Code for FREE 8x8 Photobook from Shutterfly

While this isn't technically an activity for the kids, it's one ABOUT the kids, and maybe they could help pick a few of their favorite images...plus, I know you guys love free goodies related to your kids! Shutterfly has a code out for a FREE 8x8 photobook for Father's Day (of course, you could give it to anyone, including yourself)--a $29.99 value. The deal includes 20 pages; you can add more for an additional fee. Just enter MAYBOOK as the promo code. Expires May 26, 2010 (I personally wish it could last until the new baby gets here!)

Free Crafts on Saturdays at Lakeshore Learning Stores

For your kids 3 and up, check out the free craft workshops at all Lakeshore Learning stores. They're held every Saturday from 11-3 p.m. The East Brunswick and New Hyde Park locations also have craft time every Sunday at the same hours.

Here's a roundup of the crafts for the next month:


May 22: Tear-Art Tambourine
May 29: Tic-Tac-Toe Board
June 5: Summer Sunglasses
June 12: Portable Storage Pouch
June 19: Notepad Holder
June 26: Summer Fruit Baskets

Happy Birthday, Little Monkey!

Happy birthday to my little monkey! She's 2 today! We bought her this playhouse and so far, she loves it. It's a good size for her and keeps her entertained.

At her party on Saturday, we put several things on the deck for her and her 18-month-old friend to play with. We set up a kiddie pool, sand table, a small slide on the deck, and then had a small ball pit and the playhouse in the yard. I think they would have stayed out there all day if we'd let them!

Kids Eat Free at IKEA This Weekend

Starting tomorrow (May 14, 2010) and going through Sunday, kids eat free at Ikea. You get your choice of three kids' items in a meal. A great deal! Be sure your location is participating.

Make Your Own Toddler Skee-Ball Game

I just saw this on an e-mail from Babycenter. It's a fun idea--and easy! Make a Skee-Ball game for your toddler. Just take an empty diaper box (or any cardboard box) and glue various containers to it, one above the other. You could use empty formula, coffee or oatmeal canisters. Make sure the hole isn't too small on each or your child may get frustrated. To add an educational element, you could assign amounts to certain spots (for instance, 1-4), which your kids then identify and even add up. If you make them different colors, they can aim for certain ones, or you can go over what they landed in.

LAST DAY of Giveaway!

If you haven't entered already, make sure to do so before noon! Good luck!

Happy Mother's Day!

I hope you all have a great day tomorrow (or a whole weekend!). If you're debating where to have your family treat you, check out my posts on Means to Eat for some food deals and freebies (including free TCBY and great lunch/dinner deals)--many of which are for both today and tomorrow.

And don't forget to enter the I Spy Bag giveaway! Ends on Monday at noon EDT.