Sunday, March 21, 2010

spring things

ok....a bunch of events are coming up (sorry brenda they are local....but one might be worth the trek - read on)

Boardman park maple syrup festival
March 20, 21, 27 & 28

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Children's Book Fair
March 27

Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm
Altrusa Club of Youngstown, Mill Creek MetroParks, Western Reserve Public Media, and Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County are sponsoring this day of fun at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Authors, illustrators, book characters, storytellers, and many activities for children help promote literacy in the Mahoning Valley. Dar Hosta, artist/illustrator, will add excitement to the entire event. Free admission. Fellows Riverside Garden Mill Creek Park

Eggcellent Eggstravaganza
March 27
Date:
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Time:
11:30am - 1:00pm
Location:
7580 Glenwood Avenue, Boardman, OH

Description

The Indoor Eggcellent Eggstravaganza is LEGENDARY! Thousands of eggs and prizes! Tons of fun! Face Painting! Games! Treats! C'mon out for all the amazing fun!

It's Indoor! It's Age Appropriate! It's Free!

Egg Drop
(*this is the one brenda*)

March 27 at Boardman High School

they are going to drop 20,000 eggs from a helicoptor!!! (2 batches of 10,000)

registration 10 am

egg hunt 3-5 yrs @ 11
Link
drop #1 : k-2nd grade @ 11:30

drop#2 : 3-5 grade @ 12:15

inflatables, giveaways, prizes (wii's, ds's, xboxes, psps, cash, hdtv, and more)

i want to go just to see it and photograph it....i mean really how often do you get to see a helicoptor drop thousands of easter eggs....soooo cool!

Lowe's workshop
march 27th 10 am
kaleidoscopes

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Friday, March 12, 2010

hop up jump in!

just a reminder that lowe's workshop is tomorrow at 10 am.

www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/Home.aspx

Thursday, March 4, 2010

plastic containers...

i need some plastic containers for storing away clothes ... anyone know where's the best price....i want about 66 gallon size...they usually seem to run around $6-8...i would love to get them for less...

totally addicted to entering contests...

here are a few that i enter on a pretty regular basis...and sometimes its just neat to see the stuff...

www.todaysgiveaway.net

www.coolmompicks.com

www.nateandjakeandme.blogspot.com

www.doesmommyloveit.com

old navy has t-shirts (5), polos(7) and jeans(12) on sale...oops...but today's the last day (hey there are a few hours left)...

and jcpenney's has a few 50-70% off racks with some pretty good buys if you need any more sweats, long sleeves or want to get a start for next year (most looked like they were running $3-8) in the boys and girls dept....the sales lady said that they all (each store) clearance differently - a little over a week ago i got some stuff for noelle and samuel for 97 cents....can't beat 97 cents :)

Saturday, February 27, 2010

baby garage sale

i just remembered about this...at boardman park

Baby Bargain Boutique

The Park’s baby items garage sale is going indoors, the program is scheduled for March 6th. For table rentals stop at the Park office starting Feb. 5th.
It’s a “baby” rummage sale.
No need to run around town for garage sales! Buy good usable maternity clothes,
children’s clothing, toys, books and furniture for children ages 5 and under.
Sold by Moms for Moms!!
March 6th 9am-Noon
Lariccia Family Community Center
To Sell
Registration starts
Feb 5 by stopping into the Park office
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
8ft long tables:
$15 Boardman Residents
$20 for Non-Residents
2 tables max
Vendors may begin set-up at 8 am and must have their space cleared by 1 pm.

every once in a while

well, i am having a hard time coming up with free winter activities...so for today...

here are some 'discount' websites i check...

mostly their products are still too expensive...but every once in a while, i find something...

babysteals

kidsteals

mamabargains

lame, i know...sorry...

oh here's one...

do you red box? this site has codes for free rentals

redbox

Thursday, February 25, 2010

$5 tshirts

Old navy's graphic t-shirts are on sale for $5 (for the whole family) today (2/25) through sunday (2/28)