I wish I had seen this AMAZING Food Lion deal a little earlier! From May 15 – 18, participating Food Lions in the Washington, DC area will be handing out free bags of Food Lion Store Brand Products to the first 50 shoppers.
Obviously, tomorrow, Saturday (May 18th) is the last day to take advantage of this freebie – hope some of you have some success! To see if your store is participating, be sure to check out this list.
Thanks for the tip, WTOP!
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Looking for something fun (and inexpensive!) to do over this weekend with unbelievably nice weather? Here is a list of Restaurant/Food Promotions and Family Activities in the DC area, all happening today through Sunday!
Restaurant/Food Freebies
Buy 1, Get 1 Free at Ben & Jerry’s in National Harbor
Buy 1, Get 1 Free any large or small cup or cone at Ben & Jerry’s in National Harbor throughout the month of May! One coupon per customer. Thanks to WTOP Freebies for the tip!
Eat for Free at IKEA Woodbridge
In May, you can eat for free every Friday! Just dine in their restaurant on Fridays and deduct your restaurant receipt total from any home furnishings purchase over $150.
$1 Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Coupon
Fill out this form to print a coupon for a $1 Auntie Anne’s pretzel.
Get $5 Off Any Two Entrees at Ruby Tuesday
While supplies last, enter your email address to get a coupon emailed to you for $5 off any two entrees at Ruby Tuesday.
Family Entertainment in Washington, DC
Free Movie in the Mosaic District
Date: Friday, May 17, 2013
Time: Begins at 7:00 PM
Location: Strawberry Park, Mosaic District
Cost: Free!
Description: Tonight, Friday, May 17th, at 7:00 PM, Strawberry Park in the Mosaic District will be showing “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” as part of their free Films in the Park! Parking is free all day and night.
Loudoun County Spring Farm Tour
Date: Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May, 19th
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Farms throughout Loudoun County
Cost: The majority of farms will be free!
Description: Get to know Loudoun’s rural community by spending a weekend in the country during the Spring Farm Tour. Visitors to Loudoun County can enjoy free, self-guided driving tours to over 45 participating farms during these county-sponsored events. Then visit again and again, throughout the spring and summer. Field fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and plants, grown by farmers you know and trust, are sold throughout the growing season direct on the farm and at area farmers markets. Purchasing farm-fresh products from Loudoun farmers is an investment in your community and helps preserve Loudoun’s rich agricultural heritage.
Pick-Your Own Strawberries at Wegmeyer Farms
Date: Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19th
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 38299 Hughsville Road, Hamilton, VA 20158
Cost: Free!
Description: Come see Berry D. Licious, the Chief Strawberry at Wegmeyer Farms this weekend. The fields will open Saturday morning at 9:00 for the first picking of the season. The farm will be open until 4 on both Saturday and Sunday as part of the Loudoun Farm Tour with strawberry ice cream sundaes, strawberry slushies and Oakland Green lunches. Strawberries are sold for $3.99 per pound; there is NO admission fee, so you only pay for what you pick.
Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival
Date: Friday, May 17th, Saturday, May 18th, Sunday, May 19th
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm (5/17), 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (5/18), 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (5/19)
Location: Reston Town Center
Cost: Free! But, for a $10 donation, you will receive a $10 gift certificate to participating Reston Town Center restaurants.
Description: The Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival, produced by the Greater Reston Arts Center, is a top-rated annual juried outdoor street festival held in the heart of the elegant and bustling Reston Town Center. The three-day event attracts over 50,000 patrons and provides an interactive experience to view, purchase, and experience art directly from the unique and talented artists who have created it. Their Family Art Park that will include the ever-popular Children’s Art Tent, a new Teen Art Tent, a Public Art project and a Chill-Out tent. Also new this year, face painting will be available during limited hours. Children of all ages will have fun creating art influenced by cultures from around the world. Try out all the projects and fill your Art Passport.
Occoquan River Festival 2013
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Occoquan Regional Park
Cost: Free!
Description: Free events at the Occoquan Regional Park include: John Smith Discovery Barge, Stream Science with GMU, History Paddle with Occoquan Mayor, Volksmarch event, Nature Hikes, and Kid Fishing Events. Throughout the Town of Occoquan, you’ll find face painting, wood carving demonstrations, history tours, and more!
