6 each received 6 original glazed doughnuts in their boxes. Then, using a $3 off any dozen, I purchased a variety dozen, and Miss 4 claimed them as her own.

If you have a Krispy Kreme Doughnuts location near you and your children have earned an “A,” “B,” “E,” or “S,” then take the report card to show their work and receive a good grade reward up to 6 original glazed doughnuts. Happy earning!

Question: What additional good grade rewards are available to your children?

2014: Apple’s FREE 3-day Summer Camp for Kids, Ages 8-12

May 15, 2014 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Apple

Summer camp season is around the corner. With Mr. 8 going to a week-long camp this summer, I know all too well that early registration is imperative.

We actually missed the early bird deadline in February. Yep!

Signing up for summer camp in February did not even cross my mind. I waited until March to start looking, and ended up paying $30 more for him because we missed the deadline. Oh well, I will be better prepared next winter for this early deadline. 🙂

Though registration is not yet open, I wanted to put on your radar Apple’s FREE 3-day summer camp for kids, ages 8-12. Each Apple store chooses the dates for their camps. Last year, our local store offered 12 weeks of camp which started on July 15 and ended on August 3.

Campers had a choice of one of two camp weeks:

Option 1: Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday
Option 2: Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday

Each camp day was 1.5 hours with instructions for creating a storyboard, soundtrack, and movie. Each participant had to provide his own:

MAC computer
Digital camera/video camera
Earphones

Space is very limited, and participants are limited to one Apple camp per summer. If you have an interested child, who meets the age requirements, then signup for e-mail notification when registration opens.

If you need the available dates to schedule your summer, then check with your local store to verify their participation. Hopefully, the representative can let you know when their camps are scheduled and a tentative date for the registration opening.

Summer is around the corner. If you have an aspiring filmmaker or a technology-loving child, then check out Apple’s FREE 3-day summer camp for kids, ages 8-12. Happy scheduling!

Question: What is your opinion of summer camp?

2014: Microsoft Summer Camp for Kids, Ages 8-13

May 16, 2014 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Microsoft

Our family is down to single digit days until summer. Yes! With only 4 more classroom days remaining, we are in the homestretch.

Besides trying to stay focused on these last few tests to finish the year, we are planning to have fun this summer.

One avenue of fun is summer camp.

The Microsoft summer camp for kids, ages 8-13, is a FREE camp with registration now open. In these week-long in-store camps, the campers are organized by age group:

Jr. Designers – campers ages 8-10
Designers – campers ages 11-13

This summer, Microsoft retail stores will offer these four classes throughout the summer:

Smart Game Coding
Smart Game Designing
Smart Movie Making
Smart Photo Taking

Though camp times and classes vary by store, each class is two hours in length. Each camper must submit a participation agreement signed by a parent or legal guardian prior to taking the class.

Most of the classes are scheduled during one of these two blocks of time:

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

A parent, guardian, or an authorized adult caregiver must remain at the Microsoft store location throughout the duration of the class. Please note this requirement as you cannot drop off your camper and return later for pickup.

The Microsoft summer camp for kids, ages 8-13, is FREE. Classes run from June 2 through August 29. Space is limited, so register any interested camper before classes fill up.

For more details, please contact your local Microsoft retail store. Happy planning!

Question: If you could take one of these classes, which one would you choose?

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