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Car Seat Trade-In Event at Walmart – Receive a $30 Giftcard!

September 16, 2019

Do you have an outdated car seat?

Car seat trade-in events are a perfect time to trade them!

Participate in Walmart’s Carseat Trade-In event September 16 – 21, 2019, and receive a $30 Walmart giftcard! [UPDATE: Due to overwhelming popularity, the Walmart event will end on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019.]

Walmart Car Seat Trade-In Event

Dates: September 16 – 21, 2019 (open – close)

What: Recycle your old car seat & receive a $30 Walmart gift card!

Participating Locations: Visit the service desk at one of the area participating Walmart stores. (Not available at all Walmart Neighborhood Market locations.)

Customers can trade in used car seats at the Service desk in any participating Walmart store and receive a $30 Walmart gift card. All car seats collected will be recycled!

Walmart will accept car seats in any condition including expired, broken, or recalled. Booster seats not eligible for trade-in.

Limit of 2 gift cards per household.

Find out more about this program here!

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Free Kids Valentine’s Events in Omaha!

February 5, 2013

Enjoy many Free Valentine’s Events in Omaha with your kids! Be sure to visit the Family-Friendly Event Calendar for additional details on these and ALL of the free activities coming up! See more Upcoming Events in Omaha here!

Saturday, February 9th:

Lowe’s Build and Grow Kids Clinics: Wheel of Love – 2/9, 10am
Michaels Kids Club: Valentine’s Party Heart Love Bug Bag – 2/9, 10am-11:30am, on the 1/2 hour, $2
Valentine’s Storytime at Barnes and Noble Stores – 2/9, 11am
Free Valentine’s Crafts for Kids at Lakeshore Learning Store – 2/9, 11am-3pm
Valentine Storytime/Craft at W. Dale Clark Main Library – 2/9, 1-2pm
Valentine Tile Painting Party at Milton R. Abrahams Branch – 2/9, 2-3pm. Pre-registration is required.
Children’s Valentine’s Day Bingo and Craft at Willa Cather Branch – 2/9, 2-3:15pm
Valentine’s Family Craft Day at Florence Branch – 2/9, 2-4pm
Valentine’s Day Letter-Writing Station at Pottery Barn Kids Stores – 2/9-2/14

Sunday, February 10th:

Free Family Craft Time at Michaels: Wood Heart Frame – 2/10, 1-3pm
Valentine’s Day Letter-Writing Station at Pottery Barn Kids Stores – 2/9-2/14

Monday, February 11th:

Free Family Craft Time at Michaels: Painted Heart Frame – 2/11, 5-7pm
Valentine’s Day Letter-Writing Station at Pottery Barn Kids Stores – 2/9-2/14

Tuesday, February 12th:

Valentine’s Day Craft for Kids at A. V. Sorensen Branch – 2/12, 4:30-5:30pm
Free Family Craft Time at Michaels: Origami Bookmark – 2/12, 5-7pm
Valentine’s Day Letter-Writing Station at Pottery Barn Kids Stores – 2/9-2/14

Wednesday, February 13th:

Valentine’s Day Letter-Writing Station at Pottery Barn Kids Stores – 2/9-2/14

Thursday, February 14th:

Valentine’s Day Party at A.V. Sorensen Community Center – 2/14, 10:30am
Shadow Lake Towne Center Kids Club: Valentine’s Day Pirate Show – 2/14, 10:30am, Aspen Athletic Fitness Room
Valentine’s Day Storytime at Barnes and Noble, Oakview – 2/14, 11am
Valentine’s Day Letter-Writing Station at Pottery Barn Kids Stores – 2/9-2/14

Friday, February 15th

Little Chefs Valentine’s Cookie Decorating at LaVista Community Center – 2/15, 11:30am. Registration deadline: 2/12.

Saturday, February 16th:

Michaels Kids Club: Pets & Animals – 2/16, 10am-11:30am, on the 1/2 hour, $2

Saturday, February 23rd:

Michaels Kids Club: Love Others – 2/23, 10am-11:30am, on the 1/2 hour, $2

Do you know of a free Valentine’s Event in Omaha? Please share in the comments below and I will add it to the list! As always, it is a good idea to verify with your favorite location before visiting.

Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!

CC image courtesy of D. Sharon Pruitt

Krispy Kreme: Free Valentines and Doughnuts!

