| Thursday, August 28, 2008 |
| Labor Day Weekend Events |
It's Labor Day and time to say goodbye to summer. What better send off could a season have then the amazing events happening around Detroit this weekend!
Arts, Beats & Eats is an exciting, FREE event happening in downtown Pontiac. Everywhere you go look there is something going on. You can browse the nearly endless variety of arts and crafts, sample some local cuisine or enjoy one of the many FREE concerts. Don't forget to check out the Arts & Scraps Green Family Fun Tent where, for just $2.50, your child can explore activities and crafts.
Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix roars through a full weekend of world-class racing in the heart of Detroit. Families can also enjoy the Meijer Family Fun Zone, listen to concerts, meet drivers and more! Don't forget Friday is FREE Prix Day!
Detroit International Jazz Festival, a legendary jazz festival, has been entertaining the people of Detroit for a quarter of a century. In addition to SIX stages festival goers can enjoy daily second-line parades, educational events, fireworks and artist meet & greets. Did I mention admission is FREE?
The Michigan Renaissance Festival take you on a unique trip through time featuring entertainment, merchants, food, music, jousting and more! This weekend is Buccaneer Beer Fest featuring beer tastings. It's also the last weekend to Buy one get one free adult admissions when you donate 4 cans of non-perishable food items (no glass). The festival is open all weekend including Labor Day.
The Michigan State Fair has been entertaining and educating Michigan residents since 1849. Take your place in history this weekend as you thrill to the midway rides, stuff yourself on junk food, enjoy animals both familiar and unique or shop the many merchants. This weekend is the fair's final days so don't miss out!Labels: events |
posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 8:00 AM
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| Hazel Park Fireworks! |
| The Hazel Park Harness Raceway will be having a fireworks display in honor of Labor Day on Friday, August 29 after dark. The racetrack is at 1650 E 10 Mile Rd, on the corner of Dequindre. Labels: events |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 7:30 AM
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| Madison Heights Garage Sale |
I know this is last minute, but I just found out about it.
The city of Madison Heights is hosting a garage sale today, Thursday, August 28, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Madison Heights Senior Center. The Senior Center is at 29448 John R Road, just north of 12 Mile. For information call 248-545-3464.Labels: sales |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 12:10 AM
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| Wednesday, August 27, 2008 |
| Nearly Free DVDs at Blockbuster Online |
| I just found out about this promo code so you'll have to hurry if you want to take advantage. Until 9/1/08 you can save $10 off an order of $10 or more on previously viewed DVDs at Blockbuster Online. Shipping is FREE on used DVDs so you should end up paying very little. Use the code: augappreciation at check out. Labels: Hot Deals |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 11:12 PM
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| Sunday, August 24, 2008 |
| One Dollar Book Sale |
| Now through August 31st you can find hundreds of books for just $1.00 at Book Closeouts Summer Sale. This is another great opportunity to increase your collection, buy gifts or renew your selection of reading material without breaking the bank! I love sales like this because I can try out authors and books I've never heard of and don't have to worry about wasting money on something I'll hate. Take a look and maybe you'll find a hidden treasure! Labels: Hot Deals |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 12:01 AM
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| Saturday, August 23, 2008 |
| Belle Isle Grand Prix - Free Prix Day |
Gate admission to the Belle Isle Grand Prix is FREE on Friday, August 29th. You can also get a FREE paddock pass at any Comerica Bank location while supplies last.
What is a paddock pass? From the ticket FAQ:
A paddock pass is an optional purchase. It allows access to the paddock area which is considered the "locker room" of auto racing. The paddock allows up close viewing of race car preparation and teamwork.
Paddock passes or vouchers are provided in advance of the event. Prior to admittance to the paddock area the pass or voucher is exchanged for a wristband at the Paddock Redemption Tent near the paddock entrance gate.Labels: events, freebies |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 11:45 PM
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| Friday, August 22, 2008 |
| Get a Barnes & Noble Gift Card from Earth's Best |
You can get a $5 or $10 gift card to Barnes & Noble when you purchase any $10 or $20 combination of participating products and mail your original cash register receipts, proof of purchases and the redemption form to the address provided. There is a limit of TWO gift cards per household! Most offers usually limit you to one so that's pretty sweet. And hey, free books just for buying groceries. You can't beat that!
