Lowe's: FREE Build and Grow Clinics for Kids

During the month, Lowe's Home Improvement stores hold clinics for children 5 or 6 and up.


On September 10th, kids will be able to build a police car with flashing light.

On September 24th, kids will be able to build a firetruck with a working siren.

In order to participate in these clinics, you must sign up on the website.  The best part is these clinics are FREE!

National Aquarium (Baltimore) - Fridays after Five

Through March, prices drop to just $8/person after 5pm.  The dolphin and 4-D shows can be added for an additional $4 each.  Click here for more information.

The Maryland Science Center also has a Fridays after Five special discount.  Click here to learn more.

Shrek the Musical at the Hippodrome!

Shrek the Musical will be at the Hippodrome in Baltimore, Maryland from March 22 - April 3rd.  Even better, is that if you don't mind going on Wednesday, March 23rd, you can buy one adult ticket and get one kid's ticket for free*!  Click here to purchase online or call 410-547-SEAT.  Mention code KIDSNIGHT.

Don't live near Baltimore?  Check here to see if Shrek is playing in your city.

*Tickets will appear as 50% off online.

REMINDER: Tickets on Sale NOW!

Disney on Ice - February 3rd - 7th.  Click here for more information.

A Day Out With Thomas - Click here for tickets.  (In Baltimore, it's the last weekend in April and the first weekend in May.)  Don't wait to get them because this is a VERY popular event!

Mommy and Me Outings

Target's $2 Family Fun Night at Port Discovery - Every THIRD Friday from 4 pm - 7 pm.  For more information on this event or other events (including the "I Have A Dream" Weekend, January 16th-18th) at Port Discovery click here.

B & O Railroad - Print this page and get a FREE child's admission with the purchase of an adult admission.

Walters Art Gallery - Art Kids Preschool: The Aunts Go Marching.  For kids ages 3-5.  Includes hands-on experience, a short tour, and an art activity.  For more information, visit http://www.thewalters.org/.

Kids Love Downtown Baltimore has a listing of Family Friendly Restaurants.

For other events, click here and here

In Theatres:

The Princess and the Frog

Alvin & the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

At the Beltway Movies 6 (Belair Road; Adult Admission $4, Child Admisstion $3): Planet 51, Disney's A Christmas Carol, Old Dogs, &

Coming Soon

The Spy Next Door

The Tooth Fairy

On DVD (to buy or rent...oh how I LOVE the redbox!)

Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs

Other Events

Check your local library for events!

And don't forget these!

Coming Soon

My son is completely obsessed with Thomas the Tank Engine.  This year, A Day With Thomas at the B & O Railroad is the last weekend in April and the first weekend in May.  Tickets are $18 and have gone on sale to members of the B & O Railroad (tickets will probably go on sale to the public the beginning of February).  Check here for more information.

Disney on Ice, 100 Years of Magic will be in Baltimore at the 1st Mariner February 3-7.  It will also be in Washington, DC at the Verizon Center February 10-15.  You can buy these tickets online through Ticketmaster.

December Events

Ok, so I know it's been a while (forgive me, I have finals coming up), but I'm BAAACCCCCKKKKKK!  Lol.  Anyway, here's a listing of some local events that you might want to check out:

Free Crafts @ Michael's (December 5th) to include a card, stocking and jewelry box! For more information, click here. (Thanks, Hip2Save)

Downtown Dollar or Less Days - THIS WEEKEND (December 5 & 6), there are several places, such as Port Discovery, that are offering admission for just $1 or less.  Click here for more information.

Travis Winkey Holiday Fashion Extravaganza @ Lexington Market, December 12th, 1 pm.  Click here for more information.

Gingerbrick Making w/ McCormick Spice @ Port Discovery, December 12th and 19th, 11 am - 3 pm.  Visit http://www.portdiscovery.org/ for more details.

The Polar Express 4-D Experience at the National Aquarium - November 15, 2009 – January 3, 2010.  Visit http://www.aqua.org/ for more information.


Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum - Through January 3, 2010.  Visit http://www.borail.org/ for more details.

For other events, click here.

Movies:

December 23 - Alvin and the Chipmunks, The Squeakuel

In Theatres NOW - Old Dogs, Disney's A Christmas Carol, and Planet 51

Showing at Beltway 6 (Belair Road...$4 movies) - Astroboy, Where the Wild Things Are, and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

Also, check your local library for events!

 

November: In A Nutshell

EVENTS

The American Visionary Art Museum and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture - FREE (thru 12/31) during the first full weekend of each month for Bank of America cardholders .  Click here for more information.

Holiday Festival of Trains at B&O's Ellicott City Station - 11/27 through 1/10 11 am- 4 pm.  Click here for more information.

Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O - 11/27 through 1/9 10 am- 4 pm.  Click here for more information.

Pump It Up's Customer Appreciation Event - Pump It Up of Elkridge wants to thank all of its customers by having a Customer Appreciation event! Join us for this FREE event full of jumping, food and fun for the entire family! Plus, be the first to tryout the NEW Pump It Up Inflatables and other surprises! Pump It Up of Elkridge, 7184 Troy Hill Drive, Suite H, Elkridge, 4 & 6:30 p.m., Ages: 2- up, Reserv Reqd. by 11/23/09.  Click here for more information.

Festival of Trees - November 27 & 28, 10 am - 9 pm; November 29, 10 am - 6 pm.  Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for Seniors and Kids (ages 5-12), FREE for children 4 and under.  If you order your tickets online, you'll get $2 off.  Click here for more information.

National Aquarium - "Prices take a dive, Fridays after five."  Click here for more information.

