Regal Cinemas: Free Movies for the Kids

My family lives out in the sticks so actually going into town and seeing a movie is a big treat.  Yes, I said going into town. When you live 10 miles from a gas station and 20 miles from the mall that’s what you say. 

But, anyways…this FREE movie deal from Regal Cinemas sounds like an awesome treat for Mommie’s pocket.  The skinny is that the seating is first come, first serve and the movie starts at 10a.m.  From now until the end of July!  Now, the gas money for the 50 mile roundtrip is another story. 

You can go here to find a participating theatre near you.  And here’s what is playing in Knoxville, TN.

Knoxville Center	West Town Mall	Pinnacle
06/08/2010-06/09/2010 Tale Of Despereaux (G) Shrek The Third (PG) 06/15/2010-06/16/2010 Pirates Who Don't Do Anything (G) Over The Hedge (PG) 06/22/2010-06/23/2010 Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (PG) Monsters Vs. Aliens (PG) 06/29/2010-06/30/2010 Kung Fu Panda (PG) Planet 51 (PG) 07/06/2010-07/07/2010 Charlotte's Web (G) Bee Movie (PG) 07/13/2010-07/14/2010 Barnyard (PG) Surf's Up (PG) 07/20/2010-07/21/2010 Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs (PG) Hotel For Dogs  (PG) 07/27/2010-07/28/2010 Flushed Away (PG) Open Season (PG) 08/03/2010-08/04/2010 Imagine That (PG) Where The Wilds Things Are (PG)	06/08/2010-06/09/2010 Charlotte's Web (G) Barnyard (PG) 06/15/2010-06/16/2010 Bee Movie (PG) Planet 51 (PG) 06/22/2010-06/23/2010 Flushed Away (PG) Surf's Up (PG) 06/29/2010-06/30/2010 Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs (PG) Hotel For Dogs (PG) 07/06/2010-07/07/2010 Imagine That (PG) Open Season (PG) 07/13/2010-07/14/2010 Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs (PG) Kung Fu Panda (PG) 07/20/2010-07/21/2010 Tale Of Despereaux (G) Monsters Vs. Aliens (PG) 07/27/2010-07/28/2010 Pirates Who Don't Do Anything (G) Over The Hedge (PG) 08/03/2010-08/04/2010 Shrek The Third (PG) Where The Wilds Things Are (PG)	06/08/2010-06/09/2010 Charlotte's Web (G) KS10: SHREK (PG) 06/15/2010-06/16/2010 Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (G) Shrek 2 (PG) 06/22/2010-06/23/2010 Rugrats The Movie (G) Shrek The Third (PG) 06/29/2010-06/30/2010 Wallace and Gromit (G) Madagascar 2 (PG) 07/06/2010-07/07/2010 Pirates Who Don't Do Anything (G) Bee Movie (PG) 07/13/2010-07/14/2010 Muppets From Space (G) Shark Tale (PG) 07/20/2010-07/21/2010 Polar Express (G) Hotel For Dogs (PG) 07/27/2010-07/28/2010 Kit Kittredge: American Girl (G) Prince And Me (PG) 08/03/2010-08/04/2010 Tale of Despereaux (G) Monsters Vs. Aliens (PG)

Lost Art of Canning: Strawberry Jam Tutorial

 

My wonderful friend Gabrielle posted a great step-by-step tutorial for canning Strawberry Jam that you should checkout.  She throws in alot of helpful comments about this-or-that tricks she has picked up from experience.  Stop over and Check it out.

As a little girl I can remember the wonderful canned tomatoes that my Granny would can each year.  She would stir them up with elbow macaroni and I was one happy little girl.  I miss her canned tomatoes.  Since her death my family really hasn’t canned that much and one of my goals this year was to expand my garden and start canning more of what it produces.

