Weekend Boredom Buster: Make Baby Blankies!

This is a simple, easy craft that you can make by yourself or with the help of your kids.

Here’s what you do:

Get 1/2 yard of fleece fabric, wash it and trim the edges

Fold the fabric in half and cut into two equal pieces.  Making sure the print side is facing out, pin the two pieces together with safety pins.  Put the pins about 3 inches in and go all around the fabric.

Next, making sure to cut through both pieces of fabric, cut several strips.  You can make these thick/thin and long/short.  Personally I make them about 1/2 inch wide and about 3 inches long.

Tie the strips together with double knots, pulling them tight.  Continue doing this the whole way around the fabric.

When you get to a corner cut out the square of the corner and continue tying. Be sure to remove all the safety pins as you go.

When you finish you will have a unique Baby Binkie (or Blankie).  You can do this for larger projects too.  If you want to make a lap blanket get about 1 & 1/2 yards of two complimentary colored fleece fabric (I often get 1 print and 1 solid).  To make a larger bed sized blanket use 2 yards of two fabrics.

 

 

14% Off At YouCanMakeThis.com!

Through February 9th, you can get 14% off your order from YouCanMakeThis.com.  I love this website!  You can download patterns and instructions instantly to make all sorts of items.  There is an entire section of free stuff to download as well!  Head on over to YouCanMakeThis to check out their site.  Use code VALENTINE to get 14% off your purchase.

Weekend Store Coupons

Bath & Body Works

Click HERE for a coupon for a free Anti-Bac with any $10 purchase. Valid through 2/5.

Build a Bear Workshop

Click HERE to print a $5 off $25 coupon, valid through 2/14.

The Children’s Place

Take an additional 30% off of orders $60 or more, 25% off of orders of $50 or take an additional 20% off of everything in store with the coupon found HERE, valid through 2/6

Godiva Boutiques

Score 20% off your purchase with the coupon found HERE through 2/5

Goody

Click HERE for a coupon for 20% off a single item, valid 2/3 – 2/4.

Hallmark

Click HERE for a  B1G1 FREE card coupon (up to $2.50).

Hobby Lobby

Click HERE for a coupon for 40% off a regular priced item, through 2/4.

JCPenney

Click HERE to print a $10 off $50 purchase coupon, valid through 2/10.

Kohl’s

Click HERE to print a coupon for an EXTRA 15% off of everything,through 2/5.

Michael’s

Click HERE to print a coupon good for $5 off a $5+ purchase (valid 2/3-2/4 only).

Old Navy

Click HERE for a coupon for $15 off $75 purchase, valid 2/3-2/16

Party City

Click HERE to print a coupon to save $10 off $60, $20 off $80 or $30 off $100valid through 2/11.

Sport’s Authority

Click HERE to print a $10 off $50 purchase coupon, valid through 2/29.

Ulta

Click HERE for a coupon for $3.50 off of any $10 purchase, valid through 2/11.

Victoria’s Secret

You can get a free makeup bag with any $25 makeup purchase with the coupon found HERE through 2/14.

Yankee Candle

Click HERE for a Buy 2 Get 1 Free coupon, valid through 2/20.

What’s Happening this Weekend?

HAPPENING ALL WEEKEND

Bank of America

On Saturday & Sunday, Bank of America cardholders can attend Free Museums On Us days. Over 100 Museums, Zoos, Science Centers, and Botanical Gardens across the US are participating.Click HERE for more info.

SATURDAY 2/4

AC Moore

From 1-3pm, kids can attend a FREE  Nicole Crafts Tri-Bead Valentine Heart Make & Take.  For more info, click  HERE.

Home Depot Kid’s Clinic

From 9 am-noon kids can stop by their local Home depot store and build a special Valentine’s Keepsake box FREE!  Your kids also get a free Home Depot apron, a pin and a certificate.

Lakeshore Learning

Kids can create FREE Design-Your-Own Notebooks from 11 am -3pm. For more info click  HERE.

Michael’s

On Saturday 2/4 from 3-5PM, adults can attend the Free The Vow Valentine’s Day Card Event.  Click HERE for more info.

Toys-R- Us

From 12-2pm, kids can attend the LEGO Friends Launch n’ Build and make their own  lemonade stand. LEGO will donate $1 for each stand built to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to support the fight against childhood cancer. For info click HERE.

SUNDAY 2/5

AC Moore 

From 1-3pm you can attend the FREE Make ‘n Mold Candy Making Demonstration and learn how to make Conversation Heart Candies.

Michael’s

From 1-2pm, Kids can attend the FREE Make It Take It Event and make a Valentine’s Day Foam Mailbox, then from 2-3pm, they can make a FREE Valentine’s Day card.