The participating products are Garden of Eatin’ snacks, WestSoy and Kidz Dream non-dairy products, Health Valley cereals and snack bars, MaraNatha nut butters, Spectrum Children’s DHA and Earth’s Best Sesame Street, Tots, Kidz and Frozen Foods. (Not valid on Earth’s Best jarred or other infant foods.)
Terms and conditions
Don't forget to visit Earth's Best for printable coupons.Labels: printable coupons, rebates |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 10:46 PM
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| Thursday, August 21, 2008 |
| Events August 22 - 29 |
August 22 - September 1
Detroit, MI: Michigan State Fair returns to Detroit this week. Gates are open daily 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 3 - 12, $5 for seniors and free for kids 2 and under. Parking is $7. Ride wristbands are $15 weekdays and $25 weekends. Check out the official website for scheduled events, concerts and details. The fair is located at Woodward Ave. and 8 Mile Rd.
August 22 & 23
Detroit, MI: The Redford Theatre presents a showing of the Sherlock Holmes mystery The Scarlet Claw. Check out the classic 1944 black & white film along with the Warner cartoon classic Rabbit Transit. This is sure to be fun for everyone! Admission is $4 per person and show times are 8 p.m. on Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday. The Redford Theatre is located at 17360 Lahser Road. Call 313-537-2560 or visit them online for details.
August 22, 25 & 26
Canton, MI: Pump it Up of Canton presents a Pop-In Playtime. Come bounce, slide, and jump on their selection of inflatables Monday 10 a.m. - noon, Tuesday 4 - 6 p.m. and Friday 7 - 9 p.m. Admission is $7 per child. Call 734-495-1222 or visit them online for directions and details.
August 22 - 24
Mt. Clemens, MI: Enjoy Mt. Clemens' Bath City Festival this weekend. The festival run 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Sunday and showcases Mt. Clemens rich mineral bath history as well as its role in the area's development. The festival will feature historical displays, an "antiques road show" style, live demonstrations, arts & crafts, antique fire trucks, auctions, carnival midway, children's area, petting farm, vintage fashion show, live entertainment on four stages, fireworks, and much more. Call 586-469-4168 or check out the events schedule for details.
Don't forget about the Michigan Renaissance Festival!Labels: events |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 8:00 AM
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| Wednesday, August 20, 2008 |
| Discount Concert Tickets |
If you live in or around Madison Heights you might want to stop in to Madison Beverage on John R Road just south of 12 Mile Road. Why? They have a big selection of discount lawn passes to various concerts at outdoor venues. I found the tickets on the front counter just inside the door.
These are the passes where you pay $5 or $10 per person, including parking, for a lawn ticket and can upgrade to a pavilion seat at a discounted price. The acts aren't the hottest in town, but I've seen some pretty good shows with these discount passes. In fact, I just saw Weird Al at Meadow Brook this summer with a couple of passes my husband brought home. Besides, at $5 a ticket you can afford to take the whole family!Labels: Hot Deals |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 7:48 AM
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| Tuesday, August 19, 2008 |
| Kids Eat Free! |
With grocery and gas prices on the climb it's getting harder and harder to stick to a budget let alone find money to treat the family to an evening out. That's why it's so exciting to find a restaurant that offers a kid's night when kids can eat for free. What would you say if I told you there's a website that has researched all the restaurants in southeast Michigan where kids can eat for free? That's right, Southeastern Michigan Kids Eat Free is your resource for saving money on family dining. So far two counties are complete and the others are still under construction.
Complete
Oakland
Wayne
Macomb
Coming Soon
Monroe
Washtenaw
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| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 8:00 AM
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| Monday, August 18, 2008 |
| FREE Toilet Paper |
I don't always post the free samples I find, but this one is too good not to share.
Get a FREE full-size roll of Scott Extra Soft toilet tissue!
Click fast because this one will be gone in a hurry.Labels: freebies |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 10:44 PM
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| FREE songs from Amazon |
| There are over 1000 FREE MP3's available to download from Amazon. You have to have an Amazon account to download these songs, but it's easy enough to set one up. Especially if it means FREE music! Labels: freebies |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 12:16 PM
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| Free Gifts with Detroit Free Press Subscription |
I may have mentioned once or twice that I'm a coupon clipper. I believe that using coupons is one of the best and easiest ways to save your family money. It doesn't have to take a lot of time and effort either to see big savings. I spend an hour or two a week clipping and organizing my coupons and save over $200 a month on groceries. Heck, during a recent target trip I reduced my bill from $113 to $45 just using coupons. That's a savings of $68!
