Free Halloween Party Prinables

I've found a great website with free Halloween Printables.

 

 

AliLilyBlog.com

Free Redbox Video Game Rental

Redbox is offering a free night Video Game rental when you text JUSTDANCE to 727272 on your cell phone. The code is good through the end of the year so be sure to get it while you can!

JCPenney Free Kids Haircuts!

 

JCPenney has decided to offer FREE Haircuts to kids in grades K-6th every Sunday beginning November 4th!.

So go ahead and call your local JCPenney Salon to make your appointment, I’m sure since this is a Sunday only promotion spots will fill up quick!

Quick 5: Halloween Treats

Here are some cute Halloween Treats that I would like to share with you.

 

Mummy Twinkie Pops

 

Oreo Cookie Pops

 

Brains in a Jar

 

Used Bandaid and other Gross Recipes

 

Clementine Pumpkins

Free Movie in the Park 9/28/12

Enjoy our last Troy Family Summer of Fun event:
WHAT: Family Night
WHEN: Friday, September 28
WHERE: Tri-Township Park (across from gazebo) Troy, IL
THEME: Pajama Night -- wear your favorite pj's!

 EVENT SCHEDULE:
6:30 p.m. Bounce House (free)
7:00 p.m. Elizabeth Lakamp performs a variety of music, including 50's, 60's and a children's show
8:00 p.m. Movie "Smurfs 2"
8:00 p.m. Popcorn (free)
Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket and any refreshments you might want to enjoy.
 Call the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob Chamber of Commerce with any questions or visit www.troymaryvillecoc.com. This event is made possible with tourism funding through the City of Troy.

McDonald's Halloween Treat Booklets 2012

 

The ever-coveted McDonald’s Halloween Treat Booklets are HERE!!!

They are still $1 at some locations.
Here's what this year's includes:
two appleslices coupons, two apple juice/milk jug coupons, two hamburger coupons, two vanilla cone coupons.

We don't get many trick or treaters at our house, so I love getting these so we don't have candy laying around and I can give the kids a special treat after Halloween!

Free Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic 9/22

Sign up for a free Lowe’s Build & Grow Clinics this weekend…Just enter your zip to find a clinic near you!

Fire Trucks

Saturday, September 22 (10:00 AM)

Safety Month starts in October! Get it started right by building this cool Fire Truck at your local Lowe’s!

Spiral Hot Dogs

 

I'm always looking for ways to make dinner fun and exciting for the kids.  They loved these spiral cut hot dogs. 

 

 

Place hot dogs on a skewer or bamboo stick.  Starting at one end, spin hot dog and cut a spiral all the way to the stick. 

 

 

They will look like these, but be careful, they can break.  There is definately a learning curve to making the cuts.  As you can see from my hotdogs below, the first few are ok, but the last one turned out great!

 

Toy Story 3 under the stars TriTownship Park 8/10

Not only will it be a great evening, but local businesses will be giving out free school supplies as well!

 

As stated on the Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page:

 

JOIN US ON FRIDAY NIGHT
The weather is going to be great (a cool 86 degrees) and the fun is going to be in the Tri-Township Park on Friday, August 10, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Here is a rundown of the evening:

7:00 p.m. Registration begins
• Students must register at the Chamber information table for a supply card. Student must be present in order to receive supplies.
Vendors are ready to provi...

de you with the follow back-to-school supplies:
Pencils - First National Bank/Troy; TheBANK of Edwardsville; Dunkin Donuts; CMT/YMCA
Pens - Home Instead Senior Care; Girl Scouts
Glue sticks - H&R Block
Rulers - Troy Family Dental
Folders - Troy Family Dental
Crayons - Troy Early Childhood
Rulers - Sivia Business and Legal Services
Notebooks - A&R Paints and Crafts
Variety of school supplies – FCB Banks
Ice Pops - Edward Jones/Luetkemeyer
Cookies – Friedens UCC
Water – Scott Credit Union
Children’s game - Girl Scouts; Scott Credit Union
Vendors:
Washington Kettle Corn
Italian Ice
Face painting (free)
Ardy the Clown (free)
Bounce house (free -- sponsored by Friedens UCC)

7:15 p.m. Radio Disney Road Crew Performance (Sponsored by St. Paul Lutheran School)

8:30 a.m. “Toy Story 3” (sponsored by Scott Credit Union)

Rainbow Jello in a Jar

Jello is a favorite treat of my kiddos.  When I make it layered in a jar, they think it's amazing!

To make Jello in a Jar you will need 6 8oz jars(half pint) and 3 to 4 boxes of Jello.  I used 4 but thew were really full.

Prepare Jello one box at a time and pour into jars evenly.  You could measure them out, but I just eyeballed it.  Allow each layer/color of Jello to set in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to keep them from mixing.  Repeat until your jars are full

I used a rainbow theme for these jars and they will be going camping with us.  These would be great for any holiday if you coordinate your colors!

