Photograph Credit: Lowe’s

This next project at Lowe’s Build and Grow clinic cracks me up. Based on the new movie, The Croods, this project is a chomper. With the jaws opening and closing from a trigger at the end of the stick, one can pick up or grab things.

The reason this project cracks me up stems from my earliest recollection of a chomper. Growing up in Florida, our family visited the amusement parks at least once a year. One vivid memory I have as a little girl (age 7 or 8) is leaving Sea World with my family.

My younger brother and I had dolphin chompers, and we were pinching people’s bottoms on the way out of the park. We were slick about it and kept ourselves entertained on the long walk out to our car.

Not that I advocate pinching bottoms; but if it happens, don’t be surprised. If your children would enjoy creating their own chomper, then head to your local Lowe’s Build and Grow clinic tomorrow.

What: Piranhakeet Chomper

When: Saturday, March 23, 2013

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Where: Your local Lowe’s home improvement store

Since the clinics only offer a limited supply of projects, register your attendance at your local Lowe’s and arrive no later than 10:15 a.m. to the event. For other tips and details on the Lowe’s Build and Grow clinics, refer to my detailed post here.

For more free to inexpensive family activities, visit Using Time Wisely Facebook events page. Enjoy your weekend while using time wisely and keeping those chompers to yourself.

Photograph Credit: Lowe’s

Where the Home Depot Kids Workshop is held on the first Saturday of the month, the Lowe’s Build and Grow clinics occur on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. This next project comes with stickers, cutouts, and a working drawbridge. How cool is this?

What: Castle

When: Saturday, January 14, 2012

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Where: Your local Lowe’s home improvement store

Since the stores receive a limited supply of projects, register your attendance at your local Lowe’s and arrive no later than 10:15 a.m. to the event. For other tips and details on the Lowe’s Build and Grow clinics, refer to my detailed post here.

Photograph Credit: Lowe’s

After this Saturday’s event, the next Lowe’s Build and Grow project will be on Saturday, January 28, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The project is a Build-a-saurus, complete with both realistic and cartoon stickers.

You can register for both the January 14 and 28 events through Lowe’s web site.

Enjoy your family activities this weekend!

Photograph Credit: Lowe's

After attending the Home Depot Kids Workshop last weekend, our family should have stopped across the street at Lowe’s. Branching out of their normal second- and fourth-week of the month projects, Lowe’s began a three-week project: a train.

Last week, the project was the caboose. If you missed it, like our family, do not fret. There are still 2 additional sections to make for your train.

What: Coal Car

When: Saturday, December 10, 2011

Where: Your local Lowe’s home improvement store

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

These clinics fill up quickly. Be sure to register your attendance at your local Lowe’s and arrive no later than 10:15 a.m. to the event. For other tips and details on the Lowe’s Build and Grow clinics, refer to my detailed post here.

Photograph Credit: Lowe's

After this Saturday’s event, the next Lowe’s Build and Grow project will be on Saturday, December 17, 2011, building the engine.

You can register for both the December 10 and 17 events through Lowe’s web site. These events are filling up fast in our area. Hope you can still get a spot.

To preview more upcoming events, be sure to check Using Time Wisely’s Facebook events page. New activities are added periodically, so check back often.

Enjoy your family activities this weekend!

If you are looking for a free family project for this weekend, then look no further. Tomorrow, Lowe’s will be hosting this Build and Grow clinic:

What: Build a monster machine

When: Saturday, October 8, 2011

Where: Your local Lowe’s home improvement store

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

These clinics fill up quickly. Be sure to register your attendance at your local Lowe’s and arrive no later than 10:15 a.m. to the event. For other tips and details on the Lowe’s Build and Grow clinics, refer to my detailed post here.

After this Saturday’s event, the next Lowe’s Build and Grow project will be on Saturday, October 22, 2011, building a monster truck.

You can register for both the October 8 and 22 events through Lowe’s web site.

Enjoy your family activities this weekend!

Photograph Credit: Lowe's

The second Saturday of the month is just around the corner which means Lowe’s will be hosting this Build and Grow clinic:

What: Build a free police car with flashing light

When: Saturday, September 10, 2011

Where: Your local Lowe’s home improvement store

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

These clinics fill up quickly. Be sure to register your attendance at your local Lowe’s and arrive no later than 10:15 a.m. to the event. For other tips and details on the Lowe’s Build and Grow clinics, refer to my detailed post here.

Photograph Credit: Lowe's

After this Saturday’s event, the next Lowe’s Build and Grow project will be on Saturday, September 24, 2011, building a fire truck with siren. You can register for both the September 10 and 24 events through Lowe’s web site.

Wishing you a cool, restful, family-filled weekend with a little football for flavor!