Now, remember the Ball Fresh Taste of Summer House Party I mentioned back in March?  They should be announcing the finalists soon.  I can’t wait to hear!  I love the concept of this particular House Party because it goes beyond just marketing a wonderful product to your friends because it helps you & your friends learn how to carry on a tradition of the past.

Gabrielle pointed out in her post that “Canning is becoming a lost art” and it’s true.  Many people might try to say that they don’t can because they may not have a garden.  And…?  Ever think of canning some of those fruits and vegetables from the grocery store or famers market when you find them at rock bottom prices?  Well, why not?  Point being, you don’t have to have a garden to can...just a kitchen.  Nuf said. 

I really hope you head over to checkout Gabrielle’s tutorial about How to make Strawberry Jam and give your hand a try with canning this summer.  Like I said, it’s one of my goals and I’m looking forward to carrying on a tradition of the past with my friends!

Lowe’s Build & Grow Clinic on 5/1: School House

Have you had your kids at one of the Build and Grow Clinics offered by Lowe’s Home Improvement? With Teacher’s appreciation next week and Mother’s Day right around the corner Lowe’s is helping the kids out with some fun gifts…

Here’s the lineup for what’s available:

• Make a School House, Saturday, May 1 from 10am – 11am.
• Make a Trellis Planter, Saturday, May 8 from 10am – 11am.

Click Here for more info.

Baskin Robbins: 31 cent Scoop night ~ April 28th

Here’s a pretty sweet treat to make plans for next week:

Join us for 31 Cent Scoop Night at Baskin-Robbins® and help us honor America's firefighters. The Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation is donating $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation™ (NFFF).

Participating stores will reduce prices of ice cream  scoops to 31 cents*. At some locations, you may also have an opportunity to make a donation to your local fire charities.

Thanks Couponing In Critical Times!

Home Depot Kids Workshop on Saturday 4/3

Have you had your kids at one of the Free Kids Workshops offered by Home Depot?

Here’s the lineup for what’s available:

• Make a Butterfly House, Saturday, April 3rd from 9am – noon.
• Make a Picket Fence Planter, Saturday, May 1st from 9am – noon.

Click Here for more info.

Plus, don’t forget to Sign up to receive emails about special offers and promotions from The Home Depot.

Lowe’s Build & Grow Clinics for the kids on Saturday 3/27

Have you had your kids at one of the Build and Grow Clinics offered by Lowe’s Home Improvement?

Here’s the lineup for what’s available:

• Make a Kaleidoscope, Saturday, March 27 from 10am – 11am.
• Make a Mini Baseball Game, Saturday, April 10 from 10am – 11am.

Click Here for more info.

Thumper and Miss Bunny's Egg-cellent Adventure March 27

 

Hop on over to the Disney Store on March 27th from 11am to 3pm to participate in some egg-cellent fun!

Receive a free egg-tivity sheet and prizes at Thumper and Miss Bunn’s Egg-cellent Adventure.

Call your local store to confirm participation.

Thanks Frugalissa Finds!

Free Children’s Events: Knoxville Symphony Orchestra

Thanks to Coupon Katie for this local information about the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra:

String quartets from the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will travel to local libraries during the month of November to read stories and play music for pre-school aged children as part of the orchestra’s Story Time Program.  The theme for this season’s program is Shall We Dance?  Musicians will read books that introduce string instruments (I Know A Shy Fellow Who Swallowed A Cello) and explore the different types of dance (Giraffes Can’t Dance), as well as do the Hokey-Pokey.  These performances will prepare children for the KSO’s Family Concert on November 22 featuring the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and animated character Picardy Penguin.

Below is a list of the dates, times and locations of the performances, or you can click here:

November 3, 10:30 AM at Sequoyah Library

November 4, 10:10 AM at West Knox Library

November 5, 11:00 AM at Karns Library

November 6, 10:15 AM at Fountain City Library

November 10, 10:00 AM at Burlington Library

November 10, 4:00 PM at Farragut Library

November 13, 10:30 AM at Powell Library

November 14, 11:00 AM at Borders Books

November 18, 11:00 AM at Cedar Bluff Library

If you are interested in the KSO Family Concert it will be held Sunday, November 22 at 2:00 PM at the Tennessee Theatre. Tickets are $12 and $15 each (but there is a buy one get one free coupon in the school coupon books).

