Fun Giveaway from Trix Swirls and MyBlogSpark!

Trix Swirls^® combines two mouthwatering fruity colors into every fun puff that will satisfy kids´ taste buds and spark their creativity! A good source of calcium and vitamin D, the Trix Rabbit won´t be the only one who can´t resist these fruity combos, which include lemony green, berry berry blue, and rasporangey orange!

The folks @ MyBlogSpark have provided me with 2 Trix Swirls^® Creative Kid gift baskets that include a sample of the product along with a colorful apron, a set of watercolor pencils, watercolor paints, brushes, a sketchbook, and an art supply box.

I got mine in the mail today - and it sure is cool. The little apron is all tye dyed rainbow colored - great for a boy or a girl. It fit my 9 yr old "ok" - but would be better for a smaller child probably... Either way, it's a really neat kit, the sketchbook is pretty large, and the paints, brushes, and pencils are very nice.

If you would like to enter to win, leave a comment explaining what you think happened to the Trix to make it end up swirled... Like a giant yummy tornado happened in the Trix factory, etc...
(Comment with your email or a link to your blog so that I can let you know if you won!)

For a 2nd entry opportunity - Post about my giveaway on your blog, then post a separate comment with a link to your post! I will announce the 2 winners - drawn at random - Saturday July 25th!

Free Roast Burger from Arby's with Drink Purchase

Go here to print your coupon for a free Bacon Cheddar Roastburger with any soft drink purchase - expires 7/14/09!!! Free food is a good thing!
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FREE Portrait Package from the Picture People

A portrait package consists of one 8x10, two 5x7's and eight wallet sized portraits of the same image. Not valid on existing orders, portrait sheet reprints, enhancements or special orders. Offer valid in-studio only. Coupon cannot be used in combination with this or any other offer and must be presented at time of session/purchase. Limit one coupon redemption (this or similar offer) per person (individually and/or as part of a family/group). Limit one offer per family/group during event period dates (07/08/09 - 07/25/09). Offer expires 07/25/09. (C) 2009 The Picture People. All rights reserved.

Email Code: SGCEA (Free Portrait Package)

Picture People never charges a sitting fee or additional fee for more than 1 person

Go Here for the offer... Go here to find a location near you!!!

Summer Tote Bags - Free event for the kids...

The Knack Free Family Event: Summer Fun Tote Bags

July 11, 2009 - July 11, 2009, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Stop in and make your own personalized tote bag using a variety of paints and stencils from Tulip®. Ages 5-12 welcome. While supplies last. Powered by Tulip®.

Check for a store near you to see if they're participating!
(go here - bottom of the page - enter your zip code. Pick a store and click to see that store's events!)

Free Popcorn @ AMC - WYB Large Coca Cola

Check it out here!
Make sure you save this asap...

It's for a free LG Popcorn WYB a Large Soda! 1 per ticket purchased... Which I think is a sweet deal!!!! Expires 11/5/09


•• AMCinema
A.M.Cinema invites moviegoers to visit their local AMC theatre before noon on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays to enjoy first-run movies for either $4.00, $5.00 or $6.00* depending on theatre and market.
For A.M.Cinema theatres and showtimes in your area, click here!

•• Senior day on Tuesdays...

•• Or M-Th the "weekly escape" at select locations. My location isn't selected
Looks like adult tickets for this price point are @ $5

•• And then of course finally - the Movie Watcher Card...
• Present your card when purchasing movie tickets.
• Earn two points for every ticket you buy (four point max per visit).
• Receive free concessions or tickets for every 10 points earned.
• Continue to earn points and free stuff.

Play Baseball Boss

The online Baseball Game where you manage your teams and collect cards. Get 3 free starter packs of cards when you register! This might be fun for the little ones home from school for the summer. I read the fine print, and looks like it's free now - and stays free... So no worries there.

50 free prints from CVS photo center!

Check it out!! Go here and sign up at CVS Photo Center and you'll get 20 free prints! Add your extra care card and you'll get another 30!!!

