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My kids LOVE Rainforest Cafe, but we don’t go there very often because it’s not cheap! Today we were supposed to go see The Secret World of Arrietty premiere today, but thanks to wonderful Houston traffic, we didn’t make it in time and they were incredibly disappointed. I told them we could do something else fun instead and so of course, my daughter suggested Rainforest Cafe and was SHOCKED when I gave in! Of course, she didn’t know that the only reason I was giving in was because I had coupons and a gift card, so it was all FREE!

Here’s how you can get free food, too:

When we have eaten at Rainforest Cafe in the past, they have given us the opportunity to sign up for their mailing list. They send us coupons when my kids have a birthday coming up and at other times during the year. My son has a birthday coming up, so we had just gotten a coupon for a free kids meal at Rainforest Cafe and a coupon for $5 off a purchase of $20 or more. Both coupons can be used together, so it’s like we’re getting two kids meals for free already!

I also had a $50 Rainforest Cafe gift card that I had gotten from MyPoints. If you’re not familiar with MyPoints, you earn points for completing surveys, reading e-mails, and making purchases online. You can cash out your points for gift cards and I always use mine to get gift cards for restaurants so I can treat my family to a night out. I had recently cashed out for a Rainforest Cafe gift card, so the rest of the meal, including the tip was FREE!

If you’re not signed up with MyPoints yet, you can find out more about it and sign up here–>MyPoints registration

I’ve been a member for several years now and cash out for gift cards a few times each year!

Now you can get free food at Rainforest Cafe, too!

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FREE Weekend Family Fun & Activities Round-up!

February 11, 2012 by Melissa Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for ideas about things that you can do with your family this weekend that won’t bust your budget, check out this list of FREE weekend family fun and activities thanks to Keeping Cents!

AC Moore –

Sunday 2/12 from 1-3pm, Make ‘n Mold Candy Making Demonstration: Marbled Heart Pops.

Babies “R” Us –

Saturday 2/11 from Noon-3pm, Love Grow Nurture: Learn why NurturMe is a healthy choice for infants and toddlers. Made from quick-dried fruits and veggies, this baby food is certified organic and gluten-free. Sponsored by NurturMe.

Barnes & Noble – Check your local store for events.

Saturday 2/11 at 11am, Special Storytime featuring Plant a Kiss.

Bass Pro Shops – Check your local store’s Facebook page for events, classes, workshops, sales and outdoor tips for your area.

FREE Boat Show: family activities, savings and seminars. For dates, times and pro schedules select your local store here.

Disney Store –

Saturday 2/11 from 10:30am-1pm, Kids create a unique Valentine’s Day card.

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 2/11 from 11am-3pm, Kids make a heart-shaped Valentine mailbox. (Free Event)

Lowes Build and Grow –

Saturday 2/11 from 10am-Noon, Kids build a Valentine Card Creator! Be sure to sign up for this free event here.

Michaels –

Saturday 2/11 from 10am-Noon, Valentine’s Day Memory Book: Make-It Take-It with purchase of paper sack.

Sunday 2/12 from 1-3pm, Valentine’s Day Gift Workshop: Make-It Take-It with purchase of Wood Curly-Q Letter or Frame.

Pottery Barn Kids – Tuesday’s from 11-11:30am, Story Time.

Saturday 2/11 at 3pm & 4pm, Valentine’s Day Doll Tea Party: get dressed up and bring your doll or teddy in for refreshments, stories and crafts. RSVP required.

Tuesday 2/14 at 11am, Valentine’s Day Story Time.

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

The Home Depot – See Adult Weekly workshops here.

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