One of the easiest ways to find coupons is still the old fashioned way - home newspaper delivery. A Sunday only subscription to the Detroit Free Press is under $7 a month. If you subscribe now you will get a gift card to Target, Meijer or Borders! A 7-day subscriber receives a $10 gift card and a weekend or Sunday only subscriber receives $5. Existing customers can take advantage of this too by signing up for EZ Pay online.Labels: coupons, freebies |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 9:30 AM
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| Sunday, August 17, 2008 |
| More Crafting With Kids (and Adults) |
Now that you're inspired to start planning craft projects for those long winter days ahead I'd like to introduce you to Arts & Scraps! Arts & Scraps is a non-profit organization that is committed to recycling and reusing manufacturing waste and household products into craft supplies. You can find containers, fabrics, foam, tile, paint, cork, wax and more at their Resource Center. You can also take advantage of their special program such as birthday parties both in store or at your home. In fact, the resources offered by this organization are nearly endless!
Another Detroit crafting gem is the Miner's Den. They are a great place to shop if jewelry making is your craft of choice. They offer jewelry design, stone cutting, supplies and classes to help you create breathtaking pieces. They also offer a number of great events and freebies. Like FREE watch batteries. That's right, the batteries are FREE! They ask that you give a charitable donation, but it's not required.
And last, but not least is Munro Wholesale Crafts. Munro is mainly a jewelry making supply store, but they carry a little bit of everything. I've come away with everything from beads to doll making supplies to wax for candles. They offer classes in a wide variety of jewelry projects several times a week. They also offer discounts to business owners when you bring your tax ID with you. This is the kind of store you can spend an afternoon poking around and still not discover all they have to offer. I recommend a visit even if you aren't a jewelry maker. I'm not and they're still one of my favorite stores!Labels: activities, freebies |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 12:00 PM
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| More Freebies from Rewards Gold |
Get FREE natural beauty products from Rewards Gold. I'm not sure what the beauty products are, but Rewards Gold is a reliable site in my experience so I tried it out. You just fill out a brief survey to qualify. This offer is for a very limited time so don't wait!
Rewards Gold is also offering a FREE subscription to Sound & Vision magazine.Labels: freebies |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 11:59 AM
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| Crafting With Kids |
As the days start getting shorter it's time to start thinking of indoor activities for your kids. It's sometimes hard to fight off boredom as winter drags on. Luckily there's still plenty of time too get a jump on cabin fever! In fact, this is the perfect time to build up supplies for crafting projects. Craft stores have a large display of kids crafts during the summer months when kids are home from school and that means big fall savings!
Need ideas? There are a ton of great websites with craft projects for you and your kids!
Don't forget to look for ideas at the store too! Craft chains like Michaels and JoAnn Fabric & Crafts often have FREE tear sheets located right next to the needed materials. It's an easy way to plan your project without taking up a lot of time.Labels: activities, clearance, FYI |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 8:11 AM
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| Saturday, August 16, 2008 |
| FREE Party Planning from Quaker |
Quaker wants to help your kids change the world with their Kids Care Clubs and the Kids Doing Good birthday party kit. Simply send 4 UPC codes from boxes of Quaker Chewy Granola Bars or Granola Bites and this form to receive:
- How-To-Guide: Step-by-step instructions for planning and hosting your child’s party.
- "Kids Doing Good!" T-Shirt gift for the birthday boy or girl.
Goodness Bags (qty 10), including "Kids Doing Good!" wristbands, temporary tattoos, and activity booklets.
- Achievement Certificates (qty 10).
For only 2 more UPC codes you can get an additional 10 Goodness Bags and Achievement Certificates!
You can also download additional party materials for FREE online.
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| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 7:56 AM
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| Freepeats FREE Membership Period |
This is your chance to join Freepeats for FREE now until August 20th!
Freepeats is a program similar to Freecycle where you can post things you don't need and receive items from other users. However, Freepeats is only for baby, kid and maternity items. That means no more scanning through posts about car parts, lawn furniture, tupperware or old shoes. You will be able to find what you're looking for or find the proper home for your gently used items.