The concert is entitled Shall We Dance? and explores various types of dance music. Picardy Penguin, an animated penguin that appears on a screen above the orchestra, serves at the children’s guide to classical music. This concert is suited for children ages 3-8 years old. Picardy’s Playground is an interactive discovery zone in the lobby of the Tennessee Theatre that begins at 12:45 PM and is FREE to ticket holders.

Lowe’s Build & Grow Clinics for the kids on Saturday 10/24

Have you had your kids at one of the Build and Grow Clinics offered by Lowe’s Home Improvement?

Here’s the lineup for what’s available:

• Make a Frankenstring Magic Trick, Saturday, September 24 from 10am – 11am.
• Make a #48 Garage, Saturday, Nov 14, from 10am – 11am
• Make a Snowman, Saturday, Nov 21, from 10am - 11am

Click Here for more info.

Painting Toast for a little fun!

Have some fun with the kids!  Let them decorate their own toast! 

I know mine love to make fun colored macaroni, eggs, and other things that we cook but it never dawned on me to do this trick. 

I see this Mommie having to make lots of bread in the breadmaker! 

Thanks for the cool idea Make and Takes!

Knoxville: Raccoon Valley Bluegrass Festival tomorrow

Reminder: 9th Annual Raccoon Valley Bluegrass Festival

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 10:00am – Saturday

Admission-- $15.00 (Age 10 and under free) 

Great Music, Great Food, Great Family Fun

Music Starts @ 11:00am

Bluegrass jammers welcome - plenty of shade tree pickin'

Scheduled Performers for 2009 WHITE WATER THE WEST GIRLS BLUE MOON RISING PAUL WILLIAMS AND THE VICTORY TRIO SHADOW RIDGE BARBED WIRE '09 PICKIN' IN THE PINES WINNER

A few things to look forward to: VENDOR VILLAGE FOOD COURT HIT & MISS ENGINES ANTIQUE TRACTORS ANTIQUE CARS & TRUCKS BLACKSMITH MOLASSES MAKING

265 Patt Rd. - P.O. Box 525   Powell, TN 37849 - 865.548.0326    Go here for more details.

Thanks for the info Gabrielle!

Gabrielle also said:  Be sure to check out the chili and tamales trailer—our church, Faith UMC, will be bringing you some of the best tamales you’ve ever eaten! 

FREE Night of Theater!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Theatre Communications Group’s FREE NIGHT OF THEATER program is celebrating its 5th anniversary and returns to theatres across the country on October 15, 2009.

Free Night introduces people to the thrill of live theatre – absolutely free of charge!

Last fall, 650 theatre companies, in 120 cities from coast to coast, opened their doors to over 65,000 new theatergoers. This year, our participating theatre companies will offer even more tickets for free. Join thousands of audience members – from Portland to Charleston, and from Houston to Minneapolis – and explore all the wonderful entertainment your local theatre community has to offer!

Whether you’ve never been to the theatre before, or just haven’t been in a long time, our Free Night theatres have something for you!

The Free Night program online ticket reservation system is live now. 

Find a show and hurry, as many shows are already sold out!!

Dove Beauty Matchmaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dove has launched a Beauty Matchmaker game, that you can play up to 3 times to get FREE Dove Products!

It kind of makes me feel like I’m in Vegas or something. If you don’t win anything, don’t despair; you can still get some great coupons!

Enjoy and good luck!

Let me know if you win anything!

Link to Game

Thanks Layla!