February 4, 2013

Do you love Krispy Kreme Doughnuts? Right now, buy a dozen doughnuts, and you will receive 12 Free Valentines, each good for one free doughnut! Limit of 2 per customer. This offer is while supplies last, and so it is always a good idea to call ahead to verify availability before visiting.

Thanks Money Saving Mom!

Outback: B1G1 Lunch and Free Bloomin’ Onion!

February 1, 2013

This Saturday and Sunday, February 2nd and 3rd, buy one lunch entree, get one free with coupon!

On Monday, February 4th, say “Super Bloom” and get a Free Bloomin’ Onion! Price, product, and participation may vary by location.

See more Restaurant Deals here!

Thanks, Dad, for passing this along!

10 Fun & Free Cabin Fever Relievers in Omaha

February 1, 2013

I am very excited to be guest posting at ParentSavvy, a wonderful resource of parenting and health information for local parents!

Got cabin fever? Staying active and finding fun activities to do with your family can be a bit more challenging in the winter. Fortunately, Omaha is a wonderful place to live and visit and is full of family-friendly activities and events, including many that are free!

Head on over to check out 10 Fun and Free Cabin Fever Relievers in Omaha!

How do you stay active with your kids in the winter?

Cardstore: Personalized Valentines for $1.49 + Free Shipping!

January 31, 2013

Send personalized Valentine’s Day cards for only $1.49 PLUS get Free Shipping to all U.S. and military mailing addresses! Just enter code CCA3131 when you checkout at Cardstore.com. This offer is valid through 2/6/13. Choose from a variety of designs, upload a photo, personalize with your own note, and add your signature. I am excited to send some of these cute cards!

(Note: The links in this post are my referral links. Read my disclosure policy here.)

Dairy Queen: Half Off on January 23rd or 26th!

January 23, 2013

I just found out about this great deal!! Dairy Queen is celebrating Customer Appreciation Day January 23rd and January 26th by offering 1/2 off select items! Find which stores near you are participating in this fun promotion by visiting Dairy Queen online!

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National Pie Day at Village Inn Today!

January 23, 2013

Celebrate National Pie Day at Village Inn and enjoy a Free Slice of Pie with any purchase!

Fine Print: National Pie Day offer details: No coupon necessary. Free slice of double crust fruit pie or feature pie with any dine-in purchase. Available from 10:00am until 10:00pm. Limited time only. One slice per person per purchase per visit. Valid only at participating restaurants. Not valid with other offers, promotions or discounts. Tax and gratuity not included.

See more Restaurant Deals here!

Free Slow Cooker 101 E-Book with 101 Great Recipes!

January 22, 2013

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, meaning I will receive a commission if you purchase through these links.

Are you looking for some new recipes for your Slow Cooker? Right now, you can get Slow Cooker 101: Master the Slow Cooker with 101 Great Recipes [Kindle Edition] for FREE (reg. $19.95!)

Book Description: This new series by Surrey Books launches with an everything-you-need-to-know guide to using the slow cooker, and features 101 delicious and diverse recipes, all of which have been thoroughly kitchen-tested to ensure you have success every time you make one.

Even if you do not have a Kindle, you can still read a Kindle ebook on just about any device. Just follow the directions and download one of the free Kindle reading apps. Remember, prices on Amazon can change at any time so be sure to check the price before purchasing.

I have recently started using my slow cooker more for meals and am excited to try some of these new recipes. Stay tuned tomorrow for some Meal Planning Tips and Recipe Ideas!

Beautiful Cathedral Flower Festival this Weekend!

January 22, 2013

Imagine leaving the cold winter weather behind and stepping into an oasis of beautiful flowers and an amazing aroma as soon as you walk in the doors. Welcome to the Cathedral Flower Festival, one of my favorite winter events in Omaha!

Stroll through the Cathedral and enjoy artistic floral creations by over 40 local designers, and live music performed by area music groups. Enjoy free Admission, with donations accepted. Since this is a popular event, it is recommended to arrive early.

Saturday, January 26, 2013: 10am – 4pm, 7pm – 9pm
Sunday, January 27, 2013: 1pm – 4pm

Looking for more activities this Winter? Find 80+ Things to Do in Omaha this Winter (Many Free!) here!

CC image courtesy of Nick

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