There is usually a one time $4.95 lifetime membership fee to join, but if you act now your membership is FREE for life. Check out Freepeats FAQ to learn more.Labels: freebies |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 12:00 AM
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| Friday, August 15, 2008 |
| FREE Subscriptions from Rewards Gold |
Rewards Gold is offering a FREE one year subscription to Family Fun magazine! This magazine is full of great ideas for crafts and activities for you to do with your children. It's a must have for parents of young kids and now you can get it for FREE!
You can also sign up for a FREE subscription to Working Mother magazine from Rewards Gold. This is a magazine dedicated to finding a balance between family and career. It's perfect for today's busy mom!Labels: freebies |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 11:54 PM
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| Build-a-Bear Workshop Freebies |
Now through September 1st visit Build-a-Bear and request your FREE gift! There is no purchase necessary and the gift changes every week.
Find a store near you.Labels: freebies |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 10:50 PM
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| Scholarhip Essay Contest |
| I was in Family Dollar recently and found out they are giving away scholarship awards in the "Make a Powerful Difference" essay contest. The contest is open to all legal U.S. residents 15-18 years of age. To enter you must submit the Official Contest Entry Form found inside Family Dollar stores along with a 100-250 word essay on an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of paper. The essay must describe "How can higher educations make a powerful difference in your life?". A parent or legal guardian must sign the entry form if the contestant is a minor. All entries must be postmarked by 9/30/08 and received by 10/07/08. See store display for more details. Labels: FYI |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 7:48 AM
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| Thursday, August 14, 2008 |
| Events August 15 - 21 |
August 15
Detroit, MI: Rockin' On The Riverfront! Come down to the GM Riverfront Stage and enjoy a FREE performance by The Blue Oyster Cult. This concert is presented by The GM Renaissance Center and WCSX-94.7 FM. No advanced registration or tickets are needed, just bring a lawn chair or blanket! No outside food or drinks please. The show starts at 8 p.m. and then main act performs from 9 - 10:30 p.m.. Call 313-568-5600 or visit GM RenCen.
August, 16
Ann Arbor & Auburn Hills, MI: Do your kids love Radio Disney? You can join them at a couple of exciting back to school events this Saturday.
--If you are in Ann Arbor head over to the Briarwood Mall for a "Road Trippin' With The Tigers Back To School Blowout"! AM 910 Radio Disney will be live from 3PM-5PM and picking the grand prize winner to throw out the first pitch at an upcoming Detroit Tigers home game! Enjoy games, dances and great back 2 school prizes! Briarwood Mall is located at 100 Briarwood Circle in Ann Arbor. The event is FREE.
--If you are in Auburn Hills head out to Great Lakes Crossing to join Michael and Radio Disney Road Crew from 11:00am to 1:00pm for some back 2 school fun! You could win a back 2 school gift basket that will include a gift card for Great Lakes Crossing or other back to school prizes. There will be a fashion show from 11:30 a.m. - noon and the D-Tour from noon - 1 p.m.. This event is FREE!
Westland, MI: Hines Park in Westland is hosting a Kids' Day. There will be Olympic-type games, contests, moonwalks, water balloon races, live entertainment and more. Sat. 1 - 3 p.m.. Call 734-261-1990 for information.
August 16 & 17
Holly, MI: The Michigan Ren Fest is back in town! Experience thrilling entertainment, shop unique crafts or sample some of the delicious food offered at the Michigan Renaissance Festival! This annual event is held from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. every weekend August 16th - September 28th (plus Labor Day and Festival Friday on Sept. 19) rain or shine. Admission is $18.95 for adults, $9.95 for children and $16.95 for seniors. Discount tickets are available at Kroger, Wendy's and Walgreens or you can buy them online. Bring 4 cans of food for BOGO FREE adults tickets this weekend!
August 15 - 17
Madison Heights, MI: Head over to Toys R Us at 32700 John R Road for the Grand Opening celebration. Take advantage of great deal, FREE gifts and character appearances. The kids can meet Geoffrey the Giraffe, Diego, Funshine Bear, Arthur and Strawberry Shortcake from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 - 4 p.m.
