Thanks to Keeping Cents for providing our list to keep your child entertained and learning without breaking the bank.

Hampton Roads locals – make sure to visit the HR Events page for more activites going on this weekend

Babies R Us –

Saturday 1/21 from Noon-3pm, Simply Intuitive Solutions for Mom and Baby: Come and discover Tommee Tippee, intuitively designed products that are as close to nature as possible for baby! Sponsored by Tommee Tippee.

Tuesday 1/24 at 6:30pm, Gearing Up for Baby: Strollers, car seats, play yards and high chairs…get the scoop on gear that’s right for you and baby! Sponsored by Safety 1st.

Barnes & Noble – Check your local store for events.

Saturday 1/14 through Sunday 1/22, Educator Appreciation Days: pre-k to grade 12 educators save 25% on classroom and personal purchases, including 10% on music and movies. Valid in store and online (BN.com/educator).

Saturday 1/21 through Sunday 1/29, Barnes & Nobles is recognizing no name-calling week!

Bass Pro Shops – Check your local store for events.

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

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 1/21 from 11am-3pm, Kids make an Anchors Aweigh! Floating Boat.

Michaels –

Saturday 1/21 from 10am-Noon, Free Make-It Take-It Fancy Nancy: Design a Tiara & Storytime.

Pottery Barn–

Sunday 1/22 at 10am, How to Set Up Your New Home: Learn tips on choosing tableware, bedding and bath products for your new space. RSVP.

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

Saturday 1/21, National Geographic Little Explorers: Kids learn about Bugs with hands-on activities, quizzes, songs & more.

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.

Thanks to Keeping Cents to keep your child entertained and learning without breaking the bank.

AC Moore –

Saturday 1/14 from 1-3pm, Wilton Course 4: Advanced Gum Paste flowers demonstration.

Babies R Us –

Saturday 1/14 at Noon-3pm, Ready… Set… Baby: Learn about the must-have products for every expectant Mom’s Baby Registry, as well as valuable tips and ideas for planning a baby shower. Plus, enjoy great savings and free giveaways! Sponsored by Huggies, Avent, Baby Einstein & Summer.

Barnes & Noble – Check your local store for events.

Saturday 1/14 through Sunday 1/22, Educator Appreciation Days: pre-k to grade 12 educators save 25% on classroom and personal purchases, including 10% on music and movies. Valid in store and online (BN.com/educator).

Bass Pro Shops – Check your local store for events.

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

 

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Thanks to Keeping Cents to keep your child entertained and learning without breaking the bank.

Babies R Us –

Tuesday 1/10 at 6:30pm, Breastfeeding Basics: Get practical tips and learn about great products designed to help prepare you for feeding success. Sponsored by Medela.

Bank of America –

Saturday 1/7 & Sunday 1/8, Free Museums On Us days for Bank of America cardholders! There are over 100 participating Museums, Zoos, Science Centers, and Botanical Gardens across the US.

Barnes & Noble – Check your local store for events.

Bass Pro Shops – Check your local store for events.

Disney Store –

Saturday 1/7 from 10:30am-1:30pm, Furry Friends Vinylmation Artist Signing: Meet the Designers of the newest Disney Store Exclusive Vinylmation Series Furry Friends. Jim Valeri, Gerald Mendez, Quincy Sutton, Enrique Pita and Matthew Chittavanichprapa will be signing figures at the Carousel Court (3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626).
*Purchase limit of eight (8) 3-inch Vinylmation per style per Guest a day, or two full trays. Artist will only sign Vinylmation figures they have designed. Each Guest is limited to two (2) pieces signed per artist, regardless of series. Guest must be present to receive a signed figure.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores –

Saturday 1/7 from 11am-1pm, Cricut Cake Mini demo. From 1-3pm, Education Open House: See projects, meet instructors & find out which class is best for you. From 3-4pm, Lion Brand Yarn Week.

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 1/7 from 11am-3pm, Kids make a calendar.

Michaels –

Saturday 1/7 from 1-3pm, FREE Make-it Take-it Yarn Backpack Buddy. From 3-4pm, Multi-Strand Chain Scarf Demo.

Sunday 1/8 from 1-2pm, Mixed Media Visual Journal Demo: Create a journal with handcrafted style (Adult only). From 2-3pm, Thank You Card Demo (Adult Only).

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

Saturday 1/7 from 9am-Noon, Free Kids Workshop: build a Savings Shed.

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

Thanks to Keeping Cents to keep your child entertained and learning without breaking the bank.

Hampton Roads locals – make sure to visit the HR Events page for more activities going on this weekend

Thanks to Sharon with Mom on Dealz for providing today’s guest post.  If you’re looking for fun, budget-friendly craft ideas for kids check-out Mom on Dealz Kid Corner to keep your child entertained for less.

Brownie in a Jar

Ingredients:
2 1/4 cup white sugar
1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup Hershey kisses
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 small plastic baggie
Sprinkles
Ribbon
Mason Jar
Labels

Directions:

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Thanks to Sharon with Mom on Dealz for providing today’s guest post.  If you’re looking for fun, budget-friendly craft ideas for kids check-out Mom on Dealz Kid Corner to keep your child entertained for less.

 

Materials
Brown Paper Shopping Bag
Yarn
Hole Punch
Desired Decorations
Desired Gift Contents

Directions:

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Keeping Cents to keep your child entertained and learning without breaking the bank. Hampton Roads locals – make sure to visit the HR Events page for more activites going on this weekend

Bass Pro Shops – Santa’s Wonderland from 11/5-12/24. Be sure to select your store in the drop down menu for complete details and schedule.

Through 12/24 Every weekday, Monday-Friday, from 5 to 7 pm and every weekend, Saturday & Sunday, from noon to 5pm, kids can take part in making crafts and holiday ornaments, like a snowman door hanger or animal sun catcher and construct great ornaments out of fishing bobbers, Popsicle sticks, jingle bells and more—even decorate Christmas cookies December 19th-24th! Be sure to select your store in the drop down menu for complete details and schedule.

Free fun Santa Bandz bracelet offered every weekday to the first 150 kids who visit Santa’s Wonderland Monday through Friday from 5-7pm (a different style will be offered each week).

Free 4×6 studio-quality photo with Santa from 3pm to 8pm Monday through Friday, Saturday’s 10am to 8pm and Sunday’s noon to 5 pm.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores –

Saturday 12/17 Demos from 11am-1pm Cricut Expression Machine, 1-3pm Cricut Imagine Machine, 3-5pm Jewelry-Making with Jesse James.

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 12/17 from 11am-3pm, Kids make a Playful Penguin Puppet.

Lowes Build and Grow –

Saturday 12/17 from 10am-Noon, FREE: Kids build a Train Engine for their Build and Grow train! This is the final part of the 2011 Lowe’s Train. Be sure to sign up for this event here.

Michaels –

Saturday 12/17 from 10am-Noon, Passport to Imagination, Mexico – Duck Tape Luggage Tag: create a cute luggage tag to hang on your holiday tree! From Noon-2pm, Poinsettia Card: use the Mexican Christmas flower to decorate a sweet holiday card!

Monday 12/19 from 11am-1pm, Camille’s Fun Dough Shapes FREE Make-It Take-It Event: enjoy some squishy fun with craft dough.

Wednesday 12/21 from 11am-1pm, Orion’s Foam Block Stamping FREE Make-It Take It Event: Stamp on creativity with your own one-of-a-kind designs.

Friday 12/23 from 11am-1pm, Oliver’s Sand & Glitter Art FREE Make-It Take-It Event: Fashion a rainbow with sand and glitter.

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