Easter Bunny & Radio Disney Party at Parmatown Mall

Families are invited to attend the exciting Egg-a-Palooza on Saturday, April 2nd from 9-11am in the upper food court. Come see the Easter Bunny's arrival for the chance to win incredible Radio Disney prizes, play exciting holiday themed games, and best of all get their picture taken with the Easter Bunny!

"Toad-ally" Awesome Amphibians!

Saturday, March 26th, 2-9 p.m.
North Chagrin Nature Center in Mayfield Village

Discover how unique amphibians are as they survive on land and water at the FREE “Toad-ally” Awesome Amphibians event.

Featuring:
~Amphibian crafts and activities: 2 – 5 p.m.
~Over 40 different live amphibians: 2 – 5:15 p.m.
~Amphibian puppet show: 5:15 p.m.
~Tadpole Trivia: 5:45 p.m.
~Movie: 6:15– 7:15pm – Land Invaders – Amphibians
~Walks of varying distances for all ages

Visit the website for more details!

FREE Family Friday Night at the Metroparks

Help kick-off our awesome amphibian weekend with a showing of The Princess and the Frog, a Walt Disney movie on Friday, March 25th from 6-8 p.m. at the North Chagrin Nature Center. This modern day retelling of the classic story The Frog Prince is great for the entire family. Join us to see if waitress Tiana and Prince Naveen break the spell and fulfill their dreams.

FREE Pancake Day at Perkins on March 21st

Participating Perkins Restaurants across the country will be holding their 21st annual Free Pancake Day on Monday, March 21. Any guest who stops by can enjoy a complimentary short stack of Perkins’ famous Buttermilk Pancakes. Donations collected from the event will help provide meals served at the Gingerbread House Restaurant at Give Kids The World.

Sign Up For the AMF Newsletter for a $20 Off Coupon!

Sign up to receive newsletters from AMF Bowling Centers and immediately receive a coupon for $20 a game of bowling for 4 people (coupon is good for bowling and shoe rental only for 1 week after print)! Typically games range from $3-4ish plus $4/person for shoe rental, depending on which day/night of the week you go, but I spoke with someone at the Brookgate Lanes location (on Snow Rd. in Brookpark) and learned about some discount nights where you could bowl FREE with this coupon!

Scenario #1: You can bowl for just $.99/person/game on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights from 9pm-Midnight. Shoes cost $4/person+tax. The tax would put you slightly over the $20 for 1 game, making for a very cheap night of bowling!

Scenario #2: You can bowl for just $1/person/game on Tuesday nights and also rent shoes for just $1/person from 9pm-Midnight, so 4 people could bowl 2 games, including shoe rental, for FREE!

She informed me that each manager can set their own discount nights, so make sure you contact the center closest to you for details before you go!! And enjoy!

6th Annual FREE Family Day at the IWASM on March 12th

This year at the International Women's Air and Space Museum, they are celebrating the life & legacy of Bessie Coleman on Saturday, March 12, 2011, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. The schedule of events includes:

•Learn about Bessie’s life through a biographical timeline of hands-on stations
•Watch a performance of Bessie Coleman as portrayed by a re-enactor
•Enjoy an African drum & dance ensemble from Karamu House
•Meet members of the Bessie Coleman Foundation
•Enjoy a book fair owith Usborne Books (with proceeds benefiting the Joan L. Hrubec Aviation Education Center!) To shop before Family Day, click HERE!
•And so much more!

Visit their website for more information, and enjoy!

Amazone 6th Birthday Party This Weekend, March 12th

Wanna get out of this yucky weather?? Amazone is celebrating their 6th birthday on Saturday, March 12th. To mark the occasion they will have a party from 12-5pm with drawings, face painting, balloon animals and games for everyone to enjoy. Come out and join us in the celebration! Party activities are FREE with paid admission:

• Toddler playground for children under 3 – $4 for same day unlimited play
• Large playground for children 3 and above – $8 for same day unlimited play
• Adults play FREE on the playgrounds when accompanied by a child
• Shoes are not allowed on the playground, however socks are required. If you do not bring a pair, socks are available for purchase, $1 / pair.