Metro Detroit, MI: It's time for the Woodward Dream Cruise! Enjoy the sights and sounds of the past during this annual event held up and down Woodward Avenue. Check out events like Ford's Mustang Alley in Ferndale. Or take the kids over to Berkley for some family fun. No matter which community you pick you'll be sure to find lots to see and do. Please visit Dream Cruise events for information on the happenings in each community. The cruise is FREE to watch and is held from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Saturday, but there will be cruising and events happening all weekend long.
Detroit, MI: Celebrate African culture at the African World Festival. Experience live entertainment, a marketplace, food, the African Family Village, arts, crafts, games and activities. Admission is FREE. Hours are Fri. noon - 11 p.m., Sat. noon- 11 p.m., and Sun. noon- 9 p.m.. Downtown Detroit at Hart Plaza. Call 313-494-5800 of visit Museum of African American History for details.
Some other great events:
Greek Festival in St. Clair Shores
Howell Jaycees Melon Festival
Ypsilanti Heritage Festival
Day Out with Thomas at Crossroads VillageLabels: events |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 8:50 AM
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| Wednesday, August 13, 2008 |
| Special Deals at the Hazel Park Family Dollar |
| Family Dollar in Hazel Park is moving to a new location and they have items marked down that aren't on sale at other stores. For example, they have all plant stands and planters marked down 25% while other Family Dollar stores are still full price. I also noticed some mark downs on Playskool toys that weren't on sale at other stores. Since this isn't a chain wide sale and is unadvertised it's a perfect opportunity to snatch up some bargains! Labels: clearance, Hot Deals |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 11:34 PM
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| Crayola Deals |
Get a FREE ($2.00 shipping) 50th Birthday 64 Box of Crayola Crayons when you buy Frigo Cheese Heads cheese snacks. Plus, $5.00 in valuable coupons! If these coupons are anything like the coupons that came in the Color Wonders offer I sent for around Easter then they really will be great savings.
Simply mail the proof of purchase UPC codes from 3 10oz or larger Frigo Cheese Heads cheeses, a $2.00 check or money order for shipping and handling made out to "Frigo Cheese Heads Crayola Offer" and your name & address written on a note card to:
Frigo Cheese Heads Crayola Offer
PO Box 8615
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
Request deadline 11-30-08.
Crayola and Energizer max have a pretty nifty deal right now too. Buy one Energizer Max AA 8-pack and any one Crayola Wonder or Crayola Color Surge product in specially marked packages and save $1.00 instantly. But that's not all! Buy a second pack of Energizer batteries and you can send in for a FREE Color Explosion Mini with an Energizer Bunny stencil. You can also find FREE coloring pages to download by clicking that link. |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 9:49 AM
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| Tuesday, August 12, 2008 |
| Toys R Us / Babies R Us Grand Opening |
The Toys R Us store at 32700 John R. Road in Madison Heights is becoming a combined Toys R Us and Babies R Us store. To celebrate the change they are holding a Grand Opening event this weekend!
Head over to the store August 15-17 for special deals on clothing, toys and baby items. You can also pick up FREE gifts like a Babies R Us sunshade for your car or a drawstring backpack for the kids. There will also be character appearances from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 - 4 p.m.. Kids can meet Geoffery the Giraffe, Diego from Dora, Funshine Bear, Arthur and Strawberry Shortcake.Labels: events, Hot Deals |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 8:00 AM
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| Monday, August 11, 2008 |
| More Library Book Sales |
I'd like to thank Kate for sharing this with me. I really wish I wasn't preparing for a move because I love book sales!
The Friends of the Marguerite deAngeli Branch Library in Lapeer are holding their annual book sale this week. Tuesday evening is a member's only sale, and Wednesday through Saturday the sale is open to the public from 10am-7pm.
Saturday will have bags of books for a buck, too!
The deAngeli Branch is at the corner of M-21 (aka Imlay City Road and/or Genesee Road, depending where you're at in town) and M-24 in Lapeer.
Call 810-664-6971 or visit the Marguerite deAngeli Branch for more info.Labels: fundraising, FYI, sales |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 9:15 PM
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| Library Book Sales |
If you are anything like me your bookshelves are overflowing. Don't despair, this is the perfect time to thin out that collection and find some new gems! The Hazel Park Memorial Library semi-annual book sale is just around the corner. Wednesday, August 13 through Saturday August 16 books as well as audio/visual materials will be on sale. Most merchandise cost less than $1.00! Proceeds will raise money to purchase new media for the library. Call 248-546-4095.
