FREE Weekend Family Fun and Activities Round-Up!

November 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Looking for some free family fun this weekend?  Here is a round up of free activities and events.  It’s always a good idea to check with your local store before going to make sure that they are participating (especially if you’ve got a drive).

My top pick?  Santa’s Wonderland is now at Bass Pro Shops!  Visit Santa, complete crafts and activities, get a free picture, and more!  My kids look forward to this every year!

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Click here to check out your store’s schedule–> Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops

Here are the rest of the free activities for the week:

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American Girl – Pet Gift-Tag Craft. Get ready for a “paws”-itively perfect holiday! Your girl can get in the playful spirit of the season making four gift tags featuring a few of the beloved American Girl pets: Coconut, Licorice, Honey, and Meatloaf. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

Apple Stores – Check your local store for weekly workshops and youth programs

Disney Store – Saturday, November 16th from 10:30-1, get a sneak peek of Sofia the First: The Floating Palace and enjoy a fun craft activity

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores – Free demos every Saturday, check your store here for more details.

Lakeshore Learning – Saturday, November 16th from 11-3 pm, kids can make an I Am Thankful Placemat.

Lowes Build and Grow – There is no class this week.  The next class will be on Saturday, December 14th at 10:00 a.m., where kids can build a Festive Train Engine.  A free apron, goggles and patch are included with this FREE class.  Register for this class as well as other future classes here.

Michael’s Crafts – Saturday, November 16th from 1-3 p.m., Warm Up America. Learn how to knit and crochet while supporting Warm Up America! We’ll show you how to create 7”x9” squares to form blankets for people in your community.

Microsoft Stores – Check your local store for classes and special events for the whole family.

Pottery Barn Kids -Tuesday’s from 11-11:30 a.m., Story Time.

Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

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Toys R Us – Ultimate Wish Saturday, every Saturday, November 2nd – November 23rd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Kids can find, send and share all of the toys they are wishing for this Holiday Season. They can enjoy free activities, giveaways and raffles!

The Home Depot – See Adult Weekly workshops here. (Landscape Design, Lawn Maintenance, Install Vinyl Flooring)

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area.

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LEGO Castle Dragon Mountain only $32.99!

November 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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Amazon has a HOT deal on the LEGO Castle Dragon Mountain!  Get it for $32.99!  That’s $17 off the regular price of $49.99!  My son LOVES LEGO sets and I know he would love to add this one to his collection!

LEGO Castle Dragon Mountain only $32.99

 

  • Features large catapult, spiral staircase, tower with dungeon and dragon nest with secret gold compartment and potion room
  • Large catapult features wheels and a catapult function; Weapons include 2 swords, spear and a staff; Accessories include a treasure chest and 2 shields
  • Destroy the tower with the powerful catapult; Free the princess from the dungeon; Defeat the wizard in his tower; Find the hidden stash of gold

Unless free shipping is specified, you can get free shipping when you spend $35 or more or if you’re an Amazon Prime member.  If you aren’t an Amazon Prime member, you can try it free for 30 days here–> Amazon Prime free membership

See more Amazon deals here–> Amazon deals

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Sam’s Club Black Friday Ad

November 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment

sams-club-black-fridayThe Sam’s Club Black Friday Ad has been leaked!  Unlike so many other stores, they are NOT opening on Thanksgiving!  Their sale starts on Friday at 7 AM!

Limited quantities available on all items. No Rain Checks.

Join as a new Sam’s Plus Member and receive a $40 Gift Card  Current members can upgrade to a Plus membership and receive a $25 gift card. This offer is valid 11/29-12/1.

See the full ad scans here–> Sam’s Club Black Friday Ad

Sam’s Club Black Friday Ad

 