National Kids to Park Day
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013
Time: Varies
Location: Varies
Cost: Free!
Description: Join families across the country that will participate in National Kids to Parks Day. For the third consecutive year, the National Park Trust and organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Children & Nature Network, the NFL Players Association, America’s State Parks, the National Wildlife Federation, and the U.S. Department of the Interior are coming together to celebrate the great outdoors and support the First Lady’s Let’s Move Outside! initiative. Check out this list to find a National Kids to Park Day event near you (there are a number of parks in NoVA, Maryland, and DC who are offering fun-filled events).
Baltimore Museum Week
Date: Sunday, May 19, 2013 – Saturday, May 24, 2013
Time: Varies
Location: Baltimore
Cost: Varies
Description: Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake has declared May 19-24, as Baltimore Museum Week. Enjoy a celebration of the region’s museums and cultural institutions in conjunction with the American Alliance of Museums’ annual conference in Baltimore. There are several ways YOU can enjoy Museum Week: Buy One, Get One Free admission tickets to area museums, Free walking tours, Free outdoor events, and Free On-Site Insight behind-the-scenes educational programs. Maryland Science Center, Port Discovery Children’s Museum, and Top of the World: Observation Level are all Buy 1, Get 1 free admission on Sunday, May 19th!
Taste of Arlington
Date: Sunday, May 19, 2013
Time: Noon – 5:00 PM
Location: Ballston
Cost: Free entry – food tickets are 10 for $30
Description: The Ballston Business Inprovement District’s 26th Annual Taste of Arlington is the largest food festival showcasing the diversity of Arlington’s food scene and attracting over 15,000 food lovers from all over the region. More than 40 of Arlington’s favorite restaurants and most exciting chefs will serve up their specialties at this year’s festival and this is your chance to sample them all!
Celebrate Takoma Festival
Date: Sunday, May 19, 2013
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Takoma-Piney Branch Neighborhood Park
Cost: Free!
Description: The Inaugural Celebrate Takoma Festival will celebrate the cultural diversity of Takoma Park. International food, crafts, customs and traditions that form the mosaic of our diverse city will be celebrated at this grand event. Celebrate Takoma features the culinary tastes, festive performances, visual and performing arts, crafts and games that originated from nations around the world. Takoma-Piney Branch Neighborhood Park will be transformed into a world of fun and learning; the venue for this family festival that features a large stage of free live entertainment, food and craft vending, exhibit areas and game area (nominal fees charged for food and merchandise vendors).
M&M’s Opera in the Outfield
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM (gates open at 5:00 PM)
Location: Nationals Park
Cost: Free!
Description: Celebrate the fifth year of free live opera broadcasts (from the Kennedy Center!) at Nationals Park. This year, the free simulcast will be of Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II’s American masterpiece Show Boat.
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As I’ve been packing for our trip home, I’ve been bemoaning my lack of cute, “tropical-worthy” outfits! So, like any good woman, I went shopping. Of course, since I also have a pesky budget to consider, I started by sorting through all my available coupons!
Kohls was my first stop! Did you know that you can save 15% off any order of $100+ and receive free shipping? Plus, through May 19th, you’ll receive $10 in Kohl’s cash for every $50 you spend! And, early birds can find some terrific deals tomorrow morning, May 18th (online, from 12 AM – 3PM and in-store, from opening – 1PM, local time)!
Kohl’s has a great in-store and online selection of clothes! Don’t you love the outfit I was able to put together? I thought it was perfect for warm, beach weather! The total was originally $105.96, but after the 15% coupon, it came to $90 with free shipping. Plus, you will receive $10 back in Kohl’s cash to use between May 20 – June 1.
I would love to hear where you like to shop! With our budget, I cannot be very brand-loyal (although I adore everything Ann Taylor), but I do appreciate that Kohl’s always seems to offer a coupon or sale.
{Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. But I really am shopping for the perfect outfit, so this post came at a perfect time!}
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Are you looking for the perfect day camp for your child? Evergreen School is a Montessori school in Silver Spring, Maryland, that is offering a wide variety of day camps for children, ages 2.5 through 10. With thirty-five years of experience, they offer a wide range of day camp themes, ranging from transforming garbage into art to learning Pet First Aid.