I know, that's great for new books, but what about freeing some room? The Madison Heights Public Library is still seeking donations for their annual used book sale to be held in October. Bring your books in good condition (no magazines, text books or Reader's Digest please) to the library at 240 W. 13 Mile Road. You can drop off the books any time during normal business hour. Mon. and Tues. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Wed., Fri., and Sat. 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Labels: fundraising, FYI, sales |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 11:40 AM
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| Sunday, August 10, 2008 |
| Weekend Gardening |
Are you looking for a fun and educational activity you can do at home with your kids? Why not try a little gardening? Kids love to plant their own special gardens and watch their plants grow. Now is the perfect time to create a garden for your little ones without breaking the bank! This time of year garden centers have deep discounts on both annuals and perennials. Home Depot, Lowes, English Gardens and Meijer all have super prices on their clearance racks!
Annuals are a great choice if you want to make this a yearly activity and have room for your child to have their own plot. Annuals allow your child to choose their own flowers and change the look of their garden year after year. Since annuals don't return every year you don't have to worry about planting early to let the roots establish.
Perennials are an excellent choice if you want to see how your plant changes and grows. They are also great if you don't have room to give your kid an entire garden, but have room for to add their special plant to an existing garden. There is still plenty of time in the growing season to plant perennials.
This is also the perfect time to pick up some garden decorations. Most stores have them deeply discounted. Don't limit yourself to garden centers either. Craft stores like Micheal's and JoAnn Fabrics have garden decorations too! The selection is slim, but I'm sure you and your kids will be able to find something wonderful to dress up your new garden.Labels: activities, clearance |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 8:52 AM
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| Friday, August 8, 2008 |
| SoBe Lizard Gear Freebie |
Lately there have been a lot of great sales on different enhanced water beverages including SoBe Life Water. If you've picked up or are planning on picking up some of this water be sure to save your labels. I've noticed order forms for FREE SoBe Lizard Gear on tear-off pads at some grocery stores*. The great thing about this offer is there isn't a shipping and handle charge. All you have to do is send in the labels. Just five labels gets you a spiffy flashlight for your keychain. Twenty labels get you a set of 4 movie passes so you can treat the entire family!
You can also register with Sobe and get special offers just for Sobe members. This is a new registration for me, but I've gotten some pretty great savings and freebies by registering with different websites.
*I picked up my form at the Kroger at John R and 9 Mile RD. There were still plenty left a few days ago. The pad was on an end cap at the end of the soda aisle.Labels: freebies, Hot Deals |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 10:53 AM
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| FREE Pedia-Pop Sample |
Try new Pedia-Pop Travel-Friendly Electrolyte Powder for FREE.
Pedia-Pop says "Pedia-Pop Quick Mix was created for those on-th-go parents who are seeking the convenience of a lightweight travel-friendly electrolyte replacement product. Now you have it...JUST GRAB AND GO!"
Just click the link to sign up for your FREE sample!Labels: freebies |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 8:55 AM
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| FREE Family Circle Magazine |
Get two FREE issues of Family Circle magazine from Start Sampling!
From Start Sampling: "Note: You will receive ONLY 2 issues (November and December issues) with no commitment or obligation whatsoever. You will NOT receive any additional magazines, you do NOT have to cancel a subscription, this offer will NOT automatically renew, and you will NOT owe any money after you have received your 2 issues. Toward the end of term of this subscription, the publisher may contact you by mail to see if you would like to continue your subscription. If you are enjoying the magazine and would like it to continue, you can choose to renew your subscription based on the offer provided by the magazine.Labels: freebies |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 8:42 AM
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| Thursday, August 7, 2008 |
| Events August 8 - 14, 2008 |
August 7 - 10
Monroe, MI: Start the weekend early with the 3rd Annual River Raisin Jazz Series at the downtown Monroe Restaurants and Cafes. This is the last night of the popular FREE jazz series that runs every other Thursday until the 7th Annual River Raisin Jazz Festival on August 8, 9 & 10. The River Raisin Jazz Festival is quickly becoming one of the biggest jazz festivals in the Great Lakes region. This FREE festival attracts some of the best and brightest names in jazz. The festival kicks off Friday night at 7 p.m. in the Loranger Square Pavilion. Saturday and Sunday the festivities kick off at noon at St. Mary's Park and the last band hits the stage at 7:30 p.m. Call 800-252-3011 or check out Monroe Info for details.
