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Chick-Fil-A: 2011 Cow Appreciation Day

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Photograph Credit: Chick-Fil-A

Do you know what time it is? No? It is time to get your cow costume ready for the annual Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-Fil-A.

The event is on Friday, July 8. If you dress like a cow from head to toe, then your combo meal is free. If you choose to only wear partial cow attire, e.g., a hat, a shirt, etc., then your entrée will be free. Here is a download for a cow costume.

This event is for the entire family, and it is so much fun. Last year, my mom was visiting, and she helped to “make” our costumes. She cut out cow spots and ears to adhere with tape to our white shirts and hats. Our “spots” fell off numerous times, but it was a fun free family event. Though the lighting was not ideal, I am still including our bovine family picture.

This year, I am using black acrylic paint to design the black spots on the white tee shirts I purchased from Hobby Lobby for $1.50-$1.99 each. I also wrote little slogans on the shirts. Now our “spots” will not be falling off our costumes.

What are you waiting for . . . get mooving. (Sorry, I couldn’t help the cow reference.) Mark your calendars, get your costumes ready, and enjoy a great free meal at Chick-Fil-A on July 8.

Kraft: Minor League Baseball Tickets

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Photograph Credit: MiLB

Our family loves this deal! My oldest daughter talks about the mascot all the time. When we finally get to the game, she hides from him. Did I mention she is 3-years-old? 🙂

Since our family feeds off Kraft Singles throughout the year, I save every wrapper for this buy one get one free ticket deal at our local minor league stadium. Here are my tips for taking advantage of this deal:

  1. You will need one Kraft Singles wrapper for each buy one get one free deal. For my family of 5, I will need 4 tickets since my 16-months daughter gets in free. When I go to the box office, I will take 2 Kraft Singles wrappers. I will purchase 2 tickets and get 2 tickets for free. Our tickets are $7-8 per ticket, so I will pay $14-16 per game.
  2. Check your local minor league baseball web site for additional promotions. In addition to the buy one get on free tickets on Tuesday nights, our local ballpark combines a kids eat free promotion. Bi-Lo, a local grocery store chain, sponsors this event. As we enter the stadium, we are handed 3 vouchers (one per child). Then each voucher can be redeemed for a hot dog, chips, and drink. The drink is small, but it is free.
  3. Try to purchase tickets in advance. At our ballpark, tickets are $1 more on the day of the game.
  4. Purchase only the tickets you will use. The tickets at our stadium will not be exchanged for better seats or another game. Be sure to choose your seats carefully.
  5. Take your sunscreen or sunblock to the game. The sun is still shining brightly at 7:00 p.m. here in South Carolina. To prevent sunburns, remember your sun protection.

Visit the minor league baseball web site to find your local team. If you take advantage of this deal, then use your time wisely and enjoy the game with your family!

Summer Camp: Free 3-Day Workshop at Apple Stores

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Photograph Credit: Apple

At Apple Camp, kids aged 8-12 learn how to shoot their own footage, create an original song in GarageBand on an iPad, and put it all together in iMovie on a Mac. This free workshop, held at the Apple Store, spans three days and ends with campers debuting their masterpieces at the Apple Camp Film Festival. Space is limited and workshops fill up quickly so sign up now for a super creative adventure.

To find a participating Apple store, registration form, and detailed camp itineraries, you can click here to be directed to the Apple web site.

Home Depot: Lil Toolbox

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Photograph Credit: The Home Depot

Tomorrow, Saturday, June 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Home Depot is hosting a special Father’s Day workshop. The project is a toolbox for Dad.

My kids love attending the FREE Kids’ Workshops at Home Depot. They get to build a project, earn a certificate of achievement, and receive a pin to adhere to their orange Home Depot aprons.

In the 2-3 years our family has attended these workshops, our Home Depot has never run out of projects.

If you will be near a Home Depot in the morning, then stop in to attend this event with your kids. With no registration needed and all supplies included, you can enjoy a fun family event for the price of gas to get you there. Enjoy your family this weekend!