2014
Well, it’s soon going to be REPORT CARD time! I always LOVED getting good grades because I loved to see what free things I could get with my A’s! Funny how even as a kid I was always looking for deals! Here are a few places that I’ve found around the Dayton area that offer rewards for kids with good grades. (Note: some businesses only accept report cards for Kindergarten thru 6th grade)
Bagel Cafe (Kettering): FREE bagel- up to four bagels for each A (Thanks Julie!)
Cheryl and Co: FREE Cookies for every A (up to 3 cookies)
Chuck E Cheese: FREE tokens up to 15 tokens A’s- 3 tokens, B’s- 2 tokens, C’s- 1 token (food purchase required)
Cold Stone Creamery: One FREE Kids Size with one Mix In A’s (some locations require straight A’s- Call your location first)
Family Video: FREE movie rental at the end of the school year for A’s
Krispy Kreme: FREE donut for every A (up to 6 donuts at Retail Stores only)
Rita’s Ice: One FREE regular Italian Ice (limit ONE, valid only 30 days after the end of grading period
If you know of any other good grade deals please let us know and we will add them to our list.
Since we are not in constant contact with every location be sure to check beforehand that they are still participating.
2011
The Air Force Museum is having Family Day this Saturday, December 10 from 10am-3pm. Storytime is from 11:30-1:15pm in the Early Years Gallery. There will also be hands on activities in the Modern Flight Gallery from 1:30-3pm. We love the Air Force Museum and Family Day makes it even more fun! This month they are celebrating the Wright Brothers
2011
Here's whats going on this week. Be sure to check out our calendar!
Saturday, October 22
Barnes & Noble: Storytime
Panera Bread: Cookie Decoration Event
Bellbrook-Sugarcreek: Halloween in the Park
The Greene: Kids Fest and Bow-Wow-Ween Pet Parade
Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Monster Truck
City of Kettering: Skate Away
Toys R Us: In Store Events
Tuesday, October 25
Books & Co: Storytime
Barnes & Noble: Storytime
Thursday, October 27
Barnes & Noble: Storytime
If you are looking for even more deals be sure to follow us on Facebook! We often post exclusive "quick deals" that we find there!
Have a deal or event that you know about? Please feel free to share it with us!
2011
The Kettering Rec is holding their annual open house at the Ice Arena on Saturday, October 22. There is free skating from 2:35-3:30pm and skates will be available to rent.
2011
We'd hate for you to miss a deal so here is what is coming up this next week. All of the events listed below are FREE! We have some events that are only posted on our calendar and the details for the event. So, if there is no "Link"- it's posted in the calendar. If you have a question about a specfic calendar post feel free to contact us!
Friday, September 23
Chick-fil-A: Free Breakfast
Saturday, September 24
Barnes & Noble: Storytime
Chick-fil-A: Free Breakfast
Michaels Crafts: FREE Make-It Take-It Event
Lowes: Build and Grow Clinic- Fire Truck
Free Museum Day (Be sure to register in advance)
Monday, September 26
Chick-fil-A: Free Breakfast
Tuesday, September 27
Books & Co: Storytime The Greene
Barnes & Noble: Storytime Dayton Mall
Chick-fil-A: Free Breakfast
Cold Stone Creamery: Free Ice Cream 3 oz Sample
Wednesday, September 28
Chick-fil-A: Free Breakfast
Thursday, September 29
Barnes & Noble: Storytime Dayton Mall
Chick-fil-A: Free Breakfast
Chick-Fil-A: Mother Son Date (be sure to make your reservation)
Friday, September 30
Momtopia: Fairfield Commons Mall
2011
There is another new Pink Nation coupon for members. Just login or register to print a coupon valid for a FREE Mini Mist with any Pink purchase! If you get a PINK lip gloss or pair of PINK undies you’ll qualify for the FREE PINK Mini Mist! Sometimes you can find PINK Lollipops or nail files near the register for just $1— which will really make for some inexpensive Mist!
Ok, maybe you are thinking, "but I hate printing stuff out." Well, you can also text NATION to 877465 to join, they will send you the deals to your phone also.
2011
So maybe it's too cold outside, but on some days you just NEED TO GET OUT OF THE HOUSE! Anybody else with me?! Cabin fever often runs rampant in my house. So to help you out and to save you some sanity we put together a list of a few locations that you can visit and let your kids run off some energy while staying indoors. So bundle up the kids and get out of the house! These locations are great places to escape the outdoors! The price and times of each activity will vary so be sure to check out their site for more information. Also be sure to check their sites for possible coupons or discount days. I know this list is not all inclusive, so if you know of some places that I haven't included please be sure to let me know.