This year, they are offering a new Elementary program, geared towards children, ages 6-10. You can choose from these two tracks: Art and Culture Bites With Gourmet Chefs and What’s Cooking in Science. Within the track, each week will feature a different theme to keep your child interested and engaged throughout the summer. In the “Art and Culture Bites” track, each morning will be dedicated to the creation of a piece of art in a historical style followed by an afternoon of hands-on cooking with Gourmet Chefs. By the end of the summer, they will have built Spanish Medieval castles, made tapas fit for a king, learned words in Italian, and drawn like da Vinci. In the “What’s Cooking in Science” track, expert science teachers from Mad Science will teach science classes in the morning, and then, gourmet chefs will teach cooking classes in the afternoon.
Here is a sample of a week’s activities at Camp Evergreen (these were my favorite weeks!):
Amazing Asia! (from the Art and Culture Bites track)
The Asian Art Museum, Japanese brush painting, Chinese bookbinding, and Hand Henna from India are just a few ways we will complement our exploration of Asian cuisines. Students will take an exciting tour through China, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand and India, and learn a variety of cooking techniques like steaming, sautéing, chopping, and rolling. Students will prepare dishes like Pad Thai, summer rolls, potato curry, samosas, and stir-fry. Students will also be introduced to a number of different flavors like cilantro, tamarind, turmeric, and more.
Crime Scene Chemistry & Mexican Fiesta (from the What’s Cooking in Science track)
Mad Science introduces you to life in the form of cells and organs and how the science behind life can help solve a crime. Discover the secrets behind batteries and design marshmallow molecules. Conduct electricity, and power a Mad Science whirligig. Experience blood pumping through the heart and air moving through the lungs. Use ooey-gooey ingredients to build a model cell & use your own traits to decode and decipher your DNA.
The weekly fee for Elementary summer camps is $345 (includes materials fee), and Washington Family Magazine has an awesome $50 discount toward one of these Evergreen Elementary Summer Camps. Just use promotional code fam2013 – but, hurry, it expires today, Friday, May 17th!
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Anyone planning to bike to work tomorrow, Friday, May 17th? Right now, over 12,000 commuters in the Washington, DC area will be participating in tomorrow’s celebration of bicycling as a clean, fun and healthy way to get to work.
In need of a bike? Bike and Roll Washington DC will offer complimentary comfort hybrid bike rentals to locals for Bike to Work Day! To reserve, please call 202.842.2453 or email: DowntownDC@bikethesites.com with the following information: Name(s), Local address, Phone, Height, Desired pick-up location (Downtown DC or Alexandria only). Early pick-up available 5pm to 7pm Thursday, May 16th. Day-of pick-up begins at 7am. Photo ID and credit card information will be required at time of pick-up as a deposit. Card will not be charged as long as bike is returned by 5:45 May 17th. If you want to keep the bike longer, please let us know when you arrive to pick-up your bike.
There will be over 70 pit stops throughout D.C., Maryland, and Virginia handing out refreshments and treats. Plus, if you register ahead of time and check-in at your local pit stop, you’ll be entered to win some great giveaways and *might* receive a free t-shirt. (Right now, they have reached 12,000 registrations and can no longer guarantee T-shirts going forward, but you can check with your pit stop on Bike to Work Day for possible extra shirts.)
Here are some of our top picks for pit stops:
Georgetown Pit Stop (from 7:30 – 9:30 AM)
From 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., bike to Georgetown’s pit stop at the Waterfront Park (K Street & Wisconsin Avenue NW) and receive a free t-shirt, enjoy refreshments and raffles from Popchips, Sprinkles Cupcakes, Dean and Deluca, and more. Click here to register, find details and a map to Georgetown’s pit stop.
National Geographic Society (from 7:30 – 10:00 AM)
This stop’s free refreshments and treats will be sponsored by some great companies: National Geographic Maps, Potbelly Sandwich, Caribou Coffee, Keany Produce Co., Dolcezza Gelato, and much more!
Tyson’s Corner Center (from 6:30 – 10:00 AM)
This year Tysons Corner Center will be hosting a pit stop on the flat parking lot directly in front of LL Bean in between Nordstrom and Bloomingdales. They will have free refreshments, free bike tune-ups, raffles and more! Plus, this year Tysons Corner Center will donate a bike rack to Freedom Hill Elementary School (F.H.E.S) if 100 people visit their pit stop.
