Freebies

Lowe’s Build & Grow Clinic: Picture Frame Planter

by Christina Brown May 8, 2012

Looking for something to do with the kids this weekend? Your child can make an adorable picture frame planter for free at the Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic.  Add some pretty flowers and photos to this planter and you have all the makings of a special gift! The free workshop will be held on Saturday, [...]

Money-Saving Monday: Save on Trash Bags, Bikes

by Christina Brown May 7, 2012

A friend of mine told me that she posts the receipts of her record savings on her fridge. She posts one receipt for greatest percentage saved and one for most dollars saved.  I love that idea!  What a great way to keep motivated when saving with coupons! And this collection of freebies and coupons should [...]

Free Online Storytime: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

by Christina Brown May 5, 2012

Can’t get away to the library storytime?  Hear favorite children’s stories read by authors and celebrities for free at Barnes & Noble.com. This month’s featured story is the beloved children’s classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Each month, Barnes & Noble.com shares a different story read by an author or celebrity during its free Online [...]

Get a Free Mother’s Day Card + Free Shipping

by Christina Brown May 4, 2012

Just a friendly reminder:  Mother’s Day is only about a week away, and this freebie is still available! Get a free personalized Mother’s Day greeting card and free shipping (up to a $6 value) from Cardstore.com Choose a Mother’s Day design on Cardstore.com. Personalize it with photos or simply a special message. Shipping is free [...]

Get a Free Quart of Paint at Ace Saturday (5/05)

by Christina Brown May 4, 2012

In case you missed your chance at free paint last month, you can get a free quart of Clark+Kensington Paint in any color at Ace Hardware on Saturday, May 5. Each participating store has about 40 quarts to give out on Saturday, so be sure to get their early to get yours.  There is a [...]

Free Kindle Book: Favorite Farmers Market Recipes

by Christina Brown May 2, 2012

I love my local Farmers Market.  It’s a great place to find delicious produce and yummy homemade goodies. And you know what’s even better?  Discovering that local farmer Kent Lorentzen is offering his Favorite Farmers Market Recipes book for FREE through Friday, May 3. This FREE 68-page Favorite Farmers Market Recipes Kindle book offers a [...]

Free Home Depot Kids Workshop: Planter Box

by Christina Brown May 1, 2012

Share your love of gardening with your child with this weekend’s project at Home Depot. Your child can build a free planter box at the Home Depot Kids Workshop  on Saturday, May 5, 2012,  between 9 a.m. and noon at all of its stores. Your child will be able to paint and add embellishments to [...]