The CVS/pharmacy Online Photo Center is a separate web site and will require a separate Login and Checkout from other CVS.com transactions.

Well, CVS rocks... All I'm gonna say about it!
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Indianapolis Library Summer Reading Program

Ok so - we were new to Indy last year, and LOVED this program... It's baaaaaaack! June 8th - August 1st. You can even drop your email here for a reminder... Last year the kids earned tickets to the fair, free popcorn, and haunted house passes. I wonder what great prizes they'll offer this year!

JOIN THE CASE

All across the city, “Undercover Readers” can join the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library’s free Summer Reading Program to get a lead on the hottest books and a look at the latest clue-gathering gadgets. Grab your trench coat and flashlight and hurry to the nearest IMCPL location to sign up for the program, receive a Point Card and begin your investigation. Special rewards are offered to all detectives on the case: Chart your reading progress with points, and then redeem them for a lineup of Indy’s “Most Wanted Prizes”. Crime doesn’t pay, but reading does!
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FREE Soccer for LITTLE Kids SW Indianapolis!!!

Hey - if anyone here lives in the area of Southwest Indianapolis (Camby/Mooresville/Martinsville) area and has a child 2-4 yrs old who would be interested in playing soccer for free - shoot me an email. I'll get you the information! We're already a part of this league (our 11 and 14 yr olds play with them, my husband volunteers as a coach) and are very happy there. The new season starts September 5th!!!

They've also got programs for children up to age 14!! (Not free, but definitely competitively priced at $35 before June 30th, $50 after - Uniform INCLUDED!!)
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$10 off at Buca di Beppo

$10 off $20 at Buca di Beppo printable coupon! It's good off any $20+ food purchase (doesn't include drinks/tax/tip) - Expires 5/19 though... Husband loves this place.
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Free 2pc Grilled Chicken Dinner from KFC

This deal's all over the 'net, so I'm sure most have already seen it... But on the off chance that someone might have missed it... I'm gonna post...

Go here to print 4 coupons for a free 2pc dinner!
*manager's choice of what those 2 pieces of chicken will be, but for free?! I don't think it'll matter. Plus you get 2 sides and a biscuit! Yummy...

There's also a .pdf offered @ Oprah's website here. Personally I'm a bit skeptical of using the .pdf, and since you can print 4 per computer using the coupon printer, I'm going that route. But that's just me...

The .pdf was removed from Oprah's site. I have also read reports of the .pdf version of the coupon being rejected @ the KFC. I'm still in awe that a .pdf of a Brick's coupon was posted at all, know what I'm sayin?

And it goes on and on... Lol it's not on Oprah's site, but it IS on KFC's - here - so wondering to myself why they'd refuse a coupon that they posted on their own site? Walgreens much? =)

.PDF removed from KFC's site sometime during the wee hours of the night... I just hope that the flood of .pdf coupons (introduced by the company itself - not by fraudulent means) doesn't spoil the entire deal. I'm looking forward to a free meal or two.
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One of my finds...

So we were able to collect some petrified wood on a family friend's private land... Here's my favorite piece! I'm not sure if you can really tell in the photo, but it's got purple coloring, crystals, and some bright yellows and reds!

wow...

the last couple of days we've been in North East Arizona - exploring fossil beds and petrified wood!! We endured 70+ MPH winds (i have never had so much dust in my mouth - ever) - SNOW - horrible motel beds... Dirt roads, cows, Antelope, prairie dogs, GIANT Canyons... amazing... Here's a couple of pictures - we JUST got back to the house in Tucson, I'm sunburned (SPF 50 PFFFT) and I'm so going to bed...

$3 off Combo #1 @ AMC

I love AMC - honest... Here's a coupon for $3 off their #1 combo... It's a decent coupon, but I honestly think this one's better... I just pay the little extra to upsize to a large.

Free Popcorn @ AMC IMAX

Here's a coupon for a free Popcorn @ AMC IMax!! Exp 4/16/09 (click the image for larger version to print out)

Check here for an IMAX near you!

