This is a cool freebie for all you crafters out there:) You can get a Free Craftsy Sewing Machine 911 e-course with Claudia Miller (their usual courses are anywhere from $9.95 – $59.95 each). There are 5 lessons to help you with everything from Sewing Machine Troubleshooting to online resources. All you have to do is sign up for Craftsy HERE (free) and find the Sewing 911 Course.. I am signing up now!
P.S. I am an affiliate of Craftsy but I also love them, too:) Thanks for supporting the site:)
The event was seperated into two venues. In the Mall Events Court there was 300 shopping bags with mall coupons/samples like Ten Thousand Villages, Master Cuts, Bath & Body Works, and Cesy’s Cupcakery. In the Elevator Court there was hair and makeup, you could take your picture in front of the Style photo wall, LV Little Ones had a booth set up with resources, and Blood Pressure Screenings provided by Patient First.
Please make sure to keep me in the loop when your organization has an community event. Email it to lehighvalleymomma (at) yahoo (dot) com.
Here is a list of some Mothers Day Freebies for this weekend! Remember to check with your participating location to make sure that they are taking part in the promotion.
Free Admission
Allentown Art Museum – Sundays are always free admission, so take your mom or yourself to see one of the exhibits
The Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel (Philadelphia) - Free admission for moms on Sunday, May 13
Hershey Gardens - Free general Admission for Moms Sunday, May 13th
National Public Gardens Day (Philly, NJ, and NY locations available) - Friday, May 11th Must register for coupons
Other Freebies for Mom
Redbox – Send a ecard with a free redbox code valid on Mothers Day
TCBY – Participating stores will give mom a Free 5 oz. yogurt cup. Contact your local store for details
Ruby Tuesdays – Mom gets a free cookbook with a dinner purchase. While Supplies Last and only participating stores. Reservations HERE
I soooo wish I didn’t have plans tomorrow night because after the two weeks I have had, I could use a night out (and some pampering)! All you mommas in the Lehigh Valley head on over to Lehigh Valley Mall from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for Moms Night Out.
At Lehigh Valley Mall, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an evening filled with pampering refreshments, entertainment, fashion and beauty services, all focused on rewarding Moms. A recent survey of 1,312 respondents conducted by BSM Media indicated the majority of mothers (58 percent) would like to spend a night out with a group of friends.
Simon has teamed up with several prestigious brands and organizations including Diet Coke, Dove Body Wash, Little Black Dress Vodka, StriVectin, VISIT FLORIDA, The State Theatre, and WLEV to celebrate Moms and their many contributions to the world. The fun starts at 5:00 pm and goes until 8:00 pm. All event activities are free and open to moms of all ages. Plus, moms have the chance to receive VIP treatment with an invitation-only Mom’s Nite Out dinner at Bravo! Cucina Italiana and special VIP goodie bags. Moms should listen to WLEV at 7:40am with Scott & Cindy in the Morning for the chance to win.
These events, thanks to an alliance with Little Black Dress Vodka, are helping raise awareness for Dress for Success, an international not-for-profit organization offering services designed to help underprivileged women find jobs and remain employed.
I hope you all have a great time:) Enjoy!
I remember growing up, our church had an Easter Egg Hunt every year and it was a lot of fun. A lot of times these are free community events where you and the kiddos can go to have a great family day out. Check out the list below:
The Bethlehem Bureau of Recreation will hold its annual Easter egg hunt 10 a.m. Saturday on the front lawn of Memorial Pool on Illick’s Mill Road. Children between the ages of 3 and 8 are welcome. Information: 610-865-7081 or Bethlehem-pa.gov. Found in www.lehighvalleylive.com
The below are some of the Easter Eggs Hunts as listed in Mcall.com
St Stephen’s Lutheran Church 1421 Turner St., Allentown 610-439-8821
March 31 1-3 p.m.
Bethlehem Township Community Center 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem Township
March 31 3 p.m. Rain date April 7.
610-332-1900, http://www.btcenter.org.
Nazareth Borough Park, Broad Street, Nazareth
April 1st 2 p.m.
Sponsored by the Vigilance Hose Company No. 1.
Rain/snow date, 1 p.m. April 7.
Emmaus Emmaus Community Park, 13th and Broad streets
April 7th at 1 p.m. Sponsored by Kiwanis Club. 610-395-4818.
Upper Macungie Park, Falcon Pavilion, Route 100, Fogelsville
April 7 at 11 a.m. Registration begins at 10 a.m.
Sponsored by St. John’s United Church of Christ 610-395-5535.
Some Tips:
Is your organization or church having a free Easter Egg Hunt??? Please leave the details below in the comments and I will add to this list.
Little Man and I are sitting at Ritas in allentown enjoying our water ice…. actually he wanted an ice cream so we are taking his free one home for gram. Most Ritas are open from 12-9 today so you can still get your free ice. Within 10 minutes the line looked like this above.
Our household is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Little Man even got a few early presents from his favorite people:) Last Saturday, one of our Volunteer Fire Departments in our township had a Santa Run. In case you ever wonder what exactly your volunteer fire department does, it is so much more than responding in the middle of the night when the rest of the world is sleeping or running out the door on Christmas Day to fight a fire. They also spend their time doing nice things like this for the community. We dropped off a wrapped present and then around 8 p.m. last Saturday, Santa came on a Fire truck to deliver a present to little man. Just the look on his face was priceless. He was stuttering, he was so excited. It really made his Christmas and ours too.