Port Discovery - $6 admission from 1 pm to 4:30 pm.  Click here for more information.

There's tons of other events!!  Click here for more!!!


MOVIES

Astroboy - In theatres NOW
Disney's A Christmas Carol (w/ Jim Carrey) - 11/6

Planet 51 - 11/20

Disney's The Princess and the Frog - 11/25


SPORTS

If you have a child, ages 4-14 check here for winter basketball registration information.

Also, don't forget to check your local recreation centers!!

Some Inspiration...For Couponing, That Is!

I have to post this video for you guys since I haven't had time to post anything in a couple of days.  Check out how this Massachusetts mom does her grocery shopping (click here).  I was AMAZED!  I did do a little research on her on Google.  She does buy coupons on Ebay, and she uses in-store coupons, catalinas, manufacturers coupons, etc which obviously saves her LOTS of money!  Did you see her stockpile of toilet tissue??  ;)

Reminders:

Old Navy has $2 costumes and accessories 10/30 (today) - 10/31.  There probably isn't much left, but if you're headed near one it can't hurt to check.

Toys R Us has a halloween event tomorrow (10/31) from Noon - 3 pm.  Always call your local store first to verify if they are participating.

Michael's halloween event if from 10 am - 2 pm (10/31).

Check your local library for events!

Taco Bell has a FREE BlackJack taco from 6 pm - 12 midnight.

Boston Market's $1 Meals expires on November 1.

You can get Keebler cookies at Target for $.50 each!  (Use this coupon and the Target generated coupon at A Full Cup)

Victoria's Secret is giving away FREE lip gloss just for getting a bra fitting.  (Click here)

If you shop at Payless, head there for 50% off EVERYTHING.  (Click here)


Have a fabulous Halloween and GREAT weekend!

More GREAT Finds! :)

If you're headed to Ikea this week (10/19-10/25), KIDS eat free!  No purchase is required.  (Call your local Ikea to make sure they are participating.)  Your child can choose THREE of the following:
● Organic pasta with organic marinara sauce
● Swedish meatballs
● Macaroni & cheese
● Peanut butter & jelly
● Mashed potatoes
● Organic applesauce
● Baby carrots
● Mixed vegetables
● Cookies
● Yogurt
● Apple juice
● Milk
● Fountain beverage

Toys R Us has a few events coming up.  This Saturday, 10/24, is the Bricktober event.  It has a racecar them.  Kids can build their own car, race other kids, and receive a fake license.  Bricktober is scheduled 12 noon - 2 pm.  On Halloween from 12-3 pm, they'll be having the Trick R Treat to include a costume parade with Geoffrey the Giraffe, giveaways, and treats.  (Again, call to make sure your local Toys R Us is participating.)

Michael's has a halloween event.  Click here for more information and call your local store to make sure they are participating.

Click here for a complimentary 11-issue subscription to Parenting: Early Years.

The Picture People has a free 8x10 or 10x13, plus 20% off of your purchase.  Sears also has a free portrait offer for a collage (ends 10/31).

Don't forget to check your local library for events.

Where The Wild Things Are and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs are in theatres.

Children's Place now has 50% off!  This is a good time to stock up on next summer's wardrobe for your child and a good way to alot more for your money.  Use the 20% off coupon in stores...use HA99 for an extra 15% off online.

Deal Seeking Mom tells you how to get a Playskool Sit N Spin for $6.52.  (Be aware that prices vary in Wal-mart.)

If you plan to give the kids candy this Halloween, check out coupons.com for savings.  (You can also scroll through the coupons using the widget on the left hand side of this blog.)

Also, I strongly encourage you to use coupons!  You'd be amazed at how much you can save when your pair them with a good sale.  (Check out Moms By Heart's listing of where to use coupons to get an idea of how YOU can save.)  Why spend more, when you can spend less?

Get Out of the House...and TAKE the Kid(s)!

Do you remember going to the pumpkin patch as a child??  I do.  There's tons of them throughout Maryland that you and your child(ren) can visit.  Click here.

In York, PA, Wolfgang Candy offers FREE factory tours!  All of you working mommies will have to take a day off for this one, though.  Walk-in tours are Monday - Thursday from 10 am to 2pm, and Fridays at 10 am and 1 pm.

Live near Rosedale??  Check out Storyville in the library, designed specifically for children ages birth to five and their parents/caregivers.  (If you have children over five, you must make other arrangements for them.)  Also, check your local library for other events.  Most of them are during the week, but some events are held on Saturdays.

Movies in the theatre:  Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs; Toy Story Double Feature (Toy Story and Toy Story 2)

Take Advantage of Your Surroundings!

Wondering what to do with a three year old who is FULL of energy??  Me, too!  So as I was searching today, I came across some activities for those "mommy and me" outings. 

Thrifty Thursdays have returned at Port Discovery.  They offer $6 admission for all guests after 1 p.m. every Thursday through December 17th.  (Kids Love Downtown Baltimore)

Entry to the National Aquarium in Baltimore is just $5 after 5 p.m. on Fridays.  This is for the basic ticket.  Other fees may apply for special events, exhibits, and shows.  (National Aquarium)

Disney's A Christmas Carol Tour will be at the B & O Railroad Museum.  Best of all, it's FREE.

Disney on Ice: Celebrations will be in town October 28th - November 1st at the 1st Mariner Arena.

If you live near the Beltway 6 movie theater on Belair Road, they are currently showing G-Force.  Admission is just $4 dollars for adults and $3 for children or seniors.

The Darlington Apple Festival is THIS Saturday, October 3rd.  For more information, click here.

Of course, there are tons of other activities...as soon as I know more I will try my hardest to post them.

Signed,

Agent Mommy