Play Some Games
Chuck E Cheese - Chaos in a building fueled by pizza
Magic Castle - Play areas, games, soft play area for younger kids
Learn Something New
Boonshoft Museum - Nature and science center with climbing structures and live animals
Air Force Museum - Large collection of military aviation and more, including sensory exhibits
Dayton Art Institute - Art exhibits and Kids Club gallery hunts
EnterTRAINment Junction - Train displays and walk through experiences
Run Off Some Energy
Bounce U - Inflatable play area for kids
Urban Krag - Rock climbing facility geared for ages 10 and up
Kettering Rec Center Ice Rink - Ice skating rink, check drop-in schedule on right column for times and fees
South Metro Sports - Ice skating rink
Skateworld of Kettering - Skating arena
Orbit Fun Center Lebanon - Skating arena and arcade
TWIGS Kids - Open bounce at gymnastics studio
Beaver-Vu Bowling Beavercreek - Bowling lanes
Pla-mor Bowling - Bowling lanes
Poelking Bowling Dayton Mall - Bowling lanes
Woodman Lanes - Bowling lanes
Poelking Lanes South Centerville - Bowling lanes
Marian Lanes Huber Heights - Bowling lanes
Kettering Rec Center - Rec classes and open gym drop in playdates (be sure to check the current activites guide)
Washington Township Rec Center - Preschool programs and playdates
The Chaos Room - Interactive gaming facility
Laser Web - Laser tag
Laser Quest - Laser tag
2011
I ran into one of my friends at The Greene a several months ago and we started talking deals at the Greene. There are several restaurants there and many of them have great deals on food, you just have to be there at the right time on the right days. So, thanks to Brooke Gillen… here they are! Let us know if you know of any others. Deals are subject to change at any time so be sure to call ahead.
Fleming's Steakhouse and Wine Bar has an exceptional menu and amazing atmosphere. Now for many of us it's a bit pricey to eat dinner there, but did you know that they have a special "5-6-7" bar menu. Their "5 For $6 'Til 7" bar menu features 5 appetizers, 5 wines by the glass, 5 cocktails and their Flemings Prime Burger. Each item is $6 and served nightly until 7pm.
BRIO brings the flavors of the Tuscan country to the Greene. You can enjoy their $2.95 Tuscan Taster Bar Menu on Monday through Friday from 3-7pm and 9pm-Close.
Bar Louie is a casual restaurant that serves specializes in over-sized sandwiches and artfully concocted signature cocktails,. Join them on Tuesday after 5pm and enjoy $1 burgers!
Choe's Asian Gourmet invites you to enjoy very best in Far East flavors that includes Thai, Chinese and Japanese. Monday- Friday from 3-6pm you can enjoy buy one get one 1/2 off of select rolls and specialty drinks.
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood has a menu with over 30 varieties of seafood available. Be sure to visit them every weeknight from 3-6pm and you can enjoy their Happy Hour Menu with bar food starting at $1.95 and daily drink specials. Tuesdays they feature $1.00 Chef’s Oysters. (Bar area only)
Mimi’s Cafe sister restaurant of Bob Evans has new Wednesday Wine specials and happy hour every weekday. Happy hour is $2 off Starters from 4-7pm and 9pm to close every Monday thru Friday. The wine special is half price on all bottles of wine all day every Wednesday.
Wine Loft has a few weekly specials. Head there on Mon-Fri from 4-7pm for their deals including $3.95 Appetizers (bar only), $4 Wine Selections, $5 Martinis, $4 Well Drinks, $2 Domestic / $3 Premium Beer.
2011
Thanks to one of our readers, Lindsay, we are writing a new post, and now a BRAND new section- check out our Places tab, that includes Free indoor places to play! So here is what I've come up with so far, if you know of any more please let us know and we will add to our list. If our location information is incorrect please let us know.
Indoor Playgrounds
McDonalds
1872 East Stroop Rd Kettering- computer play area
6222 Wilmington Pike Kettering- indoor/ outdoor play area
2853 Centre Dr Fairborn- computer play area
410 N Broad St Fairborn - indoor play area
1570 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd Centerville - computer play area
2757 W. Alex Bell Rd Miamisburg - indoor play area
15 N Heincke Rd Miamisburg - computer play area
5562 Merily Way Huber Heights - indoor play area
Chick-fil A
Beavercreek Freestanding - indoor play area
Centerville Freestanding - indoor play area
Dayton Freestanding - indoor play area
Burger King
4465 Clyo Rd Kettering - indoor play area
7607 Old Troy Pike Huber Heights - indoor play area
Mall Play Areas
Dayton Mall - indoor play area
Mall at Fairfield Commons - indoor play area
Thomas Train Table Play Area
Barnes and Noble - Shoppes at Beavercreek
Barnes and Noble - Dayton Mall Area
Books & Co - The Greene
Books & Co - Town and Country
Learning Express - Cross Pointe Center
United Art and Education - Washington Park Plaza
Von Maur- The Greene
2011
Currently, you can snag 50 FREE Disney Movie Rewards points! Just login or register here, then enter code D11M20R01NY! That’s it!
Here are a few other code that I found, so be sure to try these too!
"COOL" -50 points
"9EKSMN38SH" -50 points
"9FTMRYWEK" -50 points
"CHIHUAHUA" -25 points
"FPSNN83JX9" -25 points
If you haven’t joined Disney Movie Rewards yet, then I would highly suggest doing so now! This is a great rewards program… especially if you love Disney movies and memorabilia. Basically every time you purchase a Disney DVD or go see a Disney movie at the movie theater you earn points. Once you’ve earned enough points, you can then redeem them for a reward! They have lots of different rewards available from electronics to toys, DVDs and more!
You can also earn points from receiving the newsletter and there are free codes that come once in a while. So in reality you don't have to ever BUY Disney products to get points, but Disney items are the best way to get points quickly.
