Free Summer Bowling

There is an awesome new program to give children the opportunity to bowl for Free. You can check it out at Kids Bowl Free to see if there is an alley near you. It's easy to sign up and fun for the whole family. From what I can see this is available in the U.S. and Canada!

Plant Sales: It's That Time Of Year Again!

I can't believe it's Spring! It seems like time has gone so fast this winter and now we're almost in April. Every time I open the door I'm surprised by how warm it's getting outside. Trips to the park are becoming more frequent and I'm absolutely excited to plant this year. It's slow going, but my gardens are looking better and better each year.

{Image Source: Seattle Tilth's Edible Plant Sale}

Buying plants at plant sales is one of the simple ways I save money on my garden each year. While I like to purchase baskets and flowers that are annual I have also picked up a few perennials and other plants to enhance the gardens.

Here are a few of the plant sales coming up:

Spring Fair Garden Marketplace

Thursday April 14th - Sunday April 17th (See Fair Hours)
This is part of the Spring Fair at the Puyallup Fairgrounds.

Children's Hospital 87th Annual Garden Sale
Saturday April 15th 12-6pm
Many of these plants were propagated on the Hospital grounds and their groundskeepers will be there to offer expert advice!
6901 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115 (Seattle Children's Administrative Offices)

Puget Sound Dahlia Association Tuber Sale
Saturday April 1st - Sunday April 2nd 11am-7pm & 9am-5pm
Faith Lutheran Church, Seattle

Saturday April 9th 9am-5pm
Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, Bellevue

Arboretum Foundation Early Bloomers Plant Sale

Saturday April 9th 10am-2pm
At Washington Park Arboretum Plant Donation and the Pat Calvert Greenhouse

Arboretum FlorAbundance Spring Plant Sale
Saturday April 30th-Sunday May 1st 9am-5pm & 10am-2pm
Warren G. Magnuson Park (Building 30) 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle

Kubota Garden Spring Plant Sale
Saturday May 7th 9am-1pm
9817 51st Ave S, Seattle 98118 (Check out their beautiful gardens too!)

Rotary Club Plant Sale

Usually Mid May - It's not on their site yet.
Kent-Meridian High School

Seattle Tilth's Edible Plant Sales
Check their site for dates and locations (there are a few in May).

Search for others online & watch for them in your local newspapers!

Pomander Balls: The Idea Room

These are adorable. I want to make a whole bunch of them. I'm thinking these would be great for a girls night! Anyone?

Much Thanks to Amy of The Idea Room for an awesome tutorial.

Just Between Friends Sale

Just Between Friends Sale THIS WEEK!


Get your free Admission pass HERE.


Over 19,000 square feet of quality used children's and maternity items (and some new) at unbelievably low prices!


April 1st - 3rd
Puyallup Fair & Event Center
Expo Hall - Enter at Gold Gate (9th & Meridian)
Free Parking in Gold Lot (directions)

SALE HOURS:
Friday, April 1st
9am - Noon  First Time Parent & Military Family Early Entrance (must pre-register)
Noon - 8pm Public Sale
Saturday, April 2nd
9am - 5pm Public Sale
5:30pm - 7:00pm Volunteer Half Price Party (volunteers + 1 guest)
Sunday, April 3rd
9am - 3pm HALF PRICE Public Sale

JBF Families Helping Families!
100% Admission Proceeds will be Donated to the Red Cross disaster relief efforts in Japan.

Featured Businesses at the Sale:
AllCityBucks.com
Bethany Sweet, Licensed Massage Practitioner
Chad's Twisted Fun (Balloon Twisting for the Kids!)
Close To My Heart
Cookie Lee Jewelry
Hogan GlassWorks
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Miche Bags
Olivia's Boutique
Pampered Chef
Rebecca Rich Photography
Sassy Bags
Scentsy
Silpada Designs Jewelry
Stacey McRae Photography
Stella & Dot
Thirty-One Gifts
Tupperware

First Time Parents & Military Families: You will receive your Early Entrance email tomorrow (Monday) with all the details about shopping early on Friday.
Consignors: Please read the "Consignor Reminders" email that you will receive in a few moments.
Volunteers:  4, 8 or 12 hour volunteers - get to shop early at the Presale on Friday.

Delicious Chicken $1.59/lb from Zaycon Foods

I don't usually post about Chicken. Actually, I don't think that I ever have. But I just had to share this awesome deal. Last year I learned about Zaycon Foods. I bought my first box of Fresh, Delicious, 100% Natural Chicken. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, to be exact. At $1.59/lb the 40lb box was absolutely worth it! If you live in Washington State they are delivering Chicken to different locations next weekend. If you are in Oregon, Idaho, near Pheonix, Dallas, or Oklahoma City, then you should sign up for an account and join their email list. Trust me - it's great chicken.

Of course, there is one detail that I need to share: This is raw fresh, chicken. It is packed in a large 40lb bag and you will have to do at least a little cutting as they are still butterflies (the two breasts from each chicken are still joined) and bagging to freeze it. But for the savings it was definitely worth it to me! Head on over and check out Zaycon Foods.

Note: I am referring you and I do benefit if you sign up using my referral name: ZF7004. This post is in no way meant for me to earn money though.

Some people call it Sleep Deprived. I call it Motherhood.

My Mom forwarded this email to me. It made me laugh and of course, reflect on my extremely dumb moments.

A friend told us of an all too typical morning, trying to get her kids to stop fighting in the back of the minivan and having little success.

About the time she thought her eardrums would burst from the screaming, she noticed a drive-in window and thought maybe a little snack would distract them. Maybe their blood sugar was just low, she hoped.

She pulled into the drive-through lane and the voice on the speaker said, "May I help you?"

"Oh yes," she said, "four happy meals with root beers."

There was a pause, and then the voice said, "Ah, Ma'am, did you know that you are at the drive-up window of the bank?

Free Nursing Covers and a Bonus Surprise! *You pay for Shipping

I just purchased my free nursing cover from Udder Covers. No I'm not pregnant or nursing anymore, I just thought it would be a great last minute gift to have on hand.

To get your own enter the code "THANKSGIVING" at checkout. You'll just have to pay $9.95 in shipping!

HERE's the real kicker though. On my order confirmation page I got a promotion code for a free Baby Sling from Seven Everyday Slings. 

I just had to pay $11.95 shipping. You have the option of getting Size Exchange Insurance too for $3.50. Make sure to watch for that. I don't know if it comes up for everyone.

*Warning: Photos on sites can not possibly be of real mothers. They look way to kid to have just had those babies!

Femininity

Femininity is not just lipstick, stylish hairdos, and trendy clothes. It is the divine adornment of humanity. It finds expression in your qualities of your capacity to love, your spirituality, delicacy, radiance, sensitivity, creativity, charm, graciousness,gentleness, dignity, and quiet strength. It is manifest differently in each girl or woman, but each of you possesses it. Femininity is part of your inner beauty. -James E.Faust

Free Quiet Book Templates

Have you ever wanted to make a quiet book for your child? Alison has free templates online for 9 Quiet Book pages! She has other fantastic ideas on her blog Oopsey Daisy so head on over to check it all out!

Mini Caramel Apples

These Caramel Apples are so kid friendly. There's no way my son could eat an entire one. I mean, even as an adult I love them, but they are work to eat. So this solution has me thrilled! Can you imagine them rolled in nuts, drizzled with chocolates, or dressed up any other way? Too cute! Christy of From Glitter to Gumdrops gives us the instructions on her blog!