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A few weeks ago, April 29th to be exact, Chick-fil-A reinvented their salad and wrap selections and are introducing customers to their four new, delicious options: the Cobb Salad, the Asian Chicken Salad, the Grilled Market Salad, and the Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap. To showcase these new menu items, Chick-fil-A at Leesburg graciously hosted a few of us ladies for an amazing salad tasting! From the gorgeous rose centerpieces to hugs from the Chick-fil-A cow, Nicole, Melinda, Danielle, and the rest of the staff made it a fun, memorable evening of Chick-fil-A red carpet treatment.
And, for those of you who haven’t had a chance to sample their newest menu items, here are some thoughts from the expert salad tasters! 
My personal favorite is their grilled market salad, a delectable mix of fruits (strawberries, blueberries, and apples), salad greens, crumbled blue cheese, and grilled chicken. On the side, you’ll receive cute little bags of roasted nuts, harvest nut granola, and salad dressing that you can toss into the salad. For those of you with dietary concerns, this salad is Chick-fil-A’s gluten free option, and boasts two servings of veggies and one serving of fruit. I love that the salad (minus the dressing) is only 180 calories, making it a guilt-free meal!
And, I wasn’t the only fan! I heard exclamations of, “I love the blueberries,” “it’s so rare to find crunchy apples in a salad, totally delicious,” and “the Apple Cider Vinaigrette gives it the perfect zesty kick.” The only critique was from someone who disliked the blue cheese, but that problem was easily solved: if you’re not a blue cheese fan, just let the staff know and they will leave it off!
Chick-fil-A Salads Make Them Smile!
Hands down, the Cobb Salad was the group’s favorite (apparently, my taste buds work differently than the rest of the population). And, it won for good reason – it’s the traditional, All-American salad, with sliced, hot Chick-fil-A nuggets, chopped romaine lettuce & baby greens, roasted corn, crumbled bacon and hard-boiled egg, shredded cheese, and grape tomatoes. Of course, we can’t forget the Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing that pairs perfectly with it. Similar to the Grilled Market Salad, you receive the dressing and charred tomato & crispy red bell peppers on the side to mix in, if you desire.
Several ladies mentioned that the Cobb Salad would be perfect for those men (like John!) who balk at the sight of an entree salad – it has enough yummy-ness mixed in that it’s easy to forget about all the greens. We also heard comments like, “I love the roasted corn!” “the crunchy red peppers are very similar to french fried onions and give the salad great flavor,” “for an even healthier salad, I would substitute grilled chicken,” and the very emphatic, “IT’S MY FAVORITE!”
I think, we all agreed that the Asian Chicken Salad is perfect for those days that you’re looking for something new and exciting. The Asian Salad is a bed of chopped romaine lettuce, baby greens, cabbage, and hand-grated carrots, topped with sliced, hot Chick-fil-A nuggets and mandarin orange segments. Their dressing, honey-thai almonds, and chinese garlic & ginger wonton strips come on the side.
As the comments swirled around the tables, you could hear things like, “I love the hot chicken on the salad,” “the oranges added a sublime sweetness,” “try the Apple Cider Vinaigrette dressing instead – it’s makes the salad a perfect blend of tangy and sweet,” and “I could eat the honey-thai almonds all day.”
And, last but certainly not the least delicious, we were treated to the new Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap. After listening to many customer suggestions, Chick-fil-A has re-invented their wraps to make them more appealing. Tightly rolled in a flax bread, you’ll find grilled chicken nestled in fresh green leaf lettuce, shredded red cabbage, carrots, and a blend of shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. And, the best part? You no longer have to worry about fresh tomatoes making it too soggy or the wrap disintegrating as you eat!
According to Chick-fil-A dietitian Jodie Worrell, “the entrée salad and wrap roll-out come as part of Chickfil-A’s broader initiative to offer healthier menu options to customers.” With that in mind, Chick-fil-A locations also revamped their menu boards, adding calorie counts, in an effort to help customers make more informed ordering decisions and to assist guests in selecting meals that suit their individual dietary needs and preferences. So, head on in to your local Chick-fil-A and try out their new line of salads and wraps!