Knoxville: Raccoon Valley Bluegrass Festival on 10/3

9th Annual Raccoon Valley Bluegrass Festival Powell, TN

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 10:00am – Saturday

Admission-- $15.00 (Age 10 and under free) 

Great Music, Great Food, Great Family Fun

Music Starts @ 11:00am

Bluegrass jammers welcome - plenty of shade tree pickin'

Scheduled Performers for 2009 WHITE WATER THE WEST GIRLS BLUE MOON RISING PAUL WILLIAMS AND THE VICTORY TRIO SHADOW RIDGE BARBED WIRE '09 PICKIN' IN THE PINES WINNER

A few things to look forward to: VENDOR VILLAGE FOOD COURT HIT & MISS ENGINES ANTIQUE TRACTORS ANTIQUE CARS & TRUCKS BLACKSMITH MOLASSES MAKING

265 Patt Rd. - P.O. Box 525   Powell, TN 37849 - 865.548.0326    Go here for more details.

Thanks for the info Gabrielle!

Gabrielle also said:  Be sure to check out the chili and tamales trailer—our church, Faith UMC, will be bringing you some of the best tamales you’ve ever eaten! 

Lowe’s Build & Grow Clinics for the kids on Saturday 9/12

Have you had your kids at one of the Build and Grow Clinics offered by Lowe’s Home Improvement?

Here’s the lineup for what’s available:

• Make a Drum, Saturday, September 12 from 10am – 11am.

Click Here for more info.  

Redbox: Free Rental Monday: 9/7 “T46T3Q7”

It’s the first of the month and time for our FREE Redbox Monday movie code!

Free Rental Code: T46T3Q7 Expires at Midnight

Don’t forget about the codes for first time customers.
Free Rental Code: DVDONME
Free Rental Code: BREAKROOM

Remember that you can use the code once per credit/debit card.

You also have to choose “Rent with promo Code” to be able to use your code.

And most importantly, return the movie by 9pm tomorrow for no charges!

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Home Depot’s How-To Clinic for the kids on Saturday 9/5

Have you participated in one of the Home Depot Kids Workshop “How-To Clinics”?

The Kids Workshops are FREE and designed for children ages 5-12. They are offered on the first Saturday of each month between 9am and noon at ALL Home Depot stores.

Here’s the lineup for what’s available:

• Make a Bean Bag Toss, Saturday, September 5 from 9am – noon.

Click Here for more info on the Kids Workshops.

Plus, sign up and save with Home Depot. Save 10% storewide, receive tips, advice and supplies. Click Here

Mouth-Waterin’ Hootenanny @ Food City this Fri/Sat

Don’t forget that Food City will be the place to be this weekend if you’re looking for some fun!

I think that anytime you can post details about a Hootenanny that it’s definitely worth a read, right?

It’s time to kick up your boots and fill up your belly. The 2009 Food City Food Show features a Country & Western theme with great chow from the area’s leading vendors, tips from cooking experts and celebrity appearances. It’ll be loads of fun for cowboys and cowgirls of all ages.

Checkout the Food City Food Show Entertainment schedule here.

Restaurant.com at 80% again = Cheap Gift Certificates!

Look! The amazing Restaurant.com gift certificates are discounted to 80% again!

80% off w/every $25 Gift Cert. order. Use code TASTE. Pay $2 thru 8/31/09 at Restaurant.com.

Here is a list of steps to show how simple the process is when you’re maneuvering on their website.

• Click on the button below for Restaurants.com
• Enter your zip code or select your city or state and click GO
• Find a Restaurant and select the quantity of certificates you want and click Add to Cart
• At this point you should see your shopping cart with all the certificates listed at $10.00 each
• Type in your special discount code in the box at the top and click Apply
• Your certification total should drop and you can click Proceed to Checkout
• Simple as that!

Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinics for the kids on Saturday 8/22

Have you had your kids at one of the Build and Grow Clinics offered by Lowe’s Home Improvement?

Here’s the lineup for what’s available:

• Make a School Bus, Saturday, August 22 from 10am – 11am.

Click Here for more info.