  • Apple iTunes $100 Multipack – $79.88
  • 10% off Beats by Dr. Dre Studio HD and Solo Headphones
  • Disney Infinity Starter Pack – $37.98 each
  • Dyson DC25 Animal Total Clean – $299.98 (after instant savings)
  • HP Deskject 3521 e-All-in-One Bundle – $49
  • 100 pk. 4×8 and 6×8 Holiday Cards – $15
  • 50 pk. 5×7 Custom Greeting Cards – $25
  • Invicta Specialty Men’s Watch with Case – $99.99
  • Keurig Signature Single-serve Brewing System – $99.98 (after instant savings)
  • LG Blu-ray Disc Player 2D Player $38 or 3D with Wi-Fi Player – $64.86
  • Linksys N600 Dual-Band Wireless-N Router – $45.76
  • Magnavox 40” LED TV – $249 (Receive a $200 Sam’s Club Gift Card when activating a new, qualifying DIRECTV Service)
  • Microsoft Office 2013 Home & Student – $99
  • Nikon D3200 Bundle – $599
  • PlayStation 250GB Bundle – $199.98
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7” Bundle – $169.99
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8” Bundle – $249.99
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1” Bundle with Intel Processor – $299.99
  • Shark Sonic Professional Steam Pocket Mop – $59.98
  • Sharper Image Gel Pillow – $14.98
  • Skylanders SWAP Force Starter Pack – $37.98
  • Sony DSCH200 Bundle $129.88
  • Turbo, Epic, Monsters U, and The Croods Blu Rays – $8.98
  • VIZIO 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar with Wireless subwoofer – $199
  • Xbox 360 Limited Edition 4GB with Kinect Bundle – $199.98
  • Exclusive XBOX 360 4GB Bundle with Extras – $244

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Black Friday is only 2 1/2 weeks away and the ads are popping up like crazy!  Bookmark my Black Friday Deals page to stay in the loop on ALL of the Black Friday Deals–> Black Friday Deals

You can also follow my Black Friday Deals board on Pinterest to stay in the loop–> Melissa’s Bargains Black Friday Deals on Pinterest

(Thanks Pays2Save!)

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Personalized Chicken Soup for the Soul Blurb books!

November 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Blurb has added a REALLY cool feature just in time for the holidays! Create a Personalized Chicken Soup for the Soul book!  They’ve got stories to help you feel the Christmas spirit, stories about love and relationships, positive and uplifting stories, stories about generosity and kindness, and stories to help you heal!  The gifts are truly personal and will include your recipient’s name on the cover and your name, too!  You can even add your photo!  As always, Blurb has tools so you can easily make your books!

Save even more:   Save 25% when you spend $50 or more on print books with code: SAVING

Personalized Chicken Soup for the Soul Books

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Create your book here–> Blurb’s Chicken Soup for the Soul Book

Choose from the following themes:

  • Christmas Stories
  • Love and Romance
  • Positive Thinking
  • Giving Thanks
  • Sympathy

See more online deals here–> Online Shopping deals

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Amazon Toy Lightning Deals for 11/15/13

November 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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Today on Amazon, you can score this Canon Compact Laser Printer for $49.99 SHIPPED!  That’s 58% off the retail price of $119.  Check it out here–> Canon Laser Printer

PLUS, you can save up to 65% off other printers, cordless phones, flash drives, and more!  See all of the Amazon Gold Box Deals of the Day here–> Amazon Gold Box Deals

Amazon Lightning Deals are another great way to score some deals on gifts!  Today they’ve got some GREAT deals on toys for kids!

Here are the deals you can score today:

Click here to see all of the Lightning Deals for the day–> Amazon Lightning Deals

How Amazon Lightning Deals Work

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1.  Click here to check out the Lightning Deals schedule for the day -> Amazon Lightning Deals

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2.  When you click on a product page, the image listed above will appear in the upper right hand corner of the page.

3.  Click “Add to Cart” from the Lightn PSTing Deals page to claim the offer.  You have 15 minutes to complete the check-out process and claim the offer at the Lightning Deals price.

NOTES:

  • If the Lightning Deal price is no longer available, you can join the wait list.
  • Some items will go VERY quickly, so it’s important to BE READY!

The Lightning Deal prices will not be available until the deal goes live.  If you are on a mobile device, the main Lightning Deals link will not work.  I have included direct links to each item above.  In order to view the Lightning Deal offer, you may need to switch to full screen mode.  Remember that these deals will go QUICKLY, so you need to be prepared to grab them as they go live.

Make sure you check out my Black Friday Deals page here for the scoop on more deals–> Black Friday Deals

Unless free shipping is specified, you can get free shipping when you spend $35 or more or if you’re an Amazon Prime member.  If you aren’t an Amazon Prime member, you can try it free for 30 days here–> Amazon Prime free membership

See more Amazon deals here–> Amazon deals

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