If you frequent Amazone, inquire about their Adventure Passes, which allow you FREE admission after 5 visits as well as their eClub, which lets you know about events, promotions, and coupons!

March FREEbees at Westfield Southpark Mall With Your WFamily Card

Simply present your WFamily Card at Westfield Southpark Mall at the following places to get FREEbees:

Build-A-Bear: FREE Easter Basket. Recieve a free Easter Basket with the puchase of $20 or more. Valid 3.18.11-3.24.11, while supplies last.
Chick-Fil-A: FREE Kids Meal. Present your WFamily Membership Card and get one free Kids Meal with the purhcase of an Adult Meal.
Empowering Punch: FREE Class. Present your WFamily Membership Card and register for 1 free class.
Painted Penguin: FREE TY Penguin. Have a party in March and the birthday child will receive a free TY penguin. Not to be combined with any other offer. While supplies last.
Prelude Photography: No Sitting Fee. Present your WFamily Membership Card and your sitting fee will be waived, plus, you’ll get 10% off your package purchase.
Concierge Desk: FREE St. Patrick’s Day Treat. We’re lucky to have you as a WFamily member, and to show our appreciation, we invite you to visit us at the Westfield Concierge to pick up a free St. Patrick’s Day treat. One per child, while supplies last.

Don't have a WFamily card? Sign up at the concierge desk for FREE and receive your card immediately!

Get a FREE Petite Treat From Starbucks, March 10-12th

If you come to Starbucks between 2 and 5 p.m. on March 10-12, we’ll treat you to a free Starbucks Petites when you order any handcrafted beverage (while supplies last). We hope to see you there, and please feel welcome to invite a friend. What are Petites? These are their new, perfectly sized treats. There are eight different ones, and each is less than 200 calories – making for a well-deserved afternoon reward.

Hunt for Leprechauns on St. Patrick's Day

March 17th from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Garfield Park Nature Center
Ages: 3 - 8 years with adult
Registration required: 216-341-3152

On St. Patrick’s Day sneaky little leprechauns are hiding in the forests of Garfield Park Reservation. Join Naturalist Stacey Allen for a story about leprechauns. Then go on a short self-guided leprechaun hunt. You will be rewarded with “gold”!

FREE Live Music at The Hard Rock Cafe Battle of the Bands 2011

March 17, 2011 @ 7pm
Location: Hard Rock Cafe - Grand Staircase of Skylight Concourse in the Avenue at Tower City
Address: 230 West Huron Road, Suite 8575, Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone: 216-830-7625

The Hard Rock Cafe: Cleveland is proud to present a night of extraordinary live music talent! The lineup will consist of our three Battle of the Bands finalists who are competing for the opportunity to perform on the "Hard Rock Calling" stage in Hyde Park, England. This performance will be video recorded live to be used for the internet voting process. The Headliner for the evening will be college favorite "The Clarks" from Pittsburg, PA. The event is FREE and open to all ages. See their website for more details!

FREE St. Patrick's Day Activities at the Library

Here are some fun and FREE activities at various Cuyahoga County Public Library Branches in the area on St. Patrick's Day!

An Irish Pot 'O Fun
Thursday, March 17 from 4-5:00 p.m.
Registration Starts: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 9:00 AM
Bay Village Branch: Meeting Room
For students in grades K-3.
Calling all leprechauns! Enjoy a St. Patrick's Day story, participate in fun activities and create a craft full of Irish magic. Registration required.

St.Patrick's Day Party
Thursday, March 17, 2011 4:15 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:00 AM
Solon Branch: Meeting Room
Join us for a celebration of everything Irish! Learn about Ireland through games, crafts, and music. For grades K - 3. Registration is required.

Irish Music with Terry McKnight
Thursday, March 17, 2011 7:00 PM
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch: great hall
Singer-songwriter/guitarist Terry McKnight will entertain with an evening of traditional Irish music and songs.
Please join us! Registration is requested.

For more information visit the CCPL website.

Grab a FREE Mango Smoothie Before the St. Patty's Parade at the CPL!

Coming downtown to enjoy the St. Patrick's Day Parade? Step into the Cleveland Public Library (Main Branch) on Superior and MANGO at 12 pm before the parade! Sip a green mango smoothie and spin the prize wheel, all while being introduced to the easiest and most effective way to learn foreign languages. Mango Languages is FREE for CPL patrons and you can access it anywhere with your library card. Family-friendly, FREE event.