August 8 - 10
Sterling Heights, MI: Do you have the luck of the Irish? Come out to the Irish Festival at Freedom Hill! Enjoy traditional food, music and Irish dancers. Admission is FREE and parking is just $6. Freedom Hill is located at 15000 Sixteen Mile RD in Sterling Heights. Friday 6 - 11 p.m., Saturday noon - 11 p.m. and Sunday noon - 8 p.m. Visit Detroit Irish for details.
August 9 & 10
Monroe, MI: While you are enjoying the sounds of jazz at the 7th Annual River Raisin Jazz Festival why not take a break and check out some great local artists? The 5th Annual Downtown Monroe Fine Art Fair is just seconds away. Over 50 artists will be on display as well as special deals from local merchants. There is also a children's area available. Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday noon - 6 p.m.. Click the link for details.
August 9
Troy, MI: Experience a night of "Music, Movies and Moonlight" in Troy. Join the Troy Community Coalition and Flagstar Bank for a performance by Troy native Tom Butwin followed by a big screen showing of "The Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer". Music will begin at 7 p.m. and the film begins at dusk. Concessions sales will benefit the Troy Community Coalition. The event will be held at Boulan Park and admission is FREE. Call 248-524-1147 for details.
It's Parent's Night Out at Troy Community Center! Kids ages 7 - 12 will enjoy pizza, crafts, games and swimming while parents enjoy an evening out. The event is 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. and costs $15 per child. The adult to child ratio is 1:8 and 30 spots are available. To register call 248-524-3484 (Activity #126880A).
Royal Oak, MI: Come out for a day of local artists, musicians, entertainers and food. There is plenty to see and do for the entire family at the Royal Oak Country Fair and Corn Roast! The Fair is open from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m at the Royal Oak Farmers Market. Prices vary and all proceeds benefit improvements to the Farmers Market and the Royal Oak Historical Museum. Contact the Farmers Market for information.
August 10
Royal Oak, MI: Enjoy an evening of theater in the park with Water Works Theatre Company's Romeo & Juliet. Admission is $20 for adults, but kids under 18 are FREE on Sunday thanks to a grant from Target. (limit 2 kids tickets per paying adult) Performances are held at Royal Oak's Starr Jaycee Park, located on 13 Mile Road between Main and Crooks. This is the last weekend for Romeo & Juliet so don't miss it. Please visit Water Works Theatre for information.
August 14
Royal Oak, MI: Enjoy the sounds of Scoot Magoo at the Royal Oak Public Library. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and grab a piece of lawn for this FREE show. The concert starts at 7 p.m. Visit the official website for details. This is a rain or shine event.Labels: events |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 1:00 PM
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| Wednesday, August 6, 2008 |
| FREE film developing at Walgreens |
| Do you have a roll of film laying around that you need to have developed? Wait no longer! Walgreens will develop that film for FREE! There is a limit of one per customer and you must bring the coupon with you at the time of drop-off. This offer is good today only. So go get those pictures off of that roll and into your hands! Labels: freebies |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 8:42 AM
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| Tuesday, August 5, 2008 |
| Vote for the Zoo! |
This is a quick reminder for my friends in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties to get out and vote in support of the Detroit Zoo. The Zoo is looking for your help to pass their millage. If all 3 Counties vote "yes" on the zoo millage it will mean 15 million dollars a year in funding for all of the zoo's wonderful programs.
Need to hear more? Check out my post here.Labels: attractions, FYI |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 10:00 AM
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| Monday, August 4, 2008 |
| Another Super Sale at Amazon Grocery |
Get a $25 instant rebate on a purchase of $59 or more on eligible products at Amazon Grocery. Just use the code: BTSBASIC during check out to get your savings. Remember, shipping is free on purchases of $25 or more.
