Barnes and Nobles now has a book club for kids 12 and under that’s fun, free, and full of rewards. Here are some of the great deals that you and your kids can get just by becoming members of Barnes and Noble Kids Club. You can join the Kids’ Club, at your local store, or sign up online by clicking the “FREE! Join Now” button here.

30% off the list price on any one kids’ book or toy

$5 reward for every $100 you spend on kids’ stuff online and in stores. (Up to 4 rewards every year)

Birthday Offer: FREE cupcake from the Barnes & Noble Café, and a FREE create–a–book project on Tikatok.com

Monthly email newsletter with additional offers and savings. 25% off every day on books created by your child on Tikatok.com.

Looking for more kids deals? Be sure to check out our list of birthday freebies for children.

There's a new code for Pampers Gifts to Grow program.

10 Pts
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5 Pts
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If you’re new to the pampers Gifts to Grow program, then head to Pampers to sign up! You will also get exclusive promotional offers and coupons as well as be entered for a chance to win a years worth of diapers.

The Pampers Gifts to Grow Rewards Program rewards you every time you purchase Pampers diapers, training pants and wipes! Once you’ve become a member, you can start collecting points. Just find the Gifts to Grow code inside each package and enter the code online to accumulate points. Then redeem your points for rewards! They’ve got lots of great rewards including various gift cards to different stores!

I've scored some great toys, movies and gift cards over the past few years. Check back often since they always are adding new rewards.

For all you Huggies Enjoy The Ride Rewards Program members, I have some new codes to share with you!

5 Points
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If you have any reward codes from diapers or wipes enter 76320755 into the offer code place after you enter your rewards code and get double the points. This is valid until 10/31/10.

Also, you can watch videos or take polls to earn even more points. They just updated their prizes and there are some great new ones!

Here are some new codes for Pampers Gifts to Grow program. Be sure to check out our other posts incase you missed some codes.

50 Points
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10 Points
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Thanks Money Saving Mom

If you’re new to the pampers Gifts to Grow program, then head to Pampers to sign up! Just for doing so, you’ll be entered to win a years supply of diapers. You never know, today could be your lucky day! In addition, you will also get exclusive promotional offers and coupons!

The Pampers Gifts to Grow Rewards Program rewards you every time you purchase Pampers diapers, training pants and wipes! Once you’ve become a member, you can start collecting points. Just find the Gifts to Grow code inside each package and enter the code online to accumulate points. Then redeem your points for rewards! They’ve got lots of great rewards including various gift cards to different stores!

I've scored some great toys, movies and gift cards over the past few years. Check back often since they always are adding new rewards.

There are several wonderful aviation places around the Dayton area. You can tour some of these great locations and earn stamps towards a free Wilbear Wright aviator teddy bear. This is such a cute program! There are nine different sites to visit, but you only have to visit six locations to qualify for the FREE Wilbear Wright Bear. This is such a cute way to encourage families to visit some of the great innovative and educational places in our area. Be sure to check out Wright-Dunbar.org for more info and to download your passport. Our family personally goes to the Air Force Museum at LEAST once a month! I'm really excited to do this as a family!

Be sure you begin your tour at one of the four Race Headquarters inlcuding Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center, National Museum of the United States Air Force, Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center or John W. Berry, Sr. Wright Brothers Aviation Center at Carillon Historical Park.

Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center and The Wright Cycle Company—Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
www.nps.gov/daav

Aviation Trail, Inc. Visitor Center & Museum
www.aviationtrailinc.org

Paul Laurence Dunbar State Memorial-Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
www.ohiohistory.org

Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center-Dayton Aviation National Historical Park
www.nps.gov/daav

Huffman Prairie Flying Field
www.nps.gov/daav

John W. Berry, Sr. Wright Brothers Aviation Center at Carillon Historical Park-Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
www.daytonhistory.org

National Museum of the United States Air Force
www.nationalmuseum.af.mil

National Aviation Hall of Fame
www.nationalaviation.org

Hawthorn Hill (tours provided by Carillon Historical Park)-Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
www.daytonhistory.org/destinations/hawthorn-hill.htm

Woodland-Cemetery-Historic Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum
www.woodlandcemetery.org

The Wright B Flyer
www.wright-b-flyer.org

If you've recently had a baby or are  expecting -here's a deal for you. Check out Similac's latest contest. You can enter for a chance to win FREE Similac Advance Concentrated Liquid. After you enter, you will be offered a FREE 6 month subscription to Parents magazine. I didn't ever use formula with my boys, but I always had several girlfriends that did and I would just give my samples to them. If you don't know anyone that uses formula you can always donate it to a women's center instead. Besides getting entered to their contest you will also receive info, samples and coupons in the mail from Similac.

Here are some new code for Pampers Gifts to Grow program.

5points
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10 points
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If you’re new to the pampers Gifts to Grow program, then head to Pampers to sign up! You will also get exclusive promotional offers and coupons as well as be entered for a chance to win a years worth of diapers.

The Pampers Gifts to Grow Rewards Program rewards you every time you purchase Pampers diapers, training pants and wipes! Once you’ve become a member, you can start collecting points. Just find the Gifts to Grow code inside each package and enter the code online to accumulate points. Then redeem your points for rewards! They’ve got lots of great rewards including various gift cards to different stores!

