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Pretzelmaker: Free Pretzel on April 26, 2012

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Photograph Credit: Pretzelmaker

Celebrate National Pretzel Day by visiting your local Pretzelmaker and singing, dancing, or saying, “Happy Pretzel Day” for a free salted or unsalted pretzel on Thursday, April 26, 2012.

Limit one free pretzel per customer.

Click here to find your local Pretzelmaker.

Before heading out, you may want to call to verify your Pretzelmaker’s participation since this offer is valid only at participating locations.

For more family activities, visit Using Time Wisely’s Facebook Event Page, and don’t forget to enter the Earth Day Giveaway going on now through Sunday, April 22, 2012. Enjoy using time wisely this weekend!

Family Activities: 2011 Halloween Weekend Adventures

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Photograph Credit: Lowe's

Besides December and May, I think October is the next busiest month for my family. With field trips, fall festivals, family birthdays, and Halloween events, we stay very busy.

Though we do not participate in every activity offered through the month, we have lots of choices to keep us busy. Here are some of the local and national activities going on this weekend:

Friday, October 21, 2011

6:30 p.m. – Free Movie Night at our local minor league baseball field (entrance on Field Street only).  Bring blankets to sit on to watch Toy Story 3 in the outfield.

Saturday, October 22, 2011

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.  –  Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic: Monster Truck

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Michaels’ Halloween T-shirt Event

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Simon Kidgits’ Halloween Event

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – A.C. Moore’s Halloween Costume Event

There are lots more Halloween events being offered. Be sure to stay updated on continuing family outing opportunities by checking Using Time Wisely’s Facebook Event page. As I hear of different events, I will post them with details on Facebook. If you find other activities, please be sure to add the information in a comment or on a post. Hope you enjoy using time wisely with your family this weekend.

Question: What activities do you plan to attend this weekend?

Simon Kidgits Club

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Our family has been a member of our local Kidgits Club for over 5 years. I first heard of Kidgits when my New Mom’s Club walked around the mall every Wednesday morning. As I passed the Kidgit advertising throughout the walking area, I began to inquire about the club.

When I learned that the annual membership fee was $5 per child which included monthly activities with goody bags, a tee shirt, and a birthday present, I did not hesitate to join. Per the Kidgits’ web site, a yearly membership includes:

Photograph Credit: Kidgits

Our son joined right before he turned one, and we continue to renew each year. At present, all three of my children are active members.

Each Kidgits’ mall offers different events. Some events are nationwide, but others are local events. To find your nearest location and event information, please visit the Simon Kidgits’ Club web site. Our Kidgits offers an event almost every month. Here are some Kidgits activities we have attended this year:

Safety Event

Book Blast Event

Back-to-School Event

Our events are scheduled on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Most are in center court, but others have been down at the Kidgits Korner (an indoor playground). I definitely prefer the center court activities since the playground gets so crowded. Our Kidgits Korner is designed for preschool-aged children, but the events are geared for ages 3-12. The older children on the playground are not always looking out for the little ones, so I tend to be over-cautious and keep my kids out of that area on event days.

In addition to the event, our family has won these cool door prizes:

  • The Jungle Book
  • Peanut Butter and Jelly game
  • Jenga game
  • Dalmatian puppy (stuffed animal)
  • Kidgits Book

If you have elementary-age children and a Simon Kidgits Club in your area, then go join. Some events are better than others, but all are enjoyable family outings. For $5 you can try it. The tee shirt and goody bags are worth more than the $5 fee, so you really have nothing to lose and lots of fun events to gain. Maybe you will be one of the lucky recipients of a cool door prize. Before you say, “But we never win,” you have a greater chance of winning when you join, attend, and enter the drawing. 🙂

Enjoy your time with your family this weekend. I know I will!

Question: What is the least expensive annual membership you have purchased? Please add your answer to the comments.