Pottery Barn

Head over to Pottery Barn at 10am, and learn How to Accessorize Your Home. Click HERE to RSVP.

If you live in the Athens, GA area click HERE for some fun, local events.

Fernbank Museum’s Wildlife Rescue Exhibition Review and Giveaway

Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta is opening a new exhibition this weekend called Wildlife Rescue.  One of the blog assistants, Edith, got a sneak peak yesterday.  Here’s what she thought about it:

 

Yesterday afternoon my 2 boys and I headed into Atlanta to check out Fernbank’s new Exhibition Wildlife Rescue. My oldest son is very much into animal rescue, so I knew this would be right up his alley.

The exhibition is located on the lower level, you get to walk under two HUGE dinosaurs to get to it. Once inside the kids took off, checking out all the fun facts and hands-on activities. They were able to try and hand feed a “baby condor”, try to use an elephant trunk to pick up blocks, and play along in game-show style trivia games. You can also “fly” in an ultralight plane to lead whooping cranes to their wintering grounds. Lots and lots of hands-on fun!

A favorite stop in the exhibit was the turtle crossing. Kids can don a turtle shell and crawl through a special tunnel under a highway to safety.

If you hit it at the right time you can attend an animal encounter and see some amazing critters up close.  Kids 4 and up may even get a chance to pet one!

This was one of my boys’ favorite exhibitions we have been to at Fernbank.  There were so many opportunities for hands on learning.

The Wildlife Rescue exhibit is included in your admission, along with all the permanent exhibits, including their new AMAZING children’s area NatureQuest.  You can also watch an IMAX film for an additional cost.

Want to check out Wildlife Rescue yourself?  The exhibition opens this weekend and runs through May 6 at Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta.  Admission is $17.50 for adults, $15.50 of kids 3-12, and free for kids 2 and under.

Our friends over at Fernbank have given Mommy Octopus a family 4 pack of tickets to giveaway that includes 4 admission tickets and 4 IMAX movie passes! To enter click the button below, and don’t forget to follow Fernbank on Facebook for updates on this and other exhibits.

Contest runs through Friday, 2/10 at 8pm.  The winner will be contacted after this time.

2 AMC Movie Tickets For Just $12, or Get 4 For $24!

Here’s a great deal on AMC Movie Tickets!  CLICK HERE to find this deal and score 2 AMC movie tickets for just $12, or get 4 for $24!

The Fine Print

  • Limit 1 per person.
  • Limit 1 per visit.
  • Valid only for option purchased.
  • Must provide shipping address at checkout.
  • Allow 7-14 days for delivery of tickets by mail.
  • Groupon will not be accepted as ticket.
  • Actual tickets valid at any AMC Theatres, AMC Loews, AMC Showplace, Cineplex Odeon, Magic Johnson & Star Theatres, excl. Canadian theatres.
  • Extra fee applies for 3D, IMAX, or ETX. Tickets do not expire.

Kohls: 3 Crock Buffet Slow Cooker $23.99, Down From $59.99!

Wow!  Kohls has this 3 Crock Buffet Slow Cooker down to $29.99 today only, from $59.99.  Use code SMS7873 to get 20% off!  If you’re not a Kohl’s Charge member, you’ll pay $.99 per item for shipping or it’s free over a $75 purchase.  That makes your total as low as $24.98 shipped!

I think this is a great idea for when you have company and want to make several things.  Thinking outside the box a little, you could use this if you have picky kids who only like certain things in their stew or whatever :-)  Make each person their own meal!

Shop through Ebates to get 6% cashback as well!  Love getting cashback on things I was going to buy!  YAY!

*HOT* 50% Off Sale On BabyLegs!

It’s been a while since BabyLegs had a sale!  Now through 2/6, you can save 50% off your BabyLegs purchase.  These are great!  We use them quite frequently around here, from my 8 year old to my almost 1 year old.  They are great to keep little legs and arms warm and stylish.  To get this 50% off sale, CLICK HERE to shop and use code NOFOOTBALL at checkout.  Enjoy!

Zulily: Affordable Dresses For Mom!

I usually look at Zulily when I’m trying to find stuff for my children, but today they have some awesome deals for Mom!  They have an entire section of dresses and tops starting at $11.99!  Sizes range from S-3XL, so there is something for every body type.  I’m really loving this little black dress!  Go check out the deals while the sizes are still in stock.

If you are new to Zulily, click here for an invite.

If you’re already a Zulily member, click here to start shopping.

To save even more money,  use code GA2912 to save $5 off a $50 purchase.