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Free eBooks from Sesame Street!

March 22, 2020 by Kati Mora Leave a Comment

Looking to add a few new books to your children’s library? Right now, you can do so for free courtesy of Sesame Street and Barnes and Noble!

Free Sesame Street ebooks! — credit: BarnesandNoble.com

Featuring some of my all time favorite books (I see you the Monster at the End of this Book!) , you’ll find a variety of Sesame Street classics currently available for download at NO COST!

Each book features a read along so kids can enjoy the books again and again.

You’ll need a Nook reader or the Nook app which is available on a variety of devices. Learn more here.

Which book will be your new favorite?

FREE Hallmark Cards Every Friday For Hallmark Crown Rewards Members (PS – Its FREE to Join!)

February 28, 2020 by moneysavingduo Leave a Comment

Hallmark Gold Crown Stores are offering you a free card (up to $2.99 in value) every Friday now through June 26th, 2020!

Just Because Hallmark Cards — credit: Hallmark.com

Lets face it… cards are nice, but can be expensive. And for something most people don’t hold on to for very long, its not necessarily the most practical purchase.

But what if you could be thoughtful WITHOUT spending any money? If you’re a Hallmark Gold Crown member, you can! In fact, every Friday you can pick up a FREE Just Because Card (valued at $2.99 or less) at your local Hallmark Gold Crown store now through June 26th, 2020.

Not a Hallmark Gold Crown Reward member? You can sign up at no cost online. Plus, you’ll save $5 on your next purchase too!

January 2020 Free and Fun Family-Friendly Activities in Mid-Michigan

January 6, 2020 by Kati Mora Leave a Comment

Are you ready to kick off the new year with fun and free family activities? We’ve scoured community calendars and Facebook event pages to find a solid list of activities that we hope your family will love and enjoy as much as ours.

fun and free family-friendly activities in Mid-Michigan

January 8th, 4-5:30 pm, it’s Open Make time at CMU! Open to 3rd – 7th grade students, Open Make is part of the CMU Center for Excellence in STEM Education and provides a great opportunity for students to try their hand at a variety of STEM related projects at no cost. RSVP and learn more here.

January 8th, 3:30-4:30 pm, stop by the Shepherd Community Library for Create, Make & Take Crafts! Open to children of all ages, the library provides all the supplies you need to create something wonderful. Learn more on the Chippewa River District Library calendar.

January 10th, 5-6:30 pm or 7-9 pm, Take the kids on a full moon stroll this month at the Sylvan Nature Preserve or at Chippewa Nature Center. Strolls at the Chippewa Nature Center are led by Interpretive Naturalists Jeanne Henderson and Michelle Fournier and begin at 5pm. Hikes at Sylvan Nature Preserve will begin at 7 pm Learn more about the stroll at the Chippewa Nature Center on Facebookor check out the Sylvan Nature Preserve on the MeetMtP.com website.

January 11th, 10 am – 4 pm, The Midland Mall is hosting its annual Kids Day event. Businesses and organizations will be on site to share kid-friendly resources and products with those who attend. Learn more on Facebook.

January 18th, 2-3 pm, Stop by the Chippewa River District Library in Mt. Pleasant to learn about Martin Luther King, Jr. through the eyes of Coretta Scott King. Rosie Chapman will be honoring the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. through a dramatic and interactive performance. Appropriate for all ages. For further details visit the Chippewa River District Library’s website.

January 19th, 2-2:30 pm, For those of you with younger ones, the Baby & Me Storytime at Barnes and Noble in Midland may be the perfect break in your day. Recommended ages are between 0-2. Learn more on Facebook.

January 25th, 1-4 pm, Stop by the City Forest in Midland to cheer on those participating in this year’s Midland Midwinter Chill Cardboard Sled Races! Participants build sleds out of card board and can win prizes. Learn more on Facebook.

January 30th, 7:30 pm, Expose your family to the arts by attending one of CMU’s Faculty Artist concerts. This one is titled ‘Rebels & Rulebreakers’ and is free to attend on campus at the Staples Family Concert Hall. For a full list of performances, visit CMU’s Event website.