Freebies

Summer is always a challenge in trying to keep the munchkins happy and occupied without breaking the bank. I am a firm believer in finding activities and events in which a gimmick or freebie can be found. This first week of July was very fruitful.

Gotta love summer reading programs at the local library. This year the kids actually received the "FREE T-shirt" at the kick-off event. Unfortunately, for all the subsequent weekly activities we have been immersed in swimming lessons. However, we have gone back after planned activities and received all those "great" Oriental Trading trinkets kids love.

Latest summer reading T-shirt to add to collection

Legos are the toy de jour in our household. Fortunately for the munchkins, there is an official Lego store just 15 miles up the road. The store holds various events during the month and usually at prices I find ridiculous. However, once a month, they host at free "monthly build" of a designated item which you build in the store and then get to take home. So, we ventured up for the July event and after a brief wait, the kids were happy participants and owners of a cool new Lego design.

145 New Lego Pieces for FREE!!!

And now for the 2nd year in a row...Cow Appreciation Night at Chik-fil-A. Dress like a cow and receive a free entree. Add a tail, ears, and hooves and you get your drink, fries and dessert at no charge! This is definitely a favorite event for the Moloko siblings and Mom appreciates not having to cook and getting tasty food FREE!!