Magic Reindeer Food:

This is to leave for the reindeer just like you would leave cookies for Santa. My kids sprinkle it outside in the yard for them every year.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2-6 Tbsp red colored sugar
• 2-6 Tbsp. green colored sugar

Mix the ingredients together in container or bag and attach a ribbon with the following poem.

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I saw this and decided it was important to share. We fortunately live in Florida and do not deal with big bulky jackets to often, but we have plenty of friends and family who live in the cold winter.

Head over here to see why kids should not wear big coats in their carseats for safety reasons at Car Seats Made Easy

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I saw these in the Disney Family Fun Magazine and thought they were so cute. My kids will love making these.

I just ran out to the curb to grab all of our milk jugs before the recycling men come and get them today.

Materials

• Clean plastic gallon milk jugs
• Black permanent marker

• Craft knife
• String of 50 clear low-wattage holiday lights

Instructions:

1. Draw ghost eyes and mouths on the jugs. Tip: Leave the caps on while
   you do this, so the jugs don’t dent.
2. Use the craft knife to cut a half-dollar-size hole in the back of each jug for the lights
3. Arrange the ghosts near each other and string the lights between them,
   stuffing several bulbs into each of the jugs.

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If you have any other Restaurant nights for kids. Please let me know so that I can add them to the list.

Monday

Applebees – At Applebees kids eat for free on Mondays. There is 1 free kids’ meal for each adult entree purchase. Additional kids are $1.00.

Brewzzi – Kids eat 12 and under free at Brewzzi (FL) on Mondays (and Tuesdays). There is a limit of 2 kids’ meals when an adult spends at least $12.

Buffalo Wild Wings – On Mondays, from 5pm to 8pm kids 12 and under eat for .99 from the kids’ menu at Buffalo Wild Wings.

Cici’s Pizza – Kids 3 and under eat free from the Cici’s Pizza buffet everyday!

Cody’s Original Roadhouse – Kids 10 and under can eat for free at Cody’s Original Roadhouse (FL, ME, NC) on Mondays (and Tuesdays!) from the Kid’s Stuff Menu. There is a limit of 2 free kids’ meals for each adult entree purchase.
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Here is a few great websites that I have found to direct you to Free Museum Days across the country.

• Freemuseumday.org Covers: Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Portland, San Diego, San Fransisco, and Seattle
• Bank of America account holders: Go here to find museums near you.
• Target offers free museum days here 

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Homemade Playdough

 1 c. flour

1 c. boiling water

2 tbsp. cream of
tartar

1/2 c. salt

1 tbsp. oil

Food coloring of your choice. (Remember a little goes a long way.)

• Place all dry ingredients in a saucepan and mix.
• Add in wet ingredients.
• Stir until it starts to form. Mixing constantly. It will be gloopy but it gets better and quick!
• Remove from heat
• Place on grease counter or I use a flimsy plastic cutting mat.
• Roll and knead together until cool.
• Then it’s time to play.

This playdough is not sticky and does not dry out if stored in refrigerator in ziploc bag.

**You can substitute packets of Kool Aid instead of the food
coloring. It provides great color and a yummy smell.

I prefer this recipe over any store bought.

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AC Moore – Saturday 1-3pm, Hands-On Demo: Cricut Autumn Celebrations Cartridge! They are also having Free Make & Take kids crafts on Wednesdays from 3-5pm all Summer long.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores - Saturday 11am-1pm, Crayola Owl Bookmark Make It-Take It. 1-3pm, Classes Open House: Meet instructors & see class samples! 50% off selected classes all day. 3-5pm, August Demo: Buy a base & embellish for FREE with Wrights & Jacquard!

Lowes Build and Grow – Saturday 10am-Noon, Kids build a School House Photo Holder! Be sure to sign up for this event here.

Michaels – Saturday 10am-Noon, Clay Pot Event: Create a crafty bookworm from a clay pot. Make-It Take-It with purchase of clay pot.

Noon-2pm, Duck Tape Folder Event: Create a stylish and sturdy folder to keep you organized. FREE Make-It Take-It.

Pottery Barn Kids – Saturday 10am, Decorating Class – Planning Your Nursery: get advice on designing a warm and welcoming space for your baby. Attendees get 10% off select products. Call your local store to RSVP.

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

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area. My store is featuring: Brach’s Favorites Candy Sampling Event, Quacker Soft Batch Cookies Sampling Event,Snickers Peanut Butter Squared Sampling Event,  Beneful Dog Food Event and Cinnamont Toast Crunch, Cheerios and Lucky Charms Sampling Event. (these often provide some high value coupons)

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Who loves farm fresh fruit and more? I know we do. One of our favorite things to do as a family is to find a local farmer and go picking for some berries, citrus or whatever we can. Head over to the Pick Your Own Farms website and locate a farm near you.

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