So thank you to those firefighters and volunteers who spend 8 hours delivering presents to kiddos on a cold Saturday (when they could have been spending the time with their friends and families) and please remember your local firefighters when you see their donation drives and also remember to say a special prayer for them too because it takes special people to do what they do (and not get paid for it).
It’s that time again. The malls get crowded, people get cranky, we search at the Mega stores for Christmas presents all while there are local shops that are struggling in this tough economy.
American Express is once again giving a $25 Statement credit to American Express Holders who spend $25 or more at Small Businesses on Saturday, November 26th. You must register your American Express card HERE. You can see the local businesses on that page as well as get more information on the program. The list includes local restaurants like Brewworks, Grille 3501 and more… This would be a great way to score some free xmas gifts or a date night while supporting local small businesses!
If everyone in the Lehigh Valley (all 820,000 of us according to the US census 2010) spent just $20 at local businesses this holiday season, that would mean we would pump over 16 million dollars into the Lehigh Valleys small businesses – money that would STAY in the Lehigh Valley!
I plan on participating again this year. It’s a great freebie that does good for the community as well:)
Here’s a great list compiled by a friend Lisa, whose husband is a veteran. She does a lot for vets here in the Lehigh Valley, so I wanted to pass this on in case there is a veteran in your life….
Applebee’s – free meal, Friday, Nov. 11: Last year, Applebee’s served 1,024,000 million free meals to military veterans and active service members. Applebee’s is again offering a free meal to military veterans and active-duty service members on Veteran’s Day, Friday, Nov. 11, 2011. There will be 7 entrées to choose from. Military ID or proof of service required. Find locations at http://applebees.com/.
Chili’s – free meal, Friday, Nov. 11. Chili’s is offering all military veterans past and present their choice of one of 6 meals. This offer is available during business hours on November 11, 2011 at participating Chili’s in the U.S. only. Dine-in from limited menu only; beverages and gratuity not included. Veterans and active duty military simply show proof of military service. Visit their website to find locations.
Golden Corral – Free meal, Monday Nov. 14: The 10th annual Golden Corral Military Appreciation dinner will be held on Monday, November 14, 2011 from 5 pm to 9 pm in all Golden Corral Restaurants nationwide. The free “thank you” dinner is available to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to participate in Golden Corral’s Military Appreciation Monday dinner. For more information visit http://www.goldencorral.com/military/.
Special thanks to Golden Corral: To date, Golden Corral restaurants have provided over 2.5 million free meals and contributed over $4.3 million to the Disabled American Veterans organization.
Hooters – Free Meal, Friday, Nov. 11. Hooter’s is serving up a free meal to military veterans all day on Veterans Day. Offer good for all veterans and active duty military personnel. Choose one of the new specialty items on the Hooter’s menu. Offer valid at participating Hooters only; open to all active duty and military veterans with valid military ID or proof of military service. Drink purchase required. For more information, visit, www.HootersVeteransDay.com.
Outback Steakhouse – A week of Free Bloomin’ Onions and Cokes Monday Nov. 7 – Friday Nov. 11. Outback Steakhouse is honoring America’s military veterans by offering active duty military and veterans a free Bloomin’ Onion and a Coca-Cola product during the week leading up to Veteran’s Day. This offer is available to Military Personnel who have one of the following forms of identifications: U.S Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), DD form 214 Veterans Organization Card (i.e., American Legion and VFW), Photograph in Uniform, Wearing Uniform. For more information, visit, http://outback.com/companyinfo/veteransday.aspx.
The Outback understands commitment. For the past two years, The Outback, with the help of their patrons, has donated $2 Million to Operation Homefront, a non-profit organization providing everyday and emergency support for active troops, wounded warriors and their families.
Subway – Free Six Inch Sub. Select Subway locations offer a FREE six inch sub to military veterans on Veteran’s Day. However, Subway restaurants are franchises, so this offer may not be available everywhere. Please call ahead.
Texas Roadhouse – free meal, Friday, Nov. 11. Offer varies by location; our local Texas Roadhouse is offering a free meal from opening until 4pm. Other locations may vary in offer, hours, or availability. Call ahead to your local restaurant for more information.
T.G.I. Friday’s – Buy one get one free Nov 11-14. At participating locations for anyone with an old or current military ID. November 11-14.
I am so jealous of this program – I wish they had it for adults! As a life long skier (who has taken a small hiatus due to back issues), I really think that skiing is an amazing way to get kids outdoors exercising and away from the TV and computers. The earlier that kids start skiing, the easier it is to learn. Just ask hubs who tried to learn to ski just shy of thirty. It was entertaining for us to watch, but for him, not so much. Skiing is really one of the few life long sports and one that the whole family can enjoy.
If you have kids that are in 4th and 5th Grade, you can apply for the Snowpass program. Application and Information is HERE. Basically, you pay a small administrative fee and recieve a booklet with 1 Learn to Ski/Board Voucher and three childs day lift ticket passes for each of the 22 participating resorts. The requirement is that the child must be accompanied by a paying adult. You can check out the FAQ’s HERE. Bear Creek, Blue Mountain, Alpine Mountain, Shawnee Mountain, Big Boulder, Jack Frost, and Camelback are all resorts that are within an hour from the Lehigh Valley and participate in the program.
I haven’t participated in the program, I just came across this information last season and wanted to share. Has anyone participated in this program in the past? Please leave us a comment to let us know how it worked for your family!
P.S. For you mommas who have little ones that are too little for skiing, Bear Creek has childcare! You can have them babysit by the hour so you don’t have to miss out on hitting the slopes!