I've scored some great toys, movies and gift cards over the past few years. Check back often since they always are adding new rewards.

Dayton Art Institute: Free Fun for the Family

A few weeks ago, I was invited to be a part of a Social Media preview for the Dayton Art Institute’s new exhibit, “Modern Masters.” I was thrilled to get the invitation because I love art, and haven’t been to anything like that since I had kids!

As I arrived we were free to walk around the museum until our tour started. As I walked around, I thought to myself, “why haven’t I been here in so long?!” It's free! It is gorgeous! It's FUN! There is even an area dedicated to children called “The Experiencenter.” The Experiencenter is soooooo cool! You have to take your kids there! (And with this summer heat, it is air conditioned and free, so GO!) The other areas of the museum are amazing, too. It is full of lessons on history, culture, and art. A great spot for the family that is often forgotten about!

After walking through the main part of the museum, we traveled to the “Modern Masters” exhibit. It is a beautiful display of 43 pieces from 31 artists. The artists are from the 1950s and on loan from The Smithsonian. The works have never been grouped together before, and are an amazing testament to our nations history. Because of the invention and popularization of the camera, many of the artists from this era explored other ways to express themselves in abstract art. It was gorgeous!

To add to the exhibit, there are interactive features included. On Thursdays and Saturdays, you have the opportunity to sit and create your own work, inspired by the art around you. Materials are provided, and there is space to hang your art at the end of the exhibit. (What a fun thing for the kids to do!) There are also QR Codes provided by Scan Dayton that take you to sound clips and websites on your smart phone that enhance your experience. It's a lot of fun. (Don't know about Scan Dayton? Check out our previous post)

The Modern Masters exhibit is on view until October 10. Admission is $10 per adult, children 7-18 are $6, seniors/ students, $8. Active duty military and their immediate family is free admission. Also, there are 2 FREE days on Aug. 19 and Sept. 16.

My favorite piece in the collection was by Robert Motherwell, and it was called “Figure in Black.” But my favorite artist is Monet (and there is a Monet in the Dayton Art Institute!) Who is your favorite artist?

-Celia

At our house July is birthday month for my boys. So I figured that we needed a birthday freebies/ birthday club list for kids too. TDon't forget to check out our post about adult birthday freebies. If you know of any others that we don't have please let us know.

Baskin Robbins-Get free ice cream on your birthday along with a coupon for $ off a birthday cake.

BD’s Mongolian Grill- Get a coupon for a free stir fry on your birthday. (this isn't technically a kids club, but they have let my kids use the coupon anyway)

Bob Evans- Receive a coupon in the mail for a free kids meal.

Burger King- Receive a coupon for a free kids meal

Captain D's- Receive a coupon for a free kids meal

Chuck E Cheese- Receive 20 free tokens

Cold Stone Creamery- Receive a coupon good for a special birthday treat

Denny's- Receive a coupon for a free Grand Slam breakfast

Friendlys- Receive a coupon for a free ice cream or kids meal w/ purchase

The Great American Cookie Co- Receive a coupon for a cookie cake slice.

Kidtoons- Receive a voucher to see a free movie during their birthday month.

Maggie Moos- Receive a coupon for a Free kid's size cone.

Noodles and Company- Receive a coupon for a free dish on your birthday. (this isn't technically a kids club, but they let my kids use the coupon anyway)

Perkins- Receive a free kids meal

Quaker Steak and Lube- Receive a coupon in the mail for a free kids meal

Rita’s- Receive a coupon for buy one get one free any item.

Sonic- Receive a free kids meal

Toys R Us- Receive a special card and a $3 gift card coupon.

Young's Jersey Dairy- Receive a free kids meal.

Swagbucks. Have you heard about Swagbucks? Maybe you've seen it on someone’s Facebook wall and wondered what it was?

Search and Win
Swagbucks is a place to earn rewards while you search the internet. It is simple; you sign up for a free account and do searches through their website and you randomly win “Swagbucks!” After you accumulate “Swagbucks” you can redeem them for rewards. Giftcards, books, music, etc. can all be “bought” with Swag Bucks! I recently redeemed some Swagbucks for some $5 Amazon e-giftcards that I used to buy The Jesus Storybook Bible (which I love, and was recommended by Amy!)

So maybe you are wondering.. well, how do I "win." The best way to earn Swagbucks through searching is to “search” for websites you would normally type in! For example, if you wanted to visit your favorite blog (Deals for Dayton) you can enter it as a search on Swagbucks and still get to the website, only with more Swagbucks! Wondering what's going happening on Facebook today? Well, don't just type in the site- Swagbucks it! You'd be surprised how many times I Swagbucks-ed Facebook and earns bucks for it.

I joined Swagbucks in January and have enough to get $75 worth of Amazon e-giftcards! My husband and I decided to save them up until it got closer to Christmas and we are going to use our Swagbucks to buy Christmas presents. What are you going to use your Swagbucks for?!

If you know someone that uses Swagbucks, ask them to refer you. Getting referrals increase your earnings, so help your friends out! It's a great way to earn points for yourself and help your friends that use Swagbucks earn points.

So broken down to it's bare bones, Swagbucks is a search engine that awards you just for using their search engine. Seriously who doesn't like getting rewarded for doing what you do anyway?! So go sign up now- and start searching and winning!

Celia