Free or Almost Free In-Store Events for Kids

Lakeshore Learning Center Free Crafts for Kids

When: Every Saturday

11 am - 3 pm

Age Group: 3 and up

Cost: Free

Registration is not required.

The Home Depot Kids Workshops

When: First Saturday of the month

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Age Group: 5 - 12

Cost: Free

Registration is required.

Lowes Build and Grow Clinics

When: First Saturday of the Month

10:00 am

Age Group: All Ages

Cost: Free

Registration is required.

The Lego Store Mini Model Builds

When: First Tuesday of the Month

Age Group: 6-12

Registration is not required.

Quantities are limited and offer is good while supplies last only. 

Michaels Arts & Crafts

Michaels Free Crafts for Kids

Dates and times vary.

Cost:  Select events are free.

Michaels Kids Club

When: Every Saturday

Every half hour from 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Age Group: 3 and up

cost: $2/child

Barnes and Noble Story Time and Special Events

Dates, times and locations vary. Find an event in your area here.

Pottery Barn Kids In-Store Events

Pottery Barn Kids Events and Activities

Dates, times and locations vary. Find an event in your area here.

Pottery Barn Kids Story Time

When: Every Tuesday

11:00 am - 11:30 am

Cost: Free

Registration is not required.

Toys R Us In-Store Events

Dates, times and locations vary. Find an event in your area here.

The Disney Store Events

Dates, times and locations vary. Find an event in your area here.

The American Girl Store Events

Dates, times and locations vary. Find an event in your area here.

Brass Pro Shop In-Store Events

Dates, times and locations vary. Check with your local store.

Cabelas In-Store Events

Dates, times and locations vary. Find an event in your area here.

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse (Seasonal)

Cinemark/Century Theaters host 10 weeks of fun films (rated G or PG) for families and kids.

June 17 - August 20
View participating cinemas and info here.

Cost: 10 shows for $5 advanced purchase or $1 per show at the box office. 

Regal Summer Movie Express (Seasonal)

2014 Summer Schedule
Cost: $1

Stocking Stuffer Ideas For Babies

Bella Tunno Happy Knees Protective Crawling Knee Pads

Artisan State Photo Book

Skibz Cotton Dribble Bib

Aozora Baby Color Stackable Crayon Set

Nosefrida The Windi Gas and Colic Relief

InchBug Custom Orbit Label

Fred & Friends Feed Me Duck and Frog Feeding Spoon

Nuby Nibbler with Cap

Baby Buddy Secure-A-Toy

Zo-Li Gummy Stick Massager Teether

Mustachifier The Gentleman Mustache Pacifier

Classic Baby Beads

Stocking Stuffer Ideas For Kids

Fred and Friends Stack and Snack

Non-Toxic Talking Animal or Monster Hand Tattoos

Toothpaste Heads - Choose from Dog Pete, Fish Bubbles, Dinosaur Rex, or Cat Oscar

Silly Straw Drinking Glasses

Sound Machine with 16 Hilarious Sound Effects

The Land of Nod Light the Way Led Head Light

Toysmith Magic Growing Pet Hatchin' Egg

Fred and Friends Bonehead Folding Brush Comb

Make Your Own Monster Bobblehead Kit

Fred and Friends Stack-A-Doodle Block Crayons

The Dipr Ultimate Cookie Spoon

Norpro 8 Piece Ice Pop Makers

Mommy and Mini Boots

 

What's better than a great pair of boots? The mini version of it! Here are some fab boots perfect for mommy and her mini.

Frye Paige Tall Riding Boots

Small Frye Paige Tall Riding Boots

Stuart Weitzman  Mainline Boots

Stuart Weitzman Kids' Mainline Boots

Hunter Original Tall Gloss Rain Boots

Hunter Kids Original Rain Boots in Lipstick

Frye Engineer 12R Boots

Little Frye Engineer Boot

Easy No Measure Pumpkin Cheesecake

Ingredients:

Crust

1 1/2 cup of graham cracker

2 tbsp of sugar

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of butter, melted

Cheesecake

24 oz. cream cheese (3 packages), softened

1 13.4 oz. can of Nestle Carnation Dulce de Leche

1 15 oz. can of pure pumpkin

2 eggs

1 tsp of vanilla extract

3/4 tsp of cinnamon

1/4 tsp of nutmeg

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

For the crust, combine crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. Bake for 7 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes. If you prefer, you may use a pre-made crust. This recipe makes enough filling to fill 2 premade pie crusts.

In a mixing bowl, whip the cream cheese and dulce de leche until light and fluffy. Mix in the pumpkin, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg until thoroughly incorporated. 

Pour into the cooled pie crust. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the sides are set. Cool for 15 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Remove from springform pan and serve.

Little Man Style: Five Ways to Wear a White Button Down Shirt

Since purchasing a white button down shirt from Janie and Jack for my son to wear at his little man mustache bash (outfit shown below as look 1), it was an instant wardrobe staple. Not only should grown men have a classic white button down shirt in their closet but so should little men. Here are five ways my little man wears his. 

Look 1: With Suspenders and a Bow Tie

 

 White Dress Shirt: Janie and Jack (similar: here) | Pants with Braces: Zara (similar: here) | Suspenders: (similar: here) | Bow tie: Janie and Jack (similar: here) | Shoes: Sperry Top-Sider | Cap: H&M (similar: here)

Look 2: With a Vest (Optional: Add a Tie or a Scarf)

 

White Dress Shirt: Janie and Jack (similar: here) | Vest: Nancy August (similar: here) | Jeans: Gap | Leather Belt: baby beltz (similar: here) | Shoes: Sperry Top-Sider | Tie: Nancy August | Scarf: mommy's closet

 Look 3: Under a Sweater

Sweater: Gap (similar: here) | Jeans: Gap | Leather Belt: baby beltz (similar: here)| Shoes: Vans

Look 4: Over a T-Shirt

White Dress Shirt: Janie and Jack (similar: here) | T-Shirt: Children’s Place | Pants: Gap (similar: here) | Leather Belt: baby beltz (similar: here) | Shoes: Sperry Top-Sider | Straw Fedora: Gap (similar: here)

 

 Look 5: Under a Polo Shirt

White Dress Shirt: Janie and Jack (similar: here) | Polo Shirt: H&M | Plaid Shorts: H&M | Leather Belt: baby beltz (similar: here) | Shoes: Sperry Top-Sider