FREE CHRISTMAS GIFT ALERT - & Take - Santa's Workshop - Michaels

Come to Michael's on December 4th for a couple free make & takes!
10am - noon
Finger Knit Scarf - FREE
Ornament - FREE

There is no age information - call your local store for more details.

Enjoy ~ Kate

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Holiday Open House at Michaels - 11/13

Are you crafty? You should make sure to check out the Holiday Open House Saturday 11/13 from 10am - 3pm - you can make your own gifts and take home inspiring ideas!

Demo stations in every store!

10am - 12pm - Pumpkin centerpiece make & take

10am - 11am - Holiday card make & take

11am - noon - Memory Wire Wrap (bracelet) make & take

1pm - 3pm Treat Magic (cookie decorating) make & take


Enjoy ~ Kate

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FREE Make & Takes at Michaels Saturday & Sunday! 10/23 & 10/24

Our family LOVES 'The Knack' - Click Here to check out the awesome FREE make and takes that Michaels Arts and Crafts is offering this weekend!

Saturday 2-4pm - 'Glow Explosion' Make & Take

Sunday 1-4pm - 3 seperate Adult only make & takes - (ring, necklace & bookmark) - three seperate make and takes - all are really cute and are only for the first 30 people who sign up - i am not sure if you can sign up for more than one or if you need to pick your favorite. Each of these would make a cute little gift  (Kate's always thinking ahead!)

I highly suggest you call your local store and make sure they are participating before you make a special trip!

Happy Crafting! ~ Kate



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Teachers ~ 10% off at Michaels

I really like to see that many businesses are giving teachers a break!  I cannot believe how many supplies teachers have to buy for their classrooms! I hope these discounts help at least a little!

Michaels offers teachers an additional 10% their entire purchase on Fridays - this includes sale items! NICE!

Enjoy ~
Kate

FREE American Girl event ~ The Knack

My kids LOVE The Knack at Michaels arts & crafts!

If you have a little girl that is into American Girl dolls head on down to Michaels! They will be hosting a FREE American Girl family event on Saturday September25th from 10am - 2pm.

These events are always 'while supplies last' - I always try to get there when they first open.

Enjoy ~
Kate

Teacher Appreciation Crop Night ~ Michaels 7/30 ~ must reserve your spot!

Michaels arts & craft stores will be hosting a Teacher's Appreciation Crop Night this FRIDAY ~ July 30th from 1pm - 8:30pm.  You must reserve a space!

From their website ~
"Create some fun for the classroom. Teachers and friends, join us for The Knack FacultySM Teacher Appreciation Crop Event. Learn to create fun bulletin boards, bookmarks, signs and more. *We provide the space and assortment of tools.**Plus, we take care of the cleanup."

Enjoy ~
Kate

Saturday June 26th Deals & Steals ~ fun free (or nearly free) events for the family!

WHOA! can we say 'summer time'?? - the list is getting crazy! TONS of fun stuff to do all day & into the evening - please check the links for more info, I try to keep these lists as short as possible ~ PLEASE pass this list along to friends and family!

* Community Open House 1-4pm Arch Health Partners Poway - free health screenings, activities for kids, refreshments - plus tour the facilities & meet the doctors!

* 'Bats are Beautiful' - free presentation at Clairemont Branch Library 1130am - see more details on previous post here on this blog (use the 'search' box at the top right)

* Meet Ronald McDonald at McD's 8730 Jamacha Blvd Spring Valley at 1pm

* Michaels Arts & Crafts has a free make & take from 10am - 2pm

* The Disney Store is having a scavanger hunt in their store to celebrate Toy Story 3 11am - 2pm

* FREE kids event & movie ticket at Mission Marketplace in Oceanside - 11am - 2pm

* Lowes Build and Grow Clinic for kids is making a MONSTER TRUCK - show up at 10am

*OB Street Fair & Chili Cookoff! 10am - 8pm

*Switchfoot Bro-Am Surf Concert, charity auction, street fair & more - Moonlight Beach Encinitas 11am - 5pm

*Grape Day Park in Escondido always has fun crafts & activities 2-4pm

* San Marcos Civic Center will be hosting a free family friendly movie starting at 8pm

* Ramona's Dos Picos Park will be hosting a free family showing of 'Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs.'

Frugal Saturday Options ~ April 24th

So after a couple blustery days the weatherman says we are supposed to have a BEAUTIFUL weekend! Here are just a couple fun free things that should keep your family entertained without spending much of anything!

* Art Walk in Little Italy! 11am - 6pm (Sunday too!)

*Ikea has $1 Meatball plates Saturday & Sunday  - normally $4.29

*Balboa Park has an AWESOME free event for school aged kids (K-12) - get 2 free books as well as entertainment, refreshments, & more! 830am - 1030am

*Free National Parks ends this weekend! If you wanted to take advantage - this is your last chance!

*Encinitas Street Fair is here! YAY! (can you tell this is one of my favorites?!) It just reminds me why I would never leave San Diego! click the link for all the details.

* Spring Garden Festival at Cuyamaca College in El Cajon 9am - 4pm

*Lakeside Western Day Parade starts at 935am - check out the link for more details!

*Linda Vista Multicultural Fair on Linda Vista Rd from 10am - 5pm

*Saturdays in the Park will be celebrating 'Dia De Los Ninos' with special entertainment for the kiddos - 10am - 4pm

*Michaels has a fun make & take for the kids 10am - 1pm (now is a good time to mention they have a TON next weekend all day planned for Mother's Day too - stay tuned!)

*Lowes Build & Grow Clinic is making a bird feeder - totally free for kids 5 & up 10am

*Kung Fu Panda is playing for free at the outdoor movie screening at San Marcos Civic Center (does anyone know of other places that do the same - I would LOVE to promote them!) 630ish - free!

*click here to become a VIP of Carlsbad Premium Outlets & get a BOGO coupon for the Flower Fields (not completely free - but if you are planning on going it will save you some bucks!)


* FREE STORYTIME at the always free Timken Museum of Art in Balboa Park 11am - noon

*Jack's Pond Nature Center in San Marcos - FREE every Saturday!

* San Elijo Lagoon has free guided walks with a naturalist FREE every Saturday!

*Lakeshore Learning Center as always has a free craft from 11am - 3pm for the kiddos every Saturday!

* always check your local library for make & take crafts!

*does your business, community, church, etc have a fun free activity coming up?! Please email me at sandiegodealsandsteals@gmail.com and you just might see it posted here!

Enjoy ~
Kate

Michael's 3 make and takes for kids ~ December 5th

Michael's always has great 'make and take' and free demo projects. 

December 5th there will be several items!

a cute 3-D card, a stocking, and a trinket box - all great items for kids to make as holiday gifts!

Enjoy~
Kate

Fun Classes at Michaels for kids & adults ~ Free!

Here are some fun events coming up at Michael's Arts & Crafts!

Oct 24 ~ 1-5pm - make & take scrapbooking & cards - so cute!

Oct 25 - Adult Mask Making Demo 1-3pm

Oct 25 1-3pm - Halloween T-shirt event (must buy t-shirt - but get to decorate for free - their shirts are pretty inexpensive, so still a good deal)

Oct 31 10am - noon - FREE HALLOWEEN EVENT ~ come and get your free trick or treat pail - plus enjoy a free coloring activity, free crayola pencil topper demo w/ crayola model magic fusion and make it and take it halloween frame! Kids will also receive a free balloon and candy!
*while supplies last*

Enjoy~
Kate