Meijer Easter Eggcitement Event 4/11 - Reminder

One of my favorite words there - Free. Kids' activities, samples, giveaways, and MORE!
Today from 11am to 2pm

Meijer Easter Eggcitement Event 4/11

One of my favorite words there - Free. Kids' activities, samples, giveaways, and MORE! 4/11 from 11am to 2pm - we'll already be on the road - en route to Arizona!! (don't worry - I'm bringing my computer) But I'll secretly be wishing I was at this event. I'm always so curious what's the free stuff gonna be!!?!?

AMC Theaters Coupon / Deals...

I'm reposting this awesome coupon - as a reminder - but also I have added some information as well. I love taking the kids to the movies, but who can afford it? Well, this coupon - and the program deals - should help a little.

Awesome coupon (click image for full-sized printable version) for sure, especially when you combine with:

•• AMCinema
A.M.Cinema invites moviegoers to visit their local AMC theatre before noon on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays to enjoy first-run movies for either $4.00, $5.00 or $6.00* depending on theatre and market.
For A.M.Cinema theatres and showtimes in your area, click here!

•• Senior day on Tuesdays...

•• Or M-Th the "weekly escape" at select locations. My location isn't selected
Looks like adult tickets for this price point are @ $5

•• And then of course finally - the Movie Watcher Card...
• Present your card when purchasing movie tickets.
• Earn two points for every ticket you buy (four point max per visit).
• Receive free concessions or tickets for every 10 points earned.
• Continue to earn points and free stuff.

Fun Lasagna Taste Test from Michael Angelo's

Ok - I got this email and kind of ignored it... But I'm glad I went back... Since joining all the survey sites - our house is always doing product tests... So the kids are really INTO giving their opinions. Especially at dinner time - mind you I don't ask for this feedback. So when I read this deal - I gotta say - I'm intrigued.

Michael Angelo's wants YOU to buy:

• 12 oz Michael Angelo's Meat Lasagna
• 10.5 oz Stouffer's Meat Lasagna

Then perform your own taste test comparison! Decide which you prefer...

• If you prefer Michael Angelo's Lasagna - you'll get 3 coupons for 3 single serve entrees (10-12 oz any flavor)
• If you prefer the Stouffer's Lasagna - you'll get your $$$ back for the purchase of the Michael Angelo's Entree.

But you have to do this before 4/15!!! And you need to be a member - so sign up here.

I want to add that typically for my family, I make our own lasagna. Two teenagers (16 and 14), and a growing "pre-teen" (his words - NOT mine!! he's 11), and a 9 yr old that's taller than the 11! Not to mention a 6'4 husband who can eat ANYTHING and not gain an ounce. And he eats!! So it's not typically economical for us to buy these convenience foods. Having said that, a few months ago when Meijer had the Michael Angelo's Chicken Parmesan Entrees on clearance for like $1.50 or something, I bought a few - and they were really really good.

But here's my plan: Since the husband and I are going to Don Pablo's tomorrow for a late lunch, we're not going to be hungry for a dinner - so I'm going to get these 2 entrees - a box of garlic bread - and a can of peas. Can you believe my kids LOVE canned peas? Not frozen, only canned. Hey, I'll take advantage of it. Anyway - I'll let the kids do the taste test. I'm going to make little voting forms for them lol, make it kind of "fun" for them...


Oh - and some info about Don Pablos - if you haven't signed up for a Habanero card yet, you're definitely going to want to... They give you $$$ loaded to your card for your birthday (Turned 34 march 30th), and your card anniversary - which was recently... Plus I have a free appetizer that I haven't used yet, and an additional $5 added (total $25). All this is free money, I haven't ever used this card - we use the husbands. But I got an email recently saying they loaded $$$$ to my card, so I had to check it out!

Opening Day 2009 Fan Fest @ Meijer

Opening Day 2009 Fan Fest!!
Today from 11 - 2

• Major League Baseball Schedules
• Enter to win tickets to All Star Game
• Free Giveaways and Sampling
• Free Baseball Card Starter Kit
• Create your own baseball card in the photo department
• ... And MORE