You might remember I posted about Amazon Grocery's clearance sale in June. I ordered a case of Orville Redenbacher microwave popcorn during this sale. I paid $19 for 12 boxes of popcorn. The same popcorn costs $3.89 a box at the nearest grocery store so I saved over $2 a box! My shipping was free since they calculated costs on the pre-instant rebate price and it arrived quickly. That was my first experience with Amazon Grocery and I'm definitely going to take advantage of this new sale!Labels: Hot Deals |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 9:50 AM
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| Sunday, August 3, 2008 |
| Win Tickets to the Disney Music Block Party |
Metro Parent is giving away a family four pack of tickets to the Disney Music Block Party at Meadow Brook Music Festival on August 19 and 20, 2008. Just e-mail your entry by Aug. 8, with the subject line "Disney Music Contest," to contests@metroparent.com, or mail to Metro Parent, Disney Music Contest, 22041 Woodward Ave., MI 48220-2520.
Hurry, the contest deadline is August 8, 2008!
Contest Details.
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| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 11:24 PM
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| Free Magazines |
There are a couple of new FREE magazines available.
Bridal Guide. Just fill out the form and get your FREE issue of Bridal Guide Magazine!
Blender Magazine. Complete a review of men's cologne and aftershave to receive a FREE one year subscription to Blender Magazine!
TV Guide. Review your favorite TV show to earn a FREE subscription to TV Guide!Labels: freebies |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 11:15 PM
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| Troy Daze Competitions |
Think your toddler has what it takes to be crowned The Cutest Toddler at Troy Daze? If either of the child's parents or grandparents work or live in Troy then you are eligible to enter. Submit a photo of your child by August 15, 2008 for display during Troy Daze (Sept 11-14). Visitor will be able to vote for their favorite child and the kid with the most vote wins a cash prize. (Prize is determined by the number of votes).
Maybe you'd like to show off your skills as a photographer in the the photo contest. You don't have to live or work in Troy to enter, this contest is open to everyone. Entries are due by September 5, 2008. Please click the link for submission guidelines.
Kids 5 - 18 can show off in the talent competition. Entries are due by August 25, 2008. Please click the link for details.
Or perhaps you'd like to check out one of the other competitions!Labels: events, sweepstakes and contests |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 3:00 PM
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| Saturday, August 2, 2008 |
| Etsy Fundraiser |
If you are looking to treat yourself or for a one-of-a-kind gift check out the fundraiser going on at Etsy! Erin, one of the amazing artists, blogs about it here. The fundraiser benefits Saving Shelter Pets with 20% of sales going to fund spay/neuter clinics for feral cats. If you are an art or animal lover or both you'll be sure to find something amazing!
Check out the spiffy new painting that will soon grace my wall!Labels: fundraising, sales |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 11:26 AM
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| Click to Donate to Team USA |
The Olympics start in 7 days and it's not too late to support the amateur athletes who, through their years of work and dedication, are representing our country in the games. Just click and The Home Depot will donate $1.00 to Team USA!Labels: FYI |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 11:00 AM
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| Friday, August 1, 2008 |
| Support the Zoo! |
Tuesday, August 5 is a very important day for the Detroit Zoo. It's the day they are asking you to show your support by getting out to the polls and voting in a millage to keep the zoo funded. Residents in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties will find the question on their ballots this coming Tuesday. The proposed millage would increase property taxes for residents in these counties to help fund the zoo. Increase taxes? I know, but the increase is minor. For a home valued at $200,000 taxes would increase around $10 a year. Yes, ten dollars A YEAR! That's less than one dollar a month to help keep our zoo running. A small price when you consider all the zoo has to offer.
The Detroit Zoo is one of America's best zoo. They were the first in the nation to use barless cages and influenced the ways zoos still operate. They continue to work hard to educate, conserve and entertain.
The zoo is also quite a bargain at just $68 a year for a family membership. Regular admission is $11 for adults and $7 for children. When you add in your parking costs the yearly membership pays for itself after 2 visits for a family of 3! That's under $5 a month for year-round family entertainment. And it is truly year-round. Even in the winter there is plenty to see and do at the zoo with indoor exhibits scattered throughout the zoo a few minute's walk apart.
This is a primary election and only 1 in 5 registered voters are expected to turn out. That means you won't be facing long lines at the polls. You don't have to vote on anything you're not prepared for either. If all you want to vote for it the zoo millage then that's all you have to vote for. Take a minute and show your support for the zoo. You won't regret it!
Complete list of primary candidates
Sample Oakland County ballot
Sample Wayne County ballot
Declare Yourself (register to vote)
I was unable to find a sample ballot for Macomb County.Labels: attractions, FYI |
| posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 11:34 AM
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