Have fun and let me know what combinations you'll be creating!

Ham & Cheese Croissant Roll Ups

Looking for new lunch ideas for the kids over summer break?  This was sure a hit at our house!

Ingredients

Refrigerated Croissant Rolls

1-2 slices of Ham per roll

dollop of Ranch Dressing or Honey Mustard per roll

sprinkling of cheese inside and on top of rolls

(I used Kraft Fresh Take, Cheddar Jack and Bacon Blend)

Assemble Rolls using your favorite combination of ingredients.  Bake in preheated oven according to Croissant Roll directions.  Allow to cool at least 2 minutes before serving.

Free Movie and More at Tri Township Park, Troy, IL

Free Movie on the Big Screen at Tri Township Park in Troy, IL, with tons of fun on June 15.  Cars 2 will be shown around dusk across from the Gazebo. 

This was copied from their facebook page:

We have added face painting to Friday night's lineup for "Cars 2". The fun begins at 7:00 p.m. with free Bobby's Frozen Custard, free bottled water, free goodie bags, free lighted necklaces, a free bounce house and more. We hope you plan to bring your family. It is going to be a great night for a movie. All festivities will be held at the Tri-Township Park! For more information, call the Chamber office at 667-8769 or visit the Chamber's website at www.troymaryvillecoc.com.

Sound like it will be a great evening for all!!!

Have a Kool Summer Classmate Gift

Kool-Aid was on sale last week at Schnucks for 10 for $1 and there was a coupon in a previous paper for Buy 10 get 5 Free.  I picked up quite a bit, because I wanted to make these for my kids classmates.

I printed out a quick tag and used tape to put them together, took mere minutes but I think they will be enjoyed!

An Apple for the Lunchbox that won't Brown

I found this idea on Pinterest and I put this in my daughter's lunchbox this morning.

Wash and Dry your Apple.  Cut off the "Cheeks" as I did in the picture.  Put the Apple back together like a puzzle and secure with a rubber band.  Since none of the inside of the apple is exposed, it shouldn't turn brown!

Crayola Crayons 24 pack 4 for $1

Anyone need crayons???

 Toys R Us is offering Crayola Crayons (24ct) 4/$1 (must buy 4) in stores Friday (4/27) & Saturday (4/28) only.

Hang on to them for back to school season and possibly donate!?!

Check out additional Toys R Us 2 day deals

Lowes: Build and Grow Workshop Saturday 4/28

Saturday (4/28) – Lowes 10 am – Build & Grow Workshop for kids.

This weeks project: Terrarium

Go HERE for more details and to register.

Tropical Fruit Trees

What are the chances that I see this online and actually have all the stuff in the fridge to make it!!!

Thanks to my local Harvest Co Op, I always have a great selection of fruit and veggies in the fridge to help me and my family make the right choices.  If you live in the St. Louis area, you really need to check it out.  There are many many many locations on both sides of the river.

Community Helpings Co Op

Here is a pic of what came in one of our previous baskets.  Can you believe all this for $23.

Triad Health and Safety Fair April 17

April Health and Safety Fair

• What:  Spring Training with Izzy from the Gateway Grizzlies
• When: Tuesday, April 17 at Triad High School, 6-7:30pm
• Who:   All Triad families with children ages birth-8 years old
• Details
• Fire, police and ambulance vehicles and personnel
• Registration baseball caps and fabric marker decorating
• Run the bases with Izzy
• Car Seat checks
• Free pizza and lemonade
• Massage, dental health, first aid, emergency preparedness, eye care
• Essential oils for health, physical therapy and wellness, recycling
• Children’s Hospital with bike helmets and fittings
• Flyer to pre-register at least 25 prior to the event
• Info in April newsletter and a separate half-sheet flyer to Pre-K
• Currently on Triad website Virtual Backpack

This is a great opportunity to get Bike Helmets at a reasonable price and properly sized for everyone in the family.  All helmets are $10, but you must call and let Children's Hospital know you are coming, even if you would just like them to size your own helmets!  This is what you need to do to register:

Pre-registration is Required

Call 314.454.KIDS (5437)

or 800.678.KIDS (5437)

Press 3 and tell them our event date is April 17, with the organization, Foundations for Success.

Valentine's Day Kid Activities and Crafts

Here is a list of fun things I have found to have a little fun with your kids for Valentine's Day!

Freeze dyed milk to make heart ice cubes which turn milk pink when they melt.

Valentine's Day Hats from paper plates.

Hide words or small toys in rice.

Felt Fortune Cookies

Bring Your Snowman to Life

I've been waiting for it to snow again to share this post with everyone, but I just don't see it happening again any time soon.  I took an old spray bottle and filled with a mixture of food coloring and water.  Just spray on your snowman or any other snow creation and enjoy!

I apologize, he may not be the prettiest snowman, but we loved him all the same ;)