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Chick-fil-A is generously offering FIVE of my readers a card, loaded with free items for the months of May, June, and July. In May, you will receive the Grilled Market Salad; in June, you’ll receive the Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap; and in July, you’ll receive the Cobb Salad. The card will be accepted at Chick-fil-A restaurants around the country (even though it says, “redeemable at Chick-fil-A at Leesburg”).
To enter, just fill out the Rafflecopter! So you have enough time to take advantage of the May offer, this giveaway will be super fast. This contest is open to the US and will close at 12:00 AM on Monday, May 20, 2013. I will draw the winner by Random.org, and they will have 24 hours to respond to the email notification that they won.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
{Disclosure: This giveaway is being sponsored by Chick-fil-A.}
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Today, May 14th, from 4-8 PM, stop by your nearest Haagen-Dazs shop to receive a free scoop of ice cream. What flavor will you choose?
For those of you who live in the DC Metro area, the participating shops are:
:: Häagen-Dazs Shop Bethesda (7237 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814)
:: Häagen-Dazs Shop Lansdowne Town Center (19325 Winmeade Dr, Leesburg, VA 20176)
:: Häagen-Dazs Shop Potomac Mills Mall (2700 Potomac Mills Circle, Prince William, VA 22192)
:: Häagen-Dazs Shop Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20817)
Thanks for the tip, Money Saving Mom!
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Have you wanted to attend the a musical at Kennedy Center but could never afford it? On Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 7:00 p.m, celebrate the fifth year of free live opera broadcasts (from the Kennedy Center!) at Nationals Park. This year, the free simulcast will be of Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II’s American masterpiece Show Boat. Gates open at 5:00 PM.
Due to the popularity of M&M’S Opera in the Outfield, patrons wishing to sit in the outfield will be required to pick up a wristband when they enter Nationals Park. The wristbands will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and will be distributed at a table to the left of Center Field Plaza near the Family Picnic Area (at sections 141-143) when the gates open at 5 p.m.
Free seating will be available in the stands throughout the evening. Only outfield seating requires a wristband.
Arrive early to Nationals Park to enjoy entertainment and activities including:
M&M’S® Opera in the Outfield will take place rain or shine!
Tomorrow, May 14th, is the last day to register in advance for M&M’S® Opera in the Outfield which gives you a chance to win a Night at the Kennedy Center! The winner will receive two Orchestra seats to the opening night performance of The Force of Destiny on October 12, 2013, two free drinks from the Kennedy Center lobby bars, and admission for two to the post-performance Opening Night Celebration for The Force of Destiny. Registration closes May 14, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. EDT, so register today for your chance to win!
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Walgreens is offering customers a free 4.5″ x 6″ brag book (based book of 10 double sided pages), through Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Just enter coupon code BRAGABOUTIT at checkout. (Shipping costs $2.99 for one book.)
Fine Print: Only one coupon code per order. Only one free brag book per household. Shipping and handling will apply. Discount does not apply to additional pages, previous purchases, taxes or shipping charges. Offer valid online only.
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Through Saturday, May 18, 2013, use this coupon to receive a free $10 gift card with a $40 purchase at Toys ‘r Us or Babies ‘r Us. The promotional gift card is activated 6 hours after purchase and expires on August 2, 2013. There are some exclusions, like baby food, diapers, formula, and wipes, so be sure to read the fine print!
My daughter has been saving for her first bike (a princess one, of course!) since March, so I was delighted to see that Toys ‘r Us is also offering a Bike Trade-In. You can save up to $50 on your next set of wheels, when you trade-in any used bicycle or tricycle. Here is the chart of the discounts:
:: Save $10 on any bike or trike regularly priced $59.97 or less
:: Save $20 on any bike or trike regularly priced $59.99-$99.97
:: Save $30 on any bike or trike regularly priced $99.99-149.97
:: Save $50 on any bike or trike regularly priced $149.99 or more
Please note that the Trade-in offer excludes clearance bikes and tricycles with prices ending in .00 or .98. You will also be able to take advantage of 30% off bike helmets and pad sets as part of this coupon.
If I read the coupon offer correctly, you’ll be able to combine the free gift card offer with the Bike Trade-In (as long as you avoid the FAO Schwarz bikes), so if you’re in the market for a bike, now would be the perfect time to make your purchase!
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