The 2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Downtown Cleveland

Join the festivities at this year's St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17th at 1:04 pm. The Parade will begin at the intersection of Superior Ave. and East 18th St. and end at Public Square. Don't miss all the dancers, live entertainment, bagpipers, and more! See the Cleveland's St. Patrick's Day Blog for more details!

GREAT Deals To Be Had At Super KMart Through 3/8 With Double Coupons!

KMart Supercenter will DOUBLE manufacturer coupons with a face value up to $2 through 3/8 for Shop Your Way Rewards Members (limit 10 coupons/customer/day)!! Not a Reward Member? Sign up for FREE at the Customer Service desk or at the register before you check out! As a member you will earn points that add up to CASH! Some awesome deals I've scored this week with double coupons include:

$1 Cheerios, Multigrain Cheerios, and Kix
$.50 Golden Grahams
$.50 Pieces Pouches, Reese's Pieces and Almond Joy
$3 Box of Velveeta
$4/$3 Desitin
$2.69 Kashi Granola Bars
$2 Hidden Valley Farmhouse Originals Dressing

They also have lots of items on sale for just $1:
Kellogg's Cereal & Pop Tarts
Duncan Hines Cake Mix
Medium Eggs
Pepsi 2 ltr.
Totino's Pizza Rolls
1 lb.Tyson split breast chicken
1 bag Carrots
1 carton Strawberries
1 lb. Grapes, red or green
And many other items throughout the store!

Deals through this Saturday (3/5) only:
BOGO Doritos ($3.99)
4 for $11 Pepsi product 12 pk
$1.99 General Mills Cereals

Stock up and SAVE! Enjoy your weekend!

Be Green and Get FREE Admission to the Cleveland Zoo on St. Patrick's Day

If you have an old cell phone and charger you'd like to recycle, drop it off at the Zoo's Ticket Office on March 17, and you'll receive one FREE admission to the Zoo that day. Plus, anyone who wears green to the Zoo on St. Patrick's Day will receive half-off the admission price that day, making tickets just $3.50 per person, $2.50 for kids ages 2 to 11 and free for children under 2 and Zoo members.
These special offers are redeemable on March 17, 2011, only. Limit one discount per person. All proceeds from the cell phone recycling drive will benefit the Zoo's conservation programs. See the link for more information

FREE Golden Treasure Shrimp at Panda Express on March 9th

In honor of the debut of their new Golden Treasure Shrimp dishes , Panda Express is giving away coupons for a single serving of their Golden Treasure Shrimp for FREE! "Like" them on Facebook and print yours out today! Valid only on March 9, 2011.

FREE Cheese Fondue at the Melting Pot, April 11-14th!!

In honor of National Cheese Fondue Day (4/11/11), The Melting Pot is giving away FREE cheese fondue April 11 through April 14, 2011. Yes, we said FREE! Let the cheesy applause begin. For more details on how to get in on this cheese action, visit the reservations page.

* Reservations are required and LIMITED. No purchase necessary. They are sure to go quick, so make yours now!! Enjoy!
 
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New Month, New Coupons!

All the coupons have reset and are NEW for the month, so make sure you print yours out soon before the good ones are gone!

Coupons.com (Hint: The coupons on the Swagbucks website are powered by Coupons.com, so print them out from there and earn 10 SB for every coupon redeemed!! The "Coupons" tab is located in the list of links on the left side of the home page. May take 8-12 weeks for your SB account to be credited. Not a member of Swagbucks? See this previous post to find out how you can start earning FREE digital dollars today!!)
Smartsource.com
Redplum.com
Target--You can stack these coupons with manufacturer's coupons for double savings!

And don't go shopping or out to eat without checking out some of the retail coupons on a few of my favorite sites:

MommySavesBig--The latest printable coupons for just about everywhere!
RetailMeNot.com--Promo codes and printable coupons
Restaurant.com--Get restaurant giftcards to your favorite local places for up to 90% off! They are reset at the beginning of the month, so buy now for the best selection! Use the code NEW at checkout for extra savings (through 3/2/11).